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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”
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Congrats are in order for Draya Michele and her longtime boyfriend, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick.
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The pair welcomed their first child together last week Friday, a baby boy they named Jru Scandrick (pronounced Drew). PEOPLE confirmed Baby Jru weighed in at 6.5 pounds and measured 20 inches long.
Draya dished on the newest addition to their blended family: “We are super excited to add our sixth member to the family. He’s such a good, healthy baby and everyone is already infatuated with him. His brother and sisters are in love.”
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There hasn’t been a sneak peek at their bundle of joy yet, but we can imagine that he’s one handsome little fella, as is Draya’s son from a previous relationship. Not to mention, Orlando’s twin daughters are gorgeous as well.
During an incredible photo shoot, Draya recently declared that the “bar has been set” as far as celebrity pregnancies go – and we can’t lie, she had a beautiful nine months.
Congrats, Draya and Orlando. *Cue the snapback.
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Draya Michele & Orlando Scandrick Welcome Baby Jru
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