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
I had a chance to go to this event hosted by Michelle Taylor Willis. I love getting out and networking in Atlanta, GA. There are so many things to do here. I got a chance to meet Tray Chaney who was on Saints and Sinners. I also got a chance to meet Julian Brittano who has been in a couple of films. I interviewed him and learned a little more about his journey. Make sure to check it out. They had Kevin Savage and Rico Ball seen on #BET. They shared a lot of knowledge on the panel.
All these great men have been on the Wire and Saints and sinners. I know everyone has watched those shows. Julian was on Greenleaf when I interviewed him, he talked about his experience on that show. Here at this event, they share their personal experiences and knowledge to motivate and inspire those who are truly serious about getting into the industry.
Atlanta is the next Black Hollywood and there are so many movies and films being made here in Atlanta. I might need to get into film lol. I enjoyed this event and was glad to be invited out. I give all those men their roses today. They were sharp and shared a lot of information. Make sure to check them out and also follow me @Cece.Atl.
I got a chance to go check out The Pancakes & Booze Art Show with the ladies of W.S.S (Woman Stand Strong). It was different and cool. It is one of the largest pop-up live music & arts movements here in Atlanta. They do have this and go to different states. This was their 10th year serving free pancaking and introducing some great talent in art.
If you have Art that you want to present, you can submit your Artwork and be a part of their Pop-up. The directions on the GPS made it hard to find. I would recommend they put a sign outside or something. We had a hard time finding it. I really enjoyed the different drawings. I did not get a chance to try out the pancakes.
If you are an upcoming artist and want to strut your stuff, check them out. I have been wanting to check them out for a long time. I said 2023 I have to get out more and explore more of Atlanta Ga and what they have to offer.
Make sure to stay tuned and follow my journey @Cece.Atl or @Cece.atlbucketlist
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
Earl Simmons, known as DMX, was a legend. I got a chance to read his book “E.A.R.L The Autobiography of DMX”. It was a great book, I learned more about his life and journey. Even though he had demons in his head he always would pray. He would give homeless people money; pray for everyone. You could tell he had a big heart. Did you know that he was the first artist to debut an album at No. 1 five times in a row on the Billboard 200 charts? Here are some of the movies he played in:
· Belly, Romeo Must Die
· Exit Wounds
· Cradle 2 the Grave
Some of my favorite songs by him:
· X Gon Give It to Ya
· Ruff Ryders Anthem
· What these Bit**** Want
· Slippin
· Lord Give Me a Sign
· What’s My Name
· Get at Me Dog
DMX was a beast, and he would rap or go against anyone anywhere. He had a hard childhood and life growing up. He had a big impact on Hip-Hop. Some of his quotes that I liked are:
· “I just find myself happy with the simple things”
· “Anything that’s not positive, I don’t have the energy to focus on it”
· “I know I may have done some bad things, but I’m not a bad person”
Make sure you check out his book, it is really good. What was your favorite moment of DMX? What was your favorite song? Drop a comment below also follow me @Cece.atl
Artis Leon Ivey Jr also known as Coolio was a Grammy award winning rapper. I remember listening to Gangsta’s Paradise all the time. I also got a chance to interview him and do an article on him. He was funny and down to earth. Glad to get to know his wife, she is also a down to earth person and loved that they keep it real. Here is some of my favorite songs by him:
· Gangsta’s Paradise
· Fantastic Voyage
· C U When U Get There
· What is an MC
If you ever watched the film Dangerous Minds that’s where Gangsta’s Paradise was on, and everyone loved that movie. Did you know he was on Celebrity Wife Swap? He also loved to cook. He was the cooking master. He talked about doing something with cooking that he was working on. He also had 17 million records sold worldwide.
I was Glad to get to know him a little and I definitely want to give prayers to wife Mimi and his family. They had a great connection, and they were doing a couple of videos you can check out online. So, quotes by him that I loved:
“Life is too short to not have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon and all that”
“I want to provide a well-rounded perspective life”
“I am a winner; I win most of the time”
Make sure to check out the interview and article I did on Coolio. Great memories. He was a good person. Tell me what are your most memorable moments by Coolio? What was your favorite song by him?
Kirstie Alley was a great actress. She was known for acting in the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. I really started watching her when she was on Look Who’s Talking and Look Who’s Talking too. Those were some great films back in the day. Some of the films she played on was:
· Look Who’s Talking
· Look Who’s Talking Too
· Look Who’s Talking Now
· Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan
· Madhouse
· Sibling Rivalry
· While I was Gone
· Drop Dead Gorgeous
She was funny and she gave you that look in the films like what don’t play with me lol. Some of her quotes that stuck out to me was:
“I You’re not going to live your life unscathed”
“I binge when I’m happy. When everything is going really well, every day is like a birthday party.
“There’s a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are”
Tell me what your favorite film is that she starred in? What was your favorite moment with Kirstie Alley? Make sure to follow me @cece.atl.
