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The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, honoring some of the most prominent figures in gospel music. This year’s ceremony was recorded live on August 16th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville Fourth Consecutive Artist of the Year Title Sets New Record Pastor Mike Jr. delivered a historic performance at […]

The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for Social Security payments, requiring recipients to switch to electronic payment methods such as direct deposit or a pre-paid debit card. The change, introduced under the Trump administration, is part of a broader effort to modernize federal payment systems, improve efficiency, and reduce the risk of fraud […]

The Interview That Rocked the Boat Isaac Carree is a singer, songwriter, radio host and podcaster. His recent interview with Maverick City’s co-founder and CEO of Insignia Assets, Norman Gyamfi, has the Gospel Music World and Church Folks in an uproar! His statements, particularly those dismissing traditional gospel and choir music, have ignited a passionate […]

The Trump administration has released over 230,000 documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., following an executive order by President Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release, which includes FBI investigation files, internal memos, and new information concerning James Earl Ray’s former cellmate. Attorney General Pam Bondi […]

Former President Donald Trump is threatening to stall a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team unless it reinstates its former name, the Redskins—a name long criticized as offensive to Native Americans. In comments made Sunday, Trump also called for Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team to return to its old name, the Indians, claiming there […]

According to a new study by the American Bible Society, reading the Bible may have a stronger positive effect on well-being than exercise, meditation, or even socializing. The report, titled State of the Bible USA 2025, found that regular engagement with Scripture is tied to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and loneliness, along with greater […]

(July 14, 2025) – The 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards – Gospel Music’s Greatest Night – gets even GREATER! Central City Productions announced today, GRAMMY Award-winning duo, BeBe and CeCe Winans will host the 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards taking place in Nashville, TN on August 16th, 2025 at the historic Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This […]

French fries might already be everyone’s favorite side, but they get their own spotlight on National French Fry Day, celebrated this year on Friday, July 11. Although the unofficial holiday was traditionally observed on July 13, fast-food chains Checkers and Rally’s led a campaign in 2022—via an online petition—to officially move the celebration to the […]

Mondelēz Global LLC has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website. The reason for the recall is a labeling error: some cartons labeled as containing the “Cheese” variety may actually contain Peanut Butter […]

The Mississippi Mass Choir, alongside the Burks family, will celebrate the extraordinary life, legacy, and ministry of our beloved Mosie “Mama” Burks with services in Jackson, Mississippi, July 15–16, 2025. Mama Burks has accepted the call of a lifetime—one extended by her Heavenly Father. It was a standing invitation she often sang about, lived prepared […]

Nissan is recalling approximately 480,000 vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to concerns over possible engine failures linked to a defect in its VC-Turbo engines, which are exclusive to Nissan and Infiniti models. The affected vehicles include: According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from potentially […]

In a milestone moment for The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes officially transferred leadership of the renowned Dallas megachurch to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Touré Roberts. The couple was installed as co-senior pastors during a packed Sunday service, ushering in a new era for the congregation Jakes founded nearly 30 years […]