Brothaonline.com and the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance, in association with The Independent Showcase announced today, Nov. 26 that the nomination process for the 3rd annual 2013 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Awards has begun. “We are excited to celebrate the amazing talent that Gospel artists are showcasing,” says Charles Clark, founder and editor-in-chief of Brothaonline.com. “Each year […]

Richmond, VA — Whether you enjoy Traditional, Urban, Contemporary, Praise & Worship, Spoken Word or Hip-Hop, the 2013 Living Out Loud (LOL) Gospel Music Showcase will uplift, encourage, entertain and inspire. This exciting event will be held during the 28th Annual Stellar Awards Weekend on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church, […]

Washington, D.C. — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year’s Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.   That’s because the legislation did nothing to prevent a temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax […]

Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2013!  There is so much to do and God is counting on each and every one of us.  However, let me just say for the record, IF YOU are expecting business as usual from ME, YOU will be sadly mistaken!  I saw and I’m sure you saw a lot of mess […]

New York, NY — GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel artist Le’Andria Johnson leads on Billboard’s magazine year-end gospel charts.  She was named the #3 Gospel Albums Artist (with LeCrea at #1 and Marvin Sapp at #2).  Le’Andria also has three albums that charted in the Top 50, including her debut project, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson at […]

Chicago, IL — It was during this time last year that Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago started a year-long journey when they released the record-breaking and critically-acclaimed #1 CD project, The Best of Both Worlds, which included the #1 praise and worship anthem, “Awesome,” penned by Jenkins, who is a GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter.  Jenkins and […]

Richmond, VA – Rev. Lance D. Watson, Senior pastor of Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and possibly one of the hardest working pastors in Richmond, VA and along the East Coast, and First Lady Rose Watson, a well sort after singer and actress in Europe and more so recently in China, stopped by Praise 104.7 FM […]

LisaRaye McCoy, Pastor Toure Roberts and DeVon Franklin celebrate at the “One Church, One Night” Benefit Concert LisaRaye McCoy, actress, and DeVon Franklin, film executive and preacher, recently hosted the “One Church, One Night” benefit concert where proceeds were donated to Newtown, Conn., victims and other charitable organizations. The recent benefit was created by One […]

Say it ain’t say MaryMary.  There’s been a buzz in the air for a few months and now reality TV has captured a heated moment between sisters Erica and Tina Campbell.  The singing sensation behind the Grammy® award-winning gospel duo and WE tv original series “Mary Mary,” have both the blessing and burden of working with […]

With a new year on the horizon there’s alot of talk about what will change for 2013! Just listen and hear various ones say “Bring it on 2013,” “I’m not looking back,”  “I can’t wait for 2013 to get here,” to “I’m going after my dream” and “Dream Big in 2013.” What a blessing to […]

New York, NY — Bishop T. D. Jakes along with actress Halle Berry and musician Chaka Khan will be honored at the 2013 BET Honors. The network announced they will also be honoring basketball star Lisa Leslie and music executive Clarence Avant at the Jan. 12 event in Washington at the Warner Theatre. The special […]