Hip-hop star Rick Ross has never signed a female rapper to his Maybach Music Group label because any sexual attraction would cause him to lose focus on his business. The Hustlin’ hitmaker boasts artists like Meek Mill and Wale on his imprint’s roster, but Ross reveals he has never tried to develop rising female MCs…… MORE
Athletes in Christ (AIC) 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Athletes in Christ (AIC) is hosting it’s 4th annual 3 on 3 Basketball tournament. The event is free; however, registration costs $10 per player on a team (teams are 3-5 players). Pre-registration is encouraged. Event includes a Halftime guest speaker, plus door prices and giveaways!! Proceeds go to the New Day Christian Ministries building fund.…… MORE
Southern Whiskey Society
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
He’s Married Now
Stevie Wonder and Tomeeka Robyn Bracy Are Married — and Babyface Performed at the Lavish Wedding BY KAREN MIZOGUCHI AND MELODY CHIU Stevie Wonder is married! The singer, 67, tied the knot over the weekend with fiancée Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, 42, at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, PEOPLE confirms. “It was a beautiful wedding. The…… MORE
Minneapolis Police Heard Loud Noise Before Australian Woman Was Shot
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
Tank is Hitting the Road
TANK ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ALBUM, “SAVAGE” & TOUR VENUS ROSE JULY 10, 2017 R&B Money/Atlantic Records recording artist and multi-Grammy nominated R&B star Tank is excited to announce that he is embarking on a 14 city “SAVAGE Tour,” in support of his new album. The tour kicks off on September 5 at the City Winery in Nashville and culminating on September 27 in Pittsburgh at the Rex Theater. The tour will…… MORE
Donald Trump Jr. Releases Emails In Russia Probe
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
Emotional night on AGT!
America’s Got Talent honored late contestant Dr. Brandon Rogers on last-night’s episode, nearly one month after the 29-year-old died in a fatal car accident in June. “At the request of his family we would like to honor his memory by sharing his audition with you,” the NBC show said in a statement before airing Rogers’ appearance. Boyz…… MORE
Things To Do This Weekend (7/14-7/16)
Here’s 5 things you can do in the Nashville area this weekend (July 14-16). 1. Jazz on the Cumberland – July 16th @ Cumberland Park – tickets and info: https://www.facebook.com/jazzonthecumberland 2. Forecastle Festival – July 14-16 @ Waterfront Park Louisville, KY – tickets and info: http://forecastlefest.com/ 3. Tailgate Brewing Summer Movie Series (Rocky IV) –…… MORE
Venus Williams Not At Fault In Fatal Car Accident
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
Blogs
CLIPSE IS THE FIRST TO PERFORM AT THE VATICAN
Over the weekend, Clipse became the first rap group to perform at the Vatican. Pusha T and No Malice took the stage with John Legend at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday during the Grace for the World concert. Clipse performed the emotional “The Birds Don’t Sing” off Let God Sort Em Out. Pharrell Williams was…
MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
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…