Ahead of My Time, Behind on My Rent

TV One's #VersesAndFlow Presented By Lexus

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:07:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of attending the taping of 2 episodes of TVOne's "Verses And Flow" hosted by the very handsome Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls, Sparkle)

The show features spoken word artists and a performance from a some of our favorite artists. Tonight's highlights included a powerful piece called "The System" by Prentice Powell, Megan Falley's touching and eye-opening poem about depression, and a 2 man piece by Miles Hodges & Carvens Lissaint.

The piece that resonated the most with me was "Born" by Storm Thomas. Thomas is a transgendered male and his poem was about what it is like to be Black and transgendered in America.

"Being Black in America means trusting your rapist more than you trust the police"

That line punched me in the chest and had me clutching my inhaler!

The Performances

Anthony Hamilton is not only a great singer and entertainer, he is a wonderful human being! Always humble, great father, and an all around nice guy. We enjoyed his performances of "Best Of Me" and "Where I'm From" .

As for Jill Scott...

SHE IS EVERY. LAST. THING. IN. THE. WHOLE. OF. THE. UNIVERSE!!!!

...this is NOT up for debate.

Miss Scott, who is an accomplished poet herself, shared a poem called "The Lady". Then did an animated performance of "Quick" and "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)", followed by an encore performance "The Way" that had the entire audience on their feet dancing and harmonizing "griiiiits".

In an amazing act of support, Jill gave a 5 minute introduction of singer/songwriter B.J. The Chicago Kid praising his voice, lyrics, and production talents.

My Anecdote:

     I hung out with BJ in 09 when I still lived in Houston. He was singing background for Anthony Hamilton and just trying to make ends meet while pursuing his dream of solo success. I remember him being so easily distracted by lyrics (sometimes entire songs) floating around his brain he could barely hold a conversation and would usually retreat to his room where he had created a travelling studio.
     Now his single "Good Luvin'" is all over radio and he is performing on a NATIONAL TV show as a solo artist!! Congratulations on your success BJ!! You worked hard and never gave up. Now is YOUR time to shine!!

BJ performed "Good Luvin'" off his EP "Pineapple Now-Laters"and a cover of D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel?"

Megan Falley, Marshall Davis, Chante Moore, Prentice Powell, & Vanessa A. Williams

Celebs in Attendance:
Actress/Producer Camryn Manheim
Singer/Actress Jordin Sparks

Bubbz & Camryn Manheim

Actress Vanessa A. Williams
Oscar Winner Taraji P. Henson
Actor Guy Torry
Actor Mykelti Williams
Reality TV Star Laura Govan
Reality TV Star Sheree Whitfield
Singer Chante Moore
Actor/Singer Keith Robinson
Legendary Model Jayne Kennedy


Omari Hardwick & Keith Robinson

Verses And Flow will air Mondays at 8pm beginning August 20th on TVOne.

Bubbz & Marie Denee

Thank You to Marie Denee of Curvy Fashionista.com and Jessica of BlackBloggersConnect.com for the invite. :-D

Bubblin With Russell Brand

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Yeah... I know...

So I am in LOOOOOOVE with Russell Brand! I had the opportunity to go to a taping of his show Brand X. Being that we are DESTINED to be together he immediately found me in the audience and sat on my lap during a segment *SHRIEKS*

Since you may have missed it, I chopped it up for you... the parts with me anyway :-)

Brand X comes on Thursday Nights on FX

You Need More People

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:59:00 +0000

AND a shirt.

#TiggaPLEASE!!!

Classy...

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:43:00 +0000

ChEvelyn spent some QT at the Coors Light party in Miami over the weekend. Apparently, Evelyn decided it was the perfect time to mark her territory.

Cristal Bubblin Performs At The Second City in Hollywood

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Pick N Roll: Episode 6

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +0000

HOORAAH!! HOORAAAH!!

The Episode of "Pick N Roll" starring MEEEEEE is finally here!

Ohhh... that guy? That's Chidi - my co-star.

It's STRICTLY business people!!

...He is fahn tho...

Regular Black Babies: GET YOU ONE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:14:00 +0000

I've often wondered why people only seem to adopt Black children from other countries like America's Black kids aren't worthy. Hellooooo... American Black Kids became people like Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama, Oprah, & ME!!!!!

My school The Second City addresses the issue in this HILARIOUS video!

Shout out to my teacher Megan who plays the 2nd mom!

Cant. Stop. LAUGHING! Katy Perry Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:08:00 +0000

"This is about to get real embarrassing.."

Ya don't say Katydid?! The Madame of Mormons rocked a Yankee fitted on her mission to do her best Jay-Z rendition. Ironically, she came off as fish in a pool of sharks- LISTEN!

Sorry... #HovMoment... I Digress...

While the crowd seems excited when the beat drops they leave her hanging when she tries to include them in the performance

AND IT CRACKS ME UP!!

One question Kate: WHY?!!

Bubbz The Comedian

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:19:00 +0000

I have been SOOOOO terrified of doing stand up comedy. I kept avoiding it & putting it off even though a lot of people think I could be great. Well, my friend Christian kept on me to come to the LEGEND Garrett Morris' Comedy Club and do a set during their Open Mic night AND I DID!!

It felt great! I've got a long way to go but I'm so inspired by this first step.

Check me out!

Bubbz & Basketball

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:04:00 +0000

The Cast of Pick N Roll At Tialto's Golden Globes Afterparty

So remember I had told ya'll I was cast in a TV show... well it's in previews on the web. Get into the first 2 episodes HERE

Make sure you like & subscribe on Youtube and like the Facebook page

Pick N Roll Facebook

"The Help" Q&A With Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000

Funny Bcuz It's TRUE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:04:00 +0000

The 5 White Characters In Every Tyler Perry Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

The 5 White Characters in Every Tyler Perry Movie -- powered by Cracked.com

Sh*t President Obama Says

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +0000

I know I know I know... but they keep coming and it's funny! Plus, I stan for Barack!

Whats In Rihanna's Bag?

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:09:00 +0000

AAAAAAND GO!

The78MsJ: A short whip, baby oil, incense, weed, lace crotch less panties, pasties, and some magnums and some Hennessy...Oh and I forgot the most important piece the handcuffs duh

Younggee: Loud...WEED not the album- & Vibrators

VeteranEye: Breezy's voodoo doll, a tupperware container of some curry chicken n rice, 3 tampons, and a Ziggy Marley cassette single.

TioG: bag of weed, papers, and lighters, a billy club for Breezy's girlfriend, poom poom shorts, thong

SonnyDave: Chris Brown's Career

DeviDev: Dildo's and lube

For The Record...

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Party With The Cast Of Pik N' Roll

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Which includes MEEE!!!


The Cast of Pik N Roll @ Tiato's Golden Globes Afterparty

I've been cast on the new show "Pik N Roll" and we want you to celebrate the Giant's victory (YEAH I SAID IT) at the SUPERBOWL!!

Come and party with the cast of the new hit show: ‘Pik N Roll’ for Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood. Transportation, food, and alcohol included. Price of Ticket: $100 before February 2, 2012; $125 after February 2nd. Questions, please e-mail Lee at: lmorris2519@yahoo.com

Hope you can make it!

GIANTS TO THE SUPERBOWL!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:02:00 +0000

WELCOME TO THUNDERDOME BITCHES!!!

Ok.. so when the game between the San Franciso 49'ers and The New York Giants went into overtime I found myself caring about football. While I am not REALLY into it, I always root for the home team and I was born in NEW FAWKIN YORK sooooo...

Congratulations G-Men!

You guys played your hearts out now let's get that CHAMPIONSHIP...

AGAIN!!!

Shit Wookies Say

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:25:00 +0000

The "Shit ______ Say" videos have run amuck!! Hopefully, people watching them are examining some of the things they say that could be deemed offensive or ignorant and are doing something to change that.

I digress...

This BY FAR is the best of the BEST!! Chewbacca has always been one of my role models and now we get his take on life, love, racism, & politics.

Eat Grits With Jesus

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:36:00 +0000

And He will say "well done" ...Amen!!

MAMA I MADE IT!!

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0000

The Auto-Correct Love Song

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:58:00 +0000

... I know you can relate

*in tears*

Rest In Power: Heavy D

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:58:00 +0000

Last night, I went to see "Tower Heist" and much to my delight Heavy D makes a cameo as a security guard. I instantly felt butterflies in my stomach as if I was 13 again watching the "Now That We Found Love" video for the first time. His performance on the BET awards had me jumping on the bed in my hotel room screaming every word. I apologize to the folks in the room below me but it was HEAVY VONDIDDLEE DIDDLEE DIDDLEE DEE!! For some reason, Heavy D always made me smile. He had an amazing energy & charm about him even without me ever having met him.

Throughout the rest of the movie I thought, "Look how far Heavy D has come, from Hip Hop to movies grossing MILLIONS". It made me proud and honored to have spent many an allowance payment on his tapes... yes... cassette tapes. The songs, Sprite commercials, TV appearances, movies... *Sigh*

Dwight Arrington Myers, you were the best to do it. Thank you for the music, memories, and butterflies <3

Heavy D - Long Distance Girlfriend / NEW by PeteRock

FYI

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:43:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian Back On The Stroll... errr.. Market

noreply@blogger.com (Crissi Bubbz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:01:00 +0000