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Country singer and cultural icon Dolly Parton is still going strong in her career at the age of 77. Speaking to “The Today Show” to promote her first ever children’s album “I Believe in You,” host Matt Lauer discussed how children seem drawn to the singer. “I have that high-pitched voice … I look like…

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Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters tragically passed away in a plane crash in the Caribbean after the aircraft they were travelling in “plummeted into the ocean” moments after takeoff from an island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, officials and reports say. According to The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police…

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Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf recently formally converted to Catholicism. According to the Catholic News Agency, the 37-year-old officially joined the Catholic Church when he took the sacrament of confirmation at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in Solvang, California. The Capuchin Franciscans-Western American Province said in a statement shared on their Facebook page, “His decision to fully…

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The 2024 Golden Globe took place Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California where films such as Oppenheimer, Barbie and Anatomy of a Fall took home multiple awards. Jo Koy hosted the show, which aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Barbie and Succession led the ceremony with nine nominations a…

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Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure recently decried cancel culture as she shared her experiences with it in an episode of her podcast. In an episode with co-host Bianca Juarez Olthoff, the TV star told listeners that she’s taken her share of “punches” in the entertainment industry for being vocal about her faith. Bure, who grew…

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Danny DeVito is one of the most recognizable faces in the comedy world, and as a father, one of his greatest passions is lending his talents to his family-friendly entertainment, particularly animated movies that resonate with children. In an interview with The Christian Post, the 79-year-old father of three reminisced about his roles in “My…

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Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens, safety for the Green Bay Packers, recently appeared on an episode of the podcast “The Pivot” where they recounted the story of how they first met. It landed Owens in hot water after he admitted he didn’t know who Biles, who was recently named the most decorated gymnast…

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Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, who was baptized last October and is known for her role on the reality series “LA Ink,” discussed the challenges and criticisms she’s faced as a “goth” Christian in a recent episode of “This Past Weekend” podcast with stand-up comedian and podcaster Theo Von. The artist, whose real name…

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who led his team to a comeback victory on Christmas Eve, remained humble in his post-game interview, thanking his coaches, his teammates, and Jesus Christ. “The key was the guys just having competitive greatness,” he told Fox. “You know, all over — the defense did a great job, the offense…

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Actresses starring in the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel The Color Purple recently discussed how God impacted their lives while filming the movie that was released nationwide on Christmas Day. This adaptation is yet another remake following the 1985 Steven Spielberg-directed film starring Oprah Winfrey as Sofia and Broadway adaptations in 2005 and 2015.…

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