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Isaac Carree Talks “Uncommon Me” With Rhodell Lewis & Tye Tribbett [EXCLUSIVE]

Rhodell Lewis — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:52 +0000

Isaac Carree just dropped his debut solo album Uncommon Me and the gospel singer spoke with Praise 102.5′s Rhodell Lewis about the project and its first single, “In the Middle.”

Tye Tribbett also stopped by the studio to show his friend Isaac support!

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Kierra “KiKi” Sheard Talks Praise In The Park, Marriage & Abstinence [EXCLUSIVE]

Rhodell Lewis — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:42:57 +0000

Gospel singer Kierra “KiKi” Sheard will be performing at Praise 102.5′s Praise in the Park tomorrow and she called Rhodell in the ATL!

Kiki talked about Praise in the Park as well as new music and getting married.

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9 Year Old Organ Player [VIDEO]

Rhodell Lewis — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:31:47 +0000

Check out this video of 9 year old Jayden Arnold! His mom sent me a message on Facebook and I was blown away! Leave a comment below and tell me what you think! ... Read more..

CeCe Winans Talks About Her Annual Youth Conference [EXCLUSIVE]

Rhodell Lewis — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:30:37 +0000

The one and only CeCe Winans stopped by Praise 102.5 this week and spoke to Rhodell Lewis!

The gospel legend talked giving back and her annual youth conference, Always Sisters Forever Brothers, taking place in Nashville July 21-23.

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Meet Maya Moore, First Black Female Basketball Player To Sign With Jordan Brand!

Rhodell Lewis — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:45:50 +0000

Top WNBA draft pick Maya Moore has become the first female basketball player to sign an endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc.

Maya stated, “As a student of the game, it is a dream come true to align myself with a brand that has a rich history in sports. Like most kids, I grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and continue to work relentlessly to reach his iconic status on the court. I’m truly motivated to take my career to the next level as a member of Team Jordan.”

Jordan responded by saying he’s ”thrilled” to welcome Moore to the commercial team. He says her ”hunger and determination to make an impact off the court makes her a valuable addition.”

The WNBA pre-season gets underway tomorrow and we’re sure Maya’s biggest fan Lil Wayne will be in attendance!

Maya is a four-season All-American at University of Connecticut and a world championships gold-medalist for the U.S. national team.

Congrats Maya!

SOURCE

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Musician Carlos Santana Blasts Georgia’s New Immigration Law

Rhodell Lewis — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:32:53 +0000

Legendary rock guitarist Carlos Santana was in town recently to be honored for a “Beacon of Change” award at Sunday’s MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field.

While at the podium Santana called the state’s new immigration law ”anti-American,” reports the AJC.

Santana criticized the bill before the Braves-Phillies game. As we previously reported, Gov. Nathan Deal signed the controversial, Arizona-style bill into law on Friday.

The law, HB 87, targets illegal immigration by increasing enforcement powers and requiring many employers to check the immigration status of new hires.

Santanta said the law is based on racism and economic anxiety.

Read the full story at the AJC.

“Charlie’s Angels” TV Trailer Released [VIDEO]

Rhodell Lewis — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:00:47 +0000

The trailer for ABC’s new television-version of “Charlie’s Angels” has hit the net and, staying true to form, it features three beautiful women kicking butt, cracking codes, going undercover, shooting guns, and saving people.

Annie Ilonzeh, soap opera actress (of “General Hospital” fame), plays Kate, a “dedicated detective turned dirty cop.”

Will you be watching?

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New Song From Songwriter Stan Jones [Audio]

Rhodell Lewis — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:00:51 +0000

Multiple award-winning songwriter and producer Stan Jones recently debuted his new gospel song “Love Somebody”. The single is from the More 2 Me album which is tentatively scheduled for a September 2011 release.

He contributed to the super popular debut gospel music CD by Brian Courtney Wilson and for that he gets major props from me. Jones also wrote a song on Marvin Sapp’s highly anticipated CD, Here I Am, which will be released on March 16th. The gospel song “He Has His Hand on You” is a powerful worship tune that is sure to be received warmly by gospel music fans.

According to tabloid reports Stan will be participating in the local auditions for Simon Cowell’s new television show “The X Factor”

Love Somebody by CreativeClassic

Beyonce, Alicia, Usher, Aretha “Surprise Oprah!” At Farewell Taping [PHOTOS]

Rhodell Lewis — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:45:25 +0000

Oprah’s final episodes will be a 3-part extravaganza featuring cameos from so many celebrities, we’ve lost count. Yesterday, she taped two of the last three episodes in front of 20,000 fans in Chicago’s United Center as part of her “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” send-off.

Beyonce opened with a performance of “Run The World (Girls).” Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith acted as hosts. Alicia Keys accompanied Maya Angelou on piano as she recited a poem about Oprah. Stedman introduced Aretha Franklin who brought Oprah to tears with her rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Jamie Foxx sang “Isn’t She Lovely” with Stevie Wonder on piano. And Usher closed the evening with a medley of “OMG” and “Oh Happy Day,” bringing out a choir.

Also making appearances are Halle Berry, Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Patti LaBelle, Gayle King, Michael Jordan, Madonna, Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes, Simon Cowell, Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’ Donnell, Dakota Fanning, Maria Shriver and Oprah’s frequent guests Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil and Nate Berkus.

Tom Hanks hosted the event saying, “Now, Oprah, I know you do not like surprises. Let me see if I can put you at ease. There was an English playwright who said there’s no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved, and that is what tonight is all about … pulling off this little show at the United Center has been the best-kept secret.”

The “Surprise Oprah!” two-part series airs May 23 and 24, before her final episode on May 25.

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President Obama Speaks At National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast [VIDEO]

Rhodell Lewis — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:43:03 +0000

President Obama spoke at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington, D.C. recently.

The president addressed clergy, administration officials, and other religious, government and community leaders about the economic, security and moral imperative of comprehensive immigration reform.

He also talked about how his faith sustains him. Watch his speech below: