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Pop singer Chappell Roan stirred controversy last week with blunt comments about parenthood that many saw as dismissive and hurtful—particularly toward young mothers. Speaking on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Roan shared her thoughts on how drastically her life differs from that of her hometown friends who have settled down and started families. “A…

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Stephen Graham, who stars, co-writes, and co-creates the four-part hit drama Adolescence on Netflix, is being applauded for producing content on such a frank subject matter—teen violence in schools. It’s so candid that emotions stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.  Co-written and -created with Jack Thorne, the series portrays a 13-year-old…

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Former NFL star J.J. Watt called out the NCAA on Monday for referring to collegiate athletes as students first. Watt, in a post on X, pointed to the money the organization makes, the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and the cross-country travel teams have to make. “At some point the…

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Country star Morgan Wallen made headlines over the weekend—not for controversy, but for his clear desire to get back to where he feels most grounded: home, or as he calls it, “God’s country.” Wallen returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday night as the musical guest, performing two songs from his upcoming album I’m the…

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Twenty-one years ago, Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ unexpectedly rocked the box office, making over $612 million worldwide, making it the highest grossing R-rated movie for 20 years, having now been surpassed by Deadpool and Wolverine. Now, after much teasing, Mel Gibson has announced that a sequel will begin filming this summer. Entitled The…

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A new KFC commercial airing in the United Kingdom and Ireland has stirred widespread outrage, with many Christians accusing the fast-food giant of mocking the sacred Christian rite of baptism and glamorizing cult-like behavior. The two-minute advertisement, “Believe Part 2: All Hail the Gravy,” begins with a young man wandering through the woods. He discovers…

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Gwen Stefani is taking heat after supporting Jonathan Roumie after he was interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Roumie, who plays Jesus on the very popular “The Chosen” TV series, appeared on Carlson’s podcast and posted the interview to X. “My friends…Had an AMAZING conversation with @TuckerCarlson, out now!” Roumie wrote. Stefani reposted Roumie’s link, writing, “Wow…

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Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White is finally out in theaters after much controversy and anticipation. Audiences are having a lot of thoughts, with the film, which reportedly cost over $200 million to make, has already had a tepid start, with a lower-than-expected opening weekend and many decrying it as “woke” or a “mess.” One…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield may be known for his grit and comeback spirit on the field, but his most powerful transformation happened off the field — in his heart. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft recently opened up on The Sports Spectrum Podcast, revealing that it took hitting…

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In a raw and heartfelt moment after helping lead TCU to a historic Big 12 Championship and a Sweet 16 appearance, women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith opened up about her past struggles with mental health—and how prayer played a life-changing role in her journey. The 22-year-old guard, who has spent her college career in…
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