Source: Regina Wagner/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN Kobe Bryant is a proud papa , a fourth time over. The future NBA Hall of Famer shared a photo of his new baby daughter. The baby girl’s name is Capri Kobe Bryant, and she goes by Koko. The cuteness levels are above average and remember that no matter how you feel about Kobe, kids are always in the no slander zone. Congrats to Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, who bundle of joy arrived on June 20. View this post on Instagram Our little princess Capri Kobe Bryant “KoKo” 6/20/19 A post shared by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:07am PDT
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Lil Nas X took ownership of his story and identity after coming out as gay and has handled much of the response in the savviest ways possible. The “Old Town Road” star says backlash has increased sine his big reveal and in a new BBC interview the Atlanta native seems at peace with his decision. BBC News reports : US rapper Lil Nas X has revealed he has experienced a backlash on social media since posting cryptic hints on Twitter that he is gay. “I’m not angry… because I understand how they want that reaction,” said the 20-year-old performer. “So I’m just going to joke back with them.” Lil Nas X – real name Montero Lamar Hill – told BBC Breakfast he felt like he was “opening doors for more people”. “I don’t want to live my entire life… not doing what I want to do,” he added. He said he hoped his fans would “feel comfortable” but admitted homosexuality was “not really accepted in either the country [or] hip-hop communities”. Watch the interview below. — Photo: Columbia Records
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Eudoxie Responds To Question About Staying Married After Infidelity In case you were wondering… Eudoxie , wife to rapper Ludacris, spoke openly about how she balances her relationship and the opinions of others and got some MORE opinions she didn’t ask for. The mother then classily responded. On Instagram, Eudoxie shared a piece of content she created with her friends LeToya Luckett and Keri Hilson about the importance of having girlfriends. In the clip, Eudoxie explains that sometimes she doesn’t need her friends’ opinions and judgment, instead, she looks for support. Not every situation warrants an opinion or solution. Sometimes just being a caring and willing listener is enough View this post on Instagram Not every situation warrants an opinion or solution. Sometimes just being a caring and willing listener is enough. What do you all look for in friendship/sisterhood?? Go watch episode 1 of #ifnotformygirls with myself, @letoyaluckett and @kerihilson on the @essence Facebook page and in my bio. #EssenceFestival #Coke @essence @cocacola A post shared by Eudoxie (Eh-dox-ee) Bridges (@eudoxie) on Jul 4, 2019 at 12:19pm PDT From her words, we gather that Eudoxie is levelheaded enough to make her own marital decisions but, does appreciate the support from her girlfriends. But that didn’t stop the negative comments. Under the post, a commenter wrote: “Nobody told Eudoxie to leave after Luda had the side baby? Serious question.” In turn, Eudoxie patiently responded: “Many people did tell me that but I listened to my heart and it’s the best decision I ever made!” Touche! What are YOUR thoughts on how Eudoxie handled her marital hiccup?
Source: Christopher Sadowski / Splash News Alitalia Airlines Apologizes After Ad Featuring Actor In Barack Obama Blackface An Italian airline faced some much deserved backlash, considering they didn’t get the memo that blackface is uuuh….bad. According to The New York Times , Alitalia airlines released an advertisement on social media this week that featured an actor donning blackface in order to play President Barack Obama. The ad was one of four Italian-language clips used to promote the airline’s recently announced nonstop flight from Rome to Washington. Other videos have actors portraying Trump, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with the hashtag #WhereIsWashington. The video quickly drew angry comments on Facebook and YouTube, mostly written in Italian. Comments on Facebook called the clip “outrageous” and many folks pointed out that blackface was “universally considered a racist practice.” A representative for the airline initially defended the ad, saying that the actor portraying Obama wasn’t White and that “makeup was applied to highlight features.” Eventually, the company came to their senses and issued an apology on Wednesday. They said they would remove the ad from all it’s social media platforms. “Alitalia deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the promotional video on our Washington route,” they tweeted out. “It has since been removed. For our Company, respect for everyone is mandatory, it was never our intention to hurt anyone and we will learn from what has happened.” Alitalia deeply apologizes for the offense caused by the promotional video on our Washington route. It has since been removed. For our Company, respect for everyone is mandatory, it was never our intention to hurt anyone and we will learn from what has happened. — Alitalia (@Alitalia) July 3, 2019 Smh. These brands will never learn.
Source: Lia Toby/WENN.com / WENN They should have just cast Idris Elba . But they dogged him and now the whole production seems to be going through all types of problems. According to The Sun , model, actress, singer and all around icon Grace Jones walked off the set of the latest James Bond film because she didn’t believe she had enough lines. Naturally, the studio is not happy about it. They’re claiming that Jones’ refusal to perform resulted in time and money being wasted. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). A source said, “Grace’s 007 homecoming was meant to be a real crowd-pleasing moment. Bosses were really excited about landing her. Of course, she comes with a reputation, so they organised premium accommodation and rolled out the red carpet on set to make her feel welcome. But it turns out Grace was expecting to play a bigger role in the movie and took her brief cameo as a slight. She was out of there quicker than it takes to rustle up a martini.” Jones played May Day, the villain in the 1985 Bond installment A View to A Kill . But the reunion wasn’t as sweet as she expected and so she dipped. 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 This is not the first setback the film has experienced. Earlier this month, there were huge explosions on set. And before that filming was delayed because the star, Daniel Craig, injured his ankle, causing filming to be postponed. Even before they started filming, Danny Boyle, the man set to direct the film, quit over a script dispute last year. The director who took Boyle’s place, caused all types of confusion when he skipped filming to play video games. With all the setbacks, Bond 25 is set to be released on April 3 next year. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1678784″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : See All The Adorable Photos Of Trey Songz’s Son, Noah Tina Lawson Proudly Shows Off Beyonce’s Waist-Length Hair [VIDEO] “I Lost Everything Twice”: Fantasia Explains Why She Does Everything For Herself Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Maury Phillips / Getty “House Party” Actress Back With New Movie “Sins Of The Father” Fans may remember AJ Johnson for her iconic roles as “Sharane” in “House Party” and “Juanita” in “Baby Boy.” Now, the NJ born and bred actress is back with a new movie on TVOne “Sins of The Father,” about the murder of the wife of an Atlanta-area pastor, a crime that sends shockwaves through their close-knit community. However things aren’t what they seem and as law enforcement’s investigation unfolds, secret lives filled with lust, adultery, and corruption come to the surface. Johnson plays the no-nonsense Det. Phylicia Richardson, who is tasked with unraveling the mystery murder of the church’s First Lady. “Phylicia Richardson is actually AJ Johnson before Hollywood,” Johnson told BOSSIP by phone. “Phylicia is the bookworm, the intellectual…now, she’s been given a platform to be all of who she is – now we get to see her work her magic on this case that has gone cold.” Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty The thespian said she and director Jamal Hill had full creative control of the movie, often shooting up to 15 hours a day and then meeting to rewrite scenes for the next day. The movie, which was shot in Atlanta, was years in the making for Johnson, who said that she wanted to find the right role after the critical acclaim of “Baby Boy.” “I personally have been waiting for a project that helped me not to miss my experience in ‘Baby Boy,’ which was my last dramatic role,” she said. “ John Singleton and his way of creating spoiled me. So I was waiting for that kind of role, that kind of director…Then TV One called, and I felt like it was an answered prayer right there.” Johnson said she hopes that viewers will take away that the truth always comes to light. “We’re living in a time and space where corruption, deceit and adultery exit in certain areas,” Johnson explained. “Between cell phones and social media, so much is exposed, why not expose the dark in the church community, and correct it?” “Sins of the Father” will air July 7 at 8 P.M. (EST) on TVOne.
Source: Maury Phillips / Getty “House Party” Actress Back With New Movie “Sins Of The Father” Fans may remember AJ Johnson for her iconic roles as “Sharane” in “House Party” and “Juanita” in “Baby Boy.” Now, the NJ born and bred actress is back with a new movie on TVOne “Sins of The Father,” about the murder of the wife of an Atlanta-area pastor, a crime that sends shockwaves through their close-knit community. However things aren’t what they seem and as law enforcement’s investigation unfolds, secret lives filled with lust, adultery, and corruption come to the surface. Johnson plays the no-nonsense Det. Phylicia Richardson, who is tasked with unraveling the mystery murder of the church’s First Lady. “Phylicia Richardson is actually AJ Johnson before Hollywood,” Johnson told BOSSIP by phone. “Phylicia is the bookworm, the intellectual…now, she’s been given a platform to be all of who she is – now we get to see her work her magic on this case that has gone cold.” Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty The thespian said she and director Jamal Hill had full creative control of the movie, often shooting up to 15 hours a day and then meeting to rewrite scenes for the next day. The movie, which was shot in Atlanta, was years in the making for Johnson, who said that she wanted to find the right role after the critical acclaim of “Baby Boy.” “I personally have been waiting for a project that helped me not to miss my experience in ‘Baby Boy,’ which was my last dramatic role,” she said. “ John Singleton and his way of creating spoiled me. So I was waiting for that kind of role, that kind of director…Then TV One called, and I felt like it was an answered prayer right there.” Johnson said she hopes that viewers will take away that the truth always comes to light. “We’re living in a time and space where corruption, deceit and adultery exit in certain areas,” Johnson explained. “Between cell phones and social media, so much is exposed, why not expose the dark in the church community, and correct it?” “Sins of the Father” will air July 7 at 8 P.M. (EST) on TVOne.
Source: SplashNews / Splash News Kamala Harris Sees Major Bump In Polls After Biden Busing Criticism The Democratic debate last week helped create more distinction between the nearly two dozen names in the 2020 Presidential campaign hat. One of the biggest beneficiaries of that debate is Senator Kamala Harris who got a lot of air-time on cable news networks after she took a bite out of Joe Biden and his record on busing Black students to predominantly white schools. The race to the White House will be tense and likely very close, every little gain in the poll matters. Thoughts on Kamala Harris and her campaign up to this point?