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This spring, the Bernie Worrell Orchestra dropped a metric ton of WOO on thousands of fans at South-by-Southwest. NPR's Ann Powers and the Philadelphia City Paper really hit the nail on the head when Powers wrote of the BWO's "good vibes" and the City Paper said the BWO "[reminded] us that if we want to feel alright, not to be uptight." That's what you get when the Bernie Worrell Orchestra plays: a pure, transcendent musical experience that starts onstage and moves over the crowd. 

Thursdays Will Debut a Trailblazing, Innovative, and Award-Winning Film, Featuring Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier, Richard Pryor & Phylicia Rashad Award-Winning Actor Laurence Fishburne (“Man of Steel”) Continues As Host of “Groundbreaking Movies”

 It is a rare person who can communicate and inspire people up and down the corporate ladder. This is the gift Kelia Bazile shares in 'My Secrets to Success', a new autobiographical book chronicling her career path becoming the first African-American to lead a region in (Yum! Brands) Taco Bell's 45-year history.

Marvin Sapp Takes Home Four Awards Including Artist Of The Year And Male Vocalist Of The Year Honors; Le'Andria Johnson And The Williams Brothers Also Earn Multiple Awards --

-- Two-Hour Special from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House Airs in Syndication from January 24 to March 3 in over 130 Markets

Veteran Gospel duo and Stellar Awards co-host Mary Mary and newcomer Charles Jenkins emerged as the top winners Saturday at the 28TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, winning five awards each. Jenkins, whose debut CD "The Best of Both Worlds" garnered nominations in eight categories, received the coveted Song of the Year, CD of the Year and Choir of the Year among his five awards. Winning the top group honors, Mary Mary snagged Group/Duo of the Year, Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year along with two additional trophies. Also emerging as a big winner was Marvin Sapp, who took Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Male of the Year.