DeVon Franklin is celebrating a major milestone this week with the release of his latest project, Ruth and Boaz, now streaming on Netflix. The film, which blends faith, love, and authenticity, is already generating buzz, and Franklin sat down with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew to talk about the journey behind it. Text “RICKEY” […]
Solange Knowles has never limited herself to one form of artistry, and her latest project proves it once again. The Grammy-winning singer and creative visionary has relaunched her Saint Heron Library, a digital and physical archive offering free access to rare works by Black and Brown creators. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning […]
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in D.C. by a coalition of attorneys representing various immigrant rights and civil rights groups.
Kash Doll is stepping into her WAG era and doing it in style. From a custom corset jersey to a glam Eagles mini dress and glitter boots, the Detroit rapper is showing us how to serve body, fashion, and major sideline energy all season long.
To celebrate National Comic Book Day, we took a peak back at the pages of 10 classic debuts of Black comic book heroes we all love.
The Combs family has received some good news regarding their legal issues. A judge has dismissed a RICO lawsuit against Diddy’s mother Janice Combs. As per TMZ, Janice Combs will not have to stand trial for allegedly defrauding a musician of his royalties, music publishing and intellectual property. A former associate of Bad Boy Entertainment […]
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Assata Shakur, the woman whose very name became synonymous with resistance and survival, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as both a revolutionary hero and a polarizing figure, her life embodied the tensions of a turbulent era in American history. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for […]
Former NFL star Shaun Alexander revealed on 'Up & Adams' that his wife is pregnant with their 14th child.
On Sept. 26, Mariah Carey released her highly anticipated album Here For It All, her first album in seven years.
Flavor Flav is getting back on track after slipping up in his journey to stay sober.
