Source: WENN / gpointstudio/Westend61/Cover Images With the increase in streaming services and everyone watching Netflix to get their television fix, we’ve forgotten all about just how hilarious commercials can be. Let’s take a look back at just some of the very few ridiculous commercials that have gotten air time. They’ll have you reminiscing about the days you had basic cable. I’m officially done with Memphis bruh … pic.twitter.com/DXOHw8wMKy — Prince Walker (@Only1princew) May 23, 2018 Hit the flip for more!
T he number of police shootings has reached 412 so far in 2018, according to data published this month on The Washington Post police shootings database. More shootings have happened this year between January and May than the same time last year, according to the Post’s report. Approximately 400 shootings had taken place between that five-month period in 2017. Eighty-five African Americans have died at the hands of police so far this year, said The Post, which has been keeping a record of every fatal shooting in the U.S. by a police officer in the line of duty since January 1, 2015. Eighty-two men and three women have been reported killed. The alarming numbers have stirred more conversations about police reform and accountability. As of May 15, 2018, 396 people have been shot & killed by the police, and we aren’t even halfway through 2018. #PoliceReform #PoliceAccountability https://t.co/4i4okfT9zX pic.twitter.com/lfhdH3jbMm — ACLU of Ohio (@acluohio) May 22, 2018 The high number of police shootings also motivated several NFL players’ kneeling protest. The NFL made a cowardly move to stop players from kneeling on the field for police brutality victims this week. With the rule change, the league gave into pressure from Trump and decided to punish players who get on one knee during the National Anthem to protest the disturbing amount of nationwide police shootings. Activists have steadily spoken out against the NFL’s new anthem policy announced Wednesday (May 23). With fatal police shootings on the rise, the fight against this pattern must continue to grow. Protests have already erupted against these shootings across the nation, and more police reforms must happen to stop this trend. Racial-biased policing needs to be pursued as the nation tries to end these brutality incidents. SEE ALSO: The White Woman Who Called Police At A Black BBQ Has Become The Greatest Meme Of All Time Report: Identity Of White Woman Who Called The Cops On Black People At A BBQ Has Been Revealed [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3800559″ overlay=”true”]
Alex Calls Star A “Love & Hip-Hop Reject” Tonight marks the end of Season 2 of “STAR” and we have an exclusive from the episode. In the clip Carlotta (Queen Latifah) checks the girls (Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady and Jude Demorest) before they head out onto the red carpet, but Alex and Star are still at odds. Here’s more on the episode: “30 DAYS TO FAMOUS” SEASON FINALE EPISODE OF STAR When egos clash, Take 3’s future as a group is at risk. Noah’s (Luke James) continued substance use jeopardizes his relationships with the people who care about him most and Simone (Brittany O’Grady) and Angel’s (guest star Evan Ross) relationship faces the biggest test yet. Meanwhile, Ayanna (Michael Michele) undergoes a major life change and Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood) and Carlotta’s (Queen Latifah) sibling feud comes to a head in the all-new “Thirty Days to Famous” season finale episode of STAR airing Wednesday, May 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hit the flip for another clip
Alex Calls Star A “Love & Hip-Hop Reject” Tonight marks the end of Season 2 of “STAR” and we have an exclusive from the episode. In the clip Carlotta (Queen Latifah) checks the girls (Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady and Jude Demorest) before they head out onto the red carpet, but Alex and Star are still at odds. Here’s more on the episode: “30 DAYS TO FAMOUS” SEASON FINALE EPISODE OF STAR When egos clash, Take 3’s future as a group is at risk. Noah’s (Luke James) continued substance use jeopardizes his relationships with the people who care about him most and Simone (Brittany O’Grady) and Angel’s (guest star Evan Ross) relationship faces the biggest test yet. Meanwhile, Ayanna (Michael Michele) undergoes a major life change and Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood) and Carlotta’s (Queen Latifah) sibling feud comes to a head in the all-new “Thirty Days to Famous” season finale episode of STAR airing Wednesday, May 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hit the flip for another clip
NY Jets Chairman Offers To Pay Protest Fines While the NFL is aiming to demand that all players stand for the national anthem with “discipline” for grown-azz men in the form of strict fines…one team boss isn’t standing for it. NY Jets Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson says his team has his support, regardless of if they choose to protest the anthem. According to NYPost , Johnson has said that the team will stand behind players who may choose to kneel , and will not issue any team fines. As he said in a statement: “I plan to sit in the very near term with Coach (Todd) Bowles and our players to discuss today’s decision regarding the National Anthem,” Johnson said in a statement. As I have in the past, I will support our players wherever we land as a team. Our focus is not on imposing any Club rules, fines, or restrictions. Instead we will continue to work closely with our players to constructively advance social justice issues that are important to us. I remain extremely proud of how we demonstrated unity last season as well as our players’ commitment to strengthening our communities.” And as he told Newsday , if the league imposes the fine themselves, the team will eat it. “I do not like imposing any club-specific rules. If somebody (on the Jets) takes a knee, that fine will be borne by the organization, by me, not the players. I never want to put restrictions on the speech of our players. Do I prefer they stand? Of course. But I understand if they feel the need to protest. There are some big, complicated issues that we’re all struggling with, and our players are on the front lines. I don’t want to come down on them like a ton of bricks, and I won’t. There will be no club fines or suspensions or any sort of repercussions. If the team gets fined, that’s just something I’ll have to bear.” Nice. How many teams do you think will follow suit? Getty
NY Jets Chairman Offers To Pay Protest Fines While the NFL is aiming to demand that all players stand for the national anthem with “discipline” for grown-azz men in the form of strict fines…one team boss isn’t standing for it. NY Jets Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson says his team has his support, regardless of if they choose to protest the anthem. According to NYPost , Johnson has said that the team will stand behind players who may choose to kneel , and will not issue any team fines. As he said in a statement: “I plan to sit in the very near term with Coach (Todd) Bowles and our players to discuss today’s decision regarding the National Anthem,” Johnson said in a statement. As I have in the past, I will support our players wherever we land as a team. Our focus is not on imposing any Club rules, fines, or restrictions. Instead we will continue to work closely with our players to constructively advance social justice issues that are important to us. I remain extremely proud of how we demonstrated unity last season as well as our players’ commitment to strengthening our communities.” And as he told Newsday , if the league imposes the fine themselves, the team will eat it. “I do not like imposing any club-specific rules. If somebody (on the Jets) takes a knee, that fine will be borne by the organization, by me, not the players. I never want to put restrictions on the speech of our players. Do I prefer they stand? Of course. But I understand if they feel the need to protest. There are some big, complicated issues that we’re all struggling with, and our players are on the front lines. I don’t want to come down on them like a ton of bricks, and I won’t. There will be no club fines or suspensions or any sort of repercussions. If the team gets fined, that’s just something I’ll have to bear.” Nice. How many teams do you think will follow suit? Getty
Source: colin Kaepernick / Getty So the NFL has officially made it crystal clear that they don’t stand in solidarity with people who are protesting the epidemic of Black folks being murdered by law enforcement on a daily basis. The organization has decided to fine any player who doesn’t stand during the National Anthem. Players will be allowed to stay in the locker room during the national anthem, but their teams will be fined by the league if they go onto the field and kneel. If the NFL thing was about the flag & anthem, you’d be outraged when Trump doesn’t hold a hand over his heart & botches the words. If it was about troops, you’d be as pissed about Niger as about Benghazi. It’s not principle. It’s about control of brown bodies. Stop the bullshit. — Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) May 23, 2018 Does that mean team owners were lying about not hiring Colin Kaepernick for “other reasons unrelated to his protest?” Colin Kaepernick kneeling should have led to a real conversation about police brutality. Instead it led to a bunch of faux patriots dictating who does and doesn't support the military. And the NFL owners bought right into it. — Jake Dawson (@jdny2) May 23, 2018 But even before his kneeling days, Kaep wasn’t afraid to take a stand for the greater good. Back in 2014, he was fined $10,000 for rocking Pink Beats Headphones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The NFL has an exclusive partnership with Bose headphones, so they weren’t having any of the Beats’ madness. Hit the flip for more of the most bizarre fines given in NFL history.
Source: Treyarch/Activision / Treyarch/Activision Today (May 17), Treyarch unveiled what they are calling the most in-depth and most engaging Call of Duty experience ever with Black Ops 4 . Rumors have been swirling for months about the latest chapter in the most played series in the Call of Duty franchise, the biggest one being there would be no single-player campaign . Based on the reveal trailer that shows off a revamped multiplayer mode, that indeed seems to be the case. Instead, Call of Duty’s 200 million plus players on October 12th will be treated to a multiplayer experience that Treyarch promises that will raise the bar. Along with a gritty, grounded and all-out combat experience, Black Ops 4 multiplayer will focus on tactical and player choice. Treyarch is also looking to take on Fortnite and PUBG (Players Unknown Battleground) with a new one-of-a-kind game mode uniquely exclusive to Black Ops called Blackout . This massive battle royale will include iconic characters and locations from all four Black Ops games and will the feature the biggest map ever built in Call of Duty history. Players will have the option to either team-up or battle solo to engage in the most diverse combat ever that will allow combatants to utilize land, sea and air vehicles. It wouldn’t be a Call of Duty game if there weren’t a Zombie Mode . Black Ops 4 is promising to deliver the most substantial Zombies Mode ever. On day one, fans will be treated to three fully-featured IX , Voyage of Despair and Blood of the Dead in celebration of the fan-favorite mode’s 10-year-anniversary . Black Ops 4 Zombies will feature more in-depth gameplay, tons of easter eggs and a new feature called Zombie Rush that will streamline gameplay and introduce new challenges to seasoned veterans. Treyarch also announced it will be co-developing with Beenox while working closely with Blizzard to optimized Black Ops 4 for Battlenet for PC gamers. Black Ops 4 marks the largest development team ever assembled for a Call of Duty title on PC. Here is what players can expect: “Black Ops 4 on PC will have uncapped framerate, 4K resolution and HDR support for ultra-wide monitors and the ability for players to extensively customize the performance and visual quality for their specific hardware. In addition, players will be able to select from pre-set control options, including options for left-handed players, or fully customize the keyboard and mouse controls to their preference. In addition, Treyarch and Beenox worked closely with the team at Blizzard to incorporate Battle.net’s social systems, security, and server stability into Black Ops 4 , to prepare for the release on Battle.net on October 12.” Source: Treyarch/Activision / Treyarch/Activision Black Ops 4 sounds like it’s going to be the biggest title in the franchise ever. This is a massive endeavor for the company, but it’s clear Treyarch is fully confident they have a game that can be even more popular than Fortnite and PUBG . They have the fans to help pull this off. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is available for pre-order, and as a bonus, you gain access to the upcoming beta for being pro-active. Checkout the games intense multiplayer reveal trailer below. — Photo: Treyarch/Activision
Source: Treyarch/Activision / Treyarch/Activision Today (May 17), Treyarch unveiled what they are calling the most in-depth and most engaging Call of Duty experience ever with Black Ops 4 . Rumors have been swirling for months about the latest chapter in the most played series in the Call of Duty franchise, the biggest one being there would be no single-player campaign . Based on the reveal trailer that shows off a revamped multiplayer mode, that indeed seems to be the case. Instead, Call of Duty’s 200 million plus players on October 12th will be treated to a multiplayer experience that Treyarch promises that will raise the bar. Along with a gritty, grounded and all-out combat experience, Black Ops 4 multiplayer will focus on tactical and player choice. Treyarch is also looking to take on Fortnite and PUBG (Players Unknown Battleground) with a new one-of-a-kind game mode uniquely exclusive to Black Ops called Blackout . This massive battle royale will include iconic characters and locations from all four Black Ops games and will the feature the biggest map ever built in Call of Duty history. Players will have the option to either team-up or battle solo to engage in the most diverse combat ever that will allow combatants to utilize land, sea and air vehicles. It wouldn’t be a Call of Duty game if there weren’t a Zombie Mode . Black Ops 4 is promising to deliver the most substantial Zombies Mode ever. On day one, fans will be treated to three fully-featured IX , Voyage of Despair and Blood of the Dead in celebration of the fan-favorite mode’s 10-year-anniversary . Black Ops 4 Zombies will feature more in-depth gameplay, tons of easter eggs and a new feature called Zombie Rush that will streamline gameplay and introduce new challenges to seasoned veterans. Treyarch also announced it will be co-developing with Beenox while working closely with Blizzard to optimized Black Ops 4 for Battlenet for PC gamers. Black Ops 4 marks the largest development team ever assembled for a Call of Duty title on PC. Here is what players can expect: “Black Ops 4 on PC will have uncapped framerate, 4K resolution and HDR support for ultra-wide monitors and the ability for players to extensively customize the performance and visual quality for their specific hardware. In addition, players will be able to select from pre-set control options, including options for left-handed players, or fully customize the keyboard and mouse controls to their preference. In addition, Treyarch and Beenox worked closely with the team at Blizzard to incorporate Battle.net’s social systems, security, and server stability into Black Ops 4 , to prepare for the release on Battle.net on October 12.” Source: Treyarch/Activision / Treyarch/Activision Black Ops 4 sounds like it’s going to be the biggest title in the franchise ever. This is a massive endeavor for the company, but it’s clear Treyarch is fully confident they have a game that can be even more popular than Fortnite and PUBG . They have the fans to help pull this off. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is available for pre-order, and as a bonus, you gain access to the upcoming beta for being pro-active. Checkout the games intense multiplayer reveal trailer below. — Photo: Treyarch/Activision
R. Kelly has been making headlines a lot more lately after several women of the #MeToo movement is calling for his music to not be played and concerts to be cancelled. Many of his recent concerts were stopped because he allegedly has been keeping girls hostage. Gary With Da Tea mentioned that Tyrese is standing up for him and Da Brat revealed she is as well. Follow @TheRSMS Headkrack knows someone that had to run away from R. Kelly in the past and the story was true. The sad part is that some of the parents of the girls are thinking they are going to be stars and make the family money, but that’s not the case. Some think there are two sides to this story so we will have to wait to see what happens. Listen to “ The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ” 6am ET. RELATED: Two More Women Come Forward With R. Kelly Sexual Misconduct Accusations RELATED: A Shocking Number of Black Women Are Defending R. Kelly RELATED: Me Too Founder Tarana Burke Lays Into R. Kelly For Comparing Himself To Black Men Who Have Been Lynched The Latest : The Face Of Evil: 9 TV & Movie Teachers That Are Scary AF Ghetto History: Eddie Murphy & Richard Pryor’s Joke About Bill Cosby Gave Us A Whole New American Phrase J. Cole Announces A ‘KOD’ Tour With Special Guest Young Thug Apparently, The Chinese Have Hilarious Nicknames For Your Favorite NBA Players Legendary: Jaden Smith’s Date To The Met Gala Was The Gold Plaque For His Record, “Icon” Watch: Adrienne Houghton Lets Us In On Her Affordable Drug Store Makeup Must-Haves Wooow: George Zimmerman Allegedly Killer-Stalks An Investigator Working On Trayvon Martin Doc Here’s How Star Wars Would Sound If Cardi B Did The Sound Effects Jerry Seinfeld Chops It Up With David Letterman Ahead Of New Episodes Of Comedians In Cars You Won’t Catch Trey Songz Slipping Anymore [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1903665″ overlay=”true”]
