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Pastor Shirley Caesar came to visit “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” She & Rickey reminisce about their long friendship, and a concert she had in Raleigh that she asked Rickey Smiley to be a part of. He recalls dropping what he had to do right away to go help out! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, she talks […]

Usher talks about his appearance in the Lonely Island’s new movie, “Pop Star: Never Stop Never-Stopping” and playing Sugar Ray Leonard in a new film coming to theaters this August. He talks about shedding pounds for the film, and his long-time love of acting and his desire to explore that love further at this point in his career. […]

Pastor Shirley Caesar came to visit “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show!” As they wrapped up their interview, Rickey Smiley tells Shirley a hilarious story about what happened when a bunch of kindergarten students came to visit the radio station to see where the show happens. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! One of children saw Juicy in […]

Comedian Corey Holcomb came through to hang out with “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” he talks about his new book and a specific touching chapter in it, called “Help Her In Poverty,” about how he changed a girl’s life by taking her to her first meal at Red Lobster, and shopping at the Burlington Coat Factory. Sign […]

Actress extraordinaire Teyonah Parris is best known for her roles in Dear White People, Chiraq, Survivor’s Remorse on STARZ, and many more. Now, she’s stepping into the role of legendary singer Miki Howard for TVOne’s new biopic, “The Miki Howard Story.” Teyonah reveals how involved Miki Howard herself was in the process, and the story of how the forces that be at TVOne became inspired to do […]

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Fantasia stopped by Global Grind's offices to discuss her new singles "No Time For It" and "Sleeping With The One I Love," married life, the recent success of her brother Ricco, and the perks of having White neighbors.

Lauren Freemon comes in to the studio to chat with Rickey Smiley about her new, empowering book for girls entitled, “The New Boss.” She says she wrote the book with young women and girls in mind, and it details the importance of etiquette and gives helpful advice on that and tips on career-building, as well as building […]

R&B singer Ro James talks about the influence Prince had on him growing up and reveals that the legendary singer had a close relationship in with family. He explains which certain member of his family was close to Prince and made music with him. He tells us why he was such a “bad boy” in school when he […]

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In 2015, Berlin native Bibi Bourelly burst onto the music scene after penning Rihanna's hit single "Bitch Better Have My Money."

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It's been years since Drake and Nardwuar have done an interview together, but the two Canadians linked up in Toronto just days after Drizzy's VIEWS album hit store shelves.

Key & Peele came to chat in-studio with the cast of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about their new movie, “Keanu.” They talk about how they ended up with Nia Long and Method Man as a part of their cast, and how Method Man went above and beyond for his audition for the film. Sign Up For […]