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Actor John Stamos is remembering his longtime friend and former co-star Bob Saget with an emotional tribute on what would have been Saget’s 70th birthday. Stamos shared what he called their “last pic” together on Instagram, posting a sunset photo featuring himself and wife Caitlin McHugh alongside Saget and his widow, Kelly Rizzo. The oceanside…

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R&B singer Chris Brown is celebrating a new academic honor after receiving an honorary doctorate from a Dallas-based private Christian university, though the recognition is also drawing scrutiny online over the school’s accreditation status. Brown, 37, shared photos on Instagram showing himself dressed in academic regalia while accepting an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Visual…

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Actor Neal McDonough is opening up about one of the darkest seasons of his life, revealing that his refusal to compromise his marriage and personal convictions led to career fallout, financial ruin, and a battle with alcohol — before faith and family helped him rebuild. In a recent interview, the 60-year-old actor reflected on being…

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Fans and drivers across the NASCAR world paused in grief Sunday as Kyle Busch was honored during an emotional tribute at Charlotte Motor Speedway, just days after the racing champion’s sudden death at age 41. The heartbreaking ceremony took place ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 race and centered around Busch’s grieving family, including his wife,…

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Three months after actor James Van Der Beek’s death, his widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, is sharing how her family is still coping with deep grief and how their faith is helping them get through it. Kimberly posted on Instagram about what life has been like since losing her husband to colorectal cancer at age…

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Veteran television personality Kathie Lee Gifford is opening up about what she sees as a troubling shift in today’s media culture, saying television conversations have become far more hostile and less welcoming toward faith. Speaking on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast with Tomi Lahren, Gifford reflected on her experiences in television over the years,…

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Katy Tur is facing sharp criticism after questioning comments made by House Speaker Mike Johnson about the God-given nature of human rights during a recent broadcast on MSNBC’s “MS NOW.” The controversy began after Johnson participated in the “Rededicate 250” event on the National Mall, where he offered a public prayer emphasizing America’s spiritual heritage.…

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Former child actor Keith Thibodeaux is mourning the death of his longtime friend and fellow The Andy Griffith Show child star Dennis Rush following Rush’s battle with leukemia. Thibodeaux, who played Johnny Paul Jason on “The Andy Griffith Show” and Little Ricky on I Love Lucy, shared the emotional news in a social media post…

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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is adding another major moment to her growing legacy in Indiana sports after being named grand marshal for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The Indiana Fever star will give the famous command for drivers to start their engines before one of the world’s most iconic racing events begins at…

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Elon Musk is lauding the achievements of his Neuralink technology, calling it “Jesus-level technology.” Neuralink is a brain implant technology that promises to give people suffering from severe physical limitations, such as quadriplegics, the ability to perform basic physical operations with their thoughts. Musk discussed using Neuralink to potentially restore sight to the blind with…

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