Shannon Sharpe arrives promptly at noon at the South Beverly Grill, a short drive from his home in Holmby Hills. He is 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, a wall of muscle sheathed in black athleisure wear. He slides into his favorite booth, orders a cranberry ginger ale and offers a hello — friendly but guarded — to an awaiting journalist.
It’s usually Sharpe asking the questions — whether on his blockbuster podcasts Club Shay Shay (3.17 million YouTube subscribers) and Nightcap (1.26 million subscribers) or on ESPN’s First Take, where through the NFL season he spars good-naturedly with host Stephen A. Smith.
Sharpe, who turns 56 on June 26, shot to fame as a tight end for the Denver Broncos. He’s an NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champ. But his other calling, it turns out, is talking — about sports, yes, but about many other things, too, from social issues to politics to celebrity gossip.
It’s usually Sharpe asking the questions — whether on his blockbuster podcasts Club Shay Shay (3.17 million YouTube subscribers) and Nightcap (1.26 million subscribers) or on ESPN’s First Take, where through the NFL season he spars good-naturedly with host Stephen A. Smith.
Sharpe, who turns 56 on June 26, shot to fame as a tight end for the Denver Broncos. He’s an NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champ. But his other calling, it turns out, is talking — about sports, yes, but about many other things, too, from social issues to politics to celebrity gossip.
- 5/30/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedian Katt Williams set the internet on fire shortly after appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay. But the interview not only shined a spotlight on Williams, but Sharpe himself.
The hall of famer recently opened up about how much he earned from his Katt Williams interview. And it might have significantly added to his net worth.
How much did Shannon Sharpe make after his Katt Williams interview? Katt Williams | Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Sharpe already accumulated a significant net worth thanks to his sports career and business ventures. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he currently has $14 million. At the peak of his career, Sharpe might’ve been worth even more. It’s noted that he once signed a $16 million deal with the NFL, and made as much as $23 million as a sports star.
After retiring from sports, Sharpe maintained his presence in the media. He provided an extra...
The hall of famer recently opened up about how much he earned from his Katt Williams interview. And it might have significantly added to his net worth.
How much did Shannon Sharpe make after his Katt Williams interview? Katt Williams | Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Sharpe already accumulated a significant net worth thanks to his sports career and business ventures. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he currently has $14 million. At the peak of his career, Sharpe might’ve been worth even more. It’s noted that he once signed a $16 million deal with the NFL, and made as much as $23 million as a sports star.
After retiring from sports, Sharpe maintained his presence in the media. He provided an extra...
- 3/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ice Cube is responding to comments made by comedian, writer and actor Katt Williams about the pay, casting and an alleged rape scene in the Friday franchise.
The rapper and producer took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday to address several statements made during Williams’ recent interview on former NFL star Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. In a nine-minute video, Ice Cube said he had “a lot of love for Katt,” who “spoke up for me a lot,” but he “wanted to be clear to clarify some things.”
That includes denying he would film a rape scene after Williams told Sharpe that he had pushed for the removal of a sexual assault sequence from Friday After Next. “I would never shoot a rape scene in a movie, especially Friday, where you actually see this happening on camera. That ain’t my style,” Ice Cube said.
The rapper and producer took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday to address several statements made during Williams’ recent interview on former NFL star Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. In a nine-minute video, Ice Cube said he had “a lot of love for Katt,” who “spoke up for me a lot,” but he “wanted to be clear to clarify some things.”
That includes denying he would film a rape scene after Williams told Sharpe that he had pushed for the removal of a sexual assault sequence from Friday After Next. “I would never shoot a rape scene in a movie, especially Friday, where you actually see this happening on camera. That ain’t my style,” Ice Cube said.
- 1/6/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
During the spring of 2023, comedian and actor Rickey Smiley appeared on Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's show "Club Shay Shay" to talk about his career, and shocked comedy film fans everywhere when he claimed that he was originally cast as the pimp Money Mike in the final film of the "Friday" trilogy, "Friday After Next." The film was his feature acting debut, but Smiley would eventually play the role of the robber Santa Claus with Katt Williams portraying Money Mike. Williams had been an established comic since the 1990s, but "Friday After Next" was his breakthrough acting role that helped put him on the map before "Wild 'n Out" made him a household name.
A wholly original comedic voice with an untouchable ability to bring honesty to even the most flamboyant characters, when Katt Williams is cast in a role ... it feels like it was written for him.
A wholly original comedic voice with an untouchable ability to bring honesty to even the most flamboyant characters, when Katt Williams is cast in a role ... it feels like it was written for him.
- 1/5/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Katt Williams has gone after Cedric the Entertainer for allegedly stealing one of his jokes.
Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams seemingly responded to Cedric, who denied that he stole the joke when he was on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast in 2022.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know,” Williams said. “The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial.”
The actor-comedian continued, “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke and it’s my last joke and it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke; Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience; he comes backstage; he tells me what a...
Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams seemingly responded to Cedric, who denied that he stole the joke when he was on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast in 2022.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know,” Williams said. “The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial.”
The actor-comedian continued, “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke and it’s my last joke and it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke; Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience; he comes backstage; he tells me what a...
- 1/3/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedian Rickey Smiley is in mourning the death of his oldest son, comic Brandon Smiley.
Rickey took to Instagram on Sunday morning to share the tragic news with his followers, explaining in a heartbreaking video, “I just had bad news this morning.”
“I’m on the way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I just want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family,” Rickey said in a video. “My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning.”
Rickey asked those watching to pray specifically for Brandon’s mother, and his siblings.
“Now I see what my granddaddy went through and why he felt the way he felt,” Rickey said. “My granddaddy went through this s**t with my dad and somehow, here I am going through the same thing my grandparents went through. So just pray for our family.”
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Rickey took to Instagram on Sunday morning to share the tragic news with his followers, explaining in a heartbreaking video, “I just had bad news this morning.”
“I’m on the way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I just want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family,” Rickey said in a video. “My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning.”
Rickey asked those watching to pray specifically for Brandon’s mother, and his siblings.
“Now I see what my granddaddy went through and why he felt the way he felt,” Rickey said. “My granddaddy went through this s**t with my dad and somehow, here I am going through the same thing my grandparents went through. So just pray for our family.”
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- 1/30/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Porsha Williams is a married woman! The former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and Simon Guobadia officially tied the knot on Friday.
According to People, Williams, 41, and Guobadia, 57, held a traditional Nigerian native law and custom ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. The outlet reported that there were about 250 guests. But Friday’s festivities was just the start. The couple plans to have an American ceremony on Saturday.
Williams previously revealed that she was planning three wedding ceremonies when the couple got married. The reality star explained that Guobadia gave her the reins to planning the ceremonies during an episode of Dish Nation.
“[Simon’s] African so we will have our native law and custom ceremony and a regular wedding, and then we’ll have another wedding at one of the houses that are out of the country,” Williams told co-hosts Rickey Smiley and Sherri Shepherd. “He did say, ‘Oh babe,...
According to People, Williams, 41, and Guobadia, 57, held a traditional Nigerian native law and custom ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. The outlet reported that there were about 250 guests. But Friday’s festivities was just the start. The couple plans to have an American ceremony on Saturday.
Williams previously revealed that she was planning three wedding ceremonies when the couple got married. The reality star explained that Guobadia gave her the reins to planning the ceremonies during an episode of Dish Nation.
“[Simon’s] African so we will have our native law and custom ceremony and a regular wedding, and then we’ll have another wedding at one of the houses that are out of the country,” Williams told co-hosts Rickey Smiley and Sherri Shepherd. “He did say, ‘Oh babe,...
- 11/27/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Chris Smith, a 21-year ICM veteran, including the last 10 as a partner, has joined APA as SVP, Global Concerts & Talent.
Smith will work alongside Max Burgos who heads APA’s comedy touring department.
While he has strong background in comedy touring, at ICM Smith worked across departments on deals for his clients in the areas of film, television, touring, branding and digital. Most of those clients are expected to come with him to APA, including Pamela Anderson, Chico Bean, Big Boy, Michael Blackson, Darren Brand, Bruce Bruce, Deray Davis, Rob Dyrdek, Mike Epps, Felipe Esparza, Adele Givens, Jess Hilarious, Evander Holyfield, Martin Lawrence, Loni Love, Floyd Mayweather, Donnell Rawlings, Tony Rock Paul Rodriguez, Paul Rodriguez Jr., B Simone, Rickey Smiley, Bailey Spinn, Director/Producer Mark Ritchie/South Pa Productions and Pretty V.
“We have long admired Chris for his passion and tenaciousness in representing his clients and maximizing their earning potential,...
Smith will work alongside Max Burgos who heads APA’s comedy touring department.
While he has strong background in comedy touring, at ICM Smith worked across departments on deals for his clients in the areas of film, television, touring, branding and digital. Most of those clients are expected to come with him to APA, including Pamela Anderson, Chico Bean, Big Boy, Michael Blackson, Darren Brand, Bruce Bruce, Deray Davis, Rob Dyrdek, Mike Epps, Felipe Esparza, Adele Givens, Jess Hilarious, Evander Holyfield, Martin Lawrence, Loni Love, Floyd Mayweather, Donnell Rawlings, Tony Rock Paul Rodriguez, Paul Rodriguez Jr., B Simone, Rickey Smiley, Bailey Spinn, Director/Producer Mark Ritchie/South Pa Productions and Pretty V.
“We have long admired Chris for his passion and tenaciousness in representing his clients and maximizing their earning potential,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
VH1 is launching a holiday movie slate and has drafted features from exec producers including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon.
The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.
Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.
The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.
Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.
- 10/29/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
ABFF Ventures LLC has launched ABFF Comedy Festival, a spin-off of its long-running American Black Film Festival that is dedicated to supporting emerging Black and Brown comedians and comedy writers. Prolific producer Kenya Barris will serve as the Ambassador for the inaugural comedy fest, which will be a virtual, five-day event that will stream live and pre-recorded content on ABFF Play streaming service from June 2-6.
The fete is an extension of the ABFF comedy sidebar which has given visibility to the biggest names in comedy including Kevin Hart, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, Craig Robinson, and Jb Smoove. The mission is to be a global stage for the multicultural comedy community and to help propel new generations of diverse artists to stardom by introducing them to the industry-at-large.
The festival will feature four competitions: Stand-Up Performance, Comedy Web Series, Comedy Shorts, and Comedy Podcasts.
The fete is an extension of the ABFF comedy sidebar which has given visibility to the biggest names in comedy including Kevin Hart, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, Craig Robinson, and Jb Smoove. The mission is to be a global stage for the multicultural comedy community and to help propel new generations of diverse artists to stardom by introducing them to the industry-at-large.
The festival will feature four competitions: Stand-Up Performance, Comedy Web Series, Comedy Shorts, and Comedy Podcasts.
- 1/28/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian and radio show host Rickey Smiley’s 19-year-old daughter is currently recovering after being shot multiple times over the July 4 weekend. On Monday, Smiley posted an emotional video, detailing that his daughter Aaryn had been shot and injured in Houston over Independence Day weekend. Smiley has been active on his YouTube account since the […]
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- 7/27/2020
- by Hannah Mallard
- Uinterview
For nearly 30 years, Rickey Smiley has been a fixture in the comedy world. From his stand-up routines to his on air prank calls, Smiley has proven that he has what it takes to make people laugh in almost any setting. In addition to the work he’s done on radio, he has also had a very successful TV career. From 2012 to 2014, he had his own sitcom on TV One called The Rickey Smiley Show. He currently has a reality show on TV One called Rickey Smiley For Real. Most notably though, he had a main role in the
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- 7/10/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter is recovering after being shot multiple times in Houston, Tex. on Sunday night. The comedian shared details of the incident on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and social media, later confirming that Aaryn Smiley had successfully made it out of surgery on Monday. According to Smiley, the teen was unintentionally caught in gunfire while driving to pick up food from Whataburger. "My daughter was shot last night," Smiley explained in a YouTube video. "She was on her way to Whataburger to get something to eat. I think she was at a stop light and some guys got out of the car and were shooting at each other and she got hit...
- 7/7/2020
- E! Online
Bravo is losing a Georgia peach. Eva Marcille has announced she will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 13. "I appreciate the bond of friendship that I have made with several of my cast mates, and the strong personal relationships I have cultivated with numerous executives and producers from Bravo and Truly Original," Eva tells E! News in a statement. "I am thankful for the opportunity I was provided. However, after speaking with my family and representatives, I believe what I am hoping to accomplish for the culture and community will be better served by focusing on other opportunities. I look forward to serving my community on the Rickey Smiley morning show and...
- 6/16/2020
- E! Online
Fox Corp.’s station group has renewed 25 Words or Less, a new game show hosted and produced by Meredith Vieira, for a second season.
Divorce Court will also be back for a 22nd year and Dish Nation for its ninth.
Fox’s station unit has 28 full-power stations in markets including nine of the top 10 largest in the U.S. In addition to serving as key strategic platforms for promoting sports and primetime programming, the stations also are valuable real estate in syndication.
“Every day, America welcomes us into their homes to laugh, cry and play,” said Stephen Brown, Fox Television Stations Evp Programming and Development. “We are part of their everyday ritual and we look forward to being there for a long time to come.”
Pitting two teams of celebrities and civilians against each other, 25 Words offers a top prize of $10,000. Chelsea Handler, Jane Lynch, Debra Messing, Courteney Cox, Colton Dunn,...
Divorce Court will also be back for a 22nd year and Dish Nation for its ninth.
Fox’s station unit has 28 full-power stations in markets including nine of the top 10 largest in the U.S. In addition to serving as key strategic platforms for promoting sports and primetime programming, the stations also are valuable real estate in syndication.
“Every day, America welcomes us into their homes to laugh, cry and play,” said Stephen Brown, Fox Television Stations Evp Programming and Development. “We are part of their everyday ritual and we look forward to being there for a long time to come.”
Pitting two teams of celebrities and civilians against each other, 25 Words offers a top prize of $10,000. Chelsea Handler, Jane Lynch, Debra Messing, Courteney Cox, Colton Dunn,...
- 11/13/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you ready for the new season of Rickey Smiley for Real? TV One just announced the TV show's fifth season will premiere later this month.
The unscripted series follows the personal and professional life of radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The new season will see Smiley "navigating the ups and downs of his professional demands while adapting to new additions in his household, and juggling the growing pains of his young adult children."
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The unscripted series follows the personal and professional life of radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The new season will see Smiley "navigating the ups and downs of his professional demands while adapting to new additions in his household, and juggling the growing pains of his young adult children."
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- 10/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tony Rock, whose credits including hosting HBO’s stand-up series All Def Comedy, NBA TV’s The Warm Up and Bet’s Black Card Revoked and Apollo Live, has inked with ICM Partners. The actor-comic is currently prepping as a featured act on the Platinum Comedy Tour alongside Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley and others.
This past TV season, Rock co-starred in his first network series, CBS’ short-lived comedy Living Biblically opposite Jay R. Ferguson.
Rock also founded the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity established in honor of his late father.
Previously repped by Innovative Artists, he continues to be managed by Jeru Tillman.
This past TV season, Rock co-starred in his first network series, CBS’ short-lived comedy Living Biblically opposite Jay R. Ferguson.
Rock also founded the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity established in honor of his late father.
Previously repped by Innovative Artists, he continues to be managed by Jeru Tillman.
- 9/25/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Piers Morgan, Wendy Williams, and more public figures have taken to Twitter to remember Joe Jackson. The Jackson family patriarch died at age 89 after a battle with cancer.
During his life, Joe Jackson was known for managing the Jackson 5 and bringing his children into the spotlight. He became a controversial figure when Michael Jackson accused his father of physical and emotional abuse in 1993.
Still, many revere him for bringing his children’s talent to the world’s stage. Sharpton was one of the first to mourn Joe Jackson on Twitter. The reverend alluded to the controversy in his post, expressing his hopes that “history correct his legacy.”
“Joe Jackson passed at 89 as the patriarch of the family that has mainstreamed our culture,” Sharpton wrote. “He was never given the credit he deserved. He influenced the world of music with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and others.
During his life, Joe Jackson was known for managing the Jackson 5 and bringing his children into the spotlight. He became a controversial figure when Michael Jackson accused his father of physical and emotional abuse in 1993.
Still, many revere him for bringing his children’s talent to the world’s stage. Sharpton was one of the first to mourn Joe Jackson on Twitter. The reverend alluded to the controversy in his post, expressing his hopes that “history correct his legacy.”
“Joe Jackson passed at 89 as the patriarch of the family that has mainstreamed our culture,” Sharpton wrote. “He was never given the credit he deserved. He influenced the world of music with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and others.
- 6/27/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and Anthony Hamilton are just a few of the latest celebrities to join the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign to help raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since launching at the end of last year, the movement has continued to gain momentum online, reaching more than 271 million people through 20,000 posts and shares of the #ThisShirtSavesLives hashtag.
More than 40 St Jude celebrity friends have taken to social media to post pictures wearing the t-shirt including Briana Babineax, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Erica Campbell, Jencarlos Canela, Regulo Caro, Jakalyn Carr, Jessie James Decker, Raheem DeVaughn, Jermaine Dupri, Brett Eldredge, Luis Fonsi, Cristian De La Fuente, Daisy Fuentes, Jj Hairston, Intocable, Casey J, Frankie J, Juanes, Adamari Lopez, Roland Martin, Willie Moore Jr., Maren Morris, Pj Morton, Banda Ms, Elise Neal, Gina Neely, Horacio Palencia, Helen Ochoa, Gerardo Ortiz, Jake Owen, Banda El Recodo,...
More than 40 St Jude celebrity friends have taken to social media to post pictures wearing the t-shirt including Briana Babineax, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Erica Campbell, Jencarlos Canela, Regulo Caro, Jakalyn Carr, Jessie James Decker, Raheem DeVaughn, Jermaine Dupri, Brett Eldredge, Luis Fonsi, Cristian De La Fuente, Daisy Fuentes, Jj Hairston, Intocable, Casey J, Frankie J, Juanes, Adamari Lopez, Roland Martin, Willie Moore Jr., Maren Morris, Pj Morton, Banda Ms, Elise Neal, Gina Neely, Horacio Palencia, Helen Ochoa, Gerardo Ortiz, Jake Owen, Banda El Recodo,...
- 3/6/2018
- Look to the Stars
Rasual Butler and his wife, former American Idol contestant, Leah Labelle, both died in a car accident early Wednesday in Studio City, California.
Butler, 38, – a former NBA player for many teams including Miami Heat, the Toronto Raptors, the L.A. Clippers, the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards – reportedly lost control of his Range Rover at about 2 a.m. before striking a parking meter.
The car flipped before slamming into a wall. NBC Los Angeles reported that police said the vehicle was traveling at speeds two to three times higher than the limit.
Butler and Belle, 31, who came in 12th...
Butler, 38, – a former NBA player for many teams including Miami Heat, the Toronto Raptors, the L.A. Clippers, the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards – reportedly lost control of his Range Rover at about 2 a.m. before striking a parking meter.
The car flipped before slamming into a wall. NBC Los Angeles reported that police said the vehicle was traveling at speeds two to three times higher than the limit.
Butler and Belle, 31, who came in 12th...
- 2/1/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
There is one thing that is consistent in Hollywood and the world of entertainment and that is the fact that nothing is consistent. News broke in 2015 that Claudia Jordan had been fired from the Rickey Smiley show, she would later be booted off the Rhoa after a run in with Nene Leakes. Well, Claudia has been very vocal about the sexual harassment and sexual misconduct allegations that are being levied against some of America’s most powerful and wealthy men. She took specific aim at the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, who she says should be in jail. There has
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- 12/20/2017
- by Rick Wallace
- TVovermind.com
The Little Women: Atlanta ladies volunteer at the Rickey Smiley Foundation on this week’s episode — but things turn sour when Minnie goes behind Ms. Juicy’s back and asks him for help getting into radio. Ms Juicy, who has long been part of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, heads with the other ladies to volunteer at a senior center with the comedian’s foundation. But she senses something is up when Minnie appears to be getting cosy with Rickey. Ms Juicy makes a speech in front of the crowd for the foundation, while Minnie receives an embrace from Rickey on stage....read more...
- 4/26/2017
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
To best understand the jubilation expressed over the new black “Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay, one need only watch the pilot of HBO’s “Insecure.”
In one of television’s most comedic and honest exchanges to date, Molly (Yvonne Orji) tearfully asks her best friend Issa (star and series creator Issa Rae) why no one has chosen to marry her. The question comes soon after Molly’s Asian-American coworker at her law firm gets engaged to a black man.
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“They wife others up with a quickness,” Issa declares, easily verbalizing what far too many of us have said away from mixed company.
That’s because in real life and in pop culture, rarely do we see ourselves – with the exception of Michelle Obama – as leading ladies. From professional athletes such as Robert Griffin III...
In one of television’s most comedic and honest exchanges to date, Molly (Yvonne Orji) tearfully asks her best friend Issa (star and series creator Issa Rae) why no one has chosen to marry her. The question comes soon after Molly’s Asian-American coworker at her law firm gets engaged to a black man.
Read More: ‘The Bachelorette’ Gets Its First African-American Star: How It Almost Might Solve the Entire Franchise’s Diversity Problem
“They wife others up with a quickness,” Issa declares, easily verbalizing what far too many of us have said away from mixed company.
That’s because in real life and in pop culture, rarely do we see ourselves – with the exception of Michelle Obama – as leading ladies. From professional athletes such as Robert Griffin III...
- 2/16/2017
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- Indiewire
Missy Elliott (Ghostbusters) and Dish Nation‘s Rickey Smiley are set to guest star on separate episodes of new Fox series Star, created/executive produced by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy. Elliot will play Pumpkin, a dangerous producer/recording artist who knew Carlotta (Queen Latifah) in her past life. She's been hired by Star's (Jude Demorest) boyfriend to surprise her at one of the girls’ upcoming performances. Smiley plays the Mc of the Atlanta NexFest competition. He…...
- 1/23/2017
- Deadline TV
TV One’s Rickey Smiley is a man who wears many hats — literally and figuratively! Tonight’s Rickey Smiley For Real also reveals that Rickey is a hard ass when it comes to standing his ground and so is his son Brandon. Their bad blood is a drama point on the show as Smiley and his son are revealed to be at an impasse. Smiley vows to let his son dangle in the wind so to speak before he will ever accept Brandon’s mess. Smiley’s multi-hyphenate life, however, is grounded in his role as a father, which is at the core of...read more...
- 11/22/2016
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Toni Braxton's heart is aflutter—and it's all because of Birdman. The singer, 48, and the rapper, 47, made their public debut as a couple at the 2016 Bet Awards, where they posed for photos together inside L.A.'s Microsoft Theater. Birdman was on hand to present an award with Snoop Dogg, 44, and Jermaine Dupri, 43. Asked about his relationship with Toni, Birdman told People, "We're just chillin'." Toni's rep later confirmed they are dating. Toni's mother, Evelyn Braxton, sang Birdman's praises last week. While promoting the We TV program Braxton Family Values on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Evelyn was asked about her daughter's new boyfriend. "I think...
- 6/27/2016
- E! Online
It started as a little TV movie over half a decade ago. Several movies later and now The Good Witch is into it’s second season as a hit series. Catherine Bell shares a bit of the magic that helps her find such great roles to play. Plus he’s a businessman, reality TV star, morning DJ, stand up comic and the single father of five. Rickey Smiley talks about how he juggles it all.
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- 5/28/2016
- by Mike Raub
- Comicmix.com
"Roy, what can you tell us about these new developments?"
"I can tell you I don't give a shit."
From his first appearance on-screen in September 2015, new Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. came across like a seasoned smartass who had been doing the job for years. Clad in a gray suit and sporting a cockeyed, little smirk, the 37-year-old stand-up comic argued the potential colonization of Mars meant nothing to a black man in America. ("Brother can't catch a cab, you think he can catch a spaceship?") When Tds'...
"I can tell you I don't give a shit."
From his first appearance on-screen in September 2015, new Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. came across like a seasoned smartass who had been doing the job for years. Clad in a gray suit and sporting a cockeyed, little smirk, the 37-year-old stand-up comic argued the potential colonization of Mars meant nothing to a black man in America. ("Brother can't catch a cab, you think he can catch a spaceship?") When Tds'...
- 4/18/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Nationally syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley returns to TV One with the premiere of his new docu-series "Rickey Smiley For Real" on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Et. The hour-long series takes a humorous look at Smiley’s hectic life as he manages his career, single fatherhood and personal life. TV One’s "Rickey Smiley For Real" is a voyeuristic view into what makes Smiley a successful media mogul in radio, comedy and television, as well as captures the syndicated host as he juggles two families – one at home and the other at work. Throughout the season, viewers get a...
- 10/28/2015
- by Shadow And Act
- ShadowAndAct
TV One has announced that it is currently in production on a new series titled "Rickey Smiley For Real," an hour-long show featuring syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley, as he tries to juggle his career and home life. Premiering in November, "Rickey Smiley For Real," produced by Bobbcat Films, will capture Smiley as he navigates the "ups" and "downs" of professional demands, single fatherhood, and intimate relationships. Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resides during the week, and in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, where he raises his family, Smiley's struggle to find work-life balance while...
- 9/15/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Did Rickey Smiley find his new co-host? The interwebs have been buzzing that The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has brought on rapper and guest co-host Da Brat to officially replace former co-host, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Claudia Jordan, who was on the show for about a year before parting ways last week. However, it seems like the show is still feelin' her out. The rep for the syndicated radio broadcast, which is produced in downtown Atlanta, tells E! News, "Da Brat has been a long-time friend of the Rick Smiley Morning Show. She's currently sitting in and having fun with the crew informing, inspiring and entertaining our listeners." Without being completely clear about whether he's...
- 7/13/2015
- E! Online
Claudia Jordan is experiencing another career shakeup. Just weeks ago E! News learned the star will not be returning full-time for The Real Housewives of Atlanta's upcoming eighth season, and in a recent statement posted to her Facebook page, Jordan announced she would also be leaving her radio gig on The Rickey Smiley Show. "There are a whole lot of things I want to do that will better showcase my talents, personality, intelligence and wittiness and I'm ready to pursue them!" the 42-year-old beauty wrote. "I'm grateful to Reach Media and to Mr. Smiley for giving me the opportunity which in turn helped me have a reason to be in Atlanta to be on the Real Housewives of Atlanta...
- 7/10/2015
- E! Online
Ebony Steele, best known for her work on Fox TV's "Dish Nation!" and radio's "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show," and Sasha Rionda (from CNN International & CNN Espanol) have been signed to host a new national TV series "Coffee with America" that will be produced at Atlanta Broadcast Studio. "Coffee with America" will be the first major TV series for the new Atlanta Broadcast Studio, located near Vinings - a state of the art facility built specifically for live TV production and broadcasting. The production team for "Coffee with America" includes industry veterans Chuck Edmundson, Ben...
- 5/11/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Time for takeoff. Apollo Nida's sentencing day finally arrives, but he refuses to leave peacefully — terrorizing Phaedra Parks down to the very last minute. Claudia Crashes Claudia Jordan is still having trouble fitting in. After her explosive Dish Nation party confrontation with Porsha Williams last week, Claudia is overwhelmed with how petty her Rickey Smiley Morning Show affiliate can be. Photos: Before They Were Real Housewives! “It just reminds me of high school,” Claudia cries to Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey. “I don’t deserve this.” During a meeting, Claudia expresses [...]...
- 2/17/2015
- Us Weekly
Listen: This was a wildly uncomfortable episode, but we have to get through the craziness of the beginning before we can address the craziness of the end. Claudia hits her breaking point with Porsha’s “nice-nasty,” bratty bullshit, and while she's crying to Kenya and Cynthia she says the stress of the situation reminds her of high school. It’s hard to take the high road when the person you’re fighting with is a massive, floating airhead that threatens to collide with you in midair. Claudia meets with their boss, Rickey Smiley, a few days later; first, he rudely says “come on” when she knocks on his door, like that’s any way to invite someone into your office, and then when she tells him about her issue with Porsha, he immediately brings Porsha into his office. This would be fine, if he knew how to conduct a personnel meeting,...
- 2/16/2015
- by Danielle Henderson
- Vulture
Congratulations, the Patriarchy — we now live in a world where women are afraid to try on shoes because they’re between pedicures. Why is Cynthia flexing so hard? Why isn’t Kandi flexing at all? Why can’t Porsha carry out one adult conversation without becoming a mess of deflections? Why is Rickey Smiley yelling so much first thing in the goddamn morning? Calm the hell down, Rickey Smiley! It’s too early for all of that! I think this week was one of the better episodes because it featured all of the women in their full glory, like peacocks on parade, but it’s never been more evident how fractured they are as a whole.We’ve basically got two groups again, but instead of the Talls versus the Smalls, it’s the Righteous and the Unholy, or the Stank and the Stankier, or the Seriously You’re All...
- 12/1/2014
- by Danielle Henderson
- Vulture
It’s a morning show showdown! Real Housewives of Atlanta’s newest Housewife, Claudia Jordan, barely unpacks her boxes before fueling a new potential feud with none other than demoted Housewife, Porsha Williams. The two should have plenty in common, since they both work for Atlanta media heavyweight Rickey Smiley -- Claudia’s on his morning radio broadcast while Porsha films his Dish Nation TV show -- but Porsha gives Claudia a less-than-warm response when Claudia tries to make conversation at the radio station, virtually ignoring the newbie while [...]...
- 11/30/2014
- Us Weekly
Just when you thought things couldn't get any uglier between Phaedra Parks and husband Apollo Nida, the relationship went from bad to worse on Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
"Phaedra is very calculated," said Nida, who is currently serving eight years in prison for bank fraud. "I despise everything about her, but I still love her."
Nida secretly met with an attorney to discuss divorcing Parks – before she could divorce him while he was in jail.
"I don't have anything," Nida told the laywer. "The government's taken everything."
"The boys are the victims of Apollo's actions," Parks said, while...
"Phaedra is very calculated," said Nida, who is currently serving eight years in prison for bank fraud. "I despise everything about her, but I still love her."
Nida secretly met with an attorney to discuss divorcing Parks – before she could divorce him while he was in jail.
"I don't have anything," Nida told the laywer. "The government's taken everything."
"The boys are the victims of Apollo's actions," Parks said, while...
- 11/24/2014
- by Wade Rouse, @waderouse
- People.com - TV Watch
Just when you thought things couldn't get any uglier between Phaedra Parks and husband Apollo Nida, the relationship went from bad to worse on Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta. "Phaedra is very calculated," said Nida, who is currently serving eight years in prison for bank fraud. "I despise everything about her, but I still love her." Nida secretly met with an attorney to discuss divorcing Parks - before she could divorce him while he was in jail. "I don't have anything," Nida told the laywer. "The government's taken everything." "The boys are the victims of Apollo's actions," Parks said,...
- 11/24/2014
- by Wade Rouse, @waderouse
- PEOPLE.com
Amber Rose is single and ready to mingle! The model hosted the launch party of Xxiv Karat Sparkling Wines at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, where she partied the night away rocking leather, head-to-toe black, and giant sunglasses. To everyone's surprise, Nick Cannon even stopped by the launch to spend some time with the newly single mother-of-one. Mariah Carey's estranged hubby looked like he had a lot of fun at the festivities, too. Cannon even showed off his DJ skills at the turntables with DJ Echo.Rumors surfaced earlier this month that Amber and Nick were more than just friends when Cannon's relationship ended with Carey and Rose's with Wiz Khalifa. Amber cleared up rumors at the Xxiv Karat Sparkling Wines party when E! asked what's the biggest lie she's ever heard about herself. "That I've slept with Nick Cannon!!!," she exclaimed, "Not true. Cool for him...but no,...
- 10/17/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
After the epic knockdown, drag-out fight between Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore last season, The Real Housewives of Atlanta will be adding some new blood to the mix for season 7. Bravo announced that Claudia Jordan will be joining the show as a full-time housewife while Demetria McKinney will be joining the cast as a friend of the housewives. McKinney is an actress and singer, known for her role as Janine Payne on TBS's Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Jordan is the co-host of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and is recognized for her work as a model on The Price is Right...
- 10/1/2014
- by Teresa Jue
- EW - Inside TV
Bravo is stirring the pot on its highest-rated series, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” On Season 7, divorced socialite Porsha Williams has been demoted to a recurring role, and replacing her as a full-time housewife is “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” co-host Claudia Jordan. Actress and singer Demetria McKinney (“House of Payne”) joins the show in a recurring role. Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Kenya Moore and Phaedra Parks return as full-time wives. Also read: ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to Feature Apollo Nida's Imprisonment ‘Fiasco’ on Season 7 Bravo also released the first trailer for the upcoming season, and it's wall-to-wall drama.
- 10/1/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
There's a new housewife in Hotlanta – and one Southern belle is missing from the lineup.
Porsha Williams will only have a "recurring role" in the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bravo announced Wednesday.
Williams infamously fought with frenemy Kenya Moore during the spring taping of the reunion special, and their brawl landed her in jail on a battery charge.
Now, the network says, the ex-wife of football player Kordell Stewart is "enjoying a fresh chapter in her life" as a single woman and entertainment correspondent on Dish Nation.
But in a statement to People, Williams said she was shocked by the casting shakeup.
Porsha Williams will only have a "recurring role" in the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bravo announced Wednesday.
Williams infamously fought with frenemy Kenya Moore during the spring taping of the reunion special, and their brawl landed her in jail on a battery charge.
Now, the network says, the ex-wife of football player Kordell Stewart is "enjoying a fresh chapter in her life" as a single woman and entertainment correspondent on Dish Nation.
But in a statement to People, Williams said she was shocked by the casting shakeup.
- 10/1/2014
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- People.com - TV Watch
There's a new housewife in Hotlanta - and one Southern belle is missing from the lineup. Porsha Williams will only have a "recurring role" in the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bravo announced Wednesday. Williams infamously fought with frenemy Kenya Moore during the spring taping of the reunion special, and their brawl landed her in jail on a battery charge. But now, the network says, she's "enjoying a fresh chapter in her life." Earlier, the ex-wife of football player Kordell Stewart hinted that she wouldn't be returning to the series, Tweeting, "No more peach for me, but I...
- 10/1/2014
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- PEOPLE.com
There's a new housewife in Hotlanta - and one Southern belle is missing from the lineup. Porsha Williams will only have a "recurring role" in the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bravo announced Wednesday. Williams infamously fought with frenemy Kenya Moore during the spring taping of the reunion special, and their brawl landed her in jail on a battery charge. But now, the network says, she's "enjoying a fresh chapter in her life." Earlier, the ex-wife of football player Kordell Stewart hinted that she wouldn't be returning to the series, Tweeting, "No more peach for me, but I...
- 10/1/2014
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- PEOPLE.com
Roger Bobb is set to direct the female African American buddy action comedy, "Grown Girls Getaway" starring Garcelle Beauvais, Terri Vaughn, Malinda Williams and Essence Atkins in Trinidad and Tobago later this month. The film centers around four long time bff’s who take a Caribbean bonding vacation only to be greeted with big fun and looming danger. "Grown Girls Getaway" pairs Bobb with long time associate Angi Bones, Executive VP of Bobbcat Films. Together Bobb and Bones have produced 11 box office hits and number of hit TV shows such as House of Payne, Meet the Browns and Rickey Smiley Show. Described as a “Waiting to Exhale” meets “Hangover” , "Grown Girls Getaway" written by...
- 6/4/2014
- by Karen Marie Mason
- ShadowAndAct
Oprah Winfrey will be honoring Nelson Mandela with a tribute during the 45th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP and TV One announced today. That news came along with a list of the second group of presenters confirmed to participate at the February 22 awards. Idris Elba, Vin Diesel, Terry Crews, Nia Long, Naomie Harris, Morris Chestnut, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese Gibson, Ed Asner, and Ben Vereen will join previously announced Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Michael Ealy, Tony Goldwyn, Arsenio Hall, Regina Hall, Octavia Spencer, Archie Panjabi, Dennis Haysbert, Rickey Smiley, Nicole Beharie, and Lou Gossett Jr. Anthony Anderson hosts the awards, which will be broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22 at 9 Pm/6 Pm Et/Pt on TV One.
- 2/13/2014
- by ERIK PEDERSEN
- Deadline TV
News and notes from all corners of the TV world:
- After a nine-year absence, Hugh Jackman will return as host of the Tony Awards. Jackman hosted the awards honoring Broadway's finest for three consecutive years from 2003-05, winning an Emmy for his work on the 2004 telecast. The 68th annual Tonys will air June 8 on CBS.
- MTV's continuing to expand its original series portfolio with the 10-episode pick-up of thriller drama "Eye Candy." From "Insidious" producer Jason Blum, the series stars Victoria Justice as tech whiz Lindy, who, after suspecting an online suitor may be a cyber stalker, begins working with hackers to solve murders in Manhattan while unleashing her own brand of justice. [Deadline]
- "24" alum Annie Wersching has joined the cast of CBS' summer series "Extant." Wersching, who also stars in Amazon's pilot "Bosch," will have a recurring part in the Halle Berry-led "Extant" as a member...
- After a nine-year absence, Hugh Jackman will return as host of the Tony Awards. Jackman hosted the awards honoring Broadway's finest for three consecutive years from 2003-05, winning an Emmy for his work on the 2004 telecast. The 68th annual Tonys will air June 8 on CBS.
- MTV's continuing to expand its original series portfolio with the 10-episode pick-up of thriller drama "Eye Candy." From "Insidious" producer Jason Blum, the series stars Victoria Justice as tech whiz Lindy, who, after suspecting an online suitor may be a cyber stalker, begins working with hackers to solve murders in Manhattan while unleashing her own brand of justice. [Deadline]
- "24" alum Annie Wersching has joined the cast of CBS' summer series "Extant." Wersching, who also stars in Amazon's pilot "Bosch," will have a recurring part in the Halle Berry-led "Extant" as a member...
- 2/11/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The NAACP and TV One announced today that Anthony Anderson will serve as host for the 45th NAACP Image Awards. Also revealed are the confirmed first group of presenters, which include Lupita Nyong'o, Tyler Perry, Michael Ealy, Tony Goldwyn, Arsenio Hall, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Octavia Spencer, Archie Panjabi, Dennis Haysbert, Rickey Smiley, Nicole Beharie, and Lou Gossett Jr. Dennis Haysbert will also be the in-show announcer. The 45th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast Live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, 9p.m. Et/Pt tape-delayed as a two-hour star-studded special on TV One. The telecast will also include a...
- 2/10/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Los Angeles (Feb. 10, 2014) — The NAACP and TV One announced today that Anthony Anderson will serve as host for the 45th NAACP Image Awards and the first group of presenters confirmed include Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Michael Ealy, Tony Goldwyn, Arsenio Hall, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Octavia Spencer, Archie Panjabi, Dennis Haysbert, Rickey Smiley, Nicole Beharie, and Lou Gossett Jr. The 45th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast Live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt tape-delayed as a two-hour star-studded special on TV One.
- 2/10/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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