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Major League Baseball newcomer Evan Carter uses his platform to point people to Jesus. The Texas Ranger rookie has had a successful five days. He’s already hit his first home run in the big leagues, but that’s not the only reason he’s drawing attention. Earlier this month, the 21-year-old boldly proclaimed his faith. The words…

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Jamie Lynn Spears is officially a part of Season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars.” ABC revealed the new cast on “Good Morning America,” where Spears was announced as a contestant. She will be paired up with Alan Bersten, making them the first couple officially revealed for the upcoming season. The “Zoey 102” and “Sweet…

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Actress Jennifer Garner surprised her father with a nostalgic birthday present while on a recent trip home to Charleston, West Virginia. The 51-year-old actress chronicled her 36-hour journey to her hometown, saying she gifted her dad, William John Garner, with a ride in a Studebaker. She wrote on Instagram, “Dad’s early birthday surprise: a ride…

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Singer and actor Donny Osmond credits his father as the reason he’s never said a curse word. He told PEOPLE Magazine, “I never heard my father curse. He was tough, but he never swore.” Osmond admitted that he still “thinks the words,” saying, “There are certain people I would love to say certain words to…

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Demario Davis, the leading tackler on a defense that led New Orleans to an opening-week win, recently used his post-game news conference to read scripture and testify of God’s healing power during a medical scare with his four-year-old daughter. The linebacker led the Saints with nine solo tackles during the Saints’ 16-15 win over the…

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Kirk Cousins, the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to a divisional title last season, says he listens to worship music in the locker room before games to have the proper perspective before he takes the field. The 34-year-old QB led the Vikings to a 13-4 record and NFC North title last…

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After nearly three decades of marriage, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have finalized their divorce, closing a chapter that once inspired many as one of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories. Furness officially filed for an uncontested divorce in New York’s Suffolk County on May 23, 2025, according to court records. The filing came nearly two…

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Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, known for his visible Christian faith and music, is discontinuing a T-shirt saying Christians can quote the Bible and vulgar rapper Cardi B. Initially, Lecrae was called out by Louisiana emcee Dee-1 for his “Righteous & Ratchet” merchandise campaign. The campaign, launched by Lecrae, featured a shirt that read, “I can…

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Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight slammed the “appearance of Satan” in Hollywood, speaking out against what he sees as divisive forces in the United States. Voight commented during a discussion with Newsmax host Rob Schmitt after Schmitt said a lot of the cultural chaos America is experiencing has roots in Hollywood. The host said, “You…

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It’s all too predictable at this point: an average but relatively successful female artist goes all in on satanic imagery and, like the temptation the devil put in front of Jesus, suddenly they’ve got the keys to the kingdom. So it was barely newsworthy when singer-rapper Doja Cat released a new music video where she…

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