About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

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”

President Obama showed off his vocal talents during a fundraising appearance at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY on Thursday night. Singing a little snippet from Al Green’s 1972 hit, “Let’s Stay Together” what made it even more amusing was the fact that the Rev. Al Green was actually among the crowd of 1,400 […]

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Legendary singer, Etta James died this morning. James, who was battling leukemia for some time, succumbed to the disease after a long struggle. She is most known for her ballad “At Last.” “This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world,” De Leon said. “She was a true original […]

One of the subplots in the Tuskegee Airmen-inspired action flick Red Tails is that one of the African-American pilots falls in love with an Italian woman while fighting overseas. When In Rome? Travel Guide Italy In this interview for TheUrbandaily Terrence Howard and David Oyelowo, who’s character Joe ‘Lightning’ Little falls in love with Sophia […]

Rick Ross is the latest rapper to get caught up in a paternity case where he claims he is not the father of a three-year-old boy in Georgia. Ross plans to prove his case by taking a good old fashion DNA test. Pooch, Whaloss & Likorish: How To “Talk That Talk” In Barbados “According to […]

Etta James has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73 and had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2010.…

Despite being engaged in a lyrical battle with Drake,  Common still respects the “Take Care” rapper as an artist. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Common admits “I think he makes good music.” Clearly Common is remaining respectful even though he called Drizzy “Canada Dry” and said he would fight him in a boxing […]

In the latest development involving Kobe Bryant‘s divorce, estranged wife Vanessa has managed to nab all three estates in their property settlement, according to TMZ. SEE ALSO: Ex-Wife Damages Gingrich’s Campaign It was previously reported that Vanessa would be receiving the home that the couple shared and the home her mother resides in, while Kobe […]

Aaron McGruder, the creator of the comic strip and cartoon “The Boondocks” has added a new project to his resume by co-writing the George Lucas produced movie on the Tuskegee Airmen, “Red Tails.” McGruder’s “Boondocks” cartoon and comic strip was a biting satire of politics and pop culture and has caused controversy by mocking Condoleezza […]

“Kobe ’bout to lose a hundred fifty M’s. Kobe my nigga I hate it, had to be him. B***h you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym.” -Drake Vanessa Bryant cashed in on Kobe Bryant‘s fortune, allegedly raking in $75 million after their divorce settlement. Not only did she receive (almost) half his wealth, she […]