6-13-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- The defense has rested its case in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial after calling just one witness – and it was neither the actor, nor his wife, Camille, who made her first appearance in the courtroom this morning. The comedian’s lawyers called to the stand only Detective Richard Schaffer, who was used mainly…… MORE
6-12-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- William J. Taggart, interim president of Morehouse College, has died, reports the AJC. Taggart passed away after reportedly suffering an aneurysm. The Morehouse College Board of Trustees released the following statement regarding the death of Taggart: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Interim President William J. “Bill” Taggart,…… MORE
6-7-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A new study quantifies what many African-Americans already know, or at least suspect—cops are more discourteous in some communities than in others. What’s being called “the first systematic analysis” of police body camera footage reveals a consistent pattern of officers using less respectful language toward Black people compared to Whites during…… MORE
6-5-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby doesn’t plan to testify when he goes on trial Monday on sexual assault charges, but the rambling, remarkable testimony he gave in the accuser’s lawsuit could still prove pivotal. The deposition from a decade-old sexual battery lawsuit, unsealed by a judge in 2015 at the request…… MORE
5-25-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PITTSBURGH (AP) — The jury that will hear the sex assault case against Bill Cosby will include two blacks among its 12 members. Prosecutors and the defense team on Wednesday also selected three of six alternates, and two of them are black. Cosby’s lawyers had complained this week that prosecutors were trying…… MORE
5-22-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — With laughter, hugs and tears — and the requisite death-defying stunts — the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation Sunday night as it performed its last show. “We are, forevermore, the Greatest Show on Earth,” boomed Johnathan Lee Iverson, who has…… MORE
5-16-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans. Three White House officials who were in the May 10 meeting strongly denounced the story, saying no…… MORE
5-10-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, saying it was necessary to restore “public trust and confidence” in the nation’s top law enforcement agency following several tumultuous months. “The FBI is one of our nation’s most cherished and respected institutions, and today will mark a…… MORE
5-9-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama personally warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn to serve as his national security adviser, three former Obama administration officials said Monday, underscoring the depths of the outgoing White House’s concern about the man Trump would ultimately fire. In an Oval Office meeting with Trump…… MORE
5-8-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BOSTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, in his first public comments about the ongoing debate over his signature health care plan, implored members of Congress on Sunday to demonstrate political courage even if it goes against their party’s positions. Obama briefly returned to the spotlight as he accepted the annual…… 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…