Let's stop acting like a man who is clear about his intentions, is open to love, and has a good head on his shoulders is 'boring,' 'lame,' and 'not passionate like the edgy guy.'
— Phoebe Robinson
I'm really into short-story collections and essays; they're my jam.
I'm a nail biter and have been my whole life.
I'm obsessed with the Fenty beauty line. It's like, finally, women of color get good makeup.
Sometimes it's good to act responsibly.
Let's be real: dads get a bad rap in the media. We're talking Vanilla Ice's 'Ninja Rap' bad. More often than not, they're either pop lockin' Soul Train-style after learning they aren't the father, or they're selfish man-children who have more toys than brain cells.
While complex acting roles are lacking for actresses, what's even more rare are female directors.
I have to admit that I was never into the boy band craze of the late '90s and the early aughts. I was into more adult things like Ricky Martin. For reals.
I know the world is pretty intense, but in my opinion, there's nothing more perilous than being a teenager and watching a raunchy comedy with your parents.
Who can forget the awesome scene in 'Independence Day' when the White House gets blown up by aliens? Sure, it looks cheesy now, but back in 1994, it was incredible.
From the leg lamp to Ralphie's tongue getting stuck on a frozen pole to that BB-gun incident, 'A Christmas Story' has left its mark on all our brains, so much so that it sometimes feels like this story is our own.
I don't think people realize what it's like for people of color to audition for film and TV.
The Roots know how to give their audience some medicine without them even realizing it.
I love how most people in 'Sixteen Candles' don't actually look their age. It adds to the movie's funky and low-budget vibe.
Say what you want about Maroon 5 not making music like the kind found on 'Songs About Jane,' the fact remains that they know how to write a really good pop song that highlights lead singer Adam Levine's falsetto.
I'm easily frightened and am somewhat of a squeamish person.
Spending $40,000 on shoes is downright ignorant.
If the guy does not treat you with love and respect, does not cease-and-desist with all the game playing, is not willing to share his world with you, then he is bad for you.
I don't really read Stephen King - I just can't read scary things because it stays with me too long - but I truly liked his memoir of the craft of writing.
I just wanna go on the record to say I talk about U2 so much, I should be their publicist. I should be added to the PR team. U2 is my favorite band of all time. I love them so much.
I love sending flowers! It's the best.
Sometimes it's good to say no. Sometimes it's good to not act impulsively.
Seriously, show me a person who's not into Tom Hanks, and I'll show you a person who is anti-happiness.
Let's be real: more often than not, Hollywood does not have three-dimensional characters for women to play.
If I'm going to be completely honest, I did not get the appeal of IFC's 'Portlandia' initially.
Sometimes when people start dating a hot piece, they take on some of their boo's characteristics unintentionally.
Arcade Fire always churns out music that makes me want to move.
Guys say 'like' all the time, and no one notices it.
I am a grizzly New Yorker.
As scary as it is, we have to admit that there are folks in the world who only know the Roots as 'the band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.''
One of the great things about 'The Voice' is that all the judges sing their own hits, as well as covers, and do duets with each other.
The 'X-Men' franchise has not been a perfect one.
Flashback episodes are a tried-and-true sitcom device, but they always work!
It's better to keep your past and present loves separate.
I love how Shakespeare can really rip your heart out one second and then make you laugh the next. He's a master writer.
Like lots of people, I really love Roxane Gay.
I really like a red lip as my go-to when I go out.
I think what's good is that men are now realizing that life is not a buffet where you just get to pick and choose whatever you want.
Making tough decisions that may make someone unhappy is something to get good at doing.
Just like anyone else, I watch a lot of reality TV yet will turn my nose up at some of it, e.g., ABC's 'Splash,' because I think I'm above it.
I'll be the first to admit it: I love fluff. Whether it's watching 'America's Next Top Model' or listening to dance pop like Rihanna's 'Where Have You Been,' I like to keep it light and fun, especially during the spring and summer months.
I love any TV show that has to do with singing.
Not going to lie: when I heard that Toni Braxton's sister, Tamar, wanted to have a music career, I was skeptical. I know she sang backup for Toni and is a great reality-TV star, but being a musician is a whole 'nother league. Well, Tamar proved me wrong.
The reason I was drawn to the Band Perry was because they have a knack for doing rollicking country music that can sound a little rock and a little pop.
Feminism is being broken open, to welcome more people than just white women of a certain class.
'Ain't It Fun,' which is about entering the real world, is bouncy and shows off Paramore's lighter side, to the dismay of some of the band's fans, who are used to the punk-rock sound.
Normally, I'd believe that the saying 'There's no small parts, only small actors' is a load of crock because, more often than not, actors relegated to the small-part category stay in 'Who was that guy from that thing' purgatory - however, '90s sitcom 'Friends' proved that the saying is true.
'SNL' has always been known for its ability to skewer politics, and the circus that was Palin's bid to be Vice President was ripe for parody.
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are two of the most charming A-listers in Hollywood.
I'm a sucker for two things: Adam Lambert and songs that start out as emo as a sad episode of 'Felicity' and then drop. That. Beat.
