The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in partnership with Fountain of Praise Church have launched their annual coat drive. Bring your gently-used coats to Fountain of Praise Church 2001 Manchester Ave (off Clarksville Hwy) any Thursday between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. You can also call Charles Wilson at 615-294-1720. Deadline to donate coats is Saturday, October 15th.…… MORE
IBFF 2016…….Road to 10 Years!
Join us for the 10 year celebration of the International Black Film Festival here in Nashville. October 5-9, we will be celebrating black people in film and television. There will be a special screening of the critically-acclaimed film The Birth of A Nation. This week we will be screening several films in addition to having workshops and…… MORE
Inside Janet Jackson’s Pregnancy: “It Hasn’t Been the Easiest”
News of Janet Jackson‘s pregnancy first broke in May, but since then the singer has been having a tough time. The “BURNITUP!” songstress, 50, is expecting her first child with husband Wissam Al Mana, but a source tells E! News that her pregnancy hasn’t been easy. “Janet isn’t feeling that great. She has gained…… MORE
Win VIP Tickets to Germantown Oktoberfest!
Win VIP Passes for Germantown Oktoberfest – October 7th – 9th – in the heart of Music City!… MORE
Student Kills Father, Shoots Two Classmates And Teacher In South Carolina
9-29-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A teenager killed his father at their home Wednesday before going to a nearby elementary school and opening fire with a handgun, wounding two students and a teacher, authorities said. The teen was apprehended within minutes of the school shooting in this rural town about 110 miles…… MORE
Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Battle Over Taxes, Race, In First Debate
9-27-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a “racist lie” about President Barack Obama. Businessman Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a “typical politician” as he sought to…… MORE
The Obamas, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith Open Smithsonian’s New African-American Museum
9-26-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- It’s finally here! On Saturday, thousands flocked to Washington, D.C. to witness President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama helped open the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African-American History and Culture. “This national museum helps to tell a richer and fuller story of who we are,” Obama told the crowd. “By knowing…… MORE
T.D. on TV
*Bishop T.D. Jakes premiered his nationally syndicated talk show “The T.D. Jakes Show” on September 12 on WBIR, and in case you missed it, the show will have a second airing on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network. The best-selling author, film and music producer and entrepreneur will feature real personal stories, and celebrity and non-celebrity guests…… MORE
The African American community in Nashville show pride, share love, and come together at new event!
Activist, Playwright, and Actor Shawn Whitsell has brought the African Community together once again with the new event Dashikis & Daiquiris. Unsure at how the community would respond, this event has been supported by many artists, activists, friends, and family each time and it’s catching a buzz city wide! Dashikis & Daiquiris was created in…… MORE
Puff Daddy Donates $1 Million To Howard University
WASHINGTON (AP) — Puff Daddy is donating $1 million to Howard University, where he once was a student. The rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, made the announcement alongside Howard President Wayne Frederick at his Bad Boy Records reunion tour show Thursday night in Washington, D.C., where the historically black college…… 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…