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Congrats are in order for our very own Jekalyn Carr as "Don't Faint" becomes her 10th #1 single on the Billboard Gospel Radio chart!
In short, when you're living large and publicly, the margin for error shrinks and the fall can be much more visible.
Bishop Marvin Winans clears the air after being accused of shunning a donation made by a member of his Perfecting Church in a viral video.
Get the recap of day one of the 24th Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage! The party kicked off with laughs from Katt Williams and DC Curry, plus music from Ne-Yo and more.
Day 2 of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage 2025 featured a sneakerball, Mary Mary hosted by Rickey Smiley, and more. A celebration of Black music and culture!
The driver in a crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students in Fayetteville and her sister has been charged, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Both women are facing several charges, including manslaughter and speeding, the police said late Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened nearly two weeks ago, on Oct. 8, on Rosehill […]
Gospel powerhouse Tye Tribbett recently brought his signature energy to Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, sharing powerful testimony about his journey toward true spiritual freedom.
10 Black poets you should know. From the Harlem Renaissance to contemporary voices who have helped to change the world.
The news of D’Angelo’s death, who died from an undisclosed battle with pancreatic cancer Tuesday, has continued to shake the music world and all who loved him to their core. The soul singer, who helped pioneer the 90s neo-soul, left behind an undeniable mark in the music industry, despite releasing only three studio albums and […]
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter found himself at the center of debate this week—not for anything that happened on the field, but for what he chose to do hours before kickoff. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). The 22-year-old wide receiver and cornerback was baptized […]
Fairgoers were left dangling 100 feet in the air on a ride at the North Carolina State Fair when the the ride stopped due to a low voltage issue on Thursday, Oct. 16. The ride, called The Vertigo, spins riders on swings above the fairgrounds. A spokesperson with the NC Department of Agriculture said that […]
Protestors are expected to gather across North Carolina this weekend, including some areas across the Triangle. The “No Kings Protests” is a nationwide demonstration against Donald Trump and his abuse of power. This marks the second nationwide protest against the president and the Trump administration this year. In June, several protestors gathered in locations across […]
