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Fix It, Jesus: Why are some folks boycotting the Golden Globe Awards?
This year, the ceremony returned to NBC, though with little fanfare and some still refusing to support the annual gathering of Hollywood’s elite, to mark its 80th anniversary.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar takes imitating Christ to a whole new level
“Be ye imitators of Christ.” Maybe rapper Kendrick Lamar was inspired by Ephesians 5:1 before recently taking the Glastonbury Festival stage.
Lead actress Michelle Williams was shocked by steamy sex scenes in T.D. Jakes’ Lifetime movie
Destiny’s Child singer, Michelle Williams, who landed the lead role in T.D. Jakes’s Lifetime movie, Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, was shocked by the risqué nature of some the parts she was asked to portray.
Loni Love on ‘The Real’ cancellation: ‘I had to console a lot of crew and fans’
Crewmembers and fans of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television/Telepictures daytime talk show, “The Real,” have been grieving since news of its cancellation after eight seasons was confirmed.
1977’s ‘Roots’ built its success on Black stories but failed to create real opportunities for Black stars
Though the miniseries was a huge success, winning nine Emmys out of a record 37 nominations, most of the Black actors featured on the wildly successful show did not see much advancement in their careers as a result.
Yes to All of This! Viola Davis transforms into a picture-perfect Michelle Obama in Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’
Viola Davis has us seeing double, as she embodies the essence of First Lady Michelle Obama in the newly released trailer for Showtime's The First Lady — and we say yes to all of this!
Fun, Christian couple Steph and Ayesha Curry enter the game show space with 'About Last Night' on HBO Max
No two couples are alike. And few couples know each other as well as Steph and Ayesha Curry do. That’s something the 10-years-married Christian couple discovered about their relationship as hosts of their new HBO Max game show, “About Last Night,” which debuted Thursday.
Gospel’s dynamic sister duo Mary Mary reuniting to sing ‘Lift Every Voice’ at Super Bowl LVI
GRAMMY® Award-winning sister duo Mary Mary is set to reunite and electrify the stage at Super Bowl LVI with their own unique rendition of “Lift Every Voice And Sing.”
‘Bible student’ Rebbie Jackson ‘did not like’ Janet Jackson’s sexy Rolling Stone cover
In September 1993, Janet Jackson appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone naked with her then husband’s hands covering her breast. Her sister, Rebbie Jackson, who calls herself a student of the Bible, admits that she didn’t like it and neither did their mother.
Christian actress Yvonne Orji's new autobiographical comedy coming to Disney+
It hasn’t been a quick road to success for Yvonne Orji, best known for her role as Molly on HBO’s Insecure. But the Christian actress turned executive producer never gave up and is now reaping rewards.
'My Brother's Crossing,' A faith-based film on racial reconciliation premieres in theaters
My Brother’s Crossing is a spiritually-uplifting film depicting the true story of a Black pastor that gets into a head-on collision, accidentally slamming his car into a motorcycle and killing a white couple shortly after the Missouri riots in August 2014.
Tamar Braxton speaks on suicide attempt and healing journey, says ‘God’s grace and his mercy’ spared her life
The 43-year-old singer and reality TV star, who was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in her room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, said she attributes her survival to “God’s grace and his mercy.”
‘Hair Love’ wins Oscar + director Matthew Cherry brings student penalized for his dreadlocks
“Hair Love” director Matthew A. Cherry brought a special guest to the Oscars red carpet — Deandre Arnold, a Texas high school student who was told he couldn’t attend graduation unless he cut his dreadlocks. Cherry and co-producer Karen Rupert Toliver took home the Oscar for Best Animated Short.
Tamron Hall opens up about balancing work and motherhood, and facing harsh criticism
Imagine hosting a new, successful talk show and being a new mom to a 9-month-old while trying to juggle it all every day. That is the life of Tamron Hall who is covering a brand new issue of Parents Magazine. Although the Christian wife and mom makes it look easy, she doesn’t pretend to have it all together.
First Look: Lifetime unveils official trailer for 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'
Black Pentecostals have long loved and enjoyed the musical stylings of The Clark Sisters, and now, the rest of the world is discovering one of gospel music’s treasures. Lifetime is giving us a first look at The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, the much buzzed-about biopic.
Ava DuVernay to receive ICG Publicists Television Showman of the Year Award
Ava Duvernay who represents women of color so well on the global stage, is set to receive another well-deserved honor for her work. The revered writer, director and producer will be the recipient of the Television Showman of the Year award from the International Cinematographers Guild.
Review: Jordan and Foxx shine in urgent drama ‘Just Mercy’
“ Just Mercy ” is the real story of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson and his fight to keep an innocent black man from being executed. It is urgent, searing and powerful, led by a first-rate cast. Though it portrays events more than 25 years ago, it is very much a film of 2019.
Reality TV star Monique Samuels asks fans to share Bible verses following second-degree assault charge
A reality TV star is turning to the Bible after landing in legal hot water following an alleged physical fight with a costar. In a tweet, Monique Samuels of “Real Housewives of Potomac,” who has been charged with second-degree assault, shared her favorite verse and asked fans for theirs.
Honor the Queen: Aretha Franklin’s upcoming ‘Respect’ biopic just go more epic
Fans of the late Aretha Franklin were already ecstatic about Jennifer Hudson portraying the Queen of Soul. Now, there’s even more reason to celebrate since Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, actor Marlon Wayans, Broadway star Audra McDonald, and Oscar-nominee Mary J. Blige have all signed on.