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‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Eva Plans An Apology Trip To Tokyo

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Source: Steve Granitz / Getty We pick up tonight’s episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta with Porsha and Kandi’s argument. They’re just not going to get along and that’s that. Kandi attempts to leave, but Tanya asks her to stay. Kandi obliges and both women manage to ignore each other for the sake of peace. Kandi return unfollows Porsha on all social media and they’re both over it dot com. Dinner continues, and we move on to Eva bringing up NeNe and Tanya’s little tiff. NeNe was annoyed with Tanya for saying that something was low-end fashion that NeNe didn’t consider low-end fashion and said Tanya was pretentious.  The item that triggered NeNe were some $100 dollar shades from Swagg Boutique. NeNe owns Swagg Boutique. See where this is going? She probably really felt some type of way about Tanya calling her stuff low end. Anyway, Tanya apologizes for the offense and we move on. Then we get to the part where Porsha calls Eva out about being shady but forgetting her shady comments. Porsha even provides examples of how Eva has constantly shaded Cynthia. Eva suddenly gets amnesia about all of that, thus proving Porsha’s point. Then she says there’s not a shady bone in her body.  As if Eva wasn’t shading the life out of people on America’s Next Top Model years before RHOA even existed. Anyway, Porsha then says people should own up to their shade and Kandi is just looking at her like: Because we all know that Kandi feels that Porsha never owns up to her ish…and there’s validity to that given their situation. Anyway, the real reason why we’re at this Tanya/Eva collaboration dinner is so that Eva can apologize for not inviting them to her bachelorette party and tell them she’s taking them to Tokyo as an apology. In other news, Cynthia finally introduces Kandi, Marlo, and Eva to her new man, Mike Hill. They immediately start grilling him, and we all feel like this is a bit immature, but Mike Hill can get with them. He even tells them, “This is Hill, not Will” (you remember the Willi fiasco), which basically means they got the right one. And you already know this group of women brings it with the questions. They ask everything from what he brings to the table, to what he loves most about Cynthia, to what his go-to sex moves are, to his credit score, and even inquire about the last time he had an STD. He answers everything and they’re impressed. He seems honest, very into Cynthia and not shady at all. So far so good. Finally, the episode winds down with Porsha getting her moment to chat with Dennis about all that has been going on. Porsha explains to Dennis that he should have never continued having a conversation with Jami’s friend knowing that she was upset about it. Dennis doesn’t feel like he did anything wrong (aka Porsha may have blown things out of proportion) but Porsha says them hormones got her feeling some type of way and she needs him to own up to his ish. Eventually, Dennis seems to get it and he apologizes. Next week, the Shady Bunch heads East for some drama in Japan. RELATED POSTS ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Kandi And Porsha Hate Each Other Again ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Cynthia Sends Noelle Off To Howard University

‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Eva Plans An Apology Trip To Tokyo

Cuba, Omar And 10 Other Celeb Duos You May Not Have Known Were Siblings

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Source: Gregg DeGuire / Getty Over the weekend, social media lost their collective minds when Omar Gooding posted a drunken video of him and his brother Cuba Gooding Jr. at Cuba’s birthday party.   For several (young) people on the internet, it was the first time they had come to the realization that these acclaimed actors were actually brothers. I was today years old when I learned that Omar Gooding and Cuba Gooding Jr were brothers pic.twitter.com/7tqy6MrRTl — DEJASOEXTRA (@dejasoextra) January 12, 2019 For those of us who knew they were brothers, it was probably the first time in a very long time that we’ve seen them in the same room together. We knew all about Venus and Serena, Beyonce and Solange, Jaden and Willow and even all five thousand of the Kardashians but what about some of the other celebrity siblings that some people had no idea about? Hit the flip for more celeb sibs. Some of them may shock you.

Cuba, Omar And 10 Other Celeb Duos You May Not Have Known Were Siblings

Brittney Johnson Becomes Wicked’s First Black Glinda

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I t’s been over a century since the first Broadway musical written and performed by African Americans made its debut and there are still racial barriers being broken in theatre in this day and age. Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first African American woman to take on the role of Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the play Wicked , ABC News reported. Brittney Johnson @sunnybrittney makes history as 1st black woman to play Glinda in @WICKED_Musical on Broadway! https://t.co/9yi9wnAvNb pic.twitter.com/f4pZMXqvvy — Good Morning America (@GMA) January 11, 2019 Johnson joined the cast in June 2018 as an understudy and made her debut as Glinda on January 10, the news outlet writes. She was the first Black woman to play the role since the play made its debut on Broadway in 2003. Johnson is humbled to play Glinda and says that stepping on stage to perform each show is something that’s bigger than herself. She hopes that her accomplishment inspires others to push forward and fulfill their dreams. “My heart is bursting with gratitude. God is so good! I am so humbled to be the first Black Glinda and honored to fulfill the dreams and hopes of so many! I feel like my feet have yet to touch down,” she told the news outlet. “The importance of this moment in history is only amplified by the message of this beautiful show: Love, friendship, and kindness are stronger than the fear of “otherness”. Love can break down barriers to change the world. I’m so grateful to the Wicked team for trusting me to tell this story. My hope and prayer is that people see my story and have faith that they can achieve their dreams too. Nothing is impossible! And no dream is too big.” #BlackGirlMagic is reigning supreme in the entertainment industry. Actress Regina Hall recently became the first Black woman to receive a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress and Marsai Martin is slated to make history as Hollywood’s youngest executive producer. SEE ALSO: #BossMoves: 14-Year-Old Marsai Martin To Become Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer In History Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842480″ overlay=”true”]

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Hampton University Marching Band To Perform In Rome

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H ampton University’s marching band will be taking their talents to Rome in 2020. According to Wavy News , the band has been enlisted to perform in the Rome New Year’s Parade; making the school the first historically Black college or university to do so. Hampton University Marching Band to Participate in New Year's Day Parade in Rome, Italy https://t.co/fra7uHg4wx @hu_bands pic.twitter.com/RRVJWMCue8 — Hampton University (@_HamptonU) January 10, 2019 The band—who goes by The Marching Force—will perform at St. Peter’s Square for the parade, the news outlet writes. The event is a cumulative celebration of the World Day of Peace and the Pope’s blessing for the New Year. The band will also have the opportunity to perform for local communities during their time in Italy. “This wonderful opportunity will put Hampton University on an international spotlight and bring some attention to what we’re doing with the band at Hampton. Over the last year, we have been focusing on recruiting talented musicians, dancers, color guard and majorettes. Our mission is not just to build better band students, but to shape and mold students so that they are academically proficient and have high moral character,” band director Dr. Thomas Jones said in a statement released by the university. “This trip validates what we’re doing. The strength of the program is growing. Traveling is a great incentive for new and current students and we are really looking forward to this exciting journey.” Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey echoed his sentiments, adding that the band continues to “uphold the standard of excellence as being one of the best marching bands in the nation.” News about the band performing in Italy comes on the heels of their performance in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. The HBCU has had a few firsts over the past few months. In November, Hampton University made history by becoming the first historically Black college and university to add a women’s varsity triathlon team to their list of sports programs. SEE ALSO: Hampton University Becomes First HBCU To Have Women’s Triathlon Team Little League Phenom Mo’ne Davis Headed To Hampton University [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3841941″ overlay=”true”]

Hampton University Marching Band To Perform In Rome

First The Fat Boys Broke Up: Slim Jxmmi Hints Rae Sremmurd Split, Twitter Is Aghast

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Snow Days As A Kid Vs. Snow Days As An Adult (As Told By Gifs)

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Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

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B lack women are continuing to break major racial barriers in the realm of academia. According to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education , Kimberly Mutcherson was recently selected to become the dean of Rutgers University’s law school. “I care a lot about doing work that is not just for other legal scholars, but has the potential to be meaningful in people’s lives,” says new @RutgersLaw Co-Dean Kimberly Mutcherson ( @ProfessorMutch ) in a feature in @PhillyInquirer . Read: https://t.co/JsQ12kwwWw — Rutgers Law (@RutgersLaw) January 11, 2019 Mutcherson’s historic appointment is one of many firsts, the news outlet writes. She is the first woman, the first Black person and the first LGBT individual to serve in this role. Mutcherson started her journey at Rutgers 17 years ago as an assistant professor. She then moved up the ranks and in 2015 was named vice dean of the New Jersey-based university’s law school. Mutcherson—who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a juris doctorate degree from Columbia Law School—has conducted research surrounding reproductive justice. During her career she’s worked with the Center for Reproductive Rights and the HIV Law Project. “I am thrilled to be able to continue my service to Rutgers law as co-dean,” said Mutcherson, according to the Philadelphia Tribune . “I know that our institution has a very bright future and will continue to provide a high-quality legal education and produce lawyers who change the profession and the world for the better.” Rutgers University-Camden Chancellor Phoebe A. Haddon said that Mutcherson will play an integral role in building upon the momentum and energy at Rutgers Law. “She is passionate about the value of a legal education that prepares creative thinkers who are ready to be leaders in virtually every aspect of our society. She sees with clarity the role of the law in protecting individual rights” said Haddon. Mutcherson started her new role on January 1. Her appointment comes just months after Olivette Otele made history by becoming the first Black woman history professor in the UK after being selected to teach at Bath Spa University. SEE ALSO: Olivette Otele Becomes First Black Woman History Professor In The UK Harvard Has Four Black Women Faculty Deans For First Time In University’s History [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842542″ overlay=”true”]

Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

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M issy Elliott is a visionary who has and continues to shape music. She’s graced us with pivotal albums like Supa Dupa Fly , Under Construction , and The Cookbook and has penned songs for some of our favorite artists. Elliott—whose real name is Melissa Arnette Elliott—has hit a major career milestone. According to Entertainment Weekly , she will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Missy Elliott to be first female rapper to enter Songwriters Hall of Fame https://t.co/TjJMWuqAxb — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 12, 2019 The honor is historic, making her the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the news outlet writes. She’s the third rapper to be inducted. Jermaine Dupri and Jay Z received the honor two years ago. Elliott is humbled by the accolade. “I want to CONGRATULATE all the AMAZING songwriters who have been inducted into the 2019 “Song Writers Hall of Fame,” she posted on Twitter. “Also those who were nominated because their body of work is AMAZING. I AM SO HUMBLY GRATEFUL to now be inducted also.” Nile Rodgers , who serves as the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said that the honorees this year are some of the most impactful songwriters in music history. “The first thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the second thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the third thing you need to know is it’s about the song,” Rodgers said in a statement according to the news outlet. “That’s true now more than ever but it has always been about the song so I’m very proud that in my first year as Chairman of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame that we are recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time. The 2019 slate of inductees represents diversity and unity across genres and gender, highlighting our dedicated mission to honor music creators who have enriched our lives.” Other individuals who were inducted with Elliott include Dallas Austin , Jack Tempchin , John Prine and Yusuf Islam . The induction ceremony is slated to take place in June. SEE ALSO: Songwriters Hall Of Fame To Induct Jay Z, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis Kelly’s Ex-Wife Responds To Facebook Video Of Her Singing Along To His Music [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842480″ overlay=”true”]

Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

She’s Back: Watch Tiffany Evans Flex In Official Video For “Switch It Up” [Video]

Source: Stephen Lovekin / Getty Tiffany Evans – Switch It Up (Official Video) Remember her??? Tiffany Evans is back on the scene with new music. The “Promise Ring” singer has a new vibe after ditching her ex-hubby a few months back. This song is called “Switch It Up”, and the official video is too cute. It features comedian Karlous Miller and myriad of dance moves. Are you feeling this new Tiffany Evans track?!  

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Ella Mai Sings Some Beyoncé, Adele, & Nicki Minaj In A Game Of Song Association [Video]

Source: Burak Cingi / Getty Ella Mai Proves Just How Much She Knows About Music Ella Mai is serious about her music knowledge and she proves just that as she plays a game of Song Association with the people over at Elle . In this game, Ella is given a word and within 10 seconds, she has to sing a song that has that word in the lyrics. The “Boo’d Up” singer is going for H.E.R.’s crown, who got a perfect score of 15 out of 15 when she played the game…will Ms. Mai be able to keep up? Peep the video below to find out if Ella Mai gets the coveted perfect score, or if she falls short.

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