Detroit, Michigan — One of the largest religious conferences in the country. will be held in Motor City, Detroit. The National Baptist Congress will be held at Cobo Center June 10-15. More than 5000 people are expected to attend. Organizers say the conference could pump up to $5 million into the Detroit economy. “We feel […]

During a recent interview Nicki Minaj said that the church saved her family, and that God is her hero.   Minaj, recently spoke with The Guardian magazine about how her parent’s violent marriage was saved after they began attending church. In an interview on “Nightline” earlier this month, Minaj said she wanted to kill her father […]

With the Rev. Al Sharpton leading the way, celebrities, civil rights activists and relatives of Trayvon Martin got together at a church in Los Angeles, Calif., recently to mark the two-month anniversary of the Florida black teen’s killing by a neighborhood watch volunteer. “There are Trayvons all over this country,” The Associated Press quoted the Rev. […]

Things are still smoking over at Black Smoke Music where Kerry Douglas’ Houston-based company is currently enjoying two Top Ten gospel radio smashes with Earnest Pugh’s spine-tingling “I Need Your Glory” and Zacardi Cortez & John P. Kee’s churchy “One More Time.” Pugh’s soul-stirring single peaked at #1 in 2011 and he’s planning to go […]

By Sheilah Belle Chicago, IL — Kingdom Records’ million-selling Shekinah Glory Ministry soared into its second decade with an extraordinary highly-anticipated live recording on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Valley Kingdom Ministries International, 5300 West 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL. Guests traveled from all over the country to be apart of the memorable night that ultimately became one […]

Christian rapper Lecrae is set to drop his fifth CD titled Gravity in the Fall of this year. The emcee recently announced he plans to drop his next record in September. Lecrae left the show winning two awards including Hip Hop Song of the Year with “Hallelujah” and Hip Hop Album of the year with […]

Chicago, IL –Gospel New Comer Gospel Recording Artist Johnathan McReynolds caught up with The Belle and Romel Murphy, Real Talent Media Group during the live recording of Shekinah Glory Ministries. Murphy says he is excited about what God is doing in his life and with his ministry, while Murphy says he’s on the grind, saying, […]

Jason Nelson’s major label debut SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE, one of the most anticipated Gospel releases of the year, will be in stores May 22.  Having toured with Kirk Franklin last fall, Nelson is steadily gaining fans around the country with his fresh and powerful sound.  The title track is the first single off of the […]

GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Pastor Charles Jenkins and Inspired People record label sign an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with EMI Gospel/EMI Christian Music Group.  Pastor Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live’s debut project, The Best of Both Worlds will be in stores and available online everywhere on June 12.   Jenkins, the senior pastor of the […]

Gospel Worship Leader, Singer, and Songwriter, Patrick Dopson and his independent label Oilonit Music have announced the release of his highly anticipated album debut, OPEN THE HEAVENS, in stores May 1st. His single, “Keep Me” from the forthcoming CD, produced by Noel Hall and Dopson, has soared over 40 slots on the charts since his […]

Nashville, TN  — Multiple award winner, Grammy Award nominee, VaShawn Mitchell, is set to recording live tonight in his hometown of Harvey, IL! On Sunday, Mitchell was recognized by The Honorable Mayor Eric Kellogg, along with Alderman’s of the City Council and residents of the City of Harvey at a ‘Street Naming Presentation’.  Taking place […]

Richmond, VA — Lock it in now, the largest outdoor Gospel Music Festival with The Belle on the East Coast, set to take place on Sunday, July 15th at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park with more than 25 performers and a Special Tribute to Gospel Music Legend Larry Bland! Once again co-hosted by the legendary […]