Courtesy of: PraiseCleveland.com On the red carpet at the 43rd Annual Dove Awards, Kirk Franklin announced that he will go on tour this September with some of gospel music’s stalwarts: himself, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp & Israel Houghton. Franklin announced that there would be “no headliner” on this tour because each man can hold their own and has […]

A Florida judge set bail Friday morning at $150,000 for the release of George Zimmerman, who apologized on the stand to Trayvon Martin’s parents for the loss of their child. “I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of your son,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman, who was wearing a suit and had chains that wrapped […]

Courtesy of: HotSpotATL.com Kirk Franklin, Deitrick Haddon, Lecrae and Kim Burrell were among the winners announced last night at the 43rd annual Dove Awards, which took place at the Fox Theatre. Performers included Lecrae, Yolanda Adams, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Jason Crabb, Jamie-Grace, Kim Burrell, Kari Jobe, Danny Gokey, Ruben Studdard, Mandisa, Jason Castro and […]

Washington, D.C.’s own Stellar Award winning recording artist, Stephen Hurd, is back on the scene with his first CD in three years and the first on his own Hurd the Word music label. The ambitious new project, “O That Men Would Worship”, ties with Hurd’s 2009 release, “Times of Refreshing”, as his highest charting CD. Both […]

Since blowing up as the dazzling lead vocalist on James Fortune & FIYA’s 2008 breakthrough hit “The Blood” and their subsequent #1 smash, “I Believe”, Zacardi Cortez has gained a reputation in music circles as a singer’s singer as much for his intricate vocal gymnastics and fiery hoops as for his smooth tone. The Houston native can sing it all, from […]

Don’t Miss One of the Most Anticipated Live Recordings this year with Dottie Peoples Saturday, April 21st 2012, Siloam Church International, College Park, GA Courtesy of www.thebellereport.com   www.twitter.com/thebellereport

Byron Cage is known for his string of praise & worship classics throughout the years and from what we hear, this new album “Memoirs of a Worshipper” will set the tone for more of those hits. Watch as Byron Cage discusses his track record and gives us a bit of insight on how he maintains […]

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but Bishop T.D. Jakes says it’s a recipe for a better life. Watch as Bishop Jakes explains why forgiveness will take away the bitterness that festers in a state of unforgiveness. Share your thoughts with us below on the message board using your Twitter or Facebook profile to log in and […]

We reported earlier this morning that George Zimmerman was headed into the court room for today’s previously scheduled bond hearing and now here’s the latest on whether or not Zimmerman will make bail. Zimmerman has taken the stand at the hearing before a Florida judge who has officially set his bond at $150,000. Zimmerman also […]

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George Zimmerman, a self-appointed Neighborhood Watchman will appear in a Sanford, Florida court today for a bond hearing. Zimmerman who fatally shot 17 year old Trayvon Martin may soon be released from jail. A judge will decide today whether to release George Zimmerman on bond before his trial for second degree murder. Circuit Court Judge Kenneth […]

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed $85 billion budget plan introduced during the opening session of the 2012 Virginia General Assembly finally passed after the fourth try. The General Assembly ended the 2012 session in early March with no budget. Lawmakers reconvened weeks later to work on budget negotiations but still no agreement.  The senate democrats […]