In this episode, I talk about the incomparable Diahann Carroll and her tumultuous relationships with men. I reference her 2008 autobiography: The Legs Are The Last To Gohttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-legs-are-the-last-to-go-aging-acting-marrying-mothering-and-other-things-i-learned-along-the-way_diahann-carroll/658204/?resultid=ffca932c-2f6d-49a…

In this episode, I talk about legendary actress Gloria Swanson and her equally legendary personal life, including the scandalous affair she had with Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. For more info on the books referenced in this video, click the links below:Swanson on Swanson by Gloria Swanson | eBook | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Gloria Swanson: The U…

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In this episode, I talk about living legend Diana Ross and why we need her story told on the big screen. I also share some stories from The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross: Call Her Miss Ross by J Randy Taraborrelli. For more info about the biography, click the link below: Call Her Miss Ross : The Unauthorized Biography of Diana Ross used book…

In this episode, I talk about The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight and her messy love life. Also, talk about the singer bringing her life story to television. For more info about her autobiography, Between Each Line of Pain And Glory, you can click the link below. Between Each Line of Pain and Glory : My Life Story used book by Gladys Knight: 9780783…

This story can be found in Chaka Khan's 2003 autobiography, Chaka! Through The Fire. Khan talked about her struggle with drug addiction and the methods she took to get sober. I also mention her network of fellow users who made the road to sobriety difficult. This is in celebration of the music legend's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame …

In this episode, I talk about Minka Kelly's memoir and the childhood trauma and subsequent therapy she had that led to a better understanding of her mother and how she parented Minka growing up. For more info about this book, click the affiliate link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9781250852069

In this episode, I talk about the classic sketch, comedy series that was on the Fox network for five seasons. Kim Coles claimed that Kim Wayans was given roles that Coles felt were more suited for her. Did the Wayans have an advantage because they were related to the creator/producer of the hit show? That is the argument Kim Coles made in the book,…

In this episode, I talk about Broadway legend Chita Rivera's memoir and her brief romance with Sammy Davis Jr and how Liza Minelli's drug habit almost ended their Broadway musical. For more info about the book, click the affiliate link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063226791

In this episode, I talk about male toxicity as it pertains to TV portrayals of the American family, specifically, the classic sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, starring Will Smith. This 90s sitsom was enjoyed in most American households but I want to point out some parenting and insubordinate moments that should have been addressed in the storyl…

In this episode, I talk about actor Sidney Poitier and his brush with death, including a time when he and fellow actor Harry Belafonte were nearly killed in the 1960s South.

In this episode, I talk about the Queen of Disco Donna Summer and the three, almost fatal attempts on her life. These stories come from her memoir, Ordinary Girl: The Journey. For more info about her memoir, click the link below:Ordinary Girl: The Journey by Donna Summer, Marc Eliot | eBook | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)…

In this episode, I talk about Janet Jackson's film roles and which role I would like to see her play next. I also mention some thriller books. For more info on the books mentioned in this video, click the links below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063029101 https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780593479827 https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063118454…

In this episode, I talk about video vixen Karrine Steffans and her memoir, Confessions of A Video Vixen. For more info on this book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780060892487

In this episode, I talk about R&B legend R. Kelly and his lawyer Jennifer Bonjean appealing his 2021 Federal conviction. I also talk about male celebrities employing female attorneys to defend them in sex crime cases and slow ghosting bad behaving celebrities vs. canceling them.

In this episode, I talk about actress and RomCom queen, Julia Roberts and her salacious love life. For more info on the books mentioned, click the link below: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/julia-her-life-9780312285654 https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/julia-roberts-america-s-sweetheart-9781932270099…

In this episode, I review the debut, thriller novel, Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780593547502

In this episode, I talk about Cicely Tyson and her short-lived marriage from a teen pregnancy. She had a brief romance with jazz singer Miles Davis before he married his second wife, Betty Mabry. Then they rekindled their romance and went on to live in marital strife. I use both of their autobiographies to tell of their turbulent years together. Fo…

In this episode, I talk about former BET Entertainment CEO, Debra Lee and her turbulent professional and personal relationship with founder, Bob Johnson. For more info about her new memoir, I am Debra Lee click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780306828591

In this episode, I talk about Queen of Disco, Donna Summer and the number one single she should have had with Dim All The Lights. It never reached its peak because of the release of No More Tears (Enough is Enough) with Barbra Streisand, which went on to become number one.

In this episode, I talk about actress Mo’Nique and her blacklisting status in Hollywood getting revoked. I also review her new film,The Reading (2023) on BET. For more info about the book mentioned in this episode, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780306828591

In this episode, I talk about actress Raquel Welch and the decline of her film career. I also reference her semi autobiography, Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage for some of the details and stories. For more info on the books discussed, click the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raquel-raquel-welch/1100389029?ean=9781602861367 https://www.bar…

In this episode, I talk about the recently released bio about actress Elizabeth Taylor and her affairs and marriages. For more info on the book, Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon by Kate Anderson Brower, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063067653

In this episode, I talk about Blaxploitation films and more specifically, Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde (1976). I also talk about the classic novella that the film is loosely based on, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886).

In this episode, I talk about Pamela Anderson's memoir, Love, Pamela. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063226562

In this episode, I talk about actress, Pam Grier. Her 2010 autobiography, Foxy: My Life In Three Acts, is in preproduction for a film adaptation; there is no release date or casting news--as of the time of this recording. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foxy-pam-grier/1101094896?ean=9780446564700…

In this episode, I review the new film on Netflix, Your Place Or Mine.

In this episode, I review The Essential Dick Gregory, edited by his son Christian Gregory. This book is a collection of his stand-up routines, lectures, speeches, interviews, etc. For more info about this book, you can click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780062879202

In this episode, I talk about Erica Schickel and her need to be a part of the #MeToo movement, whether she has a #MeToo story to tell. I also review her memoir, The Big Hurt. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780306925054

Queen of Funk, Betty Davis passed away on February 9, 2022. That is when I first learned who she was. Her ex-husband, musician Miles Davis accused her of having an affair with rocker, Jimi Hendrix during their marriage. I'm going to sort through the autobiographies and biography to draw my own conclusion. For more info on the books I mention in thi…

In this episode, I talk about the TV series, Evil, The Screwtape Letters, and Sign Here, the debut novel by Claudia Lux. For more info about Sign Here, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780593545768

In this episode, I talk about actress Cicely Tyson and some of the films she made during the Blaxploitation era. The filma mentioned are: Sounder (1972), The River Niger (1976), and A Hero Ain't Nothin' But A Sandwich (1977). For more info about her autobiography, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780062931061…

In this episode, I review the film, You People (2023), streaming on Netflix. This film stars Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Lauren London; it is directed by Kenya Barris.

In this episode, I question the need for celebrity memoirs and biographies in the social media era. I also review actress, Geena Davis memoir, Dying Of Politeness. For more info on the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063119130

In this episode, I talk about some popular and classic investigative, journalism films and compare them to the recent addition to the genre: She Said. I also speculate on why She Said bombed at the box office in 2022. Here is a link for more info about the book, She Said: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780525560364…

In this episode, I talk about the four essential people entangled in this murderous square that is, Dead To Me.

In this episode, I review The Missing Crypto Queen by Jamie Bartlett. For more info about this nonfiction book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780306829161

In this episode, I read and review Bethenny Frankel's book recommendations and judge the housewife's reading taste. For more info on the books, here is a link to the interview: Bethenny Frankel’s favorite recent reads (amazon.com)

In this video, I review the new film release, Ticket To Paradise, starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney.

In this video, I talk about my history with reading what Emily Henry calls romance. Then I review the author's latest release, Book Lovers. Other books mentioned in this video are People We Meet On Vacation and Beach Read. Book Lovers (Paperback) | Joseph-Beth Booksellers (josephbeth.com)

Mila Kunis new film, Luckiest Girl Alive has remained in the top ten on Netflix for weeks but is the book better? For more info on the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9781476789644

I review Queen Meryl:The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep by Erin Carlson. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780316485272

In this episode I review the coming of age novel, Patience Is A Subtle Thief by debut author, Abi Ishola Ayodeji. Here is a link for more info on the book: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063116917

In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite TV series, Only Murders In The Building on Hulu and the season 2 release; I also review some nonfiction recent reads. Books reviewed are: The Defense Lawyer by James Patterson; The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora; Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones; and The Founders by Jimmi Soni. Here is a link for more i…

In this episode, I review Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, Daisy Jones & The Six and talk about some legendary bands that have similar history. Bands and rock stars mentioned are: Lenny Kravitz, Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, Bon Jovi, Rage Against The Machine, and Heart. Here is a link for more info on the book: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/97815247986…

In this episode, I talk about my hesitance to read science fiction and also review Andy Weir's latest novel, Project Hail Mary. Here is a link to the book for more info: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780593135204

In this episode, I review the film Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul, starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown. I also mention some related celebrities such as, R. Kelly, and pastors Eddie Long and Lamor Whitehead and the uprising of Pastor Hustle culture.

In this episode, I review the Netflix series, Uncoupled. I talk about the star Neil Patrick Harris and the supporting cast: Tisha Campbell, Marcia Gay Harden, Tuc Watkins, and Emerson Brooks.

In this episode, I review the book, Blood, Sweat, And Tears: The Wild And True Story Of Mad Max: Fury Road by Kyle Buchanan. I also talk about the antics that happened to explain the 20 plus years it took for filmmaker George Miller to get Fury Road made. Here is a link for more info on the book: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063084346…

In this episode, I talk about my method of judging authors by their interviews and whether that is an effective way to gauge if I will like their storytelling. Books and authors reviewed are: The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen; I'll Be You by Janelle Brown; and Under Her Care by Lucinda Berry. You can check out these books (wit…