May 19, 2013

Inauguration Event Books Star Jones, Angela Bassett, Yolanda Adams

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*Star Jones, Angela Bassett and gospel singer Yolanda Adams are the latest stars to join the Inauguration festivities in D.C. The Presidential Inaugural Committee said Tuesday that one of the week’s events — the “Service Summit” — will feature addresses by Jones, Bassett and Adams as well as inaugural committee co-chair Eva Longoria, Chelsea Clinton [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Terrence J’s ‘Wish List’ Continues with His Move to E! News

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Terrence J ‘wish list’ continues with his move from BET to E! News *Terrence J (Jenkins) was once a homeless college graduate going-for-broke when he auditioned and was hired to host BET’s “106 & Park,” but on November 12, 2012 he completes another item on his ‘wish list’ with his move to “E! News.”  Jenkins’ [...]




Yolanda Adams is on a Roll With ‘How Sweet the Sound’

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*In an interview with InsightNews.com, Yolanda Adams chats about the success of her nationally syndicated morning radio show, hosting Verizon’s “How Sweet the Sound,” and where her help comes from. Ever since her late-Eighties debut, “Just as I Am,” Yolanda Adams has triumphantly carried the torch for contemporary gospel and inspirational music via a dozen [...]




J-Hud, Halle Berry, LL, More Film Whitney Houston TV Tribute (Pics)

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*Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, Usher, CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams were among the celebs who filmed a musical tribute to Whitney Houston scheduled to air next month on CBS. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Rocking a pompadour and glittery jacket reminiscent of Houston’s stage costumes from the [...]




Yolanda Adams to Host 15th Annual First Ladies High Tea

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*Ladies, get those big church hats out for L.A. Focus News’ 15th annual “First Ladies High Tea” hosted by Yolanda Adams at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 12 noon to 3:00 pm. Actor, comedian and director, Cedric The Entertainer will be the program’s announcer and award winning gospel duo, Mary Mary will receive the [...]




Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans Join Whitney Houston Special

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*”Sunday Best” judges Yolanda Adams and CeCe Winans are the latest performers announced for “We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston,” airing Friday, Nov. 16 (10 – 11 p.m. ET/PT) on CBS. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] They join previously announced artists Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher for the one-hour [...]




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 [...]




THE (08-27-12) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability [...]




2012 BET Awards Presenters and Performers Announced

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*Jamie Foxx has been named among several other big stars, to join this year’s BET Awards. Tyler Perry, Laz Alonso, Quentin Tarantino, Yolanda Adams, Amber Bullock, D’Angelo, Usher, Chris Brown and several others are also on the roster of performers and presenters. This year’s show will also include performances by upcoming stars like Jennah Bell [...]




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 [...]




Eve, Keyshia Cole and SWV to Perform at Essence Music Festival

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*The Essence Music Festival is quickly approaching and there’s a great line up in store. Lady lyricist Eve is expected to tear the house down, along with Gospel giants Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams. New Orleans is going to be set on fire with some great music from Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, [...]




‘Sunday Best’ Gets New Judges: McClurkin, Winans & Adams

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*This season’s line up of Sunday Best judges are lined up and ready to go. BET recently announced that Grammy winners, Yoland Adams and Cece Winans will join Donnie McClurkin as judges on the popular singing show. Kirk Franklin will return as the host, reports GospelNewsroom.com. BET’s Sunday Best is responsible for unleashing virtual unknowns [...]




Yolanda Adams Inspires NYC’s African American Community to ‘Believe in Healthy BP’

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*Grammy®-winning sensation Yolanda Adams is bringing her Yolanda Adams Health & Lifestyle Tour to New York’s Circle of Sisters event, presented by WBLS Radio. The tour is traveling across the country to raise awareness of hypertension in the African American community. Yolanda is the national spokesperson for Believe in Healthy BP.  The Believe in Healthy [...]




Yolanda Adams is Looking Extra Good and Busy at 50

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*Fifty never looked good! Gospel (and every once and a while R&B) singer Yolanda Adams celebrated 50 years of life recently (Aug 27), but she’s telling the world she’s not getting old, she’s getting busy. Adams’ latest album “Becoming” reached No. 5 on the Billboard charts and she’s currently touring the country on a health [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Marques Houston Stars in ‘Somebody Help Me 2,’ Now on DVD

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*“We want the viewers to want a part three,” said Marques Houston (You Got Served, UPN’s “Cuts”) about the Vivendi Entertainment movie release, Somebody Help Me 2, that he stars in. “If they say that, we’ve done our job.” Somebody Help Me 2 is a suspense thriller – a franchise of the original Somebody Help [...]