Source: TV One / Courtesy of TV One Malinda Williams Stars In “Loved To Death” Malinda Williams is helping TV One continue their month of LOVE, LIES & MURDER with a new original film. LOVED TO DEATH debuts on Sunday, July 21 at 8 P.M./7C with an encore presentation at 10 P.M. The film stars not only Malinda Williams but MC Lyte, McKinley Freeman ( Hit the Floor ), Tobias Truvillion ( Empire ) and Chrystee Pharris ( Media ). The exclusive original is one TV One’s LOVE, LIES & MURDER films that explore the dark side of love including deceit, betrayal, obsession and jealousy. Source: TV One / Courtesy of TV One Source: TV One / Courtesy of TV One Inspired by actual events, LOVED TO DEATH follows Monica (Williams) and Jackson’s (Freeman) relationship after the two meet over a pair of dropped keys. The couple move in together and are soon faced with financial troubles stemming from Jackson’s unemployment. Feeling threatened and insecure, Jackson becomes physically abusive towards Monica. Seeking a way out of the relationship, she strikes up a connection with fellow church member, Dre (Truvillion). Monica ultimately ends her relationship with Jackson and gets engaged to Dre, but Jackson is determined to win her back by any means necessary. Source: TV One / Courtesy of TV One “I felt compelled to participate in the LOVED TO DEATH project because I know that so many individuals are in toxic/abusive relationships and many aren’t even aware,” said film star Williams. “Abuse shows up in a myriad of ways. Yes, there is the physical aspect that we all understand but many don’t understand that physical abuse is usually the escalated result of other types – mental, emotional and even financial. This movie offers some insight into the nuances of those abusive behaviors and how to recognize when and how things could turn tragic.” LOVED TO DEATH is directed by Lee Davis and written by Chad Quinn. Produced for TV One by Asylum Productions, David Rimawi served as executive producer with David Michael as producer. Scotty Mullen served as casting director. Source: TV One / Courtesy of TV One For TV One, Karen Peterkin is Executive Producer in Charge-of-Production; Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting; and Brigitte McCray is Senior Vice President of Original Programming. Will YOU be watching LOVED TO DEATH tonight?
Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Jermaine Dupri caught an avalanche of slander from a bevy of women rappers after he criticized them and compared them to being like strippers. After getting a strong lesson on women in the game that can do whatever they want in music just like the men are allowed, the veteran Atlanta producer announced the launch of a new women-focused venture. “After all the calls,DMs, angry tweets and other messages saying “I am a major gatekeeper in the hip hop world,why don’t I invest in a female who is out here hustling and making a name for herself?” I decided to create the #SoSoDefFemalecypher, details coming soon,” Dupri wrote on his social media accounts. On Twitter, R&B singer 6lack checked Dupri on the curious timing of the SoSoDef Female Cypher. women in hip hop don’t need representation/approval from men (ya cypher sounds more reactive than proactive). if u don’t have a fav artist that hits on the subjects u wanna hear, u could solve that wit a quick search & some support. plus, IF they do wanna talk about sex, they can https://t.co/9nX46FDUia — black (@6LACK) July 12, 2019 “[W]omen in hip hop don’t need representation/approval from men (ya cypher sounds more reactive than proactive). if u don’t have a fav artist that hits on the subjects u wanna hear, u could solve that wit a quick search & some support. plus, IF they do wanna talk about sex, they can,” 6lack wrote via Twitter. Dupri fired back with, “You right!! they can talk about whateva they wanna talk about and I can have my opinion right ?” which didn’t endd there. 6lack returned fire saying, “sure, but “they all talkin about the same thing” ain’t accurate lol. i got an amazing playlist that i didn’t even break a sweat to make.” Time will tell if the So So Def boss nails the concept. After all the calls,DMs, angry tweets and other messages saying “I am a major gatekeeper in the hip hop world,why don’t I invest in a female who is out here hustling and making a name for herself?” I decided to create the #SoSoDefFemalecypher , details coming soon pic.twitter.com/Nyxl5KpPXZ — Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) July 12, 2019 — Photo: Getty
Source: NewsOne Screenshots / NewsOne Now Four years after Sandra Bland was found dead in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas, America finds itself at a crossroads. In the wake of intense violence nationwide and a President who emboldens this type of violence, we must decide now if we are going to allow systemic violence against marginalized communities to become part of the status quo, or are we going to make a change. In spite of the countless injustices that have transpired since her death, it is impossible not to be haunted by Sandra’s story — not just for the sheer scope of its tragedy, but also for how regular she was. Sandra could have been any one of us. Four years later, racial tensions have only grown progressively worse in America. On this day, it’s important to reflect on the lessons we learned from Sandra, whose light and legacy can never be dimmed. Here is what Sandra has taught us: You Can Control Your Legacy Too often, Black victims of police brutality end up facing a trial in the public eye. Mainstream media often depicts them as somehow deserving of the horrendous treatment they received. But Sandra’s commitment to documenting her life meant that she was empowered to leave her own legacy and tell her own story beyond her death. Her vlog, #SandySpeaks, gave us all the chance to get to know how she lived rather than just how she died. She could not be erased. Furthermore, her family’s activism beyond her death has left a profound impact on today’s civil rights movement . The tragedy they experienced spurned them into action. And those actions are proof of the impact she had on their lives. Respectability Politics Won’t Save Us Black people are often told that what they wear, how they speak, and what they do can somehow save them from racism. It is one of the great myths of modern society. It’s hard to think of a more “respectable” person than Sandra. She was an educated, accomplished, beautiful woman. She was getting ready to begin a new career. She had a promising future. And still, she died in police custody under extremely mysterious circumstances. According to a recent report in the The Guardian , “based on the latest national figures available from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 4,980 prisoners in US correctional facilities died in 2014, a nearly 3% increase from 2013. In addition, in state prisons, the mortality rate was 275 for every 100,000 people, the highest since data collection began in 2001.” We have to stop holding Black people to standards that we believe will save us in a system that is failing to protect us. Trayvon Martin did not die because of his hoodie. Alton Sterling didn’t die because of his previous issues with the law. Education and career choice couldn’t save Sandra or Philando Castile . They were victims of a racist system that needs to be changed. It’s Not Only Black Men Who Are In Danger The #SayHerName movement has been around for some time, but it was Sandra’s death, along with female victims like Korryn Gaines , Natasha McKenna , Rekia Boyd , and Kindra Chapman that thrust it into the national dialogue. But if Sandra is proof of anything, it’s that we have a long way to go. Were it not for social media and the tireless efforts of her family, we may never have known her name. It’s not hard to imagine just how many female victims remain ghosts in the public persona. Black women are one of the world’s most marginalized populations and we can no longer operate under the illusion that just because we aren’t hearing about it, it’s not happening. PHOTO CREDIT: Getty DON’T MISS: Cell Phone Video Of Sandra Bland’s Arrest Surfaces, Cop Told Her ‘I Will Light You Up’ Alabama Prosecutor Drops Case Against Black Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Fetus Was Shot And Killed UPDATE: Black Woman Shot And Killed By Texas Cop Was Not Pregnant [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2805741″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Sara D. Davis / Getty Donald Trump Tells Progressive Democrat Congresswomen To “Go Back” To Their Country The day Trump is out of office will truly be THE DAY. Ya’ll raggedy a$$, racist a$$ president had the adolescent AUDACITY to come after Democrat congresswomen, specifically women of color who are pushing progressive politics. In a tweet, Donald Trump typed: “So interesting to see ‘Progressive’ Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run.” He vomited some more: “Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!” So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 ….and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 ….it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 Trash. trash. trash. trash. TRAAAASH. Although the president didn’t mention anyone by name, it’s clear he was referring to a group of progressive congresswomen who are pushing the envelope in the Democratic party, including Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. And surprise, surprise, all of these women were born in the United States with the exception of one. Tlaib, a Palestinian American, was born in Michigan; Ocasio-Cortez, who’s family is Puerto Rican, was born in New York; and Pressley, a Black woman, was born in Cincinnati. Omar is a Somali refugee who moved to the U.S. when she was 12 and she became a citizen in 2000. Meanwhile, ya’ll crusty Cheeto-In-Chief is spewing dangerous rhetoric that could literally put these women’s life at risk. Trash. A lot of these women clapped back at the president with Ocasio-Cortez tweeting, “the country I ‘come from,’ & the country we all swear to, is the United States.” Mr. President, the country I “come from,” & the country we all swear to, is the United States. But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you & the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 She continued: “You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected @IlhanMN, where @RashidaTlaib fights for Michigan families, where @AyannaPressley champions little girls in Boston.” “You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.” You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected @IlhanMN , where @RashidaTlaib fights for Michigan families, where @AyannaPressley champions little girls in Boston. /2 — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder. You won’t accept a nation that sees healthcare as a right or education as a #1 priority, especially where we’re the ones fighting for it. Yet here we are. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 Meanwhile, Ilhan Omar tweeted: “Mr. President, As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States. Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen.” Mr. President, As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States. Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2019 Hit the flip for more responses from politicians, activists and public figures to 45’s trash a$$ tweets.
Source: Photos Courtesy of SheaMoisture / SheaMoisture SheaMoisture Hosts House of Hair Pop-Up At #ESSENCEFest SheaMoisture had amazing activations at the 2019 ESSENCE Music Festival that included community conversations and calls back to the history of our celebrated coils and kinks. SheaMoisture’s“House of Hair Pop-Up” transformed a stylish space into a cozy home complete with wall art and a kitchen outfitted with hot combs and hair products, just like the kitchens we’d frequent as children when our matriarchal figures would press our hair. View this post on Instagram #SheaFam, we’re LIVE! Come thru our House of Hair in partnership with @michaelaangelad, a “Bespoke Pop Up Social Club Experience” We’re kicking off our first theme, “Global Beauty & The Power of Us” at 12-1pm with a vital conversation with @SheaMoisture’s Chief Operating & Branding Officer @KimEPaige, @Ledisi and @KoshieMills as they discuss the connectivity of our culture, beauty and identity around the . Then from 1-2pm, join us for our dope Great Girlfriends Live Podcast to chat all about the power of #BlackGirlMagic . Last but not least, join us at 3pm for an incredible conversation with @michaelaangelad, @mspackyetti, and @kendrick38 on how to move our community forward through modern activism . Can’t wait to see you!! #SheaBeautiful #HouseofHairIRL #SheaMoisture A post shared by SheaMoisture (@sheamoisture) on Jul 5, 2019 at 9:52am PDT The kitchen also served as the perfect backdrop to several panels centered around our rich heritage, social justice, culture, identity, beauty, global politics and more. Activist and writer Michaela Angela Davis joined Sundial Brand Executives Kimberly Evans Paige : Chief Operating & Branding Officer and Tracey Jennings : Senior Vice President of Marketing & Creative Excellence for the one of a kind experience. The ladies also moderated SheaMoisture panels on various topics including “Cross-Generational Empowerment”m The Black Woman Voting Block” and Made In Harlem. Guests included Valerie Jarrett and Elaine Welteroth who participated in the “Memoir 2 Memoir” panel… Source: Photos Courtesy of SheaMoisture / SheaMoisture Dapper Dan who participated in the highly anticipated “Made In Harlem” panel.. Source: Photos Courtesy of SheaMoisture / SheaMoisture and literal “Shea Butter Baby” Ari Lennox who brought her songbird style to the house. Source: Photos Courtesy of SheaMoisture / SheaMoisture What do YOU think about SheaMoistures’ 2019 ESSENCE Festival pop-up??? View this post on Instagram #HouseofHairIRL continues to be quintessential #blackgirlmagic !! Our partner @michaelangelad led inspirational talks with change makers @kimepaige, @koshiemills, @ledisi, @mspackyetti, and @kendrick38 yesterday. Today we kicked off @arilennox, EVP & COO NA Beauty & Personal Care @eebracey, Senator @hollyjmitchell, @sidrasmithofficial and the cast of “A Luv Tale” (@imvanessawilliams @sheriairving @wwwjustleon), @elaineweltroth, @valeriebjarrett. Join us with @dapperdanharlem NOW for more MAGIC here at Renaissance Arts Hotel – a block from the Convention Center! #SheaBeautiful #Essencefest A post shared by SheaMoisture (@sheamoisture) on Jul 6, 2019 at 3:39pm PDT See more well-moisturized, natural hair celebrating photos on the flip.
The downside of producing a reality show all over the world is that it's hard to keep The Bachelorette spoilers under wraps. As a result, Bachelorette spoilers often hit then internet well before the first episode airs – and this season is no different! We already gave you the inside scoop on Luke Parker (ugh), Jed Wyatt (double ugh) and the rest of the contestants. Now, thanks to Bachelorette and Bachelor spoiler master Reality Steve, we know the identities of Hannah's final four … … and beyond. Boy is there a twist coming, too. Several, really. So buckle up, because we're going to spill it all now. After all, it's hard to wait a whole week between episodes, inquiring minds want to know, and we're such good friends. And hey, if you happen to win big in your office pool 'cause of this, don't forget your friends at The Hollywood Gossip! UPDATE: We've received some new information regarding the identity of Hannah's fiance! Read on for a spoiler that's sure to blow your mind! 1. The Queen of Roses Hannah will hand out a lot of roses when her season begins in May. But in the end, only one eligible bachelor will be left standing. 2. Globetrotter As you know from previous seasons, the show’s cast members do a ridiculous amount of traveling. 3. Where In the World Is Hannah Brown? The upside of this is that Hannah and her chosen companions get to see the world. 4. Loose Lips The downside is that it’s that much harder for producers to keep certain key details under wraps. 5. Valuable Intel Yes, even the patriarchal presence of Chris Harrison isn’t enough to keep Hannah safe from the prying eyes of international Bachelorette obsessives. 6. The Lucky Bro-chelors And so, without further ado, we give you the lucky gents who advanced beyond the Sweet Sixteen and the Elite Eight to join the ranks of Beast Mode Hannah’s Final Four. View Slideshow
We have yet another twist and a possibly giant turn in the Jussie Smollett case/investigation/scandal/total and complete mess. On Monday evening, police released a couple of videos in relation to the alleged attack against the veteran Empire actor. As you must know by now, Smollett told the police and then the public way back in late January that he had been attacked on the streets of Chicago. He said this attack was perpetrated by two white men… that they tied a noose around his neck… that they poured bleach all over him … and that they screamed racial and anti-gay epithets in his direction. At first, Smollett was the subject of numerous sympathetic articles and headlines. The entire world, including President Donald Trump, appeared to be on his side. But after more information came to light (such as the supposed assailants being two black men who actually knew Smollett well) and doubts were raised about the validity of Smollett's story, he eventually became a pariah. The police actually arrested Smollett on the charge of falsifying an official report — only for the district attorney to eventually let the star go free. The situation continues to be a sordid and confusing enigma. This leads us into the newest update, which is this: Chicago police released video today that showed a noose around the Empire star’s neck. It also features a brief conversation between Smollett and the officers inside his apartment. “Do you want to take it off or anything?” an officer asks Smollett in the body cam footage, which depicuts the actor donning a cream and red sweater and having a tangle of white rope around his neck. “Yeah I do. I just wanted you all to see,” Smollett replies. He then claims that bleach is all over him. After just about 30 seconds of an exchange, Smollett gives the police permission to turn off their body cameras. So… what does this footage actually reveal? A Smollett apologist would say there you go, it shows a noose around his neck. Case closed! He was attacked! A Smollett critic would say that it's VERY weird for Smollett to have simply kept the noose around his neck (the video was filmed about 40 minutes after the alleged attack)… that he doesn't appear injured at all… that his mere claim of bleach being on his person doesn't mean anything at all… and that his request to have the cameras turned off could mean he didn't want anyone else to see all this flimsy evidence. It really just depends on where you stand. On Friday, Cook County Judge Michael Toomin announced that that Smollett’s criminal case will face another review by a special prosecutor. He also said that the actor, who he described as a “charlatan who fomented a hoax the equal of any twisted television intrigue,” could face additional charges. So this still isn't the last we've heard about this scandal. Check out the official police footage now.
A tlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is ensuring that the children in her city have a solid foundation for success. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , she announced that the city of Atlanta is launching a mentor challenge in an effort to provide guidance for 100 boys. In the spirit of Father's Day, we're proud to share our partnership with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City of Atlanta on the '100 Men to Mentor' initiative. What better way to honor the male mentor in your life than by becoming a Big Brother? https://t.co/c7ZcbFkStr — BBBS of Metro ATL (@BBBSatl) June 16, 2019 The initiative—dubbed the 100 Men To Mentors Challenge—is a collaborative effort between the city and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta organization. It’s being rolled out under the My Brother’s Keeper project. Organizers are searching for mentors from different industries who can commit to meeting with their mentee a few times a month to cultivate an impactful relationship. Mayor Bottoms believes representation is a key factor when it comes to success for young men. “I know how important it is for youth in our communities to see and engage with positive male role models,” she said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “It is up to all of us to create the kind of city that we want to live in and I am confident that the men of Atlanta will answer the call to help us create a city where our boys see and believe that they can become anything they dream of being.” Kwame Johnson , President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta believes that the program will help the youth navigate life. Mentors are needed throughout the country. According to the Youth Mentor initiative , there are 16 million children between the ages of 8 and 18 who don’t have a mentor. SEE ALSO: Detroit High School For Underserved Youth Has 100 Percent College Acceptance Rate National Trust’s Youth Program To Preserve Black Historic Landmarks [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3880863″ overlay=”true”]
Back in the simpler world of 2015, many believed that sexual misconduct allegations against Donald Trump would prevent the reality-star-turned-demagogue from being elected president. Obviously, that turned out not to be the case, and the current climate in the United States is about what one would expect from a country that’s presided over by an accused rapist. As a longtime denizen of the New York literary scene who once cohabited with Hunter S. Thompson, journalist and author E. Jean Carroll is certainly no stranger to bad behavior from powerful men. She details several traumatic encounters with toxic male behavior in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir that was published on Friday on New York Magazine ‘s website. One account has attracted far more attention than the other, as the alleged assailant went on to become the President of the United States. Carroll says she met Trump while shopping at Manhattan’s Bergdorf Goodman department store in “the fall of 1995 or the spring of 1996.” Both she and Trump were in their fifties at the time, and he was married to his second wife, Marla Maples. Carroll writes that Trump told her he was shopping for a present “for a girl” and asked for her help. He suggested lingerie and convinced her to try it on for him. Once she was in the dressing room, Carroll claims, Trump assaulted her. “The next moment, still wearing correct business attire, shirt, tie, suit jacket, overcoat, he opens the overcoat, unzips his pants, and, forcing his fingers around my private area, thrusts his penis halfway — or completely, I’m not certain — inside me,” Carroll writes. “It turns into a colossal struggle.” Obviously, there’s nothing funny about this horrific allegation. But Carroll deserves credit for hitting Trump where it hurts and understanding that he’s more likely to be upset by the suggestion that he might be sporting a half-wang than by yet another allegation of sexual assault. After all, she is now the sixteenth woman to accuse the president of some form of sexual misconduct, and thus far, Trump hasn’t even come close to suffering any sort of repercussions. No criminal investigation, no impeachment, not even a formal censure. It’s always an act of bravery to come forward against a sexual predator, but when said predator is the most powerful man in the world and has been getting away with this sort of thing his entire life, calling him out publicly requires unfathomable courage. We applaud Carroll for coming forward and encourage anyone who might be in her position to do the same. After all, it’s becoming increasingly evident that our future relies on fearless individuals willing to defend the ideals and values that were once protected by law and order. View Slideshow: Stormy Daniels Spanked Donald Trump… and 14 Other Revelations from Her 60 Minutes Interview
Source: Pascal Le Segretain/Santiago Felipe / Getty Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2020 Announced There’s a new batch of Hollywood elite getting their names added to the coveted Hollywood Walk Of Fame. A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars. The group was announced by previous HWOF honoree Vanessa Williams, a committee member for the 2019-2020 Selection Committee, alongside Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Honorees include 50 Cent , Wendy Williams , Spike Lee, Mahershala Ali, Terry Crews, Dave Chappelle, Octavia Spencer and a ton of others. The complete Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2020 is below: In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Mahershala Ali, Batman, Ruth E. Carter, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Lina Wertmüller In the category of TELEVISION: Christina Applegate, Andy Cohen, Cindy Crawford, Terry Crews, Harry Friedman, Kathie Lee Gifford, Nigel Lythgoe, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Ward, Wendy Williams, Dr. Phil McGraw and Andy Kaufman (Posthumous) In the category of RECORDING: Elvis Costello, Sir Lucian Grainge, Billy Idol, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alicia Keys, Andy Madadian, Mo Ostin, Bobby Rydell, Alejandro Sanz, Tanya Tucker and Muddy Waters (Posthumous) In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Dave Chappelle and Billy Porter In the category of RADIO: Susan Stamberg View this post on Instagram Join us in congratulating Wendy, who is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She joins Julia Roberts, Andy Cohen, Kathie Lee Gifford and more who are part of the 2020 class. #hollywoodwalkoffame #wendywilliams #hollywood @robertector A post shared by Wendy Williams (@wendyshow) on Jun 21, 2019 at 8:51am PDT Hate it or love it?! View this post on Instagram man this is some cool shit, Mom, I think I made it. LOL#lecheminduroi #bransoncognac A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:29pm PDT
