Watch: CeCe Winan Makes History on ‘American Idol’

Last updated on: April 24, 2025 at 1:10 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Once again, the most decorated female gospel artist CeCe Winans, captivated the nation with a soul-stirring performance during “American Idol”‘s recent “Songs of Faith” Easter special. Her powerful rendition of “Come Jesus Come” became an instant viral sensation, garnering 25 million plus views in its first 36 hours and surged to Top 3 on Apple Music’s All Genre Singles Chart, an extraordinary milestone for a gospel track. This marks the second year in a row CeCe has made “American Idol”... Read more

Upcoming ‘Soul on Fire’ Spotlights Miraculous True Story

Last updated on: April 23, 2025 at 10:59 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films have dated their newest film Soul On Fire, inspired by the miraculous life of John O’Leary, for theatres nationwide on October 10, 2025. The film stars William H. Macy (“Fargo,” “Marmaduke”), John Corbett (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “All Saints”), Joel Courtney (“Jesus Revolution,” “Super 8”), DeVon Franklin (“Jesus Revolution,” “Woodlawn”), Masey McLain (“The Baxters”), and Stephanie Szostak (“A Million Little Things”). From Director Sean McNamara (“Reagan,” “Soul Surfer”), the film is inspired by the... Read more

Listen: Forrest Frank’s Easter-Themed ‘Celebration’ Track

Last updated on: April 18, 2025 at 10:44 am By DeWayne Hamby

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GRAMMY-nominated, award winning artist Forrest Frank has released an Easter-themed track titled “CELEBRATION.” Acknowledging the beauty of life, and seizing the day in celebration, he sings “If you believe that Jesus set you free, it’s time to celebrate. Don’t sit there waiting let’s have a celebration.” As Frank continues to sell out arenas across the U.S. on his “Child of God Tour Part 2,” new music has been coming on the ready, as evidenced by last week’s release“NO L’s” which features live vocals... Read more

WATCH: Celebrating the Beauty of Life in ‘The Life of Chuck’

Last updated on: April 15, 2025 at 12:10 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Neon has released a new trailer for “The Life of Chuck,” a new film based on a novella by bestselling author Stephen King. More in line with King’s character-driven stories such as “The Shawshank Redemption” and “The Green Mile” than his horror classics, the film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tom Hiddleston, Annalise Basso, Jacob Tremblay, Matthew Lillard, Benjamin Pajak, and Mark Hamill and written and directed by Mike Flanagan (“Doctor Sleep,” “The Fall of the House of Usher”). The preview shows... Read more

Erin Cahill’s ‘Journey To You’ on the Camino de Santiago

Last updated on: April 14, 2025 at 8:27 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Actress Erin Cahill discovered more than just a film location when she traveled to Spain to shoot her latest Hallmark Channel movie, “Journey to You,” which premieres April 19 – she found a transformative experience that touched her deeply. The film, releasing Easter weekend through Dayspring, Hallmark’s faith-based imprint, follows a story of personal discovery that resonated strongly with Cahill. “I cried, legitimately got teary or cried almost every single day,” she said of her filming experience in Spain. Shooting... Read more

Movie Review: “Drop” a Thrilling Throwback in Modern Times

Last updated on: April 10, 2025 at 10:54 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Sometimes a moviegoer just wants a good, old-fashioned thriller that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—and, with that in mind, the new film “Drop” delivers. Directed by Christopher Landon (“Happy Death Day,” “Freaky”), Drop drops (pun intended) the viewer right into the action almost from the start. Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”) plays Violet, a widowed mom finally getting back into the dating world. Her date, Henry (Brandon Sklenar from It Ends With Us), seems perfect—until a series of creepy... Read more

NewSong Presses On with Fresh Sound on ‘Church People’

Last updated on: March 28, 2025 at 8:17 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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After 43 years in Christian music, NewSong remains committed to its core mission of ministry, with a modern twist on its latest album “Church People.” Lead singer Russ Lee says the band’s longevity stems from a consistent desire to connect with audiences through authentic music that reflects contemporary sounds while maintaining theological depth. “We want to write songs that we would like to listen to,” Lee said. The band’s recent collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producers like Ted T has helped... Read more

Natalie Dormer on the Faith That Formed ‘Audrey’s Children’

Last updated on: March 28, 2025 at 2:10 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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In the new film “Audrey’s Children,” releasing today from Blue Harbor Entertainment, Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones,” “The Hunger Games”) transforms into Dr. Audrey Evans, a pioneering pediatric oncologist whose groundbreaking work revolutionized childhood cancer treatment and inspired the creation of the Ronald McDonald House. Dormer was drawn to this unsung hero and struck by how little has been said about her in popular culture so far. “I couldn’t believe we all didn’t know her as a household name,” Dormer... Read more

Michael Shannon: ‘Art is a Place to Find Comfort’

Last updated on: March 27, 2025 at 11:42 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon (“Revolutionary Road,” “Man of Steel”) steps behind the camera with “Eric Larue,” a deeply introspective film exploring the aftermath of violence through the lens of a perpetrator’s parents. The film releases from Magnolia Pictures on April 4. Shannon’s journey with the project began nearly two decades ago when he first encountered the play by Brett Neveu in 2002 at Chicago’s Red Orchid Theatre. “I saw it back in 2002… I kept going back to see... Read more

Breaking Barriers: Sean Rodriguez Crafts Genre-Defying EP

Last updated on: March 27, 2025 at 7:51 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Rising Christian music artist Sean Rodriguez is breaking genre boundaries with his new EP “Jesus Will,” drawing inspiration from his background as a family pastor and inner-city upbringing. Rodriguez’s musical approach intentionally spans multiple genres, including rock, pop, and hints of hip hop, reflecting his desire to create music that connects across generations. “I wanted my music to reflect my ministry in that I would have a song with a message for everybody,” Rodriguez said. The artist credits TobyMac as... Read more