Source: NBC / Getty Ice Cube Tells The Story Of How John Singleton Got Him Into Acting Legendary rapper, actor, and businessman Ice Cube pulled up to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to talk about everything he’s got going on right now. While he was in the building, Cube talked about celebrating BIG3’s third season with his Ballout basketball festival, what music fans can expect from him in the future, and he also recalls how several run-ins with a then college-aged John Singleton led to Boyz n the Hood and a long film career thereafter. Check out the interview down below to hear the story:
Source: True Religion / Press Release True Religion Launches Capsule Collection With Raven Tracy Guess who’s making big moves on the LA model scene? Raven Tracy, fiancee to jailed Ian Connor is holding it down with her own capsule collection. True Religion just released a 17-piece capsule with the IG influencer. According to TR, “the collection features signature pieces, including a variety of denim, t-shirts, and swimwear that are representative of the quality craftsmanship and body positivity ethos of both True Religion and Raven Tracy. In addition to the 17 pieces, 3 new styles of True Religion’s Jennie jeans are set to launch early September.” Will YOU be buying any of it? Check out the collection below and more from Raven modeling the pieces after the flip! View this post on Instagram I really used to save up my little checks to buy myself one pair of True Religions and now I just designed my own collaborative line of basics with them. Wow… You can’t tell me law of attraction ain’t real. Look at my 2019 goals board! I literally have been Affirming everything i want. Keep setting goals, put in the work and if it’s for you it will always be. Gratitude to the highest being humbled beyond words. Shop the collection in my bio… if you want. A post shared by Raven Tracy (@soooraven) on Aug 9, 2019 at 8:45am PDT
Well, so much for all those years of peaceful co-parenting. Last month, The Ashley's Reality Roundup reported on rumors that Kailyn Lowry is not getting along with her OG baby daddy, Jo Rivera. Now, Kail has confirmed that she's no longer on speaking terms with Jo. Lowry opened up about the situation on the latest episode of her Coffee Convos podcast. She also revealed how Jo's wife, Vee Torres, factors into all of this. Take a look: 1. Better Days For years, Kail and Jo have managed to set aside their differences in order to focus on the health and happiness of their son, Isaac. 2. A Turn For the Worse Sadly, those days are done, and it now looks as though Kail and Jo are bitterly at odds. 3. Spilling the Tea Kail opened up about her feelings toward Jo on the latest episode of her Coffee Convos podcast. 4. Not Mincing Words “I hate Jo’s guts right now but I’m not here to put Vee in the middle,” Kail told her co-host Lindsie Chrisley. 5. Vee in the Middle Vee is Jo’s wife Vee Torres. There was a time when she and Kail did not get along. 6. Mending Fences But the two have patched things up, and Kail was in attendance at Jo and Vee’s recent wedding. View Slideshow
T his year has been nothing short of epic for Missy Elliott . In January she made history by becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and in May she became the first woman hip-hop artist to receive an honorary doctorate degree from the Berklee College of Music. The Virginia-bred rapstress—whose real name is Melissa Arnette Elliott —recently hit another major career milestone. According to USA Today , she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Missy Elliott will be honored at this year’s #MTVVMAs with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award alongside a New York pop-up museum honoring her legacy https://t.co/8lQQDmvjkf pic.twitter.com/Qfw98st9mB — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 12, 2019 Elliott has continually pushed the envelope when it comes to her music and the visuals for her songs. She’s graced us with pivotal albums like Supa Dupa Fly , Under Construction , and The Cookbook and memorable music videos that include “The Rain,” “Work It,” and “Lose Control.” Her creativity, innovative spirit and courage to step outside of the box has cemented her as a legend in the music industry. “Missy’s impact on the music landscape is indelible,” Bruce Gillmer , Head of Music and Music Talent, Viacom, said in a statement according to the Hollywood Reporter . “Her creative vision across production, performance and songwriting is unmatched.” Elliott has been honored several times throughout the years at the VMAs. She holds seven Moon Man awards. However, receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is long overdue. She now joins a group of iconic stars who are all recipients of the award including Beyoncé , Janet Jackson , Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez . Before the awards ceremony, there will be a pop-up museum held in New York City that will capture the essence of Elliott’s influence. Elliott’s reign won’t let up anytime soon. She has another album in the works. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and is slated to air on Monday, August 26 at 9 p.m. ET. SEE ALSO: #BlackExcellence: Berklee College Of Music To Award Missy Elliott With Honorary Degree Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3841650″ overlay=”true”]
Source: RCA Records / RCA Records The Great Khalid Foundation & Right Hand Foundation Present A Night For Suncity Benefit Concert Global superstar Khalid announces today that on September 1 st he will headline a benefit concert along with special guests at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. In support of his hometown of El Paso and in response to the tragic mass shooting on August 3, 2019, Khalid will be raising funds through this concert to support the El Paso Shooting Victims’ Fund and the El Paso Community Foundation. Tickets for the concert will go on sale beginning this Wednesday, August 14th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com . This event is presented by The Great Khalid Foundation and manager Courtney Stewart’s Right Hand Foundation, and produced by Live Nation. The Great Khalid Foundation is committed to impacting the lives of children by alleviating a burden of need. Reaching out when it matters most, when a supportive gesture can make all the difference. Thriving off of belief that the power of music not only has the ability to build confidence and camaraderie, we believe that it positively impacts social change for children, families and communities. The Great Khalid Foundation is committed to creating an atmosphere of support and freedom for kids to dream BIG! Through our music education programs, scholarship awards, community partnerships and gift giveaways, we are investing in our children and their future
Source: Courtesy / Courtesy “Rent Due” Red Carpet Premiere Brings Out Comedians B.Simone, Shiggy & Ray Jr. This past Sunday night in Cleveland, guests and media attended the red carpet premiere for Ray Jr.’s independent film RENT DUE at Regal Cinemas in Richmond Heights. Stars in attendance included B.Simone, Shiggy and more! RENT DUE tells the story of what happens when two cousins find themselves short on paying their rent . Reggie (Ray Jr.) lost his girlfriend, job and home all in the same day while his cousin Top (William Cobbins) he was robbed of his rent money after a wild night with strippers. The two must put their heads together to come up with the rent money without ending up in jail in the process. The film is directed by Mike Berry and executive produced by Ant Wilson and Ray Jr. Be sure to check it out, let us know what ya think!
Khloe Kardashian’s ex has found happiness! No, not Tristan Thompson , the other equally terrible one — Lamar Odom. Lamar, who was legally married to Khloe for seven years, has made it super known that he has moved on and has found love with new GF — health and life coach Sabrina Parr! The two began speculating romance rumors after TMZ captured videos of them making out in public, but it was pretty much confirmed later on after they decided to go Instagram official on us. A source, however, quickly made a rather odd allegation against the new couple, telling People that whatever was going on between them was “fake.” “They are not dating,” the source said. “There is nothing romantic going on with Sabrina and Lamar. It’s fake.” But Odom, who has been extremely vocal about his “new woman” on social media, shut down the reports right away. And now, he is speaking out about his relationship with Parr. On Friday, the former NBA player sat down with his girlfriend for an interview with Dish Nation where he was asked about his new romance, as well as his highly publicized marriage to Khloe. Odom was with the reality star from 2009 until 2016, though the two actually split three years earlier due to his partying habits, drug overdose, and insane (!!) amount of affairs, which he opened up about in his book ” Darkness to Light”. But despite their continuous support and love for one another, it looks like that train has officially left the station. During a “Rapid Fire” segment of the interview, Odom was asked about his feelings for the 35-year-old Kardashian. “I’ve definitely moved on,” he said. (ok, but new girl was sitting right there so of course he had to say that, right?) But when he was asked if the Kardashian family put him under a “spell” (lol) he reacted perfectly and with grace. “Hell no,” he said immediately. “I’m here and I’m alert. I’m present. “I knew what I was getting myself into,” he added. “They always did right by me.” The conversation moved away from Khloe because awkward . .. but he didn’t hold anything back when it came to his current life with Parr. “What makes this relationship different from previous relationships?” host Gary Hayes asked. Odom said: “It’s the truth. She’s black.” “When a black woman comes along, ain’t playing,” Hayes joked, then Parr added, “Oh no, I was not playing at all.” “Yeah, she keeps it real,” Odom gushed. Hayes then went on to question Parr, asking her how on earth she was able to give Lamar ” a chance”, despite his rough past with sex and drug addiction, as well as his near-fatal overdose in 2015 . Odom spoke first and said “Sometimes pain, I think, attracts women. The pain I’ve been through.” But Parr had a different, more understandable answer. “That wasn’t my story, I wasn’t attracted to the pain and the drama,” she said. “You have to meet people where they are.” “He was never in a position to be someone’s husband, you know?” the life coach added. “He was sick, he needed to heal, he neede to grieve. He experienced a lot of losses. And he never had time to go through that.” Well, it sounds like these two could actually be good for each other. So… here’s to a happy & healthy future for Lammy! View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: 17 Most Bat$hit Crazy Bombshells from His Memoir
Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Jasmine Sanders is busy taking her career to new heights! After just being named Sports Illustrated’s 2019 Rookie of The Year, the “Golden Barbie” is tapping into the fragrance lane as the face of Vince Camuto’s new Illuminare perfume. “Illuminare’s powerful message to ignite a woman’s inner strength is special to me and I am thrilled to add this captivating scent to my beauty routine,” she said in a statement. “It reads for a woman who can really enter a room and take it over.” Dubbed as the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, much like Jasmine’s persona, it’s no surprise that the lifestyle brand tapped the star as the face for this perfume. Layered with light musk and fruity notes of plum blossom and floral petals, this fragrance is sure to make any perfume lover swoon. Even better, you can count on making a lasting impression with this fragrance as it lingers once you leave the room. View this post on Instagram Wearing nothing but my fragrance @vincecamuto #myilluminareVC #vincecamuto A post shared by Jasmine Sanders (@golden_barbie) on Aug 6, 2019 at 7:43pm PDT The model adores this fragrance for its sweet scent and confidence boost that she says all women need from time to time. “A very strong, bold woman would wear this fragrance,” Sanders tells PEOPLE . “Someone who is not afraid to walk into the room and own it. And I definitely try to do that as much as I can. There are nerves every now and then, but you’ve got to find your confidence in some way.” Much more than another impressive accolade to add to her resume, the model has long been passionate about the fragrance industry. Crediting her mother for her love of perfume, it’s only right that she plans on gifting her mom with a personalized bottle. “As a makeup artist , my mom collects very miniature antique bottles of perfume,” Sanders tells PEOPLE . “I have a bottle with her name on it. I’m very excited to give it to her.” Speaking of the bottle, the design itself is simply gorgeous! Yahoo News reports that the unique design takes inspiration from the glassworks of Murano, Italy. “The intricate glass bottle which houses the delicately hued pink fragrance has been designed to encapsulate the feminine curves and nuances of a woman and features an asymmetrical organic shape with the outer molded glass structure.” Ready to add this perfume to your growing perfume collection? Look no further! Prices range from $55 for the 30mL Eau de Parfum bottle to $98 for the 150 mL bottle. You can even pick up the fragrance’s body cream for $42. Grab your bottle here ! DON’T MISS: MODEL MONDAY: Jasmine Sanders Shines Without Victoria’s Secret The Instagram Girl Killed The Supermodel WE STARTED THE TREND: The Grandassa Models Were Making Sure We Knew ‘Black Is Beautiful’ Long Before Rihanna Brought Them To The Mainstream [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3054340″ overlay=”true”]
Source: valentinrussanov / Getty Plus size women are losing a retail staple. Plus-size retailer Avenue announced it will close all of their stores, according to a press release via liquidation company Hilco Merchant Resources. This plus size store is a staple for size 14+ women looking for moderately priced, everyday work clothing, dresses, bras, and more. Avenue has 222 stores located in 33 states within the U.S. The store was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New Rochelle, New Jersey. In 2007, the company was purchased by Redcats USA (who is part of the Kering company). In 2012, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was purchased by Versa Capital Management. Now, the company is liquidating all of their locations. What does this mean for you and their plus-size customers? It’s time to shop! Via press release, they revealed, “Avenue shoppers will be amazed not only by the incredible savings, but also by the great selections and styles available at the closing sale.” The brand currently has a lot of great summer styles, up to 70% off, allowing plus-size women to stock up for their August and September summer vacations and beyond. Personally, I like to also shop for upcoming seasons, so this is a great opportunity to also shop for summer by buying timeless things like a white dress or sandals. Avenue shared, “Given the popularity of the brand and the seasonal trends, merchandise is sure to sell out quickly. We are encouraging consumers to shop early and take advantage of these offers.” Naturally, as time goes on, they will continue to slash prices to get rid of merchandise. Will you be shopping Avenue before they close? If you are a plus-size woman, will you miss having access to this retailer? Share with us in the comment section! DON’T MISS: Be The Guest Of Honor At Your Next Summer Wedding With These Plus Size Ensembles See The La La Anthony x Ashley Stewart Collaboration On Plus Size Women Here Are Our Favorite Plus Size Looks On And Off The 11 Honorè Runway [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3053305″ overlay=”true”]
