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It Seems Trevante Rhodes Is Engaged, Y’all

Source: The Washington Post / Getty If you’ve been repeat watching  Moonlight  and  Bird Box  just to lust after Trevante Rhodes because you claim him as your man in your head, you might have to cool out on that. It looks as though the 29-year-old actor is engaged to be married to fitness model Mara Wright . According to TheYBF, a family member of Wright’s posted a picture of the couple to her InstaStories with a “Congratulations” banner, hearts, and as you can see, a rock on that  finger. In the slide that follows the image, Rhodes can be be seen raising a glass with people who seem to be members of Wright’s family as they speak in German. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). View this post on Instagram Looks like actor #TrevanteRhodes is ENGAGED! Congrats! *cries in ruined celeb crush* Via @tarrah_cooper_wright A post shared by TheYBF (@theybf_daily) on Aug 5, 2019 at 6:43pm PDT   As for who this beauty is, Wright is a LA-based, Chicago-bred Wilhemina model and actress with, as you probably concluded, German roots (her father is white, her mother is Black). She’s been in a couple of short films projects, done some theater and has background in improv comedy. Oh, and if you’re thinking about trying to come near her man (if you can find him because he never shows his face on social media), think again. She is trained in martial arts, including Tae Kwon Do, karate and jiu-jitsu. She’s also done sword, staff and dagger training because…why not? View this post on Instagram When you see the boy you’re crushing on walk by. Hey boo A post shared by Mara (@maarawriight) on Nov 28, 2017 at 3:11pm PST   In 2017, during the height of Moonlight ‘s  award season run, Rhodes was asked by Baller Alert if he was dating anyone, and he used his character, Black (aka, Chiron) as an example to explain his thoughts on how love works — and to say he was single. “When you find the one — I feel like love is on a scale of one to 10. We settle for sixes and sevens [that’s] why we get divorces,” he said. “But when you find your 10, why would you waste your time with anyone else? You bust your a– to get it, and keep it. It’s amazing.” Looks like Rhodes has found his 10, y’all. 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 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1963386″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Rapper Shot And Killed In Houston See Lauren London’s Moving Birthday Note To Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Baby Shower Goals: Keyshia Cole Celebrates New Baby Boy On A Yacht [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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Amber Portwood: Look! My Daughter Still Loves Me!

Amber Portwood is one-for-two at the moment. She has two kids, and she’s allowed to spend time with one of them without a court-mandated supervisor hanging around to make sure the child is safe. That’s better than being zero-for-two in this department, we suppose. The embattled Teen Mom OG star was arrested over a month ago and charged with three felonies. She’s accused of attacking boyfriend Andrew Glennon on the morning of July 5; first by hurling a shoe at his head and then, according to the police report, of using a machete to try and break into the couple’s bathroom. Glennon was hiding behind the door of this bathroom with the pair’s infant son, James, at the time. Andrew quickly filed for full custody of the 14-month old. At a subsequent hearing, a judge dismissed a no-contact order against Portwood that had been filed by his dad on behalf of James and said she was permitted to see her son… not not by herself. Amber is allowed, however, to spend unsupervised time with her 10-year old daughter, Leah.   And that’s where the two above photos come in, along with the following caption, written by Amber this past Saturday: “Just missing one beautiful man. However this beauty put a smile on my face as always.” It’s unclear just when Amber will get to see James next. Leah, though, lives with Portwood’s ex, Gary Shirley, and his wife. Despite a very contentious history between Amber and Gary (she was arrested of assaulting him as well, back in 2010), these two are now on such solid terms that Shirley recently Tweeted his support for Portwood . “All I could ask is for is @AmberLPortwood to be happy & healthy,” Shirley wrote late last month, prior to using this arrest scandal to promote a new episode of Teen Mom OG. He received some flak for doing so. The veteran MTV personality welcomed Leah in 2008. James then arrived in May of 2018, after which Portwood suffered from such a serious bout of postpartum depression that she says she once considered hanging herself. In the several months since, Portwood has been open about her mental health struggles — and Glennon has stood by his girlfriend the entire time. She has even credited him with saving her life on more than one occasion. So… what prompted this recent (alleged) attack? We can’t say for certain. And the answer may simply be that Amber is admittedly unstable. However, she has also implied in recent days that Glennon is a drunk driver who was also cheating on her . Would this excuse or justify her attack? No, of course not. But it  would give us at least some insight into what she may have been thinking at the time of the incident. View Slideshow: Amber Portwood Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Case: Don’t Believe the Hype! I’m a Good Person!

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Black Beauty Maven Launches Subscription Box Featuring Products From Female Entrepreneurs

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Source: Andre Brown / Andre Brown Beauty subscription boxes are becoming more and more popular, but the Grind Pretty box is unique because it features carefully curated beauty products by female-owned brands. Mimi J, makeup artist and entrepreneur, started the online platform Grind Pretty as a digital destination that connects aspiring entrepreneurs and experts in the beauty and lifestyle space. “At  Grind   Pretty , we aim to help female entrepreneurs in all industries connect with others who are living out their dreams of entrepreneurship and leading their happiest and most authentic lives,” says Mimi J, CEO of Grind   Pretty . “With  Grind   Pretty ’s newest offering in our quarterly subscription box, we’re continuing that mission of promoting female entrepreneurship by featuring quality beauty products by female-owned businesses and providing our subscribers with inspirational stories of these entrepreneurs’ success.” Mimi launched the Grind Pretty subscription box as an extension of the Grind Pretty brand. It features a limited-edition summer box full of trendy beauty industry products and surprises, including: ·      Printed Summer Issue of  Grind   Pretty  Magazine ·      Skinglass by Noorface, deluxe sample ·      The Glamatory Universal LipDrip, full size ·      Coola Makeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30, deluxe sample ·      Jones & Rose Island Girl Body Soufflé, deluxe sample ·      Curluxe Naturals Jojoba Mint Cleansing Tea Shampoo, deluxe sample ·      Passport cover ·      Luggage tag View this post on Instagram @dr.laurenelise got her Grind Pretty Summer Box and rocking her Grind Pretty tee! Thanks for Grinding Pretty with us Lauren! A post shared by Grind Pretty (@grindpretty) on Jul 27, 2019 at 11:15am PDT   The quarterly  Grind   Pretty Subscription Box can be purchased at a one-time price of $24.99 or at $89.96 for a yearly subscription, here . READ MORE: Bare Baes: 26 Selfies Of Celebrities Without Makeup Unilever’s SheaMoisture Acquisition Includes $100 Million Investment For Women Of Color Entrepreneurs  

Black Beauty Maven Launches Subscription Box Featuring Products From Female Entrepreneurs

Looking At These Photos You’d Never Guess ‘Grown-ish’ Star Francia Raisa Turns 31 Today

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ROZAAAY: Rick Ross Talks His Convo With Drake About Nipsey Hussle, Living A Healthier Life, And More [Video]

Source: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com / WENN Rick Ross Stops By Hot 97 For An Interview Megan Ryte and DJ Enuff had the one and only Rick Ross up at Hot 97 this Friday. The boss stopped by for a conversation as his new album drops, also talking about wanting to live a healthier lifestyle, hid conversation with Drake about the passing of Nipsey Hussle, and more. Check out the full interview down below to see what Ross had to say:

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Children’s Cartoon Shows White Character Losing Her Beauty And Turning Into A Black Woman [VIDEO]

Source: Miguel Sanz / Getty Update:  After the backlash, MyPinguTv  apologized in a new video with an edited ending.  Any conscious Black person will tell you that racism is alive and well. Still, it has the ability to catch us off guard when we least expect it, in the most unassuming places. Today’s example comes from a children’s cartoon. According to Shadow and Act, a cartoon called “Dina and the Prince Story,” from the children’s YouTube channel MyPinguTV, showed the main character, Dinah losing her beauty. The loss of her beauty was punishment for speaking, which she had been forbidden to do. The problem just wasn’t about her losing her beauty for speaking. (That’s another topic for another day.) The bigger, more glaring issue is the fact that when Dina “lost” her beauty, she was transformed into a Black woman, with big, curly hair. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). When the Prince comes and sees that her appearance has changed, she explains that the reason she’s “ugly” is because she disobeyed. The Prince says that her looks don’t matter, that he loves her anyway. Because he truly loves her, her looks return. You can watch the scene where it all happens in the video below. White supremacy is able to teach our children to hate themselves because anti-Blackness is normalized at every level of this racist society. This YouTube cartoon called “Dina and the Prince” depicts a white woman turning into a Black woman after she‘s cursed to be “ugly.” pic.twitter.com/UfyoAHeEtv — The Cali Nerd (@TheCaliNerd) July 22, 2019 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 Naturally, sending a message like this to children, of all races, is a problem. There are more than enough anti-Black messages when it comes to our beauty and for this type of messaging to be present in children’s programming is egregious. SEE ALSO:  6 WTF Cartoon Conspiracy Theories That Prove Your Childhood Was A Lie Thankfully, when the clip made it to the internet, people sounded off about it. See what they had to say about it on the following pages. This story was originally posted on madamenoire.com .  [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1840979″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 3-Year-Old Girl Killed By Her Father After Running Out To Greet Him A School District In Pennsylvania Turns Down Offer From Local Businessman To Pay Off School Lunch Debts Mo’Nique Says Until Oprah Publicly Apologizes, She Will Have A Problem With Her “‘Til The Day That I Leave This Earth” Follow @TheRSMS

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Model And New Mom Slick Woods Joining Love And Hip Hop Hollywood With Her New Man [VIDEO]

Source: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com / WENN She’s already a successful model and a proud mom, and now   Slick Woods  is about to be a reality TV personality. Or something like that, at least. The 22-year-old is set to appear on the upcoming season of  Love and Hip Hop Hollywood , joining along with her new boyfriend, rapper Micky Munday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). High fashion model #SlickWoods joins her new rapper boyfriend #MickyMunday on the new season of #LAHHHollywood . See the trailer here: https://t.co/6GS6Wwsle0 or swipe up in stories https://t.co/8Z7YGJdKdt pic.twitter.com/NpCQzIV9lX — YBF CHIC (@TheYBF) July 23, 2019 Munday (who is white in case there was any confusion) is a singer, rapper and actor based in L.A. Both are featured in the first trailer for the new season, along with someone who seems to be a former flame of the rapper named Tricia Ana, who is isn’t too happy about the fact that he claims to be happy with Woods. Oooh the drama… It’s unclear how long the two have been dating, but just last September, the beauty gave birth to her first child with fellow model Adonis Basso. His name is Saphir. For the record though, Woods never outright claimed Basso as her partner. She did refer to him as her “baby’s father” though. “I hear sob stories about baby daddy drama,” she told  ELLE UK  in 2018. “Being 21 and my baby’s father being excited is just step one. There are girls who don’t even have that.” 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 In that same interview, it was noted that she had dated both men and women and didn’t really put a label on the relationship she had with Basso. She wasn’t expecting to end up in a relationship with a man, either: before Bosso, she had been dating women. ‘I never thought I’d be with anyone like him,’ she says, vague about how she defines their relationship, but pointing out that she likes that they both maintain independence, with him living in LA and her in Brooklyn. She is also keeping the option open of one day being with a woman again: ‘With sexuality, when you are a public figure you have to pick a side, black or white. But I’m grey.’ SEE ALSO:  Slick Woods Reunites With Her Mom After 17 Year Prison Bid…They Are Twins! [PHOTO] She moved on to Munday though, and so far, she seems quite happy — enough to get on reality TV with the guy at least. This story was originally posted on madamenoire.com . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1920281″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 3-Year-Old Girl Killed By Her Father After Running Out To Greet Him A School District In Pennsylvania Turns Down Offer From Local Businessman To Pay Off School Lunch Debts Mo’Nique Says Until Oprah Publicly Apologizes, She Will Have A Problem With Her “‘Til The Day That I Leave This Earth” Follow @TheRSMS

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Anfisa Nava Bashes Body-Shamers: My Muscles ARE Feminine!

Last month, Anfisa Nava conquered at ther very first bodybuilding competition . She’s always looked good in a bikini, but she went through a radical body transformation to qualify and to win. Now, Anfisa is clapping back at body-shamers who tell her that she’s too muscular. People have tried to say all sorts of things about Anfisa’s new figure, as if it were their business. Clearly, she has been aware of these critics all along. “They say ‘Muscles make you look manly’…” Anfisa’s caption begins. She continues: “I personally have never felt more feminine and happy than I do now.” Hey, good for her! “It’s all about how you feel on the inside,” Anfisa correctly affirms. “And not what you look like on the outside.” That’s true with self-confidence, gender expression, and so much more. “All shapes and sizes can be beautiful,” she accurately states. Anfisa notes that this beauty is possible “as long as you live in harmony with yourself.” That’s a really encouraging message — especially from someone whose recent body transformation was so dramatic. Right on the heels of her victory, it would be easy for Anfisa to ignore hateful comments. Instead, she’s reminding everyone that what is or is not “girly” is incredbily subjective. Anfisa herself is clearly over the moon about her recent awards. “To be honest I still can’t believe I won every class I competed in last weekend,” Anfisa gushed. “Only when I look at the photos and my trophies,” she admitted. “I realize that it actually happened!” Anfisa’s bodybuilding was a means to an end — and also something to pass the time while Jorge remains in prison. But some people didn’t like the look on her body. They felt that she looked too lean, or too muscular, or both. Those same people decided to be very vocal about their opinions on social media. Having a strong opinion one way or the other on someone’s appearance is mostly normal. Trying to make that opinion Anfisa’s problem by tell her about it is not okay. It’s not like she’s gonna f–k you either way. Anfisa’s diet comes down to what she eats and how much of it. She has explained that she trimmed down by making food herself instead of going out to eat. Anfisa then coupled that with ecercise to build muscle. The final and most difficult step was a non-sustainable starvation diet undertaken in the days before the competition. That was the diet that made her muscles especially visible. Now that the competition is over, Anfisa is on a “reverse-diet” to try to restore some of her body’s energy reserves. It wasn’t so many months ago — last December, really — that this was just an idea in Anfisa’s mind. She worked hard and made it happen. It looks like she could have a real future in this bodybuilding “hobby” that she chose for herself. Of course, in only about 13 months, her husband Jorge may be released from prison. (That is expected, but he may have to wait a few months longer than that) Anfisa may want to keep up with her career after he comes home, or she may not. Either way, more power to her. View Slideshow: Anfisa Nava Trashes Body-Shamers, Preps for Bodybuilding Competition

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The Lip Bar And Urban SkinRx Debut New Products At NOLA’s Darling Sip And Shop During Essence Fest

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Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Following an intimate influencer brunch during the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival this past weekend, Urban Skin Rx, The Lip Bar, Mielle Organics, EDEN BodyWorks, and Cee Cee’s Closet NYC held a special Sip And Shop Experience at Le Meridien’s LMNO Restaurant Friday, July 5, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. Known as the Beauty Collective, the five women-founded brands joined together to combine their resources as small business owners to put the spotlight on multicultural brands during the biggest gathering of Black women in the country. What that resulted in was a Sip and Shop experience that more than 1,800 women RSVP’d for to get their hands on the products from these coveted brands. Source: Freddy o / Freddy O In addition to exclusive discounts each retailer offered guests, attendees were among the first to get their hands on three new products debuted during the Sip and Shop. The Lip Bar revealed its first non-lip product, Fresh Glow, a bronzer and blush duo that comes in five different shades to perfectly match skin tones. View this post on Instagram Who’s ready to GLOW? We’re beyond thrilled to introduce to you our first ever non-lip collection, Fresh Glow. Fresh Glow is a two layer luminous bronzer + blush compact that’s available in five ultra-convenient combinations. This compact is irresistible! It will be available in store starting at 11am. • • • Seven years later, our products remain vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic. Here’s the start to The Lip Bar expanding beyond lip • • • #thelipbar #thelipbardetroit #lipbar #lipbarbabe #lipbarbabes #makeup #makeupoftheday #highlighter #highlight #blush #bronzer #vegancosmetics #vegan #makeupaddict #makeuplover #makeupjunkie #makeuplife #makeupaddiction #bronzemakeup #bronzegoddess #bronzymakeup #bronzedmakeup #bronzers #highlighters #highlighteronfleek #highlighterpallette #veganmakeupshare A post shared by The Lip Bar Flagship Store (@thelipbardetroit) on Jul 8, 2019 at 6:09am PDT Urban Skin RX revealed its new Dermapeel Smooth & Glow Treament 2-Step system which consists of professional, at-home facial dermaplaning tools and complexion correction chemical peel pads that exfoliate and eliminate fine facial hair and dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother, more even toned skin. View this post on Instagram Did you know we have our very own medspa in Charlotte NC @charlotteurbanskin that specializes in Corrective skin and laser treatments for diverse skin tones? For most of you, Charlotte is probably too far for an appointment, but no worries⁠— we got you! Now you can get professional results in the comfort of your own home….⁠ #smoothandglow #newproductlaunch #prostrengthbyurbanskinrx #dermaplane #newlaunch #websiteexclusive ##melaninexperts A post shared by Urban Skin Rx (@urbanskinrx) on Jul 1, 2019 at 5:00pm PDT Additionally, Eden BodyWorks gave guests a first look at their new Papaya Castor line consisting of a scalp cleanser, foam conditioner, conditioning hairdress, scalp massaging serum, and nourish curl jam, all infused with papaya fruit and castor oil to help users experience less breakage and strengthen strands. View this post on Instagram Who's diving into our #PapayaCastor this #FourthofJuly weekend? Stay tuned for our AMAZING deal coming your way tomorrow! #DiscoverEDEN #EDENBodyWorks #summerdeal #onlinesale #fourthofjulysale #summersale A post shared by EDEN BodyWorks (@edenbodyworks) on Jul 3, 2019 at 5:15am PDT Source: Freddy o / Freddy O While sipping and shopping, customers bopped along to beats played by a live DJ and also got the opportunity to interact with some of the brands’ founders like Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar. Source: Freddy o / Freddy OHer team was also on site to match guests with their perfect lipstick hue or bronzer+ blush duo shade to help everyone glow on the go. Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE Urban Skin Rx Founder Rachel Roff even did mini-consultations when bum-rushed by fans of the brand who stopped by the table to see what was new and ask for suggestions on what products they should use. “Melissa and I, who have been friends for some years now have always been talking about how we need to come bigger and better for Essence because it’s exactly our consumer, multicultural women who care about the way they look, and beauty, and having fun, and spending money on their best life,” Roff said. “It’s really about just celebrating at Essence and making the most of the experience.” Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE That the Beauty Collective did with the NOLA’s Darling “She’s Gotta Have It” theme that was perfectly executed through all of the details throughout the venue including a live painter, tarot card reader, and the New Orleans-style street signs bearing each of the brand’s names. “I’m very picky when it comes to visual details,” Roff admitted, sharing she still approves every visual for her brand. “I feel very proud of the way the event looks. I think it’s beautiful.” Source: Gynai Seaborne / GYNAI KRISTOL SEABORNE

The Lip Bar And Urban SkinRx Debut New Products At NOLA’s Darling Sip And Shop During Essence Fest

The NOLA’s Darling “She’s Gotta Have It” Sip & Shop Is The Beauty Event You Don’t Want To Miss During Essence Fest

Source: Urban Skin Rx / The Beauty Collective Looking for a place to get tipsy, have your tarot cards read, and try new beauty products during Essence Fest? The Beauty Collective’s “She’s Gotta Have It” Nola’s Darling Sip & Shop experience is the place for you. On Friday, July 5, Urban Skin Rx , The Lip Bar , Mielle Organics , EDEN BodyWorks , and Cee Cee’s Closet NYC , aka the Beauty Collective, will host a Sip & Shop from 1:30 pm to 6 pm that’s completely free and open to the public. Held at LMNO Restaurant at Le Méridien, the NOLA Darling-themed event will feature a live painter, tarot card reader, and a unique product sampling experience, all of which are inspired by the beloved “She’s Gotta Have It” character. The purpose of the Beauty Collective is to create fun experiences that highlight multicultural brands and that’s exactly what the Sip & Shop will do. Attendees will have the chance to get their hands on pre-sale items that are debuting during the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival weekend on top of exclusive discounts. And, in addition to the digital activations, photo opps, and beauty consultations (you do not want to miss the headwrap tutorials), there will be light bites and free drinks. MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful are the exclusive media partners for the Sip & Shop so stay tuned into our Instagram stories for a play-by-play of the festivities. And don’t forget to register here to attend the best Sip & Shop happening during Essence Fest.  

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