President Obama has picked Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights icon Medgar Evers, to deliver the invocation at his public swearing-in later this month. It is believed to be the first time a woman, and a layperson rather than a clergy member, has been chosen to deliver what may be America’s most prominent public […]
In the Saudi culture, it is not beyond the norm for an older man to take a younger bride. However, the recent marriage of a 90-year-old…
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN is expanding its programming slate once again and it’s lookin’ good! The Discovery-owned cable network announced four new original series being added to its schedule later this year, including series centered on comedienneKym Whitley, a mobster-turned-dog groomer and the transformation of an underpeforming New Orleans high school. The new entries will join Tyler Perry’s previously […]
In a special addition of “Farrakhan Speaks,” during which he is asked a wide-range of questions from the staff of the Final Call, Minister Louis Farrakhan calls film-maker and humanitarian, Tyler Perry, one of the most brilliant young entrepreneurs of our time, and says that he is grateful to him for bringing ‘Madea’ to the forefront of America’s consciousness: “I have never […]
The Harlem Globetrotters say they hope that deprived NHL fans have taken some comfort in watching basketball on ice. The sporty entertainers strapped on custom cleats and hockey helmets for their basketball game on ice Monday in West Michigan. Dozens of fans braved the blustery winds as they watched the Globetrotters beat Global select […]
Many men in their 50s struggle to maintain the bodies they once had when they were in their 20s and 30s. While many of them…
These two photos of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama speak volumes about their faith and their belief in the POWER OF PRAYER!!! June 28, 2012 – The President prays with a wounded service member and his family during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. […]
The powers that be over at EMI Gospel came up with the notion that a good WORD and a great song should go hand in hand. With that in mind, EMI Gospel drops PREACH on January 22nd. The CDs feature relevant and insightful messages from some of the nation’s outstanding pulpiteers, namely,Bishop Darrell Hines, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, Reverend Otis […]
Hezekiah Walker Choir Fest returns to Nashville on Jan 18. The Stellar Awards weekend concert is bigger than ever, with many of the most celebrated choir masters in the gospel industry. Choir Fest 2013 promises to be the biggest event during Stellar Gospel Music Awards weekend and features appearances by some of the biggest names in […]
A new gospel group is coming to your stereo soon, and it’s pretty major! Yesterday, Fred Hammond announced the formation of his new group, called UT, which includes Brian Courtney Wilson, Dave Hollister andEric Roberson. Apparently, Hammond, Wilson and Hollister spent some time meeting and singing together yesterday (Roberson was traveling out of the country). What does UT stand for? At first, it was “Urban Tenors,” then it was […]
When it comes to popular baby names and their origins, the Bible is out, and “Fifty Shades of Grey”is in — or so says the Daily Mail in a recent article about the apparent fall of Biblical names. Only three boys’ names from the Bible made BabyCenter’s top 10 list for 2012. No girls’ names made the list. […]
It’s not too pleasant between Kevin Garnett and Carmelo Anthony on – or off – the court. The two got rough with each other last night during the Knicks vs. Celtics game in NYC, which involved trash-talking and getting physical, but it didn’t stop there. During the game, Carmelo reportedly told Kevin he would see […]
