A blended family is a beautiful thing when all the communication is happening freely. A woman with three kids ,who has just recently gotten married to a man with three kids, is having a bit of difficulty uniting the home. Issues like these, Spirit says, are totally common when two people and their kids from […]

When you break-up with a mate, moving on can be difficult.  Should you cut ties with your ex’s family after a break-up?

Robbie Montgomery of the popular Miss Sweetie Pie’s restaurant (and the TV show, “Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s” on OWN) had to sue her own son after he went behind her back and potentially damaged the reputation she worked so hard to build. While the business has thrived, familial matters seem to be under some serious […]

Nicki posed inside a theater in her hometown of Queens, NYC wearing a pair of dark sunglasses and an oversized hoodie.

Erica Dixon opens up about the amazing duty of motherhood. Check out the player to hear what she said in this exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Erica Dixon Explains Why She Left “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Promises A Tell-All Book! [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] RELATED: Was Lil Scrappy’s Engagement Ring For Erica Dixon […]

Sheryl Lee Ralph delivered a truly powerful message to all the mothers out there who deserve to be appreciated. Check out the player to hear what she said in this inspiring exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Kandi Reveals Her Most Memorable Mother’s Day Moment [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] RELATED: 2Pac’s Mother Afeni […]

Kandi Burruss sends out a special mother’s day message to all the mothers out there, plus, she shares a touching mother’s day memory. Check out the player for more in this exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: Kandi Burruss Explains Why She Didn’t Comfort NeNe Leakes On The RHOA Reunion […]

Bishop Joseph Walker comes to chat with Rickey Smiley about how the church is changing in order to connect to a changing demographic, and what innovative approaches they are taking toward ministry in order to reach new audiences. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! He explains why updating his ministry is so imperative in this day and age. Plus, he talks about […]

Bank of America has extended available paid leave time to its maternity, paternity and adoption policy.  Adding four weeks of available parental leave for full- and part-time employees who have been with the bank at least a year, increasing total leave time to sixteen weeks. Bank of America regularly reviews its leave policies, taking into consideration […]

Randy Kessler joined “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” to discuss child support and answer listeners’ questions about their family court situations. Check out what he said…

An entire family of six was found dead in their Chicago-area home this week, including 10 and 13-year-old boys, The Chicago Tribune reports.

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Kevin Tyrone Powell was charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury after walking into the salon -- owned by his mother, Derema "Miss Dee" Burch -- and shooting her in the face.