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Christina Milian Cried “Dangerously in Love” Tears Over Lil Wayne, and We Were All Utterly Confused

November 15, 2015 by Atillery Leave a Comment

Christina Milian Cried “Dangerously in Love” Tears Over Lil Wayne, and We Were All Utterly Confused

I was minding my business scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when I saw a video clip of Christina Milian discussing her break-up with Lil Wayne on her reality show, Christina Milian Turned Up.  As she sat in the confessional room, she cried crocodile tears, ruining her makeup and said between inconsolable pauses…”I have never loved anyone the way that I love Wayne. ... Read More

Actions > Inspiration

October 4, 2015 by Atillery Leave a Comment

“Baby boy, you’re only as funky as your last cut.” ~ Andre 3000 I’m sitting at my kitchen table, devices spread out, full from a bomb-ass omelette I made, ready to tell you (and myself) the obvious. I haven’t been writing. At all. Like, not even a little bit. And I’m bummed about it. So hopefully, me writing about not writing will make me do it. This time last ... Read More

The Myth of the All-Knowing Age

November 11, 2013 by Atillery Leave a Comment

Bevy Smith recently turned 47, and she celebrated by dropping a few gems on her Twitter followers this weekend.  The New York media socialite, lifestyle mentor and host of “Fashion Queens” often talks about the freedom that creating your own life affords (she also hosts dinner parties for the best and brightest stars). She’s a vet in the game, so I was surprised to read her ... Read More

St. Jude Children’s Hospital Celebration of Hope

October 13, 2013 by Atillery Leave a Comment

This weekend I was honored to attend the 2013 St. Jude Children's Hospital Celebration of Hope Seminar Weekend. The weekend gathered African-American media professionals, radio personalities and executives, bloggers and clergy from across the country to learn about the work and impact of St. Jude on children's cancer research. St. Jude is close to my heart because it's right ... Read More

On Being Mary Jane

July 3, 2013 by Atillery Leave a Comment

Simply put, Being Mary Jane was awesome. Mara Brock Akil never disappoints in her stories about black women. With every project, her sense of realism and passion in her work elevates. It was racy, thought-provoking and best of all, realistic. So realistic that people, myself included, had to blink a few times to make sure this was playing out on network cable on a weeknight ... Read More

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