(The Christian Post) Westmont College had to postpone its commencement ceremony to later in the year because of nationwide restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it decided to celebrate their graduates this month with messages and music from award-winning guests Lecrae and Phil Wickham. The Christian college in Santa Barbara, California, hosted a virtual concert … [Read more...] about Phil Wickham, Lecrae Give Westmont College Graduates Surprise Concert While in Quarantine
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Kristen Bell Shares Photo of Daughter’s Hilarious Criticism of Her Parenting Methods
(ForEveryMom) Another mom who is just trying to survive this whole parenting through a pandemic thing is Kristen Bell. The Good Place actress has been very candid about her time in self-isolation, revealing to Katie Couric that she and husband Dax Shepard have been “at each other’s throats.” This week, Kristen gave fans yet another glimpse into their quarantine life, … [Read more...] about Kristen Bell Shares Photo of Daughter’s Hilarious Criticism of Her Parenting Methods
Singer Charles Billingsley, COVID-19 Survivor, on Worship in the Hardest Times
(RNS) Charles Billingsley, a singer/songwriter at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, is used to performing worship songs for others. Once the lead vocalist of the worship group NewSong, he has produced 23 solo recordings and led worship at events such as Women of Joy and Gridiron Men’s Conference. But as he lay in a hospital bed struggling with COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Singer Charles Billingsley, COVID-19 Survivor, on Worship in the Hardest Times
Roman White’s Faith-Based Musical ‘A Week Away’ Heads to Netflix
(TheWrap) Netflix has acquired the global rights to the faith-based musical film “A Week Away,” the streamer announced on Wednesday. Roman White, who has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and has worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, is directing. Kali Bailey and Alan Powell are writing the screenplay, after the original … [Read more...] about Roman White’s Faith-Based Musical ‘A Week Away’ Heads to Netflix
Troy Sneed, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer, Dies From Coronavirus Complications
(CNN) Troy Sneed, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, has died of complications from Covid-19, his publicist Bill Carpenter confirmed to CNN. Sneed was 52. Known for gospel radio hits, including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out," Sneed died Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. "Troy was like a brother to me," Mike Chandler, chief … [Read more...] about Troy Sneed, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer, Dies From Coronavirus Complications