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Taraji P. Henson On Her Career: “I Didn’t Come To Hollywood To Fail”

Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). We’ve watched Taraji P. Henson progress as an actress and Hollywood for in love with her since stepping into the business. She recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is still on cloud nine since it. 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 This weekend, Henson’s movie “What Women Want” also debuts in theaters. She always knew that she was going to be successful in acting because she had her eye on the prize. SEE ALSO:  Believe It Or Not, Taraji P. Henson Still Has To Fight To Get Paid, Even After An Oscar [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Henson said, “I didn’t come to Hollywood to fail.” To continue success she makes sure to have a movie role under her belt every year. This year she has several movies coming out including “What Women Want” as well as a civil rights film. If there was ever one role Henson would do again she mentioned it would be “Proud Mary.” She didn’t feel it was marketed right and believes a part two would be awesome if she got the opportunity. Besides working on all these projects she is also planning to possibly get married this summer. Henson is engaged to former NFL player, Kelvin Hayden and is madly in love. Make sure you listen to the full interview with Taraji P. Henson up top! See photos of Taraji below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bow Wow Arrested In Atlanta After Fight With Woman 21 Savage Arrested By ICE Agents, Says He’s A UK Citizen Jussie Smollett Speaks Out For the 1st Time After Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1793392″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Black History Month 2019: Jay-Z

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Today for  Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting the mogul  Jay-Z . Source: Scott Legato / Getty Birth Date: December 4, 1969 Hometown: New York City, New York Fun Facts:  Jay-Z’s real name is Shawn Carter Jay-Z is an entrepreneur, producer, and artist that co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 with Damon Dash and Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke Jay-Z is married to R&B singer Beyonce and has 3 children Jay-Z is also known for his business endeavors with Tidal, Rocawear clothing, D’USSÉ cognac, REEBOK, the 40/40 Club, the Brooklyn Nets, Roc Nation, Roc Nation Sports, Cohiba cigars, and  Armand de Brignac champagne Jay-Z helped to bring about more awareness regarding the criminal justice system by producing a documentary on Kalief Browder, who was wrongly imprisoned for 3 years on Riker’s Island in New York We thank you for your contributions  Jay-Z . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111224″ overlay=”true”]

Black History Month 2019: Jay-Z

Black History Month 2019: Cathy Hughes

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Today for  Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting media mogul  Cathy Hughes . Source: Press / Urban One Birth Date: April 22, 1947 Hometown:  Omaha, Nebraska Fun Facts:  Cathy founded Radio One (now known as Urban One) in 1980, and today is the chairman of the billion dollar company that operates in 16 markets with 54 stations Cathy has 1 son, Alfred Liggins, who helped her build the business Cathy attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Creighton University Cathy used to be an on-air talent Cathy created the “Quiet Storm” radio format Cathy is an inductee of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Cathy is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority We thank you for your contributions  Cathy Hughes . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111176″ overlay=”true”]

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Fyre Festival’s Andy King Doesn’t Want To Be Known As The “Blowjob King Of The World” [Video]

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Andy King has seen all of your FYRE Fest memes — and he loves them! pic.twitter.com/mCNgDoHpjW — Netflix US (@netflix) January 29, 2019 If you watched Netflix’s Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened there were definitely some key moments that stuck out. Andy King , for instance, was thisclose to giving a custom official a blowjob in exchange for drinking water…at the behest of fraudulent Fyre founder Billy McFarland . Going viral in what are some of the most hilarious memes to ever hit the internet, King says he’s seen all the commentary and doesn’t want to be known as the “blowjob king of the world” — but would like to use all the attention to somehow help the local Bahamians who were cheated out of tons of cash. “I just don’t want to be necessarily known as the blowjob king of the world,” he informed Netflix in a follow-up interview, adding “I’m blown away with the response of the documentary. Completely blown away. I’m now a noun, a verb, an adjective. It’s mind-boggling.” Hilariously, King didn’t even know what it meant when someone reached out to tell him he was “trending.” “One of our biggest goals” he continued, “is paying back everybody in the Bahamas…if I can drive positive influences and a lot of positive energy towards social and environmental impact, which is what I base my business on, then I think I can utilize this moment to do a lot of good.” Watch the quick clip up top.

Fyre Festival’s Andy King Doesn’t Want To Be Known As The “Blowjob King Of The World” [Video]

Kourtney Kardashian on New Boyfriend Rumors: Here’s the TRUTH!

Just days ago, Kourtney Kardashian was spotted with David Dee Duron as the two left Nobu Malibu. Rumors and speculation quickly circulated that the two of them were dating. They're hot and together, so why not? Now, Kourtney has posted a video and revealed that things were not quite what they seemed. “Last week we go out with Kourtney [Kardashian] and some friends,” Jason Kennedy shared with Giuliana Rancic in an E! News clip. “And,” Jason continued. “I jokingly said to my buddy, David [Duron], ‘hey, walk Kourtney to her car.'” Most of us walk our friends to their cars because the world is a dangerous place, especially for women. Most of us, however, are not mega-famous millionaires who are photographed everywhere they go. Jason shares that he told his friends: “'We’ll see if the paparazzi or anybody bites.’” They sure did. It turns out that Kourtney is a bit of a prankster, right? She shared the clip of Jason explaining it all. Imposed above the video were Kourtney's own words. “And cropped the other seven people out of the photos,” Kourtney accused. “Of course.” Clearly, this is intended as an indictment of the entertainment news industry's use of paparazzi photos. Entertainment news is what helped to make the Kardashians the successes that they are today. It fuels interest in them and their activities and keeps fans hooked. However, the Kardashians have a complicated relationship with the media. Sometimes, things get out that they wanted to keep secret. Other times, they feel that constant speculation by fans and blogs alike can harm their real-life relationships or even mental health. It sounds like Kourtney was just frustrated that every guy she's spotted with is assumed to be giving her the business. In real life, Kourtney and David are just friends. In fact, it sounds like their relationship is more about lots of mutual friends — which is how plenty of friendships form. We can only imagine how many messages (or, gasp, even phone calls) David has received over just a few days. From relatives to former classmates to friends, people want to know if you're boning a Kardashian. Especially if that Kardashian is the hottest of the OG sisters. And, zero offense to Kim or Khloe, but that's Kourtney. Was it a little hinky that seven entire people were allegedly cropped out of a photo? Yes. But we should point out that if you jokingly make people believe something … they might just believe it. Kourtney knows that, Jason knows that, and presumably, 27-year-old David knows that. At least, if David didn't know that before, he sure does now. It's also not exactly unfair for people to assume that Kourtney might be dating again. It was very recently that Kourtney lamented that being single sucks . She shared a screencap of an iconic scene from Notting Hill . (It was the “I'm just a girl” line, in case you weren't sure from the start) Within the screencap, Kourt confessed to wanting to once again be in love. If you have romantic inclinations, not being in love can sometimes feel less fulfilling. You miss the rush of romance. Kourtney will have no trouble finding an actual man. Why? Because she's gorgeous, rich, and famous. Everyone knows her name. Whether it's a young stud hoping to get a little name recognition or Kourtney falls for a friend with whom she has so much in common, it'll happen. The cycle of courtship — or kourtship — and romance and breakups will continue.

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New In NOLA: Curren$y Sets His Sights On Opening Up A Burger Restaurant In New Orleans

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Curren$y Is Ready For His Next Business Venture Curren$y  is going into the new year by starting a brand new business venture. Over the weekend, the rapper announced that he has acquired a recently-closed location of the burger chain Bud’s Broiler, which he will be rebranding and relaunching with his own fixings. “The Ink dry is dry so now I can talk about it,” Curren$y wrote in the caption of his Instagram post on Saturday while posing in front of the restaurant. “For years me and my loved ones have pulled up to this historic location near City Park to enjoy a tasty burger… recently the place went up for sale…. I was considering purchasing a dawn and a Bentley…. instead I bought a business….. now it’s time to remodel and rebrand… #lifeburgerNola coming soon… @mousa504 we gotta bust another move cuz I still want the Bentley and the dawn tho haha” According to a report published by  NOLA.com , a court order forced the former restaurant to close in December after a legal dispute over the franchise agreement between the location’s then-owner and the burger chain’s parent company. Fast forward to current day: the name Life Burger LLC was registered on Friday, January 25 by Mousa Hamdan—Curren$y’s longtime manager and business partner. According to the report, Spitta plans to both remodel and rebrand the building quickly, with Hamdan adding that a meeting this week will determine the actual opening date for the new digs. This brand new business venture is a great start to the rapper’s 2019, who had some pretty notable experiences back in 2018, too. The biggest news last year was Curren$y welcoming his first child with his girlfriend back in November. Career-wise, he also released various projects including  Fetti , his long-anticipated collab album with Freddie Gibbs. Check out the new burger mogul’s Instagram post about his exciting business venture below.

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Knowledge Is Power(ball): Retired Michigan Couple Finesses $26 Million Off State Lottery By “Cracking Code”

Source: Brand X Pictures / Getty Retired Couple Find System To Make $26 Million Off Lottery There is a belief in America that all you have to do is work hard and you can have riches beyond your wildest fantasy. There is also a somewhat conflicting belief that all you have to do is guess the right lottery numbers and you can forgo all that hard work and get right to the bag. This is a story about doing the semi-hard work of playing the lottery correctly in order to not only secure the bag for yourself but also your family and friends. Jerry and Marge Selbee have won $26 million over the course of six years from the day Jerry realized that he knew how to finesses the system according to DailyMail . The couple owned a convenience store for 17 years, prior to selling the business Jerry learned about a new lottery game called Winfall. In Winfall, if no one matches all six winning numbers there is a “roll down” where the jackpot money is distributed to those who matched five, four, and three of the six winning numbers. Jerry figured if he bought enough tickets at the right time then he would pull enough roll down tickets to actually make money. Explaining how he first came up with the scheme, Mr Selbee said he worked out that if he played $1,100 worth of tickets, he would have one four-number winner, which would give him a $1,000 return. He would also have either 18 or 19 three-number winners, which would pay out $50 each, leaving him with a $1,900 return. His first attempt at cracking the code saw him double his money, firstly buying $3,600 of Winfall tickets and getting back $6,300. From this point it was on and poppin’. Jerry and his wife started a corporation called G.S. Investment Strategies and invited their loved ones to invest in shares for $500. For six years they sat in motel rooms going through lotto tickets to find the winning sets during roll down weeks. The have sold the rights to their story to movie producers who also want to cash on this unbelievable story.

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Morehouse Receives $1.5M Gift From Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith

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B lack billionaire Robert F. Smith is investing in the futures of Morehouse men. According to the institution , Smith—who leads Vista Equity Partners—has donated $1.5 million to the historically Black college. Morehouse College Receives $1.5 Million From Billionaire Robert F. Smith https://t.co/ZZ1eqPRT0L pic.twitter.com/YdgsjkdzKX — HBCU Buzz (@HBCUBuzz) January 23, 2019 The funds will go towards scholarships for students and the addition of a new outdoor study area on the Atlanta-based campus. The scholarships will be dispersed through a new scholars program which will be named after the prominent philanthropist and businessman. The rest of the donation was used to purchase land near the school’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center for the development of a park. “Robert F. Smith’s donation of $1 million for student scholarships will have a profound impact on the lives of deserving young men who have the desire to attend Morehouse College, but lack the resources,” Morehouse President David A. Thomas said in a statement released by the college. “We appreciate his generosity and his investment in a generation of students who will follow in his footsteps as global leaders and entrepreneurs.” Smith’s business acumen has made him a power player in the realm of entrepreneurship. His software and technology investment company Vista Equity Partners had $43 billion worth of capital commitments and owned over 50 software enterprises as of 2018. Using his resources to give back is nothing new for Smith. He is the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s largest private donor. “This museum says that we African Americans are at the center of it all. And now there is a creative and elegant building that is not just a temple, but is alive,” he said in an interview with the Washington Post about his donation. “This is a way of preserving our history for generations and ensuring that the stories of our families continue to be told, generation after generation.” SEE ALSO: Howard University Alumnus Donates $250,000 For New Business Lab And Scholarships Howard University Tops List For Black Medical School Applicants [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844065″ overlay=”true”]

Morehouse Receives $1.5M Gift From Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith

Kara Del Toro Bikini Erotica of the Day

Kara Del Toro is the new, possibly old, Guess? Girl…which is exciting because it means that Paul Marciano, despite Kate Upton’s claim of rape, and his weird perversion for Gigi Hadid that helped her get started in this career, has not shut down his business and dude is still cashing in, She’s also in some bikini catalog pics…which I fucking hate…but like other Paul Marciano Guess? girls…she seems to have tits, which is really all we’d expect out of girl in bikini catalog pics…the flat chested models don’t show off the capabilities the bikini can do…and really seeing a hot chick with a hot body…who may not be the hottest but who is thankfully not a fat chick…is a relief. It means that not everyone is pandering to the fat chicks and that always feels nice to see. TO SEE A MILLION MORE PICS OF KARA DEL TORO CLICK HERE JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Kara Del Toro Bikini Erotica of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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The WIZRD: Future Says Ciara ‘Controlled’ Russell Wilson Should ‘Be A Man’ & Do THIS

Source: Paras Griffin/JRP/WENN / Getty Here we go again… Future Talks His New “The WIZRD” Album, Says Russell Wilson’s Controlled By Ciara If you thought Future was done talking Ciara and Russell Wilson —you thought wrong. Future just dropped his “The WIZRD” album and as part of the rollout, he stopped by  Beats 1 on Apple Music . While there for FreeBandz Radio he spoke to Big Bank Black about a number of traptastic things; his new project, his rise to stardom and even that time he gave rapper YC the track “Racks” purposely, to jumpstart his own career. Things got especially interesting however when Future was asked to speak on his ex and her Seattle Seahawks husband.  According to the Astronaut rapper, he has “no feelings” for Russell because he’s “controlled by Ciara.” According to Future, Russell should step up and be a “man” and tell Ciara to stop mentioning his name in public. “He do exactly what she tell him to do! II feel like he not being a man in that position,” said Future. “He not tellin’ her, ‘Chill out with that on the internet. Don’t even talk to him. I’m your husband! You better not even bring Future’s name up!’ If that was me, she couldn’t even bring his name up,” he added. “She know that. She couldn’t even bring her exes’ names up. I don’t care what they gave you […] Don’t bring their names up in an interview, no! Don’t give that s**t no energy. It’s about me! I’m taking care of everything!”   Future also added that he thinks Russell should’ve stopped Ciara from taking him to court and revealed that he declined Ciara’s invitation to meet him.  “He think ‘oh you should go to court’—no! You better not show up for court. ‘I’ll take care of him before you sue him.’ […] “You’d already started going around my kid when y’all started going together and you haven’t even talked to me,” said Future. “And y’all got married and she said ‘Oh I want you to meet Russell.’ Why would I want to meet him now?! Y’all already did the damage!” “I’m not trying to be around your kids and I don’t know their baby daddy,” he aded. […] “Because he have a daddy, not only do he have a daddy, his daddy is in the public.” Well, well, well. Someone’s still clearly a little salty… He did say however that he thinks it’s a positive thing for little Future to be around a top NFL player because his son is being coached by one of the best in the business. “I played football, basketball, and baseball,” said Future. […] “He talented. Why wouldn’t I want a championship player coaching my son? I want the best for my son. […] You the best in the world, why wouldn’t I want you coaching my son? It’s a coach, he coaching him, I don’t think of it as a negative situation. […] Why would I want to take that away from him?” Does Future have a point or is he in his Dirty Sprite splattered feelings??? Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Hit the flip for more from Future including his thoughts on Wendy Williams. Continue reading