The friendly and upbeat international singer reintroduced music lovers to his fictional bad boy image through “Criminal”. In his latest music video, it seems Taemin is continuing the storyline from SHINee‘s “Lucifer” and his own solo singles “Danger” and “Press Your Number”.
If you want to go for the ride of your life on the dark side, check out “Criminal”!
This single is apart of his 3rd studio album “Never Gonna Dance Again”. He and his SuperM members plan to release their 1st album “Super One” on September 25th.
Did you love “I Can Only Imagine” and “Grace Unplugged’? If so, I guarantee you will love “The Plans We Made”. The best elements from both movies is combined to bring us an all new tale.
Last month, authors Kathryn Cushman And Lauren Beccue released the touching novel, and it has a story everyone can relate to. The core of the story is family… plain and simple. In “The Plans We Made”, Caroline Chapman and Linda Riley live drastically different lives on separate American coasts. Surprisingly, a career change put both women on the same coast where they cross paths in the most unlikely way. Linda is desperate for someone to save her ailing son, and Caroline holds the key to his road to recovery. Along the way, we learn just how much family means to both of these ladies. Linda is a doting wife and mother, while Caroline is an only child. Through Caroline’s world, we are also introduced to Chris Stratton and his broken yet loving family that deserves their own standalone book. Readers should expect a number of shocking surprises that absolutely make the book journey worthwhile.
This memorable novel will make you laugh, cry and swoon as the chapters fly by. You do not want to miss this 2020 classic in the making. BTSCelebs gives it two thumbs up and 10 points out of a 10.
Cinedigm is making faith film fans happy this week with the On Demand, DVD, and Digital Formats release of Marty Madden’s movie “Everyday Miracles”. Madden wrote and directed the inspiring production starring Gary Cole, Erik Smith and Zoe Perry.
What is the film all about? Biscuit Media Group had this to say about it in a press release: “‘Everyday Miracles’ centers around a faith healer, Cotton (Smith), who is trying to run from his troubled past. After being taken in by a horse rancher (Cole) and his family, Cotton’s new life is soon tested when his overbearing mother (Lusia Strus) tracks him down and tries to pull him back into the life he had escaped. Cotton is desperate to avoid his past life which could jeopardize a possible future with his love interest, Young Sheldon’s Zoe Perry. When a painful revelation comes to light, he must lean on his new family and learn to trust again. Through his journey, Cotton learns the value of compassion and family through hard work and selflessness.”
The film has already been praised by well-known sites like Dove.org and Movie Guide.
Learn even more about “Everyday Miracles” and other Cinedigm titles by visiting their official website, Cinedigm.com.
A Special Thanks to Biscuit Media Group for the press release.
I’m a longtime fan of SHINee. So it made sense that I follow Taemin’s solo career religiously, while the rest of the guys are in the military. However, when Taemin joined SuperM joined last year… I wasn’t really into it. Despite my initial reaction, I supported the group from afar.
Fast forward to late August, SuperM released “100”, while gearing up for their “Tiger Inside” premiere. I take a look at the group once again and notice the pretty face of Lucas Wong. I quickly discover this talented young man debuted in NCT in 2018 and continued his musical activities overseas in the unit group WayV. From the star’s recent debut and variety show appearances, he has already earned over 5 million followers on Instagram alone. So impressive! In honor of my new crush on Lucas, I decided to dedicate this brief article to him.
Enjoy a few photos and a fancam of Mr. Wonderful today!
Kathryn Cushman started her writing journey in 2003, and she has been blessing lives with a wonderful variety of fictional tales ever since. A Promise to Remember, Waiting for Daybreak and Leaving Yesterday are just some of her novels from the 2010s that readers have thoroughly enjoyed. This month, she released a new gem titled The Plans We Madewith co-author Lauren Beccue. BTSCelebs was recently given the opportunity to virtually interview Kathryn and learn more about her and her latest heartwarming novel.
BTSCelebs: Who is Kathryn Cushman professionally?
Kathryn Cushman: I am someone who writes the kind of stories I want to read. While that mark continues to evolve, I always want a thought provoking story with characters that hang around for a while after you’ve finished reading.
Where do you gain the most inspiration for your impressive books?
Thank you for that adjective 🙂 The answer is–life. Watching people. Listening. My husband often says that the questions I ask show that I am ‘veering away from the facts, and looking for the story.’ He’s usually correct.
The Plans We Made seems to be a unique family story. Tell us about the birth of this particular novel.
My co-writer, Lauren Beccue, and I were friends, who occasionally met in coffee shops to write. We didn’t work on the same project, just sat quietly beside each other and tapped away on our laptops (she writes non-fiction as a rule). One day, she told me about an idea her husband had given her for a novel. It was a great idea! I was working on something else, but I told her she should definitely run with it. She began to toy with the idea of writing fiction. Several months later, she asked if I would be interested in co-writing it with her. I prayed about it, and was happy when the answer came back ‘yes’.
The characters in the story have drastically different lifestyles. Caroline Chapman is a career woman, while Linda Riley is a wife and mother. Which character do you identify with the most? What inspired the other character?
Linda is definitely more like me. Like Linda, I raised two children. Like Linda, one of my children got desperately sick as a teenager. Also, Linda is close to my age. Caroline was conceived and written by Lauren– who is quite a bit younger, and has a really fun and quirky voice. I liked the contrast of the two women.
What is one scene you wrote that didn’t make it in the final cut, but you secretly wish it did?
The original plan involved an epilogue that was CRAZY. I still love the idea, but it was out there. Everyone who’s ever read the book and found out what we wanted to do, has commented that we were wise to change it. (I can’t say what it was without giving away a big spoiler for the final book).
Tell us about an important time in your life where the plans you made didn’t go the way you wanted, but God worked it together for your good.
There have been a lot of them. I suppose one of the strongest was multiple years of infertility and miscarriages. It was excruciating. Still, I look back on that time as bittersweet, realizing some of the life lessons I could not have learned any other way than by going through those experiences.
From A Promise to Remember to Fading Starlight, which novel do you identify with the most? What do you want readers to take away from your writing?
Each of them has a little bit of me, but I’d say for right now, it’s Almost Amish, as I am currently in a period of intentionally keeping my life slower and simpler than it used to be. (Obviously, Covid has helped with that goal quite a bit!). And I hope readers leave each of my books with something to think about–no clear cut answers, no sermons preached, just a “real life” experience that makes them see things in a different way. I think a good illustration is the Titanic. We all knew it was a big boat, it sank, lots of people were killed. It was sad and awful. Then the movie happened, and suddenly it wasn’t just a sad story, it was real.
What can projects and/or activities readers anticipate from you next year?
I am currently working on an historical series set in tsarist Russia. It is my first time to explore historical writing, so it’s not moving as quickly as I’d like. Still, I’m hopeful for a Christmas novella in 2021, with a full book to follow in 2022.
Learn more about Kathryn Cushman by visiting her official website, KathrynCushman.com.
A Special Thanks to Kathryn Cushman for the interview and image.
This month, gifted authors Kathryn Cushman and Lauren Beccue released the inspirational novel titled “The Plans We Made”. It tells the story of two women living polar opposite lifestyles who will form a bond due to unlikely circumstances. A broken engagement and a devastating medical diagnosis change both of their lives forever, and readers join them on the journey.
Right now, I’m still in the early chapters of the book, but stay tuned in the coming weeks for a complete review of this emotional tale.
BTSCelebs sends a hearty congratulations to Kathryn Cushman on her grand return to writing, and a warm welcome to new author Lauren Beccue.
*Special thanks to Kathryn Cushman for the complimentary copy of the book and the image.*
The overflowing love from global fans helped bring CHRIST IN YOU: THE VOICE to one of the most popular streaming platforms. The dramatic documentary, which features interviews from Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, Lisa Bevere, John Bevere, Graham Cooke, Bob Hazlett and Raniero Cantalamessa, hits Amazon on August 15th.
According to an official press release from Biscuit Media Group, this film is the first in a series. It “highlights modern heroes of faith that explore the reasons that people hold back from bringing hope, healing, and restoration to a broken world. Through stories of faith and restoration, on the street demonstrations, and practical strategies, this documentary can help everyday Christians step out in faith and use their God-given gifts to impact their communities.”
Di Meglio had this to say about the groundbreaking film, “We started creating the CHRIST IN YOU films to share the good news of how ordinary people are speaking out to share the Gospel in powerful ways. We hope these films will show that anyone, everyone, can move in the miraculous. By sharing how God is transforming people through his love, we hope to empower the body of Christ to step out in faith, listen to the voice of God, activate your prophetic gifts, and take action according to what He is saying to you.”
A special thanks to Biscuit Media Group for the image and info.
This weekend, singer Coby James dropped another chart-topping worthy single! “Whatever” talks about surrendering to God completely, and it has such a distinctive beat. The pop-infused song is simply unforgettable.
I rarely read a book twice, but the books on this list were very tempting. Whether it be the story, descriptive scenery or even the food, there was something about each book here that I’ll never forget. If you want to enjoy some quality reading this season, you’ve come to the right place.
The breathtaking West Coast scenery seemed like the perfect getaway! You’ll be dreaming about your own quintessential home after reading Cushman’s lush descriptions. The story itself is wonderfully wholesome.
This novel introduced me to Tagg’s unique writing style and love of “Gilmore Girls”. I was a big “Gilmore Girls” fan back in the day, and I stuck around for her future books that described a picturesque Maple Valley with such lovable residents.
Escape to the ultimate fantasy world in this elegant romance with a hint of the thriller genre. It’s set in historic England, however, it puts a deliciously dark twist on classics.
The love story was sweet, but the dishes were even sweeter. I found myself anxious to get to the next chapter just to read about the new meals/desserts the main character was ready to serve.
Before I read this book, I knew about Bishop T.D. Jakes, but I didn’t know anything about his children. It was eye-opening to read such a raw and honest account from one of his daughters. You have to applaud her for keeping it real!
Besides the engrossing tale, I found the description of the meal at the very beginning absolutely delicious. Henderson is very good at describing the smallest things.
There wasn’t a dull moment in this gripping mystery novel. It’s the kind of story you pick up but don’t want to put it down until the very last page. This one introduced me to Mills’ work and piqued my interest in future books.
This story was a good mixture of Hallmark Channel and real life. It wasn’t hard to relate to the characters while cheering for a possible happy ending.
Even though this is strictly a picture book, the fact that the main character gives everyone such a great example of a righteous person… is definitely worth a second look.
Since 2018, extraordinary recording artist Caitie Hurst has been blessing our ears with a variety of inspirational music. You may know her best from some of her well-known pop singles “Nothing To Hide”, “How Could I Be Silent” and “Yours”. The CCM star continues to inspire the masses with her positive message and bright outlook on life.
Let’s learn more about her current music, interests, future plans and her words of wisdom when it comes to staying positive during this global pandemic.
BTSCelebs: Who is Caitie Hurst professionally?
Caitie: I’m an artist with Centricity Music Records and a worship leader. I travel and sing for a living, and I am so grateful for what I get to do!
Who are your biggest musical influences in 2020?
My biggest musical influences of 2020 include, Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Taylor Swift (as always), Jon Foreman, and Colony House.
Drive-In Tours are growing in popularity these days, which singers would you love to tour with and why?
I would love to tour with Switchfoot, because I’ve always loved absolutely everything they do. Or, Hillsong Young & Free because I love how they bring people together in worship!
Which song would you recommend to a music lover who has never heard your music before?
I’d say my song ‘All the Things’ – although its not one of my more popular songs, it’s fun, upbeat, roll your windows down kinda song, and has the central message of having faith in Christ that most of my music is about!
If you could join one movie’s soundtrack, which movie would it be and why?
‘The Greatest Showman’! I thought the soundtrack was absolutely brilliant, encouraging, and fun to sing along to. It’s just like one big party (!!!) with a slow ballad here and there… which is general parallel for how my life is anyway. Haha. I sang to the top of my lungs in the car to every song for like a week straight after i saw the movie!
What other profession are you so passionate about that you would love to pursue it alongside your music?
I love Youth Ministry and was a youth worker at my church for a couple years before signing my record deal and starting to travel. I am still really passionate about being involved in the lives of middle and high school girls, and I still get to do a little bit of that even while I’m on the road. I plan on always pursuing this passion no matter what I’m doing- I don’t have to work in a church to do that, which is awesome! I also LOVE thrifting, so I’d also love to pursue this and make it a profession alongside my career someday.
Tell us all about the projects fans can expect from you in 2021.
OOOH i am soooo excited for all the projects coming out later this year and in 2021! I’m coming out with a new EP later this year- that i cannot even WAIT for everyone to hear! These songs are so special and I’m so ready to get them out into the world! And I hope to have my first full length album in 2021!!!
What words of encouragement do you have for those who are depressed during this pandemic?
You know, this is SUCH an interesting time. Everyone has dealt with it differently and has been affected by it differently. I’m reminding myself every day to have grace for myself and those around me, because nothing is normal so we cant have normal expectations for people, ourselves, and life in general! I would encourage you if you’re depressed in this time- to not just be on your phone all the time. But get outside, if you’re comfortable with it – go on a walk, enjoy the sun, and go and do something for someone else! You’d be surprised how it makes YOU feel better and get out of your head!! Even if you go buy a friend their favorite candy and leave it in their mailbox, or leave a coffee on their doorstep- small, thoughtful acts of kindness are so helpful in getting out of a funk, I’ve found! Look for the good in your day, not just all of the bad things going on in the world! Don’t only focus on the negative, look for good happening all around you, because it is! I’m talking like, someone carrying groceries for an older woman, someone bringing a meal to a homeless person on the side of the road- those kinds of things. Kindness will never be cancelled!!! I’ve found that waking up, and starting my day spending time with the Lord, reading my Bible, and talking to Him- has been what has gotten me through this time! Not neglecting that time with Him is so important to me! It helps me see the world the way He sees it, and helps me remember that when I feel so out of control with what’s happening in the world, HE is in control, and I can trust Him with every little detailof my life!
Learn more about Caitie by visiting her website, caitiehurst.com
A Special Thanks to Centricity Music and Caitie Hurst for the exclusive interview and image.
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