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We are deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of Whitney Houston, whom we were blessed to have just completed work with on the remake of the film “Sparkle.” We ask the world to join us in lifting up Whitney’s family in prayer and ask God for their strength and comfort during this devastatingly difficult time. […]

Richmond, VA — It was a moment being played out through churches around the world Sunday, “Let’s keep the family of Whitney Houston in prayer.  Her daughter Bobbi and mother and her entire family…they need our prayers.” At Morning Star Baptist Church where Pastor Terrell Brown is the pastor, a special prayer was delivered over […]

A rep for the singer told the Associated Press that Houston died this afternoon. Cause of death and location are unknown. Story still developing… Via: TMZ

The 14th Annual Richmond Tri-City Gospel Step Show Delivers Winning Team that Turns Themselves into A Human Jump Rope! Click here to see the winning team Become a Human Jump Rope! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk0vPxrsXQ Richmond, VA —  Richmond, VA – The 14th Annual Richmond Tri-City Gospel Step Show once again pulled together kids from up and down the […]

(The Belle congratulates Fred Hammond on debuting @ #1)  New York, NY — Fred Hammond’s 12th CD, GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE, debuts #1 on Billboard’s Gospel sales charts, and #8 on the Billboard Top-200.  This is Fred Hammond’s 7th consecutive #1 Gospel debut, and his highest debut ever in the Top-200.   GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE […]

RADIO ONE RICHMOND & PRAISE 104.7 FM SALUTE TO OUR “TEACHER OF THE WEEK” ANDREA REED HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL Stay connected and remember to nominate your favorite candidate for “Teacher of the Week” today by clicking on the registration ballot below or the images. We’re doing our best to celebrate those who go unnoticed as […]

RADIO ONE RICHMOND & iPower 92.1 FM SALUTE TO OUR “TEACHER OF THE WEEK” ANDREA REED HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL Stay connected and remember to nominate your favorite candidate for “Teacher of the Week” today by clicking on the registration ballot below or the images. We’re doing our best to celebrate those who go unnoticed as […]

Los Angeles, CA — The fiery preacher with a booming voice delivered a final message from the pulpit Sunday morning. “You shall live and not die,” Bishop Barnett K. Thoroughgood shouted in his signature baritone, exhorting his congregation of more than 2,000 members to squeeze as much as they can from their lives before going […]

Dallas, TX — Pastor, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker, Bishop T.D. Jakes proudly presents the second installment in his thought-provoking “Woman Thou Art Loosed!” film franchise entitled, “Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On the 7th Day.” “On the 7th Day” is a dramatic thriller starring Golden Globe Nominee Blair Underwood (“Madea’s Family Reunion,” “Set It Off”) and Sharon […]

Firefighters found little Shea Shea Yates dead in her bedroom after her older brother (who is 7,  admitted to police that he started the fire) burned down the family trailer with a lighter and a blanket. See the full story at WTVR.com

ATLANTA-Maya Penn, an 1-year-old girl from Canton, Georgia has created her own line of Eco-friendly clothing called Maya’s Ideas which she sells online. Penn, who is home-schooled has already been featured on Forbes.com and donates 10% of her profits to worldwide and Atlanta charities. The Grio reports: The home-schooled seventh-grader from Canton, Georgia, says when […]

By Donovan X. Ramsey Beginning in March, a black woman will be at the helm of a major fire department for the first time in U.S. history. SEE ALSO: Obama: I Deserve Re-Election Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations Theresa Deloach-Reed, 52, was named chief of the Oakland city fire department. Reed has been fighting fires […]