Rapper/singer Drake recently gave away $996,631.90 in his newest video, “God’s Plan”. Instead of using the money to budget the video, Drake decided to do good deeds for the people of Miami and is encouraging others to do the same in some form. He gave a hotel maid a $10,000 shopping spree, a student $50,000…… MORE
Earth Wind And Fire
Earth wind and fire were more than just versatile, They brought a cosmic mystical and eclectic vibe to music during their time. It all blended together perfectly with the writings of Maurice white and his unpredictable arrangements. The group was named after The three elements in Whites astrological charts. I found it extremely interesting that…… MORE
Music City Blitz
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
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MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…