::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock actor/comedian was critically injured in a 6 car pile up on the New Jersey Turnpike.  Morgan was in a limo  that was overturned in the accident.  Morgan's rep said in a sttement: "Tracy remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He sustained these injuries in an accident that occurred early this morning as one of several passengers in a chauffeured SUV returning from a tour date in Delaware," the statement read. "His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care. We don’t anticipate much of a change in his condition today but will provide a further update once more information becomes available."

buzzz worthy. . . First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the private funeral of Maya Angelou on Saturday. To be held in Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston Salem,NC where Angelou taught, the service will be streamed for public viewing on the schools web site and simulcast on OWN at 10:00 A.M. EST. The First Lady presented a special honor to Angelou at the BET Honors in 2012 and considered the well respected port one of her "she-roes." In 2011 President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Angelou.  In their acknowledgement of Dr. Angelou's passing, the Obama's called her "a fierce friend."Having bee a supporter of Hillary Clinton, Angelou endorsed Obama when Clinton pulled out of the 2008 race for president.   Angelou spoke at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, penning and reciting the seminal "On the Pulse of Morning.)  Former President Bill Clinton will also reportedly be in attendance. First L...

buzzz worthy. . . NEW SINGLE FROM TASHA COBBS HITTING RADIO NOW! “FOR YOUR GLORY” IS SECOND SINGLE FROM AWARD-WINNING DEBUT ALBUM GRACE   Tasha Cobbs Also Set To Present The iLead Experience and Release First Book - “Worship 101: Back to Basics” June 6, 2014 –  Tasha Cobbs has become synonymous with powerful praise and worship. Her passion and gifting for worship is evident on her debut CD GRACE , which has been lauded with three GMA Dove Awards, three Stellar Gospel Music Awards and a Grammy Award.   While the first single off of  GRACE  catapulted Cobbs to the top of the charts, the entire album is a rich experience into the heart of a worshipper, with each track taking listeners on a spiritually fortifying journey.    One of those tracks, “For Your Glory,” was just released to radio and will soon be on airwaves everywhere. Cobbs is also preparing to present her first worship conference,  The iLead Experience , June 11-...

buzzz worthy. . . KEVIN LEVAR IS A NAME YOU WANT TO REMEMBER AND ! A VOICE YOU WON’T FORGET!! ! His new single “Your Destiny” is a powerful reminder that this is ! not the time to get distracted or lose your focus. The song expresses a passionate plea to stand firm and don’t give up was penned by LeVar and produced by the musical genius of Harmony Samuels. Known for putting his spin on chart-topping hits fronted by the likes of Maroon Five, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Fantasia and others; Harmony became a fan of Kevin’s after experiencing him live and then hearing a demo of the song, without hesitancy agreed to work with LeVar.! ! The rest as they say is history and we now have the results of that union in LeVar’s first single,”Your Destiny.” As it relates to the single Samuel says, “Kevin LeVar’s song, is life changing! It’s the sound of God’s heart.” Learn more about Kevin LeVar at www.kevinlevar.com

buzzz worthy. . . Film Marks Fourth Movie Produced from Winning or Honorable Mention Scripts in the UP Faith & Family Screenplay Competition at ABFF Charles S. Dutton, Tatyana Ali, Brad James, with Loretta Devine Star in the Father-Daughter Drama Debuts on UP on Saturday, July 12 ATLANTA - UP, the television network dedicated to uplifting viewers every day, today announced the world premiere of the movie Comeback Dad (#ComebackDad) at Film Life's 18th Festival (ABFF) in New York City on Saturday, June 21 at 4:30 p.m. EDT at the SVA Theater (333 West 23rd NY, NY). Comeback Dad marks the fourth film to be produced and air on UP as a direct result of the network's highly successful "UP Faith & Family Screenplay Competition," now in its fourth year. The script is by newcomer Kimberly Walker, the Honorable Mention Winner in last year's UP Faith & Family Screenplay Competition at ABFF. Last year's Competition Grand Prize screenplay winner Mary J...

buzzz worthy. . .

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...