Source: Hayden Greene / Hayden Greene As rumors fly that New York Fashion Week is losing its impact, one thing remains certain. We still rule the runway and the sidewalks. Black style, Black talent, and Black creativity has always set industry trends and now black entertainers are starting to share of that cultural capital with Black brands. We stopped by the Circle of Sisters Expo to ask some of the biggest names in entertainment some of their favorites. Check out what they had to say below when we asked them about their favorite Black brands. Larenz Tate Source: Hayden Greene / Hayden Greene “There’s an incredible designer that I really, really like by the name of Rich Fresh for Power season 6 world premiere, I wanted to put something super special so I called up Rich Fresh and he got me and my wife together.”
Hard to believe, but it’s been over three months since the glorious day when Jenelle Evans was fired from Teen Mom 2 . With the possible exception of Michael Vick, no one in the 21st Century deserved to be fired more than Jenelle. As you no doubt recall, Jenelle’s husband, David Eason, beat, shot and killed her French bulldog after determining that the 11-pound menace was so dangerous that it simply could not be permitted to continue drawing breath. The law disagreed, and the Easons lost custody of their children after the ensuing CPS investigation determined that David was the menace. They’ve since regained custody of most of their kids (David and Jenelle each have one son who’s legally prohibited from living with them.), but things are still unstable on The Land. Neither of the Easons is employed, and it seems they’re relying on the income from Jenelle’s cosmetics line to feed the four kids who were recently returned to them. That’s a dicey gamble, considering Ms. Evans is less popular than ever at the moment, which is reeeeeally saying something. So Jenelle spent the past decade lashing out in violent outbursts, abusing every substance she could get her hands on, wishing death on veterans , and abusing and neglecting children and animals. As a result, she finally lost her cushy, six-figure reality gig. And who does she blame for all this? Why MTV, of course! Almost immediately after she was fired, Jenelle was replaced on Teen Mom 2 buy Jade Cline, who was first introduced to viewers on Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant. (The speed with which she was cast led many to the conclusion that MTV had been planning to cut ties with Jenelle for a long time.) This week, Jenelle posted a lengthy, semi-literate Facebook tirade and as far as we can tell from her Farrah-esque word salad, she’s criticizing both Jade and her former TM2 bosses: “Saw a trailer from my ‘replacement’ on TM2,” Evans began. “After everything I’ve been through with CPS and my case being dismiss it makes me sad watching this clip knowing the drama is being filmed and happening in front of all children a part of the show in bad situations,” Jenelle continued. “No one steps in. Just let it happen. Ratings are a first priority, right.” Wait, is she saying no one “stepped in” in her case? They did, Jenelle. They stepped in by firing your ass, thus no longer subsidizing your abusive behavior. “My focus is to better myself and if you don’t want to ‘capture it’ cuz it’s ‘not enough’, tough s–t,” she added. “Glad you found someone worth your while #MTV. Focusing on myself, my family, and making my future as bright as possible. Gain opportunities. Succeed, #EndOfStory.” Gain opportunities by getting fired from the only job you’ve ever had in a way that makes you completely unemployable by anyone else. Wise words, y’all. View Slideshow: David Eason Finally Admits Slaughtering Jenelle Evans’ Dog in Shameless PR Move to Hawk Her Lame Cosmetics Line
Amid rumors that the Sister Wives family may be falling apart , we now have a new rumor to consider: Could the Sister Wives family actually be expanding? By which we mean the following: Is Mykelti Brown pregnant?!? One of Christine and Kody Brown’s daughters — the fifth overall for the latter and second for the former – has been in the news of late for what initially appeared to be a rather harmless Instagram photo. In this picture, which Mykelti shared on September 6, the 23-year old wrote the following: “I need more coffee, to be honest, but since I can’t have that yet, I have Mitzi.” This brand name-drop is a reference to the top Mykelti is donning in the following image: Typically, in this sort of situation, followers think they see a baby bump and decide to share this belief with the entire social media universe. But that’s actually not what happened here. Instead, fans analyzed what Brown actually wrote about the outfit, along with her diet, honing in on Mykelti claiming she “can’t have [any] coffee.” Could this be because there’s a child growing inside of the reality star’s womb?!? “Pregnant???” one fan wrote simply in the comments. Another asked: “Are you having a baby?” And someone else wrote: “Pregnancy hint?” To all of these questions and comments, Mykelti replie with a single word: “Nope.” Oh. Okay then. But what about her statement about not being able to drink any caffeine, which is something many pregnant women try to avoid? “It’s because I ran out,” Brown explained of why she was unable to drink coffee at the time the above photo was snapped. We repeat: Oh. Okay then. Mykelti got engaged to Antonio Padron in June of 2016, confirming the exciting news as follows: “Tony completes me in every way. He is an incredible man and, together, I believe we are perfect.” The two got married on December 17, 2016 and have no plans to pursue a polygamous lifestyle. In related news: Mykelti’s sister, Maddie Brown, recently welcomed her second child , a girl named Evangalynn Kodi Brush. And while we’re on the subject of the very large Sister Wives universe, it’s worth noting: We think we know when Season 14 will premiere ! And we cannot wait! View Slideshow: Meri and Kody Brown: Is This Really It for the Sister Wives Couple?
Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Former No Limit soldier turned chef Mia X is now adding a new profession to her resume—college professor. In an Instagram post, the Hip-Hop legend made the official announcement that she was joining the faculty of the esteemed Loyola University as a professor of Hip-Hop Studies. ”Who would have thought that I would indeed become a rapper make a career out of what I truly LOVE,” Mia X wrote. “AND 31 years after high school I am teaching Hip Hop. A genre of music that the world believed was a fad at a major university in my city!!!!! Thank you God and I promise to do my best ,“ she wrote on the caption of a photo of her university ID card. View this post on Instagram SHOUT OUT TO @djsoulsister for the recommendation It may seem silly to some but I cried when I got this. I remember telling my classmates that I was going to be a rapper and them laughing while my teacher twisted up her face at me. Who would have thought that I would indeed become a rapper make a career out of what I truly LOVE. AND 31 years after high school I am teaching Hip Hop. A genre of music that the world believed was a fad at a major university in my city!!!!! Thank you God and I promise to do my best A post shared by Mia X (@themamamiax) on Sep 6, 2019 at 9:32am PDT In addition to being a professor, Mia X also released her long-awaited memoir Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me. The two-fold memoir is a heartfelt, real and oftentimes gritty ode to her Mamaw, that combines the stories with Mia’s own recipes and twists on New Orleans staples. In an interview with Very Local , Mia reveals how her grandmother still plays a huge role in her kitchen. ”Whenever I’m in the kitchen, I’m always thinking about my mama and grandmother,” Mia X said in the interview. “I’m always thinking about them, the ladies in my family who cooked. Who cooked through joy, who cooked through pain. So, when I’m going through something, I lean on them.” Mia X also recalled a time in which her grandmother used food as a method of therapy that she calls “chicken therapy.” “My baby daddy was cheating, I was crying,” she continued. “Chicken therapy came from, ‘Cut that bird, before you cut that bird.’ After chicken therapy you feel better. And Mamaw said one time they had so much chicken in the freezer, you could tell that everybody had went through something.” Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me is available now.
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Tekashi 69 Will Take The Stand & Admit His Role Was Making Money For Treyway Oh, how your life can change in just 365 days. A year ago today, Tekashi 6ix9ine and his Treyway gang homies were terrorizing everyone in their path. A year later, his former manager Shotti just got sentenced to a whoppinh 15 years in jail, with 6ix9ine’s fate to be decided in the next few weeks. If all things fall into place, we could see Tekashi back on Instagram calling us all “STOOPID” very soon. According to reports from Complex , the rapper’s court appearance has been pushed to next Monday in NYC and he is expected to sing like a bird. Newly released court documents show that Daniel Hernandez (aka 6ix9ine) says his role in the gang ‘Treyway’ was simply to generate revenue. The “Gummo” rapper is expected to testify in the trial of accused Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang members Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack, the only defendants in the sprawling case who have not yet pleaded guilty. A letter from U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman dated September 9 lays out a number of plans the government has for the trial, including that 6ix9ine will talk about his role within the gang. “The Government expects CW-2 [6ix9ine] to testify that one of his roles in Nine Trey was to make money for the gang and distribute that money among Nine Trey members,” the letter reads. While the road to freedom is still long for the Brooklyn rapper, his Breakfast Club interview denouncing involvement in Treyway along with his snitching–I mean, cooperation with the feds…will sure make it an easier road for him. View this post on Instagram WATCH IT ALL CRUMBLE @elpelonavila rescheduling for Austin DMV everything A post shared by 6ix9ine (@6ix9ine) on Nov 15, 2018 at 12:07pm PST View this post on Instagram I REMEMBER THEY SAID I GIVE YOU A COUPLE MORE MONTHS THIS FELT SO GOOD @breakfastclubam happy to be back NOVEMBER 23RD A post shared by 6ix9ine (@6ix9ine) on Nov 16, 2018 at 5:21pm PST
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Tekashi 69 Will Take The Stand & Admit His Role Was Making Money For Treyway Oh, how your life can change in just 365 days. A year ago today, Tekashi 6ix9ine and his Treyway gang homies were terrorizing everyone in their path. A year later, his former manager Shotti just got sentenced to a whoppinh 15 years in jail, with 6ix9ine’s fate to be decided in the next few weeks. If all things fall into place, we could see Tekashi back on Instagram calling us all “STOOPID” very soon. According to reports from Complex , the rapper’s court appearance has been pushed to next Monday in NYC and he is expected to sing like a bird. Newly released court documents show that Daniel Hernandez (aka 6ix9ine) says his role in the gang ‘Treyway’ was simply to generate revenue. The “Gummo” rapper is expected to testify in the trial of accused Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang members Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack, the only defendants in the sprawling case who have not yet pleaded guilty. A letter from U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman dated September 9 lays out a number of plans the government has for the trial, including that 6ix9ine will talk about his role within the gang. “The Government expects CW-2 [6ix9ine] to testify that one of his roles in Nine Trey was to make money for the gang and distribute that money among Nine Trey members,” the letter reads. While the road to freedom is still long for the Brooklyn rapper, his Breakfast Club interview denouncing involvement in Treyway along with his snitching–I mean, cooperation with the feds…will sure make it an easier road for him. View this post on Instagram WATCH IT ALL CRUMBLE @elpelonavila rescheduling for Austin DMV everything A post shared by 6ix9ine (@6ix9ine) on Nov 15, 2018 at 12:07pm PST View this post on Instagram I REMEMBER THEY SAID I GIVE YOU A COUPLE MORE MONTHS THIS FELT SO GOOD @breakfastclubam happy to be back NOVEMBER 23RD A post shared by 6ix9ine (@6ix9ine) on Nov 16, 2018 at 5:21pm PST
Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty There is no argument that Jordyn Woods has turned lemons into lemonade. After getting past the infamous Tristan Thompson scandal , we can’t help but notice that the star has been living her best life! Serving up beauty and fashion goals on the daily while securing business deals, Jordyn is definitely serving up what the girls love! This definitely includes the viral #DMXChallenge! While many of our favorite celebs participated in the challenge that pays homage to the rapper’s hit song “What They Really Want” that talks about different women, Jordyn’s interpretation was one of our favorites. In the challenge, the beauty showed off some of her best hair looks and we are absolutely here for it! I mean, let’s be honest, when does her hair not look amazing? View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: #JordynWoods' #DMXChallenge said better late than never A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Sep 7, 2019 at 8:15pm PDT Jordyn has never been shy to take risks in the hair department and her post was a collection of fabulous looks we couldn’t help but swoon over. From asymmetrical bobs, blonde looks, wig units, protective styles and everything in between, baby girl is nothing to play with when it comes to the hair game. With many of these looks styled by Koni Bennett and Mariama Dashiell , it’s easy to see why her hair game is on point! These stylists have some talented hands and have worked with plenty of our fave celebs. Not every celeb can make a hair look their own, but Jordyn is always able to put her own spin on every style. While it seems that Jordyn has done it all in the hair department, the beauty always seems to serve up something fresh. We’ve seen her kill the bob game and rock a slew of wig styles, so we can’t help but wonder what does she have up her sleeve next? Maybe a super short bob, waist-length tresses or a neon-hued slay? She could even flip the script and gives us a pixie look. The possibilities are truly endless! Were you feeling Jordyn Woods’ #DMXChallenge? Let us know your thoughts down below in our comment section! DON’T MISS: Jordyn Woods Collection With Boohoo Is Here Gurl What? Jordyn Woods Says Getting Bullied For Tristan Cheating Drama Was The 1st Time She Felt ‘Like A Black Woman’ Jordyn Woods Bombarded With ‘Lucrative Business Deals’ After Kardashian Cheating Drama
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN According to a source close to LoveBScott , actor Jussie Smollett and his sister Jurnee Smollett-Bell are shopping around a movie about a falsely accused brother and sister pair. And insider told the site that Jussie has been vetting directors to help him bring the film to life. The reported film plot echoes real life incidents that entangled Jussie in a criminal scandal for months. On January 29th of this year, Jussie claimed that he was attacked in Chicago late at night by two men hurling racial slurs at him. He said the alleged assailants yelled MAGA country, poured a bleach like substance on him, and left a rope around his neck. SEE ALSO: Chicago Police Release Footage Of Jussie Smollett With A Rope Around His Neck On Night Of Alleged Attack The world erupted in outrage and sympathy for the star, until he was indicted for disorderly conduct for reportedly staging the hate crime with the assistance of two other men. On March 26th, all charges were dropped in connection to the alleged hate crime hoax in exchange for community service. But trouble for the former “Empire” front man didn’t end there–on March 27th the FBI announced they would investigate why the charges were scrubbed. 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 Back in March, reps for Jussie said of the case, “Jussie and many others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions. This entire situation is a reminder that there should never be an attempt to prove a case in the court of public opinion. That is wrong.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). It might be a risky move to bring a movie inspired by the incidents to the small screen, considering Jussie is currently facing a $130,000 lawsuit from the City of Chicago in backpay for funds used to investigate the alleged “hate hoax.” Might be best to keep a low profile until every element of this case is forgotten in the public eye and throughly washed through the criminal system. This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1976648″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 74-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins Nah! TLC’s Chilli Reacts To Fan Who Asks If They Look Alike Michael Jackson’s Daughter, Paris, Checks 50 Cent Over His Comments About Her Father Follow @TheRSMS
Source: KIKA/WENN.com / WENN70 The lawyer originally signed to ASAP Rocky ’s assault case has been shot in the head and the chest in Sweden, Complex reports. Henrick Olssen Lilja was wounded outside of an apartment complex where he reportedly lives. The victim called the authorities himself and was rushed to the hospital. Since the incident, police have brought numerous suspects in for questioning. Eyewitnesses say Lilja was attacked and wrestled to the ground by the assailant before he was shot twice. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Police said in a statement, “The police have arrested several people for questioning. The investigation is at an intense stage and the police are working on several different fronts to make progress.” They added that the crime was an “isolated incident with no known connection to recent violent crimes.” Aside from Rocky, Lilja also represented other high profile people like Qiao Jianjun, a wanted fugitive in China who stands accused of embezzling millions. His medical condition is currently unknown. Lilja was assigned to ASAP Rocky’s case when it first caught worldwide attention due to Rocky’s alleged living conditions in jail while he was awaiting trial for an assault case. He was released from Swedish jail a little over three weeks after his arrest. The rapper was charged with assault for allegedly beating up a man who he said harassed him. After weeks of protest from fans and an intervention from Donald Trump , Rocky was returned to the US after being found guilty. He will not have to serve any additional jail time. SEE ALSO: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Lobbied Racist Donald Trump To Help A$AP Rocky Once he was free, he released this statement to his supporters via Instagram : “THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO ALL OF MY FANS, FRIENDS AND ANYONE ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO SUPPORTED ME DURING THESE LAST FEW WEEKS I CANT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR ALL OF YOU THIS HAS BEEN A VERY DIFFICULT AND HUMBLING EXPERIENCE I WANT TO THANK THE COURT FOR ALLOWING ME BLADI AND THOTO TO RETURN TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL OF THE LOVE AND SUPPORT.” 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 story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : 74-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins Nah! TLC’s Chilli Reacts To Fan Who Asks If They Look Alike Michael Jackson’s Daughter, Paris, Checks 50 Cent Over His Comments About Her Father Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Jim Spellman / Getty Alexis Skyy and a close friend were reportedly robbed according to an Instagram post from the friend. Sabrina Peterson, using the Instagram account @TheGlamUniversity, shared details of the armed robbery that occurred over the weekend at an Atlanta gas station. “On God! Myself & @alexisskyy_ was robbed at gunpoint last night at the QT on Howell Mill. I know you probably just thought it was two girls & a nice car but it’s DEEPER THAN THAT! Let’s call it a mistake! The blessing is my son or her daughter wasn’t in the car because you would have taken our kids too,” Peterson wrote in the caption of the post. View this post on Instagram On God! Myself & @alexisskyy_ was robbed at gunpoint last night at the QT on Howell Mill. I know you probably just thought it was two girls & a nice car but it’s DEEPER THAN THAT! Let’s call it a mistake! The blessing is my son or her daughter wasn’t in the car because you would have taken our kids too. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 8, 2019 at 11:26am PDT She added several other posts regarding the robbery, which can be viewed below, including staging a rally later today at the station to protest the targeting of Black women in these crimes. Peterson also shared testimony from other women who have been targeted in similar incidents. View this post on Instagram Tomorrow at 7pm we rally @quiktrip on Howell Mill Road! After numerous messages from women in the @cityofatlantaga that have been victims of crimes at this location & speaking to the @atlantapolice today! I think it’s a sad epidemic that our younger generation is preying on single women and women with children at gas stations in @cityofatlantaga WE WILL STAND TOMORROW TO DEMAND JUSTICE & SAFETY for our women! Join me! We shut @opera_club down in January for not protecting our women & will do the same for any establishment that does not implement the proper safety measures for their patrons. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 8, 2019 at 9:25pm PDT View this post on Instagram @cityofatlantaga we have an issue! We have to keep our women & children safe during their travels to & from. JOIN US TONIGHT AS WE DEMAND PROPER SECURITY & JUSTICE for our women in @cityofatlantaga #protectourwomenatl @quiktrip Howell Mill Road at 7pm today! There’s power in numbers see you there, we need our men in the community to step up! If you have been a victim please contact me. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 9, 2019 at 4:19am PDT View this post on Instagram @cityofatlantaga we have an issue! We have to keep our women & children safe during their travels to & from. JOIN US TONIGHT AS WE DEMAND PROPER SECURITY & JUSTICE for our women in @cityofatlantaga #protectourwomenatl @quiktrip Howell Mill Road at 7pm today! There’s power in numbers see you there, we need our men in the community to step up! If you have been a victim please contact me. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 9, 2019 at 4:19am PDT View this post on Instagram Another one! @cityofatlantaga we have an issue! We have to keep our women & children safe during their travels to & from. JOIN US TONIGHT AS WE DEMAND PROPER SECURITY & JUSTICE for our women in @cityofatlantaga #protectourwomenatl @quiktrip Howell Mill Road at 7pm today! There’s power in numbers see you there, we need our men in the community to step up! If you have been a victim please contact me. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 9, 2019 at 4:20am PDT View this post on Instagram Another one! @cityofatlantaga we have an issue! We have to keep our women & children safe during their travels to & from. JOIN US TONIGHT AS WE DEMAND PROPER SECURITY & JUSTICE for our women in @cityofatlantaga #protectourwomenatl @quiktrip Howell Mill Road at 7pm today! There’s power in numbers see you there, we need our men in the community to step up! If you have been a victim please contact me. A post shared by Glam University (@theglamuniversity) on Sep 9, 2019 at 4:21am PDT In the string of posts, Peterson shared a post that Skyy’s boyfriend, Trouble, in where he demanded the return of the vehicle with a cash reward. — Photo: Getty
