CHURCH THREATENS TO REVEAL SEX LIFE OF (FORMER) MEMBER: 'I'm basically run out. I'm the church harlot' -- Rebecca Hancock.
A divorced Jacksonville woman, Rebecca Hancock, said her former church has threatened to "go public with her sins" and tell the congregation about her sexual relationship with her new boyfriend. Read Full Story

VETERAN GOSPEL SINGER TO HAVE LUNG SURGERY IN JAN.: Gabriel Hardeman, who wrote hits for Stephanie’s Mills and Mikki Howard’s seeks prayers.
Gospel singer/songwriter Gabriel S. Hardeman is best-known for co-writing Stephanie Mills’ “I Feel Good All Over,” which was a #1 R&B smash for three weeks in 1987, and also for penning Mikki Howard’s #2 1990 R&B hit “Love Under New Management,” which was originally a Gospel song (recorded later on by Kurt Carr). Now, Hardeman is in the fight for his life. Read Full Story

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER TO RE-OPEN IN JANUARY: Yolanda Adams to perform in New Orleans to honor historical theater.
In New Orleans, world renowned tenor Placido Domingo, Gospel singer Yolanda Adams; violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, and a slate of famed local musicians will take the stage next month for a week of performances to re-open the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, which has been closed since it was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

ZOMBA GOSPEL GIVEN BILLBOARD’S TOP GOSPEL HONORS: Label holds multiple spots on magazine’s best Gospel Chart.
Approaching the end of a monumental year, Zomba Gospel maintains its leadership position in the Gospel music industry by being named Top Gospel Album Label in Billboard Magazine’s Year End issue. Read Full Story

GENERATION GOSPEL TO DEBUT ON BET: 106 & Park presents a new spin-off on Sunday, January 11, 2009.
BET's hit music countdown show 106 & PARK leaps out on faith with the premiere of its new weekly spin-off, 106 & Park presents: Generation Gospel, hosted by Angel Taylor (from the Stellar Award-winning Gospel group Trin-i-tee 5:7) and Jorel Quinn (from the hip hop Gospel group 21:03). Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: 2 John 1:1-13
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. Read Full Story

BLAGOJEVICH TELLS MINISTERS HE’S INNOCENT: Illinois Governor who's accused of trying to sell Obama’s senate seat, speaks out.
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is being accused of trying to sell the senate seat once held by presidential-elect Obama, prayed with several ministers in his home before heading to his office last Friday, telling them he is innocent and will be vindicated "when you hear each chapter completely written," according to one of the pastors. Read Full Story

NEW MUSIC FROM CRYSTAL AIKIN IN STORES JANUARY 13: 'Sunday Best' winner releases her self-titled debut CD featuring Natalie Grant.
Crystal Aikin, winner of Black Entertainment Television’s “Sunday Best” competion is gearing up for her forthcoming Zomba Gospel release. The self-titled “Crystal Aikin” will be in stores January 13, 2009. Read Full Story

PRO-LIFER RICK WARREN PICKED TO GIVE PRESIDENTIAL INVOCATION: Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration will have controversial pastor.
Pro-life Pastor Rick Warren will give the invocation at President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH GIVES A BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN BASED ORGANIZATION $250,000: A-lister and wife, Jada gave over a million to religious, civic and arts groups.
Just-released tax returns for movie star Will Smith’s charitable foundation show that he and wife, Jada, gave $1.3 million in donations last year to a variety of religious, civic and arts groups. Smith’s biggest single contribution was, as usual, Yesha Ministries of Philadelphia. Read Full Story

MARY MARY HEADLINES SEASON SIX PREMIERE OF ‘THE GOSPEL OF MUSIC’: Sister Gospel duo joins Jeff Majors for his special prime-time kickoff Sunday, January 4.
Grammy Award winning superstar duo Mary Mary headlines the sixth season premiere of The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors, airing Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 from 8-9 P.M., in a special prime-time kickoff of the new season. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Matthew 23:1-17
Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat Read Full Story

GOVERNOR PALIN’S CHURCH SET-A-BLAZE: Place of worship of former Republican vice presidential candidate damaged by fire.
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's home church in Wasilla, Alaska was damaged by arson, leading the governor to issue an apology if the fire was connected to "undeserved negative attention" from her campaign run. Read Full Story

PREACHER REACTS TO NEWSWEEK COVER STORY ON GAY LOVE: Joseph L. Green calls article, ‘Our Mutual Joy,’ a grave misconstruction.
By Joseph L Green
While reading a recent article in Newsweek, written by Lisa Miller, entitled “Our Mutual Joy” (Published Dec 6, 2008 from the Newsweek magazine issue dated Dec 15, 2008), my first reaction was to scream out loud. I then began to sift through a myriad of Lisa’s scriptural quotes that were taken out of context in addition to the misrepresented concepts that showed little understanding of the tone and spirit of the scriptures. Read Full Story

CHURCH SERVICES NOW HELD AT HISTORIC APOLLO THEATER: Rev. Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook officiates non-denominational worship series.
Most neighborhoods have no shortage of places to worship, so a new religious service may not draw much attention. But when the program is in one of the best-known venues in Harlem, the Apollo Theater, people take notice. Read Full Story

NEW SOLO CD FROM ISREAL HOUGHTON: Head man of New Breed has new album, ‘The Power of One,” coming in March.
Multiple Grammy, Stellar, and Soul Train Award winner and double RIAA certified Gold-selling artist Israel Houghton returns to his roots as a solo artist with “The Power of One” to be released March 24, 2009 on Integrity Music/Columbia Records. Read Full Story

TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 PRESENTS CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS: This Sunday gospel trio hosts concert at The Upperroom Bible Church.
Spirit Rising Music’s Gospel Trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 will present “A Trin-i-tee 5:7 Christmas” concert on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at The Upperroom Bible Church, 8600 Lake Forest Blvd. in New Orleans at 7:00 p.m. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: 2 Timothy 3:1-9
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy Read Full Story

COURT ASKED TO DISMISS CHARGES AGAINST FAITH-HEALING PARENTS: Oregon couple chose prayer over medicine for infant daughter who died as a result.
An Oregon couple who chose prayer over medicine to heal their infant daughter asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss criminal charges against them, arguing their right to religious freedom. Read Full Story

THE PULSE OF ENTERTAINMENT (ON GOSPEL): Mary Mary reaches new heights on new CD 'The Sound.'
By Eunice Moseley
*On the newest Gospel release from Mary Mary, “The Sound,” on Columbia Records, sisters Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell take contemporary Gospel to yet another level. Read Full Story

SON OF SCHULLER OUT AS CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL PASTOR: Rev. Robert A. Schuller leaves his father’s church to start his own
Ousted from the "Hour of Power" TV show a month earlier, the Rev. Robert A. Schuller leaves his father's Garden Grove church and plans to open his own Ministry according to an article by Christopher Goffard (L.A. Times, 12/14/08.) Read Full Story

PASTOR ATTACKED BY ROBBERS IN SAN BERNARDINO: James Warman was beaten in his church’s parking.
Along with his wife and daughter, James Dennis Warman stopped by the Base Line Rd. church to finish his sermon for Sunday morning, but figured he'd also fix a broken bulb on the Christmas tree. He walked out the back door to retrieve a replacement from storage. Then his family heard a scream - two robbers were attacking the 49-year-old elementary school teacher with a blunt object, repeatedly striking his head. Read Full Story

KENNETH COPELAND’S $3.6 MILLION JET RULED BY BOARD AS TAXABLE: Ministry of evangelist seeks tax-free status.
A $3.6 million jet owned by Kenneth Copeland Ministries will remain taxable property after a Tarrant County, TX Appraisal District review board denied a protest filed by Copeland's attorneys, who were seeking to make it tax-free. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Mark 12:1-17
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. Read Full Story

WIDOWER ASKS FOR PRAYERS AFTER LOSING HIS FAMILY TO PLANE CRASH: Dong Yun Yoon ask public for guidance after a military jet kills his wife and kids.
Dong Yun Yoon, who held a press conference in front of a pile of rubble where his home use to be, pleaded for advice on how to cope after losing his family. Read Full Story

ARETHA FRANKLIN HEADLINES BENEFIT CONCERT FOR TROOPS: Sunday, the ‘Queen of Soul’ performs in New York City for our military enlistees.
On Sunday, December 14, NewYork.com and Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and Airmen's Club Inc. are presenting Aretha Franklin, live and in concert at the Nokia Theatre in the capital of the entertainment world - Times Square, New York City for The Torch of Freedom: A Holiday Tribute to our Troops. Read Full Story

NU TRADITION PERFORMS ON BET’S SUNDAY BEST: December 14, Tyscot Records’ newest singing group premiers debut release.
A rare and special gathering of young adults have come together to form a singing group like no other – Nu Tradition. Their different brand of music will be showcased on The Bobby Jones Gospel Show Sunday, December 14 on Black Entertainment Television (BET). The show airs at 9:00 a.m. EST and re-airs at 10:00 p.m. EST. Read Full Story

OVER ONE MILLION VIEWERS WATCH THE SOUL STIRRERS ON BET: The historic reunion performance of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ aired on Bobby Jones Gospel.
The Malaco Music Group recently announced that over a million viewers watched the two airings of BET's Bobby Jones Gospel this past Sunday to see the historic reunion television debut performance from the Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, The Soul Stirrers, according to Nielsen's BDS tabulations.) Read Full Story

SUPER BOWL GOSPEL HEADS TO FLORIDA: Melanie Few's Results Inc. back for 10th year as promoter of gospel concert.
Atlanta-based Results, Inc., producers of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC,) has announced plans for its upcoming 10th Anniversary event. Tampa Bay will play host city to the increasingly popular presentation at the University of South Florida’s SunDome on Friday, January 30, 2009. Read Full Story