Wayne Haun, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman lead Dove Awards Nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Producer and songwriter Wayne Haun and performers Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman lead the Dove Awards nominations for gospel and Christian music excellence. Haun is up for 15 awards and Tomlin and Redman are up for nine each after nominations were announced Wednesday morning at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Ben Glover, The Isaacs and The Gaither Vocal Band have … Continue reading Wayne Haun, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman lead Dove Awards Nominations
2013 Capital City Black Film Festival
Inaugural Black Film Festival Debuts in Austin Next Month
Austin, TX – Building on the city’s tradition of celebrating the arts, Capital City Black Film Festival will be honoring urban filmmakers from September 26‐28 in the city’s first festival dedicated to recognizing black filmmakers and actors.
The event will host competitive screenings of documentaries, features, shorts, and music videos, as well as exclusive licensed content shown in private screenings. The festival will also include panel discussions on topics such as modern film production and distribution, and will feature acclaimed filmmakers and activists such as former Austinite and film producer, Julius Tennon, co‐founder of Juvee Pruductions in Los Angeles California and Deborah Riley Draper creator of Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution. Continue reading “2013 Capital City Black Film Festival”
New Foodie Post: Cypress Grill
This week’s location of adventure was Cypress Grill in Southwest Austin off Mopac and William Cannon… The atmosphere was on the relaxed side, but the service was on point and the food was beyond belief… The prices were very reasonable and the staff reminded me of family. Definitely a good date night spot. I tried the Blackened Chicken Salad and it was only $7.99, which … Continue reading New Foodie Post: Cypress Grill
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST DONALD LAWRENCE UNVEILS THE NEW ARTWORK FOR HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
By Naomi Logan Richard Grammy Award winning gospel artist, songwriter and producer, Donald Lawrence recently unveiled the cover of Volume 1 of his new 20th Anniversary album. The CD cover showcases the clothing designs of Phineas Cole for Paul Stuart and marks the first time Stuart has collaborated with a gospel artist. Available on September 24th, Best for Last is a jubilant celebration of Donald’s … Continue reading GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST DONALD LAWRENCE UNVEILS THE NEW ARTWORK FOR HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
JENNIFER HUDSON, STEVE HARVEY, VICKIE WINANS, BRANDY, TAMAR BRAXTON, ANTHONY MACKIE, KIERRA LINEUP FOR MEGAFEST IN DALLAS AUGUST 29 – 31
Previously Announced Celebrity Participants for Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Three-Day Festival Include Oprah Winfrey, Cedric The Entertainer, Mary Mary, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Niecy Nash, Holly Robinson Peete, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Ray Chew, Kim Burrell and More By Naomi Logan Richard WHAT: MegaFest, the three-day family festival hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes, announced star-studded additions to its inspirational entertainment line-up featuring top celebrities from music, film, television, comedy … Continue reading JENNIFER HUDSON, STEVE HARVEY, VICKIE WINANS, BRANDY, TAMAR BRAXTON, ANTHONY MACKIE, KIERRA LINEUP FOR MEGAFEST IN DALLAS AUGUST 29 – 31
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