Studs are out, huggies are in. The latest jewelry trend to infiltrate your Instagram feed, huggie earrings are accessories that look similar to traditional hoops, except the design is much slimmer. When you wear them, they look as though they’re hugging your ear lobes, hence the name. Popularized by the likes of Meghan Markle — sorry, we mean Duchess of Sussex — huggies make for a simple yet elegant accessory. The best part is they come in different kinds — with plain silver or gold band, adorned with pearls or different plated shapes, but we reckon the best ones are those embellished with crystal detail, like the Swarovski Crystal Micro-Pav’e Curved Huggie Earrings . Chic enough to be worn on their own, these earrings can dress up any look. They’re crafted with 18K of plated gold and bedazzled with gorgeous Swarovski crystals. Unlike other huggies, these are hypoallergenic and offer a comfortable fit. Whether you decide to wear them with only a pair of jeans and a tee on casual days or a little black dress for night outs, these huggies will complete any look. Usually $199.99, you can snag a pair on sale for only $20 — a savings of 89 percent. Prices are subject to change. Swarovski Crystal Micro-Pav’e Curved Huggie Earrings In 18K Plated Gold – $20 See Deal
Selena Gomez has a massive social media following, even if she only uploads photos occassionally, usually for special events . Social media has been very good to her, but she is the first to admit that her experience is not universal. In fact, Selena says that social media can be intensely toxic to the young people who use it the most. Selena Gomez spoke at the Cannes Film Festival, where she is promoting her new film, The Dead Don’t Die . She admits that she is “scared” of social media’s effects on the youngest internet denizens. “They’re not aware of the news or anything going on,” Selena said in the press conference. “It’s selfish — I don’t wanna say selfish because it feels rude,” she quickly corrected. “But it’s dangerous for sure.” While social media can help others connect with friends and others with whom they have a lot in common, it can hurt self esteem and enable bullying. “I think our world is going through a lot, obviously,” Selena added. “But for my generation, specifically,” she continued. “Social media has been terrible.” Millennials who were already adults or near-adults when Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram launched may feel differently. Selena lamented that it is now “impossible” to guarantee that any social media is 100% safe for all users. She noted that she tries to remain conscious of the younger members of her audience whenever she posts. Selena explained that she always seeks to avoid putting pressure on teens and tweens with her photos and text posts. Keep in mind that Selena, one of the most followed people on the planet, is not biting the hand that feeds her. “I’m very grateful I have the platform in any way,” Selena clarified. “I can still share things I’m passionate about,” she affirmed. “I don’t do a lot of pointless pictures,” Selena noted. She is referring to how many influencers share almost excessive photos to create more Content(TM) for Engagement(TM). “I like to be intentional with it,” she explained. “I see these young girls,” Selena described. “I’ll meet them,” she continued. “And they’re just devastated dealing with bullying and not being able to have their own voice.” In-person cruelty when you’re young is bad enough. It shouldn’t follow you when you’re on your own home, using social media. “It can be great in moments,” Selena acknowledged. “But,” she said. “I would just be careful and allow yourself some time limits when you should use it and when not.” Selena has spoken on this important topic before. “It is not that healthy to be on [social media] all the time,” she observed. Some people aren’t impacted by bullying online, of course. Others use social media for work. But in general, we all need a break from time to time. “I noticed with me,” Selena cited. “I got kind of depressed looking at these people who look beautiful and amazing.” Selena, girl, you look beautiful and amazing! “And it would just get me down a lot,” Selena admitted. “Taking breaks is really important,” she affirmed. “Just know that most of it isn’t real,” Selena advised her youngest fans of what they see on social media. “And I hate to say that, I don’t mean to be rude,” Selena politely added. “But it’s very unrealistic in a lot of ways.” That’s true. Fortunately, a lot of people — even famous people — have found ways to clap back at those who attack them online. View Slideshow: 29 Stars Who Shamed Their Body-Shamers
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are probably the most popular ex-couple ever. And in case you somehow forgot, after many misleading rumors and a few flings later (The Weekend we’re looking at you), Jelena was no more . Justin moved on from his on again-off again lover for good in 2018, abruptly deciding to marry his longtime best friend, Hailey Baldwin. And although the Sorry singer is now a married man, that doesn’t mean his ex can’t be there for him, right? A source tells In Touch Weekly that Selena has finally addressed the situation and opened up about her feelings. “She’s sent Justin very loving messages of support,” the insider reveals. She is “wishing Justin the best.” The Canadian native tied the knot with the model in a secret ceremony at a Manhattan courthouse in September 2018. And even though we were (artificially) happy for Justin, we couldn’t help but question Selena’s thoughts on the sudden news. The former Disney star entered rehab following an emotional breakdown not long after Justin and Hailey’s BIG announcement. Though she has since been released, sources share that Selena is doing much better and has no more tears over her first love. “She insists she’s moved on to be secure, spiritually stable and fulfilled,” the source said. “And hopes he can too.” It’s no secret that the Wolves singer stepped away from the spotlight and her social media platforms during the over-discussed wedding reports. She claimed it was to be “more present to the moment,” though many speculated, including Justin that his marriage had caused her to spiral. But over the past few months, the singer has returned and seems happier than ever! Recently, she shared beach snaps from a bachelorette party with her friends . “My best friend is getting married, so we celebrated her!” she captioned the cute bikini photo. “Future Mrs. Lopez,” the Texan native wrote. Meanwhile, Justin and Hailey are getting settled into their new lives as husband and wife. The couple even admitted to Vogue that marriage isn’t as easy as they expected. “We’re two young people who are learning as we go,” the blondie shared. “I’m not going to sit here and lie and say it’s all a magical fantasy. It’s always going to be hard. It’s a choice.” But that doesn’t mean they’re not ready for all the challenges that wedded life brings. “We’re really young and that’s a scary aspect, Hailey said. “We’re going to change a lot. But we’re committed to growing together and supporting each other in those changes.” “That’s how I look at it,” she continues. “At the end of the day, too, he’s my best friend. I never get sick of him.” So overall, Selena enjoys a sunny girls trip at the beach while Hailey has to convince us she didn’t make a mistake at marrying the 24-year-old pop star. We are just glad we can move on and trust that the three are content with their current conditions. And now that Selena has offered her blessing to the newlyweds, maybe Justin and Hailey will click play on the wedding planning and give us a real ceremony! View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Deletes Instagram, Twitter Throws #JustinDeactivatedParty in Celebration
Your browser does not support iframes. “ Girls Trip ” was one of the biggest comedies that came out this year. During “Hip-Hop Spot,” Headkrack spoke about Jada Pinkett Smith slamming the Golden Globes . The other day as nominees came out, “Girls Trip,” nor any of the other ladies made the list. 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 Smith believed that Tiffany Haddish should have been nominated at least and shared why she was upset. Headkack mentioned that the problem with some of these award shows is that most of the Foreign Press doesn’t want to watch the movie and it is unfair for people that deserve the awards. Listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: “Girls Trip” Producer Will Packer Talks Possible Sequel RELATED: Tiffany Haddish Steals The Show On GMA [VIDEO] RELATED: Tiffany Haddish Recalls Ex-Husband’s Abuse That Led To Miscarriage The Latest : Will Fired Omarosa Snitch On Trump About Russia Collusion? Stream T.I.’s Artist Yung Booke New Mixtape, ‘Children Of The Corn’ Why K. Michelle Decided To Get Booty Implants [EXCLUSIVE] Why Jada Pinkett Smith Slammed The Golden Globes [EXCLUSIVE] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1822955″ overlay=”true”]
A fter being fired , Omarosa Manigault could redeem her sunken self by marching straight into special counsel Bob Mueller’s office and telling him everything she knows about Russian collusion with her now-former boss’ administration. But the question is, will she? Because of her close association with the president and her exclusive access in the White House, she may have been privy to some damning information that could help bring about the demise of the president and his associates. Omarosa: “Dear Mueller, I come to you with critical information that you will find useful in your current investigation regarding Russian interference….” pic.twitter.com/qgBD2zVi2Z — Professor Freez (@proffreez) December 13, 2017 The former “Apprentice” star-turned presidential adviser was reportedly forcibly removed from the White House late Tuesday night around the time the Donald Trump -endorsed and accused pedophile Republican Roy Moore lost Alabama’s special election for the Senate. Black women in particular were credited for helping to push Doug Jones past the finish line in Tuesday’s election, a factor that likely added to the burden of being the lone African-American woman in the White House, according to BuzzFeed News. READ MORE: Omarosa Just Got Fired By Trump For The Second Time “She struggled with being an African-American senior staffer, with all the racial incidents in the White House, and I think it was starting to weigh on her,” an anonymous White House staffer told BuzzFeed News . White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks tweeted a vivid picture of the episode that may as well have included Omarosa removing her earrings and shoes in preparation for a street fight at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Okay the White House still contends Omarosa signed a resignation letter. But Gen Kelly Kicked her out will high drama with the Minister offering vulgarities and curse words as she was escorted out of the building and off campus — AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) December 13, 2017 Because of that alleged treatment, Omarosa could easily be compelled to snitch on the very man who launched her career (and fired her twice). Chances are she’ll eventually join the chorus of witnesses subpoenaed by Mueller to help bolster his case against the president and his top associates’ alleged efforts to rig the 2016 election. Omarosa was fired. She didn’t resign. She was fired. Just like Flynn, Spicer, Reince, The Mooch, Bannon & Trump’s other minions who are now all great witnesses for Mueller. Omarosa was fired. Period. — Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 13, 2017 It reportedly took Trump’s infamous “both sides” response to last summer’s White nationalist violence in Charlottesville to rouse Omarosa from her apparent slumber. Shortly afterward, reports emerged that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly wanted her gone. Regardless of how it came to be, Omarosa was expected to officially leave the White House as a member of the administration early next month, making her the latest Black woman who Trump now has good reason to fear. SEE ALSO: PBS Suspends Tavis Smiley After Being Accused Of Sexual Misconduct SMH: Here’s How Warren Sapp Defended Himself Against Sexual Harassment Allegations
Black Couple Strip Searched Over $3 Earrings At Beauty Supply Store SMH. According to KHOU Houston: Deadra Pattum and her fiancé John Marsden have a bone to pick with Y Beauty Supply in southeast Houston. The couple said they were humiliated inside the store last week when they stopped by to purchase some hair extensions. “I’m not a thief,” said Pattum. They said they were over-billed for a pair of $3 earrings they never took. “I picked them up but I put them back,” said Pattum. “The owner said you people always steal,” said Marsden. “And he said give me the earrings and I call police. My rights were revoked. The couple claimed they were threatened and forced to remain in that store. Marsden said he was intimidated by the manager and ordered to strip down and be searched. “So I took off my socks and shoes and I took off my pants,” said Marsden. “I was nervous.” Within minutes, a security officer showed up, and immediately looked at the surveillance video. “She never left the counter with those earrings in her hand,” the guard said. “There was no evidence of shoplifting.” Houston Police agreed. Their officers looked at the same video and found no evidence of shoplifting. Activist Quanell X is now involved. “This was a classic case of racial profiling in its most humiliating form,” said Quanell X. “And something needs to be done about this.” The owners of the store refused to discuss the specific incident but said shoplifting is a big problem at their business. But Pattum insists she and her fiancé did nothing wrong. “Everybody doesn’t shoplift,” said Pattum. “Everybody is not a thief. There are still honest people in the world.” Wow. Over $3 earrings though?????? Craziness. KHOU
This is actually pretty sweet. It turns out the lip-synching fiasco wasn’t the only near disaster to go on during Obama’s second inaugural event this January. Turns out Bey narrowly avoided a national crisis after a pair of pricy earrings turned up missing. Via National Enquirer reports : If you think BEYONCE’s headline-making “lip-synch” controversy was her BIG inauguration crisis, think again – here’s the secret even PRESIDENT OBAMA doesn’t know: The minute she hit her D.C. hotel, Star Singer erupted in Mad Panic when she discovered that the 80-carat designer emerald earrings she was set to wear onstage – worth a staggering $1.8 million – had suddenly disappeared! “After she and hubby JAY-Z checked into their hotel, Beyonce unpacked her bags and couldn’t find the earrings – which cost more than a luxury home,” said a friend. “She rummaged through her luggage in a panic, getting her maid – and other housekeepers – to join the search.” Jay-Z, who’d stepped out of the suite, returned to chaos as Wifey tore the place apart. Begging his babe to chill, he asked: “Did you check your purse?” Beyonce went berserk, shrieking: “You think I’m an idiot? Of course I did!” Said the friend: “Jay quietly urged her to check again, so she opened it up to show him, and… Voila!…there were the earrings! Beyonce gasped. She thought she’d checked her purse, but it turned out she’d been so stressed, she actually hadn’t!” HERE’S THE KICKER: “Beyonce then handed the maid a $500 reward for helping search – and Jay went NUTS,” said the friend. “He told Beyonce, ‘Man, I’m the one who found them! Why don’t you pay ME?’ ” Instead, hubby got a great big lip-synch (aka, kiss)! Aaawwww! This story is pure comedy… This tale does a lot for their public image in terms of likability and generosity. Does anybody actually believe it though? APImages
This is actually pretty sweet. It turns out the lip-synching fiasco wasn’t the only near disaster to go on during Obama’s second inaugural event this January. Turns out Bey narrowly avoided a national crisis after a pair of pricy earrings turned up missing. Via National Enquirer reports : If you think BEYONCE’s headline-making “lip-synch” controversy was her BIG inauguration crisis, think again – here’s the secret even PRESIDENT OBAMA doesn’t know: The minute she hit her D.C. hotel, Star Singer erupted in Mad Panic when she discovered that the 80-carat designer emerald earrings she was set to wear onstage – worth a staggering $1.8 million – had suddenly disappeared! “After she and hubby JAY-Z checked into their hotel, Beyonce unpacked her bags and couldn’t find the earrings – which cost more than a luxury home,” said a friend. “She rummaged through her luggage in a panic, getting her maid – and other housekeepers – to join the search.” Jay-Z, who’d stepped out of the suite, returned to chaos as Wifey tore the place apart. Begging his babe to chill, he asked: “Did you check your purse?” Beyonce went berserk, shrieking: “You think I’m an idiot? Of course I did!” Said the friend: “Jay quietly urged her to check again, so she opened it up to show him, and… Voila!…there were the earrings! Beyonce gasped. She thought she’d checked her purse, but it turned out she’d been so stressed, she actually hadn’t!” HERE’S THE KICKER: “Beyonce then handed the maid a $500 reward for helping search – and Jay went NUTS,” said the friend. “He told Beyonce, ‘Man, I’m the one who found them! Why don’t you pay ME?’ ” Instead, hubby got a great big lip-synch (aka, kiss)! Aaawwww! This story is pure comedy… This tale does a lot for their public image in terms of likability and generosity. Does anybody actually believe it though? APImages
Rapper 50 Cent is speaking out about Lil Wayne’s recent record sale success with Tha Carter IV. 50 told GlobalGrind “To be honest with you, the Lil Wayne sales are a little suspect to me. Because it was trending 600,000 pieces that week. And they didn’t do a million copies, it was like 900,000. “Tha Carter III,” commanded that energy, but the last one that just came out, those numbers are funny.” Family Dinner Night – Peruvian-Style – at Pio Pio 50 may be a hater but there were several others who expressed the same opinion. Wayne didn’t have a major single accompanying the release of Tha Carter IV but managed to do amazing numbers in the first week of its release. What do you all think? From Our Partners: WATCH: We Are Very Distracted By Tyra’s Earrings Chris Brown, Beyonce Lead Soul Train Award Nods
Vogue Italia’s recent “slave earrings” fashion feature has made heads turn. The same magazine that debuted it’s all-black model issue three years ago has just taken several steps way back. Oh, tell me fashion bible, what exactly is a slave earring? Are there ships and sickles involved? No? Then how can, as you’ve written, a “circular shape” recall the greatest violation of human rights in history? Yup, that’s right folks. Vogue Italia seems to believe hoop earrings are so vintage, they’re “slave”-like. Simple, oversized hoop earrings. The ones all kinds of women wear. But, at 70 words long, let’s just assume this article is void of research. And to make matters worse, as if they anticipated the backlash, Vogue included a disclaimer in the article, giving reason to why us readers would be so wrong if we, ya know, actually thought that by “slave”…they meant “slave.” They wrote: ”If the name brings to the mind the decorative traditions of the women of colour who were brought to the southern Unites States during the late 18th century” – it does -”[then] the latest interpretation is pure freedom.” Riiight. Freedom. From an earring. Shut up, Vogue, you’re not chronicling a women’s movement. Backpedaling as best they could, Vogue has since changed the title to “Ethnic Earrings” because it seems they believe those words to be synonymous, which is even more sad. Check out some of Vogue’s slave selections: Rihanna Named “Woman Of The Year” By Vogue Italia: Do You Agree? Beyonce Rocks Big Hair & Big Fur For Vogue Italia [PHOTOS] Plus-Size Model Marquita Pring Lands Vogue Italia Cover Story [PHOTOS]
