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John Singleton’s Ex Blasts BET For Not Honoring Him Properly At Award Show

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: StarterCAM / StarterCAM / RickeySmileyMorningShow.com Mother to the late John Singleton’s daughter, Justice Maya Singleton , has a bone to pick with BET. Last night during a segment honoring late rapper Nipsey Hussle , Tosha Lewis posted that she was unhappy that Singleton didn’t get similar treatment, given how many times BET has played his movies and used his imagery in commercials. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). “Yea I said it,” she wrote BET. We pay homage to the late John Singleton. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/7ul4ZjYK3M — BET (@BET) June 24, 2019   “So BET can take the time to honor Nipsey Hussle and not John Singleton? They’re whole movie line up are John Singleton movies,” she wrote on Instagram in a post directed to BET. “His movies are in the BET commercial. They never featured anything Nipsey, but I guess he’s trendy nevermind John was talking and diong the same stuff as Nipsey since the 90s.” 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 Tosha says she and John dated when she was 19 after he famously directed ‘Boyz N The Hood’. Although the relationship was brief, she shared in a tribute post about Singleton : “the greatest memories of my life can be directly correlated to you and I thank you for that.” See fan reactions to BET’s John Singleton tribute below… I wish this tribute to John Singleton was longer and more robust. I loved that man’s work as a visionary and filmmaker. We don’t even recognize the depth of his genius as a director from Boyz N Tha Hood to Higher Learning and Baby Boy. I miss him. #2019BETAwards #BETAwards19 pic.twitter.com/DrxhQjaZDY — Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) June 24, 2019 John Singleton we will never forget you. Thank you for bringing our stories to life. #BETAwards19 pic.twitter.com/rXPJ2ODBJG — (((Rachel Huggins))) (@HugginsRachel) June 24, 2019 Finally they are giving the John Singleton tribute, Thank You #betawards pic.twitter.com/voJGDBzpB0 — Trill Darius (@KingPowell19973) June 24, 2019 REST IN PEACE to the visionary John Singleton. We will keep your legacy alive daily. #betawards — #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 24, 2019 This story was originally posted on Bossip.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Aoki Lee Simmons Stuns At Senior Prom [PHOTOS] 11 Stars Before And After Plastic Surgery Ayesha Curry Admits She Sends Steph “Hundreds” Of Sexy Photos To Keep Things Spicy Follow @TheRSMS

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Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter Honors Him At Her Graduation

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN Nipsey Hussle ’s daughter Emani Asghedom has endured a tragedy that no child should have to: burying her father. The 10-year-old recently graduated and though her father wasn’t there physically, she made sure to honor in during her speech. “I want to begin by sharing my thankfulness for my mom for believing in me, and my dad, for always being there for me,” Emani said. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). After losing her father back in March, her uncle, known as Blacc Sam, and her aunt Samantha Smith, were involved in a custody battle with her mother, Tanisha Foster. They are claiming that Foster cannot provide a fit environment for Emani and isn’t able to provide adequate care. According to TMZ, Nipsey Hussle’s family claims that Foster has an 18-year-old daughter and 17-year-old son that she hasn’t raised, which they feel further proves their point about Foster not being able to provide a stable home for Emani. Despite all the family drama, Emani was all smiles on her big day with all of her family in attendance. Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter Graduates [Photos] https://t.co/hGCY9jgoDi pic.twitter.com/prU8P4yCiB — theJasmineBRAND.com (@thejasminebrand) June 23, 2019 Nipsey Hussle was gunned down on March 31st, 2019 in front of his The Marathon Clothing Store. His alleged killer, Eric Holder, was apprehended a few days later. 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 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1990824″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published at MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Aoki Lee Simmons Stuns At Senior Prom [PHOTOS] 11 Stars Before And After Plastic Surgery Ayesha Curry Admits She Sends Steph “Hundreds” Of Sexy Photos To Keep Things Spicy Follow @TheRSMS

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Cardi B Indicted By Grand Jury Over Strip Club Brawl

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari A grand jury in Queens, New York has returned an indictment against  Cardi B  for her alleged role in a 2018 strip club brawl that left two women injured. According to ABC News , the charges against Cardi weren’t made immediately clear and the indictment will not be unsealed until the “Press” rapper is arraigned on Tuesday. She faced misdemeanor charges for her alleged role in the fight where thrown chairs and bottles resulted in two bartenders being injured. Initially, Cardi rejected a plea from the DA’s office in Queens, signaling that additional charges may be levied against her. RELATED:  Cardi B Said NO To A Plea Deal In Strip Club Fight Case RELATED:  Cardi B Back In Court; Could Face Stiffer Charges

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Ciara Shuts Down Hater Who Slammed Her Appearance In Taylor Swift’s Pro-LGBTQ Music Video

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Ciara didn’t mince words on Monday after a fan tried to blast her over her role in playing a wedding officiant at a gay wedding in Taylor Swift ’s most recent video. Ciara was one of many celeb guest appearances in a video for Swift’s new song  You Need To Calm Down , among them include Ellen DeGeneres, RuPaul, Katy Perry, Laverne Cox and Billy Porter. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). The video is a call to action for Taylor and her fans to support the Equality Act, a piece of legislation which if passed, would prohibit discrimination based on gender and sexual identity. The Equality Act would amend the Civil Rights to include protections for employment, public housing and federal funding, just to name a few of the areas affected. “Let’s show our pride by demanding that, on a national level, our laws truly treat all our citizens equally,” reads a message that appears at the end of the video “Please sign my petition for Senate support of the Equality Act on Change.org.” 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 Ciara’s cameo seemed to rub a few people the wrong way, who felt it “necessary” to remind Ciara of her Christian faith. View this post on Instagram #TSRClapbackSeason: #Ciara had to get a fan together in the most pleasant way possible, okay!! A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Jun 17, 2019 at 8:41am PDT   “Ciara. You shouldn’t be doing this. We respect [you] too much, Being at a gay wedding is one thing [but] joining them together is even more a greater sin,” wrote lucas_norton101. “We love you but this is wrong,” he continued. But the singer had the perfect comeback, reminding her critics that she will do what she so pleases. “First, Christians don’t judge. Secondly, #YouNeedToCalm Down,” Ciara wrote. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”2008002″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Sasha Obama Graduates High School [PHOTOS] Tami Ever After: Tami Roman Lands ‘Basketball Wives’ Spinoff Show Aoki Lee Simmons Stuns At Senior Prom [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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Sasha Obama Graduates High School [PHOTOS]

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Sasha Obama  is a high school graduate. If you can believe it, the former president and Michelle Obama’s youngest daughter, who just turned 18 this week, has completed her time at Washington, D.C.’s Sidwell Friends and is off to college this fall. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Rumor has it she’s heading to the University of Michigan, but there’s been no confirmation. If you remember, her sister took a “gap year” before attending Harvard University and is will be beginning her junior year this fall. What is time? Where did it go? View this post on Instagram “Life has never been about you or about me. Life and all that matters within it has always been about us.” —Sheila Johnson, 2019 Commencement Speaker Congratulations to the Class of 2019! We can’t wait to see the great things you will do! A post shared by Sidwell Friends School (@sidwellfriends) on Jun 9, 2019 at 8:21pm PDT   You may have to squint but Sasha is in the second row from the back, fourth from the left. 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 According to U.S. Weekly , Sasha graduated on June 9th, with her parents in attendance. Former vice-president and current presidential candidate Joe Biden was also there supporting both Sasha and his granddaughter Maisie who was also a graduate. SEE ALSO:  Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Photos were taken by some other graduates but disappeared from Instagram. So these are the only photos you’ll be seeing, unless you’re friends with the Obamas. View this post on Instagram Jill and I were so thrilled to be there today to watch our amazing granddaughter Maisy graduate from high school. Maisy, you make us so proud and we can’t wait to see what you do next with your talent, smarts, dedication and kindness. The future is yours, and Nana and Pop will always be right behind you. A post shared by Joe Biden (@joebiden) on Jun 9, 2019 at 1:21pm PDT   This story was originally published on BlackAmericaWeb.com . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1593515″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Maryland Rapper Killed In Shooting Usher Gets Big Ass Head Tattoo [PHOTOS] Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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Tom Hanks Goes Hard For Diversity In Toy Story 4 Then Reveals His Spades Game Is Strong | Extra Butter

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Toy Story 4 is phenomenal and I personally think it’s the best one of the bunch. It’s more diverse than ever as Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and her new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion for Woody when he bumps into his long-lost friend Bo Peep. We also get to meet Bunny and Ducky voiced by Keenan Michael Key and Jordan Peele who add so much flavor to this Toy Story we can call it soul food. Throw in Combat Carl and Giggle McDimples and this is easily the most diverse movie in the franchise. On this episode of Extra Butter with Xilla Valentine we go inside Toy Story 4 and I ask Tom Hanks who plays the iconic Woody and Tim Allen to discuss the diversity in Toy Story 4. Tom emphatically states “It’s got to be done! This is the way we live now, so it’s got to be diverse.” Tom is no stranger to diversity and being well informed in the culture with his Black Jeopardy skit on SKL being the second most popular video on their channel. So I decided to test his Black Card by asking him and Tim a couple of questions on Black Culture and Tom aced it. He stated that Jay Z and Nas is the biggest debate in Black America and knows how to handle himself on the spades table revealing he learned to go big watching people play Whist in Oakland, California. “I go deep baby! I go deep. Now when I was in Oakland, California they all played whist.” Tom acts out slamming cards on the table, “Kids were playing Whist man, but That’s like a version of spades.”

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Tom Hanks Goes Hard For Diversity In Toy Story 4 Then Reveals His Spades Game Is Strong | Extra Butter

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Toy Story 4 is phenomenal and I personally think it’s the best one of the bunch. It’s more diverse than ever as Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and her new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion for Woody when he bumps into his long-lost friend Bo Peep. We also get to meet Bunny and Ducky voiced by Keenan Michael Key and Jordan Peele who add so much flavor to this Toy Story we can call it soul food. Throw in Combat Carl and Giggle McDimples and this is easily the most diverse movie in the franchise. On this episode of Extra Butter with Xilla Valentine we go inside Toy Story 4 and I ask Tom Hanks who plays the iconic Woody and Tim Allen to discuss the diversity in Toy Story 4. Tom emphatically states “It’s got to be done! This is the way we live now, so it’s got to be diverse.” Tom is no stranger to diversity and being well informed in the culture with his Black Jeopardy skit on SKL being the second most popular video on their channel. So I decided to test his Black Card by asking him and Tim a couple of questions on Black Culture and Tom aced it. He stated that Jay Z and Nas is the biggest debate in Black America and knows how to handle himself on the spades table revealing he learned to go big watching people play Whist in Oakland, California. “I go deep baby! I go deep. Now when I was in Oakland, California they all played whist.” Tom acts out slamming cards on the table, “Kids were playing Whist man, but That’s like a version of spades.”

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Meteorologist Airs Out “Bachelorette” Watchers Over Complaints About Weather Reports

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Brett Deering / Getty A Dayton, Ohio weatherman was not here for a bunch of whiny Bachelorette fans who complained about his reports interrupting their Monday night TV plans. Fox45 weatherman Jamie Simpson went viral this week after a live television rant he made because of ABC watchers demanding the station “go back to the show.” “We have viewers complaining already,” Simpson said ‘Just go back to the show.’ No, we’re not going back to the show, folks. This is a dangerous situation, OK? “Think about if this was your neighborhood. I’m sick and tired of people complaining about this. Our job here is to keep people safe, and that is what we’re going to do.” “Some of you complained that this is all about my ego,” Simpson added. “Stop. It’s not. I’m done with you people, I really am, this is pathetic.” He makes a great point. Especially because an 81-year-old man lost his life in Celina, Ohio, 65 miles north of Dayton, during Monday night’s storm after a tornado sent a vehicle crashing into his home, Mayor Jeffrey Hazel told a news conference. The storm injured seven people in Celina, three seriously, according to Hazel, who also revealed about 40 homes had been seriously damaged or destroyed. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). This season’s “Bachelorette,” 24-year-old Hannah Brown, saw Simpson’s rant and warned Bachelor Nation to show some respect for the weather. Lolz too funny, thanks Dayton, Ohio for the love, but be safe. naders are no joke. https://t.co/RdxYOUpx4w — Hannah Brown (@AlabamaHannah) May 28, 2019 “Lolz too funny, thanks Dayton, Ohio for the love, but be safe. naders are no joke,” Brown tweeted. 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 Oh look a meme pic.twitter.com/r89GoyCu85 — Joshua Lisec (@JoshuaLisec) May 28, 2019 Do you think people should have the option to skip weather warnings? Source: Bossip.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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People Respond To Gillette’s Ad Featuring A Black Father Teaching His Trans Son To Shave For The First Time

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: picture alliance / Getty Earlier this year, Gillette released a commercial asking that men do away with their toxic behaviors. They filmed an entire commercial documenting these behaviors and simply asked men to do better  because these types of attitudes and behaviors have been harmful to not only women but other men. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Because people are not always here for progress, the commercial received quite a bit of backlash. And while a lesser company might have stepped away from making sociopolitical messages in their advertising, in order to protect their profits, they actually doubled down. This newly unveiled commercial features a father teaching his trans son how to shave for the first time. And while there was also criticism for this ad, we’re going to focus on the people who loved it. See what others had to say below… . @Gillette ’s new ad shows a father teaching his trans son how to shave. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Bravo to brave companies like Gillette that are paving the way for a more inclusive world! pic.twitter.com/ABwd1k981C — The Mask You Live In (@MaskYouLiveIn) May 25, 2019 I love how people get mad about this story. I think Gillette has firmly placed itself as “the woke razor” for a little while now so we shouldn't be surprised they took this on. Buy your Bics and move on with your life, Travis. PS “The Woke Razor” would be a good wrestler name. https://t.co/wDQeugIsSN — 'The Influencer' Brian Zane (@zmanbrianzane) May 28, 2019 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 . @Gillette ’s new ad shows a father teaching his trans son how to shave. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Bravo to brave companies like Gillette that are paving the way for a more inclusive world! pic.twitter.com/ABwd1k981C — The Mask You Live In (@MaskYouLiveIn) May 25, 2019 As a black trans man who works in advertising, this is… Everything. This is the kind of work I dream of creating some day.*** https://t.co/VTXa6Aw0N0 — sad and boujee (@itsjacksonbbz) May 25, 2019 Wow! @Gillette , during a time when our trans brothers and sisters are under attack by the Trump administration, this ad demonstrates the beauty and humanity of everyone being able to celebrate their true selves. Thank you P.S. You might need tissues. https://t.co/faujedhDBL — Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath) May 28, 2019 Source: MadameNoire.com [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1807788″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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Dionne Warwick’s Beyonce/Icon Comments Spark Controversy

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Dionne Warwick is an absolute legend and one of the first black women singers who paved the way for legends like Beyonce to flourish. However, her recent comments on what makes someone iconic has rubbed the Beyhive the wrong way and an uncivil war has erupted on these here internets. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). During an interview with ESSENCE , Warwick had this to say: “It’s wonderful to see how she’s been able to create what and who she wanted to be and who she is…very proud of that, I really am. Now, sustaining and becoming a big icon that Gladys Knight, or Patti LaBelle, or Johnny Mathis, or Frank Sinatra, or Sammy Davis Jr. is? I doubt that, I really do. And I love her to death and can appreciate her talent. But that iconic status that I just mentioned, those four names? [She has] a long read [ahead].” This, of course, was taken as shade because she didn’t bow down and kiss Bey’s ring. However, she took to Twitter to clarify in a now-deleted tweet that read: “What I said is in quotes. What @Essence said is not. It takes a long time to reach and achieve iconic status. That’s not to say that Beyoncé isn’t well on her way. She is a gifted performer. That was a reach from Essence.” Dionne warwick's biggest hit is widely known through another woman's voice what does she know about being iconic pic.twitter.com/ZsMR3gOQBS — thais (@thaisbmartini) May 23, 2019 It didn’t matter as a generational war had erupted. BeyHive Twitter was trying to come for Dionne while Auntie Twitter has her back and is re-dragging the Hive. See the tweets below… 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 Marie Dionne Warwick is from north Jersey and nearly 80 years old. Please know that she is strapped at all times and is absolutely not one of your lil friends. https://t.co/E3ez6pi6v7 — April (@ReignOfApril) May 24, 2019 Dionne Warwick: Beyoncé ain’t no classic or iconc sin…. Bey Hive: pic.twitter.com/KYMCORj1CY — Bunifa Latifah Halifah Sharifa Jackson (@POPOFFSON_) May 23, 2019 dionne warwick helped open the doors for damn near every black female performer in contemporary music. ya’ll not about to drag the first black female pop star, nah. — eric ☥ (@thetrillgent) May 23, 2019 https://twitter.com/heysamra/status/1131728212831232000 Me watching the Beyhive go after Dionne. This further proves they think music started back with Whitney, Madonna and MJ. pic.twitter.com/tu4ggEq4qu — iLoveArethaFranklin (@LovingAretha) May 23, 2019 you’re right. because Dionne’s generation didn’t have lackluster artists https://t.co/AzgrYNySCW — King Unctie (@LifeAsKing) May 23, 2019 So y’all on here disrespecting Dionne Warwick? Man, this generation is wild. pic.twitter.com/MRXtnPkFBx — Maxamillion (@RegalBasil) May 24, 2019 Source : Bossip.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Keke Palmer Reveals She Had Abortion Trey Songz Welcomes Baby Boy, Noah [PHOTOS] Dionne Warwick Says She’ll Never Forgive Those Who Accused Her Sister Of Molesting Whitney Follow @TheRSMS

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