Source: NBC / Getty Ciara ‘s latest album Beauty Marks might’ve struggled a little something-something coming out the gate but at least she’s making strides in other areas of her life. Less than a month after Harvard publicly embarrassed Blac Chyna for fronting like she was admitted to the prestigious Ivy League university, People is reporting that they have in fact accepted “Goodies” singer Ciara into their Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports Program. No bullsh*t. Yesterday the ATLien took to IG to express her excitement about her acceptance to Harvard by rocking the university’s letterman sweater and writing that this was indeed a dream come true for her. View this post on Instagram I always dreamt of going to college, but by God’s grace, my music career took me on a path that I’m so thankful for. This week I got accepted into Harvard! Words cannot describe my excitement! Thank you @anitaelberse for a once in in a lifetime opportunity to attend @Harvard BEMS. #WhyNotHER A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on May 20, 2019 at 4:29pm PDT Congratulations, Ci! According to Harvard they select their students based on “professional achievement and organizational responsibilities” and once in that specific program their lessons will help them level up something serious. Students in the program will learn how to “develop and execute more effective business strategies,” “debate and analyze the business and technology trends that are redefining the industry” and “learn how to launch and manage creative products and portfolios more strategically.” Ciara’s about to become a beast in the entertainment industry.
Kelly Ripa made headlines this week for saying that The Bachelorette is disgusting . And just 24 hours later, who ended up appearing on Ripa’s talk show? The Bachelorette herself! Ripa, of course, was not saying on yesterday’s edition of Live with Kelly and Ryan that Hannah Brown is disgusting. She was saying that the premise of the series itself is a giant insult to women everywhere… which seems like a very obvious point and yet which has come across as controversial for some reason. “I can’t stand the idea of 25 exceptional women fighting over one ordinary fella, in my opinion,” Ripa said on air, referring to The Bachelor really and adding: “You know how I feel, ladies, we are too special to be arguing over a guy.” Ripa also referred to The Bachelorette as “creepy.” In response to these comments, Bachelor/Bachelorette host Chris Harrison and franchise creator Mike Fleiss both WENT OFF on Ripa. “Look out #BachelorNation Kelly Ripa is coming after you and your ‘disgusting’ Monday night habit,” Harrison tweeted, while Fleiss got far more personal. “Easy, Kelly Ripa,” he wrote. “ The Bachelor franchise pays your salary .” Yikes, right? Granted, this franchise makes a ton of money for ABC – but Kelly’s talk show is in syndication. It generates millions per year for the network on its own. This response by Fleiss drew the wrath of another ABC employee who knows a thing or two dozen about raking in cash for the network. “Okay @fleissmeister… that’s some handle bro!” wrote Ellen Pompeo in maybe the greatest opening to a Tweet in history. The Grey’s Anatomy star then added: “Your show does NOT pay @KellyRipa salary. Also we don’t attack successful women on our network and men certainly cannot take credit for their success. “Don’t get me started on your show cuz I’m a savage…. #bachelorsoooowhite.” We absolutely love it. But back to Brown and Ripa… As soon as The Bachelorette sat down opposite Ripa on Thursday morning, the women engaged in a friendly debate about the show. “I’m not sure if they told you backstage, I’m not behind this at all,” Ripa told the season 15 lead, joking: “You seem like a lovely girl. You blink twice, I will get you out of here.” Brown, though, was unfazed. “I’m good,” she said with a laugh. “I’m glad to be here.” “I am very against women fighting over a guy,” Ripa continued. “I don’t believe in it. I think it’s, you know, weird and sets us back. But now, you are in the power position. So, take me through that. How does that work?” Brown obliged as follows: “I didn’t really follow the show, wasn’t a big fan. “But, being a part of the show, it’s not women fighting against each other. Really, some of my best friends came from the show and were really supportive. “When you have a group of 30 people together, there’s going to be people who don’t like each other. That’s simple facts.” Brown, of course, earned her lead role this season after competing to be Colton Underwood’s wife on The Bachelor . “Ultimately, it was one of the most empowering things that I ever have done because I had to push myself and grow as an individual,” she continued. “And I did. And I think that’s why I decided that I wanted to be the Bachelorette and wanted that so bad.” It sounds ot us like a network PR person wrote some solid words for Brown to utter in defense of the show, doesn’t it? We’re not entirely sure how a woman can be empowered on a series built around the concept of a man picking and choosing who he wants to keep and who he wants to send home. But we’re not here to judge! We’re just here to bring you some The Bachelorette spoilers ! Click down below if you dare… View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Spoilers: Check Out Hannah Brown’s Final THREE! [UPDATED]
We've been trying very hard NOT to make fun of Wendy Williams these days. In fact, we've been trying awfully hard to be as supportive as possible of the talk show host, whose on-air style and persona can often be grating and inappropriate… … yet whose personal life has been in shambles because her husband cheated on her for years and Williams ended up relapsing and living in a sober house as a result. That sucks. He sucks. And she deserves our sympathy. But you've gotta give us a couple minutes to laugh at Wendy's expense, okay? On Thursday morning, Williams shared a story with her audience about how she had gone out the night before with her 19-year old son, Kevin, and Blac Chyna, who had been a guest on her program one day earlier. Emphasizing once again how much fun she's having as a single woman , Williams explained to viewers how she's “got a whole new life going on” and expounded as follows when discussing her evening of eating and dancing: “Do you know that trick I do with my boobs that I’m not going to do for you right now? I’m not going to do it! I have on horizontal stripes, so it would be a lot…” Okay, sure. Yes, we guess. Go on, Wendy… “You know the music in the restaurant was playing and we were doing it to the music!” she added. “Everybody was so embarrassed, in a fun way! You know what I mean?” Yes. Most of us have been there. While talking excitedly about shaking her breasts and getting down and dirty with Blac Chyna, Williams grew emotional at the mention her her son standing nearby on the dance floor. “My son looks at me like, ‘Look at Mommy have fun.’ And I’m like, “Look at my boy over there. Looking at his mom have fun,” she said, her voice breaking. At this, the crowed cheered in support of Williams — and, look, we get it. This has been a very trying time for Wendy on a personal level. She must be thinking often of her teenage son these days and how he must be feeling in light of the non-stop negative news about his father and his parents' marriage. Still in tears, Wendy continued: “Just saying. I’m just saying. I’m not complaining or anything like that, I’m just saying. It’s just, like, nice.” Again: we get it. But we also have to point out that Williams broke down into a pool of tears while talking about grinding up on Blac Chyna. That's pretty funny. Watch the clip for yourselves here.
Source: David Livingston / Getty Why Chyna why? The drama is never ending with this one. via: TMZ Blac Chyna ‘s altercation with her hairdresser — where a knife was allegedly pulled and soda cans hurled — was caught on video, and there’s a little bit of good news for BC. TMZ has obtained the surveillance footage capturing the action outside of Chyna’s San Fernando Valley home early Saturday morning. As we reported, she got into it with her hairdresser over payment … the hairdresser filed a police report claiming Chyna got hot and wielded a knife … something Chyna denies.
Source: EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 18: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants warms up prior to their game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Uploaded By Godspeed Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t holding anything back now that he is a Cleveland Brown. The all-star made it clear his former team did not do right by him. As spotted on Cleveland.com , the wide receiver took to Twitter on Monday and didn’t hold back much when it came to his tenure with the New York Giants. The news site claims the Pro Bowl starter was triggered by General Manager Dave Gettleman alluding to a possible culture problem inside the locker room when asked why so much top-tier talent has left Big Blue. “LISTEN PSA…. I am having one of the best days of my life ! I have gotten some of the greatest newssss!! Sooo don’t play wit me cause I’m shoootin back, for alllll the haters out there that want a response !! TODAY IS THE DAY MY FRIEND” he tweeted. LISTEN PSA…. I am having one of the best days of my life ! I have gotten some of the greatest newssss!! Sooo don’t play wit me cause I’m shoootin back, for alllll the haters out there that want a response !! TODAY IS THE DAY MY FRIEND — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) April 22, 2019 He went on to defend himself against speculation that he refused to travel when injured. “Ask the coach …. I beggged him to go to each and every one of those games actually for my teamatws and to be on the sideline for the home games…”. Ask the coach …. I beggged him to go to each and every one of those games actually for my teamatws and to be on the sideline for the home games… he told me “No”…. anything else sir. (That’s to whoever tweeted askin why I didn’t travel while I was hurt….) next — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) April 23, 2019 Beckham also addressed Gettleman indirectly when he agreed with a fan that said he should have received a better send off when his trade was confirmed. “I gave them everything I had [every] Sunday. Just put some respect on my name that’s all I’m sayin! I ain’t sayin nothin, [and] trust me I got a LOTTTTT of info that people don’t kno[w] about so, so keep my name outcha mouth the way I do yalls! Ya diggg.” While he has since deleted some of his responses he confirmed that he does not harbor any ill will towards his old squad and is a great place mentally. “I’ve never been in a place so happy in my life, my soul, my spirit, is at an all time high!!”. What u don’t understand !!!!!! I’ve never been in a place so happy in my life, my soul, my spirit, is at an all time high!! Say what u want, there is NOOOO bringin me down .. PERIOD — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) April 23, 2019 On March 13, Odell was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jabrill Peppers and some of the Browns’ future draft picks. In 2014, he landed the “Rookie of the Year” award. — Photo: WENN.com
Source: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com / WENN From fights to baby daddy drama and lawsuits, Blac Chyna ‘s name always seems to be caught up in some mess. This week, however, she told fans she’s on a path to becoming the “best” version of herself. “Over the last couple of years, you guys have been given a perspective of who I am from the media and people closest to me,” she began in a note posted to Instagram. “I’ve been bullied, humiliated, manipulated, and discredit [sic] as a mom! Looking back at a lot of my actions, I’m reflecting and realizing that confusion is a serious thing. Of course I’m not proud of some of the pain I have caused and I am working to be the best me.” “Blac Chyna doesn’t define Angela White as a person,” she continued. “At 30, I am overwhelmed with the blessings I have. Being a mother of two children. I don’t talk on things often, but I promise to give you guys more of me. Angelina White perspective.” She finished off her message with “Thank you for years of endless love. Your support for me is a blessing!” We’re not sure what to expect from Chyna moving forward … we’ll have to stay tuned to see. — Photo: WENN
Source: Sheri Determan/WENN.com / WENN Swae Lee and Marliesia Ortiz have called it quits. Shocking. Ortiz, who previously accused Swae Lee of cheating on her with none other than Blac Chyna , has accused her on-again-off-again boyfriend of stepping out… again . She says Swae Lee smashed her friend and, for the second time that we know of, has leaked his number online. “Everyone ask him why did he f*ck my friend. Who was f*ckin his brother,” Ortiz wrote, according to a screenshot posted by The Shade Room. See that below, plus the Facetime convo that allegedly followed. View this post on Instagram Lawwwd, here we go again with #SwaeLee and his boo #MarliesiaOrtiz (Check the hashtags because sis is putting ALL his business out there ) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Mar 29, 2019 at 5:34pm PDT View this post on Instagram Rapper #SwaeLee’s now ex girlfriend #MarliesiaOrtiz just shared a FaceTime call she had with him after she says he cheated. He basically tried to convince her she needed to just be a “down b*tch for him” and push through being treated like sh*t because she’s “going to be his wife one day.” He said all this while blasting #GucciMane and #ChanceTheRapper about their marriages. Put your F**kboi Free earmuffs on, you’re going to need them. Marliesia says she’s done for good this time…… A post shared by TheYBF (@theybf_daily) on Mar 22, 2019 at 1:38pm PDT Messy… — Photo: WENN
Source: Jemal Countess/ Staff /Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Atlantic Recor / Getty He told y’all he’d get it back… YBN Almighty Jay’s Chain Returned To J Prince J Prince got his wish. In case you didn’t know, the Houston rap O.G./Rap-A-Lot founder invested money in YBN Almighty Jay, Blac Chyna’s ex, who was robbed and jumped in NY in that BRUTAL 30-stitches inducing altercation. Following that, Prince sent out a PSA to the Bronx demanding that it be given back. “There’s A Clown By The Name Of Zae And His Crew Who Want To Become Famous By Bragging About Robbing Rap Industry Niggas. They Recently Bragged About Robbing The Artist YBN Almighty Jay Whom I’m Invested In,” said Prince. “They’ve Robbed Him Of His Money And Jewelry Including A Rap-A-Lot Piece. So Therefore They Have Robbed A Piece Of Me. This Is A Perfect Opportunity To Execute Our Unity Where We Don’t Allow Moment Thinkers To Muddy The Water Over The Movement. With That Being Said To The Homies In The Bronx If Any Of These Clowns Are Yall’s Family Or Friends Speak Now So We Can Get An Understanding. To Ignore This Is A Recipe For Disaster. Other Than That It’s These Clowns Vs The Realest N***s In Every Hood Around The World And That’s The Meaning Of Mob Ties.” View this post on Instagram Mob Ties Call To My Real Street Niggas Around The World But Especially On The East Coast In The Bronx. There’s A Clown By The Name Of Zae And His Crew Who Want To Become Famous By Bragging About Robbing Rap Industry Niggas. They Recently Bragged About Robbing The Artist YBN Almighty Jay Whom I’m Invested In. They’ve Robbed Him Of His Money And Jewelry Including A Rap-A-Lot Piece. So Therefore They Have Robbed A Piece Of Me. This Is A Perfect Opportunity To Execute Our Unity Where We Don’t Allow Moment Thinkers To Muddy The Water Over The Movement. With That Being Said To The Homies In The Bronx If Any Of These Clowns Are Yall’s Family Or Friends Speak Now So We Can Get An Understanding. To Ignore This Is A Recipe For Disaster. Other Than That It’s These Clowns Vs The Realest Niggas In Every Hood Around The World And That’s The Meaning Of Mob Ties. @funkflex @mysonnenygeneral @Fredthegodsonmusic @ounp1523 @artisthbtl @iamcardib @hocus45th @corygunz174 @fatjoe @therealswizzz @remyma A post shared by J Prince (@jprincerespect) on Mar 11, 2019 at 5:35pm PDT Now, Prince is proudly posing with the chain alongside New Yorkers French Montana, Hocus 45 and others who apparently helped retrieve it. View this post on Instagram Real recognizes real in every hood and has a way of connecting in spite of clowns and squares. – – The homies from the Bronx, KT, @hocus45th and @frenchmontana kept it real with me and my son @jprincejr – – Tho it was never about the chain, it was about the name that was built off of blood sweat and tears. – – I welcome these brothers to our #MobTies movement and look forward to us doing business in the future together. – – There’s power in numbers and when strong brothers from the streets align themselves with one another, suckas tremble. So I can only imagine how some of you are feeling right now! – – I’ve invited these homies to #htown for @jprincejr birthday celebration March 28-31, 2019 and I look forward to coming to the Bronx soon. – – The big picture here is the same as I stated in my first post, to not allow moment thinkers to muddy the waters over the movement. – – To @ybnalmightyjay I’ll be returning your jewelry soon Lil homie. – – To be continued… #TheArtAndScienceOfRespect A post shared by J Prince (@jprincerespect) on Mar 19, 2019 at 10:16am PDT Now didn’t he DEADASS tell y’all he’d get it back? Mind you, J. Prince is the same man who stopped Drake from ethering Pusha T during their beef. Are you surprised that J. Prince got Almighty Jay’s chain back? View this post on Instagram I Love You A post shared by YBN X RAP-A-LOT MOBTIES (@ybnalmightyjay) on Jan 28, 2019 at 7:46pm PST
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Desiree Navarro / Getty via Bossip.com : Talk show host Wendy Williams is back on her daytime talk show throne after a brief hiatus due to health complications. The storied entertainment journalist is already back on the hot seat, recently using some “in-group” language in front of her audience OOPS! As always, Wendy was giving her audience the day’s drama, pouring some hot tea about Blac Chyna and her ex fling YBN Almighty Jay. 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 teen was allegedly assaulted and wounded during a recent trip to New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue, the shopping Mecca of the world. While telling the story, Wendy got so cozy she let the n-word slip. “I just love Fifth Avenue shopping. It’s unbelievable, you n***as.” There was an awkward pause from the audience accompanied with some awkward laughter. “I get very comfortable talking to you,” she said after a beat. You can watch below: Wendy comfortable AF! Sis said “you niggas” on live tv in front of the whyte folks pic.twitter.com/UuTHid3crj — J.B. (@JustJameis) March 11, 2019 This hilarious slip up doesn’t take away from all the amazing things Wendy has been up to since her return to TV. She recently launched a drug addition hotline to help those in need. The hotline, 1-888-5HUNTER (1-888-548-6837), is run through The Hunter Foundation in partnership with T.R.U.S.T, the national resource hotline dedicated to those suffering from substance abuse. The hotline will be open 24 hours a day. “We must all come together to respond to this crisis of addiction and substance abuse. Everyone is at risk from the inner cities to more affluent communities,” Williams said in a statement to the press. Williams has remained transparent about her struggle with crack and cocaine usage ten years ago. “My family and I are very proud to partner with T.R.U.S.T. to get people the help that they so desperately need, especially if they or their families have given up hope. There is hope.” ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Unbreakable: Wendy Williams & Kevin Hunter Through The Years [PHOTOS] Chance The Rapper Ties The Knot, See The Wedding Photos How You Doin?: Twitter Sounds Off As Wendy Williams Returns To Her Talk Show & Addresses Cheating Rumors [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS
Briana DeJesus is SO over her ex Javi Marroquin. And we are so on board. The Teen Mom 2 star is smiling hard thanks to her new relationship with New York native Johnny Rodriguez and she doesn’t have any time to waste on her no good past. During an interview with InTouch Weekly Bri revealed that “she doesn’t even bring him up” during conversations, confessing her true feelings for her Teen Mom costar. And basically, his existence is completely irrelevant to the 24-year-old TV personality. “Javi is never the topic of discussion and nobody cares about him anymore,” shared the mother of two. “He needs to stay in the past!” she added. It’s pretty apparent the former couple had some serious drama go down, especially when Javi’s ex-wife and fellow Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry got involved. After Bri and Javi broke up due to his “controlling” issues, the 26-year-old father made matters much worse by talking about the breakup live on Kailyn’s podcast. Briana obviously caught wind of the episode and was not happy. The feud between Kailyn and Bri intensified after the two came face to face for the TM2 reunion which filmed last May, nearly resulting in a physical altercation between the moms. But Bri is doing better than ever and is currently focusing on her new love. “John is very sincere and genuine and he’s so kind and sweet and thoughtful. He sends me cute letters and he’s just amazing,” she shared to InTouch . “He recently got an artist to put together a painting of Stella and I and his note attached to it literally melted my heart.” So romantic! (and drama-free thus far.) Bri even admits that she thinks John will make a great stepdad one day for her daughters Nova, 7 and Stella, 1. “He’s so hands-on with Nova and Stella and they both like John as well.” “He definitely would be a great father figure to them,” she added. Bri and John have been dating since August and they’re getting pretty serious pretty quick. “Things are progressively doing great,” Bri said. “I still do see us together long-term.” Despite their long-distance relationship, the two are taking it one day at a time often paying visits to John in NYC and Bri in Florida. Not a bad set-up if you ask me? “Long distance relationships suck, but for now we are both OK with it,” she concluded. We are just happy that Briana’s personal life is looking up and moving forward. And definitely not back. (Sorry, Javi) View Slideshow: Briana DeJesus: Kailyn Lowry Sucks and I Blocked That Creeper Javi! [Exclusive]
