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Ludacris is trying to win Husband of the Year! The ATL rapper planned a “just because” surprise for his wife with a 2016 AMG G63 and presented her with her own day “Mrs. Bridges Day.” while on set of the latest ‘Fast & Furious’ movie.  

Adidas announced it is extending its partnership with West on a new line of Yeezy branded shoes, clothes and accessories. The new “adidas + KANYE WEST” line is the biggest partnership Adidas  has ever launched with a non-athlete. The line will have products for men and women and will expand beyond fashion wear into athletic gear Congrats […]

Yesterday the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Walk of Fame announced the new stars that will be added in the areas of music, film, television, radio, and live theater/performance in 2017 John Legend, New Edition, Ice Cube, Clarence Avant, and Hall & Oates will receive stars. While the date for the 2017 ceremonies have yet […]

Suge Knight is suing Chris Brown over a 2014 shooting that left the onetime rap mogul with seven bullets wounds. The lawsuit claims 1 Oak nightclub failed to take proper security measures during a MTV VMA pre-party hosted by Brown. The 51-year-old Compton native, who is currently awaiting trial on murder charges, also claims Brown has gang ties. “As […]

    The VH1 Hip Hop Honors this year will salute three pioneers for women in rap. Queen Latifah, Missy Elliot and Salt –N-Pepa. This year will mark the return of the show after a six-year hiatus. The Hip Hop Honors returns to VH1on Monday, July 11th at 9pm.    

Y’Anna Crawley, gospel singer and winner of season two of BET’s “Sunday Best” came to chat with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show! She opens up about auditioning for the gospel singing competition, and why she decided to go for it after swearing of competition shows for good! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, she reveals what she got […]

Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett talks with “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about President Obama’s trip to Flint, what he’ll be up to during his first trip to the city since the lead water crisis broke out. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, she also talks about the President’s last White House Correspondents Dinner, and the shock everyone experienced […]

Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett talks with “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about President Obama’s trip to Flint, what he’ll be up to during his first trip to the city since the lead water crisis broke out. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, she also talks about the President’s last White House Correspondents Dinner, and the shock everyone experienced […]

We are all still in shock about the sudden death of our Purple One, but some faithful Prince fans, who have been camping outside the music icon’s Minnesota’s home, have received some of his personal items as gifts from his family. Family members gave them purple boxes, each with different gifts inside.

#ThrowBackThursday. About two years ago some of our Radio One Philadelphia members barged into the studio on Lady B and surprised her with a Prince act lol. A classic memorable moments. Rest well Prince.    

Like many hip-hop fans, Atlanta traffic reporter Mark Arum of WSB-TV was saddened to hear that Phife of A Tribe Called Quest had died at…

Marvin Gaye, Elvis Costello,Tom Petty, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards from CHIC, and Chip Taylor will be the latest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The artists will be inducted during a ceremony in New York City on June 9. Gaye and Edwards will be inducted posthumously. These writers and musicians are behind such […]