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After much anticipation The sequel to “Waiting to Exhale” is getting close to a recording date.
At the Essence Music Festival, the author Terry McMillian said she’s working on the third draft of a script and hopes to have it finished by July.
“This won’t be on the screen until sometime in 2012 though,” she warns.
McMillan broke the story on Twitter a few months ago, tweeting, “We are working on the script for ‘HAPPY.’ Will know in about a month or so when we’ll begin production.”
And on Whitney Houston, she’s still hopeful she’ll come around and recover in time. Whitney reportedly entered rehab again.
“We’ll know soon enough,” she said. “I’ve been told that’s she wants to do it, and I think the studio wants her to do it. We all want her to do it… I just hope she’s healthy.”
The funeral arrangements for Bishop F.C. Barnes are as followings:
Memorial Service: Friday, July 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 am:
All services will be held at:
Red Budd Holy Church 627 Cleveland Street Rocky Mount, NC 27803
The funeral arrangements are being handled by:
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Inc 726 S. Tarboro Street Wilson, NC 27893 252 291-0234
All condolences sent to the e-mail address ydeejay1@yahoo.com will be printed and given to the family.
From Malaco Records: The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Gospel Icon, Bishop F.C. Barnes passed away early this morning, July 11, 2011 at approximately 2:30 am. He was 82.
Bishop Barnes began singing in quartets when he was 14 years old. He would later record eight albums with Rev. Janice Brown and “Rough Side of the Mountain” became the most popular album remaining #1 on the gospel charts for more than a year, selling over 500,000 copies. Bishop Barnes spent his entire recording career on Atlanta International Records, (Air Gospel) a subsidiary of The Malaco Music Group. He recorded 15 albums, not including appearances on several LP’s with his son, Gospel Legend Luther Barnes and the widely successful direct marketing campaign infomercial entitled, Gospel Legends.
Bishop Barnes has received numerous Stellar Award nominations as well as a Dove Award nomination. In 2010, Bishop Barnes & Company received a Stellar Award nomination for their latest CD “The Old Time Way.” On this CD, he recorded his first collaboration since Rev. Janice Brown with Darrell Luster on the single, “God Is God” (He Won’t Change) which received considerable airplay and garnered an appearance on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
According to Malaco’s Executive Director – Gospel Division, D.A. Johnson…
“I was saddened when I received the news of the passing of Bishop F. C. Barnes. Bishop Barnes was the true patriarch of his family, consummate leader to his church ministry, highly dedicated professional in his dealings with his music ministry and always a gentleman. He wrote one of the greatest songs of all time so I affectionately referred to him as, “Mr. Rough Side Of The Mountain” I’m honored to have had the opportunity to serve in his music legacy. Bishop F. C. Barnes will be greatly missed.”
Please pray for the entire Barnes Family.
Funeral Arrangements will be forthcoming.
To listen to clips and read the complete bio of Bishop F.C. Barnes, visit www.malaco.com
Albums:
When it Rains it Pours, Rough Side of the Mountain, No Tears in Glory, Rev. F.C. Barnes – Live Keep Me All the Way, I shall Not Be Moved, I Can’t make It (Without the Lord), Hold On God will Heal the Land, God Delivered, Come on in the Room, Can’t See You, Barnes Family Reunion, Barnes Family Reunion II, The Old Time Way
Earnestly Yours, the brand new release from Earnest Pugh, debuts atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #11 on the Independent Albums Charts and #71 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Kirk Franklin‘s Hello Fear moves to the #2 position this week. Mary Mary‘s Something Big comes in at the #3 position this week, while Trin-i-tee 5:7‘s latest, titled Angel & Chanelle moves to the #4 position this week. The famed WOW Gospel 2011 compilation rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, If You Didn’t Know, Now You Know, the new release from Norman Hutchins debuts at #11. Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s new release titled God’s Groove: The Re-Mix debuts at #18 and No Pain No Love from Pastor AD3 debuts at #24.
In the world of radio, “I Smile” from Kirk Franklin celebrates its twelfth 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 Vashawn Mitchell‘s “Nobody Greater” comes in at the #3 position. “My Heart Says Yes” from Troy Sneed moves to the #4 spot while “Well Done” from Deitrick Haddon rounds out the week’s top five songs.
Richard Smallwood is set to release his new CD July 19th. According to his website, a new promise will be revealed each day in anticipation of the release date. In the video below Richard Smallwood explains the motivation behind his new CD.
The first promise “Sow In Tears” is explained by alto Vision member Andrea on the website.
The second promise is “Mender” which is explained by new Vision member Pastor Steven Jones. Tune into the video below to hear Richard Smallwood explain his decision to release several promise videos.
Ty Adams, an internet Evangelist and best selling author is knocking down Christian taboo topics with her new reality series “Real Housewives of the Bible.”
The Reality Series will be presented in two-parts on DVD. It tracks six women dealing with the ups and downs of marriage as they strive to be good wives.
The controversial series is getting national attention thanks to a CNN profile of the show, and a LIVE interview scheduled for Friday, July 8th at 9:40am/est.
Nationally syndicated radio host Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey recently had Adams on the show, who took exception to CoCo Brother’s disclaimer that cautioned viewers that Ty Adam’s views were not that of parent company Radio 1’s views. This didn’t stop callers from flooding the phone lines wanting to hear more of what Adams had to say about relationships, that she delivered in a raw fashion using biblical analogies.
Recently, when a friend texted me the title of the show I text back two capitalized words hysterically. Those words were HOT MESS! But as I heard Ty Adams break down her pitch for the show, I became optimistic that someone maybe able to get something biblical from the modified concept.
“The Real Housewives” series and VH1′s “Basketball Wives” inspired Ty Adams to create a more wholesome version of the franchise. “I was frustrated with what I was seeing,” says Adams. “A lot of society is looking towards programming to educate them on relationships and these shows haven’t effectively done that.” We All Bow Down To Something “They have ruined and tainted our ability to secure good relationships and to make women into good wives,” said Adams, who is based in Detroit. Adams has provided Christian relationship advice for nearly ten years, since she founded a production company called Heaven Enterprises in 2002. She’s the author of Single, Saved and Having Sex, and has produced a number of religious DVDs.
Each character on the show represents a different woman from the Bible. A character based on the biblical Sarah struggles with infertility. (The biblical Sarah was barren until she reached old age). Gold-digging women are likened to Delilah from the Book of Judges, who seduced and deceived Samson – who’d fallen in love with her – through repetitious requests. And the show features plenty of Jezebels.
The DVDs are available to order now. CLICK HERE to order on Ty Adam’s website.
Lexi, brings back her show once again on the WORD network, scheduled for a September premiere. Currently, Lexi can be heard on “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” covering the latest Gospel entertainment news weekly.
“The Lexi Show” will have a LIVE taping in Detroit on July 12th at the Citadel of Praise Church, and scheduled guests include Kim Burrell, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Prophetess Taketa Williams and Prophet Walker.
Gospel star Shawn McLemore is headlining A Gospel Music Extravaganza benefiting community outreach efforts in Houston, TX. McLemore is the standout singer on the Smash hit single “I Believe” Featuring James Fortune & Zacardi Cortez. Joining McLemore in concert is Mary Griffin and the talented Jeffery Womack. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and get the details by viewing the flyers below.
Songwriter, vocalist and producer, Isaac D. Simpson is the visionary behind Divine Providence, also known as DP. Simpson, who comes from a long generation of singers, songwriters and entertainers, has been involved with music since childhood. He began to conduct professional workshops and direct citywide choirs at an early age. By the time he was twenty-six, he had conducted workshops throughout the U.S. and in the Caribbean Islands, Great Britain and Europe. He has shared the stage with gospel greats, Vicki Winans, James Moore, Marvin Sapp, Kurt Carr and Rance Allen. He graced the stage with Coretta Scott-King, appearing as a special vocalist at a celebration honoring her and appeared on the Bobby Jones Gospel Hour.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Simpson founded DP in 1998 to give young Christian adults an outlet to share their music with the world. He came up with the name Divine Providence while listening to a sermon by Bishop George “Awesome” Dawson. The name means ‘instantaneous will of God.’ In just one year’s time, the energetic youth chorale from Central Ohio produced an album titled “He Loves Me.” Written, arranged, and produced by Simpson, the project is influenced by jazz and hip hop.
Isaac Simpson is a 3 time Gospel Music Academy Award winner and brought home the national title of Best Overall Artist. Fresh from their recent overseas tour of Italy and Switzerland, Isaac Simpson & DP have completed their second CD entitled “The Process,” which will be released August 9, 2011.
The Process. The highly anticipated sophomore release from international recording artist, Isaac Simpson & Divine Providence reinvents praise for the 21st century. Their multidimensional worship transcends musical genres with relatable lyrics and anointed, innovative musical arrangements. Each track has something for every individual that longs for a deeper and passionate relationship with God. “THE PROCESS,” Simpson says, “will engage the listener to develop a deeper relationship with God and flourish in every area of their life.”
Simpson believes that this generation will be saved through gospel music. “Gospel music is wonderful,” he said. “It has the ability to transcend from generation to generation.” Transcending generations is one goal Simpson shares with DP; the second is helping others bring their lives into focus with their God-given purpose.
As a motorist passed by St. John’s Baptist Church in a Sapulpa, OK, a small town outside of Tulsa, he didn’t expect to see a flaming cross planted right on the front lawn.The incident happened last week.
The Creek County Sherriff’s office took pictures and collected evidence from the scene but no arrests have been made. However, there are three persons of interests including an 18-year-old and two teenagers, all white males.
“They were bored and it was something to do. That’s what the adult said,” said Lt. Charles Redfern in an interview with Reuters. “They did say they wish they hadn’t done it.”
WATCH VIDEO HERE FROM NBC’S KFOR NEWSCHANNEL 4
The cross, made up of wooden parts from a waterbed was propped on a chain link fence before it was set on fire. This isn’t the first time the church has been targeted. It’s been both burglarized and vandalized, suffering broken windows and damage from thrown rocks.
The churchgoers have not let the incident get them down. “I love even the one who did this,” said church member Cornelia Booker to NBC’s KFOR NewsChannel 4. “I love them, but I don’t love what they did.”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is joining local, state and federal authorities including the FBI to investigate the attacks.
BET‘s hit singing competition Sunday Best will return for its fourth season with a two-hour season premiere on July 10, 2011 at 8p ET. Auditions for this season’s talent took place in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, with thousands of hopefuls participating in auditions.
Celebrity judges Donnie McClurkin and Mary Mary will return and Kirk Franklin will again serve as the show’s guest host. Kim Burrell will also return as the season’s vocal mentor.
I spoke to season one winner Crystal Aiken at press time, and she is currently working on her second project after rising to fame on the hit show. One things for sure, the winners become instant stars! So who is tuning in to find out who the next big star will be?
