Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Former NBA star Lamar Odom is literally going hard in the paint to promote his memoir, “Darkness to Light,” and is revealing some truly jaw dropping tidbits along the way. While we’ve known him for his athletic ability, his celebrity marriage to Khloe Kardashian , and the subsequent drug use which almost resulted in death, Odom shared that prior to taking vows with Khloe, he was once head over heels for Empire actress Taraji P. Henson . Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “We ended up exchanging numbers. She was just such a wise woman that she could see through whatever smooth act I was trying to put on,” Odom wrote. “She refused to be just another conquest, and truthfully, I didn’t want her to be.” Odom and Henson met and began dating sometime in 2008 around the same time when Henson’s son Marcel was 14 years ago, according to his account. Though we may have not been aware of their coupledom, it looks like Odom was Henson’s date at a 2009 Golden Globe after party. He called that period one of the “happiest times in his life.” “We started secretly dating and quickly fell in love,” he continued. 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 “She introduced me to her fourteen-year-old son, Marcel, and was at my house nearly every day. Sometimes she’d bring some of her Hollywood friends, like actress Sanaa Lathan who starred in Love And Basketball,” he wrote. SEE ALSO: Lamar Odom Reveals He’s a Sex Addict In New Memoir, Has Slept With Over 2K Women “I don’t think I ever connected with another black woman as deeply as I did Taraji.” However, their relationship soon ended because of infidelity. “Things were amazing, but of course, God gave me a layup and I blew it.” Months after their breakup, Odom got on one knee and proposed to Khloe and then planned a whirlwind wedding. Since that time Henson has of course moved on and is currently planning her nuptials to former NFL player Kelvin Hayden. But it’s interesting to see Odom be so open and honest about how he feels knowing he let a go thing go. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1793392″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Andrew Toth / Getty Recently, during a roundtable sit down with The Hollywood Reporter , Regina Hall discussed quite a few things about her Hollywood journey. She shared the moments that make her realize that she’s made it, playing well-rounded women on television and then lastly, she spoke about speaking up when things don’t feel right for her. SEE ALSO: Actress Regina Hall Receives Honorary Degree From Dillard University There was a specific instance on her show, “Black Monday,” where they wanted Hall’s character, Dawn Darcy, to make a joke about the late pop-singer Whitney Houston. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). She said, “There was a joke, and I can’t remember, but it was a joke I think about drugs and it was about Whitney Houston, and I was like, ‘I don’t want to say that. Artists give so much … and so to make fun of what was a challenge and an illness. … The great thing about our writers is they were like, ‘Absolutely. We’ll just do something else.’” 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 It’s a good thing they were willing to hear her out. We can think of some other people who should take notes. Looking at you Chris Rock. SEE ALSO: Regina Hall Explains How She Once Had A Crush On Her Gynecologist [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] When Houston passed, perhaps e didn’t realize the gravity of addiction. Maybe, as a society, we didn’t recognize that addiction is a disease, that changes the physiological structure of our bodies. But because it begins with a choice people often lack sympathy. And that’s really unfair and insensitive. Certainly writers can come up with funnier, more responsible, less cliched jokes. Source: MadameNoire.com [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1992246″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Jon Bromley / Getty The folks behind the French Open may have banned Serena Williams’ infamous Nike catsuit last year , but the tennis legend is back! And is armed with a new set of tennis garb fit for the empowering champ she is. On May 27, the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived at her first match of the prestigious tournament rocking a wearing a custom-made design by Off-While’s Virgil Abloh for Nike, The Cut reported . The two-piece outfit, along with its matching cape, has a pretty strong message: “Mother, Champion, Queen, Goddess” written in French. Flip through the pics below: View this post on Instagram Let the Roland Garros begin. Here is my French Open look designed by @virgilabloh and @nike. A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on May 26, 2019 at 6:00am PDT After winning in three sets, in a post-match interview, Serena opened up to Associated Press about the meaning of her outfit. “[The words on the jacket] are things that mean a lot to me and reminders for me and for everyone that wants to wear it,” adding, “Just remind everyone that they can be champions and are queens. So I love that about it. It is a lot to carry, but so is being Serena Williams” This is the second time that the 37-year-old has worked with Abloh, who designed her amazing U.S. Open tutu outfit last year . As we previously reported, last year’s catsuit was more than just a fashion statement, it was also a means of preventing blood clots, which Serena has a history of developing. But that still didn’t stop French Tennis Federation president Bernard Giudicellli from updating the dress code to ban catsuits, saying “I think that sometimes we’ve gone too far … One must respect the game and the place.” As if Serena has ever disrespected this game. She is the game. We’re just glad to see her back! RELATED NEWS: Serena Williams’ ‘Catsuit’ Got Banned So She Twirled On Her Haters In A Tutu Serena Williams’ Postpartum Issues Are A Lesson In Healing After Giving Birth Why Is Serena Williams Being Drug Tested More Than Any Other Tennis Player?
Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Logic continues to make a way for himself while not overexposing himself. He has just signed a lucrative contract to further monopolize his bars. AllHipHop is reporting that the Maryland native has inked a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. While the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, the partnership allows UMPG to temporarily manage his performing acts rights and mechanical rights with the intention to license his work to third parties. Bobby detailed his excitement in a formal press release. “I’m truly excited to begin my new creative partnership with UMPG. My conversations with Jody Gerson, David Gray, and those who I have met thus far have been inspiring and I know they will be a fantastic help to bringing my creative visions to life.” Executives at Universal Publishing are enthused to be working with the “Keanu Reeves” rapper. “Logic is a supremely creative artist and songwriter with a tremendous work ethic. From his earliest days creating mixtapes, he’s grown into a superstar who has conquered writing, rapping, singing, producing and beyond,” explained David Gray, UMPG Executive Vice President. “Logic is at the top of his game and only going up. The UMPG team looks forward to delivering outstanding opportunities in support of his incredible music.” The announcement comes off the heels of his newest release Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind which debuted number one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. — Photo: Getty
Source: Apple / iPod Touch Nope, this isn’t “fake news,” Apple is definitely bringing back the iPod Touch but with some new upgrades. The company that Jobs built announced it will be updating the device which hasn’t seen any improvements since 2015. The new iPod Touch still looks like its predecessor with a 4-inch display, a home button and comes in multiple colors but will be sporting a new A10 Fusion system-on-a-chip under the hood. The updated iPod Touch runs on iOS 12 like the latest iPhone models and will allow owners to launch ARkit apps and even start group FaceTime conversations. Unlike the latest generation of iPhones, the new iPod Touch does not feature Touch ID or Face ID so to unlock the device you will need a passcode. Also, it will feature a headphone jack, something we wished Apple would put back on its iPhones again. This latest move by Apple comes as a surprise, but we can definitely see the potential for Apple to pull in coins. The updated iPod Touch is cheaper than Apple’s latest handsets, $199 will get you a 32GB, $299 128GB device and if you got some extra money laying around for $399 you can purchase a touch with 256GB of storage. It’s gonna take you a while to fill that bad boy up. Now if you’re wondering who would be in the market for an iPod Touch, there are plenty of potential customers. This device would be perfect for the person who would rather have their music on a separate device, making more room for your photos on your phone. We can also see kids jumping to get the new iPod Touch because of it coming in six new colors space gray, white, gold, blue, pink and (PRODUCT)RED. Also, it works well with wireless speakers and does allow access to streaming platforms such as Apple Music which will help alleviate the strain on your iPhone battery and help you conserve juice. The new iPod Touch is available now via Apple.com, the Apple app, or the company’s flagship locations. This news comes on the heels of Apple “confirming”three new iPhone models . Do you see yourselves buying a new iPod Touch? Or do you feel this is just another money grab by the company? Let us know in the comment section below. — Photo: Apple / iPod Touch
Source: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com / WENN Kit Harington reportedly checked himself into a rehab facility due to the stress of Game Of Thrones and alcohol use. According to Page Six , the 32-year-old Harington has been in the facility for weeks. “The end of ‘GoT’ really hit Kit hard,” an unnamed source told the website. “He realized ‘this is it — this is the end’, it was something they had all worked so hard on for so many years. He had a moment of, what next? He’s in the clinic predominantly for stress and exhaustion and also alcohol.” According to the source, Harington has been in the facility for a month and his family is encouraging the stay. “His wife Rose is being extremely supportive.” they said. “Right now, he just needs peace and quiet.” His rep confirmed the news. “ Kit has decided to utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues,” his rep told E! News . Harington, who played Jon Snow on the show has often discussed how the criticism of Thrones has weighed on him. Sophie Turner shared similar concerns with criticism of her role as Sansa Stark on the show. “I think no matter what anyone thinks about this season—and I don’t mean to sound mean about critics here—but whatever critic spends half an hour writing about this season and makes their [negative] judgment on it, in my head they can go f**k themselves,” he told Esquire . “‘Cause I know how much work was put into this. I know how much people cared about this. I know how much pressure people put on themselves and I know how many sleepless nights working or otherwise people had on this show.” RELATED: Game of Thrones Stars Unite At Kit Harington & Rose Leslie’s Wedding [PHOTOS] RELATED: The Starks Come Out On Top, ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Torn On The Finale RELATED: Emilia Clarke Worried Beyoncé Would Hate Daenerys After ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 8
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly done a good deed for the family of a fan. HotNewHipHop reports that Thee Stallion gave money to assist with the funeral costs of a fan who was killed after her Washington D.C. show with Wale. A fan posted a photo on Monday night on Twitter with the message, “So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion & was killed lastnight after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this.” The photo included Megan, Wale and a third man, presumed to be the woman’s cousin, Cyril. The woman, who has the handle @GinaTheSavage on the social media network, shared a link for a GoFundMe campaign. So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion & was killed lastnight after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this … pic.twitter.com/CZPwbi63nD — GinaWitDaNina (@GinaTheSavage) May 28, 2019 Any donation isnt to big or small Thanks for all the love and support Inshallah https://t.co/Hs5PdRluzj pic.twitter.com/4JOkgBjsyz — GinaWitDaNina (@GinaTheSavage) May 28, 2019 Megan then responded to the tweet saying, “I am so sorry for your lost His energy was amazing when we met” Later, screenshots of Megan and @GinaTheSavage’s DMs appeared on The Shade Room , revealing that Megan sent $1,200 and said, “Let me kno if y’all still need more if it don’t make it high enough.” View this post on Instagram TSR Staff: Thembi! @ThembiTV_ _____________________________________ #TSRPositiveImages: We all have that one person we would love to see in concert, in person, or at an appearance. For a young man named Cyril Briscoe, that person for him was #MegTheeStallion. _____________________________________ According to his cousin, Cyril went to the club to see Meg over the weekend, and was unfortunately killed after he experienced that moment. His cousin tweeted, “So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion and was killed last night after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this”. _____________________________________ Luckily for the cousin, Meg did see the tweet. Megan responded to the tweet with condolences, and made sure to mention how great Cyril’s energy was. “I’m so sorry for your loss,” she said. “His energy was amazing when we met.” _____________________________________ Megan apparently proceeded to—read more at theshaderoom.com A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on May 28, 2019 at 12:23pm PDT What a great gesture by Meg. RELATED: Watch Megan Thee Stallion’s “Realer” Video [NEW VIDEO] RELATED: Megan Thee Stallion Covers The FADER RELATED: Megan Thee Stallion Brings The Hotties Out At Her ‘Fever’ Album Release Party
Oh snap! We have an Akon sighting. After taking a lengthy break so he could tend to his multiple business and charitable organizations, the Newark, New Jersey crooner returns with the Anuel AA assisted clip to “Get Money” where “El Negreeto” (Akon’s new moniker) busts out his bilingual skills while flossing the kinds of riches that could put a small Latino country back on it’s feet. Is this his way of winning over the Latino vote for his possible presidential run in 2020 ?? Speaking of comebacks, Xzibit comes out to play for a minute in the visual to “Elevator” where he and Problem roll through LA to spread that California love. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the holiday weekend including work from Boosie Badazz, Skepta, and more. AKON & ANUEL AA – “GET MONEY” XZIBIT FT. PROBLEM – “ELEVATOR” BOOSIE BADAZZ – “OFF THE FLAP” SKEPTA – “BULLET FOR A GUN” INDIA ARIE – “STEADY LOVE” ERICA BANKS FT. MICHAEL ARISTOLE – “WANT IT” YFN LUCCI – “MADE FOR IT 2” RIDE LONG – “THE SAME” ASIAN DA BRAT – “TWEAKIN” IDK – “DIGITAL” SKIPPA DA FLIPPA – “FRODOE HAVIN FREESTYLE”
Source: Walt Disney Studios / Walt Disney Studios The fourth installment to the beloved Pixar franchise is back, introducing us to a slew of cute characters and entertaining shenanigans. Woody, Buzz, and most of the original gang are learning to love their new kid, Bonnie Anderson, while Bo Peep becomes a lost toy, and we witness the “birth” of a new one. HelloBeautiful visited Pixar for a glimpse of the new movie and talks with director Josh Cooley and producers Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera. Here’s what we learned. Forky introduces us to the miracle of “toy-birth.” Get ready to make a new friend. #ToyStory4 pic.twitter.com/9yJ62HEa52 — Pixar (@Pixar) May 3, 2019 Bonnie’s arts & crafts project comprised of play dough and a spork showcases the first time we see a toy “come to life.” Forky also brings up of the interesting question of what makes a toy. At this point, it’s probably a blend of paste and imagination. Regardless, Forky is the newborn baby of the bunch and as such he is unpredictable, innocent, and wildly entertaining. Pair that with the fact that he’s just learning to use his lanky pipe cleaner arms, swiveling googly eyes, and popsicle feet, he makes for one of the funniest characters in the film. Woody is a dad, kinda… Watch the new trailer for #ToyStory4 now and see the film in theaters June 21: https://t.co/Av7fekGwkJ pic.twitter.com/YZxx55lBwD — Toy Story 4 (@toystory) March 19, 2019 Our favorite sheriff is a seasoned toy, and as such takes on a new role as a nurturer as he watches over “newborn” Forky. TBH, Woody was also present for the “birth” and “first steps” of the wobbling baby boy so I’m calling daddy duty, but so does director Josh Cooley. “[Woody] was obviously so important to Andy… it’s not going to be the same with Bonnie,” Cooley tells HelloBeautiful. “For Bonnie right now, Forky is so important to her, so for Woody, it’s like I can help Bonnie by mentoring this innocent character who doesn’t understand the world, so he becomes a father-figure, a mentor.” More so, Woody is very much ready for the role, as he reflects on his own personal toy journey to help Forky. “Woody actually goes internal because he’s trying to explain what it means to be such an important part of a kids life and that forces him to reflect and look back,” adds Cooley. “Woody goes to great lengths to look out for Forky, care for Forky, and do whatever he can to get him back to Bonnie,” adds Nielsen. Bo Peep has her own singular arc and is living in her truth! View this post on Instagram See Bo Peep in #ToyStory4 in theaters June 21. A post shared by Pixar (@pixar) on Jan 28, 2019 at 9:30am PST After a 20 year absence, Bo Peep is at the helm of Toy Story 4 . She becomes a lost toy — any toy’s greatest fear – but she’s chosen that life of her own accord and she’s certainly empowered in doing so. Though, the Pixar team makes it known that Bo’s bold side isn’t new, it’s just another layer that’s finally coming to the top. “We went back and watched just the Bo Peep scenes from Toy Story 1 & Toy Story 2 to remind ourselves of where she came from and she’s always been tough and a leader,” says Cooley. “Ad all we did was bring her to the surface. She been through more, lets amplify it.” “She’s been out there in the world, living life on her own terms… and she’s in charge of her own destiny so thats going to toughen you up even if you are a porcelain doll,” says Nielsen. “So a lot of her personality and character with the situations she’s been in and seen, we want to reflect that side of her,” he continues. P.S. Bo Peep’s sheep will give you life. They’ve got names (Billy, Goat, and Gruff) and sassy attitudes that mirror their mom. The fluffy trio are a “mixture of children and pet” clarifies Cooley. “We knew they could be fun non-verbal characters and we could have fun with the way they move, interact with each other, and the world.” P.P.S They can drive. Giggle McDimples, the smallest character in the Toy Story Universe has the biggest personality Bo & Giggle. #pixarportraits #pixar #toystory4 #portrait #bopeep #gigglemcdimples #cg #cgart #render #renderman pic.twitter.com/jsmMsCqbBG — Phil Shoebottom (@philshoebottom) April 8, 2019 Any good adventure story also includes a side-kick and Giggle McDimples is no different. She’s a Polly Pocket-esque character with the most infectious laugh known to man. The police officer themed-toy meets Bo Peep in the antiques mall where they become best friends, but McDimples is somewhat more than just a teeny-tiny pal. “We kind of hope she is today’s Jiminy Cricket, she’s just this important voice and conscience for Bo Peep,” says producer Jonas Rivera. The bite-sized toy easily jumps in and out of frame and land on Bo’s shoulder. “Basically Bo can have a conversation with the devil and angel on her shoulder and it can be their private moment,” adds Cooley. Toy Story 4 features the first female villain and she’s pretty creepy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chang Eason (@_gabbana___) on Oct 16, 2010 at 10:03am PDT Gabby Gabby is a vintage baby doll whose voice box has become damaged over time. She runs the antique mall like crime mob, where her main goon Benson (a ventriloquist dummy), finds any new toy and introduces them to the King – I mean Queenpin – on the block. This is because Gabby Gabby is on the lookout for new voice boxes and is absolutely taken by Woody’s which is perfectly intact. As you can imagine, this is where things get a little hairy. Too bad we will have to wait until June 21 to see what unfolds. Advance tickets to Toy Story 4 are on sale now.
JoAni Johson is dispelling the myth of high fashion models needing to be young and supple to get booked. The booked and busy 67-year-old recently slayed the campaign for Rihanna’s LVMH FENTY line launch. Rihanna handpicked the senior-aged model herself to help push boundaries with the imagery in her inaugural FENTY luxury line campaign. The teaser, which features Rih as the director, indicates that FENTY is for everyone regardless of age, size, race, and gender. JoAni Johnson is hair GOALS. Her hair is gorgeous. I’ve been stalking her IG page. pic.twitter.com/nSFaZECwAE — Dee, The Creator (@TheDeeNicole) May 27, 2019 Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). At 67 years old, JoAni Johnson was hand-picked by Rihanna herself to become one of the fresh faces of Fenty Maison with the upcoming “Release 5-19”. Rihanna's first step towards luxury fashion. Showing women that our beauty doesn't have to come with an expiration date pic.twitter.com/cuVg8EnamQ — Mics&Melanin (@MelaninMics) May 25, 2019 In the commercial, 5 foot 4 and 1/2 model JoAni Johnson looks just as fly as the other diverse group of models in Rihanna’s luxe clothing line. A New Yorker that has lived many lives, Johnson told Elle Magazine that she walked her first runway at age 65. @rihanna Casts 67-Year-Old Model & @Ozwald_Boateng favourite JoAni Johnson in 1st @FentyOfficial Campaign, celebrating beauty in all its shades, forms & ages. Love. Use the power of fashion to make society more inclusive. #diversityrules #beautyisdiverse https://t.co/Fsq78Sud3M pic.twitter.com/0GklRubXCG — Janice Deul (@JaniceDeul) May 24, 2019 Can you even tell she’s somewhat new to this? In the past few years, Johnson has since been landing campaigns from luxury lines like Pyer Moss, Ozwald Boateng, and now FENTY. She better WERK! 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 Source: Bossip.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Keke Palmer Reveals She Had Abortion Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] From Lil Romeo To Mr. Miller: A Look At Romeo’s Transition Over The Years [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
