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Thomas Ravenel and Ashley Jacobs: Actually Engaged?!?

Thomas Ravenel and Ashley Jacobs cannot quit each other. This much is evident. The Southern Charm stars break up and make up more often than the sun rises and sets each weeks. Or so it seems, at least. But we now have reason to believe the roller coaster relationship may actually have calmed down. We have reason to believe the back-and-forth nature of this romance may be over. We have reason to believe that – GASP ! – Jacobs and Ravenel are engaged. Seriously, folks! Yes, it was just a couple weeks ago that Ravenel was accusing Jacobs of cheating and that the future for these annoying stars seemed murkier than ever. Follow along below, however, and you’ll see why at least some observers believe the pair has now decided to get married… On Sunday, Jacobs and Ravenel were tagged in a photo (above) that appeared to suggest a significant development in their relationship. “Great to be with this couple on their special day! Congrats and best wishes!” wrote a friend named Jason Jolly, who shared this image… … and then later deleted the snapshot amidst chatter that he had broken Ashley and Thomas’ engagement news without their permission. Granted, the words  special day are really all we have to go on here — but you tell us: to what could this pal be referencing via this caption if not an engagement? Adding fuel to the engagement fire? This picture of Jacobs? Ashley also posted it over the weekend, after Jason posted his image, and it simply includes the word happy . That would be the emotion one would expect Jacobs to express after an accepted proposal, right? Again, this is all speculation at the moment. The Bravo personalities, whose relationship was front and center throughout Southern Charm Season 5, seemingly split for good in mid-August . At that time, Jacobs explained in a tear-filled Instagram video that “I love Thomas and I’ll always love Thomas. I’ll always care about him.” She added: “I’m still trying to work it out. Not work out getting back together, but I’m still trying to figure it out… “I think everyone’s been through breakups before. But it’s hard.” Sure, absolutely. We get that. You’d think it might be made easier by the fact that Ravenel has been accused of rape by two women, however, and that he comes across like an abhorrent human being. In response to these charges and to the negative coverage that has been following him around, Ravenel quit Southern Charm this summer, explaining his decision thusly: I’m not doing the show anymore. In the contract they have the right to fictionalize your story. They took advantage of me. I decided I’ve got too much to lose and informed them I’m not coming back. The guy sucks so very much. View Slideshow: Southern Charm: How Much Are the Stars Paid?

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7 Things Black Folk Can’t Stop Talking About After Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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Aretha Franklin has officially been laid to rest, but the Internet can’t stop talking about her funeral and the memorable Black church moments that came out of it. 1. Ariana Grande’s Little Black Dress Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Someone should have told Ariana Grande about the Black church before letting her walk up in Aretha Franklin’s funeral in this leg-bearing black dress. Not a prayer cloth was in sight to shield Ariana Grande from the stares of Bill Clinton and Jesse Jackson, who perked up as soon as the pop star walked on stage. 2. How Long It Was… Black folk shouldn’t be surprised that Aretha Franklin’s home going service took us into 2019, after all it was a religious Black occasion, which mean there were probably multiple tithe collections and someone in the last pew yelling “Take your time.” 3. Cicely Tyson’s Hat Source: Scott Olson / Getty Cicely Tyson is the First Lady you face off against in the final round of Sunday’s Best after you defeat all the deconettes. 4. If Sis Is Alive… In her defense, it was a long service. 5. Gladys Knight’s Health Source: Jean Catuffe / Getty While offering remarks at Aretha’s funeral, Gladys Knight alluded to sharing the same “disease” as the late queen of soul, leading fans to believe she was battling pancreatic cancer. “The last time I talked to her, we were at the same hotel and we didn’t know it,” she said, explaining that afterwards they “got to talking and everything and at that time we shared the fact that we had the same disease.” However,  Knight’s publicist says otherwise. Knight “does not have pancreatic cancer,” Schwartz told the Detroit News. “ She is fine .” Strange. 6. Fantasia’s Performance “Precious Lord, take my hand.” – Fantasia with The Spirit in her #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/saFfkE81Os — Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 31, 2018 You know you’re in for a holy ghost treat when Fantasia kicks off her shoes and that bottom lip drops open. Fanny took us to on a spiritual journey and left some of us in desperate need of a church fan. #arethahomegoing viewing tip: if you position yourself on the floor now, you won’t have anywhere to fall when fantasia comes through. you won’t injure yourself. just lie there. pic.twitter.com/xwvVquaxST — tony! toni! toné! stark (@dopegirlfresh) August 31, 2018 7. This Really Uncomfortable Moment Between Ariana Grande & Bishop Charles Ellis #RespectAriana is tending worldwide right now because Bishop Charles H. Ellis III was seen inappropriately groping Ariana Grande on live tv during Aretha Franklins funeral. Men really need to get their sh*t together pic.twitter.com/AEqr7aAi1m — (@EXOTICBLVCKSKIN) September 1, 2018 Ariana Grande is trending on Twitter after it appears she was groped at Aretha Franklin’s funeral. Things got really weird when Bishop Charles Ellis inappropriately grabbed Ariana Grande, by her breast, to apologize for mistaking her name for a Taco Bell combo. Ariana looked extremely uncomfortable but played it off with an innocent giggle. But it’s hard not to watch the clip and feel disgusted bu the Bishops blatant disregard for her personal space. Whether her dress was too short, or not, it doesn’t give any man the right to find an oportune time to fondle a woman. Sickening. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3012123″ overlay=”true”] RELATED STORIES: PHOTOS: Inside Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Thousands Of Fans Pay Their Respects To Aretha Franklin In Detroit  

7 Things Black Folk Can’t Stop Talking About After Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

7 Things Black Folk Can’t Stop Talking About After Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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Aretha Franklin has officially been laid to rest, but the Internet can’t stop talking about her funeral and the memorable Black church moments that came out of it. 1. Ariana Grande’s Little Black Dress Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Someone should have told Ariana Grande about the Black church before letting her walk up in Aretha Franklin’s funeral in this leg-bearing black dress. Not a prayer cloth was in sight to shield Ariana Grande from the stares of Bill Clinton and Jesse Jackson, who perked up as soon as the pop star walked on stage. 2. How Long It Was… Black folk shouldn’t be surprised that Aretha Franklin’s home going service took us into 2019, after all it was a religious Black occasion, which mean there were probably multiple tithe collections and someone in the last pew yelling “Take your time.” 3. Cicely Tyson’s Hat Source: Scott Olson / Getty Cicely Tyson is the First Lady you face off against in the final round of Sunday’s Best after you defeat all the deconettes. 4. If Sis Is Alive… In her defense, it was a long service. 5. Gladys Knight’s Health Source: Jean Catuffe / Getty While offering remarks at Aretha’s funeral, Gladys Knight alluded to sharing the same “disease” as the late queen of soul, leading fans to believe she was battling pancreatic cancer. “The last time I talked to her, we were at the same hotel and we didn’t know it,” she said, explaining that afterwards they “got to talking and everything and at that time we shared the fact that we had the same disease.” However,  Knight’s publicist says otherwise. Knight “does not have pancreatic cancer,” Schwartz told the Detroit News. “ She is fine .” Strange. 6. Fantasia’s Performance “Precious Lord, take my hand.” – Fantasia with The Spirit in her #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/saFfkE81Os — Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 31, 2018 You know you’re in for a holy ghost treat when Fantasia kicks off her shoes and that bottom lip drops open. Fanny took us to on a spiritual journey and left some of us in desperate need of a church fan. #arethahomegoing viewing tip: if you position yourself on the floor now, you won’t have anywhere to fall when fantasia comes through. you won’t injure yourself. just lie there. pic.twitter.com/xwvVquaxST — tony! toni! toné! stark (@dopegirlfresh) August 31, 2018 7. This Really Uncomfortable Moment Between Ariana Grande & Bishop Charles Ellis #RespectAriana is tending worldwide right now because Bishop Charles H. Ellis III was seen inappropriately groping Ariana Grande on live tv during Aretha Franklins funeral. Men really need to get their sh*t together pic.twitter.com/AEqr7aAi1m — (@EXOTICBLVCKSKIN) September 1, 2018 Ariana Grande is trending on Twitter after it appears she was groped at Aretha Franklin’s funeral. Things got really weird when Bishop Charles Ellis inappropriately grabbed Ariana Grande, by her breast, to apologize for mistaking her name for a Taco Bell combo. Ariana looked extremely uncomfortable but played it off with an innocent giggle. But it’s hard not to watch the clip and feel disgusted bu the Bishops blatant disregard for her personal space. Whether her dress was too short, or not, it doesn’t give any man the right to find an oportune time to fondle a woman. Sickening. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3012123″ overlay=”true”] RELATED STORIES: PHOTOS: Inside Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Thousands Of Fans Pay Their Respects To Aretha Franklin In Detroit  

7 Things Black Folk Can’t Stop Talking About After Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

4 Dead, 11 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire At ‘Madden 19’ Tournament In Jacksonville

4 Dead, 11 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire At Madden Video Game Tournament In Jacksonville, FL It seems we can’t escape mass shootings in America. On Sunday afternoon, the Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff’s Office reported that a gunman had opened fire at the GLHF Game Bar where a Madden video game tournament was taking place. Authorities sent out a tweet warning others to stay out of the area. “Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting.” Evidence of the shooting was caught during a live stream on Twitch. In the shocking video, you can hear multiple shots ringing out, as well as screams from multiple victims. madden tournament getting shot up on twitch pic.twitter.com/3Jk8QmZkiy — ANAKRON (@Anakron199X) August 26, 2018 Four victims have been reported and 11 injured. According to Jacksonville police, one suspect was also dead at the scene. It is unclear whether or not there were multiple shooters. The Jacksonville Landing is an open-air marketplace along the St. Johns River with multiple shops and restaurants. According to witnesses, the shooting may have taken place at multiple places within The Landing. Malik Brunson, a witness, says he was at a Hooters restaurant when the shooting took place. “All I heard was he got a gun and the shooting started. One of the men ran into Hooters with the shot wounds, they locked us in the restaurant,” said Brunson. Jacksonville’s mayor, Lenny Curry,  is expected to speak more on the shooting today. Mayor @lennycurry and Sheriff Williams are in contact regarding the ongoing situation at the Landing. Please follow @JSOPIO and all instructions from the Sheriff's office regarding movement downtown. The mayor and Sheriff are expected to address media later today. — City of Jacksonville (@CityofJax) August 26, 2018   Our prayers are with the family of those who were affected by this shooting.

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Beyonce And Jay-Z Announce OTR II Scholarship For High School Students

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More philanthropy for the Carters. Before last night’s madness in Atlanta at the OTR II concert, Jay-Z and Beyonce announced through their respective foundations a new scholarship program which would award one senior high school students with financial needs $100,000 towards their enrollment in a college or university for the 2018-2019 school year. Who can win? Any student in a OTR II Tour Market. RELATED: Beyonce’s #BeyGood Announces Homecoming Scholars RELATED: Fan Jumps On Stage, Catches The Fade At Jay-Z And Beyonce’s OTR II Show In Atlanta [VIDEO] The press release reads: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter announce a new scholarship program that will award one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, 100K to put toward their enrollment in a college or university for the academic year 2018-2019. The award will serve as a dedicated university-based fund for each selected student throughout the duration of the student’s enrollment. This back to school season, students in OTRll Tour markets, who are preparing for college, will be chosen by Boys and Girls Club of America. Qualified students must demonstrate academic excellence and show financial needs that would make it hard for them to enter a college or university for the academic year 2018-2019. The markets will include Atlanta, where the OTRll Tour plays at Mercedes Benz Stadium tonight and Sunday, August 26, Orlando, Miami, Arlington, New Orleans, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara and Seattle. The Carters have had a long history of helping students with The Shawn Carter Foundation spearheading college tours to HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and providing scholarships to college bound students nationwide Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, created the Formation Scholars Award, a merit program, in 2017 to help female students start or further their college education, and this year announced the Homecoming Scholars Award, a second merit program, opened to qualified students, regardless of gender, to enter or continue their studies at one of eight HBCUs. The globally lauded and hugely successful OTRll Tour of iconic and historic stadiums started on June 6th in Cardiff, UK and will end on October 4th in Seattle, Washington. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone [ione_media_gallery src=”https://theboxhouston.com” id=”9800349″ overlay=”true”]

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WYD?: NFL Legend Jim Brown Says He’s Pulling For Donald Trump

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Jim Brown is officially a resident of the Sunken Place. The NFL legend recently said he’s “pulling” for Donald Trump, the racist POTUS.  It seems like Brown is a textbook contrarian. Reports TMZ : The NFL Hall of Famer appeared on “The JT The Brick Show” on Fox Sports Radio and since he’s met with so many Presidents in the past, he was asked how he felt about Trump. “I should be criticizing Trump on every level because he does certain things that call for criticism but when I look at television I see all these announcers become experts and they’re pointing the fingers and they’re not doing a doggone thing but pointing their fingers, I find myself really pulling for the president.” “Now, that would make me very unpopular in the black community, very unpopular with a lot of Americans … but I think that there are certain good things that are coming out of this Presidency because we’ve never seen anything like it.” He added, “I mean there’s confusion. A lot of people are retiring. A lot of people are giving their opinions and we have to really dig deep down inside to come with the right kind of an answer.” Also worth mentioning, despite saying it was fine late last year , Brown reportedly returned to being against NFL protesters kneeling during the National Anthem. Talk about a legend of the fall offs. Yes, Brown is an NFL legend, but come on bruh. — Photo: Getty

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WYD?: NFL Legend Jim Brown Says He’s Pulling For Donald Trump

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Jim Brown is officially a resident of the Sunken Place. The NFL legend recently said he’s “pulling” for Donald Trump, the racist POTUS.  It seems like Brown is a textbook contrarian. Reports TMZ : The NFL Hall of Famer appeared on “The JT The Brick Show” on Fox Sports Radio and since he’s met with so many Presidents in the past, he was asked how he felt about Trump. “I should be criticizing Trump on every level because he does certain things that call for criticism but when I look at television I see all these announcers become experts and they’re pointing the fingers and they’re not doing a doggone thing but pointing their fingers, I find myself really pulling for the president.” “Now, that would make me very unpopular in the black community, very unpopular with a lot of Americans … but I think that there are certain good things that are coming out of this Presidency because we’ve never seen anything like it.” He added, “I mean there’s confusion. A lot of people are retiring. A lot of people are giving their opinions and we have to really dig deep down inside to come with the right kind of an answer.” Also worth mentioning, despite saying it was fine late last year , Brown reportedly returned to being against NFL protesters kneeling during the National Anthem. Talk about a legend of the fall offs. Yes, Brown is an NFL legend, but come on bruh. — Photo: Getty

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Khloe Kardashian Thinks Her Mom is a "Psychopath"

Note to all Kardashians and Jenners:  Where is the love?!? Over the course of 14-plus seasons, viewers have fallen in love your your reality TV show because you're a family who may be obsessed with fame, fortune and attention… … but also with affection for one another. But what the heck is going on so far during Seaosn 15?!? On the summer premiere, we witnessed an intense showdown between Kim and Kourtney , highlighted by the latter telling the former she is pure evil. Then, on the follow-up installment, we watched as Kim, Kourtney and Khloe all gathered for an actual therapty session. Did their issues get worked out there? Are they now on the same page and all problems are in the past? Not quite. Click below to see what we mean: Looking ahead, it doesn't appear as if tension will run much lower then Keeping Up with the Kardashians returns this coming Sunday. In the sneak peek featured on this page, we see Khloe lamenting the behavior of her mother, Kris Jenner. No one is called pure evil this time around and the insults are hurled around in a less serious manner. But there is a giant box of donuts and there is also the labeling of Jenner by her daughter as a “psychopath.” What does this have to do with said box of donuts? And with Khloe's pregnancy? And with a member of this family actually being encouraged to gain weight for a change? Check out the clip here and find out for yourself!

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Halle Berry Shares a Sexy "Lazy Sunday" Picture To Get You Through the Week

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Khloe Kardashian: Can I Just Punch Kourtney in the Mouth?!?

It is about to be on between Kardashian sisters. Yes, again. In a sneak peek from this Sunday's new episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, we see Kim, Kourtney and Khloe attempt to hash out some pretty major differences that surfaced last week as a result of the family Christmas card shoot . And it doesn't exactly go smoothly. “We all have different realities of what goes on when we have our fight,” Kim says to open the latest explosive clip, adding: “We all communicate really weird and we just don't ever express what's really bothering us and we all walk on eggshells around each other.” As a result, Kim suggests that the siblings ought to all attend therapy together because they need a to “communicate with a mediator.” Sounds like a totally natural, normally and definitely NOT scripted-by-producers plan. But Kourtney objects because she says Khloe and Kim used to always mock her for going to a therapist when she was younger. “We don't make fun of you for going to therapy,” interrupts Khloe at this point. “We make fun of you for literally hating us because of your therapist.” Hate? That sounds extreme, despite what Kourtney wrote a few days ago on Twitter . “I don't hate you and my therapist just said this will start to happen,” Kourtney argued. “People that you're close to you'll probably like have some arguments with them.” Can't we just talk it out, Kourtney asks? “You're the one I think that has the communication issue,” Khloe retorts, saying the family simply “sweeps things under the rug” and no tension is ever truly fixed. This sort of exchange goes on for a bit longer, without anything really getting solved or either side really giving an inch. It all leads to a classic Khloe confessional in which the mother of little True tells the camera: “I'm trying to talk it out with her, but instead of actually talking it out she's editing a photo on her phone and with this ridiculous smile on her face. “I want to f-cking punch that smile off her f-cking face.” An annoyed Khloe then tells Kourtney that she's not going to invest herself anymore and that Kourtney can go “f-ck off then.” Sounds like this pow-wow only led to more problems, doesn't it? Watch everything unfold now — and then click on the following link to watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians online if you need to catch up!

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