::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . A member of the Cincinnati Bengals'  practice squad, Devon Stills has been keeping his prayerful fans up-to-date about his 4-year-old daughter Leah's fight against stage 4 stage four Neuroblastoma, a type of cancer.  Neuroblastoma is caused by immature nerve cells around various areas of the body.  According tothe Mayo Clinic the disease most commonly affects children age 5 or younger. Stills  recently learned there is a silver lining around the dark cloud of suffering his daughter has gone through over the past year.  He took to Instagram to share the best news yet: Leah's cancer is in remission. Devon asleep in a hospital bed next to Leah. “After 296 days of day dreaming about what it would feel like to hear the doctors say my daughter is in remission, I finally know the feeling,” wrote Stills. “Funny thing is there is really no way of describing it because I never knew this feeling existed. When I look at my daughter all I can...

buzzz worthy. . . (Nashville, Tenn.) March 27, 2015 —Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Matt Maher doesn't disappoint with his latest release Saints & Sinners as it debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Christian Chart this week. Additionally, his current single "Because He Lives (Amen)" dominated the No. 1 spot on Billboard National Christian Audience Chart attracting 9.9 million listeners . "Because He Lives (Amen)" is one of 11 compelling tracks on the new release, all of which are receiving praise from critics across the board. "Matt has done it again.  His amazing capacity to mix soulfulness and spirituality results in great music that is good for your soul.  He is the consummate songwriter, a triple threat artist and a marvelous human being.  Bravo Matt!"  -Dave Pensado , Pensado’s Place   “I couldn’t be happier for Matt’s single hitting number one.  His music really connects with our listeners and he’s buildi...

buzzz worthy. . . National Recording Registry To “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” Joan Baez, Sly Stone, Steve Martin, Recordings Named American Treasures   The "Miseducation of Lauren Hill" is also notably among the 25  recordings named "National Treasures" for the year 2014. The Doors’ debut album; the magical essence of New Orleans jazz; one of the most-played songs on the airways during the 20th century; the "Lovin’ Feelin’" of the Righteous Brothers; and the sounds of a pioneering children’s program are among the recordings recently selected for induction into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 new sound recordings to the registry that have been recognized for their cultural, artistic and/or historical significance to American society and the nation’s audio legacy. "Congress understood the importance of protecting America’s aural patrimony wh...

buzzz worthy. . . Third Single from Chart-topping album I See Victory, Impacting Radio Now NASHVILLE, TN (March 26, 2015) – The acclaimed sound of award-winning artist JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise continues to inspire listeners everywhere with the launch of their new single “You Are Worthy.”  Impacting gospel radio now and also available on iTunes as a 3-track maxi single, “You Are Worthy” has been another fan favorite from their #1 gospel album I See Victory.  “I am excited to be releasing ‘You Are Worthy’ as the next radio single; it is my favorite worship song on the album and I have loved hearing from so many fans who’ve responded to it! I am truly thankful for their ongoing support,” says JJ Hairston. Choir master JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise deliver their hallmark contemporary choir sound with an eloquent declaration of praise and worship.  “You Are Worthy” marks their third radio single from I See Victory, which features the singles “It P...

buzzz worthy. . . The First Annual Online Christian Movie Tournament, Connecting Fans and Filmmakers SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 26, 2015 – ChristianCinema.com is hosting the First Annual CHRISTIAN MOVIE MADNESS TOURNAMENT and the field of 64 has been narrowed to the final eight films in Round Four. The first contest of its kind, audiences have been voting for their favorite films in a bracket-style tournament competition since early March. ChristianCinema.com aims to bolster the Christian movie industry by creating an industry-wide buzz about audience-favorite films, and give exposure to lesser known, but qualified titles. Voting continues until March 28 to determine which films will compete in the upcoming two rounds to reach the final favorite film. ChristianCinema.com is part of the FrontGate Web Network.    The inaugural Round Four features The Passion of the Christ versus God’s Not Dead , Love Comes Softly versus What If , Soul Surfer versus Kirk Camero...

buzzz worthy. . .#blackgirlsrock By Mona Austin The White House has confirmed First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver remarks at the Black Girls Rock! Award Show produced by BET Networks.   The White House says, as a part of the First Lady’s “Reach Higher” initiative, which encourages young people to pursue and complete their education past high school, she will deliver remarks celebrating the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Girls and recognizing the value each has placed on their education.   Like the women who will be honored at the event, First Lady Obama is constantly making moves to have a positive effect on others.  All month long she has celebrated the Fifth Anniversary of  the "Let's Move campaign," which was designed to reduce childhood obesity and promote healthy eating and exercise among American families. Making sure she practices what she preaches, a video of her dancing for exercise on "Ellen" was the talk of the Internet. She appeared on...

buzzz worthy. . . By Mon Austin Cissy Houston has broken her silence in a radio interview, sharing grim news about her grand daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. "There's still not a great deal of hope," Cissy Houston, 81 said concerning the health status of her deceased daughter Whitney's only child. She told New York City radio station 107.5 WBLS Bobbi Kris has been transferred to a rehabilitation center, but nothing has changed. Houston said she feels the prayerful support from the public and invites continued prayer for Bobbi Kristina's recovery. "I feel every bit of it," she said on "Middays With Shaila" in her first interview since the Bobbi Kris was hospitalized from an apparent bathtub drowning. "I give it to God one time 'cause I know he's able and I cannot change a thing. So I’m asking everybody to just pray to the Lord, who we know can do something about it." Ms. Houston has completely surre...