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Kirk Franklin to appear in new CNBC-TV Special "NEWBOs: The Rise of America's New Black Overclass"

NEWBOs: The Rise of America's New Black Overclass examines the growing responsibilities of black celebrities in the Obama age. The project features personal stories and interviews with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

GMC to Launch New Comedy Series Ha!: Standing Up For Clean Comedy

The original series called Ha!: Standing Up for Clean Comedy, hosted by comedian/actor Jonathan Slocumb (The Steve Harvey Show, Meet The Browns.), that will debut as a special on Sat. March 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and will then be seen as shorts interspersed throughout the GMC schedule.

Performances by Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, & Other Top Artists Highlight 2009 Stellar Awards

Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will telecast The 2009 Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel event that recognizes and honors Gospel artists, on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET (Encore at 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. All times Eastern.) Sinbad, Dorinda Clark Cole and Donnie McClurkin co-host.

New Birth Church Offers $10,000.00 Reward in Murder of Dekalb County Executive

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Marc A. Stewart.

Mary Mary Garners Four Dove Award Nominations and a Performance at the White House!

On the heels of the Dove Award announcements, the 2009 Grammy Award and NAACP Image Award winners were also announced as performers at the White House.

GMA Dove Awards Nominations for 2009

Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Fireflight, Marvin Sapp, Third Day, TobyMac and Chris Tomlin have been nominated by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) membership for Artist of the Year at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards on April 23, 2009 in Nashville.

Gospel Music Channel to Air 2009 Trailblazers Celebration Feb. 22

The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel special Sunday, February 22 at 8 p.m. EST as part of the channel’s celebration of Black History Month.

WOW Hits 2009 Certified Gold Soon After Release

Well on its way to platinum status, WOW Hits 2009 continues to see a significant sales increase over the WOW Hits 2008 release, despite a declining market and all-time low in recorded music sales.

Donald Lawrence’s Law Of Confession Gets Biggest First Week Sales of His Career

Gospel’s ground-breaking singer, songwriter and producer Donald Lawrence has earned the biggest first week sales of his career to date with the release of his sophomore solo CD The Law of Confession, Part 1 (Quiet Water/ Zomba Gospel).

Congratulations go out to New Pastors of High Praise Church, Deitrick and Damita Haddon

Detroit is the original birthplace for both DAMITA and her husband Deitrick Haddon and now they are returning to preside over High Praise Church of Detroit.

Jermaine Dupri Wins $50k For Boys & Girls Club Of Atlanta

Jermaine "JD" Dupri became a new kind of MVP when he won $50,000 during the "T-Mobile myFaves Shot of a Lifetime" charity contest on Friday, February 13, 2009 at the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix.

T.D. Jakes' Son Accused of Indecent Exposure

According to police, Jermaine Jakes, 29, exposed himself in front of an undercover Dallas police vice detective on the night of Jan. 3 at Kiest Park, near West Kiest Boulevard and South Hampton Road.

Christopher's News - Chris Brown & Rihanna, Beyonce & Etta James, Karen Clark-Sheard & Rodney Jerkin

Christopher's News is a comical commentary on the most up to date entertainment & political news but with a spiritual twist. This Week in the News: Chris Brown & Rihanna, Beyonce & Etta James, Karen Clark-Sheard & Rodney Jerkins Interviews.

The Allstate Gospel Superfest' 9th Annual Salute to Black History airs now through March 8, 2009

Gospel artists and hit makers take the stage during this one-hour power packed and uplifting special.

TONEX Releases His First Album in 5 Years on Battery Records

Battery Records, a newly formed imprint under the Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA/ JIVE Label Group umbrella, is pleased announce the release of singer/songwriter TONEX. His forthcoming album Unspoken, dropping March 17th, will bring his unique talents to the forefront of music.

Avalon Begins 2009 with Greatest Hits Release

With a career spanning more than a decade, Sparrow recording artist Avalon has established itself as one of Christian music’s premier vocal groups. To showcase those songs that have made the group famous, Avalon will release Avalon: The Greatest Hits on Feb. 10, 2009.

Come What May on DVD March 17

Close to the 36th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade, COME WHAT MAY is Paperchase meets Facing the Giants, a love story and courtroom thriller turning on a counterargument the filmmakers believe may one day overturn the Court's decision.

GMA Reduces Price of Registration for GMA Music Week 2009

Attending GMA Music Week April 18-22, 2009, in Nashville just became more affordable thanks to a newly announced registration rate drop.

DC’s Walker Jones 7th Graders Score High on Ultimate Test of Self

African Ancestry, Inc. inspires students with the launch of its “Ancestry Education Project” during this monumental Black History Month. The pilot program employs interdisciplinary learning modules such as ancestry DNA tracing, life sciences and world geography and identity development --in a classroom setting.

Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Interview on Hallmark Channel Sunday,

Speaking to a crowd at Western Michigan University, Tutu discusses the transformative power of love and forgiveness and the impulse toward goodness in all of us.

Gospel Duo Mary Mary Win Grammy for Best Gospel Performance!

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards were in full swing and Gospel music sensations Mary Mary have taken home the gold for Best Gospel Performance for their lead single, "Get Up," from their three-time Grammy nominated album, The Sound.

Congratulations to CeCe Winans and PureSprings Gospel on their Grammy win !

CeCe Winans wins Best Gospel Album for "Thy Kingdom Come" at the 51 Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Regina Belle Sends Letter to Fans Sudden Illness to Sideline Grammy® Award Winner for Several Months

Grammy® Award-winning songstress, Regina Belle, announced today that an undetected illness and two surgeries will limit her from continuing to make appearances and performances. Belle faces a long road of recovery and hopes her fans and supporters continue to understand.

Fireproof Blazes DVD Sales Records

FIREPROOF debuted on DVD on Tuesday, January 27, and by week’s end sales in Christian bookstores alone had broken the previous DVD sales record from 2004 set by Jonah, A VeggieTales Movie.

Inpop Artists Recognized By Canadian Recording Academy

Inpop Records artists Article One and Newworldson both received 2009 Juno Award nominations, as announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)

New Program HopeWorks Restores Hope to the Community

Find guidance and instruction on developing or expanding programs to serve your community needs through your church or non-profit efforts.

The Queen of Soul Releases Preferred Version of "My Country Tis Of Thee"

The initial release of the single "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" will only be available digitally via several online music outlets including iTunes, Amazonmp3, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, GroupieTunes, Lala, Shockhound and AmieStreet and is being distributed worldwide by Tunecore on Aretha's Records.

Tyscot Records’ Damita and Christopher Lewis this Sunday on “The Gospel of Music With Jeff Majors”

Urban Contemporary Gospel artists, DAMITA and CHRISTOPHER LEWIS, will be featured on “The Gospel of Music With Jeff Majors” this Sunday, February 8th on TV-One 9:00 AM EST.

Smithsonian Institution Requests Hat Worn by ARETHA FRANKLIN at Inauguration

The Smithsonian Institution has now asked Aretha Franklin if she will donate the now iconic Inaugural hat to the museum to become a part of an exhibit of President Obama's Inauguration, joining other items scheduled for display including First Lady Michelle Obama's Inaugural night gown.

Churches Kick Off Black History Month with Services and Celebration

Churches across the nation and around the world marked the start of Black History Month with services and celebrations.

Obama to Appoint Pastor to Faith-Based Office

According to The New York Times, Obama has tapped Joshua DuBois, 26, the Pentecostal pastor who spearheaded arguably the most aggressive faith outreach for a Democratic presidential campaign in U.S. history when he served as Obama's religious affairs director.

Update on Timothy Wright - Request for Prayer

As announced at the Stellar Awards by his son David, Timothy Wright, did take a turn for the worse within only weeks away to his release home.

The Importance of Strategic Vision - HopeWorks Program

Many faith-based and community organizations today struggle because they lack what we call an effective strategic vision.

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