About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity”

Toni Braxton doesn't just have her new single "Do It" to be excited about, but a wedding as well.  Braxton and her longtime boyfriend Birdman have been going back and forth about a wedding date however since things got too big, they're now in the process of figuring out the details. 

Chef Kirk Boudreaux has the best ideas when thinking of ways to spice up your kitchen while in quarantine.   If you're looking for something new and have a lot of flavors, today's Jamaican curry oxtail stew is for you. Make sure you have your grocery list and time on your hands to cook up this dish for your family.

The Hot Spot today really encourages everyone to practice social distancing. BET announced a COVID-19 relief which will be hosted by Terrance J, Kelly Rowland, and Regina King.  It will have performances and proceeds will be collected in partnership with United Way on April 22. 

Just after paying $21,000 in tips for waitresses at his favorite restaurant, Tyler Perry is continuing to bless people during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.  On Wednesday, April 8,  he paid for groceries for a number of senior shoppers during "senior hour" at grocery stores in Atlanta and his hometown New Orleans.  

The Weeknd is stirring the pot with Usher claiming that he copied his music style on his hit song "Climax".  In Variety's recent cover story, The Weeknd discussed his career's journey, turning 30, and his new album "After Hours" when he mentioned that he feels that he inspired Usher's "Climax". He says that his 2011 mixtape "House of Balloons" is the pioneer to the new age alternative R&B style.  

Infamously known for her Instagram live rants that have led to big headlines, R&B singer Ari Lennox has a lot of black girl magic to offer.  The Dreamville artist released her glamorous video giving the girls the vibes we need to tackle quarantine. 

Dr. Collier gives an education lesson on which vitamins we should take right now to boost our immune system.  Taking vitamins has many benefits to fight viruses like protecting you during coronavirus.  A couple of vitamins to have on hand are vitamin D and fish oil.  If you are an essential worker and are not working from home, taking vitamins should be a priority. 

Gary's Tea talks about the debate of does having a baby with your partner ruin a relationship. The rapper, Lil Baby's child's mother went to Instagram live to say how she felt about her relationship prior to having their son. Speaking of leaving, Kanye West wants to leave hip hop and tells his paster that it's "the devil's music" so he's collaborating with Mariah Carey on a virtual Easter Sunday service. 

Kierra Sheard speaks on acting as her mother Karen Clark Sheard in Lifetime's movie, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel. The biopic is produced by heavy hitters, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige and it will follow the gospel music icons' lives and their journey to becoming the highest-selling female gospel group in history.

Phaedra Parks' ex-husband Apollo Nida is looking to get back on #RHOA after his legal issues are out the way. Apollo claims that Kandi and Todd sold him out for a storyline with his alleged federal woes are out of the window.