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Money Moves: Showtime Orders New Lena Waithe Pilot, ‘How To Make Love To A Black Woman’

Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Lena Waithe’s New Comedy Pilot Picked Up By Showtime According to reports from Deadline , Showtime has given a pilot order to  How To Make Love To A Black Woman (Who May Be Working Through Some Sh*t), a comedy series from  The Chi  creator and executive producer Lena Waithe along with the series’ writer Cathy Kisakye. The upcoming half-hour series stems from Waithe’s first-look deal with the premium cable network, the same place her series The Chi is heading to for a second season. She is going to executive produce the project along with Rishi Rajani, and Kisakye, who will write the pilot. “Working with Lena is the gift that keeps on giving,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “We signed our first-look deal with her so that she could bring authentic and talented new voices to Showtime. Cathy’s comedy is raw, relevant, surprising, sexy and fun, and we are very excited about making it.” How To Make Love to a Black Woman was created by Casallina “Cathy” Kisakye, and will be “a collection of multi-part episodes which will include a new characters in an authentic world, telling stories about connection and rejection that explore our most harrowing – and harrowingly comic – sexual secrets.” Lena Waithe had great things to say about the upcoming series, as well. She gushed, “Cathy’s script is haunting, funny, and extremely vulnerable – it’s the kind of script that doesn’t come around very often. I’m honored that Cathy trusts me with such a special project. I can’t wait for the world to see it.” Kisakye also commented on the nature of the project, saying, “With  How To Make Love , I’m thrilled to tell stories about the women I know, who are complicated, passionate, resilient and relatable.” This isn’t these two creatives’ first time working together, either. Kisakye served as a writer on both seasons of Waithe’s series The Chi , which premiered in 2018 with the biggest launch for a Showtime drama series in two years. Are you excited for this new series to come out?!

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LeBron James To A&R 2 Chainz’s New Album ‘Rap or Go To The League’

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Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty It’s no secret LeBron James loves Hip-Hop, and 2 Chainz loves basketball , so this union makes perfect sense. Tuesday (Feb.19) Def Jam announced the two will come together with the hoop star serving as A&R for the rapper formerly known as Titty Boi’s 5th studio album, Rap or Go To The League. It’s been quite the journey to get here. All night studio sessions, reflecting, & opening up on these records or as I call it therapy! This is my each one teach one body of work, I wanna celebrate black excellence! ….. “Rap Or Go To The League” the album A&R by @KingJames 3/1 pic.twitter.com/08Y2fYKJ6X — Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) February 19, 2019 While the news came as a surprise to everyone, this whole situation sounds perfect. A&R Bron as he is affectionately known as now due to his social clips of himself vibing out to the latest Hip-Hop releases was tapped by 2 Chainz to curate the album due out March 1. Def Jam describes the project as the rapper’s “most personal, most lyrical, most soulful to date,” that will focus on the trope that the only way inner-city youth can get out of the hood is either by hooping or rapping hence the title Rap or Go To The League . 2 Chainz is the perfect person to tell this story on wax because he was also a pretty good basketball player earning a full ride to Alabama State University and graduating at the top of his class before hopping in recording booths. Rap or Go To The League is his latest album since his well-received platinum LP Pretty Girls Like Trap Music that featured hits like “4 AM” featuring Travis Scott, the Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz and Jhene Aiko assisted track “It’s A Vibe” just to a name a few. We can’t wait to hear the album and to see if Bron’s A&R skills are on par with his basketball skills. — Photo: Kevin Mazur / Getty

LeBron James To A&R 2 Chainz’s New Album ‘Rap or Go To The League’

Drip Or Drown: Gunna Makes A Splash With Album Release Party Held At Georgia Aquarium

Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Gunna Hosts Album Listening At Aquarium Major kudos to Gunna and his team for keeping his private album listening party super on brand by holding at the Georgia Aquarium Tuesday night. The rapper, whose ‘Drip or Drown 2’ project drops February 22, celebrated with friends including Future, Young Thug, Pusha T, Playboi Carti, Cash Xo, Nav, Southside, ASAP Bari, and Rae Sremmurd’s Slim Jimmi. Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Definitely a lit event — and the project is fie!

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Lost Album From Marvin Gaye To Be Released By Motown

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Time & Life Pictures / Getty Marvin Gaye fans get ready because some of his unreleased music is coming out next month in honor of his 80th birthday. According to VIBE , this album was shelved by Gaye because the first single released from the album didn’t do well. 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 This project was supposed to follow-up his 1971 album “What’s Going On.” Reports state that Gaye and Motown executive, Berry Gordy clashed over his political views. In 1972 Gaye released “Trouble Man” and then “Let’s Get It On,” the following year. Gaye was able to release four more albums before he was fatally killed in 1984. SEE ALSO:  Pharrell & Robin Thicke Ordered To Pay Marvin Gaye’s Family $5 Million In “Blurred Lines” Copyright Battle This new project “You’re The Man” is a remastered album featuring 17-tracks including the album’s first single. “My Last Chance.” It was originally recorded as a demo for “What’s Going On” and then the song was on a 2001 “Best of Marvin Gaye” compilation album. You can purchase “You’re The Man” on March 29th! Check out photos of Marvin Gaye below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Rapper Killed In Taxi Crash On Way His Way To A Show Show Me How To Love: YFN Lucci And Reginae Carter Call It Quits Kandi Shares Updated Photos Of Her Daughter Riley’s Weight Loss Journey & She Looks Amazing! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1588946″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

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Jay Rock Hints At Having An Album Done With Kendrick Lamar

Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar’s chemistry together can’t be denied and the people want more. But it seems they might not have to wait too long if you let Jay tell it. As spotted on  Complex the “King’s Dead” MC recently took part in a brief Twitter response session with his followers. During the course of several questions touching on his previous work one diehard fan asked about the chances of an official Jay and K. Dot release happening. To everyone’s surprise, the two have apparently already cooked something up. “We Might Already Have A Full Project  # TDE ” he posted. We Might Already Have A Full Project #TDE https://t.co/QLbD1nF0lk — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 Naturally, he was prodded with more tweets about what that “Full Project” exactly entailed but he remained quiet. Thankfully for TDE fans he also confirmed that Isaiah Rashad is working on his new album. In the studio creating that #TDE Magic https://t.co/5aFKTiE9Dp — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 He also said without saying actually it that he personally has music slotted for this year. Stay Tuned In ! https://t.co/wtlgMxVBnO — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 As of now there is no telling what this Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar project will be so stay tuned. In the mean time relish in their gritty “Wow Freestyle” from Jay’s  Redemption album below. Photo: Spotify

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Jay Rock Hints At Having An Album Done With Kendrick Lamar

Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar’s chemistry together can’t be denied and the people want more. But it seems they might not have to wait too long if you let Jay tell it. As spotted on  Complex the “King’s Dead” MC recently took part in a brief Twitter response session with his followers. During the course of several questions touching on his previous work one diehard fan asked about the chances of an official Jay and K. Dot release happening. To everyone’s surprise, the two have apparently already cooked something up. “We Might Already Have A Full Project  # TDE ” he posted. We Might Already Have A Full Project #TDE https://t.co/QLbD1nF0lk — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 Naturally, he was prodded with more tweets about what that “Full Project” exactly entailed but he remained quiet. Thankfully for TDE fans he also confirmed that Isaiah Rashad is working on his new album. In the studio creating that #TDE Magic https://t.co/5aFKTiE9Dp — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 He also said without saying actually it that he personally has music slotted for this year. Stay Tuned In ! https://t.co/wtlgMxVBnO — Jay Rock (@jayrock) February 6, 2019 As of now there is no telling what this Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar project will be so stay tuned. In the mean time relish in their gritty “Wow Freestyle” from Jay’s  Redemption album below. Photo: Spotify

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Teresa Giudice Just Took a Major Step Toward Divorce

In just a few weeks, Joe Giudice will be a free man. In more ways than one, according to a brand new report. Indeed, sources confirm to Radar Online that Teresa Giudice really is preparing to cut bait on her marriage, as weeks and weeks’ forth of rumors may soon turn into a reality. Just how likely is this scenario? What steps, if any, has Teresa taken toward divorce? “[She] visited a divorce lawyer last week when she got back from Los Angeles,” a source close to The Real Housewives of New Jersey star told Radar, adding in no uncertain terms: “She is serious about divorcing Joe, and she wants to make sure she is taken care of when it happens.” This isn’t the first we’ve heard of a possible divorce between Teresa and Joe, but it is the first time we’ve heard of the former conferring with an attorney. Two weeks ago, reports circulated that Giudice has already filed her legal paperwork , but that doesn’t appear to be the case just yet. Still, Joe was sentenced to deportation in October, as a judge decreed he broke federal law as a non-U.S. citizen and must therefore return to Italy after he completes his prison term next month. In a 13-page ruling, this judge explained that Giudice’s crimes – which included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and failure to file tax returns – could be defined as “aggravated felonies,” or offenses that involve fraud or deceit in which the loss to the victim exceeds $10,000. He was sent to prison for 41 months for these crimes. And, unless something changes, will now be sent away from his family. Couldn’t Teresa and his four daughters just follow Joe to Italy? Yes. But how would Teresa benefit financially from such a move? Insiders have claimed that the veteran Bravo personality (who served time herself behind bars for similar financial crimes) is already looking ahead, both personally and professionally. She may even be scheming to sign up for a spinoff once Joe is out of the picture. It would center on her life as a newly single mother of four. “Her role on [The Real Housewives] just doesn’t pay enough, and Teresa needs the extra cash to be able to buy Joe out of his portion of the ownership of their mansion,” alleges this report. The informant who offered up such a quote added the following of Teresa’s plans: “[She] has held back a lot of intimate details about her personal life from viewers and is pitching Bravo that this project would allow her to be essentially reintroduced to the audience.” For now, though, questions do remain about Joe’s status. His lawyer has filed an appear in regard to the deportation and a hearing may be held to determine his fate once and for all before Joe leaves jail. But will Teresa have already left her husband by this time? Stay tuned! View Slideshow: Teresa Giudice: The Wedding Ring is Off!

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Exclusive: Mario Talks ‘Millennium Tour’ With B2K & Working On The RENT Live Musical On FOX

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Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN On Sunday, January 27 at 8/7c, the popular, classic musical RENT will be coming to FOX as a live televised musical for the first time ever. Following the likes of The Wiz and Jesus Christ Superstar,  RENT: Live will give fans from all over the world the chance to watch the Broadway classic be performed live, right in front of their television screens. The cast in the 2019 reboot includes:  Jordan Fishe r as Mark Cohen,  Brennin Hunt as Roger Davis, Tinashe  as Mimi Marquez,  Brandon Victor Dixon  as Tom Collins, Drag Race’s Valentina  as Angel Dumott Schunard,  Vanessa Hudgens  as Maureen Johnson,   Kiersey Clemons  as Joanne Jefferson and for the first time in his career, R&B singer  Mario  stars in his first musical as Benjamin Coffin III. We got the opportunity to sit down with Mario and talk to him about how it feels to pop his stage play cherry live in front of the entire world. Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN For Mario, he wasn’t a really big Broadway fan, so like many non-Broadway enthusiasts, he wasn’t familiar with RENT at first. “It wasn’t until after my first audition that I actually saw [RENT],” Mario admits. “I’ve been hearing ‘Seasons of Love’ all my life, just in the background, knowing the song but having not really watched the movie.” However, when the opportunity presented itself for Mario to audition, he took a moment to see the film and found himself identifying with the character Benny. He says, “Now that I’ve seen the movie and now that I know that I’m playing Benny’s part, I found relation to him, coming from Baltimore, growing up in poverty-stricken areas, leaving when I was 15 years old, and going back a few years later thinking to myself, ‘What can I do to change the circumstances of some of these kids growing up in the city.’” Mario also discusses how he’s given back to his hometown of Baltimore. “I started the Do Right Foundation where I was working with the children of substance abused parents because I experienced that,” says Mario. “In that way, I can relate to Benny in the fact that he sees a brighter future for the East Village. His way of going about it is a little harsh. But, I started there and I’ve just been building on the character ever since then.” Source: FOX / Getty Mario admits that before RENT, he never really had aspirations of wanting to get into theater, however,  after being asked to audition for the musical “Hair”, the thought eventually crossed his mind. Unfortunately, he never pursued it further but that’s what makes RENT even better. It’s something completely new. As far as whether or not Mario plans to go on Broadway, the singer says that he’d love to do more one-off shows like the live showing of RENT on FOX, but he’s not ready to take on Broadway full time. “I probably won’t do traveling theater,” he said. “I have a lot of musical aspirations. I’m going on tour after this. I’m putting another project out as well. I’m just going to continue to evolve and hopefully along that path I’ll have more experiences like RENT.” The tour Mario is referring to is the upcoming Millennium Tour alongside B2K, Pretty Ricky, Chingy and others. The nostalgic R&B tour sold out in several cities, with promoters having to add additional dates. When asked how he feels about being back on stage with some of his old friends, Mario says, “I’ve been so focused on RENT, I don’t know how it feels yet. I’ve literally been in this world. But when I think about it, for me, it’s more exciting for me to get to see the fans. I’m excited about the fans! I’m excited to see how excited they are. It’s a weird time for R&B right now and I think that although R&B is making a comeback right now, this is an exciting moment for R&B fans who remember the Scream Tour. I’m also excited to get back out there and introduce some new music.” Make sure you tune in to FOX on Sunday, January 27th at 8/7c to watch Mario make his musical debut on RENT.

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Louisville International Airport To Be Named After Muhammad Ali

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T he late legendary boxer and social activist Muhammad Ali will receive a major honor from his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. According to the Courier Journal , the city will rename Louisville International Airport after Ali. Muhammad Ali's Kentucky hometown will honor the boxing champion by renaming its airport for him. He would have turned 77 Thursday. https://t.co/9PUbEklUHL — ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) January 17, 2019 The push to have the airport renamed after the boxer began in 2017, the news outlet writes. The plan was recently approved by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority board. Once airport officials finalize the plan with Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC within the next few weeks, the project will officially be brought to fruition. The renaming is a part of a $100 million plan to improve the airport. Within the span of three to five years, the airport will get a new terminal, walkways, elevators and jet ways. Officials are aiming to have the airport renamed by June, which will mark three years since he passed away. “We felt a clear takeaway was that the profile of our city could be greatly enhanced by associating Ali’s name with our airport,” said Louisville Regional Airport Authority board member Dale Boden . He also shared that the city is making a major effort to illustrate how Ali was embedded in the fabric of Louisville through different tributes. Ali’s loved ones are excited about the airport renaming. “I am happy that visitors from far and wide who travel to Louisville will have another touch point to Muhammad and be reminded of his open and inclusive nature, which is reflective of our city,” his widow Lonnie Ali told the news outlet. “Muhammad was a global citizen, but he never forgot the city that gave him his start. It is a fitting testament to his legacy.” News about the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport comes just weeks after it was revealed that at-large Councilwoman Sharon Hurt is fighting to have Nashville International Airport named after media mogul Oprah Winfrey . SEE ALSO: Councilwoman Pushes To Have Airport Named After Oprah Winfrey Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix To Have Post Office Renamed In His Honor [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3843759″ overlay=”true”]

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A New ‘Ghostbusters’ Film Based On The OG Is In The Works

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Source: WENN.com / WENN Two years after the Ghostbusters franchise got a reboot with the all-female cast starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon, it looks like Hollywood is once again giving the franchise another sequel set in the same universe as the 80’s original. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Jason Reitman (Juno, Tully) has been tapped to write and direct the untitled Ghostbusters sequel which will follow the events that happened in the OG Ghostbusters film that was directed by his father, Ivan Reitman. “I’ve always thought of myself as the first Ghostbusters fan, when I was a 6-year-old visiting the set. I wanted to make a movie for all the other fans,” Reitman says. “This is the next chapter in the original franchise. It is not a reboot. What happened in the ‘80s happened in the ‘80s, and this is set in the present day.” Sounds good to us. Though the 2016 reboot featured the likes of OG Ghostbusters Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson, they obviously weren’t the same characters they were when they were hunting ghosts with proton packs and inverted traps. Not to mention fans weren’t too happy with the reboot featuring an all-female cast because, well, sexism. And though the 2016 version was actually pretty cool, Reitman doesn’t intend on connecting his project with the Paul Feig directed project. “I have so much respect for what Paul created with those brilliant actresses, and would love to see more stories from them. However, this new movie will follow the trajectory of the original film,” Reitman says. We ain’t mad at that. We just hope Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd and Ernie Hudson suit up one last time in the film. R.I.P. Harold Ramis. Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters is slated for a summer 2020 release.

A New ‘Ghostbusters’ Film Based On The OG Is In The Works