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Black Girl Magic: Simone nails two signature moves at world championships, makes history (VIDEO)
Simone Biles is a star, a force of nature, pure adrenaline and Black Girl Magic rolled into one. Over the weekend, the 22-year-old gymnast nailed two signature moves named after her—the Biles and the Biles II. And you absolutely must see what she did to believe it. Spectacular!
Our Versatile Queen: Gospel singer CeCe Winans is going classical and fans are super excited
Vocally versatile GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans is going classical. The 54-year-old “Alabaster Box” singer is teaming with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) to headline the Classical Roots concert in 2020, and fans are super excited about it.
Christian YouTube 'Mukbang' star Bethany Gaskin shares love of God and food with massive audience
A Christian woman has amassed millions of followers online binging on massive amounts of ramen, burgers, chicken wings and seafood boils brimming with crab and lobster. Bethany Gaskini has further popularized a South Korea-rooted video trend known as “mukbang” through YouTube and Instagram.
Whoopi Goldberg responds to Brandt Jean’s forgiveness of Amber Guyger: ‘Now that’s a Christian’
The statement of forgiveness by Botham Jean’s younger brother to the former police officer who shot and killed his sibling has been a hot topic across America. Brandt Jean’s shocking display of grace also made it to the hot topics table on The View, Thursday, Oct. 3— and co-host Whoopi Goldberg responded.
Christian actress who lost acting gig for calling homosexuality 'sin' plans to sue for religious discrimination
A Christian actress who openly expressed her view that homosexuality is a sin and was fired as a result, has unveiled plans to sue a theatre and her former agents for breach of contract and religious discrimination.In March, Seyi Omooba, 25, was cast as Celie, a character in The Color Purple.
Amber Guyger convicted of murder in killing of Botham Jean
A Texas jury flat out rejected former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger’s absurd and bogus self-defense claims in the fatal 2018 shooting of an innocent man eating ice cream in his own home. The 12-member jury convicted the 31-year-old of murder for shooting Botham Jean.
All To Jesus I Surrender: Kanye West says his music from now on will be gospel
When many in the music industry blur the lines between the sacred and the secular, Christian rapper Kanye West is making a clear distinction. The 42-year-old, who is slated to release his first gospel album titled Jesus Is King, has announced that, going forward, he will no longer make “secular” music.
Prayers Up: Cory Condrey mourns the loss of his mother after she succumbs to cancer at 65
Sad news. A popular Georgia pastor is mourning the loss of his mother who succumbed to cancer after a long, courageous battle. Cory Condrey of Rain Fire Church in Douglasville confirmed that Donna Condrey had gone home to heaven after fighting “the good fight of faith.” She was 65.
Y'all Better Sang: Viral Walmart singing strangers reunite on 'Strahan, Sarah and Keke' [VIDEO]
An impromptu duet in the aisle of a Walmart Supercenter went viral, and now the pair that sang their way into the hearts of America is back at it again. Cassandra Turner Nelson and Donnell Cross didn’t know each other at all before their singing moment went viral. Watch their story, and hear them sing!
Comfort Is Key: The beautiful Viola Davis changes into sneakers to present at 2019 Emmys
We love a woman who knows that being fabulous is great and all, but comfort is key. That’s why EEW Magazine Online editors said a collectively said go ‘head sis when Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, 54, kicked off her peep-toe pumps she’d worn on the Emmy Awards purple carpet in favor of platform sneakers.
‘When They See Us’ honors real Central Park 5 at Emmys, Jharrel Jerome snags trophy
The searing TV series on the plight of the Central Park Five created a memorable Emmy moment Sunday when the five exonerated men stood and were honored at the awards show. The surrounds true story of five minority teens coerced into confessing to a rape they didn’t commit in 1989
Money-changer or soul-winner? Jamal Bryant accused of using rich rappers as a ‘money grab’
In John 2:13-16, Jesus flipped the money changers’ tables for using the temple for selfish gain and turning it into what He called a “den of thieves” instead of a “house of prayer.” Since hosting Kanye West’s “Sunday Service,” mega pastor Jamal Bryant is being accused of using the rapper to get money.
Watch: Kierra Sheard joins Chance the Rapper for performance of a song she co-wrote for his album
On Jimmy Kimmel Live! gospel singer Kierra Sheard performed “I Got You (Always and Forever)”—a track co-written by Sheard—from Chance’s latest album, The Big Day. The Hip Hop star, who also identifies as Christian, is a big fan of the vocalist’s 2016 song, “Hang On.” See the performance inside.
Christian singer Jordin Sparks ‘still reeling’ over successful return to Broadway in ‘Waitress’
Christian singer and actress Jordin Sparks says she is “still reeling” with excitement over her triumphant return to the Broadway Stage. The GRAMMY® Award-winning American Idol alum, who made her Broadway debut in In the Heights, took the stage as Jenna Hunterson in Waitress September.
Jessica Reedy launches new school to help students ‘discover’ their gifting
She’s a fab Christian single mama of three on a mission to help the next generation discover and utilize their unique gifts in the world. Gospel singer, Jessica Reedy, 31, who shot to fame as a contestant on a singing competition, has expanded her career into the educational field.
Sing ma'am! Yolanda Adams’ anointed singing blesses Congressional Black Caucus prayer breakfast attendees
A GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer blessed the audience at a prayer breakfast hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Yolanda Adams, a talented and anointed vocalist, delivered a stunning rendition of her beloved hit song, “Just a Prayer Away,” at the 49th annual gathering.
Black man Trump called ‘my African American’ in 2016 leaves GOP. Here’s why.
Gregory Cheadle, who Trump called “my African American” during his 2016 campaign said he exited the GOP party because Trump and the party “have just shown that they have no interest in any other group but whites.” He is now running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as an independent.
Women's March severs ties with controversial board members following anti-Semitism accusations
The Women’s March severed ties with three inaugural board members after allegations of anti-Semitism swirled and threatened to overshadow the organization’s grassroots work. Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland and Linda Sarsour will transition off of the board and shift their focus to other advocacy projects.
Female Filmmakers: Meagan Good makes her directorial debut in ‘If Not Now, When?’
Girl power! Meagan Good has joined the ranks of fab female filmmakers and says she is “so excited” about making her directorial debut. The 38-year-old, who both directs and stars in If Not Now, When? — the official selection of the 2019 Urban World Film Festival— is joined by co-director Tamara LaSeon Bass.
Michelle Williams says when it comes to depression ‘churchy clichés do not work
If you think Christian platitudes and generic encouragements will yank someone out of depression’s grip, a GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel and R&B singer, who personally battles depression, says, “Your churchy clichés do NOT work when it comes to depression or other mental illnesses.”