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buzzz worthy. . . Infidelity is one of the toughest obstacles to overcome in any marriage. Christian entertainers are no exception to the rule.  Grammy winning gospel artist Israel Houghton announced via a Facebook statement today that he and his wife Meleasa divorced following a long separation. "I failed and sinned in my marriage," he admitted. Israel has publicly shared the story of how he met his wife at a church event in Philadelphia and they wed five months later. The Houston based couple had four children.  Together they founded New Breed Ministries an were married for over 16 years.  Mr. Houghton asked for privacy in the  FB statement posted earlier today:  

   Mali Music and the NFL Players Choir will also perform at annual event celebrating faith, music and football Atlanta, GA – The 16th Annual NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will kick-off Super Bowl XLIX weekend on February 1, 2015 at Gammage Hall on the campus of Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. American Family Insurance, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will bring together GRAMMY® and DOVE Award-winning artists, inspirational leaders and special guests to create an unforgettable evening celebrating faith and football.  Headlining the night will be some of the biggest names in Gospel & Christian music, including one of the strongest female voices in Contemporary Christian Music, five-time Dove Award winning artist Natalie Grant ; multiple GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Awards winning artist Israel Houghton ; three-time GRAMMY winning artist Donnie McClurkin ; and GRAMMY, multiple Dove & Stellar Awards winner Fred Hammond...