The clean-cut teen idol of the 1950s broke the hearts of many teenagers – You better sit before you see who he is dating

His song Diana helped his music career skyrocket, placing Paul Anka, one of the most renowned singers of the 20th century, under the limelight.

However, his road to stardom wasn’t an easy one. Speaking to Newsday back in 1982, Anka said, “I started out at a time when it was not easy to be seriously accepted at such an early age. I realized that to succeed, you have to have some sort of a grand plan and ambition – some sort of a master plan. I decided right then, when ’Diana’ became a hit, that I was going to become as successful as I possibly could in the song-writing field.”

At the time he started singing and writing songs, the Put Your Head on My Shoulder singer was just 14.

His striking good looks and polished demeanor made him stand out, turning him into one of the most adored teen idols of the 1950s. Unlike today, when singers incorporate a number of effects during their performance and use auto-tune, Anka was a pure class. It was his voice, facial expressions, and genuine connection to music that were enough to fill venues with fans whose hearts he touched.

“When I was a kid, even the guys I was hanging with like Sinatra or Dean Martin, nobody came from a sophisticated background. We all got lucky and found our groove and vibe. Now I wear the hat of the guys I witnessed; you become who you see. At my age right now, I still do that,” he said.

At the height of his career, Anka met Anne de Zogheb. The blonde model was a daughter of a diplomat who moved places often. The two first laid eyes on each other in 1962 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It took only a year for them to know they belonged to one another and tie the knot.

The two stayed together for over 40 years, welcoming four daughters, Amelia, Anthea, Alicia, Amanda and Alexandra. Today, Amanda is married to actor Jason Bateman.

Anka and Anne separated in 2000, leaving his fans in shock.

Speaking of the divorce, Anka said, “I did my best, but I was travelling 200 days a year.”

Sadly, Anne died on 29 March 2017 at the age of 74.

Paul Anka and wife Anne DeZogheb being photographed on October 26, 1987 at Knickerbocker Jazz Restaurant in New York City, New York. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

In 2008, Anka found love again with his personal trainer Anna Åberg, a former Miss Sweden. They welcomed a son together but Anka filed for divorce just 18 months later following a heated argument. His wife accused him of threatening her with a gun, which led to police involvement. In response, he took legal action against her, further complicating their already troubled marriage.

“Paul has now sold the house; he lives just a few minutes away from me. He put it on the market because he wants to move away. It’s because Ethan has turned 18 now, so Paul is scared. Now he can’t hide behind lawyers and courts; Paul can’t do anything to stop Ethan from coming to me if he wants to,” he ex-said at the time of their separation.

For a short time, Anka stayed single before meeting and getting involved with Lisa Pemberton. He met her at a party in 2010 and tied the know with her in 2016 in a lavish and intimate ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel at Westlake Village in Los Angeles.

Lisa helped Anka raise his son, but after a few rocky years, they divorced in 2020.

Today, the musician is in a relationship with Michele Kahl but says he doesn’t plan on marrying again.

Paul Anka and Lisa Pemberton attend the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Lionel Richie at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California / Larry Busacca/Getty Images

At 83, Paul Anka continues to thrive, recently concluding his successful “Seven Decades Tour,” celebrating his extraordinary 70-year career in music. Known for his ability to write, compose, and perform, Anka’s legacy as a pop music pioneer is firmly established, with fans from all generations admiring his work.

Reflecting on his journey, Anka recalls the surprise of still performing in his 80s and being recognized by younger fans.

“Suddenly I’m 80 years old and I’ve got 16-year-olds screaming, stopping me in the street, clamouring for my autograph,” he says.

“When I started out at 16 I could never have imagined I’d still be performing at 80. I started at the bottom of this mountain with nothing, crawling along the road to success, praying every second just to stay where I was.”

Despite experiencing the indulgent showbiz lifestyle, including his time with the Rat Pack, he chose a healthier path, avoiding heavy smoking and drinking after witnessing the effects on his colleagues.

“With all the Rat Pack experience, I came away from it not being a heavy smoker or drinker because I saw what it did to them,” he told AARP.

Anka credits his longevity to a disciplined routine, focusing on regular exercise, a balanced diet, and mental well-being. His smart business ventures, alongside his music career, have contributed to his impressive net worth of $80 million.

Despite the excesses of fame, Anka has stayed grounded and continues to embrace life, finding happiness in his relationship with his new girlfriend. His story serves as an inspiration, reminding us that one can remain true to their values and passions, even in the spotlight.

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Here are 7 clear signs your partner is committed to spending their life with you

When you start seeing someone and things seem right, you can’t help but wonder if that person is truly your soulmate and someone who’s willing to share their “forever” with you.

In order to know if that person is truly invested in creating a lasting future with you, there are certain indicators that can help ease your concerns. These behaviors serve as subtle yet telling signs that your partner might be imagining a shared life ahead and is ready to make a long-term commitment.

Here are seven unmistakable clues that suggest they are fully embracing the idea of spending their life with you.

1. You come first above everything else

One of the signs that your partner is serious about their relationship with you and is there to stay is when they put you above everything else. You are their priority and nothing is as important to them as spending quality time with you.

    So, if you see your partner making adjustments to their schedule in order to be with you, it undoubtedly shows they genuinely enjoy your presence and care about meeting your needs.

    2. They want to get you know you better

    One of the key foundations of a lasting relationship is getting to know each other on a deeper level. When a person invests their time and energy to learn about your interests, your likes, your dislikes, the things that make you happy and fulfill you, they try to create a bond that goes beyond surface-level affection.

    Trying to get a pass to your inner world means your partner is serious about the relationship and is looking for a future together.

    3. A comfortable and effortless companionship

    If you and your partner feel comfortable with each other, it means you can communicate openly about anything that bothers you. This type of companionship makes it easier to navigate through the challenges that come to your way and build deeper and stronger connection over time.

    4. Intersecting lines of thought

    No matter how different your and your partner’s opinions regarding certain subjects might be, if they try hard to find a common ground between the various viewpoints, it means they care deeply about you and your perspective.

    This leaves you free from the fear of being judged by them for your way of seeing things.

    5. Profound trust

    Trusting your partner and having them to trust in you is crucial in every relationship. If there is trust between two individuals, it leads to healthy partnership, security, and open communication.

    6. They celebrate your successes

    Whether it is a small victory, a promotion at work, or any other success you achieve, if your partner is your biggest cheerleader it means they are there to stay. Celebrating your achievements as though they are their own means they are invested in your growth, whether professional or personal.

    7. They’re committed during tough times

    When you go through tough times, your partner is the person who is supposed to be there for you and help you overcome any obstacle and struggles. If they stick by your side during the challenging times, they’re envisioning a life with you and the’re in it for the long run.

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    Woman leaves an empty seat for her late son on her wedding day – She can’t believe it when she sees an unknown person sitting in the chair…

    Life is unpredictable. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try to make things right, God has other plans.

    Becky is a woman who tragically lost her son Tristan, who was just 19 years old at the time he left this world. Her grief was immense. She couldn’t possibly imagine her life without her child, but over time, her loved ones helped her accept the reality and move on.

    Around two years after Tristan’s passing, Becky was about to marry the love of her life, a man named Kelly.

    On the day of their wedding, the two decided to leave an empty seat in Tristan’s honor with a heartwarming message written on it. “What should I do now that I’ve arrived in heaven for your wedding? I will stoop to your level in order to spend it with you. Please save me a seat, even if there is only one available chair. Although you might not notice me, I shall be present.”

    As the ceremony proceeded, Kelly informed Becky that there was someone there who wanted to see her. A young man who took Tristan’s chair. When she saw him, Becky wasn’t mad. On the contrary, spotting the young man, she was overwhelmed and couldn’t stop tears from rolling down her face.

    That man, Jacob, was the recipient of Tristan’s heart. Tristan was an organ donor, and Jacob wasn’t the only person whose life he saved.

    When Kelly informed Jacob that he and Becky are getting married and invited him to the ceremony, Jacob was more than willing to travel from San Diego in order to attend it. It was a beautiful surprise that warmed Becky’s heart and made her day. She felt like her son was present on her wedding day.

    Becky was then given a stethoscope so that she could hear her late son’s heartbeat. It was an emotional moment no one could ever forget.

    Someone snapped photos of the beautiful surprise and shared it on Facebook. The story went viral in a matter of days and many praised Kelly for his love for Becky.

    Many people took their time to comment, with one person writing: “Why is it that we can’t just have one news channel that is dedicated to delivering uplifting and motivational stories like this one? If only the goodness and thoughtfulness that exists in the world were distributed more widely, it could inspire more of the same.”

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    Quick wit and unexpected outcomes

    Clever responses often lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes which remind us of the power of humor and quick thinking in our daily interactions.

    Most times, well-timed jokes can help turn awkwardness into amusement, and dullness into delight.

    Late into the night, a husband texted his wife, asking her to wash his dirty clothes and prepare his favorite dish before he returned home. But, there was no reply. Undeterred, he sent yet another text in which he bragged about salary increase, writing that he was planning to get her a new car. A few moments later, the wife quickly responded, “OMG, really?” The husband cleverly replied, “No, I just wanted to make sure you got my first message.” What a twist!

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    In another story, a man returned home and saw his wife of ten years packing her bags. Surprised, he asked her where she was going, to what she replied, “I’m off to Las Vegas! I’ve discovered there are men willing to pay me $500 cash for what I do for you for free!” Taken aback by her words, the man paused for a moment and started packing his own bags. When his wife questioned his sudden action, he calmly responded, “I’m coming to Las Vegas with you… I want to see how you’ll manage on $1,000 a year!” His words definitely left her speechless.

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    In yet another story, an elderly lady had patiently waited for a parking spot in a crowded lot. Out of the blue, a young man in his new red Mercedes zoomed past her and parked in the very spot she had her eyes on. Feeling angered, she confronted the man, saying, “I was going to park there!” The man, displaying a smart-aleck attitude, retorted, “That’s what you can do when you’re young and bright.” This witty comeback emphasized the generational difference and put a smile on the elderly lady’s face, showcasing how humor can bridge gaps and bring unexpected joy even in times of minor conflicts.

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    Can you detect the mistake in the girls’ dining room scene?

    Brain games, yes or no? If you are a fan, then you are at the right place!

    Spotting mistakes on pictures can be fun and challenging at the same time, so if you are asked to identify what’s wrong with a picture, make sure you pay attention to the details and look for inconsistencies.

    Try to spot things that don’t belong to the surrounding, misplaced items, unusual patterns, or lack of symmetry and balance.

    If there are more items of the same kind, make sure they all look exactly the same, such as chairs around a table.

    Shadows and reflections can also reveal clues of the mistake you are trying to spot.

    The following photo shows a dining room and two girls. One of them is setting the table while the other one is looking herself in the mirror. At first glance, nothing looks out of the ordinary, yet there is something that is “wrong.”

    Before you go to the photo have in mind that this is a time-limited challenge and you only have five seconds to solve it.

    Are you ready?

    Now focus and challenge yourself. Are you eagle-eyed? Did you manage to spot the detail that reveals the mistake?

    If you spotted it, we congratulate you. Your keen observation and meticulous attention to detail have marked you as a true puzzle-solving expert.

    Why not challenge your friends with this brain teaser? See if they can find the mistake and share their results in the comments below to compare with other puzzle enthusiasts. It’s a fun way to exercise your mind and spread the excitement of solving puzzles!

    Take a look at the answer below.

    The reflection in the mirror is on the wrong side.

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    The buzz around the ‘Woman in a Boat’ riddle and its brain-teasing challenge

    Riddles engage our brains in creative problem-solving by encouraging us to think outside the box, thus enhancing critical thinking skills.

    The truth is, however, that while some people find them fun, others hate them. The reason why is that riddles, particularly the more challenging ones, are rather frustrating as the answer is hard to pinpoint or find right away. At the same time, they quite often require unconventional reasoning, which some of us consider confounding.

    One particular riddle that left many scratching their head is the one with a woman in a boat.

    It’s short, confusing, and doesn’t reveal a lot of information.

    Basically, it’s a seemingly straightforward brain teaser that goes like this: “There is a woman in a boat, on a lake, wearing a coat. If you want to know her name, it’s in the riddle I just wrote. What’s her name?

    If you think you can crack it, give it a shot! Unlike other riddles that require math skills, this one is more about unraveling a mystery.

    The trick is at reading it slowly and carefully. The name you are looking for isn’t a typical moniker, so try to replace some of the words with another name in order to see if it will work and help in solving it.

    Once you uncover the answer, you might feel a bit embarrassed for not figuring it out earlier.

    Did you manage to solve it already? If not, take a look at the answer below.

    The opening line says, “There’s a woman in a boat,” which many people dismiss as mere background information. However, if you replace “woman” with a common name like “Kate,” it reads: “Kate’s a woman in a boat.” This subtle wordplay reveals the woman’s name.

    The woman’s name is “There.” So, there you have it!

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    My friends constantly order pricey dishes and assume everyone will share the cost – Here’s how I handled it

    Social life is an important aspect of every person’s personal growth. Having friends and spending quality time with them is important for building strong relationships, but what happens when your friends take advantage of you?

    A person took to Reddit to share how he handled his friends who would always order extremely expensive meals at a restaurant and then expected the bill to be shared eaqually.

    Although splitting the bill can help avoid awkwardness and ensure fairness if everyone’s orders are roughly equal in cost, paying for someone’s expensive taste might feel unfair to those people who ordered much less.

    Here’s the man’s story.

    “I(27M) have been a part of a small friend group, around 8 people total, basically since college. For some background, 2 people from the group, Susan and Greg, are just absolute leeches. Going out for lunch? Expect them to order the most expensive on the menu, then feed you some sob story about their finances, and then dumb half the bill on you.

    “Last weekend, Dan, one of the people from the group, told me about a casual dinner. I told him how if Susan or Greg were there I wouldn’t be able to come. He tells me that they would be there but I should just put my opinions aside and come just once. This is kind of where I might be a bad guy. l agreed with him and told him I would be there. I show up and we all get to talking. Everyone began putting in their orders, most of them spent about $40. There were only about 6 people there. When it gets to Susan and Greg, they both order expensive dishes, around $200.

    “When it was my turn to order, everyone looked at me, but I just pick up the menu and point to the $4 drink and sent the waiter away. Dan asked why I hadn’t ordered anything and all l said was that I lost my appetite. The other 2 friends got up as well to cancel their orders and just have drinks. After the main courses came out, I saw Susan and Greg picking at their food. The waiter then brings over the check. Greg then grabs the waiter and asks him to split the check 6 ways. I stand up and correct him saying the check was to be split 3 ways. Greg looks at me confused and asks why since we always split the bill. I reminded him that the 3 of us had not eaten any food so we would just be paying for our drinks.

    “So basically at the end of the night, Dan, who probably only ate around $50 worth of food, was stuck with a $146.98 check at the end. (Yes, I remember the exact number.) I swear I saw his jaw drop when he picked that receipt up. I slid a $10 towards the check, said goodbye everyone, and walked out.

    “The next morning, I found my phone full of texts from Greg and Susan telling me I was a bad guy for not ordering any food and forcing them to pay more than they had accounted for. I honestly laughed because the steaks alone were more than what they had paid but to each their own right? I also got a lot of messages from Dan saying that I could have just not came instead of pulling that stunt and getting him stuck with an outrageous bill.”

    What are your thoughts on this? Do you think this man handled the situation well and fair?

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    This song by the celebrated group of ‘brothers’ moves millions to tears

    Some songs are meant to last forever. They are so powerful that even years after being released they still trigger strong feelings, whether that’s love, nostalgia, sadness, or happiness.

    When we think of such everlasting pieces of music, one of the songs that comes to our mind is More Than a Name on a Wall. Sang by the Statler Brothers consisting of Don and Harold Reid, Phil Balsley and Lew DeWitt, this tune brings millions to tears. It honors the soldiers who fought during the Vietnam War, which took more than 50,000 lives, through the story of a grieving mother who visits the Vietnam Wall and prays her son is more than just a name written on that wall.

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    The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

    The Statler Brothers started their singing career as back up vocals for Johnny Cash, whose attention they caught while playing at the Roanoke Fair in Salem, Virginia, but went on to make a name for themselves. Many of their songs are huge hits up until this day.

    The story behind the collaboration between Cash and the Statler Brothers, who combine the sounds of country with gospel melodies, says they were hired by him “on a handshake.” At the time he met them, he was promoting his 16th album.

    Speaking of Cash, Reid said, “John was a walkin’, talkin’, singin’ musical encyclopedia.”

     
     
     
     
     
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    During the following 10 years, the group performed by Cash’ side, who helped them rise to prominence as hitmakers under Columbia Records.

    In 1965, their genre-blending hit Flowers on the Wall topped both the country and pop charts, surpassing the Beatles’ Help! and the Supremes’ Stop in the Name of Love. This success earned the Statler Brothers two Grammy Awards: Best New Country and Western Artist, and Best Contemporary Performance (Group).

    The song regained its popularity in 1994 when Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction featured it in a scene where Bruce Willis’ character, Butch, runs down Samuel L. Jackson’s character while the song plays on the car radio.

    The group hosted their own variety show on The Nashville Network (TNN) from 1991 to 1998. In 1992, the show, which highlighted the comedic skills of founding member Harold, became the network’s most popular program and set a record for the highest ratings in TNN’s history.

    In one episode, a poignant rendition of the song More Than a Name on the Wall moved audiences, bringing tears to viewers across America.

    Jimmy Fortune, who replaced DeWitt after he left due to medical reasons and then died in 1990 and wrote the song, spoke of the inspiration behind it.

    “You look at it. You look at each one of those lines from a distance, you look at it and see those lines stacked on top of each other, and they seem like they go on forever, and forever, and forever,” he said of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. “I realized that was a mother’s child. That was someone’s husband. Just all the stories and all the memories of that child…It just hit me that they are more than a name on a wall.”

    Listen to them singing More Than a Name on a Wall in the video below. It will give you goosebumps.

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