View this post on Instagram Gammy’s dream was to be on the cover of @Essence and our Essence fam made it come true. Thank you Essence and @warwicksaint who is one of my favorite photographers to work with! You really did us right! Out on stands Feb 22nd! A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) on Feb 20, 2019 at 6:00am PST Jada Pinkett-Smith Covers Essence With Willow Smith & Adrienne Norris Jada Pinkett-Smith covers the latest issue of Essence in a vibrant shoot that sees the famed actress looking as radiant as ever alongside her daughter and mom. Posing in red, the Red Table Talk cohosts appear in order of generation and WOAH, we need the secret to their incredible skin. “Gammy’s dream was to be on the cover of @Essence and our Essence fam made it come true,” Jada shared via Instagram. “Thank you Essence and @warwicksaint who is one of my favorite photographers to work with! You really did us right! Out on stands Feb 22nd!” On her own IG account, Gammy (Adrienne Norris) was super hype. Reposting the pic, Gammy wrote “Aaaaayyyyyyyeeeee!!!! Thank you @Essence and @warwicksaint for making me feel like “Queen for a Day”! Y’all youngins don’t remember that show!!#whowouldathought #dreams #coverwithmybeauties #dropthe #shutthedoor #imdone “ The #BlackGirlMagic doesn’t stop there. In another photo by Warwick Saint for Essence , the dynamic trio rocks earth tones. Lord, they’re gorgeous. View this post on Instagram Would you look at Gammy and Willow! Geeesh! That’s what you do @warwicksaint A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) on Feb 20, 2019 at 6:01am PST Take a moment to revel in all that black beauty, then be sure to mark your calendars for when the issue officially hits newsstands this Friday, February 22.
Source: Annette Brown/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) / Getty Porsha Williams React To Dennis McKinley’s Proposal Porsha Williams is reflecting on a life-changing moment that fans saw on RHOA. On the most recent episode of the Bravo show, Dennis McKinley surprised Porsha with a Lil Mo serenaded proposal after a romantic helicopter ride. “Would you like to be Mrs. McKinley?” asked Dennis who dropped to one knee. A tearful Porsha accepted and said, “Yes.” According to Porsha she was completely surprised and awestruck and had to remember to say yes. “It hit me like he is about to propose—it did not hit me till I saw her [Lil Mo] and I saw the space,” said Porsha. “I had to tell myself Porsha, ‘You have to say yes.” That moment was so magical, I never thought it would’ve ben that magical.”
Source: Gotham / Getty Kim Kardashian Can’t “Sit Silent” About Fast Fashion Knock-Offs Rumors about the relationship between Kim Kardashian and Fashion Nova/other fast fashion brands have been more abundant than usual lately. These companies knocking off the KarJenners and their expensive looks is definitely nothing new, but these practices were highlighted even more so two weeks ago, when Kim posted a photo of her in a fitting, sporting a dress that she never ended up actually wearing outside. In her caption she wrote, “P.S. fast fashion brands, can you please wait until I wear this in real life before you knock it off?” But of course, they didn’t wait until Kim wore the dress in real life, and within hours, both Fashion Nova and Missguided had similar gold gowns available for purchase on their site. View this post on Instagram Hey @KimKardashian, We Just Couldn’t Help Ourselves Search: “The IRL Skirt Set” www.FashionNova.com A post shared by FashionNova.com (@fashionnova) on Feb 8, 2019 at 5:52pm PST Fast forward to present day, as pictures of Kim wearing a vintage Mugler gown hit the internet. The jokes about Fashion Nova knocking off Kim’s outfit were all over Twitter within minutes and in a few hours, a similar dress was available for sale on Fashion Nova’s website. #Mugler pic.twitter.com/vj65wr20d7 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 18, 2019 View this post on Instagram Don’t Worry, We Got You Covered Search: “Winning Beauty Cut Out Gown” Search: “The Glass Slipper Heel” www.FashionNova.com A post shared by FashionNova.com (@fashionnova) on Feb 18, 2019 at 5:46pm PST This latest knock-off had a lot of people thinking that Kim and Fashion Nova have some sort of arrangement, especially once Yodit Yemane–the model in nearly every FN photo–leaked some information on her Instagram story. As Diet Prada points out, Yemane’s video shows a series of pictures from her photoshoot in the latest Kim copycat dress. Not only are the files labeled “Kim Dress,” but the date of the photo session reads “02-14-19, “which is 4 days before Kim was pictured wearing the dress. View this post on Instagram UPDATE: See stories for a screenshot of the date of the Capture One session (it’s labeled 02-14-19). Fashion Nova Mugler knockoff shot 4 days before Kim wore it on 02/18/19. Kim, you’ll never fess up to your sneaky lil collaborations, but we got all the receipts . • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At some point recently, a fast fashion photo shoot happened featuring a vintage Mugler dress that @kimkardashian just happened to wear on Sunday night to the Hollywood Beauty Awards…and yes, it appears to be a real dress, not photoshop. Ahead of Fashion Nova releasing the dress at 9pm EST tonight, house model Yodit Yemane may or may not have accidentally leaked a story 2.5 hours earlier of photo options from her shoot featuring the Mugler replica. The file names were even labeled “Kim dress” while it’s now being called “Winning Beauty Cut Out Gown” lol. This begs the question: Did Fashion Nova whip up the dress overnight in their Los Angeles atelier after seeing Kim in it or is she peddling her vintage finds to mass retailers ahead of debuting them for a calculated, timely release? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • : Getty • #kimkardashian #mugler #thierrymugler #manfredthierrymugler #bodycon #cutout #barelythere #strappy #straps #black #vintage #dress #velvet #fashionnova #wiwt #ootd #kuwtk #hollywood #beauty #kkwbeauty #kardashian #ecommerce #shady #smh #photoshoot #model #fashionmodel #dietprada A post shared by Diet Prada (@diet_prada) on Feb 18, 2019 at 6:54pm PST This accidental(?) leak drove speculation into overdrive, and Kim clearly noticed just how many people were accusing her of having a secret deal with Fashion Nova–so she took to Twitter to deny everything. It’s devastating to see these fashion companies rip off designs that have taken the blood, sweat and tears of true designers who have put their all into their own original ideas. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 I’ve watched these companies profit off my husband’s work for years and now that it’s also affecting designers who have been so generous to give me access to their beautiful works, I can no longer sit silent. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 Only two days ago, I was privileged enough to wear a one-of-a-kind vintage Mugler dress and in less than 24 hours it was knocked off and thrown up on a site – but it's not for sale. You have to sign up for a waitlist because the dress hasn’t even been made to sell yet. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 This is a way to get people to sign up for their mailing list and make people believe there is some kind of relationship between me and this fashion site. There is not. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 My relationships with designers are very important to me. It's taken me over a decade to build them and I have a huge amount of respect for the amount of work that they put into bringing their ideas to life. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 I often plan for weeks, sometimes months, and even a year in advance, and I’m grateful for every fashion moment those designers and their dresses have helped me create. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 So, as always, don’t believe everything you read and see online. I don’t have any relationships with these sites. I’m not leaking my looks to anyone, and I don’t support what these companies are doing. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 19, 2019 Fashion Nova even went on to make a statement themselves (because you know Kris Jenner called and demanded it) clarifying to customers that they have never directly worked with Kim on any of her projects. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FashionNova.com (@fashionnova) on Feb 19, 2019 at 10:27am PST So, take it from Fashion Nova and Kim–they don’t have a deal with one another…unless they’re just covering it up to save Kim K’s relationships with these high-end designers. If these two really don’t communicate behind the scenes, how would they explain the photos dated days before Kim wore the dress? Was this “leak” intentional on Fashion Nova’s part to get people talking? For some more information about Kim’s possible shady Fashion Nova dealings, check out this video here . Do you think they’re actually working together, or is Fashion Nova just doing Kim dirty?!
With all the political scandals of the past two years, it’s easy to forget about the strange saga of Anthony Weiner. Fortunately, if you’ve forgotten the details, Weiner’s scarily appropriate surname is probably enough to jog your memory. In 2011, the Democratic congressman from New York was a political star on the rise. That same year, however, he found himself involved in a bizarre scandal that attracted intense interest from late night hosts and pun-loving headline writers alike. Weiner accidentally tweeted a photo of his penis that he intended to send to a woman he had been flirting with online. The whole thing might not have been such a big deal, were it not for the fact that Weiner is married to Huma Abedin , an advisor to Hillary Clinton and another rising star for the Dems. Also not helping his situation is the fact that Weiner not only continued with his deviant behavior but got more extreme as the years went on. Weiner stepped down from Congress following his first sexting scandal, but he returned to politics in 2013 to run for mayor of New York City . Weiner’s second scandal introduced the world to Carlos Danger (his alias) and Sydney Leathers, a recipient of explicit texts from Weiner. Obviously, that derailed his mayoral campaign, but it was the third sexting scandal that sent Weiner to prison . In 2017, The Daily Mail broke the news that Weiner was caught sexting a 15-year-old North Carolina resident. Weiner was sentenced to 21 months behind bars for his crimes. He was released today with no advance notice, six months ahead of schedule. Weiner was initially scheduled to be released in August of 2019, but he was granted an early release on the basis of good behavior. For now, Weiner will be residing in a halfway house in the Bronx. He was spotted today by a New York Post reported as he momentarily stepped outside to pick up food he’d had delivered. Asked for a comment, Weiner stated simply, “Not allowed to talk. I’m sorry, my friend.” It’s probably best for Weiner to keep as low a profile as possible these days.
Today for Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting the iconic singer– Whitney Houston . Source: Sony Press / Sony Music Birth Date: August 9, 1963 Hometown: Newark, New Jersey Fun Facts: Whitney Houston signed to Arista Records when she was just 19 Whitney Houston is one of the highest selling female artists of all time Whitney Houston was also an actor, and appeared in several movies such as The Bodyguard and The Preacher’s Wife Whitney Houston sang the national anthem in 1991 at Super Bowl XXV Whitney Houston had one child, named Bobbi Kristina, with former New Edition singer Bobby Brown We thank you for your contributions Whitney Houston . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3111497″ overlay=”true”]
Black History continues to happen everyday. This month, we decided create a Superhero Guide To Black History Month highlighting musicians, politicians, actors and athletes of influence who are not only dominating in their crafts, but are also helping shape culture in unforgettable ways. Below is a character guide to one of our featured heroes, Andrew Gillum . 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 Civilian Name : Andrew Gillum Super Name : Golem Gillum Superpower : Courage Origin : Florida politics Conquered Territory : It takes a lot of courage to run for governor in Florida. Had he won in the 2018 election, he would’ve been the state’s first. Even still, at only age 39, he’s already held the titles of city commissioner and mayor. As former mayor of Tallahassee, Gillum strived to make decisions that were in the best interest of Florida. Using his influence for the greater good, he made headlines when he defeated the National Rifle Association (NRA), which sued Tallahassee over an ordinance that outlawed firearm use in public parks. And he was also the only Democrat in the governor’s race to call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Andrew Gillum’s political revolution is far from over… Click HERE to See More Character Guides — ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Vintage Photos Of Black History Being Made In America “Black Panther” Returns To Theaters For Free In Honor Of Black History Month These Teachers Have The Most Inspiring Black History Month Decorations We’ve Ever Seen! Follow @TheRSMS PHOTO: Creative Services – iOne/Getty
Surprise, surprise! Congratulations are in order for the Brown family! Because Mariah is engaged!!! Did we trick you? Did you think that Kody was adding yet another wife to his arsenal, or that perhaps Meri had had enough and found another man? Sorry, it’s nothing that dramatic. But it sure is adorable! Mariah is the only child of Meri and Kody — Meri was unable to have anymore children. A couple of years ago, Mariah told her family that she was gay , and although they struggled with the news a bit at first, they’ve become very accepting. They even liked Audrey the first time Mariah brought her home to meet them , which was nice, because she was definitely nervous about it. It’s also nice that they like her since, you know, they’re getting married. The two ladies met while attending Westminster College in Salt Lake City, and Mariah has said that she had a crush on Audrey before she even came out. They moved to Chicago together last year , and they really do seem to be ridiculously in love. And at the Women’s March last month in Washington D.C., Mariah popped the question. She gave an interview to People about the big news , and she explained that she chose to the location because “We had just started dating when we came for the first time two years ago and it was such a special time for us that I wanted to propose there.” She said that she “can’t exactly pinpoint” the moment she knew Audrey was the one, “but it was pretty early on.” “There are a lot of things about Audge that I am so in love with and I knew that I wanted to love those things for the rest of my life,” she gushed. “She made me a better person and continues to make me a better person.” As for the big moment itself, Mariah recounted that “We were in the middle of where everyone was marching and I was trying to get the ring out of my pocket, where it was stuck.” “I think Audrey was fixing her hair, but I just got down on one kneww and said some sweet things that neither of us can really remember because we were so caught up in the moment.” After that, “She was really sweet and started crying and I was crying and then I put the ring on her, got up and gave her a kiss and someone around us goes ‘Did she say yes?'” “And she totally hadn’t yet!” “Then she said ‘I do! I do!” and then realized that was the wrong thing to say and then said ‘Yes!'”, Mariah continued. “She’s such a sweetheart. The ring is absolutely perfect, if I do say so myself.” It’s been about a month since they got engaged, so how are things going now? “Our friends and family have all been so excited for us!” Mariah said. “I actually think my dad almost cried! He really likes Audrey.” “All of our friends have been so sweet and offering to help and our families are obviously excited to share their input,” she added. Speaking of family, Meri has been very vocal with her excitement about the engagement. She shared Mariah’s interview on Facebook and along with it, she wrote “You guys, have you heard?” “I am SO excited for my girls (even though they hate being referred to as my girls lol!) Mariah Brown and Audrey Kriss!!” “Wishing them all the best forever and always!!” she finished. Robyn, Kody’s fourth wife, tweeted “We are so excited! We love them both so much and they are a wonderful couple.” View Slideshow: Meri Brown: 19 Shocking Facts About the Sister Wives Star! Kody and his other two wives, Janelle and Christine, haven’t publicly commented on the news yet, but we hope they’re just as excited. Congratulations, Mariah and Audrey!
Young M.A. New Video Ft. Bernice Burgos It’s safe to say that ladies love them some Young M.A . The Brooklyn emcee hasn’t even been in the game five years and her dating roster is more poppin’ than some of the OG’s. On Thursday, M.A. dropped visuals to her new track “Stubborn A**” with Bernice Burgos as her leading lady, which had everyone asking “are they together or nah?” Judging by the photo the rapper posted on Valentine’s day, it looks like Bernice is definitely bae. The Instagram model also took to IG to share a pic of her and her rumored boo with the caption “Mood.” Not sure if it’s new love or promo, but would yall be here for Young Burgos as a couple? Check out Young M.A.’s new video above.
Source: Splash News / Splash News Most people were happy that Tamar Braxton won season 2 of Celebrity Big Brother , but with success comes lots and lots of shade. Lindsay Lohan —whose mom Dina Lohan made it to Wednesday’s finale before getting evicted — took to social media to blast the CBS show after her mom returned from filming, writing: Finally #family @alianalohan #free @cbs_bigbrother you suck and get no Valentine’s from @lohanbeachclub @mtv my mother is an AMAZING woman and she did so well. The secrets she told me a few hours ago are going to #EXPOSE #YOUALL #dinalohan #dfwm Contrary to Lindsay’s angst, Dina says that CBB was actually an amazing experience for her. She also insists that her boyfriend of five years, whom she’s never met in person, is real and plans on moving to New York to be closer to Dina. Congrats to Tamar, though.
Source: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images / Getty Russell Wilson & Ciara Celebrate Valentine’s Day The Wilsons apparently had a lovely Valentine’s Day complete with matching cars. Russell Wilson gave his “Greatest Love” Ciara a shout out prior to V-day and listed off reasons why he can’t help but adore his queen. “Yes I will fix your wig, I will do whatever you say,” said Russell. My Reasons why you are my #GreatestLove @Ciara pic.twitter.com/TFVL6xvU7d — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 14, 2019 Russell then shared a sweet pic of himself and CiCi in bed where it looks like some Song of Solomon smashing might’ve been happening… Forever my greatest love. pic.twitter.com/z0K53ILR4z — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 14, 2019 before dropping a pic of their his and hers V-Day gifts; matching G-Wagons. His & Hers. pic.twitter.com/44sXwvZSEq — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 14, 2019 Mind you G-Wagons have an MSRP of $124,500. Must be niiiiiice Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. CiCi also shared a video of their adorable love story. Happy Valentine’s Day to the happy couple
