BLACK MUSIC MONTH SPECIAL--GOSPEL ARTISTS PRAISE GOD WITH THE PRESIDENT: Spensha Baker, Kurt Carr and The Hawkins perform at the White House. By Mona Austin Gospel artists “painted the White House black with praise” June 17 in the East Room. The occasion was the Salute to Gospel Music in observance of Black Music Month. Gospel newcomer Spensha Baker, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers and Edwin and Walter Hawkins - all African Americans - were bestowed with the auspicious honor of entertaining President George W. Bush during his final term in office. In a room filled with music executives and Washington luminaries, it was a “history” lesson and superior entertainment rolled into almost 2 inspiring hours. President Bush began by remembering the recently fallen father of Rock and Roll, Bo Diddly. “We mourn his loss, ...
Provo, UT— Angel has revealed a poster and first look teaser of the fourth season of the hit animated series THE WINGFEATHER SAGA, set to premiere October 21, 2026 on Angel. It was also announced that Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) joins the cast as “Esben Wingfeather,” along with Jim Broadbent (“Bonifer Squoon”), Nadia Quinn (“Madame Sidler”), Sam Clark (“Rudric”), Noah Rafferty (“Grigory”), and Lin Gallagher (“Olumphia”). Fleeing Gnag the Nameless and his army of Fangs, Season 4 of THE WINGFEATHER SAGA picks up as the Wingfeathers sail north to the Green Hollows, where Kalmar's Fangish appearance is met with fear and suspicion. As Nia reconnects with old friends and traditions, the children enter Guildling Hall where Leeli studies Houndry, and Kal and Janner train with the Durgan Guild. But despite the family's efforts to fit into the peaceful society of Ban Rona, rising distrust and unexpected conflicts endanger their honor, their safety, and ultimately, threaten to te...