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Kirk Franklin Lashes out at Critics who are Outraged By New Song with Kanye West

Written By: Kris Patrick on Monday, February 15th, 2016
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[Kirk Franklin (Left) Poses with Kanye West]

Kirk Franklin is getting the early jump on would be critics mad about a picture he took and posted with rapper Kanye West. In his own words Franklin posted a statement on Facebook addressing comments he received after taking a picture with the Grammy winning secular artist. Continue reading →



Donnie McClurkin & Bishop Marvin L. Winans Partner to Bring Water to Flint, Michigan

Written By: Kris Patrick on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
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[Press Photos]

After two plus years of silence the water crisis in Flint, Michigan is no longer an issue relegated to a certain geographical location in the United States. The issue has been given a global platform that will no longer allow state officials to turn their heads and ignore such an inhumane travesty. Continue reading →



Melvin Williams Mourns The Loss Of His Daughter, Funeral Arrangements Announced

Written By: Kris Patrick on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
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[Melvin Williams with daughter LaTonya Williams Pittman]

The Williams family regrets to announce the passing of LaTonya Williams Pittman, daughter of Melvin Williams (The Williams Brothers) of Smithdale, MS. She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 29 at the young age of 35 years old at their home. Ms. Pittman was a licensed cosmetologist, an advocate for the Sickle Cell disease and loved to sing as well as write music. Continue reading →



BET Founder Robert L. Johnson Addresses Lack of Diversity Among the 2016 Oscar Nominees

Written By: Kris Patrick on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
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robert_l_johnsonWritten By: Robert L. Johnson

As the Chairman of RLJ Entertainment and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, I offer my recommendations as to how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Academy might increase the pool of diversity for Oscar nominations. The most important thing is that creativity or quality of performance should never be judged on color or ethnicity. I firmly believe that quality entertainment should be colorblind; however, here are some ideas that should be considered by the Academy to increase diversity of choices in Oscar nominations: Continue reading →



Preachers of L.A. Spin-Off “PREACHERS OF ATLANTA” Releases Preview Video and Announces Premiere Date

Written By: Kris Patrick on Friday, November 20th, 2015
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[Cast of Preachers of Atlanta]

Oxygen Media reimagines the network’s popular franchise and heads to The ATL with the series premiere of “Preachers of Atlanta,” on Wednesday, February 3 at 10 PM ET/PT. Through the lens of five pastors with drastically different approaches to their ministry, the show explores many of the most hot-button and polarizing issues in America today. From passionate discussions surrounding the validity of unorthodox ministry methods to first-person accounts of the rippling and emotional effects of racial tensions with law enforcement, these unconventional preachers have no boundaries when it comes to tackling real issues that affect real people in their communities. The five preachers challenging the status quo are Pastor Corey Hambrick, Pastor Le’Andria Johnson, Pastor Canton Jones, Pastor Kimberly Jones-Pothier, and Pastor Judah Swilley. Continue reading →



Radio Host Darlene McCoy Takes Over ‘The Nightly Spirit’

Written By: Kris Patrick on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
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[Darlene McCoy]

Radio One’s nationally syndicated evening time spot for ‘The Nightly Spirit,‘ has had more hosts than the Houston Texans have had quarterbacks in the last few years. Previously James Fortune and then later Willie Moore Jr., ran the evening drive, now Darlene McCoy will attempt to nail down the coveted time slot. Continue reading →



Donnie McClurkin Not Pleased that FOX’s EMPIRE Used His Name in Premiere

Written By: Kris Patrick on Friday, September 25th, 2015
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Donnie-McCLurkin_duetscover_notypeThere’s no explanation or understandable reason for the actions people take under the guise of entertainment. When did the art of creative writing resort to penning scripts for shock value and controversy? During the premiere of FOX Television’s hit show, Empire, the writers targeted gospel artist Donnie McClurkin. Continue reading →