Black Women Booted From Napa Valley Wine Train Settle Suit

4-20-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A group of mostly black women who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Napa Valley Wine Train have settled the case for an undisclosed amount. The group’s attorney, Waukeen McCoy, told the San Jose Mercury News on Monday the two parties reached a settlement last week. He…MORE

A Bed…That Will Snitch For You

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTNH)–If your partner isn’t faithful, at least your mattress is. According to The Daily Mail, a company in Spain is testing the trust between relationships by using a new invention. The Durmet “smarttress” uses 24 ultrasonic wave sensors to detect when your mattress is being used while you are not at home and it…MORE

Man’s Arrest Could Crack Case Of Stepson’s Disappearance

4-19-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-OP STORY- SAN DIEGO (AP) — The stepfather of a 2-year-old boy who disappeared in San Diego 14 years ago has been arrested in North Carolina and faces a murder charge, officials say. Tieray D. Jones was arrested Monday by U.S. Marshals and Raleigh Police Department officers in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a small…MORE

Tennessee School Cop Claims He Was Fired For Having A Black Wife

4-18-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- A former school officer in Knox County, Tennessee has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the district and the city, charging that he was wrongfully terminated because his supervisor took offense to his marriage to a Black woman, writes USA Today. The lawsuit claims that John Smelser, who is White, was fired in…MORE

Naomi Campbell flashes her white knickers!!

Naomi Campbell might have thought she was making a quick, under-the-radar exit in sneakers. But she couldn’t be missed from behind as she dashed out of the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday flashing her bright white knickers. The British supermodel had ditched her sexy pair of stiletto booties – that served…MORE

2016 Sisterhood Tea

Come join us for the 2016 Sisterhood Tea! Sisterhood from all churches are invited. This is a fellowship and celebration of all women….Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends. Fill Us Up Lord (Matthew 5:6) Saturday – April 30th 2016 11:00am Hotel Preston 7333 Briley Parkway Nashville, TN  37217 Tea Speaker: Diana R. Williams, DRWMEC (Declaring Righteousness…MORE

Spring Affair Day Party

Victor Chatman Productions and the Golden Rule Event Center Presents Our Spring Affair Day Party this Saturday April 23, 2016 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Our Spring kick off includes Wine, Art, Entertainment, Food Trucks, Live DJ’s, and Networking For Area Movers and Shakers. There will also be business card drawings, door prizes, and more. Our smooth groove mixes will include plenty…MORE

TVONE is producing a Debarge Biopic

Debarge Apollo Theatre New York, NY © Walter McBride / Retna Ltd. May 1985   All This Love: The Debarge Family Story The world famous DeBarge siblings sought to escape a life of abuse and rejection to become one of the most successful families in R&B music, second only to the Jacksons. From Switch and…MORE

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CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

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

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 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

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…