UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Straining for a solution to Syria’s civil war, President Barack Obama on Monday said the United States is willing to work with Russia, as well as Iran to achieve a “managed transition” to remove Syrian leader Bashar Assad from power. Syria cannot “return to the pre-war status quo,” Obama declared during…… MORE
It’s About the ‘Principal’ of it All
Esther Adler-O’Keefe, a vice principal at Southampton High School in New York, is under fire for appearing in the music video for “Best Friend,” a song by rapper J.R. featuring Trey Songz. In the video, Adler-O’Keefe agrees to let J.R. house-sit her home while she goes off on a trip. In the meantime, J.R. and Songz invite…… MORE
Get Up and Dance
Janet Jackson dropped the new single “BURNITUP!” Thursday, featuring none other than Missy Elliott. “Working with Janet is unbelievable,” Elliott, 44, said in a statement, according to E! News. “Although we are great friends and have been for so long, I am still her biggest fan. Sometimes, I still have to pinch myself when I call…… MORE
The Beautiful Lessons B.B. King Taught Us
Once a person has passed, the myth, the legend that they will become, begins in earnest. There are those whose lives have been so exceptional, so encompassing, so completely lived, that the legend begins long before they leave us to ponder and try to understand, and appreciate the life they have lived. On May 14th,…… MORE
Top 5 NFL Games of Week 3
With Week 3 of the NFL season officially underway, the 120 Crew weighs in with the top five matchups to watch on Sunday.… MORE
GOP lawmakers: Boehner to step down end of October
AP –WASHINGTON — In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress at the end of October, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition. The 13-term Ohio Republican shocked his GOP caucus early…… MORE
The one who put the satin on ya panties By Jene’ India
Lately it has really been in me to become more acquainted with current hip hop. For a while I was strictly sticking with real rap with real lyrics and actual content. Tupac, Lauryn Hill, Outkast….ya know, real and legit hip hop artists!! Of course there are times when a catchy song with a dope hook…… MORE
Saudi Arabia: 717 pilgrims dead in hajj stampede
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The latest developments from a stampede on the third day of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. ___ 3:45 p.m. Saudi Arabia’s civil defense directorate says 717 people were killed in a crush of Muslim pilgrims near the holy city of Mecca. Thursday’s disaster was the deadliest such incident…… MORE
Avant Drops 8th Studio Album and YOU Can Get It At A Special Fan Price!!!
TJMS Exclusive! Purchase The New Avant Album “The VIII” Here! We want to thank you for being a fan of the Tom Joyner Morning Show by extending you a special offer. We’re giving you the chance to pre-order Avant’s The VIII now (scheduled for a 9/25 release) at an exclusive fan only price. Click on…… MORE
Pope Francis wins hearts, gets political in U.S. visit
Joshua DuBois, former Special Assistant to President Obama, and Vatican journalist Marco Politi talk to Christiane Amanpour about Pope Francis’ U.S. visit.… MORE
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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
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…
PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE
On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…
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…