The 89th Annual Academy Award nominees were announced this morning (Jan. 24), and actress Viola Davis made history.  Davis, who stars in Fences, became the first black actress to earn three Oscar nominations. Davis scored her previous Oscar nominations back in 2009 for her performance in Doubt, and in 2012 for The Help.  This year, Davis’ third […]

New year, new honors… This year, BMI honored Marvin Sapp for his contributions to gospel music with a Trailblazer of Gospel Music Honor during the award ceremony held at Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta yesterday (January 14). READ: Kim Burrell Uninvited From The Trailblazers Of Gospel Music Awards Other awards presented that night included BMI’s Most […]

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There seems to be no stopping superstar Rihanna these days, as her schedule is busier than ever with accolades to boot. The latest reason Riri should be smiling from ear to ear is because it was just announced that she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s VMAs. […]

Chance The Rapper performed a beautiful musical tribute to the late Muhammad Ali at last night’s (July 13) ESPYS. “Ain’t nowhere greater/ Ain’t nowhere brighter/ Ain’t nowhere better/ Ain’t no one prettier/ Ain’t no one wiser/ Ain’t no one better,” Chance sang, while backed by a choir and band. “I was a rock ‘n’ roller back in my day, […]

Stacey Dash is back at it again, saying things that just makes everyone scratch their heads.  Dash was so unimpressed with Jesse Williams’ powerful BET speech on racism and inequality, that she posted a blog about it titled, “Racist speech at BET Awards attacked white people.” In the blog post Dash wrote, “I’ve said it before […]

GRIFF‘s love and respect for his friend and co-host Erica Campbell‘s talents compels him to pray that they get recognized at the Billboard Music Awards show in Las Vegas. His love and confidence in her skills leads him to ask God for some pretty big things, including to “shine down the Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson anointing of receiving awards.” […]

Film, television and stage actress Keke Palmer will receive the NAB Television Chairman’s Awardduring the NAB Show Television Luncheon. The luncheon will be held Monday, April 18 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Palmer began her career with a breakout role in the 2006 film “Akeelah and The Bee,” for which she won […]

  The GMA (Gospel Music Association) Foundation announces today its inductees and honorees for the annual GMA Honors Celebration set for Tuesday, May 10 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. Inductees include Hezekiah Walker, Howard Rachinski, The Nelons and Russ Taff. The event also honors individuals and organizations that are impacting our culture both past and present. This […]

Gospel music superstar sibling acts, BeBe & CeCe Winans and Mary Mary will be honored at the 17th annual Broadcast Music, Inc. ® (BMI®) Trailblazers…

getty; A spokeswoman for Urban Family Communications is taking exception to an award handed to the rapper Lecrae last night by the Christian music industry.…

Nicki Minaj, a rapper known for exhibiting explicitly sexual content in her songs and stage performances, thanked her pastor on Sunday after receiving the award…