A Harry Carrie Easter

Superstars Harry Connick Jr. and Carrie Underwood release first-ever spiritual albums, just in time for Easter. One outshines the other by a country mile. But gospel legend CeCe Winans had given me fair warning about it! By Michael P Coleman It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and many turned to their faith …

EXCLUSIVE! You Will Remember Shaun Munday’s Name

By Michael P Coleman I recently ran across soul singer Shaun Munday and his stirring “Remember My Name.” The song is somewhat prophetic: I predict that very, very soon, the world won’t be able to forget his name. The Springfield, Missouri native strums the strings and sings about as easily as most of us breathe. …

EXCLUSIVE! CeCe Winans Talks First Live Album

“I believe this album is going to minister joy to those who hear it.” By Michael P Coleman Lucky gospel music fans were blessed by CeCe Winans’ first live-streamed event last month. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever attended — live, virtual, gospel or otherwise. As if to placate those who weren’t …

An EXCLUSIVE Chat With Cinderella’s Director, Robert Iscove

“I’m thrilled beyond belief that our film can live on and that it still has a life in the present day.” By Michael P Coleman Musical theatre fans have been in seventh heaven since the February debut of the 1997 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Disney Plus. As I prepped to speak with …

An EXCLUSIVE Chat with Brandy’s Prince, Paolo Montalban

“Doing ‘Cinderella’ opened a dear and close relationship with the African American community that I never would have had, and it’s really overwhelming.” By Michael P Coleman Once upon a time, back in 1997, word spread far and wide, throughout the kingdom. The prince was giving a ball! Well, Disney was. Relaunching their classic series …