R&B Newcomer Inayah Lamis Drops New Single “Suga Daddy” Today, budding R&B artist Inayah Lamis dropped another summertime bop with “Suga Daddy,” the latest single off her forthcoming EP S.O.L.A.R. [Inayahlator Enterprises/EMPIRE] , which is set to release this sinner. “Suga Daddy” is a fitting follow up to her recent “ N.A.S. ” video, a female empowerment anthem reminiscent of the TLC classic “No Scrubs.” Check out every hot girl’s fairy tale vibes by listening to the track above! Inayah’s upcoming EP, S.O.L.A.R. —an acronym for ‘Storytelling Over Lyrics and Rhymes’— represents her own unique genre and the core of who she is as an artist. Inayah’s 1.5 million Instagram followers (aka “Inayahlators” ) connect to her raw, no holds barred perspective on love lost and love found, which she explores all on the upcoming EP!
Living By Design Season Finale The season finale of “Living By Design” is finally amongst us, and of course Jake & Jazz ended the season with a bang. This week, the Smolletts helped recently engaged high school sweethearts Lisa and Tyler blend their Alaskan and South African styles into the perfect home away from home. Jake hooked them up with a custom-made industrial style wooden desk while Jazz modernized the space with dramatic textures, wood accents and earth tones combined with African art and artifacts. It wouldn’t be “Living By Design” without a post-reveal meal. In this episode, Jake whipped up some Lobster Scampi with a Champagne Sauce topped with Seared Scallops, while Jazz added some fun to the meal with chewy Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. See how the Smolletts blend international flavors into their next dream home makeover on the season finale od Living By Design when it airs Saturday, August 17th on Cleo TV. Check out the preview above.
Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty R. Kelly Is Looking For Help From Michael Jackson’s Attorney R. Kelly is reportedly looking for some heavyweights to represent him in his many pending trials. According to reports from TMZ, Kelly is trying to land Tom Mesereau, the lawyer who represented Michael Jackson in his molestation case in 2005. He also got Robert Blake acquitted of murder. The publication goes on to say that Kelly met with Mesereau for 4 hours, but he still hasn’t signed on just yet. The issue here just might be Kelly’s diminishing finances, which are being burned through quickly to fight his numerous cases. Obviously, an attorney with a track record like Mesereau’s doesn’t come cheap. Kelly is reportedly looking for new representation because his current team brings too much media attention for certain stunts of theirs, like referring to his accusers as “disgruntled groupies.” R. Kelly’s current lead attorney Steve Greenberg called the news that his client was seeking out new lawyers, “A complete load of crap.” Whoever does end up representing Kelly in the future sure has their work cut out for them. In addition to charges already filed in Chicago and New York, Kelly was recently hit with two counts of underage prostitution in Minnesota. The disgraced singer allegedly paid a minor to strip for him in his hotel room in 2001, at which point prosecutors claim there was “sexual contact” but “no intercourse” between the two.
Source: NBC / Getty Ice Cube Tells The Story Of How John Singleton Got Him Into Acting Legendary rapper, actor, and businessman Ice Cube pulled up to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to talk about everything he’s got going on right now. While he was in the building, Cube talked about celebrating BIG3’s third season with his Ballout basketball festival, what music fans can expect from him in the future, and he also recalls how several run-ins with a then college-aged John Singleton led to Boyz n the Hood and a long film career thereafter. Check out the interview down below to hear the story:
Source: Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo / Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo David Oyelowo & Storm Reid Talk “DON’T LET GO” David Oyelowo and Storm Reid recently brought their excellence in acting to the National Association of Black Journalists Conference . As previously reported the “DON’T LET GO” actors met with journalists and Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier to talk their time-traveling Blumhouse thriller. In the film, Oyelowo plays South Central detective Jack Radcliff who’s hellbent on saving his recently-murdered niece Ashley (Storm Reid.) When he shockingly receives a phone call from his deceased relative, he springs into action and battles time to prevent the young girl’s death from happening. “”DON’T LET GO” is heart-pounding and bizarre—and since it’s produced by Blumhouse we’re anticipating a BIG plot twist. David told NABJ attendees that the idea of being able to save lost family members attracted him to the film for a deeply personal reason. “There being a chance that I could actually save them is what really drew me to it,” said Oyelowo. “I’m sure there are people in this room who’ve lost people they love. I personally lost my mom two years ago.” Source: Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo / Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo As for Storm who also spoke on playing Gia, sister to Rue (Zendaya) on “Euphoria”, she likes to play characters who have real-life personal battles and whose underlying messages “match with her morals and values.” With that in mind, “DON’T LET GO’s” Ashley was a perfect choice. “I don’t go out looking for these characters who are challenged and who have these circumstances,” said Storm. “But I feel like that’s what makes a real person a real person and that’s how we really show our narratives.” The duo also touched on the need for inclusivity in Hollywood. According to David who also served as a producer on this project, there’s no need for things to be “blackified” but there is a need for our people to be seen on the big screen in diverse stories like this thriller. “As for black people we are not asking for everything to be quote, unquote “blackified” whatever that may mean—but there are specifics about us and our culture and our family and our attitudes and the way we see the world and our history. And that history is valid to be seen by all in its specificity but also in the breadth of its humanity.” “For me, it was [saying] ‘Okay, let’s set this somewhere that feels more specific,” he added. “So we decided that it was going to be in Los Angeles. We decided on a place that’s so often seen in a certain kind of way [South Central Los Angeles], so let’s go to that place and redefine the story that you might see.” Source: Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo / Gustavo Caballero/ South Beach Photo If you’re in Atlanta between August 21st-25 for the BronzeLens Film Festival, there will be a special, opening-night screening of the new film on August 21st at Landmark Cinema (931 Monroe Drive). For everyone else, DON’T LET GO is in theaters Friday, August 30th. -danielle canada @IamDaniCanada
Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Style P Joining Marriage ‘Boot Camp’ According to an exclusive report from TheJasmineBRAND , Styles P and his wife, Adjua Styles will be coming to a reality tv therapy show soon. Sources confirmed that the pair will be appearing on WeTV’s “Marriage Boot Camp.” View this post on Instagram Deuces! A post shared by Adjua Styles (@adjuastyles) on Aug 5, 2019 at 7:59am PDT Rapper Styles P, whose real name is David Styles, and his wife will allegedly be front and center. It’s not clear what issues they might have to work on. The couple just celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary last month. They originally tied the knot on July 31, 1995. Last year, Style and Adjua was featured on OWN’s “Black Love” series. They discussed infidelity and how the tragic suicide of their daughter affected their relationship. Cee Lo Green and Michel’le are also expected to appear on the upcoming season on ‘Marriage Boot Camp.’ Will YOU be watching?
