Michael Jackson’s Family Honors Him on Anniversary of His Death By DAVID CAPLAN La Toya Jackson was among the Jackson family members who took to social media this morning to honor the seventh anniversary of her brother’s death. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles at the age 50. In recent weeks,…… MORE
Grambling State University President Resigns
6-24-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Grambling State University President Willie Larkin has officially resigned according to KSLA. According to KSLA, he turned in his resignation at the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors meeting which took place on the campus of Louisiana Tech. Larkin told the board, “I have enjoyed the opportunity to lead this venerable…… MORE
BET Awards – Watch & Win!
Answer our BET Awards trivia for your chance to win a BET Awards ’16 Visa gift card!… MORE
Freddie Gray Van Driver Acquitted Of All Charges
6-23-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Officer Caesar Goodson, the Baltimore Police officer and van driver accused of giving a “rough ride” that killed Freddie Gray, was found not guilty by Judge Barry Williams on Thursday. Goodson faced the most serious charges of the six Baltimore officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. He…… MORE
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The 2016 BET Awards
Get ready for the 2016 BET Awards as it will celebrate not only the hottest artists in music but also pay tribute to those we have lost in 2016. … MORE
Emanuel AME Pastor Moved After Five Months In The Role
6-22-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Reverend Dr. Betty Deas Clark was named the first woman pastor of the Emanuel AMA church a few months ago – unfortunately, her tenure has reportedly already ended. She has lead the church since the interim pastor Reverend Dr. Norvel Goff returned to his position as presiding elder over the Seventh…… MORE
Ha!!!! Welp, hip hop FINALLY got Iggy Azalea to move back to Australia….
IGGY AZALEA IS MOVING BACK TO BE A JUDGE ON THE X-FACTOR AUSTRALIA! http://theboombox.com/iggy-azalea-to-be-a-judge-on-the-x-factor-australia/ … MORE
Feds: Man Arrested Over Plot To Kill Donald Trump
6-21-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A 19-year-old man was arrested in Las Vegas after a federal officer reportedly said he tried to grab an officer’s gun to shoot GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, NBC news reports. A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in the state of Nevada said Michael Steven Sandford was charged with “an act…… MORE
Titans great Steve McNair inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Late Titans quarterback Steve McNair was honored by his son, Tyler, on Saturday with a touching tribute as he was inducted posthumously into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “As our family continues to miss his earthly presence each day, we are reminded that his true legacy is built on the life that he lived…… 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,…