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*Star Jones is returning to the lion’s den, a.k.a. “The View,” where her acrimonious exit nearly six years ago as a co-host and rift with Barbara Walters made headlines. “The View” announced on Wednesday that Jones will appear on the daytime talk show on Feb. 22 to promote an awareness campaign about heart disease among [...]
*We’ve finally got more info about funeral services for Maze percussionist McKinley “Bug” Williams who died of a heart attack on Friday, September 2nd while on tour in Chattanooga, TN. According to an email from industry vet, Pat Shields, services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 in Philadelphia: 9:00-11:00 a.m. – Viewing 11:00 [...]
*On May 17, Gospel fans will be able to enjoy the soulful sounds of inspirational greats like Kim Burrell, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and Micah Stampley. But the unique deal about this compilation album is that Music World Gospel teamed with the American Heart Association and the Gospel Music Channel to make it happen and to educate [...]
*Cee Lo is on a role lately and is working in all areas of life, even saving lives. The singer recently teamed with Duracell to thank volunteer firefighters for the Power Those Who Protect Us program by re-recording his hit track “Forget You” to be “Thank You.” It was actually inspired by his personal appreciation [...]
*Recently the American Heart Association’s Harlem Go Red For Women Educational Forum and Luncheon honored leaders in the Harlem community and showed support for the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer of women: heart disease. They’re encouraging women everywhere to make it their mission to fight the disease. Among the notables on hand to [...]
*Toni Braxton has been going through some thangs lately … from divorce, to bankruptcy (twice) and recently, lupus! But through it all, she has stuck in there with her head held high. So at the 3rd Annual Winter Ball on Dec. 4 at the Delta Air Heritage Museum in Atlanta, the diva will be honored [...]
*The American Heart Association has joined with GMC, formerly the Gospel Music Channel and Music World Gospel to educate people about stroke through an online gospel singing competition. From now until Valentine’s Day, Most Powerful Voices will host a competition between choirs and artists on behalf of the American Heart Association’s Power to End Stroke [...]
*African Americans are hit hardest by debilitating strokes as a direct relation between heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. To ensure the black community avoids increasing statistics, The American Heart Association has partnered with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (BMOA) to raise health awareness and promote initiatives that educate African Americans about stroke risk and warning signs. On February 1, [...]
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