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Doin’ Too Much? Man Proposes To His GF With Six Engagement Rings!

Ladies, we know engagement rings are a big deal. Marriage proposals happen almost every day and we know for sure that if our nails aren’t done then more than likely we’re going to feel a type of way. But, what if you man decided to propose not with just one ring but SIX rings and asked you to pick which one you wanted? Model  Dennis Brown II proposed to his girlfriend  Atara Dallas on November 28 and did it in a way that may not ever be topped. He got down on one knee and proposed but opened a heart shaped box with six diamond engagement rings inside. He wrote on Instagram, “I didn’t win #6 rings like Michael Jordan but I won at life with her so she deserves #6 rings to choose from.” Of course Brown did some HEAVY organization in order to pull off his proposal from a photographer, videographer, props designer, florist, makeup artist, hairdresser, drapery expert, assistants, stylists, and more. To go along with the extravagant wedding rings, there was a giant message written and posted on the wall behind them. “Today, on your special day I had the pleasure of putting a smile on your face all day. For there is no greater gift that I could think to give you. “A woman, whose heart is full of love and devotion to me, a woman whose loyalty to all those she loves stands unmatched, a woman whose generosity and willingness to help others around her flourish knows no depths.” Too sweet! But ladies, for real though — you picking through six engagement rings? PHOTO CREDIT: Nate Veal Photography RELATED: Juelz Santana Proposes To Longtime Boo Kimbella At Dipset Show RELATED: Love In The Club: Man Decides To PROPOSE To His GF At Engine Room [WATCH] RELATED: Karlie Redd Got Engaged, But Not To Who You Think

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Watch Beyonce And Jay-Z Perform At Global Citizen Fest: Mandela 100 [VIDEO]

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty The Global Citizens Festival: Mandela 100 event is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa, with performances from the likes of Pharrell, Usher, Wizkid, plus Beyonce and Jay-Z. The free event is also available to stream a number of other ways on Global Citizen’s official website . Before the festival kicked off, Beyoncé wrote a letter detailing what Nelson Mandela meant to her. “I first met you in 2004 for the 46664 AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, and the impact you have had on my life resonates with me today and every day,” the singer opened her letter. “Your kindness and gratitude for every experience, and your ability to forgive are lessons I have learned and will pass on to my three children.” The festival is celebrating what would have been the former South African president’s 100th birthday. It’s aim is to raise $1 billion for poor women and children across the world. Read Bey’s full letter below. https://www.pscp.tv/w/1yoKMjgpdPWGQ https://www.pscp.tv/w/1MYxNyeXNeyJw Dear Madiba, I first met you in 2004 for the 46664 AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, and the impact you have had on my life resonates with me today and every day. Your kindness and gratitude for every experience, and your ability to forgive are lessons I have learned and will pass on to my three children. My entire family holds you in high regard. It is an honor for me to travel to South Africa this week in celebration of you and your efforts to right so many wrongs. You were a strategic warrior, a bold activist, and charismatic and well-loved leader. Your vision for dignity, for human rights, for peace and a South Africa free of racism and apartheid, allows us all to turn dreams into reality. I remember taking that walk with you back to the prison on Robben Island where you spent 18 of those imprisoned 27 years. I recall your measured but focused steps in as you recounted the stories of the struggles, the sacrifices and your resilience. You smiled as you talked to a crowd of artists and their guests, including my mother, who first told my sister and me about the great Nelson Mandela. In that moment I truly understood your heart and humility. You made it possible for so many people like me to reject impossibilities and understand our capabilities in making lasting change in the world. The smallest efforts could change the trajectory for so many living in extreme poverty, facing injustices, the indecency of racism and fighting for their rights as humans. As we celebrate the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, honoring your centennial year, I promise you that we have made your dreams our own. Your work and your sacrifices were not in vain. I will cherish every moment shared in your presence and use the lessons learned from you as fuel to stir positive ideas and solutions. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

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‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Kandi’s Gossip About Dennis Finally Gets Back To Porsha

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Porsha’s storyline on Real Housewives of Atlanta is already getting old. But alas, that is the main hook of tonight’s episode (and probably the next few episodes to come, if not the entire season  ). We Start with Porsha and Dennis enjoying some hookah as they wait for Porsha’s mother, Miss Diane, to come through. This is Miss Diane’s first time meeting the bae and so far so good. Mama likes him and says that she believes Dennis is Porsha’s true soulmate. Next, Kandi, Marlo, Cynthia, and Nene link up for brunch and Kandi starts with the Dennis is shady bit again. Kandi goes on about how she knows people Dennis has dated and how he has some of their names tatted on his body. She says that she and Porsha are just starting to get cool again, which is why she hasn’t mentioned anything to Porsha. Instead, she’s just going to gossip incessantly to everyone else until they finally runteldat. You know how they love playing carrier pigeon, right? Anyway, they all claim they understand and say they’re just going to leave Porsha alone and not bring any of this to her doorstep. But we all know what show this is and how these ladies do. That’s going to get back to her at some point. Now, in other parts of the episode… We get to meet Eva’s mother. Her mom is in town to help her with wedding activities. Eva describes her wedding as the wedding her mom never had (because mom eloped in Vegas) so you already know some momzilla shenanigans will ensue. Eva’s mom is a trip. We see this during their dress shopping adventure and during another moment where Eva is driven to tears because she is so overwhelmed by her mother’s opinions. Now we all see where Eva gets it from. Gregg has gone vegan as he continues to pursue natural methods to fight his cancer, but he gets more bad news.  They’ve found circulating tumors in his colon so the doctor highly recommends chemotherapy in order to kill all the remaining cancer cells swiftly. We’re just going to have to watch this play out. #LettucePray. Shamari and Ronnie DeVoe’s twins extravagant first birthday party goes off without a hitch and then we get back to Kandi’s loose lips. What we all knew would happen, actually happened. Yes, someone went and told Porsha what Kandi has been saying about Dennis. Kandi tells Todd and DonJuan that she suspects it was NeNe since NeNe and Porsha are close. That brings us to the episode’s conclusion. We wind down with Cynthia inviting the group to a wine tasting because she’s opening a wine bar. Kandi and Porsha arrive first and it’s awkward. Then, Cynthia and Nene come through and it’s still awkward, especially because Porsha keeps bringing up Dennis’ name in an odd way. Kandi gets the message so she finally spits out what she has been saying. Then she accuses NeNe of being the carrier pigeon. NeNe denies it but Porsha, in her confessional, says it was NeNe. There goes that. However, Porsha is over the drama. She’s happy with her man and not even trying to go there with Kandi so she does her best to remain unbothered. She even makes a joke about how she has joked about the fact that he has so many tattoos and that he mentioned getting one of her name. Moral of the story is, we knew somebody was going tell Porsha. Also, leave Porsha alone and let her be happy with the Hot Dog King! RELATED POSTS ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Shamari DeVoe Gets Personal About Her Open Marriage Shenanigans ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Kandi Learns That Porsha’s New Man Might Be Running Game

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Gary’s Tea: Jussie Smollett’s Giving Away Money, Jennifer Lopez’s Boyfriend Gives Her Questionable Gift, Rick Ross Accused Of Being Deadbeat Dad & More

Gary With Da Tea came with the good, the bad and the ugly entertainment news today… watch his review up top and keep reading below for more. 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 The Good: Jussie Smollett is gearing up to grant a lot of Christmas wishes this holiday season as he’s vowed to donate a ton of cash to charity using a percentage of proceeds from his album. Handpicking the charities that sit close by his heart, some of the charities getting a piece of the $125,00 pie include Flint Kids, South Africa Sky Foundation, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Know Your Rights Camp and more. The news come weeks after he surprised the family of a 6-year-old double amputee with a handicap accessible van! The Bad: Jennifer Lopez once sang “love don’t cost a thing,” but some folks are wondering how deep that lyric goes. Rumor has it, her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez is only getting her a picture with a hand-written note for Christmas – something money can’t buy. When Gary spilled the news, Rickey said he enjoys personalized gifts like that because it’s from the heart. Your thoughts? The Ugly: Rick Ross’ baby mama Tia Kemp called him out for not seeing in son in 16 months, according to a report from HotNewHiphop.com . She blasted the rapper on social media and asked him to call his son before revealing that “the last time Ross’ son saw his father was when the artist was rushed to the hospital for severe health issues this year [and] he wasn’t even conscious when they visited in the medical facility.” ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Kim Porter’s Funeral In Pictures And Videos Dwight Howard Allegedly Outed By Gay Ex-Boyfriend, Twitter Is In Shambles Kevin Hart & Wife Eniko Are Receiving Backlash For Kid’s Birthday Party Theme Follow @TheRSMS

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Sen. Tim Scott Suddenly Realizes He’s Black And Will Oppose A Racist Judge

T he U.S. Senate’s only Black Republican, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, finally woke up to the fact that supporting President Trump ’s racist judicial nominee is a bad idea. See Also: Senate’s Only Black Republican Tim Scott Sells Out In Vote On Trump’s Racist Judge Nominee Scott said Thursday he planned to oppose the nomination of Thomas Farr to the federal district court in North Carolina, The State newspaper reported. On Wednesday, the senator reportedly hid in the Senate cloakroom for at least 45 minutes before coming forward to give his approval of Farr in a procedural vote—in fact, the deciding vote—that allowed the nomination to move forward. Scott’s new vow to oppose the nomination in the final confirmation vote, which was expected happen by Friday, assures that Farr will not be confirmed. Farr has a long, well-known record as an architect of North Carolina’s efforts to suppress the Black vote. VICTORY! Thomas Farr nomination collapses as Senator Tim Scott announces his opposition. This outcome is one secured by The People — speaking up, resisting and remaining steadfast in our opposition. https://t.co/kcFzmYBQIf — Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) November 29, 2018 “I am ready and willing to support strong candidates for our judicial vacancies that do not have lingering concerns about issues that could affect their decision-making process as a federal judge. This week, a Department of Justice memo written under President George H.W. Bush was released that shed new light on Mr. Farr’s activities. This, in turn, created more concerns. Weighing these important factors, this afternoon I concluded that I could not support Mr. Farr’s nomination,” Scott explained in a statement. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus had urged him to vote against Farr for the final confirmation, McClatchy News reported. There are good reasons for concern about Farr becoming a federal judge. He helped North Carolina create the state’s election law that was so blatantly racist that the Fourth Circuit struck it down . The court saw clearly that new rules in the law targeted African Americans “with almost surgical precision.” Farr was also part of the team that signed a consent decree with the Justice Department in 1992 to settle a DOJ complaint that former North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms ’ 1990 re-election campaign intimidated Black voters. Helms ran against  Harvey Gantt,  the Black former mayor of Charlotte. Helms’ campaign sent postcards to 125,000 mostly Black eligible voters suggesting that they were ineligible to cast a ballot. It also warned that they could be prosecuted for voter fraud. SEE ALSO: Diamond And Silk’s Minstrel Show Will Now Be On Fox News — For A Fee Man Accusing ‘Ex Boyfriend NBA Player Dwight Howard’ Has A History Of Slander [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3838595″ overlay=”true”]

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LISTEN: Meek Mill Releases ‘Championship’ Featuring Drake, Jay Z, Cardi B And More

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Meek Mill’s comeback is REAL. The Maybach Music Group artist has dropped  Championships , his first album since his release from prison in April. With 19-tracks featuring a collaboration between Meek and his former rival Drake. The song, “Going Bad,” marks the first time the two have worked together in three years. JAY-Z, Rick Ross, Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage and Kodak Black are among the other guests on Meek’s latest album. Production is handled by Tay Keith, Bangladesh, Papamitrou and more. Check out Meek’s  Championships  stream, cover art and tracklist below.   [ione_media_gallery src=”https://zhiphopcleveland.com” id=”4757282″ overlay=”true”]

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Meek Mentality: 14 Lines From ‘Championships’ That’ll Make You Say ‘I Felt That’

Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Just two years ago, everybody and their mama had something negative to say about Meek Mill. He was dating Nicki Minaj (who was America’s Hip Hop Sweetheart at the time) and sparked an infamous beef with Drake , who also happened to be a beloved jewel to the masses — which made folks want to cancel the Philly bul altogether. But after being arrested last year and spending 8 months away in prison, people’s hearts grew fonder for Meek and what he brings to the game. With folks like Jay-Z supporting him, it was easy for former haters to jump on the “free Meek” bandwagon. Now the Dreamchasers CEO is free, with a whole new lease on life — and his new album Championships is a direct reflection of that. Without being too preachy, Meek still manages to spit some truths about the state of his city, the country and surviving as a Black man in this world in general.   There are few songs here and there when he talks about his money, h**s and watches — but not in his usual braggadocios way. This is Meek Mill all grown up. Hit the flip to check out all the lines on Championships that will have you saying “I felt that.”

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Find That Rock! Did Someone Steal Toni Braxton’s Engagement Ring?

Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty via  madamenoire.com : What a week Toni Braxton has had. The Sex & Cigarettes singer just recently recovered from a cold, but now she’s looking for one of her most valuable assets, her massive yellow diamond engagement ring from fiancé, Bryan “Birdman” Christopher Williams . 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 Toni Braxton pleads with whoever took her Engagement Ring to Return It https://t.co/yyeOtGT7RO pic.twitter.com/k71QOscXWj — Cover Naija (@CoverNaija) November 21, 2018 Braxton posted a photo in happier times flashing her million dollar smile., “Feeling back to my old self again, yay! But I’m sad today, my engagement ring is missing but I’m optimistic that someone will find Bonnie and return her home!” Hey everyone, @delta located my LV Train Case! Yay! Unfortunately most of my jewelry items are missing…including MY ENGAGEMENT RING! Whoever BORROWED it…PLEEEASE return it!!!! I promise, no questions asked! — Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) November 20, 2018 While there’s no confirmed report of the estimated value, the price tag is probably well into or over the six figure mark. SEE ALSO:  Jumping The Broom! Toni Braxton To Marry By The End Of The Year [VIDEO] After taking months to finally confirm her engagement to the Cash Money executive, Braxton announced the news to her fans in mid February. So much speculation swirled around the couple after Braxton was seen flashing the rock on numerous red carpets and photo op’s. The two have known each other for decade but decided to take things to the next level in 2016, but kept their relationship mostly private. The details of their impending wedding was played out on the recent drama filled season of Braxton Family Values. Though the couple decided on a fall date during the season, an official date is still up in the air. Braxton shared her anxiety over picking a date during a recent Wendy Williams interview. The singer is gearing up to star in the Lifetime holiday feature, Everyday is Christmas,” alongside Michael Jai White , Gloria Reuben and her sister, Towanda Braxton.   Check out photos of Toni Braxton from the past to present below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Macy’s Dragged For How It Portrays Black Fathers In New Holiday Ad Dallas Austin Reveals Kim Porter Inspired ‘Drumline’ Kim Porter’s Autopsy Results Revealed As Questions Linger In Model’s Death [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1946235″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Rickey Smiley Argues With Da Brat About If Macaroni & Cheese Can Be Abbreviated [VIDEO]

Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Thanksgiving is almost here and as we think about eating we can’t help but say, “Get in my belly.” Everyone has a dish they love the most and for a lot of people it’s macaroni and cheese. 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 Rickey Smiley , who is our resident chef showed off his cooking skills on Fox 5 Atlanta and made his famous macaroni and cheese. While speaking about it on Dish Nation , Da Brat and him got into an argument on whether or not the dish can be abbreviated. SEE ALSO:  Rickey Smiley Gives Us A Word On Why We Must Keep Good And Positive People Around Us [VIDEO] Da Brat believes that it’s okay to shorten the dish and say “mac and cheese,” but Rickey thinks that should only be used if it’s cooked from the box. Rickey Smiley said, “If an oven is involved it should be called macaroni and cheese.” Nevertheless, Headkrack mentioned that Rickey is trying to come for Gordan Ramsey’s title. Enjoy your Thanksgiving everyone! See photos of Rickey Smiley below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : CNN Sues Donald Trump Over First & Fifth Amendment Rights Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Welcome New Baby Girl [PHOTOS] Jaden Smith Reveals Fellow Rapper Tyler The Creator Is His “Mother F*cking Boyfriend” [VIDEO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1949990″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Beyoncé To Release Holidayoncé Capsule Collection

Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! Source: Tyler Mitchell / Courtesy of Vogue You thought Beyonce wasn’t going to put people in the holiday spirit? The Houston superstar has released her 2018 holiday collection featuring wrapping paper, sweatshirts and scarves. You can purchase it on her official site . Among the must gets: bright yellow and black sweatpants emblazoned with the phrase Holidayoncé and “homecoming” wrapping paper decked out in pink and black. Get in the Holidayoncé spirit! RELATED: Beyonce Tops Forbes Highest Paid Women In Music RELATED: SECURE THE BAG: Beyonce & Jay-Z’s OTR II Tour Grosses More Than $250 Million

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