Source: Johnny Louis/WENN.com / WENN Mike Epps Goes Undercover To Answer Fan Questions On the latest episode of GQ ‘s series Actually Me, Mike Epps goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from Twitter, Reddit, Quora, YouTube and more. Why does he hit the mic after each joke? What motivated him to become a stand-up comedian? Who are his top five comedians of all time? Check out the video down below to hear Mike’s answers to those questions and more, and peep the comedian’s current Netflix special Only One Mike and The Last Black Man In San Fransisco , which is in theaters now.
Source: Kevork Djansezian/NBC / Getty We’d be lying if we said we didn’t miss Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on the small screen, but the famed actress and mom has moved on, flexing her theater chops in the critically acclaimed Broadway play, American Son . There’s some good news for TV lovers however, as the play is getting its own Netflix adaptation: “Based on the acclaimed Broadway play, the Netflix Television Event AMERICAN SON tells the story of Kendra Ellis-Connor (Emmy-nominee Kerry Washington), the mother of a missing teenage boy, as she struggles to put the pieces together in a South Florida police station. Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee also reprise their roles in the adaptation which presents four distinct viewpoints, while also navigating the unique dynamic of an interracial couple trying to raise a mixed-race son,” Netflix states in a press release. “AMERICAN SON by Christopher Demos-Brown is directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Washington and Pilar Savone executive produce under Washington’s banner Simpson Street. Jeffrey Richards and Rebecca Gold also serve as executive producers.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Last fall I was blessed enough to embark on a journey of a lifetime, #AmericanSonPlay . In these deeply divided times, I believe this show is MORE than a play. #AmericanSonPlay is a prayer that we see each other. It is an exercise in listening to each … https://t.co/LYbbzeIjBA pic.twitter.com/YJjmots0I3 — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 13, 2019 American Son will hit your fave streaming service November 1, after a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Stay tuned and check out the first-look photos. . @kerrywashington is headed to @netflix for an adaptation of #AmericanSon , the acclaimed Broadway play about an interracial couple trying to find their missing teenage son. https://t.co/oInMcsPWTz — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) August 13, 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 ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Ex-NBA Player Sentenced To 3.5 Years in Prison Mystikal Falls Off Stage 30 Seconds Into His Performance [VIDEO] Double Take: Tamika Scott’s Daughter Young Niyah Gives Xscape Vibes [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty The 10 Year Anniversary Of Kid Cudi’s Album Man On The Moon Is Coming Up Soon Kid Cudi’s debut studio album, Man On The Moon , was released on September 15, 2009–which means the ten year anniversary is coming up in about a month. To say this album really impacted the lives of those who listened to the songs again and again would be an understatement, with so many people who have now become lifetime fans of Cudi being introduced to him through Man On The Moon . And of course, it’s an important piece of work for Kid Cudi himself, too. Surely, such an incredible and important work of art will be celebrated in a ton of different ways throughout the world, but we already know one thing that Cudi is doing in celebration of a decade of Man on The Moon : Socks! The people over at Stance are sharing a run of exclusive Kid Cudi-inspired socks a full month ahead of the album’s anniversary, which really gives all of his fans a proper amount of time to figure out what outfit they’re going to put together to go with these vibrant accessories. The socks are gonna run you $18 a pair and you can check out a preview of them below: View this post on Instagram Up, up and away @kidcudi's signature collection introduces three new designs ranging from album artwork to the Cudi logo. Tap to shop each style. #StanceAnthem A post shared by Stance (@stancesocks) on Aug 11, 2019 at 6:20pm PDT Not only are we getting some dope socks 10 years after the release of his debut, but Kid Cudi is also preparing to give us another album. His upcoming project, Entergalactic , will be accompanied by an animated Netflix series executive produced by Kenya Barris . According to Cudi himself, the album–and presumably, the show–come from a “fantasy’ point of view. “It’s what I wish I had,” he said last month. “I live a very lonely life, but I have hope I’ll find someone someday.” https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/1153372882107547653?s=20 There’s no word yet on when we can expect that album to drop, but if anything, another body of work is definitely the best gift any decade long Kid Cudi fan could ask for.
Source: Courtesy Netflix / Courtesy Netflix Netflix Releases Official Trailer For ‘Dolemite Is My Name Have you been paying attention to the buzz over upcoming Netflix film ‘Dolemite Is My Name?’ Netflix just dropped the trailer and it looks amaaaaaazing! Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy) has an epiphany that turns him into a word-of-mouth sensation: step onstage as someone else. Borrowing from the street mythology of 1970s Los Angeles, Moore assumes the persona of Dolemite, a pimp with a cane and an arsenal of obscene fables. However, his ambitions exceed selling bootleg records deemed too racy for mainstream radio stations to play. Moore convinces a social justice-minded dramatist (Keegan-Michael Key) to write his alter ego a film, incorporating kung fu, car chases, and Lady Reed (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), an ex-backup singer who becomes his unexpected comedic foil. Despite clashing with his pretentious director, D’Urville Martin (Wesley Snipes), and countless production hurdles at their studio in the dilapidated Dunbar Hotel, Moore’s Dolemite becomes a runaway box office smash and a defining movie of the Blaxploitation era. Comics and rappers have praised Moore as a pioneering influence over the past few decades, and Dolemite Is My Name is a hilarious celebration of a singular talent who made his own legend. From director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Empire); Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, The People vs. O.J. Simpson); and the producing team of Oscar and Golden Globe nominee John Davis (Ferdinand, Joy), Golden Globe nominee John Fox (Joy) and Murphy; the film features an all-star supporting cast — including Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Snoop Dogg, Ron Cephas Jones, Barry Shabaka Henley, Tip ‘TI’ Harris, Luenell, Tasha Smith — plus costumes designed by Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter (Black Panther). Directed by: Craig Brewer Produced by: John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Murphy Screenplay by: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski Cast: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Kodi Smit-Mcphee, Snoop Dogg, Ron Cephas Jones, Barry Shabaka Henley, Tip ‘TI’ Harris, Luenell, Tasha Smith, and Wesley Snipes Edited by: Billy Fox Costume Designer: Ruth E. Carter Production Designer: Clay Griffith *SOCIAL CHANNELS* IG: @dolemiteismyname / #dolemiteismyname Twitter/Facebook: @netflixfilm & @strongblacklead Visit: www.netflix.com/dolemiteismyname
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz S ince he was dismissed from the Showtime drama The Chi , the status of Jason Mitchell’s character on the show has been up in the air. But no more, Deadline reports Mitchell’s role will definitely not be coming back and will be killed off on the show. The upcoming third season of #TheChi won’t feature one of the series’ leads, Jason Mitchell, who was let go in May over allegations of inappropriate behavior https://t.co/l4bhLdXdCq — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 2, 2019 Mitchell was fired after season 2 wrapped when misconduct allegations levied against the actor went public. Following Showtime’s TCA executive session, the networks President of Entertainment Gary Levine confirmed Mitchell’s character, Brandon will be killed off. When asked by Deadline if Brandon would get a proper ending following his abrupt exit, Levine stated: “There is a lot of great life in The Chi, and there’s also death in The Chi, and that’s how we’ll be dealing with it.” Mitchell was accused back in May of inappropriate behavior by actress Tiffany Boone who plays his on-screen girlfriend in the show. He was subsequently fired after multiple incidents continued to happen despite going through HR training. The fallout following impacted his career immensely. His MTV movie nomination was rescinded, his agency UTA dropped him, and he was replaced on an upcoming Netflix movie titled Desperados. Lena Waithe also faced backlash because she knew what was going on the set of The Chi but was accused of not swiftly acting. She is set to have a role in the upcoming third season of the show. This news also comes on the heels of actress Afton Williamson announced on Sunday she will be quitting the ABC drama The Rookie . She filed claims of sexual harassment and racial discrimination. Mitchell is still set to star in A24 studio’s film based on the captivating Twitter story that followed a stripper named Zola. That could all change, Mitchell’s star caught fire after his riveting performance as Eazy-E in the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton. Looks like it is fizzling out quickly. Photo: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz
Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty When They See Us was released back in May, and it’s still on the minds of many viewers two months later. To be specific, what occurred to certain characters viewers were introduced to in the film is something people are still trying to figure out. For example, earlier this week, Ava DuVernay answered a question from a fan who wondered what ever happened to Korey Wise ’s girlfriend, Lisa, whom he left briefly at a chicken joint to go to Central Park with friends. In the film, Korey was played by actor Jharrel Jerome ( now nominated for an Emmy award ), and Lisa was played by Euphoria star Storm Reid . Source: Atsushi Nishijima / Netflix And while, for instance, Raymond Santana was able to reconnect with his love interest, who is named Tanya in the movie (and played by Aurora Perrineau ), Korey was only able to daydream about Lisa when he was in prison for more than a decade. Ava said when he was finally released, he wasn’t able to get back in touch with her because she died. She said, to this day, when Korey speaks of her, he always adds “Rest in Peace.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). I’m sorry. Korey never reconnected with his girlfriend from the time of his arrest. Sadly, she passed away before he was released from prison 13 years later. Whenever Korey mentions Lisa to this day, he always adds “Rest in Peace.” I truly hope she is. #WhenTheySeeUs https://t.co/rBkofABUcT — Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 30, 2019 Unfortunately, Lisa was introduced in the film without a last name, so despite doing some digging, it hasn’t been possible to figure out her full name and look up the reason she passed so young (for context, Korey is just 47). Unless Ava has some more insight on that, which she is looking to share, we’ll never know. There did seem to be an homage of sorts to her and that time Korey’s life at the end of the film. When They See Us ends with Korey returning to the chicken spot he last visited with Lisa after being released and exonerated and places an order. 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 While imprisoned, Korey also dealt with the loss of his sister, Marci, and there was a loss of sorts in the estrangement between himself and Yusef Salaam, whom he went to the police station to support before being roped in the case. Overall, he’s lost a lot, including his innocence. But as Wise shared in an interview with The New York Times prior to the release of the hit Netflix movie, he still found that he has a lot to be thankful for. “ This is life after death,” he said of where he is now. “I always say that. From now on I know what Biggie was talking about. There’s life after death.” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”2005994″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : LisaRaye Goes Off On Nicole Murphy [VIDEO] A Look Inside Keyshia Cole & Niko Hale’s Baby Shower [PHOTOS] A Hater Tried To Heckle Mary J. Blige At Her Concert And It Didn’t Go Well For Them [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS
What happens when three women decide to unexpectedly pop up on their sons after feeling neglected on Mother’s Day? A charming comedy that reminds us all to find our true selves and live our best lives. Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman star in the upcoming Netflix movie that shows the other side of motherhood… Otherhood. After journeying to NYC to surprise and reconnect with their sons, empty nesters Carol (Angela Bassett), Gillian (Patricia Arquette) and Helen (Felicity Huffman) realize they’re more consumed with their adult son’s lives than they are their own. They go to the club, enjoy pizza (which turns into an erotic moment) and do the things they’ve always wanted to do. Otherhood hits theaters August 2nd. RELATED STORIES: Angela Bassett Agrees That She Was Robbed Of An Oscar For Playing Tina Turner Go Behind The Scenes Of Angela Bassett’s ‘Black Panther’ Premiere Look
