Sparkle: Introducing My Latest Book, Based On the Whitney Houston & Jordin Sparks Movie
Check out what was sitting oh so pretty in my mailbox yesterday: Author copies of my new book, Sparkle, the novelization of the upcoming movie...
Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela. The World Loves and Honors You.
By NICK CHILES As the entire globe pauses today to say Happy 94th Birthday to the remarkable Nelson Mandela, I wanted to take a moment...
Give Your Nose A Hug: Method Dish Soap Makes Me Totally Want To Clean Stuff.
Two things my parents swore by: kids who don’t pay bills, buy groceries or have jobs should wash the dishes, and any dish that isn’t...
A Great Day In Atlanta: Instagram Pics Of Our Fun Family Day (Wordful Wednesday)
I can’t even begin to tell you how nutty the last six weeks have been. First off, I wrote a book in two weeks: the...
American Dreamin’: Loving What’s Good About My Country On the Fourth of July By Celebrating Others
I’m a proud American—no one can take that away. Of thee, I sing. Still, my country is not perfect, by a stretch. My place here, as...
Ann Curry Bids Farewell To the Today Show: We’re Going To Miss Our Favorite Anchor
As a journalist, parenting expert and mom blogger, I’ve had the great honor and pleasure of being a guest on the Today show, where I’ve...
What Profit: New Music From Detroit’s Dwele (Video)
Oh, you already know: I stan hard for Dwele, the Detroit soul crooner who happens to be the architect of some of my favorite songs...
I Heart My Friends: A Great Girls Night Out, Plus: A P&G Have You Tried This Yet Giveaway!
Watermelon Banana Martinis. Home made hummus, stuffed grape leaves and Baklava. Up-close-and-personal cooking instruction from a master chef. And my girls *waving at Selassie, Tina,...
With Catchy Music and Powerful Message, ‘Let It Shine’ Is Another Winner for Disney
Let It Shine premieres tonight on the Disney Channel at 8 pm. By MARI CHILES Let It Shine is an amazing movie, with a theme...
Everybody Loves A Great Cat Viral Video: the ASPCA Promotes “Adopt A Shelter Cat” Month
I make no bones about this: I’m a dog person. My Goldendoodle, Teddy, is… everything. But before there was Teddy, before there was my Mari...
