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Source: Unique Nicole / Getty Tyler Perry is bringing the Why Did I Get Married? crew back together, and this new chapter is dealing with love from a different season of life. Why Did I Get Married Again? reunites the familiar couples 16 years later, but this time, the story isn’t just about them. Angela and Marcus, played by Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White, are now preparing for their daughter’s wedding.

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Kirk Franklin is stepping into a new chapter, and this one connects gospel music with a label that helped shape the sound of Black culture. Franklin has entered a new partnership with Uptown Records, along with his Fo Yo Soul Entertainment and TRIBL Music Group. The announcement comes as Uptown celebrates 40 years in the music industry and continues its return with a roster that reaches across hip-hop and R&B. This isn’t being labeled as just another record deal.

Praise On Go- Canton Jones Nothing Else – J.J. Hairston God Did It- Kenny Lewis Your Glory 2 C U – Earnest Pugh You Are – Fresh Start Worship Still On The Throne – Joann Rosario Mercy – P.J. Morton Working On Me – Zacardi Cortez You Chose Me – Renee Spearman, Montell Jordan & Kim Burrell 10X My Blessings – Jevon Dewand & The Trap Starz History (Breakthrough) – Jekalyn Carr / Harvey Watkins Jr. / Shirley Ceasar / Karen Clark Sheard After Tonight – Sensere Hello God – Tamela Man / Kirk Franklin...

Source: R1 Digital / Reach Media / R1 Digital / Reach Media Gospel music is having another big moment, and Min. Leon C. Lewis is at the center of it with his new song, “One Word.” Lewis, the director of worship and fine arts at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, recently joined Mr. Griff on Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell to talk about the song and how quickly it has taken off. Want news at your fingertips? Text “ERICA” to 52140 to join our club.

Remembering the nearly 270 Black Americans who perished on 9/11 to preserve their legacy. Trump proposes $5,000 payments to voters if Republicans retain control of Congress. 11-year-old Brooke Sumpter partners with American Girl for a groundbreaking fashion line. Sybil Wilkes is back with What We Need To Know, honoring 270+ Black 9/11 victims and Vulcan Society heroes, plus Trump’s $5,000 pledge, Brooke Sumpter’s American Girl debut, and Sherri Shepherd’s Broadway history.

In this time of challenge and change, I want to give you tips to come back. I told you about my friend, the late great Keith Harrell, who was working at a big corporation and expected to retire from there, but lost his job in a big layoff. Yet he turned his setback into an incredible, amazing comeback. He had been reading the positive books and listening to the positive tapes and he had developed a positive attitude. Keith took that positive attitude and mixed it with a positive aptitude.

Washington, D.C. is turning into one big arts festival this weekend. DC Art All Night 2026 returns Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12, with free programming across all eight wards of the District. The annual celebration brings together local artists, musicians, dancers, small businesses and residents for two nights of events throughout the city. Now celebrating its 15th year, Art All Night has grown into one of D.C.’s biggest annual cultural celebrations.

Smith's new song 'Goodness' reflects on her mother's passing and the importance of recognizing goodness in life. Smith is the most decorated female quartet artist in Stellar Awards history, using her platform to support other artists. The Brown Singers, Smith's group, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special homecoming event in Memphis. Source: Reach Media Inc.

From late-night art and live music to cultural festivals, museums, neighborhood celebrations and family fun, here are 31 free things to do across D.C., Maryland and Virginia this September. This month is packed with things to do around the DMV, and you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy them. From D.C.’s mas mosive Art All Night celebration and the H Street Festival to cultural celebrations, live music, art and family-friendly events, there’s something happening nearly every weekend.

Public ministry incurs sacrifice, but God's call comes with His inconvenience. Unified purpose overcomes obstacles, as diverse believers respond to the gospel call. The next move of God requires the whole body, not just one leader's answer. Bishop S.Y. Younger joined Darlene McCoy on The Nightly Spirit to discuss his August 28th revival in Times Square, the financial miracles that made it possible, and his belief that God’s next move won’t rest on one person—but on a unified people.