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\'Jill and Jessa: Counting On\' shunned by advertisers not keen on associating with Duggar name
'Jill and Jessa: Counting On' shunned by advertisers not keen on associating with Duggar name

While the Duggars' new TLC show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" is rating very well on the network, advertisers are evidently still not keen on having their brands associated with the huge family in the wake of eldest son Josh's major molestation scandal from last year.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\' Melissa Joan Hart and Jesse Metcalfe discuss their Christian faith
'God's Not Dead 2' Melissa Joan Hart and Jesse Metcalfe discuss their Christian faith

The lead stars of "God's Not Dead 2," which released to theaters on April 1, are taking the opportunity to speak out about their own journeys of faith.

Harper Lee mocked Donald Trump in private letters: staying at his hotel would be God\'s \'worst punishment\' on her
Harper Lee mocked Donald Trump in private letters: staying at his hotel would be God's 'worst punishment' on her

Harper Lee's private letters reveal insights into the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author's views on fans and even presidential candidate Donald Trump.

\'Halo 5: Guardians\' news: \'Ghosts of Meridian\' update details unveiled
'Halo 5: Guardians' news: 'Ghosts of Meridian' update details unveiled

The April update for "Halo 5: Guardians" will come out next week, 343 Industries has revealed.

\'The Bachelorette\' season 12 spoilers: JoJo spends time with the Pittsburgh Steelers during a group date
'The Bachelorette' season 12 spoilers: JoJo spends time with the Pittsburgh Steelers during a group date

JoJo Fletcher appears to be having a great time while searching for the love of her life during the filming of "The Bachelorette" season 12.

\'The Walking Dead\' season 7 plot news: Robert Kirkman teases epic season 6 ending that leads to more exciting storyline for season 7
'The Walking Dead' season 7 plot news: Robert Kirkman teases epic season 6 ending that leads to more exciting storyline for season 7

The sixth season of "The Walking Dead" is about to conclude, but fans are already interested to find out what's in store for the survivors when the series returns for season 7 later this year.

\'Once Upon a Time\' season 5 episode 16 spoilers: Family first for the Storybrooke heroes
'Once Upon a Time' season 5 episode 16 spoilers: Family first for the Storybrooke heroes

The heroes of Storybrooke will continue their journey to get out of the Underworld in the next episode of "Once Upon a Time" season 5.

\'Empire\' season 2 episode 12 spoilers: Hakeem faces more challenges in stint as Empire\'s CEO
'Empire' season 2 episode 12 spoilers: Hakeem faces more challenges in stint as Empire's CEO

The challenges in the lives of the Lyons continue in the next episode of "Empire" season 2.

\'Final Fantasy XV\' release details, full-length movie info revealed
'Final Fantasy XV' release details, full-length movie info revealed

Square Enix has finally unveiled the release details of "Final Fantasy XV," 10 years after the game was announced.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar debunk divorce rumours, offer 5 tips for a happy marriage
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar debunk divorce rumours, offer 5 tips for a happy marriage

The gossip mill has been rife with stories that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the former TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" are getting a divorce because their marriage cannot handle the strain caused by their eldest son Josh's sexual abuse and infidelity scandals.

\'The View\' host Candace Cameron Bure defends Ted Cruz over affair allegations
'The View' host Candace Cameron Bure defends Ted Cruz over affair allegations

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz became the topic of the ladies from "The View" recently, and they discussed the truth of the report made by the National Enquirer about the presidential hopeful having multiple affairs during marriage to his wife Heidi.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\' fails to wow critics, gets lukewarm early reviews
'God's Not Dead 2' fails to wow critics, gets lukewarm early reviews

While the original "God's Not Dead" movie proved to be a sleeper hit with critics and moviegoers alike, the sequel is finding it hard to find its footing among early reviewers of the film who levelled complaints about a heavy handed approach to defending the faith.

\'The Passion Live\' draws positive reviews from critics
'The Passion Live' draws positive reviews from critics

Fox's "The Passion Live" narrated by Tyler Perry was a unique take on the classic Bible story and its huge gamble paid off as critics and reviewers have generally given the special glowing reviews.

Sadie Robertson breakup with boyfriend Blake Coward: April Fool\'s prank or for real?
Sadie Robertson breakup with boyfriend Blake Coward: April Fool's prank or for real?

The fans of "Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson hope that the news of her break-up with longtime boyfriend Blake Coward is nothing but a cruel April Fool's prank, but there have been several news outlets confirming their split.

God\'s Not Dead 2 star Melissa Joan Hart says she\'s \'getting grief\' for role in the movie
God's Not Dead 2 star Melissa Joan Hart says she's 'getting grief' for role in the movie

How times change. While in her younger years, actress Melissa Joan Hart got flak from Christians for playing Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, supposedly for popularising magic and witchcraft, she is now playing a Christian woman who is being prosecuted for expressing her faith in class - and this time it's Christians fighting her corner.

\'Jill and Jessa: Counting On\' star Jana Duggar says twin brother John-David acting as her matchmaker
'Jill and Jessa: Counting On' star Jana Duggar says twin brother John-David acting as her matchmaker

Duggar twins John-David and Jana from "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" are currently single and remain unsuccessful in finding their perfect matches. Jana believes that if they only work together, they might be able to help each other out in the love department.