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My favorite moment of television so far this week happened on one of my favorite guilty pleasures, “Bethenny Ever After.” She’s mouthy, she’s abrasive, and she’s trashy at times, but I still love her moments of vulnerability and ruthless honesty. This week, Bethenny wrestled with religion for almost the enitre  episode with some humorous, authentic…

TM stands for Transcendental Meditation and apparently celeb Russell Brand is the newest poster boy for this spiritual practice. The Style section of The New York Times just did a big feature on Mr. Brand and his new agey ways, in Irina Aleksander’s article, “Look Who’s Meditating Now.” She writes of the comedian: “It is…

Oh yes, I saw The Book of Mormon musical last night, with Beliefnet’s very own blogging Mormon, Jana Riess, (can I say that? or am I still under the influence of South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone and their sort of off humor?)–and it was an utter BLAST. And let me tell you, Jana…

Keith and Kristyn Getty are contemporary Irish hymn writers, and this St. Patrick’s day they’re giving away three different hymns as well as the accompanying sheet music. Each of the three hymns – “Behold the Lamb,” “The Power of the Cross,” and “Come, People of the Risen King” – are thoughtful, moving calls to worship.…

Yahoo. This evening I am headed first to dinner with my lovely friend, Jana Riess, (of Flunking Sainthood), and then we are off to see Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s The Book of Mormon musical on Broadway! It’s still in previews (which makes it feel extra special to get to go) and doesn’t officially open…

I like Jay-Z’s music (for the most part) and for this I am in good company. His god-complex is a bit overwhelming, however, and I have difficulty with folks who collapse faith with financial prosperity, as Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s book, “Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went from Street Corner to Corner Office,” apparently suggest…

By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture PassionistasA mogul turned reality show host gets roasted, a country band gives back and an undercover millionaire helps the poor. Here are this week’s most inspirational pop culture moments.Donald Trump Gets RoastedDonald Trump doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who likes to be the brunt of a…

Ohio State Buckeyes head football coach Jim Tressel reportedly knew of players selling memorabilia for money and other benefits eight months before they were suspended for infractions in December. It appears that the well-liked coach’s job could be in jeopardy, a press conference was called by athletic director Gene Smith Tuesday night at 7 p.m.…

Cyndi Lauper was among stranded tourists at an airport in Buenos Aires and threw an impromptu mini concert. Check out the video here:

by Amy and Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas A celebrity chef sheds light on a still devastated nation, an Oscar winning movie gives one charity a boost and a potential Idol loses himself in music. Anthony Bourdain Has No Reservations About Telling It Like It Is If you’re looking to learn how to chop an…
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