7-14-16-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — America is “not even close” to where it needs to be in terms of resolving issues between police and the communities they serve, President Barack Obama said after concluding a more than three-hour meeting Wednesday with community activists, politicians and law enforcement officials. Obama expressed optimism, however, and said…… MORE
Obama Speaks At Dallas Memorial Service Honoring Five Officers
7-13-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- DALLAS (AP) — At a memorial for slain police officers, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that a week of deeply troubling violence has appeared to expose “the deepest fault lines of our democracy.” But he insisted the nation is not as divided as it seems and called on Americans to search for…… MORE
Two Shot And Killed, Two Injured At Michigan Courthouse
7-12-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — A jail inmate trying to escape from a western Michigan courthouse wrested a gun from an officer Monday, killing two bailiffs and injuring two more people before he was fatally shot by other officers, a sheriff said. People scrambled for cover inside the Berrien County Courthouse…… MORE
DG Beauty
We are days away from Dollar General’s second annual “A Day of Beauty!” On Saturday, July 16th, the Music City Center will be filled with professionals in the beauty industry, packed with new make-up and hair products, and buzzing with deal-seeking ladies looking for the best products, and methods to maintain their personal style and…… MORE
See Aries Spears at Zanies Nashville!
See Aries Spears from MadTV LIVE at Zanies Nashville – July 22nd-24th!… MORE
Dallas Shooter Taunted Police For Hours In Standoff
7-11-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY= DALLAS (AP) — The suspect in the deadly attack on Dallas police taunted authorities during two hours of negotiations, laughing at them, singing and at one point asking how many officers he had shot, the police chief said Sunday. The chief and the county’s most senior elected official also said Micah…… MORE
Chaka Khan checks into rehab!
So many people (not just artists) are really struggling with addictions! I’m glad she’s doing something to fight her disease. Here’s what the singer had to say: “Unfortunately, I will miss concert appearances over the summer. However, it’s vital that I put my health and well-being first. I know that I am disappointing some of…… MORE
God’s G.I.R.L.S. are P.E.A.R.L.’s 2016
Girls are Pearls: Gifted Individuals Realizing and Loving Self (G.I.R.L.S) are Precious Righteous and Elegant Ladies (P.E.A.R.Ls) is designed to minister to under-served girls ages 3-18 in our congregations and surrounding communities. Our G.I.R.L.S.attend an annual empowerment conference in which they are taught everyday life lessons that include applying the Word of God. Our young…… MORE
Serena Williams Wins Wimbledon In Straight Sets For 22nd Grand Slam Title
Serena Williams of The United States plays a forehand during The Ladies Singles Final against Angelique Kerber of Germany on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 9, 2016 in London, England. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images If she wasn’t already one of the best…… MORE
Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott Says Philando & Alton Are ‘Our Family’
Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Teacher and Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott to get her thoughts on the state of race in the United States today and her iconic Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise. “Racism is another symbol of our ignorance. Everything in this country is in some way, connected to racism. People think that there are…… 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,…