AV’S Entertainment News On Dove Awards, The Voice and More
This Friday, August 7, TBN will air Dove Awards Rewind, featuring favorite moments from Christian music’s biggest night. The program will showcase powerful performances from artists like CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake, starting at 8pm ET. As a lead-up to the 57th Annual Dove Awards, this special night celebrates the best in Gospel and Christian music history. Viewers can tune in on TBN and the free TBN+ app for a night of praise-filled highlights.
Praise in the park returns to Altona for 2026 Gospel Music Festival
The Altona Gospel Festival is set to return for its fourth year on Saturday, Aug. 15, featuring a full day of free live performances in Altona Park. Festival-goers can enjoy music, fellowship, and faith with eight acts scheduled to perform throughout the day, including headliner Presley Schroeder and Friends. Admission is free, with donations accepted to support Youth for Christ (YFC) and offset performer costs. Festival director Larry Wiebe is optimistic about this year’s event and excited to showcase the area’s musical talent, emphasizing the importance of family performances and the welcoming atmosphere of the outdoor venue. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the performances from the outdoor stage.
The Voice’ To Have Celebrity Season
NBC’s “The Voice” is doing its first-ever celebrity edition. The network announced Tuesday that it’s starting production on “The Voice: Celebrity,” with Keke Palmer set to host. Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green will serve as the show’s coaches. This season will swap undiscovered talent for a wide range of celebrities, including actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, competing and reality television stars. The show will air sometime in 2027.
Viola Davis To Star In New Thriller Series At Paramount+
Viola Davis is set to star in a new thriller series. “Ascent,” which has been greenlit at Paramount-Plus, takes place in a dangerous world of “global corporate crisis and damage control.” Davis is slated to play elite corporate fixer Catriona Vail, who must use skills that’s made her “indispensable to billion-dollar clients” when her estranged daughter is in danger. The Oscar-winning actress says she’s “overwhelmingly excited about this journey.” The show is slated to begin production in 2027.
