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”

The Black Eyed Peas stole the Packers’ spotlight for a moment at last night’s Super Bowl XLV. Sure, the vocals weren’t perfect, but their performance made for one of the most entertaining halftime shows we’ve seen in a long, long time. The “glowing” stage, dancers, and costumes literally lit up the night, as did surprise […]

A woman who believes “luck is preparation meeting opportunity,” Oprah Gail Winfrey has continuously shattered gender and racial barriers in America. Winfrey is the most successful talk show host in American TV history — male or female, Black or white — and the first female African-American billionaire. As one of the most influential women in […]

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz took the kids out to see Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark on Broadway over the weekend. Alicia Keys’ 30th B-Day Bash [PHOTOS] Swizz’ sons Prince Nasir and Kaseem Jr. from his previous relationship with Mashonda were there but no baby Egypt! Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Go Court Side At […]

1927 – University of Chicago and Harvard University Graduate, Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.

Word on the street is that Fantasia is pregnant!!! A few months ago I reported that Fanny was pregnant with her boyfriend Antwaun Cook’s child, but we never saw a baby bump. Well now sources are confirming that they have official confirmation and pics: Tells the family member, “Fantasia is just short of three months […]

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In honor of what would have been producer/MC J Dilla’s 37th birthday, Gifted Team Films, Okay Player, and Brian “B. Kyle” Atkins have released the documentary Still Shining which tells the story of his life through interviews with his family, friends, and artists he worked with.  Dilla died on February 10th, 2006, just days after […]

Janet Jackson kicked off her “Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour” in Manila, Philippines last Friday. The 40-plus global trek is in support of her ‘Number Ones’ greatest hits album. Some of the classic hit songs performed included ‘Control’, ‘Blackcat’, ‘Together Again’, ‘Let’s Wait Awhile’ and ‘Scream’. Take a look at some of the […]

Usher already brought his “OMG Tour” to the United States last fall, but yesterday, after his Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show with the Black Eyed Peas, he announced that he’d be returning to North America’s stages. This time around, with a different supporting act. On the first leg of the “OMG Tour,” Trey Songz and […]