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By Briana Younger March 20 There was no room for sanctimony in the sold-out Warner Theatre on Saturday night. Everything in Kirk Franklin’s show, from the gospel artist’s ultra-casual black jogger pants and collared tunic to his pop-lock and milly-rock dances, was meticulously coordinated in defiance of many churches’ stuffy and judgmental reputations. He insisted […]
At least two explosions rocked the check-in zone of Brussels Airport Tuesday, killing and wounding “several” people, an official said. The blasts shook the departures hall shortly after 8 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET). Pictures from the scene showed bloodied victims, shattered glass and debris as well smoke pouring from the terminal and passengers […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Minister and Gospel singer Daryl Coley has died. Coley, who was 60, reportedly died in Memphis where he was in hospice care. Born in Berkley, California, he rose through the ranks to be a top figure in Gospel. He also felt a call to the ministry and founded the Love Fellowship Tabernacle […]
On Sunday night, TV One’s Roland Martin and CNN’s Jake Tapper host a Democratic presidential town hall ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal primary races in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio. Check here for live updates: UPDATED: 9:54 PM EST Clinton vowed to go after the gun lobby when asked what she would do to combat gun violence in impoverished communities. “I’m […]
NewsOne Now’s Roland Martin and CNN’s Jake Tapper will host the presidential town hall ahead of the Ohio primary. The Democratic Town Hall Meeting will take place Sunday night at 8pm on campus. The debate will be moderated by Roland Martin. Columbus, now is your time to have your voice heard, in this important election. […]
Popular Grammy-nominated gospel recording artist, James Fortune, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife. He accepted a plea deal Tuesday to a third degree felony charge of assault – family violence. He was sentenced by Fort Bend District Judge Maggie Jaramillo to five years of probation plus five days in jail. He must also serve […]
A Cobb County woman has been found guilty of stealing more than $93,000 from the church where she worked, authorities said on Friday. Gwendolyn Hawthorne, 62, of Marietta, allegedly pocketed $93,744.25 from Crown of Life Community Baptist Church in Powder Springs between 2007 and 2014, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previously reported. Hawthorne, who was the church […]
Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) announces the signing of Gospel superstar, award winning beloved pastor and radio host Hezekiah Walker, as he prepares to release his fifteenth album. Hezekiah Walker delivers a highly-anticipated return with the release of his new smash hit single “Better,” available beginning March 4th and launching at radio on March 7th. […]
68-year-old Ohio man on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges of shooting his brother during church service Sunday, Reuters reports. Daniel Gregory Schooler faces a possible sentence of life without parole if convicted. Bail was set at $1 million; he is being held at the Montgomery County Jail in downtown Dayton, Ohio, the report says. Schooler has been […]