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Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg sparked controversy after criticizing LGBTQ+ representation in children’s films, saying it places parents and grandparents in difficult positions when young kids ask questions they may not be ready to answer. The 53-year-old rapper, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., made the remarks during an August 20 episode of Dr. Sarah Fontenot’s It’s…

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As the pioneering CBS reality show “Survivor” starts its 50th season, former players Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog from “Survivor: China,” are launching the  “Beyond the Torch” podcast to take fans behind the scenes.  The new show, the outgrowth of a friendship that began in the remote Mount Lu West Sea, Jiujiang region, will interview…

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It’s official—Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! The pop megastar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared the joyful news on Instagram, sending fans into celebration mode. Swift confirmed the proposal with a playful caption alongside photos of Kelce down on one knee: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married…

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A video sparked media outrage after it featured the Minnesota Vikings’ controversial male cheerleaders performing a dance in the same bathroom as the team’s female cheerleaders. Vikings cheerleader Brianna Putney shared a video to social media that featured male cheerleaders Blaze Shiek and Louie Conn in the same bathroom as female cheerleaders doing a dance to…

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Before Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift became headline news, the Kansas City Chiefs star was already making waves for his dating life. Back in 2016, Kelce starred in his own reality dating show, “Catching Kelce,” where he tried dating 50 women—one from each state—in hopes of finding a girlfriend. The show only lasted one…

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The late Superman star Christopher Reeve is being remembered not only for his iconic Hollywood career but also for his strong moral convictions and public advocacy. According to the filmmakers behind the new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, the beloved actor would have spoken out against Donald Trump if he were alive today. In…

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Cristiano Ronaldo has finally put a ring on it. The Portuguese soccer star, 40, and his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, are officially engaged after eight years together. The happy news was shared by Rodriguez on Instagram, where she posted a stunning photo of her oval-shaped diamond engagement ring. “Yes I do. In this and in…

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When the Cleveland Browns officially named veteran quarterback Joe Flacco their starter, most fans and analysts saw it as a pragmatic move. With younger prospects not ready and other options sidelined by injuries, the Browns turned to the 39-year-old Super Bowl champion to lead the team. However, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark took the announcement in…

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson found himself in the midst of a social media firestorm after reposting a conservative firebrand on his X account. Jackson has been outspoken about his Christian faith throughout his career. In 2024, he achieved a perfect game, receiving a passer rating of 158.3, which is the highest a player can…

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A powerful moment of faith at the ballpark is inspiring baseball fans across the country. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith has gone viral after a video surfaced of him sharing his favorite Bible verse and presenting the gospel to fans — including children — near the dugout. In the video, Smith, 26, points to 1…

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