August 1, 2020 - FirstLadyB

LeToya Luckett Shares Testimony Of Being Broke After Leaving Destinys Child

By FirstLadyB August 31, 2020 1 min read 227 views

LeToya Luckett was broke and sleeping in her car after her exit from Destinys Child.

During an Instagram Live, an emotional Luckett shared her testimony with fans.

“I’m not gonna lie to you, after DC I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was about 18-years-old, I hadn’t live as a normal teenager, I hadn’t gone to college. Even coming out of that, I wasn’t the most secure person because I was so used to having a ‘team’ mentality to think of going out on my own was terrifying. The thought of singing made me angry. I didn’t believe I had a voice, I didn’t believe I could sing, I didn’t believe I could return to the music industry. Make a long story short, after surrendering and getting to know God on a whole ‘nother level…I learned to surrender, get out of my own way, stop living in fear and allow him to direct my path.”

The Greenleaf star continued,

“During my journey I was staying at people’s house, I never told these stories before…I slept in a car in L.A. while I was making my first album. Not a lot of nights, but you know what I’m saying? I was drinking a gallon of water and buying the microwavable oodles of noodles [starts to weep]…I can’t believe I’m crying.”

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By FirstLadyB

Politics

Melania Trump’s Ex Bestie Reveals Why She Wore That “I Don’t Care” Jacket

By FirstLadyB August 31, 2020 1 min read 171 views

We’re finally getting the truth behind Melania Trump‘s infamous “I Don’t Care” jacket that she wore to the borders in 2018.

The First Ladys’ ex bestie Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has a new book out tomorrow (Sept. 1st) “Melania and Me,” and she’s telling it all.

Inside the book Wolkoff recalls how Melania laughed off the backlash she received for wearing the insensitive jacket when her husband was being heavily criticized for his family separation policy.

“I decide what I wear for myself,” Ms. Wolkoff claims the First Lady told her in response to her concerns that the First Lady’s stylist, Herve Pierre, was being trashed online.

Asked what “prompted” her to wear the jacket, Wolkoff claims the First Lady said, “I’m driving liberals crazy! You know what? They deserve it!”

“Some people get too much into it. They connect stuff to my clothes, but they don’t really know me. They think so much, their heads will explode.”

Sounds like Melania is just like her husband…

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

Watch: Kirk Franklin’s Emotional Tribute To Chadwick Boseman

By FirstLadyB August 31, 2020 1 min read 454 views

With all the emotional tributes coming in after the shocking death of Chadwick Boseman, Gospel artist Kirk Franklin decided to honor the Black Panther star through music.

Before going into his tribute, an emotional Kirk shared with his followers that he like most artist, like to express himself through music.

The GOAT. along with his band, then went into a remix of Kendrick Lamar’s “All Stars” from the Black Panther album.

Check it out:

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

Deborah Joy Winans New Inspirational Single “I Won’t Stop Breathing”

By FirstLadyB August 30, 2020 1 min read 382 views

Deborah Joy Winans is using her vocals to bring hope in a time of despair.

The Greenleaf star and member of the Winans family released her first original single “I Won’t Stop Breathing.”

The heartfelt song speaks to the emotional resolve it takes to get past heartbreak. “I Won’t Stop Breathing” sends a message of hope and inspiration to all those affected by negativity and hurting to never give up.

“My brother Juan shared this song with me and I always knew I wanted to record it, Deborah Joy said. Sometimes when we face heartbreak in life, and we feel like all hope is lost, the only thing we can do is not stop breathing. The recent tragedy of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor brought those lyrics to my heart and mind, and I feel like it is right for this moment in history. A time of extraordinary sadness, but also hope for tomorrow.”

According to reports “I Won’t Stop Breathing” won’t be the last time the actress/singer releases music.

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

CeCe Winans Releasing New Single “Never Lost” Sept. 4th

By FirstLadyB August 29, 2020 1 min read 764 views

My favorite Gospel singer CeCe Winans announced this week that she’s releasing a new single “Never Lost,” Sept. 4th.

“With some much going on in the world, the prayer for my new single releasing on 9/4 is to encourage and remind us that God is undefeated! Let’s continue to trust in Him like never before, she wrote on her social media accounts.

With some much going on in the world, the prayer for my new single releasing on 9/4 is to encourage and remind us that God is undefeated! Let’s continue to trust in Him like never before! ❤️ #neverlost pic.twitter.com/qyYKAd7jNd
— CeCe Winans (@cecewinans) August 30, 2020

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Releases Two New Songs & Performance Videos

By FirstLadyB August 29, 2020 1 min read 229 views

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has released two new songs from her forthcoming album Royalty: Live At The Ryman.

“Pour It Out” and “Release The Sound,” are accompanied by performance videos, captured inside of the historic Ryman Auditorium.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Royalty: Live At The Ryman

Her first full album of new music since the top-selling Heart. Passion. Pursuit. in 2017, Royalty: Live At The Ryman is an in-depth worship experience featuring an eclectic range of musical styles. The album, which features guest appearances by Kierra Sheard (“You Must Break”) and We The Kingdom (God So Loved),” was recorded audience-free at Nashville’s historic music hall on August 3, 2020.

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Entertainment

LISTEN: KEM Teams Up With Erica Campbell On New Album “Love Always Wins”

By FirstLadyB August 28, 2020 1 min read 934 views

KEM teams up with Erica Campbell on the title track for his new album ‘Love Always Wins.”

In a recent interview he shared that he was looking to feature someone that would give the track a “bona fide gospel buy on the back end of the song,” when someone suggested Erica’s astonishing voice.

“I’ve loved Mary Mary, of course, for years. And every time I see Erica, we have a chance to bump into each other on the road,” he continues. “She’s always very gracious to me.”

He didn’t intend for the track to be a duet, and once he heard the “magic” coming from Erica’s vocals, he couldn’t resist.

“It was like ‘Oh ok so this is magic. So this is what this is,'” he explained. “She was a blessing to this project and my hope is that this song, “Love Always Wins” is a blessing to everybody that hears it.”

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

Jazmine Sullivan Releases New Heartfelt Single “Lost One”

By FirstLadyB August 28, 2020 1 min read 386 views

Jazmine Sullivan has me in my feelings after listening to her new single “Lost One.”

The Philly born singer-songwriter pours her heart out as she sings about trying to make amends after a breakup.

“Just don’t have too much fun without me. Please don’t forget about me. Try not to love no one.”

She teased the new single just hours before it dropped and of course Twitter went crazy. Fans have been waiting on new music from the soulful singer for a minute.

Ive been a fan of Jazmine since she had me singing “Need U Bad.”

Check out the new single below and tell me what you think:

By FirstLadyB

Beauty

Women In Stem Are The New Faces Of Olay

By FirstLadyB August 27, 2020 1 min read 295 views

In an effort to help close the STEM gender gap, Olay is kicking off its #FacetheSTEMGap campaign, a decade-long commitment to support women in STEM.

Over the next 10 years, the brand will strive to achieve gender equality in STEM study programs, double the number of women in STEM careers, and increase diversity and inclusion by tripling the number of BIPOC women in STEM fields, according to a press release.

Olay’s first step in reaching those goals: a $520,000 donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which provides scholarship, internship, and fellowship programs and financial support to Black American college students.

In addition to pledging financial support to the UNCF, the beauty brand is also showcasing women who are already kicking butt in their respective STEM fields. As part of its #FacetheSTEMGap campaign, the brand is swapping out models in Olay advertisements and featuring “role models” — aka real women in STEM — instead.

By FirstLadyB

Entertainment

Carrie Underwood Releasing Faith Centered Christmas Album ‘My Gift’

By FirstLadyB August 27, 2020 1 min read 196 views

Carrie Underwood is focusing on the true meaning of Christmas with her first ever Christmas album.

The Country singer announced during her virtual fan club party that she’s releasing “The Gift” on September 25th.

Not only does she have the normal holiday classics, but she also has a song “Hallelujah” written and performed with John Legend.

“I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas album and it’s been a long time coming,” says the award winning singer. “I knew this would be my next music project after wrapping my tour last year, and I think it’s turned out to be the perfect time for an album like this, in this period of such personal and spiritual reflection. For me, it’s more important than ever to focus on the true meaning of Christmas in a project like this. Even though it has been a tough year for all of us, sometimes I feel like the greatest realizations can be inspired by the most difficult times, and make us more grateful for the things we do have and for what truly matters.”

By FirstLadyB

Beauty

Jennifer Lopez Finally Launching Beauty Collection

By FirstLadyB August 27, 2020 1 min read 209 views

Growing up my girls and I wanted to get that J.Lo glow. From her perfect lip to that bronzy look her face always gave off on the red carpet… we wanted it!

So I was excited when Jennifer Lopez announced on social media that she is launching a beauty line JLo Beauty.

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Sunset glow… #JLoBeauty coming soon

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Is it a skincare line or makeup line or is it both? Well, she hasn’t made that clear yet.

According to Allure, the trademark for JLo Beauty was filed in December 2019, and it reads as a catch-all for virtually every kind of skin-care product (it lists “skin moisturizers, skin cleansers, skin creams, non-medicated skin-care preparations, cosmetic creams for skin care; beauty creams, beauty soaps, beauty bars, beauty gels, beauty lotions, beauty masks; skin-care products, namely, non-medicated skin serums; body and beauty care cosmetics; face and body beauty creams). However, from the look of the selfies, it seems there may very well be makeup involved, too. I guess we will have to wait and see.