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A Lil Positivity: 14-Year-Old Girl Becomes The Youngest Ever Admitted To Spelman College

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: asiseeit / Getty Atlanta Teen Becomes Youngest Ever Admitted To Spelman 14-year-old Sydney Wilson is set to begin her freshman year at Spelman College in the fall, making history as the youngest student ever on campus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the Georgia teen, pushing the boundaries with her academic achievement is nothing new. According to reports from WSB-TV , Wilson was doing algebra in the first grade and began taking high school classes at Wilson Academy–a private institution founded by her father–when she was only 10-years-old. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fast forward to current day, and she’s graduated with honors and as class Valedictorian, heading to the school of her dreams in the fall. Spelman has been Wilson’s only choice for college since she was a mere 8-years-old. “I had taken a college tour then, and the women around me seemed so independent and strong. It really inspired me,” Wilson said. “Now I’m really excited and nervous. It’s obviously something new for me, but the Spelman girls have been really nice and welcoming. I’m excited to see the experience I’ll have.” I think my face articulates how it felt to interview this local 14 y/o girl who just got into @SpelmanCollege Sydney Wilson is from Dekalb, she started taking high school classes when she was 10 & you don’t want to miss my exclusive story on her on Ch2 today pic.twitter.com/ll1O6qSvNk — Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) May 23, 2019 Sydney plans to live on campus just like her fellow students, and luckily, she’s not really worried about the age gap. “I’ve been with the older kids all my life, so socially, I don’t think it will be a problem for me,” she said. Wilson plans to major in biology, planning on using animal science to come up with cures for human ailments. Congrats, Sydney!

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3 Tips For Starting A Business, As Told By Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Earlier this Spring, TKT & Associates CEO Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne ’s company was ranked the no. 2 fastest growing woman-owned/led companies by the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO). The list, full of 50 of a variety of companies including tech, finance and more industries, looked at ages, aggregate revenue and funding sources among other stats. TKT & Associates, which is a multi-dimensional company that provides “diversity for suppliers, workforce and total talent management solutions [and] specializes in garnering inclusive workforce MSPs, staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and contact centers.”   Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Believe it or not, Kavanaugh originally wanted to pursue a career in medicine as an allergist, but one day in college, she ran into her school’s Dean of Economics who challenged her to think about what really liked to do — be in control. She ended up studying business and her career took off from there.   “Im glad my knees aren’t being showing because you would see all the burns and all the scars. [Success] took a lot of prayers,” she said in our exclusive sit-down. “Honestly, beyond the grace of God, it takes a lot of perseverance, a lot of support from family, friends and peers. It takes an entire network because you’re going to have good days and you’re going to have bad days. You’re going to be told ‘no’ a lot. And you almost have to be your biggest cheerleader.”   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 After holding a bunch of positions in sales, Kavanaugh launched her own business as a single mom (for 10 years), further maintaining her career as a businesswoman, entrepreneur and mother. While she’s married now, she reiterated that each new level of your personal-life and work-life requires balance.   “You still have to focus on your business and be cognizant that every decision you make is going to impact them [family and employees],” she said. “You have to be genuine to yourself but also stay in tune to make sure you’re making the best possible decisions that benefit everyone.” Well, thanks to the diligent work of Kavanaugh and her 228 employees, the company revenue sits at approximately $80 million.   You go, girl! Check out her three tips for starting a business above! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Serena Williams Invests In Black Female Entrepreneurs Black Business Boomin’: Watch Viral Star Supa Cent Make $1 Million In 90 Minutes Nipsey Hussle Was Part-Owner of a Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Business Partner Reveals Follow @TheRSMS

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Seriously?! One Of Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills Discovered Under A Couch Cushion

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: C.Smith/ WENN.com / WENN Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills Discovered By Her Niece Aretha Franklin’s niece, Sabrina Owens–who is also the personal representative of Franklin’s estate–has reportedly found the late singer’s handwritten wills, according to reports via the Associated Press . These newly discovered wills were filed in probate court in Oakland County, Michigan on Monday. The three wills were discovered by Owens after she came across a key for a locked cabinet. Two of the wills, from 2010, were found in said cabinet while the third will, from March 2014, was uncovered under the cushions of a couch. It was previously thought that Franklin left no will behind, until Owens found all three of thesewills in the same day at Franklin’s home. The documents from 2014 detail which assets should be left to Franklin’s family members. A statement from Owens says, “she remains neutral and wishes that all parties involved make wise choices on behalf of their mother, her rich legacy, the family and the Aretha Franklin estate…” “If it’s clear and convincing evidence of your intentions, it’s a perfectly valid document,” Patrick Simasko, an estate specialist, told AP. “The court wants to do everything in its power to fulfill the wishes of the person who passed away.” In the documents, Franklin requests that her son, Kecalf Franklin, be the personal representative of the estate. Franklin’s sons previously agreed to Owens overseeing the estate. A hearing to confirm the validity of the wills is scheduled to happen on June 12.

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Johnny Debt: I Never Hit Amber Heard! She PAINTED Those Bruises On!

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It’s been over two years since Johnny Depp and Amber Heard finalized their divorce , but the latest Hollywood split in recent memory is once again making tabloid headlines. That’s because Depp is suing Heard for $50 million , alleging that the actress violated a non-disclosure agreement by writing about her experiences as an abuse survivor in a Washington Post op-ed. The bitter civil trial has seen Depp and Heard hurling increasingly shocking allegations at one another. In court documents, Heard described Depp as an alcoholic “monster,”  prone to frightening fits of jealousy and violent rage. She later accused the actor of trying to get her fired from the movie Aquaman and blacklisted from Hollywood. Depp fired back, claiming that Heard tried to cut his finger off during a fight and went to great lengths to frame him for physical abuse. Thus far, most of the allegations have come in the form of filings from Depp and Heard’s lawyers. But now, Johnny is speaking for himself in newly-released documents first obtained by The Blast . “I’ve denied Heard’s allegations since she first made them in May 2016 when she walked into court to obtain a restraining order with painted on bruises that witnesses and surveillance footage show she didn’t have each day of the preceding week,” the actor wrote. “I’ll continue to deny them for the rest of my life. I never abused Heard or any other woman.” You may recall the photos of Heard’s bruised face that were published in several publications in 2016. Believe it or not, Depp is now claiming that the press was bamboozled by a skillful makeup job. He portrays heard as a master of deception whose “lies are internally inconsistent, shifting, and contradicted by overwhelming testimonial, photographic, audio, video, and other evidence.” From there, Depp does the thing where he claims he’s not just working to rescue his public image — he’s also standing up for the real victims! He writes that he filed the suit “not only to clear my name and to restore my reputation, but also to attempt to bring clarity to all the women and men whose lives have been harmed by abuse and who’ve been lied to repeatedly by Ms. Heard as their spokesperson.” Heard’s alleged motive for concocting such an elaborate lie is never revealed in Depp’s filing. Presumably, he wants us to believe she hoped to destroy his career and fleece him for everything he’s worth in the divorce. Of course, the man the internet has dubbed “Johnny Debt” has done a fine job of destroying his own finances, what with spending $30,000 a month on wine for several years, among other ridiculous expenditures. Someday, you’ll explain to your children that there was a time when Donald Trump was a harmless reality show host, and Johnny Depp was universally beloved weirdo. View Slideshow: Johnny Depp Opens Up About Drugs, Debt, Divorce In Bonkers Interview

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Ashley Martson Exposes GROSS Jay Smith Cheating Details

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

As we mentioned during our 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? recap of Sunday night's episode, Ashley was still dealing with issues. Cheating is bad. A guy cheating on you a couple of days after your wedding is going to have you rethinking your whole entire life. In the episode, Ashley tells her friends about the fallout, including some details that had never before been made public. The unsavory secrets spilled out … including the girl's shockingly young age. 1. These details are shocking Ashley Martson has now told the world the frankly gross details of Jay Smith’s (first) cheating scandal. WOW. 2. Ashley blew off some steam on a girls trip She and her friends went to New York … and left Jay behind to think about things. 3. Ashley was still mad She continued to grapple with the aftermath of Jay’s Tinder cheating scandal. She had caught him video chatting with a girl just DAYS after their wedding. 4. Jay still weighed on her thoughts Ashley confessed that she couldn’t help wondering what Jay was up to. “I don’t know if Jay would do something to get back at me for going out with my ex but wouldn’t surprise me,” Ashley admitted. “I don’t think that he would do anything stupid but I guess I didn’t think he would last time either.” 5. This wasn’t a random outing Ashley explained that she was trying to get away from the “constant pattern of arguing and bickering and fighting.” 6. Ashley had real concerns “I still love him,” Ashley assured her friends. “But I don’t know if Jay and I are going to get past this.” Spoiler alert: they do get past this … and then they walk into new cheating drama. View Slideshow

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Ashley Martson Exposes GROSS Jay Smith Cheating Details

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As we mentioned during our 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? recap of Sunday night's episode, Ashley was still dealing with issues. Cheating is bad. A guy cheating on you a couple of days after your wedding is going to have you rethinking your whole entire life. In the episode, Ashley tells her friends about the fallout, including some details that had never before been made public. The unsavory secrets spilled out … including the girl's shockingly young age. 1. These details are shocking Ashley Martson has now told the world the frankly gross details of Jay Smith’s (first) cheating scandal. WOW. 2. Ashley blew off some steam on a girls trip She and her friends went to New York … and left Jay behind to think about things. 3. Ashley was still mad She continued to grapple with the aftermath of Jay’s Tinder cheating scandal. She had caught him video chatting with a girl just DAYS after their wedding. 4. Jay still weighed on her thoughts Ashley confessed that she couldn’t help wondering what Jay was up to. “I don’t know if Jay would do something to get back at me for going out with my ex but wouldn’t surprise me,” Ashley admitted. “I don’t think that he would do anything stupid but I guess I didn’t think he would last time either.” 5. This wasn’t a random outing Ashley explained that she was trying to get away from the “constant pattern of arguing and bickering and fighting.” 6. Ashley had real concerns “I still love him,” Ashley assured her friends. “But I don’t know if Jay and I are going to get past this.” Spoiler alert: they do get past this … and then they walk into new cheating drama. View Slideshow

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Joseph Duggar: Slammed For Turning Wife Kendra Into "Baby Machine"

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Last month, the world learned that Kendra Caldwell is pregnant with her second child . Since Kendra is only 20, and her first child is yet to celebrate his first birthday, this came as quite a shock to many. But Kendra is officially a Duggar now, which means procreation is her primary reason for being. Even so, many fans can't help but wonder if this is the life that she would have chosen for herself, or if she's been pressured by her famous in-laws to spend the next 20 years cranking out offspring. Some even say Kendra's social media posts are showing signs of mental and emotional fatigue. Take a look and decide for yourself: 1. The Proud Parents They may look like they’re still children themselves, but Joseph and Kendra are parents to one baby, with a second on the way. 2. Baby Garrett Joseph and Kendra just welcomed their first child in 2018, but already, there’s another bun in the oven. 3. Moving Fast Needless to say, Kendra and Joseph are not wasting any time with regard to expanding their family. 4. Like, REALLY Fast As far as we can tell, Kendra got pregnant within days — or at most weeks — of tying the knot with Joseph. 5. Too Much, Too Soon? Recently, fans have begun expressing concern for Kendra’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 6. Cause For Concern? But are they legitimately worried, or are they just disparaging the Duggar way of life? View Slideshow

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Joseph Duggar: Slammed For Turning Wife Kendra Into "Baby Machine"

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Last month, the world learned that Kendra Caldwell is pregnant with her second child . Since Kendra is only 20, and her first child is yet to celebrate his first birthday, this came as quite a shock to many. But Kendra is officially a Duggar now, which means procreation is her primary reason for being. Even so, many fans can't help but wonder if this is the life that she would have chosen for herself, or if she's been pressured by her famous in-laws to spend the next 20 years cranking out offspring. Some even say Kendra's social media posts are showing signs of mental and emotional fatigue. Take a look and decide for yourself: 1. The Proud Parents They may look like they’re still children themselves, but Joseph and Kendra are parents to one baby, with a second on the way. 2. Baby Garrett Joseph and Kendra just welcomed their first child in 2018, but already, there’s another bun in the oven. 3. Moving Fast Needless to say, Kendra and Joseph are not wasting any time with regard to expanding their family. 4. Like, REALLY Fast As far as we can tell, Kendra got pregnant within days — or at most weeks — of tying the knot with Joseph. 5. Too Much, Too Soon? Recently, fans have begun expressing concern for Kendra’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 6. Cause For Concern? But are they legitimately worried, or are they just disparaging the Duggar way of life? View Slideshow

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 12 Salaries: REVEALED!

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is the highest rated reality show on Bravo. Its ratings actually put all other related franchise — from Orange County to New Jersey to New York – to shame. Therefore, despite Season 11 only just ending a couple weeks ago at the time of this writing, there's no doubt that Season 12 is on the way. But while it's too early to know what sort of storylines the writers will come up with for episodes next year, it's actually not too early to know how much various cast members will be paid for following these dramatic arcs. Indeed, Radar Online has obtained the salary information for all returning Housewives . Scroll down to see who is taking a huge pay cut and which of these women is about to make some serious bank… 1. Who’s Staying and Who’s Going? This information will also be revealed as you read on… 2. Shamari DeVoe Shamari DeVoe made $250,000 for Season 11. She will not return as a full-time cast member on Season 12, but will make the occasional cameo. 3. Tanya Sam Tanya Sam will receive a raise from her inaugural season, earning $150,000 for Season 12 after making just $100,000 her first season. 4. Marlo Hampton Marlo Hampton earned a whopping $275,000 on Season 11 and will reportedly receive a bump to $300,000 for Season 12. 5. Eva Marcille Not shabby here, either: Eva Marcille spent a ton on her lavish wedding, but she’ll be going from $250,000 per season to $275,000 per season and this should help offset those costs. 6. Kenya Moore Wait… Kenya Moore?!? Yup, she got the boot after Season 10 for running off and getting married without telling Bravo and having it filmed for the show. But she’ll be back on Season 12, Radar claims. View Slideshow

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 12 Salaries: REVEALED!

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is the highest rated reality show on Bravo. Its ratings actually put all other related franchise — from Orange County to New Jersey to New York – to shame. Therefore, despite Season 11 only just ending a couple weeks ago at the time of this writing, there's no doubt that Season 12 is on the way. But while it's too early to know what sort of storylines the writers will come up with for episodes next year, it's actually not too early to know how much various cast members will be paid for following these dramatic arcs. Indeed, Radar Online has obtained the salary information for all returning Housewives . Scroll down to see who is taking a huge pay cut and which of these women is about to make some serious bank… 1. Who’s Staying and Who’s Going? This information will also be revealed as you read on… 2. Shamari DeVoe Shamari DeVoe made $250,000 for Season 11. She will not return as a full-time cast member on Season 12, but will make the occasional cameo. 3. Tanya Sam Tanya Sam will receive a raise from her inaugural season, earning $150,000 for Season 12 after making just $100,000 her first season. 4. Marlo Hampton Marlo Hampton earned a whopping $275,000 on Season 11 and will reportedly receive a bump to $300,000 for Season 12. 5. Eva Marcille Not shabby here, either: Eva Marcille spent a ton on her lavish wedding, but she’ll be going from $250,000 per season to $275,000 per season and this should help offset those costs. 6. Kenya Moore Wait… Kenya Moore?!? Yup, she got the boot after Season 10 for running off and getting married without telling Bravo and having it filmed for the show. But she’ll be back on Season 12, Radar claims. View Slideshow

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