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The Miss America Organization (MAO) has revised contract language after it was criticized for making room for biological men to compete. Issues with the contract language for participants was first brought into the public eye when Kayleigh Bush, who won Miss North Florida in 2024, was blocked from entering the Miss Florida pageant when she…

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A recent prayer service inside the Pentagon is drawing attention after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a version of a well-known “Bible verse” that, in reality, traces back not to scripture, but to Hollywood. During a Wednesday gathering, Hegseth invited attendees to join him in what he described as a traditional prayer recited by…

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A heated exchange on The View is drawing attention from Christians after co-host Joy Behar claimed that Jesus Christ never identified Himself as the Messiah—prompting immediate pushback from her fellow panelists. The discussion unfolded as the hosts reacted to backlash surrounding a controversial AI-generated image shared by President Donald Trump, which many critics said portrayed…

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Chelsea Handler isn’t holding back when it comes to her views on love, marriage, and independence. During a recent appearance on the “Angie Martinez IRL Podcast,” the 51-year-old comedian made it clear that traditional relationships—especially marriage—aren’t a priority in her life. Handler told host Angie Martinez that she’s simply not wired to chase relationships. “I’m…

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Former supermodel Kim Alexis is calling on celebrities to recognize a powerful and often overlooked audience: Christians who are paying attention not just to talent, but to values. Alexis, who rose to fame as a Sports Illustrated model in the 1980s, recently reflected on her career and the challenges she faced as a young Christian…

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Even after winning two MVP awards, Lamar Jackson continues to face criticism—but this time, he’s responding with a message rooted in faith. Following a difficult season in which the Baltimore Ravens quarterback fell short of expectations, Jackson took to social media to address doubters in a way that quickly caught attention. Instead of clapping back…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding may be closer than fans think, as new reports reveal that “save-the-date” invitations have already gone out — along with details about when and where the couple plans to tie the knot. According to Page Six, the pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end are planning…

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Pastor Joel Osteen is extending grace to Kanye West, saying the embattled rapper still has “a heart for God” despite the backlash surrounding his past antisemitic remarks and behavior. Speaking on the “Impaulsive” podcast hosted by Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, the Lakewood Church pastor reflected on his previous interactions with West and said the…

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Cheryl Ladd is opening up about one of the hardest seasons of her life, sharing how faith, steadfast love and the support of close friends helped sustain her through an aggressive breast cancer battle. The former “Charlie’s Angels” star reflected on her experience during the PaleyFest 50th anniversary celebration of the beloved series, describing the…

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Michigan’s national championship victory was about more than a final score for Trey McKenney and Yaxel Lendeborg. After the Wolverines defeated UConn 69-63 earlier this week to capture the title, both players used the moment to reflect not only on teamwork and perseverance, but also on the faith that sustained them along the way. Speaking…

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