Chris Fleming “Showpig” at TPAC’s Andrew Johnson Theater

YouTube star Chris Fleming, best known for his alpha housewife character GAYLE, is bringing his brand-new stand-up show, ‘SHOWPIG,’ to the Tennessee Performer Arts Center’s Andrew Johnson Theater. Chris covers a wide range of topics in his signature physical style, including polyamory, bats, fitness couples, tech bros, and so much more. July 6 2017 8:00pm…MORE

Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case

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

Longtime Kurt Carr Singer Michelle Prather Debuts “Smile”

BlackGospel News Michelle Prather – Longtime Kurt Carr Singer Receives Solo Opportunity “Smile” Available Online May 5 20 Feet From Stardom is an Oscar winning feature documentary that tells the story of the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time, background singers. Michelle Prather, who’s spent 13 years as a member of the famed…MORE

Bill Cosby In Good Spirits While Waiting For Verdict

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

Nick Gordon arrested for biting and almost killing girlfriend

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s ex-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly ruthlessly beating his new girlfriend, Laura Leal. The incident went down over the weekend, and now Laura is speaking out about what happened, saying she’s lucky to be alive. In an interview with the Daily Mail, 26-year-old Leal said that Gordon…MORE

Defense Rests In Cosby Trial, Camille Attends For The First Time

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

Morehouse College Interim President Bill Taggart Has Died

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

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SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS

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

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’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

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…