The Quest for "it"

What I Learned From This Week's Episode of "Living Lohan"

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When I found out that Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina Lohan, was getting her own show, I was extremely excited because I have been a fan of Lindsay's since the "Parent Trap" days.  I knew from the first time I laid eyes on this red haired, freckle faced little girl that she had the potential to be a major star.  I also was excited about the new show because I love celeb-reality television.

Anyway, while I was watching "Living Lohan" I realized a lot of things. The first thing I realized was that white girls could sometimes be a little too nice. In this week's episode Ali (Lindsay's little sister who is on the come up) faced adversity from her school mates because of her upcoming fame.  These little bad behind kids were not only following her but throwing things at her and yelling mean things to her.  Dina refers to them as the "Mean Girls" but what Dina doesn't seem to realize that this isn't a movie, this is real life and in real life a bully never goes away until you defend yourself.

Dina was so disgusted by the hate that she wanted Ali to be home schooled but Ali said that she definitely wanted  to walk down that graduation aisle so school is where she wants her to stay.  Dina then decided to take her to Impact, an organization where talented kids from all walks of life come together in unity.  What I didn't understand was why the hell didn't she take Ali to self defense classes? I mean if these little girls want to harass her, why not show them that they too can get their ass kicked.  I mean would they harass Ali if they knew she could fight or had a belt in Tai Kwan Do. Self Defense classes would have taught her discipline as well as beat-ass-ology (yes, I made that up).  I don't know, I guess they wanted to go the right way because they don't need any lawsuits (and I could understand that).

The show also reminded me about how welcoming my black people is. We welcome every race in.  Ali looked like such a dork at the place when she performed with the other teens and yet my black people made her feel cool.  I also learned that white people raise their kids to dream.  Ali is in no way a good singer however her mother is preparing her by getting her voice lessons and things of that nature.  Did you notice that when Dina's youngest son asked Ali a question and Dina told him that he will be a great reporter (so don't be surprised to see Lohan's youngest behind the cameras or something in the future).  See what I am talking about- if you speak great things in existence, great things will happen for you.

Yes, Lindsay may have turned into a dumout but she still has accomplished more at 21 years-old that most did in their whole life.  She has done some crazy things in her life but she isn't doing anything else I haven't witnessed a young white girl do while I was in High School or College.  Overall I think that Dina is a good mother because in the end you can't control what your grown ass, rich ass kids do.  I think the show is better than we think it is.  You just have to look at the underlying message.  If you agree or disagree. Email me at tionnatsmalls@yahoo.com. Peace!

-Article by Tionna Smalls

A Run in with Nole Marin

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A few days ago it was so hot, so I decided after a long day of meetings that I would take a stroll in Manhattan to the South Street Seaport and to my surprise when I get there it was a Jamaican Heritage Fest going on. My friend and I decided to take a seat because we were both extremely exhausted and to my surprise I run into Nole Marin. Yes, Nole Marin, the Fashion Editor at Elle Magazine, who rose to fame from his guest judge appearances on America’s Next Top Model.

I think he is an extremely fabulous divo (my diva term for a gay fabulous man) even though he wasn’t all the way shaved. I think he oozes confidence and for that- he is sexy. I really didn’t get a chance to converse with him because we were both really doing our own thing but I have contacted him and we will see what comes out of our friendship. Yes, for some reason I am a gay man's best friend. I don’t know if it’s because I have big boobs or because I rock wigs and fancy glasses but whatever it is, I love it. So don’t be surprised if you see Mr. Marin and I hanging out in Butter one weekend getting our fabulous “celebrity” on.

Holla!

-Article by Tionna Smalls

50 Most Powerful Women List

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Hello all you readers who are on the quest for it.  I am the newest chickadee on the scene who is here to let you know all the "ish" that is going down in the world.  Many of you may notice my name because I was the former Advice Columnist for Gawker.com and Radaronline.com.  I was the columnist that was known for my keen advice and big boobies, now I am here contributing to The Quest for "it" so I hope you enjoy.

So New York Post's own Raakee Mirchandani created a 50 Most Powerful in NYC list  in this Sunday's paper.  Mirchandani based the list primarily on finances and media coverage.  Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, tops the list as the number one most powerful woman in New York City. I agree that any woman who is running for president whether they are black or white is deemed powerful in my eyes.  So what she may lose, the point is she's running and you know that you have to be in it to win it and I think that's what makes her powerful. She may not be a looker but she sure is brave.  There's something about her that I like.

The top 10 also includes Anna Wintour, the chief editor of Vogue Magazine; Erin Callan, Mary Ann Tighe, producer/actress Tina Fey and Randi Weingarten who is the president of the united Federation of Teachers.  I never heard of Weingarten but I am very proud that a person with a vagina is running that federation. She is extremely cute and looks too hot to be 50-years-old.

Also on the "Most Powerful List" is Ivanka Trump who made the #15 spot. I guess it pays to have a rich and powerful daddy. I mean I give her props for trying to do her own thing especially when she could just sit home and spend money from the Trump Organization. Her father made her VP of development and acquisitions.  Damn, I wonder how hard her interview was. Haha!

Prostitute turned singer turned celebrity Ashley Dupre made the list at #19.  Dupre is the whore Mongol who got former New York State Governor Elliot Spitzer in some hot ghetto mess. He resigned as Governor after paying Ashley or Kristen (her call girl name) more than 5000 to get in her drawers. I think this is where the Post writer lost me.  How is this tramp listed more powerful than admiral woman like designer Patricia Fields (even though her party last Wednesday in NYC for the release of her Payless line was more stuck up than a irate tampon), actress Natalie Portman, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the new "Queen B" Beyonce'. This fatal act of journalism made me question where in the hell is our society going when a bonafied whore could be listed on an important list like this.

Did we forget that motivated young women like myself read lists like this so that we can dream of one day being on them? What are we telling our children? Yeah, honey forget trying to be an astronaut or a doctor, go on and sell your body to a man in absolute power and blow the whistle and watch how quick you become powerful.  This made the writer's list irresponsible and I would like to know how this female (if that's what you want to call her) get on a list like this.  The funny thing about this list is I didn't see many black powerful women on the list like Tyra Banks on the list.  She is the one running New York right now. Hell, New York Times even compared her to Oprah Winfrey (not saying that they know what they're doing based on the fact they gave my former editor, Emily Gould 8 pages to discuss basically nothing).  I am not a big fan of Tyra because I think she has a little "Uncle Tom" in her but she is getting up there and she is powerful.  Well at least they placed everyone's favorite socialite, Tinsley Mortimer, on the list at #50. Hey, maybe one day you may see me on the list but hopefully it’s for my undeniable talent and not just for kicks. If you agree or disagree with me, email me at tionnatsmalls@yahoo.com.

-Article by Tionna Smalls