Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. LL Cool J’s opens the Grammy Awards with a prayer for Whitney Houston. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id5M1sHr8P4 2.  The Vow tops record-breaking weekend box office. From The Wrap: For the first time since Christmas weekend 2008 — and for the first non-holiday weekend ever —…

Sorry for the unscheduled hiatus.  Another writing gig required some extra attention. But, I’m glad to be back and here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Memo to Hollywood: Don’t insult your customers. From The Hollywood Reporter: Wanna make money in Hollywood? Release patriotic movies that promote conservative values…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. TLC says “I Do” to Preacher Wives. From The NY Daily News: Set in Atlanta, TLC is describing the show as a “candid look into the holy worlds of outspoken ladies” who work to keep churches running smoothly…“Preacher Wives” will follow the…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The Way making its way to VOD, DVD Blu-Ray. Written and directed by Emilio Estevez , the powerful and inspirational 2011 film which I thoroughly enjoyed  is available Feb. 9, 2012, on VOD on all providers, and the DVD is in stores…

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