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Our very own Canton Jones released a video of ‘Hallelujah’ featuring Deitrick Haddon, DPB, and Mr. Del. Check it out below! Excited about how my 1st LIVE DVD is turning out! Drops JAN 31st! #ready! I’m gonna put new music on it too! — Canton Jones (@CantonJones) December8, 2011 RELATED: Canton Jones “Be Healed” Video […]
Brandy recently said that her “dream role” would be portraying Whitney Houston in a movie, and let other actresses know that she would be the best person to play Whitney. The two co-starred in the 1997 remake of Cinderella. Brandy said she has Whitney’s personality and “isms” down, but doesn’t want to do the singing. […]
As we previously reported, during a fundraising stop at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater, President Barack Obama wowed the crowd with a brief rendition of Al Green’s classic, “Let’s Stay Together.” The legendary soul singer and reverend, who was in the audience, told TMZ that the Commander-In-Chief was “terrific” and “he nailed it.” What do you […]
Kerry Douglas, the charismatic musical architect who drafted the astounding careers of gospel stars James Fortune and Earnest Pugh, is having an online birthday bash. It all goes down during “The Mr. Kerry Douglas and Brandy B Show,” an online radio program on the VoiceAmerica. A who’s who of gospel celebrities and personalities will be […]
Praise 102.5 and Brother Myron G had the honor of hosting an event at Wal-Mart today for the film Red Tails, which tells the historic tale of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Brother Myron was joined by Red Tails actor Elijah Kelley and real Tuskegee Airman Earl Martin. Red Tails was personally financed by Star Wars […]
Last week George Lucas made headlines when he appeared on The Daily Show and explained why it took 23 years to make the upcoming film Red Tails about the Tuskegee Airmen. According to the legendary director, only one thing stood in the way: money. Lucas spoke candidly about the difficulty of getting a film with […]
14-year-old Atlanta singer Ivan Kelley Jr. stopped by Praise 102.5 today and spoke with Darlene McCoy about his role in the film “Joyful Noise,” which hits theaters this Friday. “Joyful Noise” stars Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance, among others. The film was shot in Atlanta. Kelley Jr. plays the lead […]
With this year’s Super Bowl set to kick off in a month, the time has come for the 13th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The inspirational event, which takes place on February 3 at Indianapolis’ Butler University, brings together NFL players and gospel music’s elite artists on one stage for uplifting music and inspirational messages. […]
Over 10,000 votes were cast in the first annual Digital Gospel Music Awards presented by Elev8, and the Gospel music fans have spoken! Votes were placed by readers of Elev8.com and Radio One sister sites MyPraiseATL.com, PraiseCharlotte.com, PraiseCleveland.com, MyColumbusJoy.com, Praise1027Detroit.com, PraiseHouston.com, PraiseIndy.com, PraisePhilly.com, TheLightNC.com, PraiseRichmond.com and PraiseDC.com. (One vote per computer was accepted in each […]
This has been a great year in Gospel Music. Make sure that you check out who the winners of 2011 are in Digital Gospel Music Awards Winners Revealed! Here are the final album chart positions of 2011: #1 “Hello Fear-Kirk Franklin #2- WOW Gospel 2011 #3- “Something Big”- Mary Mary #4 “Rehab”- LeCrae #5- “Triumphant”- […]
Your favorite Gospel artists continue to crank out new music and albums, and here’s a look at who is releasing a new project, and when you can buy it. Available Now Amber Bullock Thank You Available Now J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise After This 01.03.12 Gospel Gangstaz Street Disciples 01.10.12 Various Artists Joyful Noise Soundtrack […]
CeCe Winans delivers a heartfelt modern carol proclaiming the Christmas message. The lyrics say it all: Joybells ringing/ Angels singing All because a child was born/A time of sharing people caring/all because a child was born There in a manger/long ago It was the perfect night/When you came into this world A star shone oh […]