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Music
Smokie Norful Release a Classic Remake of Hezekiah Walker’s “In My Name”

Grammy-winning artist and pastor Smokie Norful is back with a soul-stirring new release, “In My Name.” Blending his signature contemporary sound with the timeless spirit of the original, Norful draws inspiration from Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers’ classic rendition, later popularized by Kim McFarland. “This was an opportunity to go back and pay […]

Features
Shooting Stars: LeBron James’ biopic offers viewers a trip down memory lane

At the heart of life lie the relationships we have with other people. “Shooting Stars” offers a nostalgic view of the good, the bad, the ugly and the triumph! It’s a nostalgic look over the resolve of determination and tenacity. A must-see for this generation— literally a perfect display of the adage:” I Am My Brother’s Keeper!” […]

Movie
Applause for Will Packer’s new film PRAISE THIS

Will Packer’s star-studded film Praise This gathers some of today’s highly sought-after artistry, including five-time Grammy-nominee Chloe Bailey, star of Grown-ish, Gospel sensations Jekalyn Carr and Koryn Hawthorne, and Hip Hop celebrity Quavo to name a few. Set in Atlanta’s music scene, Praise This is a heartwarming tale about an urban group of high school students […]

Industry News
Stellar Awards Returns to Vegas

Yeap, it’s official another trip to Vegas is necessary as Stellar Awards announced its return to The Orleans hotel for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards show. Of course, many are currently vying for “Your Consideration” as the 1st Ballot of nominees has been announced too. Ticket sales information is available tomorrow, along with […]

Movie
CREED III: You Can’t Run From Your Past

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends […]

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Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Rebrands As Emanuel and Releases New Album

Known to the Christian Hip-Hop community as Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr. is ringing in 2023 with a new name and self-titled album, Emanuel, that proves hip-hop is not just for the youth. Emanuel, a sonic journey through Emanuel’s entire career, including years spent as a classroom-trained percussionist, is released in partnership with Mixed Bag Entertainment. Emanuel is available […]

Events
DUBBED “THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN INDIE GOSPEL MUSIC,” THE 6TH ANNUAL AVIDITY AWARDS SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

MELVIN CRISPELL III, RUTH LA’ONTRA, AND JULES JUDA JOIN LEJUENE THOMPSON, MAURICE GRIFFIN, ADRION BUTLER, ROBYN MCGHEE, BREA MILES, STEVE DALTON & LSOC, LA’KEA STOKES, ASAUN BYNUM, THE AGAPE MUSIC GROUP, AND MANY OTHERS AS PERFORMERS (CHARLOTTE, NC) October 2nd, 2021 – The biggest night in independent gospel music, the 6th Annual Avidity Awards, takes place […]

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Inclusivity Strikes the Shoe Industry

Rebecca Allen’s shoe line offers women various hues of the coveted shade, nude. Created out of a personal wardrobe need the shoe line incorporates five illustrious shades of colors that coincide with women of all shades. From working in corporate to being a trailblazer in recognizing the gap that women from all different backgrounds were […]