Archive for April, 2008

Christian TV Host ‘Comes Out,’ of the Homosexual Closet; Condemned by Some, Supported by Church
The young host of a Christian music television show has come out publicly as a gay man, and to his surprise he has received more encouraging support than expected from churchgoers. “I’ve received literally hundreds of emails from everyone around the world and they’re all encouraging,” said Azariah Southworth, host of “The Remix,” in an [...]

Bishop David G. Evans, Well-Known Preacher & Author, Featured During StreamingFaith.com’s “StraightTalk” on May 1, 2008 at 1:30PM EST
One of today’s most powerful preachers brings a new perspective – along with impressive credentials – to the ever-popular topic of Money
(Washington, D.C.) – April 28, 2008 – Bishop David G. Evans is not the typical mega-church pastor. Although he pastors Bethany Baptist Church, a 27,000 member church in Lindenwold, NJ, is a best-selling [...]

Rap Stars Spread the Gospel, but is it a Mixed Message?
Yung Joc appears on stage for a performance as an assembly of youth swarms toward his direction, screaming at the top of their lungs. Only this time, the rapper delivers a message nothing like his raucous songs “I Know You See It,” “Dope Boy Magic,” or his smash hit “It’s Goin’ Down.” “I’m not trying [...]

CHRISTOPHER LEWIS LATEST ALBUM “CRISIS” RELEASED ON TYSCOT RECORDS:
Christopher Lewis is a man of the people, with a deep seared passion and heart after God. Christopher Lewis is no stranger to the industry, with “Eyes Toward The Sky” and the “Spirit of a Born Worshipper“. He and his untiring team at Frontline Entertainment Inc., are adrenalized by their most recent partnership with Indianapolis-based, [...]

REGINA BELLE SINGING “GOD IS GOOD”: From her album “Love Forever Shines”
This is Regina Belle singing “God Is Good“. This is from her debut album released on Pendulum Records “LOVE FOREVER SHINES“.
Regina Belle Singing \”God Is Good\”
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist REGINA BELLE will release her debut Gospel album LOVE FOREVER SHINES in-stores May 13 on the re-launch of Ruben Rodriguez’ Pendulum Records in association with Walker [...]

CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL: SPIRIT IN SONG: An Unforgettable Musical Event Featuring Gospel Superstars and Rising Talents Arrives on DVD April 29, 2008
Los Angeles, California – Some of the most highly acclaimed and best loved gospel and R&B artists raise their voices in joyful tribute as CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL: SPIRIT IN SONG, BET’s eighth annual celebration of inspirational music and the #1 religious/gospel telecast, comes to DVD on April 29, 2008 from BET Home Entertainment and Paramount [...]

AARP PRESENTS ‘SONGS OF SOUL AND INSPIRATION’: Gospel & Soul artists to be featured at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
AARP, the world’s largest advocacy organization for the 50 plus community, will bring a star studded two-hour musical event, “Songs of Soul and Inspiration,” to the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA on June 21, 2008.

GOSPEL ARTIST YOLANDA ADAMS SURRENDERS FILES TO IRS: The Gospel diva turned her financial records over to government investigators.
Yolanda Adams was issued a summons by the IRS that required her to bring in paperwork from the last six years and explain her financial affairs.
The 46 year-old Gospel singer has now turned in her financial records prompting the government to withdraw its request for a judge to intervene.

PATTI LABELLE & BEVERLY CRAWFORD share stage for first time!
Grammy winner Patti LaBelle and the incomparable Beverly Crawford, often dubbed the Patti LaBelle of Gospel, shared the stage together for the first time at the 14th Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo 2008 Sat, March 29th @ The RBC Center, Raleigh, NC.

BYRON CAGE, KIM BURRELL AND DAVE HOLLISTER: The ‘Live from the Apollo’ Tour.
On Friday May 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., Bryon Cage, Kim Burrell and Dave Hollister are “Live from the Apollo.”
The tour is presented by the Second Ebenezer Church and the Derrick Coleman Foundation.
Tickets can be purchase at Jack’s Place in Lathrup Village, Mi; Dickerson’s Christian Stores in Highland park, MI, and God’s World in [...]

URBAN SOUL Café celebrates 3rd year anniversary:
Nashville– Blow out the candles and cut the cake, the Urban Soul Café is celebrating 3 years of promoting great urban Christian music. RARE Entertainment is throwing a celebrity packed 3-day praise party April 20-22, 2008 in the heart of Music City USA . Known as the Gospel industry place to dwell, the [...]

REV CREFLO DOLLAR RESISTS SENATE DEADLINE: Minister sends members of the Finance Committee letter of explanation.
Atlanta’s Rev. Creflo Dollar sent a letter to the members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee explaining why he is ignoring their March 31 deadline to hand over his church’s financial records.
He stated that the church should be protected against public scrutiny and Congressional evaluation of the validity of their beliefs.

BISHOP BLAKE WILL FOLLOW IN DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR’S FOOTSTEPS: As he preachers in same Memphis pulpit.
UnityFirst.com reports that on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the exact hour and at the same pulpit that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached his last sermon at Mason Temple 40 years ago, Bishop Charles E. Blake, presiding prelate of the Church Of God In Christ, the largest Holiness-Pentecostal denomination in the world, will launch [...]

MARTHA MUNIZZI IS SET TO RELEASE HER FIFTH ALBUM “CHANGE THE WORLD”:
Award winning Gospel artist Martha Munizzi once again puts her stamp of energy and sincere love for God on every song on her fifth independent live project entitled “Change the World” to be released today, April 1.
Martha Munizzi is partnering with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, [...]


