Bishop and Gospel artist Larry Trotter is on a campaign to support the proposed ban of blunt wraps in the city of Chicago. The senior pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago. Bishop Trotter backs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-13th Dist.) and state Rep. Art Turner (D-9th) to ban the sale of the fruit-flavored cigar wraps that are emptied of its tobacco and replaced with marijuana.

He says “If we don’t stand for something we will fall for anything! This has to stop.”Its great to see a pastor working in the community to make a difference.

We’re excited to hear that Maurette Brown Clark has new gospel music on the airways! Maurette returns once again with her signature brand of “Praise & Worship” on her The new song  ‘I Hear The Sound (Of Victory)‘. It’s going to be on her upcoming fourth CD, The Sound of Victory. According to reports, The Sound Of Victory was recorded live in front of thousands during a “Crazy Church” service at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, VA. Very Exciting!!!

Maurette Brown Clark – I Hear The Sound by Stratus Digital Marketing

Eyebrows have been raised and questions have been asked for many years as to why both  Deon Kipping and Jason Nelson have not been signed to a major label deal. Kipping is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has penned hits such as “Praise Him In Advance”, made popular by Marvin Sapp and “Incredible God, Incredible Praise”, made popular by J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise.

Jason Nelson the brother of famed choir director Jonathan Nelson is a singer, song writer, and pastor’s Greater Bethlehem Temple in Baltimore MD.He’s best known for pinning ‘Thirsty’ also made famous by Pastor Marvin Sapp.

Well congratulations are in order. It has recently been announced that both men have been signed to the Verity Gospel Music Group. We look to see projects from them both in months to come. Deon Kipping has a new single out now. Click the link and listen below.

Many don’t realize that before we knew  Eddie Long as Bishop and mega church leader he was Pastor Eddie Long and spiritual son to Bishop Paul S. Morton through the Full Gospel Fellowship. Not forgetting his role as spiritual father during this scandal ridden time in Eddie Long’s life , Bishop Morton has decided to make a public plea to Eddie Long.  He wants him to show  remorse and repent publicly so that the healing can begin.

Morton joins a  growing list of ministers speaking out on the issue.  Mega-Church Pastor  Creflo Dollar came out in support of Bishop Eddie Long recently, while Dr. Juanita Bynum and Bishop T.D.  Jakes chose to speak only to say that we all should pray for those  involved. On Sunday,  during his Father’s Day sermon Bishop Morton addressed Bishop Longs lack of humility and repentance over his actions.  He acknowledges that  Eddie Long, who once spoke to him, won’t return his calls.

A member of Eddie Long’s church New Birth had this to say in response to Bishop Morton’s rebuke:

As Bishop Morton said  we pray he heeds Gods voice in this season.

Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary and Deitrick Haddon collaborated in a  gospel tribute performance to the late Bishop Walter Hawkins and Malaco Records, whose headquarters were recently damaged in the southeastern tornado disaster.  They sang ‘Thank You’ and received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Deitrick, Erica and Tina back stage.

Presenting the BET Award for Best Gospel Artist the Braxton Sister did it in their own unique way by singing an  old Gospel classic.Gospel singing duo Mary Mary won the BET Award for Best Gospel Artist.  Congrats, ladies! They were presented the award immediately following their participation in the Tribute. Tina walked back onto the stage apologizing for not having her shoes on.

Other performances by gospel artists last night included Shirley Caesar’s performance of ‘You Are My Friend’ in tribute to Patti LaBelle and Mali Music’s spotlight performance on the Music Matters stage. A performance that was cut in editing for television watcher but must have been breath taking in person because during the BET televised after party rapper JCole couldn’t stop talking about it.