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Almost one-third of the viewers of the Bible-based hit show “The Chosen” aren’t Christians, according to new data that shows the impact and reach of a show that had humble beginnings but is now available on major platforms like Prime and Netflix. The series launched in 2017 but grew into viral status during the pandemic.…

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Just like a prayer, Madonna knew God was with her when she was hospitalized in the ICU with a “serious bacterial infection” in June. The singer recalled the “near-death experience” at her sold-out Los Angeles show and told fans that her first word coming out of an induced coma after four days was “no,” according…

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Eight-year-old Kinsley Murray has gained attention for her passionate rendition of the national anthem at a recent Pacers game against the Toronto Raptors. Murray, who was decked out in a red white and blue sparkly dress, first sang “O Canada” before singing her confident version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 8-year-old sang her version of…

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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced that her “Fund for Good,” which is being labeled as a “a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom,” will use a portion of the proceeds from her Guts World Tour to fund local abortion providers. Her…

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