Singer Jane Marczewski (31), who went by the stage name Nightbirde, lost her battle with breast cancer on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The former Liberty University student became a household name after she warmed the hearts of America’s Got Talent (AGT) fans last June with her powerful performance and testimony. Marczewski was a … [Read more...] about Christian ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant ‘Nightbirde’ Loses Her Battle With Cancer at Age 31
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Are Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber Gay? Phil Vischer, Semler Weigh In
VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer has responded to a question about the sexual orientation of Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, two characters he created for the Christian children’s show, the former of which he voiced himself. In a tweet that appears to have been deleted, Twitter user Quinn Smith said, “@philvischer was in Milwaukee at a @relientK concert, and … [Read more...] about Are Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber Gay? Phil Vischer, Semler Weigh In
New Netflix Docuseries ‘jeen-yuhs’ Chronicles Kanye West’s Belief in God and Himself
CHICAGO (RNS) — Clarence “Coodie” Simmons is a believer. Simmons believed a young music producer and aspiring rapper named Kanye West was going to be a star. The filmmaker believed God was directing his life when he upended it to follow West, now Ye, from Chicago to New York City to film the musician’s rise. Simmons still believes, even as things have gotten messier and more … [Read more...] about New Netflix Docuseries ‘jeen-yuhs’ Chronicles Kanye West’s Belief in God and Himself
Country Legend Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Was Trapped by ‘Demons’, Then Jesus Rescued Her
(Faithwire) Tayla Lynn is the granddaughter of legendary Country music artist Loretta Lynn. But being part of an iconic family didn’t shield her from deep emotional trauma and severe addiction. In some ways, it made things worse. “I can remember the first time I drank, I just loved the way that it made me feel,” she recalls. Tayla tells The 700 Club she spent the first … [Read more...] about Country Legend Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Was Trapped by ‘Demons’, Then Jesus Rescued Her
‘Electric Jesus’ Film, Starring ‘The Office’ Actor Brian Baumgartner, a Nostalgic Look at ‘80s CCM
(The Christian Post) What happens when “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Almost Famous” meet Stryper? A coming-of-age dramedy about an aspiring Christian rock band in the ‘80s, complete with original songs, big hair and an affectionate look at a bygone era that left an indelible mark on CCM. “Electric Jesus,” from writer-director Chris White, opens in 1986, where Erik, a quiet … [Read more...] about ‘Electric Jesus’ Film, Starring ‘The Office’ Actor Brian Baumgartner, a Nostalgic Look at ‘80s CCM