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The Las Vegas Aces took home their first WNBA title after beating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals last Sunday at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena. According to Sports Spectrum, WNBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year A’ja Wilson contributed 20 points per game in the finals, playing every second of…

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Christian rapper Lecrae stirred up conversation on Twitter last week, encouraging his followers to think more thoughtfully about “deconstruction.” “A lot of Christians are afraid of ‘Deconstruction.’ I’ve personally gone thru it and let me give you food for thought,” he wrote. He then went on to detail two types of deconstruction that are meant…

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Actor Stelio Savante is making the rounds promoting his new movie, “Pursuit of Freedom,” and talking about how his faith directs his career. In an interview with Movieguide, he spoke of the true story behind the movie. “I read [the script], and I couldn’t put it down,” the actor, who has worked on films like…

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It’s been almost 30 years since someone last lit the Black Flame Candle, and the witches are back. Hocus Pocus 2 premieres on Disney+ on September 30. Hocus Pocus (1993) has become somewhat of a cult classic over the past decade, inspiring merchandise, spooky recipes, and a Disney Parks stage show. Most fans are thrilled that the original Sanderson sisters…

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A New York pastor warns Christians to be wary of the new show “Little Demon,” a controversial cartoon about Satan airing on Disney-owned FXX. Mike Signorelli, the senior pastor of V1 Church in New York City, told CBN’s Faithwire that he believes the series is an effort to normalize anti-biblical sentiment. “They are trying to…

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Acclaimed rap artist Eminem topped the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart for the first time in his nearly 30-year career after recently releasing a song praising Jesus Christ. Eminem, whose full name is Marshall Mathers III, was featured on a remix of “Use This Gospel,” a gospel song performed initially by Kanye West on his…

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Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has announced he’s retiring from competition, saying that at age 41, his body is telling him the time has come. Federer has contended with injuries, surgeries, and a rising crop of new stars in recent years. “I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years,” Federer said in a video message released…

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  Football season returned last Sunday and with it, some tough losses. One of those losses occurred during Monday’s football game where the Denver Broncos faced off against the Seattle Seahawks. The team’s quarterback, Russell Wilson, had tied the game at 10 during the second quarter with a pass to Jerry Jeudy which resulted in…

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On Monday evening, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California to recognize the top artists in the television industry. The ceremony was hosted live by “Saturday Night Live” comedian, Keenan Thompson. Best Comedy Winner: “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+) Best Drama Winner: “Succession” (HBO) Best Limited Series Winner: “The…

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20 years ago on September 4th, then 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson stood nervously beside Justin Guarini on the set of “American Idol” as the two waited to see who would be the show’s first champion. Clarkson reflected on her win with an Instagram post, writing, “20 years ago today I won American Idol and it forever…

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