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1. Will 'Noah' Movie Bomb in the Face of Religious Opposition

Darren Aronofsky's forthcoming biblical epic Noah is facing growing opposition from devout Christians.  The retelling of Noah and his ark, starring Russell Crowe and Emma Watson, fared badly with Christian ...

Created on 18 October 2013

2. TobyMac Wins Artist of the Year at 2013 Dove Awards

Gospel singer TobyMac scooped the big prize at the 2013 Dove Awards on Tuesday when he was named artist of the year for a second time. The star, who has been nominated for the prestigious award seven times ...

Created on 16 October 2013

3. Cher Turns Down Olympic Performance Over Russia's Anti-Gay La

Superstar Cher has turned down an offer to perform at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, citing the country's anti-gay legislation for her decision. The "Believe" hitmaker was asked by a friend ...

Created on 16 September 2013

4. Vince Gill Confronts Westboro Baptist Church Haters After Gig

Country music star Vince Gill confronted members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church who were protesting outside his show in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, after they quizzed him about his marriage ...

Created on 12 September 2013

5. Surfer Bethany Hamilton Weds in Hawaii

Bethany Hamilton, the 23-year-old whose shark attack story inspired the film Soul Surfer, has wed in Hawaii. The pro-surfer, who lost her arm in the 2003 shark drama, wed Christian youth minister Adam ...

Created on 20 August 2013

6. Jennifer Lopez Forwards Gay Agenda With Lesbian Wedding on TV

Jennifer Lopez's new TV drama The Fosters will make history on Monday evening when it becomes the first U.S. show to feature a same-sex wedding since the demise of America's Defense of Marriage Act.  Teri ...

Created on 05 August 2013

7. Scathing Scientology Statement Says Haggis Aligned With Lunatics and Liars

Church of Scientology officials have blasted former member Paul Haggis after his open letter to actress Leah Remni was published in The Hollywood Reporter. The writer and director has become a vocal opponent ...

Created on 01 August 2013

8. Ex-Scientologist Supports Remini for Turning Back on Cultish Church

Filmmaker Paul Haggis has written an open letter to actress Leah Remini, applauding her for walking away from the Church of Scientology. The star hit the headlines earlier this summer when she revealed ...

Created on 01 August 2013

9. Catholics Up in Arms Over David Bowie's Sacrilegious Music Vide

David Bowie has incurred the wrath of officials at America's Catholic League over his religious-themed new video. The Ziggy Stardust legend's promo for new single The Next Day was temporarily removed from ...

Created on 10 May 2013

10. Justin Bieber Bows to Muslim Prayer Call

Pop superstar Justin Bieber halted his concert in Turkey twice on Thursday night so that his religious fans could observe their prayer call. The Baby hitmaker took to the stage at Instanbul's ITU Stadium ...

Created on 03 May 2013

11. Country Singer Writes Controversial Song About 'Those Crazy Christians

Country singer Brad Paisley is expecting new backlash from religious conservatives when they realize his new album features a track titled Those Crazy Christians.  The Celebrity hitmaker has already raised ...

Created on 11 April 2013

12. 'Bible' Satan Actor: Obama Resemblance 'Nonsense,' But Good for Care

Mehdi Ouazzani, the actor who played Satan in The Bible, says his supposed resemblance to President Obama was "nonsense"--but has helped raise his profile. The Morrocan actor spoke to the Associated Press ...

Created on 10 April 2013

13. Lady Gaga Rejected $1 Million Offer to Perform in Support of Republican Mitt Romney‏

Pop superstar Lady Gaga rejected a $1 million offer to give U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney a big boost in the run-up to the election last year by performing at the Republican National Convention.  ...

Created on 08 April 2013

14. Jeremy Irons: Gay Marriage Could Lead to Fathers Marrying Sons

British actor Jeremy Irons has sparked outrage by suggesting gay marriage in Britain could lead to fathers marrying their sons in a bid to avoid inheritance tax. The Lolita star made the strange comments ...

Created on 05 April 2013

15. While Portraying Jesus in 'The Bible,' Actor Overcome With Emotion ...

Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado had an epiphany while playing Jesus Christ in hit new U.S. mini-series The Bible and now he is convinced playing The Messiah has changed his life. The little-known actor ...

Created on 26 March 2013

16. Singer Jenni Rivera's Brother Glorifies God Despite Deadly Plane Cras

Mexican singer Lupillo Rivera has credited his Christian faith with helping him heal after his sister Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash in December. The Latin music world was plunged into mourning after ...

Created on 25 March 2013

17. Rapper Mack Maine: My Mom Was About to Abort Me, but Got Saved

Rapper Mack Maine feels grateful to be alive after learning his mother was originally scheduled to have an abortion. The Young Money Entertainment president has released a new track called Celebrate, in ...

Created on 22 March 2013

18. Actor Mark Wahlberg Calls Catholic Church to Clean Up After Sex Scandal

Mark Wahlberg hopes the sex abuse scandal which has rocked the Catholic Church in recent years will lead to a "clean-up" because offenders need "to be dealt with and addressed." The Fighter star, who is ...

Created on 21 March 2013

19. Mark Burnett: God Was Present on Set of 'The Bible

TV mogul Mark Burnett is convinced he felt the presence of God while filming new religious epic The Bible in the Moroccan desert after a timely gust of wind swept through the set after a speech by Jesus ...

Created on 14 March 2013

20. 'The Bible' Sets Cable TV Record

TV mogul Mark Burnett's new religious epic The Bible set cable TV records in America when it debuted on Sunday night. The first episode of the 10-hour History Channel mini-series, which races through the ...

Created on 05 March 2013