On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show, listeners are treated to a mix of political fights, celebrity clarification, and musical inspiration. A bi-coastal coalition of 24 states plus DC filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federally-approved education funding—arguing the freeze violates constitutional spending norms and jeopardizes critical programs. In lighter news, former President Barack and Michelle Obama hilariously shot down persistent divorce rumors on Michelle’s “IMO” podcast, joking that Michelle “took him back” and emphasizing that their bond has only strengthened over 30 years of marriage. And music icon Ne-Yo joined the conversation, revealing his growing interest in country-infused R&B while working in Nashville and discussing his creative approach and future projects.

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Music icon Ne-Yo joined the conversation, revealing his growing interest in country-infused R&B while working in Nashville and discussing his creative approach and future projects.

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The show took a sharp turn into controversy when Colin Kaepernick’s wife, Nessa, pointed fingers at Roc Nation, accusing the company of undermining Colin’s peaceful NFL protest—paralleling similar tactics she alleges were used against Nicki Minaj.

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Former President Barack and Michelle Obama hilariously shot down persistent divorce rumors on Michelle’s “IMO” podcast, joking that Michelle “took him back” and emphasizing that their bond has only strengthened over 30 years of marriage.

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A bi-coastal coalition of 24 states plus DC filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federally-approved education funding—arguing the freeze violates constitutional spending norms and jeopardizes critical programs.

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On today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the crew delivers a mix of cultural milestones and headline-making drama. Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z landed big with multiple Emmy nominations for their Super Bowl and Christmas halftime performances—Lamar picked up nods for Music Direction and Variety Special, while Beyoncé’s “Beyoncé Bowl” also earned quartet mentions, with each poised to make waves this awards season.

From primetime to playful, Mattel launched the UNO™ Social Club at Palms Casino in Las Vegas, blending nostalgia with immersive nightlife—complete with themed bowling alleys and tournament nights aimed at bringing classic family fun into adult spaces. And in sports-meets-politics drama, Shaquille O’Neal stepped up to defend WNBA star Angel Reese, warning ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III to cease commentary or face physical consequences.

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In sports-meets-politics drama, Shaquille O’Neal stepped up to defend WNBA star Angel Reese, warning ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III to cease commentary or face physical consequences.

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Megan Thee Stallion and NBA champ Klay Thompson have made their relationship Instagram-official via vacation PDA in the Bahamas, sending fans into a whirlwind of hashtag speculation and support.

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