Colton Dixon on The Importance of Christian Music

Colton Dixon explains the importance of Christian music and reveals the ultimate goal of his profession in this Dove Awards side-stage interview with UP.

Recognizing the Best in Christian Music: Dove Awards Airs on UP Tonight

Hosted by Amy Grant & Kirk Franklin, the Dove Awards airs tonight at 8 PM ET on UP and features performances by NEEDTOBREATHE, TobyMac, Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, Gaither Vocal Band, Jason Crabb, Tamela Mann and more.

Presenters include Candace Cameron Bure, Rusty & Julie Bulloch, Pastor Rick Warren, Joyce Meyer, Brandon Heath, Chonda Pierce, David Mann, Isaac Carree, Jaci Velasquez, Lecrae, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Mandisa and Montell Jordan.

Mandisa Appeared on 'Katie' on ABC Today

American Idol's" Mandisa shares about her music and single "Overcomer" and opens up with a very personal interview about struggles from her past with food and being abused as a child.

She also talks about settling the score with Simon Cowell, reveals her secret weight loss weapon, and even teaches Katie some Zumba moves!

Preachers of LA's Deitrick Haddon Responds to T.D. Jakes' Rebuke of TV Show

Deitrick Haddon, the minister and gospel singer who appears on the Oxygen docu-series "Preachers of L.A." was shocked that his show received criticism from Bishop T.D. Jakes recently.

Jakes, the senior pastor of The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, wanted to make sure his congregation knew that he is not using their financial contributions on personal gain after the first episode of the controversial show aired.

"Now, I know you been watching that junk on TV. I want to tell you right now, not one dime of what you're sowing right now will buy my suit. I want you to know my car is paid for," Jakes told his congregation Sunday, according to EEW magazine reports. "I want you to know I got my house on my own. I want you to know I'm not bling-blinging. I am not shake and bake. I had money when I came to Dallas and I plan to have some when I leave."

Haddon reacted to Jakes' criticism on the radio station PRAISE 102.5, where he admitted his shock.

"I have the absolute utmost respect for Bishop TD Jakes and what he represents. I considered him one of our generals in this generation," Haddon said. "I was a bit taken back and shocked when I saw his view on the show, being that he's a forefather in unorthodox, unconventional methods of sharing the Gospel, whether it be through MegaFest or partnering with comedians or Oprah."

Haddon's statements came after Jakes rebuked the spirit that caused people to think that financial contributions should go into preachers' pockets.

Grace Unplugged Premieres in the Top 20 at the Box Office

While probably not as strong as desired, the producers of Grace Unplugged can be proud that it opened as the 15th most popular movie last week.