Nate Parker, actor and creator of the controversial film Birth Of A Nation, came through to the studio to talk about the incredible journey of making and getting his movie seen. He explains why, of all the stories, the story of Nat Turner was so important for him to tell. “This is our Braveheart,” he […]
Tasha Smith talks about playing Angela on “For Better Or Worse,” and forgetting which season the long-running show is up to. She laughs about being called Angela in the street, and being with the character for so long that she feels like she’s her alter ego, and barely knows who she is anymore! Why she […]
Mary J. Blige isn't dealing with the criticism of her awkward Hillary Clinton video very well.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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?
