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Over the weekend rapper Canibus added J.Cole to the  list of MCs he’s had issue with over the years. What made this latest assault so bizarre is that J. Cole has publicly stated that Canibus is one of his favorite MCs and biggest influences, even playing his music at his shows. Well, it seems that […]

One of the most competitive categories in the first annual Digital Gospel Music Awards, presented by Elev8, is undoubtedly Best Male Gospel Artist. Congratulations go out to all of the nominees, but LeCrae dominated the competition and pulled in 33% (746 votes) of the 2,225 votes cast in this category. Kirk Franklin was the runner-up with […]

Oprah Winfrey, speaking openly about the spiritual aspects that help drive her career, told Dr. Mehmet Oz during a recent appearance on his show that she has found that, at the current stage in her life, “everything is about moving closer to that which is God.” In the last few weeks Oprah has been seen […]

Forget all the rumors about the end of Will Smith’s marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, because the 3rd edition of his hit franchise Men In Black 3 is coming out in 2012! The official release date is May 25th, and Smith will be reunited with Tommy Lee Jones. Find out more about Men In Black […]

Saturday December 31st, 2011 SE7EN Production | Radio One | BD Ent | Private NC Presents… North Carolina’s OFFICIAL NYE EXTRAVAGANZA 2012 RBC Center Coliseum 1400 Edwards Mill Road | Raleigh, NC Hosted By: K97.5 & Fox 50:Brian Dawson | 7: Ron-te | K97.5: J. Breezy | 7: JFlexx | K97.5: Nikki Nikole Foxy 107: […]

Willow Smith & Boys & Girls Club Go Shopping SHOWTIME SAYS… Young Willow Smith is getting her philanthropy on already. Willow took members of a Boys and Girls Club on a shopping spree at her favorite store Target recently. Check out the video as the kids race around the store and pick up all kinds […]

Cheryl Fortune, the First Lady of FIYA, showed her support for her husband James Fortune‘s upcoming album Identity by singing “What If.” The song will be featured on James Fortune & FIYA’s new project, which will be available on January 17th. In addition to singing with FIYA, Cheryl is a respected singer on her own, […]

Tyler Perry may have competition in the Gospel comedy arena when Vickie Winans premieres her self-titled show on the Word network. The funny singer will sport a fat suit to play a character, and at first glance it’s reminiscent of Tyler Perry’s Madea. Check out this sneak peek of “The Vickie Winans Show” in this […]

Up and coming gospel music recording artist Janice Gaines will appear on a special Christmas Edition of TBN’s Praise the Lord, hosted by Pastor Donnie McClurkin, on December 13, 2011 at 10pm ET/7pm PT. Other guests slated to perform include Micah Stampley, Trent Cory, and Beckah Shae. Top 20 Contemporary Christmas Songs Gaines will perform […]

Reality television personality, NeNe Leaks may be getting her very own spin-off show! The Georgia native rose to fame on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta and has been in the public eye since. According to Perez Hilton, NeNe is quite upset this hasn’t happened sooner given Kim Zolciak and Kandi Burruss’ new shows. A source […]

Kris Humphries had no words this morning when he was asked if he was still in love with Kim Kardashian on “Good Morning America” but he’s certainly making a statement with the recent renovation of his Minnesota home.  TMZ.com is reporting that Humphries has already participated in an episode of “Man Caves,” the male oriented […]

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