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Johnson Publishing Announces Sale Of Jet, Ebony Magazines

Johnson Publishing Announces Sale Of Jet, Ebony Magazines

6-15-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S TOP STORY-     CHICAGO (AP) — Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm. Johnson Publishing Co. announced Tuesday that Ebony and digital-only Jet were sold to Clear View Group but didn’t disclose the sale price.…MORE

President Obama Heading To Orlando

President Obama Heading To Orlando

6-14-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will travel to Orlando on Thursday to pay respects to the victims of last weekend’s nightclub shooting and to stand in solidarity with the community as it embarks on recovery, the White House said Monday night. Press Secretary Josh Earnest did not provide more details…MORE

50 Dead in Florida Nightclub Shooting, Worst in US History

50 Dead in Florida Nightclub Shooting, Worst in US History

6-13-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It had been an evening of drinking, dancing and drag shows. After hours of revelry, the party-goers crowding the gay nightclub known as the Pulse took their last sips before the place closed. That’s when authorities say Omar Mateen emerged, carrying an AR-15 and spraying the helpless crowd…MORE

Obama Endorses Clinton as Sanders Vows To Team Up To Fight GOP

Obama Endorses Clinton as Sanders Vows To Team Up To Fight GOP

6-10-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House on Thursday, praising his former secretary of state’s experience and grit, and urging Democrats to unite behind her in the fight against Republicans in the fall. “Look, I know how hard this job can be. That’s…MORE

Hillary Clinton Makes History With Delegate Lead And Presumptive Nomination

Hillary Clinton Makes History With Delegate Lead And Presumptive Nomination

6-9-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   NEW YORK (AP) — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality. “This campaign is about…MORE

Judge In Stanford Sex Assault Case Called Fair, Respected

Judge In Stanford Sex Assault Case Called Fair, Respected

6-8-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge who sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman used to play lacrosse at the school a few miles down the road from his courtroom, where attorneys said that he is respected and fair. On campus…MORE

MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dead At 42

MMA Fighter Kimbo Slice Dead At 42

6-7-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   Kimbo Slice, the bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42. Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, was taken to a hospital in Margate, Florida, near his home Monday, Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek said.…MORE

Muhammad Ali Dead at 74

Muhammad Ali Dead at 74

6-6-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   PHOENIX (AP) — Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from Parkinson’s disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life…MORE

Tests Show Prince Died Of An Opioid Overdose

Tests Show Prince Died Of An Opioid Overdose

6-3-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   CHICAGO (AP) — Tests show that Prince died of an opioid overdose, a law-enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. The 57-year-old singer was found dead April 21 at his Minneapolis-area estate. The official, who is close to the investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized…MORE

Police Say 2 People Killed in UCLA Shooting

Police Say 2 People Killed in UCLA Shooting

6-2-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two people were shot and killed on the UCLA campus Wednesday morning, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. The campus on the city’s west side was locked down, and officers with the LAPD and the university’s police force were running across the campus, some with…MORE

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You’ll soon have two chances to learn about the career of Boyz II Men. The legendary group is developing a feature film biopic. Boyz II Men are also working on a long-form documentary about their lives. The best-selling R&B group of all time has over 60 million albums sold.

DICK VAN DYKE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT TRUMP’S TERM

DICK VAN DYKE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT TRUMP’S TERM

Dick Van Dyke is turning 99-years-old next month and says the one good thing about not having much time left is that he won’t have to endure another four years of President Donald Trump. The legendary actor, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris just before the election, was asked by a reporter if he thinks…

DENZEL IS STILL GOING STRONG

DENZEL IS STILL GOING STRONG

Denzel Washington will visit Wakanda. On Tuesday, Washington announced that he will be starring in the third Black Panther movie. He said, “I’m only interested in working with the best — I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make, probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done.” Washington…

PLIES IS SUING MEG, GLO AND CARDI

PLIES IS SUING MEG, GLO AND CARDI

Now that the election is over, Plies is coming hard for his sisters-in-Kamala Harris — filing a lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, and Cardi B for copyright infringement!!! And according to Plies, Soulja Boy can’t claim “first” to using the beat on one of his big tracks … which he says was taken from…