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    Some People Mistake Your Setback for Your Ceiling!

    August 4, 2026 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Everybody Has an Opinion About Your Move… Until Your Move Proves Them Wrong! I came across a response from Jemele Hill that made me stop scrolling. A social media user had an opinion about her not being on ESPN, basically suggesting that she was too focused on other platforms and…

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  • Beloved Celebs We've Lost - Media/Entertainment/Celebs

    What Can I Say About D’Angelo?

    October 15, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    He had a sound that was distinctive…unmistakably his. An aura that exuded sex appeal. And abs of steel (because let’s be honest, we all saw the video). But beyond his physical presence, D’Angelo was one of the most prominent R&B vocalists and musicians of our generation. His voice was smooth…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Trending Commentary

    She Got Served: Taylor Townsend’s Masterclass in Grace and Sportsmanship

    August 28, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Taylor Townsend! It’s a name I honestly had never heard of until I caught footage of her at the US Open. She had just won a match and, despite her opponent Jelena Ostapenko’s disrespectful words, she responded with nothing but grace. Ostapenko, clearly a sore loser, chose insults over sportsmanship…throwing…

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  • Beloved Celebs We've Lost - Media/Entertainment/Celebs

    Forever Theo: A Tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)

    July 22, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Let’s talk about Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Or as we first met him…Theo Huxtable.Because if you grew up in the late ’80s and early ’90s like I did, Theo wasn’t just a TV character. He was our big brother, our cool crush, and for the fellahs…their mirror. I can still remember the…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Trending Commentary

    Why The 2025 Superbowl Half Time Show Belongs to Kendrick (opinion)

    September 14, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Imagine the Super Bowl halftime show in 2025. The grand stage, the packed crowd, the lights, the energy—now ask yourself, who’s gonna kill it more? Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne? Both are legends, no doubt. But my answer is Kendrick Lamar and here’s why. artistry. Kendrick Lamar isn’t just a…

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    Why “Victor Newman” Will ALWAYS be Invited to the Cookout!

    June 23, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    What can I say about Eric Braedan… I’ve watched this man on Young & The Restless with my mother and grandmother since I was five-years-old! Yes! FIVE…when school was out and it was either too cold or too hot to venture outdoors to play Hide-n-Seek or Double-Dutch with my friends.…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Television & Film

    Laura Winslow Was Too Toxic for Steve Urkel!

    May 9, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I was scrolling Instagram when I saw a random old school clip of an episode of Family Matters. It immediately brought me a sense of nostalgia of my teenage years. I was around the same age as the two older children on the show, namely “Laura Winslow and Eddie Winslow”.…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Television & Film

    Why Teri from Soul Food is the Unsung Hero

    April 18, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I was 21 years old when one of my favorite films, Soul Food, was released. Now that I’m older, more mature and more seasoned with grown children, I recognize Teri’s heroism that lies beneath her stern exterior. Back then, I just thought my girl was uptight! Teri, the character portrayed…

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  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Television & Film

    I Binge-watched ‘Snowfall’, and This is What I Have to Say!

    April 17, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Disclaimer: This think piece is a SPOILER, so read at your own risk. While most of America is already calmed down from the shock from the last episode of Snowfall, I utilize my new Hulu profile to get caught up and BABAAAYYYYYY, this captivating six-season series has kept my attention…

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    I Am “Mother Sister” Waiting Patiently for My “The Mayor”

    April 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    They’re my favorite characters on ‘Do the Right Thing‘ that happens to also be one of my favorite real-life couples to ever grace our screens. I never knew them personally, so I can only speak about them as a fan and an admirer of their love and work, individually and…

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