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Jacob Latimore On Almost Giving Up On His Career & Who He Wants To Work With On New Music [VIDEO]

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Jacob Latimore is more than just an actor we watch on the hit show “ The Chi. ” He’s also a talented musical artist that continues to put out hits that will make you want to put it on repeat. Although we see the success now, it hasn’t always been like that for him. Latimore at a young age wasn’t interested in acting and his focus was just on music. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). He began acting more in different films and like a lot of others didn’t realize he was good at it. At one point he even thought about giving up on his career because it wasn’t taking off like he thought it should. When Latimore got the opportunity to be on “The Chi,” he didn’t realize it was going to have the impact it did. 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 He even mentioned that when he goes out people call him by his character name “Emmett.” SEE ALSO:  Lena Waithe & Alana Mayo Are On Their Way To Jumping The Broom [PHOTOS] With acting in multiple shows and films, Latimore still makes time for music. He spoke about how he brings his studio with him on the road which includes a microphone and computer. His new album “Connection 2” is on the rise to success and filled with songs for different moods. Through it all his family is supportive especially his father, who was in a gospel group at one point. You might even be shocked to know that his cousin is R&B artist, Kenny Lattimore , which gives him advice all the time. To anybody that is trying to make it in the entertainment industry, Latimore said, “Know who you are and be confident in it.” Watch the full video with Jacob Latimore up top and check out some of his music! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1998029″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : K. Michelle’s Surrogate Confirms She’s Carrying Twins [VIDEO] RHOA Star Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby No. 3! Oprah Winfrey Drops $10,000 On A Wedding Dress For One Of Her Former Students Follow @TheRSMS

Jacob Latimore On Almost Giving Up On His Career & Who He Wants To Work With On New Music [VIDEO]

Watch Blo5k (Lil A & Fatt) “Steph Curry” (Official Music Video)

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Source: Dean Gibson IG @realdeangibson / Used with Permission. “Steph Curry” appears on Blo5k’s newly released album, ‘Blo5k Business’. The east side of Atlanta is quickly become known for producing talented rappers and the rap duo Blo5k (pronounced Block) are adding their names to that list. They combine both spectrums of hip hop with Lil A’s raw delivery and Fatt’s lyrically aggressive flow. While a duo, they found a way to balance releasing solo projects while bringing together their unique styles and personalities to create a dynamic duo following the likes of Webbie, Lil Boosie, Outkast, or 8Ball & MJG who represent the South. Coming from nothing, music was almost like therapy to them, providing a way for Fatt and Lil A to vent about their problems. Now, they are taking their platform to new levels to shows fans and others that anything can be achieved despite coming from rough backgrounds. What they once used as an outlet, they now can use to show others that dreams can become a reality with dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude. Together, Blo5k has produced music that has propelled them as key players in the hip hop community. With three projects under their belt, Blo5k has gained the respect of top DJs such as Tokars, Bigga Rankin, and DJ Lil Keem and toured parts of New York, California, and Ohio. Blo5k Muzik ,  Gang , and  Blo5k Muzik 2 hits on mature content and features appearances from 21 Savage, Lotto Savage, and Trouble. Separately, Lil A has released his latest single “Trap Mode” featuring production by Quality Control producer, Quay Global. In 2019, they are looking to continue this reign with new music underway. Blo5k Business the album releases May 3, 2019 with features from Atlanta’s own Wonder B and Bla5er and production from Quay Global, B-Rackz and Spiffy Global. With brotherhood at the forefront, Blo5k is a rap duo set to make a lasting impression on hip hop off the strength of loyalty and love. Listen to ‘Blo5k Business’ by Blo5k https://song.link/album/i/1460403148 Social Media: Instagram @Blo5k @B5lila @B5_fatt Twitter @Blo5kMuzik https://twitter.com/Blo5kMuzik Facebook @Blo5kMuzik https://www.facebook.com/Blo5kMuzik/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdoGPqm5V4QaNQ_Z-ZRHBw Soundcloud: @Blo5kMuzik https://soundcloud.com/blo5kmuzik Audiomack @Blo5k https://audiomack.com/artist/blo5k Spotify, Apple, Pandora, Amazon Music, Tidal @Blo5k Lalaa Shepard @lalaashep

Watch Blo5k (Lil A & Fatt) “Steph Curry” (Official Music Video)

Who Will Receive John Singleton’s Money? Family Fights Over Filmmaker’s Will

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I t’s been a little more than a week since John Singleton died, but there was already a battle brewing over his fortune. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker and father of seven left a will that was from 1993 when he only had one child. Now the siblings were reportedly preparing for a battle in court. SEE ALSO:  John Singleton’s Family Moves To Protect His Assets Sheila Ward, Singleton’s mother who also handled all of her son’s business affairs, reportedly filed the 1993 will in court. TMZ reported that  “she listed his assets at around $3.8 mil. That means more than $31 million is unaccounted for.” Singleton’s estate was estimated to be worth $35 million. It is possible Singleton had a trust for his kids, which would mean they wouldn’t have to go through a will. As it stands now, under law all of the money would go to his firstborn, Justice. However, another of Singleton’s kids, Cleopatra, reportedly accused Ward of trying to block the children from the estate. TMZ also reported that if Singleton “had died without a will, Sheila would get nothing from his reported $35 million estate, because under California law the assets would be divided equally among his 7 children. But, since there’s a will, John decides who gets what, and who gets nothing. Given the business relationship between John and Sheila, it’s a safe bet she’s the executor of the will, which surely would not please Cleopatra.” Cleopatra filed a motion to block her grandmother’s proposed conservatorship and claimed Ward was trying to liquidate all of John’s assets and freeze out his children. TMZ also reported “the kids could file a separate lawsuit if they have beef over the trust or whatever John created to dispose of the $31 mil. A legal fight may not just pit grandma against grandkids … it could also pit some of the kids against the others.” Singleton was hospitalized last month after he suffered a stroke. The family decided to take the 51-year-old off life support on April 17, when he died . Singleton was reportedly experiencing weakness in his leg after flying back from Costa Rica before he suffered his stroke. The long flight may have triggered the medical emergency. Singleton is known for films like 1991’s “Boyz n the Hood,” which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. He was the youngest filmmaker to be nominated in those categories. He was also the first African-American to be nominated for Best Director. Rest in power, John Singleton. SEE ALSO: All The Ways Cops Are Still Trying To Cover Up LaQuan McDonald’s Execution Outrageous! Figurines Of White Cherub Crushing Head Of Black Angel Removed From Dollar Store Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3838917″ overlay=”true”]

Who Will Receive John Singleton’s Money? Family Fights Over Filmmaker’s Will

Ciara’s Met Gala Hair Was Constructed Of 6 Afro Wigs

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Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Ciara’s MET Gala hair was made up of six individual afro wigs sewn together to construct one epic fro. Hair stylist Cesar DeLeon Ramirez is the mastermind behind the look and gave us details about his process and how you can recreate the look. “This years theme for Met Gala was camp,” Ramirez explained. Having the green light was all I needed to go OVER OVER board! Ciara and I have been doing a lot of textured hair lately which inspired Peter to draw his inspiration sketch with a beautiful Afro. That reinforce me to keep with the textured movement. Peter and I played off of each other and decided on a dramatic version of a Diana Ross Afro. Once I saw the Dress and head piece I knew I wanted to combine that with an African Princess vibe. Some of my “camp” inspos were Diana, Josephine Backer and Cher.” Here’s how you can recreate the look in 7 steps: Source: John Shearer / Getty Step 1: Prepare Your Wig Mannequin I Deconstructed the curls of three wigs, while maintaining the tight curls of the other three wigs. The volume of the deconstructed wigs helped to push out the loosened curls of the others. Once attached, the curls interact with each other within the wig for a dimension in texture, maximum volume and drama. First step is proper pinning. Treat the mannequin like an actual human face to properly line up the hairline. The center line represents the nose, followed outwards by the eyes, and then the ears. This form must serve as a guide so that the wig is constructed to complement the face, ensure symmetrical placement, etc. Tip: Use a Wildform detangling brush with natural wooden bristles to loosen the curl and add volume. (Line-up of wig care accessories coming soon). Step 2: Constructing The Wig Cut out all wig combs and hanger linings. Usually, you would cut the lace of the wig with a zig zag pattern, (for front of hairline) but here with the wigs that are being attached to the other wig, it’s okay to cut straight cause we’re just attaching wigs to one another, which will then be hand sewn together. Tip: Use nylon thread to sew it’s more durable, nylon will not break. DON’T use a cheap thread! I then styled the afro at the crown of the head up and away off of her face, so to maintain a pretty shape and not lose  Ciara ’s face in all of that hair. I used my Wildform wooden brush and my Unite Go 365 hairspray to brush the hair up and away towards the crown, which created additional height without covering the face. Step 5: Assemble The Afro Hand sew together lace (for the area around the face) and sewing together the tracks at each wig base. Basically connecting one end to the other to transform 6 wigs into one. Source: John Shearer / Getty Step 6: Volumize I used Unite hair spray’s ‘3-in-one’ spray for a customizable hold (soft, medium, or strong) We moved the adjustable nozzle up to strong here to securely hold the sewn in pieces in place. Continuously sprayed the hair while standing a few feet away from the unit to avoid build-up while using a pick to create and customize the shape of afro. Step 7: Final touches. I used Unite Conundrum paste to define and lay her edges. This product is amazing and so versatile. It’s a wax a paste and styling cream all in one. To finish I sprayed half a can of Unite 7 second Glossing Spray and anti-humectant to prevent reversion but with superb shine. Tip: When attaching multiple wigs to make one wig. Mock it up first by pinning it together to see the and finalize the shape before sewing it together. More MET Gala Coverage: Dapper Dan’s Designs At The Met Gala Make The Ultimate Play On Camp By Representing High Fashion Harlem Check Out The Best In Met Gala Hair Donned By Black Women Over The Years [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3026984″ overlay=”true”]

Ciara’s Met Gala Hair Was Constructed Of 6 Afro Wigs

R. Kelly Challenged Michael Avenatti’s Sex Tape Claims In Court Today

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Source: Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty R. Kelly made his way to court Tuesday (May 7) to battle claims made by attorney Michael Avenatti, who says he was given a pair of sex tapes showing Kelly engaging in sexual acts with underage girls. Kelly’s side is fighting the claims, saying that Avenatti manipulated and conspired with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx into bringing this case to light and wants the alleged footage tossed. TMZ reports : The embattled singer is trying to blow up the sex tape by suggesting something fishy was going on between Avenatti and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. In R. Kelly’s legal docs, he notes Avenatti has publicly claimed to have had repeated conversations with Foxx, and based on what happened in the Jussie Smollett case, he describes the prosecutor as someone who is “able to be influenced and wowed.” He goes on to allege there are questions to suggest Foxx was “bullied or just simply manipulated by Avenatti.” Avenatti previously came forward with 2 sex tapes he claims show Kelly having sex with a 14-year-old girl … and Kelly’s legal team wanted to know more about Avenatti’s relationship with Foxx, saying they were concerned Avenatti might have “bullied or simply manipulated” Foxx. A live feed from courthouse can be viewed below. In an update, Kelly’s lawyers were told by the judge to come back and explain why they beleive Avenatti and Foxx are conspiring. — Photo: Getty

R. Kelly Challenged Michael Avenatti’s Sex Tape Claims In Court Today

BIRTHDAY BASH QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Megan Thee Stallion? [Quiz]

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Source: Radio One / Radio One Digital We’re looking for the biggest Megan The Stallion fans in Atlanta! Some of you think you know Lil Baby, but are you his biggest fan? Take our BIRTHDAY BASH QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Megan The Stallion quiz for your chance to win tickets to Birthday Bash ATL 2019 with the Migos, Lil Baby, City Girls, Lil Yachty, Yella Beezy, Megan Thee Stallion, Jaquees Loyd and more to perform at Birthday Bash –  Saturday June 15, 2019  at the all-new  State Farm Arena . RELATED: Here Are All The Artist Performing During Birthday Bash Weekend So Far… TAKE THE QUIZ BELOW RELATED: 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss Birthday Bash Weekend 2019 _____

BIRTHDAY BASH QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Megan Thee Stallion? [Quiz]

Unreleased Footage Of Sandra Bland Recording 2015 Traffic Stop Surfaces [Video]

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Source: Keith Getter / Getty The 2015 traffic stop and arrest of the late Sandra Bland continue to be shrouded in mystery . Thanks to previously unreleased footage, onlookers now have a glimpse of what Bland saw that day after a recording of her arrest she made went public. WFAA exclusively reports : The new video — released as part of a WFAA exclusive in partnership with the Investigative Network — fuels the Bland family’s suspicions that Texas officials withheld evidence in her controversial arrest and, later, her death. Until now, the trooper’s dashcam footage was believed to be the only full recording of the July 2015 traffic stop, which ended in Bland’s arrest. The trooper claimed he feared for his safety during the stop. The 39-second cellphone video shot by Bland remained in the hands of investigators until the Investigative Network obtained the video once the criminal investigation closed. The family is demanding a criminal investigation be reopened as a result of this new footage as they too are just seeing it themselves. Bland’s sister was reported by WFAA as accusing the Waller County authorities of pulling wool over the public’s eyes. “We also know they have an extremely, extremely good cover-up system,” Shante Needham said. The new footage can be viewed below. — Photo: Getty

Unreleased Footage Of Sandra Bland Recording 2015 Traffic Stop Surfaces [Video]

Unreleased Footage Of Sandra Bland Recording 2015 Traffic Stop Surfaces [Video]

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Source: Keith Getter / Getty The 2015 traffic stop and arrest of the late Sandra Bland continue to be shrouded in mystery . Thanks to previously unreleased footage, onlookers now have a glimpse of what Bland saw that day after a recording of her arrest she made went public. WFAA exclusively reports : The new video — released as part of a WFAA exclusive in partnership with the Investigative Network — fuels the Bland family’s suspicions that Texas officials withheld evidence in her controversial arrest and, later, her death. Until now, the trooper’s dashcam footage was believed to be the only full recording of the July 2015 traffic stop, which ended in Bland’s arrest. The trooper claimed he feared for his safety during the stop. The 39-second cellphone video shot by Bland remained in the hands of investigators until the Investigative Network obtained the video once the criminal investigation closed. The family is demanding a criminal investigation be reopened as a result of this new footage as they too are just seeing it themselves. Bland’s sister was reported by WFAA as accusing the Waller County authorities of pulling wool over the public’s eyes. “We also know they have an extremely, extremely good cover-up system,” Shante Needham said. The new footage can be viewed below. — Photo: Getty

Unreleased Footage Of Sandra Bland Recording 2015 Traffic Stop Surfaces [Video]

Pinhead To Once Again Make Your Nightmares Reality in ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot

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Source: picture alliance / Getty And the 80’s horror remakes just keep on coming. In a year that’s seen cats come back to life thanks to a pet sematary, a doll named Chucky take on homicidal tendencies, and the return of a demonic dancing clown that feasts on children like they’re lemon pepper chicken wings, we’re now getting word that another 80’s horror icon is about to be resurrected for a new generation of horror buffs. According to Deadline , Clive Barker’s classic film Hellraiser is being rebooted by Spyglass Media Group and they’re handing over the reigns to celebrated writer/producer David S. Goyer ( Blade, The Dark Knight ). For y’all youngn’s that aren’t familiar with the Hellraiser franchise, it basically revolves around a rubik’s cube that can open a door to an alternate dimension where a demon known as Pinhead resides and who gets off on watching users suffer all kinds of bodily harm. Using specialized chains, hooks, and whips, victims immediately regret playing with fate and end up getting torn to pieces before becoming a part of his leatherclad click known as Cenobites. Since it’s debut in ’87, Hellraiser has seen 10 sequels (most of them were eh, but bloody and gory), and some graphic novels that it’s most hardcore fans collected over the decades. Though most remakes are suspect and usually cash grab moves, David S. Goyer is a proven veteran who’s made some classic joints over the years and as it turns out he’s a fan of the horror franchise, so this might actually turn out to be a genius move. Goyer said, “I’ve been a fan of Clive’s work since the original Books of Blood paperbacks and The Hellbound Heart novella. Having the chance to reimagine Pinhead and the Cenobites for a new audience is a nightmare-come-true.  Gary is a true fan as well and we’re committed to making something dark and visceral.” No word on when Hellraiser will be landing in theaters but best believe we’ll be eagerly awaiting to see what kind of nightmare Goyer brings to the big screen.

Pinhead To Once Again Make Your Nightmares Reality in ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot

Pinhead To Once Again Make Your Nightmares Reality in ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot

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Source: picture alliance / Getty And the 80’s horror remakes just keep on coming. In a year that’s seen cats come back to life thanks to a pet sematary, a doll named Chucky take on homicidal tendencies, and the return of a demonic dancing clown that feasts on children like they’re lemon pepper chicken wings, we’re now getting word that another 80’s horror icon is about to be resurrected for a new generation of horror buffs. According to Deadline , Clive Barker’s classic film Hellraiser is being rebooted by Spyglass Media Group and they’re handing over the reigns to celebrated writer/producer David S. Goyer ( Blade, The Dark Knight ). For y’all youngn’s that aren’t familiar with the Hellraiser franchise, it basically revolves around a rubik’s cube that can open a door to an alternate dimension where a demon known as Pinhead resides and who gets off on watching users suffer all kinds of bodily harm. Using specialized chains, hooks, and whips, victims immediately regret playing with fate and end up getting torn to pieces before becoming a part of his leatherclad click known as Cenobites. Since it’s debut in ’87, Hellraiser has seen 10 sequels (most of them were eh, but bloody and gory), and some graphic novels that it’s most hardcore fans collected over the decades. Though most remakes are suspect and usually cash grab moves, David S. Goyer is a proven veteran who’s made some classic joints over the years and as it turns out he’s a fan of the horror franchise, so this might actually turn out to be a genius move. Goyer said, “I’ve been a fan of Clive’s work since the original Books of Blood paperbacks and The Hellbound Heart novella. Having the chance to reimagine Pinhead and the Cenobites for a new audience is a nightmare-come-true.  Gary is a true fan as well and we’re committed to making something dark and visceral.” No word on when Hellraiser will be landing in theaters but best believe we’ll be eagerly awaiting to see what kind of nightmare Goyer brings to the big screen.

Pinhead To Once Again Make Your Nightmares Reality in ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot