About Deacon Drew

Sherman Hemsley died two months ago and his remains are still sitting in a freezer in a morgue in El Paso, TX. There’s a current dispute between the person he left his estate to and a man claiming to be Sherman’s brother, who has been ordered to take a DNA test to prove his claim. […]

Los Angeles chef, David Viens, 49, has been convicted of second-degree murder after confessing to slow-cooking his wife, Dawn, in a 55-gallon drum filled with water in 2009, reports People.com. Viens claims that he didn’t murder his wife, but that after an argument he tied her up and duct taped her before going to sleep. […]

(VIA NewsOne.com) NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — During what appeared to be an attempted late-night burglary, a man fatally shot a masked teenager in self-defense outside his neighbor’s house and then discovered it was his son, state police said. Spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said Friday that police are trying to determine if the gun […]

LL Cool J is in mourning today following the death of his father. The rapper/actor took to Twitter to inform fans that his dad, James Nunya, passed away at the age of 65. “RIP to My Father James Nunya. You passed away… But The lessons you taught me live on in my heart. Thank you. […]

  (NewsOne.com) A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for shooting his mother dead in their Bronx apartment on Wednesday and tossing her body on the street like a piece of trash afterwards, the New York Daily News reports. He was charged with murder, manslaughter and gun possession charges. Darwin Jackson was taken into New York […]

(PraisePhilly.com) New reports indicate Gospel music icon and King’s Men Tour mastermind Kirk Franklin, known for his millions of records sold and chart-topping hit singles since his leading the careers of urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God’s Property and One Nation Crew, is actually the richest artist in Gospel music history with a […]

(madamenoire.com) Thank goodness someone was watching over Nick Gordon and Bobbi Kristina Brown (Whitney Houston’s Daughter) when they were involved in a pretty nasty car wreck Sunday night, which according to TMZ may have stemmed from an argument between the couple. More Details

Has the Viacom-owned cable network BET suddenly fallen in love with Jesus? If you look at the way their primetime lineup is shaping up this year you might be inclined to believe so. With additions like Bishop T.D. Jakes’ talk show and Detroit’s royal family, the Sheards’ new reality show, one thing is sure: BET […]

Sister Station Washington D.C.’s Inspiration Station Praise 104.1 is welcoming Byron Cage to its Sunday afternoon slot beginning October 7, 2012 from noon to 4 pm. Cage is thrilled about the opportunity to expand the reach of his ministry. “I am overjoyed to have been asked to be a part of the Radio One announcer family,” […]

(NewsOne) A 34-year-old mother killed herself and her two young boys after her husband threatened to leave her, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The Tampa Bay Tribune reports that Murphy Brown arrived home early Saturday morning to find his wife, Dawn Brown, and two children dead. Dawn reportedly hanged herself from a bedroom […]

(via PraisePhilly.com) The 2012 Soul Train Awards nominees have been announced. Nominees in the “Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance” category are: Fred Hammond – “I Feel Good” Marvin Sapp – “My Testimony” Mary Mary – “Go Get It” Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks – “Celebrate” BeBe Winans – “America America” The 2012 Soul Train Awards show, hosted […]

(VIA EURWEB.COM) The human body is a mysterious, resilient shell that is in a constant state of time-delayed metamorphosis throughout our lives. So, as researchers and scientists race to figure out what they will never know completely about the body, we are subject to a constant barrage of studies and/or reports on our health….our ever-changing […]