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Was God Forgotten at the Oscars?
Whether it's the Grammys, Emmys, Globes or Oscars, the scene is always the same. After winning an award, almost every entertainer gets on stage and recites these words..."I'd like to thank God!" Thanking God has somehow made its way into our society's book of manners, but God was noticeably absent at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday and barely received a mention from the Oscars' top winners.

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2014: Gospel Greats Battle for Best Album at 45th NAACP Image Awards
In less than 10 days, five albums will vie for the Outstanding Gospel album of 2013 at the NAACP Image Awards. Tamela Mann's album "Best Days," Hezekiah Walker's "Azusa," Donald Lawrence's "Best for Last," Shirley Caesar's "Good God" and the soundtrack from the film "Black Nativity" are all nominated for Outstanding Gospel Album.

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'The Lego Movie' 2014 Film Review: 'A Movie I could Enjoy with My Kids,' Says Producer Dan Lin
A family-friendly flick with an edge, "The Lego Movie" offers not only big action and big laughs, but some big ideas, too.

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Forest Whitaker: 'Hoffman's Death Is Sad and Tragic'
"We need to be more mindful of having other things to substitute in your life to make you feel whole," says Whitaker.

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‘Gospel Music Should Not be Confined to the Church,’ Says Jonathan Butler
The South African Grammy nominated guitarist and singer weighed in on the state of gospel music urging for more labels, and radio stations to embrace the genre.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.