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In Netflix’s new docuseries “America’s Sweethearts,” many viewers were shocked to hear the low salary that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders make. The docuseries follows the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders through football season, getting an inside look into the highs and lows of the job. One thing that stood out to viewers was how much money…

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Little Muscle Shoals, Alabama, boasts a significant legacy as the birthplace of blue, “Brown Sugar,” and miraculous American icons. W.C. Handy, Helen Keller, and Sam Phillips were each born along this sleepy stretch of the Tennessee River in northern Alabama. Keller’s story of overcoming deafness and blindness to become an author and icon was told…

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Jewish actor Paul Rudd, known for his roles in “Ant-Man” and “Clueless,” recently said that if he could meet anyone, he’d like to meet Jesus. The 55-year-old actor is Jewish, but he said he doesn’t identify as “particularly religious.” However, while promoting the film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the actor told IGV Presents that if he…

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Michael Richards said he “found faith” after he took a self-imposed hiatus from Hollywood in 2006. The “Seinfeld” star walked away from the spotlight after going on a racist rant at the Laugh Factory. He was filmed yelling racial slurs at a group of hecklers during a comedy set and faced public backlash. He chose…

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Hollywood’s claimed “wokeness” is a regular target for right-wing politicians and commentators. However, for a tiny Utah-based movie studio behind last year’s significant hit film “Sound of Freedom,” it’s a lucrative gap in the market. Angel Studios co-founder Jordan Harmon said, “Hollywood is just this bubble. They’re not connected with the average person.” He told…

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Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle recently opened up about how God changed his life. He said in a video posted by Christhlete, “My name is Kurt Angle. I’m an Olympic gold medalist and a WWE superstar. The Bible verse I’m going to give you today is from the book of Peter.” Angle read 1 Peter…

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It all started with a stare-down. Unlike during her two previous heats at the U.S. Olympic trials when she saluted the crowd upon her introduction, Sha’Carri Richardson’s 100-meter women’s final at Hayward Field started much differently. With her hands on her hips, Richardson stared straight ahead, locked into a focus that, 10.71 seconds later, made…

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In her new documentary, “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,” Liza Minelli shared what it was like after her mother passed away in 1969. The 78-year-old actress shared the highs and lows of her life in the documentary which premiered on June 12th at Tribeca Film Festival. Her lowest point in her life was…

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Denzel Washington recently warned fans that they may be seeing him take less onscreen roles as he starts to transition to more behind-the-scenes work. Washington said at the American Black Film Festival, “The things that are going on for me professionally behind the camera are as important to me now as in front of the…

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Head coach Patty Gasso recently led the Oklahoma softball team to their fourth consecutive NCAA title but says her mission is more significant than just scoring another win. Per Christhlete, Gasso said, “The Lord woke me up and said, ‘You’re doing this wrong. You’re not here to win games. You’re here to open the door,…

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