Rapper Craig Mack dies at 46 By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN)Craig Mack, one of the artists who laid the foundation for Bad Boy Records, has died, the label’s former director of marketing Michelle Joyce confirmed to CNN. He was 46. No cause of death was immediately released, though Joyce said he had been ill…… MORE
Rex Tillerson Is Fired & Replaced By CIA Chief Mike Pompeo
3-13-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ousted Rex Tillerson as secretary of state Tuesday, making a surprise Twitter announcement that he’s naming CIA director Mike Pompeo to replace him. “Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State,” Trump tweeted. “He will do a fantastic job! Thank…… MORE
Florida Governor Signs Gun Bill, NRA Sues
3-12-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Weeks after their children were gunned down in the worst high school shooting since Columbine, parents of the victims stood in the Florida Capitol and watched Gov. Rick Scott sign a far-reaching bill that places new restrictions on guns. Hours later, the National Rifle Association filed a federal…… MORE
BLACK PANTHER SURPASSES THE BILLION DOLLAR MARK WORLDWIDE!
Marvel’s newest hit, “Black Panther” has surpassed the one billion dollar mark in just 26 days since it’s opening! The movie hit the milestone after China opened the movie this past Friday and generated $20 million. This makes the 5th Marvel movie that has attained this feat. “The Avengers”, “The Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Iron…… MORE
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Salt N Pepa! How “Push It” was more than just a dance record
It’s Womens History Month! So let’s celebrate some of the first ladies in hip-hop Salt N Pepa!!… MORE
Houston Approved Whitney
According to Entertainment Weekly, the project, titled Whitney, is reportedly the “only film officially supported by the late singer’s estate.” The documentary will supposedly include never-before-seen home movie footage, unreleased recordings and videos of live performances. It’ll also give fans an unvarnished look at Houston’s personal life. A documentary portraying the life and legacy of Whitney Houston is coming…… MORE
De-Stess and Unwind
Life can be stressful and with the many different responsibilities within a given a day its easy to get lost in the stress. So here are some activities to take part in t de-stress and unwind!… MORE
Women Strike, Protest As The World Marks International Women’s Day
3-9-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- MADRID (AP) — Women across Europe and Asia shouted their demands for equality, respect and empowerment Thursday to mark International Women’s Day, with protesters in Spain launching a 24-hour strike and crowds of demonstrators filling the streets of Manila, Seoul and New Delhi. Spanish women were staging dozens of protests across the…… MORE
One Dead, One Injured In Alabama School Shooting
3-8-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting at dismissal time Wednesday at an Alabama high school and a 17-year-old male student was injured, authorities said, adding they were investigating it as accidental. Birmingham Interim Police Chief Orlando Wilson said investigators are still seeking to determine the…… MORE
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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
SNOOP AND NBC
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…