Author: N'Crew

https://youtu.be/kGmpHPzMpuQ I had the pleasure of interviewing BJ The Chicago Kid  before his scheduled event at Macy’s. Along with BJ, Jay Ellis and Jocelyn Delk Adams came together to celebrate Black History Month. They lead a panel discussion at Macy’s. BJ The Chicago Kid is a singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL.  He has been featured on tracks by Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Kehlani and Schoolboy Q’s hit “Studio.”  BJ recently had the honor to perform the National Anthem for Obama’s Farewell address. His debut album, In My Mind, dropped in February 2016 and recently received three Grammy nominations.  During our interview, I…

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https://youtu.be/44T1M-P9jaQ   There are plenty of ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day. If one of those ways is through a gift, then I have a couple of ideas that seals the deal. I headed over to ABC 7 Chicago studios to show their viewers a roundup of products for your loved one. If your boo is more health conscious, I also have some gift ideas for them as well. MezziScotch Porter’s new Beard CollectionSpoken by Chamilia ID BanglesParty CityHelp Save PetsDromida

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Last week I had a chance to go to LA and visit the set of Marlon & The Carmichael Show. NBC welcomed members of the press to get to know more about the cast members, as well as, what we can expect to see on the show. Loosely based on Marlon Wayans’ life, this update to the classic family comedy centers on a loving, but immature, father committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While on the set, one by one each cast member discussed their roles, working with Marlon and more. Check out what Marlon & Essence had to say…

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https://youtu.be/p5LdlVMsfuc It’s kind of hard to stay resolved when Valentine’s Day rolls around. From sugary candy to alcohol, there are so many things that can throw off your health goals. This Valentine’s Day, let’s make it easy on our health conscious boo with these few items. I headed over to FOX 32 Chicago to share my product finds with their viewers. Press play to see what goodies I had in store! Truly Spiked & Sparkling / Mother Trucker & Co. Hat.  / Buzzies / Tervis / YogaOutlet.com / Date Lady Valentine’s Day ‘Breakfast in Bed’ Box        

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https://youtu.be/a3WSXpK5d9I Once you meet singer/songwriter Jon B. his cool relax vibe makes you feel a real comfortable swag. Although he has been gracing us with his soulful vocals for 20 years, Jon remains humble each and every time you encounter him. He made his mark on the scene in the very early 90’s after being signed to Edmonds Records. Since then he has been making the ladies swoon over his smooth moves and voice. Recently I had a chance to chat with him about his recent Unsung episode, working with New Edition and more. Those who really know me are aware of how…

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https://youtu.be/8Gd4C8-_jdU A couple of months ago I had the chance to visit the set of APB. After a tech billionaire witnesses a violent crime, he purchases a troubled police precinct, rebooting it as a private police force. -IMdB Although I didn’t get the grand tour, I did interview some of the actors. We put them in the hot seat and conducted our own interrogation. We wanted to find out what we can expect to see tonight during the premiere and more about the characters. Take a look at the videos to see what everyone had to say. Make sure you catch the…

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I kicked off my 2017 #WCW Series with a good friend and a very inspiring woman, Mimi Paino. Mimi Paino is a celebrity make-up artist and the proud owner of Divinity Luxe Beauty Bar. Mimi has been working in the beauty business for seven years and has successfully made strides in the industry. #WCW Highlighting Mimi DivinityLuxe Posted by Nekia Nichelle on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 I shared MiMi’s story because I want to inspire other women to go out and follow their dreams. Who’s a woman you know that is crushing it? Put the link of their bio…

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https://youtu.be/ZrstQTHmOR8 Starting my New Year off covering New Edition is not a bad start to 2017! The group gained major popularity in the 80’s and continue to sell out concert worldwide. Now they’ve teamed up with BET to document it all in “The New Edition Story”. Bobby Brown, Luke James & producer Jesse Collins kicked off the nationwide fan screening tour. Lucky listeners tuned into partnered radio stations to win tickets to see a sneak preview of the 3-part, six hour series that airs January 24th, 25th & 26th. I had a chance to chat with the cast & crew about…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTEQAZ8r4kI&feature=youtu.be The saying goes “New Year, New Me” but shouting the mantra doesn’t seem to hold true for most. As the hype of the New Year descends, so does the ambition to keep our resolutions. We tend to fall back into old comfortable habits and repeat the same unhealthy cycles. If you’re really serious about making life changes, author Van Moody’s new read might be all the help you need. Van Moody is an international thought leader, people scholar, faith leader and bestselling author of The People Factor & The I-Factor: How Building a Great Relationship with Yourself Is the Key to…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWFVWDOLW3A&t=24s The world was first introduced to Sara Stokes when she was vying for Diddy’s attention on MTV’s Making The Band. The beautiful songstress garnered the love of millions as the angelic voice in Da Band. Da Band effectively ended its career at the end of the third season of the show, when P. Diddy dissolved the group during the season finale. -Wikipedia Now Sara can be seen in a whole new light on Centric’s original reality show From The Bottom Up. We caught up with her to talk about the new show and music. She also opens up about being sexually abused. You…

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