The ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans wrapped up Sunday with a tribute that had Stellar and Dove Award-winning gospel singer Kim Burrell in tears. Burrell is now a pastor and celebrates 29 years in the gospel music industry. The tribute to Kim included Smokie Norful, Jessica Reedy The Walls Group, Jonathan Nelson, Anita Wilson, […]

The 2015 Essence Music Festival is going to feature an all-star tribute to Kim Burrell! Listen to the audio player to hear which 3 talented…

The first season of  “Preachers of LA” took us into the lives of pastors, and some people didn’t like what they saw. Many couldn’t see past…

Philadelphia School District’s Budget Deficit Filled! It’s good news for the Philadelphia School District but not good news for smokers. Legislation has passed, which will impose a sales tax on cigarettes to help fill the public school’s budget deficit. Without the money, they say schools won’t be fit to open in the fall. HURRICANE WARNING: Hurricane […]

  Recently, there has been an uproar over the proliferation of churches singing “harmless” secular music on Sunday morning, like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”. While some…

Yolanda Adams Morning Show New Music Tuesday interview special guest Mary Mary.  Check it all out as Erica and Tina talk about their new reality tv show, being honored at the Essence Music Festival, New CD and much more.  Listen now to hear the exclusive interview! Related Links Photo: President Obama Sits On The Rosa Parks Bus New State Law Allows Teachers To Pray With Students! Is […]

All of our favorite celebrities headed down to the NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) this weekend to participate in the annual Essence Music Festival for a weekend full of concerts, conferences and parties. The festival kicked off yesterday with performances from Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia and many more. Taraji P. Henson, Lance Gross, Kesia […]

Radio One Founder Ms. Cathy Hughes called “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” to talk about being the recipient of McDonald’s 365 Black Award at the upcoming Essence Music Festival. (Radio One, Inc. is the parent company of Praise 103.9.) In addition, Ms. Hughes gives her opinion on this year’s BET Awards, talks about the her […]