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Rihanna Slays On Sixth Vogue Cover: ‘I’ve Never Been Afraid To Take Risks’

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Rihanna continues to dominate in 2019. The newest stop on her success tour is gracing the November 2019 cover of Vogue …and the 31-year-old looks absolutely stunning. Rocking a tan Fenty tulle coat and a full-face of her own Fenty makeup line (we’d expect nothing less), the Grammy winner glowed in her 6th, (yes 6th!) Vogue cover! Take a look: View this post on Instagram @badgalriri is our November issue cover star! She talks to @abbyaguirre about @fenty, that album you’re waiting for, being happy in love, and, oh yes, she has a few choice words for the president. Tap the link in our bio for the full profile. Photographed by @ethanjamesgreen, styled by @tonnegood, written by @abbyaguirre, Vogue, November 2019. A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Oct 9, 2019 at 6:37am PDT   In the interview with the fashion bible, the makeup mogul, whose company is worth more than $3 billion , sounds off about her  “reggae-inspired or reggae-infused” upcoming album “R9,” living her best life with her boo, and the ridiculousness called President Trump . On her long hiatus from making new music: “I have been trying to get back into the studio. It’s not like I can lock myself in for an extended amount of time, like I had the luxury of doing before. I know I have some very unhappy fans who don’t understand the inside bits of how it works.” On her newly founded Paris-based maison with LVMH : “I’m not the face of my brand, but I am the muse, and my DNA has to run all the way through it,” she says. “I don’t want anyone to pull up my website and think, Rihanna would never wear that.” On her Bae Hassan Jameel (who doesn’t name, but we know who it is): “Yeah, I’m dating. I’m actually in an exclusive relationship for quite some time, and it’s going really well, so I’m happy.” On Trump and gun violence in America: “It is devastating. People are being murdered by war weapons that they legally purchase. This is just not normal. That should never, ever be normal. And the fact that it’s classified as something different because of the color of their skin? It’s a slap in the face. It’s completely racist . Put an Arab man with that same weapon in that same Walmart and there is no way that Trump would sit there and address it publicly as a mental health problem . The most mentally ill human being in America right now seems to be the president.” Most importantly, she speaks candidly about turning down the Superbowl Halftime Show: “Absolutely,” she says. “I couldn’t dare do that. For what? Who gains from that? Not my people. I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler. There’s things within that organization that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way.” You better tell RiRhi! Also, In #GoAskAnna she sat down with Vogue EIC Anna Wintour to talk about babies in the future (“God’s plan), the Met Gala and her upcoming album. Here’s a clip: View this post on Instagram In a special edition of #GoAskAnna, November cover star @badgalriri sits down for a one-on-one with Anna Wintour. Tap the link in our bio to watch the full video. Director and Illustrator @theselby Producer @camillaferenczi @tvetan Animator @michelsgh DP @colevelev AC Lola Banks Gaffer Gautam Kadian Sound @thesoundcoop @philshipmansound Producer @dj____mike Production Assistant @lilyhmccann A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Oct 9, 2019 at 7:15am PDT   The November Vogue issue hits newsstands nationwide on Oct. 22. Read Rihanna’s Vogue interview in its entirety here .  RELATED NEWS: Rihanna May Not Be Releasing New Music; However, She Is Giving Us A Visual Autobiography The Fenty Fix: Is Rihanna Choosing Money Moves Over Music? Can Y’all Stop Speculating On Rihanna’s Womb & Just Let Her Eat? [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3058906″ overlay=”true”]

Rihanna Slays On Sixth Vogue Cover: ‘I’ve Never Been Afraid To Take Risks’

Infinite Victim-Blamer Candace Owens Slams Woman Who Accuses Matt Lauer Of Rape

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Source: Splash News / Splash News Card-carrying victim-blamer candace owens is continuing to be on brand with #metoo critiques after Matt Lauer has been accused of rape. Lauer was initially fired from the “Today” show in 2017 after an anonymous former NBC News employee accused him of sexual misconduct. Now, according to Variety , the full details of the complaint are coming out thanks to a new book by Ronan Farrow called “Catch and Kill.” The book covers Farrow’s investigation of Harvey Weinstein and all the hoops he had to jump through with his then-employer NBC News. One of the biggest moments in the book came when Farrow interviewed the woman who made a complaint against Lauer. She finally revealed herself to be Brooke Nevils and according to Farrow’s book, she says Lauer anally raped her in a hotel room when they were both at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Nevils says in the book that after a night of drinking at a hotel bar, she went to Lauer’s hotel room twice. She went the first time to retrieve her press pass, which Lauer had taken as a joke. She went the second time because she was invited back by Lauer. Farrow writes that Nevils “had no reason to suspect Lauer would be anything but friendly based on prior experience.” Once she was in his room, Nevils says that Lauer — who was wearing boxers and a T-shirt — pushed her against the door and kissed her. Farrow writes that he then pushed her onto the bed, “flipping her over, asking if she liked anal sex.” She said that she declined several times and “was in the midst of telling him she wasn’t interested again when he ‘just did it.’” The book continues, “Lauer, she said, didn’t use lubricant. The encounter was excruciatingly painful. ‘It hurt so bad. I remember thinking, Is this normal?’ She told me she stopped saying no, but wept silently into a pillow.” “It was nonconsensual in the sense that I was too drunk to consent,” Nevils told Farrow. “It was nonconsensual in that I said, multiple times, that I didn’t want to have anal sex.” In a letter addressing the allegations, Lauer described the night as “mutual and completely consensual.” Lauer and Nevils continued to see each other for sex when they returned to New York, but Farrow explained in his interview with Nevils, “She readily admitted that her communications with Lauer might have appeared friendly and obliging. But she also said she lived in terror of Lauer jeopardizing her career and that the encounters caused anguish and shame that eventually prompted her to break up with her boyfriend.” Apparently, Candace Owens thought this was a good moment to attack the #MeToo movement and to do her usual victim blaming. She tweeted, “ Reading Matt Lauer’s accuser’s story & it’s EVERYTHING I hate about the #metoo movement. She admits she consensually went to his hotel room but was “too drunk to consent”. She also admits she had multiple consensual sexual relations w/ him after her alleged rape.” Reading Matt Lauer’s accuser’s story & it’s EVERYTHING I hate about the #metoo movement. She admits she consensually went to his hotel room but was “too drunk to consent”. She also admits she had multiple consensual sexual relations w/ him after her alleged rape. PERISCOPE SOON. — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 9, 2019   Then, Owens went on Periscope to suggest we live in an era of “blameless women” and sexual assault victims should take responsibility when in drunk situations. She did so by ridiculously comparing her non-rape related drunk college experience with the experience of intoxicated rape victims. “I got completely blacked out. And in this Black-out spell I started screaming at my girlfriends, I mean we were away somewhere at a party and I was screaming at them and at one point, I took my shoe off and started hitting her car window.” Owens then went on to say that after this night, her two girlfriends didn’t want anything to do with her. After immense shame, she “acknowledged” that she did something to herself by drinking alcohol and apologized to her friends. What this mundane drunk night situation has to do with getting raped is beyond comprehension. But Candace kept on going and proceeded to chastise Nevils for not filing a police report when the alleged rape happen and for continuing to see Lauer after the alleged incident. “That is not an example to me of a true rape,” Owens said. #metoo , @HillaryClinton and the era of blameless women. https://t.co/DL8MIFloN8 — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 9, 2019   Leave it to Candace Owens to have no comprehension of the layers to sexual assault. SEE ALSO: Candace Owens Gets Destroyed When Her Pro-Hitler Clip Plays During Hearing On White Nationalism Judge Kemp Weeps And Says: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Getting This Criticism If Miss Guyger Were Black’

Infinite Victim-Blamer Candace Owens Slams Woman Who Accuses Matt Lauer Of Rape

Jason Mitchell Completes Counseling For Mental Health & Personal Development Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Jason Mitchell Completes Mental Health & Personal Development Counseling After shockingly being accused of sexual misconduct actor Jason Mitchell is reportedly on the mend. As previously reported Mitchell was booted from Showtime’s “The Chi” as well as Netflix’s “Desperados” and  UTA; management company, Authentic Talent & Literary Managemen t for his allegedly inappropriate actions earlier this year. Now, however, it looks like the embattled actor could be trying to piece his career back together. TheShadeRoom reports that Jason has completed a mental health course in relation to the misconduct allegations. According to TSR who spoke with a source, Jason has worked on anger management, self-awareness, acceptance of responsibility, and purpose. Jason has previously been defiant about the misconduct allegations and after reports surfaced that his character would be killed off “The Chi” he told fans they shouldn’t “believe what they read in the media.” “I think it’s time to make a statement. To everyone commenting without any knowledge of what’s going please stop…and to all my supporters I appreciate you all and I’m sorry I will no longer be in (“The Chi”)..but don’t believe what you read in the media or this fake a** post,” wrote Mitchell in an IG comments section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Mitchell (@jasonmitchellactor) on Mar 12, 2019 at 5:19pm PDT Are you hoping to see Jason Mitchell back on your TV screen?

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JT Of City Girls Out Of Prison, Drops New Single “JT First Day Out” & Twitter Reacts

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Lil Kim Is Fur Real About Squaring Up With This Animal Rights Activist Who Harassed Her In NYC

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Source: MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Animal rights activists must not have gotten the memo that fashion icon and rapper Lil’ Kim ain’t the one to mess with. The Bed Stuy beauty stopped by the Verizon Media Studios, BUILD on Tuesday afternoon to promote her new album ‘9’ which is due out October 11th, 2019. It’s her first studio album in 14 years. Source: Raymond Hall / Getty The beauty looked stunning in a chic black and white outfit. She wore a white high collar shirt with a black studded corset belt, black pants, and grommet thigh high peep toe shoes. She wore a long black wig. The rapper looked great! Source: MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin / Getty However, there were complications and confrontations outside the BUILD Studio. Multiple animal rights protestors were outside and yelled at the beauty, “Stop wearing fur!” One protestor got to close and was throwing things at Lil’ Kim and she had to remind them she was from Brooklyn! Lil’ Kim started walking toward the woman and telling her to back up and looked ready to pop off in her fly outfit. It got so bad that Lil’ Kim’s security had to protect the animal rights protestor and protect her from Lil’ Kim! I’m all for publicly protesting your beliefs; however, you should never get to the point where you and endangering another individual. I appreciate Lil’ Kim protecting and standing up for herself, even if her security was there to do it for herself! Kim said act up, you can get snatched up! pic.twitter.com/u6ibhAhk1w — kimber-li (@BLANCOBARDI) October 8, 2019 Check out the video and let us know who was in the wrong during this altercation (hint: it ain’t Lil’ Kim). What do you think beauties? DON’T MISS: Lil Kim On Eve And Their Alleged Old Beef: ‘Why Do You Girls Always Do This To Me?’ Lil Kim’s ‘Get Money’ Manicure To Be Featured In Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Lil Kim Named A Person Of Interest In BET Weekend Robbery [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2857411″ overlay=”true”]

Lil Kim Is Fur Real About Squaring Up With This Animal Rights Activist Who Harassed Her In NYC

Oh Yeah? Hmph: Dallas Police Arrest 2 Men Allegedly Connected To Joshua Browns SUPER Suspicious Murder

Source: Gary Miller / Getty Dallas PD Arrests Two Men Allegedly Responsible For Joshua Brown Murder Joshua Brown’s murder following his testimony against former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has the department under HEAVY suspicion by Black folks and beyond. Earlier this week police announced that they believed Joshua was murdered over a weed deal gone bad. A story hardly anyone believes. According to NBCNews , the cops say that three men traveled from Alexandria, Louisiana to Dallas, Texas, a four-and-a-half-hour drive, to buy some Mary Jane from Joshua. Why anyone would travel SO far for marijuana when it is readily available in damn near every state in America is one detail that makes Dallas PD’s story seem like BS, but we digress. Michael Mitchell, 32, who officials say was the suspected getaway driver in the Friday night slaying, was arrested at a motel in Marksville, Louisiana, Tuesday evening, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Steven Martel said. Jacquerious Mitchell, 20, had previously been arrested and was in custody at a hospital, Dallas police Assistant Chief Avery Moore said at a news conference Tuesday. The third suspect, 22-year-old Thaddeous Green is still at large. According to Jacquerious, Joshua shot him in the chest during a fight with Green and Green shot Joshua twice in response. Green took Brown’s backpack and the gun used to shoot Jacquerious Mitchell and the three suspects fled the scene, Moore said. The suspects dropped Jacquerious Mitchell off at a hospital, the assistant police chief said. Police confiscated 12 pounds of marijuana, 149 grams of THC cartridges and $4,157 in cash during a search of Brown’s home, Moore said. So, what they want us to believe is that Joshua Brown served as an eyewitness against the police in a HIGHLY publicized murder trial while simultaneously serving pounds of loud to some random cats from OT? Yeah, ok. Here’s what Dallas police Assistant Chief Avery Moore had to say about the “rumors”: “As you know, there’s been speculation and rumors that have been shared by community leaders claiming that Mr. Brown’s death was related to the Amber Guyger trial and somehow the Dallas Police Department was responsible,” Moore said. “I assure you that is simply not true, and I encourage those leaders to be mindful of their actions moving forward because their words have jeopardized the integrity of the city of Dallas as well as the Dallas Police Department.” We don’t believe you, you need more people!

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Excellence: Steven Reed Makes History As Montgomery, Alabama’s First Black Mayor In 200 Year History

A LOT of positivity… Steven Reed Becomes Montgomery’s First Black Mayor A brotha just made history in Alabama in a major way! Steven Reed, a Probate Judge, is Montgomery, Alabama’s first Black Mayor. Reed is replacing current Mayor Todd Strange and won with 67 percent of the votes. He will be sworn into office on Nov. 12. “If there was any doubt about what we can do when we come together, when we unify this city, let the record show tonight, above all, show what we can do when we come together in this city and we build around positivity, around opportunity and all the things that tie us together,” said Reed about his victory according to WSFA. When asked why he thought his campaign resonated with voters, Reed said it was the vision for a united Montgomery. “I think our vision for a better Montgomery. Our vision for a united Montgomery, and our vision to create better opportunities for everyone and I believe our concise vision that was very consistent from the day one is something a lot of people listened to,” Reed said. “I believe people really were attracted to that. They really were interested in some of our ideas and that energy and that enthusiasm that we felt so many days in the community is going to churches, going to community centers, going to neighborhood programs, we felt the energy there and we felt that energy in some unlikely corners for some. So we knew the message was resonating, and we knew that somewhere along the line, we knew that we were making a difference and that we were connecting, and I think that’s why we had the results that we had tonight.” Reed’s win marks the first time in Montgomery’s 200 years that a black Mayor has been elected. It’s especially significant because Montgomery was once called the “cradle of the Confederacy.” Montgomery, Alabama, once known as the cradle of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil rights movement, has elected Steven Reed as its first African American mayor in the city's 200-year history. https://t.co/PjcVnDIRzj pic.twitter.com/898HkTThcj — ABC News (@ABC) October 9, 2019 Congrats to Mayor Reed!

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STFU, Soup Cookie: WASP-y Racist Writes Angry Letter To Penn State Football Player With “Disgusting Dreadlocks”

Source: manoa / Getty Penn State Player Sent Racist Letter About His Locs A racist douchebag named David Petersen who graduated from Penn State in 1966 is currently being fire-roasted over 280-characters or less for an incredibly racist letter that he wrote to footballer Jonathan Sutherland that was tweeted out by his teammate Antonio Shelton. One of my teammates got this. Explain to me how this isn’t racist. pic.twitter.com/Qms1F6DEEP — Antonio Shelton (@_groovy55) October 7, 2019 A reporter at the Tribune-Democrat contacted Petersen who offered the weakest explanation of his cracker-y correspondence. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Petersen said making a racial or cultural statement “was not the intent at all. I would just like to see the coaches get the guys cleaned up and not looking like Florida State and Miami guys.” Penn State’s Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sandy Barbour, released her own statement in support of Jonathan. I stand with our Penn State student athletes and appreciate how they represent PSU in competition, in the classroom and in the community. Their dress, tattoos, or hairstyle has no impact on my support, nor does their gender, skin color, sexuality or religion! #WeAre #ONETEAM — Sandy Barbour (@SandyB_PSUAD) October 8, 2019 To give further context about who the f**k David Petersen is, the Tribute-Democrat details the many alt-right-ish op-eds that he’s written in the past about topics like welfare, “violent offenders, and Islam. He asked: “Does the Tribune have no awareness of or regard for the families of those who died on 9/11? … The Tribune’s disclaimer as a paean to ‘diversity’ is invalid. This was an appalling display of poor judgment, an insult to all Americans, and dishonors all who have died and continue to die fighting the war on terrorism.” Safe to say that this a$$-clown is probably a MAGA, “blue lives matter”, Republican deplorable. After all the “disgusting” scandals that Penn State has had involving rape, sex abuse, and kidnapping this mayo-splattered bigot has the nerve to chastise Black hair. We hope he’s banned from Penn State for life.

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Bye Scruffy! Cyn Santana Says She’s Her HAPPIEST In Life After Kicking Scrub Budden To The Curb

Source: Xavier Collin / Paras Griffin / Splash News Cyn Santana Says She’s Happier After Joe Budden Split Cyn Santana has confirmed her split with her scruffy ex-fiancee Joe Budden . The reality actress and rapper-podcaster have been making headlines for months over their separation and now Cyn is hinting that there’s no chance she’s going back to that distressing relationship. Cyn Santana also confirms in an interview with Tiffany Pollard that it was she who pulled the plug on their relationship. “ We didn’t decide on anything. I did what was best for my mental health, for my peace, and for me and my son. Basically, let’s just sat that I’m probably the happiest that I’ve ever been. And that was probably the best decision I’ve made in my entire life in the 26-years I’ve been living on this earth . The best decision I made was leaving that relationship. And my son and I are amazing.” It sounds like Joe Budden was being a THORN in her side and she couldn’t take it. Previously, Budden showed a lack of empathy on “Love and Hip Hop” as Cyn Santana experienced postpartum depression . Cyn removed herself from the turmoil and now she’s easing into dating. On what she wants in a man now that she’s single: “I like being wined and dined,” she said when talking about what she wants in a man with Tiffany “New York” Pollard on her  Brunch with Tiffany  show. “I love talking. I love getting into people. I’m a foodie, you’ve got to feed me. That’s happening.” Hit play to hear it. Good for her! Hit the flip for more of how Cyn has been living since getting rid of that bad energy.

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Erica Mena & Safaree Are Officially Married

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels have tied the knot! On Monday (Oct. 7), the happy couple lavishly wed in front of their family and friends as Safaree donned a red suit styled by Messiah Stylist, while Erica Mena was dressed in a gorgeous white wedding dressed designed by Ryan and Walter that closely hugged her baby bump. The whirlwind romance was first announced in late 2018 with the couple announcing their engagement by Christmas Eve of the same year. While the two have been very public with their relationship and pregnancy announcement , it seems Erica plans to take a different approach with their child. According to published reports, Mena plans to shelter the bundle of joy from the spotlight, while Safaree’s plans include adding the upcoming addition to payroll. “We’re going to be selective but at the same time, this baby will come out of the womb working,” Safaree said during the announcement. “I was working very early. I’m about to pull a DJ Khaled . As soon as this baby comes out, we are working.” Working is an understatement while celebrating milestones in their lives and relationship, the lovebirds are also cashing after it was announced that their love story will be documented on the upcoming tenth season of Love & Hip-Hop: New York ; showcasing their fast-tracked romance, it’s been reported that VH1 cameras were on-hand to also document the wedding. Although the two may have different opinions on how involved their unborn child will be in Hollywood, one thing the two definitely agree on is their love for one another. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Erica Mena took the time to share a loving caption about her new husband. “If I could turn back the clock. I’d give you a chance sooner and love you longer @mr_guerra x @blu_gem_ – @bridalstylesboutique @messiahstylist.” View this post on Instagram If I could turn back the clock. I’d give you a chance sooner and love you longer @mr_guerra x @blu_gem_ – @bridalstylesboutique @messiahstylist A post shared by Erica Mena Samuels (@iamerica_mena) on Oct 5, 2019 at 6:35am PDT Mena also took an opportunity to share a glimpse of the couple’s iced out wedding bands that almost top the 14-carat engagement ring, with the caption “Mr. & Mrs. Samuels,” confirming to naysayers that the two are actually married. View this post on Instagram Married Thank you to my brother @edendiamonds for designing our wedding bands. 10-7-19 MR. & Mrs. Samuels A post shared by Erica Mena Samuels (@iamerica_mena) on Oct 8, 2019 at 9:46am PDT Congrats to the happy couple check out some footage from the wedding below. View this post on Instagram Sending Congrats to Safaree and Erica Mena on their nuptials! #Safaree #EricaMena A post shared by StarStruck Daily (@starstruckdaily) on Oct 7, 2019 at 7:10pm PDT   View this post on Instagram Congratulations @iamerica_mena & @safaree on your wedding yesterday wish u guys many more to come god bless #ericaandsafaree #baddie #beauty #mood #travel #lifestyle #healthy #fit #fitness #tattoo #hiphopculture #grillz #la #lv #pdx #htown #nyc #follow4follow #fashion #blogger #me #selfie #instagood #foodporn#travel #lifestyle #healthy #fit #fitness #tattoo #hiphopculture #grillz #la #lv #pdx #htown #nyc #follow4follow #fashion #blogger #me #selfie #instagood #lifestyle #healthy #fit #fitness #tattoo #hiphopculture #grillz #la #lv #pdx #htown #nyc #follow4follow #fashion #blogger #me #selfie #instagood #foodporn#travel #lifestyle #healthy #fit #fitness #tattoo #hiphopculture #grillz #la #lv #pdx #htown #me A post shared by Lissa NJ (@lissanj) on Oct 8, 2019 at 10:36am PDT View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: Now ya’ll know #Safaree had to get down on the dance floor for his bride!! #EricaMena A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Oct 7, 2019 at 10:36pm PDT    

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