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New Orleans, the home of jazz and jubilee, just became the home of praise! The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration was pre-recorded in The Big Easy, and now it’s time for the world to experience the faith-filled magic. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful This year’s theme—“Keep Going”—is a reminder that faith and perseverance will always carry you through. And with a lineup featuring the best of Gospel, R&B, and the NFL , this celebration will be one for the books! The event premieres Sunday, February 8th at 8PM ET / 7PM CT on FOX. After the broadcast, you can catch it on FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com , Hulu, Tubi, and FOX Soul. RELATED : Yolanda Adams on the Super Bowl Soulful Red Carpet Bringing the heat this year: Jonathan McReynolds, Yolanda Adams, Tori Kelly, The Isley Brothers, Big Freedia, Muni Long, and the NFL Players Choir. Plus, with Adam Blackstone as musical director, you already know it’s going to be a night of powerful performances. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Super Bowl Soulful Honoring Faith & Football’s Finest: One of the biggest moments of the night belongs to Michael Strahan, who is receiving the Lifetime of Inspiration Award for his impact both on and off the field. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful From his Hall of Fame NFL career to his role as a TV personality, businessman, and mentor, Strahan has always carried himself with faith and purpose. His journey is a testament to what happens when hard work, perseverance, and divine favor align. RELATED: Colts Linebacker E.J. Speed on The Truth About Football & Faith (WATCH) Jayden Daniels, the electrifying quarterback whose leadership extends far beyond the football field, will also take center stage. He’s receiving the Faith in Action Award, which recognizes how his belief in God keeps him grounded, focused, and prepared for anything. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Representing HBCU excellence, Cobie Durant is this year’s HBCU Player Spotlight honoree. A rising star in the NFL, Durant’s story is proof that faith and determination can open doors, no matter where you come from. Historically, HBCU players have had to fight for recognition in the league, and Durant is carrying the torch for the next generation of talent, showing that God’s plan always makes a way. Also being recognized is Jared Verse, who is receiving the Rising Star Award for his outstanding talent and faith-fueled journey. With a name that already sounds like it came straight from scripture, Verse has been making waves as a top defensive prospect, proving that when God orders your steps, no one can block your blessings. His story is still being written, but one thing is clear—his future is bright, covered, and highly favored. Get ready for a night of praise & power. What started as a Gospel Brunch 26 years ago has grown into a full-fledged celebration of faith, football, and music. It's an u nforgettable night of powerhouse performances, inspiring tributes, and legendary moments. Whether you’re tuning in for the praise breaks, testimonies, or vocals, one thing is for sure—this night is not to be missed! Will you be watching? Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments if you’re tuning in!

Does Football mix with faith? E.J. Speed shares his take at the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration . Photo by Cal Sport Media / Alamy The star-studded event is founded and executively produced by Melanie Few and is currently the only faith-based Super Bowl event sanctioned by the NFL. It allows NFL players and award-winning musical artists a chance to celebrate together during America's biggest sporting event. NFL player E.J. Speed shared his thoughts on the role faith plays in football: RELATED: Yolanda Adams on the Super Bowl Soulful Red Carpet The show was pre-recorded in New Orleans and airs on Saturday, February 8 at 8/7c on FOX.

When praises go up, blessings come down! After an 11-day livestream marathon, 22 year-old Kai Cenat has reclaimed his throne as the most subscribed-to streamer on Twitch. Kai Cenat at the 2023 Streamy Awards - Jean Nelson He previously held the title with 306,000 subscribers but was surpassed by Ironmouse in October. After celebrating the achievement, his mom, who raised Kai and his 3 siblings on her own, gave an encouraging word to single mothers. She states that any struggling single mom should view her family as an example of how God can turn a difficult situation around. Her message was clear: "Never give up...it gets better." After celebrating, the family can be seen walking through the neighborhood at night. Kai suggested they sing something. He led them in a rendition of the Gospel song 'Awesome' by Charles Jenkins. Some social media users took to the comments to ask which god Kai and his family were referring to. Fans and long-time supporters of Kai's stream quickly responded that Kai is not ashamed of the name of Jesus, and talks about Him often. Kai's mother, known as 'Mama Cenat' ended her speech by saying that Kai worked toward what he wanted when all he had was a camera and a dream. She advises Kai's younger audience to obey their parents and know that if God did it for Kai, He can bless them too.

The 39th Annual Stellar Awards was filmed on Saturday (July 20) at the  Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by ATL Pics/Prince Williams for Central City Productions We caught up with some of your churchy favs and played This or That: Church Edition , discussed the nominations and wins of the weekend, the current state of Gospel Music, and what we love about the church. Kim Burrell was honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award and Tye Tribbett was celebrated with an uplifting tribute and the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award . So, we played Finish The Lyrics to see who knew the most words to some of their songs. There was singing, shouting, praising, and fellowship--we had CHURCH at the STELLAS ❤️🙌🏾 #stellarawards   #gospelmusic   #tyetribbett   #kimburrell

From 'I Choose Jesus' to 'Parachute', Mexican-American recording artist and songwriter MŌRIAH , has been making incredible music for years. Photo by imagepressagency / Depositphotos In celebration of October's Hispanic Heritage Month, she released a Spanish single titled 'Hasta Mañana', which pays homage to her Latin roots. When asked if she knew any coritos, she admitted that her family knows more Mariachi party music than church music or coros de fe. So of course, we had to teach her one! Coritos are short   Spanish songs that the entire church can sing together. They're intentionally easy to follow and often have a call-and-response format like the congregational songs we sing in the Black Church. 'Praise The Lord Everybody' and 'God is a Good God, Yes He Is' are great examples of this. During a 2024 GMA Dove Awards red carpet interview, we sang ' Si Tuvieras Fe ', which means "if you have faith". It's a classic corito that is based on the bible verse found in Matthew 17:20 : "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there', and it will move. It's no surprise that Moriah sounded amazing! She continues to shine as a woman of color, a woman of artistry, and most importantly, a woman of faith.

Wayment! Kyrie Irving's vocals are on POINT! Photo by DFree/ shutterstock Although the Dallas Mavericks point guard began openly practicing aspects of Islam in 2021 , he was reportedly raised by Christian parents, and mentored by former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz in 2017. So, it's not surprising that he knows a throwback Gospel song--which still hits hard! In a viral clip, the basketball player can be seen singing and dancing to a worship song as a guest on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream . 'Yahweh' by Mali Music was released in 2009 on the album 'The 2econd Coming' and quickly became a staple in churches worldwide. The song promotes unity among believers and encourages us to give glory to God--which is what church is all about.

Delayed but NOT denied! #WhitneyHouston performed ‘Love Is’ live in South Africa on November 8, 1994. The album that includes the studio version, live performance, and remix of the song was released on November 8, 2024—30 years later 😮🎉 Photo by Jean Nelson / DepositPhotos The studio version was recorded in 1990 after #CarvinWinans Sr. wrote the song, but was put on hold after an issue occurred between Houston and the producer who worked on the record. Winans shared the news on social media last month and his supporters wanted to know the backstory. How did he write the song? How did Whitney end up singing it? And WHY wasn’t it available before now? The two met when they were signed to the same agency because Whitney wanted to meet the person who wrote the hit #gospel song ‘Tomorrow’. It was this encounter that led to Whitney becoming a close friend of #thewinansfamily 👏🏾 And the rest is history ❤️ @carvinwinansmusic shared his thoughts on the release stating, “God’s timing is always perfect.”🙏🏾 Isn’t this incredible? ✨ #blackchurchtok

#Mood when your ministry goes beyond the four walls of the church! In July 2024, Georgia-based youth pastor @dr.shannon_32   shared a clip of him #praying and walking through a local high school with his son. Photo by Nicholas J. Klein In the video, the young child is seen laying hands on the lockers and saying "the blood of Jesus." Since then, CaDarius Shannon and his church @topchurchlive have partnered with various schools to encourage the students through donations and motivational speaking. The ministry has paid off several thousand dollars in student lunch debt. In an Instagram caption, Shannon states he is "blessed to be a blessing". Watch the full video below:

Kirk Franklin is in his acting bag! The Gospel performing artist posted this clip to his Instagram with the caption. "tell Denzel I got it from here"  Okay, unk! Photo by April Visuals/ Shutterstock The comments on the post were hilarious. Many people wondered, "Why is he dressed like that?...and WHAT is on his head?" His daughter, Carrington stated that seeing her dad wearing a lace-front braided wig is not how she expected to end 2024. But there's a good explanation for this new hairstyle! Watch the video below to find out:

He's still got it! Bryan Andrew Wilson is still a viral Gospel music sensation after 30 years of ministering through music. He recorded his first song with the Mississippi Children's Choir at 10 years old, and this month, decades later, he released a Christmas Album called 'Jingle Jams'. The album features 7 diverse tracks ranging from Chicago Steppin music to quartet. With collaborations with incredible vocalists like Darrel Walls, Dorthy Norwood, and even his late mother, Sheila Davis Wilson, 'Jingle Jams' is a certified holiday classic. In an interview with BlackChurchTok , he stated that it's not common for someone to have such longevity in the music industry. He's grateful to God. From a child to an adult, Bryan Andrew Wilson has walked the path God ordained for him and has little to no regrets. Isn't this dope?

Look at God! 🙌🏾 Denzel Washington was baptized and ordained as a licensed Minister-in-Training this week at his childhood church , The Historic Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City. Photo Courtesy of Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ The iconic actor testified that 50 years ago, he received a prophecy that he would preach, and at 70 years old he's answered the call. Mr. Washington has openly proclaimed his love for God over the years , and was a member of West Angeles #COGIC in Los Angeles—so this next step wasn’t shocking to his fans and supporters. 💯 He testified to being filled with the #HolySpirit after visiting another church with the actor Robert Townsend in the 80’s. But this week he proclaimed, “It took a while, but I’m finally here…If [God] can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky literally is the limit.” The Bible says that heaven rejoices when someone repents! Isn’t this incredible? 🔥 #blackchurchtok

C'mon Somebody! The nominations for the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 8th, 2025. Globally acclaimed TRIBL Records earned the most nominations across all Christian and Gospel labels. Courtesy of CR8 Agency The theme for this year's ceremony is "Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence". The full list of nominations is available here or on the NAACP Image Awards Instagram page ( @naacpimageawards ). The awards show will air on the BET and CBS networks on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8 PM EST. It's a night to honor the brilliance of Black entertainment and creativity across film, music, literature, and more. Will you tune in to watch?