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Mattel on Tuesday unveiled a first-of-its-kind Barbie with down syndrome “to allow even more children to see themselves,” the company said. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The doll is part of Barbie’s Fashionistas 2023 line. This launch is viewed as Mattel’s […]

Tyrese is back in the news after being ordered to pay $636K in child support and legal fees to his ex-wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, on Tuesday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). A major topic of the case was his failure to […]

Toni Braxton opens up about her near-death health scare—coming close to a “massive heart attack”.  The 55-year-old singer shares information about her heart surgery last fall, saying that she needed a coronary stent after suddenly finding a main artery 80% blocked. The life-threatening complication due to Lupus (which she was diagnosed with in 2008) could […]

Cardi B is coming for everything she’s owed by Tasha K, and by any means necessary! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The New York-bred rapper won a libel lawsuit against the celebrity gossip blogger last year. Cardi’s team noted that Tasha […]

Has another person’s child ever worked your last nerve?  A Southwest Airlines passenger threw a screaming fit when a toddler in a nearby seat wouldn’t stop crying. The man started by going off—first complaining to the baby, then to the baby’s parents. Flight attendants stepped in, and he was eventually escorted off. LIKE US ON […]

President Joe Biden officially throws his hat in the ring with the announcement of his reelection bid, alongside running mate Kamala Harris. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Early Tuesday, Biden released his 2024 campaign promo video. The video, emphasizing freedom and […]

Maria More gives healthier parenting tips (in the areas of mind body and business for children) to consider. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Mind: Parents engage so much in negative reinforcement (such as yelling and disciplining), that it is very important […]

One “major flex” of historically black colleges and universities is their vast pool of notable alumni, who often go on to make groundbreaking moves! Did you know that the seven time Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton is a Bowie State (black and gold) Bulldog? If you didn’t…now you know! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to […]

North Carolina suspect surrenders after shooting neighbors, including a 6-year-old girl, over a basketball dispute. The 24 year old, Robert Louis Singletary, turned himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on Thursday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The […]

Quinta Brunson is demanding that a lawsuit accusing her of plagiarizing the Abbott Elementary idea and storyline be dismissed. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The Emmy award-winning writer and actress has been sued by aspiring actress, writer, and performer Christine Davis. […]