The iconic TV sitcom A Different World is nearing its 25th anniversary this October, and director Debbie Allen thinks it’s time to “recap the groundbreaking series.” “We need to revisit this wonder arena and get my crew back,” she tweeted, adding that a show like it is “missed in TV today.” “Can I get an […]
Friends, family and supporters of Morris Brown College converged on the school’s campus over the weekend for a special “National Day of Prayer.” Saturday’s event, which was described as a prayer vigil, attracted hundreds keen to show their support for the historic black college as it struggles to stay afloat. Among the crowd were alumni, […]
Music lovers and fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting the September 4th release of inspirational recording artist Lexi’s new album Phenomenal from Malaco Records. With a distinct, inspirational sound, the CD’s first single “Burn It All Down” is riding high on the gospel music charts and resonating in the hearts of listeners. With a career that […]
Tamela Mann’s Single, “Take Me To The King,” Lands At #1 On Billboard’s Gospel Radio Chart This Week
Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN’s single, “Take Me To The King,” lands at #1 on the Billboard Gospel radio chart this week, marking the first #1 track of her career. “Take Me To The King,” written and produced by Kirk Franklin, is the first single from Tamela’s CD, […]
Producers of “Motown: The Musical” announced today that it will open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 14, 2013, with previews beginning March 11, 2013. Tickets will go on sale to the general public October 1. As previously reported, Motown: The Musical will be based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry […]
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire Monday at Tyler Perry Studios. The fire is the second blaze in recent months at the studios on Continental Colony Parkway in southeast Atlanta. Atlanta Fire Department spokeswoman Marian McDaniel said the latest blaze was confined to a roof of a building at the complex. The building […]
Robin Roberts says Friday will be her last day co-anchoring “Good Morning America” for a while. On Monday’s edition of the ABC News wakeup program, Roberts made official the start date for what’s being called her “extended medical leave.” Roberts told viewers in July that she has MDS, a blood and bone marrow disease once […]
In 2002, Gospel artist Lance Williams formed the True Worship Retreat to unite worshippers and to empower those called as worship leaders. Since its conception 10 years ago, the True Worship Retreat has been a perennial event for those serious about the ministry of gospel music. This year’s retreat goes down Thursday, September 6 thru […]
Cleveland fire crews were on the scene of a small fire at Key Tower Monday afternoon. More than 3,200 people were evacuated, and had to stand in the pouring rain in Public Square. Cleveland Fire Department spokesman Larry Gray says there was a minor explosion in a high voltage breaker, cutting power to the first […]
Monday was the first day of Navy Week in Cleveland and visitors to Greater Cleveland Aquarium witnessed what Naval officers do to help keep all of us safe. The Navy Band-Great Lakes greeted people with music as they entered the aquarium’s doors. Once inside, visitors observed a Navy diving demonstration in the aquarium’s shark tank. […]
Not long ago I was bound by homosexuality, anger, resentment and low self-esteem. Basically, I did not know who I was, or whose I was and had no idea I had a set place in the Kingdom of God. Growing up without a father, being physically abused by my stepfather, and rejected often from my […]
Michelle Obama says she doesn’t “trip” about her daughters watching “Keeping Up with Kardashians.” The first lady said in an interview with iVillage that the girls “need to explore all of it: the great and the not so great” and “learn lessons from everything.” Mrs. Obama said she wants to raise her girls with “the […]