Bishop T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest Brings Hollywood To Church In Dallas, Festival Attracts 75K Participants
Three-day Festival included Empowerment Sessions,
Inspiration & Prayer, and Entertainment
 (VIDEO) Click image to view first look at Oprah and T.D. Jakes’ discussion about fatherless children in America airing Sunday, September 8 at 9/8c on OWN Network.
DALLAS (Sept. 5, 2013) – Mega is almost an understatement for the three-day festival, hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes and wife Serita, known asMegaFest. Held in Dallas, Aug. 29-31, 2013 the ultimate intersection of faith family attracted more than 75,000 participants during its three-day run at multiple venues in the city: The Dallas Convention Center, the Omni Dallas Hotel and the American Airlines Center.
The largest event of its kind, MegaFest featured four of Jakes’ most popular conferences: ManPower, Woman Thou Art Loosed, MegaYouth andMegaKidz along with celebrity entertainment, business and other inspirational features for the entire family.
Oprah Winfrey kicked-off the festival with the taping of her Lifeclass in front of thousands at the American Airlines Center. This was followed by numerous headliners including Joel and Victoria Osteen, who hosted an empowerment session, Oscar and Grammy winner, Jennifer Hudson, who headlined the Woman of Purpose concert and participated in the firstInternational Faith and Family Film Festival, Steve Harvey, “Scandal’s”Kerry Washington, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, and of course, Bishop T.D. Jakes who spoke at numerous sessions including Woman Thou Art Loosed, ManPower and MegaYouth. Cedric “The Entertainer” andNiecy Nash hosted the “Just Churchin'” Comedy Show, while “omg! Insider’s” Kevin Frazier moderated multiple panel presentations during the Film Festival.
Other notable personalities who attended, performed or participated in MegaFest activities include: Tyler Perry, Brandy, Ray J, Robert Townsend, Tamar Braxton, Terrell Owens, Michelle Williams, Ben & Jewel Tankard, Isaac Caree, Tisha Campbell Martin, Holly Robinson Peete, Kim Burrell, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp, Alan Houston, Malinda Williams, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, Ray Chew, Emmitt and Pat Smith, Fred Hammond, Davidand Tamela Mann, Jacob Latimore, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music, Anthony Mackie, Toccara, Wesley Jonathan, and more.
“The success of MegaFest in Dallas is above and beyond my expectations,” said Bishop T.D. Jakes. “I couldn’t be more proud of my team who worked tirelessly to produce this three-day event and provide a platform for faith, prayer, inspiration and encouragement. I see why God sent me to Dallas. And I thank him for all his blessing.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Official MegaFest photos are available for download here.
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BISHOP T.D. JAKES TO APPEAR ON
OWN NETWORK’S “OPRAH’S LIFECLASS”
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
(VIDEO) Click image to view exclusive behind the scenes interview
with Bishop T.D. Jakes and Oprah.
Producer and television host Bishop T.D. Jakes will be featured on “Oprah’s Lifeclass” Sunday, September 8 at 9PM ET. Jakes will join host Oprah Winfrey for a conversation about fatherless children and reach out to men and women who are struggling and in need of healing. Sony Pictures
film studio exec, author and minister DeVon Franklin will also appear on the special episode taped live from MegaFest in Dallas.
Air Date: Sunday, September 8
Time: 9PM/8PMc on OWN
To download photos from Life Class click here
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MEGAFEST BROADCAST (B-ROLL) CLIPS AVAILABLE
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WOMEN OF PURPOSE CONCERT
B-ROLL PACKAGE (VIEWING)
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FOR BROADCAST LINKS CLICK HERE
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MEGAFEST EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS, FILM FESTIVAL, OVERALL EVENT
B-ROLL PACKAGE (VIEWING)
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FOR BROADCAST LINKS CLICK HERE
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WOMEN OF PURPOSE CONCERT BENEFITING
AUTISM SPEAKS
Bishop T.D. Jakes (L) and wife Serita pledged their support for a worthy cause by partnering with Autism Speaks for the Women of Purpose Concert held during MegaFest in Dallas, TX this weekend. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Oscar and Grammy Award Winner, Jennifer Hudson
uplifts MegaFest Women of Purpose concert goers with a Tramaine Hawkins classic,
“Be Grateful”. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Ten-time Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth
“Babyface” Edmonds (L) arrives on the red carpet with dancer girlfriend, Nicole Pantenburg at MegaFest in Dallas, TX. Edmonds was a part of a star studded lineup that included Hudson, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard and more performing on the Women Of Purpose concert benefting Autisim Speaks.
(Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
(L-R) WeTV Reality stars Tamar Braxton, Evelyn Braxton, and actress and singer, Tisha
Campbell-Martin share a moment on the red carpet before the Women of Purpose concert. Campbell-Martin has a child with Autisim and is a vocal advocate for awareness and early detection of the disorder, and the Braxton family participated in the concert with Evelyn presenting a video acceptance speech by daughter Toni who was on tour, and Tamar performing her hit single “Love & War” on the show. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Recording artist and entertainer,
Brandy electrifies concert goers during MegaFest 2013 Women of Purpose concert. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Four of the biggest names in gospel Fred Hammond(Center), Eric Roberson (L),David Hollister (R) and Brian Courtney Wilson (Back) delivered one of the night’s most passionate and uplifting performances at the Women of Purpose concert at MegaFest.
(Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
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INTERNATIONAL FAITH AND FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL
“Scandal” star, Kerry Washington opens up during Girl Talk at MegaFest 2013. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Jennifer Hudson (L) and Holly Robinson Peete meet on the red carpet before the screening of the highly anticipated love story “Winnie Mandela” in Dallas during this year’s MegaFest. The film is presented by T.D. Jakes. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
“Playing For Love” producer, Robert Townsend (L) joins “omg! Insider” co-anchor, Kevin Frazier during for a panel discussion of breaking into the business at MegaFest debut. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
To download additional photos from the film festival click here
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“BLACK NATIVITY” RECEPTION
Bishop T.D. and Serita Jakes (L)
host private reception for the highly anticipated holiday movie, “Black Nativity” at MegaFest. The film stars Forrest Whitaker, Angela Basset, Tyrese, Jennifer Hudson and Jacob Lattimore. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
R&B recording artist and co-star of the upcoming big screen musical “Black Nativity”,
Jacob Latimore celebrates the movie’s holiday release during a private reception at MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Essence Editor-at-large and author
Mikki Taylor attends MegaFest “Black Nativity” reception. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
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JUST CHURCHIN’ COMEDY SHOW
“The Soul Man” castmates,
Niecy Nash (L) and Cedric “The Entertainer” host Just Churchin’ comedy show at MegaFest in Dallas. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Stand-up comedian, Gary Owen delivers the laughs at Just Churchin’ Comedy Show at MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Actress and gospel singer,
Tamela Mann (L) along with her comedian husband, David Mann are all smiles at Just Churchin’ at MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
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BALL UP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME & CELEBRITY
SLAM DUNK COMPETITION
Singer/songwriter, record producer and actor,
Ray J suited up to join celebrities in the “Ball-Up” basketball tournament at MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Former NFL Wide Receiver, Terrell Owens has
traded in his football for a basketball at MegaFest’s Ball-Up. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Actor Wesley Jonathan takes it to the hoop at the Ball-Up basketball tournament during
MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
To download photos from Ball Up click here
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EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS
“WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED”
“MANPOWER”
Actor, Boris Kodjoe (L) and motivational speaker and television journalist, Jeff Johnson inspires and educates during the empowerment sessions at MegaFest. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Hollywood Power couple,
Nicole Ari Parker (L) and
Boris Kodjoe encourage audiences during the MegaFast empowerment
sessions. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
Pastor Marvin Sapp called men from all walks of life to action at MegaFest Manpower. (Photo Credit: Vernon Bryant, Courtesy of The FrontPage Firm)
To download photos from the Empowerment Sessions click here
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About MegaFest
More than 50,000 attendees from some 40 countries descended upon Dallas for MegaFest. Held in Dallas for the first time, the faith and family festival has welcomed more than 700,000 attendees since its inception in 2004. This supersized event married four of Jakes’ most popular conferences: ManPower, Woman Thou Art Loosed, MegaYouth and MegaKidz with a plethora of entertainment, business and other inspirational features. Past speakers and performers have included Aretha Franklin, Will Smith, Steve Harvey, Dave Ramsey and UniverSoul Circus. For more information, visit www.mega-fest.com.
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