About Veronica Hilbring

Veronica is a writer and feminist from Chicago. (southside!) She divides her time between Twitter, Walking Dead, day parties, the Chicago Bulls, Dawson's Creek and reading damn good writing. Veronica's favorite writing quote is: Without a pen I feel naked but it's writing that is my exhibitionism. She will also work for chips & guac.

I’m going to say it now so we aren’t shocked later: Iggy Azalea is taking home all of the rap Grammys this year. Favorite or save this piece, but make sure you mark my words. This year, Iggy is nominated for four Grammys: Record of the year, Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Pop/Duo […]

The celebrity world is mourning the loss of two bright stars this morning. Celebs like Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and more took to social media to express their condolences after the tragic deaths of Earl Hayes and Stephanie Moseley. Hayes shot and killed Moseley in a violent rage then turned the gun on himself. […]

During the Seattle stop of his Songs in the Key of Life tour, Stevie Wonder shared with the crowd his frustration about the recent non-indictments of police officers for killing Black men. MUST READ: #ICantBreathe: Protestors Demand Justice For Eric Garner Before the opening of “Living for the City,” Stevie addressed the crowd: “Can you believe […]

Protestors rallied outside of a Phoenix, AZ police station to protest the killing of Rumain Brisbon, an unarmed Black man who like many others was killed by a police officer. The police have yet to announce the officer’s name. They’re already protecting him. We can see where this is going. MUST READ: #ICantBreathe: Protestors Demand Justice […]

Damien Gurganious, a 2009 contestant from the  popular weight loss reality show “The Biggest Loser” has died. Damien was only 38-years-old. MUST READ: An Open Letter To Rachel Frederickson, ‘The Biggest Loser’ Season 15 Winner Gurganious died Nov. 24th, reportedly from a rare autoimmune disorder called diopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) which causes sudden bleeding from the brain. Gurganious’s […]

We REALLY didn’t see this coming. This afternoon, Lil Wayne took to twitter to vent his frustrations with his label, Cash Money Records and longtime mentor and business partner Birdman. There have been rumblings in the industry for years about Wayne being frustrated with Baby and Cash Money but he always tried his best to […]

Last night, while thousands of protestors marched in New York City to protest the non-indictment of Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the murder of Eric Garner, the usually upbeat Daily Show host, Jon Stewart opened his show on a somber note. MUST READ: #ICantBreathe: Protestors Demand Justice For Eric Garner “I honestly don’t know what to say. […]

*UPDATE* Kelly Rowland released this statement confirming her mother’s passing. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Doris Rowland Garrison,” she said. “She was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifices so that I could become the woman—and now mother—I am today. We humbly appreciate all the love and […]