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Denzel Washington Had to Give Up Drinking

In an article in Esquire, Denzel Washington discussed his past drinking problems:

Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, ...

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Tom Brady’s Band of Brothers

On November 12, 2024, future Hall of Famer Tom Brady joined Harvard Business School professor Nitin Nohria at a Fortune Magazine symposium to discuss ...


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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch’s Near-Death Experience

Benedict Cumberbatch has played a superhero involved in some precarious situations, but it turns out the actor has also experienced an actual life-threatening ...


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Denzel Washington on Sharing His Faith in Jesus

In an interview in Esquire magazine, actor Denzel Washington said, “The biggest moment of my life was when I was filled with the Holy Spirit. It ...


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Famous American Writer Haunted by Death and Tragedy

Paul Auster, a prolific novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter was described as a “literary superstar” and “one of America’s most ...


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Beethoven Knew and Regretted His Unhappiness

Some people call it the most joyful work ever written: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, composed in 1824, which ends with the famous anthem ...


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Tim Keller Practiced the Humility He Preached

The late pastor and preacher Tim Keller truly lived out the teachings in his popular book, The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian ...


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Child Sends Tribute to David Attenborough

Max Evans-Browning, a five-year-old from Wales, captured hearts worldwide by creating a touching tribute to Sir David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. ...


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Opie's Special Relationship with His TV Dad

Living in Hollywood is a challenge. Growing up as a child actor almost guarantees a life of dysfunction. Without a strong father, Ron Howard could have ...


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Actor Joins Nonprofit to Send Teens to Prom

Steve Carell surprised high school seniors in Altadena with a heartfelt announcement that left them in awe. The A-list actor is known for his role in ...


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