![Cast of 'Martin'](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Young-Martin-300x204.jpeg)
MARTIN LAWRENCE ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ‘YOUNG MARTIN’ PREQUEL SERIES
The beloved sitcom Martin is making a comeback—sort of! Fans of the iconic show have something to look forward to with the announcement of a new prequel series titled Young Martin.
![Biden fully endorses Kamala Harris in 2024 Presidential Election](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GTB7EwbWUAAhuux-e1721675033826-300x203.jpg)
BIDEN WITHDRAWS FROM 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, FULLY ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS
In a stunning yet not entirely unexpected turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday (July 22) that he would not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential race. This announcement, made on his X account, comes after weeks of speculation and mounting concerns about his ability to continue as the Democratic candidate.
![Former President Barack Obama](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/urnpublicidap-1-696x515-1-300x222.jpg)
BARACK OBAMA RENAMES PLAZA AT OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER IN HONOR OF JOHN LEWIS
This week marks a significant moment in history as former President Barack Obama announced the renaming of the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center to honor the late Congressman John Lewis.
![Pastor Keion Henderson](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/409161449_879234786932798_5112900023205483122_n-e1720651518685-300x238.jpg)
PASTOR KEION HENDERSON’S LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH STANDS STRONG AMID HURRICANE BERYL DEVASTATION
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact, Pastor Keion Henderson of The Lighthouse Church in Houston, TX, has reaffirmed his congregation’s resilience and unwavering commitment to the community. Despite the North campus suffering significant damage, the church’s spirit remains unbroken.
![Getty Images](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/musc-licensing-drawn-illustration-2024-billboard-pro-1260-300x198.jpg)
U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE FINALIZES NEW RULE ENSURES STREAMING ROYALTIES POST-TERMINATION
he U.S. Copyright Office has finalized a rule to ensure that songwriters who reclaim their rights through termination will begin receiving streaming royalties. This decision addresses long-standing concerns over the Mechanical Licensing Collective’s (MLC) previous policy, which critics argued unfairly favored former rights holders even after songwriters had taken ownership of their works.
![Erica Campbell set to perform at the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/449214326_1015715767225629_8373609462344328555_n-300x300.jpg)
ERICA CAMPBELL AMONG OTHERS ANNOUNCED AS LIVE PERFORMERS FOR THE 39TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
The Stellar Awards have outdone themselves with this year’s live performance lineup. In a post on Instagram, the Stellars announced that participants and viewers can expect powerful performances from some of gospel music’s brightest stars.
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![Cast of 'Martin'](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Young-Martin-300x204.jpeg)
MARTIN LAWRENCE ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ‘YOUNG MARTIN’ PREQUEL SERIES
The beloved sitcom Martin is making a comeback—sort of! Fans of the iconic show have something to look forward to with the announcement of a new prequel series titled Young Martin.
![Biden fully endorses Kamala Harris in 2024 Presidential Election](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GTB7EwbWUAAhuux-e1721675033826-300x203.jpg)
BIDEN WITHDRAWS FROM 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, FULLY ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS
In a stunning yet not entirely unexpected turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday (July 22) that he would not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential race. This announcement, made on his X account, comes after weeks of speculation and mounting concerns about his ability to continue as the Democratic candidate.
![Former President Barack Obama](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/urnpublicidap-1-696x515-1-300x222.jpg)
BARACK OBAMA RENAMES PLAZA AT OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER IN HONOR OF JOHN LEWIS
This week marks a significant moment in history as former President Barack Obama announced the renaming of the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center to honor the late Congressman John Lewis.
![Pastor Keion Henderson](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/409161449_879234786932798_5112900023205483122_n-e1720651518685-300x238.jpg)
PASTOR KEION HENDERSON’S LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH STANDS STRONG AMID HURRICANE BERYL DEVASTATION
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact, Pastor Keion Henderson of The Lighthouse Church in Houston, TX, has reaffirmed his congregation’s resilience and unwavering commitment to the community. Despite the North campus suffering significant damage, the church’s spirit remains unbroken.
![Getty Images](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/musc-licensing-drawn-illustration-2024-billboard-pro-1260-300x198.jpg)
U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE FINALIZES NEW RULE ENSURES STREAMING ROYALTIES POST-TERMINATION
he U.S. Copyright Office has finalized a rule to ensure that songwriters who reclaim their rights through termination will begin receiving streaming royalties. This decision addresses long-standing concerns over the Mechanical Licensing Collective’s (MLC) previous policy, which critics argued unfairly favored former rights holders even after songwriters had taken ownership of their works.
![Erica Campbell set to perform at the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards](https://thevelekabproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/449214326_1015715767225629_8373609462344328555_n-300x300.jpg)
ERICA CAMPBELL AMONG OTHERS ANNOUNCED AS LIVE PERFORMERS FOR THE 39TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
The Stellar Awards have outdone themselves with this year’s live performance lineup. In a post on Instagram, the Stellars announced that participants and viewers can expect powerful performances from some of gospel music’s brightest stars.