Source: John Gunion / Getty The internet was in shambles back in January after Surviving R. Kelly aired. The famed singer has faced sexual misconduct accusations for more than two decades, but it was Lifetime’s 6-part doc that finally put the nail in his pied piper coffin—or so we pray. As several women came forward in the documentary to describe how they were controlled and abused by Kelly , fans and critics of the accused pedophile began arguing online about whether or not the world really needed to #MuteRKelly. Obviously, the answer is YES…but unreasonable stans argued they could “separate the art from the artist” …that the man has nothing to do with the music. How? Supporting the art literally puts money in the artist’s pocket. Not to mention, R. Kelly alluded to his abuse of young Black girls all throughout the music he wrote from himself and others. Now music lovers are having the same “art vs. artist” argument after watching Leaving Neverland , the agonizing documentary about the alleged abuse two boys faced at the hands of the late Michael Jackson . Should we mute MJ? Stevie Wonder doesn’t seem to think so… “He’s died, he’s dead. Hopefully, we can continue the legacy of inspiration he has given a lot of kids and a lot of people,” he told TMZ . Hit the flip to see what folks have had to say on the topic.
Source: John O Flexor / Netflix Thank goodness for T.V. On one hand, it’ll give you binge-worthy shows to live by and on the other, it’ll continue to show the true colors of a star steadily on the downfall. Check out how T.V. brought the winners below, then hit the next page to watch it shine light on the losers. Winners Show Trailers It’s clear in the coming months, many T.V. bingers won’t be leaving their place of residence for quite some time. This week was full of trailers that got people HYPE for their favorite shows returning. First up was the trailer for the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones , and it was full of scream-worthy moments. A faceless Arya is running from the unknown, Jon and Daeny hint at an emotional story arc and, of course, the battle sequences are hinting to be something EPIC. GoT fans were not prepared… Game Of Thrones is more than just a tv show, it’s a movement. — Mpumz. (@_Mpumz) March 8, 2019 Game of thrones twitter > all other twitter. — Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) March 5, 2019 Then, for fans of the Netflix teen dramedy On My Block , folks finally got a tiny glimpse of what’s to come in an emotional trailer. Will Monse and Cesar continue their love affair, despite Cesar’s allegiance to a gang? Will Jamal come into new wealth thanks to his epic neighborhood discovery? And of course, the beloved character Ruby had viewers on the edge of their seat last season when he faced a life-threatening situation. His appearance in the trailer definitely got people in their feelings. The Internet was pleased. Im soo excited! This is one of the best trailers ive ever seen!!! cant wait! pic.twitter.com/KsF0tDJRiX — Sydney (@Grand_ma_Syd) March 7, 2019 Finally, Netflix hit us with another teaser thanks to the trailer for She’s Gotta Have It. It didn’t say much, but it continued that burning question when it comes to the sex positive, sometimes messy lead character… Who is Nola Darling? Guess we’ll have to find out May 24. 2019 T.V. is looking bright. And as a bonus, if you need a tear-jerker show about self-love and empowerment, the Queer Eye trailer is sure to bring the waterfalls.
Source: John O Flexor / Netflix Thank goodness for T.V. On one hand, it’ll give you binge-worthy shows to live by and on the other, it’ll continue to show the true colors of a star steadily on the downfall. Check out how T.V. brought the winners below, then hit the next page to watch it shine light on the losers. Winners Show Trailers It’s clear in the coming months, many T.V. bingers won’t be leaving their place of residence for quite some time. This week was full of trailers that got people HYPE for their favorite shows returning. First up was the trailer for the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones , and it was full of scream-worthy moments. A faceless Arya is running from the unknown, Jon and Daeny hint at an emotional story arc and, of course, the battle sequences are hinting to be something EPIC. GoT fans were not prepared… Game Of Thrones is more than just a tv show, it’s a movement. — Mpumz. (@_Mpumz) March 8, 2019 Game of thrones twitter > all other twitter. — Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) March 5, 2019 Then, for fans of the Netflix teen dramedy On My Block , folks finally got a tiny glimpse of what’s to come in an emotional trailer. Will Monse and Cesar continue their love affair, despite Cesar’s allegiance to a gang? Will Jamal come into new wealth thanks to his epic neighborhood discovery? And of course, the beloved character Ruby had viewers on the edge of their seat last season when he faced a life-threatening situation. His appearance in the trailer definitely got people in their feelings. The Internet was pleased. Im soo excited! This is one of the best trailers ive ever seen!!! cant wait! pic.twitter.com/KsF0tDJRiX — Sydney (@Grand_ma_Syd) March 7, 2019 Finally, Netflix hit us with another teaser thanks to the trailer for She’s Gotta Have It. It didn’t say much, but it continued that burning question when it comes to the sex positive, sometimes messy lead character… Who is Nola Darling? Guess we’ll have to find out May 24. 2019 T.V. is looking bright. And as a bonus, if you need a tear-jerker show about self-love and empowerment, the Queer Eye trailer is sure to bring the waterfalls.
The Atlanta native and social media star turned rapper Light Skinned Keisha, sat down with Leah Henry from the Quick Silva Show. She stopped to talk before hitting the stage at the inaugural KYS Pre-Women’s day concert. Leah asked about the state of the rapper game with female rappers and why is the comparison game so strong.Light Skinned Keisha discussed her newest projects and talks about who she wants to work with in the future. Watch the video above for the full video.
In cased you missed the Vitamin of The Day on the Quick Silva Show…The Vitamin was “take your time.” We live in a social media driven society where comparison can make you feel like you’re not on the same level as others. When it comes to your life you’ve got to realize that your journey isn’t everyone else’s. Just because it takes you longer to achieve something doesn’t mean your journey isn’t to be celebrated. If you want to watch the entire vitamin watch the video above.
Tuesday morning, the publication that celebrates the world’s most business savvy people, announced Kylie Jenner, 21, was the youngest self-made billionaire, turning the internet on its head. This claim alone was incorrect, she’s not self-made, which dictionary.com , doing what it does best, defined the term for all of us. Haven't we gone over this? Self-made: Having succeeded in life unaided. https://t.co/g0ZHDSkVfu https://t.co/3O48zKsInN — Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) March 5, 2019 Forbes, on the other hand, developed their own ranking system which defines self-made on a scale from 0-10 with Oprah, who grew up poor and with serious substantial hardships scoring a 10 and Jenner, born with a silver spoon in her mouth and fame to leverage to her advantage scored a 7. A score of 1 means you inherited everything, which I guess earning royalties from a reality show since adolescence, and then launching a make-up company atop heaps of cash, is a far-cry from… but mkay, Forbes. I’m just going to leave my side-eye gifs here. Here are five real fired-from-their-first-job, worked-as-a-taxi-driver, climbed-their-way-to-the-top self-made billionaires. Oprah Winfrey View this post on Instagram This was an incredibly regal experience. Thank you @edward_enninful and @britishvogue for making me Empress for a day. And @mertalas, @macpiggott…a dream I didn’t even know I had to be photographed by you two. A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) on Jul 2, 2018 at 10:55am PDT Everybody’s favorite auntie, Oprah Winfrey is the GOAT rags to riches story. Oprah, who was fired from her first on-air job as a co-anchor at Baltimore’s WJZ-TV, grew up in poverty and without family connections or networks from which to flourish from. However, when she was told at the age of 22 she was “unfit for television news.” Now the media mogul, actress, and produce who secured her own talk show consisting of featuring A-listers, created her own network, as well as a a magazine and now her own pizza (now if that ain’t goals I don’t know what is), is and has been the richest African-American woman in the United States with an estimated worth of $2.5 billion. Michael Jordan Source: VINCE BUCCI / Getty Michael Jordan the original GOAT, is the world’s first billionaire athlete. MJ was born in Brooklyn, New York to an equipment supervisor and banker. He was one of five kids. In his sophomore year in high school, standing at 5’11” Jordan was told he was too short to qualify for the varsity basketball team. Determined to rise above, Jordan became the star of the junior varsity team. The following year, he qualified for the varsity team. He was recruited by numerous colleges before attending North Carolina for 3 years before entering the draft, shattering records, and becoming the Greatest Of All Time. While scoring an average of …. Per game, Jordan propelled himself to billionaire status by securing major sponsorships with Gatorade, Nike, Hanes, Upper Deck, and of course his legendary collaboration with Nike on the Jordan brand for $1 million. MJ is earning $1.9 billion. Folorunsho Alakija View this post on Instagram Thank you for the recognition @bishopjakes We appreciate you Bishop. May the good Lord continue to bless you and uphold your Ministry. #FolorunsoAlakija . . . #Repost from @bishopjakes In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize the following trailblazers: Lebron James, Marsai Martin, Will Packer, Folorunso Alakija, Earl G. Graves Sr., and Annie Malone. Today, we honor each one of you for the cultural impact you've made, and the paths you've paved for others to follow. #BlackHistoryMonth #IPLExcel A post shared by Folorunso Alakija (@alakijaofficial) on Feb 11, 2019 at 6:42am PST Folorunsho Alakija is a Nigerian businesswoman, who at one point surpassed Oprah as the richest Black woman on the planet. Alakija is currently the Vice Chair of Fame Oil, a a Nigerian company that owns a substantial participating interest in OML 127, a lucrative oil block on the Agbami deep-water oilfield in Nigeria, according to Forbes. In 1993, Alakija acquired an oil prospecting license for Famfa Oil to prospect a 617,000 area block called OPL 216. Famfa Oil’s partners include Chevron and Petrobras. P rior to this, Alakija started her career as a secretary at Sijuade Enterprises. She quit in the 1970s and moved to England to pursue a career in fashion. As a result, she launched her own tailoring company called Supreme Stitches. Serving primarily upper class clientele, like Maryam Babangida, wife to Nigeria’s former military president Ibrahim Babangidathe, the company became a household name. Alakija’sz estimated net worth is $1.1 billion. Aliko Dangote View this post on Instagram Please join us in celebrating our boss Aliko Dangote as he celebrates his 61st birthday today. Here is to many more prosperous and fruitful years ahead. A post shared by Dangote Group (@dangotegroup) on Apr 10, 2018 at 3:16am PDT Aliko Dangote is an honorable mention. He is the richest Black man on Earth, with an estimated net worth of $10.9 billion. However, he was born into a wealthy Muslim family as his great grandfather was the richest African when he passed away. For clarification’s sake, Jenner’s billionaire status is an estimate based on current numbers and the projections. Since the internet backlash, Forbes has since pinned a tweet that further details her estimated billionaire status without the words “self-made.” The original tweet remains on their account. Mike Adengua Mike Adengua is a Nigerian billionaire who earned his spot as the second richest Black man in the world. His father was a school teacher and his mother was a businesswoman. After attending secondary school, Adengua worked as a taxi driver to finance his college education. He went on to graduate with Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Pace University, New York, with degrees in Business Administration. Adengua then launched Conoil Producing Company, which became one of the first Nigerian companies to be granted an oil exploration license in the 90s. Adengua also expanded into the telecom industry. His company Globacom where his is one of the country’s leading operator, providing services to over 40 million subscribers. He also owns a ton of property. In fact, he owns more property than any other individual in Nigeria and Ghana. By 26, Adengua made his first million. Currently, his net worth is an estimated $9.1 billion. Robert F. Smith View this post on Instagram #proud to be able to help those making a difference! A post shared by Robert Frederick Smith (@robertfredericksmith) on Jan 15, 2018 at 9:07am PST Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Previously working as an executive at Goldman Sachs, Smith left to start his company in his fifties. It’s truly never too late fam! Smith’s company, which focuses primarily on investing in software companies, was started in 2000 and has since grown to more than 280 employees. The firm holds more than $30 billion in managed assets and is one of the best-performing private equity firms, according to Forbes. Smith grew up in a middle-class family where both of his parents were school teachers with PhDs. Though, his success is rooted in his “go-getter” attitude. In high school he applied for a prestigious Bell Labs internship, reserved for college students. As the story goes, Smith called every day and when a student from M.I.T. didn’t show up, Smith took his place. Smith later went on to attend Cornell University and Columbia Business School. Smith’s estimated net worth is $5 billion. RELATED STORIES: Whew Chile: Khloe Kardashian Dumps Tristan Thompson After He’s (Allegedly) Caught Cheating With Kylie’s Best Friend Jordyn Woods #RedTableTalk: Five Takeaways From Jordyn Woods’ Sit Down With Jada Pinkett Smith
Six Flags Over Georgia will host an exclusive Membership Appreciation Event on Opening Day, along with an Opening Day Pep Rally featuring local bands. The park will also “Play it Forward” by collecting new sports equipment to benefit the Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club in Austell. Guests who donate will receive $20 off general park admission. Suggested items include basketballs, footballs, double dutch ropes, yoga matts, resistance bands and sports mesh bags. “We are so thankful to Six Flags for their support of the kids and teens who attend our Club each day,” said Tyanna Jackson, Executive Director of the Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club. “Our kids don’t always have the resources they need to reach their full potential. Partners like this go a long way toward helping them get college and career ready, live healthy, and serve as leaders in their community.” So Come Out, have a great time and help do some good in the community! Six Flags Over Georgia Launches Extreme 2019 Season Park Opens March 9 with New “Play it Forward” Charity Drive AUSTELL, Georgia — March 4, 2019 — Six Flags Over Georgia , the Thrill Capital of the South, launches its 52nd and most electrifying season in park history starting March 9. With the return of guest favorite coasters like Goliath, Twisted Cyclone and Dare Devil Dive, the park is ready to roll out its adrenaline-pumping arsenal of thrills for all ages. “Six Flags Over Georgia is the prime destination for world-class fun and entertainment,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “The newly themed ScreamPunk district, all-new dining experience and high-flying thrill ride Pandemonium highlight our continued investment in this park and the Atlanta region. Additionally, our new Membership program gives families the opportunity to visit us again and again throughout the year.”
Source: Netflix / Netflix Are you missing the exploits of Nona Darling and her crew in Brooklyn? Today (March 7), Netflix revealed that season 2 of She’s Gotta Have It will premiere this May on Memorial Day Weekend. The Spike Lee-directed series (he and his wife Tonya Lee Lewis are both executive producers) based on his classic film will return on May 24, to be exact. DeWanda Wise reprised her role as Nola Darling, and this season will be “struggling with newfound success” while “against a backdrop of black art and culture.” So is Nola going to secure the bag and go corporate? We shall see. The cast of usual suspects also return, including Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos), Greer Childs (Cleo Anthony), Jamie Overstreet (Lyriq Bent) and Winnie Win (Fat Joe). While Ft. Greene, Brooklyn is still home base, this season Nola and company will also be expanding outside the borough.
Source: Hill Street Studios / Getty This student is going viral for the absolutely perfect way he handled an awkward situation in the classroom, calling out his teacher for using the n-word twice during a presentation to his class. 23-year-old Maleek Eid is a marketing student at College of the Desert in Palm Desert. His English class was using Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as an example for annotation when white his professor used the opportunity to drop the n-word word. “She said ‘they used to use words like…’ and she said the n-word,” Eid told BuzzFeed News about how the situation in the classroom went down.. “I didn’t say anything, I was actually so shocked.” He continued to explain that the same teacher used the word once again a week later in a similar context. “So I was like, that’s strike two, and strike one didn’t sit well with me already.” That’s when Maleek knew something had to be done–and he would have to be the one to do it. Eid–who is Palestinian–said the word didn’t seem to register as wrong or innapropriate with the rest of the students, none of whom are black. According to statistics via the 2010 census, less than 2% of Palm Desert residents are black. This upset student was already planning on reporting this incident to the school, but then, the professor assigned an opposing arguments assignment where students would have to tackle a controversial subject. With the memory of his teacher spewing the racial slur fresh in his mind, Maleek knew exactly what argument he was going to do his project on. That’s when Eid made a presentation countering arguments that many non-black people make in favor of using the n-word, calling out the professor in the process. He ended up recording parts of his presentation, including audio of his teacher’s reactions when she was called out for her contribution to continued use of the harmful word. THREAD: My professor used the N-word twice. So I called her out as my project. (Open thread for reaction) pic.twitter.com/gozbDx5tMq — Maleek Eid (@AbuYoshi) March 4, 2019 According to Maleek, the professor remained silent through the presentation, but defended herself and her use of the word thereafter. “I said the word because I wanted a response, I wanted someone to say, ‘that’s wrong to say that’ or ‘I take offense to that,’” the professor says. “Sometimes when we’re discussing things and you’re all sitting there going” — she made snoring sounds — “kind of thing, sometimes somebody’s gotta shake you up.” Eid was quick to shoot down that strategy, saying, “If the solution to getting your class to snap up is using the n-word then you need different strategies.” REACTION PART 1: My professor’s reaction to being called out for using the N-word twice. pic.twitter.com/ckwwM65GT2 — Maleek Eid (@AbuYoshi) March 4, 2019 The school responded to BuzzFeed News ‘ request for comment saying the following: “College of the Desert’s core values are based on inclusiveness and diversity in all forms, including academic freedom for both students and faculty,” said Pamela Hunter, executive director of institutional advancement for the college.. “It is the policy of the Desert Community College District to recognize the importance of academic freedom in pursuit of academic excellence for both faculty and students. We embrace diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe and respectful learning environment.” Maleek and his professor continued to debate the subject following his presentation, talking about the situation both in the classroom and during a break one-on-one. According to Eid, his fellow students were unsupportive of his stance, either ignoring the situation or giggling, which he said it left him feeling quite depressed. But the response to his threat on Twitter has brought the opposite response, with most people praising Eid for standing up against his professor and sticking his neck out for what’s right. pic.twitter.com/2gbCjtJuPl — ig: @spillled (@spilllings) March 4, 2019 Your whole class is rude and insensitive and I’m glad you felt the need to not only call the professor out but also call them out on their laughing and chuckling. commendable actions — Kae (@OhItsJustKaelyn) March 5, 2019
Source: Max Hirschberger / Solange Solange ended a crazy Black History Month with the revitalization of BlackPlanet.com by releasing exclusives and insight into her newest project ‘When I Get Home’. 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 Just after the release of ‘When I Get Home’ Solange broadcasted a multimedia presentation all over Houston on her BlackPlanet.com page explaining that the project is a nod to her Texas roots and pride in her blackness. Days later Solange released the visual for ‘Almeda’ putting the black people and black pride of Houston on display through the visual. Although many times Solange has symbolism that we don’t understand ‘Almeda’ has a few obvious parallels to her life. The title alone is an area of town where Solange spent a lot of time and the Almeda Mall was a landmark she has referenced on social media. In the visual, you will notice a lot of the women wearing hairstyles that were popular in the 90’s. We assume this is a nod to her mother that ran a popular hair salon in the area for many years. The fashion in the visual also has touches of southern style with cowboy boots, hats and bolo ties. From throwback 90’s hairstyles, throwback cell phones to black cowboys, ‘Almeda’ embodies how Houston impacted Solange’s creativity as a black woman. ‘Almeda’ features Playboi Cardi and The Dream on the track produced by Pharrell and John Carroll Kirby. The full-length visual for ‘When I Get Home’ can be seen on Apple Music and was filmed across various locations of Houston’s Third Ward. The Latest: WATCH: Solange Releases Visual for ‘Almeda’ Mo’Nique Slams Oprah For Interviewing Michael Jackson Accusers: ‘That Man Welcomed You To Into His Home’ Yara Shahidi and Naomi Osaka Get Their Own Barbie Dolls Whoopi Goldberg Hasn’t Been Seen In A Month Because She’s Been Battling With Pneumonia R. Kelly’s Alleged Girlfriends Say Their Parents Are Trying To Scam R. Kelly, Deny Singing Aspirations [VIDEO] R. Kelly Says He Can’t Pay Child Support, Has Zero Relationship With His Children [VIDEO] R. Kelly Being Investigated For Having Sex With Detroit Teen Vitamin Of The Day: Believe In Yourself True Story: Man And Dog Stuck In Snow For Five Days Survived Off Taco Bell Fire Sauce Packets ‘Jeopardy’ Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer
