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buzzz worthy. . . Gospel singer Emily Harris passed away on Friday (December 23, 2011)  in Nashville, TN.  Harris is most well known for being a member of the New Life Singers and the Nashville Super Choir headed by Dr. Bobby Jones.  A member of the group since its inception, both her smile and signature golden tresses were like literal rays of sunshine, brightly radaiating the stage every Sunday morning for the last 30 year on BET's Bobby Jones Gospel Show.  Harris, a tenor,  was hard to miss as she was always on the front row singing with all her heart. Arrangements for Harris' homegoing service is as follows: Services will be held at Cathedral of Praise COGIC 4300 Clarksville Pike Nashville TN  37218 Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 7 PM Industry Musical Thursday, December 28th, 2011 11 AM Homegoing Celebration Officiated by her Pastor, Bishop Jerry Maynard Broady Funeral Home Cards and Condolences can be sent to the Church in care of...

The longest running show on cable television, Bobby Jones Gospel premiered on BET on Sunday, October 3.  The show kicked off its 30th anniversary year with a full on tribute to the late Walter Hawkins.  Check the schedule below to see when other top gospel and mainstream acts are coming up. "BET Schedule - October, 2010" Oct t. 3rd, 2010 – Show #1 **The Walter Hawkins Tribute Special** Featuring: Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Karen Clark Sheard, Byron Cage, Richard Smallwood feat. Vision, Kim Burrell, & Kathy Taylor Oct. 10th, 2010 - Show #2 Featuring: Jonathan Nelson feat. Purpose, The Soul Seekers, Isaac Carree (Special Guests: Rick Joyner & Stan Jones ) Oct. 17th, 2010 - Show #3 Featuring: Prof. James Hall & Voices of Citadel, Earnest Pugh, & Leandria Johnson (Special Guest: Christopher Martin) Oct. 24th, 2010 - Show #4 Featuring: Jonathan Butler, Stephen Hurd , Myron Butler & Levi , & Jason Nelson...

Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard , J Moss, Kierra Sheard , Loren Dean Harper, and Jo ’Rel Quinn Are Among the Luminaries Coming Out For The Premiere Screening Detroit, MI: Gospel star Deitrick Haddon is premiering his debut film “Blessed & Cursed” in his native Detroit on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m at Lucky’s Southfield, 2533 W. 12 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48034 . Joining Haddon for the red carpet arrival and screening of the movie will be members of the cast such as Karen Clark Sheard, J Moss, Kierra Sheard, Loren Dean Harper, and gospel vocal trio 21:03 ‘s Jo’Rel Quinn. Haddon will also do an in-store appearance with members of the “Blessed & Cursed” cast earlier in the day. The event takes place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m . at Walmart Store #4383, located at 5851 Mercury Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 . A modern twist on the biblical tale of David and Saul, “Blessed & Cursed” (DVD in stores now) is a story of pain, deceit and triumph that depicts Dwig...