Denzel Washington Addresses Cancel Culture: ‘I Follow God, Not Public Opinion or Awards’

Denzel Washington Addresses Cancel Culture: ‘I Follow God, Not Public Opinion or Awards’

Outspoken Christian and Oscar-winning actor and  Denzel Washington recently expressed his dismissal of concerns about cancel culture and awards, emphasizing his commitment to following God rather than public opinion or recognition. In an interview with Complex News, the two-time Academy Award winner was asked if he was worried about being “canceled.” When the interviewer explained that canceling meant “you lose public support,” Washington responded bluntly, “Who cares?”
  • AI Bible Video Clips Are Capturing Generation MZ's Attention
    AI Bible and TikTok accounts are currently going viral with shareable, lifelike clips of biblical stories, captivating viewers of the MZ generation. Here are four must-see clips currently making waves, as highlighted by The Christian Post. One of these is a TikTok video from @theaibibleofficial titled “What if Peter had an iPhone?” which is a 29-second AI-generated clip imagining the Apostle Peter as a modern-day social media influencer.
  • Legendary Wrestler Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 Following Cardiac Arrest
    Terry Bollea, the legendary professional wrestler widely known by 'Hulk Hogan', has died at the age of 71 following a reported cardiac arrest. The news broke after medics responded early Thursday morning to his home in Clearwater, Florida, where they found Hogan suffering from a cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead by the time he reached the hospital.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Christian Songwriter Warns Against the Sin of Idol Worship

The songwriter behind several songs featured in the popular new animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" issued a warning about the sin of idol worship while discussing the meaning behind one of the film’s songs. Since its release on June 20, "KPop Demon Hunters" has achieved widespread popularity, becoming the No. 1 movie on Netflix's Top 10 in the United States for several days last week and currently holding the No. 2 spot, according to Flix Patrol data.
  • Christian Pop on the Rise: Shifting Culture Brings Faith and Values to Mainstream Music
    Recent reports indicate a noticeable rise in Christian and “traditional” pop songs on U.S. music charts, a trend some analysts attribute to a broader cultural shift toward conservative values in entertainment. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” currently holds the No. 1 spot in the country and has spent 20 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren, who openly practices Catholicism, also recently released the worship song “Bloodline” alongside Jelly Roll.
  • Mel Gibson Makes Pilgrimage to Greek Orthodox Monastery Before ‘Resurrection’ Filming
    A devout Christian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Gibson visited Mount Athos, often called the “Garden of the Virgin Mary,” and the Holy Hilandar Monastery prior to filming his movie 'Resurrection.' During his visit, Gibson spoke with monks about Church history in Serbia and the ‘struggle for freedom and defense of Christianity,’ according to the Serbian Times. He was also present at monastic meals and was introduced to holy relics.
  • ‘Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger Wins Tony, Thanks God in Speech
    Nicole Scherzinger, best known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, recently won the award for Lead Actress in a Musical for her role in "Sunset Boulevard" at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Scherzinger, who also served as a former judge on "The X Factor," expressed her gratitude by saying, “I just have to thank God for carrying me every step of the way.”
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  • Brandon Lake Wins Four Categories at the K-LOVE Fan Awards: ‘Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus’

    Christian artist Brandon Lake won all four of his nominations, including Artist of the Year, at the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards held last week at the Grand Ole Opry House. He also secured Male Artist of the Year for the third time, Worship Song of the Year for “That’s Who I Praise,” and Song of the Year for his collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”

  • Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set to Proceed with Lionsgate Partnership

    Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partner for “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the highly anticipated sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson. The film will be produced under Gibson and Bruce Davey’s Icon Productions banner, continuing Gibson’s long-standing partnership with Lionsgate, which previously distributed his Oscar-nominated film “Hacksaw Ridge” and the Mark Wahlberg thriller “Flight Risk.”

  • “Sticking with Jesus” Joe Rogan Questions Big Bang Theory, Emphasizes Belief in the Resurrection

    Podcaster Joe Rogan, who has 19.8 million subscribers on YouTube, recently voiced skepticism about the Big Bang theory and expressed a belief that the idea of the Resurrection is more plausible than the notion that the universe created itself. During a conversation with comedy podcast host Cody Tucker that aired last Wednesday, Rogan also stated that he’s “sticking with Jesus” concerning miraculous claims.

  • Jim Caviezel Delves into C.S. Lewis in Preparation for ‘Passion of the Christ’ Follow-Up

    Actor Jim Caviezel is preparing to reprise his iconic role as Jesus in the upcoming sequel, “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” following Mel Gibson's 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.” In a recent appearance on the “Arroyo Grande” show, Caviezel revealed that he is turning to C.S. Lewis' “The Screwtape Letters” for spiritual preparation, emphasizing his commitment to the role by stating, “I’m not going to play Jesus. I need Him to play me.”

  • ‘Descent from the Cross’ Exhibit Launches at the Museum of the Bible

    The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. is currently hosting a poignant exhibit titled "Descent from the Cross," which serves as a powerful reminder of the lent and easter season’s significance and features 21 works of art that will be on display through May 5.

  • Jesus Film Project Achieves Milestone: Now Available in 2,200 Languages

    The Jesus Film Project, a ministry of Cru based in Orlando, Florida, has reached its 2,200th language translation of the "Jesus" film. Recognized as the most translated film in the world, the "Jesus" film surpassed 817 translations in July 2012. The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.

  • ‘American Idol’: Brian Littrell’s Son Shares Faith with Original Worship Song

    Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, performed a heartfelt ballad titled “Hey Jesus” during Hollywood Week on “American Idol.” The song, which brought Baylee’s parents to tears in the audience, reflects his journey of rediscovering faith during a difficult time in his life.

  • Greg Laurie Slams Disney's ‘Snow White’ Remake for Ignoring Biblical Themes

    Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, based in Riverside, California has criticized Disney’s live-action remake of "Snow White" for what he views as a loss of the original gospel-centered message. He argues that the Disney’s live-action remake abandons the classic tale's moral and biblical themes in favor of modern ideals, undermining the story's spiritual and emotional resonance.
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