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!

Mid-Summer Nights Dream at the PlayBoy Mansion

I had the pleasure of going to the Playboy Mansion once again. This time for Hugh Hefner's Annual pajama party called A Mid-Summer Nights Dream! As you can imagine it was amazing with wall to wall beauties in lingerie, top notch catered food, full open bar to order anything your heart desired and live entertainment. There was also wall to wall high powered celebs to network with. I bumped into someone I hadn't seen in a while, Mr. Berry Gordy! I met him and his family years ago at a dinner party in Beverly Hills and instantly clicked with them about a project. Some how I had lost contact with them due to  lost phones and contacts, but we were reunited again at the mansion with lots of laughs, stories and possible future projects. For the youngins who do not know who he is, Berry Gordy discovered Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and The Tempations just to name a few. He also produced and directed one of my all time favorite movies, Lady Sings The Blues. Very powerful man with very easy going demeanor. Glad we reconnected. I would love to work with him on something and plan on it.

I had such a wonderful time hanging out with my girls Neferteri Shepherd and Lake Payne! Also in attendance was Jamie Foxx, Brett Ratner, Too short and a live performance from the "Toot it and Boot it" boys, (I have no idea what their name is) just to name a few.

Overall it was a great night minus an unhappy couple getting into it and pepper spraying the whole crowd. By that time I had already did all my networking so I was ready to go anyway. So it didn't ruin my night, just my lungs and eyes for about 2 hours lol! Until my next adventure...

The Los Angeles Flower District

So my BFF Karla comes over to my house for some adult time away from her kids and I cook and we drink wine (I'm on a alcohol fast now though) and celebrate life.  Just catching up and she tells me about this Flower District in downtown LA??  Anyone who knows me really well knows I love Orchids and Sunflowers.  So I couldn't wait to get down there. 

When I arrived I couldn't believe it . It is right around the corner from the fashion district! I have been to "The Alley" a million times and this Flower District is walking distance from it????  With store after store filled with flowers at wholesale prices??? INSANE!  So I enter one of the stores and I walk into what looks like the Holy Grail of Orchids.... I just stood there with my mouth open in awe like I was a kid in a candy store :O Needless to say I bought some :) I will be going back bi-weekly now for my plants and flowers.  I have always loved them. I will get HUGE bouquets.  But now I can get them for a fraction of the price my florist charges me!!!  I think I get it from my mom who has always had a green thumb, with beautiful exotic plants everywhere.  I am going to go back and take my time next time.  I got there kind of late.  It was noon and I think it closes at 2pm.   Don't quote me but they were closing down while I was there.  I kind of lost track of time.  Make sure if you go, to go early so you can savor every smell and beautiful flower you can!! 

Here are a few pics from my BlackBerry.  I need a new camera now to really capture the beauty of it all.  I will post pics of my bouquets.  I just bought Orchids this time :)

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 :)

A Taste Of Chicago With The Legendary Terry Hunter

Extra Mild Sauce is doing it again. Bringing Chicago music culture to Los Angeles! This time with the house music legendary spinner, Terry Hunter! I know where I will be... See you there!!

Sweetie Sherrie Birthday Bash

I'm a little late on this one but here's a pic of me from a couple weeks ago at my friend Sweetie Sherrie's Birthday Bash at Co-Co Deville. I'm still waiting for more pics from this party and will post them then...

Lake Payne B-Day Party and California Pole Dance Competition

One of my favorite friends, Lake Payne had her birthday party Thursday the 8th, @ The Green Door, same night and location as The California Pole Dancing Competition. Needless to say it was a crazy night! lol! I ran into Dr. Dre (Aftermath)and his wife, hadn't seen him face to face since "The Wash" red carpet premiere. I was in that movie in case ya'll didn't know... and my friend Andre Miller of the Portland Trailblazers was one of the judges, along with many other celebs. Fun times! Some chick name Amber won but I missed her performance. She was the last one I think. But I had already seen the craziest performance of the night when Felix Cane made an appearance (Miss World Pole Dancing Champ...Youtube her), INSANE!!! Enjoy the pics from the night!! Special shout out to my girl Nicole Williams who placed 4th, with first time competing and she killed the "stanky leg" on the ceiling!!! She also teaches pole dancing so if any of you want to learn click here. To view more images from Malcolm go here http://finaimage.smugmug.com/

Dead Tone Premiere In Chicago

I'm kind of late on this because I have been traveling so much! I haven't blogged in forever! Finally made it back to the west coast then moved in to my new crib blocks from the beach!!! Playa Vista is the name of the city but I'll get back to that in another post :)

Dead Tone is a great horror movie that had a very gory beginning that I loved! It was an honor to be invited and I also ran into a few old buddies I hadn't seen in awhile. It was held at the Ice Theater on Sept 3rd, to a very welcoming crowd. A few people recognized me from my work and asked for autographs. That always makes me feel good, especially because this business is a roller coaster and it takes almost a type of insanity to survive it. lol You have your good days and your bad ones but as long as you keep the negative, hater type of people far far away, and surround yourself with positive people with like-minds you'll be fine.

Anywho, enjoy the pics from that night!

In attendance... The stars of the movie... Brian Hooks (writer and director), Cherie Johnson, Antwon Tanner... as well as special guests.... Bobby Jackson (NBA),Monte O'Quinn (NBA), Malik Yusef (Poet) and Jannero Pargo (Chicago Bulls), TJ Armour and David Leonard (Radio Personalities). Deon Taylor (Director,Writer, Producer) was the person who brought it to Chicago, being from Gary Indiana originally and is working with community based organizations to bring entertainment to inner city neighborhoods. Out for a great cause :)

Check your listings to find out where you can see DEAD TONE.

Playboy Mansion Party For The Espy's

So I get an invitation to a party hosted at the Playboy Mansion for an Espy charity event and I decide to go. I'm really glad I did go because it was a great party with new faces. I had sworn off the party scene but charity events bring out a different crowd. I've been to every hot annual award show/hot party in every city, I've even traveled abroad for a hot party so I'm not impressed by it all. Been there, done that. So it's safe to say I am over it. I'm not knocking the next person for it, but it's just not my thing anymore. Friends have been wondering where I've been. I'm chilling hard at the crib! lol I only make appearances at charity events, movie premieres, concerts, comedy showcases, personal dinner/house parties, daytime stuff etc etc. I have no purpose to be in the club. I'm not single, so I'm not looking for a man. That's not a good place to meet one anyway. I only want to network. The people I want to connect with aren't in the clubs. Now when I get to Chicago, I might have to go to a Steppers Set because I LOVE to step. Other than that, everything else is played out to me. So to all those club promoters, please stop sending me invites to weekly parties. I'm NOT coming.

Here's a few pics from that night with me and the crew. It was an amazing night. Great food, great people, hot music, open bar, great networking, live entertainment by the Pussy Cat Dolls, all to raise money for various charities!

Doll Talk

So I created a show called Doll Talk with me as the host. I will be posting a teaser of it when it's done being edited. It will have a little bit for the girls AND the guys because we will be talking about a wide range of topics while chilling on different beaches. The hotter it gets outside, the hotter the topics will be and the bikini's. Stay tuned! :) Thank you Tyger Yvonne and Balyndah Bumpus for participating and being such good sports. True Dolls!

A Taste Of Chicago Recap

A Taste of Chicago - Hollywood (2/20/09) from Extra Mild Sauce on Vimeo.

I actually felt like I was in Chicago! It was INSANE! Even though we were in Hollywood, there was no pretentious vibe what-so-ever. The venue was packed to capacity early as we danced nonstop (all sweaty) to perfectly selected soul and house classics on wax by Dj's Drack Muse and Derrick Wize. We will definitely need a bigger place for the next one. I will keep ya'll posted when that will be. (Photos by Adrian Sidney)