Source: Sister Circle TV / TVONE Stalley Visits ‘Sister Circle’ This is one of the first calming and soothing interviews we’ve seen from any rappers. Stalley visited ‘Sister Circle’ this week and spoke to hosts Syleena Johnson and Trina Braxton about his experience creating his latest album, ‘Reflection of Self: The Head Trip’ while being a totally free and independent artist. Stalley isn’t just independently musically, he’s free spiritual. He says he took a month to reflect on his self this year during Ramadan. While the father and emcee fasted, he realized the purpose in the songs he was making: it was to uplift others. Stalley recognizes that the entire album was made to spread joy and inspiration, something he has veered away from in the past. Hit play to hear it.
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Weeks after her divorce to husband Shannon Brown was finalized, it seems that Monica is having a metamorphosis of sorts. Or let her tell it, a “new beginning.” On Tuesday, the 39-year-old posted a photo spread of her in the nude, and it was stunning. Sporting her iconic short pixie, the mother of 3, looked absolutely breathtaking (and super-fit), posing on a balcony near the beach. “New Beginnings Required Shedding it All M.D.A.,” the Committed singer wrote. (M.D.A. are initials for her name, Monica Denise Arnold.) Take a look: View this post on Instagram New Beginnings Required Shedding it All M.D.A. A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 8:57pm PST In a second photo, here she is soaking up some rays, glowing in her barely-there makeup and catlined eyes. She also appears to have a new mantra to living: Not sweating the small stuff her anymore. “Not much getting under my skin these days… I Get ahead of it or above it…. M.D.A. ….,” Monica wrote. View this post on Instagram Not much getting under my skin these days… I Get ahead of it or above it…. M.D.A. ….. Photo: My Fave @cyndiibee_ Hair: @tailormade76 Makeup: @bbeautifulwoman A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 11:00pm PST Clearly, the key to her new phase in her life is pretty simple: It’s all about “joy.” “The journey is always easier when you hang on to your joy!” Monica said in the last set of photos she shared. View this post on Instagram The journey is always easier when you hang on to your joy!!!! A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 11:54pm PST As we previously reported, Monica and Brown had been married for 10 years before Monica filed for divorce back in March. They share a 6-year-old daughter Laiyah . The “Boy Is Mine” singer hasn’t shared too much about what caused the dissolution of her marriage, but thankfully, she looks strong, healthy and ready for what the rest of her life has in store for her. View this post on Instagram Principles • Peace • Passion • Purpose • All live within me A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 6, 2019 at 5:04pm PST To the future, girl! RELATED NEWS: Oh No! Monica Files For Divorce From Shannon Brown GET THE LOOK: Monica Brown’s Designer Swimsuit Will Have You Looking Haute On The Beach HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Are You REDy For Monica Brown’s New Hair Color? [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3062034″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Weeks after her divorce to husband Shannon Brown was finalized, it seems that Monica is having a metamorphosis of sorts. Or let her tell it, a “new beginning.” On Tuesday, the 39-year-old posted a photo spread of her in the nude, and it was stunning. Sporting her iconic short pixie, the mother of 3, looked absolutely breathtaking (and super-fit), posing on a balcony near the beach. “New Beginnings Required Shedding it All M.D.A.,” the Committed singer wrote. (M.D.A. are initials for her name, Monica Denise Arnold.) Take a look: View this post on Instagram New Beginnings Required Shedding it All M.D.A. A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 8:57pm PST In a second photo, here she is soaking up some rays, glowing in her barely-there makeup and catlined eyes. She also appears to have a new mantra to living: Not sweating the small stuff her anymore. “Not much getting under my skin these days… I Get ahead of it or above it…. M.D.A. ….,” Monica wrote. View this post on Instagram Not much getting under my skin these days… I Get ahead of it or above it…. M.D.A. ….. Photo: My Fave @cyndiibee_ Hair: @tailormade76 Makeup: @bbeautifulwoman A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 11:00pm PST Clearly, the key to her new phase in her life is pretty simple: It’s all about “joy.” “The journey is always easier when you hang on to your joy!” Monica said in the last set of photos she shared. View this post on Instagram The journey is always easier when you hang on to your joy!!!! A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 5, 2019 at 11:54pm PST As we previously reported, Monica and Brown had been married for 10 years before Monica filed for divorce back in March. They share a 6-year-old daughter Laiyah . The “Boy Is Mine” singer hasn’t shared too much about what caused the dissolution of her marriage, but thankfully, she looks strong, healthy and ready for what the rest of her life has in store for her. View this post on Instagram Principles • Peace • Passion • Purpose • All live within me A post shared by Monica (@monicadenise) on Nov 6, 2019 at 5:04pm PST To the future, girl! RELATED NEWS: Oh No! Monica Files For Divorce From Shannon Brown GET THE LOOK: Monica Brown’s Designer Swimsuit Will Have You Looking Haute On The Beach HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Are You REDy For Monica Brown’s New Hair Color? [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3062034″ overlay=”true”]
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Pose actress MJ Rodriguez has been on my radar recently. There’s a certain je ne sais quois about the actor that I enjoy. When I watch her interviews, I feel like I’m talking to a friend and I love how she’s rising in fashion. They were so stoked to attend their first MET Gala earlier this year and in the age of fashion icons, it’s great to see a style star on the rise and enjoying thee red carpet. Source: Lars Niki / Getty They showed up to the 2019 WSJ Innovation Awards showing off that they have been spending some serious time in the gym. We see those abs! They wore a bandeau top, paired with a blazer and black paper bag slacks by Taiwanese born fashion designer Jason Wu (who was put on the map by former First Lady Michelle Obama ). They paired the look with black pumps. Source: Lars Niki / Getty They kept their makeup very simple and it looks so good! Rodriguez gave us a bold cat eye and powdered her eye with a nude blush eyeshadow. I love this makeup look because Rodriguez looks fashionable and chic, but not like they tried too hard. I love it! Rodriguez posed on the carpet alone as well as alongside Jason Wu. Other celebs in attendance included model Irina Shayk and model Bella Hadid. Beauties, what did you think of MJ Rodriguez’s look? Sound off in the comment section and take our poll below. Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Tessa Thompson Takes A Fashion Loewe At The NYC Premiere Of Lady And The Tramp [POLL] HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Singer Tweet Cuts Off Her Long Natural Hair And Opts For A Short Cut For Fall HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Lizzo Pairs A Neon Dress With Sneakers For A Conversation Starting Look We’re Not Sure About [POLL] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3055410″ overlay=”true”]
Remember when Jax Taylor claimed to be a changed man who had left behind the horrible, sociopathic behavior that defined the first 40 years of his life? Well, you may want to sit down for this one — it turns out the lifelong pathological liar was once again completely full of sh-t! A premiere date was announced today for Vanderpump Rules Season 8, and many fans are hoping the episodes debuting on January 7 will be Jax’s last. If you follow him on Twitter, you’re probably aware that Jax has a bit of a short temper. And by that we mean the man absolutely fills his diaper every time he’s confronted with even the most mild criticism.’ Usually, his reaction is to block whoever hurt his feel-feels and then whine to an audience of sycophants, frequently reminding his followers that they’re next on the blocklist, should they step out of line. However, this was the rare occasion in which Jax decided to actually engage with someone who committed the unforgivable sin of expressing an opinion on social media. And hoo, boy … did it turn ugly in a hurry. Interestingly, Taylor was the instigator, and when on the attack against a user named @47_mike because the guy expressed his distaste for a hockey jersey. “Does @adidashockey need some designers?” Mike tweeted. “Funny my wife said the same thing about your profile pice… Mike,” From there, Jax escalated the situation with some truly homophobic nonsense, suggesting that his “hater” is a closeted gay man, as though that’s some sort of devastating insult: “Your type of guy who is in a frat and claims he loves women, but secretly is bending over his roommate ‘chadd’ while wearing boat shoes,” Taylor tweeted, ironically outing himself as a 40-year-old-ass man who doesn’t understand the difference between “your” and “you’re.” “20 bucks says I hit the nail on the head,” he added. As you can see, when @47_Mike encouraged Jax to pipe down, Taylor doubled-down on the homophobia. “No frats. Again, you’re looking silly with the anti-LGBTQ tweets in 2019,” Mike replied. “My fiancee and I are getting married on our ninth anniversary next year. It’s all good over here homie. You should say less because you have a bigger audience and you look silly with the hate.” “Buddy I look a lot better than you right now. Feel sorry for that fiance of yours, how the hell did you get a female to be your beard. Poor girl,” Jax-ass tweeted back. “[Brittany Cartwright] feels bad you have a beard. And I am not talking about facial hair. Clearly,” Taylor ranted on. Twitter users were quick to respond to Taylor’s vile bigotry: “Your homophobic rant is horrible,” one person tweeted. “Pure trash. Shame on someone ‘working’ at a bar in the WeHo area spreading Anti-LGBTQ hate. Hypocrisy at its finest,” another wrote. “I have no tolerance for H8,” a third viewer tweeted. “Jax and Brittany should not be allowed to be [on Vanderpump Rules]. Lisa Vanderpump is a huge ally for the LGBT [community]. I also am a huge supporter.” As many have pointed out, this is an important moment in Lisa Vanderpump’s career as a self-proclaimed activist. Many have called her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community into question and argued that she’s done little deserve her status as an ally. Earlier this year, Vanderpump cast member Billie Lee quit the show amid controversy, claiming that as a trans woman, she encountered bigotry from the show’s cast and audience. Lisa was conspicuously silent on the matter. Hopefully, she’ll be more vocal on this latest matter. And hopefully, Jax will finally be held responsible for his foolishness. View Slideshow: Jax Taylor Gets Paid More Than the Rest of the Vanderpump Cast Because In 2018, Cruelty and Idiocy Are Virtues
Source: GMVozd / Getty With the holidays approaching, it’s a good time to get the spirit of gratitude flowing in your life. And there’s nothing like music to put you in a thankful mood and appreciative mood. There’s so much malice going on in the world right now that words like “gratitude” and “joy” are fading from our vocabularies. When it comes to linguistics, we’re slacking as a nation. Fear-driven words like “shooting” and “disease” have taken over our psyche. If you didn’t think that words had power, guess again. According to an article on Goop.com , “Words have power. Their meaning crystallizes perceptions that shape our beliefs, drive our behavior, and ultimately, create our world. Their power arises from our emotional responses when we read, speak, or hear them. Just say the word “fire” while barbequing, or in the workplace, or in a crowded theater, and you’ll get three completely different but powerful emotional and energetic reactions.” That may explain why certain songs can totally shift your vibration from low to high.You ever notice that even if you listen to a holiday song in July, it starts to feels like Christmas. Or you can listen to your favorite song and it instantly takes you back to the moment you first heard it or fell in love with it? That’s the power of music. That’s the power of sound. Halloween may have the dopest movies, and you can listen to anything on your birthday — but Christmas is pretty much the only holiday to have it’s own category in music. Oh but that stops now. In honor of Turkey Day, we put together a list of hip hop tracks that will surely get you in the mood to give thanks. Enjoy the sounds of these inspiring tunes that will help you feel grateful for all that you have this year.
If you could only use one descriptive phrase to encapsulate Kylie Jenner, it would likely be something along the lines of “rich af.” But if the person in charge of doling out opportunities in this bizarre hypothetical scenario offered you a second crack at it, you might be inclined to describe Kylie using the word that her family and friends often employ in their praise for the 22-year-old cosmetice mogul — ambitious. Kylie is a born go-getter, and because her ambition is paired with the most fortuitous circumstances a person can be born into, that mentality has resulted in some major achievements. And it seems Kylie has decided the approach that’s served her so well in her business ventures should also be applied to her love life. In case you haven’t noticed, Stormi’s mom is constantly upgrading. She has an eye for rappers, and if you thought she would content herself with a one-(minor)-hit-wonder like Tyga, then you don’t know Kylie. First, Kylie upgraded to Travis Scott, and for a while, it looked as though those two were really in it for the long haul. Kylie and Travis welcomed a child together , and for the last several months of their relationship, rumors of a secret engagement seemed to circulate non-stop. But then — something happened. Was Travis really caught cheating , as so many tabloid headlines have claimed? It might be a while before we know for sure, but in the meantime, it’s becoming more and more clear that Kylie has upgraded yet again. Yes, by now you’ve probably heard the rumors that Kylie is dating Drake . If you’re like us, you probably dismissed the relationship as a mere media fabrication at first. But believe it or not, it looks like Kylie and Drake are actually boning — and not surprisingly, Travis is very pissed about it. “He’s not happy about the budding romance at all,” a source close to the situation tells In Touch Weekly . Apparently, Travis doesn’t know much about the budding romance, as Kylie and Drake have yet to confirm that they’re hooking up. But Mr. Scott has heard the same rumors as the rest of us — and he’s not happy about them. According to witness, Drizzy and Kylizzle “spent a lot of time talking with one another” at a recent event. “They seemed to be enjoying each other’s company,” the onlooker adds. “They were joking around, and Kylie was laughing. There seemed to be an attraction there.” A different source tells People magazine that Kylie and Drake are more than friends, and are interested in each other “romantically.” As for her feelings toward Travis, Kylie recently assured fans that she and the “Sicko Mode” rapper split on good terms. “Travis and I are on great terms, and our main focus right now is Stormi!!” she tweeted on October 3. “Our friendship and our daughter is priority.” However, a source claims there’s major bad blood between Stormi’s parents: “Kylie has serious issues. She has her own life and career and child and can’t watch over him,” an insider tells In Touch . “She is the billionaire megastar, and she feels so insecure about herself because of her relationship. They’ve had major trust issues from the start.” Yes, even billionaires can feel insecure if they spend enough time with the right f–k boy. View Slideshow: Kylie Jenner Playboy Cover: Revealed, Very Busty!
Source: Vh1 / VH1 Scrapp DeLeon Has A Desire For A Polygamous Relationship How interesting… Brunch with Tiffany is back and the HBIC is asking Scrapp DeLeon all about his love life. The ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’ regular ate with Tiffany Pollard in his hometown and they chatted about his preferences in a relationship post-prison and reality shows. Previously, Scrapp made headlines fro dating Tommie Lee and Moniece, briefly. Ideally…I want to have multiple wives. Would YOU be down for that? Hit play to hear how Tiffany responds to Scrapp’s desire to settle down with several concubines.
