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Shia LaBeouf to play Italian saint in next movie

Jeannie Law Thu 28 Jul 2022 11:02 BST

Shia LaBeouf is gearing up for the release of his latest film, "Padre Pio," where he stars in the role of the beloved Franciscan Capuchin friar.

Gospel singer leaves 'America's Got Talent' judge Sofia Vergara in tears

Anugrah Kumar | Wed 20 Jul 2022 15:42 BST

Ben Waites, a 33-year-old Nashville-based Gospel singer, brought "America's Got Talent" judge Sofia Vergara to tears as he performed his own rendition of "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper this week.
The enduring popularity of angels

Christian Today | Tue 19 Jul 2022 12:22 BST

Christian Today speaks to Tim Chester about his new book "Angels" and what a biblical understanding of these celestial beings looks like.
Why we all need a good night's sleep

Elle Limebear | Fri 15 Jul 2022 12:54 BST

Elle Limebear speaks about how the experience of her father, Delirious? frontman Martin Smith, falling asleep at the wheel is inspiring her to help people get a good night's sleep.
Warning: Netflix new series 'Human Resources' features 'sexualizing references to children' - Parents' group

Ian M Giatti | Mon 4 Jul 2022 22:42 BST

A media watchdog group is warning parents about a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of the controversial "Big Mouth" series over what it describes as pornographic content.
'I never went to Hillsong,' says Chris Pratt

Jennifer Lee | Thu 30 Jun 2022 11:14 BST

Actor Chris Pratt has cleared up rumors about his alleged attendance at Hillsong Church.
Report details allegations of sexual assault against CCM singer Chris Rice

Leonardo Blair | Fri 24 Jun 2022 9:03 BST

A new report details allegations of sexual misconduct against well-known contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Chris Rice, who reportedly engaged in "massages" with underage boys and invited them to stay overnight at his home.
Top Gun: Maverick or Lightyear - which one should you see?

David Robertson | Wed 22 Jun 2022 15:50 BST

Perhaps only few movies will cause cultural changes, but many do reflect those changes – and help us to understand the cultures we are living in.
'Jesus is with me,' says Justin Bieber as he battles Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Jennifer Lee | Tue 14 Jun 2022 9:41 BST

Justin Bieber says his Christian faith is giving him "peace during this horrific storm" as he battles Ramsay Hunt syndrome and partial facial paralysis.
Becoming Braver

Claire Musters | Sun 12 Jun 2022 8:14 BST

Claire Musters speaks to debut novelist and committed Christian Deborah Jenkins, whose book Braver is being published by mainstream publisher Fairlight Books.
'I trust God,' says Justin Bieber after revealing facial paralysis

Jennifer Lee | Sat 11 Jun 2022 12:25 BST

Justin Bieber has asked his fans to pray for him as he battles with partial facial paralysis.
Playing Jesus

Christian Today | Sat 4 Jun 2022 9:00 BST

The Life of Christ actor James Burke-Dunsmore speaks to Christian Today about playing Jesus for nearly a quarter of a century and what is so special about this role.
Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall has 'higher appreciation' for Judeo-Christian values since leaving band

Jeannie Law | Mon 23 May 2022 8:17 BST

Winston Marshall, the former banjo player who left the famous British band Mumford & Sons after facing a barrage of attacks for a post on Twitter praising journalist Andy Ngo's book about Antifa, said after spending months reflecting on the matter, he feels like "I got my soul back."