6-10-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House on Thursday, praising his former secretary of state’s experience and grit, and urging Democrats to unite behind her in the fight against Republicans in the fall. “Look, I know how hard this job can be. That’s…… MORE
Hillary Clinton Makes History With Delegate Lead And Presumptive Nomination
6-9-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality. “This campaign is about…… MORE
Judge In Stanford Sex Assault Case Called Fair, Respected
6-8-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge who sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman used to play lacrosse at the school a few miles down the road from his courtroom, where attorneys said that he is respected and fair. On campus…… MORE
MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dead At 42
6-7-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Kimbo Slice, the bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42. Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, was taken to a hospital in Margate, Florida, near his home Monday, Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek said.…… MORE
Black Music Month Events with The National Museum of African American Music
Black Music Month Lives Here! June is Black Music Month and NMAAM is celebrating each week with a variety of activities in Nashville: June 2 Join us at the Music City Jazz Festival’s Welcome to Nashville Kickoff Party at The Bridge Building from 5–8pm. WFSK is offering discounted festival tickets: 20% off single-day tickets and…… MORE
Muhammad Ali Dead at 74
6-6-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHOENIX (AP) — Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from Parkinson’s disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life…… MORE
Tyrese and V. Make Short Movie Magic
The veteran R&B singer wrote and directed the 25-minute movie, which was inspired by popular romantic flicks like The Notebook. In The Black Book, an elderly couple are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Due to his wife’s Alzheimer’s, the aged version of Ty recounts their journey into matrimony — from the break-ups to the make-ups…… MORE
Alicia Keys performs au natural!!!
http://thatgrapejuice.net/2016/06/watch-alicia-keys-performs-common-graham-norton/… MORE
SMBC Celebrating 130 Years!
The Stateland Missionary Baptist Church family cordially invites you to worship and fellowship with us as we celebrate our 130th Homecoming Anniversary. Our theme for this special occasion is “The Tie That Bind…SMBC Celebrating 130 Years”. Schedule of events are as follows: Saturday June 11th – 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m.“Family Reunion Cookout” on the…… MORE
Juneteenth Freedom Fair
Saturday, June 18, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Village Church will host their first ever Juneteenth Freedom Fair. In the spirit of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, this event will provide the community with resources for judicial, economic, and emotional freedom. With the goal of connecting information, people, and…… MORE
Blogs
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,…