Central City Productions proudly announces the nominees for the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by Procter and Gamble...

<p>Acclaimed artist, educator, and cultural leader&nbsp;Dr. Chelsey Green&nbsp;has made history as the first Black woman and youngest person ever elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Recording Academy®, marking two historic milestones in the organization’s 68-year history. A&nbsp;Billboard-charting recording artist and Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Dr. Green</p>

<p>Pictured l-r: EJ Gaines, Phil Thornton, Norman Gyamfi, Kirk Franklin, Ron Hill, Trell Woodberry, Jonathan Jay </p> <p>Photo credit: Rob Ector. Click here to download hi-res image.</p>

Rickey Smiley, anchor and host of the #1 nationally syndicated urban radio show in America, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, has taken back to the stage for Fool-ish, his first comedy special in over a decade, which is set to premiere on Hulu on May 30. The special landed at the streamer following a bidding war.

<p>Summer House Pictures and Fathom Entertainment, and the Writer/Director LazRael Lison, Inspirational Feature Film tells a powerful story of loss, hope and healing, It also Stars Stephen Bishop, Demetrius Grosse, Nadine Velazquez, Loretta Devine and Keith Davidson. &nbsp;Summer House Pictures,&nbsp;Black Bench Productions, and&nbsp;Third Eye Productions&nbsp;proudly announce in collaboration with&nbsp;Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of</p>

<p>Kierra Sheard Set to Embark on Live Breathe Fight Tour. Kicking Off May 15th in Dallas, TX This week, GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist, actress, author, and multi-faceted entrepreneur Kierra Sheard announces her new single, “RAIN,” under her brand-new partnership with Karew Entertainment and TRIBL Records. “RAIN” is available for pre-save and will officially be available for streaming and purchase on Friday,</p>

<p>Gospel Extravaganza 2025 will also mark the third year of the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which honors artists, community members, and alumni who have impacted gospel music and culture.  This year’s honorees will be Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds ’82, dean of the Professional Education Division at Berklee, a founding member of the Reverence Gospel Ensemble, and a</p>

<p>Today, GRAMMY Award-winning Gospel artist, Donald Lawrence released &#8220;El Shaddai,&#8221; the brand-new single from his groundbreaking new project &#8220;Global Love Alive (London),&#8221; available May 2nd.&#8220;El Shaddai,&#8221; featuring Rodney Posey, is a captivating and transcendent single inspired by the Hebrew term for &#8220;God Almighty.&#8221; The song embodies themes of strength, divine guidance, and the powerful presence of God. Performed by a</p>

<p>MAJOR. is a masterful storyteller who actionizes faith and authenticity through his artistry to inspire and ignite HOPE.  The GRAMMY® nominated, 2x Soul Train, and 9x NAACP Image Award nominated entertainer and platinum-selling artist is fittingly revered as &#8220;The Hope Dealer.&#8221; Beyond his musical career, MAJOR. established MAJOR.HOPE, Inc (501c3) as a vehicle to creatively amplify HOPE</p>

<p>Six-time GRAMMY® nominee and two-time GMA Dove Award® winning singer, songwriter, and musician DOE releases a new album today, HEART OF A HUMAN (RCA Inspiration/Life Room Label).HEART OF A HUMAN is a soul-stirring musical journey that combines heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies highlighting the culmination of faith, self-reflection, and resilience. With a tracklist that is a testament to DOE&#8217;s versatility and</p>