Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a huge Rihanna fan...but every now and then she manages to record a song that I can't get out of my head... this year it's BBHMM.
Rihanna premiered the video to her single at the stroke of midnight on July 2nd, and the plot is...interesting. The concept, which Riri said came to her eight months ago, involves the singer getting revenge on a trifling accountant. As a result of her trying to get her money back she kidnaps his wife with the help of her accomplices, and proceeds to torture the woman until her thieving husband pays what he owes.
Uhh...check out the picture above.. Crazy! It gives me the old school Carrie vibe. If you're a fan of horror movies then you know exactly what I'm talking about...ha! Classic.
The scenario (minus the kidnapping and torture) is reminiscent to the lawsuit the singer filed against her accountant Peter Gounis and the firm Brendon LLP. They foolishly gave her the green light to purchase a $7 million home despite the fact her account was in the red...how, we don't know.
All in all, she was left bankrupt. Eventually she won the case and fired her thieving ass money advisers. But honestly, why does ONE person need a $7 million home? How much shit do you have?! Jeez...
Anyhow check out the video below. What do you guys think?
In the video directed by Mr. Benny Boom the Chicago native showcases her versatility as an artist and proves that she is capable of being a triple threat as a great rapper, singer, and dancer.
In her video Tink channels Aaliyah's subtle sexy aura while going through all of the reasons why her guy is worth her time. The choreography was inspired by a few on her free style moves, which is pretty cool. The vibe is chill and relaxed... Timberland did his thing as usual!
This song is a great BBQ jam. Get hip! I should have the words down packed by the end of the day ;) Check out the video below.
By now I'm sure you've all heard her catchy tunes Nobody Love & Should Have Been Us and watched her perform on both the Billboard Music Awards, and the BET Awards. Needless to say, she is phenomenal. I've been obsessed with this girl since 2012, and I'm so excited that the rest of the world is seeing her for the star that she is. Not only is she undeniable talented, but she's beautiful and seems down to earth. We're definitely friends in my head.
I've watched a couple of her live shows via YouTube and she sounds absolutely AMAZING. I actually prefer to listen to the acoustic version of all of her songs, probably because the first song of hers that I heard (Eyelashes) was performed live. Plus, she mix and mastered the first EP (Homemade Songs By Torie Kelly) herself, and I didn't like any of the beats...sorry Torie. BUT, her new album was mix and mastered by professionals and it's amazing! The amount of soul that runs through her voice is incredible.
Would you believe me if I told you that Simon Cowell said her voice was "almost annoying"? Well look at her now Simon... uh huh!
As of late the music business has been very sus. When I say sus I mean they sign untalented artists that produce pure garbage BUT Torie Kelly is a breath of fresh air. She works some serious magic with that guitar.
Her single Nobody Love should be considered her breakout hit. After releasing two EPs (Foreward, and Handmade Songs by Torie Kelli) she managed to build up her fan base. She gained one million subscribers on YouTube, 661,000 Facebook likes and 443,000 Twitter followers.
The best thing about Torie is -- she writes her own music, which we all know is a rare commodity these days...rare indeed.
I guarantee that once you hear her material you will become a die-hard fan. I cannot stress enough how undeniably talented this girl is. I've been thinking about who I can compare her to, but no one comes to mind. She's in lane all her own. If you're into REAL music and talent she definitely deserves a slot in your iTunes.
Welcome to the world of Torie Kelly! Check out some fun facts below.
1. She's a social media star. Her cover of Frank Ocean's Thinking Bout You went viral on YouTube and her Vine activity has gained her more than 62 million loops. Shout out to Angie Girland her awesome beat boxing skills.
2. She is far from a music newbie. The 22 year old, singer-songwriter has been performing since she was 3-years-old. She knows how to play a variety of instruments, guitar (of course), piano, and drums.
3. She was a contestant in two singing competitions. She participated in Season 9 of American Idol. Unfortunately, she didn't make it to the top 24 but she beat out country artist Hunter Hayes for the win on America's Most Talented Kids in 2004.
4. This isn't her first record deal. She's now signed with Capital Records, and being managed by Scooter Braun - the man behind Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Carley Rae Jepsen - Torie signed her first record deal at the tender age of 12.
Her new album Unbreakable Smile dropped on June 23rd and is now available on iTunes. She has managed to land one of the top 3 slots in this weeks highest album sales; her album sold 75,000 copies. Congratulations Torie!!
Check out the video to her new singles Nobody Love and Should Have Been Us below and enjoy a couple of my favorite acoustic versions of some her older songs.
Tour Dates! 7/03/2015 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA, United States 7/05/2015 - Wireless Festival - London, United Kingdom 9/19/2015 - MGM Resorts Village - Las Vegas, NV, United States
When stepping out for a night on the town, you never leave home without that one important thing: your wing woman/women - otherwise known as your best friend(s).
Guys constantly rely on their wing man to help them score some tale for the night. Though wing women tend to do the same, they also guide you through your drunken haze, which usually causes you to speak to random men who, if you were sober you wouldn't really pay much attention to. It sounds rude... but it's true.
Best friends are practically joined at the hip; therefore, the position of wing woman becomes second nature.
Here is why your bestie is hands down the best wing woman you'll ever have:
1. She always saves you from creepers. Bar creepers always seem to find themselves in the right place at the right time, preying on the innocent intoxicated ladies. Of course, there are different variations of a creeper: the I-bought-you-a-drink-and-now-you're-stuck-with-me-for-the-rest-of-the-night guy, the watcher, the one that constantly tries to get behind you and "dance" which usually looks more like a staggering dry hump. Steering your way through the commotion can be a bit complicated if you're alone. BUT never fear, when your handy dandy wing woman is present! She shows up and poof! They're gone.
2. She will pick you up and dust you off, if you bust your ass in the club. May or may not have happened to you but if it has your bestie is there to contain some of the embarrassment. She'll swoop you up, grab your purse and drag you to the bathroom. Problem semi solved.
3. She doesn't judge you for having that third, fourth, fifth or sixth. She knows you're on a mission! Liquid courage is encouraged. She will definitely have the shots lined up. In fact, she's your designated drinking partner, shots anyone? 4. She knows your type. You know when she's spotted someone she thinks you should talk to. The not so nonchalant glances, head nods, and wide eyes indicate that she has spotted your prey for the night. The best part is, if you're shy and not drunk enough to stir up a conversation she will find the perfect opener to introduce the two of you. Is she fabulous or what?
5. Last but not least, she is your designated bathroom partner. It is an unwritten rule that women have to go to the bathroom together. Honestly, who pees alone these days? Most of the time you're not even using the toilet, you're just there to check each other out in the mirror. A lot of random things happen in the bathroom. Where else would you see a woman having a full-blown conversation with a soap dispenser?
All in all, your best friends should always be your designated wing women. Be prepared for memorable nights filled with laughter, sexy men, and drunken shenanigans.
Most of the time when you tell people that you're comfortable in your relationship they look at you like you have a sign on your forehead that reads "I'm a blasted idiot." I have no idea why that always comes with some sort of negative connotation but people never cease to amaze me with the foolishness. Getting past the honeymoon phase and into the "we" phase doesn't mean any less excitement- in fact, It's pretty awesome. If you've been in a long-term relationship then you know exactly what I mean. So, here are 10 pretty cool things that happen when you get comfortable in your relationship!
1. You eat like a human, and not a pigeon. The days of worrying if you have food on your face are totally over. You've learned that eating like a normal person is ACCEPTABLE. He won't judge you or your obnoxiously large burger. You can kiss those salads goodbye!
2. You can show off your silly side. If cracking inappropriate jokes is your thing, you no longer have to hide it. The things that make you odd or goofy are a part of your charm. He has already fallen in love with you and all of your silliness.
3. You can pee with the door open. Now I know this may possibly sound gross to a single person, but believe it or not it's quite common. How else are you supposed to hear what your partner is saying when you're on the toilet?
4. He isn't ashamed to purchase your pads or tampons. You no longer have to shy away from the period conversation. He isn't embarrassed to help you out in your time of need; just like you aren't embarrassed to purchase his monthly playboy magazine. Team work at its finest.
5. He has your Netflix password. We all know how special that $7 membership with Netflix is. Giving him access to the Netflix queue is like giving him your car keys...for an entire week. It's a big deal people.
6.You pass gas in front of each other...all of the time. The days of holding it in are long gone...just let it go.
7. He's seen you barefaced. You no longer have to try at every moment to be the perfect version of yourself. Nine times out of ten, when he comes over you're in a T-shirt and sweats. Naturally beautiful. Plus when he wakes up next to you he won't have to wonder "wth happened to the girl from last night." Ha! Keep it classy!
8. TMI (too much information.) You constantly over share. At the end of each day he's able to tell you how many times you've gone to the bathroom. Makes for interesting conversation...doesn't it?
9. You go dutch. The guy-always-pays scenario no longer applies to you. You pick up the tab every now and then because you got it like that... you take care of your boo! 10. You can state how you feel without turning it into an argument. You've learned how to communicate your problems without hurting each other's feelings. Remember PROPER communication is the key to a successful relationship. Images: (Dallasblack)
You just found out that your partner has been cheating on you. What's your first move? Before you start chucking shit out of the window and setting things ablaze...what is cheating?
According to our good friends at Urban Dictionary, cheating can be described as:
Someone who is in a committed relationship and breaks the trust of his or her partner by getting physically or emotionally involved with another person. Common forms of cheating include kissing, feeling each other up, vaginal, anal, oral sex and any other contact that involves the lips, hands, and genitals.
The real question is, do you stay with a man or woman if they've cheated on you? Humm??
Now you may or may not agree the above quote, and me but I believe there are two forms of cheating: Physical & emotional.
Physical cheating is self-explanatory. The person has been involved physically with someone else. The most common "excuse" with physical cheating is "It didn't mean anything" or "It was a mistake" - right, because falling into another woman's vagina is totally normal. C'mon. really?
Emotional cheating is an affair between two people that mimic the closeness and emotional intimacy of a relationship while never being physical.
This may sound crazy, but I think emotional cheating is 10 times worse than a physical act. Yes, it sucks that your partner may have had intercourse with someone else, but imagine if they were telling the person they're cheating with their deepest desires and secrets...shit that technically you're only supposed to know.
Common thoughts that arise with being cheated on are - "I've already invested so much so I can't leave him/her."
People tend to blame themselves, or refuse to leave because they don't want to be a quitter. Which doesn't make sense to me because technically the person you're dating gave up on the relationship by stepping out on you in the first place...trifling. Majority of the time cheaters cheat because they know they can.
If your partner knows that you know they're cheating on you and you're still sticking around why would they stop cheating? It's the best of both worlds! They can lay up with whomever and go home to you and your kids at the end of the day.
That's fair...right?
Ladies, if you take anything away from this post let it be this.
You teach a man how to treat you. 1. You do that by respecting yourself, and demanding that he does the same.
2. You don't put up with his shit because at the end of the day you know that you don't deserve it.
3. You don't refer to yourself as a "bad bitch" that nonsense has TO GO. There is no way in hell a respectable man is going to take you seriously if that is how you refer to yourself. Stop.
Being cheated on is a test of your self worth. If you decide to sit around and take it, try to clean up the cheating fiasco, doubt yourself and your worth..."did I do enough for him? I didn't cook enough. Did I take care of him properly? You'll drive yourself crazy. What should be saying is
"Was he doing enough? Is it worth all the pain and drama?"
Sweetie, cut your loses and show him what he's lost.
They never know what they have until it's gone. The moment you cut them loose they come crawling back with their tail in between their legs. Once they realize you're no longer interested in whatever sad excuse they have to offer, that's when the water works start. Well they can cry you a river because that ship sailed a long time ago. They weren't thinking about the consequences of their stupidity when they slept with their hoe... were they? NOPE.
Fellas, if you take anything away from this post let it be this.
You can't turn a THOT into a housewife. Thots will be thots!
1. Honestly, do you think a woman who posts videos like this wouldn't cheat on you?
2. Women who lack self-respect cannot be expected to remain faithful in a relationship.
3. When you date women who have nothing else to offer besides this, then you're to blame. You know better.
It's one thing to find out that you've been cheated on... but you when find out that other people knew before you, that's a problem. It's not just the hurt and pain of the cheating ...it's the public embarrassment that comes with it.
Everyone knows about your drama. That is the absolute worst.
So what's the verdict? Would you stay with your partner if they cheated on you?
