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Nectar Of The Culture: Moët & Chandon Announce Launch Of New Annual Program

Source: Jonathan Mannion / Jonathan Mannion Nectar Of The Culture: Moët & Chandon Announce Launch Of New Annual Program   Moët & Chandon is pleased to announce the launch of its new annual program,  Nectar of the Culture , in partnership with iconic cultural photographer, Jonathan Mannion. Source: Jonathan Mannion / Jonathan Mannion This debut collaboration celebrates the people, places and moments that push culture forward. Mannion, a respected documenter of the “Golden Era” of Hip-Hop, will work with Moët & Chandon to highlight a new era of pioneers who are changing the game and shaping culture to reach a new generation, the “Rose Gold Era.”  To celebrate, the brand is releasing a limited-edition custom-designed bottle of Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé.  “I’ve had the privilege of capturing pioneers during the Golden Era of Hip-Hop who are now known as industry legends,” said Jonathan Mannion. “I’ve seen first-hand how Moët & Chandon has been an iconic symbol in the culture. We honor this lineage from then to now with a new class of creative thinkers, in what I like to think of as the Rose Gold Era. With  Moët, I raise my glass to the next generation of visionaries who define it.”   Source: Jonathan Mannion / Jonathan Mannion To capture the  Nectar of the Culture , Moët & Chandon and Mannion will celebrate pioneers in key cities across the U.S including New York, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago,  leading with New York’s pioneer, fashion-designer LaQuan Smith.

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Dick Wolf Breaks Down “One Chicago’s” Battle Against Superbug In Crossover Episodes (Exclusive)

Source: NBC / Getty “One Chicago” Crossover Episodes Airs Oct. 16 At 8 P.M. EST On NBC The creator behind the TV shows “Chicago Med,” Chicago Fire” and Chicago P.D.” said this week’s crossover episodes have a “really scary” storyline that could happen in real life. “One Chicago” creator Dick Wolf said Wednesday night’s three-hour event about a flesh-eating virus plaguing the Windy City would shock viewers because it’s a crisis that’s within the realm of possibility. “It’s basically the same primal fear as “Jaws” or “The Birds” – it’s nature run amok,” Wolf said. “It’s scary.” Wolf said flesh-eating bacteria are in nature and recalled last summer’s spate of cases involving people who caught it after swimming at the beach. Source: NBC / Getty The executive producer also revealed his own brush with superbugs: last year he said doctors swabbed a spot he thought was infected for strep and MRSA viruses. “I said I haven’t been in a hospital,” Wolf told BOSSIP. (The doctor) “said, ‘It’s out.’” This week’s episode sees the casts of “One Chicago” franchises “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med” join forces to save the city from the potential pandemic. “All I can say is stay tuned,” Wolf added. “There’s really good stuff coming up. The crossover, I think, will scare a lot of people.” Wolf, whose other primetime series “Law & Order: SVU” is the longest-running TV show in U.S. history, also revealed what he believes has helped his shows’ longevity: “The writing,” he said. “It’s always the writing.”

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Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei Obliterates Women’s World Record At Chicago Marathon

Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty A lil positivity… Brigid Kosgei Breaks Women’s World Record At Chicago Marathon A Kenyan runner obliterated a world record this weekend during the Chicago marathon. Brigid Kosgei, 25, has a history of winning the annual race (like she did last year) but this year, she phenomenally put almost 7 minutes between herself and her competition. WORLD RECORD: Brigid Kosgei sets the new world record in the marathon at the 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon ! pic.twitter.com/lakum2XoET — Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2019 Brigid’s time was 2 hours 14 minutes 4 seconds and NPR reports that she beat the previous world record by 81 seconds. The previous world record time of 2:15:25 was set by Britain’s Paula Radcliffe in 2003 at the London Marathon and Radcliffe was on hand to congratulate Brigid. Former world record holder @paulajradcliffe poses with Brigid Kosgei at the finish after Kosgei broke the record this morning at the 2019 @BankofAmerica #ChicagoMarathon pic.twitter.com/niyGYZJ5Tp — Chicago Marathon (@ChiMarathon) October 13, 2019 Congrats to this world-class competitor!

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Oprah Winfrey Does Not Regret Her Decision To Not Get Married Or Have Kids

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty In a recent interview with People Magazine , Oprah Winfrey opened up about not being a mother and her longtime partnership with Stedman Graham . The billionaire met Mr. Graham in 1986, and Oprah considered being a mother during a short window of time when they were engaged. “At one point in Chicago I had bought an additional apartment because I was thinking, ‘Well, if we get married, I’m going to need room for children,’” said. Winfrey. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). But the appeal of having kids started to fade into the background, as the 65-year-old reflected on the “the depth of responsibility and sacrifice that is actually required to be a mother.” Having guests on her iconic “Oprah Winfrey Show,” who didn’t do the best job at parenting, made Oprah take a mirror to herself and her own boundaries. SEE ALSO:  This Is The Nicest Thing Gayle King Has Ever Done For Oprah Winfrey [VIDEO] “I realized, ‘Whoa, I’m talking to a lot of messed-up people, and they are messed up because they had mothers and fathers who were not aware of how serious that job is,’” she said. “I don’t have the ability to compartmentalize the way I see other women do. It is why, throughout my years, I have had the highest regard for women who choose to be at home [with] their kids, because I don’t know how you do that all day long. Nobody gives women the credit they deserve.” Oprah didn’t want to make sacrifices as a mama, or a wife either. “I used to think about this all the time, that I was working these 17-hour days, and so were my producers, and then I go home and I have my two dogs and I have Stedman, who’s letting me be who I need to be in the world. He’s never demanding anything from me like, ‘Where’s my breakfast? Where’s my dinner?’ Never any of that, which I believed would have changed had we married.” SEE ALSO:  Oprah Winfrey Reveals She Was Pre-Diabetic Before Joining Weight Watchers Looking back, both partners agree that marriage would’ve been the deathknelll of their union. “Both he and I now say, ‘If we had married, we would not be together,’” she adds. “No question about it — we would not stay married, because of what that would have meant to him, and I would have had my own ideas about it.” Winfrey may not have any biological children, but she is “mama” to the many girls in her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. Because of her connection with girls worldwide, Oprah has no qualms about her decision. “I have not had one regret about that. I also believe that part of the reason why I don’t have regrets is because I got to fulfill it in the way that was best for me: the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa,” she said. “Those girls fill that maternal fold that I perhaps would have had. In fact, they overfill — I’m overflowed with maternal.” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1856086″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Legendary Actress From ‘A Different World’ Passes Away Tatyana Ali & Her Husband Welcome Baby Number Two [PHOTOS] Tisha Campbell Details Childhood Rape By Babysitter [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS

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Evelyn Lozada Is Suing OG For Defamation Of Character After OG Called Her A Racist

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Sad news for Tiny Harris! Late last night her car was broken into and $750,000 worth of jewelry was stolen out her Lamborghini. She was getting her drink on with her friend and she had told her friend to get some things from the vehicle. Amongst the things stolen from the Lambo, her wedding jewelry dipped too! We all know that hit Tiny hard.  Although there was no forced entry, ATL police are investigating. Source: Prince William / Getty If you remember on Basketball Wives, Evelyn Lozada and OG have been beefing-beefing and Lozada took it to the next level…the court of law.  OG called her out on a lot of things and Evelyn did not say much to a lot of what was thrown at her, but she’s not letting OG play with her money. Allegedly, Evelyn is suing OG for defamation for calling her a “racist bigot” on Instagram, claiming she lost out on several endorsement deals because of it. She even went as far as saying it caused emotional distress. We’ll see how this plays out.   View this post on Instagram TNHT Staff: Kyle Anfernee: @Kyle.Anfernee Y’all already know Evelyn Lozada and Ogom “OG” Chijindu don’t like each other, but this lil tea pot just keeps on boiling over! Evelyn wasn’t here for OG calling her a racist so now she’s suing. _________________________________________________ According to @TMZ_TV, Evelyn claims OG called her a racist after she shaded her online to her 4 million followers last month. _________________________________________________ Evelyn’s post said, “Nobody watches you harder than the people that can't stand you.” In that post there was also a picture of a laughing orangutan which pissed Og off. _________________________________________________ She clapped back and said, “Wow so now black women are monkeys. Everyone boycott this trash box you are disgusting.” _________________________________________________ OG also slammed her on Twitter: “And there it is..show your true colors you racist bigot. You called Cece 'Ling Ling' Jackie a 'cockroach' & now me a 'monkey.'” _________________________________________________ Y’all know how social media works and this situation hasn’t put Evelyn in the best light. She claims this situation has caused her to lose several brand deal endorsements. Evelyn's suing for defamation and infliction of emotional distress. _________________________________________________ Thoughts? A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk, LLC (@theneighborhoodtalk) on Oct 7, 2019 at 12:59pm PDT   We all know R. Kelly is in fedreal prison for several sexual crimes. He’s been a flight risk and that he is allegedly threatened witnesses in previous cases. Welp I guess you can’t teach a dog old tricks because he sent a letter to a woman to someone they call Jane Doe. They call her that because she wants her identity protected. He sent a hand written letter threatening her and intimidating her not to take him to civil court. That would be my whew chile but Kanye is being…Kanye View this post on Instagram TNHT Intern: @yesthatsdee _____________________________________________ #Neighbors, as the case against #Rkelly continues to unfold, the details are getting more disturbing . _____________________________________________ According to The Blast, the singer is being accused of intimidating his alleged victims with threatening letters, along with plotting to blackmail the women. _____________________________________________ Prosecutors claim Kelly, “sent a typewritten letter to a lawyer then representing Jane Doe #5, threatening to release compromising and potentially embarrassing photographs of Jane Doe #5 if she pursued her civil lawsuit against the defendant.” _____________________________________________ The letter included photographs and screen shots of text message exchanges between Kelly and Jane Doe #5 taken from the singers phone. _____________________________________________ Prosecutors also stated that regardless of Kelly’s illiteracy claims, he still provided the material to be used in the letters. _____________________________________________ “Multiple women provided evidence that Kelly has a history of “coercing women to write letters containing false and embarrassing allegations, so that the defendant could use those letters as blackmail, to prevent them from testifying .” Thoughts? A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk, LLC (@theneighborhoodtalk) on Oct 7, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT Kanye had his Sunday service in Utah this past weekend and decided to talk his talk. We told y’all we weren’t too sure about how all because he remixed some gospel songs does not mean he changed. Look at the clip and be the verdict of this mess. He said Abraham Lincoln was a part of the Whig Party which was the Republican Party that freed slaves.  He also went on to say we called him all kind of koons for him being a Republican…boy if you don’t sit down! He is obviously missing the point. Nene what is it? View this post on Instagram TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94 _____________________________________ Yesterday #KanyeWest held his Sunday Service in Salt Lake City, and during the service, Kanye said a few things that are capturing the attention of many. Hunter Schwarz of @yello_zine was present during the service, and he caught some clips of Kanye’s speech, and one of the things he talked about during his speech is how the Republican Party is responsible for freeing the slaves. _____________________________________ He said, “Abraham Lincoln was the Whig Party—that's the Republican Party that freed the slaves.” He continued to talk about the backlash he received while publicly showing his support for Trump. Ye continued, “But for a year people wanted to call me a coon because I chose my right. In America, we got the right, right? We got our own right to our opinions right? You Black, so you can’t like Trump. I ain’t never made a decision based on my color. That’s a form of slavery, mental slavery.” _____________________________________ However, those are not the only topics Kanye touched on during his speech. He also talked about—click the link in the bio to read more at TheShadeRoom.com ( : @hunterschwarz) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Oct 6, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT

Evelyn Lozada Is Suing OG For Defamation Of Character After OG Called Her A Racist

TRIED IT: Pear Nova Launches A 10-Free Gel Nail Polish And This Is Why You Need To Buy It Now

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Source: Danielle James / Courtesy of Danielle James I’ve been using Pear Nova polish for about a year now. Recently, I have gotten into gel manicures. They are a way for me to still embrace my natural nail shape and length; however, not have to worry about my polish chipping after a week. A weekly manicure can be an expensive treat and right now, sis just doesn’t have it. However, the one down side to gel mani’s was that I was constantly concerned about the ingredients within the polish that makes it so long standing. The fumes that come from a nail shop aren’t good for you; they aren’t great for your manicurist either. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve looked for more sustainable and eco-friendly beauty products. Pear Nova has become a great solution for me. Their regular nail polish boasts 5-free, withholding toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor and DBP from their formula. It’s also vegan and cruelty free, I appreciate when brands go the extra step. The cute names and pigmented colors are what originally attracted me to the brand. So when they launched their gel polish, I was immediately in. The gel polish boasts 10 free, which is relieving since you tend to wear gel longer than regular nail lacquer. I’m glad founder Rachel James went the extra step. The website instructs to place on a thin layer and I agree. My nail technician was a little heavy handed so while it looks great, it does look a little thick on the nails. The viscosity of the polish is very smooth and the lacquer doesn’t have a smell. Rachel James also took careful thought into the design of the polish. The wand is wider and she explained, “If you have a smaller nail plate or bigger nail plate, you’ll be able to apply.” What made her decide to expand into gel nail polish when her lacquer line was doing so well? “Everyone has been asking forever. I got bullied into it,” she shared exclusively with Hello Beautiful . James is keeping busy. She also has opened up a studio in Chicago where Pear Nova fans can also get their nails done with the coveted studio. James said, “Just having the studio at the same time, it’s been awesome to get real feedback. Showing us what their nails look like three weeks later and it being in tact.” I can attest as I write this and have been wearing the polish for almost three weeks that my nails in deed don’t even have one chip. For $18.50 a bottle, that’s not a bad deal! Not sure what color to get? James shares that people’s favorites are “the nudes and the greens.” I too loved the greens and opted to have a manicure done with Moss Def ($18.50, pearnova.com ) a deep green and Herticulture ($18.50, pearnova.com ), a mint green that James shared is also her “personal favorite.” If you’re looking for a vegan, 10-free, cruelty free, long lasting gel nail polish to take to your manicurist for your next look, consider Pear Nova. If you have already tried it, let us know in the comment section! DON’T MISS:  HAUGHT OR NAUGHT: Press On Toe Nails Are Actually A Thing [POLL] #NYFWNoir: Gina Edwards Partnered With Rebecca Minkoff To Give The Modern Day Working Woman Runway Style Nails Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Difference Between Gel Manicures And SNS Nails [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3059286″ overlay=”true”]  

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Chicago Fire Creator Explains Stunning Season Premiere Death

WARNING! CHICAGO FIRE SPOILERS AHEAD! Stop reading right now if you have not yet watched Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 1 — and if you have plans to do so.  Over the past 7 seasons, Chicago Fire has certainly included its fair share of heartbreaking storylines and near-death experiences. However, this intense and shocking season premiere took things to an entirely new level, basically eliminating the whole near -death part of the experience. The episode picked up mere seconds after season 7 cut to black, with the basement fire threatening everyone’s lives. While everyone seemed to be accounted for, Joe Cruz heard the distress signal alarm going off, which informed the group that a firefighter was not breathing. GULP .  It was at this point that he found Otis… badly burnt and unconscious. But no way would the series kill him off, right? Sorry, folks: Wrong. Once everyone arrived to the hospital, while Otis was still breathing, the group was informed he wouldn’t make it. Otis is dead, you guys. Before taking his final breath, Otis turned to Cruz in the hospital and said a Russian phrase. It translated to: “Brother, I will be with you, always.” Cue ALL the tears. Watch Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 1 Online Following the episode, co-creator Derek Haas spoke to Us Weekly and answered spoke about the details and the basis behind this stunning passing. WHY DID THE SHOW DECIDE TO KILL OFF OTIS? We’ve had characters injured and characters leave the show, but if you keep pulling that football then the audience just stops believing that the dangerous situations are actually dangerous. So we decided we should do it. We should make this one really have consequences that set up the new season and have characters having to now deal with the death of a colleague in their own ways. HOW WILL CRUZ MOVE FORWARD FROM HERE? It’s gonna be a rough road. He’s gonna deal with it, honestly, in a cycle of emotions, in a cycle of different ways and it’s gonna last a while. I do think there are good days and there are bad days for everyone. I know when my father-in-law died, who I was really close with, I called it “Catching a wave.” Every now and then you just get this wave that would hit you in the least expected moment. So I think we’re gonna see those kind of things and not just with Cruz, with other characters too. ON A SEPARATE NOTE, WHERE ARE THINGS GOING BETWEEN SEVERIDE AND KIDD? I think he’s gonna try to live up to the words that he said to her in the finale, just to be the boyfriend, the man that she deserves. There’s gonna be pressures on them, but it’s not pressures on their relationship as much as external pressures on them as people. What’s interesting about it is the way that they support each other. Chicago Fire airs NBC Wednesdays at 9/8c. What did YOU think of this death? Did you see it coming?!?

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“This Ain’t ‘The Voice’ Muhf***a!” The Official Trailer For NETFLIX’s Competition Show “Rhythm + Flow” Is Here [VIDEO]

Source: Courtesy Netflix / Courtesy Netflix NETFLIX Trailer For “Rhythm + Flow” Reveals Snippets From Auditions “This ain’t ‘The Voice’ motherf****” Snoop Dogg exclaims at the end of the trailer for Netflix’s highly anticipated upcoming competition show “Rhythm + Flow.” Netflix just dropped the two minute clip, which features Cardi B, Chance The Rapper and T.I. as judges with guest appearances from a wide array of accomplished artists. Check it out below: Starting October 9, new episodes of Rhythm + Flow will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 10 hour-long episodes: Week 1 (Wednesday, October 09): The Auditions (episodes 1-4) Week 2 (Wednesday, October 16): Cyphers, Rap Battles & Music Videos (episodes 5-7) Week 3 (Wednesday, October 23): Samples, Collaborations & Finale (episodes 8-10) If you don’t already know how the show works, Rhythm + Flow is Netflix’s first music competition show, featuring judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip “T.I.” Harris who are in search of the next hip hop star . The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chicago, to find raw talent and help undiscovered artists pursue their come up. Source: Courtesy Netflix / Courtesy Netflix The lineup for guest talent is pretty tremendous. Expect appearances from Snoop Dogg, Quavo, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Royce da 5’9,” Nipsey Hussle, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Twista, Lupe Fiasco, Jadakiss, Ebro, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Jhené Aiko, Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, Smack, King Los, Sounwave, Hit-Boy, London on da Track, Tay Keith, Denaro Love, Off-the-Wall, Kal Banx, G-Dav, John Legend, DJ Hed, DJ Oreo, DJ Scratch, DJ Holiday, Charm La’Donna and Adam Blackstone. The show is the result of a team effort by Gaspin Media, Jesse Collins Entertainment, and Get Lifted Film Co, with Jeff Gaspin for Gaspin Media; Jesse Collins for Jesse Collins Entertainment; Nikki Boella; John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius for Get Lifted Film Co.; Jeff Pollack; Cardi B; Chance the Rapper; and Tip “T.I.” Harris executive producing. Will you be watching?

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“Born Again” MAGA Enthusiast Kanye West Reportedly Will Take Sunday Service Nation Wide

Source: Consolidated News Pictures / Getty Rumors have been circulating that MAGA Ye wanted to open his own church , but according to reports Kanye West wants to take his Sunday Service sessions across the country. Yeezy and his traveling choir could be coming to a church or whatever venue he chooses to put religious spins on your favorite classics soon. According to Page Six , the “born again” rapper wants to take his newfound love for remixing secular songs with gospel music across the nation. Per Page Six : Kanye’s had three prayer-type sessions in three weeks. He calls them his Sunday Service. First at his California home. Just family and friends. Then Chicago where he was raised. Then Atlanta, where he was born. He plans to continue this mission across the country. The man travels with a gospel chorus. They sing at the services. He just preached in front of 1,000 congregants and told how “reconnecting with my faith has helped me be a better husband and father.” He performed with a gospel choir and sang one of his own songs. After the service, Kanye greeted comedian Chris Tucker, Jermaine Dupri, and Nelly. No pew was reserved for  Taylor Swift . This seems totally on par with West holding a service at Monster Lake Ranch in Cody. Wyoming , recently. There he covered Nirvana classics much to the delight of those who attended. I’m so sad I’m not there!!! https://t.co/f4gMlpaLSO — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 22, 2019 There are still many on the fence with Ye’s foray into religion with many questioning if this is just a money grab or him genuinely wanting to spread the word. We are down with anything that helps him get his mind right, BUT we still waiting on him to denounce wearing the red hat and canoodling with the racist-in-chief, Donald Trump. This also follows the news that his rumored “gospel album” Jesus Is King is on the way. — Photo: Consolidated News Pictures / Getty

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City On Smash: Red Bull Announces Lupe Fiasco, Teyana Taylor, Tierra Whack & More At Music Festival In Atlanta

Source: Red Bull Music Festival / Red Bull Red Bull Announces Lupe Fiasco, Teyana Taylor, Tierra Whack & More At Music Festival In Atlanta   Today,  Red Bull Music Festival  announces two U.S. festivals taking place this November: the debut of  Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta  and the return of  Red Bull Music Festival Chicago .   Source: Randy Shropshire / Getty 50+ artists  across  15 curated events  including world premieres, original concepts, exhibitions, club nights, conversations and more, each edition of Red Bull Music Festival will shine a light on the sound and scenes of these two music meccas and feature:  Lupe Fiasco ,  Teyana Taylor ,  Tierra Whack ,  Gunner Stahl,   Theaster Gates ,  Denzel Curry,   Jamila Woods ,  Yung Baby Tate ,  Smino ,  Coach K ,  Zaytoven  and so much more. Tickets On Sale Now at​ ​ redbull.com/atlanta!

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