In the wake of police involved shootings in Baton Rouge, Minnesota, and Dallas last veer kid, tension has been high between the #BlackLivesMatter supporters and the #AllLivesMatter supporters. Some of these tensions have even led to separations of friendships and family. But what would happen if Black people REALLY exited American society??? A blogger I love, Awesomely Luvvie, has penned this hilarious discussion about what would happen if there were a #BLAXIT (Black Exit). Enjoy this comic relief!!
My dad is by far the best living man I have ever known- he is the standard for which all men are judged. Some people say we look alike, have the same facial expressions, mannerisms, and blunt honesty. So in honor of my dad and Father’s Day, I am giving a shout out to my favorite #PopStyle father… the one and only Mr. Eli Pope from the hit TV show #Scandal!! I have compared my father to #PapaPope since he first appeared on the show in 2013. And through the use of gifs and pics, you will see the #DadAdvice taught to me by my father, yet eloquently put by #PapaPope….. Enjoy!
Dont Fight the Law: I tried to go up against my dad one time when I was 16…. 1 time… 1 time!! Let’s just say I tried to fight the law, my life flashed before me, and the law (my dad) definitely won.
The Tony Awards will air tonight at 8pm on CBS…. this is the Grammys of the Broadway/theater world and us artsy folks couldn’t be more excited!! This year’s award show is setting a precedent because Hamilton has been nominated for an impressive 16 awards!! And with that said, I want to share this viral video of James Corden doing his hilariously written skit of “Carpool Karaoke” with Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton, Audra McDonald, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Jane Krakowski sing showtunes, including “One Day More” from Les Miserables.
Its National Tap Dance Day 2016!!!!
I posted a video of Syncopated Ladies tap dancing to “Formation” by Beyonce a few weeks ago. I noted how they carried the musicality of the song with excellent tap dance technique, stage presence, entertainment value, and sheer fierceness all while executing a somewhat dying art form (I hate to admit that as tap dance runs through my blood. But not many people are doing it nowadays).
The world just celebrated Mother’s Day ….. so happy belated Mother’s Day!! I honored my own mother through a card, a prayer, a facebook/instagram post, a phone call, and some well wishes (I’ll make it up to her I swear). All mothers are deserving of our love and honor…. and this is not to exclude those women who have also had a hand in raising, shaping, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring us along the way that may not be related to us. So we salute the mothers, grandmothers, best friends, aunties, sisters, teachers, mentors….. and here at PopStyleBlog.com I also honor the #PopMoms who have done all those things as well.
Lady Gaga (duh) aka Mother Monster …..for her fearless and courageous perspective on living life as her authentic self. You inspire me to be brave and bold and also be authentically me. You are my ultimate pop culture mother figure because I am your Little Monster!! I am a #Monster4Life because of you and I thank you for giving me a a place to belong.
Debbie Allen for being an example of black dance, theatrical production, creative endeavors, and humble talent. You motivate me to take my gift of dance to another level and provide avenues for other children to experience dance the way I have.
Britney Spears.… yes… Britney Spears. I’ve been a fan since 1998 and I continued to be a fan even through your dark days and times. But your will to get help and get healthy for the sake of your family an d overall happiness, and then your pursuit to get back to your art of performing and creating encourages me in my dark times. We all go through them… but you are an example that you can come out better than you were before. You betta work Brit!
Angela Bassett…. you are the inspiration for of my body goals!!! You carry yourself with poise, grace, elegance, and strength that you com mand the room/red carpet/screen whenever you arrive. Thank you for showing everyone that strength, physical health, beauty, and brains are not only achievable but admired.
Gwen Stef ani…. I just think you are probably one of the coolest mom’s I would ever meet. You have been my #1 girl crush since I secretly started to listen to No Doubt back in high school. I’ve admired your femininity mixed with your “hang with the boys” confidence. You know how to rock a runway while remaining chill, cool, vibrant, and down to earth. Thank you showing us girls that we can be one of the boys but still remain a girl.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone!! And happy Mother’s Day to my #PopMoms!! Without them, I would have missing pieces. Thank you for filling in those parts of me that my real mother whole heartedly and fully supports in her daughter. LOVE YOU MOMMY!!! Til next time…. keep it #PopStyle!!
It was 1:20pm on Thursday April 21, 2016 when I saw a text message notification on my phone. I opened it and my brother had sent me a screenshot of this…..