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TV BUZZ: Docuseries ‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ exposes scandal-plagued fallen megachurch
The release of the explosive FX docuseries The Secrets of Hillsong, based on Vanity Fair‘s exposé of the controversial megachurch, which counted celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Kevin Durant, and Selena Gomez among its worshippers, is around the corner.
PETA rewrites the Bible to make the Book of Genesis 'vegan' friendly
PETA has given the Bible's Book of Genesis a "vegan" makeover, using ChatGPT to recreate the story and "send a can’t-be-missed animal rights message filled with vegan teachings."
Source: Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman
Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology Sunday as they work to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.
Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues
The death toll from floods in eastern Congo has almost doubled, reaching close to 400 people as of Sunday, according to a local official.
Bible teacher, former fan condemns ‘witchcraft’ in Beyoncé’s music
Beyoncé’s most recent album contained a tribute to church girls, but not all church girls agree with or condone the occult symbolism, pagan imagery, and witchcraft in her art.
Michelle Obama launches company to improve child nutrition
Michelle Obama announced that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids.
Friend of ailing Jamie Foxx writes heartfelt tribute and pleads for his healing
Oscar-winning actor and entertainer, Jamie Foxx—real name Eric Marlon Bishop—has received an outpouring of love, prayers, and concern from family, friends, and fans, since news broke of his hospitalization last month.
When should breast cancer screenings start? Black women aren't given a good answer.
Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive, fast-growing breast cancer subtypes and need to start screening earlier for disease.
Poll: Americans fault news media for dividing country
As a rule of thumb, no one should believe everything they hear or read. Now a growing segment of society believes even less of the reports they receive though media because of divisiveness fueled by political polarization.
Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.
Cable News Shakeup: Don Lemon out at CNN, Tucker Carlson out at Fox
There’s a major shakeup in the world of cable news. Two well-known journalists, Don Lemon of CNN and Tucker Carlson of Fox News, have been ousted from their respective networks.
Have You Read These? The most banned and challenged books of 2022
The list includes Toni Morrison’s first novel, the 1970 release “The Bluest Eye,” which has been criticized for its references to rape and incest; Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” (sexual content, profanity) and Sarah J. Maas’ “A Court of Mist and Fury” (sexual content).
Film Review: Little Richard biopic celebrates a rock pioneer who harbored guilt over queerness
The king of rock ‘n’ roll didn’t die at Graceland in 1977. He died just three years ago in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and he never really got the crown he deserved. We get up close with a complicated, conflicted man in his new documentary.
Megan Thee Stallion shares how her prayer life is helping her through trauma
In the personal essay, the 28-year-old “Savage” rapper said her prayer life has contributed to her healing from the high profile 2020 incident.
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law restricting performances in public
In a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Lizzo defied the law, filling the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
Taraji P. Henson partners with HBCUs on mental wellness
Actress Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is partnering with the Kate Spade Foundation to place the pods on HBCU campuses.
Report: 60 percent of U.S. teen girls' mental health is suffering. Why?
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed almost 60% of U.S. girls reported persistent sadness and hopelessness. Rates are up in boys, too, but about half as many are affected.
‘Racial component’ in shooting of Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house, prosecutor says
An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man’s home to pick up his younger brothers.
‘A Thousand and One’ is Teyana Taylor’s answered prayer: ' I just have to stop and give thanks '
“I just have random, random times of the day that I just have to stop and give thanks and give praise because this is everything I prayed for., ” explained Teyana Taylor, the “A Thousand and One” actor.
Olympic track star Allyson Felix tackles Black maternal health with new documentary ‘Birthing Justice’
Olympic track star, Allyson Felix, who holds the distinct honor of earning the most Olympic medals of any U.S. track and field athlete in history, is fighting for Black maternal health by highlighting disparities and solutions in the new documentary she executive produced, “Birthing Justice.”