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INTERVIEW: Comedian Tim Hawkins Talks About Faith, Funny Things and ‘Fist Bump’

Tim Hawkins is a funny guy—so funny, in fact, that he’s been making a living at it for more than …

Movie Monday: ‘Scream 7’ Has a Knife Time at the Box Office

Audiences flocked to watch ‘Scream 7’ this week, giving it an easy win over what little competition it had to …

On the Radar: AI Emotional Support, Anti-Aging Peptides and Instagram’s New Parental Alert Feature

Teens are turning to AI for emotional support. Why are anti-aging peptides trending on social media? Instagram plans to alert …

Vertical Dramas: The Next Big Hollywood Hit?

You’ve heard of short form content. Well, meet the newest rendition of that, in the form of “vertical dramas.”

When Parental Controls Fail: Teaching Your Kids Digital Literacy

Parental controls can help curb screen time when kids are little, but new research says digital literacy is far more …

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KPop Demon Hunters – Plugged In Rewind

As of January, KPop Demon Hunters has been viewed a staggering 540 million times, according to Netflix—so we thought it …

Movie Monday: ‘GOAT’ Becomes Greatest of This Week’s Box Office

After a second-place finish, ‘GOAT’ scrounged up enough points to surpass last week’s winner, ‘Wuthering Heights.’

On the Radar: Hot Water, Zuckerberg Testimony and Gold Medalist Alysa Liu

Are there benefits to TikTok’s hot water trend? What did Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg say in the ongoing social media …

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2026)

Sometimes, you just want to watch a movie that lines up perfectly with your family’s beliefs. Our nominees for Best …

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2026)

The Oscars are filled with R-rated fare. Plugged In’s Best Movies for Adults offer some more wholesome options for grown-ups.

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