Full Show | US and Israel continue to launch air strikes against Iran; Black actors show up and show out at the NAACP Image Awards; Zendaya and Tom Holland rumored to be married; Deon Cole takes shots at Nicki Minaj and other celebrities at NAACP Image Awards; and More

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers a packed episode that opens with the intensifying conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran as coordinated airstrikes continue following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports highlight expanding missile exchanges, regional ret…

RSMS Hour 4 | Deon Cole takes shots at Nicki Minaj and other celebrities at NAACP Image Awards

The show closes with Deon Cole’s headline‑making jokes at the NAACP Image Awards, where his sharp comedic “prayer” aimed at Nicki Minaj sparked immediate online backlash, with Barbz flooding social media and sending Cole graphic DMs after the joke went viral. 

RSMS Hour 3 | Zendaya and Tom Holland rumored to be married

Rumors about Zendaya and Tom Holland rise again as multiple outlets report that her stylist, Law Roach, claims the couple quietly married—though neither star has confirmed the alleged secret ceremony.

RSMS Hour 2 | Black actors show up and show out at the NAACP Image Awards

Shifting gears, the team recaps a standout night at the NAACP Image Awards, where Black actors lit up the ceremony with big wins, standout fashion moments, and powerful expressions of cultural pride, echoing coverage that “Sinners” dominated the awards and that presenters and honorees addressed ong…

RSMS Hour 1 | US and Israel continue to launch air strikes against Iran

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers a packed episode that opens with the intensifying conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran as coordinated airstrikes continue following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

FULL SHOW | Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube suing for Mt. Westmore merch money; Halle Berry claims the fourth time is the charm; Megan Thee Stallion making Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge;” Eva Marcille reunites with Rickey Smiley and the Morning Show; and More   

The episode kicks off with a lively mix of entertainment headlines, starting with Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube’s escalating legal battle over Mount Westmore merchandise profits. According to multiple reports, the rappers allege that Westside Merchandising failed to provide accurate accounting and still …

RSMS Hour 4 | Eva Marcille reunites with Rickey Smiley and the Morning Show 

Eva Marcille reunites with Rickey and the Morning Show crew for a warm and hilarious segment. While the transcript focuses on memories, laughter, and her new Lifetime movie, additional reporting notes that Eva recently rekindled her relationship with ex‑husband Michael Sterling, confirming a “soft …

RSMS Hour 3 | Megan Thee Stallion making Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge”

The show then shifts to Megan Thee Stallion’s major career move as she prepares to make history as the first female-identifying performer to portray Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical during its eight‑week Broadway run beginning March 24, 2026—a casting producers called a defining moment for the p…

RSMS Hour 2 | Halle Berry claims the fourth time is the charm

The team also dives into Halle Berry’s joyful relationship milestone as she confirms her engagement to Van Hunt after nearly six years of dating, clarifying rumors and showing off the bold, chunky gold engagement ring she revealed during her Tonight Show appearance. 

RSMS Hour 1 | Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube suing for Mt. Westmore merch money 

Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube are escalating their legal battle over Mount Westmore merchandise profits. According to multiple reports, the rappers allege that Westside Merchandising failed to provide accurate accounting and still owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars, despite reporting over $808,00…