Archive for May, 2009

WHAT YOU MEAN WE’RE IN SOUTH AFRICA??? »

Gospel singer Swazi Dlamini will lead a group of Durban artists who are likely to bring the house down with their sounds at Porter’s House, Madadeni, tonight.

OH HAPPY DAY GIVE AWAY »

One of my favorite CD’s I’m listening to right now is “Oh Happy Day, All-Star Music Celebration.” After The Clark Sisters & Robert Randolph performance on The Tonight Show, I have been hook.

PARISH-NATION 2009 »

Parish-Nation has continued with its mission to bring its vision of “health, wealth, and wisdom” to the masses for the last three years. Parish-Nation was created back in November 2006

HOW SWEET THE SOUND »

The people over at Radical.Media have produced a documentary, chronically the lives of talented gospel choirs from coast to coast competing in Verizon Wireless’ How Sweet the Sound competition.

DEITRICK HADDON TALKS ABOUT NEW FILM »

We reported a couple of weeks ago, that Deitrick Haddon was doing a casting call for his new film, “Blessed & Cursed.”

LETTERS TO CEDRIC »

After the urging of several friends, I have decide to post an advice column on GOSPELCONNOISSEUR.COM. From a young age, I have been the “go-to-person” in my circle of friends when it comes to advice. People seem to think, I know a thing or two about life and how it works.

GLADYS, GLADYS, GLADYS, WHOOP!!! »

MIKE TYSON DAUGHTER DIES »

The 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson died Tuesday, a day after she was injured in a treadmill accident at her home, police in Phoenix, Arizona, said.

HONORING BISHOP WALTER HAWKINS »

It’s been an remarkable journey for the Bay Area native known as Bishop Walter Hawkins. As a singer, songwriter, pastor and producer, Walter Hawkins has been one of the most beloved figures in contemporary Gospel music for over forty years. He has created one of the most prolific and outstanding catalogs of hit gospel recordings and published songs.

DOLCE & GABBANA SNEAKER »

If you ain’t feeling these, then you must have a hole in your fashion soul. SIKE! It’s only jokes people….but these Dolce & Gabbana sneaks is my new favorite thing.

PARIS BENNETT TALKS MOTHERHOOD »

Paris Bennett came to national recognition as a contestant on the fifth season of the reality television talent show, American Idol, finishing in fifth place. She is also the granddaughter of Soul & Gospel powerhouse Ann Nesby. It was announced in June 2008, that Paris was expecting her first child in October 2008. She gave birth to a girl, Egypt Bennett, on October 6, 2008.

TAVIS SMILEY’S DOCUMENTARY FILM: “STAND” »

It is a compelling documentary chronicling an extraordinary road trip taken by Tavis and 10 remarkable black male friends that affectionately call themselves the “Soul Patrol”.

GREG O’QUIN IS BACK AFTER THE STORM »

Whether it’s under the umbrella of Joyful Noyze or iPraize, Greg is comfortable balancing different musical settings. Even with a difference of eight long years and some changes to how urban music is presented, Greg Q’Quin and iPraize have not lost a step in their vocal excellence. Their next CD “After The Storm” is slated for a summer release on June 30.

NCGAG PRESENTS IT’S 11TH ANNUAL CONVENTION »

The North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) will bring their 11th Annual Convention to the Greenville Convention Center on May 27 – 30, 2009.

SISTERHOOD OUTREACH SUMMIT »

The 14th Annual Sisterhood Outreach Summit and Showcase runs June 6-7 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. It is dedicated to presenting products, information, food, services, and entertainment relevant to African Americans.

LEGO SUNGLASSES »

Lego is now entering the fashion accessory business. Lego partnered with French optical company Lynx Optique for these Lego sunglasses. The Lego sunglasses have Lego bricks on the sides so you can design them however you like.

THE WAYANS BROTHERS GIVES THE CLOTHES OFF THEIR BACKS »

NorthStar Moving Corporation and The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation have teamed up with the Wayans Brothers for a clothing sale, which is underway at the Foundation’s website

“THIS IS WHAT 65 IS” »

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
I have been a fan of this woman since I was 10 years old. I was sitting on the floor, watching the TV special “Motown Returns To The Apollo.” It was love at first sight & sound. My life was never the same and on her birthday, I would like to share with you [...]

HOLY CONVOCATION LIVE STREAMING »

Holy Convocation 2009 will be streaming live tonight, with special guest: Bishop Noel Jones and Melonie Daniels. Holy Convocation is celebrating it’s 20 year anniversary this year. This event was started by Pastor Marvin Winans Sr.

J. MOSS DEBUTS NEW MUSIC »

Check out the Ju Joyner Show today, he will debut J. Moss’ new single “Restored.” J. Moss has a new CD titled “JUST JAMES” that will be in stores August 25, 2009.