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BYU's Men's Chorus releases missionary music album
MR says: Best part: the album can be downloaded for free. Brigham Young University’s Men’s Chorus has raised its voice in a tribute to the increased missionary effort by recording a new album for Mormon missionaries, "Set Apart: Beloved Missionary Hymns." “The album (was) created as a gift to all who...
Comments pour into FCC over proposal to relax decency standards
MR says: This issue has attracted the attention of many family groups. Have you read over the proposed changes? A new proposal that could open America's airwaves to more swearing and occasional nudity has galvanized family groups to organize a massive response that has become one of the largest online...
New from LDS Piano Guys: 'Berlin,' a Song for 12 Cellos
MR says: I can't stop loving on their stuff. Just awesome.
An emotional episode for Mormon on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
MR says: This mother and BYU professor survived another week. The previews for Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites” showed South Jordan mother Dawn Meehan very upset. At the very beginning of the episode, she had gone swimming and lost a retainer with some replacement...
Hip-hop violinist Lindsey Stirling overcomes anorexia, critics to find happiness, success
MR says: Great interview with violin phenomenon Lindsey Stirling. You don't have to conform to be accepted. The greatest value comes from loving yourself for who you are. That's one message that Lindsey Stirling, international dancing rock-star violinist, wants to share with young people. "The...
Marie Osmond releases new book, 'The Key Is Love'
MR says: The themes in the book, which is on motherhood, are based on journals written by Marie's mother, Olive. Marie also discusses the continual challenge of facing her son's suicide and her recent re-marriage to her first husband. Marie Osmond was unsure of what she would put in the book she'd been asked...
2 Mormons, former BYU singers appear on NBC's 'The Voice'
MR says: These are two amazing singers. Excited to see them continue to perform! Monday night, both of Brigham Young University's a cappella groups, Vocal Point and Noteworthy, were represented by former members on NBC's "The Voice." Ryan Innes and Amy Whitcomb each participated in the "blind auditions"...
Families be aware: FCC wants to allow more swearing, nudity on TV
MR says: Have you heard about this? Definitely something to educate yourself about. For those of you who haven’t heard, FCC may modify its swearing and nudity policy. In short, the new policy will allow (a) isolated s-words and f-words in TV shows, and (b) short presentations of female frontal nudity....
Michael McLean releases new musical 'Threads'
MR says: Have you seen or heard the music from this new musical? Sounds fantastic! I haven’t seen Michael McLean’s new stage production “Threads.” But I have heard the CD. And, as with most things McLean, hearing — not seeing — is...
New BYUtv Series 'Granite Flats' - Trailer
MR says: This looks like a great new series from BYUtv.
Is Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' rooted in Mormon beliefs?
MR says: Fascinating--Meyer and the director have both said that the movie isn't overtly Mormon, but there seem to be particular themes. The article also mentions how other famous Mormon sci-fi writers have used LDS concepts. Underneath The Host's schmaltzy romance and blinding shine of silver sports cars...
Mormon cookbooks — here are the top 13 titles
MR says: Mormon culture was never so tasty. (P.S. Did you know that the Lion House now serves breakfast on weekdays?! Something to keep in mind as some of you head to Utah for conference.) You could call it the Lion King. The Lion House, one-time home of Brigham Young in downtown Salt Lake City, still...
'Ten Commandments' exhibit to commemorate Friberg's 100th birthday
MR says: You will recognize Arnold Friberg's work from the illustrated Book of Mormon pictures. Famous director Cecil B. DeMille saw his illustration of the Brother of Jared and knew he had to visualize *The Ten Commandments* (which Friberg did). Starting in 1953, artist Arnold Friberg spent three years in...
Moses, Noah experiencing a resurgence in Hollywood
MR says: Some interesting projects coming up in the world of film. Thanks in part to the success of the History Channel’s new mini-series, “The Bible,” biblical stories could be making a long-overdue comeback in Hollywood. A-list directors like Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”), Ridley Scott...
BYU student releases hip modern hymns album
MR says: "Electronic-sounding twist?" I thought. But they're actually quite reverent sounding, but different enough to be fresh. Another new twist out there for inspiration music. A new album takes an original twist on church hymns to make them more appealing in settings outside of church. BYU media music...
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