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The Grammys’ introduction of Best Traditional Country Album in 2026 drew criticism as a veiled response to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Grammy win, with fans say it signals segregation within the industry. Also, R&B singer, writer and producer Kevin Ross joins the RSMS crew to talk about his new album.
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In lighter relationship news, Robin Roberts and her wife Amber Laign credit their 20-year partnership to living in separate apartments—saying individual space has kept their bond strong by encouraging trust, communication, and balance.
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Gospel staple, Kirk Franklin recently revealed he attends therapy alongside his strong Christian faith, sharing that being adopted and growing up without a stable support system led him to seek professional help.
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Listen to some of the best and funniest moments of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Hear R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson with the RSMS crew. Also, with Father's Day weekend, Rickey Smiley and the crew talk about the importance of Father's Day.
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In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, we discuss Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping preemptive strike on over 100 Iranian nuclear and military targets—including the Natanz facility and Revolutionary Guard leaders—ending in drone retaliation from Iran and immediate global concern over escalating tensions.
Switching gears to entertainment and legal drama, Porsha Williams emerges triumphant in her divorce battle: the prenup has been upheld, securing her $40,000/month alimony, a Rolls-Royce, and continued residence in their $7 million home pending a decision on property ownership. Finally, fans can look forward to Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, an intimate new reality series on Peacock chronicling the couple’s rekindled romance and early parenthood, premiering on June 26.
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Fans can look forward to Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, an intimate new reality series on Peacock chronicling the couple’s rekindled romance and early parenthood, premiering on June 26.
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Father’s Day is this weekend, and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast wants to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the present dads out there. In the Smiley household, Father’s Day is taken very seriously.
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Porsha Williams emerges triumphant in her divorce battle: the prenup has been upheld, securing her $40,000/month alimony, a Rolls-Royce, and continued residence in their $7 million home pending a decision on property ownership.
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The RSMS crew discusses Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping preemptive strike on over 100 Iranian nuclear and military targets—including the Natanz facility and Revolutionary Guard leaders—ending in drone retaliation from Iran and immediate global concern over escalating tensions.
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In this week’s The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, heartfelt tributes pour in for former MTV and BET host Ananda Lewis, who passed away at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Known for her authenticity, advocacy, and shining presence on Teen Summit and Total Request Live, Ananda used her platform to encourage early cancer screening and embrace tough health conversations.
The show also covers Simon Guobadia’s deportation back to Nigeria by ICE—a move that complicates his divorce from RHOA star Porsha Williams and stirred debate about immigration enforcement and celebrity courts. Tyrese Gibson joins the crew in studio to promote his involvement on the Tom Joyner cruise and share his unfiltered thoughts on staying relevant and releasing new music. Finally, Nicki Minaj drops her latest hot-take alongside Lil Wayne in the “Banned from NO” remix—laying into the NFL for overlooking Lil Wayne during the Super Bowl halftime, reigniting conversations around hip-hop’s role in sports entertainment.
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