Source: VH1 / VH1 Nikki Nicole is one of the baddest women to ever grace the screen on Black Ink Crew. She’s been through her share of dirty dogging drama but she’s moved on and glowed up. She’s all the way to the point that rich a$$ men like 50 Cent are rumored to be clapping her cakes to smithereens. While those rumors died down, he’s still in her IG comments seemingly shooting his shot. In the pic below, he left some emojis that have sparked more rumors that they are at least flirty again. View this post on Instagram Class is in session…. A post shared by Nikki Nicole Hair Goddess (@the_nikkinicole) on May 28, 2019 at 9:22pm PDT We don’t blame him, either. Take a look at some more reasons he’s all up in her comments. Shoot your shot, brother.
Source: picture alliance / Getty Earlier this year, Gillette released a commercial asking that men do away with their toxic behaviors. They filmed an entire commercial documenting these behaviors and simply asked men to do better because these types of attitudes and behaviors have been harmful to not only women but other men. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Because people are not always here for progress, the commercial received quite a bit of backlash. And while a lesser company might have stepped away from making sociopolitical messages in their advertising, in order to protect their profits, they actually doubled down. This newly unveiled commercial features a father teaching his trans son how to shave for the first time. And while there was also criticism for this ad, we’re going to focus on the people who loved it. See what others had to say below… . @Gillette ’s new ad shows a father teaching his trans son how to shave. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Bravo to brave companies like Gillette that are paving the way for a more inclusive world! pic.twitter.com/ABwd1k981C — The Mask You Live In (@MaskYouLiveIn) May 25, 2019 I love how people get mad about this story. I think Gillette has firmly placed itself as “the woke razor” for a little while now so we shouldn't be surprised they took this on. Buy your Bics and move on with your life, Travis. PS “The Woke Razor” would be a good wrestler name. https://t.co/wDQeugIsSN — 'The Influencer' Brian Zane (@zmanbrianzane) May 28, 2019 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 . @Gillette ’s new ad shows a father teaching his trans son how to shave. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Bravo to brave companies like Gillette that are paving the way for a more inclusive world! pic.twitter.com/ABwd1k981C — The Mask You Live In (@MaskYouLiveIn) May 25, 2019 As a black trans man who works in advertising, this is… Everything. This is the kind of work I dream of creating some day.*** https://t.co/VTXa6Aw0N0 — sad and boujee (@itsjacksonbbz) May 25, 2019 Wow! @Gillette , during a time when our trans brothers and sisters are under attack by the Trump administration, this ad demonstrates the beauty and humanity of everyone being able to celebrate their true selves. Thank you P.S. You might need tissues. https://t.co/faujedhDBL — Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath) May 28, 2019 Source: MadameNoire.com [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1807788″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Andrew Toth / Getty Recently, during a roundtable sit down with The Hollywood Reporter , Regina Hall discussed quite a few things about her Hollywood journey. She shared the moments that make her realize that she’s made it, playing well-rounded women on television and then lastly, she spoke about speaking up when things don’t feel right for her. SEE ALSO: Actress Regina Hall Receives Honorary Degree From Dillard University There was a specific instance on her show, “Black Monday,” where they wanted Hall’s character, Dawn Darcy, to make a joke about the late pop-singer Whitney Houston. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). She said, “There was a joke, and I can’t remember, but it was a joke I think about drugs and it was about Whitney Houston, and I was like, ‘I don’t want to say that. Artists give so much … and so to make fun of what was a challenge and an illness. … The great thing about our writers is they were like, ‘Absolutely. We’ll just do something else.’” 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’s a good thing they were willing to hear her out. We can think of some other people who should take notes. Looking at you Chris Rock. SEE ALSO: Regina Hall Explains How She Once Had A Crush On Her Gynecologist [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] When Houston passed, perhaps e didn’t realize the gravity of addiction. Maybe, as a society, we didn’t recognize that addiction is a disease, that changes the physiological structure of our bodies. But because it begins with a choice people often lack sympathy. And that’s really unfair and insensitive. Certainly writers can come up with funnier, more responsible, less cliched jokes. Source: MadameNoire.com [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1992246″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Tasha Smith Confirms She’s Dating OMAR from ‘The Wire’ Sasha Obama Gets Glamed Up As She Goes To Prom [PHOTOS] Meet Rihanna’s 67-Year-Old FENTY Campaign Model JoAni Johnson [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: JGI / Getty Charlotte Twins Awarded Over $1 Million In Scholarships A pair of Charlotte, North Carolina twins have promising futures ahead of them. Twin sisters Kamryn and Kaycee Hailey at West Charlotte high school were profiled by WBTV News who reports that they’re while they’ll be attending rival colleges, they’ve racked up over $1 million in scholarships. One of those scholarships is The Charlotte Post’s Top Senior scholarship , which Kaycee was awarded due to her 4.65-grade point average, work as a peer mentor and other amazing accomplishments. While she was the runner-up for the top prize, she’ll still be awarded a scholarship for her schooling this fall. Kamryn is going to be a Tarheel at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, while her sister Kaycee is set to be a Duke Blue Devil. Kamyrn is looking to pursue studying either business or communications and Kaycee is thinking about African-American studies. The two scholars are both excited to have their independence, and are excited that both their campuses are down the street from each other. “It’s nice knowing that I’m on a different campus and I get to be my own independent person, but if I ever want to see her I can just go so easily and see her,” says Kacyee. “I’m excited to see what it’s going to be like when I get to college,” says Kamryn. These girls will go SO many places. A HOUSE DIVIDED! These West Charlotte HS twins racked up more than ONE MILLION dollars in scholarships for college and for the first time ever they're going in separate directions » https://t.co/nQM9CKyM3u Job well done, Kamyrn and Kaycee! #CMS @CharMeckSchools #Duke #GoHeels pic.twitter.com/cb40MU8UsF — WBTV News (@WBTV_News) May 28, 2019 Congrats ladies!
Source: Gotham / Getty Once again the decade-old allegations of 50 Cent being Hip-Hop’s Big Head Rico ( Belly reference) have been shot down. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the document circulating the internet which names 50 Cent as the dime dropper behind Jimmy Henchman’s arrest is indeed a fake. The document in question named Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as the Sprint man who pointed feds in the direction of his old nemesis, Jimmy Henchman for the 2009 murder of 50’s homie, Lodi Jackson. Having already fended off rumors that he had sic’d the feds on Irv Gotti and Murder Inc at the beginning of his multi-platinum career on Shady/Aftermath Records, the new allegation seemed more believable than not to his most staunch haters. But in a twist straight out of a Martin Scorsese movie, Fif took to social media to show paperwork which insinuated that OG Jimmy Henchman was actually a “Frank Castello” type street snitch himself ! But regardless of what 50 might’ve turned up, his reputation of running to po-9 to take down his enemies is well documented in Hip-Hop via rumors and records by rival rappers, but by the looks of things, it seems like this most recent one was a complete farce. In the doc, it says 50 called in anonymously at first to say the cops should be looking into Jimmy as a possible suspect for Lodi’s murder … and allegedly went on to tell cops that he was afraid for his own life in the aftermath. The doc says 50 told cops he’d cooperate with the investigation Thing is … we’ve been told the document is a complete fake. Law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of Lodi and Jimmy’s case tell us … the alleged report was never taken, and 50 was never recorded as having talked to officers working on the matter at the time. This probably still won’t be enough to convince his biggest skeptics that he’s never cooperated with feds to take down his enemies but if we’ve learned anything over the past few decades it’s that nothing can keep 50 from laughing and trolling his rivals all the way to the bank. — Photo: Getty
Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Logic continues to make a way for himself while not overexposing himself. He has just signed a lucrative contract to further monopolize his bars. AllHipHop is reporting that the Maryland native has inked a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. While the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, the partnership allows UMPG to temporarily manage his performing acts rights and mechanical rights with the intention to license his work to third parties. Bobby detailed his excitement in a formal press release. “I’m truly excited to begin my new creative partnership with UMPG. My conversations with Jody Gerson, David Gray, and those who I have met thus far have been inspiring and I know they will be a fantastic help to bringing my creative visions to life.” Executives at Universal Publishing are enthused to be working with the “Keanu Reeves” rapper. “Logic is a supremely creative artist and songwriter with a tremendous work ethic. From his earliest days creating mixtapes, he’s grown into a superstar who has conquered writing, rapping, singing, producing and beyond,” explained David Gray, UMPG Executive Vice President. “Logic is at the top of his game and only going up. The UMPG team looks forward to delivering outstanding opportunities in support of his incredible music.” The announcement comes off the heels of his newest release Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind which debuted number one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. — Photo: Getty
Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Gentleman Jack’s Real To Reel Tour Returns to ATL Gentleman Jack kicked off its third-annual Real to Reel film tour (in collaboration with Codeblack Entertainment) that attracted the coolest creatives, tastemakers and fly somebodies in the city for an exquisite evening with the hottest young Black filmmakers in the south. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Hosted by writer/director Anthony Rose, the deliciously swanky affair featured a special guest appearance by rising star (and Friend of Jack) Demetrius Shipp Jr. along with an interactive photo booth, tasty light bites and complimentary cocktails throughout the night. Guests were also treated to screenings of Johnny Dutch’s impressive short film “The Boy & Boris” and Yasmin Neal’s “Enoch” + “Dear Hard Work” that wowed a packed theater inside midtown Atlanta’s Gathering Spot. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey For the past three years, Gentleman Jack and national spokesperson Omari Hardwick have shown an undying commitment to celebrating Black excellence in film while pushing our very rich culture forward. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey You can learn more about the impressive Real to Reel tour and its amazing honorees here .
Source: gotpap/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Amber Rose Gives Us Pregnancy Updates Pregnant Rosebud Amber Rose is doing fine while carrying her second seed, despite some mild hiccups with hyperemesis. Amber says that she’s familiar with the pregnancy condition which brings about symptoms of nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalance. When she was first pregnant with her baby boy Bash, she was diagnosed with it. Amber says although she misses getting cute, her baby daddy is doing a stellar job of taking care of his Queen. “Shout out to AE, he’s so amazing, He takes care of me so well.” Hit play. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on May 27, 2019 at 6:55pm PDT
Source: Walt Disney Studios / Walt Disney Studios The fourth installment to the beloved Pixar franchise is back, introducing us to a slew of cute characters and entertaining shenanigans. Woody, Buzz, and most of the original gang are learning to love their new kid, Bonnie Anderson, while Bo Peep becomes a lost toy, and we witness the “birth” of a new one. HelloBeautiful visited Pixar for a glimpse of the new movie and talks with director Josh Cooley and producers Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera. Here’s what we learned. Forky introduces us to the miracle of “toy-birth.” Get ready to make a new friend. #ToyStory4 pic.twitter.com/9yJ62HEa52 — Pixar (@Pixar) May 3, 2019 Bonnie’s arts & crafts project comprised of play dough and a spork showcases the first time we see a toy “come to life.” Forky also brings up of the interesting question of what makes a toy. At this point, it’s probably a blend of paste and imagination. Regardless, Forky is the newborn baby of the bunch and as such he is unpredictable, innocent, and wildly entertaining. Pair that with the fact that he’s just learning to use his lanky pipe cleaner arms, swiveling googly eyes, and popsicle feet, he makes for one of the funniest characters in the film. Woody is a dad, kinda… Watch the new trailer for #ToyStory4 now and see the film in theaters June 21: https://t.co/Av7fekGwkJ pic.twitter.com/YZxx55lBwD — Toy Story 4 (@toystory) March 19, 2019 Our favorite sheriff is a seasoned toy, and as such takes on a new role as a nurturer as he watches over “newborn” Forky. TBH, Woody was also present for the “birth” and “first steps” of the wobbling baby boy so I’m calling daddy duty, but so does director Josh Cooley. “[Woody] was obviously so important to Andy… it’s not going to be the same with Bonnie,” Cooley tells HelloBeautiful. “For Bonnie right now, Forky is so important to her, so for Woody, it’s like I can help Bonnie by mentoring this innocent character who doesn’t understand the world, so he becomes a father-figure, a mentor.” More so, Woody is very much ready for the role, as he reflects on his own personal toy journey to help Forky. “Woody actually goes internal because he’s trying to explain what it means to be such an important part of a kids life and that forces him to reflect and look back,” adds Cooley. “Woody goes to great lengths to look out for Forky, care for Forky, and do whatever he can to get him back to Bonnie,” adds Nielsen. Bo Peep has her own singular arc and is living in her truth! View this post on Instagram See Bo Peep in #ToyStory4 in theaters June 21. A post shared by Pixar (@pixar) on Jan 28, 2019 at 9:30am PST After a 20 year absence, Bo Peep is at the helm of Toy Story 4 . She becomes a lost toy — any toy’s greatest fear – but she’s chosen that life of her own accord and she’s certainly empowered in doing so. Though, the Pixar team makes it known that Bo’s bold side isn’t new, it’s just another layer that’s finally coming to the top. “We went back and watched just the Bo Peep scenes from Toy Story 1 & Toy Story 2 to remind ourselves of where she came from and she’s always been tough and a leader,” says Cooley. “Ad all we did was bring her to the surface. She been through more, lets amplify it.” “She’s been out there in the world, living life on her own terms… and she’s in charge of her own destiny so thats going to toughen you up even if you are a porcelain doll,” says Nielsen. “So a lot of her personality and character with the situations she’s been in and seen, we want to reflect that side of her,” he continues. P.S. Bo Peep’s sheep will give you life. They’ve got names (Billy, Goat, and Gruff) and sassy attitudes that mirror their mom. The fluffy trio are a “mixture of children and pet” clarifies Cooley. “We knew they could be fun non-verbal characters and we could have fun with the way they move, interact with each other, and the world.” P.P.S They can drive. Giggle McDimples, the smallest character in the Toy Story Universe has the biggest personality Bo & Giggle. #pixarportraits #pixar #toystory4 #portrait #bopeep #gigglemcdimples #cg #cgart #render #renderman pic.twitter.com/jsmMsCqbBG — Phil Shoebottom (@philshoebottom) April 8, 2019 Any good adventure story also includes a side-kick and Giggle McDimples is no different. She’s a Polly Pocket-esque character with the most infectious laugh known to man. The police officer themed-toy meets Bo Peep in the antiques mall where they become best friends, but McDimples is somewhat more than just a teeny-tiny pal. “We kind of hope she is today’s Jiminy Cricket, she’s just this important voice and conscience for Bo Peep,” says producer Jonas Rivera. The bite-sized toy easily jumps in and out of frame and land on Bo’s shoulder. “Basically Bo can have a conversation with the devil and angel on her shoulder and it can be their private moment,” adds Cooley. Toy Story 4 features the first female villain and she’s pretty creepy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chang Eason (@_gabbana___) on Oct 16, 2010 at 10:03am PDT Gabby Gabby is a vintage baby doll whose voice box has become damaged over time. She runs the antique mall like crime mob, where her main goon Benson (a ventriloquist dummy), finds any new toy and introduces them to the King – I mean Queenpin – on the block. This is because Gabby Gabby is on the lookout for new voice boxes and is absolutely taken by Woody’s which is perfectly intact. As you can imagine, this is where things get a little hairy. Too bad we will have to wait until June 21 to see what unfolds. Advance tickets to Toy Story 4 are on sale now.
