Investigative reporter Dale Russell of Atlanta’s Fox 5 I-Team revealed on the July 27 6 p.m. broadcast that Bishop Eddie Long had a fifth accuser in his sexual misconduct case. The accuser never filed a lawsuit and his name was kept a secret, but the settlement negotiations revealed the individual as Centino Kemp. Russell has been tracking this story for several months and met Kemp at a small Atlanta recording studio.

Kemp, sometimes known as Centinio, is almost 22 years old and was raised in the Bahamas. According to Russell’s report, Kemp met Long years ago while a student at a Florida college. Now a recording artist in Atlanta, Kemp is recording an album titled No Regrets. Some of the songs are written from the perspective of a jilted, angry lover. Kemp was happy to speak to Russell about his music, but not his relationship with Long. Kemp still has Eddie Long’s name tattooed on his inner wrist with the words “Always a Lesson, Never a Mistake.”

Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church recently settled a sexual misconduct scandal involving four young men, each accusing Long of having sexual contact with them. The case was settled in May for an undisclosed amount of money. Long allegedly lavished the young men with trips, gifts and money. Long denied the allegations in court papers. Once settled, Long issued a statement saying that it was time to move on.

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Without an official announcement word is circulating fast that BET has cancelled The Mo’Nique Show.  We’re not sure what to make of this one as the show wasn’t cancelled due to it’s low ratings, it is one of the highest rated shows on BET.  The cancellation reportedly stems from personality disputes between Mo’Nique and BET execs. 

A source familiar with the situation tells PATH that they were told they were on extended hiatus after taping this years season finale.  New pre-taped episodes of the show will air throughout the month of August.  They were not told that the show was cancelled says the source.  

Long term friend of PATH’s and one of the writer/producers on the Monique Show Comedian Akintunde said “he didn’t know,” and had no comment when pressed about the issue.   

“Save the Mo’Nique Show” facebook campaigns have already been kicked off on various group pages.  If this is true I think it’s a disappointment to say the least.  Monique was putting many Gospel artists out on her platform, and Gospel music was able to reach a mainstream audience.



Mo’Nique is set to star in Bumped currently in pre-production.

Comedian Akintunde is currently prepping a syndicated radio show that will air across the country, and looks forward to hopefully returning to the Mo’Nique Show.   

Gospel song “If God Had A Face” can be found on Black Smoke Music’s Gospel Mix V coming September 27th. The song features a couple of mainstream artists John Legend and Scarface along with Gospel’s Zacardi Cortez.

The line-up on the CD includes: Earnest Pugh, James Fortune, Shawn Mclemore, Yunek Styles, Tye Tribbett, Shea Taylor, Keith Wonderboy Johnson, Zacardi Cortez, John P Kee, and The Brown Boyz.

On Thursday, July 28th, Tyscot Music and Entertainment will premiere Shirley Murdock’s new gospel video “Dream” on pathmagazine.com

The radio single recently premiered on the Nationally Syndicated “CoCo Brother Live” Radio Program. Dream is written by Shirley along with her husband Dale DeGroat and esteemed evangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Murdock expressed her thoughts about the song, “The song is anointed because it’s full of the word,” Murdock says of the inspiring ballad of hope and perseverance. “It’s like the voice of God speaking directly to your spirit, reminding you, that He’s not a man that He should lie…if He spoke it, will He not do it? This song will stir up and rekindle that word, that’s been spoken into your spirit and remind you that your dream can not…will not die.”

The Dream video is one of many visual moments captured on Shirley’s first “Live” DVD. Murdock fans will not only receive an inspiring message, but they will view Shirley at her best.

Both Murdock and Tyscot Music and Entertainment are excited about the premiere and grateful for all the support received in making this possible.

The “Dream” video will premiere on Thursday, July 28th at 10am EST on pathmagazine.com. 

William McDowell is preparing to release his latest gospel music CD, Arise, on November 8th. The CD was recorded live in Orlando, FL and the first single “I Won’t Go Back” is a beautifully crafted worship ballad that will impact radio on August 15th.

McDowell reached the top slot on Billboard’s Top Praise & Worship chart this week with his 2-CD set, As We Worship: Live. The number one song and radio favorite, “I Give Myself Away,” has been the driving force for the sale of the album which has been embraced by congregations and churches around the world. The song is currently one of the top ten songs on Houston’s Praise 92.1 radio station.

Recently, McDowell has made the theme of I Give Myself Away the driving force for his ministry. He recently launched the IGiveMyselfAway.org website which is an online destination portal for information on charitable giving and community service.

Demonstrating the scripture, James 2:17 ‘Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead …’ McDowell hopes to encourage a movement of selfless love and national service, by providing accessible information for a variety of charities, services and companies.

The Ambassador is fresh off his new CD release “Stop the Funeral” which debuted #6 on Billboard in its first week.  But before the release it was quite a journey back to restore his personal life and Marriage.  Tune into the video below.

We’re down to the top 10 contestants with 3 of the contestants going for the final tenth spot.  Look at the video below to hear the positive things the eliminated contestants had to say.
  

Hello Fear, the latest release from Kirk Franklin, returns to the top of the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Charts and #79 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Earnest Pugh‘s Earnestly Yours moves to the #2 position this week. Mary Mary‘s Something Big comes in at the #3 position this week, while Times of Refreshing from Pastor James R. Adams & The Abounding Life C.O.G.I.C. Mass Choir & Musicians leaps to the #4 position this week. The famed WOW Gospel 2011 compilation rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, The Ambassador‘s new effort Stop The Funeral debuts at #6 while William McDowell‘s release As We Worship: Live moves five places to #11.

In the world of radio, “I Smile” from Kirk Franklin celebrates its fourteenth week at the top of the radio charts. “Over & Over” from Trin-i-tee 5:7 featuring PJ Morton holds to the #2 spot while “My Heart Says Yes” from Troy Sneed comes in at the #3 position. Vashawn Mitchell‘s “Nobody Greater” moves to the #4 spot while “Well Done” from Deitrick Haddon rounds out the week’s top five songs.