Source: Christopher Polk / Getty The internet’s done it again. After a worldwide social media push urging MTV to honor Missy Elliott’s music video artistry, the network has decided to honor the rapper with this year’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Missy has been nominated for 41 VMAs over the course of her career, winning seven. This year will mark the rapper’s first performance at the VMAs since 2003 when she performed “Work It.” The same year, she took home the award for Video of the Year. “Missy’s impact on the music landscape is indelible,” Viacom’s Head of Music and Music Talent Bruce Gillmer said in a statement. “Her creative vision across production, performance and songwriting is unmatched.” MTV is going a step further, linking up with Pepsi to honor Missy with celebrity and fan videos celebrating her legacy. The network is also planning a pop-up that will immerse attendees in some of her iconic videos. No word on a location for that pop-up museum yet, but it’s slated to be somewhere in NYC between August 24th and 25th. The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award has been given out at the VMAs since 1984 and was named after the King of Pop in 1991. David Bowie, the Beatles and Richard Lester were some of its first recipients. Source: Rolling Stone
Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty As one of the biggest superstars in the world, you would think Janet Jackson has a nanny to help her with her two-year-old son, Eissa. Since she has been busy performing during her residency in Las Vegas, she has been hitting the stage non-stop and of course can’t be with her son as much as she wants. The 53-year-old revealed that she balances her career and motherhood without a nanny. “It is hard being a working mother. I don’t have a nanny, I do it all myself,” she told Stellar Magazine .”Of course, when I’m working someone watches him, but it’s my baby and me.” 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 “Control” singer said that since having her son she has had to tailor her schedule so she can have enough time to rehearse and also fulfill her mommy duties. “I’ve slowed down a great deal,” she added. “I don’t rehearse as many hours as I used to because of being with my baby. My days have been cut in half so I can spend that time with him.” SEE ALSO: Eve Reveals How Janet Jackson Saved Her Life [VIDEO] Her 18-show residency, called the Metamorphosis , at Las Vegas’ Park Theater is ending this month. Jackson welcomed her son back in 2017 with her ex, Wissam Al Mana. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1960999″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Every Time Remy Ma & Papoose’s Baby Girl Shined Online [PHOTOS] Alabama Woman Tosses Hot Grease On Man Trying To Break Into Her House [PHOTO] Tiffany Haddish Told Regina Hall To Use Monistat Cream To Regrow Her Edges, And It Worked Follow @TheRSMS
B lack women are breaking racial barriers in higher education. Earlier this month Amber Johnson made history by becoming the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University. Florida State University student Kalisa Villafana also hit a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman to graduate from the university with a nuclear physics doctoral degree, WFTS reported. MAKING HISTORY Kalisa Villafana will become Florida State University's first black female graduate to earn a doctoral degree in nuclear physics. https://t.co/r6tIZ89MDw — ABC Action News (@abcactionnews) August 2, 2019 Villafana has always had a passion for STEM. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and spending a brief stint of time working overseas in Trinidad and Tobago she made the decision to further her education and pursue another degree at FSU. Villafana was aware that her educational journey was something bigger than herself. She wanted to use it as an avenue to inspire individuals from underrepresented groups to enter the STEM field. Outside of excelling academically, she served as a mentor for students of color who aspired to go to graduate school. “In Trinidad, many people don’t know how to get to the United States and get a Ph.D. that’s paid for by the school. They don’t know how to go from being an international student from the islands to a doctor in the U.S.,” she told the news outlet. “Hopefully, they see that they too can be a physicist. You may not see a lot of us, but we’re there. We’re out there.” Villafana—who is now the 96th Black woman in America to hold a Ph.D. in physics—credits her family and friends for providing her with a strong support system. As far as the next step in her career, she will serve as a process engineer at the Intel Corporation. SEE ALSO: Amber Johnson Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Computer Science From Purdue South Texas Law Review Appoints First Black Editor-In-Chief [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3883319″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Bryan Steffy/BBMA2016 / Getty Mayweather Re-Ignites Beef With 50 Cent On Social Media Floyd Mayweather is poking a sleeping bear…again. The “TBE” took to Instagram to let off a couple jabs at former best-friend and partner-in-petty 50 Cent . Floyd decided to destroy Fifty’s credibility as an artist and businessman by pointing out his hyped sales battle with Kanye West, his competing drink brands with JAY-Z and Diddy, and his headphones company that was dwarfed by the success of Dr. Dre. “JAY-Z been killing the champagne game with Ace of Spade selling worldwide at premium prices for well over a decade, while Curtis got a bottle with a cheap chess piece on it that taste like shampoo…Diddy got Ciroc and its still selling worldwide and you can’t find Effen in no stores and it’s well known the shit taste like rubbing alcohol.” View this post on Instagram SWIPE LEFT It was only 4 shots that ended Curtis Jackson rap career 1. You tried desperately to revive your career by going head to head with Kanye West and got dragged publicly, taking a unanimous decision loss. 2. Jay Z been killing the champagne game with Ace of Spade selling worldwide at premium prices for well over a decade, while Curtis got a bottle with a cheap chess piece on it that taste like shampoo. 3. Beats by Dre headphones was a home run smash, we all know that, but what the fuck was Curtis’s SMS Audio headphones? That was some straight bullshit the FEDs had something to do with. Those are snitch headphones, you can be in your car and hear the people's conversation in the vehicle next to you. 4.Diddy got Ciroc and its still selling worldwide and you can’t find Efen in no stores and it's well known the shit taste like rubbing alcohol. A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Aug 10, 2019 at 10:21am PDT View this post on Instagram 50cent went from selling 15million to 200,000 you talking about career been over. A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Aug 10, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT 50 Cent responded on Instagram pointing out Mayweather’s inability to read in a shady “Positive Vibes” post. “Tell Floyd I said he won he is the greatest of all time. and nobody I mean nobody can ever take that away from him what he’s done with his life is amazing. I’m done with all of the back and forth. Now Can Someone Please Read This To Champ.” View this post on Instagram Tell Floyd I said he won he is the greatest of all time. and nobody I mean nobody can ever take that away from him what he’s done with his life is amazing. I’m done with all of the back and forth. Now Can Someone Please Read This To Champ.#POSTIVE VIBES A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Aug 10, 2019 at 3:36pm PDT We all know this ain’t over, right?
Source: Jordan Strauss / Getty It’s already August, but according to Coach Megan Thee Stallion , it’s still a very Hot Girl Summer. So much so that she dropped the namesake track on Friday featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Hot Barb Summer leader, Nicki Minaj . Of course, the Barbz were hype that their Queen teamed up with a upcoming female rapper that’s poppin; and doing her thing. I’m so happy and glad that Nicki keeps on working and supporting other female rappers and whatever happened last year she just left it behind and moved on. Wow —
Source: Judy Eddy/WENN.com / WENN Lil Nas X Graces The Cover Of British GQ Amid Record Breaking Run Lil Nas X is on top of the world right now, and across the pond, he’s on the front page of magazines. The “Old Town Road” singer appears on the cover of British GQ Hype this month, and he spoke to the magazine about what he’s doing after the “Old Town Road” hype dies down, along with what people have been saying to him since he came out to the world as gay. View this post on Instagram GQ HYPE A post shared by Lil Nas X (@lilnasx) on Aug 5, 2019 at 10:44am PDT Just last week, the rapper broke the longstanding record for the longest running #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, so it’s safe to say he’s got a big career ahead of him. Despite that, it can definitely be scary telling the world about the intimate details of your life. “Live your life to its fullest potential and don’t really care too much about what other people think of you. I used to say that cliché, but I never really lived by it, until now.” Lil Nas X told the publication. “Since I came out, people have been coming up to me saying, ‘You’re making a way for us.’” The musician revealed that he was gay in a very nonchalant tweet following the release of his album, saying he was inspired to do so after feeling some great energy onstage performing “Old Town Road” during Pride month. some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure. pic.twitter.com/O9krBLllqQ — nope (@LilNasX) June 30, 2019 He went on to tell British GQ , “I’m still in the first stage of figuring out who I am. I don’t know what kind of music I’ll be making ten years from now. I want to do everything and I’m still learning how I work. But the one thing I’ll always know is that people don’t know what they want until they get it. They didn’t know they wanted a song about taking a horse to the old town road in 2019. But they did.” As for his next steps in his career, Lil Nas X is just trying to make the most of his success and his time in the spotlight. “That’s my philosophy right now…do everything you can because [snap!]…it could all go in a second.” For such a young kid, he’s definitely got a good head on his shoulders. Check out this other segment with British GQ where he walks us through the making of “Old Town Road”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5YGIbbVQw
For baffling reasons, Mario Lopez thinks that it’s “dangerous” to support trans kids . What’s more, he decided to voice that awful opinion. The backlash was loud and well-deserved. Now, sources say that Mario could lose his job Mario sat down with infamous conservative pundic Candace Owens and suggested that two things were dangerous. One, believing women who come forward after being assaulted. Two, emotionally supporting transgender children. Now, RadarOnline reports that Mario’s entire career may be in jeopardy. “The execs at NBC held an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss Mario’s future with the show,” an insider reveals. The source explains that they held this meeting “because they do not see how they can just let this fly” “Mario’s comments are not an accurate representation of what the network stands for at all,” the insider points out. “The network prides itself on equality,” the source adds. “And,” the insider expresses. “Do not accept anti LGBTQ hate speech at all.” Sometimes, people think of transphobic statements as merely a character flaw, like having a bad opinion. But statements of bigotry — celebrities calling supporting trans kids “dangerous” — can get trans children killed. It’s more than “just words.” “If you come from a place of love, you know, you really can’t go wrong,” Mario said during the ill-advised, ill-fated interview. “But at the same time,” he continued. “My God.” “if you’re 3 years old, and you’re saying you’re feeling a certain way or you think you’re a boy or girl whatever the case may be,” Mario said for some reason. He continued: “I just think it’s dangerous as a parent to make this determination then.” Mario did not explain how accepting your child for who they are might be “dangerous.” Mario did, at least, apologize after his name trended in the worst way for hours. “The comments I made were ignorant and insensitive, and I now have a deeper understanding of how hurtful they were,” Mario said. “I have been and always will be an ardent supporter of the LGBTQ community,” he insisted. “And,” Mario added. “I am going to use this opportunity to better educate myself.” “Moving forward,” he vowed. “I will be more informed and thoughtful.” Mario apologizing is a good first step … but not everyone is convinced that it’s anything more than an effort to save his career. “His apology really meant nothing at all,” the insider says dismissively. “All it does is solidify that he was aware that his comments were transphobic and hurtful,” the source adds. Apparently, Mario’s PR team thinks that the network may “make an example out of him,” and the insider thinks that they’re “probably right.” “He lost a lot of fans from this,” the source points out. “And there is no way that he could ever really recover them back.” Mario has hosted Extra since 1994. The show was quick to release a statement: “While we have enjoyed a long relationship with Mario Lopez, who we know to be a caring person,” the statement began. Extra continued: “The opinions he expressed in this interview do not reflect those of Extra.” “We wholeheartedly embrace our friends from the LGBTQ community and believe they need support and love,” the statement eaffirmed. The statement concluded: “For more support on these issues you can go to GLAAD.org.” It is believed that Mario may keep his Access Hollywood gig, but public reactions could always change. Honestly? It’s a wonderful thing that society has reached a point where someone being transphobic is a scandal but being trans is not. That said, some suggest that if Mario is sincere about making this a learning opportunity, that can only be a good thing. Years ago, Katie Couric asked some very impertinent questions of some trans women and faced huge backlash over it. Since then, she learned from that and used her voice and profession to be an advocate for the trans community. It would be amazing to see Mario do the same. Ultimately, though, his career’s survival will be a business decision. It always is. View Slideshow: 14 Noteworthy Transgender Pioneers
Kara Del Toro is the new, possibly old, Guess? Girl…which is exciting because it means that Paul Maciano, despite Kate Upton’s claim of being a grabby pervert, is still in business…because of course he’s a grabby pervert and the fact that one slut using him and his brand to get paid and elevate her career, now regrets getting her tits grabbed, is not going to shut the motherfucker down or take the billions of dollars he has from him….so it’s best to just keep your bad sexual experiences to yourself or to your psychiatrist or maybe to your legal team….leave us out of it. We don’t care. That said, Kara Del Toro looks like any and all LA based Sugar Baby….who calls herself an “Influencer” or “Model” thanks to instagram making everyone a fucking model. She’s hardly exciting even when naked, we get what she’s all about, and she clearly just does what all the other LA girls do, but has a bit more success at it…nothing to really get excited about. TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICS CLICK HERE JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Kara Del Toro Naked of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Jay-Z And Meek Mill Announce Joint Venture For DreamChasers Label Meek Mill is taking his career to the next level and Jay-Z is going along for the ride. This morning on CBS This Morning, Gayle King interviewed Jay and Meek to announce that Roc Nation will partner with DreamChasers to form a record label that will help cultivate a new class of hungry artists. Check out what Robert and Shawn had to say about their venture below. WATCH: Rapper @MeekMill & Jay-Z open up about why they think it's important to establish a legacy as entrepreneurs for the next generation of artists & their shared backgrounds. They teamed up to launch Mill's new record label #DreamChasers w/ @RocNation : https://t.co/EL2vzRlRjt pic.twitter.com/GDEDxmCEgA — CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) July 24, 2019 Meek has graduated. Call him big fish.
Source: Cassy Athena / Phillip Faraone / Getty Brandon Jennings Blasts Tae Heckard Over ‘Basketball Wives’ Gig Remember Brandon Jennings ? The former Timberwolves player has a bone to pick with the mother of his son, actress Tae Heckard. The 29-year-old sounded off on Instagram to air out his grievances with Tae’s career and her age. Brandon is upset that the actress, 41, is considering getting a “Basketball Wives” check. He thinks she’s too old and needs to not be using him to get her career popping again. He wrote: “Why is my41-year-old baby mama trying [to] get on Basketball Wives. Ur not even a basketball wive. That’s not a real job.” Jennings continued, seemingly taking a shot at whoever Tae is dating these days: “Listen I’m old school. But how ya’ll nigga let women date go on tv and talk about they ex and baby daddies!!! That’s so weird to me.” You can see the post, HERE. Brandon and Tae dated circa 2014. In late 2015, they welcomed a baby boy and their relationship dissolved around the baby’s delivery date. View this post on Instagram …..big homie and the lil homie A post shared by Lil Tae Tae (@lashontae) on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:01am PDT Do YOU have any thoughts on Brandon’s apprehension to support Tae’s career moves?
