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‘A Different World’ Cast Presents HBCU With $100K Scholarship Check

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T he hit late-80s sitcom A Different World was instrumental in shaping the narrative surrounding Black students and higher education. The cast of the show recently paid it forward by presenting a $100,000 check from Ford to an HBCU, Ebony reported. The Cast of 'A Different World' Discuss the Show's Cultural Impact https://t.co/MuzZcZkKaC #HBCU #HBCUnews — HBCU Lifestyle (@HBCU_Lifestyle) November 21, 2018 The check, which was a part of Ford’s Ultimate Homecoming Takeover initiative, was given to Southwestern Christian College in Texas, the news outlet writes. The initiative was launched as an avenue to empower Black students to further their education and strengthen programs at historically Black colleges and universities across the country. Amongst the cast members who presented the check were Cree Summer , Jasmine Guy , Darryl Bell , and Kadeem Hardison . The actors discussed the Black experience at colleges and universities throughout the country and spoke about the influence of their show. “I loved the diversity of the cast. Usually, actors are the Black person on a show [as in there’s only one type of black person] and it’s very hard to represent everything about Black people in one person,” said Guy, according to the news outlet. “We had different classes, different colorings, different backgrounds, different aspirations and that’s one thing I loved about A Different World . It showed the true spirit about what being Black is, and that it is diverse within itself.” Bell added that the show was powerful in sparking important conversations surrounding the Black community as the storylines addressed social and political issues. “No matter what topic was discussed, it wasn’t a monolithic response; it was something that was always challenging and relevant, it was important and we managed to be funny while we did it! That’s why I think it lasted so long and stayed evergreen,” he said. Several celebrities have shown their support for HBCUs this year. In July, Beyoncé awarded eight HBCU students with scholarships. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé Awards Eight HBCU Students With Scholarships Hampton University Becomes First HBCU To Have Women’s Triathlon Team [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3839541″ overlay=”true”]

‘A Different World’ Cast Presents HBCU With $100K Scholarship Check

Barbz Beef With Grammys & First Ladies Keep It A Buck: This Week’s Winners & Losers

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Source: Bryan Steffy / Getty Another week, another moment of soul-snatching drama and unapologetic bluntness. Celebs and fans alike told us how they really felt this week and there was no sugarcoating in sight. Peep our winners below, then hit the next page for some salty fans who had to take an L. Winners “Over it” First Ladies There’s something about leaving public office that has to be completely liberating, especially for First Ladies. Although they’re not technically elected officials, they tend to be under as much scrutiny as their president husbands. First Ladies might have their own platforms and their own audience, but in certain ways, they still have to keep up a rigid image of womanhood and marriage that’s not always realistic. But now that Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are out of the larger political spotlight, it seems like they have zero effs to give.   Take Michelle for example. She’s currently on a book tour for her new release Becoming and she stopped by the Barclay Center in New York this past Saturday to drop some realness. According to Vanity Fair , Michelle was talking about marriage and she made a reference to the book Lean In by Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg.  “Marriage still ain’t equal, y’all,” Michelle said. “It ain’t equal. I tell women that whole ‘you can have it all’—mmm, nope, not at the same time, that’s a lie. It’s not always enough to lean in because that s**t doesn’t work.” Whew! Michelle!   After the crowd laughed and applauded, the former FLOTUS continued, “I thought we were at home, y’all. I was gettin’ real comfortable up in here. Alright, I’m back now. Sometimes that  stuff  doesn’t work.” Get comfortable Michelle! GET COMFORTABLE. Released in 2013, the book Lean In hasn’t necessarily aged well over the years, especially for women of color who aren’t in the corporate world. “Leaning in” to let your presence be known as a woman in the office might not work as well in other aspects of life. When talking about marriage especially, Michelle kept things a little more funky: “People are like, ‘Oh, why’d she talk about marriage counseling?’ I’m like, ‘Duh. Marriage is hard,’ you know. It is hard . . . I love my husband, and we have a great marriage, and we’ve had a great marriage, but marriage is hard work.” Boom. Some ‘Chelly realness for you. Hillary Clinton also didn’t have time for the BS this week when she attended George H.W. Bush ‘s funeral. When 45 a.k.a. Donald Trump arrived, Hillary was NOT about to fake like she liked him. Hillary and her husband were having a GRAND time sitting next to the Obamas at the funeral. They were laughing, ki ki’ing and probably making plans for the next karaoke night. But when Trump and Melania came through, the whole mood of the church pew shifted.  The Trumps came to sit next to the Obamas and everyone pretty much shook their hand except for Hillary. Now there’s no telling what was going through Hillary’s mind at the time as it pertains to Trump, but if you watch the footage, it looks like she was completely and utterly OVER IT. Peep the facial at the 0:58 mark below…   O  V  E  R    I  T. Mrs. Clinton had zero time.

Barbz Beef With Grammys & First Ladies Keep It A Buck: This Week’s Winners & Losers

Nostalgia: 16 Photos Of What The Grammys Was Like 10 Years Ago

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Source: Getty / Getty The biggest night in music is finally here, and judging by the fact that hip hop music has dominated this year — it’s no surprise that this year’s show will be different than the previous ones. Stars like Jay-Z , SZA and Cardi B are the highlight of the 2018 Grammy Awards, but let’s take a look back at what the big show was looking like 10 years ago.   Hit the flip to board the nostalgia train.

Nostalgia: 16 Photos Of What The Grammys Was Like 10 Years Ago

Gary’s Tea: Kim Kardashian Defends Kanye West, Ronnie & Shamari DeVoe Owes Over $300,000 In Back Taxes & More

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Kim Kardashian follows behind the statement “stand by your man.” Months ago Kanye West made headlines for his comments about slavery , but Kim is defending him. 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 Moreover, she mentioned that people took what he said out of context and used it to create a headline. SEE ALSO:  Gary’s Tea: Ray J Fires Back At Kim Kardashian For Lying About Being High During Sex Tape, Ciara Will Host New Year’s Eve Show & More In other news, it looks like Ronnie DeVoe and Shamari DeVoe are in a little bit of trouble with Uncle Sam. Gary With Da Tea is reporting they owe over $300,000 in back taxes. He thinks that all this information came out after showing off the lavish birthday party they had for their boys. We will have to wait and see if they pay it back. Lastly, Tyler Perry made Christmas come early for Walmart customers. He went to two Walmart’s and paid for everyone’s stuff on layaway, which totaled over $400,000. See photos of Kim Kardashian below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Cardi B Says She And Offset Aren’t Together Anymore But Twitter Isn’t Totally Buying It! Michelle Williams Announces Breakup From Chad Johnson Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Kevin Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1746633″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

Gary’s Tea: Kim Kardashian Defends Kanye West, Ronnie & Shamari DeVoe Owes Over $300,000 In Back Taxes & More

Yung Miami Of City Girls Admits She Doesn’t Drink Water [VIDEO]

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Yung Miami of City Girls shocked a lot of people on social media by showing off her full fridge. She had juice, soda and no water. 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 Yung Miami mentioned that she doesn’t like water and will never drink it. Headkrack mentioned that it’s not healthy and that Special K might have to add her to the women that “fire.” SEE ALSO:  Man Arrested For Allegedly Holding 2-Year Old Under Scalding Hot Water As Punishment For Dirty Diaper Lastly, Kevin Hart has decided to step down from hosting the Oscars . They gave him an ultimatum and he decided to not apologize and move on from the situation after receiving backlash for his comments he made about gay people. See photos of City Girls below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Cardi B Says She And Offset Aren’t Together Anymore But Twitter Isn’t Totally Buying It! Michelle Williams Announces Breakup From Chad Johnson Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Kevin Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1928374″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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See These Artist React To GRAMMY Awards Nominations!

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We shared the 2019 GRAMMY Awards nominations list . One can only imagine the feeling of finding out you are nominated for one of the highest honors in the music industry. She some of these celebs reactions: Chloe x Halle The sister duo got their start by posting covers to popular songs on YouTube. The legendary Beyoncé got word of the talented sisters and the rest was history. They have appeared at Coachella and can be seen on the hit show Grown-ish. They dropped their debut album, The Kids Are Alright , early this year and were on the OTR2 tour with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.   Anderson .Paak Anderson .Paak is a California native and brings a jazzy feel to the hip-hop industry. He is best known for his 2016 project, Malibu . In that same year he was a named a member of the XXL Freshman cover. Recently he released, Oxnard which features Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, J.Cole, and many others.   H.E.R. The mysterious H.E.R.(Having Everything Revealed) has taken the R&B genre by storm. She hails from Vallejo, California and is currently traveling the country on tour. Her hit songs “Focus,” “Best Part,” and “Every Kind Of Way” have topped the charts and made her a household name. She has released a total five projects since first appearing on the scene in 2016. MOOOOODDD. 5 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS. I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY. BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH. GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD. IT’S BEEN A LOOONNNG TIME COMING! GOD IS GOOD. https://t.co/zDuMsEDyry pic.twitter.com/JYGX3zoWov — H.E.R. (@HERMusicx) December 7, 2018 Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams has managed to stay in the game for years since his start with group, The Neptunes. From producing to rapping, Williams has created a unique sound that transcends all audiences. His hit song “Happy” was an anthem when it released in 2013 and was played everywhere. He continues dominate in both the music and fashion industry. This is a well earned nomination. THANK YOU @RecordingAcad . Truly honored https://t.co/LdSPOMa2yd — Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) December 7, 2018 Related:  See Who Got Nominated For The 2019 GRAMMY Awards! Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.

See These Artist React To GRAMMY Awards Nominations!

The Rewind: Michael B Jordan Delivers a Knockout Performance But Is He Able To Reel In An Award?

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Source: The Rewind / Global Grind On this week’s episode of The Rewind DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius go in on Michael B. Jordan’s performance in CREED II. As we always do, The Rewind takes a look back at some of the most talked about trends in music, film and television and then catches you up on everything you may have missed. Then, once we’re done playing catch up, DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius hook you up with their own personal rating of the subject. We do the hard stuff so you don’t have to. Creed II hit U.S. theaters on November 21, 2018. The film is about Adonis Creed, a professional boxer who takes after his world famous father, Apollo Creed, that was unfortunately killed during a match with a Russian boxer by the name of Ivan Drago in the 80’s. Ivan Drago and his son, Viktar Drago, challenge Adonis Creed to a rematch. With the opportunity to avenge his father’s death Adonis struggles with going against the wishes of his mentor Rocky or going with his ego and defending his dead father’s honor. Creed II smashed the box office. So far it’s done over $85 million in sales and only continues to climb. It scored an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, only being beaten out by Widows and Spider-Man: Enter the SpiderVerse. Creed II picks up from where its predecessor leaves off. Adonis is in a relationship, he’s a champion, he’s still being trained by the legendary Rocky Balboa and he’s navigating through life without his father. Many people who enjoy Rocky movies were also satisfied with both Creed I and II. The people loved the sequel but did our experts DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius? Also this week we’re discussing Amine’s new “Reel It In” remix featuring Gucci Mane. The track dropped on November 20th. The new track by Amine is a smooth one. The original version appears on the Portland artist’s ONEPOINTFIVE album. Both DJ Franchise and Landon Levarius can agree that the song is a hit with or without a feature but the addition of Gucci Mane worked perfectly. Gucci simply floated on the beat and it’s a great vibe overall. Landon and Franchise gave the track rave reviews but what will they officially rate the single? You’ll have to press play on the video above for the answer on that!

The Rewind: Michael B Jordan Delivers a Knockout Performance But Is He Able To Reel In An Award?

Social Media Reacts To The Trailer For ‘Avengers 4: End Game’

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Source: IPA/WENN.com / WENN It’s finally here! After a brief delay due to the untimely death of 41st president George H. W. Bush, comic book fans and Marvel enthusiasts alike can rest easy knowing that the first official trailer for Avengers 4 : End Game has finally arrived. Avengers 4: End Game picks up where Avengers 3: Infinity War left off which is basically directly after Thanos obtained all of the Infinity Stones he needed and completely obliterated half of the Earth’s population with a simple snap of his finger. In the last Avengers film, we watched as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Star Lord, Vision, Gamora, Bucky Barnes and more all died at the hands of Thanos. In the trailer for Avengers 4: End Game, we see Iron Man, now stranded alone on a remote planet, using his last bit of energy to try and make contact with his wife Pepper Pots, we learn that T’Challa’s sister Shuri is among the missing heroes, we see Thor seemingly blaming himself for the destruction of mankind, Captain America sheds some real life tears, Hawk Eye goes rogue and somehow someone has freed Ant-Man (Scott Lang) from the Quantum Realm. Part of the journey is the end. pic.twitter.com/vejn1Bx8Nz — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 7, 2018 We must admit, we cannot wait to see this movie when it hits theaters in April. There’s a lot of info to unpack in the two and a half minute trailer and social media was right on hand to attempt to figure out what’s going on. Hit the flip to check out some of the reactions to the new trailer.   Thor got the same energy he had last movie. That’s the face of a man who wants all the smoke. #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/DWbQ7h9NLF — New or Lean Wit It Rock Wit It (@DrTGIF) December 7, 2018 Watch Thor look so devastated and defeated has to be the Top 3 worst things you want to see in a Marvel movie. But for what it’s worth, this just means he’s going to deliver a godly fade to Thanos when it’s all said and done. Frankly, we can’t wait.

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Tee Grizzley Talks About Being The Change In The Community , Conscious Rap Single “Wake Up”, Detroit

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Source: StarterCAM / @startercam Detroit’s own Tee Grizzley speaks on encouraging positive change in the community and voting in a recent interview with Durtty Boyz.

Tee Grizzley Talks About Being The Change In The Community , Conscious Rap Single “Wake Up”, Detroit

MoneyBagg Yo Talks Working With Kevin Gates, J Cole, & Reasons Why The Industry Is So Fake

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Source: @jte_ef / @jte_ef MoneyBagg Yo speaks on releasing his debut album, Reset and describes collaborating with J. Cole in a recent interview with Durtty Boyz.  

MoneyBagg Yo Talks Working With Kevin Gates, J Cole, & Reasons Why The Industry Is So Fake