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LeBron James Had To Advocate For Octavia Spencer To Be Paid More For Their Upcoming Netflix Series

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty via Madamenoire : In 2019, talented women are still relying on men to advocate on their behalf for deserved higher salaries at work. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer revealed during a Sundance panel mentioned that basketball champion, LeBron James ,had to vouch for her to receive a higher pay for her role in their upcoming Netflix series. 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 James is producing the Madame C.J. Walker series, that documents the life of the first Black female millionaire in U.S. history. “I have to say, when I was negotiating my deal for Madam C.J., LeBron James had to intervene,” Spencer said, according to IndieWire. “So we need all our male counterparts to be in the fight with us.” Spencer’s admission comes almost a year to the day where she confessed another ally, actress Jessica Chastain , vouched for more pay for Octavia for their 2011 film, “ The Help .” SEE ALSO:  Octavia Spencer To Play Hair Mogul Madam CJ Walker In New Netflix Series “I love that woman, because she’s walking the walk and she’s actually talking the talk,” Spencer said of her former co-star. “She said, ‘Octavia we’re gonna get you paid on this film. You and I are gonna be tied together. We’re gonna be favored nations, and we’re gonna make the same thing.’ Fast forward to last week, we’re making five times what we asked for.” While it’s incredible that both men and women have aligned themselves to help the actress get paid what she deserves, it’s still disturbing that without these allies, Black women would continually be left behind in the race for equality. “I think my goal is to make sure that all women of color get equal pay, and all women get equal pay,” Spencer told audiences at the Sundance panel. “The only way to do it is to have these conversations, to talk numbers with your costars. Jessica and I stood together, and that was interesting that she would take that position — well, I mean, she is Jessica Chastain — but we also need advocates and allies in negotiating.” Check out photos of Octavia Spencer on the red carpet below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Cardi B and Offset Are Reportedly Back Together Woman Speaks Out After Alleged Sexual Assault Inside An Atlanta Night Club ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Hospitalized In Chicago After Alleged Homophobic Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1874031″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Posted on January 31, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty via Madamenoire : In 2019, talented women are still relying on men to advocate on their behalf for deserved higher salaries at work. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer revealed during a Sundance panel mentioned that basketball champion, LeBron James ,had to vouch for her to receive a higher pay for her role in their upcoming Netflix series. 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 James is producing the Madame C.J. Walker series, that documents the life of the first Black female millionaire in U.S. history. “I have to say, when I was negotiating my deal for Madam C.J., LeBron James had to intervene,” Spencer said, according to IndieWire. “So we need all our male counterparts to be in the fight with us.” Spencer’s admission comes almost a year to the day where she confessed another ally, actress Jessica Chastain , vouched for more pay for Octavia for their 2011 film, “ The Help .” SEE ALSO:  Octavia Spencer To Play Hair Mogul Madam CJ Walker In New Netflix Series “I love that woman, because she’s walking the walk and she’s actually talking the talk,” Spencer said of her former co-star. “She said, ‘Octavia we’re gonna get you paid on this film. You and I are gonna be tied together. We’re gonna be favored nations, and we’re gonna make the same thing.’ Fast forward to last week, we’re making five times what we asked for.” While it’s incredible that both men and women have aligned themselves to help the actress get paid what she deserves, it’s still disturbing that without these allies, Black women would continually be left behind in the race for equality. “I think my goal is to make sure that all women of color get equal pay, and all women get equal pay,” Spencer told audiences at the Sundance panel. “The only way to do it is to have these conversations, to talk numbers with your costars. Jessica and I stood together, and that was interesting that she would take that position — well, I mean, she is Jessica Chastain — but we also need advocates and allies in negotiating.” Check out photos of Octavia Spencer on the red carpet below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Cardi B and Offset Are Reportedly Back Together Woman Speaks Out After Alleged Sexual Assault Inside An Atlanta Night Club ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Hospitalized In Chicago After Alleged Homophobic Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1874031″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Temptation Island Recap: Another Relationship Crumbles!

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The couples appear to be dropping like flies on Temptation Island.  That’s sort of what happens when you go on a reality show that makes couples live apart in houses that have various singles.  The show went for a refreshing take to the second dates: The couples got the opportunity to choose which of the eligible singles they wanted to go on a date with. This was done well away from the prying eyes of their significant others.  Did this lead to jealous couples leaving the island with the fear that the dates went a little too well? Not a chance in hell.  Kaci was still not impressed by Evan’s antics. She wanted her boyfriend to realize that their relationship was worth salvaging, but she was not ruling out getting close to her date Justin.  Justin was easy on the eyes and had a no-nonsense approach to cheating. In short, he was the polar opposite of Evan.  “My date with Justin actually taught me a lot, and it just really opened my eyes that if Evan does blindside me at the end of this that I really need to move on and cut that out of my life,” Kaci admitted, adding: “It’s not what I deserve.” She had a point, but why did she need to come on TV to come to that conclusion?  Evan is an ass, and Kaci needs to cut him out of her life before leaving the island.  Then there was Nicole. Her guard was up during the date with Jack, and for most of her relationship with Karl.  “I’m realizing that Karl and I haven’t opened up as deeply as I thought in our relationship, and being able to open up and be vulnerable with somebody I just met — it’s a whole new perspective to me on our relationship and what I really need to be striving for,” she said in a confessional. Maybe she has a point, but does she have cause to drop Karl like a hot potato at this stage?  Probably not.  Elsewhere, Evan was all about trying to bury the hatchet with Morgan, and it seems like there’s actually some chemistry between them.  Spending more time together, they seemed to agree there could be something there if they worked on it.  “I did not think this was gonna happen like this,” Evan said in his confessional. “I’d be lying if I said I’m not going to explore whatever she’s got.” But the drama switched into high gear when Evan was shown the video of Kaci’s date, and her chatting about his status as a cheater.  “I’m not a cheater anymore, man, and that hurts,” Evan said as though he was about to burst out crying.  Maybe this show should be called Karma Island because something tells me Evan is going to be bawling the whole season when Kaci finds her upgrade.  Temptation Island continues Tuesdays on USA Network. View Slideshow: The Bachelor Recap: Serious and Somber in Singapore

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Siesta Key Recap: Juliette Flips OUT

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Juliette and Alex have been screaming from the rooftops that their relationship is in good shape, but the cracks started to appear on Tuesday’s episode of Siesta Key.  From them bickering over what Juliette would be doing post-college to another big blowout argument while out their friends, we think it’s fair to say these two are not going to stand the test of time.  It all started because Alex said that Juliette’s dream to manage a Pure Barre was “not realistic.” Yes, relationships are built on communication, but Alex made sure to shoot down Juliette’s ambitions before they became a reality.  While on a night out with their friends, the couple’s argument exploded and it was in full view of their friends and the other patrons of the bar.  Juliette asked Alex to get her some red bull and pizza, and Alex’s ego started to get the best of him.  “You literally have it so good,” he said to a stunned Juliette before he started listing the things he does for her.  Yeah, Alex is still the most obnoxious personality on this show, and when Juliette pointed out that his parents are very rich, he flew off the handle.  “You are being a brat right now. You wanna walk through the things I’ve done for you today? Literally, I do everything for you,” he complained. “You need to stop pinning nice things you do for me on me like I owe you,” Juliette retorted. “We’re in a relationship. Why do you have to start tallying the nice things you do for me?” But then Alex stuck the knife in further by saying his girlfriend does absolutely “nothing” for him.  Yeah, that’s what happens when she drives all weekend from college to come to visit your sorry self, bruh.  Elsewhere, Chloe finally confronted Alex about the way everyone reacted to her bringing his ex, Cara, back into the fold.  “I just never thought I was going to be on the outs with so many people in this group,” Chloe admitted to Alex. “These are all my best friends since I was like, 13/14 years old.” Alex tried to defend Juliette, but Chloe did not hold back about her feelings on the matter.  “Well I’m pissed at Juliette for everything she’s done to ME,” she claimed. “She was totally like…I’ve done nothing to you. Obviously, if Juliette’s not going to own up to any of it then I’m not going to own up to any of it.” Chloe went on to say that she was not trying to cause drama and that Cara was her friend.  Then, the conversation turned emotional when Chloe dragged Alex for what he told Juliette.  “You apparently decided to go and tell Juliette about how I used to be in love with you,” Chloe said while fighting back the tears.  “I just am feeling really betrayed that you would bring up some sensitive subject. You know how much it took me to come to that, so I don’t even know why you would use this against me.” They got into a heated debate, but Alex wanted to stop all of the arguing within the group.  “You guys need to start talking,” the rich kid said of Chloe’s plight to mend fences with Juliette. “You can talk to me all you want, but Juliette’s more sensitive than me, and you know that. There should be a way that we can all make this thing work,” he continued.  “It just seems like if you’re not pissing her off, she’s pissing you off. Here’s the bottom line: I’m putting together a trip to Miami for Juliette.” “If you want to go — you need to make things right with Juliette. If you don’t, then you can’t come to Miami. That’s the way it’s going to be.” Okay, what are your thoughts on the latest action? Hit the comments below.  Siesta Key airs Tuesdays on MTV.  View Slideshow: The Bachelor Recap: Serious and Somber in Singapore

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Michael Jackson: Child Abuse Documentary Amounts to "Public Lynching," Family Claims

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Earlier this month, millions of viewers were stunned by the Lifetime docuseries Surviving R. Kelly — which focused on the decades of sexual assault allegations against the singer. Now, it seems Michael Jackson is receiving the same treatment, via a four-hour documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival Friday night. The film, Leaving Neverland , focuses on the stories of two of Jackson’s accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck. As the doc has yet to secure a distributor and a wide release, it has thus only been seen by a select group of festival attendees. But if their reactions are any indication, Leaving Neverland may contain another scathing new information for the King of Pop to be forever stripped of his crown. “It only takes about two minutes into the four-hour documentary Leaving Neverland to realize that Michael Jackson’s legacy is never going to be the same again,” wrote Benjamin Lee in his review for The Guardian . “spoiler alert: Michael Jackson 100% sexually abused a lot of children,” tweeted IndieWire’s David Ehrlich. Shortly after the film’s release, Jackson’s estate issued a strongly-worded statement that was published in full on Rolling Stone ‘s website: According to Jackson’s reps, the film constitutes “the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death.” The statement continues: “The film takes uncorroborated allegations that supposedly happened 20 years ago and treats them as fact.” Now, Jackson’s family is also hitting back with a statement that questions both the integrity and the intentions of the filmmakers. “The truth is on our side,” writes the family. “Go do your research about these opportunists. The facts don’t lie, people do.” The statement continues: “We are furious that the media, who without a shred of proof or single piece of physical evidence, chose to believe the word of two admitted liars over the word of hundreds of families and friends around the world who spent time with Michael, many at Neverland, and experienced his legendary kindness and global generosity. “We are proud of what Michael Jackson stands for. “People have always loved to go after Michael. “He was an easy target because he was unique. But Michael was subjected to a thorough investigation which included a surprise raid of Neverland and other properties as well as a jury trial where Michael was found to be COMPLETELY INNOCENT.  “Michael Jackson was and always will be 100% innocent of these false allegations.” The Jackson family’s statement can be read in its entirety here . Sexual assault allegations followed Jackson throughout his career, but none of the many accusers were able to help secure a conviction. The Jacksons have decried the film as a “public lynching” of a man who is no longer here to defend himself, while others feel that Leaving Neverland might finally provide a modicum of justice and peace of mind to the singer’s victims. Many are concerned about the effect the film might have on Jackson’s children, particularly his troubled daughter Paris, who reportedly refuses to watch the documentary. We’ll have further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Michael Jackson Accused of Grotesque Child Abuse in New Documentary

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Oh, Word? Regina Hall Dishes The Messy Details Of Her Stripper Audition For ‘The Best Man’

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

  The Sexy Didn’t Quite Go As Planned Regina Hall has been on fire the past two years, with a roll in the hit movie Girls Trip, a critically acclaimed lead in the indie flick Support the Girls , and now she stars in the politically charged  The Hate U Give . Many might remember one of Regina’s earlier rolls as the exotic dancer Candace “Candy” Sparks in the first rendition of The Best Man. Regina went on to reprise her role in the sequel, but when she first auditioned for the role, she had to pull out her inner stripper and things didn’t go as planned. Peep her retelling of the story in the clip above starting at the 2:17 mark!

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Watch Mýa’s Screen-Sizzling New “Damage” Video

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Mýa Returns With World-Stopping New Video Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling jersey dress Goddess  Mýa is BACK with a new album (TKO), new Indie label (Planet 9) and screen-sizzling new video for soon-to-be smash “Damage” that’s easily the hottest combination of vocals, boom kacks and star power you’ve seen this year. Peep the Twitter chitter-chatter over Mýa’s stunning new video on the flip.

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Will You Be Watching? Lil Mo Stars In Indie Flick “Once Upon A Time in Philly”

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Lil Mo Lights Up The Indie Screen This Spring This movie drops in select theaters and on demand in March. Will you be checking for it? Once Upon A Time in Philly, Four friends from Philly see the potential to build an empire from the lucrative drug trade after getting fired from their blue collar jobs, However, as the danger outweigh their initial motives money, drugs and power will corrupt a friendship and test the limits of their loyalty.

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Rose McGowan Topless for a Magazine of the Day

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Rose McGowan brought out her awesome tits – that aren’t quite as awesome as they were in the 90s when she first made an appearance…back when she had escaped from the Children of God sex cult her family was in, where she was likely old enough to have seen some shit, fucking her up sexually for her entire life, where that she had to go to Hollywood to be discovered as a set of tits for the indie films she was in, before almost becoming a big big star, until the world stopped caring and she decided it was a feminist issue, that hollywood hated when hot chicks got old, and that Hollywood, the old man’s club was fucking with her ability to make money working…cuz they weren’t giving her jobs… So she jumped on as a advocate for women’s rights, saying she too had been sexually violated by Weinstein, a status symbol, but she took a payout and backed off allowing 20 years of girls to get violated by Weinstein, instead of saying something when it actually mattered…. Now she’s a voice of the industry, the women’s plight, all while…really just being an attention seeker, capitalizing on timing… It’s hard to take someone who settled with Weinstein in the 90s seriously, because she didn’t fight it then and there when she mattered, instead she just booked more movies…thanks to being an egotistical narcissist out for her self… But here are her tits anyway. The post Rose McGowan Topless for a Magazine of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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Alec Baldwin: LYING About Sex Scene With Underage Nikki Reed?!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Alec Baldwin has a new memoir out, and like most things the sometimes-beloved actor is involved with, the release has not been without its share of controversy. Yes, Baldwin opens up on his feud with Trump . (He even admits they have some things in common!) And yes, he apologizes for being verbally abusive to Ireland Baldwin when she was a child (still hates her mom, though). But Baldwin likely penned those parts of his memoir knowing they would spark some conversations that would hopefully lead to a boost in sales. What he probably didn’t anticipate, however, is the brewing scandal surrounding the portion of the book that concerns a racy scene he shot with Nikki Reed in 2006 … when the actress was just 16 years old. Writing about his experiences shooting the indie film Mini’s First Time, Baldwin had this to say: “I was 47, and it never occurred to me to ask how old Nikki Reed was.” “When I found out, just as we finished, that she was 17, I flipped out on the producers, who had told me something different.” Now, Dana Brunetti, a producer on the film, is claiming Baldwin is doubly full of it: Brunetti says not only was Reed only 16 (not 17, as Baldwin claims), but that Baldwin was fully informed of her age before the scene was shot. “My first indie film was Mini’s starring @AlecBaldwin who knew @NikkiReed_I_Am was 16 (not 17) and he didn’t mind,” Brunetti tweeted last night. “In fact (Reed) was one of four actresses (Baldwin) had approved and her being the only one of those four repped by his own agency CAA.” Brunetti went into greater detail in an interview with The Hollywood Reporte r today, even going so far as to hit Baldwin with a Trump-related burn: “It’s a lie,” Brunetti tells the magazine. “I read it and was like, ‘What the f—. Of course he totally knew how old she was.” Brunetti added: “He knew before we even cast the movie. I think he’s been method acting Trump too much and he doesn’t know the difference between fake news anymore.” Fellow producer Ethan Astrowski backed up Brunetti’s version of events, stating: “What Alec says happened is not accurate. I completely corroborate that. We were on set every day.” The scene was perfectly legal due to the fact that Reed remained at least partially clothed, but lying about it is still not a good luck for Baldwin. And he was having such a great, relatively scandal-free year, too! Oh, well. There’s always 2018!

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