4-27-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Dancing with the Obamas is one thing, but getting a non-drivers’ photo ID from the Washington, D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles is a whole different thing. That difference was apparent for Virginia McLaurin, the 107-year-old woman who became an Internet sensation after the White House posted a video of her dancing with…… MORE
Cleveland Settles Lawsuit Over Tamir Rice Shooting For $6M
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
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CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…
ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…
LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING
LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…
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…