John Amos, who led “Good Times” as patriarch James Evans, has died … his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced. Per John’s son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of natural causes in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21. photo by s_bukley/DepositPhotos… MORE
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Will Smith Opens Up About His First Christian Music Release
Will Smith talked about his entry into the Christian/gospel music scene when his song You Can Make It was released. The Oscar-winning actor has had a successful career in acting, but his love of music dates back to the 1990s with pop smashes like “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It,” “Wild Wild West,” and the R&B hit…… MORE
CeCe Winans Announces Spring 2025 Tour
Multi-award winning gospel legend CeCe Winans is getting ready for yet another tour Spring 2025! The 15-time Grammy winner is following the release of her new album with the CeCe Winans More Than This Live in Concert Tour. With a blend of her greatest hits and brand-new fan favorites, CeCe’s live experience will journey through…… MORE
Back-To-School Shoppers Affected By Inflation
Inflation is throwing a wrench into families’ back-to-school shopping plans. A survey from Credit Karma found that one in three parents can’t afford back-to-school shopping or would have to go into debt to cover the cost of school supplies. However, a separate survey from Bankrate found that most families were feeling less financial pressure in…… MORE
TV legend, Phil Donahue, has died at 88
Phil Donahue, the longtime host of “The Phil Donahue Show,” has died … his family confirmed. The media personality’s death was announced on the “Today” show early Monday morning, where a statement was shared from Donahue’s loved ones — including wife of over 40 years, Marlo Thomas — who were by his side when he…… MORE
Covid-19 Drops to 10th Leading Cause of Death
There is some slightly positive news in the world of Covid-19. A report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was released on Thursday and revealed that Covid-19 was the 10th leading cause of death for the year 2023. This is a significant drop from its standing as fourth leading cause of death in 2022.…… MORE
Marvin Sapp To Release New Album ‘Then & Now’ This Month
Gospel music legend Marvin Sapp is set to release his 16th album, Then & Now, on August 30th. It will be the second album to be released under his independent label, Elev8 Media & Entertainment. Speaking on the new project, Sapp says, “I’m really proud of this album; I think it sounds incredible. “I enjoyed…… MORE
Americans Say ‘Enough Is Enough’ With Inflation
Inflation is beginning to cool down – in part because Americans are simply fed up with paying higher prices. Economists say consumers have begun searching for cheaper alternatives – or changed their buying habits completely – rather than continue to make expensive purchases. That’s convinced companies that they can’t raise prices any further, pushing inflation…… MORE
Summer Heat Impacting Electric Bills
The extreme summer heat has millions of Americans sweating about money. A new survey from the AP-NORC Center found that 7 out of 10 Americans say the heat has affected their monthly power bills. 4 out of 10 say the heat is affecting their sleep, pets, or exercise routines. Just last month, the record for…… MORE
Simone Biles Is Now the Most Decorated U.S. Olympic Gymnast of All Time
Simone Biles triumphantly returns at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading her USA team to a gold medal win in the women’s gymnastics team event. With this victory, Simone becomes the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast ever, adding to her impressive collection of five gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. After taking a break to…… MORE