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Prayers Up: Music industry rocked by death of LaShawn ‘Big Shiz’ Daniels, age 41
GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, LaShawn “Big Shiz” Daniels, has died at age 41. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Although no formal statement has been issued by the family, close friends and industry insiders have taken to social media to express their grief.
Gospel singer Vickie Winans is ‘hurting so hard’ after latest husband, Joe McLemore, passes away
Thrice-married gospel singer and comedian, Vickie Winans, is sharing her personal grief and sadness with the world. The 65-year-old GRAMMY® Award-nominated recording artist announced that her “latest husband,” Joe McLemore, passed away on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 24 while golfing.
Rest In Power: Soulful R&B singer and devout Christian, James Ingram, dies at 66
James Ingram, the Ohio-born R&B singer who accepted Jesus as a child and never strayed from his father’s words or the Christian faith, has passed at the age of 66.
Prayers Up: Model and actress Kim Porter died from pneumonia
The Los Angeles coroner’s office on Friday released the results of its investigation into Porter’s Nov. 15 death. Investigators determined after an autopsy that her death was from natural causes.
White Dallas cop indicted for fatally shooting black man in his own apartment
Dallas County court records show that a white former Dallas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge for the killing of her black unarmed neighbor when she says she mistakenly went to his apartment instead of her own and shot him.
Report: TD Jakes to officiate Kim Porter’s funeral
As reports surface that Sean “Diddy” Combs may be too distraught to eulogize his late ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter, news is breaking that Bishop T.D. Jakes has been tapped to officiate her funeral service. The elaborate funeral is set for Saturday in Columbus, Georgia.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” who stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. She transitioned Thursday at 9:50 a.m. at her home in Detroit.
Pastor Tamara Bennett reveals her first husband, Dr. Donald Curlin, died of AIDS
In June 2000, Tamara Bennett was thrust into the role of senior pastor after her late husband, Dr. Donald Curlin, passed away. Many didn’t know the story behind his transition until now.
Before passing Wynter Pitts, 38. said she hoped her story would inspire confidence
Though Wynter Pitts, founder of For Girls Like You Magazine, passed away unexpectedly last week. But before she made her transition suddenly, she expressed what she hoped her legacy would be.
Dr. Tony Evans is ‘heartbroken’ over the sudden passing of his 38-year-old niece Wynter Pitts
The 38-year-old niece of pastor, author and scholar, Dr. Tony Evans, died suddenly Tuesday night and the leader, who shared the news on Instagram, said he is “heartbroken.” She leaves behind a husband and four daughters.
Kierra Sheard says ‘I’m still not believing it’ after Destani Smith, 26, drowns in Detroit River
Gospel singer Kierra Sheard is paying tribute to a 26-year-old Wayne State University student who, sadly, disappeared in the Detroit River this past weekend. Her body was discovered and recovered Monday.
Christ’s light shines through Waffle House shooting victim DeEbony Groves
Though her life was senselessly taken by Travis Reinking’s gunfire on April 22, 2018, the light of Christ continues to shine through DeEbony Groves, one of four fatally wounded victims of the Waffle House shooting.
In our prayers: Donnie McClurkin mourns sudden death of 18-year-old nephew
Donnie McClurkin is mourning the twelfth family death in the span of five years, the latest being the passing of his 18-year-old nephew, Donte.
EEW President Dianna Hobbs shares precious moments with family after the loss of her aunt (Video)
In her latest YouTube video, the vlogger documents and shares precious family moments following the home-going services of the woman she calls one of her “biggest supporters in ministry.”
Daily Cup: When it doesn't feel good
Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, there is rain. How do you handle the storms of life? What do you do when what God allows doesn't feel good? How do you respond to painful seasons?
Fantasia says ‘young people gave their lives to Christ’ at nephew’s funeral
Fantasia Barrino is devastated after losing her 18-year-old nephew, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington, to gun violence, but she is grateful that God caused something good to come out of it. Youth gave their lives to Christ.
Bishop T.D. Jakes reflects on the life of the late Billy Graham: 'We lost a General in the Kingdom of God'
Bishop T.D. Jakes shares his thoughts on the man who evangelized more than 200 million people over six decades, calling him a "general in the Kingdom!"
Evangelist Billy Graham, who preached justice and equality, has gone home to be with God at age 99
Reverend Billy Graham, a stalwart in Christendom who regarded Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a friend and advised President Barack Obama, has gone home to be with the Lord. He preached justice and equality.