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!

Lucille Melton Spruill Dec. 13, 1925 - Jan. 11, 2011

R.I.P. Granny

I know you are with me every day.  I will make you proud and give you something to brag about to your friends in heaven.  I carry your hopes, dreams and legacy with pride.  I love you more than words could ever allow me to articulate. Although my heart still aches daily with your passing, I know you are now pain free and happy with the lord.  A true ANGEL.  

R.I.P. Teena Marie

Two of my all time favorite Teena Marie songs...  So sad. She will be missed.

R. Kelly - Love Letter Christmas (Remix)

My new favorite Xmas song.  Something to step to :)  Merry Christmas!!!

Rick Ross - Ashes To Ashes Mixtape

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Uptown Magazine Presents - Rising Icons

So last night I was invited to Uptown Magazine's - Rising Icon exclusive event. It was held at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in a huge penthouse suite.  They were honoring women in the entertainment business.  It was sponsored by Grey Goose and the catering was impecable! My type of event.  Top notch networking was done.  You are only as good as your resources in this town so networking is a must.  I snapped a few photos.  Check them out... 

Dwayne Wade is on the cover of this months edition

Darren Grant loved his sushi 

Michelle Kopacz, Ernest Skinner and Anita Kopacz

Rooftop right next to the Roosevelt Hotel sign

Press shot

Make sure you pick up a copy of "Finding Your Way".  Great book by one of my besties Anita Kopacz

Me being me :)

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...

Christian Keyes - Cook My Dinner Naked

2 words.  GOOD LAAAWWWD!

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!!!!

Will Smith's Wisdom

Kanye West's Short Film - Runaway

Dope

The guy in red is siiiick!

Dedicated to HIM....

:)

Agape International Spiritual Center

I recently joined this amazing spiritual congregation called Agape. I usually go on Wednesday nights. I couldn't make it last night but then I realized they record it. I was so touched by this service I had to share. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the TRUTH! Enjoy. For more information click here

UPDATE: This is not the same service. It updates itself as they have new services. Enjoy :)

When A Woman Loves - R Kelly

Finally a REAL song from R Kelly! I was pissed about that auto-tune joint he did a while back. lol I was just hanging out with some music lover friends a few nights ago, listening to some oldies but goodies and we all were craving REAL SONGS and REAL MUSIC. If anybody can deliver, R Kelly can. 10 thumbs up! :)

Yesterday At The Beach...

While frolicking in the ocean, I got attacked by a killer wave lol I'm so happy SUMMER has finally decided to join us in Cali :)

Photo By Jason Wallace

Also here's a video of me and my girl Suzanne... from a few days ago at Temescal Canyon, my favorite hiking spot. My first real exercise since the whole toe issue.

Drake - Fancy feat TI and Swizz

Had to post this since every time I go some where, someone says the hook to me, "Oh you fancy huh?". I guess I am :) I love the break down of this song at the end...

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...