Wednesday, July 29, 2009

BEST KEPT SECRET: SPECIAL EDITION



From the ladies who bring you Best Kept Secret @ Bodega every month:

Best Kept Secret is back again, this Wednesday, TODAY, at The Fairmount Martini and Wine Bar @ 2448 Fairmount Blvd in Cleveland Heights, 8p-11p.

So what does Dollhouse have in store?

-Complimentary wine from 8:30p to 9:30p
-featuring special guest, Street Smart Productions, with a special surprise for everyone
-Business Card Raffle for giveaways provided by Cleveland’s own Martian Movement
-And most importantly, a night of wining, dining and socializing with local young professionals.


“So after work/school, come out on this hump day and enjoy yourselves as you see old and new faces, network with other young professionals, see what the fellas of SSP have in store, meet the creators of the newest clothing fad in Cleveland, Martian Movement and kick back and relax with the ladies of Dollhouse.”

Thursday, July 23, 2009

ARE YOU SERIOUS?

FIRST CASSIE, THEN RIHANNA AND NOW SOLANGE! WHAT IN THE HECK IS GOING ON WITH THIS NEW BALD FAD? ITS NOT CUTE AND EVERYONE CANNOT ROCK IT....ESPECIALLY SOLANGE

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Chris Brown's "Oh So Sincere" Apology??? Rihanna goes bald???

So mtv.com has provided the "sincere" apology from Chris Brown,that he finally released. But if you ask me, while watching his apology, it just seemed so scripted and far from sincere.

Check it out here and tell the Dolls what you think.

AND

In the mean time, Rihanna might just be going crazy, or is trying to find her new self....whatever it may be, this new hairstyle is for the birds and Im going to need for her to pull it together ASAP!

Monday, July 20, 2009

THE ALLURE AND SEDUKTION (1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS)






DOLLHOUSE, CREAM OF THE CROP, KAPPA ALPHA PSI AND STREET SMART SELECT ARE PROUD TO PRESENT:

THE ALLURE (FIRST SUNDAYS)

SEDUKTION (3RD SUNDAYS)

@ THE FAIRMOUNT MARTINI AND WINE BAR

MUSIC BY COREY GRAND

FLATTERY IN ITS SEXIEST FORM

ONE OF THEE HOTTEST COLLABS IN THE CITY

STARTING AUGUST 2ND

SEE YOU THERE!

BEST KEPT SECRET HAS A TWIST THIS MONTH



THIS MONTH, BEST KEPT SECRET WILL BE HELD AT THE FAIRMOUNT MARTINI AND WINE BAR......FEATURING STREET SMART PRODUCTIONS, WHO WILL BE REVEALING A SECRET FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND!

GIVEAWAYS FROM CLEVELAND'S OWN MARTIAN MOVEMENT

COMPLIMENTARY WINE PROVIDED BY DOLLHOUSE AT 8PM

BUSINESS CARD RAFFLES

Friday, July 17, 2009

KID CUDI AFTERPARTY TONIGHT!


So anybody who is anybody might just be at the BarRoom tonight.....After what I expect to be an AMAZING show by Cleveland's own Kid Cudi and new phenom Asher Roth, we are partying it up at the After Party, hosted by Livin Legends....

Tonight, YES!

Drink Special, YES!

Hosted by Cudi himself, YES!

Going to be hot, YES!

YOU need to be there, YES!

Will we see you there, YES!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Are You Serious?

SANAA LATHAN AND TYRESE GIBSON ARE DATING?!? LATHAN LOVES HER SOME CHOCOLATE MEN...FIRST OMAR EPPS NOW "MR. SWEET LADY" HIMSELF.....GET IT GIRL!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Sometimes to be genuinely happy, you have to step out of your comfort zone.” It will be awkward, it might hurt, it may not be fun, and you may regret it but when it is all said and done, your happiness, which was at stake, will be complete and you will walk away from your comfort zone, at a point of no return.”

-Monisa Mason

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

GOD’S PRESENCE AND YOUR ABSENCE

In a world where Christianity is stressed yet hidden, taught but forbidden, a common practice yet rarely taken seriously and loved but still despised. The common belief may be that Christianity is only acceptable when times are hard. God is only existent when we need Him the most. Prayer is only necessary when our personal issues have reached their climax. That is when the world can accept Him. At the same time, as we seek Him during these storms, we question who He is and why He does what He does. We don’t understand His ways, we are quick to judge Him and sometimes, we denounce His name because we simply just don’t understand Him. When the storm has passed and the tears are dry, He becomes nonexistent again and believe it or not, we are quite okay with that. We no longer speak His name, the praises are gone for now, our appreciation is now a skeleton in the closet.
Many of us were raised in the church. We were taught to say the famous bedtime prayer, “Now I lay me down to sleep….” We prayed over our food, “God is great and God is good, today we thank Him for our food….” And one of the first songs that we memorized was “Jesus Loves Me.” Every Sunday, your mother probably dressed you in your Sunday’s best, fresh haircut, fresh pressed curls, tights that itched and always got torn, dress shoes that you had to scuff every chance possible and cookie crumbs and juice spots on your new white shirt. We couldn’t wait to get to church and either sit in the sanctuary or go to children’s church because you were either hungry and couldn’t wait for snack time or simply because you would see your childhood best friend at church. Life was good, God was great and to a certain extent, we were not liable for our actions.
Skip about 15 years down the road now. Here you are, its Sunday morning and you are either at work, mad because you just got home from the club at 5am and now have to be at work at 9am. Maybe you didn’t have to work, but because of last night’s festivities, you just cannot get your body out of bed. A possible attempt to make it to church crossed your mind but for some reason, your body fought you about it and you lost. “God knows my heart,” sounds familiar? This is what you say, as you lay back down and promise that you will make it to church next Sunday. God understands because that is what He does. He is gracious and merciful, right? He is forgiving and won’t mind if you miss a day, right? Soon, this becomes a weekly habit that you just cannot shake. Next thing you know, it’s been about a month since the last time you heard the Word. You feel that reading a bible verse here and there can serve as a substitution. Maybe a prayer in the morning and one at night will do because, say it with me, “God knows my heart.” So God knows your heart, but is God in your heart? Of course He knows because He is the creator of all things, even you and I. So come with something better.
Let’s take a quick look at what a relationship is; defined as “the connection between two or more people or groups and their involvement with one another, especially as regards the way they behave toward and feel about one another,” a relationship consists of involvement and getting to know a person on an intimate level. God already knows you but do you really know God? Do you understand why He does what He does? His purpose on your life? What He needs you to do to really know and understand Him? Do you know His voice because if you did, then this walk that we call Christianity wouldn’t be so hard.
Many times, we get so caught up in what the world considers cool and acceptable that we forget that while we are in this world, we are not to be of this world. Easier said than done, trust me, I know but I also know that God is open and is forgiving. He knows our struggles, our weaknesses and what we need to do to get stronger in His ways, but He will not continue to give us what we want if we do not give Him what He needs. It’s only human to want without having to give and that is how we treat God. We want Him to bless us, answer our prayers, protect us, provide for us and counsel us but we refuse to work for Him. We don’t give praise where praise is due. We barely go to church. We don’t speak of His name to our unsaved friends. We don’t praise Him just because of who He is and not because of what He has done. We don’t know His voice. When you go to work, do you just sit there and stare at the clock until its time to leave but still expect your 401K, medical, vision and dental benefits? You walk in, you don’t speak to anyone, you ignore your supervisor and dare your boss to fire you? Well God is our boss, yet He is more patient. He is allowing you to be “lazy” for a little while, waiting patiently while throwing a couple of bricks in your path, to trip you up, seeing if you eventually will wake up.

By Monisa

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Never cheat on real love to lie down with a moment of contentment”

-Monisa Mason

Things that make you go Hmmmmm......



1. Why do people walk up to random people they don’t know, talking about ish not concerning them?
2. Why are females pressed on an ex that isn’t paying them a penny let alone attention?
3. Why are you kicking it on Coventry when you normally kick it at the View/Metropolis
4. Why do promo companies hate on other promo companies, especially when you cater to different markets?
5. Why do guys want the “relationship” without the actual relationship?
6. why do people still fight in the club/bar?
7. Is Gucci even from Cleveland, because clevelanders sure do support him more than local artists?
8. Will quick weaves ever go away?
9. Are bright colors for everyone?
10. Why is your EGO on 10 when your looks are on -2?

Monday, July 13, 2009

ARE YOU SERIOUS? Part II



Former US President Bill Clinton, musician Stevie Wonder and activist Rev. Al Sharpton were inducted in as honorary members into the historically black fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc......

All I can say, is ZZZZZ-Phi to my new bruhs! Im not mad at that!

By Monisa

ARE YOU SERIOUS?



So, the Game is calling out shots to Beyonce now?
Mase and Cam'ron has squashed their beef and are now collabing?

Are you serious?

Rest In Peace.....(Another one)

Former boxing champion Arturo Gatti,37, was found dead in a hotel room in Brazil this past Saturday. His 23-year-old wife, Amanda Rodrigues, is currently being questioned and accused of his death.

Friday, July 10, 2009

One Star Dies, Another Star Born???



Meet Judith Hill, the former backup singer for Michael Jackson, who suddenly is a new media hot commodity after her rendition of “We Are The World” and “Heal The World” at Jackson’s memorial in Los Angeles, this past Tuesday.
Hill, 25, was scheduled to tour with Jackson, as a backup singer, in London, for his come back tour, “This Is It.” Of Japanese and African American heritage, Judith Hill just may have picked up a new spot in America’s eyes, by accident. A talented and young singer, Hill may just be the next big thing, but is it only because of her position as Jackson’s former backup singer, right before he died? Would we really know or care about Hill if Jackson had not passed away so suddenly?
Answers that we will never know and only time will tell how talented this bubbly singer/songwriter really is. Hill began recording in April of this year, but an album release date has not been set as of yet.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

THE MIDWEST REGIONAL CAREER FAIR & SUPER STEP SHOW CLASSIC


This Saturday, July 11th, McDonalds and Cleveland365.com Presents: The Midwest Regional Career Fair & Super Step Show Classic @ the Cleveland Convention Center.

The career fair, a free event, which is from 2pm until 5pm, will give attendees the opportunity to learn about possible career opportunities as well as undergraduate, internship and graduate opportunities. Workshops will also be available on topics ranging from resume building tips to interview preparation.

Following the fair, will be the Super Step Show, doors open at 4:30pm and the show starts at 5pm. Tickets can be found at ticketmaster.com and are $15.

Step Teams include:
Alpha Phi Alpha - Central State University
Alpha Kappa Alpha - Ladies of Pink & Green
Kappa Alpha Psi - University of Pittsburgh
Phi Beta Sigma - All Stars Michigan
Zeta Phi Beta - Michigan
Omega Psi Phi - All Stars
Delta Sigma Theta - Crimson & Cream Dream Team
Iota Phi Theta - Central State University
Sigma Gamma Rho - All Stars


***After Party will be at the Cyrus Waterfront Lounge.
***More details on the career fair and step show can be found at www.stepshowclassic.com

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Learning who you are can be an ugly yet beautiful thing. Learning who you are can be a frightening yet brave thing. Learning who you are can be a hindrance, but only if you allow it to be, yet it should be a growth factor that everyone needs to encompass.” -Monisa Mason

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Kicking It in the Dollhouse

Meet the Dolls and our friends, as we kick it around the city.....



Michael Jackson Memorial Services


Michael Jackson will be laid to rest today, in Los Angeles, with a memorial concert at the Staples Center. This concert will include but not be limited to appearances and/or performances by Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Usher Martin Luther King III and Kobe Bryant.

To pay homage to the King of Pop, here in Cleveland,there will be a candlelight vigil at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame from 9pm to 10:30pm. There will be a short presentation from a local pastor as well as the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame President, Terry Stewart. Fans will also be allowed to speak briefly as well.

Monday, July 6, 2009

The King of Pop; May you Rest in Peace....

Pop icon. Trendsetter. Mr. Dance Fever himself. Your favorite artist’s favorite artist. A son. A brother. A father. A legend.

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) may have passed away but his music will never die. King of Pop, Michael Jackson, 50, left us on June 25th, 2009 from what resources are saying was cardiac arrest. Jackson, who was preparing himself for a break through comeback, will be missed dearly by his fans and other artists throughout the entire world. MJ was bigger than the USA, he was the musical face of the world, breaking records, setting trends and accomplishing goals that many could only dream of. Ostracized yet loved by everyone, Jackson’s style and moves lives on today and will continue to live on in artists’ to come. This may have been his end, but he will always be someone’s beginning…the beginning to dancing, beginning to pop, beginning to fashion, beginning to what real and original music is.



REST IN PEACE MICHAEL!

The Tiny and Toya Show


So, TI’s “wife”, Tiny and Lil Wayne’s ex wife, Antonia ‘Toya’ Johnson-Carter, have joined forces on BET’s new reality show, “The Tiny and Toya Show.” These two have decided to show the world what its like to be involved with two of Hip Hop’s greatest rappers while battling with their own lives as individuals.

Watching the show just reminds me of a hip hop version of “The real housewives of Atlanta” but on a more personal level because it is only the two women. Appearing very cool and down to earth, Tiny and Toya are struggling to find inner peace with themselves as they battle issues, such as a father who has Alzheimer’s and a mother who is on drugs. The women come together as friends and confidants to give each other advice and to be that shoulder when times get hard. A friendship that seems genuine, these two Hip Hop wives shows us that they are more than trophy wives/baby mamas, but that they are individuals who struggles just like us and who just wants to be happy, something that money cannot always buy and keep.

ARE YOU SERIOUS?



Well it looks like Keyshia Cole is mad crazy in love and I mean that literally. You have to be crazy to tat a man’s name, who isn’t your father, on your body. And yes, she did just that. Rumor is, on Ms. Cole’s arm, is Daniel Boobie Gibson’s name but, I wonder if he would tat HER name on HIS arm?!? Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Keyshia Cole but I would never tattoo a man’s name on my arm, because these days, no relationship or marriage is guaranteed, but to each its on…….




Rumor is that one of the Dollhouse’s favs, Keri Hilson, just might be gay….WTF? Are you serious? Have you heard her duo with R. Kelly, “Number 1?” If not, you might want to hear what Ms. Hilson has to say to the ladies…..Quite disturbing, if you ask me. Maybe she is singing from a man’s point of view though, who knows but whatever it may be, the song does make Keri Hilson look a little suspect. Regardless though, I will still be blasting her album in MY car, because her music is still fire.

RIP: Steve McNair (February 14th, 1973 to July 4th, 2009)



Former NFL Quarterback, Steve McNair was found dead on July 4th by friend, Wayne Neeley on July 4th at their condo in Nashville, Tennessee. Along McNair, was his 20 year old girlfriend, Saleh Kazemi, who had also been shot and killed. McNair, whose death has been confirmed as a homicide, had been shot twice in the head and twice in the chest, while Kazemi had only been shot once. The cause of her death is TBD.