Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx & MORE at SBIFF’s Cinema Vanguard Award Presented by Belvedere Vodka Source: Andrew Toth / Getty Belvedere Vodka presented Michael B. Jordan with the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 34 th Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the historic Arlington Theatre. The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who take artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film. Source: Andrew Toth / Getty MBJ was surprised onstage by Jamie Foxx, who presented him the award. Jamie Foxx brought the house down with his introduction of the 2019 SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award recipient. Michael B. Jordan assured fans there’s going to be a “Creed III”, despite reports that Sylvester Stallone has said “Creed II” was his last Michael B. Jordan’s arrival was “the biggest and loudest” in SBIFF history, according to the festival’s organizers, “they’d never seen or heard so many fans”, some of whom had been waiting all day! Following the screening, VIP guests were invited to the Arlington Theatre Courtyard for an after-party presented by Belvedere Vodka, including a show-stopping bar with dozens of illuminated Belvedere bottles and signature cocktails including the Belvedere Classic Martini and the Belvedere Espresso Martini which were paired with light bites. For more photos of Michael Bae and more, hit the flip!
Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Ariana Grande Blasts Grammy Producer Ken Ehrlich Ariana Grande hit Twitter to check Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich after he claimed she isn’t performing because she felt it was too late to “pull something together.” According to the pop star, producers aren’t allowing her enough artistic freedom, so she decided to pull out. From TMZ : “The deal she wanted was to perform her massive, #1 hit, ‘7 rings.’ We’re told the show’s producer, Ken Ehrlich , told Ariana that song wouldn’t connect with the audience, so he asked her to choose a different song. Ariana felt strongly ‘7 Rings’ was what people wanted to hear, and when Ehrlich wouldn’t budge, she said she’d take a pass.” In case you missed it, “7 Rings” is the song both Princess Nokia and Soulja Boy accused Grande of jacking . 2 Chainz also came for that azz over the visual, which basically takes place in his Pink Trap House. Anyway, just before dropping her album Thank U , Next last night, which features a tribute to late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, the singer hit social media to set the record straight as far as the Grammys. See her tweets below: mhmmm here it is ! “too late for her to pull something together……” pic.twitter.com/YwuBOUkZjr — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 i’ve kept my mouth shut but now you’re lying about me. i can pull together a performance over night and you know that, Ken. it was when my creativity & self expression was stifled by you, that i decided not to attend. i hope the show is exactly what you want it to be and more. — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 i offered 3 different songs. it’s about collaboration. it’s about feeling supported. it’s about art and honesty. not politics. not doing favors or playing games. it’s just a game y’all.. and i’m sorry but that’s not what music is to me. — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 passed a Grammy’s bus with my face on it typing those. — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 hope that helps everyone understand my decision. i am still grateful for the acknowledgement this year. — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 anyfuckingway — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 7, 2019 TMZ adds… “We’re told Ariana is enraged, because she actually continued to talk to the Grammys and offered to perform a song Ehrlich wanted, as long as she could sing ‘7 Rings,’ but he still wouldn’t budge. She then said sayonara and, days later, Ehrlich came back and said fine, do a medley that includes ‘7 Rings’ … but by then, Ariana was done with him.” All those tuning in this Sunday, will you miss the pop princess, or nah?
Dream In Black Honorees Share How They Will Continue To Pave The Way For Future Makers Source: Dream In Black / Dream In Black Queen Latifah , Devon Franklin, Terrence J, Zendaya, Khalid, Phoebe Robinson, and Van Jones have all worked tirelessly to inspire, uplift, and break barriers for the Black culture and now they are sharing their secrets to their success as “Dream In Black Future Makers” just in time for Black History Month. AT&T’s Dream in Black 28 celebrates the barrier-breaking visionaries who are making history right now by shaping the culture. These distinguished individuals remind us that the only limit to our greatest achievement is our imagination. For more information, click here !
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment/The Real / Warner Bros Entertainment/The Real Were you watching??? B2K Talks The Millennium Tour On “The Real” All of the members of B2K stopped by “The Real” today to talk their Millennium Tour. While there Omarion, J-Boog, Lil Fizz, and Raz-B talked about returning to the stage and even invited Adrienne to join them. Mind you, Adrienne’s from the group 3LW and the group considers her a “good friend.” Sorry Bow Wow looks like you’re still not getting an invite. Are you checking out the Millenium Tour???
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Beyonce is making headlines again after a blind woman decided to file a class action lawsuit against her entertainment company. Mary Conner is suing Parkwood Entertainment LLC, after claiming that the website isn’t accessible to people that are visually impaired. 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 She mentioned that she’s one of Beyonce’s biggest fans and would love to see her in concert one day, but can’t find out how through the site. The website doesn’t have a way the visually impaired can listen to different things and she’s tired of it. SEE ALSO: Gary’s Tea: Beyonce Accused Of Cultural Appropriation, Meghan Markle Is Allegedly Causing Controversy With Palace Staff & More In other news, Cardi B and Offset were allegedly hanging out heavy this weekend out in Atlanta . To some Offset is trying to become “Father of the Year” by buying his kids matching Versace outfits. He wants to make sure all his kids are dripping with expensive outfits. While some don’t think he should buy these outfits, Offset doesn’t care because he can afford it. See photos of Beyonce below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Comedian & ‘Rel’ Co-Creator Kevin Barnett Dead At 32 Woman Speaks Out After Alleged Sexual Assault Inside An Atlanta Night Club ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Hospitalized In Chicago After Alleged Homophobic Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1869080″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Noam Galai / Getty Yandy Smith Pepper Sprayed While Protesting Freezing Cold Federal Detention Center Conditions Yandy Smith may lead a sometimes glamorous life on reality television but she’s still fighting for social justice out in these streets. Yandy spent her weekend protesting on behalf of inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a federal facility in Brooklyn, where thousands of people were subjected to horrible conditions for DAY while the center had no electricity or heat. Things got really rocky for Yandy at one point after police pepper sprayed protesters. She seems to be doing better now and it looks like there is at least some good news. The lights are back on. If you lived in NYC would you be out there with Yandy protesting?
Source: Disney/Marvel New Avengers: Endgame Trailer It’s impossible to be more excited for Avengers: Endgame that arrives to snatch our souls on April 26th–the most anticipated April 26th in the history of April. Yea, it’s really that serious with a heart-stopping new trailer that completely overshadowed the Super Bowl. Peep some captivating Endgame chitter-chatter on the flip.
Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text MAGIC to 23845 to join! Chloe x Halle performed a beautiful rendition of “America the Beautiful” Sunday ahead of Super Bowl LIII. The Atlanta, GA natives are a product of Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment label and also star on the Freeform show “Grown-ish.” Press play above to get into their performance. Related: Gladys Knight Sings National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII