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In a move that has delighted fans and industry insiders alike, “American Idol” alum Carrie Underwood is set to replace Katy Perry as a judge on the popular singing competition show. The announcement marks a significant milestone both for Underwood and the iconic series. Carrie Underwood’s journey with “American Idol” began in 2005 when she…

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At just 15 years old, Hezly Rivera has become the youngest athlete to represent the United States at the Olympics. Her journey to this pinnacle of success has been anything but easy, and she attributes her triumph to her unwavering faith and inspiration from the Bible, particularly Isaiah 40:31. Hezly’s passion for gymnastics began at…

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Brazilian Olympian Rayssa Leal gave glory to God before scoring a Bronze medal in the skateboarding competition. The 16-year-old made history at the 2020 Olympics by being the youngest Brazilian competitor to ever compete at just 13 years old. She was also one of the youngest medalists ever after she received the Silver. This year,…

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Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet, were among seven people who were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming. The surviving member of the quartet, Autumn Nelon Streetman confirmed the news that Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler had…

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