Next ‘Verzuz’ Matchup To Feature Gospel Legends Kirk Franklin And Fred Hammond

Ant and Dec have issued an apology after previously using blackface during episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway.The Geordie duo — which consists of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 44 — imitated people of colour in a number of episodes of the hit ITV show in the early 2000s. In 2003, the pair dressed up as Jamaican women named Patty and Bernice as they tricked the cast of Emmerdale in one of their 'Undercover' segments.

This Morning star Alison Hammond has shared the heartbreaking news that her father has tragically passed away.The much-loved presenter posted a photograph of her dad Clifford Hammond on her Instagram account today (June 10), and revealed that attending his funeral sadly would not be possible. "This is my real Dad Clifford Hammond who passed away last week in Jamaica," she wrote.

This Morning star's father Clifford Hammond passed away last week and due to the current travel restrictions, Alison won't be able to attend the funeral.

Alison Hammond has shared her heartbreak after her biological dad tragically died in Jamaica last week and she won't be able to attend the funeral due to the UK coronavirus lockdown.The 45 year old took to her Instagram feed to announce the news as she shared a sweet photo of her dad Clifford Hammond, who could be seen smiling in the snap. She captioned it: "This is my real Dad Clifford Hammond who passed away last week in Jamaica," alongside a Jamaican flag.

@hollywoodreporter, media mogul #OprahWinfrey is hosting a two-night town hall special to discuss racism in America. The event, “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?,” will air June 9th and 10th.  According to @hollywoodreporter, media mogul #OprahWinfrey is hosting a two-night town hall special to discuss racism in America.

On Sunday (May 31), as protesters took to the streets for another day against police brutality, Kirk Franklin went live on Instagram in his studio with Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tamela Mann, and Marvin Sapp to infuse some inspiration into the day.

Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart, as "Just for Me" lifts 2-1 on the June 6-dated tally.Franklin takes sole lead for the most leaders in the history of the chart, which launched in March 2005, passing James Fortune & FIYA and Tamela Mann, each with six No. 1s."Wow, I am truly humbled by this," Franklin told Billboard after receiving word of his new No.

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Britain's This Morning presenter, Alison Hammond, broke down in tears as she spoke about how the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the death of George Floyd had affected her.

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest 'Verzuz' battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.After the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that have followed, Franklin and Hammond -- wearing coordinating "I Can't Breathe" and "I Can't Breathe Again" statement shirts -- went live with their uplifting music Sunday night (May 31) on Instagram.

Following the unlawful killing of George Floyd and the consequent nationwide protests, gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond plan to bring healing for their Verzuz battle on Sunday, May 31.