A list of certified singers have been asked to give Aretha Franklin a rousing tribute. According to CNN who spoke to a source close to the planning committee, performers include Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Holliday and Yolanda Adams, Faith Hill, Ronald Isley, Chaka Khan, Shirley Caesar and The Clark Sisters. Franklin’s funeral will take place on August […]

Amid the torrent of backlash against Kim Burrell over her anti-gay sermon, fellow pastor and gospel great Shirley Caesar has stepped forward in her defense, suggesting Burrell’s church should’ve collected cell phones at the door to avoid all the controversy. The 11-time Grammy winner and unwitting voice of the #YouNameItChallenge included a message about Burrell’s […]

Grammy-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar is setting the record straight about a $5M lawsuit over the #UNameItChallenge: It’s just not true. According to Vibe, earlier this week it was being reported that someone filed a lawsuit on Caesar’s behalf against Atlanta-based producer DJ Suede for profiting off the challenge by selling his remixed version of the track and a […]

Thanks to Mary Mary, CeCe Winans and the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar, Gospel music was well-represented at the 2011 edition of BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” Pastor Caesar performed and received the living legend award at the televised celebration of Black females, and CeCe and the Marys hit the stage as well. Take a look at […]

Pastor Shirley Caesar was recognized with a living legend award this month at the “Black Girls Rock!” celebration. Other honorees include Angela Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Tatyana Ali. Tune in to BET on November 6th to see Pastor Caesar’s full performance and award acceptance. And find more details about “Black Girls Rock!” at 1-800-Gospel.com. […]