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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Urban Celebrity is Charitable with “Still Standing” for Monica’s 3oth Birthday Celebration
By Billie Jordan
(Monica's 30th Birthday Pink Carpet Video below)
It was a wild scene, high class and Hip-hop urban entertainment meshed together Sunday night at Philippe Chow in Beverly Hills. They honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bullets for Peace while they partied for singer, Monica’s 30th Birthday.
No doubt, it was an awesome scene to witness. Think varying levels of self mastery, fine living and passion for just about everything; spread out on one pink carpet.
Derek Fisher was there, Lamar Odom, Denise Williams, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Golden Brooks, Raven Symone, Kenny Lattimore; need I say more. Oh no, it didn’t stop there; Black Hollywood debutantes, athletes, hip hoppers, and cultural tastemakers were on the scene for the cause.
Urban entertainment’s elite swarmed in one after the other wearing pink ribbons and draped with silver bullets, all in support of Monica’s Still Standing Foundation and its programs, and of course they came to party.
Red Carpet Report
The host Monica, whose temperament was elegant and poised, showed with her fiancé and they moved coupled down the pink carpet together posing for the cameras. Oh yes, and the love seemed to be clear.
It should be mentioned that Monica appears one snazzy lady; celebrity looks good on her. And EURweb happens to know (from an earlier interview) that Monica’s class and strong head on her shoulders is the result of good home training and was handed down by the strong and loving women of her family.
“Reach for the stars and not look down on others, but look down to help others,” Monica said in a statement for the press.
In keeping with an urban/southern sophistication and desire to give back Monica asked her family and celebrity friends to donate money in the name of her Still Standing Foundation to the Susan Komen Foundation – Susan G. Komen for the Cure –
the global leader of the breast cancer movement.
Billie Jordan was on the scene and spoke to some of Monica’s most exciting celebrity guest.
Celebrity Interviews: By Billie Jordan for EURweb
Monica Turns 30 Video: Produced, filmed and edited by Billie Jordan for EURweb
(Monica's 30th Birthday Pink Carpet Video below)
It was a wild scene, high class and Hip-hop urban entertainment meshed together Sunday night at Philippe Chow in Beverly Hills. They honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bullets for Peace while they partied for singer, Monica’s 30th Birthday.
No doubt, it was an awesome scene to witness. Think varying levels of self mastery, fine living and passion for just about everything; spread out on one pink carpet.
Derek Fisher was there, Lamar Odom, Denise Williams, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Golden Brooks, Raven Symone, Kenny Lattimore; need I say more. Oh no, it didn’t stop there; Black Hollywood debutantes, athletes, hip hoppers, and cultural tastemakers were on the scene for the cause.
Urban entertainment’s elite swarmed in one after the other wearing pink ribbons and draped with silver bullets, all in support of Monica’s Still Standing Foundation and its programs, and of course they came to party.
Red Carpet Report
The host Monica, whose temperament was elegant and poised, showed with her fiancé and they moved coupled down the pink carpet together posing for the cameras. Oh yes, and the love seemed to be clear.
It should be mentioned that Monica appears one snazzy lady; celebrity looks good on her. And EURweb happens to know (from an earlier interview) that Monica’s class and strong head on her shoulders is the result of good home training and was handed down by the strong and loving women of her family.
“Reach for the stars and not look down on others, but look down to help others,” Monica said in a statement for the press.
In keeping with an urban/southern sophistication and desire to give back Monica asked her family and celebrity friends to donate money in the name of her Still Standing Foundation to the Susan Komen Foundation – Susan G. Komen for the Cure –
the global leader of the breast cancer movement.
Billie Jordan was on the scene and spoke to some of Monica’s most exciting celebrity guest.
Celebrity Interviews: By Billie Jordan for EURweb
Monica Turns 30 Video: Produced, filmed and edited by Billie Jordan for EURweb
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Kanye West Evokes Spirit of Walt Disney and Fendi in Short Film - L.A. Premiere "Runaway" Reviewed
Film: Runaway
Star Cast: Kanye West, Selita Ebanks
Cinematography: Kyle Kibbe
Music: Kanye West
Director: Kanye West
Art Director: Vanessa Beecroft
Producer: Jonathan Lia
Story by: Kanye West
Written by: Hype Williams
Editor: Dereck Lee
Costume Design: Phillip Lim & Martin Izquierdo
Visual Effects: Company 3
Duration: 35 minutes
By Billie Jordan
Want to get out of the house and feel incredibly moved, awe struck, and multi-sensorial-ly stimulated, then “Runaway” is a short film Hip-hop fans, entertainment critics, plus ardent devotees of fine “culture” alike will love to devour. Directed by Kanye West, “Runaway” was created to accompany West’s new album “My Dark Twisted Fantasy” releasing Monday November 22, 2010. This movie, a short film of epic proportions is more than just a musically inspired fairytale; the director (West) has tried successfully to capture the best of cinematography, sound and profound psychological meaning within a 35 minute time frame.
“I wanted to do a film that represented the whole album… I got a bunch of crazy ideas to really bring all the emotions I connected with as a child… [with a magnitude like] the mission I thought Walt Disney was on. I thought what would I do if I were five,” West said.
The film starts out with Griffin, played by Kanye West running with all his might down a scenic black road, surrounded by great trees, when a voice narrating the introduction creates the wondrous and nostalgic feeling of the greatest Walt Disney animations. The voice, which begins sweet and calming, grows dark and fierce; the sky turns red, we see a standing deer – the scene is an explosion of magnificent color and then a fiery eruption from the sky. All which hints that what’s next is a larger than life film; and the viewer is already drawn in, completely.Moments later we see the Phoenix, played by the Selita Ebanks ejected from the sky and strewn on the ground – she is absolutely beautiful and costumed in nothing but magnificent wings and feathers placed only on the most intimate locations; her body nearly bare and in top form. She is a mystical creature, whose beauty is striking and Griffin has found her and is taken aback. We see him carrying her in his arms.
The music plays we hear lyrics “Can we get much higher…” a song from West’s new album, “My Dark Twisted Fantasy beams.” His album is the sound track for the film, and is moving. There are French sub titles to accompany English dialog. Though the characters speak infrequently the film holds its stunning appeal.
We see Griffin has brought the Phoenix back to his extravagant home, and on the television a news caster is speaking in French. In this scene Griffin tells the Phoenix “First thing you need to learn, baby – Don’t pay attention to anything you see in the news.”
We see the Phoenix crawling around on the grass in a lavish yard, she is exploring; there is a sheep and a dog in the yard with her. The film continues and completes just as amazingly as it began. The phoenix who’s beauty in “Runaway” should be talked about for ages is seen dancing otherworldly, and exotic; wings outstretched and her nearly bare breast abundant and erect. Griffin is absorbed with watching his possession. He continues to observe the phoenix in curious amazement, contemplating her beauty and innocence throughout the film.
Later we see a dining area and a long fine dining table. Seated are affluent, well dressed blacks in white linen. The servers are all white women, and standing in wait -hostesses dressed in short white dresses, reminiscent of Roman slaves, although contemporary. (Here we might ask is this scenario part of West’s “…Dark Twisted Fantasy,” as implied by the album’s title.
Griffin enters with the Phoenix. The scenery is rich and classic guest, all gawk at the Phoenix’s beauty and strangeness. She becomes insecure and tries to appease guest at the table. Somehow, Ebanks' coyness in this scene reminds me of Thandie Newton in the naked and pregnant, on-the- porch take in Oprah Winfrey’s movie “beloved.”
Next, Griffin strums the background cords of the theme song on a white piano, and soon after Ballet dancers waltz in, dressed in black ballerina costumes, each with their own design. They perform a dance routine to “Runaway” the theme song of the album; their bodies are strong and firm, and even voluptuous. Their movements magnificently graceful and their routine is choreographed perfectly to base driven hip-hop music, but remains classy. The dancing and music are exquisite. At one point the Phoenix is shown with legs open and a portion of her crotch exposed, while enjoying the performance. The theme song booms “And I always find, yeah, I always find somethin' wrong
You been puttin' up wit' my shit just way too long. I'm so gifted at findin' what I don't like the most
So I think it's time for us to have a toast” the music plays “baby I got a plan runaway fast as you can”
This scene ends with Griffin taking a bow to the dancers as they end their number and waltz out of the room. He places his hand to his heart in appreciation. We notice that both the dancers, along with the servers are all white women. When the servers, mostly blonde bring in the dinner platters we see an elegant setting with several cooked birds and a beautifully displayed creature still feathered on the center piece. The camera focuses on the Phoenix who is terrified and reveals great outstretched wings fluttering in preparation to flee, we stay with her as she cries out; the moment is remarkable.
We move to a night scene, there’s a marching band carrying an enormous replicate of the late singer, Michael Jackson’s head, there are hooded men in red mask, reminiscent of the white clan masks, a boy runs carrying a tall instrument leaking red smoke.
We pan to Griffith and the Phoenix sitting on top of a hill, and we hear her speak for the first time. She asks Griffin a philosophical question, and the pair discuss the great statues on the streets - that the phoenix believes were once mystical creatures turned to stone. In a moment of insight she tells Griffin, “Anything that is different [humans] try to change;” - (hence the theme song, “Runaway.”) They also discuss her fate, which is soon revealed. We find out why Griffin was running.
Billie Jordan's Review in Short: “Runaway” was explosive; perhaps the most awesome and meaningful short film I've seen, ever. The colors were brilliant; the images were larger than life. This film was magnificently beautiful and incredibly touching. The sound was awesome and anchoring. My senses were heightened and I could feel the music and the films exquisite beauty through my body; I frequently moaned in delight.
“Runaway" is infused with a societal message, based on an intolerance of differences. This movie portrays excellence and significant beauty in diversity; it displays fine culture intertwined with hip-hop music.
Bullet Points from the Los Angeles Premier of “Runaway.” Billie Jordan was on the scene in Hollywood.
“My whole world crashed after a moment of honesty,” West said.(Referring to the Taylor Swift saga at the Video Music Awards ceremony -2009)
• The album “My twisted fantasy includes drops from singers: Elton John, Alicia Keyes, Rihanna, John legend, fergie, and kid Cutie. “It sounds completely seamless and completely ghetto as F..K,” West said.
• In an emotional speech after the showing of his film, West told the audience he took a break from music for 6 months, and travelled to Rome where he interned with Fendi, it was there he said that the inspiration for the movie came through.
• “West said, [authorities] in the music industry make artist scared to be authentic.
• He also said, “I’m not F…… scared anymore, if you put me in front of the screen I’m telling the truth. It doesn’t matter to me anymore everything has been taken away from me.” He mentioned the death of his mother and trouble on the home front.
• West spoke fondly of the 60-year- old women who passionately made clothes for Fendi, referring to them as artist.
• “If I have this position - that can make people wear skinny jeans... What do you do with that creativity,” West said. “I’m a soldier for culture… In the position that I am in, I have to fight for those that don’t have. The people who I have energy for – I have to do it for them.”
• He told the audience that dropping albums is what he needs to do to maintain.
• West said his short film “Runaway” came from a place of wanting to do better.
• Kanye West, once a middle classed black kid turned wealthy pop superstar is endowed with fine culture, finds it intriguing and vows to share it with his urban counterparts. – Kanye West said at the Los Angeles premiere that he vows also to seek perfection “with every bone in his body” and create the best artist expressions possible, as long as he has the resources.
• Fendi, the design company that Kanye West interned with in Rome is globally known for unabashed extravagance and consistently produces some of the world’s most coveted “it-bags,” including the “baguette” (designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi) which debuted in the nineties and remains a hot commodity. The double-F logo was created by Lagerfeld in the sixties, and shaved into Kanye West’s hair several decades later.
• “Runaway” premieres in NewYork, Thursday October 21, 8P.M. at the Land Mark Sunshine Theater
By Billie Jordan
www.BillieJordan.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
TV One Celebrates Fall 2010, and Presents “K-Ci and JoJo Come Clean”
Reporting From Hollywood
By Billie Jordan
"Fall for TV One," a stunning event in Hollywood October 14, attracted an array of celebrities; there were singers, actors, rappers, talk show hosts, comedians; film and TV executives – the gamut in African American entertainment. All who showed to support TV One and its brightest stars kick off Fall 2010 – the networks new season of programming.
It was a night to remember, the red carpet was studded with Black stars reaching as far back as the 70’s, the 80’s and the 90’s; who mixed vibrantly with budding new celebs, and popular TV, radio and film personalities of today. Inside the venue, celebs danced and enjoyed upscale finger food and drink while the host of the evening actor, Anthony Anderson entertained more than 400 guest and rapper, record producer, Doug E. Fresh emceed the night’s affairs.
Many came to support head lady, Cathy Hughes, and others came to honor peers associated with TV one’s Fall 2010 programming; featuring “K-Ci and JoJo…Come Clean,” TV One’s new reality series premiering Oct.19 at 9P.M. Plus, “Unsung,” and “Washington Watch with Roland Martin.”
“I just like to support Cathy Hughes and I think she’s fabulous. [Cathy] has just done things that can make a black woman really be proud to be a black woman.” Telma Hopkins said.
Red Carpet Report EURweb was on the scene and spoke with urban America’s most adored celebs about their relationship with TV One, and working with peers on the networks Fall 2010 shows. Also, guest of the evening talked to EURweb about their histories in the public spotlight, upcoming projects and inspiring details about successes, their recent on camera experiences and landing roles in Film and TV.
Enjoy video footage produced by your host, Billie Jordan on the scene for EURweb and Billie Jordan's Publicity News Brief.
Bullet Points -- Here’s What Billie Jordan Found Out That Night:
• K-Ci and JoJo endure radical medical treatments, physical training and medical and spiritual therapy to help them stay sober in “K-Ci and JoJo… Come Clean,” a new nine-episode reality series. Beginning Tuesday, Oct.19 at 9P.M. ET.
• Telma Hopkins travels this week to Connecticut where she’s slated to play in a new film with Ice Cube, “Are We There Yet.” She didn’t have to audition for the part – She just got the call. “In Are We There Yet,” Hopkins will play a 55-year-old “cougar” who dates men younger than her son.
• Did you know Telma Hopkins, was Nell Carter’s best friend “Addy” Wilson in “Gimme a Break” Plus, she was a singer in the 1970s pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
• Mikki Howard is working on a book about her life.
• Tommy Davidson, who has kids in college, will also play the lead voice of Will Smith’s up-and-coming cartoon series, "Youngin’s."
• Kendyl Joi is fresh on the scene, and “Love That Girl!” is her debut television series. • “Love That Girl” is Executive Producer, Bentley Kyle Evans’ first original sitcom.
• Karyn White is executive producer for a new T.V. reality show “No Silver Spoons” in the works and in talks with TV One.
• TV One serves 50.3 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers.
By Billie Jordan
"Fall for TV One," a stunning event in Hollywood October 14, attracted an array of celebrities; there were singers, actors, rappers, talk show hosts, comedians; film and TV executives – the gamut in African American entertainment. All who showed to support TV One and its brightest stars kick off Fall 2010 – the networks new season of programming.
It was a night to remember, the red carpet was studded with Black stars reaching as far back as the 70’s, the 80’s and the 90’s; who mixed vibrantly with budding new celebs, and popular TV, radio and film personalities of today. Inside the venue, celebs danced and enjoyed upscale finger food and drink while the host of the evening actor, Anthony Anderson entertained more than 400 guest and rapper, record producer, Doug E. Fresh emceed the night’s affairs.
Many came to support head lady, Cathy Hughes, and others came to honor peers associated with TV one’s Fall 2010 programming; featuring “K-Ci and JoJo…Come Clean,” TV One’s new reality series premiering Oct.19 at 9P.M. Plus, “Unsung,” and “Washington Watch with Roland Martin.”
“I just like to support Cathy Hughes and I think she’s fabulous. [Cathy] has just done things that can make a black woman really be proud to be a black woman.” Telma Hopkins said.
Red Carpet Report EURweb was on the scene and spoke with urban America’s most adored celebs about their relationship with TV One, and working with peers on the networks Fall 2010 shows. Also, guest of the evening talked to EURweb about their histories in the public spotlight, upcoming projects and inspiring details about successes, their recent on camera experiences and landing roles in Film and TV.
Enjoy video footage produced by your host, Billie Jordan on the scene for EURweb and Billie Jordan's Publicity News Brief.
Bullet Points -- Here’s What Billie Jordan Found Out That Night:
• K-Ci and JoJo endure radical medical treatments, physical training and medical and spiritual therapy to help them stay sober in “K-Ci and JoJo… Come Clean,” a new nine-episode reality series. Beginning Tuesday, Oct.19 at 9P.M. ET.
• Telma Hopkins travels this week to Connecticut where she’s slated to play in a new film with Ice Cube, “Are We There Yet.” She didn’t have to audition for the part – She just got the call. “In Are We There Yet,” Hopkins will play a 55-year-old “cougar” who dates men younger than her son.
• Did you know Telma Hopkins, was Nell Carter’s best friend “Addy” Wilson in “Gimme a Break” Plus, she was a singer in the 1970s pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
• Mikki Howard is working on a book about her life.
• Tommy Davidson, who has kids in college, will also play the lead voice of Will Smith’s up-and-coming cartoon series, "Youngin’s."
• Kendyl Joi is fresh on the scene, and “Love That Girl!” is her debut television series. • “Love That Girl” is Executive Producer, Bentley Kyle Evans’ first original sitcom.
• Karyn White is executive producer for a new T.V. reality show “No Silver Spoons” in the works and in talks with TV One.
• TV One serves 50.3 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers.
Decades of Celebs & TV Execs Party with TV One at Boulevard 3
Reporting From Hollywood
By Billie Jordan
Boulevard 3 at Sunset was perhaps, the most exciting place to vibe on Thursday, October 14. More than 400 Hollywood types showed for TV One’s “Fall for TV One” celebration. It was strictly party time as the network honored its brightest stars and celebrated new programs and its Fall 2010 lineup; including “K-Ci & JoJo...Come Clean,” “Unsung,” and “Washington Watch with Roland Martin.”
The stunning event mixed top executives and celebrities of old and new. Celebrity attendees & peers were clearly delighted to see one another and decade’s worth of favorite stars like Thelma Hopkins, Christopher “Kid” Reid, Miki Howard and bright young stars like Tatyana Ali and Flex Alexander, many who’ve burned a permanent place in the hearts of fans nationwide. Other stars and notable appearances include: head lady and Chairman, Cathy Hughes, Bently Kyle Evans, Miguel A. Núñez, Jr., Phill Morris, Alphonso McAuley, Kendyl Joi, J. Anthony Brown, Rolanda Watts, Shanice, Lee Bailey and many more; and from the sheer look of things all seemed to enjoy the festivities incredibly.
“ Fall for TV One” was an impressive celebration housed at the former Hollywood Athletic Club - a landmark with a 70 year history serving as playground for the stars.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Billie Jordan get’s Up Close and Personal with Monica: As she ends the first season of her reality show “Still Standing”
By Billie Jordan
Although “Still Standing” might imply that Monica Denise Arnold, professionally known as Monica, was dragged through the mud and experienced tough blows and tough challenges; the R&B singer, song writer isn’t just a broken survivor, she thrives. EURweb talked to Monica candidly about her philosophies for living, her closeness and dedication to family, the season finale of her reality show Still Standing" and her upcoming plans.
Monica was just 11-years- old when she was discovered; And went on to rack up unprecedented sales, establish herself firmly in the music business and make a name for herself while still just a teen. She grew up with a loving and supportive family and managed success that the singer admits she never would have imaged for herself. Plus, she proved with flying colors she could make it through a reality show, virtually un sacrificed. So what was the point of the dramatic title, Still Standing?
It’s true she witnessed the death of a boyfriend, and that she suffered a wicked relationship. And by her own accord, it’s true that just 10-years-ago her life was full of drama. But when asked if she had a hard life she said:
“Tougher than some, but not as tough as others. You know, I don’t look at anything in my life as things that I wish I didn’t experience. Let me just say that as bad as things have been there have been moments that were just great.”
So then, what’s the title all about? Apparently Monica was interested in sharing with her fans what it’s like to raise a family- have a personal life, deal with obstacles and juggle a music career. “Sometimes you have to go through it to get to it,” Monica has said. So “Still Standing” the reality show turns out a testament and an example for her fans, and not a plea for sympathy.
Straight ahead, Monica concludes the season finale of “Still Standing.” the 29-year-old tips us off there is talk about season two, as she continues to prepare for the impending release of her album slated to release March 8, 2010 with the same Title, and the launch of Regions of Rock, her clothing line intended for little boys.
In the distance, even though Monica suffers with high blood pressure, she’s no victim. When asked what keeps her going she said:
“My grandmother always told me when I was very young giving up was not an option, moving forward is,” she said. “Some of the things that I do if you write it down on paper it looks really difficult, but I don’t think about it because I’m just moving forward. So for me it’s passion, it’s love for my children first and foremost, but also its what I’ve been taught.”
As for how Monica cultivated the courage to move forward with the boldness of a reality show. Monica confided with her family members and they made the affirmative decision together, after they understood the show would reflect her life the way it is now. And if it could help to illuminate things for her fans, regarding juggling life in the music business, it was all worth it.
On another note, because music has been her whole life Monica said it might be possible she missed out on a childhood, but she couldn’t tell since she’s never experienced anything different to compare it with.
Furthermore, Monica said she doesn’t regret spending her youth in the business, she loves her life and what she’s able to accomplish for her children.
“Whatever they dream of I can assist them in making it happen.”
In the end, the reality show maven sights her mom as one of her biggest inspirations and greatest influences, and a large part of the reason why she’s sane. Monica said her mother wasn’t a stage mom and really wasn’t interested in the music business at all, in fact things were very normal for Monica when she got home. And perhaps that’s exactly why she is “Still Standing.”
As a side bar, Monica told Billie Jordan that her relationship with fiancé and the father of her children Rodney “Rocko” Hill Jr., is more than just the - I need a rough neck syndrome. Stating that when she met him she had just experienced the death of her former boyfriend Jarvis and she needed someone who was strong, she wanted somebody who wasn’t just focused on music. Monica said, Rocko knew she was hurting and wanted to protect her and that made her fall in love with him more. So he was just what she needed, when they got together.
Although “Still Standing” might imply that Monica Denise Arnold, professionally known as Monica, was dragged through the mud and experienced tough blows and tough challenges; the R&B singer, song writer isn’t just a broken survivor, she thrives. EURweb talked to Monica candidly about her philosophies for living, her closeness and dedication to family, the season finale of her reality show Still Standing" and her upcoming plans.
Monica was just 11-years- old when she was discovered; And went on to rack up unprecedented sales, establish herself firmly in the music business and make a name for herself while still just a teen. She grew up with a loving and supportive family and managed success that the singer admits she never would have imaged for herself. Plus, she proved with flying colors she could make it through a reality show, virtually un sacrificed. So what was the point of the dramatic title, Still Standing?
It’s true she witnessed the death of a boyfriend, and that she suffered a wicked relationship. And by her own accord, it’s true that just 10-years-ago her life was full of drama. But when asked if she had a hard life she said:
“Tougher than some, but not as tough as others. You know, I don’t look at anything in my life as things that I wish I didn’t experience. Let me just say that as bad as things have been there have been moments that were just great.”
So then, what’s the title all about? Apparently Monica was interested in sharing with her fans what it’s like to raise a family- have a personal life, deal with obstacles and juggle a music career. “Sometimes you have to go through it to get to it,” Monica has said. So “Still Standing” the reality show turns out a testament and an example for her fans, and not a plea for sympathy.
Straight ahead, Monica concludes the season finale of “Still Standing.” the 29-year-old tips us off there is talk about season two, as she continues to prepare for the impending release of her album slated to release March 8, 2010 with the same Title, and the launch of Regions of Rock, her clothing line intended for little boys.
In the distance, even though Monica suffers with high blood pressure, she’s no victim. When asked what keeps her going she said:
“My grandmother always told me when I was very young giving up was not an option, moving forward is,” she said. “Some of the things that I do if you write it down on paper it looks really difficult, but I don’t think about it because I’m just moving forward. So for me it’s passion, it’s love for my children first and foremost, but also its what I’ve been taught.”
As for how Monica cultivated the courage to move forward with the boldness of a reality show. Monica confided with her family members and they made the affirmative decision together, after they understood the show would reflect her life the way it is now. And if it could help to illuminate things for her fans, regarding juggling life in the music business, it was all worth it.
On another note, because music has been her whole life Monica said it might be possible she missed out on a childhood, but she couldn’t tell since she’s never experienced anything different to compare it with.
Furthermore, Monica said she doesn’t regret spending her youth in the business, she loves her life and what she’s able to accomplish for her children.
“Whatever they dream of I can assist them in making it happen.”
In the end, the reality show maven sights her mom as one of her biggest inspirations and greatest influences, and a large part of the reason why she’s sane. Monica said her mother wasn’t a stage mom and really wasn’t interested in the music business at all, in fact things were very normal for Monica when she got home. And perhaps that’s exactly why she is “Still Standing.”
As a side bar, Monica told Billie Jordan that her relationship with fiancé and the father of her children Rodney “Rocko” Hill Jr., is more than just the - I need a rough neck syndrome. Stating that when she met him she had just experienced the death of her former boyfriend Jarvis and she needed someone who was strong, she wanted somebody who wasn’t just focused on music. Monica said, Rocko knew she was hurting and wanted to protect her and that made her fall in love with him more. So he was just what she needed, when they got together.
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