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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Dies at 76

17 Aug 2018
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Kelly Frazier

A soaring soul Aretha Franklin, nicknamed Queen of Soul due to her stirring voice, died from multiple health complications in her Detroit residence. She was born on March 25, 1942. She was 76 years...

How The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ Changed Christianity in America

15 Jul 2018
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Corey Barnett

Animated Movie Led To Radical Reinterpretation Of Religion Across The United States The psychedelic 1968 Beatles movie Yellow Submarine has been seen as highly influential. The movie, developed with...

Why Has Kendrick Lamar Been Baptized Twice?

29 Jun 2018
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Corey Barnett

Kendrick Lamar Might Be The Most Christian Rapper Of His Generation Musician Kendrick Lamar is a devout Christian. He has been baptized twice. The first one was done when he was 16. The second happened...

Imagine Dragons Singer Dan Reynolds Wants to Change Mormon-LGBTQ Relations

07 Jun 2018
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Corey Barnett

Dan Reynolds' New Film Believer Will Be Exploring The Topic Dan Reynolds, the frontman of Imagine Dragons, is all set to release his new film Believer. The purpose of this film, as he told Ellen DeGeneres,...

Outrage Over Award Given to German Anti-Semitic Rappers

20 Apr 2018
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Corey Barnett

Music Industry Under Attack After German Rap Duo Wins Awards With References To Holocaust The German music industry is doing some rigorous self-examination after public outcry over the Echo Awards....

Justin Bieber’s Next Album will be Heavily Influenced by His Faith

28 Mar 2018
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Corey Barnett

Justin Bieber is looking for songs of redemption and love. If reports are to be believed, . He will forgo his usual lean towards partying with scantily clad women and sing about God. Bieber's...

Bob Dylan’s Religious Period Explored in New Documentary ‘The Trouble No More’

28 Mar 2018
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Nathan Glover

The film shows one of his best periods The music-loving public has been infuriated by Bob Dylan's twists and turns during his career. There were many such instances, like the one in 1965 when...

Snoop Dogg’s Bible of Love Hits #1 on iTunes Gospel Chart

20 Mar 2018
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Elisa Meyer

Snoop Dogg hits the road in April for the Mount Kushmore Wellness Retreat tour. Save your prayers, as it is a gospel album. According to critics, the rap artist's latest creation, named Snoop...

Jewish Musician Paul Simon is Retiring

08 Feb 2018
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Derek Welch

Paul Simon has spent six decades composing and singing songs. At 76-years-old, he has had a career of about 60 years. Simon, although Jewish, never highlighted his religion. His stance goes against...

Snoop Dogg is Releasing ‘Bible of Love’, a Gospel Album

03 Feb 2018
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Corey Barnett

Upcoming Album To Be Released Next Month Musical artist Snoop Dogg has always defied convention. Whether it was working with different performing artists or trying different styles of music Snoop...