In the classic hit “Smile,” Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson both crooned that a girl should “smile though your heart is aching, smile even though it’s breaking.” Now a new study shows there’s actually one type of smile that does more harm than good. Faking a smile not only worsens our moods, it also […]

Gospel news this week contains the announcement that Shirley Caesar Re-Signs and Fantasia will lip-sync in new film. These stories and more for  Gospel News this Week.

I’m always surprised by the number of people I see who find themselves in the same environment at the same time each day, wearing the same outfit; listening to the same music; performing the same exercises in the same order, same weight, same number of repetitions and the same number of sets over and over […]

1984: Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammy Awards. His album, “Thriller” remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.

Despite the rough nature of his sport, Muhammad Ali was one of the smoothest persons ever to walk the Earth. His poetic verse and well-considered metaphors came out a time during the 1960s when boxers were better known for punching than speaking. But Muhammad Ali did speak, and spoke intelligently – in a loud, boisterous […]

James Fortune stopped by the studios of Praise 103.9 with Shawn McLemore of FIYA to visit CeCe McGhee, and they had a good time and great conversation! Take a look at these behind-the-scenes photos below… RELATED: James Fortune’s Search For A Singer To Join His Tour! [VIDEO] RELATED: Is This Gospel Music’s Cutest Couple? [PHOTOS] […]

Multiple GRAMMY® Award nominee and Stellar Award winner Vanessa Bell Armstrong today signed an exclusive recording and co-management agreement with Music World Gospel. Armstrong will be co-managed by Clive Ennis of CAnthony Entertainment.

The lack of Oscar nominees for people of color, at the recent Academy awards, continues to spark the discussion about the portrayal of Black people in media. Related Article From NewsOne : Past Black Oscar Nominees And Winners [Photos] Recently, the ladies of Sistah Talk TV featured their hot topic on TV One’s Cathy Hughes […]

Trust is often the hardest thing that a person can do. As infants we instantly trust the woman we call our mother because her scent and sound comfort us.  Trust is defined as  the reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence of hope.

Today’s Sanctified Sermon Topic comes from Proverbs 25:11 “I Heard A Word”. Check out today’s segment as Marcus D. Wiley as he ministers to our hearts and souls.

Today Bishop Secular tells all about Ciara being his guest worship leader yesterday. Check out today’s segment to hear all about why Bishop wants to fine the members of his church.

Are you taking the time to enjoy this moment in time?  Enjoy the journey of life and it is important to sometimes pause to celebrate the moment. PsychologyToday.com reminds us that we need to live more in the moment. Living in the moment—also called mindfulness—is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present. […]