Full Show | Teena Marie Biopic in the Works; Jay-z Names Rihanna as Favorite Mentee; Tamron Hall Joins the RSMS Crew; American Kids Reading Scores at Record Low; and More

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show packed in celebrity news, inspiring conversations, and culture talk as special guest Tamron Hall joined the crew to celebrate the success of Season 8 of her award-winning talk show. Hall opened up about perseverance, loneliness in the digital age, and the importance of genuine human connection, while sharing stories from her career and personal life. The crew also highlighted the exciting news that a Teena Marie biopic is officially in development, with daughter Alia Rose helping bring the late "Ivory Queen of Soul's" story to the big screen. Rose recently revealed that the long-discussed project is finally moving forward alongside a book about her mother's life, giving fans hope that Teena Marie's legacy will reach a new generation.   Elsewhere, Jay-Z made headlines after naming Rihanna as his favorite mentee, praising her loyalty and longstanding relationship with the Roc Nation family. The conversation sparked debate and humor among the RSMS crew, while Gary With Da Tea also unpacked new comments from Joseline Hernandez, who claimed that Stevie J's relationship with Faith Evans ultimately helped her move on from their turbulent romance. On the serious side, the show examined alarming reports about America's literacy challenges, as recent national and international assessments found U.S. students' reading scores have fallen to some of their lowest levels in decades, widening achievement gaps and raising concerns about the future of education.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.