Their music is ancient, their lifestyle medieval, but a group of Cistercian monks from Holy Cross Monastery near Vienna secured a recording contract with Universal Music using the latest craze on the Internet: YouTube. Their video audition came in response to an advertisement London-based Universal placed looking for new groups to feature in their line…

As rocker Lenny Kravitz is about to begin an international tour to promote his first studio album (“It’s Time for a Love Revolution”) in four years, he has also been promoting something very un-rock ‘n roll like–celibacy. But the man who became famous for his flings with hot actresses and songs like “Justify My Love”…

Chris Sligh finished in tenth place on the sixth season of “American Idol.” Chris’ humor and unique style, along with his choice to sing songs by Christian bands like Mute Math and dc Talk, made him one of the most popular contestants in the show’s history. After going on the “Idol” summer tour, Chris signed…

If you haven’t already seen it yet, be sure to check out our new U2 gallery, comprised of spiritual and inspirational quotes and lyrics from Bono and company, along with fabulous photos from their new movie, “U2 3D.” And, be sure to check out these other cool U2 features: U2 in 3D: Music to Change…

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