Alan Thicke died after his aorta artery tore then ruptured last week, according to his death certificate released Wednesday. The details emerged after the “Growing Pains” star died Dec. 13 at 69. He was buried Monday in Santa Barbara, California. The Canadian actor had enjoyed a lengthy career on both sides of the border. He […]
The blue music of “Fences” sings with a ferocious beauty in Denzel Washington’s long-in-coming adaptation of August Wilson’s masterpiece of African-American survival and sorrow. Transfers from stage to screen often serve up only a pale reflection of the electric, live-wire theater experience. But Washington, in his good sense, has neither strained to make August’s Pulitzer […]
Charles Jenkins’ “Holiday Praise” yuletide musical program will air Sunday, December 25 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) with a repeat broadcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Bounce TV The hour-long holiday celebration was filmed at the historic Fellowship Chicago church in the Windy City with an all-star musical lineup. The exhilarating concert boasts magical performances by platinum-duo Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell singing “Come […]
Singer Angie Stone is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actress and mother. As a member of the cast of R&B Divas, she’s also topped the U.S. Billboard R&B and Dance charts One of her hit songs was “Brotha” which many play on Father’s Day as a salute to Black men. But there’s an interesting story […]
Pastor Shirley Caesar isn’t allowing her elevated level of Internet fame (courtesy of the wildly popular #UNameIt Challenge) to distract from her real mission: helping those in need. The GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer fed and gave out toys to thousands of families Sunday, Dec. 18 during her Christmas toy drive. Wearing a sweatshirt from her […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes’ intervention last year during an episode of WE tv’s Braxton Family Values turned into a tough love session. The mega pastor, who went off on Toni, Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar, calling them “flat-out spoiled,” is receiving a big “thank you” from the family matriarch more than a year later. “Did I […]
GRAMMY® Award-nominated gospel singer Travis Greene and his wife Jacqueline Greene are celebrating five years of marital bliss. “We’ve seen God do so much in these years,” wrote the “Intentional” singer in a sweet Instagram post to his bride. “I love you with my whole heart and I’m so proud of your strength and courage,” […]
The Celebration of Life Services for Willie Joe Ligon, the King of Gospel Music and Founder and Lead Singer of the three time Grammy Award winning top selling Gospel group – The Mighty Clouds of Joy of Los Angeles, California will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Antioch Missionary Baptist […]
As the holiday season enters its final busy weeks, historic churches and religious buildings have a special draw to visitors, says Stephanie Meeks, president and chief executive officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “This history is really important to us, especially at this time of year. It reminds us where we all have […]
If you’ve been hoping to see War Room actress Priscilla Shirer in another film, that hope will become a reality soon enough. The Bible teacher’s acclaimed acting debut in the faith-based box office smash has opened the door to another opportunity. “Oh nothing….just on location to film a little something new,” Shirer teased on Instagram, […]