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Gospel superstars such as Lecrae, Marvin Sapp, Natalie Grant and others are stepping out in support of Kirk Franklin‘s boycott of Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the Gospel Music Association and the Dove Awards until they address diversity concerns following an incident that happened at the awards ceremony earlier this month. Franklin charged that TBN removed parts of his acceptance speeches […]
John “Pops” Witherspoon, the comedian known for hit roles as Willie Jones in Friday as well as Robert “Grandad” Freeman has passed away according to Deadline. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died […]
In episode 2 of Inside The Praise Lounge, Praise 104.1’s Ronnette Harrison sits down with singer-songwriter, PJay Edmund for a chat about his musical journey and inspiration. He also blesses us with a performance.
Bringing Gospel into other music genres may sound far-fetched. But with artists like Kanye West and Chance The Rapper sharing their religious sides, it is seeming to be less taboo. Through the years some artists have crossed over and created great collaborations with artists outside the gospel community. Here are 6 songs that changed the […]
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B4KkmGknGiN/ Kirk Franklin, broke his silence today on social media about the blatant disrespect that he has encountered at the Dove Awards. Must Read: TBN Cut Kirk Franklin’s Speech on Hatred During The Dove Awards AGAIN After the airing of the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, we reported about TBN editing Kirk Franklin’s acceptance […]
Kurt Carr is an amazing Gospel singer, composer, and performer. One of his most popular songs, In The Sanctuary–featuring the Kurt Carr Singers–is one that transcends many generations. R&B singer, Ari Lennox apparently loves the song. She performed the song on her Instagram live and it caught the attention of Carr. He took to Twitter […]
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a shooting at an unofficial homecoming party at Texas A&M Commerce in Greenville, Texas. 14 others were wounded as gunfire erupted shortly after midnight early Sunday morning. https://twitter.com/FOX4Terry/status/1188361182241021952 https://twitter.com/jobinpnews/status/1188371040998772736 According to police, there was only one shooter and the unidentified suspect remains at large. Almost instantly […]
The events of the last episode of Power have created a new character just in time for the show’s final episodes. Jesse Williams, he of Grey’s Anatomy fame is set to play Kadeem, the ex of LaLa Anthony’s Lakeisha Grant. He’s also the father of her son, Cash and more than likely will be seeking revenge for his […]
Instead of giving people an actual date for the return of their popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes has announced that they will be hiring 400 new employees beginning in early November and may dedicate two employees to help make the sandwich. Yes, you can read into that “early November” aspect as an inkling as to when […]
Amber Guyger is taking the initial steps to appeal her murder conviction in the death of Botham Jean. An attorney for Guyger filed an intent to appeal her first-degree murder conviction earlier this month as well as her 10-year prison sentence. The appeal comes two weeks after she was found guilty in the September 2018 […]
