Mary Mary members Erica and Tina Campbell are mourning the loss of their father, Eddie Atkins. According to accounts on the Facebook and Twitter pages of various Adkins family members, Mr. Atkins, a church Elder is no longer with us. News reports say he died after a long battle with cancer. Elder Adkins made several […]
In the new documentary “Twenty Feet From Stardom,” we hear the stories of singers that everyone’s heard whether they know their names or not. The doc showcases background singers, those vocalists, most often women, who support the star in front. From the Ikettes to the Raelettes to countless women whose names are not household ones, […]
Gospel giant Kirk Franklin recently opened up about his decision to pay for an abortion at the age of 15. Franklin did an interview with Sway in the Morning on Sirius/XM Channel 45. He touched on a host of topics, including how he was raised and how it all played a part in making him […]
Motown Records takes a giant step into the ever-expanding Gospel music field as the result of a joint venture partnership with EMI Gospel, creating a new label Motown Gospel. The announcement was made by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO, UMG East Coast Label Group and Bill Hearn, President & CEO, Capitol Christian Music Group. “UMG’s […]
It may seem contradictory for a woman who sells sex toys to also record a gospel single, but that kind of contrast is par for the course for Real Housewife and singer/songwriter Kandi Burrus. Her single “Stay Prayed Up” has already shot to #1 on the iTunes gospel chart with the help of gospel star […]
It may seem contradictory for a woman who sells sex toys to also record a gospel single, but that kind of contrast is par for the course for Real Housewife and singer/songwriter Kandi Burrus. Her single “Stay Prayed Up” has already shot to #1 on the iTunes gospel chart with the help of gospel star […]
Until the latest episode of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” (RHOA) Kandi Burruss had been relatively low key during season 5. As she concentrates on a new relationship with her fiance’ Todd Tucker and decorating her new home, Burruss hasn’t had time to get caught up in the never-ending drama between the “talls and smalls” […]
Rick Ross, Jay Z and Dr. Dre may just broken one of the ten commandments! Rick Ross is facing yet another bump in his otherwise successful career as a rapper and record label big boss. The Maybach Music Group mogul, along with other A-listers Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, has been sued by a couple of […]
If you’re not already familiar with Kurt Carr’s musical testimony let’s give you some updates – this year alone he released his 7th CD “Bless This House” and was honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th annual Stellar Awards. The honor was a particularly special one for the gospel music veteran […]
Aspiring gospel singers this is for you! Win a chance to sing with Marvin Winans at the 2013 Super Bowl in this year’s online Jingle Dreams Contest. All you have to do is record your dreams, upload and submit here. If you are a true gospel fan and think you have what it takes to […]
Tye Tribbett is just one man, but at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion, he’s going to sound like an army, along with his talented band. The Camden, N.J. -raised gospel singer is leading the“Gospel Explosion” at the annual event in Orlando, Florida held this year from August 30 – September 4 at the Gaylord Resort. […]
It turns out that the prominent Detroit clergyman and chart-topping gospel singing star was driving without a valid license when he was beaten, robbed and carjacked last week. In fact, at the time, Winans had a warrant out for his arrest on driving-related offenses, records show, according to the Detroit News: The warrant was issued […]
