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  The Great American Family Network premiered the 31st annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala on March 7, revealing last year’s top honors for film and television that highlight faith and family values. The event initially took place on February 9 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood and was hosted by Danica McKellar and…

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Reba McEntire got real about her first impression of her boyfriend while appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” The singer shared what it was like reconnecting with her new boyfriend, Rex Linn, while on set of “Young Sheldon” right before the COVID-19 lockdown. “We were all going to go out and have dinner. Melissa [Peterman]…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record was once considered unbreakable, but it’s being shattered. Last year, LeBron James surpassed the Hall of Famer to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Recently, the four-time MVP became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points in a career. Entering the night, James needed just nine points…

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After winning the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Academy Awards for her role in the movie “The Holdovers,” actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph stressed that “God is so good” and honored her mother. She began, “God is so good. God is so good. You know, I didn’t think I was supposed to be…

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Eagles star center Jason Kelce, one of the key leaders for a team that’s made six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips over the past seven seasons, recently announced his retirement in a tear-filled speech, closing the book on a Hall of Fame career. Kelce, wearing a sleeveless Eagles T-shirt, said during a 45-minute…

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In a recent interview, director Mike Mitchell discussed his latest project, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” his history in animation and love for family films. Known for his work in both animation (“Trolls,” “Shrek Forever After”) and live-action (“Surviving Christmas,” “Sky High”), Mitchell was enthusiastic about the bear-based franchise and its ability to resonate with audiences…

“Oppenheimer” clinched the prestigious title of Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars, held this past Sunday. Throughout the evening, the film secured an impressive seven awards, with Christopher Nolan taking home the Best Director accolade, Cillian Murphy awarded Best Actor, and Robert Downey Jr. honored with Best Supporting Actor. In addition to these triumphs, “Oppenheimer”…

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A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about sin, God, and truth. Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old senior in high school from Starkville, Mississippi, is the youngest of nine children. She appeared on the reality singing competition, performing an original song called “Change My Ways.”…

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A “Saturday Night Live” skit told the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and featured a Bible verse, leaving one former cast member to wonder if this is the first time the popular sketch comedy show has shared the “Gospel” message. An over 4-minute skit called “Church on Vacation” recently aired on…

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Almost one-third of the viewers of the Bible-based hit show “The Chosen” aren’t Christians, according to new data that shows the impact and reach of a show that had humble beginnings but is now available on major platforms like Prime and Netflix. The series launched in 2017 but grew into viral status during the pandemic.…

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