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Petition launched to pull Bible from Target stores in GTA V backlash
Protesters are calling on Target Australia to pull the Bible from their shelves after it was announced that Grand Theft Auto V would no longer be sold by the retail giant.

Nicki Minaj plays Beyoncé as Mary opposite Justin Bieber Joseph in Saturday Night Live nativity
Nicki Minaj channelled her best Beyoncé impression as she played Mary in an unconventional take on the Nativity in a sketch for Saturday Night Live this weekend.

Kirk Cameron still joyful after 'Saving Christmas' voted worst movie of all time on IMDB
Kirk Cameron still joyful after 'Saving Christmas' voted worst movie of all time on IMDB

Veteran gospel singer Andraé Crouch hospitalised, 'Let the Church say Amen' tour postponed to spring 2015
The "Let the Church Say Amen" Celebration Tour tribute concert has been cancelled after legendary Gospel artist and pioneer Andraé Crouch was unexpectedly hospitalised on December 1.

Pastor disappointed by Disney's 'Christmas' billboard omission - says Christ, not Mickey, is reason for the season
For Eddie DelValle, a pastor of With Love Ministries, a small church in downtown Orlando, that is not the way to go, especially when Disney omitted the word "Christmas" from its billboard to celebrate its annual December event.

Moto E next-generation specs leaked
Based on a report that was allegedly sourced from a Greek website, the new version of Moto E will have better hardware compared to the one that was released earlier this year. According to the website, the alleged improved version of Moto E will come with a 4.5-inch touchscreen that features 960 x 540 pixel display resolution, just like its predecessor. It will also feature a 5-megapixel primary shooter, but it will not feature an LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z4: Comparison of future flagship smartphones
According to speculations, Samsung will unveil the soon-to-be released Galaxy S6 during the Mobile World Congress sometime in Spring next year.

BlackBerry Classic vs Nexus 6 specs: Which smartphone is better?
There is limited information about the soon-to-be released BlackBerry Classic handset, but it will sport the signature physical QWERTY keypad that the company has been known for. It will also have a 3.46-inch touchscreen featuring 720 x 720 pixel resolution and 291 ppi pixel density.

'Black Desert Online' open beta phase to begin Dec. 17
Based on reports, the soon-to-be released sandbox-oriented MMOPG will be available for pre-download starting Dec. 10. The game developer will also start allowing players to use the character creation tool once it becomes available on Dec. 12.

'Super Smash Bros' Wii U error: data problems for users
Several Wii U players received an error prompt that says, "There is a problem with the system memory. For help, make a note of the error code and visit support.nintendo.com."

'Pretty Little Liars' Christmas episode preview: Alison sees things through a ghost's eyes
The official synopsis for the upcoming Christmas special titled "How the 'A' Stole Christmas" warns about the looming events following the epic midseason finale. It reads:

'Pokémon Omega Ruby' and 'Alpha Sapphire' sales reach 7.7 million worldwide
The latest pair of Pokémon titles from Nintendo has been a hit since its launch in November.

'American Horror Story' season 5 update: Kathy Bates and Jessica Lange want to return
Elsewhere, Gloria (Frances Conroy), the ever-doting mother of Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock), also faced an untimely and unexpected death during this episode. Gloria did nothing but take care of her disturbed son, but he eventually took her life by shooting her in the head.

'The Amazing Race' season 25 updates: Teams face smelly paddy fields in Leg 10
What's in store for the final four teams in "The Amazing Race" season 25?

Australian retailers ban 'Grand Theft Auto V'
Kmart and Target, two of the leading retailers in Australia, pulled out "Grand Theft Auto V" from their stores.

Kate Middleton pregnancy: Pippa organizes baby shower, royal couple preparing the nursery
Pippa reportedly arranged a baby shower for Kate and, as Hollywood Life describes it, the party was a "baby shower fit for a princess." While it is a surprise to hear about Pippa's bold move to fix her relationship with her sister, the news that the royal couple will be having a baby girl is equally surprising as well.