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21 Savage Has Finally Been Released From ICE Custody And Fans Are Ecstatic

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com / WENN 21 Savage  is officially a free man….well, for now, at least. After spending over a week in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his arrest on February 3, the rapper was released on bond on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports from  TMZ . 21’s lawyers gave a statement to the publication quickly following his release. “21 Savage asked us to send a special message to his fans and supporters — he says that while he wasn’t present at the Grammy Awards, he was there in spirit and is grateful for the support from around the world and is more than ever, ready to be with his loved ones and continue making music that brings people together,” Alex Spiro, Charles H. Kuck and Dina LaPolt said in the joint statement. “He will not forget this ordeal or any of the other fathers, sons, family members, and faceless people, he was locked up with or that remain unjustly incarcerated across the country. And he asks for your hearts and minds to be with them.” If you’re not caught up on why Savage was detained in the first place, he was arrested following a traffic stop in Atlanta in early February and was taken into custody when officials found that the rapper is actually a citizen of the United Kingdom. ICE spokesman Bryan Cox said at the time, “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested unlawfully present United Kingdom national Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph AKA ‘21 Savage’ during a targeted operation with federal and local law enforcement partners early Sunday in metro Atlanta. Mr. Abraham-Joseph was taken into ICE custody as he is unlawfully present in the U.S. and also a convicted felon.” Though authorities initially claimed that Savage’s visa expired in July 2006, his legal team later debunked that story. But now, celebrations are in order that 21 has finally been released from the detention center he was held in for over a week–although, he didn’t get off completely scot-free; The rapper was released on bond pending a deportation hearing and luckily, his attorneys say that 21 was granted an expedited hearing. With that being said, 21 FINALLY getting out as he should of when he was first arrested is something to be happy about, and fans are definitely celebrating this occasion. Take a look at how some celebrities, fans, and friends reacted once news broke that 21 has been released from ICE’s custody. Prayer works. — Kei (@keiopensdoors) February 12, 2019 FREE ON BOND. WELCOME HOME @21savage — Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) February 12, 2019 21 Savage is Free now — Nafee Amin (@NafeeAmin) February 12, 2019 21 Savage Free! — Bizness Boi (@BiznessBoi) February 12, 2019 Slaughter gang! — Stone Mound Meezy (@MEGAMEEZY) February 12, 2019 21 savage out the American legal system, ALL PRAISE TO THE MOST HIGH — JHÉ ALLEN (@allenacious) February 12, 2019 21 Savage is FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE! — Kyrie Irvings Secret Black Gf (@empyreall) February 12, 2019 It looks like Metro Boomin’s jacket for his Fallon performance last night really did work…

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Finally! 21 Savage Released After 9 Days In ICE Custody

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Source: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images / Getty 21 Savage Released 21 Savage is a free man. After 9 days in ICE custody, the rapper’s officially out on bond. The news comes directly from Savage’s lawyer who shared the good news on Facebook. “For the past 9 long days, we, on behalf of She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known to the world as 21 Savage, have been speaking with ICE to both clarify his actual legal standing, his eligibility for bond, and provide evidence of his extraordinary contributions to his community and society. ” “In the last 24 hours, in the wake of the Grammy Awards at which he was scheduled to attend and perform, we received notice that She’yaa was granted an expedited hearing. Today, 21 Savage was granted a release on bond. He won his freedom.” 21’s manager Kei Henderson also confirmed his release on Twitter. Prayer works. — Kei (@keiopensdoors) February 12, 2019 A “Free 21 Savage” rally was scheduled for today in Atlanta. The news comes after Jay Z hired lawyer Alex Spiro to help expedite Savage’s release. We’re genuinley happy for 21 and glad he’ll be back home with his family.  He’s not out of the water yet, his deportation hearing is still pending—but we’ll take this good news for now.

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Ariana Grande Calls "Literal Bullsh-t" on Mac Miller Grammy Loss

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ariana Grande did not attend the 2019 Grammy Awards . As previously detailed, the popular pop star got into a beef with producers over her planned performance, eventually canceling it altogether and skipping the ceremony completely. But while Grande wasn’t in attendance on Sunday night, she clearly tuned in to the event at home. And, boy, was she angry about it! Grande live-Tweeted a significant portion of the telecast. After winning Best Pop Vocal Album for “Sweetener,” for example, Ariana wrote: “I know I’m not there tonight (trust, I tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and I know I said I try not to put too much weight into these things, but f-ck. “This is wild and beautiful. Thank you so much.” She also thanked her collaborators and professional partners, as you can see below: However, Grande’s good mood didn’t last. When it came to the Best Rap Album category, Grande expressed her extreme frustration at Cardi B taking home the top prize over her late ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller. Especially because the Recording Academy had invited Miller’s grieving parents to attend the show. “Trash. F-ck. Bullsh-t. Literal bullsh-t,” Grande Tweeted in response to this result, quickly clarifying that she did not mean to throw any shade at Cardi B: “Nothing to do w her. good for her. i promise. i’m sorry,” she wrote. The singer went on to explain that she was upset on behalf of Miller’s family, who flew out to Los Angeles specifically for the Grammys. “Y’all invited Mac’s parents out and you didn’t give him an award are y’all DUMB? @RecordingAcademy,” a fan tweeted, to which Grande replied: “This. this is what i meant. karen was gonna have a green suit made.” Grande eventually deleted all Tweets related to Miller’s loss. Miller tragically passed away from a drug overdose in September of 2018. He and Grande dated for about two years and only broke up a few months before he died. For whatever it’s worth, Miller  was  honored during the In Memoriam segment of the show.  Last Thursday, meanwhile, Grande blased Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich for saying that Ariana couldn’t perform at the event because she didn’t have time to “pull together” a set. Sources have said Ariana was actually pissed that producers told her NOT to sing the track “7 Rings” due to some plagirism rumors surrounding the hit. “I’ve kept my mouth shut but now you’re lying about me,” Grande fired back on Twitter, adding: “I can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. “it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more.” She added: “I offered 3 different songs. it’s about collaboration. it’s about feeling supported. it’s about art and honesty. not politics. not doing favors or playing games. “it’s just a game y’all.. and i’m sorry but that’s not what music is to me.”

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Ariana Grande Calls "Literal Bullsh-t" on Mac Miller Grammy Loss

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ariana Grande did not attend the 2019 Grammy Awards . As previously detailed, the popular pop star got into a beef with producers over her planned performance, eventually canceling it altogether and skipping the ceremony completely. But while Grande wasn’t in attendance on Sunday night, she clearly tuned in to the event at home. And, boy, was she angry about it! Grande live-Tweeted a significant portion of the telecast. After winning Best Pop Vocal Album for “Sweetener,” for example, Ariana wrote: “I know I’m not there tonight (trust, I tried and still truly wished it had worked out tbh) and I know I said I try not to put too much weight into these things, but f-ck. “This is wild and beautiful. Thank you so much.” She also thanked her collaborators and professional partners, as you can see below: However, Grande’s good mood didn’t last. When it came to the Best Rap Album category, Grande expressed her extreme frustration at Cardi B taking home the top prize over her late ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller. Especially because the Recording Academy had invited Miller’s grieving parents to attend the show. “Trash. F-ck. Bullsh-t. Literal bullsh-t,” Grande Tweeted in response to this result, quickly clarifying that she did not mean to throw any shade at Cardi B: “Nothing to do w her. good for her. i promise. i’m sorry,” she wrote. The singer went on to explain that she was upset on behalf of Miller’s family, who flew out to Los Angeles specifically for the Grammys. “Y’all invited Mac’s parents out and you didn’t give him an award are y’all DUMB? @RecordingAcademy,” a fan tweeted, to which Grande replied: “This. this is what i meant. karen was gonna have a green suit made.” Grande eventually deleted all Tweets related to Miller’s loss. Miller tragically passed away from a drug overdose in September of 2018. He and Grande dated for about two years and only broke up a few months before he died. For whatever it’s worth, Miller  was  honored during the In Memoriam segment of the show.  Last Thursday, meanwhile, Grande blased Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich for saying that Ariana couldn’t perform at the event because she didn’t have time to “pull together” a set. Sources have said Ariana was actually pissed that producers told her NOT to sing the track “7 Rings” due to some plagirism rumors surrounding the hit. “I’ve kept my mouth shut but now you’re lying about me,” Grande fired back on Twitter, adding: “I can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. “it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more.” She added: “I offered 3 different songs. it’s about collaboration. it’s about feeling supported. it’s about art and honesty. not politics. not doing favors or playing games. “it’s just a game y’all.. and i’m sorry but that’s not what music is to me.”

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Who Looked More Bangin’ At The 2019 Grammys?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty 2019 Grammys Red Carpet The 2019 Grammys brought out some of Hollywood’s biggest in music and entertainment who had some hits and misses on the red carpet. Seen on the scene were Kylie Jenner who couldn’t help but swap spit with Travis Scott… Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty an angelicly thicccccck Lauren London… Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty and King Cardi whose clearly reconciled with Offset. Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty Source: Amy Sussman/FilmMagic / Getty Other attendees included Janelle Monae… Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty and Jada Pinkett Smith. Source: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Steve Granitz / Getty Source: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images / Getty YOU tell us; who looked more bangin’??? More 2019 Grammys photos on the flip.

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2019 Grammy Awards Fashion: Who Wore It Worst?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The 2019 Grammy Awards aired live from Los Angeles on Sunday night. And while the best-known stars from the music world came out for the event, let's be honest: No one cared about what songs they sang or what albums they recorded. They only cared about what dresses they wore. Scroll down to see the best and worst dressed on the red carpet this year… 1. Nina Dobrev at 2019 Grammys Nina Dobrev is not a singer. But she still got all dolled up for the Grammys, as you can see here. 2. Alicia Keys at 2019 Grammys Alicia Keys looked amazing on the Grammys red carpet. Then she went out and hosted the awards! 3. Maren Morris at 2019 Grammys That’s quite the train! We’re very impressed by this dress, Maren Morris. 4. Alessia Cara at 2019 Grammys Alessia Cara went mostly black for the Grammys. But this still isn’t your basic gown. 5. Kacey Musgraves at 2019 Grammys We love it, Kacey Musgraves! We love the bold choice you made here on the red carpet. 6. Ashlee Simpson at 2019 Grammys Ashlee Simpson sparkled on the Grammy Awards red carpet. As you can see, we mean that literally. View Slideshow

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Ariana Grande Trashes Grammys Producer: Stop Lying About Me!

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ariana Grande is not singing a very happy tune right now. One might say, in fact, that she’s hit upon a very sour note. And this is why… Earlier this week, Grande announced that she would not be performing at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, allegedly because producers told her to avoid including the track “7 Rings” in her medly, following claims of lyric-stealing against the artist. Of course, this is not what producer Ken Ehrlich told the Associated Press. He told the outlet that, after a month of negotiating, Ariana “felt it was too late for her to pull something together” for the show, which is will air live from Los Angeles. Grande, however, is now calling complete BS on this statement. mhmmm here it is ! “too late for her to pull something together……” Grande wrote as a caption to a screen shot of Ehrlich’s interview, clearly questioning the producer’s assertion. She then went after the executive in a far more personal and pointed manner. “i’ve kept my mouth shut but now you’re lying about me,” Grande Tweeted, adding: “i can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. “i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more,” she continued. On an angry roll, Grande continued as follows: “i offered 3 different songs. it’s about collaboration. it’s about feeling supported. it’s about art and honesty. “not politics. not doing favors or playing games. it’s just a game y’all.. and i’m sorry but that’s not what music is to me.” This is all a bit unusual and awkward because, in the weeks leading up to the Grammys, the Recording Academy had been using Grande’s image to promote the show. Heck, the pop star said she “passed a Grammy’s bus with my face on it typing those” new tweets. She’s also nominated for best pop vocal album for her acclaimed LP Sweetener, as well as best pop solo performance for “God Is a Woman.” Like we said: Awkward! Grande did conclude her response by showing appreciation for the ceremony and for these nominations. “hope that helps everyone understand my decision,” she wrote. “i am still grateful for the acknowledgment this year,” she added, prior to sharing a teaser promoting her new album, which drops at midnight. The Recording Academy has not yet commented on Ariana’s remarks.

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What In The Black History Month?: Jennifer Lopez To Give Motown Tribute At Grammy Awards

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Ethan Miller/Getty Images / Getty With Motown legends such as Diana Ross , Stevie Wonder , Gladys Knight and many more still alive it was shocking to many that Jennifer Lopez will perform for the Motown Tribute on the Grammy Awards . That’s right, “Ms. Jenny From The Block,” according to Love B Scott will dance and sing some of your favorite Motown songs. 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 Social media users after finding out the news couldn’t help but share how frustrated they were about this decision. Many even mentioned that other Black artists such as SZA , Daniel Caesar , India Arie , Fantasia and more must of been booked and busy not to be called to do this tribute. Jennifer Lopez doing a MOTOWN TRIBUTE at the Grammys? JENNIFER LOPEZ??? #Grammys2019 #AlwaysMissTheMark pic.twitter.com/CtAbCc38qX — ☆ My World (@Mister_Reckless) February 5, 2019 Grammys: Jennifer Lopez is going to do a Motown tribute Literally every female soul singer: pic.twitter.com/Flr2JFrkdG — The Honorable Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) February 5, 2019 How do you feel about @JLo doing the Motown tribute? Me: pic.twitter.com/n7jUTiw5rs — KP (@kp_314) February 5, 2019 Dear #GRAMMYs Out of Anita, Beyonce, Lalah, India, Kelly Rowland, Latoya, Keyshia, Mary, Rihanna, Toni, Mariah, Monica, Brandy, Jill, Thee Diana, Faith, Patti, Gladys, Jennifer Hud, Jasmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Tamar, Kelly Price you get Jennifer Lopez to do Motown? Insulting. pic.twitter.com/Fs0xaN96lO — Is Your Activism Inclusive? (@2speak_easy) February 6, 2019 Let the Latin Grammy announce that Beyonce is doing a tribute to Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Selena etc. on the Latin Grammys and I want y’all to keep that same energy y’all have about Jennifer Lopez doing a Motown tribute. — Shaunte (@JustShauny) February 5, 2019 Director of Grammys: We will hire the perfect artist to tribute to Motown Records… Me: Diana Ross, Beyonce? Director: Jennifer Me: Jennifer Hudson?! Director: Jennifer Lopez Me: LOPEZ!?!?! pic.twitter.com/FkmZt43slu — WildWiseFlower (@WiseFlower7) February 6, 2019 Every year the Grammys are aired during Black History Month and for this Motown tribute fans expected to see people of color perform for it. While we know Lopez is a talented entertainer some feel she should of took a backseat on this. The Grammy Awards will be hosted by Alicia Keys and are set to air this Sunday, February 10th at 8 p.m. See photos of Jennifer Lopez below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bow Wow Arrested In Atlanta After Fight With Woman 21 Savage Arrested By ICE Agents, Says He’s A UK Citizen Jussie Smollett Speaks Out For the 1st Time After Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1929363″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Major Money Moves: Cardi B Just Landed Her Own Las Vegas Residency This Spring

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Cardi B Is Headlining Her Own Las Vegas Residency Cardi B just landed something most musicians don’t conquer until they’re years and years into their career: a Las Vegas residency. According to the  Associated Press , Cardi is going to takeover the new Las Vegas club. KAOS is an amphitheater-style dayclub and a nightclub that is slated to open its doors in April as part of Palms Casino Resort’s $690 million renovation. The redevelopment of the site will feature brand new state-of-the-art technology performers can use to improve their performances, including a rotating 360-degree DJ booth. Cardi is set to join the likes of KAOS alum including G-Eazy, Kaskade, and Skrillex. Bardi snagging her first Las Vegas residency comes on the heels of the rapper picking up a whopping five Grammy nominations, including one for album of the year for her debut,  Invasion of Privacy . The Las Vegas residency isn’t the only first performance-wise Cardi will be experiencing, either. In addition to her nominations, Belcalis will perform at the Grammy Awards for the first time this year. Congratulations to Bardi on all the major success!

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Grammy Family: Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Camila Cabello & More To Perform At The 2019 Grammy Awards

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Performers For This Year’s Grammy Awards Have Been Announced The Recording Academy just announced the first group of artists who are going to take the stage for this year’s 61st annual Grammy Awards . The performers on the list are Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves. One of the biggest nights in music is set to be hosted by Alicia Keys  and will broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10. Of course, all of the performers set to take the stage are also nominated for some awards. Camila Cabello received two nominations this year for Best Pop Solo Performance “Havana” along with Best Pop Vocal Album. Cardi B is nominated for Record of the Year for “I Like It”, Album Of The Year for her debut Invasion Of Privacy , Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Maroon 5 for “Girls Like You”, Best Rap Performance for “Be Careful”, and Best Rap Album once again for Invasion Of Privacy . Two-time nominee Janelle Monáe is up for both Album Of The Year for her project Dirty Computer and Best Music Video for “Pynk”. More performers are sure to make an appearance during this year’s broadcast, but we’ll just have to wait and see once those are announced. This year’s Grammys is shaping up to be one for the books.

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