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"
Kellee Edwards loves to scuba dive, swim, hike and explore the world. She will be giving us all the #BlackGirlMagic by becoming the second black woman in history to have her own show on the Travel Channel. According to Essence, her Instagram and many voyages landed her this amazing opportunity to explore the world.
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The show “Mysterious Island” premiered on the network on October 10th. She will help viewers find bargains, show them private beaches and discover things that they’ve never seen before. She is truly an inspiration to many, including young people that want to be like her as well as represent black culture on the travel channel.
Edwards is excited about becoming more knowledgeable and also is ready for the exposure. At a young age she talked about how she used to go on road trips with her family. Get ready to explore with her on “Mysterious Island.”
