One of my favorite songs by her. "It's Whatever..."

Then some day I'll be "Spike Leigh"...

Yep.  That's about it.

Two weeks ago Kanye premiered the video for his comeback anthem Power.  Today we got the remix featuring Jay-Z, what do you think?

I mean...I like it.   Though Jay sounds slightly mediocre to me.

Check out my thoughts on last night's episode of Mad Men over at The Atlantic.

Over the weekend I found myself realizing that I was close to working myself in to an obsession trying to figure out the future.  When I say the future, I don't mean next year or five years from now, but literally what is going to happen in the next 30 days.  It dawned upon me early Saturday morning that no matter how hard I've tried to predict what is coming in my life, where changes is coming from and where I'm headed, I've never actually successfully predicted a single moment.  Life happens.  Most often it happens to us.  No matter what we think we want, need or wish for, our futures creep upon on us in the craziest moments and most unexpected times.  Perhaps that is the true joy of life--to experience life as it happens with open arms, light hearts and welcoming spirits.  I had to remind myself this weekend, "whatever will be, will be."  When you find yourself in an unexpected situation sometimes all you can do is roll with it.  Wherever you end up when its all said and done, whether you realize it or not, is exactly where you're supposed to be.  So, "que sera, sera."

It seemed like all of New York City was a buzz with activity from the Def Jam camp yesterday with Jay-Z performing at Radio City and Rihanna headlining her first sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, but the ultimate night cap was delivered by Ye who around 1 a.m. took to the small stage at The Box to perform an intimate set for a group of industry insiders that he called his "family and friends."  Kanye West held a private show in New York City last night at The Box on the lower east side.  Announced around 6 p.m. to a list of folks rumored to have been hand selected by Kanye himself, the secret show required guests to wear suits and doors opened at midnight.

American Boy "Kanye & Estelle"

It was a magical night for Kanye who had the crowd hanging on his every breath from the moment the lights came up.  Opening with "Homecoming" and "Heard Em Say" off the Late Registration album, he performed a solid 90 minutes of his favorite songs.  Much to my enjoyment it is clear that 808's & Heartbreak houses many of his personal favs and his renditions of "Heartless", "Love Lockdown" and "Don't Say You Will" were highlights of the night.  Estelle joined 'Ye on stage for "American Boy" and Johnny L (who sang backup throughout the show) blessed the crowd with his classic love song "Ordinary People."  But it was Kanye's charisma, comedy and joy that won the room.  Ye seemed at ease, he was 100% percent smiles, even stopping to shout out his friends in the crowd in the middle of songs.  At various parts of the night he forgot his own lyrics, but laughed and encouraged the crowd to help him out, which they were happy to do.  For a man who has been scrutinized for his ego and lack of humility, last night Ye was nothing of the sort.  His presence emanated love for his music and a true appreciation to be in his moment.  Despite the struggles of the past year, this Kanye seemed carefree, truly healed and happy.  He was flawless and it was a joy to witness.  He closed the show with "Good Life" a fitting anthem to a truly special evening.  This morning Kanye posted on twitter, "Hell of a night hell of a life."  Let me just tell you, he ain't neva lied. 

Flashing Lights - Kanye West

Mama's Boyfriend - Kanye West

Halle Berry blesses Vogue's 2010 September issue.  I think she's literally the prettiest woman on earth.  Sigh.  #womancrush

In my new career as an #adchick I have become even more obsessed with Mad Men than I previously was.  I was blessed with an awesome opportunity to blog about the show for The Atlantic's Mad Men Panel.  Check out my thoughts on the first three episodes here.

Hi out here, if anybody is stil out there, that is.  I know I've failed you by leaving you without a dope blog to step too but I've been up to some things.  So let's start at the beginning.  In February I started working at an agency called Footsteps as the Digital Content Producer.  As many of you know most of 2009 I was out of work, so this was a blessing and a wonderful opportunity for me.  On the flip side, I had no idea it was coming so I was also enrolled in my master's program full time for the spring semester.   That meant that I would have to spend the next three months working full time and then heading off to class three times a week.  Needless to say, I didn't really have time to blog.  I had high hopes for returning to you wonderful folks in June but suddenly work went in to overdrive mode and my days got longer and my weekends got shorter.  Just like a fat girl who's out of the habit of excercising I was unable to motivate myself to get back in to the game. 

I can honestly say, my 2010 has been rewarding but grueling and over the last few weeks I felt myself starting to lose my mojo.  As I tried to pull myself back in to a positive space, I thought, what better way to get it back than to return to the place that led me to where I am in the first place, and that is right here on this blog.  So I'm back and I'm going to try come to you daily, with random rantings, things I love (and hate), and of course some funny dating stories and personal highlights.  I have to tell you that God has certainly beed good to me and if any of you all still got love for the kid, I'm back.  I'll be here, cause even if you don't come, I'd be doing this anyway.  (Thanks @twopointoh). 

With that, I've also been working on some thangs while I've been gone.  Check out this intro to the short-documentary film I'm working on called #BEATCancer.  

#BEATcancer Trailer from Leigh Davenport on Vimeo.

Synopses:  Two childhood friends pursue their passion for music and their dreams to become the music industry's next big super producers fueled by an ongoing battle with cancer and a very special gift from the Make A Wish Foundation. BeatCancer is the story a young man's struggle to survive cancer, the best friend who's been with him through it all and the music that propels their lives forward with a divine sense of passion and purpose.

I heart Janelle Monae and am loving the response to her "Cold War" video, which totally channels one my musical favorites Alanis Morisette.  Check the vids out below.

Love it.  Totally strikes the chord of "Head Over Feet"

Loving the intesnity of pure emotion. Up close, personal and real.

Honestly, these Antoine Dobson videos are as funny to me as Kanye's Taylor Swift moment.  I don't think there is going to be a better pop culture moment in 2010.  Watch these in order, they get funnier as you go along.

The serious story.

The Autotune remix.

The Follow up Story.

An awesome cover of the Bed Intruder song.  There are more where these came from.  Visit Youtube and enjoy.

So I haven't blogged in two months.  More on that later.  But before I jump back in let's catch up on some of my favorite pop culture highlights from the past two months.. 

Essence hired a white chick as Fashion Dictor?  <-----confused about this choice as is former Fashion Director Michaela Angela Davis.  See below.

I love everything about Monica's come back....been feeling her since the early 90's and she's only gotten better with age.

I'm officially a fan of Souljah Boy and I love "Teach Me How To Dougie."  When I was a teenager rap music was all about selling drugs, getting money and shooting people.  I'm glad the kids just want to do the "dougie" and show off some "pretty boy swag." 

Laurn Hill has returned.  She is everything to me, see my About Me page for more information.  If this is a glimpse of what is to come I.CAN.NOT. wait. 

I randomly found this short doc that chronicles Jay-Z on the day of his 9/11 show last year.  I totally missed this though it has over 350,000 view on YouTube.  Excellently done and well, who doensn't love Jigga Man?

I'm not feeling this Anti-Oil Spill campaign at all.  I think they were trying to be cheeky with the use of the word F*CK but it comes of forced and cheesy. 

Oil Spill Charity "F-Bomb-A-Thon" from UnF--kTheGulf.com on Vimeo.

Tightrope (Wondamix) (Feat. B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco) www.pinboardblog.com by PinBoardBlog.com

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.