Source: Mark Boster / Getty District County Lorrin Freeman , was sent a request in January to help with ” voter fraud allegations and possible false statements to affect election outcomes allegedly perpetrated by McCrae Dowless” McCrae Dowless , conducting as a political operative by Republican Mark Harris ;the winner of the 9th District Congressional race. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://foxync.com” id=”3629325″ overlay=”true”] Allegedly , ballots were gathered unsealed, filled out incorrectly and stamped to however. North Carolina voter tell reporters, that McCrae Dowless helped with filling his battle out and he doesn’t recall who he voted for in the confusion. Lorrin Freeman, says the types of acts are what triggered the investigation , “those are the types of allegations that we are reviewing.”
Source: photo: WENN As the culture continues to evolve it is a given some veterans will disagree with the current trajectory. Will.i.am made it clear he is not here for today’s Soundcloud wave. As spotted by Complex The Black Eyed Peas front man recently did an interview with Rolling Stone . As he focuses his talents to build out an artificially intelligent personal assistant via his technology company I.am+, the music periodical picked his brain on the future of entertainment. When talking Rap Will spoke to the elephant in the room. “What’s the number-one sport on the planet? Soccer, because anyone can play it. The problem with hip-hop is everybody could do it. It doesn’t take much f***ing skill right now to make hip-hop. It’s become the lowest-hanging fruit.” He went on to further explain his stance. “It’s no longer about Rakim-level, Nas-level, not the deep, metaphorical simile sh*t. Out of respect for the Nases of the world, let’s not call it hip-hop. Let’s say that’s rap. But instrumental music is going to be the next biggest sh*t.” When asked to clarify his speculation about music in the next 20 years he pointed to talent and skill. “The John Coltranes, the Stan Getzes, the Jimi Hendrixes, the musicianship. That’s the only way to prove intelligence or taste: demonstrating your artistry. Right now we’re competing human on human, and eventually we’ll be competing human on machine – the moment there’s a fucking AI mumble rapper [ laughs ] . . . it’s inevitable, bro! Like, the reason why Star Wars is Star Wars is because the Jedis kept the machines in check” he said. You can read the rest of the interview here where he discusses how AI will eventually surpass HI (human intelligence) and more. Photo: WENN.com
Source: WENN.com / WENN Kevin Durant is still very much a star in the NBA and will be for years without a doubt, but he’s already moving into other endeavors. Apple has ordered his Swagger television show to its streaming services, which will focus loosely on Durant’s own rise in the amateur ranks within the Washington, D.C. area. Deadline reports : Written and directed by Bythewood, who also serves as showrunner, Swagger is inspired by Durant’s youth basketball experiences. It explores the world of AAU basketball in the nation’s capital, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Bythewood executive produces with Durant, Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo for Imagine TV, and Rich Kleiman for Thirty Five Ventures. The pickup for Swagger, which had been in the works for awhile, comes days after the announcement of a Universal movie based on the formative early years of fellow NBA star LeBron James playing on a youth basketball team in Ohio. James Seidman will serve as the Imagine executive on Swagger; Sarah Flynn will serve as executive for Thirty Five Ventures. The drama is co-produced by Imagine TV and CBS TV Studios. Thirty Five Ventures is Durant’s production company. Reggie Rock Bythewood co-created Fox’s 2017 limited series, Shots Fired . — Photo: WENN
Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / Nicky Nelson/WENN.com Every year, Forbes puts out different lists for people in every industry–from actors, to rappers, and now, Youtubers–so fans can see the hierarchy of our favorite stars. On December 3, the publication put out their list of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars for 2018 . Though there are definitely some familiar faces on there for true Youtube fanatics, there are most definitely some surprising features in the top 10–especially the star who snagged the top spot. Like we mentioned prior, some of the usual suspects are included in 2018’s earning list. Taking the 10th spot is Logan Paul , earning a whopping $14.5 million in 2018. In January of this year, the 23-year-old was kicked off YouTube’s Google Preferred program after he filmed a video in Japan that showed an apparent dead body hanging from a tree. Even after his apology, his income from videos and brand deals took a definite hit, but loyal fans kept his insanely successful merchandise business afloat. Though it may seem counterintuitive, even though PewDiePie is the most followed YouTuber with 74 million subscribers, he doesn’t make the most–but $15.5 million this year is nothing to scoff at. Unsurprisingly, PewDiePie also faced some backlash last year after some anti-Semitic videos–but now, advertisers have returned, and it looks like these Youtube stars continue to defy all odds after whatever scandals they face. All of the stars on this list are controversial, it seems. Jumping to number 5 brings us Jeffree Star , who brought in a massive $18 million this year. Following SEVERAL scandals regarding racist comments throughout the years, it looks like Jeffree’s support system is still stronger than ever. He cofounded Jeffree Star Cosmetics, which sells an estimated $100 million–plus of eye shadow, lipstick and highlighters annually. As we move up to number 2, we see another controversial and widely hated Youtube star: Jake Paul . The younger brother of the man with the 10th position, Jake brought in $21.5 million this year, also profiting mostly off of his merchandise business. It pays to market to little kids. Speaking of marketing to little kids, one of the most surprising entries on this list is undoubtedly the first, with a 7-year-old taking the top spot. Ryan ToysReview , a 2nd grader with 17 million followers, made $22 million this year from reviewing toys. Legos, trains, he even has his own line of collectibles for sale at Walmart. Try not to feel useless after hearing a 7-year-old makes more in a year than most people make in their lifetime.
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were having date night at the opening of the “Cher” play on Broadway, but was called out after the show. Even though the two shared a special moment by singing “I Got You Babe,” to each other Kanye was also caught texting during the show. 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 Jarrod Spector, who plays Sonny Bono tweeted to Kanye about what he did and said, “Hey @kanyewest so cool that you’re here at @TheCherShow! If you look up from your cell phone you’ll see we’re doing a show up here. It’s opening night. Kind of a big deal for us. Thanks so much.” Kanye later apologized to him. the dynamics of Cher and Sonny’s relationship made Kim and I grab each other’s hand and sing “I got you babe” please pardon my lack of etiquette. We have so much appreciation for the energy you guys put into making this master piece. — ye (@kanyewest) December 4, 2018 SEE ALSO: Jay-Z Speaks On “What’s Free” Lyric Regarding Kanye West: “Don’t Pit Me And My Brother Against Each Other” Lastly, Eddie Murphy welcomed his 10th child and is super excited about being a father again. See photos of Kanye West below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : ‘Love Is…’ Creator Salim Akil Accused Of Sexual & Domestic Violence And Breach Of Contract Taraji P. Henson Went Vegan After Stomach Cancer Warning ‘The Real Sidechicks Of Charlotte’ Is Real And The First Episode Is BANANAS! (NSFW) [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1878428″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty One of the surest ways to catch a fade in the streets and abroad is to talk about another person’s mother. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley didn’t get quite get to edge up a Dallas Mavericks fan who allegedly threw a shot at his mom, but he did toss a ball at the man’s family jewels. ESPN reports : Beverley said the fan twice told him, “F— your mother,” and that led to his reaction and ejection with 9:10 remaining in the Clippers’ 114-100 loss. “I told the referee, I told the security,” Beverley told reporters. “I mean, I’ve never gotten ejected out of a game since I’ve been in the NBA. You know, I play hard, I play within the lines, of course. I play within the rules, of course. I’ve never been ejected in my career in the NBA, but I’m a grown man. I have morals. Of course, God is first, family is second for me, and I stand firmly behind that. “I just, I can accept the ‘F— you, Beverley,’ the ‘F— you, Pat,’ but out of the lines of my mother, anybody who knows me, man, knows I’m a family-first guy, and there’s some things that are unacceptable. After I told the refs, I told security, the Dallas security, told both of them and again, he said it again. So if no one going to control fans, what are we supposed to do as players?” The fan sitting courtside in question is Don Knobler, best known for his over-the-top fashion getups during games. Apparently, Knobler admitted to jawing it out with Beverley and even seemed to cop to saying something about the player’s mother, but the NBA hasn’t taken any action towards Knobler as of yet. — Photo: Getty
Source: TIDAL / Courtesy of TIDAL/MWW Lil Wayne is in a giving mood this holiday season, so fans are in luck. Today, Weezy announced his TIDAL X: Lil Wayne I Ain’t Sh*t Without You Fan Appreciation Tour and which cities he visits is entirely up to his cult following. “Starting today, TIDAL subscribers nationwide can vote for their city to host one of the tour stops, where Lil Wayne will bring his infectious stage presence and perform tracks off the long-awaited Tha Carter V, as well as the fan-favorite hits,” Jay-Z’s music streaming service announced on Monday, December 3. After releasing his highly anticipated twelfth studio album Tha Carter V in September, it seems the proud dad and living legend simply wants to show a little love to his most loyal fans. “This year has been amazing and I’m so grateful for all the love Tha Carter V has gotten,” said Lil Wayne via press release. “There’s no better way to wrap up 2018 than to spend it with the people who mean the most to me — my fans!” Vote for your hometown here and stay tuned for the winning cities, which will be announced on December 10. Photo: TIDAL
Source: Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017 / Getty A week after his former girlfriend and mother of four of his children was laid to to rest, Sean “Diddy” Combs took to social media describe what it means to be a single parent after Kim Porter’s tragic and surprising death. On Monday morning, the music mogul, with his 11-year-old twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila riding in the back seat of the car, shared what he was doing on “Day 1” of being a mother and father to his children. “Today the journey begins,” he says in the video. “I’m now a part of the 6 a.m. crew. This is mommy-daddy, daddy-mommy, checking in.” “This daddy-mommy thing is beautiful. You just have to get up early in the morning…like real early.” Diddy adds, “So we out here…All the single mother’s, y’all know what that is. Even some single father’s, you gotta step up and play both roles. The mother’s do it all the time.” Take a look at the touching video: Day 1 pic.twitter.com/rLtQuFYKHk — Diddy (@Diddy) December 3, 2018 As we previously reported , Diddy has referred to Kim’s death as a “nightmare” he’s “been trying to wake up from.” Last month, Kim, 47, was found dead in her Los Angeles home suffering from an apparent cardiac arrest and battling was pneumonia. Sources reported that she had been treated with saline and vitamins days before her death. Kim reportedly went to bed early the night after telling a loved one she wasn’t feeling well. The Los Angeles coroner’s office has called for an “additional investigation” in the 47-year-old’s death, E! Online news noted . Diddy, 49, and Kim dated on and off between the years of 1994 to 2007. The pair had three biological children together: Christian, 20, and twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila, 11. Porter also had 27-year-old son, Quincy, from her previous relationship with Al B. Sure! RELATED NEWS: Quincy Calls Kim Porter’s Death ‘The Toughest Heartbreak I Will Ever Encounter’ Diddy On Kim Porter’s Death: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Wake Up Out Of This Nightmare’ Kim Porter Dead At 47 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3018399″ overlay=”true”]
Source: NEW YORK, NY – JULY 19: Rapper Young M.A performs onstage during Pandora Sounds Like You NYC featuring Nas, Young M.A, Dave East and Biz Markie DJ Set at Brooklyn Steel on July 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Pandora) Seems like just yesterday Young M.A was the toast of the town when she had everyone going “Oooouu!” and though she’s since cooled off but today she returns with some hard hitting work to remind everyone she’s a problem with the pen. In her clip to “Bleed” the Brooklyn rapper takes her talents – and her drink – from the parking lot to her apartment where she drops bars so hard her shorties can use ‘em to pleasure themselves. From the east to the south, Kevin Gates takes Donald Trump’s bullshi*t phrase and makes it his own as he comes through with a red hat we can all get behind in his visual to “M.A.T.A” (Make America Trap Again). Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Young Buck, Birdman and Jacquees featuring FYB and King Issa, and more. YOUNG M.A – “BLEED” KEVIN GATES – “M.A.T.A.” YOUNG BUCK – “BOX OF BULLETS” BIRDMAN & JACQUEES FT. FYB & KING ISSA – “DEPEND” RAVYN LENAE – “THE NIGHT SONG” ILHAM FT. ARIN RAY – “CYCLE OF GAMES” KEY! – “BOSS” YUNG BABY TATE – “THAT GIRL” DENZEL CURRY – “SUMO” VALEE FT. MATT OX – “AWESOME”
Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN via Bossip : According to Page Six , Neil deGrasse Tyson , renowned astrophysicist and host of television show “Cosmos,” is under investigation by National Geographic network for allegations of sexual misconduct. 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 Dr. Katelyn N. Allers, an associate physics professor at Bucknell, claims she was “felt up” by Tyson after taking a photo with him at a 2009 party. SEE ALSO: ‘Love Is…’ Creator Salim Akil Accused Of Sexual & Domestic Violence And Breach Of Contract “After we had taken the picture, he noticed my tattoo and kind of grabbed me to look at it, and was really obsessed about whether I had Pluto on this tattoo or not . . . and then he looked for Pluto, and followed the tattoo into my dress,” Allers said in a statement. DeGrasse responded in an online post that was titled “On Being Accused” by saying says he welcomes and will fully cooperate with an impartial, independent investigation into the claims against him. Tyson also says he didn’t grope Allers, but “simply searched under the covered part of the shoulder of her sleeveless dress to check out her tattoo.” He says he found out she thought it was creepy 9 years later, and is “deeply sorry to have made her feel that way.” He ended by saying the two had a “genuine friendship” and he’s innocent of sexual misconduct. Tyson also is facing allegations from Tchiya Amet, who’s said that Tyson drugged and assaulted her when they were both in graduate school together. Tyson acknowledges that he and Amet had a “brief” sexual relationship, but denies that the incident in question ever happened. See photos of other celebrities accused of sexual assault. ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : ‘Love Is…’ Creator Salim Akil Accused Of Sexual & Domestic Violence And Breach Of Contract Taraji P. Henson Went Vegan After Stomach Cancer Warning ‘The Real Sidechicks Of Charlotte’ Is Real And The First Episode Is BANANAS! (NSFW) [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1793296″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
