That Girl At the Party

I am a proud blogger/influencer of 16 years and founder of the Henley Content Lab for content creators from underserved communities, who are 45 and over. I am also the founder of Chateau Canna and Cannappetit. I am also an aunt to 12 and human to Bodhi and Yoko Rey.

Green Your Beauty: Jolene Hart’s Tips on Becoming a “Beauty Foodie”

Remember the old saying “you are what you eat?” In the endless pursuit of beauty and wellness, trends are gearing towards returning to naturals and all that is wholesome. It turns out that the key to attaining the highly desired youthful appearance and healthy, radiant skin begins from within. Check out this article from guest contributor Jolene Hart on greening your beauty.

Hollywood Remembers Tony Scott On Twitter

The suicide of iconic film director Tony Scott was a shock to the entire Hollywood community, TGATP, and the world. It is reported today that Scott had inoperable brain cancer, which may have led to his decision. Noted for redefining the Hollywood action movie and virtually creating the Hollywood blockbuster, Scott was a beloved member of the Hollywood community as noted by celebrity twitter feeds this morning.

Free The Pussy Riot

TGATP joins Madonna, Bryan Adams, Elijah Wood, the US Government, the European Union and all other people in civilized societies, who disagree with Vladimir Putin and the Russian Government’s continuing suppression of dissent through coercion and imprisonment. The recent 2-year sentences handed down to Maria Alyokhina, 24, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, 29, the members of the female punk band, “The Pussy Riot” was an affront to all people of good conscience,

Sparkle Shines!

Like the reboot of “Total Recall” that I just reviewed,”Sparkle” is splashier and better, in many ways, than its predecessor. Whitney Houston, in her swan song, turns in her finest screen performance and all of the casting is excellent, especially that of the three sisters. Jordin Sparks, in her debut screen role, is a revelation. Tika Sumpter is a scene stealer as the level-headed sister “Dolores” and Carmen Ejogo, is electrifying in her star making turn as the wild child with heart, “Sister”. I loved it!

Remembering the late great Helen Gurley Brown

Yesterday the world lost a true original. Helen Gurley Brown, who through her 30+ year tenure as Editor-In-Chief of “Cosmopolitan” magazine, forged the way for women to freely accept and enjoy their sexuality, passed away at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

The Skinny On Paul Ryan

Jaded from years on the political front lines, TGATP has in recent years been mostly publicly apolitical. However, I was, like most, curious about this Ryan fellow that Mitt Romney announced as “the next President of the United States.” So before the spin begins, here is an overview of Ryan’s ACTUAL views and votes on some issues of importance. Vote how you will. But cast an informed vote, so you can live with the consequences.

Eat Your Heart Out Madonna, It’s Gaga On the Vogue September Issue Cover!

On August 21st, the Bible of Fashion, every Fashionista’s textbook, the One we wait for all year, the edition that has made and broken editors’ careers, the only issue to be a subject of a documentary film – The Vogue September Issue hits newsstands! Celebrating 120 years of American style, with style icon, Lady Gaga, on the cover (eat your heart out, Madonna!) it will be 916 pages of gorgeous Fall Fashion!