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Pay Homage: Aretha Franklin To Be Honored In Tribute Concert With Performances By SZA, Chloe x Halle, And More

Source: CNP / Getty Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, And More To Honor Aretha Franklin Next month, the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin , will be honored with a concert celebration to be televised by CBS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to reports from the  Detroit Free Press , the legendary performer will be memorialized with performances by fellow songstresses Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, SZA, Patti LaBelle and more stars at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Co-produced by Cliv Davis alongside Grammys director, Ken Ehrlich, “Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul” will be held on January 13th, with additional performances by some other huge names including John Legend, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Kelly Clarkson, Common, BeBe Winans, Chloe x Halle, H.E.R. and Janelle Monae. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I am thrilled to have the Recording Academy and CBS as partners in this global tribute to my very dear friend Aretha Franklin,” Davis said in a. statement. “Aretha was more than the Queen of Soul; she was a national treasure. This unique concert–featuring many of today’s greatest artists–will celebrate Aretha in a spectacular manner befitting her once-in-a-lifetime talent.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tyler Perry is slated to host the one-of-a-kind event, however, a broadcast date has not yet been set–though we do know that it’s going down sometimes in 2019. In the meantime, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will broadcast on February 10th–a broadcast which is also sure to honor the late, great Aretha during the show. Who would you like to see sing in honor of Aretha Franklin? Continue reading

Tyler Perry Names Oprah & Cicely Tyson As Godmothers To His Son

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Tyler Perry has bestowed a huge title on Oprah Winfrey and Cicely Tyson. On Feb. 15, Perry and his longtime girlfriend Gelila Bekele christened their son, Aman Tyler Bekele-Perry…

Tyler Perry Names Oprah & Cicely Tyson As Godmothers To His Son

Da Brat Sings Yolanda Adams “My Liberty”! [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

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If you didn’t know Da Brat grew up in the church! Yes, the Chicago rapper knows gospel just as well as she knows rap. Listen…

Da Brat Sings Yolanda Adams “My Liberty”! [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

Praise Break: Yolanda Adams “How Great Thou Art” [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

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Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Get Fly For Family Christmas Photo Shoot With His Sons

Behind The Scenes With Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union For Family Christmas Card Shoot Soon-to-be real life basketball wife Gabrielle Union and her baller-boo Dwyane Wade recently coupled up for a family Christmas photo shoot with DWade’s sons. Gabby even shared some behind the scenes video footage of the 5-some laughing it up on set. Hit the flip to check out the pics and video. Continue reading

Sexy & Saved: Yolanda Adams Defends Curvy Gospel Singers And Says You Can’t Be Too Thick For God

Can you be sexy and saved?? Yolanda Adams Defends Curvy Gospel Singers Curvaceous members of the Christian community, including Meagan Good , the sisters of Mary Mary and Yolanda Adams, have all received criticism for their sexy style of dress, but Yolanda isn’t worried about pleasing the naysayers. Via S2S Mag report: “I know for a fact that Mary Mary—because I’ve known them for years—they don’t try to be sexual. Some of the things that they want to wear, they’re in style,” Yolanda told Think Positive Magazine. Erica Campbell, one half of the Mary Mary duo, recently came under fire for wearing a form-fitting white dress on the cover of her latest effort, “A Little More Jesus.” Many questioned whether the look was too sexy for someone spreading the Gospel. Despite what the critics thought, Erica told Essence.com that she loved the look, which made her feel “beautiful,” “confident” “sexy” and “strong.” “It’s wholesome,” Erica’s sister Tina told Essence.com about the garment that covered her sibling from neck to knee. “You see grace; you see beauty; you see elegance and style.” Yolanda said she and her counterparts want to be stylish, but they can’t do much to change their shapes. “I’m tall. I’m thin, but I have hips. A gown my graze me in a place where somebody may find it offensive, but it’s not sexual. That was not my intent. We can’t walk around with sheets on and moomoos. Then, they’ll talk about [that],” she said. “You have to take criticism with a grain of salt because you’re never going to please everybody.” Though critics might wonder whether the gospel stars and preachers’ wives are paying attention to what they put on, Yolanda, who has her own clothing line, assured that she’s very conscious about what she wears. “I’m very respectful in everything I wear,” said the Yolanda’s Closet designer. “I think about it.” As for Erica, whose controversial look also included sleek dark hair down to her waist, she reasoned that it’s good for young girls to know you can be saved and sexy. “This is about confidence and realizing that God made you and that you are beautiful just the way you are,” she told Essence.com. “I think that young girls shouldn’t only get sexy images from people who are not proclaiming Jesus…I’m cute, too.” Do you think Yolanda is right?? Continue reading

Talib Kweli: “I Think #BlackTwitter Is Genius” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

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There are things in life that you experience without being able to point your finger on it, but it doesn’t make it any less real.…

Talib Kweli: “I Think #BlackTwitter Is Genius” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

Church Announcements: How The Singer At Pastor’s Christmas Show Is Related To Yolanda Adams [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

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Bernice Jenkins tells us the church didn’t have enough to get Yolanda Adams to perform at Pastor’s Christmas program, but was able to get a relative…

Church Announcements: How The Singer At Pastor’s Christmas Show Is Related To Yolanda Adams [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

LISTEN: K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” [ALBUM STREAM]

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  The road to stardom has been a long and arduous one for the singing reality star K. Michelle. After her album for Jive Records…

LISTEN: K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” [ALBUM STREAM]

What Role Should Yolanda Adams Should Play On “The Rickey Smiley” TV Show? [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

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Yolanda Adams will be a guest star on season two of TV One‘s “The Rickey Smiley Show,” but what type of character should she play…

What Role Should Yolanda Adams Should Play On “The Rickey Smiley” TV Show? [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]