Startling update on Celine Dion after ‘impossible’ health battle – ‘there’s little we can do’

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London, UK - July 5th 2019: Celine Dion performs live on stage at British Summertime at Hyde Park o London, England. London, England.

Celine Dion, one of the most famous names in the world of music, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease which affects one in a million. Unfortunately, the singer has been experiencing extremely tough time walking, and even speaking, which completely limited her ability to perform on stage.

The disease in question is Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that leads to muscle rigidity and excruciating spasms.

A representative spoke to the public in the past and explained that Dion was forced to cancel several concert dates in Las Vegas due to the condition.

“Celine has been experiencing severe and persistent muscle spasms which are preventing her from performing,” the statement read.

“Her medical team continues to evaluate and treat her. However, the symptoms she is experiencing are prohibiting her from participating in the ongoing rehearsals for the new show.”

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Sadly, it seems like her health hasn’t improved much. The singer posted two videos on her social media, one in English and one in French, in which she said that due to her serious sickness, she is unable to “sing the way I’m used to.”

She added that the muscle spasm impacts every aspect of her everyday living. “It’s been incredibly difficult for me to face these obstacles and talk about everything that has happened to me,” she continued. “I’ve had health problems for quite some time.” Her tours have been postponed again. “I can only sing,” Dion added. “I’ve done that my whole life. And it’s what I’m most passionate about.

Now, her sister Claudette has provided fans with an update on Dion’s health condition.

“We are keeping our fingers crossed in the quest to find a remedy for Celine’s distressing ailment. The spasms are uncontrollable,” Claudette said.

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Speaking of the condition, she explained what it actually feels like to be living with it.

“You know how people often abruptly wake up due to a leg or calf cramp? It’s somewhat akin to that, but it affects all her muscles. There’s little we can do to ease her suffering.”

“She’s putting in every effort to regain her health. She’s a resilient woman,” she added, appreciating her sister.

Claudette revealed that Dion is taken care of by her other sister, Linda, and that her children are also by her side.

Speaking to Le Journal de Montreal, Claudette said of her sister, “When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda, who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard.

“She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible,” she added.

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Unfortunately, there is no known cure for the Stiff Person Syndrome, but its progress can be slowed down with medications.

The syndrome causes muscles to tense up uncontrollably and then leaves a person looking like a ‘human statue’ making the walking and speaking a real struggle.

Sadly, a source close to Dion revealed in June this year that the singer is an enormous pain.

“Her disease is incurable. And as hard she’s worked at it with doctors and therapists, she simply isn’t getting better.”

“To be honest, she can barely move,” the source shared.

We are sending Celine Dion our prayers and hope for the best outcome despite the fact that the latest updates on her condition don’t seem inspiring.

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Grandpa begins to sob in the middle of a restaurant because of a heartbreaking reason

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No words can ever describe the importance of grandparents in the life of their grandchildren. 

“Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child’s growth as vitamins” Joyce Allston says, and we can’t agree more.

The reasons why these people are “the best kind of grownups” are endless. They are a bit parents, a bit teachers, and a bit friends, and those who got to grow up by their side are the luckiest among us.

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A woman named Erica Lusher and her son hadn’t seen her parents in a while. Feeling sad that her boy and her parents were away from one another for some time due to the COVID-19 restrictions, she decided to surprise her parents with a visit. Although it took them 800 miles, the trip was well worth.

While Erica’s mom and dad were having lunch at a local Florida restaurant, she and her son entered the place. The reaction of the grandparents of the boy has been a heart-melting one.

The first to notice them is the grandmother, who is in complete shock.

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When the grandpa sees his grandson, his eyes get filled with tears of joy. He embraces the boy with arms wide open and whispers “Buddy” as he’s trying to understand what is going on.

This video of this meeting shows yet again that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is one of the purest forms of love that have ever existed.

To watch the emotional reunion, go to the video below.

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Mom fights for son, 8, to keep his long hair despite schools rejecting him

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An 8-year-old boy named Farouk James could be deprived from quality education due to the strict school regulations which won’t allow him to attend classes unless he has his hair cut.

The strict school regulations, many of which are found ridiculous both by children and parents, sometimes limit the students’ needs to stand out from the crowd and be unique. At times, these regulations kill the youngsters’ creativity and force them to fit inside the box and not think outside of it.

The young Londoner in question, James, received plenty of offers from modeling agencies to be a child model because of his cuteness and his impressive mane. Following photo sessions in New York and Italy, James is now making a living as a kid model.

Sadly, his long hair is the reason why this young boy was rejected from several colleges.

His mother, Bonnie Miller, explained that since the boy’s grandfather is Ghanaian, they waited for three years before they were to have James’ hair cut, as per tradition. But then, the boy got attached to his hair.

“At that point he was attached — and so was I, to be honest — with his beautiful hair,” Bonnie told CBS News. “We just kept the hair.”

Bonnie believes that the UK schools, which allow girls to have long hair but prohibit boys from having one, violate children’s human rights.

“I will not give up trying to persuade governments to put legislation in place to protect children from these outdated, punishing rules,” Bonnie wrote on Instagram.

“Farouk hasn’t done anything wrong, and YOU REJECT HIM! He will say good bye to his friends as they all get accepted into the schools he so desperately wants to attend.”

She even started a petition on Change.org to outlaw hair prejudice in the United Kingdom.

“We’re getting a real team together and calling it the Mane Generation,” Bonnie said. “We’re going to fight this until these rules get changed. And it’s globally, not just domestically in the U.K.”

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James’ Instagram account, which his mom manages, is followed by a quarter of a million people.

However, not all of his followers agree with Bonnie. On the contrary, they sometimes receive hateful comments.

After an appearance on the U.K.’s This Morning on which Bonnie spoke of the family’s struggles to find a suitable school for her son, they started receiving mail with hurtful comments.

“This week is mental health week, so I’m surprised to be receiving lots of negative comments about Farouk’s hair,” Bonnie wrote in May last year.

“Farouk’s hair is a God given part of him and he will not be cutting it to appease anyone, just as he does not keep it long at my request either.”

Further, she says that a number of schools forbid the students from wearing locks and dreadlocks because they are considered racist.

She says that her son’s hair is part of who he is and that many of the schools’ regulations need to be outlawed.

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If you see a man with one painted fingernail, here’s what it means

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When Elliot Costello and a group of other people visited Cambodia, he had an encounter with a young girl named Thea.

Little did Elliot know that this encounter would have an impact so profound on him that it would help start a movement whose goal is to end sexual abuse against children.

Namely, Thea always had nail polish on her tiny nails. One day, as she and Elliot chatted, she asked to paint one of his nails. He agreed and was happy to speak to the chatty girl, but he then learned that she was once a victim of sexual abuse.

“As she painted one of my nails, I assured her I would always keep it that way to remember her, and by extension, her suffering,” Elliot said.

This motivated Elliot to try and make positive change among men so that less and less children fall victims of sexual abuse.

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That is when he came up with the movement called #PolishedMan where men put nail polish on one of their nails. That one nail represents the one in five children who will be victims of sexual violence.

Polished Man works towards ending sexual violence against children. According to the organization, “being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally.”

Elliot believes that since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children globally, they should be catalyst for change if we are ever to see an end to the abuse of innocent children.

The goal with the painted nail isn’t just to remind people of the number of children who are abused every single day, but to serve as a conversation starter about this reality, leading to new ideas about prevention. He also hopes that people will start donating to “support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse,” as per APlus.

We hope that more men, including celebrities would be willing to join this movement.

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Dad of 6 suddenly collapses & dies moving son into college dorm

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Jeremy Tillman was a father of six and was recently engaged to a woman who had six children on her own.

The couple were proud of their large, blended family, but then suddenly, Jeremy’s life was cut short.

Namely, one of his children was starting college and he was helping him move into the dorm when he suddenly collapsed. Emergency personnel from the university attempted life-saving measures but to no avail. Jeremy died, leaving his large family behind.

The Arkansas father’s fiancé, Elizabeth Goodson, opened up about the loss of the man she was planning to spend the rest of her life with.

“He came through the door, and he was in obvious distress,” Elizabeth told KARK. “He just had a very sudden medical event as we were moving things in. I guess he may have strained too hard.”

Despite the attempts to revive her fiancé failed, Elizabeth expressed her gratitude to the university’s emergency personnel for their fast reaction. “I will say the school did a very good job of assisting in every way possible and making sure everyone was moved,” she shared.

Jeremy was a devoted father and an incredible man.

“Despite working full-time and part-time at home, he rarely missed important events, and he always made time for movie nights, soccer in the yard, or pull-up competitions. He showed our children how a man should treat a woman, and how to be intentional with your word,” Elizabeth said.

“He was selfless, and always worked hard to ensure everyone had the things that they wanted and needed, often to his own detriment. He loved all our children, and was the epitome of what a man and father should be,” she shared with Today.

According to the family, Jeremy worked as a service technician for Cogswell Motors for 25 years and was loved by all his colleagues.

“To know him was to love him. From always smiling to cracking jokes, no job was too big or small for him to lend a helping hand,” the dealership posted on Facebook.

Arkansas State University also shared a statement regarding Jeremy’s untimely passing.

“Chancellor Todd Shields and Arkansas State University extend deepest condolences to student Jace Tillman. The university community will continue to support Jace and keep his family in their thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time,” the statement reads, per Today.

Jeremy is survived by five children. One of his daughters, Cassie Tillman, preceded him in death.

His other daughter, Hannah Brazil, expressed her heartbreak over her father’s passing in a Facebook post.

“My sweet father, this feels unreal. When our family had troubling news I had you to hold me, wipe my tears away. Now not being able to hug you and you tell me you are here breaks my heart. The smell of coffee coming off your breath when you talked,” the post reads. “the car grease smell that was on all the furniture in the house. Your crazy (sometimes funny) dad jokes you would say when I had slumber parties. The mornings where you would stop at the gas station on the way to work/school to grab me a chocolate milk and you a coffee. when we would be traveling to an away game and you would fart and lock the windows.”

“The random phone calls we would have after I moved out just talking about life. you becoming a grandpa. These memories and much more will always stay,” the post continues. “I realize now why you always told me I was strong, you new one day I would need the strength to bear your loss. I just never imagined it would come this soon. I love you forever. Fly high with Cassie I’ll see you again one day.”

We are so very sorry for this family’s loss.

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Jennifer Aniston slams celebrity culture, says Hollywood filled with people famous for ‘doing nothing’

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“Famous for being famous,” or as the Friends star Jennifer Aniston puts it, “Famous for doing nothing.”

The actress spoke of her recent plans and projects with actor Sebastian Stan on the Variety’s series Actors on Actors when the topic about influencers was scratched. Aniston didn’t hold back and said, “I always say I feel lucky that we got a little taste of the industry before it became what it is today, which is just different — more streaming services, more people.”

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The actress said she had names in mind of people who became famous without having any talents. “Famous for basically doing nothing. I mean — Paris Hilton, Monica Lewinsky, all those,” she explained.

Further, she went on to say that the way actors become famous nowadays because of Instagram and TikTok feels like “It’s almost like it’s diluting the actor’s job.”

Well, she did share her honest opinion, but that left many unhappy.

In fact, the actress came under fire when people started questioning her ways to Hollywood, saying that she only got the opportunity to act because her parents were famous.

Aniston is daughter of legendary actor John Aniston, who has been a staple on the long-running show Days of Our Lives. Her mom, Nancy Dow, was also a very famous name in the film industry.

Many accused Aniston of taking advantage of the nepotism that is present in the industry.

Some pointed out to Aniston’s entitlement at wanting to gate-keep Hollywood and fame and said that according to her, only the children of the famous people can be famous.

It looks like Jennifer Aniston has a strong opinion regarding influencer culture.

What are your thoughts on this?

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Mike Wolfe endures tragic loss on ‘American Pickers’

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American Pickers has been on for over a decade and people seem to love it. It features antique and collectible pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who’s no longer on the show following a severe back injury and a feud with his co-host. The two travel around the United States to “pick” various items for resale, for clients, or for their personal collections.

They scavenge people’s homes, garages, and basements for treasure. 

Over the course of more than 300 episodes, Wolfe and Frank have become one of the most famous TV duos, but their relationship seems to have broken down. Frank revealed that he and Wolfe haven’t spoken in two years.

Frank has gone through some personal problems and doctors weren’t optimistic as to how much time he has left at the time. Apparently, he’s now doing better than before. He has lost significant amount of weight and is sober for some time now.

Mike Wolfe, shared that the show suffered loss when Bob Peterson, who had appeared on the series during many occasions, passed away.

Wolfe shared a beautiful tribute to his friend on his Instagram which included photos and video clips featuring Peterson. He confessed that Peterson was much more than a reoccurring guest of the show, and in fact, was Wolfe’s biggest mentor.

“A few days ago we lost a man that we looked to as a mentor. Not just with mechanical things but in how we should live our lives. Bob was an example to us as someone that loved life and seized each day with so much passion. Always there to help with such conviction and of course humor. He was from an era that we can only romanticize about now. My life and so many others lives were better with him in it. He will be greatly missed. I love you my friend,” Wolfe wrote.

Many of the show’s fans offered their support and their condolences. Man what a sweet laugh and cool disposition. Sorry for you loss my brother,” one person wrote. “I loved watching him and Robbie working on projects,” another fan added.

We are very sorry for Bob Peterson’s passing. May he rest in peace.

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Remembering the man who sang the best love songs of all time: Rest in peace, Burt Bacharach

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Burt Bacharach, one of the most famous composers of 20th century pop music died at the age of 94.

The news of his passing had been shared by Bacharach’s publicist, who told Associated Press that the acclaimed composer died of natural causes due to old age.

Most of Bacharach’s songs marked entire eras, including the 50s’, 60s’, 70s’ and the 80s’. Not only he created some of the most iconic movie soundtrack songs, but he helped many music stars reach the top charts. Over the course of his career, he scored more than 50 chart hits in the US and UK, with artists such as Warwick, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello, among the rest.

LOS ANGELES – 1987: Composer and producer Burt Bacharach poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

Bacharach most often collaborated with lyricist Hal David and together they created enduring hits such as What The World Needs Now Is Love, I Say A Little Prayer, Walk on By, Alfie, What’s New Pussycat? and many more. The list is endless.

In 2008, when Bacharach received the lifetime achievement Grammy, he was hailed music’s “greatest living composer.” In addition to this award, he won three Oscars, two Golden Globes, and five more Grammy awards.

Bacharach was both an innovator and throwback who triumphed in many art forms; Truly one of a kind.

He was married four times, but the strongest bond he had ever formed was that with creation of music, something he was entirely devoted to and loved doing.

Bacharach was born in Kansas City, Missouri but grew up in Kew Gardens, New York. Even when he was still just a child, he showed interest in music, most specifically, jazz.

Many found his music as “easy listening,” and old-fashioned style. His buoyant pop songs and smooth, jazzy instrumentals marked the 1960s. His songs can be heard in both Mad Men and Austin Powers. Bacharach made a memorable appearance in the second Austin Powers film, performing I’ll Never Fall in Love Again on an open top bus with Elvis Costello and was loved for his cameos in the Austin Powers film franchise.

What’s most, the song The Look of Love influenced the idea of Austin Powers in Mike Myers as he was driving home from hockey practice, according to Entertainment Weekly.

“Did I arrive at that intellectually? No,” he told Rolling Stone in 1999.

“I arrived at it by hearing the song ‘The Look of Love,’ the national anthem of libido, and thinking, ‘Where have all the swingers gone?'”

Speaking of Bacharach, Costello said in a 2018 interview with The Associated Press, “The shorthand version of [Bacharach] is that he’s something to do with easy listening.

“It may be agreeable to listen to these songs, but there’s nothing easy about them. Try playing them. Try singing them.”

While writing some of his most unforgettable songs, Bacharach was going through a period of grief. After four failed marriages, he lost his 40-year-old autistic daughter to suicide. She could feel something was wrong with her when he was still young, but it took doctors thirty years to diagnose her with Asperger’s syndrome. Six years later, she took her own life.

These hardships touched Bacharach’s soul and that pain affected his music in the most profound ways possible.

Rest in peace Burt Bacharach, your songs will live forever.

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