(Photo By Flickr User Stephane Alexandre) “And the Winners for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards Gospel is………” The 2017 Billboard Awards winners are in; the music programmed aired on ABC-TV, Sunday evening. Find out who made it to the winner’s circle for the Gospel category below (winners are in bold italics): Top Gospel Artist: Jekalyn…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Newsline: Philadelphia, PA The City Of Philadelphia, PA accuses Wells Fargo & Co. of issuing predatory loans to more than 1,000 Black and Latino home buyers in the city since 2004. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer & Reuters, the city’s lawsuit alleges that the bank overcharged minority borrowers…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Steven Warren) “Want some blues that you can sure enough use? Get ready for the 2nd Annual Blues Fest as it returns to Veteran’s Park in Macomb, IL!” Keeping the Spring Season flowing,the blues will be bringing Veteran’s Park to life on Saturday, May 20th! Learn how to play the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User are you gonna eat that) In-N-Out loses the Number One spot for America’s favorite burger chain According to the 2017 Harris Poll’s annual EquiTrend Study and WRTV-TV (The Indy Channel), Five Guys Burgers and Fries has taken the lead over In-N-Out as America’s favorite burger chain. Here are the top 10 burger…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Torcivia) “And We Are Telling You, That J-Hud Is Going….To The Voice!” Jennifer Hudson has a new gig on NBC-TV. According to variety.com, the Oscar-winner is on board to join Season 13 of The Voice as a coach. She’ll be joining Miley Cyrus and regulars Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Hudson earlier…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Derek Gavey) Fair officials are expanding a statewide competition to find a singer who’ll be the opening act for the Illinois State and Du Quoin State Fairs. According to wgem.com & The Associated Press, starting June 10th; there’ll be 12 karaoke competitions at local county fairs for soloists in cities including…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) The retail industry continues to struggle as online sellers are squeezing brick and mortar stores and competition ramps up. The tough environment has forced many retailers to close stores and several have filed for bankruptcy. The latest casualty: Outdoor goods retailer Gander Mountain. According to usatoday.com & bearingarms.com, The company…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jeff Lange) Dim the lights …”American Idol” is coming back! According to wqad.com & CNNMoney, ABC has reached an agreement with FremantleMedia to bring the singing competition that birthed a reality movement back from the dead. The agreement comes a little more than a year after the series went off…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User yochillum) Bradley University’s most winning-est coach, Charles “Ozzie” Orsborn, died Sunday morning at his home in Naples, FL. Bradley University President Gary Roberts expressed his condolences to the family and the campus community via email on Monday. According to naplesnews.com, Florida Gulf Coast University athletic director Ken Kavanagh (Bradley AD from…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Angie Chapman) “Pray For The Cure Peoria; Second Thursday In May!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 14th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors. The place &…… MORE
