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U tah’s Republican Rep. Mia Love , who’s Black, is doing everything to defend her congressional seat in a tight race—including playing the race card against Democrats. See Also: Mo’ Money? GOP’s Mia Love Reportedly Wants To Keep More Campaign Dollars Despite Breaking Law Love went on Fox News radio Monday and accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic National Committee of targeting her seat because she’s Black, Roll Call reported. “They do not like the fact that I am a Black female Republican doing everything I possibly can to talk about the issues that help people go from the lowest common denominator up,” Love said in the interview. Utah Rep Mia Love is reportedly in hot water. Here's why https://t.co/g1XC06oFHg pic.twitter.com/m8ewCQwsTE — NewsOne (@newsone) September 12, 2018 Love, seeking her third term in Congress, has found herself in a tight race. Utah is a red state, but many residents of the 4th District have been showing love to the congresswoman’s opponent, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams . A Salt Lake Tribune poll in June found that Love had just a six-point lead over McAdams. The congresswoman was fighting for her political life while embroiled in a campaign finance scandal . Love was in hot water with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) over her team improperly raising more than a million dollars for a primary election that was never expected to happen. During the Fox interview, Love lashed out about the political ads against her. “They want to just do character assassination, and I’m telling you what Brian, I’m not going to allow them to do that,” she told host Brian Kilmeade . “This is absolutely — it’s below me. … This is something that’s happening not just to me, but around the country. This is the way that they’re trying to win. They will buy, they will cheat, they will assassinate your character to try and win.” But Love has also fired off negative ads, tying McAdams to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in one of them. SEE ALSO: The One Story – Blue Party: Say Hello To The Black Wave President Of The Dallas Police Association Slams Chief Renee Hall For Firing Amber Guyger [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825613″ overlay=”true”]
Lil Wayne Announces ‘Tha Carter V’ Release Date Fans have been waiting for Lil Wayne to drop Tha Carter V for years now, and he finally answered all their prayers. On Tuesday, Weezy teased that something big was on the way, tweeting: announcement at 5pm — Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 25, 2018 And sure enough, at 5pm, he dropped a video letting everyone know that he’ll be releasing the highly anticipated Carter V on his birthday, September 27th. “On my birthday, I actually have something special. I WILL BE RELEASING THA CARTER V on my birthday. Ya’ll hung in there with me for the past 30 million years, so I can’t do nothing but thank yall. Every ounce of anything I have left in my heart, it goes to yall.” Wayne will also be honored at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. Ya’ll ready for new Weezy?
Source: John Shearer / Getty Today is rapper, actor and IG extraordinaire Will Smith ‘s birthday. Initially, the day was all about him as fans and friends alike wished him a happy birthday on social media. Some people got nostalgic… It doesn’t matter where you’re going, no car ride is complete without at least one Will Smith song — Zach Robbins (@zrobbins4444) September 25, 2018 While others listed their favorite movies by the talented actor… My Top 5 Will Smith movies 1. Indepence Day 2. Men In Black 3. Hancock 4. I Am Legend 5. I, Robot Also, I know it's kind of indefensible but I ride for THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE… DON'T @ ME — Matt Brickman (@Matt_Brickman) September 25, 2018 Even Will himself was hype for his birthday. On Instagram he pledged that he would bungee jump out of a helicopter on his birthday. The filmed stunt will be hosted by his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Alfonso Ribeiro , and the whole event will be streamed at 3 p.m. PST/ 6 p.m. EST on YouTube. Possibly one of the most special moments on Will’s birthday came when his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith , sent him love and support for his upcoming stunt on Instagram. “Here is what I love most about you turning 50 @willsmith, ” she wrote. “You are soaring high in your freedom and have more authentic happiness then I’ve ever seen you have before. You deserve every bit of it! Keep flying and keep doing you! Happy Birthday Willard!!! You make 50 look good!!!” Now you’d think that would be the only lady showing such public affection to Big Willie. But it seems another woman of the 90s had other plans. The Jamie Foxx Show star Garcelle Beauvais posted a tweet wishing Will a happy birthday, but instead of leaving it at that, she added a picture from the 1999 movie Wild Wild West where she’s kissing Will smack dab on the lips. She captioned the pic, “A birthday kiss for the birthday boy.” The post has since been deleted, but you can check it out here . Despite Garcelle’s intentions, her post immediately went viral on Twitter. Some folks were scared for Garcelle’s life, considering Jada and her family of women basically look like action stars. Is this Garcelle woman on CRACK?!?? Sis, Jada does not play… — Qai Qai (@herroyalcourtt) September 25, 2018 Whew, chile. You do know Jada can bench press you, right? https://t.co/dqsTsm9KcO — G O L D I E. (@goldietaylor) September 25, 2018 Then, there were some that thought Garcelle’s post wasn’t a big deal. Why do people think that Jada is about to trip over a still shot of Will and Garcelle kissing from 'Wild Wild West'? She's known Will over 25 years and Jada has seen that movie. Also, I'm sure she knows both of their senses of humor. — Project Pat-agonia (@TheCourtJASter) September 25, 2018 Jada Pickett Smith seems like she has no desire to be controlling or even a bit of territorial folks have a different kind of understanding and connection in that marriage — yungsquat (@Nissafitt) September 25, 2018 Finally, there were those who brought up Will and Jada’s “unconventional” marriage and they took their minds to the steamiest places. Will and Jada have an unconventional (read: open) marriage. I know they y’all goals but pls relax. I doubt Jada was losing sleep over that. — Lil Conch Snack (@abbracadabra_) September 25, 2018 Jada prolly fucked Garcelle with William. it’s no beef I’m sure. — DJ Vote Democrat in Houston ‘18 (@DJAudiTory) September 25, 2018 Eventually, Garcelle took her original post down and tweeted a response to all the hoopla…. Ok guys it was supposed to be a funny post My bad if I offended anyone ! If you are my followers you know I’m all about lifting up people and being positive being human I made a mistake … Have beautiful blessed day — Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) September 25, 2018 But of course, this still didn’t stop the commentary. Hit the next pages to peep the most hilarious reactions to Garcelle’s “mistake.”
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Today is Will Smith’s 50th birthday and while fans, friends and other fellow thespians send him special messages on social media, Garcelle Beauvais aka “Fancy” from ‘ The Jamie Foxx Show ‘ sent out a photo many are talking about. It seems she had a lot of time on her hands today not only to post a picture of her and Smith kissing in a past show, but then clapback at Twitter fans that told her she should take it down. Many believe this is inappropriate and are commenting with some hilarious gifs and memes. 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 RELATED: Watch Will Smith Bungee Jump Into His Big 50! Let’s start with what Beauvais tweeted out… And so far it hasn’t been taken down. When one Twitter user told her to take it down before Jada Pinkett-Smith see’s it, she responded quickly with, “Bring it lol.” Bring it lol — Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) September 25, 2018 The comments kept coming in and here are some of our favorites including one that said Jada is from Baltimore so Beauvais should watch out! Now we all know how will & Jada get down.. lol ain’t no smoke pic.twitter.com/glUBK2OLCK — Glover (@_DamnCanILive) September 25, 2018 Jada from Baltimore too?! And I know YOU KNOW what that means. pic.twitter.com/hXCNhjWZBd — April (@ReignOfApril) September 25, 2018 When Will see this tweet pic.twitter.com/ztwaOSOzsZ — John Love = Celestial (@blackgirlking) September 25, 2018 pic.twitter.com/IC4jrXEdyB — Davey Boy Smiff. (@PoppaMWarbux) September 25, 2018 “Come outside, we ain’t gonna jump you” pic.twitter.com/mcldmnIr0u — tim hell. (@itsTimHell) September 25, 2018 Jada Pinkett after she this tweet pic.twitter.com/ReByrsQ3r6 — Hottie Biscotti (@SoulstarGoddess) September 25, 2018 RELATED: Will Smith Makes Stand-Up Comedy Debut Opening Up For Dave Chappelle [PHOTO] After so many people tweeted at her about the photo, Beauvais said, “Why is everyone so sensitive today? Lighten up it’s a Tuesday.” Why is everyone so sensitive today ? Lighten up it’s a Tuesday — Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) September 25, 2018 We’re just here for the comments as they keep rolling in! Since the post was created, Beauvais has taken it down and tweeted out an apology to all of her followers. Ok guys it was supposed to be a funny post My bad if I offended anyone ! If you are my followers you know I’m all about lifting up people and being positive being human I made a mistake … Have beautiful blessed day — Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) September 25, 2018 Happy 50th birthday Will Smith! RELATED: How Will Smith Showed Cardi B International Love [EXCLUSIVE] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1705416″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN Bill Cosby learned his fate today as his sentencing for aggravated indecent assault from a 2004 case went to trial in Pennsylvania. The 81-year-old actor and comedian is set to serve 3 to 10 years behind bars. 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 sentencing took place in Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Cosby was found guilty in April during a re-trial that centered on claims from Andrea Constand stemming from an incident in 2004. “Bill Cosby took my beautiful, healthy, young spirit & crushed it,” Constand told the court Tuesday morning during her victim impact statement before Cosby was sentenced. “He robbed me of my health & vitality, my open nature, and my trust in myself & others.” Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison. — Montgomery County DA (@MontcopaDA) September 25, 2018 The court also determined that Cosby would be labeled as a sexually violent predator, a point of contention that defense attorneys were arguing against. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby Has Fired All His Lawyers The prosecutor in the case was pushing for Cosby to serve 10 years in prison, but the judge hinted on Monday that the sentence may be closer to three years. Cosby’s legal team was asking for the comedian to be remanded to his home instead of a correctional facility. Prior to the sentencing, Cosby had the opportunity to take the stand and ask the judge for leniency and express remorse, but he chose not to. Cosby’s fall from grace has been especially notable because he built his career on a clean, family-friendly image that was shredded when he was indicted and ultimately arrested on Constand’s accusation that had gone all but ignored until Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele won his election in 2015 and vowed to finish the job he said his predecessor should have started. Allegations of the TV star having spent decades drugging and sexually assaulting women were initially suppressed before the claims grew louder and more abundant, ultimately reaching as many as 60 women accusing him. SEE ALSO: Is Camille Cosby Prepping To Divorce Bill Cosby? Cosby’s first trial resulted in a mistrial, but a retrial was granted based on the court’s admission of a previously sealed deposition during which Cosby admitted giving quaaludes to women, likening the action to how someone would offer a guest “a drink.” This week’s sentencing hearing began with the expectations that Cosby would indeed be sentenced, but defense attorneys tried a last-ditch effort to stall the proceedings on Monday. According to Deadline , Cosby’s “lawyers today made a last-ditch sleight-of-hand that could knock the two-day sentencing hearing off the rails right after it started and keep him from potentially going behind bars this week.” Accusers had an opportunity to speak directly to Cosby and the court during the two-day sentencing hearing, including former supermodel Janice Dickinson. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Case Timeline The comedian’s wife filed an ethics complaint with the state judicial board last week claiming Judge Steven O’Neill was biased, but the accusation was never really expected to affect the sentencing. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1943270″ overlay=”true”] READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In State Prison Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault Conviction Detroit Police Officer Fired After ‘Zoo Animals’ Comment Follow @TheRSMS
Jeff Johnson is back and has some insight on Nike’s business moves with Colin Kaepernick . He talked about a recent article he read that spoke about how Nike has donated more money to Republican candidates than Democratic candidates. Jeff then mentioned that although we’re happy that Nike is working with Kaepernick we need to understand what were their motives behind 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 He asked,”Was Nike’s move a business decision or shift in corporate culture?” Jeff also spoke about how most companies don’t care about the people they support, but more so the profit they make off of it. Since coming out that they were supporting Kaepernick they’ve made $6 billion. RELATED: Jenifer Lewis Wears Nike On Emmys Red Carpet In Support Of Colin Kaepernick [VIDEO] Jeff also spoke about Leslie Jones and her proclamation. Katt Williams and Kevin Hart have been going back and forth after Williams said some things about Tiffany Haddish . Leslie mentioned that neither of the men supported her at the time when she was trying to get put on. Jeff believes the best part about putting people on is seeing the talent you’ve invested in and not making an announcement about it. RELATED: Meek Mill’s Next Album Will Have A Song About Colin Kaepernick RELATED: Rickey Smiley Talks About What Muhammad Ali Did To What Colin Kaepernick Is Currently Doing [EXCLUSIVE]
B ill Cosby was sentenced on Tuesday to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. Judge Steven T. O’Neill sentenced the 81-year-old following the conclusion of the hearing to determine how long he would be behind bars for being convicted of sexual assault. BREAKING: Bill Cosby, 81, is sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison for 2004 sexual assault. — The Associated Press (@AP) September 25, 2018 “It is time for justice. Mr. Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The time has come,” O’Neill said . It was unclear if Cosby would be immediately remanded to prison or if he would remain free on bail during an appeal, which was expected to be filed by defense attorneys. Either way, Cosby will serve at least three years and at most a decade behind bars. Bill Cosby is still in court. Judge and attorneys in chambers. Looks like a last ditch attempt to keep him from being taken away in cuffs. Defense attorneys citing a mystery tape recording. — Manuel Roig-Franzia (@RoigFranzia) September 25, 2018 “Nobody is above the law because of where they live, who they are, wealth, fame, celebrity, or even philanthropy,” O’Neill reportedly added. The sentencing took place in Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Cosby was found guilty in April during a re-trial that centered on claims from Andrea Constand stemming from an incident in 2004. “Bill Cosby took my beautiful, healthy, young spirit & crushed it,” Constand told the court Tuesday morning during her victim impact statement before Cosby was sentenced. “He robbed me of my health & vitality, my open nature, and my trust in myself & others.” More from Andrea Constand’s victim statement: Says she & her family were slandered in the media by Cosby legal team. Says Cosby legal team sought to “frighten & intimidate” her. Cites “psychological, emotional and financial bullying.” — Manuel Roig-Franzia (@RoigFranzia) September 25, 2018 The court also determined that Cosby would be labeled as a sexually violent predator, a point of contention that defense attorneys were arguing against. The prosecutor in the case was pushing for Cosby to serve 10 years in prison, but the judge hinted on Monday that the sentence may be closer to three years. Cosby’s legal team was asking for the comedian to be remanded to his home instead of a correctional facility. Prior to the sentencing, Cosby had the opportunity to take the stand and ask the judge for leniency and express remorse, but he chose not to. Cosby’s fall from grace has been especially notable because he built his career on a clean, family-friendly image that was shredded when he was indicted and ultimately arrested on Constand’s accusation that had gone all but ignored until Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele won his election in 2015 and vowed to finish the job he said his predecessor should have started. Allegations of the TV star having spent decades drugging and sexually assaulting women were initially suppressed before the claims grew louder and more abundant, ultimately reaching as many as 60 women accusing him. Cosby’s first trial resulted in a mistrial, but a retrial was granted based on the court’s admission of a previously sealed civil deposition during which Cosby admitted giving quaaludes to women, likening the action to how someone would offer a guest “a drink.” This week’s sentencing hearing began with the expectations that Cosby would indeed be sentenced, but defense attorneys tried a last-ditch effort to stall the proceedings on Monday. According to Deadline , Cosby’s “lawyers today made a last-ditch sleight-of-hand that could knock the two-day sentencing hearing off the rails right after it started and keep him from potentially going behind bars this week.” Accusers had an opportunity to speak directly to Cosby and the court during the two-day sentencing hearing, including former supermodel Janice Dickinson. The comedian’s wife filed an ethics complaint with the state judicial board last week claiming Judge Steven O’Neill was biased, but the accusation was never really expected to affect the sentencing. SEE ALSO: All The Ways Cops Are Still Trying To Cover Up LaQuan McDonald’s Execution Amber Guyger’s Lawyer Whines That It’s Unfair She Was Fired [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3828001″ overlay=”true”]
Source: WENN / WENN After five long years, Tiger Woods is a champion again. On Sunday (Sep. 23) the former first overall pick of the 2004 Chappelle Show Racial Draft finally took home a W when he ended the final day of play with a -11 under 269 in the TOUR Championship which was good enough to earn him his first tournament dub since 2013 and 80th career PGA TOUR win. The scene is insane out at East Lake. pic.twitter.com/cr6F5rCf1J — Skratch (@Skratch) September 23, 2018 It’s been a long road back to relevancy for Tiger as the last few years of his life has been marred with health issues, DUI ‘s, surgeries, and worst of all, caping for Donald Trump . Now that Tiger’s finally back in the winning column his lifelong fans are hoping the second act of Tiger Woods’ legend is coming to fruition. Don’t get it twisted though, Tiger’s still canceled as far as the culture goes. Them uppity folks that view golf the same way we view ball can celebrate this man’s legacy like a phoenix rising out of the ashes all they want, but we’ll never forget how far down Mac Daddy Santa fell into the sunken place and all the f*ckery he did to get down there. — Photo: WENN.com
P rincess Tiana first made her appearance on film in 2009’s “The Princess and The Frog.” The animated character is back on screen for “Wreck It Ralph 2” and she looks distinctly different. Some have said Disney’s first Black princess looks white, which has caused backlash against the media giant. SEE ALSO: Texas Cop Shoots Unarmed Black Man For Entering His Own Truck C olor of Change slammed Disney in a petition which read , “Princess Tiana looks nothing like her original character. She is shown here with Eurocentric features; a slimmer nose, loose curly hair and a significantly lighter skin tone than her previous depictions. This is unacceptable. Yet again, Disney made the choice to whitewash an image that represents us. They’ve totally removed and replaced Princess Tiana’s full lips, dark skin and kinky hair. By doing so, they are showing us that they don’t care about reflecting the diversity of the Black community. ” There was also tons of backlash on social media, see below: Princess Tiana is beautifully dark-skinned and she ain't Princess Tiana if she looks like somebody else. — Monecque Patterson (@momoflower34) September 20, 2018 Disney really tried to give us a light skinned, slim nosed Princess Tiana with 3A hair and all Black Twitter said was “I THINK THE FUCK NOT”. Now they’re reanimating her to bring her dark skin back and fixing her features. pic.twitter.com/GaSuKhgZzq — E-Money (@imanimlewis) September 21, 2018 I just got mad all over again that princess Tiana was a frog the whole damn movie — café con leche (@Cuff_this) September 22, 2018 And plus you ruled this as unimportant when it isn’t . White washing isn’t cool. There are a lot of black girls that look up to princess Tiana them changing here to look mixed was just wrong. Especially when black women/ girls have a lack of representative in the media. — (@dalu_xo) September 22, 2018 However, now Disney has announced they will redraw Princess Tiana. Color of Change reports, “The creation of Princess Tiana, Disney first Black princess marked a defining moment for how Black women and girls are presented in media, specifically in animated movies. After conversations with Walt Disney Animation Studios , we’re glad they have committed to restoring Tiana to her original form for ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ to ensure authenticity.” See below: Although this might be a small win for some, it is hard to deny the power of representation for many Black and brown children. This is a perfect example of social media getting it right. SEE ALSO: Social Media Says It Has Identified The Dallas Cop Who Shot And Killed A Black Man In His Own Home Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825613″ overlay=”true”]
