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“I know where she is.” Carrie Underwood fought back emotion as she honored Dolly Parton during a weekend concert, pointing to the country legend’s deep Christian faith just days after her death at 80. “I know where she is, and I know how much she loved Jesus,” Underwood told the crowd Saturday at the Tanglewood…

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A Christian activist is defending the inclusion of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s acclaimed memoir Night on a list of nearly 2,200 books deemed potentially inappropriate for Texas public schools, arguing that its graphic depiction of violence against children warrants caution. The Christian advocacy group compiled the list Recover America and cited by Texas Lt. Gov.…

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Jennifer Garner’s fame did not protect her from a fear familiar to many single parents: wondering whether she could support herself and her children. During an appearance on the “Aspire with Emma Grede” podcast, the actress revealed that she “panicked” after her marriage to Ben Affleck ended. After stepping back from her career to raise…

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Dolly Parton may have been one of the biggest stars in country music, but according to former co-star Danica McKellar, the woman behind the rhinestones was every bit as hardworking and gracious as fans hoped she would be. McKellar, who worked alongside Parton in the 2019 Hallmark movie “Christmas at Dollywood,” recently opened up about…

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A Tennessee pastor who has made it his mission to share the Gospel with celebrities is reflecting on his encounter with Hayden Panettiere two years before the actress’s sudden death at age 36. Dylan Novak, a youth pastor at Henard’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Rogersville, Tennessee, and founder of Celebrity Evangelist Ministries, met Panettiere…

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An Anglican archbishop has apologized after a reality TV show about successful OnlyFans sex workers filmed the baptism of an adult-content creator inside a historic Australian cathedral. The Most Rev. Jeremy Greaves, archbishop of Brisbane, said he was “shocked” by the content of the series “Turned On: Dirty, Sexy Money” after scenes were filmed at…

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Mr. T may be remembered for his mohawk, gold chains and famous “I pity the fool” catchphrase, but a new Netflix documentary promises to show viewers the man — and the faith — behind the larger-than-life image. Netflix has released the official trailer for Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool, premiering Sept. 8. The…

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Kirk Cameron is raising concerns about Taylor Swift’s enormous cultural influence, arguing that the superstar is doing far more than entertaining millions of young fans — she is helping shape what they believe. The actor, author and Christian evangelist addressed Swift’s influence during a recent episode of his podcast, acknowledging her extraordinary talent and success…

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Tim Curry, the unmistakable British actor whose larger-than-life performances made him a favorite of moviegoers, theater fans and generations of children, has died at the age of 80. Curry died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home, according to reports published Wednesday. Authorities responded to his residence late Tuesday, and no foul play is suspected.…

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Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico is receiving praise from “Office” star Rainn Wilson, who discussed Talarico’s faith on a recent podcast. Wilson appeared on Ezra Klein’s podcast, “Soul Boom” where they discussed the prominent role faith has taken in the Senate race, discussing how the role of Christianity  has taken on such a prominent role…
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