*”Preachers of LA” star Deitrick Haddon is one outspoken celebrity preacher. And he feels he shouldn’t be criticized for becoming a reality star. But he challenged other popular pastors to stop hiding behind their cloths and open up their doors — specifically T.D. Jakes, according to HipHollywood. “If you are a real person, if […]
The now closed Change.org petition to end “Preachers of LA” got 1,085 signatures—more than the 833 garnered by the most successful petition against TLC’s “The Sisterhood”. How is it that Oxygen’s controversial male-driven faith-based series has pulled in nearly double the viewers, when the public claims to despise it just as much as its […]
It’s no secret, secular folk aren’t the only ones ‘winning’ in the reality TV game. With the help of shows like ‘Preachers of LA‘ and ‘The Sisterhood’ and ‘The Sheards’, Christians seem to be carving out their own lane with non-scripted TV. Media partner theJasmineBRAND.com recently chatted with two very opinionated reality TV stars who have done their […]
More and more reality shows featuring gospel stars and preachers are filling the airwaves, and Karen Clark Sheard said that’s a positive thing. Though some shows, like “Preachers of L.A.,” have received some criticism for various reasons, Karen said what fans see helps them understand that these men and women of God, who are often […]
We’ve seen it and inwardly had to cringe….this new brand of reality shows that targets the gospel industry. From our mega-stars, newbies & wanna-bees, preacher wives, and now even the pastors themselves — EVERYONE is getting a chance at the spotlight. Although the exposure may be great, sometimes what is displayed isn’t the best witness to […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes has been pretty vocal about his disdain for Preachers Of L.A. but that doesn’t mean he’s against reality television. In a recent interview with HipHollywood, the infamous preacher reveals he could consider jumping onto a show of his own, but it’s not too likely. “Your home life and your private life is the final frontier. […]
Controversy erupted last winter when the TLC network launched a new show called “The Sisterhood” about first ladies of Atlanta-based churches. Then in April, BET premiered “The Sheards,” about the lives of a gospel superstar family in Detroit. Now, this fall television season will usher in two more “faith-based” programs on major cable networks. “The Preachers […]
Here’s the promo reel for the new show on the Oxygen Network Preachers of L.A. I don’t have anything to do with it, but I’d be curious about your thoughts. Is this going to help the cause of engaging the culture? Will this be a move forward or a setback for the church? One big question […]
Can there be an untapped corner of the reality TV racket at this late date? They’ve done dating and drinking and confessing to private cameras in a dreamhouse full of singles. They’ve done eating icky bugs, confronting phobias, appraising junk, gawking at fish-out-of-water Amish. Jousting, falling, racing and surviving. Toddlers, tiaras and Honey Boo […]
A new reality television show is in the works that features the lives of upscale Southern women that live naughty during the week and act nice on Sunday. The broadcast, tentatively entitled Divas for Jesus, will be carried by WE, which stands for Women’s Entertainment. According to a summary of the show that was released […]
“Divas for Jesus”, “Sisterhood” and “Surrender the Secret” are upcoming reality television shows slated for a 2013 premiere which may leave some audiences to wonder, is there a reason for a rise in Christian-themed reality programming? “Divas for Jesus”, a Bischoff Hervey Entertainment release in association with Carrie Gerlach Cecil, is being considered for a 2013/2014 […]
Church folks are getting ready to SHOW out! Scoot over Mary Mary, you’re getting some gospel reality show competition! BET is ready to introduce their 1st gospel reality show – starring gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard! You know them don’t pretend, she’s 1/4 of the legendary Clark Sisters “You Brought The Sunshine”She’ll be joined by […]
