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Are any of your kids “Beliebers” – i.e. fans of singer Justin Bieber?
In pop music circles, Mr. Bieber is a big deal. An overnight sensation whose music was first posted online, the sixteen year-old also has a new movie out. Opening two weeks ago, the film has already grossed nearly $50 million.
But according to the New York Times art critic Jon Caramanica, Mr. Bieber has big-time trouble brewing.
A scandal? Drugs? Sex? A family feud?
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, news, pop culture, pro-life by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Are any of your kids (or you) “Beliebers” – i.e. fans of singer Justin Bieber?
In pop music circles, Mr. Bieber is a big deal. An overnight sensation whose music was first posted online, the sixteen year-old also has a new movie out. Opening two weeks ago, the film has already grossed nearly $50 million.
But according to the New York Times art critic Jon Caramanica, Mr. Bieber has big-time trouble brewing. A scandal? Drugs? Sex?
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, pop culture, pro-life by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
History repeats itself.
Back when I was in high school I can remember the buzz among friends surrounding the release of SI’s famed swimsuit edition. Over thirty years later people are still talking and arguing about this annual tradition. Turn on FOX News and you’re likely to hear them discussing it; try and buy a copy of the Wall Street Journal at an airport newsstand and you’ll be visually accosted with displays promoting this issue.
It would be easy to dismiss this year’s release with the trite observation that “sex sells” – a true statement.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, entertainment, pop culture, sex by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Yogi Berra once said that it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.
He’s right – which is why I was so surprised when I began receiving notes from colleagues and friends reacting to my Super Bowl XLV prognostication in this space last Friday. I had actually forgotten all about it.
My prediction:
Packers 31
Steelers 24
Actual:
Packers 31
Steelers 25
“Have any good stock tips?” somebody asked. “Can we call you Jimmy the Greek?” joked another, to which I responded, “No, Jimmy the Irishman.” Yet another wrote, “Vegas is calling.”
“Sorry,” I replied.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, events, faith by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
I think I know who’s going to win the big game.
But first . . .
Over 100 million people will watch Sunday’s Super Bowl contest between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Many of you will be watching for the football. Many more will be watching for the commercials. And some, like my wife, will be indifferent, maybe stopping to catch a few plays or a few minutes here and there.
Jean is like many women, I think.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, events, faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
On December 29th, the Miami Herald ran a startling headline:
MTV’s Every Detail Etched on Children’s Minds
The article’s author, Ellen Livingston, spoke with myriad teachers and students about the network’s massive influence, almost all negative. John Anderson, a teacher at a private Lutheran School, said he’s worried kids are obsessed with it. He cited the fact that creative assignments often include MTV references.
Livingston asked the question: Knowing that the programming gets “its force from sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” do parents mind their children spending the best years of their youth in front of MTV?
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, kids, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
By now, if you care or pay attention to such things, you know Regis Philbin has announced his retirement from morning television.
In the interest of full disclosure, as I’ve mentioned before, I don’t watch much television, including Regis, but I find elements of his life instructive and thought you might as well.
When most people think of Regis Philbin, they see success. He is one of television’s good guys, quick-witted and kindly humored. But Regis’ life has not been a one-act play whose star always shined strong and bright.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 8th, Fox will air a movie on adoption, “Change of Plans” at (8pm ET, 7pm CT), as part of Wal-Mart and P&G’s Family Movie Night series.
What’s the movie all about?
Synopsis:
Up to this point, Sally Danville’s life has played out just as she hoped it would. A beautiful and free-spirited musician, she and her fighter-pilot husband, Jason, live life on the go, free of domestic responsibilities. But with a single phone call from Child & Family Services case worker, Dorothy (Phylicia Rashad, The Cosby Show), she learns that things don’t always go according to plan.
Topics: Focus Events Tags: entertainment, family, kids, staff by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Dr. Benjamin L. Armstrong was the first executive director of the National Religious Broadcasters(NRB) Association. He arrived from Trans World Radio in 1966 and served as NRB’s leader and main visionary until his retirement in 1989.
He saw potential where others saw problems. When told something couldn’t be done, he was dismissive of the negativity and would instead respond with a two-word reply: “Why not?”
When he died this past December the 12th at the age of 87, his passing was not widely noted outside industry news and periodicals.
Topics: Current Events Tags: broadcast, entertainment, faith by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
When Larry King signs off tonight for the final time as host of his award-winning CNN TV show, what will his last words be? Only Larry knows, but chances are they’ll be simple, sincere and straightforward.
Just like him.
When Lawrence Zeiger tried to break into radio back in 1957, moving from Brooklyn to Miami to live with his Uncle Jack, he had to convince his boss to let him get on the air. He was hired to clean the station studio and office, but the 23-year-old had big dreams beyond his initial assignment.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, news, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.Home
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