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Pure Comedy: John Legend Is Joined By A Mariachi Band For His Rendition Of “Baby Shark” [Video]

Source: NBC / Getty John Legend Talks His Song “Preach” & The Michael Jackson Doc John Legend can make anything sound good, and he proves exactly that while up at Power 106 with his unconventional cover of “Baby Shark.” During the rest of the interview (before he’s joined by a mariachi band), he explains the meaning of his song “Preach,” his thoughts on the Michael Jackson documentary, and more. Check out the entire thing down below:

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Pastor Keith Battle Talks New Book “Side Chickology”

Over the last few years it’s seems to become more popular to be the side chick instead of being a wife. Well a local pastor believes that through his own infidelity mistakes and lessons through his ministry he has the answers to the thoughts and lifestyle of a side chick. Source: Justin Horrocks / Getty Pastor of Zion Church Landover — Keith Battle’s new book “Side Chickology”: Why women and men cheat. Understanding, avoiding, and recovering from infidelity. If you want the real breakdown on saving your relationship or marriage watch the video above with Quick Silva and Pastor Battle.

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Nene Leakes GOES OFF on Everyone

Nene Leakes going OFF on just about everyone was foreshadowed in a recent trailer for The Real Housewives of Atlanta.  The star delivered one of the most convincing freakouts in the history of the franchise. Let’s start from the top of the hour because we have a lot to unpack.  Nene thought it would be a good idea to throw a party called “Bye, Wig,” and it meant all of the women had to attend with their natural hair.  It’s a great idea for a party, but would all of the ladies really want to leave their glam locks behind? Not a chance.  The day before the big event, however, things took a worrying turn. Nene’s husband, Gregg, was sent back to the hospital when a blood clot was revealed to be in his leg.  Gregg was worried about the way Nene was acting, so he turned to Cynthia Bailey and Marlo Hampton to get them to check on his wife.  Marlo instantly made her way to the house and was mad that Nene was not home to greet her with open arms.  Marlo repaid Nene by showing up late to the party. Nene was ready and waiting for a fight because Marlo had been arguing with her via text message.  “If you have a friend who’s in pain and hurting, how do you come to them yelling and fussing?” NeNe shouted at Marlo. “I want you to take this more seriously, because it’s bothering me,” Marlo shot back, adding:  “I was in tears. I don’t know with the way depression is in this word; people are committing suicide. I don’t know what’s your breaking point.” “Marlo support me b—, don’t f—ing fight me, Nene complained. “I’m going through every pain. I am your sister, b—; I’m going with a lot of things.” Nene was in tears by this point, and everyone rallied around her.  “I have definitely seen NeNe go from zero to 100, but this is a total breakdown,” Porsha Williams told the camera. “This is probably NeNe at her most vulnerable state.” “I’m not a devastated person,” NeNe sobbed. “You know I don’t break down in front of people.” “I’m at my breaking point,” Nene admitted in a confessional. “I feel like people don’t understand. They don’t get it.” Nene and Marlo managed to patch things up, and all seemed right in the world.  But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The ladies made their way to Nene’s closet and started looking inside, and the embattled housewife flipped out.  NeNe Leakes Flips Out, Attacks Camera Crew on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Nene wanted everyone out … including the Bravo cameras.  As tensions arose, Nene grabbed a cameraman and threated to “f–k [them] up” if they didn’t leave.  The episode came to a close with screams ringing out.  Yes, we totally need to wait until next week for more drama.  View Slideshow: The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 11: All the Secrets… EXPOSED!

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Jordyn Woods: Should She Be Forgiven … or Forgotten?

Jordyn Woods has broken her silence. The long-time best friend of Kylie Jenner has finally addressed the rumor that she made out with Tristan Thompson while he was still in a relationship with Khloe Kardashian. And she has not denied this transpired. In an interview with Jada Pinkett Smith, Woods confessed that she made a mistake in judgment by going back to Thompson’s house after a night out partying, saying she should have left a lot sooner than 6 a.m. But she also strongly denied talk that she slept with Thompson and insisted that he’s the one who kissed her towards the end of the evening. And she added that it was basically just a peck on the lips. Khloe thinks Woods is a giant, terrible liar and we don’t exactly see these two hashing things out any time soon. Is that the right call, though? We’ve taken this question to The Hollywood Gossip staff and asked: Should Jordyn Woods be forgiven by Khloe and company…. or forgotten entirely and forever? The answers are below… FORGIVE… BUT NOT YET by Tyler Johnson Make no mistake, when she hooked up with Tristan Thompson, Jordyn betrayed a family that’s provided her with a life most of us can only dream of. That said, there are extenuating circumstances that might make her eligible for forgiveness … some day. For starters, Jordyn is 21. Yes, she’s legally an adult, but she’s in that phase of adulthood that’s dedicated mostly to making awful decisions. If individual lives were depicted like those drawings portraying the evolution of man, homo college-junioris would have a forty ounce bottle of malt liquor in one hand and a prescription for Valtrex in the other. If you weren’t hooking up with the exact wrong people when you were 21, you have my sincerest sympathy. And it’s partially for that reason that Jordyn deserves our forgiveness … eventually. It’s also worth noting that unlike Tristan, Jordyn was not in a relationship at the time of the infamous hookup. Now, anytime you’re engaging in behavior that you know is likely to cause pain to someone else — particularly someone you care about — you’re not entirely blameless. But surely, Tristan is the one who should really be held accountable here. So yeah, what Jordyn did was wrong. Extremely wrong. But maybe she doesn’t deserve to be banished from paradise for life for it. The Kards should kick her out just long enough that she’ll be forced  to work a real job for a little while — and then they should surprise her by taking her back in. You can bet she won’t be risking it all to bang a benchwarmer after that. FORGIVE by Simon Delott Time doesn’t heal all wounds. Anger may die down and experience may give you a new perspective. But, at the end of the day, some actions are truly unforgivable. A week or a year or a decade or a century will not magically make evil deeds go away. But Jordyn Woods did nothing evil. In fact, with what we now know , it’s difficult to argue that she did anything wrong; aside from be a 21-year-old who lacks the perspective and life experience to avoid making mistakes. Yes, Jordyn f-cked up. Maybe even more than once. As the BFF of a reality star, she should have thought more about how things would appear. She should also have considered how much she had to lose. But it doesn’t sound like the kiss was her fault at all. If some witness comes forward and puts their name and face out there, I’ll listen to an alternative argument. Until then, Jordyn may have been young and foolish, but Khloe seems to be the immature one. First of all, no matter what happened, Jordyn is not the reason her family broke up. Jordyn didn’t kidnap Tristan with a harpoon gun or dose his drink with some magic potion. Tristan did all of that himself. With Jordyn, and with who knows how many women before her. Maybe Khloe is directing her anger at Jordyn because she can’t unleash her rage on Tristan. For her own reasons, Khloe feels that she owes it to True to stay on good terms with him. But Jordyn isn’t the one destroying family bonds here. Khloe did that when she (apparently) insisted that her entire family shun Jordyn. Jordyn lost her best friend. She and Kylie have been close since before Khloe and Tristan first boned. She found it in her heart to give Tristan an undeserved second chance in April 2018. No one would have blamed her if she’d banned him from the delivery room. Instead, out of an obsession for giving True a nuclear family unit, she took Tristan back. Why is Tristan, who deliberately cheated so many times, held to a lower standard than Jordyn? She made one mistake. Don’t get outraged like she’s your sister but kick her to the curb like she’s a roommate. FORGIVE  by Free Britney Tiger was, and he’s the Jordyn of golf. We can’t have different standards for Wood. FORGET by Hilton Hater Let’s use Jordyn’s own words against her, shall we? In her sit-down with Jada Pinkett Smith, Woods claimed Thompson was the one to initiate a kiss and it was nothing more than a peck. She also admitted to withholding this tidbit from Khloe when she saw her the following day. Only one of two things can be true here: Woods is lying and the interaction wasn’t remotely this innocent… in which case Khloe should ditch Tristan faster than LeBron James did this past NBA offseason. Woods is telling the truth… in which case Khloe should make like the Cleveland Cavaliers any time they play a game outside of Quicken Loans Arena and pack Tristan up to ship him out. If this truly was all that transpired between Woods and Thompson, why would Jordyn possibly lie about it?!? Woods really didn’t do anything wrong in her own version of events — not until she lied to a close pal and, by doing so, failed to alert this same close pal that her boyfriend was still a dirty, rotten cheater. What the heck kind of friend is that? Why would Khloe want Jordyn in her life after this? It’s the cover-up, not the crime . Ever heard that saying before? We’re pretty sure it was invented for this exact situation. With all mostly due respect to my colleagues and their arguments above, I’m not certain why this is being painted as an either/or situation; Khloe doesn’t have to forgive one of the misbehaving parties and accept the other one back in her life. Keep your head held high, Keeks, give both Thompson and Woods the heave-ho and move on as best you can. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Vote in our poll below and share your thoughts:  Should Khloe Kardashian Forgive Jordyn Woods? And the Winner is? God no! Click Here To Vote for NO! Yes, it’s the divine thing to do. Click Here To Vote for YES! Jordyn Woods has sort of apologized to Khloe Kardashian. Should she be forgiven for kissing Tristan Thompson? View Poll »

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Colton Underwood Says He Was "Touched Inappropriately" at Charity Event

As the star of The Bachelor, Colton Underwood really hopes to be touched enough by one of his suitors to propose marriage and to live happily ever after. But the reality star has now made news for claiming he was touched in a very dfferent manner by someone at an event in San Diego. Via Instagram Story on Thursday, the 27-year old told fans that he had to leave a benefit for his Legacy Foundation – which helps people with cystic fibrosis – early because he was “grabbed and touched inappropriately.” The alleged incident took place on Wednesday. “San Diego. I’m sorry if you didn’t get a picture at the event last night,” wrote the former football player, elaborating on what he claims transpired: “But at one point during the event, I was grabbed and touched inappropriately while people were throwing cameras in my face. I am the type of person who would have stood in line for hours to make sure anyone who supported the event got a picture, but once that happened, I had to do what was best for me as a human being. “I didn’t sign up to be a piece of meat or a zoo animal.” Underwood, as ABC continues to scream loudly in every promo, is a virgin. Well… he wa a virgin when he signed on to anchor Season 23, but various The Bachelor spoilers have hinted that he wa deflowered by the woman he selected as his eventually winner. To be clear, it’s wrong to inappropriately touch any one at any time. But many are likely now wondering whether Underwood’s history in this sexual area plays any role in his reaction to whatever happened at the fundraiser. The Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation is pretty awesome. It co-hosted the Legacy Pack Launch Party in San Diego this week, a gathering for a great cause that included fellow Bachelor Nation alum such as: Becca Kufrin, Garrett Yrigoyen, Tanner Tolbert and Blake Horstmann. According to E! News, Underwood was took numerous selfies and other photos with female fans at the event — and the alleged perpetrator has not been identified. Concluded Underwood in his message: “I hope we run into each other at another event or on the street and I can take the time to say hello. Thank you again for coming to support Legacy and the fight against CF.” In a separate post, Underwood later added: “On another note: THANK YOU so much to @mavericksbeachclub & @puravidabracelets for putting on an amazing event.” The Bachelor, meanwhile, is gearing up for what looks to be an intense final set of episodes. Have you seen the latest promo, which feature many tears from Underwood and talk about some sort of “truth” that will soon come out? View it HERE if not. And then click down below if you don’t mind being spoiled about what’s to come over the next few weeks… View Slideshow: The Bachelor Spoilers: Colton’s Choice, Stunning Final Rose Aftermath REVEALED! [Updated]

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Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Is it Game Over for Amelia and Owen?

Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy was a real tear-jerker.  Picking up in the immediate aftermath of Betty revealing she’s more of a Brittany and has been hiding from her parents, Owen and Amelia realized they needed to help out somehow.  Unfortunately for Betty, her parents showed up at the hospital. Amelia was the one to break the news about Leo.  The issue this presented was that Amelia and Owen were the ones caring for the child.  The good news was that Amelia was on hand to open up about her own struggles with addiction to Betty’s mother.  “I’m an addict, too. I did all of that. I ran away, I lied, I broke my mother’s heart over and over again,” Amelia said, adding: “When I got clean, she was the last person I wanted to see. The shame was too great. I’m sure you’re a good mom, and I promise you, your little girl is still in there.” The big mistake on Amelia’s part was that Betty’s parents decided to use that against Amelia and Owen, branding Amelia, “another drug addict.” Amelia’s actions did not sit well with Owen, either, because it meant that Betty’s parents were likely going to secure custody of the child.  Meanwhile, Bailey started to grow concerned about her future at the hospital, especially after Alex started to get a lot of recognition for his interim role.  It all came to a head when Alex’s photo was put up on the wall, and Bailey decided it was time for herself to be the one in charge again.  In a truly shocking scene, Alex admitted that he was not going to let Bailey have the job back just yet.  “I kicked this job’s ass, just like Weber told me to,” Alex said, confirming that he would be keeping the job until his six-month contract was up.  In the end, it gave Bailey the urge to say that she was proud of him. Alex has stood up for himself ever since he walked through the front door of the hospital.  He’s killing it at the job, so why should he end it so soon? Then there was Meredith, who was on the DeLuca train, but had a big problem: Maggie once dated the same man, so Meredith wanted her sister’s seal of approval before going full steam ahead.  “He’s a good guy. I don’t think he’s ever not a good guy. He’s got your back,” Maggie ultimately said to Meredith.   This came after Maggie had to perform surgery on someone who bullied her in med school.  Meredith assisted her with the surgery, but it was clear the patient had a profound effect on Maggie’s time gearing up to be a doctor.  What are your thoughts on all the action? Hit the comments below.  Grey’s Anatomy continues Thursdays on ABC.  View Slideshow: Grey’s Anatomy Spoilers: It’s About to Go DOWN in Season 15

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Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Book Series To Empower Black Women

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A Black entrepreneur from North Carolina is creating coloring books for the culture. In celebration of #BlackExcellence, Latoya Nicole launched a coloring book series that visually highlights African-American history and culture, the Charleston Chronicle reported. Latoya Nicole's coloring book “24 Shades of Business” is not only a therapeutic activity, there are also inspirational quotes and crossword puzzles that test your black history and reminds of what it takes to be successful in your career #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/z6WRttOZFh — Charleston Chronicle (@ChronicleChasSC) February 9, 2019 The coloring book—dubbed 24 Shades of Business —is an ode to Black entrepreneurship, the news outlet writes. Nicole says that in addition to celebrating Black trailblazers who fought for justice during Black history month, she wanted to see the accomplishments of Black business owners celebrated as well; especially Black women entrepreneurs. The 24 Shades of Business coloring book features imagery of Black women in a variety of different occupations, highlighting a women who leads in the boardroom, a photographer, a blogger, a yoga instructor, and other professions. The coloring book also features inspirational quotes. Coloring books have become therapeutic for adults. Nicole says she wanted to use her project as an avenue to celebrate Black women and encourage them to practice self-care. Nicole holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology. “Women can be so self-sufficient and self-sacrificing that sometimes we can forget the importance of self-care,” she told the Daytona Times . “I knew I wanted to create something that I could relate to because representation matters, plus coloring was like therapy for me. Coloring allows us to switch our brains off from other thoughts and focus and concentrate only on the moment which can help decrease stress.” She also has another book in her Entrepreneurs Color Too series called 80’s Ladies which includes popular fashion trends from the 80s and 90s. Nicole has taken her mission to inspire and empower women beyond her coloring books. She has also created e-courses, books and journals to help women entrepreneurs grow their business. SEE ALSO: 18-Year-Old Beauty Entrepreneur Lands Major Deal With Target Entrepreneur Aims To Open Only Black-Owned Bookstore In Orlando [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

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The Rewind: ‘Glass’ Comes With A ‘Trigger Warning’

Source: iOne Digital, The Rewind / IOne Digital Video Landon Levarius and DJ Franchise return with another week of your favorite series, Global Grind’s “The Rewind”. Like we always do at this time, we’re giving you your much-needed dose of recap reality. Every week we revisit some of the pop culture trends, movies, viral moments and music from the week before and give our hot takes. Our experts Landon Lavarius and DJ Franchise share their opinions, sprinkle in some facts and then when it’s all over and done with, provide a rating of 1 to 10. We listen to the songs, watch the movies, scour the internet, and do the hard work so you don’t have to. This week, Landon and Franchise will be discussing the M. Night Shyamalan flick, Glass . The film is a sequel to the previous movies,  Unbreakable , which came out in 2000, and Split , which was released in 2016. It stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and of course, James McAvoy, who reprises his role as Kevin Wendell Crumb and the multiple identities who reside within. Glass hit theaters on January 18, 2019, and was met with mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a mere 36% score while IMDB was more forgiving with a 7 out of 10 rating. Landon Levarius and DJ Franchise got to check out the movie and rate it for themselves. Knowing what you know about how hard these two are to please, what do you think they thought of Glass ? Landon Levarius and DJ Franchise also dig into the new Netflix series, Trigger Warning , hosted by Killer Mike. Trigger Warning hit the Netflix platform on January 18 as well. On the show, the Atlanta native uses various scenarios to confront important social issues and cultural taboos. The first season of the show is six episodes long and has already picked up steam on social media. An episode in which Killer Mike teaches a young grade school student about white privilege quickly went viral just hours after Trigger Warning was available for streaming on Netflix. Killer Mike uses nontraditional approaches to explore the human condition and examine the “what ifs” and “why nots” that limit how people operate in the world. Social media is already fascinated with the show but do you think Landon Levarius and DJ Franchise were feeling it? Our resident critics share their thoughts on the new show and let us know whether or not it’s worth the hype. Find out what they rated these topics and more when you press play on episode 29 of The Rewind up above.

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Boxer Rocky Lockridge Dead At 60

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Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Source: The Ring Magazine / Getty Former boxing champ Rocky Lockridge , most recently known for breaking down on an episode of Intervention , passed away this morning (Feb. 7, 2019) from complications from a previous stroke, according to TMZ . He was 60-years-old. 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 “It is with great pain but a whole heart that I tell you family and friends that my father Ricky Lockridge aka Rocky Lockridge has passed away,” his son Ricky Jr. said. “All he wanted was to be in the comfort of his home with friends/ family. God has called him to walk through the gates of heaven.” Lockridge fought back in the 80s where he won multiple matches – one of them including his infamous fight with Roger Mayweather in 1984 and again in 1987 when won the IBF Junior Lightweight belt over Barry Michael.   As time progressed, the boxer became addicted to cocaine and family looked to A&E for help. Hence, his appearance on Intervention . The cry he let out on the show went viral and later became one of the most popular memes on social media.     ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bow Wow Arrested In Atlanta After Fight With Woman 21 Savage Arrested By ICE Agents, Says He’s A UK Citizen Jussie Smollett Speaks Out For the 1st Time After Attack [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1910807″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS

Boxer Rocky Lockridge Dead At 60