About The Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Rickey Smiley is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, \"The Rickey Smiley Morning Show\" and CEO of Breakwind Entertainment. He is known for having made millions laugh for over 27 years. As a celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated nationally-syndicated radio personality, Rickey has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Rickey is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as Bernice Jenkins, Lil’ Daryl, Joe Willie and Beauford. In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he often accompanies (he is an accomplished pianist and organist). Rickey has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” Smiley has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on \"Dish Nation,\" his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 50 markets. Rickey hails from Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and went on to attend college at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Rickey joined forces with Radio One-owned television network, TV One as the star, executive producer and namesake of his own top rated docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” In its fifth season now, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father. Continuing to grow his fan base Rickey’s arresting natural talent is best demonstrated in his major feature film roles in urban classics including “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next,” along with his most recent starring turn in the hit romantic comedy “Baggage Claim.” Life off-stage, Rickey is dedicated to empowering and enriching the communities in which he serves daily. This performer has a heart of gold reflected in his burning commitment and ongoing desire to champion underserved communities through The Rickey Smiley Foundation. A non-profit organization founded to help serve underserved communities. Rickey also is an esteemed and honored member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity. He is the proud father of six children. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish Smiley\'s first book in the fall of 2017 entitled \"STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run for Your Life,\" which is already expected to be a best seller.

Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his friendship with fellow funny man Bill Bellamy and his new TLC series, Project Dad.   Catch Donnell performing at Caroline’s on Broadway this weekend and click the link below to hear the entire interview. Project Dad airs on TLC Thursdays at 5PM ET/PT, 4PM CT […]

Maybe it’s Mike Bivins wearing his signature Red Sox “B” hat, the trio’s thick “r-less” accents or you’ve heard the legendary group talk about growing up in Boston’s inner city in an interview – one thing is for sure, Bell Biv Devoe never misses an opportunity to represent their hometown. That’s why we jumped at […]

1/24/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on this week’s news and headlines, including this year’s Oscar nominations, a stupid Patriots fans and much more. Listen below.

1/24/17- It’s a Lavell Crawford kind of Tuesday on the TJMS! Find out about the funny man’s new bit, The Fat Man’s Corner, why the Devil Worshipers for Trump make him nervous and much more! Listen below.

Just ahead of their three night biopic mini-series on BET, beginning Tuesday night at 9 p.m., Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Ralph, Mike and Johnny of New Edition were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. These guys were such a big influence for me and my bros. So happy their finally getting their star. […]

OWN’s megachurch drama Greenleaf is back for its second season. If you remember, in the first season, megachurch pastor Bishop James Greenleaf (Keith David) welcomed his estranged daughter Grace “Gigi’ Greenleaf (Merle Dandridge) back into the family fold after the death of her sister. Here’s a synopsis, via Shadowandact.com of the second season, schedule to […]

1/23/17- Arsenio Hall now knows why Donald Trump has so much time on his hands to tweet. He also knows where he goes to do it. You might want to make sure there aren’t kids around for this one. Listen below.

Blair Underwood returns to the small-screen tonight in ABC’s Quantico‘s mid-season premiere! https://twitter.com/QuanticoTV/status/823168376973336576 He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about what to expect from the rest of season two and promises that fans will be able to keep up with the sexy series even more than before. “I joined this season. We’ve been […]

1/20/17- How does Lavell feel about the stars performing for Donald Trump at his Inauguration? Listen below and let us know if you agree?

Looks like they’ve come to the end of the road. Cuba Gooding, Jr. and his wife, Sara Kapfer, have been legally separated since 1994, but apparently, any hopes for reconciliation are over, as Gooding, Jr. has filed for divorce. People.com reports: The filing comes nearly three years after Kapfer filed for legal separation from Gooding Jr. […]