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If you missed it, Mary Harvey, ex-wife of radio host, comedian, author Steve Harvey gave an interview to his friend and morning show rival Tom Joyner today. She says she wants closure with her ex-husband and the drama in the media about their past marital relationship.
The interview comes just a week after Mary Harvey took to YouTube blasting personal business and airing Steve Harvey’s dirty laundry. Many question her motives and whether or not she is being truthful. Tom Joyner asks Mary some tough questions. Click the player to listen. Click Here to listen to Mary’s YouTube rant.
For Full Radio Version Click Below.
Steve Harvey with Tom Joyner (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Steve Harvey’s Ex-Wife Takes to YouTube to Air Dirty Laundry
Lecrae‘s new release Rehab: The Overdose celebrates its second week atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #2 on the Christian Albums Charts, #7 on the Top Rap Albums Charts, #11 on the Independent Albums Charts, and #66 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. The Legacy Project, the brand new release from John P. Kee, while We Give You Praise from Dr. Noah Nicholson II & The Family Worship Center debuts at #4. William McDowell’sAs We Worship: Live rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, Aaron Neville‘s I Know I’ve Been Changed jumps 16 places to enter at #16 while Victory from The Phoenix Mass Choir re-enters at #20.
In the world of radio, “I Believe” from James Fortune & FIYA featuring Shawn McLemore and Zacardi Cortez remains atop the radio charts. “Nobody Greater” from VaShawn Mitchell enters at the #2 spot while “He Wants It All” from Forever Jones moves to the #3 position. William McDowell‘s “I Give Myself Away” takes the #4 spot while “I Choose to Worship” from Wess Morgan rounds out the week’s top five songs.
Fox Sports has rejected a proposed Super Bowl commercial featuring “John 3:16”, a reference to a Bible verse that has been part of the culture of football in America for decades. Fans see it on signs in end zones after field goal and extra point attempts; on players’ tape and tattoos; and Tim Tebow was famous for writing it in his eye black. And yet, many fans don’t know what it means.
In producing this commercial, Fixed Point Foundation hopes to encourage fans to look up John 3:16 and consider its meaning. The spot ends by directing viewers to a website (lookup316.com) where the verse appears along with a simple explanation. Neither the website nor the commercial sell a product, ask for money, or promote a political agenda. It doesn’t even promote the sponsoring organization. The idea is to encourage viewers to consider their source of ultimate hope and purpose.
Fox Sports rejected the commercial on the basis that it contained “religious doctrine.” Of course, it seems one can advertise just about anything else. Few movie trailers are deemed too violent or commercials too sexual for prime time. But religious messages, even ones that are part of the sport and encourage viewers to decide for themselves if the message is a worthy one, are unacceptable.
In spite of Fox Sports’ rejection, the ad will air in some regional markets, starting with the state of Alabama. It is part of an initiative called “LookUp 316.”
Below are the details:
WHEN: February 6, 2011; 5:30 PM Kickoff; Lookup 316 commercial will air twice locally during the game. Website is www.lookup316.com.
About Fixed Point Fixed Point Foundation is committed to promoting a confident Christianity in the public square, fortifying the minds of Christians and challenging the faith of skeptics. Fixed Point Foundation is located in Birmingham, Alabama and is a registered 501c3 organization. www.fixed-point.org
The 2011 Trumpet Awards— held this past Saturday, January 29th, at the Cobb Energy Center — honored U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, civil rights leader Al Sharpton, and Radio One CEO Alfred D. Liggins III. The awards were hosted by husband-and-wife actors Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, and TV personality Niecy Nash, and are scheduled to be broadcast in April 24 on TV One.
The annual event, hosted this year at Hyatt Regency Atlanta, honors African-Americans who contribute significantly to “the cause of justice and equality,” the Trumpet Awards have been held since 1993 and have honored in the past luminaries such as Muhammad Ali, Rosa Parks, Henry “Hank” Aaron, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Michael Jordan.
The full list of this year’s honorees are:
Al Sharpton • Civil rights
Chief Justice Georgina Wood • International
Richard Roundtree • Arts
Judge Greg Mathis • Humanitarian
Paula Madison • Corporate leadership
Alfred C. Liggins III • Media
The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. • Legal
Drs. Andre, Keith & Kevin Churchwell • Medicine
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial • President’s Award
The O’Jays • Music
In addition, the Trumpet Awards will be inducting a group of people onto its Walk of Fame. They are:
Arthur Blank • Entrepreneur/Philanthropist
Bishop Barbara L. King • Minister/Civil Rights Activist
Mayor Carl Stokes • First Black mayor
Henry “Hank” Thomas • Original freedom fighter
James Brown • Singer/performer
Leon Hall • Civil rights activist
Congressman Louis Stokes • Ohio’s First Black Congressman
Marc H. Morial • CEO, National Urban League
Bishop Neil C. Ellis • Minister/Civil Rights Activist
Dr. Gerald L. Durley
Special guest performances including Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, James Ingram featuring Atlanta Poet Hank Stewart, Melvin M. Miller, Angela Brown featuring Richard Smallwood, Stax Academy of Music All Stars, Eric Benet, Silk featuring Angie Stone, Kelly Price & Kandi Burruss, and NFL Players Choir featuring Donnie McClurkin & Myron Butler.
Be sure to visit http://trumpetfoundation.org/to learn more about the honorees past and present. You can view the Trumpet Awards April 26 on TV 1 or sooner in select cities. Visit the Trumpet website for additional times that begin airing March 27th.
Jessica Reedy (“Sunday Best” Season 2 Runner Up) signed with Light Records in the Fall of 2010 and her debut cd is scheduled for release August 16, 2011. Reedy’s single “God Has Smiled On Me” peaked at #1 just 24 hours after its release on I-Tunes and #22 on overall Christian & Gospel singles charts.
Jessica Reedy recently performed on The Celebration of Gospel and her performance even got the attention of gospel legend John P. Kee who tweeted, “Jessica Reedy ladies and gentlemen! Low Range Yes! Wow! Where have I been? Sista Sista Sista! @JessicaReedy need an autograph! LOL.”
Take a listen below to Jessica’s rendition of the Gospel classic “God Has Smiled on Me.” You can Purchase Jessica’s single on I-Tunes by clicking here.
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The artist formerly known as TONEX is now going by “B-Slade.” Now openly gay and still performing his trademark Gospel music. His clothing and hair-styles are just as attention getting as ever. His performances still electrifying.
The crowd at the Bonnerfide Radio Party found this out. The Bonnerfied Radio Party took place January 14, 2011, and was one of the events everyone was looking forward to before the Stellar Awards kicked off in Nashville, TN.
Tonex performed many hits off his signature album “Out the Box,” as well as some new tunes. However everyone was not pleased to see him still ministering the Gospel in light of his preferred lifestyle choice. Some time ago Tonex announced on the Lexi show that he was gay, putting to rest years of speculation. The uproar was intensified by his reasoning and justification of his lifestyle choice.
The party, which took place at Limelight Entertainment Complex during Stellar Awards weekend, was packed full of Gospel industry people and there were some great performances from the likes of Ted Winn, Onitsha, and Jonathan Nelson. In attendance was a who’s who list including Brian Courtney Wilson, Jessica Reedy, Da Truth and many more. On this night some of the audience left, but the majority seemed engaged in his performance. Some were offended and made their way toward the exit signs. Not understanding how he could continue to spread the Gospel.
His appearance at the Bonnerfide Radio Party was one that was encouraged by the internet radio show’s founder, Gerard Bonner (Seen with braids in above picture). “Having B-Slade as part of our event made so much sense. I’ve been a friend and supporter of his since his 1997 national debut’ said Bonner. “Through changes and transitions, we’ve been supporters of each other, so it made perfect sense to have him celebrate with us. I was so honored when he consented to come, since he’s not been around the Stellar environment in six years.” This was a fact that B-Slade alluded to when he performed his song “Trust Theory” where he mentions not talking to Kirk Franklin in over six years.
“We love life, amazing music, and amazing people. His gift is timeless and limitless. He’s part of our family and we love him,” added Bonner.
At the event PATH recorded the only video-taped interview with B-Slade. The interview will be featured on the cover of February’s issue. In it B-Slade tells us what B-Slade means. He answers whether or not he feels homosexuality is a sin. He talks about the people who stood by his side, and the ones that left him. Find out what type of music he’s making now. It’s TONEX or B-Slade like you’ve never seen him. Look out for it!
So what do you all think? Are you supporting B-Slade?
Perhaps pressure from media and social networks caused Joel Osteen to finally call homosexuality a sin.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, airing on CNN, January 26th, Joel Osteen goes further than he ever has on the subject of homosexuality. Many felt Osteen has been skating around the issue by saying on numerous occasions that “homosexuality was not God’s best,” a statement that does not go far enough to many Christians. Shows like “The View” and the Larry King Show have tried to get Joel to stop straddling the fence on the issue, and take a defining stance. Christians on YouTube and web-shows like The Gospel View.com have debated the statement stirring up opinions in the Christian community. Host Piers Morgan is the replacement for the recently retired Larry King.
Piers mentions that Elton John is his friend and asks Joel Osteen if he believed that Elton John was a sinner for having a gay partner? Joel said yes, and mentions that there are many sins in the bible, and he is judging no one. Boldly, Piers Morgan says that Joel is judging, referencing the over 8 million people that watch Joel Osteen on television to make his argument.
Later, Joel would sorrowfully state that there are things that he doesn’t understand about the issue.
As a media outlet it was clear to see that Piers Morgan was looking for the headline in the interview. Something that was sure to stir up the internet and media outlets. He got that by bombarding Joel with situational questions that related to the homosexual lifestyle. He added opinions of people being born gay, seemingly trying to see if Joel would approve or disagree with him to add to the debate and audience backlash.
The gay lifestyle is becoming more and more un-popular to speak out against, and increasingly accepted as a part of society. Many preachers are softening their stance on the issue to keep their pews occupied. We can only wonder what the impact of Joel Osteen’s interview will be but one thing’s clear, Joel will continue to field questions on the topic even more by making clear his position. Christians will continue to have heavy hearts on the issue prompting televangelists to answer tough questions.
Do you agree with Joel? Was he bold enough with his position on the issue? Is being Gay still a sin? The last time I went to bible study we couldn’t pick and choose what we wanted to believe out of the bible. What are your thoughts?
Here’s a sneak peek of Whitney Houston performing “I Look to You” with Kim Burrell on the upcoming Celebration of Gospel concert.
Whitney Houston gets a lot of love from the Gospel community, and rightfully so after all that she has been through. Her voice will probably never be the same, but you can tell she believes what she is singing. Kim Burrell is being installed as Pastor in February, and she’s having a huge concert to celebrate. Click Here for details on that. The Celebration of Gospel airs Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 8/7c on BET.
just as attention getting as ever. His performances still electrifying.