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Melissa from The Light 103.9 recently sat down with gospel powerhouse Tamela Mann and comedian David Mann to discuss their highly anticipated Love and Relationship Tour, arriving this Sunday at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Despite a recent fall that left Tamela with an injured arm and a broken blood vessel in her eye, the […]
DALLAS) April 9, 2026 – Grammy® Award-Winning Recording Artist Tamela Mann earns her 13th career No. 1 single as “Live Breathe Fight” tops Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart this week. This milestone cements her name in gospel music history as the most chart-topping female artist. The 13th No. 1 single ties with Kirk Franklin. An anthem of […]
Jaafar Jackson, the up-and-coming star playing as his uncle, the King of Pop, said he hid the casting from his family, including his mother, for an entire year. The 29-year-old actor is portraying his superstar uncle Michael Jackson— who died in 2009, in the upcoming biopic Michael, releasing April 24. The movie is based on […]
Grammy-winning gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds is set to release his highly anticipated live album, Closer (Live in Chicago), on March 27. Known for his soulful voice and introspective lyrics, McReynolds takes a bold step with this project, blending gospel with the vibrant sounds of 1980s pop. The album’s lead track, “Echo,” features a contemporary, guitar-driven groove, […]
After a nearly seven-year hiatus from releasing solo projects, celebrated gospel powerhouse Tasha Page-Lockhart sat down with Melissa Wade on 103.9 The Light to discuss her triumphant return and her latest single, “He’s on the Way.” For listeners seeking faith and encouragement, the new track serves as a timely reminder of resilience. Lockhart opened up […]
DETROIT, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, proudly carries the live Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Senior. Friday, March 6 The People’s Celebration at House of HopeHouse of Hope Church, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago ILMusic Overture: 10:30am ESTService Begins: 11am ESTService: 11am […]
As Valentine’s Day nears, experts warn that AI is making romance scams harder to spot. Scammers build trust over time with personalized messages, then ask for money—often claiming emergencies or pitching investment and cryptocurrency schemes. Red flags include requests for cash or gift cards, avoiding in-person meetings, and rushing the relationship. The Better Business Bureau […]
John P. Kee and New Life choir made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing the fundamental elements of the gospel and the Black Christian Church in their music. Also Read: John P. Kee Returns with New Album, Tour After Health Battles During the performance, the gospel music mogul and his […]
Ron Kenoly, the powerhouse gospel singer and worship leader whose vibrant anthems like “Ancient of Days” and “Jesus Is Alive” became Sunday morning staples for Black churches and congregations worldwide, died Feb. 3. He was 81. His death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, who described Kenoly not as an entertainer, but […]
Award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae responded to the viral Druski Megachurch parody with reflection and said that many real-life churches hold “wolves in the pulpit” and faith leaders manipulating “God’s name for gain.” In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the Grammy-award-winning artist weighed in on the comedian and social media influencer, Drew Desbordes, better known as […]
Grammy-award-winning gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse. The lawsuit, filed by Giuseppe Corletto, accuses McClurkin of sexual assault over a period of years while he was his spiritual mentor and employer. The lawsuit, obtained by NBC News, states that Corletto met McClurkin at his church in 2003 when […]
The celebration of life for gospel innovator and musician Richard Smallwood has been announced. According to a post on the late singer’s Facebook page, the service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The service is set to begin at 12 p.m. with the […]