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The family of Zachey Tims has opted to change funeral plans. The most notable being that it will now be private and that Bishop TD jakes will be preaching. On August 18, 2011, it was learned that T.D. Jakes will deliver the eulogy for Tims’ funeral which will be private on August 20, 2011.  His […]

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“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” cast member Cynthia Bailey may be pregnant. Cynthia and Atlanta businessman Peter Thomas recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in a lavish party that lived up to their over-the-top wedding that took place last year. The former model looked stunning in a black gown, but it appears she was sporting a baby […]

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Fantasia’s pregnancy has caught up with her. Though we’re not sure how far along she is, the baby must be coming soon because Fanny’s doctor has ordered that she be put on bed rest. This means she has to cancel her upcoming shows, including Atlanta’s infamous Bronner Brothers International Hair Show this Saturday. Kelly Price […]

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Ashley Smith, from Chesapeake, won the pageant in Las Vegas July 17, becoming only the second African American to win the Miss United States title in the competition’s 11 years of existence. “I was actually planning to take a year off from pageants to focus on school and work,” said Smith, 23. “But something inside […]

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On the New Destiny Christian Center’s Facebook page, they often cited Matthew 7:1-2, which states “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” As we previously reported, Florida mega-church Pastor Zachery Tims was […]

In an emotional essay posted on his personal blog, Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry told his fans about how the sight of a man crossing the street holding the hand of his toddler made him cry. “Why did I have such a strong emotional reaction to this father and son? It didn’t take long for me […]

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Zoe Saldana gets sexy for GQ magazine’s September 2011 issue. Rolling around in lingerie, the actress talks her upcoming role in the action film “Colombiana.” She underwent combat training to play Cataleya, a girl who avenges her parents’ murders with machine guns and explosives. On connecting with Cataleya: Zoe was out dancing the other night […]

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A white powdery substance believed to be narcotics was discovered on the body of a megachurch pastor who was discovered dead in a Times Square hotel room, reports WSJ.com. Pastor Zachery Tims of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Florida, 42, was found dead at the W Hotel in Times Square Saturday. His cause of […]

Incorporating high production quality, music, graphics, effects and the newest Facebook social features while telling the story of a very important historical figure, Hexify has developed a new game, Journey of Moses, to meet a void in the market for a Biblically-based game. To play the game, visit: apps.facebook.com/journeyofmoses/?ref=bpr_aao. “Weaving throughout ancient Egypt and the […]

If you missed today’s edition of Raise The Standard with Bernice King and Rhodell Lewis, check out the conversation below. Today’s topic was “The Church In Action.” Rev. Howard Creecy Jr., Head Of SCLC, Dies Bernice King On SCLC: “There Was No Room For Dialogue” [EXCLUSIVE] EXCLUSIVE: Bernice King Speaks On SCLC Inner Turmoil, Prayer […]

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Every so often you hear of pregnancies gone awry. TLC has an entire program dedicated to undiagnosed pregnancies. What if  you were told  the baby died and found out otherwise? One  woman is facing such a dilemma. A British woman was told that she had suffered a miscarriage only to find that her baby was […]

Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has been named president of The Southern Christian Leadership Conference. King founded the civil rights organization in 1957. As we previously reported, the Rev. Howard Creecy, who had been SCLC president, died last month. Farris’ appointment comes after months of infighting amongst SCLC […]