Source: Gary Gershoff / Getty It was a win for Black people and people of color in the media this week with unique perspectives headed for the big screen! However, it was also a week of dreaded Twitter drama when one radio host decided not to ignore a serious subject. Check out the W’s below, then hit the next page to find out who lost in the Twitter battle. Winners Issa Rae Source: Craig Barritt / Getty In the last couple of years, the T.V. and movie industry has made huge strides in bringing diversity to the media. Movies like Black Panther and Get Out are the most immediate examples of Black people being in front of and behind the camera. However, history has taught us that the “Black fad” can be here today and gone tomorrow. One decade it might be sitcoms, the next it might be romantic comedies, and then, Hollywood can decide they’re done with the Blacks. Well Issa Rae is one of the people making sure this doesn’t happen thanks to an epic deal she signed with Columbia. According to Variety , Issa’s production company, ColorCreative, has signed a multi-picture production deal that will allow the company to back projects from emerging diverse screenwriters. Certain writers will be announced in the spring of 2019 to work with Rae and ColorCreative to develop and write movies based on their original stories. This is a huge move considering Black content that makes it to the big screen isn’t always original (e.g. Black Panther, 12 Years A Slave, The Color Purple , etc.). With more original ideas, more diverse stories are sure to come that show the vastness of Black people and communities of color. If the flicks do well, they can also set the tone for more diverse films for years to come. “All of the projects we are working on are fresh and promising and we can’t wait to continue the work,” Issa said in a statement. “We hope to set a precedent and inspire the industry at large to invest in undiscovered talent, original IP, and fresh stories and perspectives.” Win, win, win.
Source: AFP Contributor / Getty Kenneth “Zoo” Petty Has January Court Appearance Nicki Minaj’s new boyfriend hasn’t seen the last of his legal troubles . According to a report from Page Six , Kenneth “Zoo” Petty is due back in New York’s Nassau County court next month for driving with a suspended license. Reportedly, Mr. Petty was busted after blowing a stop sign on November 11th of this year. Zoo was hit with a misdemeanor charge for operating an unlicensed vehicle along with infractions for failing to stop at the sign and driving with a suspended or revoked license. He is scheduled to appear in Nassau County court again on Jan. 8. Previously, fans dug up Petty’s record. In 1995, Petty was popped for sex assault against a 16-year-old girl. He was also 16 years old at the time and was promptly listed as a registered sex offender. He was sentenced to 18-54 months in prison. Petty later spent seven years behind bars for fatally shooting a man, Lamont Robinson, in Queens in 2002. Despite his legal troubles, Zoo seems to be enjoying the Barb life with Nicki M. Hit the flip to see more.
Source: INGLEWOOD, CA – AUGUST 27: Kodak Black arrives at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images) Seems like the grown up thing to do for OG rappers is to own up to their past mistakes and after watching Jay-Z step up to the plate with “4:44,” T.I. seems to be ready to admit to his own f*ck ups. In the Victoria Monét assisted visuals to “The Amazing Mr. F**k Up,” Tip finds himself explaining to his homies how his own selfishness led to his woman walking out the door and into the arms of another man. Speaking of repenting, Kodak Black seems to be trying to make amends for his past as he finds himself in a church dipped in all white like a televangelist in his clip to “Testimony.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Diamond Blue featuring Young Thug, Usher and Zaytoven, and more. T.I. FT. VICTORIA MONET – “THE AMAZING MR. F**K UP” KODAK BLACK – “TESTIMONY” DIAMOND BLUE FT. YOUNG THUG – “WTS” USHER & ZAYTOVEN – “PEACE SIGN” BIRDMAN & JACQUEES FT. NENO CALVIN – “GWSC” JOHN HART FT. JUELZ SANTANA & TOO $HORT – “WHISTLE” JOHN GABBANA – “OUTDATED” SNAP DOGG FT. SOB X RBE DA BOII – “KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY” 2FEET FT. YOUNG NUDY – “NO FREESTYLE” YUNG BANS – “DID THAT DID THAT”
If you’re a longtime fan of the Teen Mom franchise, you may remember the name Lindsey Nicholson. Lyndsey was a fan favorite on 16 and Pregnant , but she was passed over for the majors and never made the leap to Teen Mom fame. Prior to the casting of Briana DeJesus , MTV and Viacom reached out to several former 16 and Pregnant stars. When they reached their final decision, Lindsey and others, like Mackenzie McKee were left to assume they didn’t get the gig. Now that the network went outside of the franchise to cast Bristol Palin and Cheyenne Floyd on Teen Mom OG , it looks like Lindsey will never get a chance to return to the series full-time. She is, however, scheduled to make an appearance on Teen Mom 2 this season. Lindsey has remained friends with Kailyn Lowry, and she was on hand for the launch of Lowry’s Pothead haircare line last week. In a recent interview with Radar Online, Lindsey confirmed that the event was filmed for the show. “We were all there,” she said of Lowry’s Pothead hair care in NYC. “It was mostly following up on something they’re going to put in Kail’s season.” The news that Lindsey was once again filming with MTV led to rumors that she would be returning to the franchise, possibly to replace a departing TM2 cast member. That’s not the case, however, which is a shame — as Lindsey has quite a story to tell. Nicholson gave birth to twins Jackson and Paisley when she was just 29 weeks pregnant, and the boys spent several weeks in the NICU. “No one talks about it,” she told Radar. “It is so hard. My goal in the next few years … I would love to be able to go and speak and share our story. “I was one of the girls they reached out to,” Nicholson explains of her experience with almost getting cast in TM2. “When they called we weren’t even pregnant. I was working at a dentist office. My life was so boring. According to Lindsey, passing her over is the network’s loss. “But they missed out everything we went through with the twins,” she says. Hopefully, we’ll get to hear more of Lindsey’s story soon. View Slideshow: 16 and Pregnant Stars: Where Are They Now?
Singer Jade Novah ‘s amazing 2018 was capped off the Viral Sensation award at the Urban One Honors celebration. Her hilarious viral videos imitating Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston among others have hit over a million views on various video platforms. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://mymajicdc.com” id=”3813713″ overlay=”true”] While she took home the first award of the night, Novah is more than a viral actress. We sat down with Jade to talk about her debut album “All Blue” and its success without a major label backing her. Jade was clearly emotional and excited to take home this award and we expect more big things from this future star. More Episodes Of “Voices” Voices At Urban One Honors: Brandy Honored & Ray J Breaks Down Nursery Rhymes Voices At Urban One Honors: Jermaine Dupri Breaks Down The Moment He Created So So Def [ione_media_gallery src=”https://mymajicdc.com” id=”3813794″ overlay=”true”]
Source: SAN BERNADINO, CA – SEPTEMBER 07: Chief Keef performs during Rock the Bells 2013 at the San Manuel Amphitheater on September 7, 2013 in San Bernadino, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) Chief Keef must be stressed. It has been revealed the Chicago rapper has an another four kids with four different baby mamas that we didn’t know about. This is in addition to the previously known five children who call Sosa daddy. Bruh… Reports TMZ : In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Chief revealed he’s fathered 4 kids with 4 different mothers who all want child support. A judge is ordering Keef to pay each woman $564 per month, starting in January. The “Love Sosa” rapper could practically fill his own daycare because all 4 of the recently revealed kids are under the age of 5. Keef’s brood now includes 3-year-old Kamiah, 1-year-old Khalo … and 4-year-olds Khalil and Kirsten. Remember, all different moms. Chief’s gonna have to tighten his pockets … ’cause he claims he’s a self-employed musician making roughly $9k a month with $9k in expenses. Condoms are cheaper than kids. Just saying. — Photo: Getty
Regina King , armed with her good wig, scarf and best intentions to save her family, stares in the mirror at the woman gazing back. She examines herself and the task that lie ahead. It’s a powerful scene in Barry Jenkins screen adaptation of James Baldwin’s classic novel. Today, Regina scored a Golden Globe nomination for best actress, adding fervor to buzz that she’ll also land an Oscar nomination. We caught up with Regina and the cast of If Beale Street Could Talk at the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of the world premiere, where she opened up about the scene that will carry her through award season. “Every woman who I know that wear wigs, it’s not necesarily becuase they don’t like their hair or their hair isn’t long or short. It’s armor you’re putting on to do whatever you’re going to do,” she explained. Watch her talk about it above. If Beale Street Could Talk hits theaters December 14. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3019557″ overlay=”true”] RELATED STORIES: Search ‘Creed II’ + 9 Other Black Films You Should See Before The End Of 2018 Search ‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins Picks James Baldwin Novel For Next Film
Source: Delmaine Donson / Getty Colorism: “prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group.” Remember “ Dark Girls” ? The documentary aired on the OWN network in 2011. I believe the documentary highlighted some of the issues of colorism in the black community. It shined on the “Dark” skin girls experience. Listening to the women that shared similar stories as mine, but from another point of view. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM “Mellow Yellow!” “White girl!” “Yella bitch!” “You not black!” “Your momma or daddy white?” “You’re too light.” “I like you because of your skin color.” “You’ll win because you’re light skin.” “You dance white!” “You talk white!” I’ve heard it all, I was teased and still teased. Dating While Light: In high school I was approached by a guy who said he gave me a double take because I was light. Now if you know me, I’ve been more involved with light skin men. Not because I don’t like other guys of different complexions or races. I’ve just been approached more by those guys. I’m now instantly turned off by guys that say they love my complexion or “our skin tones look good together”. I’ve had white men tell me, “you’re not too black but you’re cute for whatever you are.” Let’s not forget the white women that looked at me with these piercing looks because I was in a club on Washington Ave in Saint Louis, MO and a white guy was talking to me. We exchanged numbers and I instantly felt like “that black girl”. You’re either not black enough or too black. Awhile back, I sat down to grab a bite to eat and drink with a good friend that is a white male , that I’ve known for about 15 years at the time. We laughed, we hugged, and we enjoyed ourselves. Text “Foxy NC” To 24042 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else! …Standard Messaging Rates Apply At this Mexican restaurant I was the only Black person in there, but I didn’t realize until later that I was the only “spook” in there. I assume I was mistaken for being Hispanic because one of the waiters came up and told him I was “trouble” , whatever that meant. My friend and I continued our conversation, we caught up the family then we hit the topic about how interracial couples are looked at in all environments; the privilege versus non-privilege , and how complexions are what separate Black Americans. I told him later I felt like the more we talked and laughed we were being observed. No one knew we were friends that haven’t seen one another in a very long time and always enjoyed being around one another. You can say we dated, briefly. He realized some White Americans didn’t agree with the idea of interracial couples. I remember us sitting at a bar in the Saint Louis City area. We were talking, as I watch him get distracted by a man sitting behind me. He was starting to get upset and I eventually got him to calm down, but that’s when I told him, everyone hasn’t adapted to change. People will make faces and have their opinions, but we have to ignore the ignorance. My daughter’s father is biracial and both of my parents are Black, she is very light, and she has the same name as her cousin but it is spelled differently. These two are different complexions and when they were younger the kids would call them the Black one and the White one. Luckily another kid stepped in and changed that, now they are used their initials to identify the one they want. The idea that kids decided to separate them by color is very crazy, but adults do it too. 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 Being light skin: It’s one of those things, I appreciate because I can’t change it, and I’m still black. I don’t think I’m better than anyone. It’s obvious that others pay attention to the color of their skin. Being Black is already difficult without other Blacks comparing ourselves to one another. I’m still Black and this Black is beautiful. My birth certificate doesn’t say, “yella”, “redbone”, or “highlighter”. Follow @foxy107104 Light Skin Versus Dark Skin: Colorism; Still Hurting The Black CommunityThe reality is, this world we live in divides us enough, in the words of Jane Elliot “God created one race, THE HUMAN RACE. Human beings created racism”. The human race is what allowed colorism to pin people of lighter and darker complexions against one another. We then allowed ourselves to create animosity towards one another, by how one person treats or accepts another person. I’ve been in situations where I was treated unfairly by a person that’s darker than me, I later found out in conversation , that person was unfairly treated by someone lighter complexion. This created a downward spiral of aimless retaliation. No matter who I date, I’m Black. Many would disagree or say I can’t be “Pro-Black”, but the definition of being pro is “in favor of”; yes , I’m in favor of Black males, I’m not against. I can date and still represent myself as a woman of color. Even if it’s a “ Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” moment or step in the room with my beautiful family members of beautiful hues of Black. Yes, I agree with Jane Elliot, “God created one race, THE HUMAN RACE. Human beings created racism”. Then I also agree with Issa Rae, “I’m rooting for everybody Black”, because I’m rooting that we understand our greatness no matter what. I root that we work together as a human race that we are inferior but superior to those that can’t see the benefit of equality. 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Source: Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017 / Getty A week after his former girlfriend and mother of four of his children was laid to to rest, Sean “Diddy” Combs took to social media describe what it means to be a single parent after Kim Porter’s tragic and surprising death. On Monday morning, the music mogul, with his 11-year-old twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila riding in the back seat of the car, shared what he was doing on “Day 1” of being a mother and father to his children. “Today the journey begins,” he says in the video. “I’m now a part of the 6 a.m. crew. This is mommy-daddy, daddy-mommy, checking in.” “This daddy-mommy thing is beautiful. You just have to get up early in the morning…like real early.” Diddy adds, “So we out here…All the single mother’s, y’all know what that is. Even some single father’s, you gotta step up and play both roles. The mother’s do it all the time.” Take a look at the touching video: Day 1 pic.twitter.com/rLtQuFYKHk — Diddy (@Diddy) December 3, 2018 As we previously reported , Diddy has referred to Kim’s death as a “nightmare” he’s “been trying to wake up from.” Last month, Kim, 47, was found dead in her Los Angeles home suffering from an apparent cardiac arrest and battling was pneumonia. Sources reported that she had been treated with saline and vitamins days before her death. Kim reportedly went to bed early the night after telling a loved one she wasn’t feeling well. The Los Angeles coroner’s office has called for an “additional investigation” in the 47-year-old’s death, E! Online news noted . Diddy, 49, and Kim dated on and off between the years of 1994 to 2007. The pair had three biological children together: Christian, 20, and twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila, 11. Porter also had 27-year-old son, Quincy, from her previous relationship with Al B. Sure! RELATED NEWS: Quincy Calls Kim Porter’s Death ‘The Toughest Heartbreak I Will Ever Encounter’ Diddy On Kim Porter’s Death: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Wake Up Out Of This Nightmare’ Kim Porter Dead At 47 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3018399″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN via Bossip : According to Page Six , Neil deGrasse Tyson , renowned astrophysicist and host of television show “Cosmos,” is under investigation by National Geographic network for allegations of sexual misconduct. 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 Dr. Katelyn N. Allers, an associate physics professor at Bucknell, claims she was “felt up” by Tyson after taking a photo with him at a 2009 party. SEE ALSO: ‘Love Is…’ Creator Salim Akil Accused Of Sexual & Domestic Violence And Breach Of Contract “After we had taken the picture, he noticed my tattoo and kind of grabbed me to look at it, and was really obsessed about whether I had Pluto on this tattoo or not . . . and then he looked for Pluto, and followed the tattoo into my dress,” Allers said in a statement. DeGrasse responded in an online post that was titled “On Being Accused” by saying says he welcomes and will fully cooperate with an impartial, independent investigation into the claims against him. Tyson also says he didn’t grope Allers, but “simply searched under the covered part of the shoulder of her sleeveless dress to check out her tattoo.” He says he found out she thought it was creepy 9 years later, and is “deeply sorry to have made her feel that way.” He ended by saying the two had a “genuine friendship” and he’s innocent of sexual misconduct. Tyson also is facing allegations from Tchiya Amet, who’s said that Tyson drugged and assaulted her when they were both in graduate school together. Tyson acknowledges that he and Amet had a “brief” sexual relationship, but denies that the incident in question ever happened. See photos of other celebrities accused of sexual assault. ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : ‘Love Is…’ Creator Salim Akil Accused Of Sexual & Domestic Violence And Breach Of Contract Taraji P. Henson Went Vegan After Stomach Cancer Warning ‘The Real Sidechicks Of Charlotte’ Is Real And The First Episode Is BANANAS! (NSFW) [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1793296″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
