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Nearly two decades after her life was turned upside down by betrayal, Leigh Moore says she has no regrets about choosing compassion over bitterness. Her extraordinary story—woven with heartbreak, faith, and forgiveness—has now inspired a Hollywood film, Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. “I chose to forgive him,” Moore told The Christian Post. “He…

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It has been more than two decades since Mel Gibson stunned the world with The Passion of the Christ. Now, the long-awaited sequel is finally moving into production—but with a twist: a completely new cast. According to insiders, Gibson’s follow-up, The Resurrection of the Christ, will begin filming in Rome with fresh faces stepping into…

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Christian artist Forrest Frank has had a standout year with his new album Child of God earning him lots of praise. He received 7 nominations this year from the Dove Awards, including artist and song writer of the year. Frank, however, announced that he had decided to forgo any awards shows, including the Dove Awards,…

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Michelle Pfeiffer has had an incredible career, starring in classics like Scarface and Hairspray, but at 67, she says something unexpected has given her a whole new outlook on acting—becoming a grandmother. During a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast, the legendary actress opened up about how her new role in life has reshaped her…

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Fall is the season of jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin spice, and cozy sweaters. It’s not often a month looked to for biblical stories, particularly a horror take on a biblical story. But that’s exactly what The Carpenter’s Son, which hits theaters November 14, aims to be. The film features Nicolas Cage in the unlikely role of Joseph,…

A resurfaced clip of a children’s show on Netflix that features a transgender character has sparked calls for a boycott and a series of cancelations. Libs of TikTok shared a post featuring clips from the now-canceled animated Netflix cartoon, Dead End: Paranormal Park. The show aired for two seasons on Netflix from June to October…

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College football can ignite passion in the stands — but at the University of Pittsburgh, it’s also sparking spiritual revival. On September 18, Pitt football players helped lead a powerful faith event on campus called “Pitt for Jesus.” Nearly 600 students and community members gathered to hear the gospel, worship, and witness life-changing decisions for…

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The NFL has announced its pick to perform at the sixtieth Super Bowl Halftime show, and he’s already stirring the social media waters. The NFL shared that Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as the performer Bad Bunny, will be headlining the show. “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. This is for my people, my…

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa once again put his faith front and center after leading his team to victory, reminding fans that for him, football is about more than just wins and losses. The Dolphins secured a 27–21 victory over the New York Jets, and Tagovailoa wasted no time directing the spotlight away from himself.…

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In one of the most pressure-filled moments of his career, New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz stood tall—and afterward, he made sure to give all the glory to the One he says gave him strength. With the Yankees’ season hanging in the balance, Cruz entered Tuesday night’s showdown against the rival Boston Red Sox in…

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