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Black History Month Celebrates Quvenzhane Wallis!

Talk about a girl on fire, Quvenzhane Wallis is making history with her stellar performance in the critically acclaimed film Beasts of the Southern Wild . Born August 28, 2003 in Humoa, Louisiana, Quvenzhane is now the youngest person ever to be nominated for lead actress at the Academy Awards. Nicknamed "Nazie," this pint-sized actress who's barely a Tween, has a ton of talent. Quvenzhane was just 5 years old when she auditioned for her first acting job but she had to lie about her age. She said she was 6 years old because that is the minimum age required to be considered. Young Quvenzhane beat out 4,000 other hopeful young girls for the starring role of Hushpuppy in the film Beasts of the Southern Wild . It's been said that when Wallis auditioned, director Benh Zeitlin immediately knew he wanted her for the role and he adjusted the script to fit her strong-willed personality. In the film Quvenzhane plays a bold and fearless child prodigy and survivalist who liv

Treat Your Sweetheart To A Valentine's Day Delight

Well Guys & Dolls Valentine's Day is tomorrow and if you're still thinking of ideas on how to make your Sweetie smile remember, a way to a person's heart is through their stomach! I mean who doesn't love a good meal? I've got the perfect dish that's easy to make at home and is sure to satisfy your lover. Now, think about this... wouldn't it be nice to wake up to breakfast in bed? How about some French Toast drizzled with a little caramel sauce, topped with your favorite fruit for your favorite girl or guy? Yep, sounds great and it is great. This Valentine's Day, play Cupid and put on your Chef's hat and turn up the heat! Chef O is going to show you how to make the perfect Valentine's Day breakfast!

My Single Wives Club Interview with Motivational Speaker Tony Gaskins, Jr.

  "All the Single Ladies, All the Single Ladies, All the Single Ladies get ya hands up!" Ladies, if you're wondering how to get your man to put a ring on it, The Single Wives Club may have the answers you're looking for! Motivational Speaker, Life Coach and Author Tony Gaskins, Jr. has the goods and he's sharing his knowledge with us all and let me tell you, there's nothing better than getting advice from a man who truly has your best interest at heart. During my Single Wives Sit Down, I had a chance to catch up with Tony Gaskins, Jr. to discuss his new book "Mrs. Right: A Woman's Guide to Becoming and Remaining a Wife." Find out what he told me about Love vs In Love and much more!   SWC: I see you have a new book “Mrs. Right: A Woman’s Guide To Becoming And Remaining A Wife” can you tell us a little bit about this book? TG: This book is my best to date. It’s everything I feel a woman needs to know from a man’s perspective. I’m t