Aaron Carter was a singer and rapper. He came to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990’s. His brother Nick Carter was in the Backstreet Boys. Here are some songs of Aaron Carter:
· I’m All About You
· I want Candy
· That’s How I Beat Shaq
· Crush on You
· Do you Remember
· Sooner Or Later
· Oh Aaron
Aaron Also played in some films:
· I want someone to eat cheese with
· Pop start
· Supercross
· Fat Albert
Aaron Carter appeared on Dancing with the Stars and in the Broadway Musical Seussical. He touched a lot of people in the pop world. It was so sad to hear about his death at such a young age. Make sure to check him out. Let me know what your most memorable moment with Aaron Carter is? What was your favorite song by him?
I want everyone to pray for everyone in the world. We are dealing with so much in today’s world. Depression, Addictions, and Mental Health. We as a community have to come together. So, prayers to all the people who have gained their wings. Glad that we were able to hear some of his talent through music that will stick with us for life.
Jesse Powell was an R&B and soul singer and songwriter. He was known for one of my favorite hits “You”. Everyone loved that song. Jesse was credited with a four-octave vocal range. He was A Grammy nominee. Here are some of his songs:
· You
· I will be loving you
· If I
· I wasn’t with it
· She wasn’t Last night
· All I Need
· Is it Over
· Spend the Night
Jesse’s songs always seem to be on billboards. He had that voice, he kind of reminds you of a Tevin Campbell. It was so sad when I heard he passed away at a young age. I loved his music. I have been praying for everyone. We have had a lot of deaths in the last couple of years. We never know what people are going through. Jesse will forever be around us through his music.
What was your favorite song by Jesse Powell? What was the most memorable moment you’ve had of him? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl
Minnie Riperton was a singer-songwriter best known for her song “Loving You” and the use of the whistle register. She was known to the media as the “Queen of the Whistle Register”. Minnie wrote songs with her husband, Richard Rudolph. She was very unique and had an unforgettable voice. Here are some of her songs:
· Lovin You
· Les Fleur
· Hit the Road Jack
· Memory Lane
· Inside My Love
· Amen
· Lady Jane
Did you know that Minnie studied music, drama and dance at the city’s Abraham Lincoln Center and later contemplated a career in Opera? Minnie was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Female R&B vocal performance. Minnie was one of the first celebrities to go public about her breast cancer diagnosis. She shared her story and was a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. She touched so many people all over the world, it was sad when she got sick. Her are some of my favorite quotes by her:
· “Your wealth can be stolen, but the precious riches buried deep in your soul cannot”
· “Loving you is easy cause you’re beautiful, hers was a gift of love, a miracle of life, for all the world to see and hear forever”
· “Lovin’ you has made my life so beautiful and every day of my life is filled with lovin’ you. Lovin’ you I see your soul come shining through and every time that we ooooh I’m more in love with you”
Minnie will always be remembered for her voice. What was your favorite song by her? What was the memorable moment you had with her? Make sure to follow me, Cece.Atl
Chadwick Boseman was an actor and playwright. He acted in so many great films. He received multiple accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Critic’s Choice Movie Award and an Academy Award Nomination. It was an honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He was a really great actor here are some of my favorite films he was in:
· Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
· Da 5 Bloods
· 21 Bridges
· Avengers
· Black Panther
· Message From the King
· Get On UP
· 42
· The kill Hole
He was a great actor. He played each part very well. Did you know he went to Howard University? When A man can play James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Black Panther then you know that he is amazing at what he does. He inspired so many people all over the world with his work. It was very sad to hear him leave us so young. Wakanda Forever. Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:
· “You’re not free unless you can show the good and the bad, all sides of them. So, to me, when I play a character, it’s important that I can show every aspect of them”
· “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose”
· “You have to cherish things in a different way when you know the clock is ticking, you are under pressure”
· “Sometimes you need to get knocked down before you can really figure out what your fight is and how you need to fight it”
Chadwick Boseman played big roles and he really left an impact on us. I loved the way he talked in films. What was your favorite moment of Chadwick Boseman? What was your favorite film? So many Great Memories it’s so hard to just pick one. Let’s pray for the ones we lost and left an impact on us. Chadwick Boseman will never be forgotten. Leave us a comment below and also follow me @Cece.Atl.
Natalie Cole was a singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She won nine Grammy Awards from 21 nominations. She sold over 30 million records worldwide. Some of her songs are:
· This Will Be
· Unforgetable
· Miss you like Crazy
· Starting Over Again
· Our Love
· This Will Be
· Unforgettable…with Love
· Inseparable
Did you know that Natalie Cole pledged the Upsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. A lot of people always talked about how pretty her eyes were. She was a great singer following in her father’s footsteps. She had hard times and turned to drugs. As always, we have to pray for others. We never know what people are going through. Thankful for the memories and her music that she left with us.
Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:
“Life is such a gift, I just say thank you all day”
“I think that I am a walking testimony to you can have scars”
“It’s hard to be in the shadow of a Beyonce”
“I know that God has had my back, even when I was screwing up”
Let me know what your most memorable moments are about Natalie Cole. What was your favorite song by her? She also has a couple of books about her life. I haven’t had a chance to read it but if you have, how did you like it? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl
Barbara Walters was an American broadcast journalist and television personality. She was known for her interviewing ability and popularity with viewers. She was a great journalist. She appeared as a host on numerous television programs including Today, the ABC Evening News, 20/20 and The View. Did you know that Barbara was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame? She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATAS in 2000 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Barbara Walters has a couple of books out so if you are a fan check out her Memoir. It is on my list to read. I can’t wait to learn more about her journey, especially with me being a journalist I can get more tips for my journey. I love reading so can’t wait to dive into this book. Some of my favorite quotes by her are:
· “I have such trouble with R’s and L’s. My name should have been Diane Sawyer”
· “Be the last one out. Do your homework. Choose your battles. Don’t whine and don’t be the one who complains about everything. Fight The Big Fights”
· “To excel is to reach your own highest dream”
· “Life sometimes brings enormous difficulties and challenges that seem just too hard to bear”
Did you know that Barbara Walters signed a 5-million-dollar contract with ABC, establishing her as the highest paid news anchor? She was the first U.S. female network news anchor. Let me know what your most memorable moment was with Barbara Walters. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.
When we talk about Michael Jackson, we talk about a legend that meant so much to the world through his music. Michael Jackson started out young. He and his brothers had the group Jackson 5. I loved the song “Never Can Say Goodbye” , one of my favorites. Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. He was definitely the “King of Pop”. Michael Jackson was the king of dancing and he can put on a great performance. He loved to dance. He came up with dances like moonwalk and the robot. He is the most awarded musician in history. Some of my favorite songs of his are:
· Billie Jean
· Beat it
· Bad
· We are the World
· Thriller
· Wanna Be Startin Somethin’
· Heal the World
· Man in the Mirror
· Remember the Time
There are so many songs that I can name but those were some of my favorites. Did you know that Michael made an appearance on the United States Negro College Fund’s “Parade of Stars” telethon airing on U.S. television and radio networks, to help raise money to aid 41 historically Black colleges and universities. He also received an award from the UNFC and an honorary doctorate from Fisk University. Check out some of the books he has and let me know how they are. I know it is going to be good because it’s Michael Jackson. Here are some of the films he was in:
· The Wiz
· Moonwalker
· Bad
· Captain EO
· This Is It
· Michael Jackson Number Ones
· Michael Jackson Ghosts
· Thriller
Michael Jackson had two pet llamas on his ranch, Lola and Louis, now that’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know. The album Thriller was number one on the Billboard Chart for 37 weeks. Michael won 13 Grammy Awards, including 8 for the album Thriller. Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:
· “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope”
· “Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons”
· “We have to heal our wounded world”
· “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with”
· “No matter what, the most powerful thing in the world is the human mind, and prayer, and belief in yourself and confidence and perseverance. No matter how many times you do it, you do it again, until it’s right. And always believe in yourself”
Michael Jackson empowered so many people in the world. He was different and very musical. Tell me your most memorable moment of Michael Jackson. What was your favorite song? What did you learn from him? Also, If you checked out any of his books let me know how you liked it? Follow me @cece.atl
Naomi Judd was an actress and singer. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as the Judd’s which became very successful. They won five Grammys and nine Country Music Association awards. Did you know she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1990 and cured eight years later. One of her highlights in life that she spoke on was when former president George H.W. Bush asked her to introduce him at his rallies during his campaign for re-election. Here are some of her songs:
· Change of Heart
· Let Me Tell You About Love
· Cadillac Red
· Grandpa
· Mama He’s Crazy
· Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain
Naomi also wrote a book “River of Time” that talks about depression and more. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it is on my list. If you read it already let me know how you liked it. It was sad when she passed away. Depression and mental health are real. We never know what someone is going through. We have to pray for everyone. Even though she went through anxiety, depression and more. She always was doing things in the community to speak on it to maybe help others going through the same thing. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:
· “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”
· “Service is the work of the soul. I believe we are here to grow in wisdom and love and to be of service”
· “Often the best therapy is being able to talk about what you’re going through, out loud, with a group of people who understand and support each other’s efforts to be well”
· “My motto became, Acknowledge. Allow, accept”
Tell me what your greatest memories are of Naomi? What was your favorite song? Have you read her book? Make sure to check on friends and family going through depression and hard times in life. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl
I had a chance to read Michael Williams’ book “Scenes from My Life” . It was really good. I got to know more about how he grew up and his journey. He was a great actor. Everyone loved him on the HBO drama series “The Wire”. Did you know that he was a dancer before he started acting? Here are some of the films he played in:
· Breaking
· Body Brokers
· Doing Hard Time
· Superfly
· Snitch
· The Red Sea
· Belly 2
· Triple 9
He also appeared in “Gone Baby Gone” and “12 Years A Slave” that earned him a 2007 NAACP Image award. Music brought him joy. He loves house music. He had a rough life growing up and he turned to drugs to take away some of the pain he had been through. If you are a fan check out his book to learn more about his life and how he got to where he was. Some of his quotes that I liked are:
“My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me”
“Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge yourself in”
“I come to work on time. I focus on my job. I bust my scenes out and everything else kind of happens from there”
These are some of his Great memories with us watching him in shows and movies. Even though he went through a lot he played his roles. He also did things in the community. You never know what people are going through, we just have to pray over everyone. What was your greatest memory of Michael K Williams? What Movie or show did you love the most? What did you think of his book? Also follow me @Cece.Atl
John Madden was an American football coach and sportscaster. He won Super Bowl XI as head coach of the Oakland Raiders over the Minnesota Vikings, and after retiring from coaching became a well-known color commentator for NFL telecasts.
Did you know in 2006 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his coaching career. He also is known for the long-running Madden NFL video game series. What a gift he was to football. He was definitely the goat for color commentators, he didn’t miss anything. Some of my favorite quotes by him are:
“Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon”
“Self-praise is for losers”
“Well, when you’re playing good football, it’s good football and if you don’t have good football, then you’re not really playing good football”
John Madden has written several books, including the best-selling “Hey, Wait a Minute, I Wrote a Book!” and “One Knee Equals Two Feet”. Make sure to check them out. What was the most memorable moment you have of John Madden? Comment below and let us know. Also follow me @Cece. Atl.
