Le’Andria Johnson’s Journey to Gospel Fame Hasn’t Been Easy

In this undated image released by Music World Gospel, gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is shown. Johnson’s debut album is titled, ” The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson.” (AP Photo/Music World Gospel)

When Le’Andria Johnson won BET’s “Sundays Best” two years ago, the gospel singer wasn’t quite ready to live the gospel life.

Watch: Cornel West Arrested

Update: According to a message reTweeted on Cornel West’s Twitter page, “Dr. Cornel West will be spending the night behind bars and is ordered to appear in court Monday at 1 p.m. EST.”

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What do the Protesters Want?

“Dear 1%, we fell asleep for a while. Just woke up. Sincerely, the 99%.”

Those were the words on a sign held by one of the demonstrators participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement.

WATCH: Mike Huckabee Says Rick Perry’s Campaign Problems Have Nothing to Do with His Faith

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, a darling of the religious right, dismissed the idea that Gov. Rick Perry’s Christianity is causing him problems as suggested by Perry’s wife, Anita.

Group of U.S. Representatives Files Motion Stating that Homosexuals Should Not Get Special Protection from Gov’t

Gays and lesbians are not entitled to the same heightened legal protection and scrutiny against discrimination as racial minorities and women in part because they are far from politically powerless and have ample ability to influence lawmakers, lawyers for a U.S. House of Representatives group said in a federal court filing.

Egypt’s State Media Accused in Violence Against Christian Demonstrators

Egyptian state television has been accused of spreading false information and inciting violence against Christians protesting in front of the TV building in Maspero on October 9. Calls have been made for the Information Minister Osama Heikal to resign.

Obama’s Struggling Donors Still Opening Their Wallets

President Barack Obama has shored up support from mid-level donors in some of the most economically distraught areas of the country, even as his Republican challengers have made jobs a central issue heading into next year’s election.