Happy Wife, Happy Life

My new book is now available on Kindle, iBooks for iPads and iPhones, Kobo, Nook, Sony Reader and Diesel.  The paperback version is available at Www.HappyWifeBook.Com and Amazon.com.  If you are in the Marina Del Rey area you can find it at Petals and Wax, a gifting boutique store.  Also it will be available in Barnes and Noble stores world wide.  Thanks so much for your support.  It is already doing very well digitally :)

Sundance Film Festival 2011

So I was able to go to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah for the first time this year! It was an awesome experience. My crew rented a house that slept 8 people. It was so cozy and cute. We saw a few films and went to a few parties to network. I ran into some friends I hadn't seen in a while that are still doing their thing in the business. It was an amazing time! Here are a few photos from the festival and a video of me getting some private ski lessons at one of the best ski resorts in the world, Deer Valley Ski Resort. Overall it was one of the best times I have ever had in my life :)

Me with a Sundance regular!

At the Swagg gifting suite :)

New Oscar Nominee -- Nick Quested

Hair stylist to the stars and dear friend of mine! Larry Sims!

Jaqueline Fleming had a film screening there! Go girl!

Thanksgiving In Ohio - Pics and Video

So I decided to travel to Ohio this year for Thanksgiving to spend some much needed time with my family.  I am so glad I did!  I had a blast! I saw some people I hadn't seen in 15 years.  It was wonderful and nostalgic.  These people know the inner me better than anyone.  You have to remind yourself where you came from in order to know where you are going...  It was a love fest :)

My big brother Terrence and Ronnie

My niece Brooklyn

Day Day, Ciara and Hoagy

Ciara, Suechee and Paula - Suechee did the cooking and all I can say is Blackberry Cobbler lol

My brother and his lady Ciara

Generations

Me and Ciara

My brother and Rob Wade

Had a chance to visit my Granny... She got sick right after I left :( I ask for your prayers please.

My Uncle Lee and cousin Chuckie

Ohi State vs. Michigan rival in effect!

Reggie Reg!

Trent-Dog!

Black Black

My niece Mariah in the black...

In this video we just got spanked in spades after running the table for hours.  The guys are super excited that they beat the champs.  Excuse the my language lol but you know how it is in competition!

Fancy

So I am in preproduction on a new show we are producing independently.  I can't talk about the project yet. Sorry.  Here are the first two hair/makeup stylist pics.  I think we may have found the one but we have a couple more people to see...

Restore Sanity Rally 2010

So I had the pleasure of experiencing Washington D.C. for the first time last weekend.  I never had any desire to go until the inauguration, which I wasn't able to attend.  After that, It really wasn't on my to do list until recently for work.  We needed some "Sanity Rally" footage for a show we're working on.  Turns out, I LOVE DC! I've always loved history and the mystery behind it all.  I knew there was some in DC but the whole city looked European.  Like a city in France.  Paris maybe.  Rich in culture.  Every building had a story to tell and it's own charm unlike most places in the U.S.  It was refreshing to see a city not so plastic with buildings built in 30 days.  These magnificent brick and stone buildings and mesmerizing statues took years to build.  I truly believe in a past life, I was around during those times because I absolutely love that era in which they were built.  My favorite movies are period pieces.

I didn't really take pics of buildings or sculptures, mainly just rally stuff.  Had a chance to check out Ben's for the chilli burgers and YES they live up to all the hype.  Actor Lance Gross was there having a bite.  I guess a lot of people were there for Howard's Homecoming.  I was invited out to a few cool parties but I declined.  

The Restore Sanity rally was AMAZING.  Jon Stewart and Steve Colbert put on a great show for an awesome cause.  Ann, Lisa and I had a blast! I'd say about 500,000 people showed up.  Just a bunch of like-minded, beautiful individuals.  The signs were incredible.  It felt great to be a part of something so positive.  My first of many more political expressions.  We were able to get some nice footage for our show as well.  

Obama's Favorite Burger Joint

Me and my good friend and business partner Ann Flagella in front of the White House....
Check out the video below:  Here I am fooling around the night before the rally.  They gave me a wig and asked me to act like a "stoner".  Enjoy :) Also don't forget to get out and VOTE TODAY!!!!

Me

I was going to do a photo shoot for this effect for my apartment.  Then I found this website called PhotoFunia and I realized I can just use some of the amazing shots I have already.  I will do another shoot still but at my leisure.  How dope is this? I can't wait to get these blown up in real life :)

2010 ESPY Awards

So it was quite an eventful couple days for the Espy's.  I went to the Playboy Mansion for the annual pre-Espy Awards Bash with my girls Lake Payne, Dayana Fralin, DeAndra Avery, Suzanne Mari and Neferteri Shepherd.  It was AMAZING with great food, open bar and a high energy performance from LMFAO. Jamie Foxx jumped on stage and was on the mic getting the party hyped! Kim Kardashian was there with her new beau.  My favorite part of the night was talking to Joaquin Phoenix and his wife for a half an hour before realizing it was him! lol! Classic moment.  They were mad cool. It was a star studded event.  I managed to get only a few photos.  I was too busy networking, trying to raise money for a project I'm producing.

The day of the award show I was invited to go but I opted not to.  I"m not a sports fan enough to sit through hours of acknowledging people I don't know.  I decided to go to the after party instead, which was at Club Nokia and Congo room.  They are right next door to each other so it was a back and forth type of night.  The food was phenomenal!!! Omg.  The ESPY's do not spare an expense at all! Nothing like the BET awards at all.  Open bar too.  I didn't drink that night though.  (I am fasting from drinking for a month). There was LIVE performances by Lil Kim, Flo-Rida, Gucci Mane and Robin Thicke.  I only got to see Robin Thicke and Flo-Rida though.  I'm pissed I missed lil Kim! But oh well.  I recorded this lil video below....  

 

 Ran into Hill Harper!  Super positive brother :)

4TH OF JULY

I love this picture. It almost looks like a postcard! This is me doing me in Vegas at the Bellagio. The day before, I mindlessly snubbed my pinkie toe on my brand new sectional couch. I guess I'm not used to it being there yet. It's kinda huge. Anyways I was in severe pain but was not going to let it ruin my holiday weekend in Vegas. Needless to say I drank a lot of alcohol to keep it numb and it worked lol! I was a little bummed that I couldn't wear any high heels, but I still had a blast at the poker tables. Yes I am a mean poker player. I didn't take a lot of pics, because as they say.... What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...

Death At A Funeral Premiere

The movie was funny with a very talented, star studded cast. I had a blast at the premiere catching up with people I hadn't seen in a while and networking with execs at the after party. It was freezing last night so I opted to cover the legs for a little comfort. I've already gotten bad press about the high boots and long dress but what do they know lol! Overall a great night with so many stars in attendance like Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Angell Conwell, Regina Hall, Chris Rock, Marlon Wayans, Columbus Short and Ciara to name a few.  My business partner and friend Ann Flagella came as well.