Month: November 2014

Real World Star Ryan Knight Dies at 29

Real World Star Ryan Knight Dies at 29

As many may know Ryan Knight was featured on many of MTV’s Real Word series and challenges. Knight was a cast member on Real World: New Orleans and also later on MTV’s The Challenge. Knight reportedly died this past Thursday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was 29. Knight has had a very open and long past struggle […]

Mini Grilled Cheese Cakes

Mini Grilled Cheese Cakes

  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches always seem to give everyone a sense of nostalgia. Grilled cheese sandwiches just remind us our childhoods and after school snacks. These Mini triple layer grilled cheeses are definitely a cute and fun interpretation of a classic. Ingredients 16 slices firm white sandwich bread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups (about 4 […]

Ray Rice wins appeal, NFL Suspension lifted.

Ray Rice wins appeal, NFL Suspension lifted.

Ray Rice has been suspended by the NFL since September 8th after a video of Rice striking his then fiancée in an elevator in Atlantic City surfaced. Prior to the release of the video tape Rice had already been suspended for two games. Rice knocked Janay Palmer unconscious with a single punch, the NFL responded […]

Are Movie Adaptations Better than the Books

Are Movie Adaptations Better than the Books

Many people are never surprised to see changes in the onscreen adaptations of books. Many book lovers, it’s likely that you’ve walked out movie theater and exclaimed, “The book was better!” But is this always the case? A survey was conducted with by BookBub with 100 of their members and the majority preferred the book […]

"Love Letters to the Dead” by Ava Dellaira

"Love Letters to the Dead” by Ava Dellaira

  This Novel tells the story of Laurel who is asked as an English assignment to write a letter to a dead person. Laurel begins by choosing Kurt Cobain for various reasons, her sister May loved him and they both passed away at a young age. Laurel has many letters already written which she never […]

The 2014 VS Fashion show is almost Here!

The 2014 VS Fashion show is almost Here!

  There is no doubt that the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is the sexiest fashion show of the year! Victoria’s Secret decided to mix things up this year by hosting the 2014 Victorias Secret Fashion show on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 for the first time ever in London. There will be may performances by […]

Honey Boo Boo” Canceled

Honey Boo Boo” Canceled

TLC’s hit show “Hone Boo Boo” was cancelled after claims that “Mama June” Shannon has been recently dating a convicted sex offender. Mama June appeared to have reunited with Mark McDaniel, who was imprisoned for ten years after being convicted of molesting June’s s oldest daughter Anna Cardwell when she was eight years old. TLC […]

Hunger Games “Mockingjay Part 1” makes an only $123 Million Debut

Hunger Games “Mockingjay Part 1” makes an only $123 Million Debut

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 became this year’s biggest opening yet. The movie topped the box office surpassing the $100 million dollar debut of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”. However, even with its $123 million dollar debut, the franchise film fell short of the Lionsgate studio’s initial projection of $130 million and even less than […]

Kendall Jenner steals the red carpet at the 2014 AMA’s

Kendall Jenner steals the red carpet at the 2014 AMA’s

One word to describe Kendall Jenner at the 2014 AMA’s is FLAWLESS. Kendall looked stunning at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 23 for the American Music Awards. Jenner arrived in sheer, high-slit Yigal Azrouël halter dress, which she paired with high-waist black undies and simple black pumps. The dress provided sexy yet classy side […]

Boston Red Sox make a Free Agent Sweep Signing Sandoval and Ramirez.

Boston Red Sox make a Free Agent Sweep Signing Sandoval and Ramirez.

Pablo Sandoval aka “Kung Fu Panda” and Hanley Ramirez have both agreed to sign deals with the Boston Red Sox. This great “double play” resulted in Sandoval receiving almost $100 Million for a five year contract. A few hours after, Ramirez also agreed on a deal with Boston for four years at $88 million. Although […]

Allegations of Rape Against Bill Cosby Continue Coming to Light.

Allegations of Rape Against Bill Cosby Continue Coming to Light.

  A 7th accuser has now publicly stepped forward with allegations against comedian and actor Bill Cosby for allegedly sexually assaulting her decades ago.  Therese Serignese, 57 has accused Bill Cosby of drugging and having sex with her at one of his Las Vegas shows when she was only 19 in 1976. Ms. Serignese alleges that […]

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