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Brian Courtney Wilson makes you so proud.  It isn’t just in the way that he speaks to you but, in the way that he involves you in his conversation. You feel like you have been friends forever. What is even better is that success couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. Elev8 had the chance to […]

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President Barack Obama is riding with the North Carolina Tar Heels to take it all in the 2012 NCAA tournament! “I’m just a sucker for the Tar Heels, what can I tell you,” said Obama to Andy Katz during his traditional selection special on ESPN, “Barack-etology.“ President Obama feels UNC is “an older team, a […]

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Sealed pending appeal. That’s the status of the cause of death of Zachery Tims, the Orlando, Fla.-area mega-church pastor who died in a Times Square hotel room last August. A New York State Appellate Court ruled on the case on Tuesday. Tims’ autopsy and toxicology reports have been completed since October, but Madeline Tims, mother […]

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The Chicago Suntimes is reporting that Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy has confronted the person who snapped the photo of Whitney in her final resting place. A Houston family insider says that Cissy, “had a come-to-Jesus moment” with the guilty culprit and demanded the alleged six-figure fee for the photo be donated to charity. As she […]

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Mary Mary’s Erica and Tina promised that we would see their real lives on their self-titled WE TV reality show. Wow! They were not kidding. Watch what happens when Erica breaks the news to Mitch that her pregnancy has advanced, and her doctor has advised her to cancel some tour dates. RELATED: Mary Mary’s Erica […]

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Kirk Franklin gave a few fans the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with him during his workshop at the Inspiration & Music Conference in Philadelphia. Take a look at the video from our affiliate PraisePhilly.com as Kirk talks to his fans about life lessons then can use in their own lives. RELATED: […]

Oprah Winfrey traveled to Atlanta to conduct the first interview with the family of late pop icon Whitney Houston for her OWN series, “Next Chapter.” In addition to speaking with Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, Oprah spoke with Whitney’s close friend, manager and sister-in-law, Patricia Houston, and Whitney’s brother Gary Houston. Oprah spoke to Patricia and […]

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Gospel star Marvin Sapp is riding a wave of success that extends beyond his music, and in this exclusive video, Pastor Sapp shares some of his secrets. While speaking in Philadelphia at the Inspiration & Music Conference, he also discussed his secrets to making it in the music business. In this interview with our affiliate […]

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The 43rd Annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards has announced this year’s performance lineup. The star-studded event will see top musical artists such as Lecrae, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin take the stage. Audiences will enjoy a performance by “Adore Him” singer and two-time Dove Award-winner Kari Jobe as well. Kim Burrell, Jason Crabb, Jamie-Grace, […]

Oprah Winfrey traveled to Atlanta to conduct the first interview with the family of late pop icon Whitney Houston for her OWN series, “Next Chapter.” During the discussion with Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, the 19-year-old said that some days are harder than others and that she still feels her mother’s presence. Bobbi also revealed that […]

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Mary J. Blige took to the stage of “American Idol” last night to perform “Why” off her current album My Life 2: The Journey Continues. After singing her heart out, Mary personally addressed each one of the judges! Check it out! RELATED: Mary J. Blige On ‘The View’: “I’ve Never Done Crack!” [VIDEO] In Case […]

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BET has announced that CeCe Winans will be joining the panel of judges for Season 5 of the reality show “Sunday Best.” Other judges include Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin; Mary Mary will not be judges during this season. CeCe Winans recently tweeted about being a judge this season and said, “Every platform God gives […]