::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) dominated this year’s 30 th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taped on March 28 th in Las Vegas, winning half of the 28 categories with a total of 14 awards including most of the major categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Choir of the Year and CD of the Year.   Celebrating wins for the #1 hits from Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell and Michelle Williams, career honors were also bestowed with Bishop Paul S. Morton receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, and Pastor Shirley Caesar and Ricky Dillard inducted into the 2015 inaugural class of Stellar Honors honorees with special medallions.   eOne Music also delivered powerful performance moments on stage, as Michelle Williams kicked off a soaring opener with a never-before-seen live performance of her single “Say Yes” joined by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, Dorinda Clark-Cole...

buzzz worthy. . . The 2015 Stellar Gospel Music Awards had to go big for its 30th anniversary and it does not get any bigger that this: Stellar nominee Michelle Williams opened the show with  Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, reuniting once again as Destiny's Child.  Their voices sweetly harmonized on the worship song "Alpha and Omega" before breaking into Williams' African-inspired "Say Yes."  The trio  last sang together on the big stage together during their Superbowl reunion. Throughout social media circles spectators are calling this mainstream act the highlight of the gospel program, which was taped at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night.   Their reunion on the show has raised more questions about a Destiny's Child Reunion Tour.  So far there far no one from their camp has confirmed a tour is in the works. Hosted by Ricky Smiley and David and Tamela Mann, the 30th Annual Stellar Awards will air on Easter Sunday on TV One.  Check yo...

buzzz worthy. . .    Atlanta, GA (September 11, 2014)  - Grammy Award winning artist,  Michelle Williams,  and her  eOne  music family hosted an intimate album release celebration in Atlanta, GA at the  Suite Luckie Lounge  on September 10, 2014. A host of Michelle's celebrity friends came out to support her including:  LeLe  (SWV);  Meelah  (702/R&B Divas);  Angel Taylor  (Trin-i-tee 5:7);  Sean Bankhead ;  OMG Girlz ;  D. Woods  (Danity Kane);  Andre Sinclair  (MTV Are U The One?);  Derek Blanks ;  LeAndria Johnson  (BET Sunday Best);  Keyondra Lockett  (Zie'l);  Marica Chisolm (Tyscott Records);  Paula Campbell  and  KD Bowe  (Praise 102.5 ATL).  Atlanta's,  Praise 102.5/102.9  conducted a special meet and greet with fans. The number one gospel station also hosted a special Q&A with the songstress...

buzzz worthy. . .   12-Track New Album Features “Say Yes,” “Fire,” “If We Had Your Eyes,” And More     Nashville, TN (August 22, 2014)  – Acclaimed Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress  Michelle Williams  will release her upcoming fourth studio album, Journey to Freedom , in stores Tuesday September 9 th . Following the album’s releases of the #1 hit summer anthem “Say Yes” (feat. Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland), which topped Billboard’s Gospel Digital Songs for 4 weeks, and Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs and Gospel Streaming Songs charts,  as well as the powerful tracks “Fire” and “If We Had Your Eyes” (feat. Fantasia),  Journey to Freedom ’s much anticipated songs reveal one of Williams’ most personal and inspirational journeys yet, in a 12-track album that showcase her striking vocal range coupled with a lush musical soundscape. In addition to “Say Yes,” “Fire,” “If We Had Your Eyes,”  Michelle Williams  continue...

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin Michelle Williams (center) on the set with former Destiny's Child members Beyonce (left) and Kelly Roland (right). Destiny's children have reunited once again, but this time on a gospel song! The latest collaboration between Michelle Williams, Beyonce and Kelly Roland (formerly Destiny's Child) has listeners lifting up holy hands and rocking to the beat. The single "Say Yes," an African praise anthem has been released to rave reviews.     The new track will appear on Williams’ fourth album,   Journey to Freedom scheduled to be released in September 2014 .     The infectious Afro-Caribbean inspired beat produced by  Harmony Samuels (Ariana Grande, Chris Brown,J Hud, Maroon 5) , will unite listeners across continents.   Williams leads in with the catchy lyrics, "When Jesus says yes, nobody can say no."  Beyonce sings the second verse and Kelly comes in last repeating the verse. The arrangement showcas...

buzzz worthy. . . BRANDON BOYD TO PLAY ‘JUDAS ISCARIOT’, JC CHASEZ AS ‘PONTIUS PILATE’, MICHELLE WILLIAMS AS ‘MARY MAGDALENE’, JOHN ROTTEN LYDON ANNOUNCED AS ‘KING HEROD’ AND INTRODUCING BEN FORSTER IN THE ROLE OF ‘JESUS’ AMERICAN EXPRESS® CARD MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE TICKETS BEGINNING TODAY GENERAL TICKET ON SALE BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 11 April 10, 2014 (NEW YORK) Jesus Christ Superstar, the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, is reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. The biggest ever North American arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ground-breaking rock musical will hit the road this summer with an extraordinary cast of rock, pop and R&B superstars. The 50+ city tour kicks off in New Orleans at the Lakefront Arena on June 9, and stops in Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and more, before culminating in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Arena on August 17. Brandon Boyd, Grammy® nominated lead...