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Tuesday

BET Officially Announces Season 10 Sunday Best Winner


BET Network has officially announced it’s season 10 winner for it's inspirational singing competition “Sunday Best,” this year. Maybe the world wasn't expecting her to win, but America voted for her to win. Stephanie Summers was the contestant who took home the victory. Summers will receive a recording contract with RCA Inspiration, a $50,000 prize and an opportunity to be a featured performer on the McDonald's Inspiration Gospel Tour and the title “Sunday Best.” 


Summers is a veteran in the gospel music scene, she's opened up for legends like Pastor John P. Kee, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and others. Her gospel career was side tracked after the death of her best friend and father. After a short period of homelessness, she has once again found her footing and is ready to return to the gospel scene. Her story really proves that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Today, she lives with her children in Colorado Springs, CO.

The season 10 finale episode of Sunday Best featured original performances by show judge Jonathan McReynolds feat. Mali Music with “Movin’ On;” show judge Erica Campbell with “You;” The Clark Sisters with “Victory;” Kierra Sheard with “It Keeps Happening” and season 9 winner Melvin Crispell III with a rendition of “What’s Going On?” Gospel music great Dorinda Clark Cole and Sunday Best season 3 winner Le’Andria Johnson made special appearances during contestant mentoring moments.

Season 10 premiered July 5th from Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA with a live audience and band, before transitioning to a virtual telecast in light of COVID-19. GRAMMY®-winning music legend Kirk Franklin served as host; and GRAMMY® winning songstress & host of "Get Up Mornings," Erica Campbell, GRAMMY® nominated artist & star of BET’s “American Soul” Kelly Price and GRAMMY® nominated & multiple Stellar award-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds returned as judges. Season 10 auditions were previously held earlier this year in Atlanta, GA at The House of Hope.

For updates and more information about “Sunday Best”, visit BET.com/SundayBest.

Thursday

BET Network To Air "Saving Our Selves" A COVID-19 Relief Effort


BET Network recently announced an array of high impact initiatives to support communities of color impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Americans are being disproportionately harmed by the health and financial devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. BET, in partnership with the NAACPUnited Way Worldwide, leaders in the African American creative, civil rights and business communities will provide critical financial, educational and community support directly to the African Americans hardest hit by this crisis.

These initiatives include the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast special; the creation of a relief fund in partnership with United Way Worldwide to assist people of color most impacted by this health and financial crisis, and our support of the NAACP’s Town Hall Series.

For 40 years, BET has been rooted in a legacy of helping afflicted communities of color, raising $12 million for Katrina victims and millions more for Haiti earthquake victims.  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BET will use their global platform to provide critical educational and financial resources directly related to the African American community.
"The COVID-19 pandemic is savagely compounding the profound health and financial vulnerabilities many Black Americans face. Every day, there are new reports of how this pandemic is killing African Americans at much higher rates than other communities.” said Scott Mills, President of BET.  “BET is using all of our resources – our capital, our media platforms, our relationships with the creative community, sponsors, businesses and charitable organizations to support our community in this time of crisis.” 

The “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast specialwill air on Wednesday, April 22nd at 8 pm EST. The special, co-hosted by Grammy Award-Winning singer and actress Kelly Rowland, TV personality Terrence J, and actress Regina Hall; will feature virtual appearances and musical performances from some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as they share tips on how to manage, cope and help during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Celebrity guest appearances and performances will include DJ KhaledCharlie WilsonChance the RapperKirk FranklinFantasia, Melvin Crispell III, and many more. The special will give up-to-date information and drive viewers to needed resources during this unprecedented time.  In partnership with United Way, proceeds are being donated to African American communities severely impacted by COVID-19.

“Our goal for this special is to come together in a collective spirit of strength, community and hope. As we unite in harmony and compassion, through the collective healing power of music, comedy and entertainment, we can bring restoration and inspire the world that our brighter days are ahead,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET.

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET  will serve as Executive Producer for the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast special along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

To support these initiatives, BET has established a COVID-19 relief fund in partnership with United Way Worldwide to support African Americans that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  United Way, the largest private funder of human services in the U.S., has a presence in 95% of communities across the country, and has, for more than 130 years, mobilized the caring power of the community to advance the common good. United Way is unparalleled in its power to convene local partners, providers and resources to address the needs of vulnerable communities on the ground.

Financial donations from the joint fund will allow United Way to disburse resources to local organizations under United Ways in New York City, Atlanta, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago, regions that have been most impacted by this crisis.  There are long-term plans to expand these resources to other markets going forward.  In particular, United Way will be supporting families in crisis who are experiencing food insecurity and are in need of emergency assistance.

“United Way is deeply embedded in communities across our country, and our ‘local-ness’ means we know the needs on the ground and how to get the right kind of help to those who need it most,” said Stan Little, Chief Experience Officer of United Way. “We look forward to partnering with BET to bring much-needed relief and long-term recovery to already vulnerable communities that are being hit especially hard because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

BET is also providing resources and content on COVID-19 across multiple digital platforms including a four-part virtual town hall series in partnership with the NAACP.  On Wednesday, April 8, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT, “Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series Powered by NAACP & BET” will stream on NAACP.org and focus on how the pandemic is affecting African Americans and what steps the community can take to build an action plan for positive change. The first town hall will focus on the health, emotional, economic toll, congressional response and how activists can apply pressure to ensure legislation is equitable. Additionally, BET.com is reporting daily on what the African American community needs to know about COVID-19, and how it is impacting our lives. 

You can donate to the fund beginning Friday, April 10th.  More information on BET’s partnership with UWW and additional extensions of our relief efforts are forthcoming. For further details, please visit BET.com.

Tuesday

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Sunday

Superbowl Gospel Celebration Marks 20 Year Anniversary During Atlanta Event

Gospel Recording Artists Lecrae and Koryn Hawthorne

The 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration recently aired on BET for it's sixth year.

The Annual event was hosted by National radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley. The  NFL-
Sanctioned event during Super Bowl LIII week, was held at Atlanta Symphony Hall. BOLD Journal was on site to interview the inspirational performers and attendees for the event. 

The special concert featured performances by Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs
Leonard, The Winans, Lecrae, Hezekiah Walker, Tamia, Koryn Hawthorne, and the
Super Bowl Gospel NFL Players Choir. Additonally, the celebration honored Denver
Bronco’s linebacker Von Miller with the annual “Faith in Action” award for his work with
his charity Von’s Vision.

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration special will premiered exclusively on BET Networks
on Saturday.

The event which originated at Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, joins together key NFL
Players, top Gospel/Contemporary Christian and mainstream GRAMMY® Award-
winning artists and special guests all on one stage to bring audiences an evening of uplifting music and inspirational messages.

Superbowl Gospel Celebration is the largest multicultural event to take place during Super Bowl weekend, in its 20-year run as an NFL-sanctioned event Superbowl Gospel Celebration has featured artists including Patti LaBelle, Yolanda Adams, Gladys Knight, Natalie Grant, Mary Mary, Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Anthony Hamilton, and many others.


For more information about Superbowl Gospel Celebration, visit superbowlgospel.com and check out a few interviews on Breath Of Life Daily's YouTube page. Stay inspired and informed with the latest updates @BOLDJournal on all social media networks.