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IN THIS ISSUE EXPOSURE SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE
CONTENT 05
EDITOR’S LETTER
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LIVE, LOVE, & LAUGH
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COVER STORY Snoop Dogg
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STELLAR AWARDS Highlights & Coverage
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WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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RELATIONSHIP VS. FRIENDSHIP GRACE & POWER
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INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
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LATEST FASHION STYLES Trends for the Fall
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BEAUTY SECRETS & SKINCARE
27
FAMILY MATTERS
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Dear Reader I am so appreciative of the support and encouragement because many of you are going to the stores just to read our magazine and to see what is NEW! The dream has been in the forefront for many years after the hard work of bringing you heartfelt articles that would lift your spirits, warm your hearts, and motivate your everyday lives. Exposure Spotlight Magazine is a quarterly magazine published in print and digitally. Our focus is entertainment, music, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, politics, religion, sports, and real life stories. The primary goal is to provide a platform for aspiring talent such as singers, dancers, actors, models, and independent artists to get EXPOSURE and put in the SPOTLIGHT to a larger audience! Exposure Spotlight gives you an opportunity to support a publication that deals with every area of life. Societal issues, the magazine will be your one stop shop to advancement, empowerment, and enhancement. It provides a venue for outstanding and quality businesses that cater to the needs of consumers. The Magazine is unique because it showcases the lives of everyday people who have triumph over adversities and living their dreams. Not only are they living their dreams, but inspiring others to do the same and making a difference in our society, communities, and homes. As you can see, we have one of the best music moguls on the Cover, “Snoop Dogg.” I would like to take this time and thank the Stellar Awards for giving Exposure Spotlight Magazine the opportunity of being on the Red Carpet and hosting interviews with some of the best Gospel celebrities. God is truly good, I cannot thank him enough for the things he has done. I hope you find this issue interesting and as we continue to explore new ways to make our magazine useful and rejoicing; please feel free to share your ideas and thoughts with us at exposurespotlightmagazine@gmail.com or call 1-866-971-0444. . WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! May God continue to bless you with all of your endeavors and goals.
Theresa A Perkins Editor-in-Chief
You've probably seen the signs everywhere; Home Goods, in the doctor's waiting room, mugs, wall decors, Target. The messages are all the same: Live, Laugh, Love. Sometimes, it's written on an actual sign; other times, on a mug. But no matter what, the message has become inescapable. Part of the reason, it is so popular because it reminds us what's most important in life. Those three words – Live Laugh Love – have so much meaning behind them. Live – each day to the fullest. Be present with those that you love. Savor every precious moment you get to have with them. Every breath they take is a gift. Every breath YOU take is a gift as well. Thank God for life and for the life that you’re living! Thank Him for your loved ones that surround you! Laugh – at yourself, at silly jokes, at complete foolishness … just because it’s so much fun. Enjoy the life you’ve been given. Take every opportunity possible to laugh because life is just too serious at times. There are troubles and heartaches all around at times, it seems, so laugh until your stomach hurts. Laugh until you lose your breath. Laughter is truly good for your soul. Love – God, who gave you life. Love your spouse, who you get to share this wonderful life with walking hand in hand and heart to heart. Love your children that God has richly blessed you with. These little walking, talking angels are truly God’s gift to you. He
sent senthis Hisdarling darlingangels angelsand andhas hasallowed you to love as you allowed youand to care love for andthem care for them raise them into the into beautiful little men as you raise them the beautiful and thatwomen he would them to littlewomen men and thathave He would be. Love thytoneighbor even those that have them be. Love– thy neighbor – curse you. Is it always easy? No way, even those that curse you. Is it always but it isNo commanded God above. easy? way, but itfrom is commanded So try … a little harder each every from God above. So try …and a little day if you must, pray forif those that harder each andbut every day you must, may come up against you. Show love but pray for those that may come up and makeyou. a covenant to live Be against Show love. It well. is always good to yourself, possible. Each ofyour us isfamily givenand butothers. one Be bigthrough in behavior, not retakes. small. Think pass life. No No mature, repeats.not immature. Take the long view, not shortsighted. Keep your head Henry David was one of not up and dig deepThoreau for comprehension, American classicParticipate writers. He prater at theearly surface. thickly, penned On Walden Pond in 1854. not thinly. He moved out of busy Boston to live on Walden Pond in a small cabin for two years. He explained “ I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. “ So, make a covenant -To live well. Be good to yourself, your family and others. Be big in behavior, not small. Think mature, not immature. Take the long view, not shortsighted. Keep your head about you. To dig deep for comprehension, not prater at the surface. Participate thickly, not thinly. Consider carefully Abraham Lincoln’s thought that "in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Or roll Oscar Wilde’s thought around during :
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. It is not at all necessary to do or have grand things to live well. All you must have is freedom and accuracy of perception and appreciation. Celebrate how great life is. The world is a beautiful place to be, colorful, stimulating, interesting with ample curiosities to keep busy for a lifetime, each thing leading to another. To laugh often; laughter cures the soul. It removes masks, humanizes; laughter heals many rifts, bridges many gaps. It builds memories. Laughter is universal among people. Laughter makes you live longer. Laughter makes friends, builds memories. Laughter vanquishes demons and warms your soul. Love is the most generous gift given to us. Love makes all else possible. To love greatly means to love unselfishly, for the sake of others as well as yourself. To love things beyond yourself, beyond your personal interests, love gives back two fold. Love improves others. Love improves the giver.
Just like empires, companies can come and go with the times. However, there are some that last for ages, and great leadership is the secret. Great leaders have the ability to motivate employees, help others see and believe in a vision, and lead innovation in the company. Having a great leader at the helm is something that all investors, consumers, and employees want.
Here is a list of the most influential business leaders that are changing the world.
Warren Buffett
Oprah Winfrey Oprah is one of the most famous African Americans of all time and one of the highest paid celebrities. She transformed the face of media and revolutionized daytime talk shows with The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Buffett is one of the most successful investors in the world. Some people have referred to him as the “Wizard of Omaha” (his birthplace is Omaha, Nebraska) and he is consistently named as one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Jack Ma Ma was the first entrepreneur from mainland China to appear on the cover of Forbes magazine. He is also the founder of Alibaba Group, a group of internet companies.
Bill Gates
Jeff Weiner
Bill Gates – Gates founded Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company, and each year, he is consistently near the top of the list of the world’s wealthiest people.
Weiner is the CEO of LinkedIn. Although LinkedIn was founded in 2002, it was under Weiner’s leadership that LinkedIn completed its IPO and became one of the most-used social media platforms in the world.
Robert F. Smith Robert Smith is a self-made billionaire, earning his fortune as the founder of Vista Equity Partners in 2000. With his private equity shop, he fixes up enterprise software and technology. His business acumen has made him one of the richest men in America.
Michael Jordan Ursula Burns Ursula Burns made history by becoming the first African American female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. She started as a summer intern with Xerox in 1980 and worked her way to the top. Shortly thereafter, she made the largest acquisition in the company’s history with the purchase of Applied Computer Sciences.
Michael Jordan not only changed the game of basketball, but he helped to revolutionize the way people buy basketball shoes. His shoes outsell those of other stars despite the fact that he’s been out of the game for over a decade. Additionally, he purchased a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in 2010, making him the second African American majority owner of an NBA franchise.
Kenneth Frazier Kenneth Frazier became the first African American CEO of a pharmaceutical company. He refused to cut research and development spending like other drug companies did. This unpopular move led to the company’s first dividend increase in several years.
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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. Snoop Dogg was born in Long Beach, California, to Beverly (Tate) and Vernell Varnado, who was a mail carrier and singer. His parents were both originally from Mississippi. He got his name from his mother, who jokingly remarked that he looked like the Peanuts character Snoopy. Snoop is known primarily for his achievements in the music industry. As most successful musicians seem to do at some point, Snoop Dogg has done some work in film. Due to the nature of his music and his related star persona, the primary focus of his film effort has been in urban drama and comedy. His music career began in 1992 when he
was discovered byby Dr.Dr. Dre and featured was discovered Dre and onfeatured Dre's solo "Deep Cover", and on debut, Dre's solo debut, "Deep then on Dre's solo debut album, The Cover", and then on Dre's solo Chronic. He hasThe since sold over debut album, Chronic. He23 has million albums in the United States since sold over 23 million albums and in 35the million albums worldwide. United States and 35 million albumsdebut worldwide. Snoop's album, Doggy style, produced Dr. album, Dre andDoggy released in Snoop'sby debut style, 1993 by Death Row Records, "hyped" produced by Dr. Dre and released in or1993 influenced by Snoop's featuring on by Death Row Records, "hyped" or influenced by Snoop's The Chronic, the album debuted at featuring the album number oneon onThe bothChronic, the Billboard 200 debuted at number one on both the and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Albums charts. Selling almost a million R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. copies in almost the firsta week of copies its release, Selling million in the Doggy style became certified 4Ă— style first week of its release, Doggy becameincertified 4Ă—spawned platinumseveral in platinum 1994 and 1994 and spawned several hit singles, hit singles, including "What's My including Name?" and Name?" and"What's "Gin &My Juice". In 1994 "Gin & Juice". In 1994 Snoop Snoop released a soundtrack on Death released a soundtrack on Death Row Row Records short Murder Records for for thethe short filmfilm Murder Was thethe Case, starring himself. His Was Case, starring himself. His second album, Tha Dogg father (1996), second album, Tha Dogg father (1996), alsoatdebuted number one also debuted numberatone
on both charts, with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album was certified double platinum in 1997. After leaving Death Row Records, Snoop signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums, R&G (Rhythm &Gangsta): The Masterpiece, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin.' Malice 'n Wonderland (2009), and Doggumentary (2011) were released on Priority. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, including Doggy
Bible of Love Topped the Gospel Album Charts
Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, and Dogg after Dark. Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's In September 2009, Snoop was Father Hood, and Dogg after hired by EMI as the chairmanDark. of a In September 2009, Snoop was reactivated Priority Records. hired by EMI as the chairman of a In 2012, after a tripRecords. to Jamaica, reactivated Priority Snoop announced a conversion to In 2012, after a trip Jamaica, Rastafarianism and to a new alias, Snoopannounced Lion. As Snoop Lion heto Snoop a conversion released a reggae Rastafarianism andalbum, a new alias, Reincarnated, and a documentary Snoop Lion. As Snoop Lion he film of the same name, about his released a reggae album, Jamaican experience, in early 2013. Reincarnated, and a documentary His 13th studio album, Bush, was film of theI May same2015 name, about his a released and marked return ofexperience, the Snoop Dogg Jamaican in earlyname. 2013. His13th 14th studio solo studio album, His album, Bush,Coolaid, was was released in July 2016. Snoop released in May 2015 and marked a has 17 Grammy nominations return of the Snoop Dogg name. His without a win. 14th solo studio Coolaid, In March 2016,album, the night beforewas released in July 2016. Snoop has 17 WrestleMania 32 in Arlington, Grammy a win. Texas, henominations was inductedwithout into the In March wing 2016,of thethe night before celebrity WWE Hall of WrestleMania 32 in Arlington, Fame, having made several Texas, he wasfor inducted into the appearances the company, celebrity of the of WWE Hall of includingwing as Master Ceremonies Fame, made several duringhaving a match at WrestleMania appearances for the company, XXIV. including as Master of Ceremonies during a match at WrestleMania XXIV.
In 2018, he released his first gospel album, Bible of Love. Bible of Love (also known by its full title Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love) is the sixteenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on March 16, 2018. Bible of Love serves as his debut gospel album much like Reincarnated (under his different persona Snoop Lion) served as his debut reggae album. Snoop himself served as executive producer over the entirety of the project. Bible of Love is also his first double studio LP as it features 32 tracks. According to Snoop Dogg, he was introduced to gospel music by his late grandmother, Dorothy Tate. He said of the album: "I am blessed to have so many legendary friends join me on this journey. As the country is in one of its heaviest times and is so divided, I wanted to make an album that spreads love and unity around the world. That's what I was taught, so that's all I know is Real love." Bible of Love debuted at number 148 on the US Billboard 200 with 5,000 album-equivalent units.
It was the 20th best-selling digital album of the week, selling 3,000 digital copies in its first week. The album became Snoop's first entry on the US Gospel Albums chart, where it debuted at number one. Bible of Love also became Snoop's 25th entry on the Billboard 200. The album topped the Gospel Albums chart for seven non-consecutive weeks. In honor of his new gospel album, Snoop Dogg made his debut at the 2018 Stellar Awards to perform "Words Are Few."
multi-platinum award-winning Snoop Dogg performing material from his new gospel album and collaborated with Tye Tribbett. undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin, as host.
Mary Mary Reunion And Snoop Dogg Stellar Awards Debut Highlight An Unforgettable Night At The Year’s 33rd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Central City Productions had a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music’s favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award’s debut of rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg, performed songs from his new gospel album “Songs of Love” at this year’s show. Celebrated as a “transcendent night of gospel music,” the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards surpassed its ‘stellar’ reputation, featured performances by the genre’s hottest acts such as Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therapy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others. Returned to Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena was the
undisputed crown prince of will The Stellar Awards telecast contemporary gospel music, Kirk premiere on TV One on Friday, Franklin, March 30asathost. 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and air in broadcast syndication on 130 The Stellar Awards telecast stations in more than 110 markets premiered on TV One and aired in around the country March 31 – May broadcast syndication on 130 stations 6, 2018. in more than 110 markets around the country. Franklin is happy to be back in the role of host the annual Franklin wasofhappy to be back as celebration. “Since my first step host of the annual celebration. “Since onto the Stellar Awards stage as a my first step onto the Stellar Awards 23-year-old kid from Texas, I’ve stage as a 23-year-old kid from lived, breathed and committed Texas, I’ve lived, breathed and all I’ve had to all thisI’ve incredible genre committed had to this called gospel,” stated. “To find incredible genrehe called gospel,” he myself“To nowfind still myself blessednow to serve stated. still the community I love dearly as their blessed to serve thesocommunity I love as their host of thethat hostso of dearly the 2018 Stellar Awards, 2018 Stellar Awards, that young kid young kid feels alive again and more feels alivethan again andWe’re more working grateful grateful ever. than We’re working to hardever. to bring to the worldhard the best bring to the worldalong the best and and the brightest with thethe brightest along with the icons and icons and legends, the greatest night legends, the greatest night of God’s of God’s music at a time when the music at needs a time our when the country country melody the most. needs our melody the most. Thank you and I’ll see you inThank Vegas.” you and I’ll see you in Vegas.” This year’s spectacular show open This year’s spectacular show opened will feature Stellar Awards alum with featured Stellar Awards alum Erica Campbell reuniting with her Erica Campbell reuniting with her sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel duo Mary Mary for the first time in duo Mary Mary for the first time in more than six years. The show will more than six years. The show include an all-star tribute to the late, included an all-star performance by great Edwin Hawkins, with his sister Lynette Hawkins accepting the Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his the
“Each year we strive to bring new and innovative performances and collaborations to the Stellar Awards and this year is no different, with the inclusion of mainstream hip-hop rapper and mogul, Snoop Dogg.” stated Stellar Awards Founder, Don Jackson. “Snoop expressed his desire to release a gospel album in honor of his mom who is an evangelist and he’s teamed up with Gospel superstar Tye Tribbett, there’s no way we couldn’t bring this explosive performance to the Stellar Awards stage.” 2018 Stellar Award’s multi-nominee and previous host, Anthony Brown, returns this year to perform and looks forward to sharing something special with the fans. “The Stellar Awards has always been such a blessing to gospel music creators and gospel music lovers worldwide. It provides for us a platform and opportunity to share our message and our gifts with the world,” shared Brown. “
Don Jackson CEO/Founder
Tamela Mann
Lexi Allen
Deborah Winans
Anika Noni Rose
Le’Andria Johnson
Marvin Sapp
Mary Mary
Travis Greene and wife
Anthony Brown
Jonathan McReynolds
Todd Dulaney and wife
Vashawn Mitchell
Dr. Bobby Jones
J.J. Hairston
Jason Nelson and wife
Jonathan Slocum
Kierra Sheard & J Drew Sheard
Jordan Armstrong
Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Kenneth Leonard
Ben & Jewell Tankard
Jonathan Butler Jonathan Butler
The youngest of 13 children, Butler grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, ruled by Apartheid and segregation. “I was The youngest of 13 children, up gift in Cape born poor, but richly blessed withButler talentgrew and the to Town, South Africa, ruled by“IApartheid and where segregation. “I was make music,” he says. can’t dismiss I’ve been or born poor, but richly blessed with talent and the gift to make where I’ve come from. I’m a proud South African and I music,” he nothing.” says. “I can’t dismiss where I’ve been or where I’ve came from come from. I’m a proud South African and I came from nothing.” Butler began his singing career at age 7, releasing his first Butler began career at age 7,Artist releasing his first album in 1973his andsinging winning the Best New Grammy in album in 1973 and winning the Best New Artist Grammy South Africa the following year at age 12. He made history in South Africa the following year at age 12. He made history by by being the first black artist played on white South African being the first black artist played on white South African radio radio while earning three gold records (“Please Stay” went while earning three gold records (“Please Stay” went double double gold and “IHow LoveYou How YouMe” Lovewent Me” went in as he gold and “I Love Love gold) gold) in 1975 1975 as he became a teenager. became a teenager.
More than a decade later, Butler moved to London, England More than a decade later, Butler moved to London, after signing with Jive Records and released his first album England after signing with Jive Records and released his internationally. The self-titled set went gold in 1987 in the first album internationally. The self-titled set went gold in United Kingdom and in the USA. He received Grammy 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the USA. He received nominations for Best for R&BBest Song forSong his R&B-pop vocal hit Grammy nominations R&B for his R&B-pop “Lies” and for Best JazzBest Song forSong the instrumental “Going vocal hit “Lies” and for Jazz for the instrumental Home.” His genre-busting material earned songwriter’s “Going Home.” His genre-busting material earned awards and received abundant in multiple radio songwriter’s awards and receivedairplay abundant airplay in formats: pop, formats: urban, contemporary jazz, adult contemporary multiple radio pop, urban, contemporary jazz, and Butler’sand 2004 album, Surrender, went gold in adultgospel. contemporary gospel. Butler’s 2004 album, South Africa where a superstar. Surrender, went goldhe in remains South Africa where he remains a
superstar. “I don’t think I’ve ever really celebrated these moments in my life. I’ve spent my whole life taking care of “I don’t ever really celebrated these moments people everthink sinceI’ve I was seven. And I’m grateful, but this is in my life. I’ve spent my whole life taking care of people the season of me.” ever since I was seven. And I’m grateful, but this is the seasonisof me.” Butler still taking care of people back home. Last fall, he Butler is still careButler of people back home. fall, he launched the taking Jonathan Foundation in hisLast native launched the Jonathan Butler Foundation in his native country to fund music education programs that give country to fund music education programs that give children the purpose to overcome a life of drugs and children the purpose to overcome a life of drugs and poverty povertyjust justas ashe hedid. did.The Themusic musicand andarts artsprograms programsserving serving South SouthAfrican Africanchildren childrenages ages4-17 4-17operate operatewith withthe themission mission statement,“Purpose “Purposekills killsaddiction.” addiction.” statement, Another aspect of Butler’s “season of me” is his blossoming Another aspect Butler’s “season me” isslightly his blossoming love affair with of golf. He’s only beenofplaying more love affair with golf. He’s only been playing slightly more than a year, but he’s smitten and plays almost daily, often than year,musicians. but he’s smitten and plays almost daily, often with aother “I’m not sure how golf took over, but with other musicians. “I’m notgo sure golfgolf took over, and but it attached itself to me. I can outhow on the course ithave attached itself to I can go out onover the golf course ‘guy time.’ I’mme. completely taken by this littleand have takenwhen over I’m by this white‘guy ball.time.’ I’m soI’m atcompletely peace and calm out little there white ball. I’m so at peace and calm when I’m out there and so relaxed after playing, which I never thought would and so relaxed after whichaIsports never guy. thought would be the case since I’veplaying, never been I wasn’t be the to case since I’ve never been guy.found I wasn’t trying find another passion, buta sports it actually me. trying to find another passion, but it actually found me. Golf has become my saving grace and has given me a look Golf hasme. become grace and given how me amuch look inside I thinkmy it’ssaving the freedom. It’shas amazing inside me. I think it’s the freedom. It’s amazing how much it’s given me.” it’s given me.”
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FRIENDSHIP
Friendship vs. Relationship: What's the Difference? There are many types of associations which develop between two people when they get to know each other. There are different levels, which keep on increasing as they get to know each other. The first step is usually acquaintances, then it is friendship, then best friends and further moving onto relationship and love. Two of these, friendship and relationship have been talked about a lot, and this article will look into the differences between them. Both are obviously not the same and have different limitations and freedoms of themselves and if they are confused with each other several problems can arise. Defining the term friendship can be easy and challenging at the same time. It is the relationship between two people who do not depend on each other for making decisions but are there for each other in the hour of need. It is more than just a regular association with other person and
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RELATIONSHIP
goes deeper. Relationships, on the other hand, are built on intimacy where two people get involved with each other and start depending on different matters. It is more than just friendship but may nor may not be as profound as expected. People can be in a relationship through commitment or by blood relations or marriage. It can, therefore, be said that a friendship can last for a long time while a relationship is not assured to last long but might end up being a long one. A friendship usually is between people of the same sex or people of the opposite sex, but relationship mostly is among the people of different sexes. It is possible to have a friendship without a relationship, but relationships which are not based on friendships do not last for a long time. Friendships start to develop from a young age and people from school days end up staying friends forever. Relationship starts after a certain age and can last from few days to several years. When individuals are friends with others, they are free to decide what is right for them. But in a relationship, they have to depend on each other in a
way that the decisions have to be taken mutually unless two people are in an open relationship they have to take into account what the other person wants and if they are happy or sad about a certain decision. Some other differences will be mentioned in bullet points at the end. Definition of Friendship The best way to describe friendship is by giving a simple example. Two people who get to know each other during school days, their friendship develops over time, they become really close and know everything about each other, but due to the nature of life, they drift apart and after few years meet again with the same enthusiasm. This is because friendship is based on trust and support between two people. There are no secrets, and individuals are free to speak their mind and help other people with honesty. It, therefore, lasts for a long time because people involved have known each other for a long time and have been through thick and thin together. People can be friends with the ones they like, be it of their own or different sex. Varying levels
of friendship exists too, such as best friends and best friends forever.
friendship to survive over a period of time.
Definition of Relationship
Friendship does not take an extended time to develop while relationship can take a while.
These are different from friendships in many ways and can be of two types. First one is the blood relations when people are related to each other because of their parents, such as extended family. The other type of relationship is the one which is termed as commitment and includes intimacy. People get into a relationship on mutual admiration and start depending on each other for different life matters. Individuals in a relationship are not always free to make their own choices since they are responsible for others and have to keep in mind what is the best option for all the people involved. Usually, commitment is a girl and a boy, and a relationship of blood is between families. There are no codes for a relationship and is based on understanding that two people will be sincere to each other over the course of time. It can last for a long time or people can part ways to find a better companion. Differences in a Nutshell Friendship is the relationship between two individuals who do not depend on each other for making decisions while relationship is the way in which two people are connected to each other. A relationship can be intimate friendship is never close. Two friends can get into a relationship with each other. A friendship does not need any kind of relationship to last for a long time but relationship does require
For friendship, it is important that people get to know each other while relationships can start without knowing the other person accurately. In friendship, people are allowed to make decisions for themselves while relationship decisions have to be taken mutually by the two people concerned. Relationship can be related to blood and marriage while a friendship does not depend on blood relationships and commitment. Confusing these two terms can lead to several problems between two people. A person can be completely honest with each other in friendship while they have to compromise on certain matters in a relationship. Conclusion Two terms that are discussed in detail when it comes to society and related subjects are friendship and relationship, therefore, they have been discussed in detail here to help people develop a clear understanding of what they mean and the functions they perform. Hopefully, this would have helped in securing that task.
A person can be completely honest with each other in friendship while they have to compromise on certain matters in a relationship.
We’re The Campbells TV ONE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF NEW ORIGINAL DOCU-SERIES “WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS” STARRING GOSPEL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT COUPLE WARRYN AND ERICA CAMPBELL
The docu-series follows Gospel music power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell as they balance raising their family, building their own individual empires, growing their flourishing church ministry and maintaining their strong faith. Married since 2001, WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS will allow viewers to follow Warryn and Erica as they manage their hectic daily work schedules while fostering a healthy marriage and raising three children with the help of their core group of family and friends. At the center of this close-knit and loving musical family is Erica Campbell – in addition to her busy roles as a wife and mother, she is one half of the award-winning Gospel music super duo Mary Mary, an entrepreneur, co-host of the popular nationally-syndicated Reach Media program Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell and First Lady of a thriving church ministry. Her equally ambitious husband, awardwinning music veteran Warryn Campbell, has produced music for many of today’s most influential artists, is the founder of record label My Block Inc., and Pastor of the fast-growing church ministry, California Worship Center. WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS will film between the family home city of Los Angeles and Dallas, where Erica divides her time while taping her daily radio program. Slated to premiere in June 2018, the nine episode docu-series will highlight the obstacles many families face while trying to balance careers, maintain a healthy marriage, and raising their three children Krista, Warryn III, and Zaya.
“Getting an inside look into a close-knit, powerhouse family like The Campbells is a rare privilege,” says Tia A. Smith, Sr. Director of Original Programming & Production for TV One. “Audiences of all ages will “Getting an inside look into a close-knit, powerhouse identify with this docu-series and see themselves in family like is a deal rare with privilege,” says Tia members of The this Campbells family, as they the same A. Smith, Sr. do Director Originalthem Programming & and issues we all and getof through with humor Production for TV musicians, One. “Audiences all agesin will humility.”As Gospel raising of a family the identify with this docu-series and see themselves in spotlight and dealing with issues of faith, sexuality and members of this family, they deal with societal norms in the age as of social media canthebesame a challenge. WE’RE THE CAMPBELLS highlights the Campbell family on an intimate level, as well as introduces the large circleGospel of family and friends help keep humility.”As musicians, raisingthat a family in the things running including Thomasina “Miss and spotlight and smoothly, dealing with issues of faith, sexuality Honey” Sandra “Momma “Campbell, societal Atkins norms and in the ageof social media can bethea loving and often WE’RE opinionated of Ericahighlights and Warryn. challenge. THEmothers CAMPBELLS the Campbell family on an intimate level, as well as TV One serves 59 million households, offering a broad range introduces the large circle of family and friends that help of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, keep things running smoothly, including Thomasina “Miss classic series, movies and music designed to entertain and Honey” Atkins and Sandra “Momma “Campbell, the inform a diverse audience of adult black viewers. The loving and often opinionated mothers of Erica and network represents the best in black culture and Warryn. entertainment with fan favorite shows Uncensored, Unsung, Rickey Smiley For59 Real, Fatal Attraction The NAACP TV One serves million households,andoffering a broad Image range Awards. of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies and music designed to entertain and inform a diverse audience of adult black viewers. The network represents the best in black culture and entertainment with fan favorite shows Uncensored, Unsung, Rickey Smiley For Real, Fatal Attraction and The NAACP Image Awards.
point of your life. They're the first people you know, and they will most likely be the people you would love your whole life. Family is who accepts you for everything that you are. Family loves you unconditionally, and you love them the same. If someone makes a mistake, families always look for ways to correct them, there is no judgment. Family is always there for you - in good, and in bad times. You can always look to them for guidance, and you will always be there to provide them with advice, should they need it.
What does family means to you? 'Family' is a single word, with many different meanings. People have many ways of defining a family and what does being a part of a family means to them. Families differ in terms of economic, cultural, social, and many other facets, but what every family has in common is that the people who call it a family are making clear that those people are important in some kind of way. The idea that parents and children make a family is a basic definition; however, in order to accurately acknowledge other family structures, a broader definition is necessary. In addition to a more universal family definition, there are also plenty of people who consider a group of friends to be family, and adults who consider pets -- from goldfish to horses -- as defining members of the family unit. Family might be defined as a group of people who are related to each other, but it’s more than that. It’s a meaningful connection, an experience. It’s an incredible and unbreakable bond—created by mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. It’s comfort in a world of uncertainty. It’s a shoulder to lean on. It’s a source of inspiration. It’s love and support. It’s that warm and fuzzy feeling. It’s wonderful, and it’s necessary. A family is the starting
Many people consider friends to be as close as or even closer than extended (or immediate) family. People who have lost close family members may create a family unit of friends with similar
interests and goals to become replacements or enhancements to a lacking family structure. This type of family unit, while untraditional, can be just as close, if not closer, than a traditional structure. Friends are chosen by individuals; at times, these people may be more special or important than the family a person was born with. In addition, some people who have supportive families also have an extensive network of friends who they consider to be a second family or as additions to their blood or legal relatives. To me, family means a lot more than a relative by blood or marriage. It means
the people who accept you no matter who you are, where there's no hatred or judgment. The love of a family should be unconditional, and everyone should try their best to provide all they can for the people in their family, emotionally and financially. Families are the people that everyone deserves to feel secure, and comfortable with, even if they aren't lucky enough to have that. I think a family is the most important thing in a person's life. A family enlarges their children, educates their children. I think first education begins in the family. If a child doesn't learn anything in her/his family, I think he or she can't be successful. We must be careful about our families. They are the crown of our heads. Family should take care of each other, love and protect. Family is the smallest unit of society. Education starts in the family, love, respect and morals. Family is very important and my parents always say: "Family will be there for ever." My family means everything to me and it should mean everything to you; when you see a family member, be sure to tell them how much you love them. You will be amazed what affect it will have on your love one's life. In your everyday life, put God first and family second, this will be a great beginning of a great Life and everything that you do!
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“Do: Wash your face with warm water, three times a day, and gently massage your face in circular motions, ensuring that the cleanser contains alpha hydroxyl acid or beta hydroxyl acid. Don’t: Pop pimples because it can lead to more swelling, redness, and even scarring. Feel a pimple is on its way? Just clean the area with rose water, and place a chilled green tea bag for 10 minutes. Also, if you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
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Born in Middletown, NJ, Bryan Popin was a piano protégé by his early teens. Later in his career, the legendary Stevie Wonder nicknamed him “Little Boy Wonder.” He has appeared with Bishop TD Jakes numerous times and was featured at both MegaFest and Bishop Jakes’ Pastors & Leader’s Conference. He’s written with R&B legend Chaka Khan, opened for Tye Tribbett, Israel Houghton, Deitrick Haddon, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Jermaine Dolly, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp and even American Idol alum Danny Gokey to name a few. At the height of their popularity, Justin Timberlake’s *NSYNC recorded one of Popin’s songs for their multiplatinum album, Celebrity & performed the song during their final stadium world tour. Bryan Popin has had 3 Top 20 hits on the Billboard gospel radio chart & currently climbing the chart with a Top 10 hit single, “I GOT OUT”. With his sophomore release, I Got Out (Little Boy Wonder Music, Flaydo Music and Fuel Music), classically trained pianist and rising gospel star Bryan Popin steps into his musical calling to reach out and share the love, pain and encouragement taken straight from 24
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his own experiences. A body of work that took almost three years to complete, the project was born out of Popin’s desire to assess his “next steps” after going through a series of difficult and unexpected life challenges that could have easily shaken his faith. He made a promise to God to not only be honest and transparent in sharing his struggles, but to ultimately be as intentional in celebrating his victories over all of them. I Got Out isn’t merely a title for this new musical offering, it also serves as the project’s prophetic theme that Popin hopes will connect with and encourage every listener. The title cut and chart-topping radio single “I Got Out” is a swingy congregational anthem with a contemporary edge that compels you to sing along. It features production from super-producer AyRon Lewis (Kirk Franklin, James Fortune, Bishop Paul Morton Jr.) and vocals from Pastor CeCe Winans’ Born Again Church Choir. The sonic urgency of the track can be attributed to its overwhelming back story. Four years ago, Popin’s musical career suffered an unexpected dry season. As with any financial setback, marital and familial tension began to set in. With a possible bankruptcy on the horizon, he was forced to place the property he and his family hoped to build their dream home and recording studio on up for sale. At the end of his proverbial rope and nowhere to look but up, Popin began to shift his energy and focus to serving others. “I found myself willing to let go of me and care more about others, helping others more and living a life with a heart to worship through my mess,” says Popin. “As soon as I stopped stressing about my situation and
knew God was going to work it out, the song “I Got Out” was birthed in my heart spiritually as a message of hope before I even really got out of the situation naturally.” The most exciting part of his testimony is that Popin shares this part of his story from his dream home and recording studio built on the very same property he almost had to sell. God did it, and yes, Popin got out! I Got Out is packed with additional personal testimony-driven songs. The album’s opening track “Step In The Name” will make you dance not only because of its infectious groove and assertive lyrics to “just let go” and “step into your miracle,” but because its inspiration came from a less than joyous time he and his wife had to go through. Popin explains, “My wife Susan couldn’t get pregnant for 10 years. It was a very trying time for me, but especially for my wife. Remaining joyful became more and more difficult.” Once Susan was able to get pregnant, she suffered several miscarriages and the couple faced further discouragement and depression in relation to their season of infertility. During this time, God dropped in Popin’s heart what he refers to as “this little melody of joy” that inspired the song. “To step – meaning dance, brought joy into our hearts and reminded us to praise our way through it. As God began to give my wife her joy back, the depression began to leave. Faith and hope began to surface, and then, she got pregnant,” Popin shares joyously. Five children later, it’s his hope that the song helps facilitate true joy in listeners’ dark places and becomes their soundtrack as they step/dance their way through any situation. “You’re Gonna Live Again (Bella’s Song)” is one of I Got Out’s more
INDEPENDENT ARTISTS MAKING A MOVE Honoring the Late George Perkins Family and friends celebrated the legacy PERKINS FAMILY CHOIR
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of the late, "George Perkins," who was a beloved community leader, a man of integrity who took stances for the equal rights of others, an icon, a civic, business leader, a legend and wellknown for music. George Perkins was born in the city of Walker, LA, and relocated to Hammond in 1979. He immediately became a community leader in the Hammond area. He joined Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and member of the male chorus. He Co-Chaired the board of deacons and was in charge of the church's video recording. Mr. Perkins was an insurance sales representative and later a cable TV franchise owner by trade, but he was best known as one of the originators of the Tangipahoa Black Festival that began in 1984. In 1987, the name was changed to the Tangipahoa Parish Black Heritage Festival. With the new name, Mr. Perkins and other leaders of the organization decided they needed a permanent facility and contacted the parish school system to purchase a boarded-up school on 7.3 acres of land that was left over from integration. Over the years they have renovated the facility, which has become the Tangipahoa Parish African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archive. He could be found there on most days working in whatever capacity in which he was needed--from acting as tour guide to researching records to taking on kitchen duty. He also served his community in other ways. He was a member of the advisory board for North Oaks Hospital and served as the first Black councilman for District 3 in the city of Hammond. He later served as an assistant to State Representative Henry ``Tank'' Powell and was a founding member of the 2nd Saturday breakfast group--a group which invites members of the community to gather monthly regardless of racial and social divides to discuss issues of concern to the community. He was a member of the Masonic Order Prince Hall affiliation, the past worshipful master of Oak Grove Lodge #117 in Hammond and a grand officer of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge for the State of Louisiana. George Perkins was a man of many talents and music was his passion. He wrote and produced many songs including ``Cryin' in the Streets''--his No. 1 hit. It sold over 1 million copies and provided him the opportunity to perform at the Apollo Theater. During that time, he performed all over the South: Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and all through North and South Carolina. He had the No. 3 record in New York, which was quite an accomplishment for a down-home Southern R & B record. "Cryin' In The Streets had spent 12 weeks on the Billboard R & B charts, rising as high as No. 12 all over the country. The Musical Tribute featured many independent artists such as National Recording Artist, The Veal Brothers, Jarmain Hawthorne, The Perkins Family Choir, Gospel Truth of Baton Rouge,LA, U'Nique, Resurrection Restoration Ministries Praise Team, Unity Praise Team, Lil' Blessings, Rose Pittman and other soloists, groups, and choirs to show their love that Mr. Perkins had for his community. Backpacks and school supplies were given to all of the kids present and a Scholarship to Josh Cook to assist with his tuition and books. To apply, students from the Tangipahoa and Livingston Parish in the State of Louisiana are encouraged to go to www.gpscholarshipfund.eventbrite.com.
Jarmain Hawthorne is a native of Houston, Texas, originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Hawthorne has been singing gospel music CD since the age of 5. He has released RELEASE eight projects with the new CD titled, "Legacy." as number nine. The song, “I’m Not Finished, “will for sure bless you from clapping your hands to having you dancing, smiling, and even crying because of The Anointing on this Project. Hawthorne is not a novice to the Gospel Music Industry; he was nominated in 2016 while singing with the New Christianaires for a Stellar Awards. Also, he has been nominated for a People’s Choice Awards for the mixed quartet category and received an award from the George Perkins Foundation. Jarmain Hawthorne loves to sing and minister to the World while preaching and Reaching Souls for Christ. He is a humble Servant Ready and willing to serve Sacrifice and Sing.
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