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.

An HBCU is in mourning this week. In sad news out of Tuskegee University, the school’s president, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton has died. Payton was the fifth president of the school, serving in the role for almost 30 years. AL.com reports: Dr. Benjamin F. Payton served as the university’s fifth president from 1981 until Aug. 1, […]

A nail salon exclusively for men? While the Shark Tank investors didn’t think the idea would fly, fortunately for screenwriter/entrepreneur Michael Elliot,other folks with money watching the show did. So while he failed to impress the Sharks, his company’s exposure on the show netted him a group of investors willing to put up some cash. […]

Jamal Downer is a pharmacy manager for Walgreens and is based in New York. He currently is responsible for everything from dispensing prescribed medications and counseling patients to managing the operations of the pharmacy department to include department procedures and practices. Downer joined Walgreens in 2004 as a pharmacist. Downer received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree […]

9/27/16- Find out who the Celebrity Snitch says should be the next presidential debate moderator. You’ve got to hear him weigh in on this one!

So, the first presidential debate is behind us. What did you think? Who won? Well, not so fast. According to polls from conservative sites like Drudge and Breitbart Trump won. According to neutral polls like a CNN/ORC poll Clinton won 62 to 27 percent. And even some Fox News hosts are saying Hillary Clinton won […]

    Sheryl Underwood weighs in on the debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. She also talks about the new season of The Talk and reveals what Republicans don’t want us to know. “As a Republican I’m supporting her because we have to protect the legacy of President Obama. Low voter […]

Tatyana Ali is best known for being the baby girl on a family sitcom. Now, she’s a wife and mother who just gave birth to her first child with husband Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, a professor at Stanford.  According to People.com, they are now the proud parents of a son. People.com reports: The actress and singer gave […]

  9/26/16- Roland Martin talks to Wesley Lowery of the Washington Post and New York Daily News’ Editor Shaun King about the latest in the case of Keith Lamont Scott and the unrest in the city of Charlotte. “I can tell you dozens of cases where the police said one thing and the video shows […]

  Naturi Naughton talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the epic season finale of STARZ’ most watched show, Power.     “This was probably the most exciting finales and I watched it with some of the cast. It was pretty crazy to see all this come…we all tried to warn him. It’s pretty amazing. […]

9/26/16- A hypocrite with a hair piece? You have to know who Comedian Chris Paul is referring to. Also find out why Hillary Clinton has no beef with Bill’s former sidepiece.