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As anticipation builds for the next chapter in the Lord of the Rings saga, director Andy Serkis is pushing back against calls for diversity casting, saying it would not fit the story’s setting or source material. Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed film trilogy, recently told the BBC that The Lord of…

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Christian singer-songwriter Leanna Crawford is celebrating a season of career milestones, but she says the biggest transformation in her life had nothing to do with awards, chart success or sold-out shows. Instead, it came when she stopped measuring her value by her music and learned to trust God’s plan. Crawford, 31, recently reflected on that…

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Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander says the 2026 season will be his last, bringing one of baseball’s most decorated careers to a close after 21 years in the major leagues. The 43-year-old pitcher announced his decision on Wednesday shortly after being named a “Legend Pick” for his 10th All-Star Game appearance by Major League Baseball…

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Emma Myers, the actress best known for playing Enid Sinclair in Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, is opening up about a deeply personal season of struggle that ultimately led her to a stronger relationship with God. Speaking on the “Great Company” podcast, Myers shared that she experienced a frightening period of severe insomnia that left her…

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