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Nude and Noteworthy on Netflix: 9 1/2 Weeks, Death House, Wedding Crashers, and More 5.8.19

There’s a veritable cornucopia of nudity-filled flicks that have been added to Netflix in the first week of May and we’re taking a look at over a dozen of the best!… read more

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Nude and Noteworthy on Netflix: 9 1/2 Weeks, Death House, Wedding Crashers, and More 5.8.19

Jay-Z Launches Scholarship To Expand Study Abroad Opportunities For Underserved Students

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Source: Brian Ach / Getty Jay-Z is doing what he can to give back to the next generation on all fronts. Most recently, he’s launched a scholarship through the Shawn Carter Foundation for students who would like to study abroad. “The study abroad program was designed by JAY-Z’s charitable foundation and the Institute for International Education (IIE)/Gilman International Scholarship Program. The program was started to ‘designed to expand the global experiences and leadership opportunities for underserved students through establishment of full study-abroad scholarships,’ Travel Noire reports, adding that “according to data from the foundation, 64 percent of the foundation’s scholars are first-generation college students.” Students who are selected will reportedly be required to complete a service project while abroad.  Hov’s scholarship for study abroad opportunities comes just as the music mogul is beginning to gain traction in his fight to reform the criminal justice system . Stay tuned… we’re sure this isn’t the last we’ll hear from generous Jay. — Photo: Getty

Jay-Z Launches Scholarship To Expand Study Abroad Opportunities For Underserved Students

Black Royalty: Miss USA, Miss Teen USA & Miss America Sit Down Together To Dish On Their Groundbreaking Wins [Video]

Source: Tetra Images / Getty Miss USA, Miss Teen USA & Miss America Explain Their Achievements On ‘CBS This Morning’ The history-making Black queens of America are ready for their close-ups with their on-camera appearance on CBS This Morning. For the first time, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America are all Black women and the three appeared on CBS to describe their journey and groundbreaking wins: “It’s symbolic, I think, and it sends a message across the world really that you can be anything you want to be, and there doesn’t have to be just one of us at a time up here,” Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin said on Tuesday. “It can be all. And I think it showcases diversity as well.” Cheslie Kryst, who won the title of Miss USA last Thursday also added, “It’s also a reminder of how far we have to go.” She continued: “I believe when Ursula Burns was no longer the CEO of Xerox, there were no more Black female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and that is an unfortunate statistic to know. So I think this celebration or this landmark should we celebrated, but it’s also a reminder we have a lot to do.” Kryst currently serves as an attorney in North Carolina who practices civil litigation, and she also represents prisoners in pro-bono work. Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris , who ignored advice and proudly showcased her natural curls during the competition, also explained how representation matters: “I have all these influencers that I look up to on social media. Now I’m getting messages from moms of biracial kids, and kids themselves that are biracial. And girls that are scared to wear their hair naturally, and them saying that I have been a big influence in their lives and that they’re going to start wearing their hair naturally or that they’re more proud to just be themselves. It fills my heart with joy,” Garris said. Garris explained how she used to always straighten her hair for pageants: “It’s just kind of what I did. I looked up to my mom a lot, and she had straight blond hair. I really wanted to embody the same characteristics and I thought I had to do that physically. But as I grew up, I realized I can do that while being myself and still be powerful,” she said. You can watch more of what the icons had to say in the clip below!

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For The Foodies: Miss Quad Releases Cookbook Chock Full Of Mouth-Watering Meals

View this post on Instagram Red Alert: You've heard it here first my new cookbook “Cook with Miss Quad” is officially in stores May 7th. Click on the link in my bio for tour dates and get your copy today! TAG A FOODIE or someone who just can't cook! #cookingwithquad #foodie #yummy #recipes #foodporn #verybusy #shegotit #bonapetite #cheflife #delicious #instafood #quadsquad #Married2Med #sistercircletv A post shared by Miss Quad (@absolutelyquad) on Apr 26, 2019 at 3:37pm PDT Miss Quad Releases “Cooking with Miss Quad” Cookbook If you need help in the kitchen you’re in luck. Miss Quad of “Sister Circle”/”Married To Medicine” is known for posting mouth-watering meals on social media and that’s led her to her first book. The entrepreneur/host released “Cooking with Miss Quad: Live, Laugh, Love and Eat” Tuesday, and in it, she’s giving out her secret tips to help create delectable dishes and stop kitchen intimidation. “Cooking is my passion,” said Miss Quad about the book. “It’s a tranquil place for me, this book is near and dear to me and I actually dedicate this book to my father.” Recipes in “Cooking with Miss Quad” include Jalapeno Cheese Hushpuppies, Cajun Deviled Eggs, Peach, Fig, and Arugula Salad, Cornmeal-Dusted Catfish, Memphis Dry Rub Ribs and Basil Pesto Chicken. View this post on Instagram May is approaching swiftly and so is my cookbook release date. Mark your calendars May 7th! TAG A FRIEND #Goodeats #goodfood #delicious #instafood #yum #foodgasm #letseat #foodlover #foodaddict #foodandwine #eater #feed #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #healthyfood #healthy #dinner #foodlover #eat #foodgasm #foodblogger #foodphotography #food #yummy #instafood #delicious #ForkYeah #FoodInTheAir #Delish #Eatin A post shared by Miss Quad (@absolutelyquad) on Apr 18, 2019 at 6:12pm PDT Quad recently celebrated her book’s release in NYC. On Thursday, May 9 she’ll be back in Atlanta for a signing and photo ops at Barnes & Noble on 2900 Peachtree Road NE. View this post on Instagram Red Alert: NEW YORK join me as I kick off my book tour May 7th at 5pm at the @bnfifthavenue #cookingwithquad #foodie #eats #cookbook #instafood #yummy #ForkYeah #foodaddict #Delish #foodporn #foodgasm #bonappetite TAG A FRIEND click the link above for more tour dates A post shared by Miss Quad (@absolutelyquad) on Apr 30, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT Congratulations to Miss Quad, we wish you much success! View this post on Instagram What do you do with all of those #leftover #Eastereggs? Make my Cajun Deviled Eggs! I share my secret ingredient in my new cookbook Cooking with Miss Quad, out May 7 anywhere fine books are sold or just click the link in my bio! #cookingwithmissquad #cookingwithquad #marriedtomed #sistercircle #cookingwithmissquadcookbook #cookingwithquadcookbook #deviledeggs #hotsauce #Eastereggs #Easter #cookbook #goodeats #goodfood #letseat #foodie #delicious #yum #recipes #fooflove #eatwell #chefmode #instafood #yummy A post shared by Miss Quad (@absolutelyquad) on Apr 21, 2019 at 12:27pm PDT

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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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Erica Dixon Welcomes Twin Girls, Calls Leaving Them In Hospital ‘The Most Difficult Day Of My Life’

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Source: Prince Williams / Getty It looks like congrats are in order for LHHATL star Erica Dixon . She recently gave birth to beautiful twin girls, but for reasons unknown she had to leave them behind in the hospital. She called it, “the most difficult day” of her life. “Today was one of the most difficult days of my life. I have been blessed with two beautiful baby girls but to have to leave them just tore me apart,” the reality star wrote on Monday on Instagram. She posted a pic of a past pregnancy shoot. Erica added, “ Praying they can come home sooner than later. Im missing them so much already.” View this post on Instagram Today was one of the most difficult days of my life. I have been blessed with two beautiful baby girls but to have to leave them just tore me apart. Praying they can come home sooner than later. Im missing them so much already. A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on May 5, 2019 at 6:15pm PDT   Now, Ms. Erica has remained mum about who the father of her baby is, but she has been clear that it ain’t her ex-Scrappy. Apparently, she’s moved on and is with a man that There were rumors that Power star Rotimi was the father, but he swiftly responded calling that. “#FakeNews.” Dixon has echoed those same statements telling a fan on social media that they’ve got “false info” about the actor being her baby Daddy. Congrats to Erica and we hope her little girls are healthy and continuing to get stronger every day! RELATED NEWS: Stork Alert: Keyshia Cole Announces Pregnancy, Shows Off Baby Bump Stork Alert! Tamron Hall Gives Birth To Baby Boy! Stork Alert! Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby Number Three [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3026907″ overlay=”true”]

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#ImASurvivor: Common Reveals He Was Molested As A Child

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Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Common recently revealed that he is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE , the Oscar winner told the publication that he had repressed the past abuse, but was triggered after being in the HBO film The Tale . “One day, while talking through the script with Laura, old memories surprisingly flashed in my mind,” he wrote. “I caught my breath and just kept looping the memories over and over, like rewinding an old VHS tape… I said, ‘Laura, I think I was abused.’” The rapper’s also recalls his abuse in his new memoir  Let Love Have the Last Word , which goes into detail about being molested at the age of 9, 10-years-old by a family member. “I was excited for a road trip I was about to take with my family,” he recalled. “My mother; my godmother, Barbara; her son and my god brother Skeet; and his relative, who I’ll call Brandon.” View this post on Instagram Came home to find this waiting on me. Can't wait to start reading it. I should finished reading it by the weekend. #Common #thinkcommon A post shared by Lisa D (@weaverdickerson) on May 7, 2019 at 2:04pm PDT   Common, 47, said that the relative sexually assaulted him at their aunt’s home in Cleveland one night on their trip. “At some point, I felt Brandon’s hand on me,” he wrote. “I pushed him away. I don’t remember saying a whole lot besides, ‘No, no, no.’” He added that no matter how much he begged him to stop, his abuser only continued to assault him. “He kept saying, ‘It’s okay, it’s okay,’ as he pulled down my shorts and molested me,” he said. “After he stopped, he kept asking me to perform it on him. I kept repeating ‘No’ and pushing him away. I felt a deep and sudden shame for what happened.” Common revealed that’s he’s been in therapy to help him deal with the past abuse. “I just pushed the whole thing out of my head,” he admitted. “Maybe it’s a matter of survival — Even now, two years after that flash resurgence of memories, as I’m writing, I’m still working through all of this in myself and with my therapist.” The rapper-actor says that while he hasn’t seen “Brandon” in 25 years, he has forgiven him. “I want to be a person who helps break cycles of violence,” he writes. “This is love in action and I intend to practice it.” It’s rare that Black celebrity men come out as sexual abuse survivors, and we need more to follow in Common’s brave footsteps. We pray he continues to heal and hopefully his story will help others seek professional help as well. Thank you Common for your courage. RELATED NEWS: Tamar Braxon Reveals She Was Molested As A Child Documentary Alleges Whitney Houston Was Molested By Dee Dee Warwick Tevin Campbell Takes To Twitter To Address The Rumor That Quincy Jones Molested Him  

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Britney Spears’ Mom Joins Conservatorship Battle: Will She Free Britney?

About two weeks ago, Britney Spears checked out of her mental health facility and went home after a month of rehab. Though the reason for her stay was maintaining wellness despite family stress, conspiracy theories circulated that it was against her will. Now, Britney’s mother has lawyered up and is trying to make sure that she can personally safeguard her daughter’s freedom and autonomy. There is an upcoming hearing on the subject of Britney’s conservatorship, which has dragged on for an unbelievable 11 years. This hearing will be different for one major reason. The Blast reports that Britney’s mother, Lynne Spears, has filed a notice. She will be appearing at the hearing. This is new but, as we will explain, not as much of a surprise as it might have been a couple of months ago. Lynne filed the notice on Monday. Within the filing, she requested special notice. She wants to be informed of any and all matters related to Britney and her conservatorship. The Blast notes that Lynne is employing her own attorney to handle this paperwork. Until now, Lynne has never played a role in this matter. The conservatorship has been primarily in Jamie’s hands for over a decade. Jamie and Lynne have been separated for years. But, like many parents, they have always appeared to be of a similar mindset regarding looking after Britney. Recently, however, it looks as if the winds have shifted. While Britney was in the mental health facility, wild rumors claimed that she had been forced to go there by her domineering father. An entire “Free Britney” movement grew out of it. Some (me) accused some of her more diehard stans of treating Britney more like a meme than like a real person. It was also pointed out that the allegations that she was strongarmed were unconfirmed and sounded unlikely, if not impossible. However, it was reported that Lynne was “liking” posts on this subject as they appeared on social media. Was Lynne merely expressing support for those who were cheering for her daughter? Or was she, in her own quiet way, expressing a belief that Jamie Spears exercises too much control over his 37-year-old daughter? Publicly, however, Lynne Spears said nothing. Britney herself released a video while still in rehab to assure her fans on social media that all is well, and to not believe rumors. It is unclear if Lynne intends to challenge Jamie’s control of Britney’s conservatorship, or even the conservatorship itself. Lynne may have simply realized that she wants to take a greater interest in her daughter’s well-being. Britney’s 30 days away may have been a factor, but the same could be said of Jamie’s recent health crisis. Real talk: none of us know for sure what’s going on with the Spears family dynamic. Not fully. But we do know that Britney is amazing. She’s a regular super-mom. She goes above and beyond what many stay-at-home moms would do to support and encourage her twos ons. If Britney were ever truly in need of help, we would hope that she would turn to others. Some have suggested that if Britney were locked away against her will, boyfriend Sam Asghari could have spoken up. We’re sure that he loves her enough to do so. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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90 Day Fiance The Other Way Trailer: Lies, Kids, and Catfishing

This June, 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way will premiere as Americans consider moving overseas to be with the ones they love. These new, fresh faces are bringing a lot of new drama as catfishing, lies, and culture shock make for some very hard choices. But one couple isn't so new, and will in fact be very familiar to  90 Day Fiance  fans. See the trailer and meet the cast, below: Jenny and Sumit The romance between 60-year-old Jenny and 30-year-old Sumit began like all great love stories. … With catfishing, we mean. Yes, Sumit catfished Jenny from India, but eventually came clean to her. You would think that his big revelation would be the end of things, but she actuall forgave him … and traveled out to India to meet him. The trip was supposed to last for four months, but was cut short. Why? Because Sumit's parents adamantly disapprove. Despite that, Jenny is prepared to leave behind her entire family — including her grandkids — and move to India forever. But as you can see in the trailer, Sumit's friends are uncertain that it's going to work without his parents' acceptance; he's keeping it a secret. And Jenny is going to have to become accustomed to a radically different culture. Tiffany and Ronald Tiffany is a beautiful 27-year-old woman from Maryland. During a trip to South Africa, she met 29-year-old Ronald and fell in love with him. He proposed … and she said yes. That was when the other shoe dropped: Ronald's extensive gambling habit and his criminal background. Now, Ronald fessed up and even entered a rehab program. But Tiffany has to make this choice, not only for herself, but for her 8-year-old son. Is she willing to uproot their entire lives and move to South Africa, all for the sake of love? She's not so sure, and she can't shake the feeling that there is more that Ronald is not telling her. Laura and Aladin 51-year-old Laura is American, and her attraction to 29-year-old physical trainer and all-around hottie Aladin is no mystery. After eight months of chatting on Facebook, she traveled out to Qatar to meet him. It took them all of three days of speaking in person to become engaged. Laura fears that this may be too good to be true, a fear that will surely be shared by many viewers. But it's not all shortless video chat sessions. Laura's making some real sacrifices. She'll need to overcome culture shock as she moves to a deeply conservative and restrictive culture. Laura will also be leaving her two dogs behind in Florida, which most people would find unthinkable. She'll have to plan a wedding and make a good impression upon Aladin's family, all while trying to figure out if there's a catch. Corey and Evelin 31-year-old Corey is from Washington state, and met 26-year-old Evelin while visiting her small fishing village in Ecuador. They have been dating for four years, and Corey wants to take things to the next level. The problem? Evelin does not want to move to the United States. Corey has already spent tens of thousands of dollars on Evelin and her family, which is … a lot. (We get that Evelin is extremely beautiful, but … dude) But moving to live with Evelin will mean leaving behind a lot of standard comforts. This isn't just putting up with crappy wifi — this is a village with poor electricity. And there is no running hot water. (There are so many red flags and dealbreakers … and it's unclear if Evelin is really interested in him) Deavan and Jihoon 22-year-old Deavan was already a single mom when 29-year-old Jihoon flew out to Utah from South Korea to meet her. The meeting went well — very well. So well, in fact, that Deavan got pregnant from their first night together. Deavan would love to marry Jihoon, even if it means moving to South Korea and grappling with a language barrier. But there's been no proposal. She'll want one before she moves with her (soon-to-be) two young children. Also … there's concern that Jihoon's parents won't endorse their relationship, because Deavan got pregnant before there was even an engagement. Paul and Karine Remember when we mentioned familiar faces? 35-year-old Paul and 22-year-old Karine are very, very familiar to fans. Paul and Karine had their baby earlier this year. Paul had initially come to Brazil just to get to know Karine in person before bringing her back to the US. But it turns out that he cannot afford a K-1 visa, so instead, he's taking the extra step of preparing to move to Brazil. This show is going to be a weird experience for Americans to watch. We can't wait.

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