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Angel Studios’ newest release, King of Kings, is much more than a refreshed version of Jesus’ life; it’s a history-making movie.  During its opening weekend, King of Kings generated over $19 million at the box office. That achievement broke the record for the biggest-ever debut for an animated biblical film in 1998, when DreamWorks’ The…

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Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken ESPN personality and host of First Take, is known for his fiery views on sports, politics, and culture. But now, the sports analyst says he’s seriously considering an unexpected leap—a run for president in 2028—and it all began, he says, with encouragement from his pastor. During an interview on ABC’s…

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Singer Amy Grant is butting heads with a Nashville nonprofit, accusing the nonprofit of shady financial dealings while the nonprofit sued her. Grant and her cousin, Andy Burton, are co-administrators for a family estate that has power over the deed of the Nashville Church of Christ, formerly Central Church of Christ, which was founded by their…

American Idol will be joining Easter Celebrations this April 20th with a star-studded night of worship. All 20 contestants on the show will participate in the show’s “Songs of Faith” special and perform worship and gospel songs. CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake will make appearances during the show, as well as the Gospel quartet The…

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In a move that has drawn backlash from many Christians and conservatives, “Saturday Night Live” used its Easter weekend episode to compare President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ — and mock both faith and the economy in the process. The cold-open sketch featured cast member James Austin Johnson reprising his satirical role as Trump. Johnson…

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“Little House on the Prairie” fans are dreaming big — and their dream actress for the Netflix reboot is none other than Jennifer Garner. The buzz began when the official Instagram page for Little House on the Prairie announced an open casting call for the role of young Laura Ingalls, famously played by Melissa Gilbert…

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Fans of “Malcolm in the Middle” have reason to celebrate as Disney+ gears up for a four-episode revival of the beloved sitcom — but one key original cast member will be notably absent. Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest brother Dewey, will not be returning to reprise his role. The revival, announced in December by…

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Is President Trump a Christian? The commander-in-chief has repeatedly answered affirmatively over the years, explaining his faith allegiance, praising evangelicals — and even heralding a past relationship with the late Rev. Billy Graham. In fact, Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, was reportedly a big fan of the popular evangelist, once taking his young son and family to see…

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Carrie Underwood has always worn her faith on her sleeve — but even she admits it’s not always easy. During Monday night’s episode of American Idol, the country superstar and guest judge grew emotional while sharing a heartfelt testimony. The moment came after contestants Rylee and Breanna performed a powerful duet of Brandon Lake’s worship…

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After a journey filled with highs, heartbreaks, and healing, UConn star Paige Bueckers is finally a national champion — and she’s giving all the glory to God. The All-American guard led the Connecticut Huskies to an 82–59 victory over South Carolina on Sunday, securing the school’s first women’s basketball championship since 2016. Bueckers contributed 17…

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