The 56th NAACP Image Awards, held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, was a night to remember for the gospel music community. Broadcast live on BET and CBS, the event celebrated the richness of Black culture, entertainment, and advocacy, with gospel music taking center stage in several categories. Among the standout winners was the incomparable Tamela Mann,…… MORE
A$AP Rocky was found not guilty by a California jury, and Rihanna expressed her gratitude on Instagram, attributing the victory to God. The couple, who have been together for years, have two young sons and have supported each other through legal battles and creative endeavors. Rocky’s cryptic post on social media hints at new music…… MORE
Beware of a scam text claiming to offer a $1,400 stimulus check from the IRS, as the agency does not send such messages. Criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information through fake alerts. The scam is connected to recent news about stimulus payments, but the real payments are automatic and…… MORE
Story House Collective, founded by Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West has announced another addition to their roster of talent. Producer and writer Carter Frodge, who has worked with artists like We Are Messengers, Laura Story, Tenth Avenue North, and more, has officially joined the Story House Publishing team. Story House announced their joint publishing venture with…… MORE
Bethel Music’s Gold-certified singer, songwriter, and worship leader Josh Baldwin announces his 2025 MADE FOR MORE spring headline tour. The tour will kick off on April 3 in Nashville, Tenn., and will bring an intimate and dynamic worship experience to multiple cities across the U.S. Says Baldwin, “I’m heading out on my very first headline tour! The MADE FOR MORE…… MORE
A teen server at a Tennessee restaurant found an envelope filled with cash left behind by a woman and returned it intact, earning praise for his honesty. The woman, Lola, was relieved and grateful for the teen’s integrity, sharing the story on social media. Inspired by his gesture, friends donated money to Nate to thank…… MORE
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is warning users to be cautious of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. Scammers often pose as attractive, successful individuals with fake backgrounds and use stolen or AI-generated photos to build trust with their targets. Meta recently collaborated with research firm Graphika to take down romance…… MORE
R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” at the 2025 Super Bowl, joined by 125 New Orleans high school students. The hymn marked its 125th anniversary, with Jon Batiste set to perform the National Anthem and Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty singing “America the Beautiful.” Ledisi, a 14-time Grammy…… MORE
Famed music executive Irv Gotti, founder of Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54, according to a statement from Def Jam Records. Gotti, whose real name was Lorenzo, worked with artists like DMX, Ja Rule, and Ashanti, helping define an era of music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The cause…… MORE
The Gospel Grammy Winners 2025 have been announced, celebrating the artists, songs, and albums that made a powerful impact in gospel and Christian music this year. A huge congratulations goes to Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr for their incredible collaboration on “One Hallelujah”! This powerful anthem, written by…… MORE