On Saturday 12 December 2009 BET celebrated their tenth anniversary of its annual special CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL at the famed Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Artists performing included BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing and Dr. Bobby Jones.
UK Broadcast date – Sunday 17 January 2010 @ 8.00pm
The Gospel Music Channel television network added nearly 500,000 subscribers in December and in early January putting the popular GMC currently in 46.4 million households, it was announced today.
GMC has been one of the fastest growing networks in television for two consecutive years. GMC’s accelerated expansion extends to online as well as gospelmusicchannel has become the world’s #1 web site for Gospel/Christian music fans.
Celebrity Big Brother 2010 is the seventh and final series of Celebrity Big Brother, which began airing on Channel 4 and E4 on Sunday 3 January 2010. It will run for 27 days until the final on 29 January 2010, the longest ever celebrity series. The Celebrity Big Brother housemates have been getting stuck into a religious debate, following comments made by born-again Christian Stephen Baldwin.
The Daily Star reports that the American actor has agreed to join the show as a replacement for Boy George, who was forbidden from entering by a judge last week. Big Brother agreed for Stephen Baldwin to read his bible every day for 1 hour.
Sugarland, Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Canton Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Marvin Winans, Jr., Sara Evans, Brandon Heath, Point of Grace, Mary Mary, tobyMac, Skillet and Israel Houghton are among the nominees as Gospel Music Channel (GMC) honors the most popular music videos of the year across all genres of Gospel/Christian music in its annual Gospel Music Channel Video Awards (GMCVAs).
The 2009 GMCVA winners will be announced in a one-hour television special to premiere on GMC www.gospelmusicchannel.com on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm ET.
Cloud Ten Pictures, producer of the LEFT BEHIND films, has inked a deal to distribute the web-series format teen comedy, NIKKI & BABS: DOS AND DOUBTS.
The deal marks Cloud Ten Pictures’ debut into the cutting-edge webTV format, and continues the Christian production/distribution house’s push into new genres, such as reality television (INSPIRED AMBITION).
NIKKI & BABS: DOS AND DOUBTS follows Nikki (Dorothea Bauer), who is forced to spend the summer with her flaky, energetic cousin, Babs (Tiffany Ross). The girls deal with teen angst and personality conflicts, while embarking on a series of humorous adventures, touching on biblical themes and imparting life lessons. The show follows the mismatched pair as they grow spiritually, overcoming their differences to become “BFFs”, all while maintaining the show’s lighthearted, “Christian cotton candy” manner.
NIKKI & BABS was originally created by writer, director, producer Pete Bauer as a web-series for teen girls. “Cloud Ten’s feature films and documentaries are staples for our core audience, but cutting-edge formats like this are an exciting way to reach new, younger audiences,” explains Cloud Ten CEO, André van Heerden. “And a funny, sweet and sincere, faith-based program like NIKKI & BABS — is the perfect show for us to premiere in this new format.”
BET marked its one-year celebration on Dstv (the digital satellite television platform on which BET is seen in Africa) with a unique opportunity; an open call to its best and most talented gospel singers to audition for a chance to be on BET’s hit competition series, SUNDAY BEST.
The country of Nigeria enthusiastically answered the call as more than 1,000 hopefuls showed up to the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria to audition.
Gospel legend Kirk Franklin was joined by special guest judges for the Nigerian tryouts Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell and British-Nigerian gospel artist Muyiwa Olarewaju. During the callbacks today, the guest judges will choose who will travel to the United States to compete on the third season of SUNDAY BEST. U.S. audition cities will be announced soon.
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Britain’s leading gospel artist Muyiwa is set to reach a new and wider audience following his new appointment as judge on Sunday Best, the hit TV show which brings new gospel talent to the fore. It was first screened in the US in 2008 by its creators leading black TV network, Black Entertainment Television (BET).
Muyiwa will join the panel of judges for the third series, which will include gospel superstar Donnie McClurkin and presenter Grammy Award winning artist Kirk Franklin, when they travel to Nigeria in their search for new artists. Muyiwa will sit alongside them giving his verdict on the up and coming Nigerian gospel talent set to attend the nationwide auditions in the hope of getting TV exposure and winning a record deal.
The Nigerian gospel artist deemed to be the best by the judges will be flown out to America to take part in the Sunday Best final and compete alongside the other finalists for the prize of a recording contract with a major label.
Muyiwa’s appointment as a judge on Sunday Best is the second major project he has undertaken with the international BET TV network. Last year he became the first UK gospel artist and International artist to appear on BET’s popular Celebration of Gospel show, which was broadcast in the US, UK and Europe and Africa.
He commented, “I feel honoured that BET has asked me to be a judge on Sunday Best, a show which is broadcast throughout the world. It’s exciting to play a part in discovering new artists. I am looking forward to hearing the abundance of gospel talent that exists in Nigeria, and playing a part in shaping and honing that talent in front of a TV audience.”
With some of the most memorable moments and powerful performances on television, it’s hard to believe BET’s annual special Celebration of Gospel, marks its 10th anniversary this year. BET will celebrate its annual mega-hit special CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL at the famed Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday 12 December.
With grandiose performances by gospel and mainstream artists, a 24-piece orchestra led by world-renowned musical director Ray Chew, and the most engaging host around, bestselling author, radio host and King of Comedy Steve Harvey. CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL will air in the UK in February 2010 and be larger and more soulful than ever.
This year is set to deliver an exciting show filled with breathtaking performances and spoken word segments by both mainstream and gospel greats. Taking to the stage will be Fantasia and her mother Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and his wife Tarsha Hamilton, GRAMMY™ award winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, Tamia and Sherri Shepherd, along with gospel superstars Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, Dr. Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir, SUNDAY BEST winner Y’Anna Crawley, The Rance Allen Group, and P.S.A.L.M. Choirfrom theCity Of Refuge.
Last year’s show featured one-of-a-kind performances by hip-hop icon LL Cool J, Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., Kirk Franklin, Heather Headley and gospel supernovas, Mary Mary. This year o3 Media will bring you hot news and reports and photos from the red carpet.
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An Oklahoma megachurch named LifeChurch.tv in a nod to its use of technology is considered the pioneer of the form. The congregation had already expanded to physical sites in several cities when in 2006, pastors launched what they now call Church Online.
LifeChurch.tv now broadcasts more than 25 online services each week and plans more. The services collectively draw up to 60,000 unique views weekly, although the number of new computers that log on for several minutes is about 5,000, LifeChurch leaders say. Broadcasts are listed in Greenwich Mean Time, drawing viewers from more than 140 countries.
LifeChurch.tv has even found a way to attract people surfing for experiences that are far from pious. The congregation buys Google ad words so that a person searching for “sex” or “naked ladies” sees an ad inviting them to a live worship service instead.
Bobby Gruenewald, a pastor who oversees the online efforts at LifeChurch.tv, said the goal is to move people into some in-person Christian experience, in church, a small Bible group or even a group that watches online services together. He noted that many people watch online and attend a local church.
But he said some people are so transient that they have little opportunity to join a brick-and-mortar congregation. In countries where Christians are persecuted, a Web church is often the only way they can be reached, he said.
Amanda Sims, 38, of Starkville, Miss., was on Twitter during Christmas Eve last year when a friend posted that he was watching a LifeChurch.tv service.
She logged on and kept coming back, soon offering to volunteer online. She now works for LifeChurch as an online volunteer coordinator, managing a team of people from across the world who help with online worship.
One new friend whom she and her husband met online is a South Carolina-based truck driver who started watching LifeChurch.tv because he’s so often on the road. When he drives through Mississippi, he stops in for dinner. He now volunteers for the site.
“It started out as augmenting my spiritual life, and it gave me a way to be in fellowship with believers I never would have met otherwise,” said Sims, who still belongs to a local church. “They’re like my family.”
Article Source: urbanchristiannews
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UPRISE PRESENTS…. WORD FROM THE STREET is a controversial documentary that follows Darrell James, a former criminal gun dealer and gang leader, to the most popular urban gospel music concert, GL Live. Offering him his first experience of hearing the powerful anti-gun message promoted through current urban gospel music.
Darrell James says at the beginning of his journey “Gospel music is still only music!, can it actually help? It’s just another option, AND ANOTHER WAY FOR THE CHURCH TO MAKE MORE MONEY,”
Tune into see if the artists below can change his mind.
Soundtrack features some of the top artist from the US and UK urban gospel scene, including performances from; TRIPLE-O, LECRAE, SAMMY G, JAYESS, NEW DIRECTION CREW and music from GUVNA B, COMMISSION, 29th CHAPTER, DUBLIT, ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, TP and many more.
Date: Monday, November 2, 2009
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Channel: Sky Channel 199 (OH TV)
WHAT IS CHECK THE SOUND?
Check the Sound is a cutting-edge half-hour program taped in front of a studio audience showcasing some of the hottest bands and performers from all over in a full-on concert setting. Geared toward reaching today’s Generation, the show offers up-to-date music and personal chat with the artists about their lives, their faith and their music, and there is a prayer line available to viewers.
WATCH ONLINE: checkthesound-shows
HOW DO I ATTEND A TAPING OF CHECK THE SOUND?
Tickets are available for those living in or visiting the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Tickets are free and have no cash value and are offered on a first come first serve basis. Tickets can be reserved by contacting our audience coordination department by calling 866-525-7400 or by submitting your request via the web. Check out the calendar on the home page of this site or contact for a list of upcoming shows.
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Unprecedented, uncompromising, and unashamed best describes “THE UPRISING,” Steelroots’ newest reality television show.
The series follows born again pro skateboarders Jay Haizlip, Christian Hosoi, and Brian Sumner as they comb skate parks, backyard pools, and other hangouts in an effort to spread the Gospel.
Committed to affecting the world around them, the trio shares their faith and hope with friends, drug addicts, even police. Misconceptions of Christianity will be shattered as their unconventional approach to modern day evangelism reaches across cultural boundaries. With guest appearances by some of today’s top pros, “The UPRISING” delivers the future of skateboarding right to your doorstep. Experience a journey of boldness and faith as lives are restored, people accept Christ, and fellowship abounds. You will agree that the time is NOW! This is “THE UPRISING.”
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Saturday, Sept 5 – Third Day Night
8pm – Faith & Fame: Third Day takes viewers off stage and up close and personal with one of Christian music’s most enduring rock bands.
9pm — Third Day: Revealed - In this GMC original series in which ‘Unplugged meets Storytellers + Faith,’ Third Day performs and shares the stories behind their latest, greatest hits, including “Call My Name,” “Cry Out to Jesus,” “I’ve Always Loved You” and more.
10pm – Faith & Fame: Third Day
11pm – Third Day: Revealed
Sunday, Sept 6
8pm – 2009 Stellar Awards- Performers include Tye Tribbett and Greater Anointing, Dionne Warwick, Heather Headley, Donnie McClurkin with Karen Clark Sheard, Da T.R.U.T.H., Jonathan Nelson and Purpose, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s, 21:03 and more.
10pm — Clash of the Choirs — Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, Kelly Rowland and Blake Shelton return to their hometowns to assemble amateur choirs and prepare for competition.
11pm – 2009 Stellar Awards
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INSPIRED AMBITION DVD BOX SET featuring Erica Lane
Inspired Ambition follows the journey of independent recording artist, Erica Lane, pursuing her dream of a career in Christian music. The thirteen episode series highlights the struggles and adventures she encounters on the road while trying to make it as a musician. It showcases Ms. Lane’s musical development, and provides an intimate look into the role her Christian faith plays in her life and ambition.
| We came arcross this letter to Miley Cyrus on christianpost.com. Seems like people are really upset by her TEEN CHOICE AWARD performance. Wow!YOUR THOUGHTS? |
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By Greg Stier
Christian Post Guest Columnist
Dear Miley Cyrus
I hope this letter finds you well. Although I don’t know you personally I do feel that I do know you from a distance, or at least your alter ego, Hannah Montana. Over the years I’ve watched you grow up to become the beautiful young lady that you are. God has indeed blessed you with a wonderful talent for acting and music. Your personality is vibrant and contagious. Some things just can’t be faked.
And, to be honest, I felt a certain pride when I heard that you unashamedly claimed to be a Christian. I can’t help but think of the time that you and Jiroux, one of your back up dancers, were asked by a fan if you were Christians. Without hesitating you responded, “Yes! We love Jesus!” You went on to add, “He died for our sins. That’s how awesome he is.” Later on you said, “I sing, dance and act for Jesus! … Now that I think about it, I do everything for Jesus….We’re all about it.”
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Gospel Music Channel is a fast growing USA based network in television and can be seen in 45 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.
Gospel Music Channel is a satellite television channel that features many styles of Christian music. It follows the general style of previous Christian music video channels such as the Gospel Music Network (late 1980s) and Z Music Television (1990s).
Types of music heard on the channel include soul, Praise and Worship, country music, Southern Gospel, rock and hip hop.
Brad Siegel
GMC was founded in 2004 by Brad Siegel, formerly of Turner Broadcasting System, and Charles Humbard, son of televangelist Rex Humbard. The younger Humbard said in 2006 that GMC could be seen in between 5 and 10 million homes, and that the channel would need 20 to 25 million homes make a profit. Based in Atlanta, GMC could be seen there and in Detroit, in New England, and in the area of the United States known as the Bible Belt.
Charles Humbard
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32-year-old bilingual worship leader from Boca Raton, FL Tony LeBron beat thousands of entries to win the fourth season of the talent search TV series Gospel Dream last night on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network (www.gospelmusicchannel.com).
The judges who tapped LeBron as the winner were Michelle Williams from the GRAMMY- winning group “Destiny’s Child”; one of Gospel music’s most prolific talents, J. Moss; and music industry executive Mitchell Solarek. American Idol® alumnae Kimberley Locke co-hosted the show along with Mike Kasem (“MTV’s Top 20 Video Countdown” “American Top 10″).
Gospel Dream 2009 Winner Tony Lebron
