By Mona Austin Recorded in Los Angeles on December 11, the eleventh installment of BET's Celebration of Gospel felt like a welcome home concert for legendary R&B acts, as once wayward singers found sanctuary on the Orpheum Theatre stage. Hosted by actor/comedian Steve Harvey, the show unites gospel and R&B talent for an all-out celebration of the music that has shaped Black Music as a whole--the music of the church. By the end of the evening, however R&B stole show. Representing the R&B side there were performances by El Debarge, Chaka Khan, Howard Hewitt, Chante Moore, Kelly Price and a surprise performance by Whitney Houston. Without a doubt, Debarge, Chaka and Houston were the stand out acts of the night. Joining in with Chaka, many swaying and waving their hands with their eyes closed, feeling it, attendees sang: "You touch me and something in me knows. . .Right down to the wire. Even through the fire. . ." And even ...
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