A Drop of Happy

A Drop of Happy

A Drop of Happy: Carefree, stress-well, light and lively living while reviewing and discussing all things entertainment and wellness

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July 17, 2025 63 mins

Why We Love the Messy Ones: When Celebrity and Fictional Characters Reflect Our Self-Sabotage

A Drop of Entertainment

Beyonce's 16 carriages malfunction, tour update

Beyoncé’s stolen music and other stuff

Halle Bailey's new boo, aka Scott Bridgeway, producer for Kendrick Lamar

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Ironheart, starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Thorne, Manny Montana, and Lyric Ross, was released by Disney+ to some controversy and mixed reviews. And by controversy, I mean misogyny and racist hate. So there is this thing that racists do when they can’t help their racism in the entertainment industry. They tank a production with bad reviews when they haven’t even engaged with it. Similar to those who talked trash abou...

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Journal Prompt: When have you been your worst enemy? What were the circumstances and outcome? Did you learn anything from it?

Entertainment Updates

Cardi B - including older songs (W.A.P and Up) to boost album sales for “Am I the drama”

Damson Idris on press tour for F1 (Brad Pitt movie) and talks of Black Panther

Brandy and Monica are going on The Boy Is Mine tour

Prosecutors in the Diddy Case rest. Jury deliberation to begin

Mahe...

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In this Show

Short & Stories

A Drop of Happy Shorts and Stories coming

Journal Prompt: What’s the one thing you do that always brings you some level of joy

Teaser: coming up, entertainment shenanigans cocoa, Tyler Perry lawsuit, Hot new couple, tiktok ban, main impacts of missed opportunities

Entertainment News

R. Kelly hospitalized

Congratulations, C...

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The Power of a Proactive Mindset You don’t have to chase what’s meant for you. What’s meant for you, will find you. -Alex Elle What is meant for you will find you, but you must be ready to receive it. I often imagine that some people may hear that quote and believe that if they think it or dream it, it will come. That is a wonderful sentiment but lacks a basis in reality. Because you have to lay the groundwork to not only receiv...
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Stress management tip inspired by Anotinette: Know when to lean on your support system Know that I took one for the team and watched this so you don’t have to. Listen to the podcast to get the real deal. I am giving you all the spoilers as well because you should not have to watch this to know what happens. Sorry, not sorry. She the People, a Tyler Perry Production, stars Terri J Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, Jade Novah as Sham...
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The first step is getting to know yourself. Start the process by reflecting on what your values are and how they tie into your life.
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Sinners: The One Thing That Stopped Me from Giving It a Perfect 10 Stress Management Tip inspired by Sammie: Follow your heart You must become unshakable in the belief that you are worthy of a big life –Kristin Lohr Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, was released on April 18, 2025, to high critical praise and a strong box office showing for an R-rated horror movie. It is poised to become a classic.
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The quote “Life is a balance between holding out and letting go” is one of my favorite quotes by Rumi because it is so on point. When I think about how things got so out of wack so quickly and put it against this quote, I see that’s exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. Fighting for my life, holding on to the way that I thought was right. We sometimes do that thinking we are on the right track and it falls flat because we end up hurt...
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Captain America: Brave New World – A Hero’s Journey Against All Odds Journal Prompt: What are three things I can do this week to take care of myself? Captain America: Brave New World starting with Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford was released in theaters on February 14th. Now, I admit that I did not have high hopes for this movie based on a couple of things. Ever since Avengers: Endgame Marvel hasn’t been hitting it like it use...
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Harlem The Final Season: It comes to an end on Prime Journal Prompt: How does my body feel today, and what does it need from me? I just finished the last season of Harlem and I am sad. I am sad because it was so good and now it has come to an end. Harlem was giving Sex and the City Harlem edition. I have said it before. Quinn played by Grace Byers is Charlotte. Camille played by Meagan Good is Carrie. Angie played by Shoniqua...
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Rest is Resistance Part 2: Tenet 1 Rest is Resistance

It has been a while since I did Part 1 of Rest is Resistance and it is appropriate that I hop into it now because as things are happening around me, I need to remind myself that we are resting. I need to rest and focus on me and doing me and growing me and enjoying me. If there was ever a time to take rest as resistance it is now because I am tired!

For the rest of the parts, we...

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February 4, 2025 27 mins
The Wolfman 2025 Movie Review The Wolfman starring, Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott has been out for a couple of weeks now. Released in the US on July 17th, it had a lackluster box office opening weekend of just a little over 10 million. Currently, it is sitting at around 28 million with a mid-performance on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. The movie follows a family who returns to a secluded town to take care of family affairs after...
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January 30, 2025 50 mins

The Wind Down Entertainment Rewind 4

What are you doing to manage your stress? Remember to create and cultivate your safe space.

Top 10 Box Office for the weekend

Tonight’s Conversation and Kita Rose

Derrick Jackson on repeat. But why are ya’ll still listening to him?

Harlem is Back!

Hillmon TikTok University. How did I get enrolled?

Bruno Mars getting nasty with Sexy Redd- Fat Juicy and Wet

I Am Legend 2 trailer is fake

DeepSeek s...

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January 28, 2025 27 mins

One of Them Days Movie Review One of Them Days premiered at number two at the box office with Mufasa: The Lion King rising to the top again after being dethroned by Den of Thieves: Pantera the previous weekend. 

One of Them Days starring Keke Plamer and SZA is produced by Issa Rae, the mastermind behind HBO’s hit Insecure. The film follows the two best friends and roommates as they navigate a wild and crazy day trying to gather the...

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Mufasa: The Lion King Sound Track So by now, you know how much I adore Mufasa: The Lion King. It is leaps and bounds better than the live-action version of The Lion King. However, that soundtrack though! It is composed by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda and that might make me biased because of how much I love the music for Hamilton and Encanto. Mind you this soundtrack only has seven tracks but each one is impactful. Ngom...
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The Wine Down Entertainment Rewind 3 California Fires Protect your safe space Squid Games 2 Chloe Baily and Burna Boy Megan Markle Megan Thee Stallion Megan Goode Aaron Pierre Mufasa Wicked Don Lemon Jamie Foxx Short Drama's Allison Holker Blake Lively, Ryan Reynold, and Justine Baldoni
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Mufasa: The Lion King- A Majestic Prequel Worth Roaring About

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Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of a young Mufasa’s journey to become the Lion King. Along the way, the audience learns how Scar became Scar and how the two brothers came to have a falling out. Before I get into the spoilers, I have to say that I enjoyed the cinematography and setting. The voice acting ...

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Exploring Looper’s Ultimate Sci-fi Countdown: A Dive into the Top 107 Best Sci-Fi Movies Part 2

My first look into Looper’s list was last June 2024. Obviously, I should have looked at the rest of the list to create a part 2 review long ago but here we are. Over six months later, they have updated from 98 to 107 which is understandable since new movies continue to make an entry. Will there be a part thre...

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Curiosity Unleashed: Why Wonder, Not Doubt, Fuels True Knowledge

Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.

To wonder is to be curious but also to be in awe. I think we can sit back and be in awe of things and admire them and appreciate them while still maintaining a sense of self. Having states of awe, I believe, inspires ingenuity and curiosity. It makes sense to me why then you can be in wonder of something and also ...

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