PHOTO CAPTION (L-R): The Belle and Deitrick Haddon Los Angeles, CA — Relevé Entertainment announced today that THE MERGE SUMMIT 2012 will be held August 23-25, 2012 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. The event, presented in association with partners EMI Music Publishing, Verity Gospel Music Group, and UPSCALE magazine, integrates faith and entertainment […]

Atlanta, GA –In a very heated court case that has the entire country talking, wrongfully ousted President Herman “Skip” Mason won a small victory in an Atlanta courtroom Friday morning when a Judge ruled the court does have jurisdiction to hear his case against the Nation’s oldest Black Greek Letter Organization. Mason brought an emergency […]

Chicago, IL — Taking a heart of worship and fusing it with a passion for soul music, New Gospel Powerhouse Anita Wilson continues to create major buzz in the industry with her debut release, Worship Soul. Wilson’s lead single, “Speechless” keeps soaring up the gospel music charts and currently lands at #18 on the BDS […]

Atlanta, GA — Arrow Records announces the signing of legendary singer, songwriter, and actress Ann Nesby to their Atlanta-based label.  Over the past 20 years Nesby has built an enviable career and has collaborated with some of the most famous and well-respected names in entertainment, such as the late Reverend James Cleveland, Luther Vandross, Jimmy […]

New York, NY – In case you missed the performance of The King’s Men on ABC’s The View on yesterday morning click the link here.  http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH559080/VD55221610/the-view-724   And here’s a link to their performance.  http://theview.abc.go.com/video/sapp-mcclurkin-houghton-and-franklin-perform   Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton – truly gave their music fans a taste of what’s […]

Petersburg, VA — The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale has been selected to compete in How Sweet the Sound, a Verizon experience.  “How Sweet the Sound” is a nationwide search for the best gospel choir in America. The goal of the program is to celebrate music and create a lasting impact on churches and communities […]

Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police. The actor, who first played the role of Jefferson in All in the Family, also played Deacon Ernest Frye on TV’s Amen. Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police say. Born in South Philadelphia, Hemsley dropped […]

Nashville, TN –Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY®  nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL.  Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD +DVD, which features 13 songs, three live […]

Jackson, MS — Today, Malaco Records announced that they will release a new album from inspirational recording artist and popular television personality Lexi entitled Phenomenal on September 4, 2012.  “Burn It All Down,” the CD’s first single has already reached #17 on the Billboard hot Gospel songs and #13 on the Mediabase Gospel music charts.  […]

Pentecostal televangelist Juanita Bynum recently shocked the public when she admitted to having had sexual relations with women. “I’ve been there and I’ve done it all. I did the drugs, I’ve been with men, I’ve been with women. All of it,” she said July 13 on the “Frank & Wanda in the Morning” radio program. Host […]

Atlanta, GA — Open Rivers Pictures announced today the new partnership of a new docu-series,  “Marvin Sapp, Single Dad,” starring recording artist Marvin Sapp and his three kids, Marvin “ML” Sapp II., MiKaila and Madisson.  “Open Rivers Pictures is a partner that I am excited with partnering.  I am looking forward in capitalizing on this […]

Nashville, TN – The Gospel Announcers Guild, recently held its 42nd Annual Session at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.  This years’ theme was “One Voice, One Vision.” The goal this year was to address and examine issues that have negatively affected the music industry’s growth and to design strategies that could […]