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Andre Jackson, a co-captain and junior guard of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, wants to use his platform to lead others to God. According to Sports Spectrum, UConn has earned its fifth national title in the history of the men’s program, causing Jackson’s star to rise. Jackson led the team with three rebounds,…

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World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli recently promoted his film, “The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli,” in Times Square, where he sang “Amazing Grace.” Produced by the Christian broadcasting network TBN, “The Journey” follows Bocelli and his wife, Veronica, as they ride on horseback through the Italian countryside’s breathtaking hills and valleys while discussing hope,…

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Christian wrestler, Aaron Brooks of Penn State, won his third-consecutive NCAA title at 184 pounds. However, it was not the title, but what Brooks did afterward that had him trending in the news. Brooks credited his faith for helping him win, saying in a post-match interview, “It’s everything. Christ’s resurrection is everything. Not just His life,…

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The Erwin Brothers, the filmmakers behind the faith-based hit movie “Jesus Revolution,” have announced their next project: a true story starring two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank. Titled “Ordinary Angels,” the film will also feature “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson and is scheduled for a February 23, 2024 theatrical release. The project will tell the story…

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Musician and actor Jack Black, whose resume includes mocking Christian opposition to same-sex marriage and leading a mass prayer to Satan, is reportedly set to star in a Christmas movie about Satan. According to Deadline, Black will star in “Dear Santa,” a Christmas comedy from Peter and Bobby Farrelly, the duo behind hits like “There’s…

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Director Ben Affleck revealed that among basketball legend Michael Jordan’s numerous requests for the movie “Air,” one of them was Viola Davis had to play his mother. Affleck revealed during the film’s premiere at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, “Michael Jordan said, ‘None of this would have ever happened…

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A “Good Burger” sequel is coming for audiences who’ve been hungry for it. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson recently broke the news on an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that “Good Burger 2” is coming. In the show’s introduction, Fallon greets Thompson before Mitchell comes in character as “Ed,” causing Fallon to…

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The first-year coach who has surpassed expectations by getting Kansas State to its first Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons said he sees his job as a “ministry” to prepare athletes to be leaders, fathers, and husbands. Jerome Tang led the third-seeded Wildcats to two NCAA Tournament wins recently, first with a win over Montana…

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Social media star and model Blac Chyna recently shared that she’s leaving OnlyFans, a platform mainly used to post pornographic content, and removing some of her plastic surgery procedures after becoming a Christian. She recently told the Daily Mail, “Now I’m just going by faith. I’m not even really going by, like, the Blac Chyna…

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Warren Peay of South Carolina wowed the judges of “American Idol” after he sang a powerful rendition of Christian singer, Zach Williams’ song “To the Table.” The 23-year-old repairman and worship leader stunned Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan while singing the powerful worship song. Peay sang powerful lyrics to the song such as…

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