The Westfield cemetery where Whitney Houston was laid to rest in a private ceremony Sunday was closed to fans today amid a crush of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the fallen superstar’s grave. As news helicopters idled overhead, more than 100 vehicles clogged Fairview Cemetery’s narrow lanes, the traffic spilling from the entrances […]

By Joe Watkins Whitney Houston left us too soon. Much too soon. At least that is how her family members, friends and staff members feel about it. As a pastor and follower of Christ, I know that God’s timing is perfect. But as a friend and former consultant who cares about her and her family, […]

According to DeKalb County court filings posted online that were later confirmed by the minister’s lawyer, the divorce petition filed by Vanessa Long against Bishop Eddie Long, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, has been dismissed. The online postings in the case of “Long vs. Long” dated Monday indicate the petition was […]

Jackson, MS — The Sounds of Blackness have been bringing hope and inspiration to people through its music globally for the past four decades. The group has awed audiences on five continents with the depth and breadth of its artistry, covering all forms of African-American music from gospel and soul to jazz, R&B, reggae, hip-hop, […]

With performances by Grammy® Award-Winning artist Marvin Sapp, Grammy® Award-Winning artist Le’Andria Johnson, Stellar Award Winner Jonathan Nelson and New Artist Jamie Simond Orlando, FL– theHELPPPPagency, dubbed as the premier “Red-Carpet” event producers in the faith-based community announced today its star-studded line-up of artists and Slam Dunk Honorees for the 7th Annual All-Star Gospel Brunch & Extravaganza.  The All-Star Gospel […]

By Sheilah Belle Newark, NJ – On Saturday, February 17, 2012, the world stopped and came together to celebrate and honor one of the brightest stars and talent of the music and entertainment industry, Whitney Elizabeth Houston. Throughout the history of music there has been no one quite like Houston and there will never be […]

Whitney Houston’s funeral was missing one of the most important men in her life: ex-husband Bobby Brown, who walked away moments before the ceremony was scheduled to commence. Brown brought a group of nine people with him to the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., according to the city’s Star-Ledger newspaper. The New Edition […]

Westfield, NJ — Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday, February 19, 2012 during a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, marking the end of a weekend that saw the pop star’s family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career. Fans and onlookers gathered in several places […]

Hollywood, CA — (2012) -theHELPPPPagency, in conjunction A special tribute to Whitney Houston’s gospel roots featuring award-wining-recording artist CeCe Winans, with performances by Grammy Award-Winning artist Donnie McClurkin and Stellar Award-Winning Saxophonist Angella Christie Hollywood, CA — (2012) -theHELPPPPagency, in conjunction with the historical Taglyan Cultural Complex will host Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon celebrating […]

Los Angeles, CA — Like many other award shows with celebrations being held over the past seven days, the NAACP was no exception when it came to remembering and honoring the late Whitney Houston at their annual Image Awards on Friday night. Six days after the singer’s sudden death — and on the eve of […]

NEW YORK (AP) – Ray J- who was one of the people who spent time with Whitney Houston in her last days – is expressing his sorrow over her loss. In a statement to The Associated Press on Friday, Ray J said he’s spent the last few days trying to “process the emptiness that I […]

Livestream Set For Whitney Houston’s Funeral A private funeral for Whitney Houston will take place in her hometown Newark, New Jersey on Saturday (February 18). There are no public memorial plans in place for the legendary singer, who died at the age of 48, but the funeral will be broadcast live so that fans can […]