1-12-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — One by one, family members of nine slain black parishioners confronted Dylann Roof for the last time Wednesday, shouting at him, offering forgiveness and even offering to visit him in prison as he awaits execution for the slaughter. The 22-year-old avowed white supremacist refused to meet their gaze…… MORE
President Obama Says Farewell To An Anxious Nation
1-11-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHICAGO (AP) — Conceding disappointments during his presidency yet offering vigorous encouragement for the nation’s future, Barack Obama issued an emotional defense Tuesday night of his vision to Americans facing a moment of anxiety and a dramatic change in leadership. Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public…… MORE
Obamas Departing Washington Immediately After Inauguration
1-10-2017-ERNIE ALLEN-TOP STORY- They ain’t wasting no time. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama plan to evacuate the scene immediately after Donald Trump is inaugurated as president on Jan. 20, White House press secretary Josh Earnest revealed Monday. After their ceremonial photo-op with the incoming president and first lady, the Obamas will board their…… MORE
Prosecutors Rest Death Penalty Case Against Roof
1-9-2017-ERNIE-ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the federal sentencing of convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Prosecutors have rested their death penalty case against Dylann Roof after four days of testimony. The government called its final witnesses Monday. Three relatives of Tywanza Sanders testified. The 26-year-old Sanders…… MORE
Historically Black College Band Will March At Inauguration Despite Criticism
1-5-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ATLANTA (AP) — The president of a historically black college in Alabama says its band will perform in President-elect Donald Trump‘s inaugural parade, despite a barrage of criticism. Talladega College President Billy Hawkins announced the decision Thursday. It comes after the Presidential Inaugural Committee had announced that the Alabama band had accepted…… MORE
POTUS Hosting ‘Obama Alumni’ Event The Night Of Farewell Speech
Photo Source: AP) 1-4-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address to the country on January 10 in Chicago, his adopted hometown and location of his victory speech eight years ago in Grant Park, which drew more than 200,000 people. Tuesday’s speech will take place at around 9 p.m. from McCormick Place,…… MORE
Sinbad at Zanies Nashville!
Win tickets to see Sinbad on Friday at Zanies Nashville!… MORE
Serena Williams Is Engaged to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
[Stuart C. Wilson, Neilson Barnard/Getty Images] Serena Williams is engaged! A rep for the tennis star confirms to E! News that she and her boyfriend, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, are ready to say “I do!” Williams first shared the news via her verified Reddit account (because, duh), posting a sweet poem beside a cartoon sketch of…… MORE
NORAD Tracks Santa!
As you’re getting the kids ready for bed on Christmas Eve and reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” – track Santa! Starting at 2:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various…… MORE
President Barack Obama Grants 78 Pardons, 153 Commutations
12-20-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- President Barack Obama granted clemency to 231 individuals Monday, according to The White House. With POTUS continuing his mission to provide second chances before leaving office in January, he pardoned 78 and commuted 153 people. The dozens of individuals joined a list of hundreds, who will now have the opportunity to live…… MORE
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SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS
We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…
PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE
On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…
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…