Bambi Diamond Edition Releases from Disney Vault on Blu-Ray/DVD March 1, 2011

 

Bambi Diamond Edition Releases from Disney Vault on Blu-Ray/DVD March 1, 2011

The Walt Disney Classic about a young deer’s coming of age, “Bambi,” will release on DVD and in Blu-ray high-definition on March 1.

 

Jason Ingram Sets Gospel Music Association Record with 11 Dove Award Nominations

Jason Ingram Sets Gospel Music Association Record with 11 Dove Award Nominations

Songwriter, producer and artist Jason Ingram (Essential Music Publishing, Showdown Publishing) set a Gospel Music Association record last week at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Award nominations announcement by being the only person in the history of the organization to receive 11 Dove Award nominations in one awards season.

Joss Whedon’s ‘Firefly’ Takes Flight Again on Science Channel

Science Channel Acquires Rights to Firefly

Entertainment Weekly reports that the Science Channel has acquired the rights to “Firefly” and is planning to air the Joss Whedon series in its entirety and in the right order. This will be the first time fans have had the opportunity to watch the series on a fully distributed basic cable channel since 2008, when it ran on USA Network.

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Joss Whedon’s ‘Firefly’ Takes Flight Again on Science Channel

Also see: Firefly & Serenity Cast Still Active on Popular Television Shows Today

Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley Cyrus: Cyrus tells GQ enough is enough

 

Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley Cyrus: Cyrus tells GQ enough is enough

 

In a move many parents and other bystanders have been hoping he would make for years, Nashville’s Billy Ray Cyrus has finally told GQ Magazine “Enough is enough” about daughter Miley Cyrus‘s poor decisions in recent years including her “pole dance” and other foibles as many have wondered if Miley Cyrus was going too far.

 

Continue reading at: Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley Cyrus: Cyrus tells GQ enough is enough – Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards’ nominations announced

Jason Crabb & Brandon Heath announced some of last year’s nominees at Belmont University in Nashville

 

42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards’ nominations announced

 

The nominees for the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today from the Grand Salon of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, instead of being announced in Nashville, Tennessee, as has been the tradition for the past 4 decades. TobyMac and Chris Tomlin topped the list of artist nominees with six nominations each, while Jason Crabb took five, and Francesca Battistelli garnered four nominations in Christian music’s most prestigious awards show.

Continue reading at: 42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards’ nominations announced – Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

I am among many Nashvillians who are disappointed the announcement and awards are not being held in Nashville. After the May flood, Nashville needs conventions, events and business to help rebuild.

 

Would a faith-based residential treatment program help Lindsey Lohan?

Would a faith-based residential treatment program help Lindsey Lohan?

 

With Lindsey Lohan’s probation hearing set for February 23, 2011, Prison Minister Marty Angelo of Marty Angelo Outreach Ministry to Prisons, Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Troubled Celebrities, sent a letter to Lindsey Lohan on February 9, suggesting a faith-based residential treatment program to the young actress. This was not the first time Angelo has reached out to Lohan.

 

Continue reading at: Would a faith-based residential treatment program help Lindsey Lohan? – Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

 

Top 10 gospel love songs – romantic Christian music for weddings, anniversaries & Valentine’s Day

My top ten list of Christian love songs for weddings, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other romantic occasions is made up of romantic songs performed by Christian artists who have recorded gospel music albums: Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Jim Brickman, Leon Patillo, Sixpence None the Richer, Steve Green, Noel Paul Stookey, Debbie Boone, and Chris Rice.

Read my list at: Top 10 gospel love songs – romantic Christian music for weddings, anniversaries & Valentine’s Day

 

Ronald Reagan Tribute features Amy Grant, Michael W, Smith, Fred Thompson

 

Ronald Reagan Tribute features Amy Grant, Michael W, Smith, Fred Thompson

 

“The Founding Fathers believed faith in God was the key to our being a good people & America’s becoming a great nation.” — Ronald Reagan

 

100th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan Tribute

Nashville was well represented at the 100th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth celebration for former President Ronald Reagan on February 6, 2011 with appearance by many with Nashville ties including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Lee Greenwood and Fred Thompson.

 

Continue reading at: Ronald Reagan Tribute features Amy Grant, Michael W, Smith, Fred Thompson – Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

 

 

Who was St Valentine? – the Legend of St. Valentine

Who was the Man Behind the Hearts and Flowers & Why Did They Name a Day for Him?

Not much is known about the true origins of Valentines Day or who the real St. Valentine was. The Catholic Encyclopedia indicates that the saint whose feast was celebrated on the day now known as St. Valentine’s Day was possibly one of these three martyred men named Valentinus who lived in the late third century, during the reign of Emperor Claudius II (who died in 270)

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‘You Again’ with Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver Coming to DVD/Blu-Ray Feb. 8 – Movie Review

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the romantic comedy “You Again” on DVD and Blu-ray this February 8th just in time for Valentine’s Day. The film stars Kristen Bell (“When in Rome,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”), Jamie Lee Curtis (“Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “Freaky Friday”), Sigourney Weaver (“Avatar,” “Baby Mama”), Kristin Chenoweth (“Glee,” “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue”), Odette Yustman (“October Road,” Cloverfield), Victor Garber (“Alias”) and Betty White (“Hot in Cleveland,” “Golden Girls,” “The Proposal”).

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