About Rachel MK | @RachelMiKeith
Rachel MK is the Producer of Middays with Shaila and the Board Operator for The Rickey Smiley Morning Show on CLASSIX 107.9. When she’s not keeping the airwaves running smoothly, Rachel MK is the founder and CEO of The Belle Agency, a PR firm dedicated to helping brands, artists, organizations, and entrepreneurs increase their visibility and amplify their stories. Got an interesting news or story, event, or community highlight? Rachel MK wants to hear from you! Send your submissions to rkeith@radio-one.com.
Philly Misses Highly Anticipated Kirk Franklin Performance What a bittersweet night for our Philly gospel community. On Sunday, thousands gathered at Independence Mall for the annual Gospel on Independence celebration, ready for a night of worship, praise and fellowship. While the night started with unmatched energy, severe storms unfortunately forced organizers to cancel right before […]
Tye Tribbett Shuts Down MGM National Harbor with “V20 Live!” If you weren’t in the building on Juneteenth, you missed out! Gospel icon Tye Tribbett completely transformed the space, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his legendary, genre-shaping album Victory Live! The monumental “V20 Live!” orchestral experience went down at The Theater at MGM National Harbor. […]
The MK Mix: Exclusive Praise Playlist Welcome to The MK Mix! This is your destination for the biggest drops in Gospel music! Today’s mix features new singles and projects you should add to your playlist NOW! Bishop Hezekiah Walker – “FAVOR”The Sound: A mid-tempo, choir groove.The Story: Serving as a powerful testimony of survival and […]
Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE & Glenn Gibson Take Over Philly City Winery Philadelphia transformed into a sanctuary of praise as some of the newest voices in Gospel hit the stage. Rich Tolbert Jr., SEMAJE, and Glenn Gibson took the stage for an unforgettable night of music. From the moment the doors opened, the crowd was […]
The MK Mix: Exclusive Praise Playlist Welcome to the inaugural The MK Mix, your destination for everything new in Gospel music! You know I’m bringing you the biggest drops that have been added to my playlist. Get ready to add to yours TODAY! Jermaine Dolly – “Victory” The Sound: An upbeat, high-energy motivational anthem.The Story: […]
Kirk Franklin To Host 2026 Stellar Awards; Nominations Revealed Get ready, gospel family! The biggest night in gospel music is officially on the way, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of praise, culture, and community. The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards are heading to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]
The NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors delivered many memorable moments last Thursday, but one tribute set the tone. Before Pastor Jamal Bryant received the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award, Grammy Award-winning artist Mali Music took the stage. The award recognized Bryant’s decades of leadership and national campaigns focused on economic accountability and civil […]
Jekalyn Carr & Shirley Caesar Deliver Powerful Performance on SHERRI GRAMMY Award–winning gospel star Jekalyn Carr reached a major milestone in her career with a special appearance on the nationally syndicated daytime talk show SHERRI, hosted by Emmy Award–winning television personality Sherri Shepherd. During the episode, Carr delivered a powerful performance of her latest single, “History (Breakthrough),” joined by gospel icon […]
Gospel worship leader Jonathan Nelson has signed a new recording deal with Tyscot Records, joining the label’s Tyscot Worship imprint as the iconic gospel company approaches its 50th anniversary. As a Stellar Award–winning and Dove Award–nominated artist, Nelson is widely recognized for shaping the modern praise and worship sound. The new agreement follows with the completion of his […]
Gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin has issued a public statement denying allegations made against him in a recently filed civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse. In a statement released through his attorney, he called the allegations “contrived and untrue” and said he strongly denies any claims of sexual assault, rape, coercion, or misconduct. […]
Gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin has been named in a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse spanning several years. The lawsuit, filed Friday (Jan. 2), was brought by a man named Giuseppe Corletto, who claims McClurkin sexually assaulted and raped him multiple times between 2007 and 2015. Corletto alleges the abuse caused long-term […]