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New Study Reveals Unmarried Women With No Kids Are The ‘Healthiest and Happiest Population Subgroup’

Source: Brand X Pictures / Getty Being a single woman gets a lot of bad rep, but there are so many beautiful benefits to the single life, and now there is a study to back it up. There has been previous research done that supports the idea that married folks are happier than single people, but apparently, they only have that energy when their spouse is in the room. When they are alone, the narrative changes. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Behavioral science professor, Paul Dolan, told  The Guardian  that while “married people are happier than other population subgroups,” that only applies to “when their spouse is in the room when they’re asked how happy they are.” “When the spouse is not present: f—ing miserable,”  Dolan, who teaches at the London School of Economics, candidly explained. “The healthiest and happiest population subgroup are women who never married or had children.” 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 In Dolan’s book,  Happy Ever After: Escaping the Myths of the Perfect Life, the researcher compared data from single, married, separates, divorced and widowed to find out who was happiest amongst the pack. It appears there are differences between how men and women benefit , or don’t benefit, from the old ball and chain. For men, “You take less risks, you earn more money at work and you live a little longer,” Dolan said of the findings, but “She, on the other hand, has to put up with that, and dies sooner than if she never married .” Look like women literally get the short end of the stick when it comes to becoming wives and mothers. “We do have some good longitudinal data following the same people over time, but I am going to do a massive disservice to that science and just say: If you’re a man, you should probably get married ; if you’re a woman, don’t bother,” Dolan said. Of course, these findings are a snapshot of the whole, but it does lead us to believe that the traditional path for women may not be the happiest or ideal scenario for all women. This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Sasha Obama Graduates High School [PHOTOS] Tami Ever After: Tami Roman Lands ‘Basketball Wives’ Spinoff Show Aoki Lee Simmons Stuns At Senior Prom [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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Jordyn Woods is Trying to Be All Chill About Her Scandal Playing Out on Keeping Up with the Kardashians

The past is about to come back and haunt Jordyn Woods. But at least she knows that it’s coming. In a new trailer for the two-part Keeping Up with the Kardashians season finale, viewers get to see Khloe Kardashian and her family react to the news that rocked their world several months ago. Yes, Woods really did make out with Tristan Thompson after a gathering at the basketball player’s house earlier this year. This scandalous incident happened long while back, of course, but episodes are filmed way in advance of when they air — which means Woods will once again be thrust into the national spotlight this Sunday night. Here’s a look at what’s to come: Keeping Up With The Kardashians Sneak Peek: Tristan Cheated With Jordyn! In a scene that totally happened naturally and which wasn’t at all staged, Kim answers the phone during a confessional featured in the footage above and asks: “What’s going on?” “Tristan and Jordyn were all over each other last night,” we hear in a voiceover. We also get glimpses of Khloe crying in bed, her universe simply collapsing all around her after discovering that Tristan has cheated on her. AGAIN. How does Woods feel about her most salacious act being brought up once again? She has no real choice at this point but to be as relaxed and profound about it as possible. “Everyone has their truth and their story, so you just go with it. Everyone has the right to speak their truth,” she told Entertainment Tonight this week about the impending finale, adding: “Life moves on. Money doesn’t stop. The world doesn’t stop. And hopefully, everyone is just, you know, going forward.” Woods, who has been best friends with Kylie Jenner for years, has admitted to kissing Thompson back when he was still dating Khloe. She has strongly denied, however, that she slept with Tristan or that she initiated the contact between their tongues. “Never once was I giving him a lap dance, making out with him, sitting all over him,” Jordyn told Jada Pinkett Smith in response to the scandal during an appearance on her Facebook Live show this spring. “We’re all together, in a group, never once did we leave the public area, go to a bedroom, go to a bathroom. We’re all in plain sight,” she explained of what transpired. Woods did confess at the time to sitting on the arm of a chair Tristan was sitting on and draping her legs over has at one point. “If you’re looking for a story, I can understand why that would be the story,” she said. “We all were just dancing and having fun … but never anything intimate.” But, again, Woods confessed to locking lips with the highly paid NBA role player. Angry at the time, Khloe, wasn’t buying any of it, Tweeting: “Why are you lying @jordynwoods ?? If you’re going to try and save yourself by going public, INSTEAD OF CALLING ME PRIVATELY TO APOLOGIZE FIRST, at least be HONEST about your story. “BTW, You ARE the reason my family broke up!” She later took back this last comment and placed all the blame for her family breaking up on Tristan himself. Where it belongs. Which is not to say that Woods didn’t eff up as well. Or that Khloe is letting her totally off the hook. “I knew who he was,” Khloe says to Kylie in a scene from this Sunday’s episode, referring to Thompson… and then to Woods: “I never in a million years thought that’s who she was.” View Slideshow: Jordyn Woods: Who is Kylie Jenner’s BFF (and Khloe’s Home-Wrecker)?!

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Jenelle Evans: David Eason Is the Best Dad In the World! CPS Can Suck It!

It's been over a month since CPS took David Eason and Jenelle Evans' kids away . As terrible as Jenelle and David are as both parents and human beings, it's always a little sad to see a family broken up — but in this case, it really needed to be done. Teen Mom 2 viewers long suspected that David's violent and abusive tendencies presented a threat to his children, and authorities arrived at the same conclusion when Eason shot and killed the family dog . Now, it's up to Jenelle and David to prove to a family court judge that they can provide a safe and stable home life for their kids. But since that's pretty much a losing battle, they're trying to convince their Instagram followers instead. Take a look: 1. David and Daughter Jenelle posted several photos of David with 2-year-old daughter Ensley today. Like the rest of the couple’s kids, Ensley has been removed from their home and placed with relatives. 2. Before the Fall Evans captured the pics with the hashtag “#MemoriesNeverFade”. For obvious reasons, she disabled comments. 3. Bad Times on The Land We’re not sure what Jenelle’s goal was in posting pics of David hanging out with his daughter. Was she trying to trick her followers into thinking she had regained custody? 4. Nice Try Whatever the case, judging from the reaction on Twitter, nobody was fooled into thinking Dave is anything other than a horrendous father. 5. The Very Brightest Bulb Yes, Jenelle disabled the comments on her Instagram, but she also linked to the post on Twitter, which left the door wide open for critics to offer their two cents. 6. Boom. Roasted. Like we said, Jenelle’s Twitter followers REALLY didn’t hold back on this one. View Slideshow

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Lauren Bushnell: Engaged to Country Star Chris Lane!

Lauren Bushnell has officially left Bachelor Nation. And she’s done so for a different country entirely. By which we mean the following: The former Bachelor contestant is now engaged to a country singer named Chris Lane. The proposal took place on Sunday in the backyard of Bushnell’s family home in Oregon, with Lane telling People Magazine : “I knew she wouldn’t want some elaborate crazy proposal. “So, I decided to keep it pretty casual. “I asked her parents for different places in Portland I could potentially take her to, but after a lot of thought I decided doing it at the family cookout would be the most laid-back setting and that she’d appreciate the simplicity of me proposing to her in her parents’ backyard.” Lane added, provided a lot more detail: “I was initially worried that doing it on Father’s Day might not be the best move, but her dad, Dave, said that it could only add to his Father’s Day and that’s when I decided Sunday, June 16 was the day. “Shout out to Lauren’s parents, Dave and Kris, for having the yard in tip-top shape!” Bushnell is known to celebrity gossip followers for having won Season 20 of The Bachelor. She agreed to marry Ben Higgins immediately afterward, but the pair broke up in May of 2017 . The two even starred in a short-lived spinoff titled  Lauren & Ben: Happily Ever After , but Bushnell later admitted she was anxious about committing to forever with Higgins. “I remember waking up that morning and I kind of had an idea that I was possibly going to get engaged and I remember having so much anxiety about it,” she told Reality Steve on his podcast anout a year ago, referring to the Season 20 finale and adding: “I remember being really anxious that morning to the point where like I kind of snapped at my producer, which I had never done.” Fast forward to this summer, and Bushnell is singing a far happier tune. “I can’t stop smiling,” Lauren wrote on her Instagram on Tuesday, confirming her engagement to Lane. “I feel so incredibly blessed that every misstep, mistake and heartache has led me to you. I couldn’t be happier to call you mine, forever. The journey was well worth it.” She continued: “Thank you Christopher Eric Lane for softening my heart and making it whole. “Never going to stop telling you how much I love you and I will hold onto you forever and ever! Lauren Lane has a nice ring to it.” Bushnell and Lane got together toward the end of 2018, about three months after she split from someone named Devin Antin. The stars made their public debut at the 2018 Country Music Awards, with Lane telling E! News on the red carpet: “She’s the first date that I’ve ever brought to any award show. She’s an amazing girl, no doubt about it.” In March, the pair moved in together in Nashville. The following month, while on the red carpet at the 2019 ACM Awards, Chris told E! News there’s “no doubt” he’s going to marry Lauren. And, would you look at that… he was right! View Slideshow: The Bachelor & The Bachelorette Cast: Their Hottest Swimsuit Photos Ever!

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Josh Duggar: Returning to Counting On With Scene at Mary Duggar’s Funeral?

Last week, we reported on the sad news that Mary Duggar had passed away . At first, it was widely assumed that the 78-year-old mother of Jim Bob Duggar had died of natural causes, but that turned out not to be the case. As we later learned, Mary Duggar drowned under circumstances that remain mysterious to the public. And that was just the first of many controversies surrounding the death. Despite the fact that Jill Duggar was accused of “cashing in” on Mary’s passing  by eulogizing her grandmother in a monetized blog post, she paid tribute yet again today. This time, the mother of two posted a photo from Mary’s funeral along with another loving message of remembrance: “Yesterday was a very hard, yet beautiful day,” Jill captioned the image. “The service was lovely and very honoring to my Grandma and the one she loved more than anyone or anything else, Jesus Christ!” she continued. “So many family members and friends came together and organized, supported and remembered the amazing woman she was!” Jill ended her post on a hopeful note adding: “Then there was a beautiful rainbow … a sign of God’s faithfulness,’ as Grandma would always say!” she wrote. “We’ll see you in heaven, Grandma! I know you’re enjoying your time with Jesus before the rest of us arrive!” Thankfully, no one criticized Jill’s post this time around. But the Duggar clan’s wariness regarding public opinion was evident throughout the memorial service: Several Duggar men took the stage to speak at Mary’s funeral — including Jim Bob and Michelle’s oldest son. Now, we probably don’t need to tell you that the Josh Duggar sex scandals remain a hot button issue, and the 31-year-old has not appeared on his family’s reality show in the four years since they went public. Rumors of Josh returning to Counting On have been circulating for years, but thus far, the family has not been so bold as to attempt to reintroduce him to the public. And it seems that’s not about to change anytime soon. A camera crew was present at Mary’s funeral, but sources tell Radar that precautions were taken to ensure that Josh did not appear on camera. “Josh spoke which caused the TLC cameras to immediately shut off,” says the insider . Smart move by both the Duggars and TLC. In all likelihood, there will already be some controversy surrounding the decision to televise Mary’s funeral. The last thing the network needs is to add fuel to the fire by making it Josh’s long-dreaded comeback episode. View Slideshow: Duggar Family: Secrets of Their Twisted Ministry Revealed

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#BlackInkCHI Sneak Peek: “Real” Tattoo Artist Jet Ruffles Old 9MAG-ers Before Don Clears The Room With A Belch – YUCK! [Video]

Source: Black Ink Chicago / VH1 #BlackInkCHI Sneak Peek: The Old And New 9MAG Attempt To Bond Until… Can the 9MAGers at the OG shop get their attitudes together before facing Ryan and his new crew? In a sneak peek from tonight’s episode, Don, Charmaine, and their crew attempt to bond with Jet and Gina from the newer shop. Things get tricky when Jet says the new shop has all the REAL artists, while the OG shop has the celebrities. Unfortunately, the crew couldn’t come to an understanding after getting distracted by Don’s loud and disruptive burp. Do you agree or disagree with Jet here?

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Scottie Beam Talks Light Skin Vs. Dark Skin Colorism, The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan & More [Video]

Source: Sheri Determan/WENN.com / WENN Scottie Beam Joins The Black Coffee Crew On BET Scottie Beam stopped by BET this week to join the crew of Black Coffee: Gia Peppers, Marc Lamont Hill & Jameer Pond. While these four are sitting down together, they discuss everything from colorism in our community, to the humanitarian crisis in Sundan, and so much more. Check out the video down below to hear the conversations at length”

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Trans Woman Awarded $25K After IGNORANT AF Landlord Says She Shouldn’t Live Around “People And Children”

Source: Kim Rogerson / Getty Trans Woman Wins In Court After Brooklyn Landlord Humiliates Her After being humiliated during the apartment hunting process, Giana Desir is finally getting a tiny bit of justice. According to reports, Desir is a trans woman who began transitioning back in 2013. Two years later, her landlord all but kicked her out when he refused to renew her lease in October 2015. Another Brooklyn landlord, then told Desir he could maybe find a BASEMENT apartment somewhere …because, according to him, she shouldn’t be around “people and children.” From The NYDailyNews : At the same time, Desir’s friend “Jazz,” who lived in a different building, told her apartments were available. Yet when she finally spoke in person to Walter, the landlord there, he balked, [law judge John] Spooner wrote. Showing up at his office, he seemed “shocked and surprised” and asked, “‘Why didn’t you tell me you were transgender? Thank God, I had you come here at night. What would people have thought if they had seen you,’” he said, Spooner wrote of the humiliating exchange. Walter then said he couldn’t possibly rent Desir an apartment “around people and children,” but could find her a place “in a basement somewhere with its own entrance” and not “around too many people.” He also worried he’d be thought of as allowing a sexual encounter with Desir if he were to rent to her, and even suggested she stop the transitioning until she landed an apartment, telling her that she “’would look really crazy,’” Spooner wrote. Desir ultimately found an apartment through welfare benefits, but said her sense of independence was shattered and that Walter’s comments were “devastating.” Walter wasn’t the only one to treat her that way — at least 5 landlords refused her housing. In a moment of victory, however, she’s been awarded $25,000. Spooner recommended a compensatory fine of $15,000 and a civil penalty of $10,000, and ”that respondents be ordered to undergo anti-discrimination training” in his decision. “Based on the trial trial evidence, I find that respondents violated … (the City Human Rights Law) by discriminating against the complainant by denying her rental apartments because she is transgender,” Spooner wrote. Desir says folks like to put trans people under a “huge umbrella of negativity,” adding that it “felt good” to do something. “I didn’t realize how difficult it would be … emotions fade, memories fade, and it’s unfair the process and the length of the process you have to go through,” she said, according to the site. We’re wishing her the best of luck. Salute!!  

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Living Her Best Life: Slim Thick Granny Bernice Burgos Gets Serenaded By Generation Z Rapper LouGotCash [Video]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Bernice Burgos Gets Serenaded By LouGotCash In New York Bernice Burgos is stealing hearts across generations , still! The banger (and presumable muse) was spotted getting serenaded on recently at a rap concert in Saratoga Springs, New York. NYC rapper LouGotCash called upon the grandmother of one to help him perform his song “Thing For You”. In the lyrics, the early 20’s performer raps: No pu**y better than yours I see you wet through your draws I call that a drop spot Number one, baby girl, you got the top spot While Lou performed his song, a crowd looked on while Bernice danced and blushed. It was a groovy time! View this post on Instagram thing for you A post shared by Love Aint Real (@lougotcash) on Jun 16, 2019 at 6:41pm PDT Hit play to see Bernice Burgos get her slow dance on while LouGotCash serenades her in front of his fans. View this post on Instagram #LOUGOTCASH #THINGFORYOU #REALBERNICEBURGOS #GOLD 1 FAN @ A TIME #ADANTEACE VIDEO – @BOOGIEBREEZE A post shared by Adante Ace (@adanteace) on Jun 16, 2019 at 7:56am PDT More of Lou and Bernice after the flip!

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“Don’t Call Me Auntie,” Ava DeVernay, Gayle King & Oprah Aren’t Here For It

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Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Millennials are coming of age, and have all types of terms of endearment for everyone from friends to elders we admire. From “Sis” to someone being your “play cousin” or “Auntie.” Using one of these terms and adopting someone as a surrogate family member, is the ultimate sign of admiration. Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! 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 In the African-American community calling someone, your “Auntie” can be a sign of respect; a way to acknowledge an individual as an elder, a mature leader of the community or simply your mama’s best friend. Critically acclaimed writer and director, Ava DeVernay , 46, says the term “Auntie” makes her feel aged and uncomfortable. She even took to Twitter to say she prefers the terms Sis, Queen, and family. For the record, I happily respond to: “Hello, Ms. DuVernay” “Hello, Sis.” “Hello, Queen.” “Hello, Family.” “Hello, Ava” (safest bet) Ms. Ava is fine if you’re under 18. Thanks for showing me respect regardless, Van. Had fun talking to you. Wishing you all good things. — Ava DuVernay (@ava) June 4, 2019   According to O: The Oprah Magazine , Gayle King , 64, says she believes it’s more about age than respect. “ No one is calling Beyoncé, ‘Auntie Beyoncé’. “ America’s favorite media mogul, Oprah Winfrey , also 64, expressed the same disdain for the term citing “Oprah has worked pretty well for me.” Text “iPower” to 37890 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else! …Standard Messaging Rates Apply For the Latest Entertainment News : Follow @ipowerrichmond [ione_media_gallery src=”https://ipowerrichmond.com” id=”3126366″ overlay=”true”] Latest… ‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: Yung Joc’s Salon Shenanigans Are Shady AF Are Celebrities Obligated To Divulge They Had Plastic Surgery? “Don’t Call Me Auntie,” Ava DeVernay, Gayle King & Oprah Aren’t Here For It Video Director Tried To Swap Out A Dark Skin Model For A Light Skin Model & Tory Lanez Wasn’t Having It

“Don’t Call Me Auntie,” Ava DeVernay, Gayle King & Oprah Aren’t Here For It