9-7-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Former President Barack Obama reportedly warned President Trump that he would speak out publicly if his new administration ever targeted Dreamers. Well, it’s happened. Trump pulled the trigger this morning and Obama has taken to social media with a very lengthy response. “To target hopeful young strivers who grew up here is wrong, because they’ve done…… MORE
9-5-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- HOUSTON (AP) — Some Gulf Coast residents ripped up soggy carpeting, cut out sheet rock from walls marked by the height floodwaters had reached and sorted through destroyed clothes and other belongings on Monday, 10 days after Harvey swept onto land and caused billions of dollars in damage. Houston’s mayor insisted…… MORE
8-30-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- HOUSTON (AP) — Joel Osteen opened his Houston megachurch to those seeking shelter from floodwaters Tuesday after social media critics slammed the televangelist for not offering to house people in need while Harvey swamps the city. “Houstonians, Texans, are generous people, gracious people. We like to help others in need. That’s…… MORE
Join us for an evening of delicious food and whiskey at the first gathering of The Southern Whiskey Society. Enjoy tastings from 8 award-winning Southern chefs and sample 30+ different Southern whiskeys. Each guest will also receive two drink tickets for Eli Mason whiskey cocktails. VIP guests will be admitted one hour early at 5:00pmand will…… MORE
7-19-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Australian woman who called 911 to report a possible assault was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer after the officers heard a loud sound near their squad car, according to information released Tuesday by Minnesota investigators. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Justine Damond, whose…… MORE
7-12-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. eagerly accepted help from what was described to him as a Russian government effort to aid his father’s campaign with damaging information about Hillary Clinton, according to emails he released publicly on Tuesday. The email exchange posted to Twitter by Donald Trump’s eldest son represents…… MORE
7-10-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-OP STORY- Shortly after Venus Williams filed an emergency order in the fatal crash case leveled against her, a video shows that Williams lawfully entered the intersection. According to USA Today, police said that new video surveillance footage showed Williams entering the intersection on June 9 legally before the collision in Palm Beach Gardens, Flordia. Linda Barson’s car…… MORE
6-28-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leaders abruptly shelved their long-sought health care overhaul Tuesday, asserting they can still salvage it but raising new doubts about whether President Donald Trump and the Republicans will ever deliver on their promises to repeal and replace “Obamacare.” Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced a delay for…… MORE
6-19-2017–ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- According to the outlet, the decision comes days after the jury—which consisted of five women and seven men—failed to collectively make a decision on whether or not Cosby should be charged for the sexual assault allegations brought against him. Cosby, 79, plead not guilty to three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault,…… MORE
6-14-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The jury in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case, weighing charges that could send him to prison for the rest of his life, drilled down Tuesday on what the TV star said happened inside his suburban Philadelphia home and how he characterized his relationship with the accuser. With…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…
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…
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…