Anne Thomas

• Steven Curtis Chapman's 16th Album 'Among The Best'

  Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman celebrated the US release of his 16th album yesterday, This Moment.

• Four Kornerz to perform at Clapham Grand

  UK-based Christian RnB band, Four Kornerz, will perform at London's Clapham Grand on next month as part of "Select Cuts", a regular event designed at showcasing music played by popular performers.

• Michael W. Smith Releases 20th Album, Prepares for Tour

  Legendary Christian musician Michael W Smith has released his 20th album in the US this week, shortly after celebrating his 50th Birthday.

• Mel Gibson tops 'Most Powerful Christian in Hollywood' poll

  The Passion of the Christ director Mel Gibson has topped a poll as the Most Powerful Christian in Hollywood.

• YFriday to Record Live CD, DVD in Derby

  British Christian rock and worship band Yfriday will be recording their live CD & DVD at The Riverside Centre in Derby this month. The concert, which will be take place 27th October, will feature songs from the Rainmaker, Open, Revolution and Universal albums, with recording beginning at 7.30pm. Doors will open at 7pm.

• Religious row takes over Hollywood blockbuster of Philip Pullman novel

  A row over religion has engulfed the movie version of 'The Golden Compass', one of Philip Pullman's children's novels from the series His Dark Materials, as critics say that the Hollywood film waters down the anti-Catholic themes in the book so as not to offend.

• US Talent Agency Adds Christian Music Division

  A renowned US-based talent and literary agency, Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), Inc., has announced the launch of a full service Christian Music Division.

• GMA Foundation Inducts New Artists

  The US Gospel Music Association Foundation (GMAF) will induct artists Phil Keaggy, the Statler Brothers, Larnelle Harris and The Winans along with former music executive Joe Moscheo to the GMA Gospel Hall of Fame, GMAF's president has announced.

• Jaci Velasquez to Release Christmas EP

  Jaci Velasquez will release a 3-track Christmas/New Year's EP titled Open House on 30 October, A'postrophe Records announced.

• Relient K and Doerksen Lead Nominees in Canadian GMA Awards

  American artists Relient K and Brian Doerksen are the leading nominees for GMA (Gospel Music Association) Canada's 29th Annual Covenant Awards to be held October 26 in Calgary, Alberta.

• World Vision Rebuilds Peru After Earthquake

  A month on from the devastating earthquake that shook the central coast of Peru, World Vision is still on the ground providing humanitarian aid to the most affected families in 39 neighbourhoods of Chincha, Pisco and Ica.

• Christian Aid Partners Aid Hurricane Felix Victims

  Following the devastating hurricane in Nicaragua and Honduras, local organisations supported by Christian Aid are stepping up for relief efforts.