Source: Janeé Bolden / Janeé Bolden Lexus 0 To 60 Driving Experience Brings Hollywood Players To A Racetrack With Amazing Views Several weeks ago our Senior Content Director Janeé Bolden traveled to beautiful Salinas, California to witness Lexus’ 0 To 60 Performance Drive, a two day racing experience set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bay Area , the very place where ocean and mountain views meet to create the perfect coastal lifestyle. Source: Janeé Bolden / Janeé Bolden What Janeé witnessed some very lively competition between a cast of unforgettable characters. The teams were comprised of actors Jaleel White and Omar Benson Miller, along with NBA baller turned entertainer John Salley, who served as their captain; pitted against Mekhi Phifer and “Surviving Compton” actor Curtis Hamilton under the leadership of last year’s winner Carmelita Jeter. Both teams were coached by professional racedrivers; Jack Hawksworth coached Team Jeter and Scott Pruett coached Team Salley. View this post on Instagram Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. – Henry Ford Coach Tresa thank you for a beautiful experience with @lexususa #Lexus0to60 #LexusPerformance #LexusRCFtrack #LexusLC #LexusGSF #TeamWins #MediaMagic #Storytellers #Scribes #ContentCreators A post shared by Janeé (@janeebolden) on Feb 27, 2019 at 3:06pm PST The winning team stood to capture a major donation to a charity of their choice as well as a new Lexus for the fastest driver. Big Tigger presided over the battle as host. Check out what Tigger had to say about the Lexus he would have chosen if he won the competition. Hit the flip for more highlights from the trip.
Source: PALACE LEE / Splash News Kim Kardashian has taken the phrase “if you got it, flaunt” to another level when it comes to her and Kanye West ‘s pristine Calabasas home. Earlier this week, Kim took to Instagram to give followers a glimpse at her simply lavish pad, and fans were geeked when they saw her basin-less kitchen sink. yo… Kim Kardashian’s sink is kinda cool pic.twitter.com/sivKMcdsUY — Jason Bolaños (@JBinAV) April 18, 2019 I hope one day I become as rich as Kim Kardashian so I can have a bathroom sink just like hers, simply beautiful x — Sam (@samjxckson) April 18, 2019 The unique feature was designed by Kanye himself, and now we know how many Kardashian koins they spent making it. According to Tamara Day , host of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions, Kardashian’s basin-less sink with a sloped countertop and a slit for a drain could cost at least $25,750. Day told PEOPLE , “It’s a tricky balance getting the slope just right without severe angles, so the water stays in one place! Only the best fabricator can accomplish this.” She added that the unique bathroom sink is made of quartz, which she estimates would cost around $15,000 to use on the countertop, the custom slope and the 6-inch mitered edge. While the custom cabinet below the sink likely cost somewhere in the $10,000 range. “As for the faucet, Day believes it could be the Purist Faucet from Kohler, which runs around $700, and comes in several finishes, with black (the one she believes was used in Kardashian’s bathroom) being the most expensive.” View this post on Instagram bathroom goals A post shared by Kim Kardashian Snapchat (@kimkardashiansnap) on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:49am PDT Sheesh, over $30,000 for for a fancy faucet — just let that “sink” in.
Active Shooter Kills Two At UNC At Charlotte Another sad shooting has taken place in America. This time at least two people are dead after an active shooter opened fire at University of North Carolina’s Charlotte campus. NBC affiliate WCNC confirmed the deaths and noted that several others sustained “life-threatening” and “non-life-threatening” injuries after a man opened fire in a classroom. Sources tell them that students were giving a presentation in a classroom when the shooting occurred. The two dead are reportedly two white males, but their ages and names have not yet been released. They add that officials confirmed that the suspect is named Trystan Terrell, a 22-year-old history major at UNCC. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has released a statement on the shooting: “Renee and I are heartbroken to see this violence in our community and at my alma mater,” said Rep. Hudson. “We are grateful for the quick and selfless action of first responders and police. Our thoughts and prayers are with victims, their families, and the entire 49er community. I will continue to monitor the situation and pray for the safety of all on campus.” This story is still developing….
Source: Olivier Douliery / Getty Via Madamenoire : NFL super star Russell Wilson and his beautiful R&B singing wife, Ciara Wilson, have partnered on a whole new venture outside of their respective fields: Why Not You Productions. Their production house will serve as the home for inspirational human interest stories on film, TV & in digital content. Wilson hinted of this power move in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter back in February, “When people look at me, I hope they don’t just see a football player. I hope they see a person who is innovative and creative, someone who builds something from nothing. Continuing, “We want to be able to impact lives. That’s what we want to do at the end of the day — even from the kids space. We just want to tell stories that connect with the world and to the emotions.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Even though Russell is known as one of the highest paid football players in the league, and Ciara is known for her top-charting hits, the parents of two both share a love of storytelling at its core. “While we work in different fields in our day-to-day, we are excited to come together to collaborate and create stories that we hope will touch people’s lives,” Wilson and Ciara said of their new venture. “We are both storytellers at heart and we want to be able to share stories that uplift people and inspire others to create positive change. That’s ultimately what we want this company to represent.” 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 announcement comes just a few weeks after Russell made history by signing a four year $140 million deal with the Seahawks. Whether he is on the field or off the field, we can expect excellence from both Russell and his always leveling-up wife. “For us, we want to be able to create, create, create,” Wilson said. “For West2East, we always say, ‘A+ only.’ That’s our motto.” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1979817″ 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
Source: WENN / WENN JAIILLLLLL?! According to TMZ we won’t be seeing Soulja Boy anytime soon because he was just slapped with a hefty sentence for violating his probation! The rapper appeared in court Tuesday where a judge sentenced him to 240 days in jail and 265 days of community service. Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox: Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Soulja was arrested earlier this month after failing to complete his court-ordered community service and trying to falsify evidence that it was completed. Making things worse Soulja home was raided by cops in February after an investigation was opened by an ex-girlfriend that said the rapper helped her captive in his garage. During the raid, officers found ammunition which is in violation for his prior violation fora weapons case dating back to 2014. RELATED STORY: Soulja Boy Locked Up For Violating Probation The judge ordered Soulja to serve his violation sentence immediately but knocked off 40 days as credit for time served. So it looks we won’t be seeing him until sometime in January 2020 unless he gets off for good behavior. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://mycolumbuspower.com” id=”3329291″ overlay=”true”] The Latest: Rodney King’s Daughter Launches Fund To Help Black Fathers On 27th Anniversary Of L.A. Riots The Obamas Finally Reveal All The Projects They’re Working On At Netflix Erica Dixon Is Set To Give Birth To Identical Twin Girls In ‘Just A Few Days’ [PHOTO] Comedian Tommy Davidson To Release Memoir After Being Dumped In The Trash As An Infant Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Files For Legal Guardianship Of His Daughter, Emani JAIILLLLLL?! Soulja Boy Sentenced to 240 Days in Jail Should You Be Having Sex While You’re Fighting Illness? Russell Wilson and Ciara Launch Production Company For Film, TV and Digital Uber Apologizes After Troll Prompts Customer Support To Tweet The N-Word BIRTHDAY BASH QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Lil Baby? [Quiz]
Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN Nipsey Hussle ‘s sister Samantha Smith has filed for legal guardianship of Hussle’s daughter, 7-year-old Emani according to TMZ . The outlet is reporting that Sam believes that Emani’s biological mother is unable to care for the child. In Sam’s eyes, she’s assisted for the care of of Emani throughout her life and wants to “ensure the continued stability” for her and “ensure that she will be able to maintain her current and ongoing relationship” with her late father’s family. A judge has yet to rule on the guardianship petition. Hussle was tragically murdered on March 31 in front of his Marathon Clothing store. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony on April 12th, one day after a public memorial service at Staples Center. RELATED: The Legacy Continues: Nipsey Hussle Fans Campaign To Rename Crayola Color “Nipsey Blue” RELATED: James Harden Dedicates Houston Rockets Playoff Run To Nipsey Hussle
Source: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / Splash News Kylie Kids About Making Another Baby In Birthday Message To Baby Daddy Travis Scott Well isn’t this sweet! Travis Scott turned 27 today and his babymama Kylie continued to celebrate him by posting a slideshow of photos of them as well as daughter Stormi. Her message was also more than a little frisky as she suggested the pair celebrate by conceiving a second child. View this post on Instagram watching you evolve into the partner, friend, son, and father you are today has been so fulfilling my real life bestie & hubby all wrapped into one. i love you and I’m so so proud of you. happy happy birthday let’s fuck around and have another baby. A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Apr 30, 2019 at 10:23am PDT watching you evolve into the partner, friend, son, and father you are today has been so fulfilling my real life bestie & hubby all wrapped into one. i love you and I’m so so proud of you. happy happy birthday let’s f**k around and have another baby. Do you think Kylie is already pregnant and this is her way of teasing it? Regardless — it’s a really sweet message. Travis also posted his own birthday message. The second slide is super cute — all of his presents are wrapped in custom Stormi wrapping paper. View this post on Instagram Going Ham all day blessed to see another year wit family and friends. Love everyone that help me in my life. Thank u God A post shared by flame (@travisscott) on Apr 30, 2019 at 8:58am PDT Going Ham all day blessed to see another year wit family and friends. Love everyone that help me in my life. Thank u God Happy Birthday Travis… Go head and shoot that KarJenner club up.
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Via Bossip : Tommy Davidson is set to release a memoir that will detail his harrowing early life as a newborn who was thrown away in the garbage. “I was found in the trash when I was an infant,” Davidson told BOSSIP Saturday at the Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier Lounge at the Tribeca Film Festival. “I was near death. And a white family adopted me. I grew up in the Midwest. My (adopted) mother, she passed away a few years ago, and my sister was like. You need to write about this.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Davidson’s comments were a somber moment in an otherwise lively after party for the 25th-anniversary screening of “In Living Color” – hosted by the whiskey brand – at Studio 525 during the Tribeca Film Festival. 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 As Shawn Wayans , aka DJ SW1, played 90s hip hop, David Alan Grier and Kim Wayans danced up a storm while the crowd got down around them. SEE ALSO: Tiffany Haddish To Produce Stand Up Comedy Series For Netflix Davidson later took the mic to rap the first verse of the “In Living Color” theme song – to the “I Need A Girl” remix – and had the crowd sing it back to him. The party space featured a 7,000 piece 3D printed bar and served some of the world’s first 3D printed cocktails. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1806098″ 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
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Via Madamenoire : It feels like just yesterday that we were telling you Erica Dixon was pregnant, and carrying twins at that. Well, according to the Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star, she’s already due to give birth in just a few more days to to her identical twin girls. At least, that’s what she says is the plan via a post she shared on social media on Monday. The 34-year-old shared a picture of herself in a chic sweatsuit, in heels, holding on to her baby bump, which from the side is quite the site to see. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “In just a few days I’ll meet the two little angels God has blessed me with. I’m beyond ready, nervous, and excited all at the same time,” she wrote. “Thanks to all who prayed for me throughout this pregnancy. It worked and I’m so thankful that they are healthy with no issues or concerns. I can’t wait to love on them.” In just a few days I’ll meet the two little angels God has blessed me with. I’m beyond ready, nervous, and excited all at the same time. Thanks to all who prayed for me throughout this pregnancy. It worked and I’m so thankful that they are healthy with no issues or concerns. pic.twitter.com/8d8lv1K7gF — Erica Dixon (@MsEricaDixon) April 29, 2019 When she shared the news in a vlog that was posted in February (she was further along than in the clip), she said that the pregnancy was a major shock because she wasn’t trying to have kids. In fact, she had an IUD implanted. “I am pregnant. Wasn’t trying to get pregnant,” she said at the time. “This is something that, I ain’t even going to say kind of happened but in a sense it did because I had a Mirena. Birth control to me now at this point, I’m convinced, is just the devil. It works for some people, others it doesn’t work for.” 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 But all that confusion aside, she saw the blessing in her situation and was working to get used to the ups and downs of carrying twins this time around. “This pregnancy has been really, really difficult for me,” she said. “I’ve been vomiting up until now, being 15 weeks. Still vomiting. Still taking Zofran to stop the nausea to keep me from vomiting. Just trying to take it a day at a time.” In a follow-up vlog, she revealed that she’s having monochorionic-diamniotic twins , also known as mono di. These twins, who share a placenta but have two amniotic sacs, make up 20 percent of spontaneous twin conception. “I carry unique twins,” she said. “So the twins I carry are called mono/di twins, which means that they simply share a placenta. They’re getting all their resources from that one placenta. That does come with risks and complications, but I am prayerful. I’m going to keep pushing on and I just know I’m going to be blessed with two beautiful girls.” And it seems like very, very soon, those blessings will be here. In the mean time, Dixon can continue enjoying her interesting cravings: salads and beans. “I’ve been having some really, really, really weird cravings. My go-to lately has been salads, soups and vinagrette dressing,” she said in her most recent vlog. “Why? I don’t know. And veggies, a lot of vegetables. A lot of lima beans…beans period. Black beans, butter beans, kidney beans, which is good because these are healthy cravings, but I’m just surprised. I normally like sweets. I like to have something sweet even after I eat and I haven’t been wanting that.” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1654763″ 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
