Lifetime is giving us a look at the new movie Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia. Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on […]
The Mahalia Jackson film starring American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will explore the life of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in a new biographical film based on the Jules Schwerin book “Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.” The New York Post reports that the $23.9 million film, to be titled “Mahalia,” is endorsed […]
Mahalia Jackson is called the Queen of Gospel for good reason. She had the soul and booming voice that could make even the hardest heart soften. She was born October 26, 1911 and died January 27, 1972. She gave gospel music a place on the front stage as she appeared on the Variety and Talk […]
Gospel news this week contains the announcement that Shirley Caesar Re-Signs and Fantasia will lip-sync in new film. These stories and more for Gospel News this Week.
There are moments captured on film which leave an invaluable social etching on the soul of society. Gospel music is one form of music that has been used over the years in movies to set the tone.
Fantasia adds another line to her resume. The “American Idol” winner is set to star as Mahalia Jackson in a biopic adapted from the 1993 book Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel, where she will play the late gospel singer. The movie recounts the life of the late American gospel singer, a […]
