Marvin Sapp is stepping into a new season of family life as he announces his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole. The two were close friends for over a decade before quietly beginning a relationship, choosing to keep their courtship private until they were confident about their future together. The proposal was a heartfelt surprise organized […]
Pastor John P. Kee’s music is essential to understanding the heartbeat of gospel. In this Tiny Desk performance, the genre’s sacred pillars—call and response, rich modulation, precise phrasing, choir-driven moments, and full-bodied praise—are on vivid display. Whether standing alone or leading a choir, Pastor Kee’s commanding voice and praise-first songwriting have anchored his ministry for […]
Loni Love is standing firmly beside her longtime friend Sherri Shepherd after news broke that Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri has been canceled. The show, which aired for four seasons in syndication, officially came to an end this week. Love didn’t hide her disappointment—especially with how the announcement was handled. Taking to social media, the […]
The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards have officially been unveiled, and the 57th edition arrives with a powerful slate of honorees across film, television, music, and literature — celebrating the depth, brilliance, and beauty of Black creativity over the past year. And shining bright in that constellation is Praise 102.5’s very own multi-award-winning gospel […]
Legendary gospel composer, pianist, and choir leader Richard Smallwood will be honored with a public Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The service begins at 12:00 noon ET, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m., and arrangements entrusted to Precious Memories Funeral Home. […]
Each year, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nation in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through its official observance of the national holiday commemorating his birth. Among the Center’s most distinguished holiday experiences is the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards—a signature program that celebrates national and international individuals […]