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(Houston, TX - May 17, 2010) Acclaimed gospel singer, songwriter, producer and Stellar Award nominee, Micah Stampley, joins Music World Entertainment (MWE) with a management and recording joint venture through the company's faith-based label, Spirit Rising Music. His new release will come under Interface/Spirit Rising Music. Micah Stampley, a powerful, multi-octave and gifted artist is leading the way to the new generation of gospel music. His debut CD, The Songbook of Micah hit the music charts as the second-highest debut for a Male Gospel Artist in Billboard's history at #3 and was acknowledged as "one of the Top 11 Gospel Artist of 2005." With a staggering powerful and sensitive voice and an inspired writer's hand in music and words, he has become one of gospel's most talked-about talents. Mathew Knowles, Founder, President and C.E.O. of Music World Entertainment states, "When I look at the talent and what we are building at our Spirit Rising Mu...

In what is shaping up to be the most competitive season to date, Sunday Best has named it's top 3 finalists. For the first time on the show, Leandria Johnson is the last women standing among two men--Elder Goldwire McClendon and Deward Davis, guaranteeting a man will face off for the title. Just before Johnson reluctantly came to New Orleans to audition from Orlanda Florida, her life was plagued with misfortune. She says she lost her home and the car was on the brink. Coming to Sunday Best was a real leap of faith. Now, the 27-year-old mother from Orlando, FL is a favorite, receiving consistent praise form the judges and viewers alike. Despite this hardship, she showed up dressed like she was going on a quick run to the gas station, wearing gym socks and flip flops. Hear her testimony in her own words in the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRcaK6etg_E

DDL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Offers a deal of a lifetime only for the month of June IMMEDIATE RELEASE: {May 25, 2010} - Next month is BLACK MUSIC MONTH - and DDL Entertainment, Inc. is offering record companies and artists a special deal. For the entire month of June, labels and artists may get two music videos for the price of one! The company specializes in concept or concert music videos along with television specials, documentaries, commercials and electronic press kits. The CEO/writer, producer & director - Darryl Lassiter has worked with many artists in his 69 music videos including Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Dottie Peoples, The Christianaires and many more including those from Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B and Classic Rock. To secure a slot for production of the two-for-one music video special, email media@ddlentertainment.net or call (770) 827-2468. "In these tough economic times, we all need to pitch in and help," says Lassiter. "The deal calls for television commer...

Prayer and praise service to be held May 25 On May 25, a special praise, prayer and encouragement service will be held for the healing of Bishop Albert Jamison, Chairman of GMWA and Pastor of Pleasant Grove Tabernacle in Brooklyn located at 1927 Fulton Street. Gospel industry publicist Jo Jo Pada says, Jamison "was hospitalized in Orlando Florida, while preaching [in Florida]. He is recovering well and will be staying in Orlando for a few more days to continue his recuperation." The church is calling on all bishops,clergy, pastors, and choir directors to attend the service, which begins at 7:00 p.m..

Jay-Z Leads the Pack with 5 Individual Nominations, Followed by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona Tied With 4 Each Pop Prince Justin Bieber Gets A Nod for Best New Artist, Newcomer Selena Gomez for the YoungStars Award and the Accomplished Zoe Saldana for Best Actress NEW YORK, May 18 -- BET Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , today announced that entertainment superstar Queen Latifah has been tapped to host the tenth anniversary of the mega-hit, #1 rated awards show among African American viewers, the BET AWARDS. This much-anticipated special will broadcast LIVE from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.* on BET and via live stream on BET.com. Continuing a tradition of honoring and showcasing the industry's hottest stars in music, sports and entertainment, BET AWARDS '10 is poised for another chart-topping night of never-before seen moments. Performances by Diddy-Dirty Money, Trey Songz, Nicki Min...

May 13, 2010 (Nashville, TN) -- JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise are considered one of the most recognizable church choirs. Soaring to new heights, their title single "Resting On His Promise," lands in the TOP 5 on the current Gospel radio chart this week. Having re-energized the contemporary church choir genre, Youthful Praise are known for their influential praise songs including the huge anthem "Incredible God." They continue to make their musical mark with another song of power and encouragement, their title track "Resting On His Promise." Hairston, the group's energetic leader, teamed up with Bishop Eric McDaniels on a song that is perfect for today's trying times. The exuberant song reminds listeners to rely on God's Word no matter the situation. Youthful Praise will be performing all summer in major markets including: June 4th -- Chicago GAG Trailblazer Awards June 19th -- McDonald's Gospelfest in New Jersey June 26th -- Six Flags ...

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and City Council Member Letitia James to Announce the Formation of the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, Co-Founded by Frank A. Haye at Brooklyn's Borough Hall on Thursday, June 10 City Wide Auditions to be held on Thursday, June 10 and Saturday, June 12 (Brooklyn, NY - May 10, 2010) Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and City Council Member Letitia James will announce the formation of the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, co-founded by Francisco (Frank) A. Haye, Jr. at Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street (between Court and Adam Streets), Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Auditions to join the choir will be held on both Thursday, June 10 and Saturday, June 12. Thursday auditions will be held at Borough Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday auditions will be held at Elim International Temple in the Tabernacle,from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 20 Madison Avenue (between Classon and Franklin Avenue...