*The man who helmed the landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem has died. The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who presided over generations of worshippers as well as local, national and international political leaders, died Friday at age 73, the church announced. “It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved pastor
*Emmy-winning actor Maya Rudolph covers WSJ Magazine’s highly anticipated November Innovator’s Issue, out on newsstands Saturday, November 12th. Per a news release, hers is one of eight covers representing each of this year’s groundbreaking award recipients. In a wide-ranging interview for the cover profile, written by Clover Hope, Rudolph discusses her early career, turning 50
*(CNN) — Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, who married in 2009, plan to file for divorce on Friday, a source with direct knowledge told CNN. They will mutually petition for dissolution of marriage in Florida, according to the source. Brady and Bündchen confirmed on Friday that they have “finalized their divorce” after 13 years of
Months after blessing fans with “I Am A Wonder”, Chike the Promise returns with yet another new single. The Nigerian Gospel singer titles this one “You Too Much” and it comes with an upbeat praise vibe! Produced by Segigo, “You Too Much” is a song of praise and testimony to God’s goodness. The melodious mid-tempo
Emerging gospel music artiste, Unuagba Darlington popularly known as Kelvin iPraise returns with a new single titled “My Eyes Shall See”. The DaraMagic-produced track is accompanied by its live performance video. Kelvin iPraise is fast making his mark in the Nigerian gospel music scene with well-received works which include Chosen One, Victory Dance, My Miracle
“Sunday In Lagos,” the much-anticipated new project from AfroGospel sensation, Limoblaze, is finally out! and available now to download/stream across digital platforms. This comes with major news announcing Limo’s official signing to the foremost Christian Hip-Hop label, Reach Records. Boasting hits singles “Jireh (My Provider) (ft. Lecrae & Happi), Desire (ft Emandiong) and Gold (ft.
Nigerian singer, Grace Orji makes her debut in the gospel music scene with “We Will Be Many,” produced by BEKA. The soulful piece offers hope and encouragement to the body of Christ, reminding them of God’s promises. According to Grace Orji, the new song is anchored in the scripture Habakkuk 2:14 “As the waters cover
As Lecrae releases, Church Clothes 4, he boldly stands at the crossroads of sacred and secular, a lane he unashamedly accepts. In the ten years since the first Church Clothes mixtape (hosted by DJ Don Cannon) released in 2012, no one has been able to surpass the heights that Lecrae has reached crossing CHH over
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