Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Community activist DeRay McKesson continues to say all of the things we are thinking, speaking the truth in national interviews about the current climate of racial…

Our prayers have been answered! Our favorite Sisters With Voices, aka SWV are back together! Cue: “Weak.” The soulful trio sat down with the Rickey…

The untimely death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly has shocked and saddened millions, including our own DJ Nabs. During the apex of Kris Kross’ popularity in the 90′s, DJ Nabs toured with the duo, including opening up for Michael Jackson, and maintained a friendship with Chris Kelly and Chris Smith even after they stopped […]

Our sister station Hot 107.9 and Gary Wit Da Tea from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show recently caught up with Traci Steele, the newest cast member of VH1’s hit reality show, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Gary also spoke to Traci’s ex-boyfriend/child’s father DJ Babey Drew. RELATED: Stevie J & Joseline Talk Marriage and Prenups [EXCLUSIVE […]

The numbers are in and “The Rickey Smiley Show” is a hit! The Atlanta-based TV One sitcom drew about 900,000 viewers for its debut on TV One Tuesday night over its first two episodes, reports the AJC. It was the biggest debut in the history of TV One. Congrats to Rickey, TV One and the entire cast! […]

With the long-anticipated movie Sparkle finally hitting theaters today, actress Tika Sumpter stopped by our sister station Hot 107.9 and spoke to Headkrack on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Tika plays the character of Dolores, whose mother is played by Whitney Houston. In this exclusive interview, Tika shares what it was like working with Whitney […]

Singer/actor Jordin Sparks is in town promoting her new film Sparkle and spoke with Headkrack from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on our sister station, Hot 107.9. Sparks explained how she landed the role of Sparkle, which was originally supposed to be played by Aaliyah. She also discussed her boyfriend Jason Derulo, Whitney Houston, acting […]

Joseline Hernandez from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta called into the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on our sister station, Hot 107.9, and ended up going back and forth with Ebony Steele over whether or not Joseline is a home wrecker. Instead of discussing her role on the hit VH1 reality show, Joseline bragged about her […]

It’s hard to believe that its been 15 years since the Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down in a still-unsolved murder in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997. In remembrance of the late, great King of New York, DJ Bill Black put together a special Biggie Smalls mix for the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, heard on […]

Radio Facts, the leading urban industry trade site, has announced the Top 30 Black Women in Media winners! Radio One founder Cathy Hughes came in at number two, right behind media titan Oprah Winfrey. As the first black woman to own a publicly traded radio chain, Hughes is deserving of this honor. Also, Radio One […]

Real Atlanta Housewives NeNe Leakes and Phaedra Parks called into The Rickey Smiley Morning Show on our sister station Hot 107.9 to air out their differences and let’s just say things got heated! NeNe and Phaedra let the accusations fly back and forth, including the way they grew up in their hometown of Athens, GA. […]

Mary Harvey, ex-wife of media personality/comedian Steve Harvey, made headlines recently when she released a series of YouTube videos slamming her ex-hubby. Mary alleged that Steve turned their son Wynton against her and claimed that Steve’s current wife Marjorie was one of his many mistresses. The allegations upset Marjorie so much she announced that she […]