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FULL SHOW | Whitney Houston Forty Year Music Career Celebrated at Auction; Ice Cube Joins to Talk Big 3 Basketball; Rickey Smiley Inducted in Gospel Music Hall of Fame; and MORE

FULL SHOW | Whitney Houston Forty Year Music Career Celebrated at Auction; Ice Cube Joins to Talk Big 3 Basketball; Rickey Smiley Inducted in Gospel Music Hall of Fame; and MORE

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the spotlight shines on four standout stories that celebrate legacy, talent, and influence. First up, Whitney Houston's 40-year music career is being honored in a massive auction organized by the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Julien’s Auctions. Scheduled for August 11 in Los Angeles, the sale will feature iconic items like her Bob Mackie stage jackets and her 1994 World Cup jersey—with proceeds supporting scholarships for young artists at HBCUs.

In sports news, Ice Cube joined the crew to discuss the growth of the BIG3 basketball league, a 3-on-3 circuit featuring former NBA stars. He talked about innovative rules and strategic expansion, sharing how the league is becoming a meaningful movement in the basketball world. Lastyly, Gospel fans will celebrate as Rickey Smiley was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, joining legendary artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams—an honor marking his significant contributions to gospel and entertainment.

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