Hot Spot

Teyana Taylor faced security incident at 2026 Oscars, responded calmly, and Academy took responsibility, ensuring better guest experiences.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new legal trouble as a photographer has come forward with allegations of sexual assault during a high-profile commercial shoot. The lawsuit, filed on March 26 in New York State Supreme Court, details a disturbing encounter in which the plaintiff, identified as John Doe, claims Combs lured him into a trailer […]

Vanna White threatens to retire from her position at Wheel of Fortune if she doesn’t receive a hefty raise in pay. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). For decades, she has been a household name, captivating millions of viewers as the co-host […]

The release of Hulu’s documentary about ’94 Freaknik, celebrating its upcoming 30th anniversary, has Gen-X up in arms!  Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Many of the college students of the 90’s are now in their 40’s and 50’s, and in the […]

Judge Joe Brown denies all sexual assault insinuations and threatens a lawsuit against anyone implying otherwise. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Last week, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, 66, took to iHeartRadio’s Way Up with Angela Yee to divulge some worrisome information about […]

Sheryl Lee Ralph speaks out about being sexually assaulted by a famous television Judge, but reveals no names. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Ralph alleges that while on set for a television show she was filming, “suited and handling [her] business”, the […]

On today’s Hot Spot, Da Brat gives her take on the Isley Brothers dispute over trademark ownership. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Rudolph Isley, 83, has officially filed a lawsuit against younger brother Ronald Isley, 81. Its been said that Ronald made […]

Fans everywhere are in an uproar on social media about the prices of Drake & 21 Savage’s upcoming concert tickets. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Grammy award winning artist Aubrey “Drake” Graham recently took to Instagram to announce the release of his […]

Brttish Williams could face more charges, which come weeks before she was set for trial in the case accusing her of insurance fraud.

Anthony Anderson on how this weight loss trend is 'creating a shortage' for diabetes patients and Sheryl Lee Ralph responds to Super Bowl 'lip-sync' chatter.

Da Brat has Quavo's response to the fight allegations backstage at the Grammy plus Jay-Z shares his thoughts on Beyoncé 'AOTY' snub.

How does Ticketmaster is planning to handle the Beyoncé tour ticket demand, which is "800% higher than actually available."