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.

Ed Hartwell and Keshia Knight Pulliam seemed to find happiness with each other after both were involved in tumultuous relationships. Hartwell was married to former RHOA star Lisa Wu, and Pulliam was in a much publicized relationship with radio and TV personality Big Tigger. The couple recently announced they were pregnant. But something must have […]

  Tony award winner Heather Headley is playing Shug Avery in the hit Broadway play The Color Purple, also starring Danielle Brooks and Cynthia Erivo. She talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about returning to the stage and announces a contest that allows one lucky fan to attend the show with the TJMS’ Sybil Wilkes. On her […]

Roland Martin talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe restoring the rights to vote for felons despite the Republicans trying to stop him. “This really made no sense. I had the authority to do this. This was unfortunately a political decision…for Republicans to take away people’s right to vote. I eradicated […]

  Known for her incredibly popular hit As We Lay, songstress Kelly Price found herself under fire after performing the salacious lyrics at Indiana’s Gospel Explosion. According to her, it was a simple scheduling issue, but that didn’t stop the Saints from lashing out on the singer, leaving her no choice but to call them […]

What are we seeing right now in the housing market and why?  Mellody: The housing market continues to be incredibly hot. Home prices continue to break records in numerous markets, such as Seattle and Denver, and talk of bidding wars has returned to many water coolers. This has caused many to wonder if we are […]

7/22/16- Just how long was Donald Trump’s speech on the last day of the #RNC? How many of the GOP nominee’s facts weren’t true. Roland Martin has the recap. Listen above!

Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Terri Williams, the President of One United Bank to encourage African Americans to move their business to black owned institutionS. “We are opening up about a thousand accounts a day. There are 21 black banks around the country and we (One United Bank) are in Boston, Miami and […]

  Fans of some of music’s greatest hits can expect to see performances by Andra Day, Boyz II Men, Ceelo, Coolio, En Vogue, Jason Derulo, John Legend, LL Cool J, Miguel, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa and more on ABC’s newest show Greatest Hits. Host Arsenio Hall journeys through musical time each week as iconic music artists, and some of today’s […]

She’s back. Siobvaughn Funches, Dwyane Wade’s ex-wife, has just penned a new tell-all book amid reports she’s asked to redo the divorce settlement now that Wade is moving back to Chicago. In the book, she alleges again that Wade was abusive and that she lost her two sons, who Wade has full custody of, in […]