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Reasonable Doubt: Jay-Z Sus-ly Says He Spoke To Kaepernick Before Signing NFL Deal — But Colin’s Camp Claims THIS

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/ / Getty Colin Kaepernick’s Camp Denies Speaking With Jay-Z Before New NFL Deal We’ve known Jay-Z to be many things over the years, but is a liar one of them? According to Colin Kaepernick ‘s camp, that may be the case. After news broke on Wednesday that Hov signed a new partnership with the NFL , folks automatically assumed that the rap mogul was undercutting Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest. However, Jay discredited the claims during a meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at Roc Nation’s NYC offices, saying: “There’s two parts of protest: the protest, and then there’s a company or individual saying ‘I hear you, what do we do next?’ For me it’s about actionable items, what are we gonna do about it?” Both Jay and Goodell also claimed to have spoken to Kap before inking the deal to help the NFL with entertainment and social justice issues. But according to Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, the rap mogul did not talk to the former NFL prior to signing the deal. Even Kapernick’s girlfriend Nessa spoke out about the claims, adding that Jay “NEVER included him in the discussion”. THIS is a lie. COLIN never spoke to Jay-Z and NFL ahead of that deal being done. They NEVER included him in any discussion https://t.co/TWmoXS4JVJ pic.twitter.com/2bjSIEtnjQ — NESSA (@nessnitty) August 14, 2019 And what does Hov have to say about the backlash? TMZ reports: “Jay-Z’s camp tells us that he he has absolutely spoken to Kap within the last 48 hours, however … that was NOT before Jay agreed to his new partnership with the NFL. It’s unclear what they discussed, but we’re told this was not a case of Jay checking in with Colin for approval. It couldn’t have been … the deal was already signed. To be clear … we’re told the question posed to Jay during the media event was simply whether he had spoken to Colin — NOT whether he had talked to Colin about the partnership.” Chiiiiillle. Who do you believe?

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Ex-NFL Baller Shawne Merriman Hit With Wrongful Death Suit By Parents Of Dead Playboy Employee

Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty Shawne Merriman Sued For Wrongful Death Of Playboy Employee The parents of Kimberly Fattorini believe that former NFL player Shawne Merriman spike their daughter’s drink which ultimately resulted in her death. According to NYDailyNews , Fattorini’s parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Merriman last week. Kimberly died at a friend’s LA apartment in July 2017 after taking what the coroner says was a lethal combination of alcohol, cocaine, and the date rape drug called GHB. “I realize the (parents) must be suffering greatly, but (I) do not have any idea why they are defaming me by making false accusations in the press and in public pleadings and causing me economic harm,” Merriman wrote in a statement filed Tuesday in his related bankruptcy case. “I realize the (parents) must be suffering greatly, but (I) do not have any idea why they are defaming me by making false accusations in the press and in public pleadings and causing me economic harm,” Merriman wrote in a statement filed Tuesday in his related bankruptcy case. “Until the tragic death of Kimberly Fattorini made the newspaper, I was a sports commentator on a variety of television shows. I was also a motivational speaker, especially addressing the topic of overcoming adversity,” he said in the new statement. Merriman looks EXTRA funny in the light because he filed for bankruptcy late last year and now it kinda looks like he did it to keep ol’ girl’s parents from doing just this. Merriman told a judge that this was NOT the case, but still…

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Man Sentenced 3 Years In Prison For Wife’s Meth-Filled “Death Party”

Source: Barcroft Media / Getty There’s has to be a much less poisonous and criminal way to celebrate the death of your spouse… Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). According to NYDailyNews , 59-year-old Duane Johnson was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to criminal neglect and 3rd degree murder of his 69-year-old wife Debra Johnson. See, Debra lived in a Minnesota nursing home and she told Duane she wanted to be removed so that she could die at home after some “partying.” The couple used meth for five days, had sex, and listened to their favorite song Quiet Riot’s “Metal Health.” Duane was found butt-naked next to his wife’s dead body back on January 24 this year. Debra’s autopsy revealed her cause of death as “methamphetamine toxicity.” METH DEATH PARTY: Duane Johnson wants it to be known that his wife did not want to die in a nursing home. https://t.co/2dGAUy2XB2 — 23 WIFR (@23WIFR) August 13, 2019 Duane likely would have gotten more time but the judge gave him credit for the 201 days served. 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 ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Ex-NBA Player Sentenced To 3.5 Years in Prison Mystikal Falls Off Stage 30 Seconds Into His Performance [VIDEO] Double Take: Tamika Scott’s Daughter Young Niyah Gives Xscape Vibes [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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First Look: Kerry Washington To Star In Netflix Adaptation Of ‘American Son’

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Source: Kevork Djansezian/NBC / Getty We’d be lying if we said we didn’t miss Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on the small screen, but the famed actress and mom has moved on, flexing her theater chops in the critically acclaimed Broadway play, American Son . There’s some good news for TV lovers however, as the play is getting its own Netflix adaptation: “Based on the acclaimed Broadway play, the Netflix Television Event AMERICAN SON tells the story of Kendra Ellis-Connor (Emmy-nominee Kerry Washington), the mother of a missing teenage boy, as she struggles to put the pieces together in a South Florida police station. Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee also reprise their roles in the adaptation which presents four distinct viewpoints, while also navigating the unique dynamic of an interracial couple trying to raise a mixed-race son,” Netflix states in a press release. “AMERICAN SON by Christopher Demos-Brown is directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Washington and Pilar Savone executive produce under Washington’s banner Simpson Street. Jeffrey Richards and Rebecca Gold also serve as executive producers.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Last fall I was blessed enough to embark on a journey of a lifetime, #AmericanSonPlay . In these deeply divided times, I believe this show is MORE than a play. #AmericanSonPlay is a prayer that we see each other. It is an exercise in listening to each … https://t.co/LYbbzeIjBA pic.twitter.com/YJjmots0I3 — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 13, 2019 American Son will hit your fave streaming service November 1, after a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Stay tuned and check out the first-look photos. . @kerrywashington is headed to @netflix for an adaptation of #AmericanSon , the acclaimed Broadway play about an interracial couple trying to find their missing teenage son. https://t.co/oInMcsPWTz — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) August 13, 2019 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 ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Ex-NBA Player Sentenced To 3.5 Years in Prison Mystikal Falls Off Stage 30 Seconds Into His Performance [VIDEO] Double Take: Tamika Scott’s Daughter Young Niyah Gives Xscape Vibes [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

First Look: Kerry Washington To Star In Netflix Adaptation Of ‘American Son’

Cicely Tyson To Make History In New Series By Ava Duvernay

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Source: Emma McIntyre /VF19 / Getty Cicely Tyson ‘s latest role in Ava DuVernay ‘s new series will make her one of the oldest series regular on television — and we love everything about that (including that Honorary Oscar last year)! According to Deadline , Tyson will star as “Miss Luma Lee Langston, a legendary star of stage and screen in decades past” , in Cherish The Day , on OWN. 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 The three-time Emmy award winner will star alongside Alano Miller  ( Underground ) and Xosha Roquemore ( The Mindy Project ) in the romance anthology series, that will follow a couple who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles during the first season, taking place over five years in eight episodes. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Each episode of DuVernay’s second scripted show at the network will span a day and will reportedly “unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.” Sounds promising! Ava and Oprah will serve as Executive Producers. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1962158″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on TV One .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Ex-NBA Player Sentenced To 3.5 Years in Prison Mystikal Falls Off Stage 30 Seconds Into His Performance [VIDEO] Double Take: Tamika Scott’s Daughter Young Niyah Gives Xscape Vibes [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

Cicely Tyson To Make History In New Series By Ava Duvernay

Will YOU Be Watching? Styles P And His Wife are Joining ‘Marriage Boot Camp’

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Style P Joining Marriage ‘Boot Camp’ According to an exclusive report from TheJasmineBRAND , Styles P  and his wife,  Adjua Styles  will be coming to a reality tv therapy show soon. Sources confirmed that the pair will be appearing on  WeTV’s “Marriage Boot Camp.” View this post on Instagram Deuces! A post shared by Adjua Styles (@adjuastyles) on Aug 5, 2019 at 7:59am PDT Rapper Styles P,  whose real name is  David Styles,  and his wife will allegedly be front and center. It’s not clear what issues they might have to work on. The couple just celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary last month. They originally tied the knot on July 31, 1995. Last year, Style and Adjua was featured on OWN’s “Black Love” series. They discussed infidelity and how the tragic suicide of their daughter affected their relationship. Cee Lo Green and Michel’le are also expected to appear on the upcoming season on ‘Marriage Boot Camp.’ Will YOU be watching?  

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Podcast Come Ups: ‘The Read’ Talk Show Gets Premiere Date On Fuse

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Seen On The Scene: The Bachlor, Love Island, Real Housewives & More Attend Premiere Of WE Tv’s “Love After Lockup”

Source: John Nacion / StarTraks for WEtv The Bachlor, Love Island, Real Housewives & More Attend Premiere Of WE Tv’s “Love After Lockup”   Source: John Nacion / StarTraks for WEtv Love was in the air on Tuesday, August 13 at The Whitby in NYC, as stars from Love Island, The Bachelor franchise , Marriage Boot Camp and more gathered to celebrate the return of “Love After Lockup,” with new episodes coming to WE tv this Friday, August 16 at 9/8c. Following the screening and panel featuring WE tv ’s own Dr. Ish and producers of the hit series “Love After Lockup,” The Bachelor ’s Jesse Palmer and his fiance seemed taken aback by the on-screen antics of this season’s new faces. Real Housewives of New York stars Jill Zarin (with pup Miss Bossi in tow) and Kelly Bensimon caught up over cocktails– Jill was heard discussing how RHONY fans always beg her to come back to the show. Ice-T and Coco divulged some sexy marriage secrets, a glowing Amy Duggar and husband Dillon King (WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” ) were ecstatic while discussing their upcoming family addition, and “Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup” favorites Brittany and Marcelino Santiago closed out the night by celebrating Brittany’s birthday with a giant cake. “Love After Lockup” returns this Friday, August 16 at 9/8c on WEtv.   Make sure you’re tuning in, we will be! Peep more event photos on the flip!

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Set Trippin’: US Attorney Charged After Exposing Government Witnesses To Help Gangbanger Son 

Source: Marilyn Nieves / Getty New Jersey Attorney Helped Gangbanger Son Go After ‘Snitches’ Moms will do anything to protect their sons — even if that means using government equipment to expose witnesses who were cooperating against their gangbangin’ baby boy. New Jersey paralegal Tawanna Hilliard has been charged with witness tampering, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy after allegedly using her work computer to access and expose information about her son’s Brooklyn gang. The New York Daily News reports: “Prosecutors said in 2016, Hilliard posted on YouTube a videotaped post-arrest statement by her son’s co-defendant, a social media share that all but outed the defendant as a snitch. She found the video in discovery material, and labeled it ‘NYC Brim Gang Member Snitching Pt. 1.’ when she posted it online. After the video was posted, the witness began receiving death threats.In another message, she said the witness was ‘giving up murders, victims, shooters and all … SMH.’ She said online that what she posted was just “the tip of the iceberg.” Hilliard’s son Tyquan is currently serving a 7-10 year prison sentence. Both Tawanna and Tyquan were charged with witness tampering. She pleaded not guilty and was released on $75,000 bond. She was also ordered to wear a monitoring bracelet on her ankle, stay off social media, and turn in her passport. Even worse, Tawanna was told not to have contact with any gang members, including her son. She’s scheduled to appear in court on August 27. Eeek!

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Weeded & Wealthy: The Most Successful Stoners In Ganja History [Videos]

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