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”

Steve Harvey‘s ex-wife was dealt a major blow in court recently when a judge temporarily lifted a gag order on the details of her 2005 divorce from the comedian.  Mary Harvey now could potentially face charges for violating the gag order due to a series of YouTube videos she released making false claims about their […]

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s unisex scent, Unbreakable, has just been given the television-ready treatment. The couple stars in the commercial for the fragrance they created. “There’s something sexy about a couple sharing a scent. Soft, yet powerful. Strong, but sensual. That perfect mix of masculine and feminine. There is a beauty of believing that […]

Janet Jackson has struggled with her weight her entire life, and revealed when she was a kid, she was teased by her older brothers. The singer made an appearance on “The Today Show” and revealed the following: “I would literally bang my head up against the wall because I didn’t feel attractive . . . […]

Drake has officially put his R&B mixtape, It’s Never Enough, on indefinite hold.  The highly anticipated mixtape was expected to be released last year.  Drake revealed late last year that the mixtape had been delayed but would still be released.

Ms. Drama caught up with Radio One’s founder, Cathy Hughes to discuss the vision of TV One and why they are focused on the positive portrayal of black people from a black perspective. Ms.Hughes critiqued Mo’Nique’s performance in “Precious” as “the worst portrayal of a black woman that’s ever been in cinema”. She also addressed […]

Keri Hilson is already prepping for her third album, despite her sophomore set, No Boys Allowed, being released less than two months ago. She told Rap-Up, “I’m actually recording, going back into the studio in March just to see what happens with Polow Da Don. I’ve given it some thought, but I’m definitely not going […]

Last week TV One held an event at Cipriani’s in New York City to showcase their new programming for 2011. Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes* spoke with MsDramaTV about her views on Black women in TV and Film. In the clip below she is very vocal in her opinion on Halle Berry’s role in Monster’s […]

Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes spoke candidly about the images of Black women in film at the TV One Upfront last week.