Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Pose actress MJ Rodriguez has been on my radar recently. There’s a certain je ne sais quois about the actor that I enjoy. When I watch her interviews, I feel like I’m talking to a friend and I love how she’s rising in fashion. They were so stoked to attend their first MET Gala earlier this year and in the age of fashion icons, it’s great to see a style star on the rise and enjoying thee red carpet. Source: Lars Niki / Getty They showed up to the 2019 WSJ Innovation Awards showing off that they have been spending some serious time in the gym. We see those abs! They wore a bandeau top, paired with a blazer and black paper bag slacks by Taiwanese born fashion designer Jason Wu (who was put on the map by former First Lady Michelle Obama ). They paired the look with black pumps. Source: Lars Niki / Getty They kept their makeup very simple and it looks so good! Rodriguez gave us a bold cat eye and powdered her eye with a nude blush eyeshadow. I love this makeup look because Rodriguez looks fashionable and chic, but not like they tried too hard. I love it! Rodriguez posed on the carpet alone as well as alongside Jason Wu. Other celebs in attendance included model Irina Shayk and model Bella Hadid. Beauties, what did you think of MJ Rodriguez’s look? Sound off in the comment section and take our poll below. Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Tessa Thompson Takes A Fashion Loewe At The NYC Premiere Of Lady And The Tramp [POLL] HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Singer Tweet Cuts Off Her Long Natural Hair And Opts For A Short Cut For Fall HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Lizzo Pairs A Neon Dress With Sneakers For A Conversation Starting Look We’re Not Sure About [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3055410″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Ryan Reynolds Shares Photo Of His Newborn Daughter With Blake Lively…Kind Of After welcoming a new baby into the world earlier this year, Ryan Reynolds just shared the first look at his newborn daughter in a very touching tweet. Don’t get too excited: the Deadpool star covered up the infant’s face with a little pink smiley–but still, this first public family photo of Ryan, his wife Blake Lively , and their third child is still insanely adorable. Not only that, it’s for a good cause. I love B.C. I want my daughters to experience the same natural playground I grew up in. On Oct. 21, the candidate you vote for will SHAPE CLIMATE POLICY. I’m proud of the climate progress made the last 4 years. Click https://t.co/gJ8wvRwD2y for voting info. #Capilano pic.twitter.com/a3itOeIqQx — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) October 17, 2019 “I love B.C. I want my daughters to experience the same natural playground I grew up in. On Oct. 21, the candidate you vote for will SHAPE CLIMATE POLICY,” the actor wrote alongside the sweet photo of the trio looking blissful surrounded by greenery. Reynolds’ tweet was part of a politically-charged comment surrounding Canada’s upcoming elections and how important it is to ensure his fellow Canadians are doing their part to help reduce the impact of climate change. Using this as an opportunity to share a small glimpse at his new baby is smart, given that Ryan probably wanted as many eyes to see it as humanly possible in an effort to get the word out. Not only that, but this serves as a gender reveal of sorts, too. The family hasn’t officially announced their newborn’s sex just yet, but from Ryan’s caption it’s safe to assume that these two are now parents to three girls. Congrats to the happy couple on their growing family!
One of Hollywood’s hottest couples is officially one of Hollywood’s most sleep-deprived couples. But for the cutest and most previous of reasons: They have a newborn at home! Us Weekly has confirmed that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are parents for a third time, having welcomed a baby about two months ago. It’s unclear how this adorable secret finally leaked now… or what the child is named… or even whether it’s a boy or a girl. But it’s still pretty darn awesome news for anyone that has followed the lives and relationship of the actor and the actress. The (GORGEOUS!) Gossip Girl alum revealed in May that she and her 42-year old husband were expecting when she attended a movie premiere with a very evident baby bump showing . The then-pregnant star rocked a bright yellow Retrofête dress on the red carpet, a tight ensemble that made it clear she wanted the world to finally know about her status. Still, true to the private nature of these celebrities, neither star issued an actual statement on the pregnancy. And neither has done so now in light of the pregnancy turning into an actual person. Every now and then, however, Reynolds can’t help but gush about his wife, his kids or his family in general. “When they decide to go away to college, I’m going to be that guy, ‘That’s so funny, I’m going to NYU, too!’” the Golden Globe nominee told Extra in April of his children, joking: “I’m going to be so needy. I love being around them — it’s the best thing in the world.” Also, three years prior to their latest bundle’s arrival, Lively hinted to People Magazine that the two wanted a big family, saying in jest: “I’m one of five kids. My husband is one of four, so we’re officially breeders. You can go on our website and we will give you some of our children.” This is classic Blake and/or Ryan. They say very little about their private lives… but when they do speak out, they absolutely crack us up. Just don’t expect to ever see any photos of their kids on magazine covers or even on social media, not if the stars can help it. Lively previously disclosed to Marie Claire just how protective she is of her family’s privacy, admitting it is “the thing that I feel most protective of and the thing that I feel is the most exposed when I feel exploited.” She added in this interview that her daughter “didn’t have the opportunity to make a decision about what she wants” and it’s therefore very unfair to stick her into the spotlight in any way. Lively and Reynolds got married in 2012, about a year after the latter finalized his divorce from Scarlett Johansson. CONGRATS TO THE NOW-THREE-TIME PARENTS!
Source: Home Picture Isis King / Isis King For this year’s Emmys, “When They See Us” actress Isis King found herself in a bit of a predicament. While she knew she would be attending the after-parties , she hadn’t planned on attending the actual event, until she got a call days before the awards show. “Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD asked me to attend the Emmys with her. I was excited, but I didn’t have anything to wear for it!” King told HelloBeautiful. So what was she do? First, she was out of town in Iowa for the 2019 LGBTQ Presidential Forum , her stylist was out of commission and her schedule was packed, so spending time shopping for a new dress and getting it fitted just wasn’t going to work. Looking at pictures of her gorgeous gown, she did something to look so good. What was her secret? Well, last week on social media, the transgender actress shared she did what she does best: Made it work. “People have asked about my #Emmys dress. My stylist couldn’t pull threw in time so I altered the gown on the left that I already had. Cut the top off, added straps, added pleats to create a stiff ruffle-esque foundation at knee, and added tulle. Most was hand work btw!” she captioned on Instagram. Adding, “Haven’t had time to be in a designing mood lately, but sometimes you have to pull out your skills. I would never usually alter something already made because I’m pretty cocky about my designing craft, but sometimes you have to work magic! You can take the girl from designing, but you can’t take designing from the girl. Can’t believe I’ve been a Fashion Designer for 20 years WOWWWW.” View this post on Instagram Ppl have asked about my #Emmys dress. My stylist couldn't pull threw in time so I altered the gown on the left that I already had. Cut the top off, added straps, added pleats to create a stiff ruffle-esque foundation at knee, and added tulle. Most was hand work btw! Haven't had time to be in a designing mood lately, but sometimes you have to pull out your skills. I would never usually alter something already made because I'm pretty cocky about my designing craft, but sometimes you have to work magic! You can take the girl from designing, but you can't take designing from the girl. Can't believe I've been a Fashion Designer for 20 years WOWWWW. Do you like it better before or after my alteration? A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 25, 2019 at 7:43pm PDT Just amazing! We sat down with Isis, the first trans model to compete on America’s Next Top Model , to talk about how she pulled this dress together last minute, her acting debut on Ava DuVernay’s limited series When They See Us and shining at the Emmys with her trans sisters. HelloBeautiful: Girl, your dress was stunning. How did you pull this off? Isis King: It was all last minute! I wanted to have something with sequins and pulled some fabric to make a new dress, but realized I didn’t have the time to make something from scratch. So I looked in my closet, pulled this dress out and I was like OK I can work with this. HB: Walk us through the process. IK: [Long story short], I knew the chiffon straps had to come off, so I added a strap to give me some support. Then I looked at the bottom of the dress and started folding and pleating it to picture what it would look like. And it looked really cool, couture-like, but I had to add some comfortable fabric underneath because with all the parties afterward, it didn’t want to be itchy all night. [Laughs] So I added some tulle, sewing each layer, which I did by hand. And there we go! HB: Wow! How long did it take? IK: Well, with the strap breaking the needles a few times and me working with fabrics I hadn’t worked with before, it took me maybe four hours altogether. HB: The response to your post was huge. Did you expect that? IK: I was really shocked because I have way before Top Model, I was a designer and over the years I have posted plenty of my designs and it didn’t get the same attention. But when I posted this dress, people were loving it! And I am like, this is great, but also, I can do way more than just altering! HB: Honestly, when I saw a picture of you and Niecy Nash [who played your mother in When They See Us ], I knew she was wearing Christian Siriano. So looking at you side-by-side, I thought you were wearing him as well! IK: It’s funny because when Niecy saw me she said, “Like mother, like daughter!” View this post on Instagram I would like to thank God, my mother, and……oh wait, it isn't mines?…… SO PROUD TO LIVE IN THIS MOMENT WITH MY LITTLE BRO @jharreljerome BROOOOOOOO!!!!…SO WELL DESERVED! So happy @koreykingwise and the #exonerated5 got to be here to see this moment! Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series!!!!!!!!! @whentheyseeus #whentheyseeus A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 22, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT HB: What an amazing night for “When They See Us,” especially Jharrel Jerome who played your brother. My heart almost stopped when Angela Bassett opened the envelope and then I saw the look of relief on her face, I just knew he had won. What was the atmosphere in the auditorium like when his name was called ? IK: It was electric! I stood up for both Jharrel and Billy Porter [who won Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Pose ]. The night before, I saw both of them at a party and told them to get their speeches ready. They both laughed, but here we are! It was so amazing to be there and see their wins in person. Also, to be on set with Jharrel, watching him and acting with him, especially our scenes together of him playing a teen and adult Korey Wise and me as Marci Wise , his trans sister, it was amazing to witness. He’s such a brilliant actor. HB: Well, you’re pretty good too Isis. You held your own in those scenes with Niecy and Jharrel. IK: Why thank you! I’ve been acting for 10 years before this and this was my big first role! I have been craving a role that was more than just being the pretty trans woman. I wanted to be a real character and have an opportunity to show what I’m capable of. I was clear [when I read the script] that I am ready for this. Once I got cast and got on set, I just wanted to make Ava proud. HB: There were scenes when you played Norman, Marci before her transition. Being a trans woman was that at all triggering? IK: You know what? No. When I was in the make-up, I was OK. I even asked Ava if I could have sideburns because I have never had that before. They even added hair to my lip and I bound my chest, (which gave me so much respect for those who do bind.) I was able to walk the streets of Harlem as Norman and no one knew who I was! I was in disguise, really acting. And for the first time, I was doing something different as an actress. I t wasn’t triggering, more like exhilarating. HB: I also saw pics of you with Pose actresses Mj Rodriquez and Indya Moore . What did it mean for you to be able to share that Emmys space with them like that? IK: Amazing. It was a great night to be with them and Dominique Jackson (Elektra from Pose ), we go way back to the ballroom scene. And Janet [Mock] , we’ve been girlfriends since 2011, and Angelica Ross , who’ve I known since 2009. So to be there, hug one another and celebrate us was very special. There was something very powerful to be trans women in our really cool garb and our sunkissed skin and to know that we BELONGED there. And I look forward to more of these moments when we can hold those statues, and have more stories [with trans leads] outside of Pose. That time is coming. View this post on Instagram Magical Sunkissed Snatched Talented Fierce Strong Courageous Bad Ass “Good Morning Charlie” vibes . Did I miss anything? @mjrodriguez7 x @indyamoore A post shared by Isis King (@msisisking) on Sep 24, 2019 at 9:50am PDT HB: Finally, what’s next for you? IK: So much. Last month, I walked the Savage x Fenty at New York Fashion Week, which was a dream come true. Rihanna told me my walk was fine and I literally froze up. [Laughs]. I am also going to be doing some more ads for Gabrielle Union’s “I’m Perfect” New York & Company Collection too. That, and auditioning for roles, taking those meetings and working on some influencer projects. Sometimes it feels like I’m playing catch up. it’s been 11 years since Top Model and I see that now they do want to hear my voice. So the takeover continues. It’s slow, but I am planting my seeds and being positive about my journey. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. This interview had been edited for length and clarity. 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Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Beyoncé has teamed up with ABC to gift us with another special television event. The network has been deemed “A-Bey-C” after announcing that they will air Making the Gift, giving the BeyHive an up close and personal look at the making of The Lion King soundtrack. “The Beyonce-executive-produced album is a masterful recording, with a robust soundscape bringing together some of the most important African artists of the day with well-known American talent to both re-interpret the powerful story and themes of the iconic film and bring the authentic sounds of Africa to a global audience,” ABC said in a press release. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). The hour-long special gives fans a look into the creative process behind each song of the soundtrack. Bey called this project her “love letter to Africa.” “The narrative, steeped in love and appreciation, highlights the beauty of the people and the vibrant sounds of a pulsating continent,” read the press release. The wait for this special program won’t be long either. Making the Gift airs September 16th on ABC. Take a look at the trailer below. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Phaedra Parks To Join “Marriage Boot Camp” With Her New Man Aoki Lee Simmons & Her Black Harvard Squad Shine In All-White [PHOTOS] Rest In Peace: ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away At Age 72 Follow @TheRSMS
Source: WENN.com / WENN The blatant privilege of it all. Actress Felicity Huffman , who was one of the biggest names caught up in the college admissions scandal, just received her punishment for trying to bribe her kid’s way into college. Her sentence? 14 days in prison. According to NBC News , Huffman was sentenced on Friday. Joined by her actor husband, William H. Macy , Huffman was also sentenced to a fine of $30,000 and 250 hours of community service. “I am deeply sorry to the students, schools, and universities, that are impacted by my actions,” Huffman said, while choking up. “I take full responsibility for my actions and as a first step for making amends for my crime. I will accept whatever punishment you deem appropriate.” U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, who handed down the sentence, said the scandal demonstrated a major imbalance in America in which rich parents are able to give their kids more advantages. She said she didn’t relish sending Huffman to prison, but she believed it was the right decision. “I don’t think anyone wants to be going to prison, I do think this is the right sentence here,” said Talwani. “You move forward and you can rebuild your life after this. You pay your dues.” Yet there are tons of Black people in prison for minor non-violent offenses serving way more time than 14 days. Of course, much of Twitter wasn’t happy with Huffman’s sentencing. Huffman pleaded guilty to mail fraud and honest services fraud for dishing out $15,000 to college fixer Rick Singer to cheat on daughter Sophia Grace Macy’s SAT test back in 2017. Yet, she somehow evaded a prison system in which the less wealthy and less White folks aren’t so lucky. Ironically, probation officials initially said the government was at fault for setting Huffman’s sentencing range at four to nine months because the amount of money she paid should not be a factor in how she’s sentenced. They said Huffman should be subject to the lowest sentencing guidelines of zero prison time to six months. It looks like they got what they wanted. “The mere fact that prosecutors asked for such little prison time showed that Huffman appeared to be in good position to avoid time behind bars,” said NBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos. “Federal courts are under obligation to avoid ‘unwarranted sentencing disparities.’ A sentence of incarceration for Felicity Huffman sure seems like an unwarranted sentencing disparity.” So basically, there are people who think her sentencing is actually too severe. Again, folks on Twitter had thoughts. Watch whiteness work https://t.co/YAiIxqoVnQ — Black Aziz aNANsi (@Freeyourmindkid) September 13, 2019 Let's be real. Felicity Huffman's sentence is an invitation to rich white parents all over America: Cheat if you must. You're safe. https://t.co/NrUlr3Hubh — Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites) September 13, 2019 Hit the next pages for more pointed reactions.
Source: Carrie Devorah / WENN / WENN Since Richard Pryor’s former bodyguard came forward with allegations that comedian sexually violated the late comedian’s son, Richard Pryor Jr., there have been several updates. Richard Pryor’s widow confirmed that she’d heard the story as well. Then, when TMZ , caught up with Pryor Jr., he said that not only were the claims true. any relationship he may have shared with Mooney could not have been consensual because he was underage at the time. SEE ALSO: Richard Pryor Put Out Hit On Paul Mooney For “Violating” Son, Twitter Is Perplexed [VIDEO] Mooney denied the claims through a representative and shortly afterward, he cancelled at least one of his scheduled comedy shows. I’m sure there were those who assumed his absence had something to do with the allegations. But recently, Mooney’s sons Daryl and Dwayne Mooney came forward to not only deny the claims of sexual violation but to explain their father’s health condition. Daryl and Dwayne, who are also comedians, spoke to Comedy Hype about Rashon Kahn’s claims. ‘How y’all gon listen to a gotdamn bodyguard.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit “It’s usually the maid that tells the business, not the bodyguard, good lord…My response is f*ck you, Rashon. Coming out with some stuff like that when Paul is ailing, after he’s old. If the sh*t was hot, you should have told that sh*t years ago. Richard Pryor Jr. ain’t said nothing about it so why you gon tell somebody’s business?’ You ain’t talking about all the sh*t that Richard Pryor did?! The brothers spoke about Richard Pryor buying his son, who was 13 at the time, a 26-year-old prostitute to take his virginity. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). They also stressed the fact that when TMZ , ran up on Richard Pryor Jr., he never mentioned Paul Mooney specifically. Which is not entirely true. While Pryor Jr. didn’t call Mooney’s name, TMZ did. They called Mooney’s name in their inquiry and he answered in the affirmative. The brothers said that their father has been absent from his recent shows because he has been ill. This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 74-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away Lil Mama Shoots Her Shot With Meek Mill, Gets Curved Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Vincent Sandoval / Getty Prayers up for June’s Diary front woman, Kristal Smith . Tragedy struck the lead singer’s life when her home that she shares with husband Dwayne “Dee Rose” Spikes caught on fire this past Sunday. Smith took to Instagram to share photos of her ravaged home in the aftermath. She wrote, “Thank you God for sparing me and my family’s life last night I lost everything that I’ve worked my entire life for…my entire home and everything in it, is gone. I know that God has a plan and never puts more on us than we can bare, but this has been the biggest blow I’ve ever had to take. All of my possessions, memories, and things of great sentimental value is gone…just like that.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). She continued her message by asking for prayers and donations from friends, family and fans. “I need your prayers please for peace and understanding for @imdeeroze and I and the rest of my family as well. Materials can always be replaced, so I thank God that we still have each other. If you would like to make a monetary donation I’ll be posting my PayPal and cash app. And to anyone in the area who would like to physically donate, please inbox me. Any and everything is appreciated. I love you guys and I thank you in advance for your prayers and kind words.” Last night I lost everything https://t.co/eKA6PGy3JU — Kristal Lyndriette (@itskristallyn) September 9, 2019 Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit The vocalist opened up a GoFundMe page and raised over $1400 of the $20,000 ask within a day. “I’m so overwhelmed thank you all for your loving words and support,” Smith wrote on Insta stories. View this post on Instagram Thank you God for sparing me and my family’s life last night I lost everything that I’ve worked my entire life for…my entire home and everything in it, is gone. I know that God has a plan and never puts more on us than we can bare, but this has been the biggest blow I’ve ever had to take. All of my possessions, memories, and things of great sentimental value is gone…just like that. I need your prayers please for peace and understanding for @imdeeroze and I and the rest of my family as well. Materials can always be replaced, so I thank God that we still have each other. If you would like to make a monetary donation I’ll be posting my PayPal and cash app. And to anyone in the area who would like to physically donate, please inbox me. Any and everything is appreciated. I love you guys and I thank you in advance for your prayers and kind words. A post shared by Kristal Lyndriette (@itskristallyn) on Sep 9, 2019 at 7:44am PDT This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 74-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away Lil Mama Shoots Her Shot With Meek Mill, Gets Curved Follow @TheRSMS
Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Malik Yoba is in the midst of the struggle. After revealing he’s attracted to trans people (hey, it’s 2019) and explaining himself via a struggle rap freestyle, the actor has been removed from his youth leadership role with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The historically Black fraternity basically felt like Yoba is a bad look. NewsOne has the details: According to a memo obtained by NewsOne, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Yoba was removed from his position as spokesman for the Sigma Beta Club program, which is focused on providing mentorship to “pre-teen and teen-aged males” through social, cultural and educational enrichment. The “Empire” actor, who is an honorary member of the historic Black fraternity, was named the spokesperson earlier this year. The memo, dated Sept. 5, was sent out to fraternity members on Thursday and said the organization’s decision to remove Yoba came after allegations were made against him by Mariah Lopez Ebony, a trans woman who claimed the actor paid her for sex when she was underage. Other women have also shared similar stories. So it’s not that he’s cool with trans women, it’s the accusation of paying for sex, right? Interestingly, Phi Beta Sigma’s sister organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., recently announced they will be accepting transgender members after backlash over an alleged ban. Peep more details over at NewsOne .
