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Faith Evans has landed the role of Florence Ballard in a new biopic about the tragic life of the fallen singer according to thatgrapejuice.net. Ballard, the ex-Supreme died penniless and on welfare. Ballard was once the lead vocalist of the iconic group the Supremes before being forced out in favor of Diana Ross. Faith Evans […]
Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images It is with deep sadness and great regret that we report the death of Albertina Walker. According to her publicist, the Gospel legend died this morning at 4:30 a.m. in her hometown Chicago. In early September, rumors of Walker’s passing had spread so wildly that she posted a message on […]
The “For Colored Girls” soundtrack is the musical companion for the upcoming Tyler Perry film which has been adapted from Ntozake Shange’s 1975 Obie & Tony Award-winning play, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf.” The soundtrack features all new and unreleased music from such artists as Nina Simone, Gladys […]
The AJC is reporting that the pastor of a small church in Spartanburg, South Carolina is planning a rally at the state Capitol in Atlanta at the end of the month to demand the resignation of Bishop Eddie Long. Bishop Prophet H. Walker of True Light Pentecost Church in Spartanburg called Long a “bad influence […]
President Obama called into “The Michael Baisden Show” on our sister station Majic 107.5 / 97.5 to talk about the importance of this upcoming election. Although he and his administration have made huge strides, President Obama states we are still feeling the Bush Administrations “hang over.” The success of the proposed changes President Obama spoke […]
A Billboard in Atlanta featuring Bishop Eddie Long and the words, “Love Like Him, Live Like Him, Lead Like Him” is causing controversy. The billboard, located on University Avenue near the I75/I85 connector, has been there since around April of this year. Long’s Church, New Birth Missionary Church has claimed that the words are referring […]
First Lady Michelle Obama tops the Forbes magazine’s list of ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.’ According to the magazine, the annual list is “based less on traditional calculations of wealth and executive position, and more on creative influence and entrepreneurship.” The First Lady Michelle Obama, is followed by the CEO of Kraft Foods, Irene Rosenfeld, […]
The New York Times is reporting about two incidents of abuse by the African-American sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho. In the San Jose State case, a woman claimed that she was told that she was beaten so she could understand what her ancestors went through during slavery. In the San Jose State case, Courtney Howard, a […]
In September of 2009, popular preacher, recording artist and pastor, Donnie McClurkin, went on record to declare his deep disappointment with what he sees as pastoral abuses in the body of Christ. His comments have raised a legitimate question about abuse and excesses in the body of Christ and has brought attention to a topic […]
Beyonce made a surprise appearance on ‘The Today Show’ this morning, October 6. Bey came to support her mother’s new clothing line, “Miss Tina.” The line, exclusive to Wal-Mart, is described as “affordable” and will cater to sizes ranging from 4 – 20. VIDEO: Tina Knowles’ Clothing Line Is Coming To Walmart! UPDATE: Tina Knowles […]