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Ric Flair Announces Deal With adidas, Says He’s Gonna Help Take Down Nike

Source: John E. Sokolowski / Getty adidas reportedly has added another big name to its extensive list of celebrity influencers. TMZ caught up with the Nature Boy, Ric Flair and he announced he signed a deal with the iconic sportswear brand. Wooooooo, if true, Flair is going to be “stylin and profilin” in a pair of adidas for the rest of his life. The legendary wrestler broke the news to TMZ and wants to put Nike in the figure-four leg lock and make them submit to being number 2 if he has his way. He turned on the Flair swag while boasting of the new partnership and running off all the names who are already a part of the brand. Per TMZ : “Ready for the good news? Adidas thinks I’m ‘The Man.’ I signed a deal with them, and we’re fixin’ to make Nike the 2nd brand. It’s not gonna be Air Jordan anymore, it’s gonna be Air Flair, and I can’t jump.” “It’s gonna be Adidas, Woooooooo!!!” Naitch wouldn’t go into detail about exactly what the partnership entails, but he rattled off a few NBA stars he’s pumped to work with … and he took aim at Nike’s founder and chairman. “This is me and Damian Lillard. Harden, James Harden, who I love and should be the MVP. Nike’s gonna be [outta here]. We’re gonna fire a shot over Phil Knight’s bow.” While we are positive Nike isn’t really sweating at this announcement, color us intrigued at the idea of some of adidas classic silhouettes getting the Ric Flair treatment. We are still waiting for a statement from the German-based sportswear brand. If this does pan out, Flair follows professional gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins who also announced a deal with the three stripes becoming adidas first individual Esports partner.— Photo: John E. Sokolowski / Getty

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Yolanda Adams Honored & Prof. Oglevee Still Looking Like A SNACK: Must-See Pics From The 2019 Black Music Honors

Source: Black Music Honors Celebrities Hit Up The 2019 Black Music Honors The 2019 Black Music Honors were taped last night at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, GA and everyone in attendance was on their SHARPEST behavior. Xscape, Yolanda Adams, Arrested Development, Tamia, and Freddie Jackson were all honored throughout the star-studded night , hosted by Urban One’s Rickey Smiley and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter-actress LeToya Luckett. Source: Black Music Honors With performances from Kelly Price, Jagged Edge, Naughty By Nature, 702 and more, it was definitely a great night for music. Hit the flip for all the must-see photos and tune in when this year’s Black Music Honors air Sunday, October 20, at 12pm EST via Bounce TV.

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Afton Williamson: The Rookie Star Quits Due To Racism, Sexual Harassment

Afton Williamson has had enough. The actress will be leaving ABC’s  The Rookie , amid claims that she faced racial discrimination and sexual harassment while working on the show.  Afton made the announcement yesterday while putting her executive producers on blast in a lengthy Instagram post. “I will not be returning for Season 2 of The Rookie,” Afton’s post begins. Afton, as Officer Talia Bishop, co-starred alongside Nathan Fillion throughout Season 1 of the police drama. She claims her mistreatment began as early as the original pilot. “Throughout the filming of the pilot,” Afton writes, “I experienced Racial Discrimination/Racially Charged inappropriate comments from the hair department and bullying from Executive Producers.” She says the bullying continued throughout the season, along with “Sexual Harassment from a recurring guest star.” Afton made the legally shrewd decision not to be specific about the identity of her aggressors. She also was not specific about the actions or language used against her, but obviously what happened is not okay. Working alongside great actors on a major network television show should have been a great gig. But no one at any job should have to put up with racist remarks or sexual harassment. There are supposed to be systems in place to prevent and correct this kind of behavior. In the corporate environment, this usually means taking your problems to the human resources department. But Afton claims that though she reported the harassment to showrunner Alexi Hawley, he never even passed her complaints along. “The Sexual Harassment though reported to the Showrunner/EP remained undocumented,” Afton says. She adds that the behavior “was not reported to HR as promised.” Because of his inaction, Afton’s harassment continued throughout the first season. Things reached their breaking point for Afton when the situation “escalated into Sexual Assault at our wrap party.” Now,  The Hollywood Reporter  is reporting that Afton’s claims are finally being investigated by Entertainment One, the studio on production of  The Rookie . At this point, it isn’t clear whether the studio began the investigation before or after Afton’s decision to leave the show.  Either way, it may be too little, too late to clean up this mess. For Afton, as well as the series, the damage is done.  It seems like both Entertainment One and ABC are mostly focused on damage control right now. They both want you to know that even though they let this happen and did nothing until a woman had to leave her job, that they’re taking this “very seriously.” “We take claims of this nature very seriously,” said a statement released by Entertainment One. The statement continues, “We have initiated an independent investigation which is ongoing, and as such, it would not be appropriate to comment at this time.” ABC released a similar statement, saying “The safety of working environments is a top priority for us, and we take this matter very seriously.” Just like Entertainment One, ABC is not quite ready to draw any conclusions or accept responsibility. The story is definitely still developing, but we hope both studios actually follow through and do right by Afton. We may even learn more today, once ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke meets with reporters at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour. View Slideshow: #MeToo: Stars Share Stories of Sexual Harassment, Assault

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Queen Elizabeth II to Meghan Markle: You Can’t Get a Dog Because I SAID SO!

Ever since she married Prince Harry back in May of 2018, Meghan Markle’s ability to get along with her royal in-laws has been a subject of constant speculation and debate. Has Meghan breached royal protocol again? Is she really feuding with Kate Middleton ? Is her apparent beef with the Duchess of Cambridge just a smokescreen disguising Prince William’s feud with Prince Harry ? These are questions that have popped up repeatedly in tabloid headlines and have even served as the inspiration for numerous lengthy thinkpieces that touch on topics of race, the “special relationship” between England and America, and the nature of royalty itself. Unfortunately, it may be decades before the story of Meghan’s assimilation into the royal family can really be told truthfully. Until then, we’re left to ponder smaller questions — like why in the hell would Queen Elizabeth II tell Meg she can’t adopt a freakin’ dog? Yes, as you may recall, earlier this year, Harry and Meghan moved out of Kensington Palace and into Frogmore Cottage, an estate on the Queen’s property. They also relocated their offices, which means they now work in close quarters with Elizabeth — who has apparently made it clear that there are struct rules in place regarding pets. “Harry and Meghan have moved their offices in with the Queen’s Buck House, and she absolutely does not want some mutt messing up her rugs,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online. “Plus her corgis rule the roost there and don’t take too kindly to outsiders.” But it seems even queens engage in compromise from time to time: “The Queen has said Meghan can do what she wants on her own property out at Frogmore, but is not to bring any of them to the Palace,” the insider continues. “Meghan would be devastated by this, given rescues are her chosen passion.” So it sounds less like Meghan is not allowed to have a dog and more like there would be restrictions on where the dog is allowed to roam on the grounds — which seems totally reasonable. Still, in the interest of stirring up drama, the insider says this is the Queen’s way of keeping Meghan in check following several recent breaches in royal protocol. It seems the most serious violation was Meghan’s baby shower , which was apparently such a no-no that QE2 is still pissed about it, several months later: “Baby showers and post-birth celebrations are simply not done in the royal family so this will likely set off some fireworks at Buckingham Palace,” Yet again, being royalty sounds like it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. You have to give up the right to have a party with your friends, and you’re not even allowed to behead people anymore? What’s the point? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle’s Deleted Instagram Revealed: Booze, Boyfriends & Bedroom Selfies!

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Cardi B Plots Television Return With “Bocktails With Cardi B” Show

Source: Rich Fury / Getty Cardi B Files To Own The Name “Bocktails With Cardi B” Cardi B wants in on those television checks again, it seems like. According to a TMZ report , she’s just filed legal docs staking her claim. She’s recently filed documents to own the name “Bocktails With Cardi B.” In the trademark documents, she’s laying claim to “entertainment services in the nature of providing ongoing episodes for distribution via television and the Internet featuring celebrities and artists.” Hmm, sounds a lot like FYI’s “ Kocktails With Khloe “. Remember that short-lived show? Cardi B, however, wants more than a show with the name, “Bocktails with Cardi B.” She’s asking for exclusivity on clothing, including shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, caps, footwear, skirts, dresses, blouses, sweaters, pants, and shorts. Sounds like it’s gonna be LIT. Will you be watching???

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5 Vitamins Black Women Should Take

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Source: Tashi-Delek / Getty Just like one diet doesn’t fit all, one supplement regimen doesn’t either. Vitamins  should be based on lifestyle, age, gender, health goals, stress levels, sleep patterns, dietary restrictions, medical conditions and the medications you are taking to name a few. Personalized  vitamins reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies while preventing a buildup of excess  vitamins  in your body. For instance, if you’re already getting plenty of calcium in your diet, it can be harmful to take calcium supplements long term. For all populations, nutrients and nutrient levels shift throughout life’s stages. For instance, if you’re in your childbearing years, it is important to get enough omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA, since it is a building block of the brain. In addition, folic acid (vitamin B9) is crucial to support healthy neural tube development in the growing fetus. Vitamin D deficiency is very common among people of color, primarily since pigmentation reduces vitamin D production in the skin. Vitamin D helps to protect against chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, all of which are more prevalent in the black population. Magnesium is an important mineral that African American women often don’t get enough of in a standard diet, where low magnesium levels are often associated with high blood pressure. Omega-3s, Blood Sugar Support (benfotiamine), CoQ10, and Garlic are some other nutritional supplements that can help support heart health, especially given that African Americans can experience an increased incidence of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Hair, Skin, & Nails is a must for black women who need to support hair growth and maintain moisture in the skin. In addition to creating a robust nutritional assessment to curate a customized pack of vitamins and nutrients for each person, Persona Nutrition also organizes the supplements by time of day to take personalization one-step further. There are nutrients that should be taken at various times of the day to help optimize health. For instance, you don’t want to take an energy-promoting nutrient right before bedtime. Our Persona vitamin packs are clearly marked by time of day to make daily nutrition truly personalized. Some vitamins #TeamBeautiful are currently taking: Probiotics- The Vitamin Shoppe- $29.99 Hair Growth- Shedavi- $25.00 Prenatal 1- One A Day- $26.99 Vitamin E- Grow Girl- $12.99 Vitamin A- Nature’s Bounty EvenBeauty- $13.03 RELATED STORIES: 7 Black Women Share What No One Told Them About Motherhood I Gave Stillbirth At 20 Weeks After Complaining For Weeks, Did I Receive Substandard Medical Care? 10 Healthy Meal Delivery Services To Try

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Kourtney Kardashian & Sofia Richie: Fighting For Kris Jenner’s Love?!

Most parents will tell you that they don’t have a favorite child. But usually, once they’ve downed a few glasses of fermented truth juice, they’ll be honest and admit that one offspring is head and shoulders above the rest. Of course, in the Kardashian-Jenner clan, the most effective way to curry parental favor is by helping to build the family brand. And so, Kris Jenner’s favoritism has likely shifted from Kim to Kylie, what with her youngest daughter becoming the world’s youngest billionaire and all. But Kris Jenner didn’t become Hollywood’s most successful momager by sticking with same cash cow year after year. She’s always on the lookout for the next big thing — and it looks like she may have found it in Sofia Richie. As you’re probably aware, Sofia has been dating Scott Disick for quite some time. This is surprising for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that Scott is 35 and Sofia is 20. A 15-year age difference isn’s always a big deal, but when one person is a father of three and the other is an aspiring model who’s not yet old enough to buy booze, well — you can probably see why fans didn’t expect it to last. But even more surprising than Scott and Sofia’s continued relationship is the fact that both seem to be in Kris’s good graces. In fact, Scott and Kris have been developing a reality show together, and it seems that Sofia is now jumping on board with the project. The show will focus on Disick’s house-flipping efforts, but because there are already roughly 40,000 such shows on basic cable, Kris reportedly feels that the addition of Sofia will help Flip It Like Disick stand out from the crows. “Kris knows that it could not hurt ratings to have Sofia’s sexy little self on Scott’s spinoff,” a source close to production tells Radar Online. It may seem strange for a mother to partner with her daughter’s ex’s new girlfriend — and that’s because it 100 percent is. But that’s the nature of life in the Kard clan. “Sofia is clearly becoming an asset and clearly isn’t going away,” says the insider. “Kris thinks that the best part is that she can utilize her and market her for quite some time because Sofia hasn’t even turned 21 yet.” And how does Kourtney Kardashian feel about all this? Well, as you may have guessed, she’s less than thrilled with the situation — but not for the reasons you might think: “Kourtney was upset about it because Kris has been putting all of this energy into Scott’s show and she has been sitting on negotiations for a spinoff for Kourtney and Khloe,” the tipster claims Yes, Kourtney isn’t upset that Sofia is stealing her mother’s affection — she’s upset that she’s losing her manager. But it looks like she’ll have to accept situations like this as part of her new normal: “Sofia isn’t f–king around anymore,” says the source. “If she is going to be with Scott she’s sure as hell going to get paid for it.” We guess Sofia is smarter than you’d expect for a young woman willing to enter a serious relationship with Scott freakin’ Disick! View Slideshow: Kourtney Kardashian Accused of Promoting Incest with Creepy New Photo

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Kourtney Kardashian & Sofia Richie: Fighting For Kris Jenner’s Love?!

Most parents will tell you that they don’t have a favorite child. But usually, once they’ve downed a few glasses of fermented truth juice, they’ll be honest and admit that one offspring is head and shoulders above the rest. Of course, in the Kardashian-Jenner clan, the most effective way to curry parental favor is by helping to build the family brand. And so, Kris Jenner’s favoritism has likely shifted from Kim to Kylie, what with her youngest daughter becoming the world’s youngest billionaire and all. But Kris Jenner didn’t become Hollywood’s most successful momager by sticking with same cash cow year after year. She’s always on the lookout for the next big thing — and it looks like she may have found it in Sofia Richie. As you’re probably aware, Sofia has been dating Scott Disick for quite some time. This is surprising for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that Scott is 35 and Sofia is 20. A 15-year age difference isn’s always a big deal, but when one person is a father of three and the other is an aspiring model who’s not yet old enough to buy booze, well — you can probably see why fans didn’t expect it to last. But even more surprising than Scott and Sofia’s continued relationship is the fact that both seem to be in Kris’s good graces. In fact, Scott and Kris have been developing a reality show together, and it seems that Sofia is now jumping on board with the project. The show will focus on Disick’s house-flipping efforts, but because there are already roughly 40,000 such shows on basic cable, Kris reportedly feels that the addition of Sofia will help Flip It Like Disick stand out from the crows. “Kris knows that it could not hurt ratings to have Sofia’s sexy little self on Scott’s spinoff,” a source close to production tells Radar Online. It may seem strange for a mother to partner with her daughter’s ex’s new girlfriend — and that’s because it 100 percent is. But that’s the nature of life in the Kard clan. “Sofia is clearly becoming an asset and clearly isn’t going away,” says the insider. “Kris thinks that the best part is that she can utilize her and market her for quite some time because Sofia hasn’t even turned 21 yet.” And how does Kourtney Kardashian feel about all this? Well, as you may have guessed, she’s less than thrilled with the situation — but not for the reasons you might think: “Kourtney was upset about it because Kris has been putting all of this energy into Scott’s show and she has been sitting on negotiations for a spinoff for Kourtney and Khloe,” the tipster claims Yes, Kourtney isn’t upset that Sofia is stealing her mother’s affection — she’s upset that she’s losing her manager. But it looks like she’ll have to accept situations like this as part of her new normal: “Sofia isn’t f–king around anymore,” says the source. “If she is going to be with Scott she’s sure as hell going to get paid for it.” We guess Sofia is smarter than you’d expect for a young woman willing to enter a serious relationship with Scott freakin’ Disick! View Slideshow: Kourtney Kardashian Accused of Promoting Incest with Creepy New Photo

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DJ Spinderella Announces She Was Kicked Out Of Salt-N-Pepa: “I’m Making It Clear Now”

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Source: Paul Bruinooge / Getty Via Madamenoire : One of rap group’s leading pioneers have parted ways, and by the looks of things it doesn’t look amicable. DJ Spinderella, one-third of the legendary Salt-N-Pepa  took to Instagram on Thursday to clear up a misconception that she felt needed to be settled once and for all. The trio was advertised as part of the highly anticipated New Kids On The Block Tour, which jumped off on Thursday night in Cincinnati, Ohio. Salt-N-Pepa are scheduled as acts along with singers Tiffany and Debbie Gibson and rap group Naughty By Nature, according to NKOTB’s  website . Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). As her former group members, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Papa” Denton tour to promote their BET reality show,  Ladies First with fellow R&B pioneers SWV, Spinderella, whose real name is Deidra Muriel Roper, said she was terminated in January during a lengthy post. DJ Spinderella shares that she was terminated from the group SaltNPepa pic.twitter.com/iwaEtgvtOK — BallerAlert (@balleralert) May 3, 2019 And while she does appear in the reality series, it may mark the last time we see the trio together from the looks of things. “I’m deeply saddened to share with all the #SaltnPepa and #Spinderella fans that I will not be performing on the #NKOTB Mixtape Tour. Despite my participation in promoting the tour and being highly publicized as one of the acts, In January 2019 I received a ‘termination’ email from #SaltnPepa excluding me from performances with the group. It was my expectation, after making that decision, that they would also take responsibility for sharing the news with the public and other affected parties,” she wrote. 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 “It has been months now with no mention. Out of love for my fans and a commitment to upholding a standard of professionalism, I’ve taken it upon myself to let everyone know. I refuse to participate in misleading fans, ticketholders, and others who — based on all the advertising — were anticipating seeing the iconic #SaltnPepa and #Spinderella trio. So, I’m making it clear now. Please know that you will the opportunity to see me this summer in many other places and activities I’ll be participating in and I look forward to seeing you all then, Thank you, Spinderella,” she continued. Spinderella joined the group in 1987 at the height of their popularity, when she was just 16-years-old. However, this isn’t the first time the ladies developed friction. In 2002 the group parted ways, only to reunite again in 2007. SEE ALSO:  Salt-N-Pepa Discuss “Ladies Night” Reality Show, How They’ve Maintained Longevity [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Hopefully this is a rough patch that can be worked out. We’d truly hate to see one of the most iconic rap groups in history, not make it to a happy ending. Especially during a time when women in hip-hop still struggle for equality and visibility in a male dominated industry. But a lot of fans are angry and/or hurt due to the recent announcement and shared their feelings on social media. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1796072″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : K. Michelle’s Surrogate Confirms She’s Carrying Twins [VIDEO] John Singleton Passes Away At 51 Oprah Winfrey Drops $10,000 On A Wedding Dress For One Of Her Former Students Follow @TheRSMS

DJ Spinderella Announces She Was Kicked Out Of Salt-N-Pepa: “I’m Making It Clear Now”

Kailyn Lowry & Leah Messer: Are They ACTUALLY Dating?

If you're a Teen Mom 2 fan who spends any time at all on social media, then you're probably aware that new rumors about the cast pop about at the rate of about a dozen every hour or so. As a result, we've pretty much heard it all over the years. And yet somehow, we still didn't see this one coming. As you may know, Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer are close friends — so perhaps it was inevitable that fans would eventually claim they're more than just friends. Is it a stupid rumor? Almost certainly. And yet, those who support claim say there's plenty of proof. Take a look: 1. Leah & Kail The friends recently traveled to Costa Rica together. Leah posted this pic from the trip, along with a caption reading, “My girl bad, badder than yours.” 2. Selfie Queens Kailyn and Leah have posted plenty of selfies together in the past. But for some reason, the Costa Rica pics have prompted endless rumors. 3. Vacay PDA Perhaps it’s the obvious affection these two have for each other. But for whatever reason, Messer and Lowry’s vacation pics have fans convinced their more than friends. 4. Up Close and Personal First, fans wanted Kail and Leah to star in their own spinoff. Now, it seems they want these two to get married. 5. Rocking Out Clearly, these two had a blast in Costa Rica. And they seem to be in no hurry to shut down rumors about the nature of their relationship. 6. TM2 BFFs Sure, they might occasionally find it annoying that some people believe two grown women can’t just be platonic friends. But fortunately, most of the comments have run toward the hilarious/complimentary end of the spectrum. View Slideshow

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