Idol Chatter

Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com | Inset: @CountryChord / X
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen gave fans something more than a hit-filled performance during his recent stadium concert — he also made a quiet but noticeable statement about his Christian faith. During his show Saturday at Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, the 33-year-old singer took the stage wearing a black cast on…

Adobe Stock
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision allowing states to continue protecting girls’ and women’s sports by requiring athletes to compete based on their biological sex at birth. In a closely watched ruling Thursday, the justices sided with West Virginia and Idaho in two cases challenging state laws that restrict biological males from…

Speakeasy / YouTube | Inset: John Mac / Flickr
Former NFL player and sports commentator Emmanuel Acho is facing backlash after arguing that the WNBA would actually be “better off” without Caitlin Clark—even as he acknowledged the Indiana Fever star has been the driving force behind the league’s unprecedented rise in popularity. Speaking on his Speakeasy podcast, Acho suggested Clark has already accomplished what…

@candacecbure / Instagram
As Candace Cameron Bure enters a new decade of life, the actress says her greatest accomplishments aren’t found in Hollywood success—they’re found in the legacy of faith she hopes to leave for her children, grandchildren and the world. The Full House star recently celebrated her 50th birthday and is preparing for another milestone: becoming a…

Netflix
As Netflix prepares to introduce a new generation to Little House on the Prairie, one of the show’s stars is offering reassurance to longtime fans who may be hesitant about another Hollywood remake. The streaming service’s reimagined adaptation premieres July 9 and follows the beloved Ingalls family—Charles, Caroline, Laura, Mary, and Carrie—as they build a…

Sergiy Palamarchuk / Shutterstock.com
Christian rock band Skillet is celebrating a historic career milestone while looking firmly toward the future. As the Grammy-nominated group prepares to release new music and launch a major anniversary tour, its signature hit “Monster” has achieved something no other Christian song has accomplished on Spotify. The band’s six-times platinum anthem recently surpassed 1 billion…

Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com | Inset: @jamielynnspears / Instagram
When Jamie Lynn Spears looks back on the darkest moment of her life, she doesn’t just remember fear—she remembers what she believes was a miracle. The former “Zoey 101” star is opening up about her daughter Maddie’s devastating 2017 ATV accident, revealing that a Catholic priest was called to administer last rites after the then-8-year-old…

Adobe Stock
Representation for women and minorities in movies dropped drastically in 2025, according to UCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report. Since 2014, UCLA has released an annual report examining diversity among lead talent, writers and directors for widely-released theatrical films and movies on streaming services. Part 1, which focused on theatrical films, was released in March while…

Amazon MGM Studios | Inset: The Kirk Cameron Show / YouTube
The Masters of the Universe reboot may be packed with swords, monsters, and epic battles, but actor and Christian speaker Kirk Cameron believes the film’s deeper message is what makes it truly worth discussing. Speaking on a recent episode of The Kirk Cameron Show podcast, Cameron reflected on the themes at the heart of the…

DFree / Shutterstock.com
Country music superstar and American Idol judge Carrie Underwood is once again pointing fans toward faith and gratitude, this time through a simple but heartfelt message about America. Underwood shared a video on Instagram showing hundreds of American flags displayed across a rural Tennessee property. The patriotic scene prompted a brief caption that quickly resonated…

More from Beliefnet and our partners