#i love tommy and tasha so much lol

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Lala Anthony On People Saying She Can’t Act – ‘If You Can Do It Better Then Why You Not Getting The Jobs I’m Getting?’ + The Hilarious Reactions To The Fatal 'Power' Twist!

Lala Anthony heard y’all saying she can’t act, and now, she’s responding. Find out what she said inside…

  WARNING: If you haven’t watched the latest episode of “Power” yet, stop reading.

  The last episode of “Power” was an emotional one for Lala Anthony as her character – LaKeisha Grant– was killed off the show. What’s crazier is the fact her home girl Tasha St. Patrick (played by Naturi Naughton) was the one who blew her brains out. It had to be done after Keisha signed that paperwork saying she would work with the feds to bring her boyfriend Tommy Egan (played by Joseph Sikora) down. Besides, being on a show like “Power,” it’s inevitable that you’re going to be killed off at some point. It’s also the last season of the drama series, so we expect folks to be dying left and right.

Stopping by Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club,” Lala talked about what it was like shooting her final scene and how she found out she was being killed off the show.

”If you’re going to leave a show, then you want to leave a show with a bang, literally," she said. "You want people to talk about it. You don’t just want to disappear, and nobody cares about it. I feel like this is a moment people will always talk about.”

Interesting.

The “Power” actress said she doesn’t let her 12-year-old son, Kiyan Anthony, watch the show, but she did let him see this episode.  We would have surely thought this would have been the one episode he SHOULDN'T watch.

“Power” creator Courtney Kemp and “Power” producer/star 50 Cent sat her down to deliver the news her character was going to die.

“I understood it. It’s a show that people die. You just never know when it’s going to be your chance. To be honest, LaKeisha lasted a long time. That character was never supposed to be that big or grow to that. To see where LaKeisha started and where she ended, it’s just a testament to the fans who fell in love with her, the fans who hated her, and the fans who just wanted to see more.”

Speaking of fans hating, Lala shared how she feels about people who say she can’t act.

“Not really. You got to be worried when people aren’t talking. My thing is that…I’m doing it. So, if I couldn’t do it, then why am I doing it? If you can do it better then why you not getting the jobs I’m getting?”

She said just because she had a different journey to become an actor doesn’t mean she didn’t put the work in.

”These people aren’t just giving me jobs because I’m me. They can hire anyone. They’re giving me jobs because I go in there and I put the work in,” she explained.

Not only does she put the work in, she has a platform where she can get more eyeballs on a show/movie.

”And I also bring a following with me. I have almost 10 million followers on Instagram. People watch what I do. What’s the point of having these great shows if nobody’s watching them? You want people to watch. So, if you can do it better then you bring your 10 million followers and you do what I do.”

To be fair, that is actually getting the job because you're you.  At least in part.

Lala said people just want to hate and have a reason to hate. She said when icons like Debbie Allen, Samuel L. Jackson and Phylicia Rashad tell her they love how she’s playing her character on “Power,” why would she be concerned with what trolls are saying on social media.

“If they telling me that, you think I give a f*ck about what some Twitter troll or Instagram person say? If Debbie Allen is telling me, ‘I want to work with you. I love what you’re doing.’ I don’t care what nobody else ever says to me,” she said while talking about attending Tyler Perry Studios grand opening last weekend.

Welp, there you have it.

Lala also talked about her new role on Lena Waithe’s “The Chi,” starring and producing a STARZ show titled “Intercepted” with 50 Cent, her 12-year-old son Kiyan dating, how she feels about her estranged husband Carmelo Anthony not playing in the NBA, and more. Peep her interview below. Start at the 22:04-minute mark to peep her clapback to the trolls:

After the last episode of "Power" aired, La hopped on social media to react to her shocking death: 

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                  SPOILER ALERT‼️Last night was so emotional for me. This was hard to watch I want to thank @50cent & @courtneyakemp for giving me the chance to bring LAKEISHA GRANT to life. I’m forever grateful to the two of them for believing in me. @naturi4real you are an amazing talent and an amazing friend. Im so glad we took this ride together @josephsikora4 I thank you everyday for the work we did. You are phenomenal! That final scene, when you walked in and dropped to your knees...WOW. You pushed me to grow as an actor & a person. I was honored to be your KEISHA. I’m going to miss working with you so much @omarihardwickofficial & the the rest of the POWER cast and crew my love for all of you runs deep. We are a family and finally to the fans of Power. I love all of you so much Thank you for taking this ride every season with us. You have made Power a show people will never forget. Thanks for riding with Lakeisha. Whether you loved her or hated her...I appreciate you so much. Love really makes you do crazy things ‼️From the bottom of my heart Thank you. Thank you. Thank you RIP LAKEISHA GRANT... I love you @power_starz #powertv #lakeishagrant

A post shared by (@lala) on Oct 14, 2019 at 8:15am PDT

  And y'all know the Internet was cutting up, funeral programs and all:

  Power fans after Tasha & Lakeisha’s scene

#PowerTV pic.twitter.com/LilmPQTBBq

— Kæ (@Komana_MN) October 13, 2019

    Poor Cash is going to turn that engagement congratulatory bouquet into a his mom's funeral wreath #PowerTv6. Is Tasha going to attended & give the eulogy after all she is her best friend's Lakeisha ride or die @Power_STARZ pic.twitter.com/vjePC1YVj9

— Fiona Blessed (@Fi_FBN) October 13, 2019

    LaKeisha! LaKeisha! Oh my fucking God, she fucking dead . #PowerTV #Power pic.twitter.com/ia1q7PO5kE

— megs backup dancer (@blazedheaven) October 14, 2019

  Can't stand y'all (lol).

  Photo: JStone / Shutterstock.com

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Rants & ‘90s Sitcoms

 As a writer, a lot of times I’m either overflowing with ideas & bursting with amazing content that keeps me up at night while other times I have serious writer’s block. It’s so annoying. It seems to happen at the strangest times. I’ll be so inspired, yet because I’m brimming with TOO much inspiration, it clogs up my drain & I explode gunky nothingness onto the page. 

Wait.. that sounds so gross😂 

Anywho.. Hi, I’m Malayia & I’m a rambler. So, don’t mind me.. *gets it together*

This blog is a place where transparency, integrity, and fun are the goal. There will be times to be serious, times to rant, and times to just Juju on that beat (that song is so old, but hey it’s all I could think of. Lol). I put no limits on Layologie, so let’s get the ball rolling with some fun!! 

Here’s 9 of my favorite ‘90s sitcom shows of all-time: 

1. Living Single 

Living Single NEVER gets old. There’s nothing better than watching 4 bad women doing their thing in NYC while juggling life, career, romance, and friendships. Each character was so different, yet they fit. They all complimented each other & anybody watching Living Single could connect with at least one character. I lovedddd me some Regine, but Sinclaire was like my inner spirit animal, while Max & Khadijah were my home girls. Living Single is always my go-to show & it helps me to truly enjoy being single in the city. #NameTheScene

2. Girlfriends 

OMG! I swear Toni, Lynn, Maya, and Joan are my best friends in my head. I always wanted a group of girlfriends who were intelligent, fierce, and sassy. It’s like where else will you see some amazing black women who are culturally aware, fashionably on point, AND educated. It doesn’t get any better. Toni will always be my favorite, but you already know nobody loves Toni Childs MORE than Toni Childs. Lol. Oh! And, you can’t forget William..the honorary 5th! Ha!

3. Moesha 

Mo-to-the, E-to-the… I blame Moesha for my obsession with braids & the reason why I wanted to become a writer in the first place. Moesha was one of the best shows that depicted a solid black family with your average teenage girl who was unapologetically passionate about her education, her roots, her crew, and her social life. Moesha made it cool to be smart & to actually have a voice. Hakeem, Niecy, and Kim were the best with the jokes & I loved seeing teenagers being carefree & loving every minute of it. Man.. I wish we had a place like the Den. Frank was the best dad, hands down & Dee.. talk about a BAD black woman on the rise. And Miles always made me want a younger sibling, but then again, I thanked the Lord I don’t have one. Haha. 

4. South Central 

South Central is always one of my Saturday morning favorite shows. It dealt with real life issues from violence to gangs to unemployment. Joan was a single mother raising three kids: Tasha, Deion, and Andre. They struggled financially, but their mom always made sure they were taken care of. Andre pushed the limits a lot & was put into some crazy situations, but his mom kept him on lock. I hate this show ended after 1 season. I’d take South Central over reality TV any day.  

5. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 

Who doesn’t like this show?! Talk about a classic. Uncle Phil was a father figure for a lot of us growing up. It was amazing seeing Uncle Phil & Aunt Viv not only raise their own kids, but take in their nephew, give him such amazing opportunities & a stable home environment. Will & Carlton’s banter was a highlight for me & the bond developed between Uncle Phil & Will over the years was priceless. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was the right mix of funny, family, education, relationships, and important issues. One of the best in my book & I’m sorry, but I’m loyal to the 1st Aunt Viv.. It is what it is. #WeWerentFooled

7. One on One 

One on One…another favorite! Even though this was early 2000s, I couldn't leave it out! Breanna Barnes was a quirky teen with great friends, great family, and an amazing dad. Flex [the dad] took in his teenage daughter & basically put his bachelor living aside to make sure he set a good example for his daughter. Along the way was a lot of craziness, but it was so amazing seeing a girl I could relate to enjoying life one crazy day at a time!

8. Thea

Thea was a feisty widow raising 4 kids with the help of her family & friends. She worked in a grocery store by day & ran a 1-chair beauty salon by night all while taking care of her kids, and… mind you, she was raising 3 young black men which could not be easy! Danesha, the only girl was my favorite. She was sassy, educated, and beautiful. I loved watching their family go through their journey together, and always found room for laughter. FYI: I had the biggest crush on Jerome [Jason Weaver]. Haha!!

9. Martin

Last, but CERTAINLY not least. I don’t care what top fav list you’re reading… But, if Martin isn’t on your list for top ‘90s shows, then I need to reconsider our friendship. Martin will always be one of my favorite shows [well, up until Martin & Gina couldn’t be in the same scenes]. However, if I had to pick a crew of friends then Tommy, Cole, Pam, Gina, and Martin would be it. Gina & Martin were such a great representation of black love that was raw, funny, sincere, and passionate. Pam & Martin kept me dying laughing and Tommy & Cole are those silly friends that will keep you in crazy situations. And, even though I always wanted to know…the mystery to finding out where Tommy worked was a classic!

What’s on your list? I’d love to hear some of your favorite ‘90s sitcoms!