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Christian music star Lauren Daigle is celebrating a moment of redemption as she prepares to perform “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl pregame show this Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. For the Grammy-winning singer, the high-profile performance is more than just an honor—it’s a full-circle moment of vindication after being canceled…

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Country music star John Rich is taking a stand against Marvel’s latest installment of Captain America, joining a growing chorus of voices criticizing lead actor Anthony Mackie for recent comments about the iconic superhero and his connection to America. Rich, 51, made his stance clear in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after Mackie, who…

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When the Grammys took place over the weekend, people expected the same things: wild outfits, wondrous music, and “Wow! Did they just say that?” All of those things happened, but then female rap artist Doechii got up and made history, winning Best Rap Album of the Year and thanking God for her sobriety. She was…

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  The New Orleans Saints, one of the NFL’s most beloved franchises, have been thrust into controversy following the revelation of their deep involvement in a public relations campaign aimed at protecting the Catholic Church during its clergy abuse scandal. Newly uncovered emails obtained by the Associated Press expose the extent to which Saints executives…

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Hollywood’s biggest names are looking to Texas as the next entertainment capital of the world. A-list actors Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, and Renée Zellweger are leading the charge to bring more film and television productions to the Lone Star State. The group recently launched an initiative called True to Texas…

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  The 67th annual Grammy Awards was a night of triumph for Christian and gospel artists. Legendary singer CeCe Winans and rising star DOE took home top honors, showcasing the power and impact of faith-filled music. Hosted by Trevor Noah at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the star-studded event highlighted the ongoing influence of…

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Former President Jimmy Carter has received a posthumous Grammy Award, marking yet another honor in his remarkable legacy. The late president, who passed away in December at the age of 100, won in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording at the 2025 Grammy Awards for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial…

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A growing number of Christians are voicing outrage over NBC’s decision to air what they call a “profane use of God’s name” on the network’s new reality game show, Deal or No Deal Island. The controversy stems from a January 23 episode, where a contestant’s statement using God’s name in vain was left uncensored despite…

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off at Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This marks the third consecutive Super Bowl for the Chiefs, who are seeking to win the Lombardi trophy for the fourth time. Meanwhile, the Eagles, who won at Superbowl LII in 2018, will be…

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After years of anticipation, Beyoncé has officially secured the coveted Album of the Year award at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking a historic moment in her legendary career. The win comes after four previous nominations in the category, making this victory all the more significant. Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter dominated the night, earning 11 nominations—the…

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