AP –WASHINGTON — In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress at the end of October, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition. The 13-term Ohio Republican shocked his GOP caucus early…… MORE
The one who put the satin on ya panties By Jene’ India
Lately it has really been in me to become more acquainted with current hip hop. For a while I was strictly sticking with real rap with real lyrics and actual content. Tupac, Lauryn Hill, Outkast….ya know, real and legit hip hop artists!! Of course there are times when a catchy song with a dope hook…… MORE
Saudi Arabia: 717 pilgrims dead in hajj stampede
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Avant Drops 8th Studio Album and YOU Can Get It At A Special Fan Price!!!
TJMS Exclusive! Purchase The New Avant Album “The VIII” Here! We want to thank you for being a fan of the Tom Joyner Morning Show by extending you a special offer. We’re giving you the chance to pre-order Avant’s The VIII now (scheduled for a 9/25 release) at an exclusive fan only price. Click on…… MORE
Pope Francis wins hearts, gets political in U.S. visit
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Watch President Obama greet Pope Francis
President Obama and the First Lady greet Pope Francis on his first visit to the White House.… MORE
Baseball legend Yogi Berra passes away
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Does monkey own rights to this selfie?
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Who said it: Trump or Colbert?
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Taylor Swift’s tiny dance partner!
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
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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…
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All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…