Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Today in "Gary's Tea," a descendant of Aretha Franklin wants justice for Jennifer Hudson's snob at the Oscars, and comedian legend Kat Williams reminisces on an unforgettable run-in with prostitutes that change his perspective on women forever.
Recent developments in air travel got us thinking: what are some of the most outrageous things you've seen while on a plane? We definitely got some stories of our own here on the show!
The ongoing divorce proceedings between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are at the center of today's "Gary's Tea," in addition to how celibacy is going for father-of-eight Nick Cannon.
We got popular political activist & attorney Ben Crump on the show to talk about what's happening to get justice for the death of 22-year old Amir Locke, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police on a no-knock warrant while asleep on his cousin's couch.
The "Hot Spot" is filled with some rather unfortunate news today, including a reboot of 'The Boondocks' getting cancelled, a somber unearthed interview from late Miss USA winner Cheslie Kryst and a surprising revelation that 2 Chainz made while comparing his days of trapping vs. rapping.
Gospel singer Kierra Sheard is receiving backlash from Black Twitter after she says she puts her friends in a hotel to prevent her husband from being tempted to have sex with her friends.
Though celebrities hate to be known forever for that key role, here are 13 actors and actresses who will forever be that one character for the culture.
In today's "Mind Body Business" report, Maria More reminds us of some key signs that many people tend to ignore when it comes to health that definitely shouldn't be put on the back burner.
Da Brat is closing out the week with some conversation-worthy topics in today's "Hot Spot" report, from Halle Berry criticizing the lack of Black "Best Actress" winners at the Oscars to the upcoming 'Valentine's VERZUZ' between soul brothers Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild.
Rickey is back today with another tale for "StoryTime" to explain a hilarious memory of walking his grandma home after she had a few too many drinks from the local liquor lady.
Today on the "Hot Spot" includes both heartbreaking and heartwarming news, with Issa Rae and Airbnb teaming up to make her L.A. home into a weekend getaway for Valentine's Day plus the mother of late Miss USA winner Cheslie Kryst speaking out on the depression that led to her daughter's unfortunate suicide.
We brought in Dr. Tony Allen, Chairperson of President Biden's HBCU Board of Advisors, to help answer some questions and hopefully make sense out of the recent negativity surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country.