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How did the Cookie Crumble? My take on Empire

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The show Empire premiered tonight on Fox. It stars Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Terrence plays a music mogul Lucious working to build an Empire/Legacy for his children while being troubled by the transgressions of his past one of which, is Taraji's character, Cookie, his ex-wife being released from jail after doing 17 years on his behalf. He also struggles with the present state of his health ( btw please no ice bucket challenges for fictional characters! he has ALS), which is the driving force behind his ambition of creating a legacy for Empire. Veronika Bozeman gave us the opening vocals as an Empire Artist, and boy was it beautiful, even when she was made to sing it over! I found the show to be entertaining although I couldn't help but feel like it was a continuation of the movie Hustle Flow lol. I kid. Kind of, I think it was Terrence Howard's hair! But in all seriousness I'm elated to see so many shows starring African-American casts,...

Things I can't live without -read to the end and enter to win

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Hey HairyKats, Its about that time again for the list of things I have discovered and absolutely cannot live without. Besides consistent hugs from my son, God's forgiveness, and my mother's love, the list of things below are pertinent to my happiness and functioning about in the world! 1. Brow Wiz by Anastasia Beverly Hills - $21 (double sided, brow brush and pencil)- My eyebrows grow very strange so I need a little help. I've officially graduated from the old school Maybelline pencils; you know the two pack of pencils? They come in red? lol Anywho, I've upgraded and I've been trying to contour my brows. My only issue is that I rub my face so much and it comes off my face pretty easily. I've been having to carry it with me in my purse. So if you see me out looking half- angry, half- inquisitive just remind me to re-apply. http://www.sephora.com/brow-wiz-P202633?skuId=1056084 2. La Vie Esta Belle by Lancome -$25-$98 I was searching for Flowerbomb...