April 2012

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I attended the New York premiere of Think Like A Man (Screen Gems) earlier this month. I've been processing the film on many levels: as a woman in a committed relationship (I just celebrated 15 years of marriage to this comedian named Tmor on April 13); as a filmmaker and creative producer of color (yes--the 'of color' part matters), and as a consumer who loves a great moviegoing experience. I'm not one to rave about films; I have my jaded insider moments just like most entertainment industry insiders. Because I know what's possible from a creative standpoint, my expectations are high--and because...

17 April, 2012 /

Burger King is touting its new menu with celebrity ads featuring late night host Jay Leno, actor and director Salma Hayek, soccer icon David Beckham, and Mary J. Blige, the Grammy(r) winning Queen of Hip Hop Soul. The campaign centers around several new items including: a strawberry-banana smoothie, a garden fresh chicken salad, fried chicken strips, and a 3-cheese (again fried) chicken wrap with lettuce. I'm posting all three spots here so you can watch them and then, I will break down 5 ways Mary got played, and how Burger King missed the mark. Here's Mary's (it was blocked on YouTube): http://www.directlyrics.com/mary-j-blige-sings-heart-out-for-buger-king-news.html Leno...

03 April, 2012 /