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Britney Spears’ Mom Going to War for Daughter’s Freedom!

On Tuesday, we reported that Britney Spears’ mother is eyeing her daughter’s conservatorship . For the first time in over a decade, she’s getting involved in the legal order that gives  Now, we’re learning why she wants a part in guiding her daughter — and that Britney’s dad is pissed at the interference. As we previously reported, Lynne Spears has filed notice that she will attend an upcoming hearing on Britney’s conservatorship. The conservatorship has been in place for 11 years, and Britney’s father, Jamie, largely has control. Though Britney is a 37-year-old adult, she has to obtain her father’s permission for a number of professional and financial decisions. Lynne and Jamie have been separated for years. Until she filed her notice on Monday, she had never appeared interested in interfering with the conservatorship. TMZ reports that Lynne doesn’t just hold a passing interest in how the conservatorship is going. She has hired her own attorney to ask the court to include her in Britney’s treatment plan. The report notes that Lynne is not vying for involvement in the conservatorship, but that she wants to be involved with this particular issue. TMZ also makes it clear that Jamie and Lynne have very different ideas about how Britney should proceed, moving forward. Lynne’s lawyer will argue that it is in Britney’s best interest that her mother have a voice in these decisions. Jamie Spears has managed Britney since the conservatorship was first granted. It was initially only supposed to last for a weekend. Then, it was made permanent. TMZ heard from a source that Jamie is still concerned with Britney’s decision-making while doctors try to find the right combination of meds for her. “Britney is making bad decisions and it’s a problem,” an insider claimed. It sounds like Jamie and Lynne have very different ideas about how to approach this. Jamie is apparently convinced that rigid structure will help Britney during this difficult time. In addition to transitioning to a new medication, she’s also grappling with her father’s recent health crisis. Lynne apparently thinks that Britney is old enough to make more of her own decisions, particularly regarding her health treatment. There may be some real wisdom in that. People who are never allowed to make choices for themselves can struggle to make those decisions later on. But apparently, Jamie thinks that Lynne’s attitudes are too “permissive.” TMZ says that Jamie thinks that Lynne is too focused on Britney liking her than on acting in her best interests. All of this comes on the heels of Britney’s 30-day treatment in a mental health facility. Fans spread rumors that Britney had been locked away against her will on her father’s orders. Britney herself had to make a video assuring her devoted fans that “all is well.” When it comes to someone as famous and beloved as Britney, the truth can be difficult to ascertain. Just because someone in her father’s orbit believes that she’s making poor decisions doesn’t mean that it’s true, after all. What we know about Britney is that she’s talented, successful, kind, and that she’s a first-rate supermom. It sounds like Lynne hopes that Britney can have a chance to be her own person, or at least manage some aspects of her own health. Again, she’s not even challenging the conservatorship — just trying to advocate for her daughter. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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Jenelle Evans Got Fired From Teen Mom 2: Here’s How It All Went Down

In a sense, we always knew that Jenelle Evans would eventually get fired from Teen Mom 2 . It was hard to imagine that partnership ending any other way. But at the same time, it often seemed that it would never happen. Jenelle got away with just about everything outside of actual murder, and MTV was clearly reluctant to part with the top ratings magnet for its hottest show. But on Tuesday, the network finally cut ties with the Carolina Hurricane. Here's everything we know about how it all went down: 1. Ousted Fans have been screaming for Jenelle’s head for years, and the uproar got louder than ever over the past week. 2. Unprecedented Outrage Fans have demanded Jenelle’s termination and circulated petitions several times in the past. One such protest took place after it was revealed that she smoked pot while pregnant with her youngest child. 3. Different This Time But never had she incurred such wrath from so many corners of the globe as when the world learned that Jenelle allowed her husband, David Eason, to shoot and kill her dog Nugget. 4. Pulling the Trigger Jenelle claimed to be deeply upset about the incident — but her actions in the days that followed told a different story. 5. Bad Move Evans seemed to quickly reconcile with David after the shooting. 6. Forgiveness: Not Always the Best Option The move signaled to fans and producers alike that she had forgiven her abusive husband for his unspeakable act. View Slideshow

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Some Of Our Favorite Beauty Gurus Give Their Moms A Mother’s Day Beat

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Give Your Mom Some Make-Up This Year, Just Like These Influencers Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and in the spirit of the most important day for all the mamas out there, some influencers are joining those that gave them life for some special segments. Jackie Aina uploaded a video on Tuesday titled, “Turning My Mom Into an IG Baddie For A Day!!!” where she spends the day getting her mom all the way glam in honor of the approaching holiday. From a full beat face, to glam wigs and outfit changes, her mom really did transform into the Jackie we all know and love. In honor of this fun video from Ms. Aina, let’s take a look at some other beauty gurus who have brought their mom in to break up the monotony of another make-up video. Another great example of this is from one of our other faves, Alissa Ashley . A couple of months back, she made a video revamping her mom’s makeup routine in an effort to have her looking as youthful as possible–I mean, just LOOK at the difference in that thumbnail. If you’re good at makeup and still don’t know what to get your mama for the big day, a nice makeover really might just do the trick! In a fun twist of events, Alissa’s twin sister Arnell Armon also made a video with their mom–but this time, she’s the one doing her daughter’s makeup! This video is hilarious and just shows that spending quality time with mamadukes is good no matter what you end up doing……even if you end up looking crazy from a botched makeup job. A little over a year ago, a Youtuber by the name of Raven Elyse gave her mom a full glam makeover and the results were absolutely stunning! A lot of us learn about makeup through our moms as children, so it’s fun to turn the situation around and teach our mamas something for a change. Everyone knows how full of personality Patrick Starrr is, so it’s really no surprise that his mom has just as much outrageousness in her as the beauty guru we all know and love. This video is just even more proof that making your mom feel beautiful and confident on Mother’s Day is one of the best gifts you can give! To wrap up some of our favorite influencers and their mom makeup tributes, we turn to Shalom Blac and her beautiful mother. This makeup transformation is similar to the rest, but this entire video will have you wondering…how does this woman look so young?! The fountain of youth is alive and well with this one!! If you’re into makeup and want to spend some quality time with your mom this Mother’s Day, tell her you’re doing her makeup for the big day–or maybe just get her a gift card to Sephora if she’s already got her own routine down.

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Kim Kardashian Aided In The Release Of 17 Inmates In 90 Days

Source: Andres Otero/WENN.com / WENN Kim Kardashian has been quietly making moves to shake up the criminal justice system , using her wealth and influence to help aid in the release of over a dozen inmates. In all, the social media megastar has helped 17 inmates gain freedom in the past 90 days. TMZ reports : We’ve learned Kim and her legal team helped 17 prisoners gain freedom over the last 3 months or so — each of them having served years of life sentences without parole … for low-level drug offenses. It’s all part of the 90 Days of Freedom campaign launched by Kim’s lawyer, Brittany K. Barnett, in partnership with lawyer MiAngel Cody of The Decarceration Collective. The campaign puts the First Step Act — signed by President Trump last year — to work for prisoners who received Draconian sentences. Kim is footing the bill while Barnett, who also co-founded the Buried Alive advocacy group, and Cody handle the lawyering. We’re told Kim’s been secretly funding the campaign over the past few months. We’ve known about a few cases Kim’s backed — Jeffrey Stringer in Florida, Cyntoia Brown in Tennessee, Alice Marie Johnson in Alabama — but now we know the list is much longer. There are other cases that Kardashian and Cody are currently examining in order to work more hopeful magic. — Photo: WENN

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Twitter Update Allows Users To Retweet With Gifs, Photos & Videos

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Source: NurPhoto / Getty If you were one of the everyday Tweeters, who wanted the ability to retweet or quote retweet using a gif, photo or video your prayers have been answered. Twitter announced a new update allowing users to do such adding more flavor to your conversations on the social media platform. The update which is now has been rolled out across Apple iOS and Android devices will now all users to add up to four pieces of multimedia whether it be four photos, videos or a gif. When doing so, the original tweet will now be placed conveniently below so it doesn’t get lost in the conversation. When speaking about the new feature, Twitter broke down the process of coming up with the function and stated in a series of Tweets: “People come to Twitter to share their thoughts on interests, events, and news, and we wanted to give them more ways to express themselves.” “During the first usability test, we found it was challenging for people to quickly understand all the content in a Retweet with media. This was due to the layout; two large Tweets stacked on top of each other.” “To improve comprehension, we focused on creating hierarchy, prioritizing the author’s voice, and providing more context around the Tweet being Retweeted.” Next, we ran a second usability test, introducing a condensed inner Tweet that was styled similar to a pull quote. This was to help differentiate the two components of the Retweet. Participants reacted well to it. During the first usability test, we found it was challenging for people to quickly understand all the content in a Retweet with media. This was due to the layout; two large Tweets stacked on top of each other. pic.twitter.com/P9NsbaEIF0 — Twitter Design (@TwitterDesign) May 6, 2019 So what’s the final design look like? • Clearer visual hierarchy with a condensed inner Tweet • Including an avatar in the inner Tweet to give more context helping you quickly see who’s talking • Simple box container for easier interacting We hope you enjoy it! pic.twitter.com/11bRXn3dbk — Twitter Design (@TwitterDesign) May 6, 2019 Twitter also is promising another update that will make  “Retweets with media more interactive and easier to read” while “exploring more ways to help people express themselves. Stay tuned!” That’s all fine and dandy, and it’s great that Twitter is listening to users but where in the world is the ability to edit Tweets after we hit send? — Photo: NurPhoto / Getty

Twitter Update Allows Users To Retweet With Gifs, Photos & Videos

Marines Discuss The Concerns And Multiple Opportunities Available In The Corps

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Source: Radio One / Radio One Digital People have many questions about joining the Marine Corps, so we asked a few Marines first hand about their experiences, as well as advice they might have for anyone who might be interested in joining. Check out the video below as Marines give words the will ease the process.

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Why More Black Women Should Be Considering Having A Doula In The Delivery Room

Source: Chanel L. Porchia Albert / Chanel L. Porchia Albert The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle reportedly used a doula during the birth of the royal baby, prompting more women to explore the benefits of having a doula in the room when they’re delivering their child. Doulas are becoming ever more popular as Black women continue to die at disproportionately higher rates during childbirth. Having extra representation in the room can prevent common medical mishaps that health professionals may otherwise overlook. As we’ve seen, death during childbirth doesn’t discriminate for Black women regardless of socioeconomic status or social class. Champion tennis Serena Williams shared her experience while giving birth and how she had to advocate for herself after doctors refused to check her lungs for blood clots. Shamari Devoe exclusively revealed to us that she too had to advocate for herself when doctors refused to check her cervix while she was pregnant with her twins. We caught up with Chanel L. Porchia Albert — founder of Ancient Song Doula Services, a reproductive health organization focused on providing resources and full spectrum doula services to women of color and marginalized communities, full spectrum doula, lactation counselor, and Midwifery assistant — informed us the benefits of having a doula. What is the role of a doula in the birth room? The role of the doula is to center the voice and autonomy of the birthing person. Providing evidence-based information to make an informed decision about their care and to provide various forms of comfort measures for the birthing person. When we look at black women and birthing the context is about ensuring that the voice of the pregnant person is not lost or fall on deaf ears. African- American women regardless of education, socio-economic status, or educational level are at a greater risk for complications stemming from varying degrees of institutionalized racism and systemic disregard for the voices of pregnant people and over medicalization of birth. Overall, the doula is bringing a human rights framework into the birth room to ensure pregnant people voices are heard and push bodily autonomy Why do you think the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle chose to have a doula in the room with her? Support. I can’t speak for Meghan but my thought is that with the growing news around traumatic birth experiences, the over medicalization of birth, and understanding how black women and those who are considered to be at advanced maternal age wanted to ensure that she had supportive individuals in her corner to assist in advocating for her needs and autonomy in her own birthing experience to ensure the best birth outcome. Birth has become a commodity that sees the value of motherhood in a heavy rotation of getting someone in and out at the cost of the individual. People want the good birth outcome and the experience that centers the parent and child. What’s a common medical emergency that happens in the birth room that doulas often catch? There are varying things that can take place in the birth room that may not be considered a medical emergency but can have lasting effects on the pregnant person such as forced episiotomies, fear-based coercion, over use of medical equipment, not being able to eat and drink in labor, desperation of parent and child at birth. Some of these interventions may be unnecessary and shift to a medical emergency. The doula is there is provide information to make an informed decision about care that centers the voice that is often dismissed in care. How many Black women use doulas? Black women are seeking out doulas at a higher rate then ever before. Understanding the complexities of racism and implicit bias within care and wanting to ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and children. Cost continues to be a barrier in that access but organizations like Ancient Song Doula Services, Mamatoto Village, Village Birth Intl, and others across the nation are and have been working to break down barriers to care. Resources like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance where black women can find a list of kindred partners and collaborators within their respective states to ensure they have the educational resources and support when choosing a provider. How much does a doula cost and how can the average woman get one for free? On average a doula can cost upwards to $3000 for services. There are various programs and models that specifically centers the voices of Black women and provide culturally relevant care from an evidence-based perspective that are free, low cost, or at a sliding scale basis. You can find that at Ancient Song and others kindred partners and collaborators at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. RELATED STORIES: Listen To Black Women: How Can Black Women Lower Their Chances Of Death During Childbirth? 7 Black Women Share What No One Told Them About Motherhood

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Camp Couture: The Met Gala Has Fans Hilariously Mimicking Lavish Looks

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LeToya Luckett-Walker Divulges Details On Her First Year Of Marriage: “He Just Felt Like Home From Our First Conversation”

Source: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Singer  LeToya Luckett and her husband  Tommicus Walker tied the knot in December of 2017 in a beautiful ceremony in Austin, Texas, a celebration fitting for the two southern natives. After their nuptials, the couple quickly expanded their family, welcoming a daughter, Gianna Iman in January of 2019. After a little over a year of being married, the pair divulged everything they’ve learned about themselves and their marriage to xoNecole. “Marriage isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon and it’s a lifetime,” LeToya told the site. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). “You’re getting to know this person, you’re getting to know yourself in different lights. As a wife, you got to stay on your knees in prayer, because the enemy doesn’t like marriage. And you can’t take your prayer life lightly when it comes to praying for your husband, your family and for our covering. And also I came into the marriage trying to be superwoman, I had to do all the right “wife” things. I learned quickly I can’t do that because I’m not a superhero. I am flawed and I had super high expectations of him and myself. You have to take this thing day by day.” SEE ALSO:  LeToya Luckett-Walker Shares First Photo Of Baby Gianna Tommicus keeps their marriage healthy by making sure he’s healthy too–mind body and soul. “I would say take care of yourself first, do not lose yourself. Make sure your mind is good,” he advised. “You’re exercising properly and you’re taking care of your body. And also know the order of marriage: putting God first, yourself second, then your wife or husband next, then your kids after that.” 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 Since the jump, the Walkers have had an out of this world connection, fueled by their faith and confidence in God. They both overcame prior failed marriages to put hope in the connection they were forming. “Once I had certain conversations with him, met him, prayed with him–God put it on my heart and told me this was it. This was my husband. He felt like a teammate and there was a real partnership that came into play. And I hadn’t felt that before,” LeToya revealed. SEE ALSO:  LeToya Luckett Weds Tommicus Walker In Romantic Ceremony [PHOTOS] Tommicus echoed her statements saying, “We read the Bible together, we read the book of Proverbs before we even met. Knowing that she was a Christian woman and a woman of God, it just felt right. God presented her to me. I knew after the third date she was going to be my wife. And I never looked back or questioned him.” Source: MadameNoire.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : RHOA Star Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby No. 3! [PHOTOS] New Evidence Surfaces In Brittney Taylor’s Case Against Remy Ma Nipsey Hussle’s Sister’s Guardianship Request Over Niece Denied By Judge Follow @TheRSMS

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Celebrity Seeds: Tia Mowry’s Beautiful Baby Girl Cairo Is A Wonderful One-Year-Old Now

Source: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images / Getty Tia Mowry And Cory Hardrict Celebrate Daughter’s First Birthday Over the weekend Tia Mowry Hardrict and her family celebrated a very special occasion — the first birthday of their beloved baby girl Cairo! View this post on Instagram Celebrating Cairo's 1st birthday with a bohemian inspired party! Thanks @janieandjack for outfitting her in this amazing head-to-toe look. We spent the afternoon with our closest family and friends singing songs, blowing bubbles and eating cake. Starting her birthday month off with chic yet chill vibes!” #janieandjacklove A post shared by tiamowry (@tiamowry) on May 5, 2019 at 2:41pm PDT Celebrating Cairo’s 1st birthday with a bohemian inspired party! Thanks @janieandjack for outfitting her in this amazing head-to-toe look. We spent the afternoon with our closest family and friends singing songs, blowing bubbles and eating cake. Starting her birthday month off with chic yet chill vibes!” #janieandjacklove Super cute. Hit the flip for more photos.

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