The impact of hip hop and rap extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. It has intersected with and influenced everyday aspects of life.  But in recent years, many in the hip-hop community have dealt with the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Artists have seemed to embody the “glamorous lifestyle” of popping pills. Some artists make their drug use very evident and are often accused of being responsible for endorsing the hard drug culture.

Vernee Watson is an American actress, author, voice artist, and acting coach who is best known for her recurring roles as Vernajean Williams on Welcome Back, Kotter and as Viola Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Also, she has voiced Dee Dee in an American animated mystery comedy series, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels. Furthermore, Watson has also appeared in an episode of American action police procedural television series, NCIS.

Table of Biography Cristina Ferrare is a famous American former fashion model, actress, author, and talk-show host. Cristina Ferrare is a famous TV personality and former wife of auto executive John DeLorean.Early LifeCristina Ferrare was born on February 18, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, the U.S. She is currently 73 years old. Her full name is Cynthia Cristina Ferrare. Likewise, her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Her mother is Renata and her father is Tavio Ferrare, a butcher.

Vibrant Arena at The MARK and Mercado on Fifth are hosting the Día de los Muertos Food Truck Party on Saturday, October 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Vibrant Center parking lot immediately following the Día de los Muertos Parade in Moline. Admission is free to the public and will include local food trucks, retail vendors, a beer garden and music from Chicago’s Tamborazo Chanillos. “We have been working with Mercado on Fifth for the past eight months to create this event, followed by a concert in the arena featuring Luis Coronel at 7p.

Gina Kirschenheiter broke her silence on Shannon Beador’s recent DUI arrest — after Shannon repeatedly brought up Gina’s own DUI during season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. “I think that we’re just gonna address the elephant in the room, right?” Gina, 39, began during the Wednesday, September 27, episode of her “Orange Country” podcast. “The irony of it is major. But honestly, really, at the end of the day I’ve been thinking a lot about this and Shannon in general, and I just don’t have it in me.

Let’s dance with the devil and eat the rich. Best of 2019 The best entertainment of 2019, as chosen by Vulture’s critics. Click here to see selections for every subject and more. Clockwise from top left: Ewan McGregor in Doctor Sleep, Scott Poythress in I Trapped the Devil, a group shot from Climax, Samara Weaving in Ready or Not, and Logan Browning and Allison Williams in The Perfection.

Between beachy weather and netizens losing their minds since Halle Bailey's turn as the titular character in Disney's 2023 live-action film The Little Mermaid, Mermaidcore just might be summer's biggest aesthetic. If you're curious about the trend but don't self-identify as a Disney adult, don't worry. You can dress like a grown adult and still meet the Mermaidcore brief. Scalloped edges, iridescence, pearl embellishments, and nautical textures, like distressed fringe and netting, all make a mermaid-y fashion statement without veering into costume territory.

First NameDana Middle NameElaine Last NameOwens Full Name at BirthDana Elaine Owens Alternative NameQueen Latifah Birthday18th March, 1970 BirthplaceEast Orange, New Jersey, USA Height5' 10" (178 cm) BuildLarge Eye ColorBlack Hair ColorBlack Distinctive FeatureOverweight, Loud Zodiac SignPisces SexualityBisexual ReligionBaptist EthnicityBlack NationalityAmerican High SchoolFrank H. Morrell High, Irvington, NJ UniversityBorough of Manhattan Community College Occupation TextRapper, singer, songwriter, actress, voice actress, model, producer, talk show host OccupationRapper Claim to FameThe Queen Latifah Show Music Genre (Text)R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, Dance Music GenreHip Hop, Rap Year(s) Active1988–present, Musical career, 1989–present Music StylePop-Rap, Alternative Rap, Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, House, Contemporary R&B, Electronic, R&B, Golden Age Music MoodRebellious, Cerebral, Literate, Stylish, Aggressive, Confident, Witty, Brash, Street-Smart, Confrontational, Uncompromising, Lively, Warm, Swaggering, Plaintive, Earnest, Intimate, Producer InstrumentVocals Instrument (text)Vocals, Piano Record LabelVerve, A&M/Interscope Records, Motown/PolyGram Records, Tommy Boy/Warner Bros.

Women were buying bolder, sportier watches for their assertive look, while the playful diamonds expressed the feminine side of their personality. Very quickly the innovative white steel and diamond sports watch has become a classic, reinterpreted and updated regularly – particularly in the past year as women have been drawn back to the bold sporty designs with that edge of luxury. On Her Watch: Timepieces to add style as well as substance

Have you ever had mornings when you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and were irritable and grumpy? You would have revamped your mood if the first person you met or conversed with had given you some encouraging words. Words are magical; they can turn a moody person into a cheerful one, and there is no better time to hear encouraging words than in the morning. It is a great way to kick-start your day.