Idol Chatter

It seems like images of Jesus and other holy figures have been appearing on all kinds of food lately–grilled cheese, pierogies, tortillas, just to name a few. Which is why I was skeptical, yet intrigued, when I received a press release yesterday from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claiming that a member…

In this third installment of the “Twilight’ series, Bella choose between her love for vampire Edward and werewolf Jacob. The film opens June 30,2010.

As USAToday.com reports, “24” was responsible for several wonderfully dramatic contributions to the television action drama genre. It “set a new visual style,” had a “pace that kept viewers on edge,” “proved that a densely serialized thriller” could be successful and “was among the first TV series to reap huge DVD rewards.” Robert Bianco opined…

If you haven’t already heard the news, Beliefnet now has a Hulu Channel called Beliefnet TV. Keep it bookmarked and visit it often–we’re constantly adding new, full-length movies about spirituality and inspiration. Our latest offering is a film called “One Night with the King,” and no, it’s not a documentary about a groupie’s one night…

Ms. Rima Fakih. Have you heard of her? If not, you will soon, for the same reasons that you probably didn’t know about Carrie Prejean, last year’s Miss USA Pageant winner, until you heard later that she was a born-again Christian, that there were racy photos of her on the internet, that she had had…

A new book makes more allegations about Scientology and Tom Cruise.

As the father of three girls who doesn’t see himself as that old-fashioned or out of touch, I can’t tell you how much Donald Trump and his enterprise are off base by requiring Miss USA pageant contestants to pose in promotional lingerie photos as part of their participation. I’m not saying that he’s off base…

Last week Academy Award nominated actor Edward Norton unveiled a new social networking website Crowdrise.com, to help volunteers and charitable organizations promote their causes and raise funds. He’s already got some of his celebrity pals–like Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, and Will Ferrell– creating profiles and promoting projects on the site. “If Seth Rogan can manage…

My theory about romance movies these days is that they hover around one of two poles–either the horrid, slapsticky variety where pratfalls and humiliating scenarios abound (think ‘Fool’s Gold’) or the Nicolas Sparks variety that are too syrupy to get down (we’re far beyond ‘The Notebook’ these days). If you are anything like me, you…

By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas This week Robin Hood gives to the poor, Hollywood lends a helping hand at Cannes, a billionaire makes art for charity, a rapper saves families from foreclosure, and Nashville stars help their own. Here are this week’s most inspirational moments in pop culture. Robin Hood Gives to…

More from Beliefnet and our partners