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Day 2 of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage 2025 featured a sneakerball, Mary Mary hosted by Rickey Smiley, and more. A celebration of Black music and culture!

This week across the Urban One Podcast Network, listeners mourned the loss of a musical genius and cultural icon. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show led the conversation with heartfelt tributes to neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who passed away at 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. From “Brown Sugar” to “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” D’Angelo’s music defined an era of […]

What began as a subtle jab quickly turned into a full-blown public feud.

Shannon Kobylarczyk was fired from her job and resigned from her Make-A-Wish position after she threatened to call ICE on Dodger fan.

Usher’s name is trending once again. Check out a list of Usher collaborations that prove he’s an R&B GOAT inside.

It’s officially Tycoon season, and Ty Dolla $ign is stepping back into the spotlight. Here's what to expect from the new album.

Skip Bayless sparked backlash after criticizing Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter for getting baptized before a game.

Brandy and Monica lit up Night One of The Boy Is Mine Tour on Oct. 16 in Cincinnati. Here’s a look back at the standout moments from their unforgettable kickoff performance! The post Brandy & Monica Show Out: The Best Moments From ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour appeared first on MadameNoire.

Def Poetry Jam, or commonly known as Def Poetry, was a spoken word television series that highlighted Black spoken word and poetry artists. The series was created by Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records, and was hosted by rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). Several artists performed powerful poetry of love, healing, […]

Snoop Dogg is showing a new side of himself — one that embraces love, inclusion, and learning. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). After facing controversy in 2022 for criticizing Disney’s Lightyear over its depiction of a same-sex couple, the hip-hop legend has now taken […]

Laurence Fishburne is already in the MCU, but he wants to play another character: Professor X.

Laila Ali has once again responded to boxer Claressa Shields challenging her to come out of retirement.