Source: Courtesy WeTV / Courtesy WeTV Da Brat And Deb Antney Talk To Reemarkable About Her Issues On “Growing Up Hip Hop ATL” It’s Thursday — which means a brand new episode of “Growing Up Hip-Hop: Atlanta” airs tonight! But you don’t have to wait — we’ve got an exclusive clip for your viewing pleasure. Check it out below: “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta,” airs Thursday, August 8 at 9PM on WE tv. Will you be watching?
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN Quavo Is Developing An Animated Series About Hip-Hop Quavo , along with Imagine Entertainment co-founder Brian Grazer, are crafting what they call a “transformative franchise” in the animation space. “I have long seen how hip-hop as well as our music ( Migos ) really impacts kids,” Quavo said in a press release on Thursday announcing the new animated franchise series. “I’ve loved animation my whole life whether on TV or in movies and I wanted my first jump into this premium content world to be a show just for kids. It will definitely reflect the creativity, love, and families in and around the NAWF side of Atlanta where we grew up.” The series, which will be aimed at kids ages 8-12, will draw inspiration from the hip-hop scene in Atlanta. It also marks a partnership between Imagine’s Marginal Mediaworks, Imagine Kids+Family, Quality Control Music, and Motown . Quality Control’s Pierre “Pee” Thomas and Kevin “Coach K” Lee will produce the series alongside Dan Altmann and Capitol Music Group’s Brian Nolan and Ryan Allingham. Quavo holds an executive producer title alongside with Grazer, whose long list of accomplishments includes work on Arrested Development , 8 Mile, American Gangster, Empire , and more, earning him four Oscar nominations along the way. When speaking on Quality Control’s expansion into the realms of TV and film, Coach K said that the most important and inspiring aspect of this partnership is the fact that “all kids will be seeing themselves” in the series. “When I was growing up there was very little media that had brown and black skinned kids feeling heard or seen and the ones that did stood out and served as a crucial roadmap through our childhoods,” he said. “I’m about inclusive stories that address all kinds of situations that kids of ALL ethnic and financial backgrounds experience and to give them a common tool to learn and grow.” The series is expected to launch alongside new merchandise and original music from Quality Control, but there’s no official release date as of now.
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty Owner Of Equinox & SoulCycle Faces Outrage Over Trump Fundraiser The receptionists at Equinox have their work cut out for them this week. Word got out on Wednesday that the owner of Equinox is planning a high-dollar Hamptons fundraiser for the Cheeto-In-Chief himself, Donald Trump. This news lead to outrage online and sparked calls for a boycott of the luxury gym and its associated businesses, SoulCycle and Blink Fitness. Real estate developer Stephen Ross is chairman and majority owner of the Related Companies, which oversees Equinox Fitness. He is set to host a luncheon on Friday, according to the invitation, at which attendees will pay up to $100,000 for a picture with the President and $250,000 to listen in on a roundtable discussion. Imagine the things you could do with $100K…all of them are better than taking a picture with that guy . The Washington Post first reported the news of the fundraiser, sparking some serious online outrage. The news didn’t sit well with a lot of regular folk and celebrities alike who frequent the expensive gym, who don’t want their hundreds of dollars a month used to support Donald Chump. Celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Billy Eichner were extremely vocal over their thoughts on the matter, with Billy cancelling his membership and Teigen urging her famous friends to do the same. Hey @Equinox – what’s your policy for canceling memberships once a member finds out your owner is enabling racism and mass murder? — billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 7, 2019 the gym is my personal hell but if you're a member of Equinox perhaps it is time to say peace(out)-inox ayyyyy I'm still sick yes but fuck equinox https://t.co/SJBsBNXT8Q — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) August 7, 2019 Stephen Ross responded to all of the backlash in a statement to CNN , saying “I have always been an active participant in the democratic process. … I have known Donald Trump for 40 years, and while we agree on some issues, we strongly disagree on many others and I have never been bashful about expressing my opinions. I have been, and will continue to be, an outspoken champion of racial equality, inclusion, diversity, public education and environmental sustainability, and I have and will continue to support leaders on both sides of the aisle to address these challenges.” In addition to that statement, Samantha Bonizzi, a spokesperson for Equinox and SoulCycle, told the publication , “Neither Equinox nor SoulCycle have anything to do with the event later this week and do not support it. As is consistent with our policies, no company profits are used to fund politicians.” She added, “We are committed to all our members and the communities we live in. We believe in tolerance and equality, and will always stay true to those values. Mr. Ross is a passive investor and is not involved in the management of either business.” On social media, people are continuing to post screenshots cancelling their memberships and responding to those who don’t understand why supporting Trump is reason enough to not support a business. Cancelled that membership @Equinox & as if! I never paid those outrageous non discounted ass soul cycle prices pic.twitter.com/L3Pf5N18P5 — Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn) August 8, 2019 luckily for me, I've already been boycotting SoulCycle and Equinox due to *checks notes* my inability to pay hundreds of dollars a month for a gym membership — eve peyser (@evepeyser) August 8, 2019 Hey @Equinox I’ve been a member at Equinox for over 14years & I’m shocked 2 hear my membership dues are going to fund a President who is a racist. I call on all my friends (U know who U are) who have memberships 2 #Equinox cancel yours, ASAP! #PassiveInvestorMyAss #KidVicious https://t.co/Q5gm9KgFdH — kirk acevedo (@kirkacevedo) August 8, 2019 Don’t believe this “passive investor” explanation. If you do business with @soulcycle or @Equinox you are doing business with Stephen Ross. https://t.co/l1Y6f1NqcN — Pat Kiernan (@patkiernan) August 8, 2019
Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN Ray J has managed to leverage his fame and connections in the entertainment industry in becoming one of the savviest businessmen around by way of his Raycon Global venture along with other investments. Now, Ray is involving himself in the legal marijuana business after signing on as an executive for a company that crowdfunds cannabis startups. TMZ reports : Sources with knowledge of the deal tell TMZ … Ray J is making $1 mil per year to get people to spend money on weed, as an executive for a cannabis crowdfunding company. Ray J signed on to become the chief strategic media officer for MarijuanaStock.org … and his new duties include making infomercials for the brand, encouraging people to invest in the burgeoning bud biz and enlightening potential investors on the possible high returns. Financially, that is. Our sources say, the company sought out Ray J because he’s super plugged into the legal weed biz … and for his long Rolodex of celeb friends. In Ray’s case, it’s what he knows AND who he knows. Ray’s manager, David Weintraub, tells us Ray was given full creative control for his new venture. Ray J is no stranger to cannabis after investing $5 million this summer into his own marijuana company, William Ray LA. — Photo: WENN
Source: Lester Cohen / Getty Quavo makes hits with the Migos, stays cooking on the basketball court and maybe most importantly, keep his mama happy. The Atlanta rapper recently gifted his mother a Jeep. Per standard 2019 protocol, he made sure to document the gifting on Instagram or else it wouldn’t have really happened. The Atlanta rapper hooked mom up with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. “M A M A H U N C H O Happy Bday I love You Til Death My Bestfriend U Are the Founder No 530 NO Gang I Always Will Reward You For Your Greatness !!!Your Only SON!!!! Quavo,” was his caption of a series of flicks capturing his mother’s reaction. Quavo’s mom, Edna Marshall, collection of whips is off to a nice start—last year he gifted her a Range Rover. View this post on Instagram M A M A H U N C H O Happy Bday I love You Til Death My Bestfriend U Are the Founder No 530 NO Gang I Always Will Reward You For Your Greatness !!! Your Only SON!!!! Quavo A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho) on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT [H/T Page Six ]
Source: SplashNews / Splash News Kylie Jenner Enjoys Italy With Travis Scott, Kris Jenner And Corey Gamble Kylie Jenner turns 22 on Saturday and the makeup mogul is currently celebrating by cruising around Capri with her boo thang Travis Scott , mom Kris Jenner and Jenner’s big-hipped boytoy Corey Gamble. View this post on Instagram My house is covered in ROSES! @travisscott and it’s not even my birthday yet!!!!! Omg A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Aug 5, 2019 at 1:37pm PDT Earlier this week Kylie shared Travis’ latest romantic gesture — rose petals flooding her floor. A few folks speculated that Kylie and Travis might be getting married after workers were spotted bringing a long white gown onto Jenner’s private flight, BUT the family has been denying that there will be a wedding this weekend for the couple. What do you think? Source: SplashNews / Splash News Sidenote: We know Kris Jenner’s relationship with her daughters is very “different” but how many of y’all would have invited your mom and her big hipped boyfriend on your 22nd birthday trip? Just curious. Hit the flip for more photos
Source: Dan Reynolds Photography / Getty According to WSBTV , the Atlanta public school system could have a serious mold problem. Because of past reports of air quality complaints Channel 2 did an investigation into the air quality in Atlanta school and what they found was disturbing. Teacher, students, and parents have been reporting musty mold smells in school across the city for years. For example, Young Middle School saw mold complaints as far back as 2016. ___ The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: 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 __ Money have been spent in HVAC upgrades since 2012, and over the next 3 years over 15 million dollars worth of upgrades are set to happen. But is this enough to keep our kids safe? The long term exposure to mold can lead to anxiety, decreased concentration, and other mood instabilities. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Kylie and Travis were spotted getting on a private jet for her birthday getaway with what seemed to be a wedding gown and folks are speculating that there may be wedding bells on the way. via: TMZ Kylie Jenner just boarded a private plane to her birthday yacht party with a very interesting piece of luggage … a garment that certainly looks like a WEDDING DRESS … but TMZ knows otherwise. Check out this pic from the tarmac Tuesday afternoon at the Van Nuys Airport … there’s a flowing, feathery, white dress protruding out the bottom of a garment bag as it’s loaded into the plane. In the worker’s other hand — what appears to be a suit … possibly a tux. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://zhiphopcleveland.com” id=”4763852″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Time Life Pictures / Getty A conference call with Disney execs on August 6 revealed that the company would be remaking the Christmas classic movie, Home Alone , for its new streaming service, Disney+ . “We’re also focused on leveraging Fox’s vast library of great titles to further enrich the content mix on our [direct to consumer] platforms,” Bob Iger, Disney CEO, said on the call according to The Hollywood Reporter . Home Alone , which was originally released in 1990, was acquired from 21st Century Fox back in March along with Night at the Museum, Cheaper by the Dozen and Diary of a Wimpy Kid . Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Next steps on the reboot haven’t been shared as of yet, but Disney+ launches on November 12 with a subscription price of $7/month. Here’s a list of movies and TV shows it acquired here . 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 Source : PopSugar.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Rapper Shot And Killed In Houston See Lauren London’s Moving Birthday Note To Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Baby Shower Goals: Keyshia Cole Celebrates New Baby Boy On A Yacht [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Courtesy WeTV / Courtesy WeTV “Beyond The Pole” Makes Its WEtv Premiere In case you hadn’t already heard, “Beyond The Pole” is making the move from UMC’s streaming service to WeTV! The sizzling hot reality series that follows the lives of real Atlanta dancers as they work to level up hits the small screen this week. We’ve got an exclusive clip from the premiere episode airing this Thursday. Check it out below: See what we mean? Real life isht! Here’s more about “Beyond the Pole” – “Throw Some Mo” Episode: Laina reveals a surprising secret to Lea Lea. Labri’s rivalry with another dancer heats up, leading to a shocking altercation. Pole class goes wild. Premiering Thursday, August 7 at 10pm ET/9pm CT on WeTV
