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The Bachelorette Spoilers: Hannah’s Fiance Revealed! Not Who We Thought! Fans Are SHOOK!!

Here at The Hollywood Gossip , we pride ourselves on bringing you the most accurate and reliable Bachelorette spoilers . But no one is perfect, and even the savviest prognosticators get it wrong from time to time. So do we, for that matter. It seems we owe an apology to anyone who went all-in on their  Bachelorette  pool based on info they received from us last month. [Obviously, if it wasn’t clear already, The Bachelorette spoilers appear below, so if you wish to turn back, do so now.] Yes, it seems we were mistaken when we told you that Hannah Brown is now engaged to Tyler Cameron . We based our pick on intel obtained by the (almost) always-reliable Oracle of The Bachelor  Reality Steve . Steve broke the news of Hannah and Tyler (above) getting engaged in May, but he has since received new, game-changing information. “[Three] weeks ago I started hearing that Hannah was with Jed and not Tyler,” he wrote in a new blog post, and, well: “Hannah chose Jed at the end and they are engaged.” Yes, it seems that controversial country crooner Jed Wyatt  (below) is the man who stole Hannah’s heart after all! We’ll get to the controversy momentarily. Apologizing for his previous inaccurate information, Steve continued: “Sorry the initial Tyler info was wrong,” the soothsayer wrote. “Just wasn’t as solid as I thought it was.” But the info about Jed from [three] weeks ago is as solid as I can get and I just have to leave it at that.” We know what you’re thinking … how can Steve be trusted when he got it wrong once already? All we can say to that is that his site has been the gold standard for Bachelor  and  Bachelorette spoilers for over a decade. When he’s been wrong, he’s admitted it without hesitation, and sounds like he has full confidence in this new intel. Today’s twist has led to rumors that Hannah pulled an Arie Luyendyk by getting engaged to her runner-up after the fact. That doesn’t appear to be the case, however. As far as we can tell, Hannah picks Jed over Tyler in this season’s finale, and the two of them get engaged. Now, the revelation that Hannah went with Jed likely won’t sit well with some fans, for obvious reasons. It was bad enough that dude admitted during his first date with Hannah that he only auditioned for The Bachelorette because he thought the exposure would help his music career. That’s right, he was there for the wrong reasons. Jed claimed that since meeting her, he had eyes only for Hannah and his perspective on the show had totally changed. She bought it, but then Jed’s ex-girlfriend came forward and revealed that the two of them were still dating during his time on the show. Not a great look. Jed’s jilted ex,  Haley Stevens , even issued an apology to Hannah for her role in this utter debacle playing out before our eyes. No word yet on Beast Mode’s reaction, but one would have to imagine she’s probably less than thrilled by the situation. Brown bounced a different dude early in the season after learning he had a girlfriend, and right about now, she may be wishing she’d given the same treatment to Jed! But hey, it could’ve been worse, right? After all, she could have ended up with Luke Parker . View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Spoilers: Who Gets Exposed? Who Wins Hannah’s Heart? [UPDATED]

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Drip For Sale: Mass Appeal Launches MAJR, A New Kids Line Featuring. Apparel, Books & Toys

Mass Appeal Launches MAJR, A New Kids Line Featuring Apparel, Books & Toys   Source: Mass Appeal / Mass Appeal   Last week, Entertainment company Mass Appeal announced a line of children’s apparel, books, toys and more under the newly launched brand MAJR. The brand, originated as a playful take on the concept of “Mass Appeal Junior”, will inspire and educate the next generation (newborn through pre-teen) through the global movement of hip hop culture in which Mass Appeal has become a dominant voice. The overlapping worlds of music, fashion, art and popular culture will drive MAJR’s injection of diverse perspective into the kids products market. MAJR launches with a selection of apparel available with matching designs for parents and children. The first toy in the collection, “Boomblox”, a set of building blocks that form into an old-school boombox, has also been announced, with shipping expected to take place in the fall.   Source: Mass Appeal / Mass Appeal In addition to apparel and toys, a cornerstone of the new brand will be a collection of kids’ books driven by some of the biggest names in hip hop. The first book, inspired by Mass Appeal co-owner Nas’ hit song “I Can”, will be the “I Know I Can” book series, empowering kids to be whatever they want to be when they grow up.

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Seen On The Scene: Cardi B, EJ Johnson & Marshmello At KAOS Dayclub & Nightclub In Vegas

Source: Tony Tran / Tony Tran Cardi B & Marshmello At KAOS Dayclub & Nightclub In Vegas On Friday night, Marshmello kicked-off the weekend with an electric set at KAOS Nightclub as part of his exclusive residency. The famously masked DJ kept the party going when he returned to KAOS Dayclub the next day for a packed pool party on Saturday afternoon.   Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard (championship MVP), Serge Ibaka, Patrick McCaw, Eric Moreland, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher, Jordan Loyd and Malcolm Miller celebrated their team’s first NBA championship at KAOS Dayclub while taking in the Marshmello show on Saturday afternoon. “The Bachelor” stars Amanda Stanton, Alexis Waters, Corinne Olympios and Raven Gates celebrated the grand opening of REVOLVE’s first long-term pop-up retail store , located at the Palms Casino Resort.   Source: Tony Tran / Tony Tran Later Saturday night, Cardi B returned to KAOS Nightclub for another unforgettable night of her exclusive residency. The rapper took over the club for a completely sold out show and the crowd went wild as she performed chart-topping hits including “Money” and “Bodak Yellow.” Celebs EJ Johnson and Peter Berg both checked out KAOS and the show that night. Source: Tony Tran / Tony Tran Peep more venue photos by hitting the flip!  

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Kofi Siriboe Reveals His Single Status & Spills The Details On His Celeb Crush

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Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty ‘Queen Sugar’ star  Kofi Siriboe is back doing press rounds for the upcoming season of the hit OWN show, and per usual he’s driving all the ladies crazy with his beautiful smile, delicious skin, and new-found single status. During an appearance on  Good Morning  America: Strahan & Sara,  the 25-year-old revealed that he weans wisdom about women from his cast mates. “I get insight. I’m working with grown women, and so many types of grown women. I just try to pay attention. I take a lot of notes. And they share a lot, and they see me as a little brother,” he told the hosts. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Perhaps he used that knowledge to navigate his breakup with supermodel  Duckie Thot . Without directly referencing Duckie, he did say that his mom has a straight forward approach to his dating life. “She can see through all the B.S. Like, she’s like, ‘I don’t like her. I’m gonna let you experience that, but I don’t like her.’ And it’s never in a judgy way, it’s like, ‘Sweet girl, but that’s not for you.’” Looks like the advice has sunk in because the actor is living the bachelor life now, “I’m single right now,” he told the rowdy audience. 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 Considering how much Kofi loves his mama, the next woman in his life has a large legacy to look up too. “She’s an African woman, and when she wants it, she’s gonna get it,” he said of his determined mother.  “And that’s what she taught us. I mean, nobody handed her anything. She worked so hard to be in the position she’s in, and to put us in the position we’re in. I just wouldn’t be here without her. That’s my rock!” One lady who may stand a chance, is none of than the richest woman in music, Rihanna . Kofi gushed that the Fenty Beauty mogul was his celeb crush. “I wouldn’t slide in her DMs, ’cause she probably got so many DMs! But Rihanna- that’s my lil’ baby,” he said. “She’s a Pisces like me, and you know, she just did that Gambino film, and her name was Kofi! I’m like, ‘That wasn’t no accident!’ You could’ve been anybody! I see you, Robyn!” You can watch more below: This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1784672″ overlay=”true”]   ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Here Are Photos Of Diddy’s Rumored New Girlfriend Gina Huynh 9 Times Gabrielle Union’s Bikini Body Sent Us Straight To The Gym Racist Airbnb Host To Black Guests: ‘Which Monkey Is Going To Stay On The Couch?’ [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS

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Nicole Nafziger Teases Her Own Show: I’ll PROVE Azan Really Loves Me!

Now that Nicole's family finally accepts Azan and their engagement, she has big plans for the future. But some 90 Day Fiance fans are less accepting, and continue to accuse Nicole of being a fool who's being led on. Others peddle conspiracy theories about why Azan hasn't been able to meet up with her in the US or even another country, like South Korea. Now, Nicole is going out of her way to set things straight. And she's also revealing how fans can follow her and Azan as their story continues — but it won't be on social media or on Happily Ever After? 1. Nicole Nafziger has BIG news! The 90 Day Fiance star took to her Instagram Stories to defend her romance with fiance Azan Tefou, but that’s not all that she had to say. 2. Nicole is on the defensive She is so, SO tired of people thinking that Azan is making a fool out of her or stringing her along. And don’t think that she can’t read between the lines — she knows that some of these haters not-so-subtly believe that Nicole’s weight means that a hot guy couldn’t really be interested. It is SO hateful. 3. She and Azan have a solid bond More solid, she argues, than plenty of the other relationships that her 90 Day Fiance castmates have had before getting married. We have to say … she has a real point. 4. But when will they actually be together? SOON. Nicole loves this word. It’s equally excited and ominous, depending upon context. In this case, “SOON” is very much excited … with just a touch of exhasperation over being repeatedly asked. 5. So why don’t they just try again for a K-1 visa? Azan hasn’t reapplied for a K-1 visa, which would allow him to come to the US for 90 days as her fiance, because they don’t expect a different result. They’ll need to wait for something to change before they roll the dice again — but they’ve come up with a new plan. 6. When will she at least go out to see him again? Nicole says that this is a secret. Notably, later in this very same Q&A, she gets a lot more specific. View Slideshow

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Ellen Pompeo Defends Kelly Ripa, SLAMS Bachelorette Creator!

Sometimes, the feuds you never see coming turn out to be the most amusing ones. That’s certainly proving to be the case with the all-out war between Team Bachelorette and Team Kelly Ripa . Here’s a brief rundown, in case you’re not caught up on this escalating spat: Earlier this week, Ripa’s co-host, Ryan Seacrest, informed her that current Bachelorette star Hannah Brown would be appearing on their daytime talk show. This shouldn’t have come as a surprise, as Live! and The Bachelorette are both ABC properties, and it’s not uncommon for networks to fill airtime with this sort of synergistic cross-promotion. But Ripa was apparently caught off-guard, as she admitted she has no idea who Hannah is, and she is very much not a fan of The Bachelorette. “You guys, you know how I feel about the show, it disgusts me,” Ripa told her audience. “I can’t stand the idea of 25 exceptional women fighting over one ordinary fella, in my opinion,” she added. “You know how I feel, ladies, we are too special to be arguing over a guy.” From there, Ripa wagged a finger at her own audience, saying, “All of you women watch that gross, gross show.” Not surprisingly, the show’s creator, Mike Fleiss, was quick to clap back at Ripa with a tweet that many thought crossed the line into impropriety: “Easy, Kelly Ripa,” he wrote. “The Bachelor franchise pays your salary.” Ripa never responded to Fleiss’ provocation but her good friend Ellen Pompeo of Grey’s Anatomy fame entered the fray on her behalf: “Okay @fleissmeister… that’s some handle bro!” she tweeted. “Your show does NOT pay @KellyRipa salary. Also we don’t attack successful women on our network and men certainly cannot take credit for their success. Don’t get me started on your show cuz I’m a savage…. #bachelorsoooowhite.” “Took a break [from Twitter] but had to jump back in the ring for my girl @KellyRipa,” Pompeo later added. Pretty intense stuff. Surely, the woman at the center of all of this, Hannah Brown, must also have some harsh words for Ripa, right? Well … not so much. Brown appeared on Kelly and Ryan this morning , and while she may have sounded as though she were reading from a script prepared by some network PR goon, she maintained an amicable tone throughout. “Ultimately, it was one of the most empowering things that I ever have done because I had to push myself and grow as an individual,” Hannah said. “And I did. And I think that’s why I decided that I wanted to be the Bachelorette and wanted that so bad.” We suppose at the end of the day, shows like The Bachelorette are like beauty pageants — they may seem outdated and sexist to some, but isn’t it also sexist to tell the women who find fulfillment in them that they’re not allowed to participate? Anyway, the important thing is that there’s no beef between Kelly and Hannah — but this Ellen Pompeo vs. Mike Fleiss thing? That has potential!  View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Spoilers: Check Out Hannah Brown’s Final THREE! [UPDATED]

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Chris Harrison Claps Back at Kelly Ripa: My "Disgusting" Shows Pay Your Salary!

Earlier this week,  Kelly Ripa offered her opinion on The Bachelorette — and the usually-bubbly morning show host did not hold back in her harsh assessment of ABC’s lucrative reality franchise. “You guys, you know how I feel about the show, it disgusts me,” Ripa said during Tuesday’s Live With Kelly and Ryan . “I can’t stand the idea of 25 exceptional women fighting over one ordinary fella, in my opinion,” she added. “You know how I feel, ladies, we are too special to be arguing over a guy.” Ripa then pointed the finger at her studio audience, blaming them for the show’s popularity. “All of you women watch that gross, gross show,” she said. It was The Bachelorette that prompted Ripa’s rant, but asked about The Bachelor, she stated her belief that the OG dating competition is “just as creepy.” “It’s all creepy,” Ripa concluded, summing up her thoughts on the long-running franchise. For obvious reasons, the show’s host, Chris Harrison, and creator, Mike Fleiss, were none too thrilled with Ripa’s remarks. And both took to Twitter to share their thoughts about their fellow ABC employee. Harrison was up first, and he went full scorched-earth by siccing his followers on Ripa: “Look out #BachelorNation Kelly Ripa is coming after you and your ‘disgusting’ Monday night habit,” he tweeted. Ripa never responded, but you can bet her mentions lit up like a Christmas tree after that one. Anyone who remembers Mike Fleiss’ feud with Khloe Kardashian knows that he’s not your typical showrunner. Fleiss once again cemented his place as one of the most outspoken figures in modern media when he suggested that Ripa wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for him. “Easy, Kelly Ripa,” he wrote. “The Bachelor franchise pays your salary.” Harsh, but not without some basis in fact. After all, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette both draw audiences that are several larger than Ripa’s, and without such primetime juggernauts, the network would likely be forced to make some cuts. Sadly, current series star Hannah Brown has yet to speak out on Ripa’s commentary. Of course, with all the Bachelorette hot takes flying around this week, she certainly wouldn’t be able to respond to everything. No one can remain in Beast Mode at all times. This is a thorny debate, and if you find yourself wanting to know what happens on the show without actually tuning in, you can always check out our Bachelorette spoilers ! View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Spoilers: Check Out Hannah Brown’s Final THREE! [UPDATED]

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Hannah Brown: Why Do Fans Think She’ll Be the Worst Bachelorette in the Show’s History?

We’re just days away from the premiere of Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette , and as expected, the ABC promotional machine is going full steam ahead. As part of the effort to drum up interest and remind fans of what drew them to the series in the first place, host Chris Harrison presided over the largest-ever Bachelorette reunion — a gathering of most of the stars from the show’s previous 14 seasons. But it seems that for many, the reunion special (which debuted Wednesday night) had the opposite of its intended effect. The sight of all those beloved Bachelorettes of yore reminded some viewers that Hannah Brown is a very … untraditional choice for the wildly popular dating competition. In the past, the show mostly played it safe when choosing the woman who will be handing out the roses. However, the decision to cast Hannah was so controversial that even some of the franchise’s biggest stars felt the need to speak out. “This is a little intimidating for her. It’s a little scary, it’s a little wild and she isn’t prepped for it,” said former Bachelor star Ben Higgins (though he later retracted his comments). “It’s just random. Like, why?” Corrine Olympios said when asked for her thoughts on Hannah’s casting. “It’s, like, there’s nothing there that would have made me be like, ‘I need to see her again on TV. I need to see her find love.’ Like, she wasn’t even someone that I was like, ‘I want her to find love.’” Even beloved Season 13 star Rachel Lindsay questioned the decision of choosing Hannah as the show’s star, stating: “She wasn’t my first choice or my favorite.” During her stint on The Bachelor , there were times when it seemed that Hannah herself questioned whether she belonged on camera. Her conflict with fellow contestant Caelynn Miller-Keyes often left her in tears, and at various times she dubbed herself a “hot mess” and a “beast” (the latter caught on as an endearing nickname). So why would producers choose her to star in her own season of a show that relies heavily on the charisma of its central lead? Well, for starters, most of the criticism against Hannah is based on subjective observations about her personality, so allow us to go to bat for the former beauty queen: Hannah possesses an awkward, self-deprecating charm seldom found in reality stars (particularly ones whose first taste of the limelight came from competing in pageants). There’s no denying that she’s different from what we’ve seen previously — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, particularly when it comes to reality shows that long ago surpassed the one-decade mark. The pop cultural landscape in which The Bachelor and The Bachelorette first premiered is markedly different from the one we live in today. Potential viewers have much, much more on their plate with regard to entertainment options, and as a result, long-running network reality series are a dying breed. And so, Harrison and company made the savvy decision to adapt. With Colton Underwood, they gave us something entirely new — a 26-year-old virgin prone to emotional outbursts and episodes of intense self-doubt. The result was one of the show’s more entertaining seasons in recent memory. So are viewers more willing to tolerate idiosyncrasy in men than in women? Most likely, but that doesn’t change the fact that Hannah seems likely to offer up something new and compelling to those who are willing to give her a chance. And frankly, we can’t wait for the breath of fresh air. View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Spoilers: Check Out Hannah Brown’s Final Four!

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Kanye West to Khloe Kardashian: Damn, Girl! You Need a Makeover!

From Kris Jenner’s perspective, the Kardashians are in crisis. Ratings for their signature reality show have been declining for years, and it these days, it seems the attention that her daughters receive from the media is overwhelmingly negative. Okay, that’s been the case for a while, but it’s recently reached the point where it seems the ladies of the Kard clan can do no right. Over the past year, even stories that captured national attention — such as Kylie becoming the world’s youngest billionaire  — eventually became burdensome, as the definition of “self-made” was hotly debated on social media. The situation is dire, no doubt about — and it seems Kris is convinced that there’s only one man who can fix this mess. If you caught KUWTK this week, you may have noticed that the show has made several changes for its 16th season. In addition to the sleeker production design, Kim Kardashian’s husband, Kanye West, now participates in confessional segments . And that’s not the only way that Yeezy is taking a more active role in the show that helped make his wife a household name. Insiders say Kris has fully handed the reins over to Kanye, who’s essentially serving as an uncredited executive producer this season. Not surprisingly, it seems all this new power has gone to Kanye’s head, and he now wants to exercise control over everything from the tone and style of the show to the physical appearance of his sisters-in-law. Equally unsurprising is the fact that the current state of affairs is beginning to rub some folks the wrong way. “Kanye wants to give Khloe a total makeover,” a source close to the situation tells Life & Style . “He’s been talking about it for months,” the insider adds. “Now that she’s single and getting back to her old self he thinks the timing is perfect.”  Yes, ‘Ye thinks he’s just the man for the job of helping Khloe bounce back from her ugly breakup with Tristan Thompson . Never mind the fact that she seems to be bouncing back perfectly fine on her own, without any assistance from her batsh-t brother-in-law. Unfortunately, it seems Kim agrees with her husband’s assessment of the situation. “Kim is all for it and of course, Kris thinks Kanye is a genius,” the source says.  “He wants her to have that same fashion Cinderella moment [as Kim].”  In yet another sad twist to this story it seems Khloe is on the verge of caving after years of peer pressure: “Khloe has heard this kind of thing from Kim and Kanye for years, so it’s not new to her,” the informant claims. And apparently, Kanye’s not planning to stop with an overhaul of the show and Khloe’s wardrobe: “Kanye sees himself as like a creative director for the entire family and the Kardashian brand,” the source reveals. “He’s taken it upon himself to become more involved with the show, with their wardrobe choices, with everything.”  Sounds like a nightmare! Well, at least when Khloe starts dressing like a space-traveling hobo from the future, we’ll know who to blame. View Slideshow: Kardashians Talk Tristan, Kris (Humphries!), Kanye and More!

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The Bachelor Stars: RANKED By (Short) Relationship Length!

Take heed, Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph , and all Bachelor couples of the future. Take heed. Time passes. Life happens. Love – and fame – fades. Reality sinks in. And hits hard. That sounds cynical, we know. But it's also factual. The Bachelor stars have not had the best track record when it comes to love lasting. How bad is it? Simply by virtue of being together a year later,  Lauren Bushnell and Ben Higgins  ranked among the biggest success stories. And they still broke up! That says it all right there. Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi broke up after not even half that length of time after a relationship many felt was doomed from day one. As for the latest case study beginning now? Let's just say Colton and Cassie are up against major obstacles (if you saw the recent season, you get it), and the odds aren't great.  That's probably putting it generously. The odds are poor. Check out the full Bachelor relationship rankings by length and see how poor … 1. Brad Womack Brad Womack, in the first of his two stints as The Bachelor, takes the cake by not choosing to propose to, or even continue his relationship with, either of the final two women, Jenni Croft or DeAnna Pappas (pictured). Wow. 2. Brad Womack (Take 2) In his second stint as The Bachelor, Brad Womack was briefly engaged to Emily Maynard. That ended pretty quickly, as she was single again in a couple of months. 3. Travis Stork Dr. Travis Stork and Sara Stone were broken up so fast, they got to talk about it on the After the Final Rose special. 4. Jesse Palmer Jesse Palmer, former NFL quarterback and current sports TV analyst, did not propose to Jessica Bowlin. They continued to date but broke up just weeks later. 5. Aaron Buerge Aaron Buerge and Helene Eksterowicz also lasted a matter of weeks. 6. Bob Guiney Bob Guiney did not propose to Estella Gardinier, but gave her a promise ring indicating that they would still date … for like a month it turned out. View Slideshow

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