She Get It From Her Mama: This Is Naomi Campbell’s Mother At 64 Years Old

If the phrase “she get it from her mama” doesn’t apply to any other situation, it definitely holds true in the case of Naomi Campbell. The supermodel’s 64-year-old mother Valerie Morris-Campbell was the subject of a recent Instagram dedication from Campbell, and led to turning heads. Epitomizing the popular consensus that #BlackDontCrack, the photo of…MORE

What is “Struggle Love?”

R&B star Jaheim has just released his seventh album “Struggle Love” today, and you can get a full listen now. The project is his first as an independent artist since leaving Atlantic Records and first with his own label Julie’s Dream Music group through a partnership with Primary Wave Music. The album is led by…MORE

Ralph David Abernathy III, Son Of Civil Rights Icon, Dies At 56

3-18-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Abernathy III, a former Georgia state senator and son of civil rights icon Ralph Abernathy, died Thursday morning after a long battle with colon cancer, according to the AJC. He died two days before his 57th birthday, the report says: “I knew then that I couldn’t hide it any longer,” Abernathy III…MORE

Gospel Great – Daryl Coley Has Passed Away

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  Minister and Gospel singer Daryl Coley has died. Coley, who was 60, reportedly died in hospice care. Born in Berkley, California, he rose through the ranks to be a top figure in Gospel. He also felt a call to the ministry and founded the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in Los Angeles. He was…MORE

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Score Big Wins In Florida, Rubio Is Out

3-16-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CLEVELAND (AP) — Hillary Clinton triumphed Tuesday in the Florida, Ohio and North Carolina presidential primaries, putting her in a commanding position to become the first woman in U.S. history to win a major party nomination. But the contests brought little clarity to the Republican race, with Donald Trump winning big in…MORE

Brothers Accused in Recording Attack That Left Officer Dead

3-15-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHEVERLY, Md. (AP) — Police may never be able to satisfactorily explain why a man with a death wish shot at drivers and police officers outside a police station in suburban Maryland while his brothers filmed the firefight on their cellphones, the county’s police chief said. An undercover narcotics officer was killed…MORE

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AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…

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…