Kierra Sheard came through to hang out with Rickey Smiley! She talked about her excitement to share her faith around the world, and her new song, “Hang On,” which she says is inspired by her father, and is meant to speak to the current political climate and dealing with life’s challenges. Sign Up For Our […]

Usher‘s new album, “Hard II Love,” has been released to rave reviews from critics and fans alike. We asked him if he would consider himself hard to love, and he answered: everybody is, at some point or other. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Check out the exclusive video above to hear more of his answer […]

Usher answered some of the tough questions while chatting about his new album, “Hard II Love.” In the “Game Of Rivals,” we made him choose between boxing and basketball, “The Jeffersons” and “Good Times,” and much more. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Check out the exclusive video above to hear what his answers were in […]

Kareem Baptiste sat down with Sade Graham for a dope interview to talk about creating the series, as well as raising money for its third season.

The concept behind Usher‘s hot new album, “Hard II Love,” is beautifully relatable. Its album cover goes beyond the commonly used gorgeous photo of the artist, and is actually representative of the album’s overarching message. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Usher explains why he choose to use a shot of the eroded face of a […]

Usher talks about playing the role of Sugar Ray Leonard in the new film “Hands Of Stone,” and Gary asks whether he really was catching punches in the face for the movie. Usher also talks about his new album, “Hard II Love” ( originally called “Flawed”). Its lead single, “No Limit,” is a favorite among […]

Sounds like Oliver Stone has serious issues with Obama's presidency.

Wes Moore, a veteran, youth advocate, social entrepreneur, and best selling author joined Jeff Johnson and Rickey Smiley on the air to talk about hit new book, “The Work.” Wes runs a startup in Baltimore that help kids graduate from college. His book deals with creating a life where your work, not your day job […]

Amber Rose is an author, entrepreneur, talk show host, freshly minted actress, and more – so why does the media exclusively focus on her past as a stripper?

Julissa Bermudez is a woman of many talents, and she's getting back into the acting ring with her latest role on TV One's made-for-TV movie Ringside.

Rickey Smiley & Headkrack were so excited to meet the legendary Bebe Winans!  When he came through to the studio, he talked about his upcoming musical, which has been making a name for itself as it tours the country. The musical, which Bebe says he’s been writing for a whopping nine years, details the story […]

Thugga and his girlfriend Jerrika Karlae stopped by 12 Mercer in New York City to discuss Young Thug's new Jeffery project, and somehow the couple's sex life became the topic of conversation.