Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show." His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley's down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as "Mrs. Bernice Jenkins", "Lil' Darrl," "Joe Willie" and "Beauford." Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for "All About The Benjamins" and "Friday After Next". He's recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, "Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6". On television he"s hosted BET's "Open Casket Sharp" and "Comic View", appeared on "Showtime At The Apollo," "Uptown Comedy Club", HBO's "Def Comedy Jam"and "Snaps". Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB's (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: "Success is when preparation meets opportunity"
One of the lines from John Legend’s song says, “Not even the Gods above can separate the two of us,” and for one couple those words mean so much more now.
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Dancer Phil Wright left many in the studio in tears after proposing to his girlfriend after they danced to Legend’s, “You & I (Nobody in the World).”
In the video the couple begins to dance with love in their eyes and beautiful smiles.
Towards the end of the video his girlfriend, Ashley Liai does a spin move and that’s when Wright goes on one knee and takes out the ring.
On his Instagram page he said, “When EVERYTHING doesnt matter but the one you love ❤️ @ashleyliai !
This video has been re-tweeted over 100,000 times and even John Legend himself posted it saying, “beautiful.”
Maybe John will make a special appearance on their wedding day.
