Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). The past couple of weeks hasn’t been great for some rappers. Bow Wow was arrested after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, 21 Savage was detained by ICE and now Lil Baby finds himself in some trouble. 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 Lil Baby was arrested in Atlanta after police say he was driving reckless. Hours after the arrest he sent out a message on social media about good and bad police. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z & Roc Nation Join 21 Savage’s Legal Battle With ICE In other news, 21 Savage is still being detained by ICE after it was reported that he’s in the United States illegally. Headkrack mentioned that when he was arrested cops allegedly found a loaded gun as well as a cup with an unknown substance on it. Many rappers are rallying behind his release, but we will have to see what happens with 21 Savage. Check out Twitter dragging Demi Lovato for talking about 21 Savage below! 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=”1971980″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty Ellen Interviews Candice Payne & Gives Her A Surprise Have you heard of this story ? Ellen welcomed Candice Payne, the woman who made headlines after purchasing hotel rooms for more than 100 people in Chicago during the recent polar vortex. Candice used her own funds as well as donations from the community, she raised over $25,000 to help those in need to get shelter from the freezing cold. Ellen asks Candice what inspired her to help and even gives her a nice reward for all of her effort. Hit play.
Source: Splash News / Splash News Over 60 years in the game and Cicely Tyson is still effortlessly slaying magazine covers better than some of your faves. The 94-year old actress graced the cover of TIME’s second annual Optimists issue with director Ava DuVernay serving as guest editor. In the mag, Tyson opened up about everything from her love of acting to why she doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. “The reason why I have been in this universe as long as I have been is because he’s not ready for me. When I’ve completed my job, he’ll take me away. I know several people who have retired and then six months later, they’re gone. We have to honor this blessed gift that we have. That’s what keeps you going. Keeps your mind fluid—your heart, your whole being. You can’t just stop, because that will be the end of you.” TIME’s new cover: The Optimists issue, guest-edited by @Ava DuVernay https://t.co/2kdYzOtjwL pic.twitter.com/rLWqpW4Z39 — TIME (@TIME) February 7, 2019 Ms. Tyson is the personification of living her best life — and she ain’t going back and forth with y’all. Black Woman Magic at it’s finest.
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Source: James C Hooper / Getty One woman took a page out of Laranna Bobbit’s book and chopped off her husband’s penis after finding out he was having an affair. According to BET , Udeme Otike-Odibi was arrested and charged with murder as well as mutilation. 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 Reports state that in addition to cutting off his penis she beat him with a frying pan and stabbed him in the stomach. Police chief, Olusegun Bamidele mentioned that when the wife asked her husband about the affairs his response wasn’t good enough. SEE ALSO: Man Lies To Police About How His Penis Was Cut Off Bamidele told the court, “She said that on May 2, 2018, she was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom when she checked the bedside locker for her marriage certificate. When she could not find it, she went to the deceased where he lay on the bed and asked him about it. But the response given was not okay.” Before hurting him she allegedly made her husband call his mother and confess to what he did. After that she hit him in the head with the frying pan then stabbed him until his intestines fell out. She allegedly then said, “If your penis is the one that is giving you license to have the feeling of another person, it’s better we cut it off.” It was then she cut his penis off. Otike-Odibi sent a message to a friend saying, “I have done something terrible.” She will face a court trial this month. Check out the worst prisons in the U.S. below. 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=”1905544″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Freshly off the podium after giving the Democratic response, Stacey Abrams is showing that she’s still all for the people. In the response she wanted to make sure her words reflected the goals as well as the ambitions of the Democratic party. 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 Hours after she delivered the speech the feedback was amazing by her fellow peers. After losing the race for governor of Georgia , Abrams is still helping fight voter suppression and has plans to work with the Democratic candidates that will be running for president. SEE ALSO: How Stacey Abrams Is Taking A Stand To Make Sure Voter Suppression Never Happens Again [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] She mentioned that candidates will have to pass Georgia and she wants to make sure they win this state. Abrams didn’t mention what’s next in her political career, but is making plans to figure it all out by the end of March. Rickey Smiley believes that someone should Stacey’s name on their ballot as a vice president. Until then she’s fighting to make sure the voices of the people are heard and everyone that is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so. Make sure you listen to the full interview with Stacey Abrams up top! See photos of Oprah supporting Stacey Abrams below! 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=”1952508″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
It’s official: Joy Behar will not be the next Governor of Virginia. She may not be a host of The View for much longer, either. On Thursday morning, Behar and her co-panelists talked openly about a photo that has surfaced on social media, even including footage of the photo itself on air. It depicts Behar at a Halloween party in 2016, her face darkened in a controversial manner known as “Blackface.” This name was coined back in the 19th century after white performers used theatrical make-up to represent caricature of black people. Ever since, it’s been considered very insensitive and offensive for a non-black person to dress up or pretend to be a black person because it dredges up memories of slavery and civil rights violations. And yet… celebrities continue to get in trouble for the act . “I went as a beautiful African woman,” Behar said as an explanation for this look, which we’ve included below: “I had makeup that was a little bit darker than my skin – that’s my actual hair, though,” she added. Raven-Symoné seemed concerned upon seeing the picture, putting her co-host on the spot by asking: “Joy, are you black? Are you my auntie, Joy? Do you have tanning lotion on?” But while Behar seemed to brush off the incident as no big deal, essentially brushing it off as a normal Halloween costume, viewers and Twitter users are taking the comedian to task. Big time. “Megyn Kelly was fired from her show for asking a hypothetical question about blackface. Joy Behar actually wore blackface, and admitted it, and showed a picture of it on TV, yet she still has her job,” wrote one astute individual. This is a reference to how Kelly got canned by NBC after she questioned why blackface was a big deal . “Just a reminder that Megyn Kelly was fired for saying that blackface was acceptable when she was a kid (and not actually *participating* in blackface like all of these people.)” another person noted. Said Kelly during one of her final Today Show segments: ”What is racist? Because you do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface on Halloween, or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween. “Back when I was a kid that was OK, as long as you were dressing like a character.” Kelly eventually made a public mea cupla – but then-colleague Al Roker said “she owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country,” adding: “This is a history going back to the 1830s — minstrel shows, to demean and denigrate a race wasn’t right. “I’m old enough to have lived through Amos ’n’ Andy, where you had white people in blackface playing two black characters and just magnifying the worst stereotypes about black people. “And that’s what the big problem is.” DO YOU THINK JOY BEHAR SHOULD BE FIRED FOR HER OUTFIT?
Fans and celebrities alike were shocked and appalled at Liam Neeson’s racist confession about wanting to “kill a black bastard.” However, Michelle Rodriguez has come forward to defend the actor’s indefensible words. She claims that he cannot be racist, because … he kissed Viola Davis in a movie . On Wednesday night, Michelle Rodriguez spoke to Vanity Fair at the amfAR Gala New York. She attempted to defend Liam Neeson over this scandal, and she did not mince words. “It’s all f–kin’ bullshit,” Michelle claims, adding: “Liam Neeson is not a racist.” The actor had confessed to having, sought out trouble in the hopes that he would have an excuse to murder a black man. “Dude, have you watched Widows ?” Michelle asks. “His tongue was so far down Viola Davis’s throat.” Therefore, she asserts: “You can’t call him a racist ever.” “Racists don’t make out with the race that they hate,” Michelle apparently believes. “Especially in the way he does with his tongue,” she argues. “So deep down her throat.” “I don’t care how good of an actor you are,” she adds. “It’s all bulls–t,” she claims, instructing: “Ignore it.” “He’s not a racist,” she repeats. “He’s a loving man. It’s all lies.” That’s certainly a new twist on the I’m not racist, I have black friends argument. As you may recall, Liam Neeson’s confession begins in a heartbreaking, sympathetic manner. Many years ago, someone close to him had been sexually assaulted. Though the woman did not know the identity of the rapist, Liam had asked, and she had told him that the man was black. Liam had gone out with a cudgel in the hopes that a black man, emerging from a pub, would attack him. For a week or a week and a half, he continued this routine. He was not merely seeking a fight — he was, he says, hoping for an excuse to kill a “black bastard.” What he is describing is intent to commit a lynching based upon racial hatred against a random black man. The world’s most influential showrunner, Shonda Rhimes, probably said it best. She tweeted: “The lack of historical context, bias blindness, and willful ignorance required to open one’s mouth and say this about racism is mind boggling.” It is absolutely understandable that Liam’s friends might feel sorry for him. But Michelle Rodriguez’s claims just do not make sense. We’ll break it down for you. First of all, Michelle seems to view “racist” by the narrowest possible definition — as a member of the KKK. Very few, even among white ethno-nationalists, are willing to describe their views as “racist.” Whatever one’s views on Liam Neeson as an actor or as a person, it is difficult to portray his confession as anything but one of racism. He wanted to find a random black man and kill the man. It is extremely understandable to want to kill a rapist. But that is not exactly what happened here. Exacting revenge upon a random black man for the wrongdoing of another whom you cannot find is a real thing that has happened many times in America. One of its most notorious forms has been lynching. Also, Michelle’s belief that kissing Viola Davis is “proof” that he’s not racist is … absolutely absurd. First of all, everyone wants to kiss Viola Davis. She’s a treasure and she’s beautiful. But second of all, racists have sex with women of color all of the time. Sometimes, they marry women of color and have children with them. You can find no shortage of people’s stories about those experiences on the internet. If you’re having trouble believing it, remember that the vast majority of misogynists marry women despite their misogyny. Liam Neeson’s racist confession may or may not tank his career. However, many have written about how people from racist, hard-right, and otherwise bigoted backgrounds can grow and change as people. (Obviously, if Liam had acted upon his murderous impulse, we would be having a very different conversation) This is a very difficult time in our culture, when white nationalists seek to exploit fears and racism to change the ethnic makeup of the United States. Ractions to racism are strong and very justifiably emotional. Many connected Liam’s past desire to how some police appear to have felt right before shooting unarmed black men. This is serious, but Liam can redeem himself in the public eye, but it will take time.
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Wendy Williams hasn’t sat in her pink chair in quite some time. She’s had several guest hosts come through to dish out hot topics, interview celebrities and more. 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 For the last couple of days, Nick Cannon has been hosting the show and gave out some details on a private conversation with Wendy. That conversation made a lot of the staff that has been working for her for a long time upset because they don’t even know what’s going on with her. SEE ALSO: Nick Cannon To Temporarily Fill In On ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Gary With Da Tea read some quotes from alleged staff members and hopes Wendy comes back soon. In other news, Bow Wow made headlines over the weekend after getting locked up for getting into an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Kiyomi Leslie. Reports state that the two got into a fight after Bow Wow found out she was allegedly talking to Shaquille O’Neal. Rickey Smiley doesn’t believe Shaq was trying to date that young girl, but we shall keep you posted if we have anymore updates. Make sure you listen to all of Gary’s Tea up top! Check out some rumors as to why Wendy Williams isn’t on her show below! 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=”1969243″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). French Montana can be added to the list of rappers getting Las Vegas residencies. It was confirmed recently that he will be performing at Drai’s in Vegas. 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 So far Cardi B and Drake will be in Vegas and possibly some other entertainers are in talks about it. SEE ALSO: French Montana Victim Of Home Invasion Frank Ocean hasn’t come out with any new music in a while and we might be hearing from in soon. Headkrack mentioned the singer wrote out a cryptic message on social media and just might be releasing an album with SZA , Andre 3000 and Kendrick Lamar. Lastly, 21 Savage is still on lockdown, but so many rappers are standing behind him including Card B. She wants people to read, educate themselves and then take action. See photos of French Montana and the ladies he’s dated below! 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=”1718794″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Ethan Miller/Getty Images / Getty With Motown legends such as Diana Ross , Stevie Wonder , Gladys Knight and many more still alive it was shocking to many that Jennifer Lopez will perform for the Motown Tribute on the Grammy Awards . That’s right, “Ms. Jenny From The Block,” according to Love B Scott will dance and sing some of your favorite Motown songs. 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 Social media users after finding out the news couldn’t help but share how frustrated they were about this decision. Many even mentioned that other Black artists such as SZA , Daniel Caesar , India Arie , Fantasia and more must of been booked and busy not to be called to do this tribute. Jennifer Lopez doing a MOTOWN TRIBUTE at the Grammys? JENNIFER LOPEZ??? #Grammys2019 #AlwaysMissTheMark pic.twitter.com/CtAbCc38qX — ☆ My World (@Mister_Reckless) February 5, 2019 Grammys: Jennifer Lopez is going to do a Motown tribute Literally every female soul singer: pic.twitter.com/Flr2JFrkdG — The Honorable Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) February 5, 2019 How do you feel about @JLo doing the Motown tribute? Me: pic.twitter.com/n7jUTiw5rs — KP (@kp_314) February 5, 2019 Dear #GRAMMYs Out of Anita, Beyonce, Lalah, India, Kelly Rowland, Latoya, Keyshia, Mary, Rihanna, Toni, Mariah, Monica, Brandy, Jill, Thee Diana, Faith, Patti, Gladys, Jennifer Hud, Jasmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Tamar, Kelly Price you get Jennifer Lopez to do Motown? Insulting. pic.twitter.com/Fs0xaN96lO — Is Your Activism Inclusive? (@2speak_easy) February 6, 2019 Let the Latin Grammy announce that Beyonce is doing a tribute to Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Selena etc. on the Latin Grammys and I want y’all to keep that same energy y’all have about Jennifer Lopez doing a Motown tribute. — Shaunte (@JustShauny) February 5, 2019 Director of Grammys: We will hire the perfect artist to tribute to Motown Records… Me: Diana Ross, Beyonce? Director: Jennifer Me: Jennifer Hudson?! Director: Jennifer Lopez Me: LOPEZ!?!?! pic.twitter.com/FkmZt43slu — WildWiseFlower (@WiseFlower7) February 6, 2019 Every year the Grammys are aired during Black History Month and for this Motown tribute fans expected to see people of color perform for it. While we know Lopez is a talented entertainer some feel she should of took a backseat on this. The Grammy Awards will be hosted by Alicia Keys and are set to air this Sunday, February 10th at 8 p.m. See photos of Jennifer Lopez below! 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=”1929363″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
