Cumulus Nashville’s 104-5 The Zone, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, NASH FM 103.3, 95.5 Nash Icon and 92Q has teamed up with the Special Olympics and Tennessee Titans for this year’s Music City Blitz 5v5 Adult Flag Football Tournament! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 7th at Nissan Stadium. All proceeds raised by flag…… MORE
Florida Teen Describes School Shooting: ‘My Friend Didn’t Make It’
2-16-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A teenage girl witnessed her best friend being shot dead right next to her during the Parkland School Shooting. Samantha Grady, a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, suffered injuries in the Florida school shooting on Wednesday, and recounted the horrific scene during a live broadcast on the “Today” show. On Thursday, she told Savannah…… MORE
17 Dead In Florida High School Shooting, Shooter Captured
2-15-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A former student opened fire at a Florida high school Wednesday, killing “numerous” people, sending students running out into the streets and SWAT team members swarming in before authorities took him into custody about a mile away. Frantic parents rushed to the scene and ambulances converged in front…… MORE
Trump Focuses On Blacks In Military For Black History Month Celebration
2-14-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is marking African American History Month by pledging to make real the vision of “every American patriot” who fought and sacrificed for freedom. Trump celebrated the annual observance at a White House reception Tuesday and said this year’s theme is “African-Americans in times of war.”…… MORE
National Portrait Gallery Unveils Obama Portraits
2-13-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Portrait Gallery has unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, both painted by African-American artists who were personally chosen by the Obamas. The portraits were unveiled to the public Monday at the gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian group of…… MORE
Barack Obama Behind Committee To Support State Elections
2-12-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S TOP STORY- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic group backed by former President Barack Obama said this week it plans to invest millions of dollars in state-level elections in 11 states this year, with its heaviest focus on Ohio. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, led by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, said…… MORE
New New from Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo Returns With “Good Man” Single From Upcoming Album Mikey Fresh, Vibe Ne-Yo is ready to flood the airwaves — and Internet — with a bundle of new slow jams and R&B anthems on his upcoming album Good Man. “This album focuses on the journey of what it is to be a good man: a good man to…… MORE
Unknown Black History
As we celebrate the efforts of many influential African Americans lets spotlight on some that people may not know about. Who else would you add to the list?… MORE
SportsFest 2018
SportsFest 2018 is coming soon! Save the Date: Saturday, March 24th 2018 (10am – 3pm) Where: First Tennessee Park – 19 Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219 Enjoy an interactive family experience, where children and parents can play, explore and learn just about everything sport related from experts, athletes and sports leaders. The day long…… MORE
SportsFest 2018
SportsFest 2018 is coming soon! Save the Date: Saturday, March 24th 2018 (10am – 3pm) Where: First Tennessee Park – 19 Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219 Enjoy an interactive family experience, where children and parents can play, explore and learn just about everything sport related from experts, athletes and sports leaders. The day long…… MORE
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JELLY ROLL IS GOING TO THE WWE
Jelly Roll is about to become a professional wrestler. The artist will compete at WWE Summer Slam in a tag team match. Jelly Roll is teaming up with WWE legend Randy Orton to face social media sensation and former WWE Intercontinental Champion Logan Paul and WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. The match came about after Jelly…
CONGRATULATIONS TO COCO JONES ON HER ENGAGEMENT
Singer Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell are engaged. Jones posted an Instagram photo of herself and Mitchell, where she showed off her ring. The couple had been dating for about a year, but both of them kept things quiet. Jones revealed that she and Mitchell were dating on Club Shay Shay in March.
AKON’S CITY IS A BUST
Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…
CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…