Friendship. Betrayal. Intrigue. Sex. War. Adultery. Murder.
All the necessary ingredients to make it big as a primetime network TV show. And, yet, all found in what remains the best-selling book of all time – The Holy Bible.
Kings, a modern-day soap about a hero who rises to become the King of his nation, is based on the biblical story of King David. It will return to NBC in June, airing every Saturday at 8 p.m.
A cross between The Tudors and Smallville, much of what makes the actual Biblical story of David so rich in symbolism and fertile for allegory is what makes Kings a huge hit.
A lowly farm boy who possesses a rare gift of musical virtouso is anointed to become the land’s next king.
Executive produced by Michael Green, Kings bears clever resemblance to some of NBC’s hottest shows: Heroes and, yes, Smallville. Why? Because Green co-created them as well as the highly acclaimed WB show, Everwood.
All the necessary ingredients to make it big as a primetime network TV show. And, yet, all found in what remains the best-selling book of all time – The Holy Bible.
Kings, a modern-day soap about a hero who rises to become the King of his nation, is based on the biblical story of King David. It will return to NBC in June, airing every Saturday at 8 p.m.
A cross between The Tudors and Smallville, much of what makes the actual Biblical story of David so rich in symbolism and fertile for allegory is what makes Kings a huge hit.
A lowly farm boy who possesses a rare gift of musical virtouso is anointed to become the land’s next king.
Executive produced by Michael Green, Kings bears clever resemblance to some of NBC’s hottest shows: Heroes and, yes, Smallville. Why? Because Green co-created them as well as the highly acclaimed WB show, Everwood.
After being held hostage for five days by Somali pirates, Capt. Richard Phillips is freed after U.S. Navy snipers kill three of his pirate captors.
You thought Grand Theft Auto was bad. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
While The Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition, dub Grand Theft Auto as the most controversial videogame series ever with over 4,000 articles published about it, including accusations of glamorizing violence, deliberate sexual indulgence, and connections to real life crimes, GTA won’t have a prayer of keeping its spot when the masses catch wind of a new game entitled: Rapelay.
According to a new study by Harvard University, the states with the highest concentrations of politically conservative and traditionally religious people are also the top 10 porn-buying states in the nation. For example Utah, where most people embraced old-fashioned values about family and marriage also boasts the highest porn-buying rate in the nation.
Another scary statistic recently revealed by xxxchurch.com, a ministry that helps men fight porn addiction, is that hotel porn rentals increase during ministry conventions. This means that some pastors are viewing hotel porn at a higher rate than the general public.
Circumcision was a covenant of bloodshed. It was a serious vow that God made with Abraham.
Now, three thousand years later, Jews and Christians still practice this ancient ritual.
In Jewish tradition, the operation is performed, not by an M.D., but a Mohel, an observant orthodox Jew who must have studied the religious laws and surgical skills required for the operation. A Mohel's duties demand the highest standards of ethics, religious practice and surgical skills including strict hygiene.
Last month, I enjoyed a spur of the moment trip to Nicaragua, where my folks and I hail from. Mi familia has been through a lot since last October. Popping up lifted everyone’s spirits—especially my three younger siblings.
A new youth trend in sexting has led to youth being convicted of child pornography.
What does it take to be good at something? I mean, actually good.
To hone a craft, you gotta be disciplined, ruthless, consumed by its intricacies and totally given to the structure and order governing that craft. That’s if you want to be good at ONE thing. I mean take, Olympics medalist Michael Phelps who swam 13 miles everyday, slept 10 hours every night and ate five times more than the average human, just to snatch up eight gold medals and break seven world records.
But, think how difficult it would be to apply that dedication to more than one craft. It could get you committed. Or, maybe - like Deion Sanders - you find Jesus.
Many times this sort of lunacy is the very lot chosen by the entertainer. The Barbra Streisands, the Will Smiths, the Debbie Allens.While the performing arts world is quick to dub certain artists triple threats (those who sing, dance and act), one may dare say these entertainers are most times barely believable at two of the three.
To hone a craft, you gotta be disciplined, ruthless, consumed by its intricacies and totally given to the structure and order governing that craft. That’s if you want to be good at ONE thing. I mean take, Olympics medalist Michael Phelps who swam 13 miles everyday, slept 10 hours every night and ate five times more than the average human, just to snatch up eight gold medals and break seven world records.
But, think how difficult it would be to apply that dedication to more than one craft. It could get you committed. Or, maybe - like Deion Sanders - you find Jesus.
Many times this sort of lunacy is the very lot chosen by the entertainer. The Barbra Streisands, the Will Smiths, the Debbie Allens.While the performing arts world is quick to dub certain artists triple threats (those who sing, dance and act), one may dare say these entertainers are most times barely believable at two of the three.
Obama Lifts 47-year Ban on Travel to Cuba
I’m addicted to the Bravo Network’s reality show, The Real Housewives of New York.
Yeah.
I am.
Ever since last spring’s first season, I’ve been hooked like a swordfish. Season 2 is now, as we so affectionately say in the ‘hood, “on and poppin’.” All the veteran gals are, for the most part, their usual witty, socialite selves. In the same “fashion,” Kelly Bensimon, the newest housewife, is gorgeous, talented and well-connected. She’s a bombshell—mentally and physically. Except that…well…she’s a little self-absorbed.