Source: Eric McCandless / Getty Steve Harvey Dragged For Mo’Nique Conversation Mo’Nique and Steve Harvey had an intense conversation on his show (you can peep the excerpt here ) about her recent fallouts with stars like Oprah and Tyler Perry, which we’re sure you’ve heard all about over the last few years. Steve and Mo’Nique’s argument got intense, with the Family Feud host grabbing her hand and putting it down while lecturing her about sacrificing integrity for money. Ew. Twitter was not having it, rushing to Mo’Nique’s side and pretty unanimously bashing Harvey. He was trending all night as the insults kept flying. Yikes. So… to be COMPLETELY CLEAR. Steve Harvey is admitting Mo’Nique’s been telling the truth the entire time, but his point is you have to shuck and jive for these white folks money, integrity be damned. And y’all are siding with Steve. during Black History Month. https://t.co/HpJfnJUgc1 — Janet’s Got Her Comeback and I’m Emotional (@CNRush) February 13, 2019
Today for Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting the music business entrepreneur behind Motown– Berry Gordy . Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN Birth Date: November 28, 1929 Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Fun Facts: Berry Gordy founded the epic label Motown, which helped develop artists like the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and other great acts Berry Gordy has 8 kids Berry Gordy’s son and grandson make up the EDM/hip hop group LMFAO, best known for their hit single “Party Rock Anthem” Berry Gordy’s success helped him to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “To Be Loved” is an autobiography by Berry Gordy, that goes into detail about his life and legacy in the music business We thank you for your contributions Berry Gordy . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111486″ overlay=”true”]
Black History continues to happen everyday. This month, we decided create a Superhero Guide To Black History Month highlighting musicians, politicians, actors and athletes of influence who are not only dominating in their crafts, but are also helping shape culture in unforgettable ways. Below is a character guide to one of our featured heroes, Travis Scott . 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 Civilian Name : Travis Scott Super Name : Astro Superpower : Flight Origin : Hiphop Conquered Territory : Travis Scott gave us insight on his plans to expand a few years ago when he rapped, “I be flying high, shawty, I be flying high.” So it was no surprise when the accolades started rolling in globally… Back in the day when his Houston hometown got rid of his favorite amusement park, AstroWorld, the rapper turned to hiphop for fun and launched a music career that has literally taken him around the world to share stages with artists like Rihanna, Future, Drake, Maroon 5 and more. Fittingly, he named his 2018 album (which soured to no. 1 on Billboard charts) after the demise of the city’s staple attraction and it provided a deeper look into what inspired his most recent moves most, outside of the birth of he and Kylie Jenner’s baby girl , Stormi. With a passion for arts and kids, Travis founded the AstroWorld Music Festival which takes place across the street from the old park and aims to “bring back the beloved spirit and nostalgia of AstroWorld,” making a childhood dream of his come true as he shares the magic with Houston residents and visitors. In addition, he recently donated $100,000 to an after-school creative arts and education non-profit organization in Texas called Workshop Houston. He also designed the senior shirts for his city’s Eisenhower High School (per the request of the kids) and made a deal with the NFL to donate $500,000 to the “social justice accelerator” Dream Corps upon accepting the league’s offer to perform at Super Bowl LIII Where to next? Click HERE to See More Character Guides — ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Vintage Photos Of Black History Being Made In America “Black Panther” Returns To Theaters For Free In Honor Of Black History Month These Teachers Have The Most Inspiring Black History Month Decorations We’ve Ever Seen! Follow @TheRSMS PHOTO: Creative Services – iOne/Getty
Okay this Black History Month needs an absolute do-over. Luxury designer Gucci apologized Thursday for their new wool balaclava jumper because it happens to resemble blackface a little too much. “Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper,” the brand wrote in response to the backlash. “We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make.” The $890 sweater was pulled from Gucci’s website and all physical stores. As you can see, it is black and covers up to the wearer’s nose with material. However, the red ring around the hole for the jumper’s mouth resembles a pair of lips, reminiscent of blackface or minstrel cartoons. Gucci deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the wool balaclava jumper. We consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make. Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/P2iXL9uOhs — gucci (@gucci) February 7, 2019 The reveal of the sweater comes only days after the state of Virginia found itself in some amazing hot water over multiple state officials who admitted to wearing black face to either portray Michael Jackson or something similar. Again, can we restart black history month?! IMAGE CREDIT: Gucci RELATED: Governor Of Virginia Refuses To Resign After Racist Images Surface RELATED: Not Surprised: Covington Catholic School Kids Wore Blackface At Sporting Events
Today for Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting the mogul Sean Combs . Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Birth Date: November 4, 1969 Hometown: New York City, New York Fun Facts: Sean goes by many names such as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, and simply Diddy Sean is an entrepreneur, producer, and artist that started Bad Boy Entertainment in 1993 Sean is also known for his business endeavors with Ciroc, Revolt TV, and Sean John clothing Sean signed the late Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack and many other artists Sean has 6 children Sean attended Howard University Sean got his start in the Music Business as an intern at Uptown Records We thank you for your contributions Sean Combs . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111223″ overlay=”true”]
Today for Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting media mogul Oprah Winfrey . Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Birth Date: January 29, 1954 Hometown: Kosciusko, Mississippi Fun Facts: Oprah is an entrepreneur that started OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), Harpo Studios, and O Magazine Oprah is the first female Black billionaire in the world Oprah’s real name is actually spelled “Orpah” Oprah attended Tennessee State University Oprah is also an actor, and has starred several movies including Steven Spielberg’s “The Color Purple” Oprah has been with her boyfriend, Stedman Graham, since 1986 Oprah received the Medal of Freedom from former U.S. President Barack Obama and was a big supporter of his campaign We thank you for your contributions Oprah Winfrey . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111212″ overlay=”true”]
Source: NBC / Getty NBC Orders Brand New Comedy Competition Series NBC is teaming with Just For Laughs for Bring The Funny , a new comedy competition series which will aim to find the next great comedic act. The network just ordered 10 episodes of the show that will feature Saturday Night Live ‘s Kenan Thompson , Chrissy Teigen , and Jeff Foxworthy as judges, along with comedian Amanda Seales as the series’ host. Bring The Funny –which is billed as a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers–will feature some incredibly talented stand-ups, sketch troupes, and comedic variety acts, according to the show’s official description. “From solo comics to sketch troupes to musicians, magicians, podcasters, puppeteers, YouTubers and more – anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive the career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the Bring the Funny showcase.” “Great comedians know how to make us laugh while serving as a reflection of the times, and we are excited to embrace and support the myriad of ways funny people bring us levity and humor today,” said Meredith Ahr, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment. “Kenan, Chrissy, Jeff and Amanda are not only hilarious, but are pioneers in their respective arenas and understand what it takes to have longevity and breadth in this industry. They, along with our partners at Just for Laughs, will be an insightful resource for the talent that takes our stage.” The cast of the series seem to be pretty excited about the upcoming competition, as well. Check out what they tweeted following the news that their show got picked up: it was so exciting to be at this shoot, shooting altogether, all of us in one room, together!! https://t.co/EwTWFMv5VN — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 2, 2019 I’m beyond excited right now!! @nbc just announced our show @bringthefunny just received a 10 episode order! Can’t wait to get to work alongside three awesomely talented and wonderful people @foxoutdoors , @chrissyteigen , and @amandaseales Let’s go And I’m producing! Whaaat?! pic.twitter.com/b2gfemUleV — Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson) February 1, 2019 C’mon 2019! pic.twitter.com/RshntDG2aF — Amanda Seales (@amandaseales) February 1, 2019 . @bringthefunny pic.twitter.com/JCF7yICKJc — Jeff Foxworthy (@foxoutdoors) February 1, 2019
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Shiggy has done one too many “In My Feelings” challenges and now the social media star says he is done dancing on command. Shiggy made the shocking announcement on his Instagram page. He posted a message saying, “Stop asking me to dance… I’M DONE”. As expected, no one in his comments really took him seriously. Many of his celebrity fans laughed off his plea. One follower said, “Nah bro, you gotta dance! At least do it for the kids”, to which Shiggy replied, “Nah, I’m done for real. Shit not fun no more. You could see it in my eyes.” For what it’s worth, Shiggy has been looking miserable with the on demand dancing for a while now. In a recent video, Harlem rapper Dave East demanded Shiggy dance on cue. At first, Shiggy attempted to play it off as if he didn’t hear him, but that didn’t stop the chants. Needless to say, Shiggy did what he was told. Even social media caught on to Shiggy’s cries for help. they got shiggy dancing in Dave east IG videos and he just tryna chill pic.twitter.com/HjtYGENkXz — Freddy B (@FredBeezy561) January 29, 2019 I mean, he didn’t lie, you really can see the misery in his eyes. It’s almost like how miserable Chadwick Boseman looked when everyone had him saying “Wakanda Forever” every single day of 2018. Who suffered the most? pic.twitter.com/aJQ42Qlu8D — #HOUSESTARKHIVEHOE (@Cindtrillella) January 28, 2019 Shiggy’s decision to quit dancing shouldn’t come as a shock to his fans, though. Just a few days ago, on Instagram Live, he told his fans that he was going to call it quits and even blamed Dave East for making him realize how much he hates “shooking and jiving.” I guess no one believed him then, either. YOO SHIGGY said he Done done because of Dave East pic.twitter.com/02x9TfwlxL — OVO.Reh. (@Reha_Imperfect) January 30, 2019 It was all good a week ago, though. While at a game at the Barclays Center, Shiggy did the In My Feelings challenge courtside for the entire world to see. He looked happy enough on the outside. Who knew he was being tortured within, though. Then again, Black Twitter could see he was being manipulated by the masses. They wasted no time making memes. SOMEONE HELP SHIGGY HE DONT WANNA DANCE NO MORE pic.twitter.com/rWp6D7BTFv — 13 GHOST (@JalenYoung_) January 25, 2019 The timeline has turned on the queens legend shiggy smh pic.twitter.com/N9cXWUMdEz — Papi HATHAWAY (@HeadcACE1906) January 27, 2019 For what it’s worth, at one point everything was going well for Shiggy. We can’t forget his Best Week Ever . So now that Shiggy has quit dancing, what do you think he will do?
Source: The Rewind / Global Grind It’s the end of another week, which means it’s time for another episode of Global Grind’s The Rewind . Just in case you’re new here, or maybe you simply forgot how this whole thing works, every week Global Grind’s resident critics, DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius, discuss the cultural happenings of the last week. They’ll take some time to explain what you may have missed, offer their expert insight and then when they’re all done, rate them from a 1-10. In case you have been living under a rock, The Rewind will always be here to get you right. This week, we’re switching up the tempo and taking some time to celebrate Black History Month. That’s right! It’s officially February, which means it’s time to pay tribute and take special attention to all things BLACK! For this week’s episode, Landon and Franchise will be listing off five artists that they believe are creating bodies of work that are making Black History today. Quite often, when we discuss black history, it’s always in the past tense. However, history is being made every day and with some of today’s amazing artists, we can expect them to become nothing short of legendary. So, do you think DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius are capable of putting together a list of 5 future Black History making artists? Do you trust their taste? Press play on episode 28 of The Rewind to see if you can agree.
