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The Bachelor Finale Recap: Did Colton Get His Happy Ending?

There was high drama on Tuesday night’s Bachelor season finale. But not of the typical kind. We didn’t head into this concluding episode wondering which remaining suitor Colton Underwood would select to be his hopeful wife… … we headed into it wondering whether Cassie Randolph would be willing to open her heart to the man she had already rejected. Seriously: Underwood dumped Tayshia and Hannah on part one of the finale, breaking the latter’s heart especially hard because he just wasn’t sure if he could fall for these women. But he knew he had fallen already for Cassie. So Colton cut ties with the two finalists and knocked on Cassie’s hotel room door to conclude the opening half of this finale, praying for a positive response. Did he receive one? View Slideshow: The Bachelor Season Finale, Part 1: What Did Colton Do?!? Cassie acted all surprised to see Colton, as if this hadn’t been planned out and scripted well ahead of time. He explained to her that she was the only suitor left because he had thrown romantic caution to the wind and send Tayshia and Hannah packing. It was her, it had always been here and they didn’t even have to get engaged or married any time or anything at all. They could just take their relationship “day by day.” Cassie confessed that Colton seeing other women throughout the show did intimidate her — and she still wasn’t certain of her feelings. But, yeah, sure, whatever: Let’s do this! The two then kissed and Colton even shared his fence-jump story with her, which Cassie found hilarious for some reason. From there, Colton invited Cassie to continue the journey with him by traveling to Spain to meet his family and said she was all for trying to figure things out with Underwood. “I’m not telling you that I love you, I want to show you and I want you to see exactly why and how much I’m willing to give up and give to us,” Colton chose his possible soulmate. Finally, to answer the question on everyone’s minds… we don’t know. The couple did enter the Fantasy Suite on their final evening abroad together, but Colton refused to divulged what may or may not have down down in there. “It’s something that we’re going to keep to ourselves,” he later told Chris Harrison. “I’ll take that as a yes,” Harrison replied. Regardless of whether or not Colton got a physical happy ending, however, he does appear to have gotten an emotional one with Cassie. “We’re in love,” Underwood emphatically said about their relationship when making his first public appearance on the after-show stage with Randolph on Tuesday. Sitting by his side, she jumped in to say: “We’re super in love.” So there you have it. Do you think these two will make it down the aisle? Do you think they made it (wink, wink!) in bed? Colton insinuated the latter via the above Instagram photo and caption to close his night on Tuesday: Whatever I write will never fully articulate the feelings I have for you. You are the most incredible person whom I have ever met, you have the kindest soul and the sweetest heart. You changed my life for the better and made this year the best year of my life. I can’t wait for our adventures ahead… I have my best friend. I have my girlfriend. I have my future fiancé. I have my future wife. But most importantly I have you. Let’s do this thing they call life… together… forever. I love you.

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Hannah Brown: Confirmed as the Next Bachelorette!

And her journey begins… now! On The Bachelor finale , Colton Underwood chose Cassie Randolph to be his very serious girlfriend. But we already knew that heading into the episode, considering Colton had made his feelings and his intentions clear. What we did NOT know, however, was who ABC would choose to follow in Underwood's love-seeking footsteps. The decision was announced on the live after-show by Chris Harrison, however, with the next Bachelorette even meeting five of her suitors right there on stage. Scroll down for every last detail! 1. Here She Is! In what couldn’t have come as a major shock to any viewer, Hannah Brown was given this honor by Chris Harrison 2. Why Was This Obvious? Well… Hannah made her presence felt this season by feuding with fellow contestant Caelynn Miller-Keyes and even earning herself the alter ego “Hannah Beast.” So she isn’t afraid to voice her opinion, which is a good thing. 3. She Also Made It to the Final Two Getting far on a season of The Bachelor is basically a requirement for the new Bachelorette. In this case, she was one of two finalists. 4. She Then Hinted at the Distinction on Monday Night “I want somebody to, I don’t know, jump a fence for me,” Hannah told the audience during the after-show that followed part one of The Bachelor finale. 5. What Did She Say After the Announcement Was Made? I” do believe that it can happen, and I’m just really just so grateful and honored that people saw my heart and that I get to continue showing that and that somebody will hopefully share their heart with me.” 6. What Else? “I feel all the emotions, but honestly I’m just really grateful for this opportunity,” she added to Chris Harrison, saying she had known she had been chosen for about three weeks. View Slideshow

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Cassie Randolph Lashes Out Against Trolls, Details "Unique Adventure" on The Bachelor

Cassie Randolph is finally ready to talk. Or write, at the very least. Especially now that she has something to say about her apparent soulmate, Colton Underwood. On Tuesday night’s emotional Bachelor finale , Cassie listened closely to Colton’s pleas for another shot. She explained to him that she didn’t like how he was dating so many other women during their televised courtship and outlined the pressure she felt to make a decision about marriage at this point in their relationship. So the pair decided to scale it all back. There was no proposal on the finale. There was simply a decision to commit to a legitimate relationship and to see what sort of feelings would develop from there. And what was the answer? Very strong feelings! On the live after-show that aired following the actual finale, Cassie said she and Colton were “super” in love. How sweet, right?!? There’s no ring on Cassie’s finger just yet, just to be clear, but Randolph jumped on Instagram several hours ago to open up in great detail about the “unique adventure” of appearing on The Bachelor. “Sometimes it can be hard for me to find my words (as you all have seen haha),” she said to open this lengthy post, continuing as follows: “it’s so easy for me to over-analyze and get in my own head, especially when my feelings are overwhelming or when big things are happening so quickly. So, here goes my attempt to put the past 6 months into words…” From there, Cassie delved into nearly every aspect of her time as a contestant. And she included with her message the photo below of her and Colton swapping spit. Stepping out of the limo on night one, I had no idea what was in store for me. The saying “God always has bigger plans in mind” has never felt more real to me than it does now. I’m honestly holding back tears as I write this, trying not to get too sentimental as all the memories and emotions flood over me while I reflect on this whole experience. As easy as it is to mock The Bachelor and the idea of falling in love in front of complete strangers and many cameras, Cassie and Colton actually approached the experience in a similar, candid manner. It’s clearly ridiculous to get engaged after a stint on this show. Both sides instead agreed to just date for awhile and to see where things go from there. Now, back to Cassie’s heartlfelt message: I am unbelievably grateful for every single relationship that was formed with 29 amazing women, Colton and all the crew involved. It was a truly unique adventure that I got the extraordinary opportunity to experience. Everyone who has been beside me throughout these past 6 months (during filming and post), has helped me grow in ways that I couldn’t ever have imagined. Cassie, of course, feuded with fellow beauty pageant contestant Caelynn on more than one occasion this season. But she only had positive things to say in this post. I’ve learned things about myself, relationships, and life in general, that I would never have known otherwise. Thinking back to before I was cast on The Bachelor S23, I get chills realizing just how crazy it is that ONE THING has the potential to change life SO MUCH. Randolph did go on to say she needed to take a social media hiatus, however, during which some viewers out there hurt her feelings with what they said about her online. This past week, I took a much-needed break from my social media. I was allowing the opinions of others, and their sometimes cruel speculations, really get to me. T hat brings me to perhaps the truest, most impactful thing that this experience has taught me: to stay true to myself. Being real is something we ALL owe to ourselves. She concluded by hinting that marriage may, indeed, be in the cards. Regardless of the outcome, that is the one thing we can do to guarantee no regrets… to make the best decision we can in the moment. So cheers, my friends (and trolls) to The Bachelor S23 finale… may we all live and learn, be humble, and most of all, forever remain open to learning. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you all a glimpse into some of the most pivotal moments of my life. So far 🙂 As for the two other questions Bachelor fans had heading into the finale: 1. Yes, Cassie and Colton almost definitely had sex, although neither would confirm. 2. As you can learn more about below, Hannah Brown was named the next Bachelorette. View Slideshow: Hannah Brown: Confirmed as the Next Bachelorette!

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Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph Reveal Engagement Plans!

The Bachelor finale has come and gone, and Colton Underwood got his happy ending . But after some major deviations from the show’s usual “script,” he and Cassie are not actually engaged just yet. Now, the two lovebirds have opened up about their relationship plans in the future. Colton Underwood opened up to People about his romance with Cassie and their plans for the future. “We’re so excited to be out in public,” Colton begins. Excitedly, he adds: “and not have to hide anymore.” Living with exciting news is tough when you can’t share it, especially when you’re famous it impacts your entire life. “I’m so in love,” he raves. “And I’m ready for everyone to know it.” Though Cassie was roasted on social media for her apparent inability to string together a coherent sentence on the finale, she also spoke to People . And she sounds over the moon. “We can finally be outwardly happy,” Cassie announces. “And,” she continues. “Not have to keep this big secret.” That must be a tremendous weight off of their shoulders. So, how does he feel about the way that he ditched tradition? “I know there’s a certain format that comes along with being The Bachelor ,” Colton acknowledges. “But this was about the rest of my life,” he notes. Some leading men treat the show as entertainment. Clearly, Colton took it very seriously. “And I couldn’t risk giving Cassie up,” Colton admits. And obviously, he didn’t want to pull an Arie and propose to one woman while thinking of another. That is why he broke up with Tayshia Adams and Hannah Godwin. In case there was any doubt, the two have not gotten engaged since the finale was filmed. “She doesn’t have a ring on her finger yet,” Colton admits. It sounds like they’re still taking baby steps in their romance. That is perfectly okay. “But she will,” Colton vows. “One day.” Presumably, the two of them will know when the time is right. Cassie makes it clear that they’re not avoiding the subject. “We definitely talk about our future engagement,” Cassie reveals. The speech pathologist adds that it’s not something that either of them are dreading. “We’re both excited to get to that point,” she gushes. They’re just not in a big rush. “I am now a California resident,” Colton notes, revealing that he uprooted himself from Denver. He now lives in West Hollywood — but he and Cassie do not share a home. Not yet, anyway. “Our goal is to buy a house in Huntington Beach in the next year,” Colton speculates. “But,” he adds. “We probably won’t move in together until we’re engaged or married.” “As much as I want her to live with me,” he admits. “It’s a big step and something we both take very seriously.” That is absolutely their choice, though we hope that they’re making sure that they will be a good match as housemates. (What temperatujre do they both like their home? Their bedroom? Do people handle dishes and bathroom stuff in the same way?) “I came on The Bachelor wanting to be madly in love when I left,” Colton concludes. “And that’s exactly what happened.” View Slideshow: Hannah Brown: Confirmed as the Next Bachelorette!

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What Will Beyoncé And Jay-Z Do For Their 11th Wedding Anniversary?

Beyoncé  and Jay-Z have been married since April 4th, 2008. Since then, we have witnessed their family grow; with daughter Blue-Ivy and the twins Sir and Rumi  , On The Run Tour 1 and 2, and so much music to relate to. After 10 years, Beyoncé and Jay-Z will celebrate their 11th Wedding Anniversary on April 4th, 2019. These two never seem to be short of creativity when it comes to displaying their love. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hiphopnc.com” id=”5721507″ overlay=”true”] Even their Halloween costumes are black excellence at their best. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Nov 1, 2018 at 2:04am PDT Take Our Poll Surely we can expect some glamorous post to live vicariously through Beyoncé’s Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:10pm PST        

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Utah Jazz Ban Fan Who Had Heated, Racist Exchange With Russell Westbrook

Source: Matthew Stockman / Getty The Utah Jazz fan who allegedly told  Russell Westbrook to “get on your knees like you’re used to” during a game between the Jazz and Westbrook’s Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night has been banned from all Jazz games. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy and play the game in a safe, positive and inclusive environment,” Jazz president Steve Starks said in a statement Tuesday. “Offensive and abusive behavior does not reflect the values of the Miller family, our organization and the community. We all have a responsibility to respect the game of basketball and, more importantly, each other as human beings. This has always been a hallmark of our incredible fan base and should forever be our standard moving forward.” Things get heated between Russell Westbrook and Utah Jazz fans again. “I’ll f*ck you up. You and your wife,” he says. Not sure what these fans said to him, but he also had issues with Jazz fans during the postseason. pic.twitter.com/LquwRmLVNy — Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) March 12, 2019 Multiple players including Jazz players  Donovan Mitchell  and  Rudy Gobert backed Westbrook in how he handled the altercation in which he told the fan, “‘I’ll f–k you up. You and your wife.” The fan, Shane Keisel denies telling Westbrook “get on your knees like you’re used to,” but told news reporters last night that he said, “Ice those knees up!” Shane Keisel, the Jazz fan who was involved in a verbal altercation with Russell Westbrook during the Jazz loss to the Thunder, explains his side of what happened. @KSL5TV @kslsports #nba pic.twitter.com/ScCSRttTCg — Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) March 12, 2019 NBA Twitter discovered Keisel’s Twitter account which had previously disparaged Westbrook and has made other racist statements in the past. Wow Shane Keisel the truth shall set you free…what a racist pos! Nice to have a safe court side seat to yell unpleasantries, try saying anything like that on the streets pic.twitter.com/Aw6IkgkOIo — shaunkyser (@shaunkyser) March 12, 2019 I am #TeamRussellWestbrook This is a tweet from the oh-so-innocent fan #Thunder #ShaneKeisel pic.twitter.com/R4hxN1FsKN — Deb (@BoomahSoonah) March 12, 2019 Tell me again @notthefakeSVP how #ShaneKeisel and his wife are just some innocent @utahjazz fans. #BanThoseUtahFans @NBA https://t.co/dxe7yMwPqm — justine~justine (@justine222) March 12, 2019 Smh, Shane Keisel is a fraud pic.twitter.com/idLpGQ7cyb — Eric Britt (@_Ericbritt) March 12, 2019 Keisel soon deleted his Twitter account and is preparing to sue Westbrook, but we’re thinking his social media account may not help his case. RELATED: Russell Westbrook Gives Priceless Reaction To Fan Getting In His Face On Court

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Wendy Williams Lets The N-Word Slip During Taping Of Show [VIDEO]

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Desiree Navarro / Getty via Bossip.com : Talk show host  Wendy Williams is back on her daytime talk show throne after a brief hiatus due to health complications. The storied entertainment journalist is already back on the hot seat, recently using some “in-group” language in front of her audience OOPS! As always, Wendy was giving her audience the day’s drama, pouring some hot tea about  Blac Chyna and her ex fling YBN Almighty Jay. 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 The teen was allegedly assaulted and wounded during a recent trip to New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue, the shopping Mecca of the world. While telling the story, Wendy got so cozy she let the n-word slip. “I just love Fifth Avenue shopping. It’s unbelievable, you n***as.” There was an awkward pause from the audience accompanied with some awkward laughter. “I get very comfortable talking to you,” she said after a beat. You can watch below: Wendy comfortable AF! Sis said “you niggas” on live tv in front of the whyte folks pic.twitter.com/UuTHid3crj — J.B. (@JustJameis) March 11, 2019 This hilarious slip up doesn’t take away from all the amazing things Wendy has been up to since her return to TV. She recently launched a drug addition hotline to help those in need. The hotline, 1-888-5HUNTER (1-888-548-6837), is run through The Hunter Foundation in partnership with T.R.U.S.T,  the national resource hotline dedicated to those suffering from substance abuse. The hotline will be open 24 hours a day. “We must all come together to respond to this crisis of addiction and substance abuse. Everyone is at risk from the inner cities to more affluent communities,” Williams said in a statement to the press. Williams has remained transparent about her struggle with crack and cocaine usage ten years ago. “My family and I are very proud to partner with T.R.U.S.T. to get people the help that they so desperately need, especially if they or their families have given up hope. There is hope.” ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Unbreakable: Wendy Williams & Kevin Hunter Through The Years [PHOTOS] Chance The Rapper Ties The Knot, See The Wedding Photos How You Doin?: Twitter Sounds Off As Wendy Williams Returns To Her Talk Show & Addresses Cheating Rumors [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS

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Bribe-less Brilliance: Black Celebs Who Attended Ivy League Schools Without Cheating 

Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Black Celebs Who Attended Ivy League Schools Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman unintentionally broke the Internet on Tuesday after the famous moms were indicted in a college admission bribery sting. Apparently, Loughlin, Huffman and 50 other rich, White celebs paid up to $6 million to get their kids into the country’s most elite college — including Yale, Georgetown and Stanford. Meanwhile, Black students have to work thrice as hard to get a scholarship at these schools. Can we please start giving Rich White kids the same side eye that Black & Brown kids receive when they say they attended an Ivy League school?! You know when it’s assumed that minority students took “someone” else’s spot who was “more qualified”! #DownWithTheDoubleStandard — bevysmith (@bevysmith) March 12, 2019 Meanwhile Black kids who can really play sports can’t even get a look from these Ivy League schools. pic.twitter.com/s40xFTbnNf — B E A N Z | Currently stuck in Raccoon City (@PhotosByBeanz) March 12, 2019 But just like most things in life, Black folks always find a way or make one. Hit the flip to check out these Black stars who used their brilliance to get into Ivy League Universities.

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Guess Which Actress’ Doll-Faced Daughter Is Making Her Film Debut In ‘Dumbo’?

Source: Xavier Collin/ Image Press Agency / Splash News Match The Curly Cutie With Her Famous Mom This curly beauty is the daughter of one of our favorite black actresses on TV and the big screen. She was photographed at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Dumbo’– which she also is making her debut film appearance in! Here’s a few hints about her mom — she’s of British and Zimbabwean descent, she’s a lead actress on a hit HBO series and her breakout role was in a film that also starred Oprah. Think you know who she is? Hit the flip for the answer.

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Sophie Perry: Daughter of Luke Perry Claps Back at Grief-Shaming Trolls

Early last week, beloved actor Luke Perry died following a massive stroke. He was only 52 years old. His daughter Sophie Perry spoke out about the sudden and tragic loss of her father. Unfortunately, hateful trolls have been shaming Sophie over her grieving process — but Sophie is hitting back. Sophie took to Instagram to clap back against the hate. “Since my dad died,” Sophie’s post begins. “I have received a lot of attention online.” “And most of it has been positive,” she acknowledges. “But of course, some people just can’t be nice.” “And I’m here to say that I did not ask for this attention,” she reminds them. Her dad was the celebrity, not her. And she certainly did not want him to die. Sophie notes: “I did not ask to be thrown into some virtual spotlight.” Sophie shared this selfie along with her post. “And while I don’t mean to offend anybody,” she writes. “I’m also not going to cater to any one else’s needs and beliefs.” “I’m 18,” she reminds them. An adult, sure, but also a teenager who has done nothing to deserve so much ire. “I swear like a sailor,” Sophie acknowledges. “And sometimes I dress like a hooker.” “And,” she notes. “I support causes and you may not.” “And most importantly,” Sophie affirms. “I am going to laugh and smile and live my normal life.” So many people misunderstand the grieving process — perhaps because they are lucky enough to have never suffered a sudden loss like this. Apparently, some trolls think that Sophie is soulless for not sitting in a window and crying where paparazzi can photograph her tears. “YES I am hurt and sad and crying and beside myself with what happened to my dad,” she states. “It’s the worst thing to ever happen in my life,” Sophie reminds her followers. “And I am torn the f–k up over it.” “But,” Sophie writes. “I’m not going to sit in my room and cry day in and day out until the internet has deemed it appropriate for me to do otherwise.” Of course not. Life goes on — it’s just different and filled with bouts of sadness. “And if you knew my dad,” Sophie notes. “You would know he wouldn’t want me to.” “So,” she reasons. “You shouldn’t either.” “So to those of you shaming me for my language and my wardrobe and most disgustingly, my grieving process,” Sophie addresses her trolls. She then suggests: “do us both the favor and just unfollow.” Remember, that is always an option! “It’s a waste of both of [our] time,” Sophie concludes. She is absolutely right. Grief is complicated. In real life, people grieve in their own ways. So just because someone is not grieving as you grieved or not grieving like television characters grieve doesn’t mean that they’re not in mourning. Sophie and her brother, Jack, are grappling with this sudden loss. But they know that their father would want them to continue on and live their lives. It would be nice if people who consider themselves his “fans” could show some common courtesy towards the ones who love him most. View Slideshow: Luke Perry: Mourned, Remembered by Co-Stars and Friends

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