CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee high school has called off the rest of its basketball season after three of its players were arrested on charges of raping a teammate in an apparent hazing incident. Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith said Wednesday he was taking this “very unusual step” with Ooltewah High School “so…… MORE
Singing Sisters
Circle Players presents SISTER ACT, the family friendly, outrageously funny musical with nuns that rock! Performances begin January 15th at Tennessee State University Performing Arts Center as part of Circle’s annual collaboration with TSU Theater Program. The five-time TONY Award nominated musical comedy will run for three weeks, closing on January 31, 2016. Tickets are…… MORE
Whoopi ‘Glad’ Bill Cosby Finally Charged; Raven-Symone Wants Case Televised
All Whoopi Goldberg wants is the truth when it comes to Bill Cosby and his multitude of sexual assault allegations. The ladies of “The View” discussed Cosby’s sexual assault charge on Monday’s show, with Whoopi admitting she’s “glad” to finally see legal action being taken. “Look, I’m glad it’s happening,” she said. “I sorta feel…… MORE
105 Years!!
Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Check out their write up on Mademnoire: http://madamenoire.com/339949/15-favorite-celebrity-kappas/1/… MORE
Local Artists Heat Up the Winter
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Chris Brown blows his top..again
RCA‘s Chris Brown has been accused of assaulting a woman who believes she resembles the Reality TV star Kim Kardasian. The entertainer threw a party in Las Vegas to celebrate the arrival of the New Year hours ago where he has been accused of punching a woman who claims to be a “Kim Kardashian look-alike”…… MORE
These Guys Have Something to Say
Watch: Preview of Tyrese’s New Talk Show ‘It’s Not You, It’s Men’ Jan 2, 16 by Ny MaGee *Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network has dropped a preview of its newest primetime series, “It’s Not You, It’s Men,” featuring Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run, bringing viewers their insight on everything from men and love to relationships…… MORE
Lamar Odom’s Son Posts First Picture of Basketball Star Since Hospitalization
Lamar Odom’s son, Lamar Odom Jr., posted the first picture of his father since the former Lakers star’s October 2015 hospitalization on Thursday, December 31. “Christmas with my pops,” the teen captioned an Instagram snap with his sister, Destiny, 17, and the former NBA star, 36. “Here’s to 2016. Blessed.” In the family pic, half…… MORE
Natalie Cole, legendary songstress, dead at 65
Her optimism amid personal struggles was inspirational. Her voice? Unforgettable. Natalie Cole has died, reports the Associated Press and TMZ. She was 65. “I think that I am a walking testimony that you can have scars,” she told CBS’s Sunday Morning in 2006. “You can go through turbulent times and still have victory in your life.”…… MORE
Party With a Purpose
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Blogs
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,…