Los Angeles Times

In Jane Smiley’s rock ’n’ roll novel, does good sense make good fiction?

Toward the end of Jane Smiley’s new novel, “Lucky,” its narrator takes a moment to flip through her mother’s record collection. It’s got a lot of ’60s folk-rock, including, she notes, “the four J’s.” ...
Creative Review

How Smiley can inject emotion into a brand

To mark five decades of Smiley, Creative Review commissioned five exclusive artworks to explore how brands can build an emotional connection In 2022, the Smiley brand turns 50. Over that time, the ...
Yahoo

Rickey Smiley's 6 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters (Including How the Comedian Honors His Late Son Brandon)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rickey Smiley attends 2019 Black Music Honors on September 5, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia ; D'essence Smiley, Aaryn Smiley and Malik ...
Page Six

Comedian Rickey Smiley’s son Brandon dead at 32

Rickey Smiley revealed on Sunday that his eldest child, son Brandon, has died at age 32. “I lost my oldest son #BrandonSmiley this morning,” the comedian captioned an Instagram video taken at an ...
Hollywood Life

Brandon Smiley: 5 Things To Know About Rickey Smiley’s Son Who Has Died At 32

Brandon Smiley was radio host Rickey Smiley’s oldest son. Brandon died on January 29, 2023 at the age of 32. He had four siblings. Rickey is known for his career in comedy and TV/radio hosting. He’s ...
Post and Courier

Smiley's is closing. Here's why downtown Greenville is losing a live music staple.

GREENVILLE — A staple of Greenville’s local live music scene and a place where locals flocked for a laidback vibe, steak bites and friendly staff will soon be no more. After nearly 17 years, Smiley’s ...