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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager ‘s 2025 New Year’s Eve special, A Toast to 2024!, is airing in just a few hours, and we have the full celebrity guest lineup here for you to see!

Lots of stars will be stopping by including The Voice‘s Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg, and Lopez vs. Lopez‘s George Lopez.

The special kicks off on NBC at 9pm Et and runs for 2 hours!

Keep reading to find out more…

A Toast to 2024! Celebrity Guests:

Reba McEntire

Snoop Dogg

James Acaster

Andrea Canning

Kristin Chenoweth

Dylan Dreyer

Tokala Black Elk & Rex Linn

Belissa Escobedo & Pablo Castelblanco

Fortune Feimster

Willie Geist

David Alan Grier

Lester Holt

Stephanie Hsu

Matt Iseman

Kenny Jary

Carson Kressley

Adam Lambert

Preacher Lawson

Tom Llamas

George Lopez

Mayan Lopez

Loni Love

Howie Mandel

Chris Mann

Melissa Peterman

Joel McHale

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Craig Melvin

Keith Morrison & Josh Mankiewicz

Al Roker...

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are helping ring in New Year’s Eve 2025 with their NBC primetime special, A Toast to 2024!

The full lineup of celebrity guests has been revealed, which includes The Voice‘s Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg, and Lopez vs. Lopez‘s George Lopez.

The two-hour special will feature lots of other celebrity guests as well! It will kick off a 9pm on December 31 on NBC.

Keep reading to find out more…

A Toast to 2024! Celebrity Guests:

Reba McEntire

Snoop Dogg

James Acaster

Andrea Canning

Kristin Chenoweth

Dylan Dreyer

Tokala Black Elk & Rex Linn

Belissa Escobedo & Pablo Castelblanco

Fortune Feimster

Willie Geist

David Alan Grier

Lester Holt

Stephanie Hsu

Matt Iseman

Kenny Jary

Carson Kressley

Adam Lambert

Preacher Lawson

Tom Llamas

George Lopez

Mayan Lopez

Loni Love

Howie Mandel

Chris Mann

Melissa Peterman

Joel McHale

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Craig Melvin

Keith Morrison & Josh Mankiewicz

Al Roker

Amber Ruffin...

Exclusive: Today‘s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager will help viewers ring in the New Year when they return as the hosts of the two-hour primetime special A Toast to 2024!, airing on December 31 at 9 pm Et/8 pm Ct.

Among the talent to be featured to discuss the year’s buzziest and brightest moments are Happy’s Place and The Voice‘s Reba McEntire, NBC Paris Olympics correspondent and rapper Snoop Dogg, and George Lopez, co-creator and star of Lopez vs. Lopez.

The complete list of celebrities to be interviewed (below) includes television personalities and NBC News talent: James Acaster, Andrea Canning, Kristin Chenoweth, Dylan Dreyer, Tokala Black Elk & Rex Linn, Belissa Escobedo & Pablo Castelblanco, Fortune Feimster, Willie Geist, David Alan Grier, Lester Holt, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Iseman, Kenny Jary, Carson Kressley, Adam Lambert, Preacher Lawson, Tom Llamas, Mayan Lopez, Loni Love, Howie Mandel, Chris Mann, Melissa Peterman, Joel McHale, Wendi McLendon-Covey,...

Katt Williams is known for being unabashed, whether it is on stage performing his comedic acts or during interviews. The celeb particularly made headlines at the start of this year when he gave a bombshell interview to Club Shay Shay. And in a recent interview with GQ, Williams continued, making even more shocking claims.

Katt Willians on Club Shay Shay | Credits: YouTube

One of his most shocking claims was that he has harbored a deeply personal vendetta against hip-hop mogul Sean P Diddy Combs, for years due to his alleged involvement with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Katt Williams Reveals He Has Been After Diddy for Years

The renowned comedian and actor Katt Williams is known for being unapologetically unhinged. Back at the start of this year, the actor went on to the Club Shay Shay, attacked several celebrities with his words (including Diddy), and heralded 2024 as the age of truth.

Katt Williams never shies away from controversy, but his wild accusation against Harvey Weinstein took things to a whole new level. While the entertainment world was still reeling from Kevin Hart and P Diddy’s drama, Williams decided to stir the pot even more with a claim that got him blacklisted in Hollywood.

Katt Williams Club Shay Shay podcast sit-down with Shannon Sharpe | YouTube (@Club Shay Shay)

The comedian, known for his no-filter approach, pointed fingers at Weinstein when the #MeToo movement was shaking up the industry. His bold move wasn’t just about making headlines—it reportedly led to doors slamming shut in Tinseltown. Turns out, not even Williams’ humor could save him from the fallout.

Katt Williams Blasts Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, and Drops a Bombshell About Harvey Weinstein’s Offer Harvey Weinstein in a still from The Graham Norton Show | So Television

Katt Williams didn’t just...

Exclusive: UTA has signed comedian, actor, author, TV personality and award-winning radio host Rickey Smiley for representation.

Touring as a stand-up for more than 30 years, Smiley got his start on Def Comedy Jam and as a host of BET’s Comic View and continues to light up stages across the nation, hitting comedy clubs and theaters on his standalone tour, as well as all-star lineups like the Martin Lawrence-headlined “Lit Af” Tour and Lawrence’s upcoming “Y’all Know What It Is” Tour.

Previously putting out the comedy specials Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley and Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp, his next hour, directed by David Talbert and shot in Smiley’s hometown of Birmingham, Al, is due to launch later this year or early next.

A two-time Marconi award winner, Smiley is also known as the host of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the #1 syndicated urban radio program in the country,...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet and debate for the first time tonight, in what might be the only time they face off this cycle.

ABC News is hosting, and even though parent Disney is in the midst of a dispute that has blacked out its channels on DirecTV, there will be no shortage of places to find it: The network is streaming the event on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu, while it is being widely simulcast by rivals.

With no audience and muted mics, ABC News is a following a similar game plan that CNN used when it hosted the first presidential debate this cycle, featuring Trump and President Joe Biden, who eventually dropped out after his poor performance.

Other rules also are similar: Two minute answers and two minute replies, no notes, no opening statements.

Related: DirecTV Rejects Disney Offer To Restore ABC News Tonight Only...

On Sunday August 11 2024, Fox broadcasts The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards,” airing on Fox, is set to be a grand celebration of gospel music. Hosted by Rickey Smiley and Loni Love, this year’s awards will be broadcast from the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, promising a night of powerful performances and heartfelt moments.

Viewers can look forward to a star-studded event showcasing the best in gospel music. The ceremony will feature live performances from renowned gospel artists, celebrating their contributions to the genre. With Rickey Smiley and Loni Love at the helm, the evening is sure to be filled with energy, laughter, and inspiring tributes to gospel music’s finest talents. Don’t miss this epic celebration of faith and music.

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The episode of The 39th Annual Stellar...

On Sunday August 4 2024, BET broadcasts The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards!

Episode Summary

In this episode, “The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards” promises to be a vibrant celebration of gospel music. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Rickey Smiley and Loni Love, the event will take place at the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, bringing together some of the biggest names in the genre.

Viewers can expect a night filled with uplifting performances and heartfelt moments. The Stellar Awards highlight the achievements of gospel artists, and this year is no exception. With a lineup of talented performers, the event is set to honor the rich traditions of gospel music while showcasing contemporary sounds.

As the night unfolds, the audience will witness powerful performances that inspire and uplift. The chemistry between Rickey Smiley and Loni Love is sure to add an entertaining touch, making the event enjoyable for everyone.

The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards is set to be a spectacular event, showcasing the best in gospel music. This year, the awards will take place at the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, promising an exciting atmosphere filled with joy and celebration. Scheduled to air on Fox at 4:00 Pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, the event is sure to attract gospel music fans from all over.

Rickey Smiley and Loni Love will take the stage as hosts, bringing their unique charm and humor to the event. Their chemistry is expected to add a lively touch to the proceedings, making for an entertaining experience. Viewers can look forward to performances from some of the biggest names in gospel music, as well as heartfelt moments honoring the artists who have made significant contributions to the genre.

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards not only celebrates musical talent but also highlights the impact...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with “The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024, on BET. This year’s show promises to be an epic celebration of gospel music, hosted by the dynamic duo Rickey Smiley and Loni Love. The event will be held at the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, providing a grand stage for this prestigious occasion.

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards honor the finest in gospel music, showcasing incredible talent and heartwarming performances. Viewers can expect an array of breathtaking performances from some of the biggest names in gospel music. With Rickey Smiley’s humor and Loni Love’s charisma, the evening is set to be both inspiring and entertaining.

As gospel music’s most significant night, the awards ceremony will highlight the genre’s rich history and its impact on the world. Fans will see their favorite artists recognized for their contributions,...

Shannon Sharpe arrives promptly at noon at the South Beverly Grill, a short drive from his home in Holmby Hills. He is 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, a wall of muscle sheathed in black athleisure wear. He slides into his favorite booth, orders a cranberry ginger ale and offers a hello — friendly but guarded — to an awaiting journalist.

It’s usually Sharpe asking the questions — whether on his blockbuster podcasts Club Shay Shay (3.17 million YouTube subscribers) and Nightcap (1.26 million subscribers) or on ESPN’s First Take, where through the NFL season he spars good-naturedly with host Stephen A. Smith.

Sharpe, who turns 56 on June 26, shot to fame as a tight end for the Denver Broncos. He’s an NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champ. But his other calling, it turns out, is talking — about sports, yes, but about many other things, too, from social issues to politics to celebrity gossip.

Comedian Katt Williams set the internet on fire shortly after appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay. But the interview not only shined a spotlight on Williams, but Sharpe himself.

The hall of famer recently opened up about how much he earned from his Katt Williams interview. And it might have significantly added to his net worth.

How much did Shannon Sharpe make after his Katt Williams interview? Katt Williams | Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Sharpe already accumulated a significant net worth thanks to his sports career and business ventures. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he currently has $14 million. At the peak of his career, Sharpe might’ve been worth even more. It’s noted that he once signed a $16 million deal with the NFL, and made as much as $23 million as a sports star.

After retiring from sports, Sharpe maintained his presence in the media. He provided an extra...

Ice Cube is responding to comments made by comedian, writer and actor Katt Williams about the pay, casting and an alleged rape scene in the Friday franchise.

The rapper and producer took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday to address several statements made during Williams’ recent interview on former NFL star Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. In a nine-minute video, Ice Cube said he had “a lot of love for Katt,” who “spoke up for me a lot,” but he “wanted to be clear to clarify some things.”

That includes denying he would film a rape scene after Williams told Sharpe that he had pushed for the removal of a sexual assault sequence from Friday After Next. “I would never shoot a rape scene in a movie, especially Friday, where you actually see this happening on camera. That ain’t my style,” Ice Cube said.

During the spring of 2023, comedian and actor Rickey Smiley appeared on Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's show "Club Shay Shay" to talk about his career, and shocked comedy film fans everywhere when he claimed that he was originally cast as the pimp Money Mike in the final film of the "Friday" trilogy, "Friday After Next." The film was his feature acting debut, but Smiley would eventually play the role of the robber Santa Claus with Katt Williams portraying Money Mike. Williams had been an established comic since the 1990s, but "Friday After Next" was his breakthrough acting role that helped put him on the map before "Wild 'n Out" made him a household name.

A wholly original comedic voice with an untouchable ability to bring honesty to even the most flamboyant characters, when Katt Williams is cast in a role ... it feels like it was written for him.

Katt Williams has gone after Cedric the Entertainer for allegedly stealing one of his jokes.

Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams seemingly responded to Cedric, who denied that he stole the joke when he was on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast in 2022.

“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know,” Williams said. “The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial.”

The actor-comedian continued, “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke and it’s my last joke and it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke; Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience; he comes backstage; he tells me what a...

Comedian Rickey Smiley is in mourning the death of his oldest son, comic Brandon Smiley.

Rickey took to Instagram on Sunday morning to share the tragic news with his followers, explaining in a heartbreaking video, “I just had bad news this morning.”

“I’m on the way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I just want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family,” Rickey said in a video. “My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning.”

Rickey asked those watching to pray specifically for Brandon’s mother, and his siblings.

“Now I see what my granddaddy went through and why he felt the way he felt,” Rickey said. “My granddaddy went through this s**t with my dad and somehow, here I am going through the same thing my grandparents went through. So just pray for our family.”

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Porsha Williams is a married woman! The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and Simon Guobadia officially tied the knot on Friday.

According to People, Williams, 41, and Guobadia, 57, held a traditional Nigerian native law and custom ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. The outlet reported that there were about 250 guests. But Friday’s festivities was just the start. The couple plans to have an American ceremony on Saturday.

Williams previously revealed that she was planning three wedding ceremonies when the couple got married. The reality star explained that Guobadia gave her the reins to planning the ceremonies during an episode of Dish Nation.

“[Simon’s] African so we will have our native law and custom ceremony and a regular wedding, and then we’ll have another wedding at one of the houses that are out of the country,” Williams told co-hosts Rickey Smiley and Sherri Shepherd. “He did say, ‘Oh babe,...

Exclusive: Chris Smith, a 21-year ICM veteran, including the last 10 as a partner, has joined APA as SVP, Global Concerts & Talent.

Smith will work alongside Max Burgos who heads APA’s comedy touring department.

While he has strong background in comedy touring, at ICM Smith worked across departments on deals for his clients in the areas of film, television, touring, branding and digital. Most of those clients are expected to come with him to APA, including Pamela Anderson, Chico Bean, Big Boy, Michael Blackson, Darren Brand, Bruce Bruce, Deray Davis, Rob Dyrdek, Mike Epps, Felipe Esparza, Adele Givens, Jess Hilarious, Evander Holyfield, Martin Lawrence, Loni Love, Floyd Mayweather, Donnell Rawlings, Tony Rock Paul Rodriguez, Paul Rodriguez Jr., B Simone, Rickey Smiley, Bailey Spinn, Director/Producer Mark Ritchie/South Pa Productions and Pretty V.

“We have long admired Chris for his passion and tenaciousness in representing his clients and maximizing their earning potential,...

VH1 is launching a holiday movie slate and has drafted features from exec producers including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon.

The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.

Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.

ABFF Ventures LLC has launched ABFF Comedy Festival, a spin-off of its long-running American Black Film Festival that is dedicated to supporting emerging Black and Brown comedians and comedy writers. Prolific producer Kenya Barris will serve as the Ambassador for the inaugural comedy fest, which will be a virtual, five-day event that will stream live and pre-recorded content on ABFF Play streaming service from June 2-6.

The fete is an extension of the ABFF comedy sidebar which has given visibility to the biggest names in comedy including Kevin Hart, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, Craig Robinson, and Jb Smoove. The mission is to be a global stage for the multicultural comedy community and to help propel new generations of diverse artists to stardom by introducing them to the industry-at-large.

The festival will feature four competitions: Stand-Up Performance, Comedy Web Series, Comedy Shorts, and Comedy Podcasts.

Comedian and radio show host Rickey Smiley’s 19-year-old daughter is currently recovering after being shot multiple times over the July 4 weekend. On Monday, Smiley posted an emotional video, detailing that his daughter Aaryn had been shot and injured in Houston over Independence Day weekend. Smiley has been active on his YouTube account since the […]

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Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter is recovering after being shot multiple times in Houston, Tex. on Sunday night.  The comedian shared details of the incident on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and social media, later confirming that Aaryn Smiley had successfully made it out of surgery on Monday.  According to Smiley, the teen was unintentionally caught in gunfire while driving to pick up food from Whataburger.  "My daughter was shot last night," Smiley explained in a YouTube video. "She was on her way to Whataburger to get something to eat. I think she was at a stop light and some guys got out of the car and were shooting at each other and she got hit...

Bravo is losing a Georgia peach.   Eva Marcille has announced she will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 13. "I appreciate the bond of friendship that I have made with several of my cast mates, and the strong personal relationships I have cultivated with numerous executives and producers from Bravo and Truly Original," Eva tells E! News in a statement. "I am thankful for the opportunity I was provided. However, after speaking with my family and representatives, I believe what I am hoping to accomplish for the culture and community will be better served by focusing on other opportunities. I look forward to serving my community on the Rickey Smiley morning show and...

Fox Corp.’s station group has renewed 25 Words or Less, a new game show hosted and produced by Meredith Vieira, for a second season.

Divorce Court will also be back for a 22nd year and Dish Nation for its ninth.

Fox’s station unit has 28 full-power stations in markets including nine of the top 10 largest in the U.S. In addition to serving as key strategic platforms for promoting sports and primetime programming, the stations also are valuable real estate in syndication.

“Every day, America welcomes us into their homes to laugh, cry and play,” said Stephen Brown, Fox Television Stations Evp Programming and Development. “We are part of their everyday ritual and we look forward to being there for a long time to come.”

Pitting two teams of celebrities and civilians against each other, 25 Words offers a top prize of $10,000. Chelsea Handler, Jane Lynch, Debra Messing, Courteney Cox, Colton Dunn,...

Are you ready for the new season of Rickey Smiley for Real? TV One just announced the TV show's fifth season will premiere later this month.

The unscripted series follows the personal and professional life of radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The new season will see Smiley "navigating the ups and downs of his professional demands while adapting to new additions in his household, and juggling the growing pains of his young adult children."

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Tony Rock, whose credits including hosting HBO’s stand-up series All Def Comedy, NBA TV’s The Warm Up and Bet’s Black Card Revoked and Apollo Live, has inked with ICM Partners. The actor-comic is currently prepping as a featured act on the Platinum Comedy Tour alongside Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley and others.

This past TV season, Rock co-starred in his first network series, CBS’ short-lived comedy Living Biblically opposite Jay R. Ferguson.

Rock also founded the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity established in honor of his late father.

Previously repped by Innovative Artists, he continues to be managed by Jeru Tillman.

Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Piers Morgan, Wendy Williams, and more public figures have taken to Twitter to remember Joe Jackson. The Jackson family patriarch died at age 89 after a battle with cancer.

During his life, Joe Jackson was known for managing the Jackson 5 and bringing his children into the spotlight. He became a controversial figure when Michael Jackson accused his father of physical and emotional abuse in 1993.

Still, many revere him for bringing his children’s talent to the world’s stage. Sharpton was one of the first to mourn Joe Jackson on Twitter. The reverend alluded to the controversy in his post, expressing his hopes that “history correct his legacy.”

“Joe Jackson passed at 89 as the patriarch of the family that has mainstreamed our culture,” Sharpton wrote. “He was never given the credit he deserved. He influenced the world of music with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and others.

Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and Anthony Hamilton are just a few of the latest celebrities to join the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign to help raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since launching at the end of last year, the movement has continued to gain momentum online, reaching more than 271 million people through 20,000 posts and shares of the #ThisShirtSavesLives hashtag.

More than 40 St Jude celebrity friends have taken to social media to post pictures wearing the t-shirt including Briana Babineax, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Erica Campbell, Jencarlos Canela, Regulo Caro, Jakalyn Carr, Jessie James Decker, Raheem DeVaughn, Jermaine Dupri, Brett Eldredge, Luis Fonsi, Cristian De La Fuente, Daisy Fuentes, Jj Hairston, Intocable, Casey J, Frankie J, Juanes, Adamari Lopez, Roland Martin, Willie Moore Jr., Maren Morris, Pj Morton, Banda Ms, Elise Neal, Gina Neely, Horacio Palencia, Helen Ochoa, Gerardo Ortiz, Jake Owen, Banda El Recodo,...

Rasual Butler and his wife, former American Idol contestant, Leah Labelle, both died in a car accident early Wednesday in Studio City, California.

Butler, 38, – a former NBA player for many teams including Miami Heat, the Toronto Raptors, the L.A. Clippers, the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards – reportedly lost control of his Range Rover at about 2 a.m. before striking a parking meter.

The car flipped before slamming into a wall. NBC Los Angeles reported that police said the vehicle was traveling at speeds two to three times higher than the limit.

Butler and Belle, 31, who came in 12th...

The Little Women: Atlanta ladies volunteer at the Rickey Smiley Foundation on this week’s episode — but things turn sour when Minnie goes behind Ms. Juicy’s back and asks him for help getting into radio. Ms Juicy, who has long been part of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, heads with the other ladies to volunteer at a senior center with the comedian’s foundation. But she senses something is up when Minnie appears to be getting cosy with Rickey. Ms Juicy makes a speech in front of the crowd for the foundation, while Minnie receives an embrace from Rickey on stage....read more...

To best understand the jubilation expressed over the new black “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay, one need only watch the pilot of HBO’s “Insecure.”

In one of television’s most comedic and honest exchanges to date, Molly (Yvonne Orji) tearfully asks her best friend Issa (star and series creator Issa Rae) why no one has chosen to marry her. The question comes soon after Molly’s Asian-American coworker at her law firm gets engaged to a black man.

Read More: ‘The Bachelorette’ Gets Its First African-American Star: How It Almost Might Solve the Entire Franchise’s Diversity Problem

“They wife others up with a quickness,” Issa declares, easily verbalizing what far too many of us have said away from mixed company.

That’s because in real life and in pop culture, rarely do we see ourselves – with the exception of Michelle Obama – as leading ladies. From professional athletes such as Robert Griffin III...

Missy Elliott (Ghostbusters) and Dish Nation‘s Rickey Smiley are set to guest star on separate episodes of new Fox series Star, created/executive produced by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy. Elliot will play Pumpkin, a dangerous producer/recording artist who knew Carlotta (Queen Latifah) in her past life. She's been hired by Star's (Jude Demorest) boyfriend to surprise her at one of the girls’ upcoming performances. Smiley plays the Mc of the Atlanta NexFest competition. He…...

TV One’s Rickey Smiley is a man who wears many hats — literally and figuratively! Tonight’s Rickey Smiley For Real also reveals that Rickey is a hard ass when it comes to standing his ground and so is his son Brandon. Their bad blood is a drama point on the show as Smiley and his son are revealed to be at an impasse. Smiley vows to let his son dangle in the wind so to speak before he will ever accept Brandon’s mess. Smiley’s multi-hyphenate life, however, is grounded in his role as a father, which is at the core of...read more...

Toni Braxton's heart is aflutter—and it's all because of Birdman. The singer, 48, and the rapper, 47, made their public debut as a couple at the 2016 Bet Awards, where they posed for photos together inside L.A.'s Microsoft Theater. Birdman was on hand to present an award with Snoop Dogg, 44, and Jermaine Dupri, 43. Asked about his relationship with Toni, Birdman told People, "We're just chillin'." Toni's rep later confirmed they are dating. Toni's mother, Evelyn Braxton, sang Birdman's praises last week. While promoting the We TV program Braxton Family Values on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Evelyn was asked about her daughter's new boyfriend. "I think...

It started as a little TV movie over half a decade ago. Several movies later and now The Good Witch is into it’s second season as a hit series. Catherine Bell shares a bit of the magic that helps her find such great roles to play. Plus he’s a businessman, reality TV star, morning DJ, stand up comic and the single father of five. Rickey Smiley talks about how he juggles it all.

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"Roy, what can you tell us about these new developments?"

"I can tell you I don't give a shit."

From his first appearance on-screen in September 2015, new Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. came across like a seasoned smartass who had been doing the job for years. Clad in a gray suit and sporting a cockeyed, little smirk, the 37-year-old stand-up comic argued the potential colonization of Mars meant nothing to a black man in America. ("Brother can't catch a cab, you think he can catch a spaceship?") When Tds'...

Nationally syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley returns to TV One with the premiere of his new docu-series "Rickey Smiley For Real" on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Et. The hour-long series takes a humorous look at Smiley’s hectic life as he manages his career, single fatherhood and personal life. TV One’s "Rickey Smiley For Real" is a voyeuristic view into what makes Smiley a successful media mogul in radio, comedy and television, as well as captures the syndicated host as he juggles two families – one at home and the other at work. Throughout the season, viewers get a...

TV One has announced that it is currently in production on a new series titled "Rickey Smiley For Real," an hour-long show featuring syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley, as he tries to juggle his career and home life.  Premiering in November, "Rickey Smiley For Real," produced by Bobbcat Films, will capture Smiley as he navigates the "ups" and "downs" of professional demands, single fatherhood, and intimate relationships.  Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resides during the week, and in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, where he raises his family, Smiley's struggle to find work-life balance while...

Did Rickey Smiley find his new co-host? The interwebs have been buzzing that The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has brought on rapper and guest co-host Da Brat to officially replace former co-host, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Claudia Jordan, who was on the show for about a year before parting ways last week. However, it seems like the show is still feelin' her out. The rep for the syndicated radio broadcast, which is produced in downtown Atlanta, tells E! News, "Da Brat has been a long-time friend of the Rick Smiley Morning Show. She's currently sitting in and having fun with the crew informing, inspiring and entertaining our listeners." Without being completely clear about whether he's...

Claudia Jordan is experiencing another career shakeup.  Just weeks ago E! News learned the star will not be returning full-time for The Real Housewives of Atlanta's upcoming eighth season, and in a recent statement posted to her Facebook page, Jordan announced she would also be leaving her radio gig on The Rickey Smiley Show. "There are a whole lot of things I want to do that will better showcase my talents, personality, intelligence and wittiness and I'm ready to pursue them!" the 42-year-old beauty wrote. "I'm grateful to Reach Media and to Mr. Smiley for giving me the opportunity which in turn helped me have a reason to be in Atlanta to be on the Real Housewives of Atlanta...

Ebony Steele, best known for her work on Fox TV's "Dish Nation!" and radio's "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show," and Sasha Rionda (from CNN International & CNN Espanol) have been signed to host a new national TV series "Coffee with America" that will be produced at Atlanta Broadcast Studio. "Coffee with America" will be the first major TV series for the new Atlanta Broadcast Studio, located near Vinings - a state of the art facility built specifically for live TV production and broadcasting. The production team for "Coffee with America" includes industry veterans Chuck Edmundson, Ben...

Time for takeoff. Apollo Nida's sentencing day finally arrives, but he refuses to leave peacefully — terrorizing Phaedra Parks down to the very last minute. Claudia Crashes Claudia Jordan is still having trouble fitting in. After her explosive Dish Nation party confrontation with Porsha Williams last week, Claudia is overwhelmed with how petty her Rickey Smiley Morning Show affiliate can be. Photos: Before They Were Real Housewives! “It just reminds me of high school,” Claudia cries to Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey. “I don’t deserve this.” During a meeting, Claudia expresses [...]...

Listen: This was a wildly uncomfortable episode, but we have to get through the craziness of the beginning before we can address the craziness of the end. Claudia hits her breaking point with Porsha’s “nice-nasty,” bratty bullshit, and while she's crying to Kenya and Cynthia she says the stress of the situation reminds her of high school. It’s hard to take the high road when the person you’re fighting with is a massive, floating airhead that threatens to collide with you in midair. Claudia meets with their boss, Rickey Smiley, a few days later; first, he rudely says “come on” when she knocks on his door, like that’s any way to invite someone into your office, and then when she tells him about her issue with Porsha, he immediately brings Porsha into his office. This would be fine, if he knew how to conduct a personnel meeting,...

Congratulations, the Patriarchy — we now live in a world where women are afraid to try on shoes because they’re between pedicures. Why is Cynthia flexing so hard? Why isn’t Kandi flexing at all? Why can’t Porsha carry out one adult conversation without becoming a mess of deflections? Why is Rickey Smiley yelling so much first thing in the goddamn morning? Calm the hell down, Rickey Smiley! It’s too early for all of that! I think this week was one of the better episodes because it featured all of the women in their full glory, like peacocks on parade, but it’s never been more evident how fractured they are as a whole.We’ve basically got two groups again, but instead of the Talls versus the Smalls, it’s the Righteous and the Unholy, or the Stank and the Stankier, or the Seriously You’re All...

It’s a morning show showdown! Real Housewives of Atlanta’s newest Housewife, Claudia Jordan, barely unpacks her boxes before fueling a new potential feud with none other than demoted Housewife, Porsha Williams. The two should have plenty in common, since they both work for Atlanta media heavyweight Rickey Smiley -- Claudia’s on his morning radio broadcast while Porsha films his Dish Nation TV show -- but Porsha gives Claudia a less-than-warm response when Claudia tries to make conversation at the radio station, virtually ignoring the newbie while [...]...

Just when you thought things couldn't get any uglier between Phaedra Parks and husband Apollo Nida, the relationship went from bad to worse on Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

"Phaedra is very calculated," said Nida, who is currently serving eight years in prison for bank fraud. "I despise everything about her, but I still love her."

Nida secretly met with an attorney to discuss divorcing Parks – before she could divorce him while he was in jail.

"I don't have anything," Nida told the laywer. "The government's taken everything."

"The boys are the victims of Apollo's actions," Parks said, while...

Just when you thought things couldn't get any uglier between Phaedra Parks and husband Apollo Nida, the relationship went from bad to worse on Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta. "Phaedra is very calculated," said Nida, who is currently serving eight years in prison for bank fraud. "I despise everything about her, but I still love her." Nida secretly met with an attorney to discuss divorcing Parks - before she could divorce him while he was in jail. "I don't have anything," Nida told the laywer. "The government's taken everything." "The boys are the victims of Apollo's actions," Parks said,...

Amber Rose is single and ready to mingle! The model hosted the launch party of Xxiv Karat Sparkling Wines at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, where she partied the night away rocking leather, head-to-toe black, and giant sunglasses. To everyone's surprise, Nick Cannon even stopped by the launch to spend some time with the newly single mother-of-one. Mariah Carey's estranged hubby looked like he had a lot of fun at the festivities, too. Cannon even showed off his DJ skills at the turntables with DJ Echo.Rumors surfaced earlier this month that Amber and Nick were more than just friends when Cannon's relationship ended with Carey and Rose's with Wiz Khalifa. Amber cleared up rumors at the Xxiv Karat Sparkling Wines party when E! asked what's the biggest lie she's ever heard about herself. "That I've slept with Nick Cannon!!!," she exclaimed, "Not true. Cool for him...but no,...

After the epic knockdown, drag-out fight between Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore last season, The Real Housewives of Atlanta will be adding some new blood to the mix for season 7. Bravo announced that Claudia Jordan will be joining the show as a full-time housewife while Demetria McKinney will be joining the cast as a friend of the housewives. McKinney is an actress and singer, known for her role as Janine Payne on TBS's Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Jordan is the co-host of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and is recognized for her work as a model on The Price is Right...