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The Christian and conservative community is reeling after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot and killed at just 31 years old during an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a husband, father of two, and outspoken defender of biblical values, is being remembered not only by political…

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ABC has announced that the next season of The Bachelorette will take a different approach. Instead of choosing from the usual pool of past Bachelor contestants, it will spotlight Taylor Frankie Paul, a name already familiar to reality TV fans. Paul, 31, is a single mother of three from Utah who first rose to prominence…

Charlie Sheen Admits Fear of Fading Fame Fueled His Destructive Spiral
Charlie Sheen is pulling back the curtain on one of the darkest chapters of his life—his spiral into addiction at the very height of his career. The former “Two and a Half Men” star, who is preparing to release both a memoir and a Netflix documentary, says fear of fading stardom fueled his reckless choices.…

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Kelly Clarkson has opened up for the first time since the heartbreaking death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The American Idol alum shared an emotional message on Instagram, choosing to mark the 23rd anniversary of her reality show win with words of gratitude for her fans. “To everyone that took time 23 years ago to…

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Stand-up comedy star Nate Bargatze isn’t shy about sharing what keeps him grounded—his Christian faith. In a recent interview with Esquire, the Tennessee native and comedy powerhouse opened up about how his faith continues to shape not only his personal life but also his career on stage. “It’s a good thing to be around. I…

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A film industry veteran is sounding the alarm over Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, urging the streaming giant not to water down or distort the Christian themes that have made the series beloved for generations. Dr. Ted Baehr, founder of the faith-based review site Movieguide, told CBN News he hopes…

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The NFL season started Thursday night, with a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and their bitter rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.  Would Philadelphia get off to a good start defending their Super Bowl title from last season? Could Dallas pull an upset?  But just as they were getting started – six seconds into the game…

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Prolific director Woody Allen shared some rare Hollywood praise for President Trump. Allen was appearing on Bill Maher’s “Club Random Podcast” when he discussed directing the President in his 1998 movie, Celebrity. Allen said President Trump “was a pleasure to work with and a very good actor.” “He was very polite and hit his mark…

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Jeremy Miller, best known as Ben Seaver on the hit 1980s sitcom “Growing Pains,” is opening up about how his TV family stepped in when life off-camera got tough. The 48-year-old actor recently shared that his co-stars Kirk Cameron and the late Alan Thicke were there for him during one of the darkest chapters of…

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When Bodie Kuljian—known simply as bodie—talks about the turning point in his career, he doesn’t start with chart-topping singles or high-profile performances. Instead, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter points to an unforgettable moment of conviction when the Holy Spirit redirected his path. “I’d always loved Jesus, but I was afraid to switch to Christian music,” bodie told…

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