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Rodney King’s Daughter Launches Fund To Help Black Fathers On 27th Anniversary Of L.A. Riots

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Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Via Bossip : Rodney King’s   daughter Lora is honoring her late father’s legacy on the 27th anniversary of the historic L.A. Riots. She is set to pay tribute to King’s life and legacy through the “I am a King” scholarship , which she launched on Monday. The goal for this scholarship is to celebrate Black fathers by removing financial barriers that prohibit entertainment outings, which were cleared for her father when the city awarded him $3.8 million in damages for abuse he suffered at the hands of police. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Lora’s goal is to provide financial support for Black fathers in an effort to help them play a more active role in their children’s lives, according to reports from  NBC Washington . The scholarship will cover the costs for dining and entertainment, which includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Disneyland. 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 These funds range in value and are going to be issued periodically via The Rodney King Foundation. King plans reach out to the public to solicit donations, as several private donors have already backed the fund with more than $10,000 in donations, according to a press release. SEE ALSO:  The Kardashians Announce New UCLA Health Center Named After Their Late Father Black American fathers can go to  RodneyKing.org  and apply for the scholarship. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1963490″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : K. Michelle’s Surrogate Confirms She’s Carrying Twins [VIDEO] John Singleton Passes Away At 51 Oprah Winfrey Drops $10,000 On A Wedding Dress For One Of Her Former Students Follow @TheRSMS

Rodney King’s Daughter Launches Fund To Help Black Fathers On 27th Anniversary Of L.A. Riots

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Ashley Martson Taunts Jay: Keep Your Homewrecker, I’ve Got a New Man!

90 Day Fiance thrives on drama, which is why Ashley Martson and Jay Smith's divorce is impossible to ignore. Fans may not be surprised to hear that Jay cheated yet again, but that doesn't make it any less hurtful. Ashley has hinted that there's much more to this story than fans know, promising that America will be shocked when they learn what happened. But cheating was definitely part of it, and she even mentions it in her divorce filing. What's more, Ashley has called out Jay's alleged mistress on social media. That's not to say that she's just seething about Jay's betrayal. In fact, Ashley is already moving on with a brand new man. 1. It is SO over! Ashley Martson and Jay Smith have split, are divorcing, and likely won’t even be in the same country for much longer. 2. The story of Ashley and Jay starts off so sweetly Ashley was in Jamaica for a friend’s wedding when she spotted Jay in a nightclub. 3. The thirst was instant and real She recalls seeing him there, dancing, towering over others. Being a hot number herself, the two clicked pretty quickly, and ended up deciding to marry. 4. They even held a wedding ceremony in Jamaica The ceremony was non-binding, and was for the benefit of Jay’s family who wouldn’t be able to attend their wedding in the U.S. 5. Even before the wedding … Ashley was warned that Jay may have cheated on her — possibly with two or more women. Ashley dismissed it at the time. She loved Jay, and she figured that she could overlook it if he cheated while he was in Jamaica. Surely, when he came to America and they were together, he’d no longer feel the need to stray, right? 6. They married in Vegas Unfortunately, Jay for some reason downloaded Tinder, an app for dating and hookups and not much else, and started chatting up girls on it. View Slideshow

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Woodstock 50 Gets CANCELED at the Last Minute: Was It All a Con Like Fyre Fest?!

Well, it looks like we’re about to enter the summer of peace, love, and tumultuous investor relations. Yes, times have certainly changed since 1969, and if you’re in need of a grim reminder of just how much more profit-driven our society has become, look no further than the cancelation of Woodstock 50. To be clear, we’re not bemoaning the loss of the three-day concert that was scheduled to take place in Upstate New York in August. No, despite the big names attached to the festival, Woodstock 50 was considered something of a bust from the beginning. Many felt that organizers tried too hard to attract multiple generations and wound up with a lineup that satisfied no one. And just about everyone felt that the $450 price of admission was outlandish. Still, while the end result almost certainly would have been a colossal mess — perhaps on par with earlier attempts to recreate the original Woodstock — fans and insiders alike are stunned by the decision to cancel the concert. After all, Woodstock remains an iconic brand, and there will never be another opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary gathering at Max Yasgur’s farm. So what happened? Well, not surprisingly, the debacle is drawing comparisons to the Fyre Festival , the event that drew thousands to the Bahamas for a concert that never happened. Fyre turned out to be an elaborate con that spawned multiple documentaries and resulted in jail time for promoter Billy McFarland. But despite the comparisons in the press — and the many, many memes drawing parallels between the two situations — sources insist that unlike Fyre Fest, Woodstock 50 was no con. The big name acts — ranging from Jay Z to Carlos Santana — were booked and ready to perform. But as with Fyre, the production showed signs of trouble early on, as organizers missed important deadlines with regard to permits, infrastructure, and financing. Of particular concern were the delays regarding sanitation and concessions. At one point, organizers expected a turnout of over 100,000 — and the inability to provide clean bathrooms and sufficient food and water for all those concert-goers would have resulted in a nightmare scenario. As the official Woodstock Twitter account continued to deny that the festival had been canceled, on Monday Amplifi Live — one of several companies involved with organizing the event — issued the following statement: “It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. “We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival. “But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees.” One of the most surprising things about the cancelation is the apparent lack of disappointment among fans and performers. Looks like Fyre Fest taught everyone that it’s better to have no concert at all than an organizational nightmare.

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Farrah Abraham: My Daughter is Gonna Be a Giant TV Star!

Farrah Abraham doesn’t mind getting bent over and simply railed by some guy in front of a camera. It’s how the former Teen Mom star has made her living in the past. But Abraham opens up in a new interview about something she does mind, something that does bother her on a near-daily basis and something she wishes she could change: How frequently she must be away from her daughter, Sophia. “The biggest challenge of being a single mom right now is doing all of these companies and projects … and balancing being there a lot for my daughter,” Abraham explained to Us Weekly at a skincare launch event a couple days ago. She added, in a bit more detail: “Throughout the year, I’m probably gone, like, two months out of the year away from her, if not more. “Even though we’re always together it seems, I still wish I could spend more time with her, and I think quality time is good right now.” This is a fair and understandable complaint from Farrah’s point of view. It’s unclear exactly what she does for work these days, but Abraham still somehow gets invited to random openings and premiere events where she’s paid to stand on a red carpet — which does mean flying around the country without her 10-year old child. Critics, however, might say this is a net positive for young Sophia. Farrah has never come across as the best role model or parent for the little girl, sometimes posing naked right in front of her and pretty much always exploiting Sophia on social media in some way, shape or form. Yes, a daughter needs her mother. But only if she’s a responsible mother, right? While she’s away, Abraham says her daughter stays with her grandparents, a situation for which Farrah is grateful. “There are many issues with babysitters and privacy, so before it takes off, I’d rather have her with family,” she told Us Weekly in this chat. The MTV personality (she’s gone from Teen Mom, but still appears on Ex on the Beach) welcomed Sophia in 2009, conceiving her with then-boyfriend, Derek Underwood… died in a car crash before his daughter was born. “She is really focused on finishing up her school work right now, so I am very excited and proud of her,” Abraham offered as an update on the 10-year old, adding: “She’s been cooking. She has been doing little scripted stuff in between her activities.” Wait… what? She’s been doing scripted stuff ?!? Yes, Farrah says, although she doesn’t supply many details beyond the above description. The single mother simply says her child is going to be “a much bigger star” than she is. We REALLY hope she means as a non-adult movie actress. Sorry. We hate to even go there with this subject. It’s just Farrah Abraham, you know? You can never be exactly sure what she has in mind — or what the heck she’s talking about . View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham to Teen Mom: I’m Here if Y’all Need Me! Just Give Me a Call! [Crickets]

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Tristan Thompson: Using Father-Son Pics to Make Fans Love Him Again

Last summer, after Tristan Thompson’s other cheating scandal, Khloe Kardashian worked overtime to try to help him rehabilitate his public image. We all know how that worked out. Once again, Tristan worries that his reputation is ruined . This time, it’s his other baby mama helping out, and commenters are falling over themselves to compliment Tristan’s new photos with his son. Adorable baby True Thompson turned one year old on April 12. But she’s not the only child Tristan has fathered. Her older half-brother, Prince, is two years old. Prince’s mother is Jordan Craig, who was already pregnant when Tristan hooked up with Khloe. Tristan recently went with Prince to a friend’s birthday party where he took some precious father-son photos. He shared the pics on Instagram with the caption: “We had the best time at Cali’s Birthday party!!” An inside source recently spoke to Us Weekly about the current dynamic between Jordan and Tristan. “It’s not romantic,” the insider emphasizes. The source continues: “but Jordan has always been extremely supportive of Tristan.” “Tristan is a very involved father in Prince’s life,” the insider claims. “But,” even this very pro-Tristan source admits. “During the basketball season, it’s challenging.” Fans saw these sweet pics and piled on the praise. “He is his daddy twinning for real!” praised one comment. “That’s Prince Charming Tristan Thompson adorable son,” the fan continued. “Jordy you’re a beautiful stunning sexy swagger young lady,” the commenter added. “You doing a great job!” “Keep it up,” the comment encouraged. “God Almighty will guide and your more blessings upon you. I’m one of your big fan. I love you so natural beauty!” Others saw some critical comments directed at Jordan and hit back. “To all the Kardashian’s fan get you’ll ashian ash off her page,” the defender wrote. “And take you guys loyalty & opinions on their page,” the comment added. The fan insisted that Kardashian fans “stay off her page with the assumptions & rumors & accept that FACT that KARMA is real.” “She has done nothing but moved on gracefully & maturely,” the comment correctly points out. “Take notes; no one had to tell her to #FreeTristan she left him,” the fan concluded. “She didn’t bash him or Khloe before or after.” Then, the comment asked: “Wo why are Khloe fans on here bashing her?” “Prince has big beautiful eyes,” gushed another fan. “Do you take prince or does Khole bring True to you and prince, so they get to grow up as sister and brother,” asked the comment. “As its important to put the anger and hurt away,” the fan suggested. “And think of the kids first.” “I can see you doing this fine as you have so much more class than Khole as she thinks she’s better than anyone in the world,” the defender wrote. “Which she’s not the queen that her fans call her,” the comment continued. “She thinks she’s the only person who had there baby daddy leave,” the fan exclaimed.  The comments praising Prince are great! The comments praising Jordan are also correct. The fans who choose to praise Tristan Thompson are … making a choice , huh? Khloe fans don’t need to go on anyone’s page to bash Jordan Craig, who did nothing wrong. And while many believe that Khloe “took” Tristan from Jordan, nobody needs to bash her for being sad that her cheating baby daddy cheated. Sometimes, Khloe messes up. You can talk about that all that you like. No need to roast her just for having feelings. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian Attacks Jordyn Woods, Gets DRAGGED on Twitter

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Jana Kramer’s Husband Mike Caussin Slams Olivia Culpo: You Bang Celebs For a Living!

Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin aren’t afraid to speak their minds. No matter what.  Whether they’re discussing hot nannies , Mike’s sex addiction, or the struggles of parenthood — they love opening up about (what they believe are) the “hot topics” of today on the Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast.  And then there’s the couple’s latest target — Danny Amendola and Olivia Culpo’s messy split.   In the NFL player’s recent social media rant , which we’re still not over — and apparently, neither is Mike and Jana — Olivia Culpo got slammed by her ex-boyfriend after she was spotted getting close with Zedd at Coachella. “I believe there should be a boundary btw private life and social media. Olivia believes in fishbowl lifestyle,” Danny wrote.  The Detroit Lions wide receiver explained what he meant by saying: “Olivia chooses and wants to be noticed on the internet and in Hollywood to make money. Which was hard for [me] to understand but quickly had to learn.” Called! Out!  The post has since been deleted, and he even blamed his outburst on a “miscommunication.”  But the attack was enough to gain major headlines and obviously enough to spark a conversation on iHeartRadio’s latest episode, where both Jana and her husband weighed in on the drama.  Caussin, 32, isn’t buying that excuse. “Miscommunication, my ass,” he said.  The NFL alum declared on Monday, April 29, “He said what he said. He was either drunk or just angry and typed away.”  “And here’s the deal,” he continued. “I don’t understand. They’ve been on and off for a couple of years or whatever it is.” “I don’t know their whole history but Olivia Culpo has clearly been a climber.” “Look at her dating history,” Mike shared. “She’s dated Tim Tebow. She’s dated Ryan Lochte. She dated Nick Jonas. She dated Danny. Now she’s talking to Zedd.” Kramer, 35, immediately realized her husband was being slightly insulting and backed up Culpo. Kind of.  “Are you saying she’s famous for dating celebrities?” she asked.  Mike added, “What else has she done?”  Olivia, who won the title of Miss Universe in 2012 (so she’s obviously gifted), has stayed quiet regarding her ex’s backlash. And while Danny makes it clear that Olivia obviously cares a lot about how she is viewed by the public eye, Jana admitted that they don’t know their whole story until they hear her side.  “Who knows because we don’t have her side of the story, but I can see why you think she is a social climber,” Jana explained.  Mike chimed in, again, adding that these social media problems aren’t just for celebrities, but that ordinary couples can face similar discussions.  “I will say any relationship — whether it’s a public one like this or even a private one where there aren’t celebrities — there’s some people that are like, ‘Why aren’t you posting about me? Why aren’t you posting a picture on Facebook or social media?'” “Regardless of celebrity or not, I’ve experienced and seen people like that where they want to be part of your life more or post more,” Mike said.  Jana and Mike open up a lot about their own relationship as much as they sound in on others.  Last month on the podcast they revealed that Mike had a “massive” relapse in his sex addiction about a year prior, with Jana saying her husband did “something he should not have done.” “We’re just happy that someone didn’t show up,” she told her listeners. “I showed up at the hotel instead.”  The couple has been married since 2015 and shares two adorable children together: daughter Jolie, 3, and son Jace, 5 months.  Even though the two more times than not get criticized for their “offensive” conversations — their true listeners love their raw and candid talks.  At the end of the day — this mom is just trying to have a glass of wine and vent.  And can’t we all relate to that?! 

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Jenelle Evans: Is She FINALLY Fired From Teen Mom 2?!

For years now, Teen Mom 2 fans have been baffled by the show's decision to continue renewing Jenelle's contract. There are plenty of ethical reasons to fire Jenelle — she's a suspected child abuser, known bigot, and all-around terrible person. And then there are the many practical reasons to let her go, including the fact that Jenelle's husband, David Eason, is making it impossible to film her, and she becomes more and more of a liability by the day. For reasons that defy explanation, however, Jenelle remains employed. But as The Ashley's Reality Roundup recently reported , Evans' bosses might soon reach their breaking point. Take a look: 1. Problem Mom Jenelle has always been able to stir up drama and outrage fans. But lately, she’s been creating even more unrest than usual. 2. Take Your Pick There are so many Jenelle scandals that could have resulted in her termination or the show’s cancelation that many fans disagree on which is the worst. 3. A Real Winner Racism, violence, child neglect, telling a Marine she hopes he dies in combat — you name it, Jenelle is guilty of it. 4. Model Employee To make matters worse, these days, it’s almost impossible for Teen Mom 2 producers to compile enough usable footage of Jenelle to piece together a storyline. 5. The David Dilemma The problem is that Jenelle’s husband, David Eason, has been fired from the show, but continues to linger on set and make life hell for the crew. 6. The Last Straw Now, The Ashley’s Reality Roundup is reporting that MTV execs are fed up with Jenelle, and they made their feelings clear during a very tense phone call last week. View Slideshow

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Kourtney Kardashian: I Want John Mayer and Leonardo DiCaprio to Spitroast Me!!

Even though Kourtney Kardashian has heard that Scott Disick is her soulmate , she's still living her life and dating. So when Ellen DeGeneres suggested a game of Who Would You Rather, it turned into something of a confessional. Kourtney ended up revealing her unyielding thirst for John Mayer, and that she's be totes down for a threesome with Leo DiCaprio. Ellen sits down with Kourtney Kardashian and, as you'll see in this clip, plays a game of Who Would You Rather. The idea is that you choose between two people, identifying which you'd rather bang of the two. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'd normally want to bang your choice or that you find the one you turn down disgusting. However, the first pair of options that Ellen gives Kourtney put that general rule to the test. On the left, we see famous douche but totes-good-at-banging John Mayer. On the right is Post Malone, who's basically what would happen syphilis disguised itself as a person. To no one's surprise, Kourtney picks Mayer. After this, however, her choices become a lot trickier … and her answers much less understandable. She is presented with Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show and South African hottie. Once again, she selects John Mayer. Hey, it wasn't Trevor's most flattering photo. That's fair. Then it's John Mayer against Shawn Mendes, a no-brainer for anyone who isn't (closely) related to Shawn. He's one of the most in-demand, widely thirsted after dudes on the planet right now. “Huh,” Kourtney replies. “This is a good one.” (She's acting like this is a tough choice. Did Kourt not see his Calvin ad?) “Okay,” Kourtney announces after a lengthy pause. “I'm gonna go in a direction that I don't normally go in. So … John Mayer.” We're just gonna chalk that temporary insanity up to Kourtney being friendly with the Biebs, who is widely believed to envy Shawn for being everything he used to be and more. Up next, she knows and loves the (very handsome) Lewis Hamilton, and once again picks John Mayer. Ellen jokes that she can make this happen for Kourtney if need be. Up next is Zac Efron, who has been a hearthrob for a solid decade now and shows no sign of running out of steam. With suspicious alacrity, Kourtney answers: “John Mayer!” Up next is Michael B. Jordan, who was so outrageously hot as Killmonger in Black Panther that he made people root for him purely out of thirst. “Okay,” Kourtney admits. “This is getting good.” She then makes an excuse for why she isn't going with Michael. Kourtney explains that she knows someone who either is or was with him (or something along those lines; she's hella vague). Not wanting to step on any toes or break any Girl Codes, Kourtney passes on him … once again sticking with John Mayer. When it comes to Leonardo DiCaprio, Kourtney seems genuinely torn. This time, she has no excuses — it seems like she must really, truly want to bone John Mayer. (We know that he's rumored to be super good at sex but he's also … just a douche canoe who's said shockingly racist things) Kourtney asks for “both,” and Ellen, clearly at the end of her Straight Nonsense limit for the day, agrees to it. Anything to end this. We may be stunned by some of her choices, but whether Kourthey is talking polyamory or just a threesome, we're all for her living her best life. Get it, girl! Side note: we cannot believe that Kourtney waited until John Meyer was paired with Leo to ask about “both.” Where was that energy when it come to Shawn Mendes? Or Zac Efron? (We know why she passed on Michael B. Jordan, but she's still on thin ice for that) Still, we shouldn't be so blown away that she seemed weirdly fixated on John Mayer. Is he super smarmy? Sure. But she was with Scott Disick for ages. The girl has a type.

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Lauren Braxton Dies; Niece of Famous Singer Was 24

Tragedy has struck the family of long-time singer Toni Braxton. Lauren Braxton, the daughter of Toni’s younger brother, Michael Conrad Braxton Jr., died yesterday as the result of a heart condition. She was 24 years old. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in the state of Maryland confirmed this awful news to Radar Online, while Lauren’s dad did the same to TMZ. No further details related to the cause of death are available at this time. Law enforcement officials say they received a 911 call around noon on Monday — and that Lauren (who went by the nickname LoLo) was unresponsive when they arrived. She was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. “We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy in this time of sadness and loss,” the Braxton Family said in a statement this afternoon. Michael is a Maryland based singer-songwriter and is the only son of the Braxton siblings, having appeared on numerous episodes of their show, Braxton Family Values. He and Toni, 51, are the elder siblings to sisters Traci, 48, Towanda, 45, Trina, 44, and Tamar, 42. Following the heart-shattering news, Trina posted the above photo of Lauren to her Instagram page and wrote as a caption: “God sent me another angel! Rest in Heaven Lauren ‘LoLo’ Braxton.” Traci has also chimed in on the awful development as follows: LoLo was more than my niece, she was my daughter; and I, my son and husband are truly heartbroken over her passing. According to the witness cited in the official police report, she had been having a conversation with Lauren in a kitchen prior to heading upstairs for about 10 minutes. When she returned, she found Lauren on the floor and called the authorities. Simply terrible all around, especially in light of another tragedy suffered by the family just a few months ago. Last December, Trina Braxton’s ex-husband, Gabe Solis, died of cancer in Texas at age 43. Friends, family members and followed have flooded Lauren’s Instagram page – which frequently featured her famous loved ones – to post condolences in her comments in the wake of her death. Braxton Family Values is currently in its sixth season and airs on Thursdays at 9/8c on We TV. Lauren would have turned 25 years old on May 9. Lauren Braxton rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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