Here are some of this year’s Oscar Winners. I admit that I haven’t seen most of these fllms. OSCARS Oscars 2016: All of the winners from the 88th Academy Awards By Emily Yoshida on February 28, 2016 09:47 pm (Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The Academy Awards took place once again at the Kodak Theatre in Los…… MORE
Oprah losing $29M as Weight Watcher shares crash diet
Shares in Weight Watchers (WTW) went on a crash diet Friday, falling $4.54, or 29%, to close at $11.01 after the diet company said it expects a quarterly loss. And the biggest loser — at least in terms of individual shareholders — was Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey, the entertainment superstar, saw her massive, nearly 6.4 million-share…… MORE
Black History Month Series: Nashville’s Black Education System
Nashville’s black community has always been resilient in the face of adversity. While, most city’s education systems for blacks was contingent on the sacrifices of missionaries traveling south to start schools for slaves and free blacks. Nashville’s educational system possessed a unique story often left out of textbooks today. Sadly, the narrative is often ignoring…… MORE
The Gospel Show Holiday Brunch
The Gospel Show Holiday Brunch – 11am-2pm – Sunday, March 20th, 2016 – City Winery 92Q will celebrate the Easter holiday with our “Gospel Diva” Connie Denell at City Winery! 92Q invites you, our loyal listeners, to purchase tickets to the Gospel Show Holiday Brunch! This mega event combines the power of 92Q’s Gospel Show with…… MORE
After-Church Dinners = Obesity?
After-church gatherings are always a time of community bonding, social connection and fellowship. But is the food consumed during this time causing obesity among the Black population? Read MORE.… MORE
Men Wrongly Imprisoned For Murder Get Millions From Ohio
2-25-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio brothers who spent decades in prison for a murder they didn’t commit will receive millions in additional compensation from the Ohio Court of Claims. The court said Tuesday that 61-year-old Wiley Bridgeman will receive $2.4 million and 58-year-old Kwame Ajamu nearly $2 million for being wrongfully…… MORE
Black History Month Series: “Nashville’s Negro Political Banker”
“James (J.C.) Carroll Napier- Nashville’s Negro Political Banker” On June 9, 1845, James (J.C) Carroll Napier, was born a slave to William C. and Jane E. Napier in the western outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee. The family would earn their freedom when J.C. was just three years old in 1848. Napier attended a private school with…… MORE
Nashville Black Lives Matter Chapter Meeting Location Sparks Debate amidst 56th Nashville Sit-In Anniversary
A much needed conversation has been brewing in Music City during Black History Month. Recently, Nashville Public Library officials notified the Nashville Chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday, February 19, that they received complaints regarding the group’s policy on general body meetings. Ironically, all cancelled dates were in February during Black History…… MORE
106-Year-Old Woman: ‘A Black President With A Black Wife…Yaaaaasss!”
2-22-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Virginia McLaurin’s excitement when she saw President Barack Obama in person for the first time can best be encapsulated in one word. “Heeeeeeeeeeey!” And with a shimmy and a shake, the 106-year-old woman opened her arms wide and gave the Leader of the Free World, a Black man, a huge hug. McLaurin…… MORE
Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker announced that he’s coming to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium on May 20th. Tune in each day at 7:25pm with C Dub your chance to win a pair of tickets to his show! Christopher “Chris” Tucker is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in…… MORE
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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 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…