You all know part of being a People’s Champion for me is also getting hyped and spreading the word when I see or hear about something that can potentially introduce a new voice or expand the conversation. So yeah, this trailer does it. Bonus points since I recognize the Wyandotte homegirl has a part […]
(SNL returns from commercial break. Malik looks directly into the camera solemnly…) Ladies and gentlemen, once again, the Carleton Singing Knights…
In my actor/writer/producer cycle, 2016 has been a writing year. But not all that long ago, I was asked to come in and read for a Shakespeare play. I’ve had a monologue from Othello in my utility belt for years; this was the first time as a professional someone asked to see it. Earned […]
So there’s the names you recognize because it’s been in the marketing. Baz Luhrmann. Nas. Nelson George if you’re a hip hop head. The name not as heavily promoted but who played a significant role of his own is my brother in many things in this life, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, officially credited as a […]
A Public Service Announcement for my fellow Angelenos: Number one of my best concerts ever is Prince at the Forum. Number two is Stevie at the Bowl. These guys at the Bowl is number three. And they’re playing there again next month. Well worth the price of admission if you haven’t experienced them live. […]
Not that long ago in the Twitter streets, the question of ‘Who was your earliest crush?’ was thrown out there. I don’t even remember if it was me or someone else who threw the name out, but Lisa Lisa came up, and there was TREMENDOUS head nodding. Yep, before J. Lo pulled a lot […]
When I was about to get married, one of the marriage counseling things was giving this questionnaire to your aces to help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. The theory being, the people who love you unconditionally both know you the best and you know their critiques of you come from a good place. […]
Two things after getting completely caught up on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’… I still feel uncomfortable/don’t know if I’m allowed to laugh at the episode with Ana Gasteyer’s ‘pre-gay’ son… As an actor, I’ll always appreciate how Larry David subversively drove him the point that Jason Alexander was/is acting as George Costanza and he brought something to […]
Growing up can be a pain You’re not an man until you come of age We’ve given up our teenage years In the effort to pursue our career Who assumes responsibility Of having to support our families Who’s protecting us from harm Is there anyone around That we can trust So we search for […]
As I’m dealing with the weight of the world and various physical and emotional stress, this ‘Naked’ version of one of my anthems came on (while I was reading the last thing I wrote no less). Music is my drug as most of you know, and for a few minutes I let EVERYTHING go […]
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