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Michelle Obama Announces 10-City Book Tour For Candid Memoir

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Michelle Obama is going on tour . The former First Lady admits she’s “a little frightened” by how candid she got in her brand new memoir, Becoming but she’s nonetheless proud about her open and honest new memoir. “Over this time that I’ve been out of the White House, I’ve had time to think and reflect for the first time in a long time. I spent some time really thinking about the people, the stories and the experiences that have shaped me and helped me become the person I am today,” Obama, 54, explains in an intimate new video released Wednesday. RELATED: Michelle Obama Offers Students A Vision For Their Future As School Year Begins RELATED: Michelle Obama Launches ‘When We All Vote’ Initiative With The Help Of A Few Famous Friends The announcement comes with dates for a brand new book tour. Mrs. Obama will be hitting 10-cites this fall including stops in Dallas, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., her hometown of Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia and San Jose. “I am proud of what I’ve created. I’m proud because it is candid, it’s honest, it is totally and utterly me. So I’m also a little frightened because it is so candid and honest and open,” she added. The synopsis of the book reads, “IN A LIFE filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.” Tickets are on sale at https://www.becomingmichelleobama.com starting at $29.50.

Michelle Obama Announces 10-City Book Tour For Candid Memoir

Cathy Hughes Leads A Star-Studded Panel At The Maternal and Infant Health Summit In Washington, D.C.

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Urban One founder Cathy Hughes teamed up with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Valarie Jarrett , Senior Advisor for the Obama Administration, for an important conversation at the Maternal and Infant Health Summit on Wednesday. Read:  Mayor Bowser Convenes National Leaders at DC’s First-Ever Mayoral Maternal and Infant Health Summit The trio spoke about why black women are less informed and more likely to die or lose a child after childbirth. Mayor Bowser also spoke about how women in political office across the county are leading the effort in passing laws that would help create stability in the homes for women including paid sick leave, child care and more. Watch the women speak on the items affecting our communities and some of their own experiences at the panel above Related:  D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Introduces Her Daughter Miranda On The Today Show Related: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Named On Essence’s ‘Woke 100 Women’ List [ione_media_gallery src=”https://woldcnews.com” id=”1630032″ overlay=”true”]

Cathy Hughes Leads A Star-Studded Panel At The Maternal and Infant Health Summit In Washington, D.C.

Bow Wow Admits He Was Addicted To Lean

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Source: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ LA premiere at the Regency Theater Featuring: Bow wow Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 07 May 2016 Credit: Tony Forte/WENN As fans still mourn Mac Miller’s passing, Bow Wow is sharing some of his personal experience to help others. He recently admitted he fought his own demons when it came to drugs. In a series of tweets the So So Def Records star revealed he had a serious problem when it came to prescription-strength cough syrup. Apparently Shad was pouring up heavy about 10 years ago and it almost cost him his life. “To the youth- Stop with these dumb ass drugs. Im going to let something out. When me and omarion worked on FACE OFF album. I was high off lean everyday! When yall saw me on BET going off on torae i was high off lean. My attitude everything changed. My fans started to…”. To the youth- Stop with these dumb ass drugs. Im going to let something out. When me and omarion worked on FACE OFF album. I was high off lean everyday! When yall saw me on BET going off on torae i was high off lean. My attitude everything changed. My fans started to… — Bow Wow (@smoss) September 10, 2018 He went to further detail how he missed shows during Chris Brown’s 2007  Up Close & Personal  tour due to his addiction. “I never felt a pain like that ever. It was summer but i was walking round with 3 hoodies on because i was so cold. I missed the chicago show of that tour baltimore show BECAUSE I WAS F***ING HIGH AND SICK!!!! that sh*t is not cool and i was doing it to be cool!” he explained. And to no one’s surprise his infamous in studio rant on BET was fueled by lean. His posts soon turned to an anti-drug PSA for teens. Moss encouraged young people to abstain from drugs and live a clean life. “Kick that sh*t! Be a good son or daughter. Be the best you. Ima start being more vocal. We gotta save the youth from going out early”. Kick that shit! Be a good son or daughter. Be the best you. Ima start being more vocal. We gotta save the youth from going out early. Parents watch your kids. Explain to them. We want yall to live man. I almost died fucking with syrup. To this day im affected my stomach will — Bow Wow (@smoss) September 10, 2018 In 2018 the “Like You” rapper has been very vocal on social media causing many to question if he is mentally stable or not. Most recently he allegedly lost it a Growing Up Hip Hop taping in August. Let’s hope him urging kids to don’t do drugs becomes to the new #BowWowChallenge . Via  Vibe Photo: WENN.com

Bow Wow Admits He Was Addicted To Lean

Say What? Michael B. Jordan Could Play Superman, But Some Black People Aren’t For It

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Source: Imeh Akpanudosen / Getty On Wednesday, superhero fans were left lost and confused when The Hollywood Reporter revealed Henry Cavill might not reprise his role as Superman. Sources told the publication that Warner Bros. is shifting its focus to a Supergirl movie and if the studio were to make another solo Superman movie, it wouldn’t be until another couple years. This leaves the door wide open for another star to sport the red cape. Deadline reports that Michael B. Jordan is in consideration, so obviously the Internet went nuts. Of course, you had your usual racists… Why is Michael B Jordan gonna be fucking superman. What. The. Fuck. “Why you gotta white wash everything” well why you fucking black staining everything. I'd love to see someone make a movie about MLK with a white guy. Let's see how much they fucking enjoy that. — (@Shrimp_Senpai) September 12, 2018 Then of course, there were a large group of people who loved the idea… I hope Michael B. Jordan takes over the role of Superman because (1) He's a great actor and (2) I'm really looking forward to white dudes melting down because a black guy plays a fictional alien who is white in the comics. — Jon (@JonFTOS) September 12, 2018 Michael B. Jordan as Superman with Zendaya aa Lois Lane. Black fucking excellence lol. — #BravesFam (@IceT_J) September 12, 2018 But there’s also a growing group on Twitter that’s not excited about Michael B. playing the Man of Steel — and they’re not your typical White racists either. It’s a group of Black people. im all for black actors getting huge roles….. but michael b jordan as superman is a no from me. — EaZy (@Jmpoint0) September 12, 2018 Michael B Jordan For The New Superman !?? MBJ Is The Man !! No Movie That He Is In That I Would No Watch..But I Don’t Feel This Lol — Da Boah Ace (@ace_gametime215) September 12, 2018 Michael B Jordan would be horrible as Superman. I’m with the racists on this one… — shawty merlot (@whutdapeck) September 12, 2018 I have some theories as to why some Black people don’t want Michael B. Jordan — and it’s not necessarily because they don’t want a Black man in the role. There’s a whole list of roles Michael B. could take from White actors that you can check out here . Race is not the issue. The argument comes down to acting ability, public persona, and reinventing a character that most people have known since childhood. Let’s start with acting ability. A fair share of Black people go through life not liking Michael B. Jordan’s acting. While I definitely think he shined in shows like The Wire and movies like Fruitvale Station,  his recent work has drawn criticism from a few. Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger was laughable, now they wanna make him Superman? — dio brando (@BleakSuperior) September 12, 2018 michael b jordan as superman would be fucking great but tbh im not a 100% convinced hes that good of an actor to be pulling off an iconic role like that — boo boo the whore (@mycatisgod) September 12, 2018 His role as Killmonger in Black Panther and as Adonis Creed in Creed definitely brought the macho bravado that was necessary for the roles. But Superman has a history of being a little more subtle with his emotions. Can Michael B. go from the raw rage of Killmonger to the quiet storm of Kal-El? Then there’s the issue of public persona. Superman flicks are famous for turning relatively unknown actors into stars. Christopher Reeve  only had one movie under his belt before he took on The Man of Steel in 1978. Now his interpretation of the character is iconic. Henry Cavill was also relatively unknown before he starred in 2013’s Man of Steel,  and now many people are crying because he won’t return to the character in the future. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan’s star status has been solidified for a while. He’s a bonafide  sex symbol , movie star, and he even does work behind the scenes.  The mystique of Superman could be lost if a major figure like him takes on the role. I’m ok with DC considering a black role change but Michael B. Jordan as Superman would be awful. He’s not the only young black actor out there. — J. Walk (@Jwalk35_) September 12, 2018 Finally, let’s talk about reinvention. Michael B. could very well be perfect for Superman, or he can train himself to fit the role just right. But will he bring anything new to the character? Of course, being a Black man alone would bring something new, but how so? Do we want a mini-dreads, angry Black man Superman, similar to Michael B.’s character in Black Panther?  Do we want a calm, diplomatic, “everyday man” kind of superhero? Or do we want a Black straight Superman at all? Why not a Black Superwoman or a Black queer Super-person? Some of the most interesting Superman stories were the ones that flip the character’s world on its head. I’m thinking of series like All Star Superman or Superman: Red Son . With the next Superman movie, we can cast another Black person completely to play The Man of Steel — someone we might not expect, like Jovan Adepo or Trevante Rhodes .  Or we can stick with Michael B. and he’ll give us a Man of Steel, and a Michael B. we’ve never witnessed before. The idea could be scary and radical, but one thing’s for certain. All of the world will be on the edge of their seats waiting.

Say What? Michael B. Jordan Could Play Superman, But Some Black People Aren’t For It

Black Tony Mistakes Keyshia Ka’Oir For Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms [EXCLUSIVE]

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Black Tony is a hot mess and didn’t come to work today. He called Rickey Smiley to talk about how they disrespect Gucci Mane and his wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir . Black tony told Rickey to go on his phone and check out Ebony magazine because Ka’Oir was on the cover. Follow @TheRSMS When Rickey looked he told Black Tony he was wrong and that it’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms . Black Tony got really emotional because Ka’Oir has done so much, she left a NBA player for Gucci Mane and acted on “ The Cosby Show .” Rickey had to correct him because he was really referring to Keyshia Cole and Keisha Knight Pulliam , but Black Tony kept crying. RELATED:  How Black Tony Is Making Money Off Of Fake Quarters [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED:  How Black Tony Is About To Put “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” On The Map [EXCLUSIVE] Make sure you listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED:  Why Black Tony Is Getting Emotional Over Gucci Mane [EXCLUSIVE] The Latest : Jay Z Tops Forbes Highest Earning Hip Hop Stars Drake And Cardi B Lead American Music Award Nominations Kanye West Is Back On Instagram, Posting From Colombia Busta Rhymes Fries 50 Cent, Calls Him A “Tight Button Face Havin’ Ass N*gga” Omarosa Goes Ballistic On XM Radio Show, Calls Host A ‘B***h’ Alleged Crack Pipe Vending Machines Pop Up On Long Island Kevin Hart & Will Packer Talk About How “Night School” Embraces Second Chances While Making People Laugh [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] This 45-Year-Old Man, Born Without A Penis, Finally Lost His V-Card Thanks To Modern Technology Atlanta Slang Terms That Drive The Culture Family Of Michael Clarke Duncan Says Omarosa Was A Manipulating ‘Serpent’ — Sounds Like Trump! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1833084″ overlay=”true”]

Black Tony Mistakes Keyshia Ka’Oir For Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms [EXCLUSIVE]

Nicki Minaj Still Hasn’t Paid Geoffrey Owens The $25,000 She Promised Him [EXCLUSIVE]

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Gary With Da Tea is back and has some gossip about Nicki Minaj ! Geoffrey Owens has made a lot of headlines lately and because he was job shamed while working at Trader Joe’s since then has landed multiple roles. He will be in Tyler Perry’s show and supposed to be working on a couple of NCIS episodes. Follow @TheRSMS Nicki Minaj was also supposed to send Geoffrey money, but he still hasn’t received it. Gary mentioned that when he gets the money he plans on donating it now that he has so many leads allegedly. We will have to wait and see if Geoffrey ever gets the money. RELATED:  Watch: Nicki Minaj Throws Shade In New “Barbie Dreams” Music Video RELATED:  Is Remy Ma Defending Cardi B’s Actions Against Nicki Minaj? [VIDEO] Make sure you listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED:  Nicki Minaj Speaks Out About The Issues With Cardi B [EXCLUSIVE] The Latest : Jay Z Tops Forbes Highest Earning Hip Hop Stars Drake And Cardi B Lead American Music Award Nominations Kanye West Is Back On Instagram, Posting From Colombia Busta Rhymes Fries 50 Cent, Calls Him A “Tight Button Face Havin’ Ass N*gga” Omarosa Goes Ballistic On XM Radio Show, Calls Host A ‘B***h’ Alleged Crack Pipe Vending Machines Pop Up On Long Island Kevin Hart & Will Packer Talk About How “Night School” Embraces Second Chances While Making People Laugh [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] This 45-Year-Old Man, Born Without A Penis, Finally Lost His V-Card Thanks To Modern Technology Atlanta Slang Terms That Drive The Culture Family Of Michael Clarke Duncan Says Omarosa Was A Manipulating ‘Serpent’ — Sounds Like Trump! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1939082″ overlay=”true”]

Nicki Minaj Still Hasn’t Paid Geoffrey Owens The $25,000 She Promised Him [EXCLUSIVE]

Omarosa Goes Ballistic On XM Radio Show, Calls Host A ‘B***h’

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O marosa Manigault Newman had another public meltdown on Wednesday. The former Trump aide hurled insults and referred to a host as a “b***h” on a SiriusXM radio show, a video revealed. RELATED:  Family Of Michael Clarke Duncan Says Omarosa Was A Manipulating ‘Serpent’ – Sounds Like Trump! The madness happened during an interview on SiriusXM Urban View, and is available on a clip posted by host Clay Cane .  “In trying to interview Omarosa, she insulted my hair, called me ignorant, gutter and a b***h. She clearly picked up Trump’s habits,” Cane tweeted. Manigault Newman, who has been on a tell-all about Trump in recent weeks, told Cane that he was “screaming” and had “lost control of his show,” according to the clip posted on Twitter. In trying to interview Omarosa, she insulted my hair, called me ignorant, gutter and a bitch. She clearly picked up Trump's habits… pic.twitter.com/nO5T1iklNM — Clay (@claycane) September 12, 2018 The incident is the latest showing Manigault Newman at odds with journalists. The ex-Trump supporter has been in a feud with White House correspondent April Ryan, who spoke out about Manigault Newman after she left Washington, D.C. Ryan said that Manigault Newman “physically intimidated” her during a meeting last year, The Washington Post reported. Additionally, Manigault Newman also refused to talk about Trump or the administration’s heavily criticized interactions with communities of color at the National Association of Black Journalists convention last August. The ex-Trump aide, who appeared on “The Apprentice,” continues to be at the center of dramatic events. SEE ALSO: Family Of Michael Clarke Duncan Says Omarosa Was A Manipulating ‘Serpent’ – Sounds Like Trump! Amber Guyger Is Blaming Botham Jean For Getting Shot And Killed In His Own Home [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3404967″ overlay=”true”]

Omarosa Goes Ballistic On XM Radio Show, Calls Host A ‘B***h’

Jay Z Tops Forbes Highest Earning Hip Hop Stars

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Source: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Forbes just released their list of highest paying hip hop artists. Forbes’ annual list brought in an  average $44 million over the past year. Beyonce’s Husband, Jay Z topped the list at a whopping $76.5 million. The Bad Boy Mogul Diddy followed behind with $64 million.  Kendrick Lamar was a strong 3rd at $58 million and Drake just shy of third place 10 million with $47 million. Nas made his debut on the list this year with his personal best at $35 million with others like Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Logic and Meek Mill. Top 10 Highest Paid Hip Hop Artists Jay Z ($76.5 million) Diddy ($64 million) Kendrick Lamar ($58 million) Drake ($47 million) J. Cole ($35.5 million) Nas / Dr. Dre ($35 million) Dr. Dre ($35 million) Pitbull ($32 million) Future ($30 Million) Kanye West ($27.5 million)  

Jay Z Tops Forbes Highest Earning Hip Hop Stars

‘Stranger Things’ Soul Brother Caleb McLaughlin Goes ‘Sneaker Shopping With Complex’

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Source: COMPLEX / Complex When he is not acting, Caleb McLaughlin is trying to ball. The teenage star recently went sneaker shopping with Complex and shared his love for kicks and hoops. In the almost nine-minute clip Lucas from Stranger Things was joined by Joe La Puma at A Ma Maniere in Atlanta. The two kicked it about basketball, his role on the popular Netflix series and of course shopped the store for sneakers as he sported his favorite signature shoe, the Nike Kyrie 4 “Red Carpet”. As a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors, he detailed his enthusiasm for the addition of DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins. “Who wouldn’t want him as a center? The Warriors starting five [are] all all-stars so you couldn’t get any better.” Surprisingly his support of the team also finds him in Steph Curry’s Under Armour models. “It’s my everyday shoe now”. His also let out his inner novice as he recalled getting seeded the very limited atmos x Nike Air Max 1 “Elephant” shoe. “It’s a blessing if you’re a sneakerhead. I don’t remember how many pairs they have, but I know they’re one of the exclusive pairs. I remember getting them that day. I was in a sneaker store and people were looking at me like, “Oh, shoot.” At first I didn’t know what they were called and I was like, “Yeah!” They were like, “You know they only came out today and that’s it?” I was like, “Sure.” When asked about Kanye’s line he made it clear he is not here for the 500’s aka the Desert Rats. “These are not my favorite YEEZY” he explained. As with every other episode Caleb eventually got to shopping and treated himself to a nice re-up of three pairs of Pharrell x adidas HU NMD’s, Travis Scott Air Force 1’s and the Justin Timberlake Air Jordan 3’s. You can view the rest of the episode and find out how Russell Westbrook became his style icon below. Via  High Snobiety Photo: Complex

‘Stranger Things’ Soul Brother Caleb McLaughlin Goes ‘Sneaker Shopping With Complex’

Alleged Crack Pipe Vending Machines Pop Up On Long Island

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Source: ATP/WENN.com / WENN Although the use of crack cocaine has dramatically dropped over the past decade and more, it’s apparent people are still using crude methods to get the drug into their system. In Suffolk County, New York, vending machines featuring alleged makeshift crack pipes cropped up and police there have been cracking down in locating and destroying them. ABC 7 New York reports : Town of Brookhaven officials and Suffolk County police are trying to figure out who placed three potential crack pipe vending machines, dubbed as pen vending machines, in Coram and Medford. The town received complaints about the machines over the weekend. Two of them — one of which had partially destroyed by community members — have been removed. The blue and white vending machines, which featured the words “Sketch Pens” on the outside in black and red font, were mounted in cement into the ground and would dispense a small glass tube and a filter. Included was the top of a pen, which could be put into the glass tube to form a pen, along with an ink tube. Local outlet Pix 11 adds in its reporting that police in and across the Town of Brookenhaven have seized three of the machines with concerns there may be more. Crude in appearance, the machines spit out pens that, when deconstructed, featured the means to put together a pipe to smoke crack for the cost of just two dollars. “There are some people who think they’re going to make some money out of this and prey on a community and promote drug use in a community,” Brookenhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine said on Monday (Sept. 11) at a news conference. “They’re going to be sadly mistaken.” — Photo: WENN

Alleged Crack Pipe Vending Machines Pop Up On Long Island