Here’s this year’s holiday dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. I don’t know about you, but I miss those old-time Christmas TV specials. You know, the ones with hosted by the like of Bing Crosby and Andy Williams.  NBC recently tried to revive the form recently with one hosted by modern-day crooner…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Faith-based film producer killed in Hollywood shooting rampage. From Hollywood Reporter: In addition to his work in the music and events promotions businesses, Los Angeles native John Atterberry, who died Dec. 12 after suffering injuries during a gunman’s rampage in Hollywood, also…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. All-American controversy. From MSN: Hip-hop mogul and practicing Buddhist Russell Simmons is throwing his financial support behind the TLC reality series “All-American Muslim,” tweeting on Monday that he is trying to purchase ad time during this week’s episode of the show. “Just purchased…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Pastor Joel Osteen and producer Mark Burnett team up for new reality TV project. From Entertainment Weekly: The working title for the project is Pack Your Bags. In each episode, the popular Houston megachurch pastor will lead volunteers to a surprise destination to…

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