BET’S CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL A HUGE SUCCESS
Featuring top named artists such as Quincy Jones, Tyler Perry, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia, Blair Underwood, Gabrielle Union, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Derek Luke and Host Steve Harvey, the sounds of praise turned the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles into church!
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL was without doubt a hand-clapping, foot-stomping two-hour revival that was filled with stellar performances by the likes of Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, Tye Tribbett, Kelly Price, Coko, Smokie Norful, Lil’ Mo, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Dr. Bobby Jones, Fred Hammond, The Caravans and many more. The show also featured a special tribute to Tyler Perry — writer, producer, director, and actor extraordinaire — for exemplifying the theme of this year’s show, “Taking You Higher” with his successful approach to making gospel-themed urban theatre accessible to the masses. In addition, the highly-anticipated gospel extravaganza contains a new element of spoken word performed by Hollywood’s brightest leading lights.
Also in attendance were Lou Gossett Jr., Quincy Jones, Blair Underwood, Gabrielle Union, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Derek Luke and Keke Palmer. Hosted by the popular syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey, the show premiere was January 28th but re-broadcasts are scheduled. Consult your BET show listings for time & dates.
