Josh Kimball, Christian Post

Critics agree: Dan Brown needs to do more research

While secular scientists and religious fundamentalists may find themselves at odds over many issues, they’ve come to the same conclusion on one point at least.

Vatican newspaper: 'Angels and Demons' is harmless entertainment

At the world premiere of "Angels & Demons" earlier this week, director Ron Howard said his team extended invitations to members of the Catholic Church but had not heard back.

'Angels and Demons' critic sorts out 'lies' from fiction

Most Christians familiar with his works will agree that author Dan Brown’s first bestseller, Angels and Demons, is nowhere near as blasphemous – if at all – as his second, The Da Vinci Code.

Top artist award caps emotional year for Curtis Chapman

Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was named “Artist of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association and honored with his 55th and 56th Dove Awards.

Donnie McClurkin tops gospel chart

The latest album by gospel music artist Donnie McClurkin landed in the No 1 position on Billboard’s Gospel Sales chart nearly three weeks after its release.

CeCe Winans to be inducted into Music City Walk of Fame

Award-winning Gospel music artist CeCe Winans will be among the newest inductees to the Music City Walk of Fame and be recognised officially during an induction ceremony this Sunday.

Celebration of late 'Pop' Winans draws thousands

More than 2,000 mourners flooded a Detroit city megachurch Wednesday to celebrate the life of the late David “Pop” Winans, patriarch of gospel music’s Winans family dynasty.

Casting Crowns, Annie Moses Band to join North Korean festival

Contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns will again participate in North Korea's annual Spring Friendship Arts Festival but this time won't be the only American Christian group there performing.

Chapman, Smith hit road for spring 'United Tour'

Christian music stars Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W Smith have teamed up for a second round of dates for their "United Tour".

Rebecca St James honoured with 2009 Arvella Schuller Award

Christian songstress Rebecca St James has been honoured with an Arvella Schuller Award for Promoting Positive Christian Values in the Arts.

Winans accused of assaulting ex-wife

Gospel music star BeBe Winans has been accused of assaulting his ex-wife in a dispute over the custody of their children.

No Line on the Horizon: U2's most Christian album?

According to one theologian in Alabama, U2's latest album No Line on the Horizon is “the most thoroughly Christian thing they’ve done yet”.

Rebecca St James nears end of filming for first movie

The full-length movie starring Christian songstress Rebecca St James in her first leading role is near the end of the filming process and needs only to shoot the remaining late winter scenes to wrap the project up.

Chris Tomlin leads GMA music award nominations

Renowned Christian worship leader and song writer Chris Tomlin leads this year’s group of Dove Award nominees with seven nods, including one for “Artist of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year”, and “Song of the Year”.

Curtis Chapman family 'healing' after daughter's death

Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman said he and his family are “beginning to feel some healing taking place” nearly a year after the sudden death of his five-year-old daughter Maria Sue.

Jeremy Camp launches Speaking Louder ministries

Christian music star Jeremy Camp has launched a ministry to raise awareness of local outreach efforts and to mobilise Christians into action within their own communities.