(Billboard) The duo co-wrote Carrie Underwood's "Hallelujah." John Legend and Toby Gad share the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Christian Songwriters chart (dated Dec. 19), both rising 2-1 on the strength of Legend's collaboration with Carrie Underwood, "Hallelujah." The song rises 3-2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart with 5.5 million U.S. streams, 1.4 million in radio … [Read more...] about John Legend and Toby Gad Tie at No. 1 on Christian Songwriters Chart
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Kirk Cameron Under Fire for Caroling Protests but ‘Absolutely’ Plans to Hold More
(ChurchLeaders) Christian actor and filmmaker Kirk Cameron has drawn criticism for organizing large outdoor gatherings of mostly maskless people to sing Christmas carols in protest of California’s COVID-19 restrictions. The latest event that Cameron held was on Dec. 13, and the actor says he “absolutely” plans to hold more. “I’m looking around and I’m seeing the devastation … [Read more...] about Kirk Cameron Under Fire for Caroling Protests but ‘Absolutely’ Plans to Hold More
Lauren Daigle Removed From Rockin’ New Years Eve Celebration for Participation in Sean Feucht’s Worship Protest
Grammy Award winning Christian artist and Louisiana native Lauren Daigle had been scheduled to perform at the annual Rockin’ New Years Eve produced by Dick Clark Productions, but New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called for her removal due to her performance at Sean Feucht’s “Let Us Worship” rally last month that took place in Louisiana’s French … [Read more...] about Lauren Daigle Removed From Rockin’ New Years Eve Celebration for Participation in Sean Feucht’s Worship Protest
Pornhub Removes Majority of Videos in a Victory for Exodus Cry
(Christianity Today) The anti-trafficking ministry Exodus Cry is celebrating significant progress in its fight to take down the world’s largest porn site, Pornhub, which announced Monday that it had pulled millions of unverified videos. It said the move could represent “one of the most significant actions ever taken against criminal porn.” Exodus Cry’s long campaign against … [Read more...] about Pornhub Removes Majority of Videos in a Victory for Exodus Cry
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Bella Robertson Talks Engagement: Faith Has ‘Played the Biggest Role in Our Relationship’
(Fox News) The former “Duck Dynasty” star confirmed the day after Thanksgiving that she is engaged to boyfriend Jacob Mayo. Her beau also took to Instagram where she showed moments before, during and after the proposal, which took place in a barn he decked out to pop the question. The couple, who commemorated their six-month dating anniversary in November, are now eager to … [Read more...] about ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Bella Robertson Talks Engagement: Faith Has ‘Played the Biggest Role in Our Relationship’