Joe Bonsall, member of Oak Ridge Boys, passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with ALS, his family wrote. The news was confirmed by the band on X.
Blake Shelton, who released the 2016 track Doing It to Country Songs featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, paid his tributes, writing, “We all lost a special person today.”
“I’m heartbroken to hear of my friend Joe Bonsalls passing,” Shelton, 48,
Reba McEntire posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, honoring her late friend. “Joe, you were a terrific entertainer, singer, and a wonderful friend!”
“I’ll sure miss your smiling face and your bubbly personality,” Riba wrote alongside a photo of the two posing together. “I can’t wait to see you again. Love, Reba.”
Trace Adkins wrote, “Joe Bonsall was one of the kindest people I ever met. He was a rock star, and he was a wonderful human being. RIP Joe.”
“Joe could do anything he set his mind to do, but what impressed me the most was the energy, love, and compassion he put into everything he did and his unique gift to communicate those emotions and feelings into every performance, song, and book,” Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen said in a statement. “Joe was ‘that’ best friend that every person hopes to have in his life.”
Richard Stern said: “For many years, Joe was my best friend. We knew each other long before we both became members of The Oak Ridge Boys. He was a special person, who was loved by everyone and was a true inspiration to us all.”
Bonsall is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, and his grand-children and great-grandchildren.
Speaking to People, Bonsall said at the time, “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over four years now) of a neuromuscular disorder. I am now to a point that walking is impossible so I have basically retired from the road.
“It has just gotten too difficult. It has been a great 50 years and I am thankful to all the Oak Ridge Boys band crew and staff for the constant love and support shown to me through it all.”
The musician added, “I will never forget and for those of you who have been constantly holding me up in prayer I thank you and ask for you to keep on praying.”
We are so very sorry for this loss. May he rest in peace.
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Finley Downer, an eight-year-old boy from Kettering, Northamptonshire, suffered a horrific attack by at least three nurse sharks while on holiday in the Bahamas.
With bites on both legs and resulting flesh wounds, he was rushed to a local health clinic in a golf buggy.
During the family’s five-island trip, they enjoyed guided swims with iguanas, pigs, and nurse sharks at Compass Cay. Later, on a different island, they saw sharks swimming with people in a lagoon. When the children decided to join, it almost ended tragically.
Finley’s dad, Michael, 44, recalled: “My son could have been killed. It was like a scene out of Jaws.
“Suddenly, I heard a terrified scream and saw dozens circling Finley. There was so much blood,” he told The Sun.
“Bits of his leg were hanging off. He kept saying, ‘Dad I don’t want to die. Dad I don’t want to go to heaven.’”
Finley was reportedly taken out of the water by his sister Lilly, 9, after which he was transferred to a hospital where he underwent surgery for the severe injuries he sustained.
As the family deals with the aftermath of the traumatic experience, Michael has indicated that he places no blame on the tour company. “It was an very unfortunate accident. We were led to believe the sharks weren’t dangerous but any animal can suddenly turn and bite, even a dog. It’s no one’s fault,” he said.
According to the tour operator Exuma Escapes, the family entered a lagoon not included in the tour and did so without a guide, pointing out that nurse sharks are normally peaceful bottom-feeders unless mishandled.
“I’m happy to be seen as a bad parent who lets my kids do an excursion which I understood was safe. We didn’t think it was a risk, as much as you think these activities are safe things can happen so I hope it serves as a warning to other people,” Michael added.
Finley is expected to recover fully, but he will be left with scaring.
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Her TikTok account is filled with photos and videos of her seemingly ‘lavish’ lifestyle and one of her videos in which she claimed she’s “too pretty” to work caused a stir on the social media.
The video in question, which has since been deleted, was captioned: “Not my thing [laughing emoji] #working #scam.” In it, she could be heard saying, “I do not want to work for the rest of my life. Does it look like I want to get up at 6 a.m. every f**king day for the next 60 years? No! I’m too pretty for that!”
Not surprisingly, the nine-second long clip went viral prompting people to question her statement. Did she suggest that employment is only for less attractive people?
People slammed her and were quick to comment on her video. “Boy I wish I had your confidence, the same confidence to feel like I’m better looking than I actually am. God you people are so shallow and in love with yourselves,” one person wrote.
“Someone’s entitled,” another blasted. “I hope you get humbled girl, you need it. Looks have nothing to do with working and it’s sad you have that mentality.”
A third sniped, “How about trying to be an adult instead of a privileged princess expecting life to be handed to you?”
@lucywelcher I appreciate you guys for being so nice to me tho💗 ##greenscreen##ratingthings##starbucks ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Lucy answered back with yet another video in which she sarcastically went through some of the things written about her online. Among the rest, she denied owning “class vehicles” or a mansion, “because my house is literally falling apart.”
Apparently, the TikToker found the attention entertaining, so days later she made a remake of her viral video in which she repeated the script from her deleted “I’m too pretty” video.
@lucywelcher Remake of the most hated video I’ve ever made😍💗 #SephoraGiveOrKeep #relatable #working #joke ♬ original sound – LUCY
This time, however, most of her followers found it funny and said they understood her earlier message was intended to be humorous and not offend anyone.
“You’re 100% correct, getting up early going to work will spoil your good looks,” one person wrote.
“This video and the first one gave me life,” another follower added.
“You are too pretty for that. Those are just the hard cold facts of life,” a third commented.
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Being asked to be a bridesmaid at a wedding is always a great honor because it means that the person who’s tying the knot values your friendship and wants you to be part of one of the most important days of their life.
Many believe that since the bride is the one who chooses her bridesmaids, it is her who should cover the expenses. And that is exactly what the friends of a bride-to-be named Emily thought, until they were asked to pay for dresses that cost a little fortune.
Namely, weeks before the special day took place, Emily presented her friends with the stunning dresses; soft hues, detailed lace patterns, and fine embroidery. The material was so luxurious that it felt like a second skin.
Trying them on, one of the friends commented that they must cost a fortune, to what Emily smiled and said they deserve it because she only gets married once.
The ceremony took place in a charming garden beneath a floral arch that looked like it had been lifted straight from a romance novel. Emily walked down the aisle and said “I do” to the man of her dreams, a moment that seemed like it stood frozen in time.
At the reception, the elegant ballroom glowed with laughter and music. The tables were embellished with chic centerpieces and fairy lights twinkled overhead, creating a magical atmosphere.
Emily had her first dance with her husband, and everything looked picture perfect… Well, until she asked her bridesmaids to join her to the dance floor. As they danced their hearts out, Emily said. “You all look fabulous. Thank you for sharing this special day with me… and, about your dresses, they cost $1,200 each, so you can pay them in cash or you can do it tomorrow via bank transfer.”
One of them said that they believed the dresses were a gift from her since she hadn’t mentioned anything about them paying for them. On top of that, they cost a lot of money, way over what they’d be willing to pay for if they were asked to before they agreed to accept the roles of bridesmaids.
Emily was as shocked and said she assumed they knew the dresses were on them.
The awkward silence was interrupted by two young men carrying the cake. It was a huge ten-tier cake. Emily rushed towards the men and told them she hadn’t order a cake with that many tiers, but they assured her she did. As expected, it cost a lot more than the three-tier cake she was thinking of ordering. After a short discussion, they showed her a copy of her order. She probably made a mistake while making the order, and she now had to pay for it.
Her bridesmaids though it was karma that hit back at an instant, but they still felt sorry for their friend telling her that they won’t pay for the dresses but they would pay for her cake.
Emily smiled and thanked them. They reminded her that not everything in life is about money, but about genuine friends and mutual respect and understanding.
“Bride and groom pay for everything for the wedding party,” one person commented. “My bridesmaids aren’t paying for a thing. I asked them so they shouldn’t be expected to,” another added. “I’m paying for my bridesmaids’ dresses, hair, makeup, bags and jewellery and the girls will get their own shoes,” a third person wrote.
Someone wrote that it is a cultural thing and depends on the place. “Here in Ireland the bride pays. I’ve been in five weddings in the US and had to pay for my dress, shoes, hair, makeup, etc. But that doesn’t seem to be done here.”
Others noted that there are no set rules, so it’s up to the bride and her bridesmaids to make their own decision
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Without a doubt, this has to be one of the most remarkable stories there are. It doesn’t come as a surprise that the filming of this beyond incredible process of digging inside a cave earned an Academy Award nomination for the best documentary. Truly remarkable.
In a high desert of Northern of Mexico, if you listen carefully, you just might hear something more than the wind… it’s the underground sound of a man “obsessed” with creating the extraordinary.
Rob Paulette has spent 25 years of his life crafting a cave and turning it into something so special that it takes people’s breath away. His only companion in this remarkable journey has been his loyal dog.
“Most of the wonder that I feel is in the actual making of the cave,” Rob says. “Once they are done I move on.”
So far, he has dug a dozen caves, each of which more mesmerizing than the other.
The cave along the Rio Grande river even has power, a wooden floor, and a colorful bathtub with running water.
The only tools he uses are hand tools such as shovels, medics, and scrapers.
Until recently, Rob’s work was unknown for most people. Actually, only a handful of his friends knew of his work until his story reached one filmmaker who spent three years following Rob and his journey of creating masterpieces out of caves.
Once the word of these impressive caves spread, people became interested in purchasing them. And yes, they are now being sold through a realtor.
To gain further insights into his remarkable endeavor, check out the video below! You are going to be blown out.
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The strained relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles, as well as the rest of the royals, affected the monarch’s relationship with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While Charles’ bond with William’s children is close, he has only seen Archie a handful of times, while Lili only once.
As per the Mirror, Charles “has had discussions” about visiting Harry and his family in the States “at some time in the future.”
Royal expert Tom Quinn spoke to the newspaper and said, “There is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility.
“It’s certainly possible that he would make a discreet private visit to Harry and the children in California,” the royal expert added. “He is desperate to see them and hates the idea that Archie and Lily will not remember him as the warm friendly grandfather he wants to be.”
Louella Alderson, a relationship experts, has also spoken on the subject and told Mirror that the King’s willingness to meet his son and his family is a significant gesture, but considering his royal engagements and his fragile health, the trip to the States “would likely require careful planning and coordination.”
During Harry’s London visit in May, where he attended the ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, he didn’t have the chance to meet with his father because of the King’s tight schedule. The last meeting between the father and the son took place shortly after Charles’ cancer diagnosis was made public.
The possibility of Harry making a visit to his homeland together with his family is a matter of discussion because his wife Meghan was said to fear for her children’s safety when in Britain.
A source close to the Sussexes opened up about Meghan’s decision not to accompany her husband to Britain for the Invictus Games celebration. “It’s now got to the point where Meghan doesn’t want to come to the UK with the children. She just doesn’t feel safe. The situation is now about whether the family should attend with increased security or Harry should go it alone,” they said at the time.
Last year, Harry disputed the Home Office’s decision to cut his security protection while he was in the UK. Following his departure from royal life, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) withdrew his automatic police protection. Additionally, his offer to pay for his own security was rejected because British police could not be hired privately.
“It was with great sadness for both of us that my wife and I felt forced to step back from this role and leave the country in 2020,” Harry’s statement, read by his lawyer Shaheed Fatima KC stated, as reported by BBC.
“The UK is my home. The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live at the moment in the US. That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.”
The Duke added, “I cannot put my wife in danger like that, and, given my experiences in life, I am reluctant to unnecessarily put myself in harm’s way too.”
According to a friend of King Charles, Harry is aware of how much his father misses his grandchildren and is using that knowledge to “emotionally blackmail” his father.
“Harry has lost his security case in court, and is now trying the emotional blackmail route to get what he wants instead, cynically using the threat of Archie and Lilibet never meeting their grandfather again as a tactic to coerce the king into overruling RAVEC.,” the source told the Daily Beast.
“The idea that the security forces are going to allow the Sussexes to be attacked by an acid-throwing or knife-wielding maniac on British soil is absurd, and Harry knows it. Using it as leverage, as a reason to withhold his kids from their grandfather, is beyond contempt. Charles is being treated for very serious cancer, so even if he could find the time, he cannot just fly to Los Angeles at the drop of a hat, like Harry can—and actually did earlier this year—in the other direction.”
The source also questioned how Archie and Lili would feel in the future for being denied a meaningful relationship with their grandfather.
Archie and Lili also have no relationship with their cousins, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes that the relationship between King Charles and Prince Harry has worsened, dubbing it “dreadful.”
“This is a very, very curious issue because when the Sussexes stepped back, only to step down as senior working royals, they knew they would lose automatic police protection,” he said. “Harry believes this was a wrong decision and that it was wrongly made. He’s sued against the Home Office. I mean, he was always going to lose that.”
The expert added: “What is clearly emerging is that he believes Britain is dangerous. Now, that appears hypocritical when you look at, say, security in Nigeria, even if it was arranged by the defence minister. Or the security in Colombia, even if the vice president is arranging it, and the facts simply are that both countries are considered somewhat dangerous, certainly parts of them.
“Would he bring Meghan, would she want to come, given the fact she’s so unpopular? Would King Charles meet his grandchildren again? Time will tell,” Richard Fitzwilliams concluded.
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When we spot certain changes on our skin, whether it is skin discoloration, moles, skin tags, or another irregularity, we should always seek doctor’s advice on how to treat them.
However, there are also natural remedies for treating certain skin conditions that are quite effective. Many of these remedies have been passed down from generation to generation, and as time passes, plenty of people turn to nature to seek cures in various plants, seeds, roots, and leaves.
As we age, our skin tends to change in many ways. Among the rest, most people over the age of 50, sometimes younger, experience age spots, which may be a result of an overproduction of melanin due to prolonged sun exposure over time, or a result of genetic makeup. Hyperpigmentation, or the darkening of the skin in certain areas, is another condition caused by sun exposure, as well as hormonal changes, or certain inflammation.
For both these conditions, it is essential to treat them as soon as we notice them. In fact, we can also act to prevent them from appearing in the first place by wearing sunscreen protection such as a minimum SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 every day no matter the weather conditions, sunglasses, hats, and sun protective clothing.
Although these remedies include natural ingredients, before applying any of it do a patch test to see how your skin would react.
Skin tags, as explained by Mayo Clinic, “are small noncancerous, or benign, skin growths. Usually, they are flesh-colored bumps of tissue connected to the skin’s surface by a narrow stalk. The color, texture, size and width of the base can vary.”
The removal of skin tags is rather simple and usually quite effective, but it is recommended to be performed under the guidance of a physician.
There are also some natural remedies you can try at home.
Warts are noncancerous growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has over 100 strains. While generally harmless, warts can be irritating and occasionally painful.
Some home remedies that are efficient in the fight against warts are:
Blackheads are caused by excess oil production of the skin, hormonal changes, dead skin cells, or from certain medications.
Some over the counter treatments include:
These help fight blackheads by exfoliating dead skin and reduce excess oil production.
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Thursday marked the first day of Harry and Meghan’s four-day tour to the country of Colombia at the invitation of Vice President Francia Márquez, who requested their presence inspired by their Netflix documentary, believing Meghan could share her story and empower many women in the world.
Before their arrival, the Vice President, whom the Duke and Duchess were seen hugging, issued a statement, “They will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress. In addition to these meaningful interactions, the Duke and Duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia,” as per Express.
“Correct me if I’m wrong, but is Colombia not one of the most dangerous countries in the world? Yet Harry and Meghan, who are so worried about their safety and security, willingly go there? Make it make sense,” a netizen that goes by the name @Clare_C posted on X.
The Sussexes’ second significant outing this year, after their three-day visit to Nigeria, gives the impression of being an official royal engagement given that their journey will be carefully monitored and protected by a security team.
The couple is expected to explore beyond the capital of Bogota, including trips to Cartagena and Cali in the days to come.
On their first day, they paid a visit to a school where they discussed the effects of social media with students and later addressed a summit on digital responsibility, partially organized by their Archewell Foundation.
Knowing that the Sussexes have been very vocal about bringing their children to the UK because of security reasons after their tax-payer funded protection was revoked following Megxit, many question their decision to visit Colombia.
Expert Katie Nicholl was among those who reflected on the security issues. On the Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered podcast, she said, “I am sure this is a trip that will generate a huge amount of coverage for them as a couple, for Colombia, for everything that is going to be discussed over the round table that is going to take place over the course of those few days. And it, of course, puts Harry and Meghan on the international map once again. I think so much of this and what they’re doing is about that international visibility,” the Mirror reports.
“It’s apparently not safe to come to the UK, but it is safe to go to Colombia. I think when we look back at the last tour that they did, to Nigeria, the security was incredible there. But this was the military in Nigeria stepping up, treating the royals as if they were on an official royal tour. I suppose it’s going to depend on what kind of security they’re going to get when they’re on the ground [in Colombia]. One can imagine it is only going to be at a government and military level and they will be well protected because of course they don’t have the benefit of royal security.”
According to royal author Tom Quinn, this trip will further strain the relationship between the Sussexes and the members of the Firm since they send a message that they will continue act as royals and that there is nothing the royals can do about it. Speaking to Mirror, Queen added that whenever Harry and Meghan respond to an invitation from a sovereign state, it will look as though they “are somehow acting in an official royal capacity.”
A royal source raised concerns that Harry and Meghan might be manipulated by the Colombian Government, Sky reported.
“I’m sure Meghan and Harry mean well, but everyone here is talking about how obviously they are being manipulated,” the source said.
“Of course, their star power will be used to bring attention to poor people and certain areas of culture in Colombia … but the reality is the Colombian government has been drowning in scandal since it came in two years ago.
“They need something to appease people at home and make them look good abroad.”
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