4-26-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CLEVELAND (AP) — The city has reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center. An order filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland on Monday says…… MORE
Billy Paul Dead At 81
4-25-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Billy Paul, the Philadelphia based singer has died at the age of 81, his website and manager confirmed. Paul, born Paul Williams, is best known for the Philadelphia International hit “Me and Mrs. Jones,” written by the legendary Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Paul had been diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized…… MORE
Prince’s Background
I always thought that Prince was half African American and half Puerto Rican. I guess I just made that up. Here’s the scoop on Princes early life: Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, the son of Mattie Della (née Shaw; 1933–2002) and John Lewis Nelson(1916–2001). His parents were both African American,[9] and his family…… MORE
Cumberland Elementary School Spring Fling
The Spring Fling has become an annual event which features outdoor activities, live music, business vendors, and food. Proceeds go toward school equipment. Event Date: May 7, 2016 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm 4247 Cato Road Nashville, TN 37218 For more information call 615-291-6370 or email [email protected]… MORE
Warfare on Sexual Immorality Revival
Claiborne Family of Faith Worship Center is hosting five dynamic speakers, worship, and refreshments. Spiritual Warfare Conference focusing on Sexual Immorality. For more information call Min. Amanda Jamerson, 615-491-2306 or email [email protected] Claiborne Family of Faith Worship Center 81 Claiborne Street Nashville, TN 37210 Date: 5/2-5/6 Time: 7:00pm Free Event!!… MORE
Women’s Prayer Breakfast
Connie Denell will host Allen Chapel AME Church Women’s Prayer Breakfast on April 30th @ 9:00am. Tickets are $10. You can pay at the door. Contact: Dot Knox 615-893-7842 or email [email protected]. All are welcome. Allen Chapel AME Church 224 South Maney Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37130 … MORE
Prayer Breakfast
Calling all women! The Women’s Ministry of Ebenezer Community Church would love for you to come and be a part of our Annual Prayer Breakfast this Saturday 4/23 @ 9:00am. For more information please call: 615-320-7937… MORE
Bey Stings Again
Queen Bey dropped her much-anticipated sixth studio album, Lemonade, during her Lemonade HBO documentary Saturday night [April 23, 2016]. The album features guests Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, James Blake and Jack White. Tracklist: 1. PRAY YOU CATCH ME 2. HOLD UP 3. DON’T HURT YOURSELF (FEAT. JACK WHITE) 4. SORRY 5. 6 INCH (FEAT. THE WEEKND)…… MORE
J. Hud Passes the Torch
Grammy and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, who made her critically-acclaimed Broadway debut in the role of Shug Avery, will complete her six month run on Sunday, May 8 and will give her final performance that afternoon. Beginning performances Tuesday, May 10, Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley will assume the role of Shug…… MORE
Michel’le to Get a Lifetime Biopic
R&B singer Michel’le is next up to receive a biopic from Lifetime. The project, which is tentatively titled The Michel’le Story, will show fans her life behind-the-scenes and onstage as she became one of Ruthless Records’ platinum selling artists. Michel’le is best known for her powerhouse hits “No More LIes” and “Something in My Heart”…… 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,…