May 24, 2013

Did T.D. Jakes Help Deion Sanders Hide Money During Divorce?

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*Everybody’s got a little dirt in their past. It’s just a matter when and who’s going to find out. In a recent report at the Cherry On Top blog, gospel singer, Fred Hammond’s ex-girlfriend went to the press to tell the world what she claims to be a deep dark secret of Christian preacher, Bishop [...]




Verity Gospel Music Group on Top

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*For the fifth consecutive year, Verity Gospel Music Group is the Top Gospel Album and Top Gospel Songs Imprint of the year on Billboard’s year end music charts. Billboard lists seven of Verity’s releases among its Top-25 Gospel Albums of 2012 – with WOW GOSPEL 2012 being the no. 1 Gospel Album of the Year.  Billboard also named the year’s [...]




Shanachie’s All-Star Gospel Compilation Out Now

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*Shanachie is gearing up to release a collection of some of the greatest gospels hits ever. “GREAT GOSPEL HITS: The Soul Of Gospel Today” is out now. Perfectly compiled for the lover of current hit-driven Gospel songs, this collection is sure to be a must-have for purists and casual listeners alike! Highlights include “Hold On,” [...]




How Sweet the Sound Rocks the Staples Center

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*Thousands of Gospel fans cheering, praising and worshipping filled Staples Center Friday nigh for Verizon’s 5th Annual How Sweet the Sound gospel competition. Some of the best choirs from all over the Western region battled it out to make it to Los Angeles for an inspiring night of empowerment and encouragement. Hosted by Gospel Award-winning [...]




‘Django’: Jamie Foxx Haunted by Kerry Washington’s Whipping Scenes

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*Jamie Foxx says it was difficult watching his “Django Unchained” co-star Kerry Washington being whipped during a brutal scene in the film, and is convinced audiences will be moved to tears. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] As previously reported, the actor plays a freed slave out for revenge against an evil plantation owner portrayed by [...]




Fred Hammond, McDonald’s Raise Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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*OAK BROOK, Ill.  — McDonald’s USA today announced the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, a free summer concert series that featured multi-award winning gospel artist Fred Hammond, raised more than $46,000 this year to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters and the Charity’s important mission of helping improve the health and well [...]




Joyfest to Feature Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, and Lecrae

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*On Saturday July 14, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Martha Muinzzi, Lecrae, Vashawn Mitchell, William McDowell, Humble Tip and comedian Bone Hampton will show up and show out for JoyFest in Kingswood Amphitheatre, Doswell, VA. JoyFest will be a joyful time spent with family and friends in a positive and fun atmosphere while listening to some of the [...]




Hammond, Cage and Moss to Perform on McDonald’s Gospel Tour

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*This summer is going to be a blast at the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. Fred Hammond will headline the tour that begins on May 12, with feature artists Byron Cage, 21:03, Canton Jones, J Moss, Myron Butler, and VaShawn Mitchell. “I look forward to being a part of the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel [...]




Fred Hammond Joins Fathers Incorporated

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*Inspired by President Barack Obama’s 2010 Father’s Day address, Fathers Incorporated (FI), a New York based non-profit, has launched its Ties Never Broken campaign. The organization’s mission is to help eliminate fatherless-ness and increase the commitment of men to become mentors. Over the last several months, the campaign has garnered international attention and is supported [...]




Mary Mary and Fred Hammond to be Honored at Essence Music Fest

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*The dynamic Gospel sister duo, Mary Mary has made waves in the Gospel music industry and now they are being recognized for their work. Both Tina and Erica Campbell are to be honored during an all-star salute at the Essence Music Festival. But the celebration could not be complete without a little love to ever [...]




BET to Host 2012 ‘Celebration of Gospel’ and Honor Whitney

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*On Sunday April 1 at 8 p.m., BET will present the 12th annual Celebration of Gospel. The highly anticipated music special airs for the first time in its 12-year history during the Easter Season, further enriching the power, meaning and significance of the “Celebration of Gospel,” says BET.com. The two-hour special, to be taped Friday, [...]




Fred Hammond’s Love Album Debuts at No. 1

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*Fred Hammond knew he had a hit after his latest album, “God, Love & Romance” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel chart and No. 8 on Billboard’s Top 200. The unusual collection of songs takes on matters of the heart and relationships from a Christian perspective. “It’s been on my heart for about four [...]




Video Testimony: Fred Hammond on Almost being Aborted by Mother

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*In a powerful interview with Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond opens up about himself and admits that his mother nearly aborted him. Check out the full interview below.  




Fred Hammond Sings about Love and Heartbreak on New CD

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*Gospel star Fred Hammond is getting ready to release something quite unexpected and revolutionary for the Gospel arena. Cross Rhythms reports that the singer is ready to debut “God, Love & Romance” on Verity Records on  January 31, 2012. The album features love songs that run the gamut of relational experiences. Hammond is currently unmarried [...]




Bermuda Gospel Fest Available on Live Stream

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*The Bobby Jones 2011 Bermuda Gospel Fest is just around the corner and if you didn’t get your ticket yet, you won’t miss out all the way. The Gospel extravaganza will feature performances by some of the greatest artists in the industry including Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Kim Burrell, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Karen Clark Sheard, [...]