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Michael Jones is the Director of Public Relations for Urban Roundup Group, LLC and Chief Editor of uGospel.com. He began his career in the Gospel Music Industry upon graduating from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Since then, Jones has had the honor of interviewing Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Erica Campbell, Deitrick Haddon and many more of Gospel’s elite.

Rendezvous Music Announces ‘Christmas Goes Gospel: ‘Tis the Season’

A new collection of Christmas classics undergoes a Gospel transformation to complete Rendezvous Music’s festive, yet spiritual upcoming album, ‘Christmas Goes Gospel: ‘Tis the Season’.  The soulful record will be available in stores and online in time for the holidays, ...

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Anthawn Ingram, Former Church Youth Leader, Charged with Sexual Assault in Chicago

Chicago police have charged Anthawn Ingram, a former church youth leader, with sexual abuse after he spent several months ‘sexting’ and sexually assaulting a 14 year-old boy. According to reports, the two began interacting while Ingram, 35, was the youth ...

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Interview: Fred Hammond Talks New Album ‘I Will Trust’, Festival of Praise Tour, Double Knee Surgery, and More

Award Winning Gospel Singer/Songwriter Fred Hammond called in to uGospel.com to talk about his new album, ‘I Will Trust’. Fred, who recently recovered from a double knee surgery, also sheds light on touring, performing new music and much more. Click ...

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Grammy Winning Gospel Artist Fred Hammond Debuts at #1 with New Album “I Will Trust”

GRAMMY Award-winning gospel music legend Fred Hammond has released his much-anticipated new album I Will Trust to a #1 debut on the Christian/Gospel chart according to SoundScan. Garnering acclaim amongst critics and fans, the chart-topping I Will Trust reflects Fred Hammond’s fresh perspective on faith and marks ...

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Week of December 6, 2014 Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart: Fred Hammond Debuts at #1 with ‘I Will Trust’

Fred Hammond debuts at #1 with his new album I Will Trust, followed by JJ Hairston’s I See Victory at #2. Motown Christmas climbs to #3 and Oxygen by Marcus Dawson enters the top 10 at #4. VaShawn Mitchell drops ...

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Week of December 6, 2014 Billboard Top Gospel Songs Chart: Ricky Dillard Still #1 with ‘Amazing’, Damon Little Enters Top 10

In the world of radio, Ricky Dillard’s Amazing holds on to #1 and Smokie Norful jumps to #2 with No Greater Love. Jason Nelson’s I Am drops to #3 while You Alone by Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir holds on to ...

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Bravo’s “Thicker Than Water” Set to Return for a Second Season

Season one’s rating success proved family values are great T.V. and now “Thicker Than Water” is set to return for a second season on Sunday, December 21 at 9 pm ET/PT. The unpredictable Tankard clan continues to live their lives as best as they can with ...

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David and Tamela Mann Set to Star in Bounce TV Original Series, ‘Mann and Wife’

Husband and wife team, David Mann and Tamela Mann, stars of the hit Tyler Perry sitcom Meet the Browns, are set to star in a new BOUNCE TV original-scripted series, MANN AND WIFE. MANN AND WIFE is a multi-camera sitcom starring David and Tamela as newlyweds Daniel ...

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New Christmas Music from Mario J. Brown Featuring Maurette Brown Clark

SRT Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the new Holiday single, “Can’t Wait For Christmas” performed by Mario J. Brown featuring Stellar Award winning artist Maurette Brown Clark, available online November 18, 2014. Written by Mario J. Brown, ...

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Popular Acapella Group, Committed, ‘Home For Christmas’ EP Now Available for Pre-Order

Popular all male a-capella group Committed HOME FOR CHRISTMAS EP is now available for pre-order via iTunes. The group is set to release their holiday album on November 25th via Mixed Bag Entertainment/eOne Distribution. The 6-track EP release features holiday favorites “The Chipmunk ...

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