This week we are talking about a lot of things. But, most importantly, being bothered or in my case unbothered. Whether it's at work or abroad, I want to live my life in such a way I don't have to worry about the petty things that we each encounter each day. We are also talking about, in our Glitter and the Geek segment,... THE DEFENDERS!! I have discovered some new music that I am choosing as my anthems currently from SZA and Cardi B.. Listen In!!
The news that Prince Rogers Nelson had passed away, earlier this week, took the Internet and media outlets by storm. It was an unbelievable piece of news that no one wanted to believe. When I first heard of it I immediately thought it was a social media hoax. But, once CNN flashed "Prince Dead at 57" I knew it was true. Prince, was a musical and creative genius. Credited with defining the Minneapolis sound, Prince was also a prolific songwriter. He has worked with a multitude of artist including Sheila E., The Time, Sheena Easton, Chaka Khan and The Bangels to name a few. He has reinvented himself over the years, not for media attention. But, as a testament to his personal growth and self awareness. He will most be remembered by the younger generation as the artist formerly known as Prince when he took on a symbol to express himself. But, my generation and before will remember his music and his provocative autobiographical ground breaking movie Purple Rain. He was a true artist that will be missed. But, like Michael, Whitney, John and Luther who went before him, the music will never die.
Yas!! She came to slay bitches. She knows that she's "that bitch that cause all that conversation". And the conversation is fierce. Beyonce is back with a new single and a new movement. Whether you like her or nah, she is the Queen of her Beyhive. Dropped one day before the Super Bowl, Beyonce's "Formation" song and video has captivated many - confused some and offended the haters. The same haters she comes for with lyrics like: "You Haters Corny With That Illuminati Mess" "I Like My Baby's Hair, Baby Hair and Afro" and she even likes her Negro's (Jay -Z) Jackson Five's like nose. It's and upbeat dance-able tune that gets you moving and revealing much more about Beyonce than we have ever seen before. The video has come under attack for the imagery she uses (shot in New Orleans) to give her opinion on the state of Black America in 2016. Even former NYC Mayor Guliani went on Fox to blast Beyonce on having that opinion. #BoyBye It's her "Run The World (Girls) for 2016 and I love it. Check out the Superbowl battle with Bruno Mars below:
Well It's that time of year where The 5by5 Podcast gets all Christmasy on ya. You all know Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. I love good Christmas music and the spirit of the holiday. So, we start this week doing Christmas themed shows. Merry Christmas!!
"Waiting awhile" is exactly what we have been doing while Ms. Jackson has been wifey to Billionaire, Wissam Al Mana. But, the wait is over after a announcement was made from the "Control" singer's mouth earlier this month. Janet says she will tour with the upcoming new music she has been working on. And I cannot be happier. I have loved Janet ever since she played adorable battered child, Penny, on Good Times. Listen to the announcement in this episode of The 5by5 Podcast as we chat about Ms. J and the now infamous "Dad Bod"
We are back after a short break from podcasting on The 5by5. Tonight's episode we talk about the untimely death of Robin Williams. We are saddened that such a great talent is not loss to us. Depression is real and you never know what is going on in someones life. I also wrapped up my participation in Barnes and Noble's Get Pop Culture event by winning a prize from their ZombieFest weekend. And we talk about the music from the motion picture block buster Guardians Of The Galaxy.
Check it out!
If you ever have listened to a Real Talk w/ David & Nikki podcast you know we deliver a fair amount of SHADE at times. Now, with the addition of my friend Ken Boggleit's even shadier. Or maybe it's just me. Maybe they bring out the shadiness in me. LOL But, on this week's podcast I asked the guys to bring their own topics. I don't know if that was a mistake or not. But, it was a hilarious good time. I chose for my topic Social Media Shade (go figure). Nikki, our resident purple muse, asked us "How Do We Experience Music?" and Ken kept it all the way real on his topic of "Immigration". The result from all three was pretty funny. So, check out the latest collaborative effort from the gang and you might be saying to yourself
If you didn't know by now, I also have another show with 2 friends. We say it's the gay answer to The View. And, of course, I am Whoopi!! We have a lot of fun talking about new topics each week we find interesting. Whether it's secret related or a hot topic in the news, trust you definitely get 3 different opinions.
This week we interviewed the uber sexy and handsome Jason Dottley. Jason was a star on the awesome television show Sordid Lives. He was also married to show creator Dell Shores. They later divorced in 2012. Now Mr. Dottley is heating up the airwaves with new dance music charting on both Billboard and U.K. Singles charts.
We have the EXCLUSIVE 1st LISTEN TO JASON'S NEW SONG LOVE STORY
It was a fun and interesting show and I though my 5by5 family would enjoy it. Check it out below
Check out Jason's Website and find our more about this interesting, talented and charming man.
Have you ever played one of those status update games on Facebook? You know the one about the giraffe and the riddle and the random bizarre post. Well, recently, facebook status updates have been bombarded with information from the user on things you may or may not know about them. Let me tell you, somethings are better left secret. But, this week on Real Talk with David and Nikki we decided to play a little live version of the game and share some things you may not know about us. But, some how we ended up talking about chicken bones. Go figure.
Well anyway thanks for checking us out next week we will start our Holiday Themed shows for the on coming season.
I ran across an article on The Huffington Post by Mark Brennan Rosenberg. The article was about the 8 Things Gay Men Need To Stop saying. (read article here)
I found the article kind of funny, a bit interesting and sort of redundant at times. So, I took to the air waves to share my thoughts on what Mr. Rosenberg wrote. And here is what I came up with:
You lost your swag card if you didn't see the TLC Movie on VH-1 Monday night. It was everything and more. Although I felt it was rushed in places it was still good. Although, I am not a big fan of Lil Mama I think she killed her portrayal of Lisa Left Eye Lopez. Her performance was even good during the Honduras scenes. Eerily good! Drew Sidora and Keke Palmer's doppelgangers as T-Boz (Tionne Watkins) and Chilli (Rozonda Thomas) were also played nicely by the Disney actresses. VH-1 shared the girls rise to fame ending with a new song called Meant To Be see the YouTube video at the end of this blog. Listen in to the show for more on the movie. Nikki speaks about Peyton Manning's return to Indy as a Denver Bronco and we both talk about our fave Vines and Vine'rs.
I am back with True Story Tuesday. And this weeks episode is kind of a mash up of things going on recently. I attended a Demolition Derby for the first time in my life. My live bearing fish had babies. I encounter a lady in need of a dental plan who thought it would be cute for her to give me attitude. And I talk about some up coming life changes pertaining to career and education. Take a listen.. Be sure to check us out on Spreaker, Blog Talk Radio and iTunes.
I posted about this on facebook several months ago. I guess people are still talking about Jon Hamm's rather large endowment. But, he wants y'all to stop looking at his junk and watch his show. I must admit I have never seen Mad Men and really don't have any intentions to watch the show. There is no longer an incentive to watch, because from what I have read online (whether it's true or not) he has been asked to wear underwear while on set in those tight 60's era suits. One website site even reported that it was becoming a problem on set. Seriously!?!? I had to laugh. But, regardless, he has a right to feel the way he does. I will agree with him that making a Tumblr page dedicated is a little much. But, at the same time I think it's a compliment. Albeit, a seedy one. This is what Jon told Rolling Stone about how much attention his private parts were getting, "But it is a little rude. It just speaks to a broader freedom that people feel like they have - a prurience."
A Daily Beast insider shared that even the promotional pictures and posters needed to be air-brushed so not to offend anyone. (see their story here) But, you know the paparazzi always gets their man or manhood in this case. And while on a shopping trip with his girlfriend they captured Jon's, not so elusive, trouser snake. Click Here For Pics
My advice to John is to wear underwear or wear a jock. Yeah, it sucks to be all objectified by the public. But, like he agreed I guess it's better to be called out for this rather than the opposite. You got the right!
Did you know Jon was on Sesame Street? If you close your eyes and listen to the video, this whole large penis thing makes this video hilarious.
Switching gears from accidental exposure to the latest song by Brad Paisley ft. LL Cool J, Accidental Racist. Ain't that a title! Everyone in the blogosphere has been blogging, tweeting and posting about this song. The whole country rap duo thing didn't appeal to me at first, but after all the hoopla I had to hear it. I must say it's different. And at times a little comical. I know this is a conversation that has to be had between the black and white races. But, I don't think this was the way it should have been delivered. All I can say is, it was an effort. Notice I didn't say a good one. I mean lyrics like "Dear Mr. White Man, I wish you understood. What the world is really like when you're livin' in the hood. Just because my pants are saggin' doesn't mean I'm up to no good", Isn't some of LL's best work.
I am okay with people having their own perspective. But, some of the words in the song don't even apply to my world. Have I been a victim of racism? Yes. Have I had my own preconceived notions about someone who wore a rebel t-shirt? Yes, I have. To me this song exploits some of the stereotypes in today's world pertaining to black people. Sagging Jeans.. Gold Chains.. etc.. Because in my world, I do not wear sagging jeans nor do I have fat gold chains around my neck. I doubt we will be hearing this in any of the hip hop clubs or boot scoot and bogeying to it at the next square dance. If it was attention that these two artist wanted, although they didn't need it, they definitely found what they were looking for. Too bad it's left a sour taste in most mouths and ears.
You can here the entire song below. Mess!!!
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There is so much hype over this song. A song that I don't even think is a true single. Actually,I think it's funny. Why can't Beyonce use the bravado that her male counter parts use in their music. I actually think it is giving her just what she wants... EXPOSURE. And contrary to what everyone thinks. It's working. I guess I am a little biased because I love Beyonce and her music. Her last album "4" wasn't as commercially successful as the "Dangerously in Love", "B Day" or "I Am Sasha Fierce". But, in my biased opinion it was brilliant. I love it when Beyonce shows her boastful side. It's not like she hasn't done it before. How can anyone forget "Diva". Pretty much the same message wrapped in a funky r&b groove sans the word bitch.
It kills me how some females (Keyshia Cole) is taking this so literal. The word bitch used in today's world no longer refers to women, specifically. It refers to people who are lacking and whine about it. Do you remember one of the most popular phrases from The Dave Chappelle Show. "I'm Rich Bitch!!", exclaimed the truck driver who just came into a lot of money. Everyone thought that was funny, including females. Was he speaking to ladies all over the globe by calling them bitches? Absolutely not. It just shows how we can be so petty and judgmental of others when their words or thinking do not line up with how we think they should act or talk. Give it a rest. Beyonce is fine. I can't wait until this album hits the airwaves. But, only time will tell if we can get passed our hypocrisies and give her a chance.
Yeah, the album has been out for about a month now and I love it. Just getting around to giving you a review on it. Not what you expected, but definitely worth the listen.
Well if you haven't bought the newest Beyonce album titled 4 yet, go get yourself a copy. Don't let the negative press and hater gossip persuade you not to give this album a chance. Bey has done something that no artist has done in recent years. She did not make a formulaic album. What I mean is, she didn't make songs that we will hear on the radio a thousand times and then forget about next year. This album, although more mid-tempo than previous releases is one of those beginning to the end albums. Yeah, you can pick out your favorites, but I like to listen to it as a whole. If I have any favorites I would say they would be 1+1, Countdown, Party, End of Time and I Care. Many will say that it is missing some of the heavy R&B tracks like 'Upgrade-U and DIVA' or the POP ballads like 'Irreplaceable and If I Were A Boy'. read more
I try really hard not to put up any explicit content here so everyone can enjoy my blog. But, with a little photo shopping, I was able to include the latest Chris Brown photo. Recently, Mr. Brown tweeted a picture of his new hair color. I think it looks good on him, reminds me of Sisco when he was still relevant. But, the latest pic doesn't show case his head, but his other.. errr 'head' for lack of a better word. I will say that now we know why Rhianna may have taken a few slaps upside the head before she had enough. Sometimes being well endowed isn't enough. Click the picture to go to the site that SHOWS Chris in his uncensored Birthday Suit. Warning if you are not above age 18 do not go to this site.
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Have you ever played one of those status update games on Facebook? You know the one about the giraffe and the riddle and the random bizarre post. Well, recently, facebook status updates have been bombarded with information from the user on things you may or may not know about them. Let me tell you, somethings are better left secret. But, this week on Real Talk with David and Nikki we decided to play a little live version of the game and share some things you may not know about us. But, some how we ended up talking about chicken bones. Go figure. 
You lost your swag card if you didn't see the TLC Movie on VH-1 Monday night. It was everything and more. Although I felt it was rushed in places it was still good. Although, I am not a big fan of Lil Mama I think she killed her portrayal of Lisa Left Eye Lopez. Her performance was even good during the Honduras scenes. Eerily good! Drew Sidora and Keke Palmer's doppelgangers as T-Boz (Tionne Watkins) and Chilli (Rozonda Thomas) were also played nicely by the Disney actresses. VH-1 shared the girls rise to fame ending with a new song called Meant To Be see the YouTube video at the end of this blog. Listen in to the show for more on the movie. Nikki speaks about Peyton Manning's return to Indy as a Denver Bronco and we both talk about our fave Vines and Vine'rs.
I posted about this on facebook several months ago. I guess people are still talking about Jon Hamm's rather large endowment. But, he wants y'all to stop looking at his junk and watch his show. I must admit I have never seen Mad Men and really don't have any intentions to watch the show. There is no longer an incentive to watch, because from what I have read online (whether it's true or not) he has been asked to wear underwear while on set in those tight 60's era suits. One website site even reported that it was becoming a problem on set. Seriously!?!? I had to laugh. But, regardless, he has a right to feel the way he does. I will agree with him that making a Tumblr page dedicated is a little much. But, at the same time I think it's a compliment. Albeit, a seedy one.
This is what Jon told Rolling Stone about how much attention his private parts were getting, "But it is a little rude. It just speaks to a broader freedom that people feel like they have - a prurience."
Well if you haven't bought the newest Beyonce album titled 4 yet, go get yourself a copy. Don't let the negative press and hater gossip persuade you not to give this album a chance. Bey has done something that no artist has done in recent years. She did not make a formulaic album. What I mean is, she didn't make songs that we will hear on the radio a thousand times and then forget about next year. This album, although more mid-tempo than previous releases is one of those beginning to the end albums. Yeah, you can pick out your favorites, but I like to listen to it as a whole. If I have any favorites I would say they would be 1+1, Countdown, Party, End of Time and I Care. Many will say that it is missing some of the heavy R&B tracks like 'Upgrade-U and DIVA' or the POP ballads like 'Irreplaceable and If I Were A Boy'. read more
