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Eight-year-old Kinsley Murray has gained attention for her passionate rendition of the national anthem at a recent Pacers game against the Toronto Raptors. Murray, who was decked out in a red white and blue sparkly dress, first sang “O Canada” before singing her confident version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 8-year-old sang her version of…

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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced that her “Fund for Good,” which is being labeled as a “a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom,” will use a portion of the proceeds from her Guts World Tour to fund local abortion providers. Her…

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Kevin Costner bet everything on the box office with his latest feature film, “Horizon: An American Saga.” He recently released the first trailer for the four-part, post-Civil War drama and showcased the Wild West frontier his name has become synonymous with for years, dating back to his first directional stint on “Dances with Wolves.” He…

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In 1962, McDonald’s franchisee Lou Groen realized that his cheeseburger sales were down on Fridays, especially during the time leading up to Easter. The reason? Groen lived in Cincinnati, a heavily Catholic area, and observant Catholics were avoiding hamburgers and other meat products on Fridays as part of their faith. Ever the business executive, Groen…

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Greta Gerwig is trading in hot pink heels for a lion, a witch and a wardrobe. During a recent interview with Time, the director of the hit movie “Barbie” said her goal in creating new film adaptations of C.S. Lewis’ “Narnia” for Netflix is to give viewers a “magical re-enchantment of the world.” Netflix CEO…

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“Mary Poppins” is apparently no longer practically perfect in every way. The beloved Disney classic has been slapped with a rating change in the U.K., losing its “U” rating for “universal,” the equivalent of a “G” rating in the U.S., in favor of a “PG” rating, meaning parental guidance is suggested. Apparently, the 1964 film,…

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For late country music legend Loretta Lynn’s grandkid, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Her granddaughter, Emmy Russell, stole the hearts of “American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie on a recent episode. When talking about her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital — Russell revealed she would…

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Former reality TV star Todd Chrisley, who was convicted alongside his wife Julie Chrisley of tax evasion and bank fraud in June 2022, claims he’s been prevented from attending church services as he continues to serve a 12-year sentence behind bars in Florida. Chrisley, a 54-year-old real estate tycoon who rose to fame with his…

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Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Blake Proehl is going all-in on his music career, and he’s so serious about the new endeavor he told TMZ Sports that he’d take a Grammy over a Super Bowl win. The 25-year-old blew the “American Idol” judges away during his audition on the 22nd season of the singing show, even…

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Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch recently accused pop star Taylor Swift of engaging in satanic rituals and demonic practices during her sold-out shows and warned of the damaging effects such music has on children. He recently told Ireland’s Sunday World, “I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot…

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