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”

Malice from The Clipse left everyone puzzled why he posted a video of himself smearing Vaseline on his face in promotion of his new book, Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked.  In an interview with Vlad TV, he explains what that was all about.

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Prince is being sued by New York based law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler for unpaid legal fees dating back to 2006. The firm handled Prince’s 2006 divorce from Manuela Testolini.

Kim Kardashian‘s debut single “Jam (Turn It Up)” premiered this morning on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show.  The song was written and produced by The-Dream.

Kelly Rowland may not be as big of a solo success in the US as she is in Europe, but the ex-Destiny’s Child singer may get some love from her home country with her new song, “Motivation” featuring Lil Wayne.

Chris Brown says he was supposed to meet his idol, Michael Jackson, on the day that he died.  Brown was supposed to attend a rehearsal for Jackson’s This Is It tour on June 29th, 2009.

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