NEW YORK (AP) — Smokey Robinson is getting an award — this time for his charitable efforts. The icon will be honored on May 19 by the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. Singers CeeLo Green, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, El DeBarge…… MORE
Attendant Who Ditched Guccis And Coke Is Former Jamaican Beauty Queen
3-25-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY LOS ANGELES (AP) — A JetBlue flight attendant who authorities say left behind 70 pounds of cocaine worth up to $3 million after flinging off her heels and running from security at Los Angeles International Airport was arrested Wednesday in New York. Marsha Gay Reynolds surrendered to federal authorities at John F.…… MORE
Meet Mariah Carey…With “No Hands”!
MARIAH CAREY: A “Touch” of Diva Behavior Mariah Carey sounds like she’s giving fans the finger — by ordering them to keep their hands to themselves during some high-priced meet-and-greets on her world tour. A backstage source tells Britain’s Sun that people who coughed up $1000 per person for the pre-show meet-ups got a list of rules that…… MORE
The Obamas Do The Tango In Argentina
3-24-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Less than 24 hours in Buenos Aires, and Barack Obama is already doing the tango. The president and first lady Michelle Obama were attending a state dinner in the Argentine capital Wednesday evening when they were pulled abruptly onto the dance floor on by a pair of…… MORE
Nick Cannon Denies “Oh Well” Is About Mariah Carey
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have made headlines lately. Cannon released his song, “Oh Well” about eight days ago and it has some SERIOUS things to say about a female in his life. Granted, he has publicly stated that the song is in NO way linked to Mariah…Cannon continues to support the Mother of his…… MORE
DL Hughley stars in Heartbeat!
We are proud to announce our very own affiliate DL Hughley from the DL Hughley show has picked up a new hustle. DL Hughley will be playing Dr. Hackett, a psychiatrist, on NBC’s new medical drama, Heartbeat. Heartbeat airs tonight, March 23 @ 7pm, on NBC TV. Set your DVR’s now! Heartbeat is a medical…… MORE
O.J. Simpson Fears He’ll Die in Prison Due to Health Problems
3-23-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- O.J. Simpson is serving more than 30 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and kidnapping in 2008. The former NFL star and actor gained a lot of weight while in prison (over 300 pounds) and is facing many health issues, according to Inquisitr. Simpson has…… MORE
A Hip Hop Fav…
One of Hip-Hop’s most unique emcees has died. Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest has passed suddenly. The rapper was one of the members of the iconic rap collective known as Native Tongue. DJ Chuck Chillout made the initial announcement early Wednesday morning (Mar. 23), and soon social media was flooded with condolences. The…… MORE
Let’s Celebrate!
150 Years of Education, Hope, and Pride. #Fisk #MyAlmaMater … MORE
Three Houston Teens Killed In Distracted Driving Crash
3-22-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Three Houston teens heading back from Spring Break festivities in South Padre Island are dead in what has been characterized as a ‘distracted driving’ crash. The teen died in an accident after the Hyundai Elantra they were driving collided with an 18-wheeler when reportedly, the car’s driver, went to look at her…… 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,…