Somehow I missed the TV promotion campaign for the action-packed Netflix film, The Old Guard. I don’t recall seeing any trailers on TV or online ads. I hadn’t heard of the film until I tuned in to NPR and heard Fresh Air Host, Terry Gross, interviewing director Gina Prince-Bythewood about …
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Father’s day 2020 is unlike any other. The pandemic may keep you from seeing your dad. Racial discussions have reached a level we’ve never seen before after the police shootings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubery, Rayshard Brooks and countless other victims. What you may have heard from news coverage (especially …
Read More »Dear Tracee Ellis Ross: I Tried to LOVE The High Note Movie
For months, I have been waiting and watching every preview clip leading up to the debut of The High Note Movie starring Black-ish lead actress, Tracee Ellis Ross. Every time she posts something new on her Instagram account I get a notification on my iPhone. I love her THAT much. …
Read More »Pandemic Pregnancies: How 5 Celebrity Couples Are Coping
Imagine trying to prepare for your newborn’s life during a global pandemic. That’s the reality for so many families right now. Celebrities and their spouses are getting a lot of attention for experiencing pregnancy during a pandemic and sharing their stories online. Here’s how these five celebrity couples are coping, …
Read More »Guilt-Free Screen Time While School is Out: Amazon Prime Kids Shows Are Free
During social distancing and school cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon has joined the “corporate support wave” by offering free kids shows. This post contains my commission-earning affiliate links. I’ll explain what this means for parents and caretakers who are home with little ones. Full disclosure: I canceled my …
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