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What are the top Christian movies of all time?
The Oscars have come and gone for another year leaving behind them discussions of snubs and upsets -- particularly if you’re really tall, blue and have a long tail. It also is an annual exercise in … Read more
Jay Leno returns to ‘The Tonight Show’ with charm
The king of late-night comedy is back. Jay Leno has been mocked, vilified and berated in this NBC late-night debacle, when the network foolishly juggled Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien's spots in an attempt to change … Read more
Christian music stars unite for Haiti relief album
Thirteen Christian music artists have untied to record 15 songs on the album “Healing 4 Haiti.” The compilation will be released next Wednesday, March 2, on iTunes under the Integrity Music label. Michael W. Smith was … Read more
‘American Idol’ alumni: Melinda Doolittle
Melinda Doolittle has turned a third-place status on American Idol in 2007 into a growing career as a crossover Christian musician. Doolitte’s album “Coming Back to You” released exactly one year ago reached third on the … Read more
Dove Awards nominees present strong field
The nominees for Christian music’s version of the Grammys – the Dove Awards – were announced Thursday showing a wide depth and breadth of talent. Steven Curtis Chapman, who named Artist of the Year in 2009, … Read more
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Trend of Christian-themed flims sparking retail hopes
The ongoing trend of faith-based films is sparking retailers’ hopes that DVD sales and marketing of related products will aid their bottom lines. For example, Family Christian Stores is offering a pre-buy special for the March … Read more
Christian groups give upcoming Narnia movie positive feedback
Producers of the new movie The Chronicles of Narnia series – “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” – were understandably nervous when they invited several prominent Christian groups and C.S. Lewis experts to view clips of … Read more
Jonas Brothers to perform at Easter service for Saddleback Church
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren announced on Twitter that the Jonas Brothers will perform during Easter Sunday services. April 4th represents the megachurch’s 30th anniversary and the performance and service will be held at Angel Stadium, … Read more
Rise in movie attendance mirrors spiritual needs
It might seem unusual that movie attendance is up during the recession and films such as “2012” and “The Road” about an apocalyptic future are drawing crowds. The spike in movie attendance mirrors entertainment habits during … Read more
Author goes undercover as member of Jerry Falwell’s church
A new book, “In the Land of Believers,” has the author Gina Welch acting undercover at Jerry Falwell’s church pretending to be a born-again evangelical Christian. The Los Angeles Times review pans the book as self-serving … Read more
Examining the value of Christian-based toys, games
A new study by a pair of religious studies professors takes a look at how Christian-based toys and games interact with business models. The duo’s 232-page book asks whether humans have “blended fun with spirituality for … Read more
Christian video game companies join forces
Christian video game makers Left Behind Games and Digital Praise have entered into a merger agreement that they believe will significantly raise the visibility and appeal of the Christian video game market. The merger, announced Wednesday, … Read more
TobyMac album takes over top spot on Christian charts
TobyMac’s new album “Tonight” took over the top spot last week on the Nielsen SoundScan Christian/Gospel charts. The album replaced the “Wow Hits 2010,” the annual year-end compilation of top Christian music hit from the previous … Read more
Darrell Evans rides lifelong faith to Christian music career
At 12, Darrell Evans made a commitment to follow the Lord. By 14, he was leading worship in youth groups. At his high school in Olympia, Wash., he became known as the “Jesus freak.” That suited … Read more
Christian music sales dipped slightly in 2009
Sales of Christian music dipped slightly in 2009. The modest decline of 2.5 percent was due largely to a growing market share for digital music sales, for both albums and single tracks. 2010 may prove to … Read more
Lacey Brown, in ‘American Idol’ Top 24, is pastor’s daughter
Lacey Brown may not be a household name yet, but she is working on it. Brown is the daughter of an Amarillo, Texas, pastor and has qualified as one of the Top 24 finalists on “American … Read more
Amy Grant set to release new album March 30
Christian music superstar Amy Grant will release her new album, “Somewhere Down the Road,” on March 30. The album features a song about Haiti and a duet with her 17 year-old daughter Sarah on the track … Read more
Point of Grace to debut new CD on Friday
Christian recording trio Point of Grace will debut their new album “No Changin’ Us” Friday on cable television channel QVC. During the live broadcast, the group will perform a selection of songs from the new album … Read more
Gospel music museum to open in Chicago
Chicago has long been recognized as a center for jazz, blues and gospel music. The Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum is scheduled to open later this year in the former parsonage of the Metropolitan Apostolic Community … Read more
Sanctus Real set to release fifth album
Dove Award winning and Grammy-nominated Christian rockers Sanctus Real are due to release their new album March 9. The CD, “Pieces of a Real Heart,” is being supported by the band’s current tour. When the band … Read more
