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‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Will Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo, who charmed moviegoers as Elphaba in Part 1 of the 2024 film adaptation of the musical “Wicked,” will star in the title role of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in a production that will play at the Hollywood Bowl this August.

John Cooper of Skillet Reminds Fans ‘God Is Close to the Brokenhearted’ While Dedicating Song to a Family in the Crowd

At a recent concert in Birmingham, Alabama, John Cooper of Skillet dedicated the band's song “Stars” to a wife who recently lost her husband.

Hillsong San Francisco Splits Off, Leaving Only 5 US Hillsong Campuses

On Sunday, Feb. 16, the global leadership of Hillsong Church announced that Pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown, leaders of Hillsong San Francisco, are transforming that campus into a separate, independent faith community. The name of the new church will be announced on Feb. 23.

Powerful Animated Film ‘The 21’ Honors Coptic Martyrs on the 10th Anniversary of Their Execution

On Friday, Feb. 14, the eve of the 10th anniversary of the brutal execution of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS in Libya, MORE Productions released "The 21," a powerful animated short film honoring their sacrifice.

1 Year After Lakewood Church Shooting, Houston Police Turn Over Investigation to District Attorney’s Office

One year after an active shooter was fatally wounded by the security team of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, the Houston Police Department is handing over the investigation to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

‘The Chosen’ Finds a Streaming Home, Inks Agreement With Amazon

Dallas Jenkins, creator and executive producer of "The Chosen," announced on Sunday (Feb. 16) that the series will stream in the United States on Amazon’s Prime Video. The deal gives Amazon exclusive rights to stream all previous and future seasons of the Bible-based epic.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Sadie Robertson Huff and Husband, Christian Huff, Are Expecting Baby No. 3

Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, announced on Valentine’s Day that they are expecting “another little love”—that is, their third child together.

‘I Apologize. I Wrote Poorly’—Rick Warren Responds to Backlash From Viral Social Media Post

On Sunday, Feb. 16, Rick Warren issued an apology for a viral social media post. Following criticism, Warren deleted the viral post late last week.