Pop Culture Chronicles

We are only a day away from it being the new year. What will 2014 bring us?! I know that it will definitely bring us a new music, tv, and movies. The shows that I will look forward to be watching are Workaholics,(Jan 22), Girls(Jan 12), Parks and Rec.(Jan 7), Portlandia(Feb 27) , Maron etc. These are only the tip of the iceberg. In addition, there will be sports. Basketball season will head into high gear, NCAA March Madness and for the NBA , the post All-Star break is always exciting heading to the playoffs. Football next month will also exponentially grow with NFL playoffs in Jan. and the Superbowl in Feb. Overall, there is a lot to be excited for in the new year and I hope everyone accomplishes their personal goals and dreams. Happy New Year! Keep it Real and One Love! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Google + and Feedspot

Earlier today, Mike Shanahand was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Washington Redskins. Shanahan had a record of 24-40 over 4 years as head coach. Personally, I agree with the Redskins to part with Shanahan and his staff. There was a lot of controversy between him and quarterback Robert Griffin III and benching him for the last 3 weeks of the season, after recovering from am ACl tear late last season into the offseason. in addition, Shanahan should have just coached the team and not be involved in making personnel decisions, which are the responsibilities of a GM. Hopefully, the Redskins can tackle their front office issues and focus on winning football games.  Keep it real and one love! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Google + and Feedspot 

American Hustle was an incredible film filled with drama and comedy throughout. Actors Christian Bale and Amy Adams had impressive performances that transcended their roles. The film was set in the late 1970s and the set design captured the essence of the time period. Overall, the film was well done and should grab some awards during Oscar and Golden Globe season.  

After watching a heartbreaking loss by the Washington Redskins to the Dallas Cowboys, I saw some glaring signs of help for the Redskins. Overall, this season has been tumultuous , first, starting with the comeback of Robert Griffin III and his 2nd year slump. Then, controversy between Coach Mike Shanahan potentially quitting on the team at the end of the year, and then benching RG3 for the rest of the season. The Redskins have been on the negative side of the media too much , which has plagued the team with losses, coupled with horrible playcalling by the coaching staff on both sides of the ball.  I'm tired of the Redskins being a joke, Dan Snyder please make some changes and hire quality coaches and front office staff. Hopefully, with a rested RG3 for next season and a healthy team overall, the Redskins can restore and build on the magic they had in 2012.  HTTR Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Feedspot/Google + One love and Keep it Real!

Bad news again for Kobe Bryant, he has recently suffered a knee fracture. This unrelated to his Achilles tear that he recovered from on Dec. 7th . This is has to be devastating to Bryant after rehabbing from his Achilles injury 8 months ago, but there is still the rest of the season. Also, fortunately, Bryant has a fracture , not a broken bone so he can recover fully from his Achilles and knees. Kobe Bryant will bounce back from this injury and return to form. Knee injuries are common to players at his age, similar to Michael Jordan in his latter years with the Washington Wizards. Kobe just needs to refine his game and can't be as explosive as we the fans are accustomed to seeing him. I believe his playing style will be more fundamental with some elaborate moves here and there. I wish the best to Kobe Bryant and success for the rest of his career. It is unfortunate to see talented and dedicated players , such as Bryant , fall to injury.  The Black Mamba will strike again. Follow

Be sure to check out Key and Peele tonight at 10:30 on Comedy Central. It is the season finale and hope you all check it out.  Also, next month on Comedy Central, Season 4 of Workaholics will air on Jan 22nd. For all you Workaholics fans, such as myself, there will be more laughs this year! Keep on laughing my friends! Keep it real and one love! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Blogger: Follow me on Feedspot

Tomorrow is the last episode of Key and Peele for the season! It has been a grat season and filled with laughs every week. I can't wait for next season.  Everyone be sure to check out the last episode at 10:30pm on Comedy Central. Its gonna be really noiiice! Keep it real and one love!

What is your favorite Christmas movie? What brings out those fond Christmas memories of your childhood? I know my top 3 Cihristmas movies are Home Alone, Christmas Story and The Santa Claus. AMC is airing a Home Alone Marathon at 8 and I know what I will be doing tonight. So, what is your favorite movie and watch it. Get in the Christmas spirit!! Happy Holidays!

Jameis Winston, quaterback of Florida State, has won the Heisman Trophy. He is the youngest to win the Heisman, surpassing last year's winner, Johnny Manziel. Winston has proven from week 1 that he is an elite quaterback and can dictate a game at any moment. However, there were some off the field issues, regarding the alleged sexual assault charge brought upon him the past couple weeks, and the victim reportedly was abused by Winston a year earlier. Through an investigation by the Talahassee Police Department, Winston had been innocent and dropped of all charges. If that had been true, honestly I don't think he would have won. Recently, the victim is unsatisfied with the verdict and is looking for re-evaluation of the alleged crime in court.  With that being said, I congratulate Mr.Winston and his excellent work as a player and as a team at Florida State University. He and the noles will be playing the BCS National Championship game against Auburn in a couple weeks. Follow me

Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating! May it be filled with joy and companionship from family and friends! May it be filled with Christmas sweaters and egg nogg. I know that I will be watching my favorite holiday movies, such as Home Alone and Christmas Story! This year I will be heading out to California and checking out the LA scene during the holidays! Stay tuned for more upddats in the coming weeks. Until then, Happy Holidays from yours truly! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Feedspot Keep it real and one love!

Everyone check out Key and Peele tonight on Comedy Central! It should be hilarious as always. I know I will be watching the dynamic comedic duo in action at 10:30pm . Also, the season is nearing the end with only a couple episodes left.  So, check it out! Keep it real and one love! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Feedspot

Childish Gambino's new album, Because The Internet has been released today. I am listening as we speak and it is impressive. Although , there are a couple intro and outros on the album, the quality of the raps are great. Gambino, like Drake does an excellent and unique job of fusing r/b and rap by singing the chorus and rapping the verses simoteanously. I would rate this 2nd under Nothing Was the Same-Drake , for the best rap album of 2013. Check this out please!  Keep it real my peeps and one love! Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Feedspot Follow me on Facebook

After suffering from an achillies tear seven months ago, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will return to the court tomorrow against the Toronto Raptors. No one expected Bryant to return so suddenly, many analysts , such as Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, expected Bryant to return around Christmas. However, knowing Kobe Bryant, he is extremely motivated and will doubt himself as a player, and his capabilities. Yet, the question remains is, will Kobe Bryant return to superstar form? Bryant has been in the NBA for 18 years and has completely played at a high level, with 5 championships, MVP, 2 Olympic Gold Medals for USA Men's National Basketball Team, 10+ time All-star . etc. If he retired today, he would be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Although, basketball fans, such as myself, still believe that Bryant has productivity in him and is on a quest for at least another championship to match Michael Jordan. Also, Bryant is only 67 points shy of surpassing Jordan for being the 3rd All-Time

Rap fans , get ready because Childish Gambino will be releasing his new album , Because  The Internet on Dec. 10th. His single, 3005 , is already a jam and I play it on a regular basis. So, I look forward to jammin' out to multiple tracks on his new album on Tuesday. His last album , Camp in 2012, was a breakout album for him and it will be interesting to see if this album goes deeper. Be on the look out! Have a great weekend everyone and keep it real! Follow me on Twitter @AlsRealTweets -----> Feedspot : Albert Millard ------> Facebook Follow me on Google +

Everyone check out Parks and Recreation tonight if you havent already. It should be really funny and lighten your week with some office-space comedy. I reccomend the show to all of you out there. Also, check out the recent episode of Key and Peele on Comedy Central. It was hilarious as usual and hope you all enjoy it. Follow me on Twitter : @AlsRealTweets Follow me here on Blogger/Google Plus : Albert Millard  One love and keep it real!

Everyone be sure to check out an all new Key and Peele. It's is on at 10:30pm et on Comedy Central. There's only two more weeks until the season finale! It's gonna be NOIICE.  Follow me on Twitter @AlsRealTweets, Feedspot : Albert Millard  Keep it real! 

Last night I saw Oprah Winfrey's Next Chapter , with guest Magic Johnson, one of the NBA's greatest players of all time. Oprah came to interview to recieve an update on his life, from his playing days. to his HIV diagonisis and treatments, his business savvy and family life. Johnson addressed that his instant success in the NBA made him an instant celebrity , especially in the city of Los Angeles, California. Magic became "Showtime" and everyone wanted a piece of him, particulary women. He admitted to being reckless sexually and eventually led to his HIV diagnosis , suddenly after 13 years in the NBA and on top of the world , with a spouse and incoming child. This virtually ended his career , but Johnson raised awareness for the disease and became a spokesman for the cure. He used his pre-existing celebrity to rally support and it has been beneficial, HIV cases have been the lowest its ever been in the past 30 plus years. Then, Johnson focused on becoming a businness

This past weekend I had the opporutnity to watch the Hunger Games series. I consider myself of a fan of the series. It all started with the first movie and its insight into the futuristic , post-apalyptic fight to death state the world is in. Celebrating and glorifying these teen gladiators by the public, and in turn the public simply cares for their entertainment. The second film, Catching Fire , gives insight into the lives of the glaidators and facing veterans in the games. Meanwhile, he public wants to end this madness and start a revolution. However, the government will do by any means neccessary and destroy every piece of land the opresed citizens reside in. I look foward to watching the conclusion with Mocking Jay, which will be split into two parts. Follow me on Twitter: @AlsRealTweets Follow me on Feedspot Follow me on FB One love