Trevor Noah, comedian and host of “The Daily Show,” chats with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show about the global black experience, how he’s making “The Daily Show” his own, his thoughts on that new Kanye West, and more!  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, hear what says is his personal measure of success, and why he thinks it’s the perfect year […]

With the Oscars just days away, Steve Harvey has some advice for his friend and fellow comedian, Chris Rock, who is hosting the show. Be bigger and blacker! On Thursday’s episode of The Steve Harvey Show , Steve said, “he has got to host this show,” he said. “It’s absolutely wrong for (people) to ask him not to.” […]

The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Saturday and the night proved to be a big one for diversity, Spotlight, and Idris Elba. Most of the awards won by people of color were for television performances, but Idris Elba shined bright throughout the evening. Although the actor didn’t receive an Oscar nod this year, […]

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Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity and stirred up a lot of controversy; but after word spread that the film’s cast members were not invited to this year’s ceremony, it added fuel to the #OscarsSoWhite fire.

Darren had to call up “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to discuss some things that were on his mind, namely the Oscars snubbing “Straight Outta Compton.” Click on the audio player to hear this hilarious exclusive clip! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Chris Rock Now Says He’s Unsure Of Whether He’ll Host The Oscars Or […]

While some demanded that Chris Rock step down from hosting the Oscars amidst criticism that they were far too white-washed this year, we were sure he’d want to keep that check. But according to Headkrack, his reps say he’s not really sure if he’s going to make it! Watch the video above for more in this edition of the Hip-Hop Spot! […]

Jeff Johnson explains why we shouldn’t feel the need to defend ourselves for honoring ourselves at things like the BET Awards and the NAACP Image Awards. Click in the audio player to hear him explain more in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Click here for more 3 Things You Should Know from Jeff Johnson and listen […]