Nothin' But The Truth

Yung Miami Supports Diddy in Controversial Character Letter Ahead of Sentencing... Caresha Please!

On today’s episode of Nothin’ but the Truth, host Melanie Ricks and producer Rhea dive into the controversy surrounding Yung Miami (Caresha Romeka Brownlee) after she penned a character letter in support of music mogul P. Diddy ahead of his upcoming sentencing. Mel and Rhea unpack the deeper issue: Why do some women continue to defend powerful men accused of abuse or criminal behavior? Where do we draw the line between loyalty and accountability? Is morality for sale in the name of fame and power? Tap in for a raw, unfiltered conversation you don't want to miss.

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Will Smith Learned Nothing About AI from I-Robot!

Sep 400:41:52Tap to summarize

This week on Nothin' But the Truth, host Melanie Ricks and producer Rhea dive into the wild world of AI, starting with Will Smith’s awkwardly viral clapback on Instagram... yep, the one where he filled an empty concert crowd using AI (yikes). From fake fans to the future of TV and Film, Mel and Rhea unpack the risks of artificial intelligence in entertainment including whether AI could (or should) replace child actors AND how detrimental the savvy tool may be for our environment.

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Is It Really About The Cooking Offset, or Were You Just A Bad Husband?!

Aug 2700:50:57Tap to summarize

Melanie Ricks and Producer Rhea dive into the drama after Offset throws major shade at Cardi B in his latest track. From lyrical shots to real-life tension, Mel and Rhea unpack the chaos surrounding hip-hop’s most unpredictable couple. They get real about Offset and Cardi’s rollercoaster relationship and don’t shy away from the tough questions, like what really defines gender roles in a modern marriage? Should we have more conversations while dating before marriage?

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Can You Really Find True Love On Reality TV?!

Aug 2100:44:33Tap to summarize

Nothin' But The Truth Host and Producer Rhea talk about if people can truly find true love on reality tv shows or are these shows only for the clout?

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Should He Post You or Keep You Hidden?

Jul 3100:44:47Tap to summarize

Klay Thompson and Meg Thee Stallion's new relationship has set the standard for "loving your person out loud" however there are still blurred lines when it comes to showing your love digitally. Your host Melanie Ricks and Producer Rhea dive into why some men proudly post their women and why others keep it quiet. They both break down the pros and cons of going public online, the plight of chasing someone who won't claim you and the power of knowing your worth without it being "hard or soft launched" on the gram.

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Has Social Media Ruined Us?!

Jul 2400:41:06Tap to summarize

Nothin' But the Truth Host Melanie Ricks and Producer Rhea Riley talk about the Coldplay Cheating Scandal that broke the internet. They ask the question if social media has ruined us but more importantly has it affected how we date and public perception.

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Love Island's Cierra Ortega's Racial Slur Blunder!

Jul 1100:45:12Tap to summarize

Melanie Ricks is back in the studio and joined by Producer Rhea Riley for Nothin' But the Truth. Today they tackle the chaotic rise and fall of Reality TV Star Cierra Ortega from the summer's hottest show Love Island. They talk about Ortega's racial slur blunder and derailment of her time on the show as well as swiping your social media accounts. They then talk about racial stereotypes in our zeitgeist and if we really need disclaimers on some of favorite but highly controversial old movies.

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