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John “Pops” Witherspoon, the comedian known for hit roles as Willie Jones in Friday as well as Robert “Grandad” Freeman has passed away according to Deadline. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died […]
Doctor Dre, one half of the Yo! MTV Raps hosting duo with Ed Lover and one of hip-hop’s most celebrated pioneers has reportedly lost his vision due to a battle with type-2 diabetes. Dre (real name Andre Brown), not to be confused with West Coast producer Dr. Dre, has battled diabetes for years and it recently robbed […]
How does Kanye West confirm God and Jesus are real? Well, he got a $68 million tax refund in 2019. West made the claim in a new interview with James Corden for the first-ever airplane version of Corden’s popular Carpool Karaoke segment. “God is using me to show off,” he told Corden. “Last year I made $115 million […]
In episode 2 of Inside The Praise Lounge, Praise 104.1’s Ronnette Harrison sits down with singer-songwriter, PJay Edmund for a chat about his musical journey and inspiration. He also blesses us with a performance.
Bringing Gospel into other music genres may sound far-fetched. But with artists like Kanye West and Chance The Rapper sharing their religious sides, it is seeming to be less taboo. Through the years some artists have crossed over and created great collaborations with artists outside the gospel community. Here are 6 songs that changed the […]
Kurt Carr is an amazing Gospel singer, composer, and performer. One of his most popular songs, In The Sanctuary–featuring the Kurt Carr Singers–is one that transcends many generations. R&B singer, Ari Lennox apparently loves the song. She performed the song on her Instagram live and it caught the attention of Carr. He took to Twitter […]
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a shooting at an unofficial homecoming party at Texas A&M Commerce in Greenville, Texas. 14 others were wounded as gunfire erupted shortly after midnight early Sunday morning. https://twitter.com/FOX4Terry/status/1188361182241021952 https://twitter.com/jobinpnews/status/1188371040998772736 According to police, there was only one shooter and the unidentified suspect remains at large. Almost instantly […]
The number one question people have with Kanye West in 2019 doesn’t have to deal with his political allegiances. Nor does it have to deal with his faith as he’s realigned his life with Christ. Rather, it’s whether or not the music is going to slap. Jesus Is King, his ninth studio album comes a […]
While some Kanye West fans are still waiting for Jesus Is King, one particular Kanye fan is more than welcome to see him personally – Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. According to TMZ, West and Osteen chat frequently and Osteen has personally invited West to come down to the H to experience Lakewood and the 45,000 people who […]
The events of the last episode of Power have created a new character just in time for the show’s final episodes. Jesse Williams, he of Grey’s Anatomy fame is set to play Kadeem, the ex of LaLa Anthony’s Lakeisha Grant. He’s also the father of her son, Cash and more than likely will be seeking revenge for his […]
Instead of giving people an actual date for the return of their popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes has announced that they will be hiring 400 new employees beginning in early November and may dedicate two employees to help make the sandwich. Yes, you can read into that “early November” aspect as an inkling as to when […]
Do you remember this picture that went viral a few years ago? https://www.instagram.com/p/B24QvI3B49X/ A little girl standing in front of the newly unveiled portrait of Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery. Her name was Parker Curry and this picture frozen in time of her in awe by looking at the former first lady took […]