Besides being a renowned artist and a much-loved musician with a career spanning decades, Barbra Streisand is also an outspoken Democrat who has slammed former President Donald Trump publicly over the years.
Speaking to host Stephen Colbert in 2023, Streisand said, “I can’t live in this country if he becomes president,” to what Colbert asked where would she possibly move. “Probably England, I like England,” she answered.
Streisand made a similar statement back in 2016 while speaking to Australian journalist Michael Usher. “I’m either coming to your country, if you’ll let me in, or Canada,” she told him ahead of the elections that Trump won. But like other celebrities who had, and likely still have, the same opinion of Trump, Streisand stayed in the States and decided to channel her resistance towards Trump’s government through her music.
Releasing her album Walls in 2018, she used it as a means to point to Trump’s despotic leadership.
Standing against lies and deception, something she’s convinced the business mogul represents, she she expressed her outrage through her music with pieces such as Don’t Lie to Me.
In her book My name is Barbra, she spoke of her support for Hillary Clinton and called Trump “a liar.”
She further questioned the role of artists in the world of politics, expressing that they should serve as “a country’s conscience.”
“Their work gives us a reflection of the times, and sometimes they challenge us to see what others would prefer to ignore. They can give voice to the voiceless, by speaking up when no one else will,” Streisand wrote.
“That’s why art is the enemy of tyrants and dictators.
“I believe we all have not only the right, but the responsibility to be politically active and to question authority,” she added.
Mentioning Trump’s politics, she wrote he “lies as easily as he breathes.”
“I can’t stand being lied to, and I don’t think the country should be lied to either,” Streisand wrote, before making a humorous remark about Trump, “And I just couldn’t comprehend how he could tell all these lies with absolutely no guilt (clearly he’s not Jewish.)”
When President Biden took over the office, Streisand expressed her satisfaction, sharing with Variety she believes “the country is certainly headed in the right direction.”
“I love Biden. I love his compassion, his honesty, his integrity, his love of facts, not fiction,” the Release Me: 2 singer said. “He is a good-hearted soul, intelligent. Years in the Senate. I’m a big fan.”
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Parenting is a personal journey, and each parent chooses what they believe is the best method for raising their child. The truth is, no matter which approach one chooses, there will always be people who are judgmental and criticize the parenting style of others, believing their own method is the right one.
But could there be a unified approach to parenting when every child is a unique individual with specific character, needs, and preferences? I believe not, so why don’t we just let parents decide what’s best for their kid without second-guessing their choices and strategies?
A mom named Emma penned a letter to Bright Side, asking for advice and explaining why she no longer forces her 8-year-old son to say phrases such as “sorry” and “thank you.”
Emma started her letter explaining that her choice to parent her son that way comes from her personal experience of living with strict parents. According to her, her mom and dad’s approach to raising her and her siblings in a household where rigorous rules were followed led to anxiety and low self-esteem, something she hoped her son Georgie won’t experience.
When she became a mother herself, she made a decision that her parenting style won’t involve a power struggle between the parent and the child because she doesn’t feel superior to her son, which doesn’t mean she ignores her authority over him.
This, however, has led to conflicts between her and her husband who is convinced that she should be more strict. He believes their son “should understand social norms and the consequences of his actions.”
Emma recalled a situation when Georgie pushed a kid at the playground and she didn’t make him apologize for his actions, instead, she was the one who approached the mom and her kid and said she was sorry for what Georgie did. The mother, however, wasn’t happy and demanded Georgie apologize.
Emma said she wouldn’t force Georgie to say sorry if he didn’t really mean it, because doing so would mean she’s teaching him to be fake and to believe that the feelings of those around him are more important than his own. She, however, wants him to be led by example and learn how to apologize by watching her do that and adopt that habit eventually.
The mother at the playground called Emma “a bad and irresponsible mother.”
Now, although she’s convinced her parenting style is the right one and gives positive results, the criticism from her husband and the parents around her made her question her choices.
What are your thoughts on this?
Do you believe there is a parenting style that is “the right one,” or it should be on the parents to decide on what’s best for their little ones?
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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,
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.
The singer of Elvira, Bobbie Sue, and American Made, passed away seven months after announcing his retirement.
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.
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They were oblivious to the fact that the sharks were fed on scraps thrown to them by the tourists.
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.
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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.
Meet Lucy Welcher, an influencer now dubbed “shallow” and “entitled” by the online community.
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?”
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.
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.
What are your thoughts on this?
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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.
However, the question that arises is whether it’s the bridesmaids’ responsibility to pay for the dress or the bride’s.
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.
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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.
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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.”
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The bridesmaids were shocked. They stopped dancing and stared at Emily.
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.
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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.
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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.
This story divided people’s opinions on whether the bride should cover the expenses for the bridesmaids’ dresses.
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“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.
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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.
Rob is not a structural engineer, and he’s not an architect, he’s simply a man who has found his passion.
“Most of the wonder that I feel is in the actual making of the cave,” Rob says. “Once they are done I move on.”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends a reception with the staff, students, donors, the welfare team, and academic Fellows, to learn about the Colleges approach to student and staff wellbeing during a visit to Homerton College at the University of Cambridge, on November 23, 2021 in Cambridge, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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