Entertainment
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Mariah Carey is finally addressing the viral moment that had fans buzzing earlier this year—her reaction to Muni Long performing her hit “We Belong Together.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). During a new interview with GQ published on Sept. 23, Carey, 56, was asked […]
More than a decade after Michael Jackson’s death, his estate is still locked in bitter legal battles—this time facing a $400 million demand from two of his longtime accusers. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). According to court documents filed on September 15, Wade Robson […]
Kelly Price has never been one to bite her tongue, and her latest comments prove she doesn’t plan on starting now. The Grammy-nominated singer is standing firm after facing major backlash over a viral rant aimed at Black women, insisting that she’s entitled to her opinion and won’t apologize for sharing it. Text “RICKEY” to […]
Michael Porter Jr. may be one of the NBA’s rising stars with a massive contract to match, but when it comes to relationships, he’s not interested in handing out freebies. The Denver Nuggets player, who inked a five-year deal worth nearly $200 million, had social media buzzing after admitting that he split rent evenly with […]
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show welcomed one of gospel music’s most dynamic voices, Tye Tribbett, for a spirited interview that blended testimony, laughter, and a little bit of music history. Rickey introduced him as not only a Grammy-winning artist but also one of the most electrifying performers in gospel today—an artist whose songs regularly fuel […]
Love, faith, and second chances — that’s the heart of the brand-new Netflix film Ruth & Boaz, dropping September 26, 2025. Today, we had the cast stop by the Classix 102.9 studio — Tyler Lepley (P-Valley, Harlem) and Serayah McNeill (Empire, Kingdom Business) — to talk about their roles in this powerful modern love story. […]
Soulful, raw, and always authentic — R&B powerhouse Leela James is back with new music that’s striking a chord with fans everywhere. Her latest video, “Honest,” just dropped, and it’s everything you’d expect from Leela: heartfelt, powerful, and straight to the point. I had the chance to sit down with Leela and talk about her […]
Jay-Z’s REFORM Alliance Casino Night Gala brought together some of the biggest names in music, sports, and entertainment for an evening of philanthropy and celebration, but one photograph has sparked far more conversation than the millions raised. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). On September […]
