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In this edition of Juicy’s Song of the Week, our girl covers “Milkshake” by Kelis. Watch everyone on the show rock out with Juicy in…

According to a statement released by Dick Clark‘s agent Paul Shefrin, Clark died this morning following a “massive heart attack”. Dick Clark, the music industry maverick, longtime TV host and powerhouse producer who changed the way we listened to pop music with “American Bandstand,” and whose trademark “Rockin’ Eve” became a fixture of New Year’s celebrations, died […]

Bernice Jenkins knows church announcements, but did you have any idea that she knew soft rock, too? Listen to another side of Bernice Jenkins in these church announcements, and hear more on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 am EST! Get “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” In Your Inbox RELATED: Church Announcements: BBQ […]

During a recent episode of “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” FLOTUS Michelle Obama, revealed her 1970′s High School prom picture (President–Barack Obama–not included!). Mo donned a…

Rihanna is all over the place! Though she wasn’t listed as a performer at Coachella, she surprised fans and hit the stage. She was photo’d…

Future is doing it really big as a rapper, but he’s also in demand as a ghostwriter. Find out which songs from the South that…

Oh to be young and be Rihanna! The “Where Have You Been” singer  is showing off her beach body yet AGAIN, this go ’round from…

Once upon a time Ebony Steele had a boyfriend who was locked up, and Rickey Smiley got her to talk what happened on one visit…

In addition to being a part of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” HeadKrack is one-third of The Bodega Brovas. Check out the video for their…