Entertainment
Marvin Sapp Tells Church Ushers to Close Doors Until Congregation Coughs Up $40K, on Video
Marvin Sapp To Congregation
No One Leaves Until We Get $40K …
Ushers, Close the Doors!!!
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Gospel singer and bishop Marvin Sapp is under fire for his unorthodox way of asking church members for donations … because he’s on video telling ushers to close the doors until a huge goal is met.
Resurfaced video from Marvin’s sermon at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World annual summer convention is going viral … and folks are taking issue with Marvin’s fundraising style.
In the clip, the gospel music legend-turned-preacher tells the ushers to close the doors until the 1,000 worshipers in the building donate $20 each.
Marvin then tells the thousands of folks watching the live stream to pony up $20 as well.
He says it’s an easy way to raise $40,000 for the church … and he says all the pastors on stage need to cough up $100.
Marvin takes out his bankroll and puts his money where his mouth is … but then some folks say he puts his foot in his mouth by telling people in the building to physically come up to the stage and show him their donations.
Cash is king but Marvin says electronic payments work too … and he says anyone donating with their phones need to prove they sent the money.
The big issue here for most folks online is Marvin instructing the ushers to close the doors … with some going so far as to claim he was holding people hostage. Police tell us they were not called.
Marvin’s plea happened after he sang and preached at the 2024 PAW Convention in Baltimore back in July … but the video’s just now getting traction, and stirring debate.
Wednesday night, Sapp posted a response on Facebook to the public outcry about the video … he says, in part, “My directive was not about control it was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give, and for those handling the resources.”
We reached out to Marvin … so far no word back.
Teddi Mellencamp
I Thought I’d Beaten Cancer
… But Docs Found 4 More Tumors
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Teddi Mellencamp just got hit with a brutal setback in her health battle — docs found more tumors, just days after she gave an empowering interview where she cautiously thought she had beaten cancer.
The reality star shared the heartbreaking news on her IG Stories Tuesday from her bed … saying she was feeling great about her progress during a recent Us Weekly interview, but just a couple days later, on March 26, doctors found 4 more small tumors on her brain during an emergency MRI.
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Teddi used the moment to show just how extreme the highs and lows of her journey have been — dropping the health update right after sharing her interview and thanking everyone for their support in calling her strong.
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In the interview, she talked about fighting for her life, staying positive, and even being in a good place with her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave.
Back on her IG Stories, she’s staying positive … saying she’s thinking about her future goals and also listening to her body and giving herself more time to rest in bed, despite being known for being an early riser.
Remember, Teddi landed in the hospital back in February after weeks of brutal headaches — only to be told she had multiple brain tumors — and 4 were removed via surgery.
Fingers crossed she beats this once and for all!
Larsa Pippen
Dating Ex- Pro Basketball Player
… After Marcus Jordan Split
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Larsa Pippen has a new baller in her life — TMZ Sports has learned Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan‘s ex is dating 31-year-old former pro basketball player Jeff Coby.
We’re told the couple has been exclusive since the start of 2025 … and while they haven’t gone public with their relationship, their inner circles are well aware of the budding romance.
In fact, the two have been making their way around town together … after initially meeting at the 10-year anniversary bash for David Alexander‘s DBC Fitness gym at ZZs Club Miami back in January.
We’re told it was Alexander who played matchmaker … and they’ve been hitting it off ever since.
While they’re certainly dating, our sources say they’re still living at their own cribs … so no moving in together just yet.
Coby played high school ball in Florida and Connecticut before taking his talents to Columbia. He entered the 2017 NBA Draft … and while he had a cup of coffee in the G League, he spent most of his post-college days suiting up for overseas clubs.
Larsa and the NBA G.O.A.T.’s son broke up in early 2024 after dating for over a year — even though they openly talked about their hopes of becoming husband and wife.
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Before that, she was famously married to the six-time champion from 1997 until their divorce was finalized in 2021.
Given Coby’s background … it sure seems like Larsa loves her hardwood.
Dr. Phil
Groceries Can Make Us Healthy Again …
Here’s What To Buy & Avoid!!!
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Dr. Phil says there’s a simple solution for getting Americans back into healthy eating habits … and it’s all about grocery shopping.
The TV doctor joined us on “TMZ Live” Wednesday and he told us how folks can start eating healthier at home, without breaking the bank.
Dr. Phil says it’s important to eat fresh, non-processed foods … and while buying these items means longer cooking and preparation times for meals at home, he tells us why it’s beneficial in the long run.
The good doc warns folks to stay away from foods on shelves in the middle of the grocery store, and to instead shop around the outer perimeter of the store … explaining why that’s where the freshest options are featured.
Millions of Americans rely on federal food stamps, or SNAP, to fill their refrigerators and pantries … and Dr. Phil wants to see new rules that forbid folks from using their assistance on unhealthy junk food.
The reason this problem requires a solution … Dr. Phil says poor eating habits over the years have left generations of Americans sick and in poor health.
Dr. Phil dives deeper into the issues in his new project, “Make America Healthy Again: Dr. Phil’s Merit TV Special” … airing tonight at 9 PM ET on MeritTV.
For more from our conversation with Dr. Phil, catch the full interview on “TMZ Live.”
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