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 […]