What do the Beatles, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Whitney Houston all have in common? Ken Mansfield. A former record executive who raced through the ’60s and ’70s on big expense accounts and marijuana-scented tour buses, Mansfield worked for them all–as manager, friend, record producer and, when it had all gone bust on him, road…

“Julie & Julia” intertwines the lives of famous chef Julia Child (Meryl Streep) and blogger/aspiring writer Julie Powell (Amy Adams), who attempts all 524 recipes in Child’s book, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” over 365 days. Begins Aug 7. Watch the Trailer to “Julie & Julia” Here on Beliefnet

Many celebrities do really nice things for charity, but every once in a while they not only take on a cause, but they’re willing to get uncomfortable doing it. Such a sacrifice will be made next week above New York City’s Madison Square Garden marquee, which not only raised money but also set a wonderful…

We like to keep things positive here at Idol Chatter. The intersection of pop culture and faith is a dynamic and inspiring corner of the blogosphere. But I’m struggling to find what’s positive or inspiring about Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest film, “Bruno.” From “The Pink Panther” to “Monty Python,” “Blazing Saddles ” to “Ace Ventura,”…

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