We need every community leader to join Bishop Campbell and Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church for this event that is needed for our Nashville Community. This is a call to action and we need to stand together to stop the senseless violence happening in our city. Make sure you are there on Thursday, June 1st…… MORE
Cosby Trial Jury Includes Two African-Americans
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
After 146 Years, Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey Circus Performs Last Show
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
Go Maxwell, It’s Your Birthday…
Soul star Maxwell will celebrate his birthday on stage in Nashville Dave Paulson , USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee “It’s 21 years later, and here we are,” he tells The Tennessean. “I’m so grateful to everybody for making something that was just a hobby at 17 continue on into this lifelong passion.” “I actually didn’t want to…… MORE
Black Man Praised After Slapping White Woman For Calling Him A Ni**er
A viral video involving a man hitting a woman for calling him a racial slur has sparked conversation online on what’s an acceptable reaction to a testy situation. The incident was uploaded to the web May 5, showing a man arguing with a woman about her constant use of the n-word. During the nearly minute-long…… MORE
President Trump Revealed Classified ISIS Information To Russia
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
Show Thyself a Man
Men of Nashville … Come out for a morning of Food and Fellowship at LPMBC’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast. The theme of this year’s event is “Show Thyself A Man”. Come out and hear a powerful word from the Lord. June 3, 2017 8:00am Lake Providence MB Church, 5891 Nolensville Pike Event Price: $15 For more…… MORE
FBI Chief Comey Fired
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
Obama Told Trump Not To Hire Michael Flynn, Says Aides
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
President Obama Honored With Profiles In Courage Award
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
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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
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…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…