Entertainment
DeVon Franklin is celebrating a major milestone this week with the release of his latest project, Ruth and Boaz, now streaming on Netflix. The film, which blends faith, love, and authenticity, is already generating buzz, and Franklin sat down with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew to talk about the journey behind it. Text “RICKEY” […]
Solange Knowles has never limited herself to one form of artistry, and her latest project proves it once again. The Grammy-winning singer and creative visionary has relaunched her Saint Heron Library, a digital and physical archive offering free access to rare works by Black and Brown creators. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning […]
Assata Shakur, the woman whose very name became synonymous with resistance and survival, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as both a revolutionary hero and a polarizing figure, her life embodied the tensions of a turbulent era in American history. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for […]
Mariah Carey is finally addressing the viral moment that had fans buzzing earlier this year—her reaction to Muni Long performing her hit “We Belong Together.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During a new interview with GQ published on Sept. 23, Carey, 56, was asked […]
More than a decade after Michael Jackson’s death, his estate is still locked in bitter legal battles—this time facing a $400 million demand from two of his longtime accusers. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). According to court documents filed on September 15, Wade Robson […]
Kelly Price has never been one to bite her tongue, and her latest comments prove she doesn’t plan on starting now. The Grammy-nominated singer is standing firm after facing major backlash over a viral rant aimed at Black women, insisting that she’s entitled to her opinion and won’t apologize for sharing it. Text “RICKEY” to […]
Last year, director Lee Daniels teased that he is helping Grammy-award-winning songstress Mariah Carey bring her story to the big screen. Fans believe he will be directing an official film adaptation of the singer’s best-selling memoir. This news came along a long list of biopic announcements, including a Madonna self-directed feature, Zendaya starring as Ronnie […]
The Pokémon Company is distancing itself from a DHS Pokémon-themed video with the caption "Gotta Catch 'Em All," featuring the popular cartoon's theme song and clips from the show, as ICE agents take suspects into custody.
Born on September 13, the newborn daughter of pop stars Rihanna and A$AP Rocky has just been revealed and, yes, she has an "R" name!
After days of controversy, the host returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to clarify his comments and mock Trump’s threats of lawsuits.
Michael Porter Jr. may be one of the NBA’s rising stars with a massive contract to match, but when it comes to relationships, he’s not interested in handing out freebies. The Denver Nuggets player, who inked a five-year deal worth nearly $200 million, had social media buzzing after admitting that he split rent evenly with […]
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show welcomed one of gospel music’s most dynamic voices, Tye Tribbett, for a spirited interview that blended testimony, laughter, and a little bit of music history. Rickey introduced him as not only a Grammy-winning artist but also one of the most electrifying performers in gospel today—an artist whose songs regularly fuel […]
