Entertainment
Film, music, and culture through the lens of faith.
The World Is Crazy. Thank God for Hallmark Christmas Movies.
Small towns, snowfall and guaranteed happy endings are back with a record 34 premieres. Researchers have even named the kinds of fans who can’t get enough.
Druski’s Megachurch Parody Heads to Netflix as Kirk Franklin Calls Out Pastors
Druski’s money-hungry pastor is headed to Netflix in “Collect & Praise.” Gospel voices, including Kirk Franklin and Lecrae, say the comedian found his material in real pulpits.
Sherri Shepherd Makes Broadway History by Doing It Afraid
Faith carried Sherri Shepherd through fear onto “The View.” Now she is Broadway’s first female Genie in “Aladdin,” through Jan. 3, 2027.
‘God With Us’ Sets the Nativity in Modern Black America, Premieres at Maryland Megachurch
Jimmy Jenkins’ modern-day Nativity premieres Oct. 24 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden before opening in select theaters Nov. 13.
Gizelle Bryant Draws on Life as a Pastor’s Wife for New BET Drama ‘Church Wives’
Gizelle Bryant, who once served as first lady of Baltimore’s Empowerment Temple, stars in and executive produces BET’s new megachurch drama “Church Wives,” premiering Nov. 4.
Tyler Perry Takes Netflix to Church With ‘The Gospel of Christmas’
Fantasia and Tank star in Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas, a Netflix holiday drama with CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams and music by Kirk Franklin. Nov. 11.
Faith, Family and Film: Victoria Monai Richards Makes Directorial Debut
At 22, Victoria Monai Richards co-wrote, directed and stars in Search Party: Where’s PawPaw?, a faith-rooted family comedy with Tichina Arnold and Tommy Davidson.
Forgiveness Did What Revenge Couldn't: A Review of Netflix's "The Polygamist"
Netflix's South African hit "The Polygamist" is messier than it is great. But what it says about bitterness, revenge, and forgiveness is worth your time.