Source: The Washington Post / Getty Dave Chappelle will take his talents to a different kind of stage this summer, but it should prove to be a breeze for the veteran performer. Chappelle is set to debut on Broadway via a limited run engagement beginning in July. Page Six reports : The iconoclast comic, actor and famed Rick James/Prince impersonator is set to make his Broadway debut with one of those fancy “limited engagements” from July 9 to 13 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. He will arrive on the Great White Way with plenty of live performance chops. In addition to decades of work on the standup club circuit, he’s cranked out a series of acclaimed live-to-tape Netflix specials: “The Art of Spin,” “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” “Equanimity” and “The Bird Revelations.” “Equanimity” and his guest host turn on “Saturday Night Live” scored him Emmy Awards in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Titled “Dave Chappelle Live on Broadway,” tickets for the run go on sale to the general public on June 18 via Ticketmaster. — Photo: Getty
Source: Rob Rich/WENN.com / WENN Cuba Gooding, Jr. turned himself in to authorities this afternoon for allegedly groping a woman. The incident happened in a bar in Manhattan late Sunday night. According to TMZ , a woman called 911 Monday morning alleging that Gooding touched her breast without her consent while at the bar the night before. Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! 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 Gooding immediately denied the allegations. Upon turning himself in today, Gooding was accompanied by his attorney. Sources tell TMZ that he has been arrested and officially charged with a misdemeanor. RELATED: Cuba Gooding Jr. Accused Of Groping Woman At NYC Club Text “Kiss” To 23845 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else! …Standard Messaging Rates Apply For the Latest Entertainment News : Follow @kissrichmond [ione_media_gallery src=”https://kissrichmond.com” id=”2978327″ overlay=”true”] Latest… Karrueche Gets Candid On What It Took To Escape Her Past And Become An Actress Take Our Money: Ashanti Has A Swimsuit Collection With PrettyLittleThing Coming… The Best Chris Evans Memes On Twitter, In Honor Of Captain America’s 38th Birthday Good Burger Pop-Up Restaurant to Open This Summer
Source: LHHATL / VH1 Mimi Faust Accused Of Refusing To Pay Tax Bill Mimi Faust is in the red with Uncle Sam according to a report from The Blast , and now she’s been hit with a tax lien. The “Love and Hip Hop Star” allegedly owes the government a little less than $27,000 — a debt she reportedly acquired over the course of 4 years. Reportedly, she was hit with two separate tax liens by the Georgia Department of Revenue. The breakdown of the tax debt is $1,136.57 (2012), $4,422.88 (2013), $4,135.40 (2015) and $16,195.86 (2016). So far, Mimi has not commented or addressed the report of her debt. Meanwhile, she’s been diligently posting sponsored ads to her 3.6 million Instagram followers. She’s also still getting #LHHATL checks, appearing earlier this season. View this post on Instagram #ad Summer’s coming and y’all need @boombod .. YES, I still eat healthy and exercise regularly while using this stuff. BUT, my RESULTS have kicked up a notch since starting! I feel incredible!! Check out Boombod.com for up to 50% off right now! A post shared by Mimi Faust (@mimifaust) on Jun 11, 2019 at 3:39pm PDT
Source: SOPA Images / Getty We’re in an age where people are using their voices and dollars to demand visibility and recognition. When plus-size is “represented” in media or runways, it’s often a 12 or 14. While there is more visibility, it’s still limited. Plus size people of prominence get beauty shots, not body shots on magazine covers. Plus size models going down the runway are sans stomachs and flab. So when Nike quietly released a size 16/18 model in London’s Oxford Street store, most people were pleased. Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty The plus size mannequin is not a new concept. You will see them in plus size stores like Lane Bryant and department stores that carry size inclusive brands, like Macy’s and Rachel Roy. The plus-size mannequin features thick thighs, a flat stomach simultaneously holding some fat, and soft arms. As a size 14 woman, with a body that is shaped similarly, I felt seen and celebrated. While weight and health is correlated (yes, it’s true that it is harder to recover from injury when you are obese), size and exercise are not. People of all size exercise and people of all sizes deserve high performance exercise gear. This mannequin is part of the revamped women’s space which is dedicated to “celebrating diversity and inclusivity of sport.” Plus size women are often intimidated at the gym, a phrase called gymtimidation. While the gym is a place to get in shape, women of a larger size are often stared at and made to feel uncomfortable. Hence reasons for places like Curves (a gym for women) or classes that are geared directly toward plus size women. How you look or what you wear can have an immediate effect on your self-esteem. Plus size women deserve, need, and want clothes that they can wear to help take care of their bodies and isn’t the same outfit that consists of a gifted t-shirt from an event or an outfit they wear to clean the house. The irony and energy that society always tells plus size women to “work out” is the same energy that people are using toward Nike, appalled that they would even consider “normalizing obesity.” Tanya Gold, a writer for the Telegraph, wrote a fatphobic op-ed entitled, Obese Mannequins Are Selling Women A Dangerous Lie . “She is, in every measure, obese, and she is not readying herself for a run in her shiny Nike gear. She cannot run. She is, more likely, pre-diabetic and on her way to a hip replacement. What terrible cynicism is this on the part of Nike?” This automatic stereotyping of larger bodies, without being a doctor or even knowing someone’s medical history is isolating and irresponsible. People that are upset seeing a plus size mannequin doing the exact same thing that you are upset that plus size people apparently aren’t doing is such backwards and problematic thinking. Throughout her article, her words are laced with fatphobic commentary like, “She heaves with fat,” illustrates a larger problem. We’re so careful about Black Lives Matter , focused on inclusion within the LGBTQTI community, however, when it comes to larger bodies, fatness is the misfit of marginalized communities. The plus-size population remains ridiculed, disrespected, and isolated. No wonder the community is so strong, at times, it’s literally all we have. The body shaming of an inanimate object illustrates a larger problem in society surrounding the idiosyncrasies surrounding plus size women and their bodies. DON’T MISS: As Summer Is Approaching, Let’s Remember Not To Police And Judge Each Other’s Bodies Dove Is Continuing Their Commitment To Women With A New Body Positive And Self-Esteem Initiative Beyoncé Features Plus Size Dancers For Coachella Performances [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3024387″ overlay=”true”]
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Frank Ocean Opens Up In A ‘Dazed” Magazine Interview It’s rare the elusive Frank Ocean opens up about his personal life to the public. But more recently, he’s become a little more transparent . It helps when his own friends are interviewing him. In the summer issue for Dazed magazine, Frank had everyone from Billy Porter to Janet Mock to Big Freedia ask him a question and in most cases, his answers were direct and to the point and in other cases, he gave a little more details. View this post on Instagram Take a seat. #FrankOcean covers our summer 2019 issue, interviewed by his friends, fans and collaborators from #JohnWaters to @jpegmafia, @amandlasponsored to @janetmock. COMING SOON.⠀ ⠀ Photography @willyvanderperre⠀ Styling @robbiespencer Grooming @dat_barber_nat ⠀⠀ Make-up @lynseyalexander⠀ ⠀ Editor-in-chief @isabellaburley⠀ Creative Director @robbiespencer⠀ Art Director @reidjamie ⠀ ⠀ @blonded wears t-shirt @celine by #HediSlimane, leather chaps and loafers @loewe, jeans @vetements_official all jewellery Frank’s own⠀ ⠀ Taken from the summer 2019 #Futuretopias issue of #Dazed ⠀ ⠀ #DAZEDSUMMER2019⠀ A post shared by Dazed (@dazed) on Jun 10, 2019 at 4:01am PDT One detailed response came when Frank described getting out of his Def Jam contract with the album Endless and releasing his album Blonde on his own. Rapper JPEGMAFIA posed the question: JPEGMAFIA: How did it feel fu**ing over a label like that ( Ocean released Endless in 2016 to fulfill his contract with Def Jam, releasing Blonde independently one day later )? Old white ni**as do that to us all the time, but how did it feel giving them a taste of their own elixir? And what did you build in the video for Endless ? Can I live in it? FRANK OCEAN: Eyy, Peggy! You know, it’s funny talking about it these days because I couldn’t really tell anybody anything for a couple of years. Couldn’t tell anyone at the label, obviously. But I also couldn’t talk with anyone at Apple because the industry is too small and it would’ve gotten back to the label for sure. So I kept it to myself and a few in my circle. I carried my hard drives around with me when I travelled because I used to not store anything online. Those drives became a physical representation of the stakes. If the files had leaked, everything would have worked out very differently for me. When August came around and both projects were uploaded I felt the euphoria, yeah, but mostly I just needed to sleep. I probably slept something like 15 hours. To answer your second question, I built a 12-foot staircase with my fucking bare hands some days before! It’s in my storage, you want it?? Frank, who came out as loving a man in 2012, also discussed navigating the industry as a queer person with Billy Porter: BILLY PORTER: How are you navigating being queer in the music business? Do you feel marginalized? If so, why do you think this is the case? FRANK OCEAN: I navigate it pretty smooth so far. If anything my personal life needs the GPS sometimes. View this post on Instagram A Frank pic a day keeps the doctor away – so here’s another one. More to come… stay tuned. ⠀ ⠀ Photography @willyvanderperre⠀ Styling @robbiespencer⠀⠀ Grooming @dat_barber_nat Make-up @lynseyalexander⠀ ⠀ Editor-in-chief @isabellaburley⠀ Creative Director @robbiespencer⠀ Art Director @reidjamie ⠀ ⠀ @blonded wears t-shirt @strayrats, all jewellery Frank’s own⠀ ⠀ Taken from the summer 2019 issue of #Dazed ⠀ ⠀ #DAZEDSUMMER2019 #FrankOcean⠀ A post shared by Dazed (@dazed) on Jun 10, 2019 at 8:01am PDT Another interesting moment came when Raymond Buck asked Frank about the future, and he had a simple answer: RAYMOND BUCK: What’s left for you to achieve? FRANK OCEAN: Building a family. Well, well… Seems like Rihanna and him are on the same wave when it comes to familial dreams. For more of what Frank has to say, you can check out his full interview(s) here .
Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected Chevrolet And The National Newspaper Publishers Association Select 6 HBCU Students For 2019 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship Congratulations to six HBCU journalism students who picked up fellowships this summer courtesy of Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association. According to a press release, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association have selected six students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2019 Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship. With the help of NNPA editors and reporters, the fellows will travel the country to discover and share positive, inspirational and relevant stories from African American communities during their eight-week summer internship. The 2019 DTU Journalism Fellows are Tedarius Abrams (Bethune-Cookman), Tyla Barnes (Hampton University), Elae Hill (North Carolina A&T), Miana Massey (Howard University), Emani Nichols (Morehouse College) and Sharon Joy Washington (Florida A&M). Chevrolet will award each DTU Fellow a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 stipend. The students will form two teams of three people, and each team will have access to an all- new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer during their reporting assignments. The annual DTU program has awarded more than $330,000 in scholarships and stipends since 2015. The program started with a select number of schools and, based on the overwhelming response, the online submission process was opened to all HBCU students in their sophomore through senior years with an interest in journalism, communications, mass media or visual arts. Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected “Our partnership with the NNPA continues to provide a unique platform to connect with young and remarkable storytellers.” said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “From the inaugural launch at Howard University to the inclusion of all the HBCUs, it’s Chevrolet’s pleasure to partner with members of the African American community, ensuring a legacy is established for generations to come. We’re thrilled to meet this year’s group of fellows and immerse them in all things Chevrolet.” “The NNPA is excited to partner with Chevrolet for another year in support of young journalists to amplify community voices across our country,” said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. “Having these young journalists in our newsrooms working side by side with our editors and writers is inspiring and we are committed to including young storytellers’ voices in our reporting.” The DTU Fellowship takes place June 6-Aug. 1, 2019. DTU fellows will work with the Atlanta Voice, Chicago Crusader, Houston Forward Times and The Washington Informer. The fellows’ journey begins in Atlanta, where they’ll participate in two days of journalism training with Chevrolet and NNPA leadership before they hit the road to begin their reporting assignments. Their stories will be featured on the NNPA website (www.nnpa.org/chevydtu) throughout the summer. Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected Disc jockey and music producer DJ Envy, a co-host of the syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club,” will be the program’s national spokesperson. Musician and author Fonzworth Bentley will serve as the fellows’ Road Trip Advisor. Both are HBCU alums — DJ Envy graduated from Virginia’s Hampton University and Bentley is a Morehouse College graduate. Learn more about the Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship at http://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu .
Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected Chevrolet And The National Newspaper Publishers Association Select 6 HBCU Students For 2019 Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellowship Congratulations to six HBCU journalism students who picked up fellowships this summer courtesy of Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association. According to a press release, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association have selected six students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2019 Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship. With the help of NNPA editors and reporters, the fellows will travel the country to discover and share positive, inspirational and relevant stories from African American communities during their eight-week summer internship. The 2019 DTU Journalism Fellows are Tedarius Abrams (Bethune-Cookman), Tyla Barnes (Hampton University), Elae Hill (North Carolina A&T), Miana Massey (Howard University), Emani Nichols (Morehouse College) and Sharon Joy Washington (Florida A&M). Chevrolet will award each DTU Fellow a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 stipend. The students will form two teams of three people, and each team will have access to an all- new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer during their reporting assignments. The annual DTU program has awarded more than $330,000 in scholarships and stipends since 2015. The program started with a select number of schools and, based on the overwhelming response, the online submission process was opened to all HBCU students in their sophomore through senior years with an interest in journalism, communications, mass media or visual arts. Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected “Our partnership with the NNPA continues to provide a unique platform to connect with young and remarkable storytellers.” said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “From the inaugural launch at Howard University to the inclusion of all the HBCUs, it’s Chevrolet’s pleasure to partner with members of the African American community, ensuring a legacy is established for generations to come. We’re thrilled to meet this year’s group of fellows and immerse them in all things Chevrolet.” “The NNPA is excited to partner with Chevrolet for another year in support of young journalists to amplify community voices across our country,” said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. “Having these young journalists in our newsrooms working side by side with our editors and writers is inspiring and we are committed to including young storytellers’ voices in our reporting.” The DTU Fellowship takes place June 6-Aug. 1, 2019. DTU fellows will work with the Atlanta Voice, Chicago Crusader, Houston Forward Times and The Washington Informer. The fellows’ journey begins in Atlanta, where they’ll participate in two days of journalism training with Chevrolet and NNPA leadership before they hit the road to begin their reporting assignments. Their stories will be featured on the NNPA website (www.nnpa.org/chevydtu) throughout the summer. Source: Courtesy Discover the Unexpected / Courtesy Discover The Unexpected Disc jockey and music producer DJ Envy, a co-host of the syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club,” will be the program’s national spokesperson. Musician and author Fonzworth Bentley will serve as the fellows’ Road Trip Advisor. Both are HBCU alums — DJ Envy graduated from Virginia’s Hampton University and Bentley is a Morehouse College graduate. Learn more about the Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship at http://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu .
Last summer there where a slew of teen shootings in metro Atlanta. These unfortunate events spawned the community to leap into action to stop any further any senseless violence and loss. (See Reec of Hot 107.9 on 11 Alive Talking about 2018 Teen Violence Prevention). This year several organizations have banded together to be proactive in their approach to keep our communities teens safe this summer and prevent families from dealing with the tragedy that last years summer presented. This initiative has been dubbed #Project79, and the collaborative is spearheaded by Keith A. Lewis, Founder of I’m a father First Foundation. Through strategic partnerships with businesses, non profits, community leaders and venues, Project 79 will offer daily activities, job opportunities and mentors for teens, mainly young black boys and men. These initiatives will range from seminars, group Stone Mountain climbs and even a water gun fight! Here are a few upcoming events!
Source: Afton Almaraz / Getty Pool Closing In Louisville Leaves Black Children At Risk Of Drowning Black people not knowing how to swim is an ugly racial stereotype, but sadly, it is also a reality for many African-American children who live in Louisville, Kentucky. According to the Courier-Journal , the city has decided to close four of the city’s public swimming pools including the only pool on the city’s West End aka “the Black side of town”. Not only does that ruin some of the summer fun for the kids, but it also puts them at SERIOUS risk in the future… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 people die every day from accidental drowning. If you are a black child, you are 5.5 times more likely to drown than white children. The disparity is greatest among kids ages 11-12. All of this because Lousiville is facing budget cuts and the first thing to go when politicians decide to save money are programs that help minorities and poor people. ‘Merica. SMFH.
Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Fans Call DJ Khaled “FAKE” After Tantrum Reports Whew chile! Dj Khaled is catching heat after a report exposed how allegedly nasty and rude he was towards his label over his flopping album streams. A source says Khaled stormed in Epic records and with his entourage and was “angry” and “yelling” after finding that his recent album failed to debut at the top of the charts. Reportedly he went on an EPIC rant that turned folks off who work for him. Page Six reports: ‘He threw a temper tantrum,” blaming the also-ran album placing on his label chiefs’ not understanding streaming services and bundle deals. A second source, who also described how the disappointed DJ did not hold back his displeasure, added, “No. 2 won’t do for Khaled. He was not happy when the album didn’t debut at No. 1 . . . Not happy at all.” An industry insider added: “He was furious. There was some nasty stuff said. Publicly, he’s all about ‘positivity,’ but there is a mean side to him that people don’t see . . . He overhyped the record and blew it up as his biggest album ever.” YIKES! Khaled also posted and deleted a video where he seemingly berated Tyler The Creator’s number 1 album as “mysterious music.” This isn’t the Dj Khaled that folks are are used to online, who likes to preach positivity and folks are calling him out for his salty behavior. so much of @djkhaled 's brand is positivity and wanting/seeing success for others. it's always been about there being room out here for everyone to win until he isn't the one winning…then all the inspirational shit goes out the window. #WeThePressed — Jamal (@JamalJimoh) June 7, 2019 Hit the flip to see how folks are responding to DJ Khaled being seemingly salty over being second best. They’re dragging him!
