Cissy Houston, soul and gospel singer and mother to Whitney Houston, passed away at the age of 91. According to her daughter-in-law Pat Houston, Houston, a two-time Grammy winner who provided backup vocals for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, died Monday morning, Octiber 7th, at her New Jersey home. Houston was receiving hospice care for…… MORE
This fall, Foo Foo Fest will have a three-part gospel event honoring the cultural influence of gospel music, with the Sing Harlem choir from New York. The Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration will be broadcast on WSRE PBS and will take place in downtown Pensacola from Friday through Sunday, November 8–10. The major event will be…… MORE
Brandon Conway has taken TikTok by storm with his uncanny ability to sound like Michael Jackson when he sings. His rendition of “The Way You Make Me Feel” has garnered over 27 million views. Conway’s pitch-perfect performance has left viewers in awe, drawing comparisons to the King of Pop himself. His remarkable talent has reignited…… MORE
John Amos, who led “Good Times” as patriarch James Evans, has died … his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced. Per John’s son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of natural causes in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21. photo by s_bukley/DepositPhotos… MORE
Will Smith talked about his entry into the Christian/gospel music scene when his song You Can Make It was released. The Oscar-winning actor has had a successful career in acting, but his love of music dates back to the 1990s with pop smashes like “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It,” “Wild Wild West,” and the R&B hit…… MORE
Multi-award winning gospel legend CeCe Winans is getting ready for yet another tour Spring 2025! The 15-time Grammy winner is following the release of her new album with the CeCe Winans More Than This Live in Concert Tour. With a blend of her greatest hits and brand-new fan favorites, CeCe’s live experience will journey through…… MORE
Inflation is throwing a wrench into families’ back-to-school shopping plans. A survey from Credit Karma found that one in three parents can’t afford back-to-school shopping or would have to go into debt to cover the cost of school supplies. However, a separate survey from Bankrate found that most families were feeling less financial pressure in…… MORE
Phil Donahue, the longtime host of “The Phil Donahue Show,” has died … his family confirmed. The media personality’s death was announced on the “Today” show early Monday morning, where a statement was shared from Donahue’s loved ones — including wife of over 40 years, Marlo Thomas — who were by his side when he…… MORE
There is some slightly positive news in the world of Covid-19. A report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was released on Thursday and revealed that Covid-19 was the 10th leading cause of death for the year 2023. This is a significant drop from its standing as fourth leading cause of death in 2022.…… MORE
Gospel music legend Marvin Sapp is set to release his 16th album, Then & Now, on August 30th. It will be the second album to be released under his independent label, Elev8 Media & Entertainment. Speaking on the new project, Sapp says, “I’m really proud of this album; I think it sounds incredible. “I enjoyed…… MORE