(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment) On The Run 2 Tour Earns A Quarter Billion Dollars The numbers have been crunched for “On The Run II” and the Carters have shattered their own records. OTR2, Jay-Z, and Beyonce’s co-headling world tour has exceeded expectations. Billboard is reporting that the Carters’ co-headlining event racked in $253.5 million. That’s around $144 million more than what the original earned in 2014. Jay and Bey kicked off the tour with 18 stops in Europe, followed by 30 more in North America after the couple released their Everything Is Love album. The nine-track album won Album of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Bey and Jay’s tour, which featured special guests DJ Khaled and Chloe x Halle, reportedly sold 2,177,000 tickets over its four-month run, with each show grossing an average of $5.28 million. In just Atlanta’s two-night stop of the show, they grossed $14.1 million. Who would’ve known??? The tour ended earlier this month with a final show in Seattle. Beyonce said she was happy to share this last show with fans. Now she can get some rest, love on her kids and count her money with her hubby! Congratulations to them. Did you attend any OTR2 shows??? Was it worth the money?
Source: SPEX PHOTOGRAPHY, INC / SPEX PHOTOGRAPHY, INC Colorism is an issue not only prevalent in American culture but in Caribbean culture as well and this Love & Hip Hop Atlanta artist Spice (real name Grace Hamilton) is using her platform to speak out about it. Spice scammed all of us when she posted a questionable photo on Instagram that left fans speculating she bleached her skin. It turns out, the image was a super effective marketing ploy to grab our attention. Spice released her mixtape Captured , which debuted at #1 on the reggae charts. Spice’s controversial promotion raised eyebrows, but for good reason. Her first single is about the affects of colorism and how it could push someone to bleach their skin. “I get hate from my own race yes that’s a fact,” she raps. “Cause the same black people dem say I’m too black and if you bleach out you skin dem same one come a chat.” Celebrities and artists like Michael Jackson, Vybez Kartel and Sammy Sosa infamously bleached their skin to appear lighter. Spice’s stance, banish colorism, was met with polarizing comments. While some fans understood her message, others couldn’t understand her tactics. I want to congratulate Spice’s PR stunt and people because they successfully nailed these goals. Her single #BlackHypocrisy topping the charts, statement is proved, and her followers grew from 1.4M to 1.6M in a matter of 36 hours. Impeccable . — T E E R E I G N (@TeeReign_) October 23, 2018 I have a new level of respect for @spiceofficial . I love and respect how you embrace and stood firm when all was against u. Ur song #Blackhypocrisy speaks loud, volume and to me even tho I'm a man. Keep it up. — Marlando-Anthony (@Marlaan_Anthony) October 23, 2018 Spice really was speaking facts in her song, but if she really bleached her skin I’ll be sick af… #BlackHypocrisy — ChRiStLe (@Chrizz_Till) October 23, 2018 In 2017, website SoulReflectionz.com spoke with six Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaican natives, who shared their thoughts on the idea that lighter skin is more desirable. “There’s no question that in Trinidad and Tobago, a lot of people see light-skinned individuals as superior to those with darker skin. Here, light-skinned means ‘exotic’ to many, and exotic, in turn, is considered to be more interesting,” Michael from Trinidad and Tobago said. “Light-skinned people tend to have the advantage/upper hand when it comes to the way they are treated by the general public. I’m not just saying that. I’ve seen it with my own eyes, and, being dark-skinned, have been on the receiving end of negativity because of my shade of black. Slavery definitely has a part to play in this mindset.” Spice is using her platform to promote change in the culture. We’re here for it. Stream her mixtape, here . RELATED STORIES: ‘LHHATLS7’ Reunion Recap: Spice Keeps It Real About Tommie’s Bad Behavior BASE LEVEL: Jamaican Artist Spice Finds International Success On ‘LHHATL’
Source: Mac Miller performs live in concert on the “The Blue Slide Park Tour” at the House of Blues Chicago, Illinois – 12.10.11 Featuring: Mac Miller Where: United States When: 12 Oct 2011 Credit: WENN Though Ariana Grande’s been putting on a brave face for the past few months it’s becoming obvious that Mac Miller’s sudden death has indeed affected her in ways we can’t really comprehend. After rumors swirled that Mac’s overdose played a part in her breakup with Pete Davidson (he’s publicly stated he smokes weed to deal with his mental issues), Ariana took to IG to post a video of her and Miller during better days. In the video the “Sweetner” singer posted recently we see Mac Miller getting dipped for The Oscars the couple attended with the help his mother Joan and grandmother, Nonna. Unfortunately, that was the last time the couple had a public outing as they broke up a few months later in May of 2017. Obviously, Mac still holds a special place in Ariana Grande’s heart. Check out the heartbreaking video below.
Source: Shotbyjuliann / Splash News Wiz Khalifa and Winnie Harlow look good together! It appears things are heating up between the two, as the rapper was spotted at Nightingale in Beverly Hills whispering sweet nothings into his model bae’s ear. Khalifa and Harlow were there for Greystone Sundays, Page Six states and according to the site, “They were super affectionate all night, constantly whispering to each other and stealing kisses.” “His arm was around her at their VIP booth,” a spy also revealed. Per the photo above, Khalifa and Harlow also left Sunday’s crazy Lakers-Rockets game hand-in-hand. Amber Rose’s ex posted a paparazzi photo of his longtime rumored love on Instagram, and of course incorporated his first love, Mary Jane, into the caption. He wrote, “ME: U GRAB THEM TWO JOINTS I ROLLED HER: YEA YUP .” Y’all notice the (engagement?) ring emoji at the end there? On her IG account Harlow reposted the photo , writing “F is for… Fr Fr .” Stay tuned. Photo: Splash News
Source: John Parra / Getty The wait is over. Cardi B dropped new artwork for her single Money and #BlackTwitter can’t contain their reactions. Cardi teased the single on Monday but released it early after receiving an overwhelming response to the iconic visuals. To #BardiGang’s surprise, Cardi dropped the uptempo track, today, which was produced by J White Did It, the same maestro behind her breakthrough hit Bodak Yellow and I Like It Like That. Fans were beyond ecstatic with the new material and took to Twitter to express their joy. Check out what #BlackTwitter had to say about money below. When u thought @iamcardib was done for this year she comes out with a danger. @iamcardib keep doing u and fuck who ever is hating on u #MONEY #CardiB #Banger pic.twitter.com/HmBZIw2Ivg — Angel Alcaraz (@funnyperson76) October 23, 2018 Whenever I am down or I feel low my queen and savior @iamcardib gives me a goddamn bop. I stan!!! #Money #CardiB — Trap Selena (@Shorty2Die4) October 23, 2018 Yo @iamcardib killed $$$ #CardiB #Money — PuppetFace (@eyedoomagk) October 23, 2018 When does cardi b not have a hit ? I’m already tryna learn all the lyrics for my Snapchat videos #money #cardib @iamcardib — Cieanna (@Xx3Colombiana) October 23, 2018 How @iamcardib new one #money got me #CardiB #hitmaker pic.twitter.com/E5DRyj8uIr — Jamie Livingstone (@jamie_living) October 23, 2018 RELATED STORIES: Cardi B Gives Out Coats In Brooklyn + Other Celebs Doing Good Deeds Is Cardi B Is A Better Performer (And Twerker) Than Nicki Minaj? [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3013966″ overlay=”true”]
VH1 Teairra Continues Her Downward Spiral This can’t be life. After a few weeks of feeling bad for Teairra and her having her sex tape leak online, the internet has finally done a total 180 and turned on her. Why? Well, for one she’s decided to stay with Akbar, his alleged harem of sister wives and his alleged photo-leaking policies. Why? Well, according to her, it’s because of how good the D is. SMH. Teairra’s buddy Roccstar tried to get to the bottom of it all and snap some sense into her, but that didn’t work. He tried to confront Akbar himself and they got pulled away by security. So they decided to…*checks notes*…roast each other’s shoes? Yes, they went from fighting to clowning each other’s appearance. What the hell. It was a cluster*** of a show and Twitter was here to drag everyone. Peep the comedy… How can Roccstar tell Akbar to leave Teairra alone when she can’t leave Akbar alone #LHHH pic.twitter.com/kA2keCEGBu — LENA (@_sdm26) October 23, 2018
Spice Reveals Lighter Skin You may know Spice for her his music career or her life full of drama on Love & Hip-Hop but now you’re going to know her as a musician who is now 40,948 shades lighter than she used to be. The new-look Spice has gotten a ton of attention from people calling her out for self-hate. She appears to be just another in a long list of celebrities who bleach their skin for approval. But, wait, there’s more. Spice isn’t just doing this for aesthetic purposes. There’s a deeper meaning. Spice released a song calling out colorism and seems to be making a point that the only way to achieve success is to make her skin lighter. There’s no indication that this is permanent beyond the release of the single and to make social commentary. Spice didn’t bleach. It’s makeup to bring awareness to her song “Black Hypocrisy”… and it worked. — Yardie B (@ShenaeCurry) October 22, 2018 Some were keen on the deeper meaning and others just had jokes for it all. All in all, Spice is getting the attention she wants out of this, it’s just unclear if she’s getting the attention she actually wants. Take a look at the reactions…
Heat styling is poised as a natural’s worst enemy and for good reason. It can threaten your new growth by drying out your hair follicles and damaging your curl pattern , not to mention be harsh on the pockets with speciality salons charging north of $100 to do blow outs that fizzle with the slightest hint of moisture in the air (like mine did below). Still, heat styling provides a fun way to switch things up and when you’re creative with accessories you can hold on to sleeker strands for quite a while. Here are my 5 favorite ways to extend my blowout for a few extra days.
Image via The Joe Budden Podcast/YouTube The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 189 “Little Spoon” The Joe Budden Podcast is back off their big interview with Pusha T that left us with more questions than answers. This week the guys carry on their usual shenanigans in addition to recapping their talk with Drake’s latest foe. They also discuss the BET Hip-Hop Awards lackluster cyphers. Who would you want to see in future cyphers?
Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images He Landed The Aircraft With Sensei-Like Precision If you’re a driver and recall the days when someone was teaching you how to drive, you might remember how nerve-racking it was. But pulling over to the side of the road for a break is nothing compared to landing a plane in the middle of a California highway. According to NBC7 San Diego , a single-engine plane had to make an emergency landing last Friday due to an engine failure mid-flight. The aircraft was piloted by a 36-year-old flight student and a 25-year-old instructor. When the engine started having problems, the student handed over the reigns to the instructor, and they landed the plane right in the middle of Interstate 8 in El Cajon. No cars were hit and no one was injured. “For them to make that landing and have nobody else involved in it, I’d say that’s a miracle,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Garrow. Boss. A couple managed to capture the amazing landing stunt on video, which you can check out here .
