1-31-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- DALLAS (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys only programs. The organization said it had made the decision to begin basing enrollment in its boys-only programs on the gender a child or parent lists…… MORE
Last #MCM of January Goes to…..
This week our #MCMs are the amazing cast of BET’s The New Edition Story biopic; Luke James (Johnny Gill), Woody McClain (Bobby Brown), Elijah Kelley (Ricky Bell), Bryshere Y. Gray (Michael Bivins), Algee Smith (Ralph Tresvant), & Keith Powers (Ronnie DeVoe). The biopic was an excellent success for BET, resulting in 4.4 million total…… MORE
Key Till Witness Gave False Testimony, Historian Says
1-30-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — The woman at the center of the trial of Emmett Till’s alleged killers has acknowledged that she falsely testified he made physical and verbal threats, according to a new book. Historian Timothy B. Tyson told The Associated Press on Saturday that Carolyn Donham broke her long public silence…… MORE
Woman FINALLY admits to her part in the death of Emmitt Till
Woman Who Caused Emmett Till’s Death Admits to Lying We all (should) know the story of Emmett Till, the black 14-year-old Chicago boy who was murdered in August 1955 by two white men, J.W. Milam and his half-brother Roy Bryant. As the story goes, Emmett, who was visiting family in Mississippi, had gone into a…… MORE
Tina Campbell writes open letter supporting President Trump
Bet.com Tina Campbell is the latest to reveal her support for president Donald Trump. The member of gospel duo Mary Mary penned a lengthy open letter explaining just why she both forgives and supports the new POTUS, and even goes on to give biblical reasons as to why others should pray for him. In the…… MORE
Get it Gambino
The actor/rapper/singer/writer/comedian/all-around content creator captivates us in a way no one else can By Zach Dionne Fuse is once again celebrating an extended Black History Month by highlighting a variety of rising forces who are creating Future Black History before our very eyes. For day one, we’re looking at Donald Glover, the 33-year-old who’s been entering us in myriad…… MORE
23: Serena Williams sets major record with win over Venus
United States’ Serena Williams holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus during the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams held up a Grand Slam winner’s trophy for the 23rd time, celebrating her unrivalled place in…… MORE
Florida Woman Accused Of Throwing Tampon At Police Officer
1-26-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman has been charged after police say she hit an officer with a tampon. Local news outlets report that 28-year-old Tacora Fields was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. A police report says Fields was involved in a fight…… MORE
Drum-roll for This Week’s #WCW!
This week Solange Knowles earned her spot on our #WCW Hall of Fame for visiting black-owned bookstore near Howard University, Sankofa Video Books And Cafe, in protest of the Inauguration. Solange purchased 250 books for fans and showed us the definition of being the change we want to see. You Go Girl! Check out more…… MORE
Protesters Hang ‘RESIST’ Banner Near White House
1-25-2017-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on protesters who climbed a crane at a construction site a few blocks from the White House (all times local): Protesters have unfurled a giant orange and yellow banner that says “RESIST” from a 270-foot crane at a construction site just blocks from the White House.…… MORE
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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
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, 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…