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A militant attack in Kabul, Afghanistan killed at least 28 people and wounded more than 300 others. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which came one week after the militants announced the launch of its spring offensive.

After Special K saw some creations from black filmmakers this weekend, he got inspired and came up with some creative ideas for forthcoming biopics. Check out the video above to hear about all his ideas in this funny exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Special K’s Advice On Knowing When NOT To […]

Bishop Joseph Walker comes to chat with Rickey Smiley about how the church is changing in order to connect to a changing demographic, and what innovative approaches they are taking toward ministry in order to reach new audiences. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! He explains why updating his ministry is so imperative in this day and age. Plus, he talks about […]

We caught up with Cool Amerika down in Austin, Tex. during the SXSW festival.

There’s no doubt in my mind that when Zoe Saldana signed on to do the Nina Simone biopic, her heart was filled with pure reverence for the high priestess of soul. I’m sure she thought it would be one of the greatest challenges of her life and if she could pull it off, she’d be […]

With a name like Louis Vuitton Fried Chicken you’ve gotta think that this little chicken spot was doing NUMBERS! Too bad it was short lived…. Via | Yahoo Seoul (AFP) – A South Korean court has ordered a fried chicken restaurant owner to pay 14.5 million won ($12,500) for refusing to comply with a ban […]

Tracy Morgan is taking a stand against a new law in Mississippi by canceling a show he had scheduled there.

Is there trouble in paradise for one of our favorite couples? Reportedly Grammy Award winning singer Monica and NBA star Shannon Brown may be having some marital issues.