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Tamela Mann Releases New Christmas Single ‘What Christmas Really Means’ From Her New Movie ‘Soul Santa’

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Award-Winning Artist, Accomplished Actress, Songwriter, Producer, and Businesswoman, Tamela Mann released her first-ever Christmas single, “What Christmas Really Means,” on Friday, November 26, to all digital platforms. The single is from her new movie, Soul Santa, which also stars Tamela’s husband, NAACP Image Award-Winning Actor/Comedian David Mann. Soul Santa, executive produced by Tamela, David, who was also the music supervisor on the film, Brainstorm Media, and Reuben Cannon Entertainment, is directed by Terri Vaughn and now playing on the BET Network and BET+.

Tamela Mann makes millions laugh on the big and small screen while enjoying a unique personal double blessing. The high-spirited, multi-talented singer and actress, who plays an executive for a struggling shopping mall where Santa Claus is the disguise of a businessman in trouble with the mob’s money — was also able to work on set every day with husband, David Mann. And even as she has entertained audiences with her acting over the years, Tamela has never strayed far from her first love of singing. When given the opportunity to co-write and perform the film’s featured Christmas song, she was honored to make the contribution of “What Christmas Really Means.”

“I’m so excited to share my first Christmas single because this is a very special season for me,” says Tamela. “For many it’s the most wonderful time of the year, while for others it can be a challenging time. My hope is that this song encourages people to reach out to friends and family and enjoy being together this year.”

Tamela has always created art that encourages people and draws them closer to the Lord. Her hit-laden music career includes such memorable songs as “Change Me,” “God Provides” and the unforgettable, Platinum-selling classic, “Take Me to the King.” Tamela has earned numerous accolades. In addition to scoring a Grammy®, she is also a BET Award® winner, Billboard® Music Award winner, Gospel Music Stellar® Award winner and multiple NAACP® Image Award and GMA Dove® Award recipient.

Watch the Soul Santa trailer which features Tamela’s new single, “What Christmas Really Means” below…

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Sherri Shepherd Stars as Senator in New HBO Max Show ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’

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Christian comedian and actress Sherri Shepherd continues to be blessed with new roles and opportunities! Her latest role is as a senator and the mother of one of the primary characters “Whitney” in new HBO Max show The Sex Lives of College Girls, which premiered on Nov. 18. Below is the official description of the show…

This new comedy series follows four college roommates as they arrive at New England’s prestigious Essex College. The girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating as they live out their hormone-fueled lives on campus. Created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble.

And here’s a clip of Sherri dishing about her new role on Dish Nation…

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‘The Real’ Host Loni Love Reveals She Met Her Boyfriend Through ChristianMingle.com Although They Are ‘Not Christians’

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I’m all for finding lasting love however you find it, but this approach struck me as unique…On a recent episode of Ellen, The Real host Loni Love, who used to be a DJ on Ellen,  revealed that she met her boyfriend James Welsh on ChristianMingle.com although neither of them are Christians! Check out the clip below.

And here’s the key quote: We’re religious but we’re not Christians. But you know what? I wanted to meet a nice man. And so I figured, well, let me go on ChristianMingle.com. He was there too and when he said he wasn’t really Christian but he’s religious, I was like, maybe this is God’s way of putting us together. We’ve been together ever since.

I’m sure that ChristianMingle.com is glad for the free publicity on  the one hand, but on the other hand, you have to wonder if the powers that be at the website care if their clients are using the website under false pretenses…Like what if a person joined a website like HinduMingle.com (I made this up) not because he or she believes in Hinduism but he or she did want to find a partner who could cook or appreciate samosas (one of my fave Indian dishes)? Would that be right?

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