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Actress Nia Long is also trending after revealing she’s open to “sneaky links” and casual dating while prioritizing her peace and independence following a long-term relationship, reflecting a broader shift in modern dating norms.
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On the sports side, the NFL has officially unveiled its 2026 season schedule, highlighted by a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots to open the season—a rare and headline-grabbing kickoff that sets the tone for an exciting year.
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A resurfaced controversy is stirring conversation as a woman claiming to be tied to Joe Jackson opens up about their alleged past relationship, even suggesting his wife knew about it, reigniting debate around the Jackson family legacy.
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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with a packed dose of entertainment and news, led by Drake shaking up the music world with a surprise triple album release—“Iceman,” “Habibti,” and“Maid of Honour”—a rare move that instantly dominated social media and marked his first major drop following his high-profile rap feud with Kendrick Lamar.
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The show kicks off with a sharp mix of politics, pop culture, and heated commentary as Donald Trump dominates headlines after launching a late‑night barrage on Truth Social aimed at Barack Obama, including reposts calling for Obama’s arrest and inflammatory AI-generated images. The controversy lands as Americans grapple with rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran conflict and global oil tensions, raising questions about priorities as Trump heads into high‑stakes talks with China, a major buyer of Iranian oil. The episode also dives into viral relationship drama after Cardi B is caught on camera arguing with Stefon Diggs, only for the rapper to brush it off online, joking that she “forgot she was a celebrity” and was simply hungry — a response that turned potential backlash into meme‑worthy humor.
In music and entertainment news, Chris Brown fires back after Pitchfork delivers a brutal 1.3/10 review of his new 27‑track album Brown, calling it “soulless” and reigniting debates about critics versus fan loyalty as Brown doubles down on performing for his core audience. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael continues its box-office dominance, officially becoming the second highest‑grossing biopic of all time after crossing $577 million worldwide, cementing the King of Pop’s lasting cultural impact and audience draw despite mixed critical reviews.
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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael continues its box-office dominance, officially becoming the second highest‑grossing biopic of all time after crossing $577 million worldwide, cementing the King of Pop’s lasting cultural impact and audience draw despite mixed critical reviews.
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Chris Brown fires back after Pitchfork delivers a brutal 1.3/10 review of his new 27‑track album Brown, calling it “soulless” and reigniting debates about critics versus fan loyalty as Brown doubles down on performing for his core audience.
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The episode also dives into viral relationship drama after Cardi B is caught on camera arguing with Stefon Diggs, only for the rapper to brush it off online, joking that she “forgot she was a celebrity” and was simply hungry — a response that turned potential backlash into meme‑worthy humor.
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Donald Trump dominates headlines after launching a late‑night barrage on Truth Social aimed at Barack Obama, including reposts calling for Obama’s arrest and inflammatory AI-generated images. The controversy lands as Americans grapple with rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran conflict and global oil tensions, raising questions about priorities as Trump heads into high‑stakes talks with China, a major buyer of Iranian oil.
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A tense political moment set the tone as Donald Trump sparked backlash after publicly insulting journalist Akayla Gardner when she questioned the ballooning cost of his White House ballroom project, which reports say has doubled from its original estimate. The exchange quickly went viral, reigniting criticism over Trump’s repeated attacks on journalists—particularly Black women—while raising new scrutiny over the use of public funds for the renovation.
On the entertainment side, the show broke down reports that Jamie Foxx is expecting another child with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp, a development confirmed by multiple outlets and marking a major personal milestone following Foxx’s highly publicized health scare. Meanwhile, dating rumors are swirling again around Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak after the pair were spotted holding hands on a movie date in Los Angeles, fueling speculation that their on‑again chemistry may be more than just collaborative. The episode also featured comedian Sheryl Underwood, who joined the RSMS crew fresh off her widely praised appearance at Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart, where she delivered one of the night’s standout sets and addressed the fine line between roast humor, grief, and resilience.
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