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MACRO Media Company Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Bros.

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C harles D. King —the producer behind pivotal films like Fences , Mudbound and Sorry to Bother You —recently made a power move in the entertainment industry. According to Deadline , King’s media company MACRO has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. MACRO Inks First-Look Deal At Warner Bros. https://t.co/slakoAd7q9 pic.twitter.com/UQihafRhvL — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) February 20, 2019 King believes the partnership with Warner Bros. will be instrumental in helping people of color authentically bring their narratives to the big screen, the news outlet writes. One of the projects that King is currently working on through his production company is a film entitled Jesus Was My Homeboy , which is about the life story of Black Panther Party member Fred Hampton . Director Ryan Coogler and WB will work on the project as well. Actors Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya may star in the film. Through the deal with Warner Bros., King wants to bring more stories like these to the forefront. “We are thrilled to join forces with Warner Bros. Pictures and their visionary leadership team whose bold choices have led to some of our industry’s most successful and impactful films,” said King in a statement, according to the news outlet. “This expertise, combined with WarnerMedia and AT&T’s global assets and distribution, offers MACRO an unparalleled opportunity to expand our reach and further our mission of identifying and producing authentic stories by and about people of color.” The Warner Bros. leadership team is excited about working with MACRO. WB Production Head Courtenay Valenti and the studio’s chairman Toby Emmerich said that they are looking forward to producing films that “highlight the authenticity and importance of diversity.” Black producers are landing major production deals. In January, actor Michael B. Jordan ’s production company Outlier Society inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. In February Marsai Martin signed a first-look deal with Universal through her company Genius Productions. SEE ALSO: Marsai Martin’s Production Company Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures Michael B. Jordan Launches Fellowship For Youth [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847091″ overlay=”true”]

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Young Black Author Aims To Increase Representation In Literature

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C onnor Benjamin Littlejohn is still in grade school, but he’s already making moves in the literary world. The 10-year-old has penned his own book series for children dubbed Tag, You’re It! , Black News reported. Meet Connor Benjamin Littlejohn, a young reader turned writer whose book series called “Tag, You're It!” is inspiring people young and old! #blackpreneur #blackauthor #blackexcellence https://t.co/gfHCUeIKom — Black News (@BlackNews) February 20, 2019 Littlejohn—who is based in Washington, D.C. —started his book series as an avenue to channel his passion for reading and writing, the news outlet writes. A writing assignment given to him by his fourth-grade teacher sparked the inspiration for the series. The book series that he created is centered on a group of friends who battle monsters and zombies to save their town. Ever since launching the series last year, his books have been added to classrooms all over the country. Littlejohn says that he wanted to create the books so that children like him see themselves reflected in the literature that they read. “I’m really happy that my books are giving kids like me a chance to see themselves in fun stories,” he said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “I love to read and want to encourage other kids to read great books and maybe even write new books of their own.” Teachers throughout the country have said that his books have resonated with their students. “I purchased this book as a read-aloud for my 4th grade class,” said one of the teachers. “My students laughed out loud while listening and were inspired by the creative voice of this talented young author! The cliffhanger at the end left us all very eager for the second installment of the series!” There are many young Black authors who are making a name for themselves. In January, 7-year-old Georgia-bred author Nicholas Buamah had his book Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day accepted into the Library of Congress. Buamah created the book in an effort to help youngsters build their vocabulary. SEE ALSO: Young Black Author Has Book Added To Library Of Congress Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Book Series To Empower Black Women [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3845955″ overlay=”true”]

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Fly Events: Rémy Martin & Don C Release the FINAL Piece of the “Just Rémy” Capsule Collection During All-Star Weekend

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Premium cognac brand Rémy Martin and world-renowned streetwear designer, Don C, have dropped the final piece of the “Just Rémy” co-branded capsule collection- the Duffel. Rémy Martin and the influential online cultural hub Hypebeast, celebrated the final product release at a co-hosted event in Charlotte, North Carolina, amongst industry notables attending and participating in the 2019 All-Star Weekend. The “Just Rémy” Duffel was designed with a luxurious twist similar to the previously released pieces within the collection. Comprised of black lambskin leather with gold hardware and red python piping, the Duffel also features a gold embroidered “Just Rémy” logo as its signature emblem. From beginning to end, guests enjoyed signature Rémy Martin 1738® Accord Royal cocktails while enjoying music by DJ Brittany Sky. Basketball enthusiast and reputable artist, Victor Solomon set the scene with custom-made art installations throughout the space; inspired by the aesthetic and energy of the “Just Rémy” Collection. The Collector’s Series is a program that celebrates the premium promise of Rémy Martin through the collaboration of leading lifestyle brands and designers who are at the crossroads of luxury and lifestyle. The “Just Rémy” partnership, which is the first installment of the series, intertwines fashion, basketball, and luxury to create signature pieces exemplary of the iconic Rémy Martin brand. With a focus on basketball culture, the collection presents premium basketball essentials that double as timeless lifestyle pieces that are essential beyond the court. The Collector’s Series launched in October of 2018 in Don C’s hometown of Chicago with the debut of the “Just Rémy” 1738 Sneaker Box. The second piece of the collection, the Cap, was unveiled last November in Los Angeles, followed by the release of the Jersey during Art Basel in Miami. Most recently, the Dopp Kit was release at an exclusive event in NYC at the end of January. The “Just Rémy” Duffel is available for purchase for $750 in a limited supply on JustDon.com. All other pieces in the collection, including the Dopp Kit and Cap ($350) and the Jersey ($750,) are also available for purchase through the site. Photos: Laurain Aydinian (via Team Epiphany) More photos below:

Fly Events: Rémy Martin & Don C Release the FINAL Piece of the “Just Rémy” Capsule Collection During All-Star Weekend

Kathryn Dennis Gushes About Boyfriend, Slams Thomas Ravenel

Back in January, we learned that Southern Charm star Kathryn Dennis is dating singer Hunter Price . In a new photo, Kathryn is gushing about her current man and how happy he makes her. At the same time, she is taking a well-deserved swipe at her disgraced ex, Thomas Ravenel. In a new photo, Kathryn Dennis lounges on a large, comfortable chair while facing boyfriend Hunter Price. Though she has avoided direct, public jabs at ex Thomas Ravenel outside of their custody battle, it is difficult to read her caption as anything but. “Didn’t think I’d smile like this again but there you are,” Kathryn writes. Then, so that there can be no mistake, she tags Hunter in her captions. She punctuates her post with a tasteful black heart emoji. This is so sweet! And Kathryn was not the only one who took to Instagram to gush about the photo and her feelings surrounding it. Hunter also shared the image with his followers, though his caption was a little different. “My best friend,” he writes alongside the picture, coupled with a snowflake emoji. Like Kathryn, Hunter mostly uses his Instagram for photos of himself. He is a Country musician, and that is what his followers want to see. He and Kathryn interrupt the flow of their pages with photos of each other on rare occassions, but followers want to see those, too. For the record, Hunter also recently shared a screenshot to brag about Khloe Kardashian having “liked” one of his posts. It’s tempting to poke fun at him for that excitement, but who among us wouldn’t do the same? Sure, Hunter is a Country musician and his lady love is a reality star. But stars are still allowed to get starstruck. And it’s clear that Hunter and Kathryn are over the moon about each other. Saying that it’s been a while since Ashley smiled would be hyperbolic. But she has been going through a time with ex Thomas Ravenel, and that began before this custody battle. For that matter, it began before Thomas was publicly accused of rape by multiple women, let alone arrested over one of the incidents. About a year ago, Southern Charm viewers watched as Thomas and then-girlfriend Ashley seemed determine to make Kathryn’s life miserable. Kathryn, in turn, displayed a remarkable amount of chill, which earned her praise from viewers and castmates alike. But now, she’s fighting for custody of her children, and Thomas isn’t going down without a fight. In a very public Instagram post last year, Thomas Ravenel brutally admonished Ashley for disparaging Kathryn. In court documents, however, Thomas accuses Kathryn of being a drug fiend who trades and buys drugs from everyone in her orbit. (He even accuses her of swapping drugs with producers and castmates on Southern Charm ) Kathryn has years worth of drug tests that disprove that, but Thomas also claims that she purchases synthetic urine, so none of those tests count. It’s good that she has sources of comfort during this difficult time, and that one of those supportive loved ones is Hunter Price. This custody battle is probably going to get worse before it’s over. View Slideshow: Kathryn Dennis: I Can PROVE Thomas Ravenel is an Unstable Liar!

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Smokey Robinson Defends J. Lo After Gentrified Motown Performance, Says Critics Are Setting Us Back ‘A Hundred Years’

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Source: Kevin Winter / Getty We all watched J. Lo salsa across the stage for the Motown tribute at the Grammy this weekend and collectively thought it was trash, but there was one man who defended her participation in the honor from the jump. Smokey Robinson. #BlackTwitter erupted when it was first announced J. Lo would perform the tribute at the Grammys prompting Mr. Robinson to come to her aid. “I don’t think anyone who is intelligent is upset,”  Robinson told Variety.   “I think anyone who is upset is stupid.” Wow. Criticism only grew once J. Lo actually performed and included a salsa routine into her already gentrified performance. Well, Smokey wasn’t feeling the backlash and took to Instagram to defend her again. Well the problem is Smokey, sure everyone listened to Motown but the legacy of Motown gave a voice to the Black struggle. Among those struggles were the Black woman being oversexualized and marginalized. In today’s society, being a Black women isn’t enough unless we look like a light skin, long-haired woman, which is exactly what J. Lo represents. There were hundred of Black performers who could have stood in her place and J. Lo should have been aware enough to understand that when the offer was extended to her. What say you readers, you riding with Smokey on this one? RELATED STORIES: Black Twitter Put J. Lo’s Motown Tribute In The Trash Where It Belonged We Love J. Lo, And She’s A Great Performer But Not For The Grammys’ Motown Tribute

Smokey Robinson Defends J. Lo After Gentrified Motown Performance, Says Critics Are Setting Us Back ‘A Hundred Years’

Black Grandmother Fights Off Machete-Wielding Robbers With Scooter

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Source: Lyn Holly Coorg / Getty Aretha Cardinal was sitting with her husband, Joseph Nelson, in the driveway when suddenly two robbers waring clown masks and wielding machetes attacked Joseph. According to the reports , the attackers threatened, “You gonna give it up, or I’m gonna cut you,” While Joseph fought back, Aretha grabbed the first thing in sight, her child’s scooter and began attacking the assailants until they fled. “[I] couldn’t believe what was happening,” Joseph explained to  Houston’s ABC13 . “He reached his hand through the window, put it on my throat like this, and I’m like, ‘Dude, you serious, you trying to rob me with a machete?’” Aretha chased the red-nose wearing assailants, later identified as Luis Jimenez and Jose Lugo, away and bashed in their windshield mirror with the two-wheeler to really scare them away. “Any weapon is good for me if I can get you off me and my husband, that’s what I’m going to do. I used the scooter, broke it in half,” Aretha said. Luis Jimenez and Jose Lugo have been charged with aggarvated robbery.   RELATED STORIES: Video Shows Detroit Cop Forcing Young Black Woman To Walk In Freezing Cold, Calls It ‘Black Girl Magic’ Jussie Smollett Speaks Out About Attack: ‘I Fought The F**k Back.’

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Hip-Hop Spot: Can Two Successful Female Rappers Co-Exist?

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). This past weekend Cardi B took home a GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Album and gave a unforgettable performance at the show. A day after winning the prestigious award people on social media began hating on her. 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 Cardi B reveals that she does not support BET’s aim at Nicki Minaj and defends herself from haters discrediting her #GRAMMYs win. pic.twitter.com/ZA1nKoiuUO — Music News Facts (@musicnewsfact) February 11, 2019 They left comments saying she didn’t deserve it and Cardi B got sick of listening to the negativity. She went on social media to tell people that she worked hard for where she is, as well as mentioned how many people said she was going to fail after having a baby. SEE ALSO:  Cardi B Deletes Instagram Page After Big Grammy Win While all this was going on BET sent out a tweet talking about Nicki Minaj while trying to big up Cardi B. It didn’t go over well because Cardi B mentioned that she’s not about trashing people while celebrating her success. At the end of the day Cardi B feels like she can never win and she removed her Instagram page. The question that we can’t stop asking is why can’t two female rappers co-exist? See photos from the GRAMMY Awards below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Angela Simmons’ Ex-Fiance Autopsy Revealed Dame Dash Apologizes To Jay-Z: “I Wasn’t Myself For A Second” [VIDEO] Everyone Is Clowning Jennifer Lopez’s Motown Tribute At The 2019 Grammys [VIDEO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1973555″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Lost Album From Marvin Gaye To Be Released By Motown

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Time & Life Pictures / Getty Marvin Gaye fans get ready because some of his unreleased music is coming out next month in honor of his 80th birthday. According to VIBE , this album was shelved by Gaye because the first single released from the album didn’t do well. 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 project was supposed to follow-up his 1971 album “What’s Going On.” Reports state that Gaye and Motown executive, Berry Gordy clashed over his political views. In 1972 Gaye released “Trouble Man” and then “Let’s Get It On,” the following year. Gaye was able to release four more albums before he was fatally killed in 1984. SEE ALSO:  Pharrell & Robin Thicke Ordered To Pay Marvin Gaye’s Family $5 Million In “Blurred Lines” Copyright Battle This new project “You’re The Man” is a remastered album featuring 17-tracks including the album’s first single. “My Last Chance.” It was originally recorded as a demo for “What’s Going On” and then the song was on a 2001 “Best of Marvin Gaye” compilation album. You can purchase “You’re The Man” on March 29th! Check out photos of Marvin Gaye below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Rapper Killed In Taxi Crash On Way His Way To A Show Show Me How To Love: YFN Lucci And Reginae Carter Call It Quits Kandi Shares Updated Photos Of Her Daughter Riley’s Weight Loss Journey & She Looks Amazing! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1588946″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

Lost Album From Marvin Gaye To Be Released By Motown

Gross Chick Eating Raw Steak in her Panties And Other Videos of the Day

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True Story: Woman Discovers Rogue IUD In Her Abdomen 11 Years After Suspect Doctor Visit

Source: skynesher / Getty An Ohio woman is making weird news headlines all over the nation after she lived with an IUD in her abdomen for over a decade. Back in 2007, Melinda Nichols decided she was done having babies and had the intrauterine device inserted…but weeks later, it was nowhere to be found. The New York Post reports: “In late 2007, Melinda Nichols of Chillicothe, Ohio, decided she had delivered her last child. She’d already tried the pill and a form of the Depo-Provera shot without success. So, a few weeks after her youngest son’s birth, she opted for the Mirena intrauterine device (IUD), a semi-permanent form of hormonal birth control. Nichols returned to the doctor who performed the insertion for a follow-up just a couple weeks later. She was told a routine X-ray would be taken to make sure her IUD was in the same place her doctor had left it. The X-ray showed no IUD.” According to the report, the doctor told her the IUD “fell out,” at which point she asked “Wouldn’t that be something I would have seen?” The suspect doc “assured her it can happen without notice, and suggested she get another one. Frustrated, she made the final call to have a tubal ligation instead,” NY Post states. Over a decade later, Nichols had another abdominal x-ray done after straining her back at work. “You need to call your OB,” the doctor told her, according to the site, adding “Your IUD is in a weird spot.” “Her X-ray showed that the implant had apparently punctured through the cervix and migrated up the abdominal cavity. Nichols was understandably baffled,” NY Post goes on. Apparently, this may have occurred due to an insertion by an inexperienced practitioner: “Dr. Stephen Chasen, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine & NewYork-Presbyterian, says IUD ‘migration’ happens due to ‘perforation’ of the uterine wall. This may occur during the insertion process thanks to an inexperienced practitioner. Or, the IUD may “erode” through the uterus and end up floating somewhere in the abdomen. This happens to about one out of every 1,000 IUD patients.” Last month, Nichols went in to have the IUD removed via laparoscopy. “Using snaking cameras and robotic arms, surgeons explored her lower organs in search of the rogue implant,” according to the NY Post. Click here to see a photo of the IUD in question and let us know, after reading this, what your preferred method of birth control will be…because whew, chile. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://globalgrind.cassiuslife.com” id=”4238584″ overlay=”true”]

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