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The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:13:55 +0000

According to the Tuscaloosa News, last night, the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education did not vote on the implementation of a sports program at the Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle School, as Superintendent Paul McKendrick chose not to recommend one. He said it wouldn’t be fair to the students who already play sports at their residential school. [...]

Summer Cooking Tips on How to NOT Get Sick

Ed Ramsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:06 +0000

With the weather warming up, more and more of us are turning to the outdoors to cook. Most times people dont try to get themselves and others sick, it’s just they dont follow the basic rules. Full Story Here: http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/06/18/15-sure-fire-ways-to-guarantee-youll-get-food-poisoning-this-summer-probably/

'I Care For You' Tonight's Facebook Dedication Song

Ed Ramsey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:32 +0000

tonight’s dedication song is from one of my favorite female artist…Aaliyah.Though she passed away a while ago , I know I still miss her voice, her acting, just everything.Comment below and log onto our facebook page and tell who you want to send this out to. Enjoy the video here:

You Will Not Believe What This Woman Did

Charles Anthony — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:29:28 +0000

This Selma woman who’s serving a 21 year prison sentence at Tutwiler Prison for a 2011 conviction of solicitation to commit murder and forgeries related to life insurance fraud, plead guilty to charges that she solicited someone to disfigure a circuit court judge and a police investigator. This is one bad woman. Read the full story.

Ice-T Narrates Gun Rights Documentary 'Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire'

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:35:14 +0000

Ice-T continues to make inroads in Hollywood. Ice has already taken over the small screen starring in ‘Law & Order: SVU’ and his own ‘Ice Loves Coco” reality show and now, he’s narrating a new gun rights documentary called ‘Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire.’ The film, which comes out June 20 in limited theaters, defends [...]

Estelle Releases Movie-Inspired EP 'Love & Happiness, Vol. 1: Love Jones'

Tiffanie Drayton — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:03 +0000

Estelle just released the first volume of her three-part movie-inspired song series and the best part is you can download it for free. Her debut volume titled, ‘Love & Happiness, Vol. 1: Love Jones’ is inspired by the 1997 black romantic comedy ‘Love Jones’ starring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. Three songs are included in [...]

"Sesame Street" is Doing the Most

Jade Nicole — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:31 +0000

Yesterday, news broke that “Sesame Street” is tackling the issue of an incarcerated parent with the inclusion of Alex, a muppet whose father is said to be in jail. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/sesame-street-creates-first-muppet-have-parent-jail-6C10345061 Since I’ve never had to deal with it, I cannot provide an opinion. I can’t even think of a person who was without a parent [...]

Alicia Keys Earns Top Billboard Adult R&B Chart Achievement

Natelege Whaley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:27 +0000

In a career that spans more than 10 years, Alicia Keys has never neglected her R&B roots and crafted a unique sound that makes her stand apart from her contemporaries in the genre. This has driven her success and her winning continues. Keys made Billboard history this past week, as her song, ‘Fire We Make’ [...]

Robin Thicke Explains How Low Album Sales Gave Him a No. 1 Song

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:26:26 +0000

Robin Thicke is riding high. The crooner recently enjoyed his first No. 1 hit atop the Billboard Hot 100 charts with 'Blurred Lines,' but he explains that it was actually low album sales that may have gotten him there.

See the Kim Kardashian + Kanye West Rumored Baby Names

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:55 +0000

The gossip world is waiting with bated breathe for photos and the big reveal of what Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their newborn daughter, who arrived several weeks early on Saturday, June 15.

World's Worst Baggage Handler Caught Loading Boxes With No Care Whatsoever

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:02 +0000

With the outrageous baggage fees passengers have to cough up these days, you’d think the airlines could at least treat our precious cargo with some care. Not so fast. This video, which was actually recorded last year, captures a baggage handler tossing boxes onto a conveyor belt with reckless abandon. How do you say “handle [...]

Dumb Teens Steal Credit Card, Take Photo Booth Pics With It

Donald Deane — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:53 +0000

A group of teens in Maryland accused of credit card theft have been identified thanks to incriminating photo booth pics they took of themselves holding the card. Oh well. No one ever said you had to be smart to commit fraud.

Lil Wayne Denies Purposely Stomping on American Flag in 'God Bless Amerika' Video

Tiffanie Drayton — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:29 +0000

Lil Wayne ventured home to New Orleans to shoot the video for ‘God Bless Amerika,’ a single from his new album, ‘I Am Not a Human Being II.’ A sneak peek of the visual has debuted, which shows the rapper walking all over the American flag. If the video does not spark controversy, we can [...]

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 2, Episode 9 Recap: Rasheeda's Mama Gets Involved, Stevie J Tries to Patch Things Up with Mimi

Emily Tan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:46 +0000

After publicly breaking up, we are led to believe that's all we'll see from Joseline and Stevie J. However, in this world, it's never really done. This week's episode kicks off with a heated conversation between the two about Joseline's pending record deal, which Stevie says is gone, too. He claims that the label wanted too much money for it to happen, but Stevie is just punking Joseline to keep her on edge.

Message to Obama

Charles Anthony — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:44 +0000

We all know Tavis Smiley is no fan of President Obama. Tavis Smiley’s latest claim is that the President has issued an order to shut him down. Which in my opinion probably wouldn’t be a bad idea? Evidently Mr. Smiley is losing sponsors because his numbers are low as pointed by Tom Joyner on the [...]

Disabled Second Grader Kept Apart from Fellow Students in Class Photo

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:40:53 +0000

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this one is worth more because it has a lot of people talking. A photo of a second grade class in Herbert Spencer Elementary School in British Columbia, Canada, has raised eyebrows because of a disabled student noticeably kept apart from his fellow classmates in the [...]

The Sunrise News Sampler

Jade Nicole — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:19:20 +0000

According to Tuscaloosa Police, yesterday, warrants were served on 23-year-old Keondrae Devon Long for receiving stolen property, and upon interview, police found probable cause to arrest Long for 1st degree robbery in connection with the robbery of the Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union last week. Long has been placed in the Tuscaloosa County jail pending a [...]

Beyonce + Demi Lovato Congratulate Kim Kardashian + Kanye West's New Baby

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:32:58 +0000

In case you missed it, NEWS FLASH! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their daughter into the world on Saturday, June 15. The spawn arrived several weeks ahead of schedule and the well-wishers didn’t waste much time sending their congrats across the social media space. Beyonce and Demi Lovato were among the first to send [...]

Weed Flavored Wine, What's Next?

Ed Ramsey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:00 +0000

Just heard about ‘weed wine’ that has been making the rounds in the 420 community.I wonder what it taste like and what does it do to you? Check out full story here: http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/06/17/weed-wine-exists-amplifies-your-drunk/

'The Voice' Recap: The Final 3 Perform for the Season 4 Win

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:24:37 +0000

Tonight (June 17) marked the second-to-last episode of Season 4 of 'The Voice.' There are three contestants left -- Team Usher's quirky indie popper Michelle Chamuel and Blake Shelton's duo the Swon Brothers and solo country blonde Danielle Bradbery. For the second season in a row, the country coach has two horses in the race for the finals, with oddsmakers predicting that Bradbery --with one "R"-- will notch the big win.

'Groove With You' Tonight's Facebook Dedication Song

Ed Ramsey — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:20:55 +0000

The Isley Brothers give us tonight's dedication song from thier 'Showdown' album. Comment below and log onto our facebook page and tell who you want to send this out to.

Enjoy the song here: http://www.youtube.com

Beyonce Congratulates Kim + Kanye

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:59:27 +0000

Beyonce went on her official website today (June 17) and created a congratulatory post to newfound parents Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. If you haven't heard by now, the couple welcomed a baby girl on Saturday (June 15).

Brian Banks Released From Jail After 5 Years

Charles Anthony — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:04 +0000

Brian Banks is free and will on the football field. Banks has spent the 5 years of his life in jail for rape. A rape he didn’t do. Wanetta Gibson the woman that accused banks of Rape has been ordered to repay money she was awarded in a civil suit. I think she should have [...]