May 25, 2013

Kelly Rowland’s Got Her Own Show

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*Kelly Rowland is on a roll. Or maybe we should say, role. That’s because after nearly making her single and album “Here I Am,” the singer just snagged a role in her very own sitcom. The deal isn’t official yet, but should be final in a few weeks. She’ll begin filming a pilot episode on [...]




Photos: Destiny’s Child Reunites for Kelly Rowland’s CD Release Party

Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams pose for a photo at the Moet Rose Lounge during the launch celebration for Kelly Rowland's new album "Here I Am" at the Top of The Standard Hotel on July 26, 2011 in New York City.

*Beyonce reunited with her former Destiny’s Child bandmates on Tuesday night (July 26) to celebrate the release of Kelly Rowland’s new solo album “Here I Am.” Stars including singer Estelle, rapper Big Sean, model Jessica White and actress Adrienne Bailon joined Rowland for the bash at the Top of the Standard in New York, but [...]




Audio: Kelly Rowland Taps Big Sean for ‘Lay It On Me’

X Factor judge Kelly Rowland leaves the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on the last day of filming in the city (June 14, 2011)

*As Kelly Rowland lodges another week atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with her Lil Wayne assisted hit “Motivation,” the singer switches tempos and MCs for her up-tempo second single, “Lay It On Me.” The Hit-Boy produced track features rapper Big Sean, who will drop his own debut album, “Finally Famous,” on June 28. Kelly’s third [...]




Marvin Sapp Opens Up about Wife’s Death

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*Gospel star Marvin Sapp recently spoke with the Associated Press to discuss how the rug was pulled out from under him seven months ago with the death of his wife. “Every day is a new day,” Sapp said in a phone interview. “There are days when I get up and I cry, thinking of her. [...]




Marvin Sapp Nominated for Seven Stellar Awards

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*Marvin Sapp has been nominated for seven 2011 Stellar Awards. Nominees for the annual gospel music honors were announced at a weekend press conference in Nashville, where ceremonies will be held in January. Sapp, is among the overall nomination leaders for 2011 Stellars, considered the top awards in the gospel music industry. On the strength [...]




Marvin Sapp breaks records

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*Marvin Sapp has raised the bar and broken records with “Here I Am,” his anticipated follow up to 2007′s “Thirsty.” Not only debuting atop the Gospel Albums chart,  Sapp’s “Here I Am” debuted at no.2 on the Billboard 200 chart in the company of mainstream acts including Ludacris, Lady Antebellum and Raheem Devaughn. With 76,000 [...]




Ludacris, Sapp, Rihanna Light Up Billboard

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*Ludacris and Rihanna reach the top spot on Billboard’s album and singles chart this week, while gospel great Marvin Sapp is on course to earn the chart’s highest album debut next week for his new release “Here I Am.’ Luda scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “Battle of the Sexes” debuts [...]




Marvin Sapp’s New Release

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*In 2007, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based pastor Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have Made It” became a new gospel anthem — a song of salvation that inspired people to jump up out of pews and wave their arms in praise. So, the question hanging over his latest album “Here I Am,” is: What song, if any, will [...]