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The Christian music world continues to reel after fresh allegations of sexual abuse surfaced against disgraced former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait. In a newly released recording obtained by The Roys Report, Tait is heard apologizing to one of his alleged victims and admitting to touching him “inappropriately.” “When I first made the advances on you,…

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Rapper Cardi B, known for her chart-topping hits and outspoken personality, is making headlines for a different reason—her faith. As she celebrated her 33rd birthday, the Grammy-winning artist publicly declared this season of her life as her “Jesus year,” crediting God for her blessings and protection. “Thank you to everyone for all the birthday wishes!”…

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is no stranger to criticism. Whether it’s praise for his precision passes or critiques after a tough loss, the spotlight on an NFL quarterback is always bright. But according to Tagovailoa, the key to handling the noise isn’t scrolling through social media or chasing public approval—it’s going home to his…

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Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard AJ Green isn’t just making his mark on the court—he’s also using his platform to point people to Jesus. Recently, Bucks players were given the opportunity to take over the team’s social media accounts. While some athletes used the moment for fun or personal promotion, Green chose to share his faith.…

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“Saturday Night Live” cast member Sarah Sherman is facing criticism after a weekend sketch appeared to blur the line between comedy and political campaigning. Social media users accused the comedian of using her platform on NBC to promote Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while mocking his critics. A Controversial Sketch On Saturday’s…

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“Grow,” director John McPhail’s follow-up to his hit “Anna and the Apocalypse,” releases Friday, Oct. 17. The family-friendly comedy centers on a fiercely competitive pumpkin contest in a small village. Charlie, a young orphan, arrives to live with her aunt on a farm. When she learns that their neighbors have dominated the competition for years,…

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Maverick City Music (MCM) is in disarray after Grammy-winning singer Chandler Moore announced he would be leaving the collective. “I’ve made the bittersweet decision to end my relationship with Maverick City Music. When we started Mav, I was grateful to have community and belonging while fulfilling my dream of making music that would help people…

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The Christian music world is buzzing after Forrest Frank announced that he will no longer accept awards for his music. This announcement has sparked praise, questions, and even pushback from fellow artists. Frank, known for his chart-topping Christian pop hits, took to social media this week to explain his decision. “As Christians, it’s hard to…

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It was no ordinary Sunday for Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter. Just hours before stepping onto the field to face the Seattle Seahawks, the first-year wide receiver and cornerback made a life-changing decision—he was baptized. Hunter, who gained national attention at the University of Colorado for playing both offense and defense, has been steadily carving…

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Justin Bieber may be one of the most famous Christian celebrities in the world, but even he isn’t immune to a little mother-son tension over faith. The 31-year-old singer recently responded to a prayer posted by his mom, Pattie Mallette, that asked for God’s healing over his life. Mallette’s post, shared Sept. 22, included several…

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