4-19-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man who shot and killed three people at random on the streets of downtown Fresno shouted “Allahu akbar” during his arrest Tuesday and had posted on social media that he disliked white people, authorities said. Kori Ali Muhammad, 39, was arrested shortly after the morning rampage that…… MORE
Suspect in Facebook video killing shoots himself to death
4-18-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CLEVELAND (AP) — The man who randomly killed a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook shot himself to death Tuesday after police chased him down in his car in Pennsylvania, ending a multistate manhunt less than 48 hours after it began. Acting a tip, Pennsylvania State Police…… MORE
Manhunt Underway In Cleveland For Facebook Live Killer
4-17-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CLEVELAND (AP) — A manhunt is underway for a suspect that police say killed a man while streaming the homicide live on Facebook. Law enforcement is searching the Cleveland area and beyond for Steve Stephens, the suspect police say walked up to an elderly man and shot him while on video,…… MORE
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Tyrese apologizes for sexist commentary about ‘promiscuous women’ The Fate of the Furious might be riding high at the top of the domestic box office this weekend, but one of its stars is backpedaling on a series of controversial statements made earlier this week. Tyrese Gibson, who made his Fast and Furious debut as Roman Pearce in…… MORE
A Tragic Loss
Celtics Star Isaiah Thomas’ Sister Killed in Car Accident on Eve of Playoff Game There’s tragic news to report regarding the sister of NBA star player Isaiah Thomas. According to the Washington State Patrol, 22-year-old Chyna J. Thomas died at the scene of a one-car accident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way early Saturday (04-15-17)…… MORE
Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards 2017
The Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards recognize Middle Tennessee volunteers who give their time and talents to improve the community. Now in its 31st year, the awards ceremony are Middle Tennessee’s largest annual celebration of volunteerism. April 19, 2017 11:30am 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 Event Price: $50 For more information call 615-259-4000…… MORE
Janet Jackson Shares First Photo of Son Eissa: ‘My Baby and Me’
Janet Jackson‘s son Eissa has made his debut! The singer shared a photo of her first child on social media Friday along with the sweet caption: “My baby and me after nap time.” Jackson’s 14-week-old baby boy adorably yawns as he looks at the camera for a selfie. PEOPLE exclusively confirmed that Jackson and estranged…… MORE
United CEO Finally Apologizes After Passenger Was Dragged Off Flight
4-12-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHICAGO (AP) — After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United’s parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to “resolve this situation.” Hours later on Monday, his tone turned defensive. He…… MORE
One Child Dead In Murder-Suicide At San Bernardino Elementary School
4-11-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Two adults and a child have been killed by a gunman who opened fire in a classroom at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino, California on Monday at 10:30am in what’s being labeled a murder-suicide. Cedric Anderson, 53, opened fire on his estranged wife, Karen Smith with a large caliber…… MORE
Tupac Film This Summer
Written by Evelyn Diaz The biopic on Tupac that has been gestating in Hollywood since almost immediately after his death is finally heading to theaters. All Eyez On Me, directed by Benny Boom, is coming to the box office this summer and it looks lit. Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. plays the iconic rapper, with Walking Dead star Danai Gurira playing…… 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,…