On the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, breaking news covers an active bomb and hostage situation at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, where two hostages were released but police believe others may remain inside as negotiators work with a suspect reportedly wearing a bomb and the FBI assists. The show also discusses former HartBeat employees speaking out as Kevin Hart’s company sues Eric Eddings and Leslie Gwen over alleged contract breaches and trade secrets, while the pair deny wrongdoing and some ex-staff call the action personal amid industry pullbacks and layoffs. In celebrity news, Preston Pippen describes being teased at school over Larsa Pippen’s dating life and his parents’ contentious divorce. Finally, Dame Dash criticizes Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic performance and appearance, prompting the crew to call him a hater and note Jay-Z’s reported billionaire status. 

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