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Welcome To The Cookout: 10 Lit Films To Watch On July Fourth

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F or those people who are looking for a cinematic escape this July 4th, a movie marathon is a perfect way to spend the day. There are tons of films with Black casts that will keep you laughing and not sweating from the outside heat. Let’s face it, laughter is the best medicine especially with the Trump stress weighing down on communities across the nation. For an added bonus, BBQ Becky won’t show up to stop the fun in any of the movies on this list. People can grab their movie snacks or some barbecue, sit back and enjoy the show. Here are some good choices for your movie and chill day. See Also: ‘Troubling’ Video Shows Cops Assaulting Innocent Mother And Yanking Her Baby Away ATL This 2006 film starred T.I. and Lauren London , taking viewers into the world of roller skating in Atlanta. The high school-age characters also face several pivotal turning points in their lives. The Cookout This 2004 movie starred Quran Pender , Queen Latifah and Jenifer Lewis . As the name implies, a Black family comes together for a cookout that gets pretty interesting. Boyz n The Hood This 1991 film is one of the classics. The movie, set in inner-city Los Angeles, catapulted  Nia Long , Morris Chestnut , Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube to fame. The Inkwell A young Larenz Tate and Jada Pinkett (before she married Will Smith ) light up the screen in this 1994 film. Before Tate captured women’s affections in Love Jones, he captured hearts in this coming-of-age film set in Martha’s Vineyard during the Fourth Of July weekend of 1976. Poetic Justice The legendary Maya Angelou provided the poetic words that powered this 1993 film that starred the iconic Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur . Jackson and Shakur’s characters fall in love in the film, which featured a barbecue scene. Do The Right Thing This 1989 film was one of Spike Lee ‘s memorable and rawest journeys into inner-city life. Set on the hottest day of the year in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, the film is a searing look at what happens when heat meets hate as the characters struggle with racial frustrations that ultimately boil over into chaos. But in reaching the tipping point, Lee still shows the community’s spirit. Barbershop 2: Back In Business This 2004 comedy starring Ice Cube and Queen Latifah will bring the laughs. The movie, focused on a Chicago barbershop’s importance to its community, has a barbecue scene that shows off Latifah and Cedric the Entertainer ‘s comedic chops. Menace II Society This 1993 film is another cult classic that stars Pinkett and Tate. At the heart of the film set in Watts, Calfornia, the main character, Caine, played by Tyrin Turner , is trying to find his way to a better life. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins This 2008 film isn’t one of Martin Lawrence ‘s best-known films, but it stars a lot of comedian talents including Mo’ Nique , Cedric The Entertainer and Mike Epps . Lawrence’s character returns home after achieving fame only to find out that his family could care less about his status. How Stella Got Her Groove Back This 1998 film had a braided-up Angela Bassett finding her to Jamaica to, well, get her groove back after a divorce and some major work stress. While there, she meets a young man played by Taye Diggs that piques her interest. Then, their lives both intertwine and change forever. Oh, there’s a good barbecue scene in this film, too. SEE ALSO: Everything We Know About The Black Navy Veteran Killed By Portland State University Police Priest Who Called Cops On Grieving Black Family At Funeral Wants To Repent [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3815236″ overlay=”true”]  

Welcome To The Cookout: 10 Lit Films To Watch On July Fourth

‘Basketball Wives’ Recap: OG Gets In The Middle Of CeCe And Kristen’s Drama

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Source: Hollywood To You/Star Max / Getty Tonight we pick up Basketball Wives from the aftermath of Shaunie giving Jennifer a hug. Yup. Shaunie got over her animosity toward Jennifer to try to convince Evelyn to come around too, but Evelyn isn’t having it. She says Jenn can use her mom dying as an excuse to be a jerk all she wants but it won’t change the fact that she was talking smack about Shaniece since before her mother died. In other words, Evelyn is not ready to come around and that’s that.  Later on, we find Malaysia kicking it with CeCe and OG. The latter two have been besties lately, so much so that OG rolls her eyes when Malaysia mentions Kristen’s name. OG feels some type of way about Kristen due to their tiff at last season’s reunion (Kristen tried to shame her for not being married or having kids), but also because CeCe has been filling her in about her drama. The general sentiment, outside of Malaysia, is that Kristen is fake. This starts getting under Malaysia’s skin because she feels like CeCe has been telling OG stuff that she’s not telling everyone else, which is counterproductive to her mission of trying to get her family on the same page. This is going to blow up in a major way.  In other news, Tami Roman is still around. She has been pulling a Kim Zolciak this season — you know — not wanting to really participate in filming with the other women. However, she does address Kenny Anderon’s stroke. She and her daughters are saddened by it. Speaking of her daughters, they feel like the only thing worse would be if something happens to her and so, they request that she stop smoking. Later on, Tami goes to a hypnotist because she has tried everything else in the world to give up smoking…except for this. Progress pending, because Tami fell asleep during the session.  Finally, we get to the part of the episode where everything falls apart. Evelyn’s new business venture involves a skincare line formulated with CBD. So, we’re at the part where Evelyn brings the group together to test out her products, but the real reason we’re here is so that OG and Kristen can face off.  It all goes downhill when OG walks in and Malaysia decides to be messy by bringing up when OG said that Kristen was fake. Malaysia also asks CeCe if she said something to OG in private that she shouldn’t have said. Basically, OG mentioned that she feels like CeCe tells her the truth about how she feels, but tells everyone else that everything is okay and that she and Kirsten are fine. Lies. Anyway, CeCe said she didn’t say anything off to OG at all and that they don’t even talk about Kristen when they hang out. OG feels like she’s holding on to a piece of anger from CeCe that CeCe is hesitant to share. Then OG finally decides to stop holding back and calls Kristen fake. Then she unloads more about how Kristen borrowed clothes and shoes from CeCe. They obviously start arguing and then OG blurts that Kristen and Thomas aren’t real Scotts because the man we’ve been seeing on camera thus far isn’t Thomas’ actual dad, but they just want the world to think they’re basketball royalty (Byron actually raised Thomas though).  Kristen starts wilding out, She calls OG’s man gay, and starts trying to get at OG like she wants to try to fight but she gets restrained (and OG definitely isn’t scared). Shaunie steps in and chastises OG, talking about how she’s out of line and it’s not her place to reveal personal secrets like this, yatta yatta. Shaunie, Malaysia, and Feby try to keep Kristen at bay since they don’t have Love and Hip-Hop levels of security, and Jackie tells OG she’s out of line. CeCe said OG obviously threw that out to hurt Kristen but that the info isn’t a secret so she’s surprised about Kristen’s reaction.  Meanwhile, Shaunie continues telling OG how wrong she was until OG said that CeCe gave her this info. Then Shaunie goes out and tells Kristen that Cece passed that info to OG. This causes Kristen to try to go charging back in the room. She gets restrained, but then. Malaysia goes back in to confront CeCe because she just asked if CeCe had told OG any secrets. CeCe admits to spilling the tea but added that it’s not a secret and she’s actually surprised that Kristen is acting the way she is. Y’all, Kristen is kicking, screaming, and in tears as if this was the first time she heard this news about her man. Then Malaysia starts going off on OG because she feels like OG is trying to keep her family apart.  Now everyone thinks CeCe has been playing puppet master all this time. They think CeCe told OG all this stuff because she knew OG would be the one to put this stuff out there and say the things CeCe is too afraid to say.  Wouldn’t be the first time for someone on this show to do that.  Anyway, the petty drama returns next week. RELATED POSTS ‘Basketball Wives’ Recap: Jennifer Uses Her Mother’s Death As A Crutch For Her Behavior ‘Basketball Wives’ Recap: Shaunie Fights The Urge To Lay Hands on Jennifer

‘Basketball Wives’ Recap: OG Gets In The Middle Of CeCe And Kristen’s Drama

Foolishness: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend With Sauce Packets Over Wrong McDonald’s Order

Source: picture alliance / Getty Man Arrested For Allegedly Attacking His Girlfriend With Sauce Packets A man in Florida (surprise, surprise) is being accused of attacking his family because they bought the wrong food from McDonald’s. 30-year-old Jesus Oscar Ferrer Jr. was arrested Sunday for allegedly striking his girlfriend and child in the head with dipping sauce packets, according to a complaint affidavit obtained by  The Smoking Gun . The document states that the altercation occurred inside the couple’s motel room in Zephyrhills, Florida. The woman, “advised a verbal argument ensued in which the Defendant began striking them with sweet and sour sauce packets in the head and face area,” Deputy Michael O’Donnell wrote in the report. During the altercation, Ferrer allegedly pinned his girlfriend to the ground and “placed his palm on her face and pressed her head into the ground using his body weight.” The woman reportedly fought back, grabbing a portion of the defendant’s beard and ripping it off his face. According to the affidavit, that’s when he let her up. Officers arrived on the scene after they were advised a “physical altercation” had occurred, but Ferrer had already fled the scene. He was arrested shortly after and booked in Pasco County jail on a felony battery charge and he made his initial court appearance on Monday. As it turns out, Ferrer was convicted of battery back in April involving the same woman in yet another motel. After pleading no contest to the misdemeanor charge, he was sentenced to time served and ordered to pay $750 in fines and court fees. Absolute Florida foolishness.

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Foolishness: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend With Sauce Packets Over Wrong McDonald’s Order

WELP: Sherri Shepherd’s Ex-Hubby Claps Back, Calls Her A ‘Bitter’ Bag Stopper And Offers Half-Azzed Prayers

Source: Lou Rocco / Getty Lamar Sally Responds To Sherri Shepherd’s DL Hughley Show Diss Sherri Shepherd’s ex-hubby is defending himself in the media today after his character was allegedly dragged for the last tim e, he hopes. Lamar Sally is clapping back at claims from his ex that he’s “sorry” and calls Sherri out for blocking his television and writing bag. In her DL Hughley show interview, Sherri claimed she only married Sally for sex and detailed why her famous friends never blessed their union. Here is his statement, courtesy of Madame Noire : “Over the last five years I have endured you going on numerous talk shows lying about my character,” he said. “You’ve trolled me on social media and dating websites, you’ve stopped me from getting television writing jobs , you use me and LJ in your comedy act where you tell people where we live and what kind of car I drive. I’ve forgiven you because I know of the trauma you suffered in your childhood but enough is enough.” “I will not have you lie that the only reason you married me and brought our son into the world was because you were lonely or horny,” he continued. “We had a good marriage and our son was conceived out of love from both parents. Now subsequently you’ve chosen to abandon him but that’s between you and your God. One day soon he’s going to be able to surf the internet and see all the things you’ve said. Please don’t traumatize him anymore than what you’ve already done. Go back to therapy and work on the real issues that is plaguing you and leave us alone… and stop being so bitter. I’m praying for you.” View this post on Instagram Good morning A post shared by Sherri (@sherrieshepherd) on Jun 25, 2019 at 9:22pm PDT Yikes! What are the chances Sherri will respond?! Thoughts?

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License To Dip: Grace Jones Reportedly Leaves James Bond Set Because She Didn’t Have Enough Lines

Source: Mark Metcalfe / Getty Grace Jones Reportedly Quits ‘Bond 25’ Because Her Role Wasn’t Big Enough Ms. Grace Jones will not be relegated to the background. According to sources from The Sun , the iconic performer walked off the set of the new James Bond movie, Bond 25 , because she didn’t have enough lines. Jones already has Bond experience thanks to her role as the villain May Day in 1985’s A View To A Kill.  The 70-year-old diva was expected to make an epic comeback in the new Bond 25 movie. However, sources say she was not satisfied with her role in the film. It’s a shame too, considering the crew spent loads of money making sure her stay was comfortable. According to sources, the production secured a luxury residence for Ms. Jones to stay in near Pinewood Studios in Buckingshamshire. “Of course, she comes with a reputation, so they organized premium accommodation and rolled out the red carpet on set to make her feel welcome,” one source said. “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.” Damn. Grace’s cameo was first rumored back in April and it was expected to involve a scene with Daniel Craig . Ever since the movie started production, things have been pretty hectic. The original director of the movie, Danny Boyle , quit in August 2018 over the direction of the script. Then, earlier this month, outrage erupted on set after Boyle’s replacement, Cary Fukunaga , skipped filming to play on his Playstation, according to sources. This is a rumor he eventually denied , however. Despite all the chaos, Bond 35 is still scheduled to hit theaters on April 3 of next year.

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Something To F*** Wit? Watch The Trailer For Hulu’s New Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” [VIDEO]

Source: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images / Getty HULU Releases First Look Trailer For Their Upcoming Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” 25 years after mesmerizing hip-hop culture with their dope rhymes and captivating production, Wu-Tang Clan is having an incredible resurgence. Whether it’s Method Man’s recent BET Awards performance or their much lauded Showtime documentary series , there’s no denying that the force is still strong behind the Staten Island collective. Now HULU has released their first look at the upcoming 10 episode series they’re scheduled to begin streaming on September 4th. Have a look below: What did you think? Will you be tuning in? The cast includes Shameik Moore (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Get Down), Ashton Sanders (Moonlight), Erika Alexander (Get Out, Black Lightning, Insecure), Julian Elijah Martinez (Elementary), Siddiq Sanderson (Messiah), Marcus Callender (Power), Zolee Griggs (Ballers), Vinnie Pastore (The Sopranos), Dave East (Beats) and Joey Bada$$, among other. The series was created and written by The RZA and Alex Tse (Superfly) and The RZA and Method Man serve as executive producers. Ghostface Killa, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, GZA and the Estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard also serve as consulting producers on the show. Follow on Social: @WuTangOnHulu (FB/TW/IG) Official Hashtag: #WuTangOnHulu

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Bump Bump Baby? Apryl Jones Rumored To Be Pregnant With Lil Fizz’s Baby

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Source: Jeffrey Mayer / Getty Is reality star Apryl Jones hiding a little B2K bump, bump, bump? Apryl Jones and B2K member,  Fizz , took to the ‘gram last week to show their fans they were no longer hiding their coupledom in the shadows. “Come here, it’s okay. Come say hi,” Jones said in a quick clip. Fizz was hiding from the camera’s view. When he finally came into the frame, Apryl proclaimed they were “just living life.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Fans reeled from the news, seeing the entire relationship as pretty messy considering Apryl Jones shares two children with Fizz’s B2K bandmate, Omarion. But the situation might just get even more complicated. In a recent Instagram clip, a fan of Apryl’s commented on a slight curve in her stomach, saying, “What in the bump bump bump is going on here?” Moniece Slaughter, who shares a son with Fizz, commented on the post saying, “We’re about to find out in about 6mos or so.” Did Moniece just hint that there is a baby on the way for Apryl and Fizz? 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 View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: Whew! Looks like #AprylJones and #Fizz are “living life” (See earlier post) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Jun 28, 2019 at 10:56pm PDT   Earlier this week, Slaughter offered sarcastic congratulations to the pair, and mentioned the two could “potentially [get] married and [have] kids.” “Congratulations are in order for Apryl Jones and Teeny Fizzle Pop on their relationship/f***ship,” she wrote on social media. “Congrats on moving into the new house together, congrats on potentially getting married and having kids. I could not wish for a better stepmother for my son. Just be a little more respectful and mind your f****g business and we can be the biggest/bestest blended family ever!” We will se how this love quadrilateral plays out. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”2040983″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally posted 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  

Bump Bump Baby? Apryl Jones Rumored To Be Pregnant With Lil Fizz’s Baby

Chloe x Halle Slay In New “Who Knew” Music Video

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Source: Presley Ann / Getty Chloe x Halle are bringing their sisterly slay to their latest video. The soul songstresses have dropped the official video for “Who Knew” from Grown-ish. In it, they sing about unexpected new love while wearing matching leopard-printed ensembles. It’s filled with just as much shea buttery beauty and black girl magic you’d expect from the duo. Before dropping “Who Knew” the ladies covered the pages of  ESSENCE and dropped their track “Thinkin Bout Me.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ).   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 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1678784″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on Bossip.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

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How ‘Makeup & Breakup’ Series Continues To Depict Real Life Relationships In Season 3 [VIDEO]

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As we all know relationships have their high and low points. Through all those moments we’re all fighting for that one thing which is love. The once YouTube hit series “Makeup & Breakup” has a new home at BET Digital and the cast as well as fans are truly excited about it. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). For season 3, the storylines of Blake, Brooke, Laura, Kyle and the rest of that fine cast continue to explore their fickle relationships, the lies told and so much more that many of us can relate to. 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 We got a chance to catch up with some of the cast, Karmia Berry, who plays “Laura” and Shareef Moore, who plays “Kyle.” During the interview they shared what fans can expect from season 3, talked about dating in big cities and so much more. SEE ALSO:  Infidelity, Love And Second Chances, Why You Need To Watch “Makeup X Breakup” Season 2 [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Source: Jordan Edwards / Jordan Edwards Make sure you catch “Makeup & Breakup” on BET Digital every Monday and watch the full interview up top! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1695836″ overlay=”true”] 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

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Will You Be Watching? Kourtney’s Ko-Parent Is Bringing His Real Estate Savvy To E! On “Flip It Like Disick” [VIDEO]

Source: SplashNews / Splash News Scott Disick’s Property Flipping Show Up Next Kris Jenner got the memo that y’all are weary of watching her daughters spin off stories and is now executive producing a project with almost son-in-law Scott. Check out the trailer below: Premiering Sunday, August 4th at 10p ET/PT, E! is moving into the neighborhood of real estate and luxury renovation with the new series “Flip It like Disick,” bringing viewers inside the lavish personal and professional world of Scott Disick, as he tackles his most extravagant endeavor yet; high-end home flipping and remodeling. Fueled by Disick’s passion for property development, which began almost five years ago when he successfully flipped his first investment, this series follows him and his dynamic, hilarious and headstrong team, which includes former pop singer-turned-interior designer Willa Ford; Disick’s best friend Benny Luciano; their all-star short-tempered contractor Miki Moor; Benny’s wife and realtor Kozet Luciano; and Disick’s assistant Lindsay Diamond. Led by Disick, the group will convert unique home projects for his celebrity friends and family, including guestrooms, studios and his kids’ playhouse at their mother Kourtney’s home, as well as transform an ambitious multi-million dollar property in Los Angeles. “Flip It Like Disick” is produced by STXtelevision with Tower 2 Productions and Ryan Seacrest Productions, with Ryan Holcomb, Jason Goldberg, Lori Gordon, Scott Disick and Kris Jenner serving as executive producers. Follow along across social using hashtag #FlipItLikeDisick on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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Will You Be Watching? Kourtney’s Ko-Parent Is Bringing His Real Estate Savvy To E! On “Flip It Like Disick” [VIDEO]