The Game (The Things Men Play) Episode 5

(The)Game: ' things men play such as sports and video games; the manipulation of ones mind through lies and deception ie: Playing'
 Example: Girl, he just playing games with you. He don't really love you. He still messing with his ex. He playing you.

From tonite's episode of The Game, it is obvious why the show has been given that name. Here we were thinking The Game referred to the sport of football... when really it refers to the game men try to run on us.


Here's what you may have missed (forgive me... I missed the first 4 minutes myself. But with a little recap from a homie... I've got it covered)

• Looks like the joke is on you Jovon. You thought Derrwin would end up a "bench ridin' bust" but in reality you forsaw your own future. Don't be hatin'. 
• Janae and Derrwin gettin' real comfortable. It seems like he and Jenae were gonna split a 12 piece no pepper, no sauce to me! The first lie Derrwin told to the fellas. He tells them its just him buying his baby momma lunch and that what Mel don't know won't hurt her.. its clear what she don't know, she ends up finding out.. and yes it does hurt her... when will men learn?
• Just wondering why Derrwin was sportin that Gangsta beater (50 Cent brand)... doesn't this take place in modern day?
• How dare Derrwin joke about Mel not being a real doctor? I don't see you encouraging her to continue practicing... and word on the street is she gave it up to be Mrs. Davis. That just shows whats important to you. Extremely selfish.
• Derrwin asks Janae if DJ can come with him to Disneyland... saying Mel will be at a Medical conference and it will be just the two of them. The second lie! Cuz Mel tells Janae later that it was her idea to take DJ to Disneyland and accused Janae of lying on Derrwin.. ranting on about her being unfair by taking him to court everyday regarding custody. Lie #3. In actuality Derrwin has been playin Daddy at Janae's 3 times a week when Mel thinks he is in court. Tisk tisk tisk. How can you keep up with all the lies Derrwin?? 
• Did you notice how Janae calls Mel by her name "We'll see whose crazy Mrs. Davis" only for Mel to yell back "Bitch"! Hmmm... you can say ANYTHING on TV! And the way Janae said her name confused me. They are both jealous and it's so sad.
• Janae posts a video of Derrwin chillaxin with her and DJ by the pool on a gossip site for Mel to see. I love that gurl. Guess Malik's not the only one with cameras at his house.
• I'm so sick of seeing Melanie with this Ipad.. Trust me, I'm not hating. Nice exposure Apple. 
• Oh I must have missed the "peanut" reference but I was so tired of hearing Tasha and Mr. 106 squabble about them. And his "angry" acting... ummmm.. he should work on that. Side note- Why do women always wanna be taught to play video games? Does ya man go with you to get your hair done? No! Why? Because you need your me time and so does he. Ugh. Get a clue ya'll. 
• This rehab got Malik lookin' sick for real. It's just alcohol... My goodness! And what was with the all black? They got uniforms in rehab? 
• I must admit, I was hatin Janae a few episodes back. Thought she was being a gold digger to a good father... some of us in the real world, tryna get boo coo money in child support cuz our baby daddies ain't ish. But there she was tryna take the man "downtown" (Be-more reference meaning to court for child support) when he was actually takin' care of his kid. But she puts Derrwin in his place tonite. Just like all men.. He's tryna play her. Derrwin has been confusing her since last season.. one minute he tryna be a family, the next he's tryna  make it work with Med school. And just like a woman, we can't let go of a good man. Derrwin tells Janae that he never intended to try and "become a family" again and that he is sorry. Lie #4. I'm on Team Janae! Derrwin is a mess. And after Mel gets her hands on actual proof that Derrwin has been spending time with Janae and DJ secretly... she spits in his food. Dang that's all? I woulda went Waiting to Exhale on his behind. He always lying. 
• Derrwin tells Janae that she is trying to ruin his marriage... Uh no buddy... you are doing that ALL by yourself. And you are doing a beautiful job. How many more episodes before he sleeps with Janae or somebody? Cuz it will happen! 
• Side Note- Ever notice how no one pays Tee Tee for his wings? 

NOW YOU SEE WHY ITS CALLED THE GAME... ???? JEESH. 

I must address something I wrote in my last blog on Episode 4. Melanie and her loving swag. I thought she was tryna be hip and ignorant... but by swag she really meant... Free Stuff. Oh ok. I love free stuff too!

I guess me and The Game have a lovehate relationship. Loved it this week. Hated it last week. I'm excited for next week. Don't let me down.

See ya next week! Same time. Same channel. Same site!

Smooches

"The Game" Episode 4 VS. "The Wright Show"

BET THE GAME

HERE'S A LITTLE TRIVIA: 

DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS LOVELY LADY STRUTTING DOWN THE FIELD IS NOT TASHA, NOT MELANIE, NOT KELLY, NOT JENAE BUT SHANTI LOWRY WHO PLAYS DIONNE ON THE SHOW. WHO KNEW? AND WHY IS STILL A MYSTERY!

OK SO I THOUGHT POOCH HALL WAS A VERY ABNORMAL AND UN-STAR LIKE NAME TO HAVE BUT THE  NAME OF THE ACTOR WHO PLAYS JOVON IS NO BETTER- BUMBER ROBINSON. WOW!

DERRWIN'S AGE IS 24. THAT EXPLAINS ALOT BUT DID YA'LL KNOW THAT?

IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW ALREADY, DERRWIN ENJOYS THE SPORT OF BASKETBALL AS WELL. OVER THE WEEKEND HE TEAMED UP WITH CHRIS BROWN AND COMMON IN PHX FOR THE JACK IN THE BOX CELEBRITY SHOOT OUT. ROMEO, TERRENCE J, BILLY BLANKS AND GRANT HILL PARTICIPATED AS WELL. CHECK IT OUT

NOW TO BE HONEST WITH YOU. THAT VIDEO IS MUCH BETTER THAN LAST NITE'S EPISODE OF THE GAME. JUST SAYIN. 

HERE WE GO:

And suddenly The Game has turned into the Malik Show featuring Tasha Mack. Once again there was no Kelly, Brit Brat, Janae or DJ and we don't see Melanie until halfway through the show. But Meagan Good is back! 

Once again those dang on set lights are way too hot. Maybe that's just the HDTV I watched it on.. thinking... Nah. It's those bootleg Grips and Gaffers.

Here are my random thoughts in no particular order.... 

• As racist as Tasha is, she has a Mexican maid. Typical!
• No one is above the law... well with the exception of football players like Malik Wright. He feels like he should do no jail time because Shamu (the killer whale) never served for murder. Really? 
• Malik is dying to tweet #imfreebastards after dropping 100,000 in bail. If it were me, my tweet would have been a little different. #imbrokeandaintgoinnowhere
• Jason uses a "you people" reference when talking to Malik as if all of sudden he's not black. C'mom son. 
• Malik's house gets bigger every episode. His own momma gets lost for 30 minutes trying to find his bathroom. And there is a Starbucks inside. No lie. And a bowling alley. Just 2 lanes. But still.
• The Chris Brown reference- finding an award show to cry on- Ummm. Not funny. But I am a bias loyal fan. 
• Someone explain to me how Malik's altercation with the cop took place on a dark, desolate winding road but there was footage. Where were these hidden cameras?
• Tasha and her manager hat/ mommy hat -Nice acting. But I was starting to feel like it was the same hat. And yet  Tasha would have never said those things about her son.. implying she had been a mediocre mom all these years... well... unless.. she's making the big bucks off someone else. Money is the root of all evil for real. 
• Melanie preaches to Derrwin that if he affiliates himself with Malik during this ugly time, he will be throwing away "all of THEIR hard work" WHAT HAVE YOU DONE MELANIE? But sit around and spend all his money. That's right.. You love swag. Who taught you that word? Tasha! Smh. Then she tells him that his career is more important than friendship. So he should stay away from Malik! Truth is, Malik's never been a real friend to any of the guys. And my question for Melly Mel is- Is his career more important than you silly girl? 
• Meagan Good who plays Parker (never knew her name until now) shows up trying to save the day for Malik by telling him to go to rehab. Good advice. Bad timing. 
• 10 minutes later, Melanie is insisting that Derrwin be there to support Malik the day of his press conference. Get ya mind right Melanie. But I'm sure Tasha was not havin' that and Derrwin was forced to support his team mate by way of his flat screen and comfy couch. 
• So Malik officially has no friends other than his momma. But he brought that on himself. 
• And after screaming to Parker that he is not an alcoholic or in need of rehab (as he stands there having a drink in the middle of the day), 5 minutes later and he's going to Rehab!
• I liked Derrwin's commercial... Didn't like the Rhythm Nation countdown. And since she was able to countdown, I'm wondering if she Tivo'd it. Hmmm.

Everyone was confused this week. They changed their minds more than Malik changes girls. I was not impressed. Im hoping they get it together or I will be finding something more entertaining to do with my Tuesday nights. But I am going to try and see it through the end. 

#GAMEOFF 

Smoochies Lovies 

The Game Episode 3 "Madea" "Malik Goes to Jail"

Malik El Debarge Wright Arrested!!!

Key Points from Tonite's Episode- Watercress Sandwiches, Sour Apple Now or Laters, Ranch Sunflower Seeds, Booty Shakin' Hoes, Crapper Money, Stolen Rolex and Dumb Assistants......Smh 

First off, I must say I missed The Pitts this episode. Something about the Sunbeams without Kelly Pitts is just wrong. Especially if its hosted by Melanie. But without the practice of medicine to keep her busy, I guess she had to find something to do with her time besides doing spreads with Essence. 

My heart goes out to Tee Tee- who can't seem to win for losing. Here he is trying to run a successful chicken truck and here comes Malik trying to guilt him into coming to work for him again. Misery loves company. Tee Tee wants to be done with Malik's chaotic life and ignorance and tries to repay Malik the money he gave him for his business. Malik throws the money back in his face and implies it will be used as his toilet paper. I don't know about ya'll but My Money is Too Complicated to have Thrown Back on My Face. C'mon now. This man aka ex- best friend slept with Tee Tee's girlfriend and treats him like feces wiped with $100 bills. Malik, I wouldn't spit on you if you were on fire let alone come work for you again. Now Malik pays the price after hiring a beautiful imbecile as an assistant. Which is an overstatement seeing as she was very average looking. This new girl couldn't seem to pick up Malik's dry cleaning but had no trouble picking up his Rolex she claimed she found in his elevator. She says she didn't know it was his. Did I mention she was an imbecile? 

Melanie gets put in her place by one of Ding Dong's booty calls- Jazz. I can't tell you how tired I was of hearing her being called Nicki Minaj. That actress needs plenty of butt injections and a heck of a rainbow wig collection to even slightly resemble Ms. Minaj. Cute but No! This video hoe turned football wife can barely speak English (sounded like a lisp or something was in her mouth when she talked) or bring decent refreshments to an event. Pickles, Sunflower Seeds, Now or Laters.. something tells me they were supposed to be typical Black people snacks. And let me tell you... they ain't my kinda snacks. Where is the food??? Melanie didn't make it any better with her Watercress sandwiches... could it be? Typical White people snack? Cause black people don't eat cucumbers and grass on bread. They belong in a dang on salad and on a football field! None the less, Melanie gets checked by ole girl for being a wannabe doctor hating on a player. That's right Melanie! Don't hate the player, Hate the game. I recall her hoppin' in the bed with a few brothers including Derrwin to get what she wanted. Don't be mad. Just keep doin' want you doin- using and abusing the Booty Tsunami. P.S. I never wanna see Melanie dance again!!!!!!!!!

Speaking of using and abusing. Malik is poppin' pills and downing liquor. I heard he was going to really crash this season.. but dang! Arrested  already?? Its just the 3rd episode. #FreeMalik should be one of many trends tonite. As much as you hate him, you gotta love him.  As much as he needs to get it together, I think we all felt for him at the end. And if we didn't, the soft music and mug shot sequence sure did help. It's Starting to feel like these new writers used to write melodrama for Guiding Light. Speaking of LiGHT... Is it just me or are the lights on set just a little too hot. For those of who aren't film savvy.. that means the lighting on set is tooooo bright! Those lights had BET looking like HDTV. Tone that down!

Haha. I crack myself up! Speaking of tone.... Malik should do some toning while in that prison. He has the perfect man boobs for a football player. Just sayin.

That's all folks.

See you again! Same time next week (although I wish it were an earlier time) for more on The Game. 

GAME ON! FREE MALIK!

~Jream

The Game- 2nd Episode Game ON or OFF?

YES! YES! YES! BET THE GAME IS BACK!

After last weeks premiere I was extremely worried about the shows new dynamic. But tonite's episode made me change my mind. The old characters are back!! Tasha and Kelly are friends again. Melanie and Derrwin haven't changed one bit. Malik and Jason are still the a*holes they were, just at a new level. Seems Tasha is a blunt smoking punk this season though. She would never be scared of no white girl and give no weak apologies. This a new Tasha. It sucks that Janae took that type of retaliation on the couple but its well deserved. Melanie was a little late with her confession about DJ and Janae is tryna stick him for his paper. However, it's almost impossible for Janae to have gotten DNA results without Derrwin. Of course it's tv but C'mon. And now Melanie is forever in debt to Derrwin and has to play saint- attending church weekly and never uttering Janae or DJ's name. Because like always, she messed up.

Ding Dong already pays Janae 10,000 a month?? That's enough to keep me quiet. Maybe he will have "a moment a weakness" and sleep with her to end the drama. Not that I want to see that happen. Even though I feel like Girl Melanie is foolish enough to stay... seeing as though she has nothing to fall back on. And I am positive I never wanna see her cry again. Yikes!

ALL IN ALL....I am so happy to see the show back! Its still funny! Just wish it would come on earlier and be an hour long.

As for Ericka Gluck, the original Brit Brat, if you are as sad to see her go as I am. Sign the petition to bring her back to The Game. We need your signatures! CLICK BELOW http://www.petitiononline.com/thegame5/petition.html

#GAME ON

Smoochies Lovies  

BET THE GAME- Game ON or OFF?

Okay so last weeks premiere of The Game on BET was not what I had long anticipated. I don't know about the other fans but the show was always enjoyable for me because it was entertaining thanks to Tasha Mack and I genuinely liked the characters. Didn't care for Jenae too much but that may be attributed to the script. Melanie was always making poor choices but  her consequences were fun to see. Jason was the cheap and petty type but oh so lovely to look at. Pooch was an amateur at acting but he kept Derrwin a likeable kinda guy. And although Malik was a cocky, momma's boy, at least he cared for her and was compassionate about football. Kelly, one of favs after seeing how she handled herself during the divorce meeting last season, was ditzy and a lush. Who wouldn't love her? Brittany's acting was HORRIBLE but she was the perfect little mixed girl for the couple. So a sacrifice was clearly made.


NOW THIS SEASON .... OH BOY WHAT A MESS ALREADY


Ok Melanie, Really? You quit medicine to become Mrs. Derrwin Davis? Which means what now? Photoshoots, nice whips, designer bags. Money changes people quick. She's starting to look alot like Kelly Pitts to me. Without medicine, if she loses Derrwin, she won't have nothing but HIS money. She won't be able to do anything without him.... and some females are ok with that. But it looks very weak and pathetic. Why not continue medicine? Something she has the passion for and can fall back on if her and Derrwin ever split? I'm so over her. On top of the fact that I feel like she is going to keep the "false DNA test" a secret and have Derrwin find out on his own.. won't take long cause Janae ain't having it. She's after Derrwin's money and heart as well. Now all of sudden she wanna rock a fohawk and jenie ponytail and go out her way to get the same bag she saw Melanie rockin. WHO DOES THAT? Janae was a wreck last season- all she knew was tee- shirts, shorts and she kept her hair in a mean wrap. But like I said, money changes people. Now Derrwin is the Saber's star player and everyone wants a piece. I really hope Melanie mans up and gets it together. I hope they all do. Melanie HAD BETTER tell Derrwin the new results from DJ's paternity test ASAP.


Jason and Kelly should get written off! I loved them before but NOW. She didn't have no problem turning down his money and all the cars he offered her prior to the divorce. But now that's its final, she wants it all. Just like a Gold Digger. I wanna slap her, Im so pissed at her. Reality show?? You need a reality check. You living off his money boo. She's just getting a real job and who knows if she's even still with the agency. Don't get me started on how the new Brittany is this ghetto 24 year old looking chick. Last I check Brittany should be 11 yrs old at the most. This new actress don't look mixed or nothing. Where they do that at? Jason of course is bitter about Kelly taking all his money and daughter and he should be. But imma need Kelly to tone it down alot, possibly get back with Jason, AND for the producers to bring back the old Brit Brat. I miss her bad acting lol.


Tasha Mack will forever be the funny, adlibing Tasha but her new boo is such a weak fling. Its no doubt they look good together but she wants to keep him low key. Of course! But what's the use of having eye candy like that if you not gonna show it off? When Stella got her groove back, she let it all hang out. Hasn't she realized by now that she runs all her men off? Get it together or don't be together. Go SOLO Tasha!!!!! Tired of seeing good men leave you.


And now Malik is lashing out cause Derrwin is getting what used to be his attention. Tasha doesn't represent him, he lives alone and life sucks for him. That's not the Malik I grew to like. He never had to sleep with anyone's woman to validate him AND now he's doing that with Meagan Goode. Ugh. As if she doesn't play enough slutty roles. She's the owner of the Sabers' wife and sleeping with Malik... and it's no big secret with Malik. He is actually sporting her around in public. WOW. That Malik has always been bold though. But who does that? We all know Tee Tee was his road dog but now he's treating him like dirt and Tee Tee refuses to work for him. Seem like all Tee Tee has to his name now is a weird girlfriend and a Meals on Wheels chicken truck that Malik bought for him. Tee Tee better than me. You ain't goin buy me no chicken truck. CHICKEN TRUCK. And hold it over my head like you bought me a Tyler Perry mansion or something. What a joke.


So now that I got all that out, this show had better get better or it will be cancelled yet again. I heard its just all drama this season. But drama doesn't make a show great. Characters and their dynamic does.... I mean its the FANS who brought this show back and the FANS will take it away. So Mara, keep the drama, but also keep the dynamic of who these characters are. If we don't care about them then we won't care to watch it.


GAME OFF!!!!!
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Smooches

BLACK SWAN 2010- MOVIE REVIEW

Thinking of a movie date this weekend?


BLACK SWAN??? Rating: Fair


If you are planning on seeing this film and think I will ruin it for you... we'll I won't. But I will help you decide whether or not you wanna see now or rent later. Personally, I love Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis- they are absolutely stunning and naturals on camera. And in this film, they were just that. Portman's characters journey was so intense and evoked so much emotion and she did a hell of a job with the role.


I must warn you... There is some hot lesbian action between Portman and Kunis. Some may want to pay money just to see that (those of you in LA may want to think twice for the price of movies out there).


The bottom line is... this film kept me in my head too much. I was confused as to when things were actually happening or when they were just dreams/hallucinations. Because of this ambiguity, it was hard to enjoy the film. The film seemed to be a huge metaphor for lost hope, broken dreams, dying love.... but by the end some actions seemed too real to be only metaphorical. The film beat you over the head with the use of black and white colors(wardrobe, scenery, decor) but the story line was far from such simplicity.


The best advice I can give is wait for it on Redbox or Netflix! Maybe you will get something out of it that I didn't. I think the actors deserve any and all nominations but there may be better films from 2010.


RATINGS (1* being the lowest, 5* being the highest)


Natalie Portman (5* Chick)
Barbara Hershey (5* Chick)
Mila Kunis (3.5* Chick)


UPDATE*Unfortunately these ladies did not take home the Golden Globe. Sigh *






Smooches 4 Now


~Jream

It's called Make-up NOT Mess-up

Tell the truth Ladies... Are you guilty of a mess-up with your make-up? No need to be ashamed. Well maybe you should be... Let's make this easy for you. A child can PLAY make-up. But when its time to paint the town, WE have to APPLY make-up!


A make-up application consists of foundation and or concealer, blush, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick or gloss, and at least 3 colors of BLENDED eyeshadow.


For some of you that may be too much... but whatever you do.. do it right.


For example:


If you need coverage wear it. If you don't, wear it! Believe me, if you are going to wear anything else foundation will complete and set the look.  HOWEVER, please make sure you are using the right shade. Your neck and face should be the same color. (SEE EXHIBIT A below)


If you are going to wear lipstick.. its just like coloring in kindergarten. STAY IN THE LINES (SEE EXHIBIT B below) Using  a lip liner first will help.


If you are going to wear eyeshadow, you shouldn't omit foundation because as said previously-it completes the look. And whenever you wear eyeshadow you must BLEND!!!!! Or you will end up looking like this(SEE EXHIBIT C below).




I  must admit, putting on your own lashes is a skill, if you haven't mastered it... stop attempting to do it alone. You shouldn't be able to see your lashes poking through the falsies. Mascara will help that. And you definitely shouldn't buy fantasy lashes for an everyday look. ( SEE EXHIBIT D  below- are not your everyday lashes)


Eyeliner is meant to line the eye. It shouldn't end up looking like you were a victim of domestic violence.  Eyeliner should be applied across the lash line on top and inside the rim of the eye on the bottom. Anything else is a disaster.


Eyebrows can be filled in and shaped but a shaven brow drawn on with pencil will always look like this... (SEE EXHIBIT E below)


I would also like to warn you that being frugal on cosmetics is not very smart. Although there are some fabulous, inexpensive products you can get at any drugstore. You can also go to your nearest Sephora and or MAC and get the advice and recommendations you need for YOUR skin type. NICKI MINAJ PINK LIPSTICK IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Go home and practice what you've learned with your new products.... you can even search Youtube for help from artists who live to make make-up tutorials. CHECK OUT QUEEN OF BLENDING ON YOUTUBE! As a make-up artist, I admire her work.


CLASS DISMISSED


GO PAINT YOUR FACES.


MUAH*


Kisses Not Disses


~Jream