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Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch recently accused pop star Taylor Swift of engaging in satanic rituals and demonic practices during her sold-out shows and warned of the damaging effects such music has on children. He recently told Ireland’s Sunday World, “I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot…

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Matthew Slater, a special teams player for the New England Patriots, recently announced his retirement and thanked God for his time in the NFL. He started his announcement with 2 Timothy 4:7, which reads, “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” He added, “As a player,…

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From an early age, actress Hilary Swank knew she wanted to act. An interest in the craft, coupled with her natural talent, ultimately led Swank to make a significant change: leave her high school after her sophomore year and move to California. She and her mother, Judy, who recently separated from Swank’s father, drove from…

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Beyoncé has gone country. In anticipation of her upcoming new album, the iconic entertainer released two singles with some serious twang. “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” have soared up the streaming charts, with “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuting at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. When one of the most prominent artists…

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Grammy-Award-winning South African DJ Black Coffee is making international headlines after a video showing him responding to an altar call at a church service went viral. Days before the video of him accepting the altar call went viral, the 47-year-old, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, shared a message with fans on Instagram after he…

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is entering his fifth year of a seven-year, $245 million contract he signed before the pandemic-impacted 2020 season. Aside from the 52 games he played in 2020 when the season was shortened to just 60 games, Rendon hasn’t played more than half of a season with the Angels…

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NFL star Aaron Rodgers and podcaster Joe Rogan recently discussed the critical role Christianity plays in an increasingly chaotic society and the need for Jesus’ return in an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. Rogan said, “I think as time rolls on, people are going to understand the need to have some sort of…

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“Blue Bloods” star Donnie Wahlberg recently opened up about his close relationship with co-star Tom Selleck. The pair has worked together for over 14 years and Wahlberg admitted that their relationship has grown deeper than just co-stars. “Tom Selleck, I call him Dad,” he told Fox News. “At first he was kind of a little…

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Dolly Parton has spoken up about Elle King’s controversial Grand Ole Opry tribute that was meant to honor the iconic country singer. During a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, King admitted to fans that she was “hammered” and forgot the lyrics to Parton’s “Mary Me” during the tribute celebration for Parton’s 78th birthday. The…

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The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebrations ended on a low note this past week after a gunman opened fire at the Chiefs’ victory parade on February 14. The shooting resulted in the death of one person and over 20 people, including children, being injured. Two juveniles were taken into custody in connection with the shooting.…

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