Over the past few days there has been social media speculation that Rapper Wale and Solange Knowles may have been a thing in the past. A Random tweet with hints that the song “Lotus Flower Bomb” was about Solange and twitter took off. People pulling up song lyrics and everything. Well someone tweeted Wale asking him what was his inspiration and he said “She’s Married Now.” She married now https://t.co/qdfvhTUMvU — Wale (@Wale) October 13, 2018 If you were a Drake fan before, what he did last night at his latest club appearance might make you a STAN! He was at a club in West Hollywood and not only performed extra songs for people in club…Drake bought the whole club McDonalds.. Yeah that’s right fries and burgers for everyone in the club. Drake was giving you shakes with a side of fries. Want more stories?? Listen to Leah’s Lemonade above for all these stories and more.
Source: Scott Halleran / Getty Just as makeup does for some women — beards have the ability to transform men into totally different people. Most women feel that the thicker and more groomed the facial hair, the more attractive and manly you are. However, there are some who feel that a clean face is the way to go. At the end of the day, facial hair is a subjective thing, but are men with beards more desirable? According to the New York Times : Barnaby Dixson, a human behavioral ecologist at the University of Queensland and a co-author of the beard length study, research has also found that facial hair is associated with some antisocial traits, such as aggression and social dominance. While these traits might not be pleasant if you’re looking for a fun fling, they might be alluring if you want an alpha male to support your family and fend off predators. It’s not just women who prefer bearded alpha males — men also prefer men with facial hair. Dr. Dixson and colleagues asked 1,577 men and women from Brazil and the Czech Republic about facial hair. Compared to heterosexual women, gay men had stronger preferences for men with more facial hair. Usually, we honor the beard-toters during No Shave November. But today is National No Beard Day, and guys often celebrate by shaving their beloved beard and starting from scratch.That made us think of some of our favorite beards in Hollywood and if we prefer the men with or without the facial hair? Hit the flip and you be the judge! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter and Facebook. via GIPHY
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Something that was meant to add more potential voters to get registered is backfiring pretty hard on the publication who chose to post it. ELLE Magazine’s latest headline has everyone talking–and that’s because it’s completely fake. They posted the following to their Twitter page: “ Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are splitting up” which included a link and a picture of the famous couple, all adorned with a shocked emoji and a broken heart emoji. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are splitting up https://t.co/epwKG7aSBg pic.twitter.com/u7qqojWVlR — ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) October 18, 2018 Let’s be honest, a lot of us who scroll Twitter don’t click on the link to certain stories that come across our feed, because the headline says it all–so a lot of replies to this “story” are distressed fans upset that a KimYe breakup has been confirmed by a credible publication. But that’s just the thing–Kim and Kanye didn’t actually get a divorce at all. When people click on the link ELLE posted, it takes you to a page on their website that helps users register to vote. Though most of us agree voting is extremely important, this just isn’t the way to get people to register for a multitude of reasons. Ever heard of a guy named Donald Trump proclaiming “Fake news?” This is a ctual fake news that’s trying to convince people to vote instead of taking them where they were told they’re going. The link doesn’t take users to a random voter registration, but it’s a portal that leads to ELLE’ s actual website. This leads many people to believe that the publication’s sole purpose wasn’t actually registering voters, but rather, getting clicks on a HUGE story that no other publication has yet. It’s pretty condescending to send out a story and have it actually link to something “more important.” Though most will agree that celebrity news is trivial in the big scheme of things, that doesn’t mean those who want to know whether or not Kim and Kanye broke up should be misled and tricked into some political scheme. New York Times bestselling author Roxanne Gay quickly replied to ELLE Magazine’s attempt at luring voters, calling them out for “trash nonsense.” She points out that people can be “civic minded and interested in celebrity gossip,” telling the mag to do better than sending out fake links with click-bait headlines. This is trash nonsense. Who do you think you are reaching with this? Guess what? One can be civic minded and interested in celebrity gossip. Do better. — roxane gay (@rgay) October 18, 2018 While some users applauded the effort to get more voters registered, most people–especially fellow journalists, writers, and publications–stood firm in the idea that nobody who clicks on a link with the intention of reading an article is going to register to vote after being bamboozled. delete this. — Ryan Mac (@RMac18) October 18, 2018 Okay. That's not ethical or appropriate. I'm all for get out the vote efforts, but this is misleading and fuels the “fake news” fire… — Just Jake (@JustJake_91) October 18, 2018 This is condescending. People can care about more than one thing at once! — Erin Strecker (@ErinStrecker) October 18, 2018 And the heat definitely doesn’t stop there, click through to the next page to check out more angry reactions to what many are describing as a ploy for more clicks.
Cardi B gave birth to her baby girl, Kulture Kiari Cephus several months ago. The rapper was on “ Jimmy Kimmel Live ” and spoke about things people don’t tell you about childbirth. She mentioned that Kulture broke her vagina, but she loves her very much. 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 Cardi B went on to say that she wants more kids and loves being a mom. Headkrack also spoke about Pusha-T speaking out on who really told him about Drake’s baby. Everyone thought it was Kanye West , but really it was 40, Drake’s producer. RELATED: Is Cardi B Is A Better Performer (And Twerker) Than Nicki Minaj? Young Buck is also making headlines after he was allegedly caught on video with a transgender woman. In the audio Headkrack played Young Buck claims he didn’t know the woman was transgender and is offering money to take the video down. Rickey Smiley mentioned that his girlfriend is fine and has no arms. That’s the kind of lady everyone should date because then no one will have to worry about being recorded or pictures being taken. RELATED: “The Nanny” Reboot With Cardi B? [VIDEO] Listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Cardi B Just Crushed Every Hater With Her Epic AMAs Performance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1947945″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : David Banner Shares How Atlanta Helped Him; Stars in New Movie Free Screenings and Health Appointments this Saturday Snatch That Wig! Racist Sunken Place Stories About Political Candidates Keep Surfacing Georgia Isn’t Even Trying To Hide Its Racist Voter Suppression Efforts With This Video ‘Empire’ Recap: Cookie Lands A Promising New Signee YoungBoy NBA ft. Kevin Gates & Quando Rondo “I Am Who They Say I Am,” Maxwell “Shame” & More | Daily Visuals 10.17.18 Keith Ellison’s Political Opponents Are Trying Every Trick In The Book To Beat Him La La And Carmelo Anthony Back Together? [EXCLUSIVE] Cardi B “I Want To Protect My Baby’s Identity Until I’m ready” Leah’s Lemonade: Ella Mai Opens Up About “Trip” Remix Controversy
Dr. Collier is back and giving us health advice we need to hear. The weather is changing up and flu season is upon us. Dr. Collier mentioned that getting the flu shot is one of the greatest investment you could ever give yourself. 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 also said, “The flu vaccine does not give you the flu.” It’s a conspiracy theory that so many think is true. Dr. Collier also spoke about how some people say that they are trying to take Black people out before voting season. RELATED: Dr. Collier Speaks About Why You Must Start Prenatal Care As Soon As You Find Out You’re Pregnant [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Last season the flu vaccine wasn’t as strong, but this year you more than likely won’t get sick if you get the shot. If you’re scared of shots they’ve made a nose spray to use. Dr. Collier mentioned that you spray half the bottle in one nostril then the other half in the other. Everyone make sure you protect yourself so you don’t get sick this flu season. RELATED: Dr. Collier Explains How Prostate Exams Work [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Dr. Collier Tells What Women Can Do To Catch Cancer Before It Becomes Fatal [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1944876″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : David Banner Shares How Atlanta Helped Him; Stars in New Movie Free Screenings and Health Appointments this Saturday Snatch That Wig! Racist Sunken Place Stories About Political Candidates Keep Surfacing Georgia Isn’t Even Trying To Hide Its Racist Voter Suppression Efforts With This Video ‘Empire’ Recap: Cookie Lands A Promising New Signee YoungBoy NBA ft. Kevin Gates & Quando Rondo “I Am Who They Say I Am,” Maxwell “Shame” & More | Daily Visuals 10.17.18 Keith Ellison’s Political Opponents Are Trying Every Trick In The Book To Beat Him La La And Carmelo Anthony Back Together? [EXCLUSIVE] Cardi B “I Want To Protect My Baby’s Identity Until I’m ready” Leah’s Lemonade: Ella Mai Opens Up About “Trip” Remix Controversy
Updated October 18, 2018, 2:30 p.m., EDT Outrage on social media prompted Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to delete a controversial video from his office’s website, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Thursday. The video purportes to educate voters on Georgia’s advance voting procedures. Instead, the video created a furor because it features a Black child actor who failed to bring the acceptable government-issued voter ID to cast a ballot. Although the video was first posted in 2016, it remained on the site until Thursday. Kemp, who’s overseeing the state’s election system while also running for governor against a Black opponent, has been accused of using multiple schemes to suppress the Black vote. The video was viewed as part of his ongoing efforts. Georgia sends a racist voter suppression message with this video. It's one more tool in Brian Kemp's arsenal to target Black voters … https://t.co/Kqkmjet9Yx pic.twitter.com/gTrEFLP3jc — NewsOne (@newsone) October 18, 2018 Original Story: B lack Georgia voters searching the secretary of state’s website for information on advance voting will find a blatant message apparently intended to discourage them from voting. The message comes as a part of Secretary of State Brian Kemp ’s voter suppression package that is meant to help him and other Republicans win elections. He’s competing against Stacey Abrams who could become the nation’s Black woman governor. See Also: Georgia Removed Scores Of Voter From Its Rolls As Stacey Abrams Tries To Make History, Lawsuit Says The video , one of several voter information films on the official state site , explains how advance voting works in Georgia, using children to illustrate the process of in-person voting prior to Election Day. In the opening scene, a white kid walks into the election station and is directed to a clerk who takes a look at his government-issued ID card and allows him to cast a ballot. Moments later, a Black girl walks up to the clerk but searches frantically in her pocketbook for an ID card. She’s given a provisional ballot. The narrator later warns that provisional ballot voters, like the little Black girl, have three days after Election Day to present an acceptable ID or else their vote won’t count. Wow. So on the SOS website #BrianKemp has an advance voting video. Take a look at who gets to vote and who doesn’t. Nice messaging, Kemp. Please just #resign already. #gapol #gagov #TeamAbrams pic.twitter.com/D4gmMeb4Cw — Anjali Enjeti (@anjalienjeti) October 18, 2018 Georgia is one of the 34 states, mostly dominated by GOP lawmakers, which require voters to show some form of government-issued identification at the polls, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures . Kemp, who’s in a tight race against Abrams, discourages Black people from casting a ballot by fueling the view among many African-Americans that the voting system is rigged with obstacles against them, so there’s no point in even bothering to cast a ballot. And Georgia’s strict voter ID law is part of Kemp’s voter suppression arsenal that targets Black people. The law disproportionately affects poor people and voters of color. Kemp has also overseen an attempt to block 53,000 voter registration applications —about 70 percent of whom were African-Americans. Added to that, Georgia creates logistical barriers to suppress turnout in rural Black communities. Election officials make every effort to limit the number of polling stations and place them far away from larger population centers where transportation is a problem. Fortunately, voting rights advocates helped to thwart one of the latest attempts in August. SEE ALSO: Where Is Kierra Coles? Everything We Know About Missing Chicago Pregnant Postal Worker Please Stop Giving Racist White Women Adorable Nicknames [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3829244″ overlay=”true”]
S tories of racism involving political candidates in several races have come out ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The stories have undoubtedly sparked controversy for white male candidates such as Brian Kemp, Ron DeSantis and JB Pritzker . RELATED: Ron DeSantis’ Racist History Didn’t Just Begin With His ‘Monkey’ Attack On Andrew Gillum Pritzker, who is running for Illinois governor, is the subject of a federal racial discrimination lawsuit. Ten Black and Latinx campaign workers for the candidate, who already has some racist blemishes on his record, are seeking $7.5 million and several reform measures, they said in the suit filed on Wednesday (Oct. 17), reported the Chicago Sun-Times The candidate is running a campaign that is a “cesspool of racial discrimination and harassment,” they said. Specifically, Pritzker promoted racial discrimination by “herding” Black and Latino workers into “less desirable jobs than white staffers” with no options for promotions, they said. Organizers of color were sent into the field to perform “racist tasks” such as being told to “go round up 40 Black guys” for an event as part of the campaign, according to the suit. African American and Latino campaign workers sue @JBPritzker alleging “discrimination and harassment”. @ABC7Chicago pic.twitter.com/Jcpf87eNLI — Craig Wall ABC 7 (@craigrwall) October 17, 2018 Pritzker, unsurprisingly, denounced the suit as false. The lawsuit brings up racism wounds from the candidate’s past: In February, the Chicago Tribune released recordings of an FBI wiretapped conversation that Pritzker had with incarcerated former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Pritzker referred to Secretary of State Jesse White as the “least offensive” of possible African-American candidates for Barack Obama ’s Senate seat in one taped call from Nov. 14, 2008. The candidate also then hinted that Blagojevich should consider White to replace Obama because “it covers you on the African-American thing.” Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp , who is running for state govenor against Stacey Abrams , has been called out for reported controversial behavior as well. Civil rights groups are suing Kemp for allegedly trying to suppress the Black vote , a practice that has disproportionately affected African Americans. In Florida, Ron DeSantis , the GOP’s gubernatiorial candidate opposing Andrew Gillum , sparked outrage after he told Florida voters not to “ monkey up ” the election by supporting Gillum. The comment took on a racist undertone by using the word, “monkey,” a derogatory insult historically meant to target Black people. The stories of racism among political candidates are seemingly neverending. SEE ALSO: Woman Who Tried To Block A Black Man From Entering His Own Apartment Building Doubles Down, ‘I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong ‘ Georgia Police Department Sparks More Outrage After Cop Drags Black Boy On Video [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
David Banner sits down with Mz Shyneka to discuss the love that Atlanta gives artists that show respect for the city, his new movie, and more! Source: Vincent Davis / Vincent Davis
Source: Unitas Gala Against Sex Trafficking – Red Carpet Arrivals Featuring: Maxwell Where: Manhattan, New York, United States When: 16 Sep 2015 Credit: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com They say that when someone shows you who they are believe them. Well, it seems like YoungBoy Never Broke Again is seconding that sentiment no matter what you may have heard. Linking up with the ever controversial Kevin Gates and Quando Rondo for the visual to “I Am Who They Say I Am,” YBNBA and company show and prove that they don’t mind what your perception of them is, they’re still going to live regardless to whom or what. On a lighter note, R&B legend Maxwell lays in bed awake while pining for the love of a woman gone in the wind in his somber clip to “Shame.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from PnB Rock, Freddie Gibbs featuring 03 Greedo, and more. YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN FT. KEVIN GATES & QUANDO RONDO – “I AM WHO THEY SAY I AM” MAXWELL – “SHAME” PNB ROCK – “NOWADAYS” FREDDIE GIBBS FT. 03 GREEDO – “DEATH ROW” BHAD BABIE FT. YG – “JUICE” OTIS CLAPP – “FAKE LOVE”
