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[remamamama]

BET invites viewers to “Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice!” on Palm Sunday, April 1st at 8 p.m.* for the 12th annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL. The highly anticipated music special airs for the first time in its 12 year history during the Easter Season, further enriching the power, meaning and significance of the “Celebration of Gospel.” The two-hour special, taped Friday, March 16th at 8 p.m. PT at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, brings together gospel superstars and R&B legends to share the stage in not often seen dynamic and exclusive performances. The #1 Gospel/Religious telecast since its inception** is hosted by best-selling author, veteran comedian and media mogul Steve Harvey.

This year’s stellar line-up includes the very best that gospel and secular music has to offer with performances by Gospel greats Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, The Rance Allen Group, James Fortune & FIYA, 2012 Grammy-award winner Le’Andria Johnson, Jessica Reedy, Earnest Pugh, Isaac Carree, Moses Tyson Jr. Ricky Dillard & New G, Zacardi Cortez and Maurette Brown-Clark plus a special appearance by BET Music Matters artist Mali Music as well as secular artists Grammy and Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday, as well R&B sensations Faith Evans, Johnny Gill, Ledisi and Kelly Price. In addition to musical performances, Dr. Bobby Jones, of BET‘s long-running gospel show BOBBY JONES GOSPEL and actress Wendy Raquel Robinson of the ratings juggernaut THE GAME will deliver moving spoken word selections.

Additionally, two moving tributes are planned in recognition of the life and legacy of the “Mother of Gospel Music,” four-time Grammy-award winner, civil rights activist, and vocal powerhouse Mahalia Jackson and to honor the memory of legendary entertainer, Whitney Houston, whose singing gift was anchored in her gospel roots.

Tickets to attend the taping are free to the public on a first-come, first-service basis by submitting a request via betrsvp@bet.net.

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[KSL415]

Thanks for the update, can't wait to see this. Wonder which singers will perform and what songs will be performed.

[Terrence]

I WISH I lived in LA! I would SO be there!

[the1nonlydkd]

Wonder why Kim's name is not mentioned. I would imagine she would be part of the tribute.

[truthspeaker06]

the1nonlydkd, on 06 March 2012 - 01:42 PM, said:

Wonder why Kim's name is not mentioned. I would imagine she would be part of the tribute.

they'll probably have Yolanda do it I would assume as the show tapes next week, IDK if Kim is available, I actually would like CeCe to do it, but I don't if she could

[NippyFanNy779]

Terrence, on 06 March 2012 - 01:29 PM, said:

I WISH I lived in LA! I would SO be there!

Terrence, on 06 March 2012 - 01:29 PM, said:

I WISH I lived in LA! I would SO be there!

Damn its taped in LA??? Grrrrrr

[liz06]

I would LOVE for Kim or Cece to do it. Or Yolanda, especially after her last tribute.

[remamamama]

Report: Jennifer Holliday, Faith Evans, Kelly Price & Ledisi to pay tribute Whitney Houston (?)

BET’s ‘Celebration of Gospel’ is set to make its roaring return to the station on April 1st. The 12th annual edition of the Steve Harvey-hosted affair is set to get viewers moving with an all-star line-up of today’s gospel hitmakers including performances from Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Sunday’s Best/Grammy winner Le’Andria Johnson, and many more.

Also, in its yearly tradition, the praise session also invites the best of R&B and other secular genres to partake in the festivities. This year’s secular lineup includes Jennifer Holliday, Faith Evans, Kelly Price, and Ledisi. The foursome is believed to be readying a tribute honoring the gospel contributions of pop icon Whitney Houston. The late singer made her last televised performance at the event last year, belting out her hit ‘I Look To You’ with friend/gospel singer Kim Burrell.

Finally, Mahalia Jackson, whose biography ‘Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel’ is set to be adapted to film starring gospel/R&B regular Fantasia, will also be recognized for her ever present contributions to the genre as well.

Faithful fans of the event, being shot March 16th at the Los Angeles Orpheum Theatre, can see all the action when it hits screens only on BET, April 1st at 8pm.

http://thatgrapejuic...gospel-tribute/

No, not Jennifer Holliday please. Never liked her and will never like her.

Edited by remamamama, 08 March 2012 - 03:21 AM.

[dcl310]

remamamama you had posted a pic of two of my old friends from england in the whitney photo section. dorothy & phylis, if you know them can you give me a new email or address for them being i have lost touch with dorothy since she moved from her original home, my email is dcl310@hotmail.com
much thanks --dan

[remamamama]

Kelly Price was one of those who performed in a rousing tribute to Whitney Houston. Dressed in black, Price sang as images of the late vocalist scrolled across a screen. Some of the images were from Houston's performances and appearances on Celebration of Gospel, including her 2011 duet with Kim Burrell.

http://www.examiner....ation-of-gospel

[Zolas]

Looking forward to it!

[remamamama]

She sang Jesus Loves Me

Edited by remamamama, 26 March 2012 - 05:42 AM.

[liz06]

Wow, this will make me weep

[total23]

REMEMBER TO WATCH IT TONIGHT!

[total23]

http://www1.bet.com/specials/celebrationofgospel11