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Family legacy meets fresh talent as Usher’s 16-year-old son Naviyd quietly released “Smooth Blues”—self-written, self-produced, and revealing a raw ambition from the rising star.
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Listen to some of the best moments of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show podcast this past week. Ice Cube joined the crew to discuss the growth of the BIG3 basketball league, a 3-on-3 circuit featuring former NBA stars. He talked about innovative rules and strategic expansion, sharing how the league is becoming a meaningful movement in the basketball world.
Music icon Ne-Yo joined the conversation, revealing his growing interest in country-infused R&B while working in Nashville and discussing his creative approach and future projects. Hear as the RSMS crew discuss mental health and pontificate about the younger generation speaking to their elders. Also, Black Toney still is not at work.
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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the spotlight shines on four standout stories that celebrate legacy, talent, and influence. First up, Whitney Houston's 40-year music career is being honored in a massive auction organized by the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Julien’s Auctions. Scheduled for August 11 in Los Angeles, the sale will feature iconic items like her Bob Mackie stage jackets and her 1994 World Cup jersey—with proceeds supporting scholarships for young artists at HBCUs.
In sports news, Ice Cube joined the crew to discuss the growth of the BIG3 basketball league, a 3-on-3 circuit featuring former NBA stars. He talked about innovative rules and strategic expansion, sharing how the league is becoming a meaningful movement in the basketball world. Lastyly, Gospel fans will celebrate as Rickey Smiley was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, joining legendary artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams—an honor marking his significant contributions to gospel and entertainment.
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On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show, listeners are treated to a mix of political fights, celebrity clarification, and musical inspiration. A bi-coastal coalition of 24 states plus DC filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federally-approved education funding—arguing the freeze violates constitutional spending norms and jeopardizes critical programs. In lighter news, former President Barack and Michelle Obama hilariously shot down persistent divorce rumors on Michelle’s “IMO” podcast, joking that Michelle “took him back” and emphasizing that their bond has only strengthened over 30 years of marriage. And music icon Ne-Yo joined the conversation, revealing his growing interest in country-infused R&B while working in Nashville and discussing his creative approach and future projects.
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Music icon Ne-Yo joined the conversation, revealing his growing interest in country-infused R&B while working in Nashville and discussing his creative approach and future projects.
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The show took a sharp turn into controversy when Colin Kaepernick’s wife, Nessa, pointed fingers at Roc Nation, accusing the company of undermining Colin’s peaceful NFL protest—paralleling similar tactics she alleges were used against Nicki Minaj.
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Former President Barack and Michelle Obama hilariously shot down persistent divorce rumors on Michelle’s “IMO” podcast, joking that Michelle “took him back” and emphasizing that their bond has only strengthened over 30 years of marriage.
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A bi-coastal coalition of 24 states plus DC filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federally-approved education funding—arguing the freeze violates constitutional spending norms and jeopardizes critical programs.
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On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew delivers a mix of cultural milestones and headline-making drama. Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z landed big with multiple Emmy nominations for their Super Bowl and Christmas halftime performances—Lamar picked up nods for Music Direction and Variety Special, while Beyoncé’s “Beyoncé Bowl” also earned quartet mentions, with each poised to make waves this awards season.
From primetime to playful, Mattel launched the UNO™ Social Club at Palms Casino in Las Vegas, blending nostalgia with immersive nightlife—complete with themed bowling alleys and tournament nights aimed at bringing classic family fun into adult spaces. And in sports-meets-politics drama, Shaquille O’Neal stepped up to defend WNBA star Angel Reese, warning ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III to cease commentary or face physical consequences.
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In sports-meets-politics drama, Shaquille O’Neal stepped up to defend WNBA star Angel Reese, warning ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III to cease commentary or face physical consequences.
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