Source: E. JASON WAMBSGANS / Getty R. Kelly has been arrested, again. This time, the controversial crooner has been pinched on federal sex trafficking charges. As long was rumored, the Feds had R’uh on their radar. The New York Times reports that on Thursday night (July 11), federal agents arrested him for charges that include child pornography. The “I Believe I Can Fly” singer was already under indictment in Chicago for aggravated sexual assault and abuse, which are state charges. He also caught 11 more felony charges in May. The new 13 count indictment includes charges of child pornography, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice. According to the Chicago Tribune , Kelly was arrested around 7 p.m., while he was out walking his dog near his home at…wait for it…Trump Tower. This story is developing.
Source: Bea De Costa / Bea De Costa At Harlem’s “Field Trip” Rice Is The Star Of The Show Harlem’s celebrity chef JJ Johnson has opened a new eatery uptown where the rice takes the center stage. The humble grain is elevated at “Field Trip,” which showcases how rice has been overlooked, yet remained a staple in countries in the African Diaspora for thousands of years. Field Trip officially opened for business on July 10, hawking rice bowls that incorporate flavors from places like China, India, South East Asia, the Americas and West Africa. “Noodle bars have been getting love – why not rice?” Chef Johnson said. “We’re just trying to bring some more respect back to it. I don’t think it’s unfamiliar because we all eat it, but for it to be the center of the show, we haven’t seen that.” Source: Bea De Costa / Bea De Costa The restaurant serves rice bowls topped with ingredients like braised beef, spicy black beans and turmeric yogurt or salmon, pineapple and edamame topped with Piri Piri sauce. The bowls range in price from $8.99 to $11.99 and there’s a half-price option for kids. Source: Bea De Costa / Bea De Costa The mains are paired with inventive sides like crab pockets (fried dumplings filled with crab and garlic herb cream cheese) and there’s a dairy-free rice milk hibiscus raspberry ice cream for dessert. Source: Bea De Costa / Bea De Costa Field Trip is housed in a historic building on Lenox Avenue, and its exposed brick and a stripped back aesthetic gives the place an almost industrial feel. And it’s playlist features only Harlem-born artists. Chef Johnson said that he grew up eating rice, and got the idea for his restaurant after traveling the world as a young chef and seeing how other cultures incorporated the grain into their dishes. He said his rice varieties are freshly milled heirlooms that aren’t bleached or enriched. Source: Bea De Costa / Bea De Costa The rice-forward concept went over well with customer Marita Monroe, who lives a block away, gave “Field Trip” two thumbs up. “Finally, the community has a place to feel welcome,” Monroe said. “It’s not intimidating. And the pricing is great.” “Field Trip” is located at 109 Lenox Ave. in New York City.
Jeremy Roloff officially has two babies on the way. One of them is an actual baby, as the former reality star and wife Audrey announced this month that they’re expecting a second child . The other, as we just learned, is a professional baby; a new project about which Jeremy sounds very excited and about which he has now written extensively on Instagram. “As most of you know, I love photography,” Jeremy wrote to open this announcement, continuing as follows: “It’s always been a passion of mine, so much so that I studied it professionally and received a bachelors degree in professional photography and after school continue to pursue commercial photography in Los Angeles.” Jeremy, of course, walked away from Little People, Big World just about a year ago. He and Audrey emphasized at the time, however, that fans would be seeing them plenty and hearing from them a lot over the subsequent few months. And, boy, have they been correct! Audrey and Jeremy now host a podcast and recently landed on the New York Times bestseller list with their memoir, “A Love Letter Life.” Jeremy isn’t content, though. He’s adding another line to his ever-growing resume. “Audrey and I [have been] dreaming of working together and combing our talents in a more specific way,” he writes now. “Once we finally took the leap, I started doing most of our Always More shoots, all of our photo management, and most of our design work. Over the years many have asked if I’ll ever come out with Lightroom presets, and we’ll, they’re here!” Meaning what, exactly? Says Jeremy: “I just launched my first preset pack: HISTORY.” A preset is basically a picture that has been edited for better clarity and composition. Jeremy is saying that he’s basically come out with a unique photo album. “There are 6 presets in this pack and yes, it comes with BOTH the mobile and desktop versions, for a very affordable price,” he promotes here, adding: “And they’re $20 dollars off for launch week! Also included two (2) instructional .PDF’s for BOTH the mobile and desktop versions as well as a YouTube video about how to use them.” You can learn more and you can make your purchase via JeremyRoloffPresets.com. Concludes Jeremy of his new project: These were designed to give a nostalgic vibe while also remaining somewhat pure & clean. I’m super happy with them as these are what I’ve been using on my feed (and so has Auj) for months now. If you want some Lightroom presets to make your photos looks amazing, visit jeremyroloffpresets.com. There you can view the before and after slider examples and see more about them. Enjoy! Jeremy and Audrey are parents to an almost two-year old named Ember. She’s featured everywhere on Jeremy’s Instagram page and also in his preset album. Said the latter upon confirming her pregnancy on July 1: “Baby #2 is coming in January!!! Ember is gonna be a big sister! We are so grateful and excited for this little blessing to join our family.” View Slideshow: Jeremy Roloff Confesses to “Rough” Stretch in Marriage, Thinks He Has a Solution
Late last month, Amy Roloff made the astute observation that social media is not real . Many users out there pretend to be happy by sharing photos of them smiling or traveling or doing something cool when, in reality, these folks are living very regular lives or, sometimes, very un happy lives. Now, meanwhile, the long-time reality star has made headlines for saying something else is not real… … Little People, Big World itself! Amy has starred on the TLC program since the very beginning. It features her, ex-husband Matt and now, after son Jeremy left the series last summer, daughter-in-law Tori and another son, Zach. For the most part, Little People, Big World has been a huge success not because it depicts a great deal of drama between these Roloffs — but because it simply gives viewers an inside look at a cute family that seems to love each other a lot. But this isn’t always the case. And Amy just cited an example of when producers edited footage to make it appear as if something scandalous was afoot… when everything was actually just fine and dandy. On the most recent season, cameras followed Amy during a vacation she took with boyfriend Chris Marek. “I’m definitely enjoying the trip, but we did get into an argument,” Amy said at one point on this episode, adding: “When we were having dinner, he just left, and he was gone for a long time, and I was left by myself. I had no idea where he was, what we was doing… Ugh, I was so mad at him.” Fast forward to yesterday and the pictures – above and below – that Amy shared from a motorcycle ride she recently took with Marek, her serious boyfriend of about three years. When one fan asked: “Did he leave you alone in a restaurant again?” Amy replied: “No, and it’s amazing what editing can make a story into.” Wow, huh? This may not seem like a huge deal, but you almost never hear of a cast member flat-out admitting that the very show on which she stars is, essentially, fake. We can’t help but wonder how TLC executives are reacting to this quote. Not that it’s the first time such a thing has happened. Back in July of 2016, Jacob Roloff walked away from Little People, Big World, trashing his family members and also this same sort of editing in the process. “For the sake of ‘the episode’ and ratings I’ve seen a lot of STORYLINES drawn up (loosely) about our lives,” Jacob confessed at the time , adding in even more accusatory detail: “And when I was standing here, behind the scenes and watching it from an outside perspective I just couldn’t stop laughing. Laughing at how hard the producers have to try to get us to follow the talking points, and at how ridiculous the talking points are.” He even added: “The family that is filmed is not my famil. They are the Roloff Characters and I have scarcely anything in common with them, nor do I want to be a character myself.” Jacob has since made up with his loved ones, although he never really took back these remarks and no longer appears on the show. As for Amy? She’s been throwing unexpected haymakers all over the place these days! In a section of her new memoir, for example, Amy says Matt cheated on her with current girlfriend Caryn Chandler . “Matt and our farm manager, who had been working for us a number of years by then, seemed to have more than just a working relationship or friendship,” Roloff writes in this biography, adding in one charged chapter: “I saw messages, pictures, and other things that should not have been shared between people who just worked together and were still married to other people. “I was devastated.” Between this passage and Amy’s comment about how the series is edited… we’re suddenly more excited than ever for the new season of Little People, Big World. View Slideshow: Little People, Big World: The Roloffs’ Shocking Scandals… Exposed! [Updated]
Source: ATL Pics / ATL Pics Omari Hardwick, Karen Civil, Toya Wright, & More Celebrate Larry Morrow At Hennessy Privilège Toast Many celebrities and tastemakers attended the Hennessy Privilège, #PrivilegeToast to honor Lifestyle Influencer and Restauranteur, Larry Morrow during festivities of the 25th Essence Music Festival weekend at the Emeril’s Delmonico. New Orleans native, Larry Morrow is a serial entrepreneur, event curator, author, investor and most recently restauranteur. The prestigious#PrivilegeToast is held to celebrate individuals who embody innovative leadership and selfless contributions to the community; ideals held close in the House of Hennessy Cognac for almost 250 years. Source: ATL Pics / ATL Pics At only 28 years old, Larry Morrow Events has produced concerts, afterparties and every kind of celebration under the sun, from weekly tastemaker mixers to lavish, star-studded, annual weekend celebrations such as NBA All-Star, NFL Super Bowl, Essence Music Festival, Jazz Fest and Sugar Bowl weekend parties — hosted by celebrities like Diddy, Floyd Mayweather, Drake, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and more. His substantial success in the entertainment industry has allowed him to launch other ventures, such as Larry Morrow Properties, his critically acclaimed self-help book, “All Bets On Me – the Risks and Rewards of Becoming an Entrepreneur” , as well as, the all-new Morrow’s Restaurant in New Orleans. Source: ATL Pics / ATL Pics The star-studded private event featured Omari Hardwick , Karen Civil, Toya Wright, Keshia Knight Pulliam, DJ Envy, Angel Davis, Tahiry Jose, Monyetta Shaw, Kristen Scott, and Cortez Bryant, among others. Guests were treated to 5 course dinner and of course, specialty crafted cocktails courtesy of Hennessy, and a dope photobooth experience! Hit the flip for more event photos.
Source: Courtesy of East Africa Yacht Week / EastAfricaYachtWeek.com Yacht week trips are becoming increasingly more popular. Whether it’s a Instagram-worthy, bathing suit coordinated trip you are taking with your girlfriends or a private excursion with your boo, there are some things you need to know when you are going on a yacht for an extended period of time. We caught up with Yacht Week East Africa Founder, Kelsy Horton who shared the 5 things you must know if you’ve never been on a yacht! Keep on reading for more information. PACK LIGHT Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty This is not the time to bring four suitcases and honestly, you are on a yacht. Who needs that? It’s all about your swimsuits, coverups, and outfits for the evening. Horton explained, “You don’t have as much space as you have when you’re at home, so pack light and get ready to bond with your boatmates!” DON’T BE THE GIRL THAT PUKES Source: Terry Vine / Getty Horton shares, “It can take some time to get used to being on the water; have some Dramamine ($3.99, target.com ) ready just in case you need it.” You can also be well rested before your trip and if you feel nauseous, get some fresh air! You can also wear an acupressure wristband ($6.10, amazon.com ) if you don’t want to take pills due to pregnancy or any other reason. YOUR TOILET IS FOR TWO THINGS Source: Mint Images / Getty Horton instructs, “Don’t put foreign objects down your toilet. A clogged toilet on a boat isn’t a good look.” Enough said. But in case: yes, ladies, this includes your tampons. LET THE BOAT BREATHE Source: milan2099 / Getty Air circulation is important on the high seas! Horton says, “Be sure to use your cabin and bathroom hatches for proper ventilation.” No one wants to smell your dinner and it’s nice to let some of the sea air in the cabin. DECORATE Source: Courtesy of East Africa Yacht Week / EastAfricaYachtWeek.com Horton encourages to “make the yacht your home!” After all, whether you are there for a few days, a week, or even longer, it’s your boat, Beyoncé! “Decorate. Fly your flag. Find your happy place on the yacht: there’s your cabin, the galley area, the trampoline in front of the yacht, and chill spaces in the the back of the yacht.” No matter where you choose, you’ll be sure to be able to relax, recharge, and most importantly, have fun! Have you ever been sailing before? Share your best yacht tips with us in the comment section. DON’T MISS: HELLO WORLD: Yacht Week East Africa Is Catering To Black Women HELLO WORLD: 7 Things You Need To Know Before Going To Cabo San Lucas HELLO WORLD: Everything You Need To Know For A Girl’s Trip To Martinique [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3024203″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Ben & Jerry’s / Ben & Jerry’s Big Freedia Teams With Ben & Jerry’s For “Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets” Flavored Ice Cream Ben & Jerry’s recently joined forces with Queen of Bounce Big Freedia for a one-time-only epic batch of a custom flavor dubbed, “Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets.” The flavor was unveiled on Saturday, July 6 at Republic, one of Freedia’s favorite hot spots. The flavor consisted of sundaes made with custom flavor Bouncing Beignets, a vanilla ice cream with a bourbon caramel swirl, served atop a fresh beignet. Source: Ben & Jerry’s / Ben & Jerry’s In addition to sampling the tasty treat, fans learned more about No Kid Hungry, a non-profit organization whose goal is to feed underserved children in New Orleans and got a first-listen of Big Freedia’s newest song “Chasing Rainbows” featuring Ke$ha, set to be released in August. Stay tuned for more from our fave Louisiana bounce legend!
Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty This week on “The Real,” the ladies spoke about a topic that comes up quite often on the show. Good sex. Jeannie was saying that she really appreciates the way men open up conversationally after they’ve been physically, sexually satisfied. In response, Adrienne Bailon wondered if any of the other ladies had experienced a man being so emotionally overcome that he shed tears. Jeannie : When a man is in bed with you and he’s happy and he’s satisfied, he opens up and there’s thing and you get to talk to him about things where he’s not trying so hard. He’s just being him. Adrienne : Anybody ever cried after? I love that. That’s bomb. Tamera : Oh, the guys cries? Adrienne : They’re just overwhelmed with how much they love you, or how they feel about you or how bomb you were. They’re just like, sniffles. ‘That was amazing. God is good.’ This is going to get weird. Have you ever seen the movie Stella Got Her Groove Back and she’s in the shower and she sheds a tear. Has that ever happened to you? Tamera : Cuz it was so good…Yeah. Adrienne : I can’t be the only one. It’s not like [sob] literally a tear just comes out of your eye. I don’t even know how it happens. Jeannie : I don’t know if I cry. Because in that moment and it’s so good and you’re happy it’s like, ‘Yes Hunnay!’ Adrienne : You’ve never been so tense where just one tear.. it’s not like an intentional…it’s not emotional. Jeannie : No, no. Adrienne : I pray that upon your life. I really do. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). The story blew up because you know, sex is salacious and we often don’t think about men connecting to sex emotionally. But according to several sources, it’s a normal occurrence. And the reasons for the tears are varied. According to Healthline.com , tears during or after sex are quite common. They could be tears of joy, relief, melancholy, or they could be—as Adrienne stated— a purely physical reaction. You can be overcome by your emotions and the physical release, coupled with the emotions you feel for that person could result in tears. maybe you’re grateful for the physical sensations you’ve just experienced. I think we underestimate how big of a role human touch plays in our lives. Then there’s the reverse where feelings of uncertainty, instability or regret can result in not so happy tears. 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 The occurrence is so common that there is a scientific name for the condition. Postcoital Dysphoria (PCD) or postcoital tristesse (PCT). Symptoms include tearfulness, sadness and irritability after consensual sex. The tears could be the result of painful sex, anxiety about the relationship or the act, and triggers from past trauma, depression, and even the drastic shift in hormonal changes being so sharp, it produces tears. Have you ever cried during sex? Have you ever made or seen a man cry after the deed is done? [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1764404″ overlay=”true”] This story was originally posted on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : August Alsina Hospitalized After Singer Lost The Ability To Walk Whoopi Goldberg Is Launching Her Own Fashion Line And We Love What We See So Far Whoopi Goldberg Hasn’t Been Seen In A Month Because She’s Been Battling With Pneumonia Follow @TheRSMS
