Gospel Soundcheck

You can view this video of Debra Winans discussing domestic assault charges against her ex-husband Bebe Winans by visiting the WSMV news website. WSMV TV in Nashville reports that Gospel icon Bebe Winans was arrested in February for domestic assault after he pushed his ex-wife Debra to the ground during an argument just before Valentine’s…

*** WARNING: THIS CLIP CONTAINS CURSING & STRONG LANGUAGE ***More than a few of you have asked me what I thought about this week’s episode of “South Park,” which parodied the Jonas Brothers and the Disney marketing machine, especially given my rant about the commercialization of the trio and my post today about the new…

The Jonas Brothers franchise – which already includes music, a 3D movie, t-shirts and assorted other must-have tween products – will now include a new clothing line for girls, thanks to Disney Consumer Products. Set for this year’s back to school season, the fashions will be called Jonas and based loosely on the characters and…

In a statement yesterday, music artist Chris Brown has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song. The statement said: “Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and…

On Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m., nine days after the New York Yankees home opener, Joel and Victoria Osteen will hold “A Night of Hope” at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. The event, which will be the first non-baseball event at the stadium, is expected to draw tens-of-thousands from around the tri-state area…

Last night we saw the Top13 perform – some did great, some not so much. Tonight we see who American has chosen to move on as two contestants go home … or do we? Simon said they have a surprise twist in the judging that they’ll reveal tonight, and he said American might not like…

Newsboys fans got a shock yesterday when it was officially announced that former dcTalk member Michael Tait will be taking over as lead vocalist of one of Christian music’s most popular bands. While fans seem open to giving Michael Tait a chance, more than a few of you have said that without Peter Furler, the…

Join me here LIVE tonight as American Idol’s Top 13 contestants perform the songs of American Idol. Michael Jackson songs? Hmmm. This should be interesting. Performing tonight: Kris Allen Danny Gokey Megan Joy Corkrey Anoop Desai Matt Giraud Alexis Grace Allison Iraheta Adam Lambert Scott MacIntyre Jasmine Murray Jorge Nunez Lil Rounds Michael Sarver We’re…

***Original Post: 3/9/09: 8:53 AM *** ***UPDATED 3/9/09 6:00 PM *** I told this morning that I got a tip early today from my friend, Mark Weber, host of the ChristianMusicDaily.com, who said he heard that Peter Furler was leaving the Newsboys and that former dcTalk member Michael Tait was taking over as lead vocalist.…

Kyle Rae Sweet, wife of Michael Sweet, co-founder of Stryper and current guitarist/vocalist for Boston, succumbed last week to cancer. Kyle was diagnosed with cancer in February 2007. A press release said she passed away at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2009. According to the release, “Kyle’s life was dedicated to caring for…

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