Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity” @thersms
Chile, while we were already planning to see Chocolate City when it debuts May 22, this trailer right here got us feeling some kind of way. And the way is definitely hot and excited!
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After confirmation and months of leaked photos from the set, the trailer for Chocolate City with its bevy of literally chocolately male stars is looking too right! The cast includes the bodies, we mean faces, pardon us–TALENTS–of Robert Ri’chard, Michael Jai White, Tyson Beckford, Ginuwine and (representing for the ladies) Carmen Electra and our girl Vivica A. Fox.
Written and directed by Jean-Claude La Marre, he said he wanted to create a “brothas” answer to the successful Magic Mike film, which focuses on men turning to stripping to make ends meet. And we are here for ALL OF IT.
Chocolate City could be the sleeper hit of the spring season! Look for it when it hits cinemas.
And ladies. Be advised to bring an extra ice cold water bottle or two for this one!