NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 09: Jeffrey Carlson attends the "Psycho Therapy" Off-Broadway cast photo call at the Shelter Theater on January 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
Jeffrey Carlson, best known for the role of transgender character Zoe on the daytime TV series All My Children died Tuesday at the age of 48.
The news of his passing was shared by his friend and Shakespeare Theatre Company co-star Susan Hart, who said that she was “just devastated” to report that the actor died on 6 July.
“Good night my sweet, sweet, sweet prince among men. No words for our despair at losing you Jeffrey Carlson. You were … oh God… no words… so, so loved and adored. For those of you that don’t know, I’m very sorry to share the news that Jeffrey passed away yesterday,” she posted on Facebook. “I have been respectful of his family’s privacy in not sharing the news sooner… also could not breathe or function… still can’t… love to all… just devastated…”
As for now, the cause of death has not yet been revealed.
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The actor’s sister, Elizabeth Carlson Gingras, said in a statement that her brother left an impact on many.
“My handsome, brilliant, EXTREMELY talented brother Jeffrey Carlson has gone to be with our brother Gregory Carlson in heaven,” her statement said. “I can’t wrap my head around why this has happened. What I do know is that I will forever cherish our laughs and the deep love we have for each other. He has left such an impact on so many people it’s so hard to find the words to express how special he was. I have so much to say… but my heart isn’t well enough to provide Jeffrey with the words he deserves. I love you so, so much, my beautiful brother. 6/23/1975-7/06/2023.”
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 09: Jeffrey Carlson attends the “Psycho Therapy” Off-Broadway cast photo call at the Shelter Theater on January 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
Carlson was a graduate of Juilliard School and began his career on Broadway in 2003’s Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who Is Sylvia. Later he starred with Hilary Swank in The Miracle Worker. From 2003-2004 he starred as Marilyn in the productions of Taboo. In addition to this, the late actor appeared in the 2005 hit Hitch starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes and the 2007 movie The Killing Floor.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family. May he rest in peace.
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On Monday, July 10, it was reported that gifted stagehand Thom Roberts who worked for country music star Randy Travis, as well as for Olivia Newton-John in the past, was killed by his wife Christine, 72.
When emergency services responded to a call at the home on Howard Avenue at around 8pm, Christine told them how she had shot her husband because she believed he was unfaithful, as per an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News.
The incident was reported by a concerned neighbor who spotted Roberts lying on the porch. As per the affidavit, the neighbor “reported to detectives that the defendant had also told them that she admitted to shooting her husband because she discovered that he had cheated on her.”
Christine was arrested and charged with criminal homicide and a bond set at $100,000.
With Roberts’ passing, Randy Travis lost not only a stagehand but a very dear friend.
“The stage has gone dim with the passing of Thom Roberts. For many years, the Randy Travis band and crew had the opportunity to share the winding roads and the beautiful venues with one of the very best stage lighting technicians in the business,” the musician wrote.
“Thom not only had a magical sense about lighting a stage; but, he had a quiet, charismatic presence that ignited your soul. Always willing, with a ‘can do’ and ‘happy to do it’ attitude. He was a gentle giant of a man that wore a constant smile on his face and carried a song in his heart. One would search a lifetime to find a kinder, gentler spirit. Thom was my friend and I loved him dearly.”
Travis’ post concluded with: “Tonight, I will look toward heaven and am sure I will see flashes of Thom’s handiwork in the night sky — letting us know he is home, and all is well.”
We are so very sorry for this loss. At the time of his passing, Roberts was 68 years old.
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Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas at 21st Annual IMAGEN Awards - ARRIVALS, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2006
When they were still a thing, Melanie Griffith got a tattoo of her then-husband Antonio Banderas. However, when they called their marriage quits, she was left with his name on her skin, something many were convinced she regretted which could be seen just days following their split when she covered her tattoo up with makeup for a film festival awards ceremony in Italy.
Their marriage was finalized in 2015, after 18 years. News were that Melanie underwent laser removal treatments for the infamous tattoo until disappeared completely.
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Melanie and Antonio first met and fell for one another during the shooting of the 1995 romantic comedy Too Much. They tied the knot a year later when they also welcomed their daughter Stella.
This was Melanie’s fourth marriage and following the separation, the couple shared a statement which read, “We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together – Melanie & Antonio.”
Well, they indeed remained close throughout the years and showed mutual respect for one another. “I am not married with Melanie anymore, but she is my family,” Antonio said of his ex during a 2019 interview. “She is probably one of my best friends, if not the best friend that I have. My family is there, Dakota, Little Estella and Alexander.”
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He even recalled the first time he laid eyes on her, saying, “The first time I went to the Academy Awards after we got a nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, we got on the red carpet and I saw this blonde woman and I knew her because I saw movies of her, but I didn’t remember [her name] at the time.”
He continued the story, ‘So, I said to Pedro Almodóvar, “Who is she? Who is she? What is her name?” Pedro said, “That’s Melanie Griffith!” I said, ‘That’s it. Oh my God.’ Six years later, I was married to her.”
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“Everything happened in those years really fast. My life was fast and fascinating if I actually see it in retrospective. I remember those years as very effervescent and really beautiful,” he ended.
However, although Melanie feels the same way about Antonio, there are still boundaries, such as her decision to remove the tattoo.
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Recently, the actress was spotted proudly wearing a new tattoo on the spot she used to have her ex’s name tattooed. The new tattoo includes the names of her children, Alexander, Stella, Dakota, and Jesse, which are arranged in a crossword puzzle design.
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With the summer being in full swing, the royal children, Prince George and Prince Louis, as well as Princess Charlotte can have a full blast. Especially Prince George who had a prominent role during his grandfather’s coronation.
All the three children attend the prestigious Lambrook School which provides students with plenty of activities such as taking care of animals and doing various sports like cricket, rugby, football, and golf among the rest. If they want to attend any of the school trips offered, the students at this distinguished school need to raise money on their own, which teaches them responsibility, something Kate and William would like to install in their children.
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Recently, Prince William presented his five-year campaign to end homelessness in the UK. During the occasion, he spoke of his children and said how he wants them to be aware that they are privileged.
“When I left this morning, one of the things I was thinking was, ‘When is the right time to bring George or Charlotte or Louis to a homeless organization?’ I think when I can balance it with their schooling, they will definitely be exposed to it,” he told The Times.
“On the school run, we talk about what we see. When we were in London, driving backwards and forwards, we regularly used to see people sitting outside supermarkets, and we’d talk about it.”
Prince William added: “I’d say to the children, ‘Why are they there? What’s going on?’ I think it’s in all our interests, it’s the right thing to do, to expose the children, at the right stage, in the right dialogue, so they have an understanding. They [will] grow up knowing that actually, do you know what, some of us are very fortunate, some of us need a little bit of a helping hand, some of us need to do a bit more where we can to help others improve their lives.”
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Over the years, Kate and William spoke of their desire to provide their children with normal childhood. However, a couple of weeks ago, the young prince was spotted alongside his parents looking around Eton College, the same boarding school his father and his uncle attended in the past. This made many question the Prince and Princess’ speech of keeping their children grounded but yet sending them to schools which cost a lot to attend.
“I find it fascinating because the Princess of Wales is spending so much of her life talking about giving children a better start in life, and part of that, she and her advisors have talked about reducing inequality,” Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer said.
“And there you have her children at a fee-paying independent school, almost certain to go to an expensive fee-paying boarding school later on.”
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Former BBC royal expert Jennie Bond added that normal childhood and a boarding school like Eton don’t go hand in hand.
“The choice of school for the children will tell us a lot about William and Catherine,” she told OK!.
“So far, they’ve been such a hands-on parents and, personally, I think it would be sad to see them send their children away to boarding school. I would applaud a decision to keep them as day pupils at schools nearby their home. But I think both William and Catherine were happy at boarding school.
“I suppose it’s what they know, and perhaps they will want to pass this experience on to their children.”
Bond added: “I imagine it will be all or nothing – in other words, all three will go away to school, or none of them. I will be cheering loudly if they decide to keep their children close and nurture them through their adolescence as they have nurtured them through the young years.”
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Recently, Prince William and Prince George were spotted attending the cricket series played between England and Australia, known as The Ashes, at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, and according to body language expert Inbaal Honigman, the young Prince was having a lot of fun. “Young children are often lost in their own thoughts and their own world, but not George. He’s fully engaged with the environment around him,” she said.
Besides this, some fans were left worried for the young Prince. Why you may wonder. It’s because he wasn’t wearing sunglasses.
“Prince George needs some sunglasses, he is screwing up his eyes, sunshine is too strong,” one royal fan wrote on Twitter, as per the Mirror.
Another wrote: “They should get Prince George some sunglasses.”
“Prince George needs to wear sunglasses as well as Dad,” a third stated.
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This isn’t the first time for the Prince and Princess of Wales to be criticized for their parenting. Last summer, the young prince attended the tennis match between Novak Djokovic’s and Nick Kyrgiosand it was obvious he was feeling the heat and wasn’t comfortable.
“[It’s] too hot,” George told his dad, “as reported by Sky.
William replied: “Oh you’re hot, are you? It’s very warm today […] It’ll be fine.”
Some of the comments were “Poor child having to wear a suit in this hot weather,”“Why do they dress him in a suit and tie and in this heat. He’s a boy, not a grown up,” and “Poor Prince George, he must be boiling in that suit.”
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Canadian-born singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passed away aged 84. He became famous during the 60s and the 70s with hits such as Early Morning Rain and If You Could Read My Mind. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, he died of natural causes at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Monday, May 1.
Throughout the years, many of his songs were covered by the big names of the music scene including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Barbra Streisand.
Following his passing, tributes came poring in. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of Lightfoot as one of the best and most recognized musicians of the country.
“Gordon Lightfoot captured our country’s spirit in his music – and in doing so, he helped shape Canada’s soundscape,” he said on Twitter. “May his music continue to inspire future generations, and may his legacy live on forever.”
“I can’t think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don’t like,” Bob Dylan once said. “Everytime I hear a song of his, it’s like I wish it would last forever…. Lightfoot became a mentor for a long time. I think he probably still is to this day.”
Lightfoot’s funeral was held at the Orilla church, where he had participated in the choir as a young man, and according to his family, it was what musician wished. Blair Bailey, director of the St. Paul’s choir, told CTV News that “he is the one who wanted it to be here, in this church that he grew up in.” His funeral was attended by his closest family and friends but the public had the chance to pay their condolences at a public viewing on Sunday.
During the viewing, the fans were deeply touched by a very special and quite emotional moment. Taurus, the dog of one of the band’s members, wouldn’t leave the casket’s side.
“He used to go on the road with him and wait for Gordon side stage,” Lightfoot spokeswoman Victoria Lord told Newsner. “Gordon loved dogs.”
Lightfoot and Taurus formed a special bond throughout the years and the late musician was known as a huge animal lover.
As a tribute to Lighfoot, President of the Mariposa Folk Foundation announced that the main stage at Mariposa would be renamed the Lightfoot Stage. “Gordon was such a huge supporter of the Mariposa Folk Foundation that we wanted to find a way to honour his memory,” Carter said. “It needed to be something lasting. We could have had artists come up and present tonight, but we wanted to leave something. So, naming it the Lightfoot Stage will live on forever and will always keep Gord in our memories.”
May he rest in peace.
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Even before he became The King of Britain, Charles announced he would be making changes within the Royal Family. In the past, sources claimed that then Prince Charles spoke of slimming down the monarchy.
“Charles has never made any secret of the fact that he wants a slimmed-down Monarchy when he becomes King. He realizes that the public don’t want to pay for a huge Monarchy and, as he said, the balcony at Buckingham Palace would probably collapse,” he was reported to have said.
Now as his mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away and he acceded to the throne, King Charles didn’t waste time in making changes.
As reported by The Guardian, a dozen Clarence House staff were given notice of redundancy during the Monday service for the Queen in Edinburgh on Monday. The news was received as ‘unsettling’ by King Charles’ secretary.
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He and Camilla have been living at Clarence House for nearly 20 years.
In his speech, King Charles said that the new duties imposed on him would mean cutting down on certain charitable work. Sadly, he could also cut down the number of employees, who were said to be left heartbroken by his decision to hand them in notice of redundancies.
Over 100 employees were told they could lose their job, some of whom spent decades serving the royal family.
At the time they were handed in the notice, they were working tirelessly to make King Charles’ elevation to the throne go without any issues.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: King Charles III reacts as the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state, on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Alkis Konstantinidis – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“The change in role for our principals will also mean change for our household,” the letter written by Sir Clive Alderton, King Charles’s private secretary, said, as reported by The Guardian.
“The portfolio of work previously undertaken in this household supporting the former Prince of Wales’s personal interests, former activities, and household operations will no longer be carried out, and the household … at Clarence House will be closed down. It is therefore expected that the need for the posts principally based at Clarence House, whose work supports these areas will no longer be needed.”
This came as a shock to many as they were convinced their service will still be needed. The only change they expected was to be relocated to the King’s new household.
A source told the magazine that “Everybody is absolutely livid, including private secretaries and the senior team. All the staff have been working late every night since Thursday, to be met with this. People were visibly shaken by it.”
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Apparently, the staff in question would be offered alternative positions in other households.
As this decision was made amid the period of mourning, the staff described it as ‘heartless.’
“The Duke of Edinburgh’s staff were paid for many months after his death. Some of these people are mourning the Queen – it is a bit too soon to be sending out redundancy letters when we haven’t even had the funeral. They are grieving. It is heartless,” an insider shared with The Guardian.
Mark Serwotka, the general secretary of The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), condemned the King’s act and stated, “While some changes across the households were to be expected, as roles across the Royal Family change, the scale, and speed at which this has been announced is callous in the extreme.”
He added, “Least of all because we do not know what staffing the incoming Prince of Wales and his family might need.”
Serwotka assured that PCS will “continue to work with the Royal Households to ensure that those staff have full job security.”
“We remain committed to supporting those colleagues across the wider Royal Family’s estates, whose futures are thrown into turmoil by this announcement at this already difficult time.”
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Grant Harrold, who served as a butler to the King when he held the title Prince of Whales says he wasn’t surprised by this decision.
“Trust me, it’s not a shock for the household,” Harrold said. “When I joined, I was fully aware that if the Queen passed I would be redundant because my boss is no longer the Prince of Wales.”
Further, he added that “The good thing is, I know they will do everything possible to make sure that people are put into positions where possible – and, as I said, there will be people that want to retire or want a change of career.”
The top two staff members, King Charles’ private secretary Sir Clive Alderton and Queen Camilla’s private secretary, Ms. Sophie Densham, have been with the couple for years, and it was widely known that both earn quite a vast amount of money for their services. Even so, following the annual Sovereign Grant Report being disclosed, other staff members are reportedly furious.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave St Paul’s Church also known as Actors’ Church, during a visit to Covent Garden on May 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
According to this report, Alderton is paid between £205,000 and £210,000 – $260,000 and $266,000.
Meanwhile, Sophie Densham only receives somewhere between £90,000 and £95,000 – $114,000 to $120,000 – yearly from the taxpayer-funded account.
“I’m really shocked by the disparity, and I’m astonished by Sophie’s salary — that is a kick in the teeth. She is a real grafter, and hers is a massive, bloody busy job,” a former senior courtier told The Times.
And while Densham accompanies the Queen at every royal event, Alderton only attends King Charles’ “most high-profile outings” and he’s provided with housing for “better performance” of his duties and lives at Marlborough House, a short walk from his office at Buckingham Palace.
“Whether you think there’s a disparity in the pay because of their sex rather than their seniority, there is a question there,” a royal source said. “Sophie is known as being a very capable and dedicated support to the Queen.”
CULLOMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 12: Sophie Densham, Private Secretary for the Duchess of Cornwall, accompanies the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to Cullompton Farmers’ Market September 12, 2008 in Cullompton, England. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
The Palace official said that “Her [Densham] remuneration package is set to a comparable position of the private secretary to the late Duke of Edinburgh.”
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Many people believe how young generations lack certain values their parents and grandparents lived by, such as compassion and understanding. However, this doesn’t have to be true for every young kid. There are still those who would never have a second thought when it comes to stepping in for those in need. Kids like these restore our faith in the youth and remind us that no good deed ever goes unnoticed.
An old couple was struggling to get back in their car after they stopped at a gas station trying to take a break from the driving. Three young men noticed the husband and the wife and rushed to offer help. The whole thing unfolded in front of the eyes of a police officer who recorded the incident. She believes how the video will serve as an inspiration for others to do the same thing when in a similar situation.
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Joc Koe Stoe, Marty, and Freddie G were getting soda and chips at the gas station in Williston, Florida in which Rose and David Griest were buying some gas.
However, the couple who were both over 100 years old couldn’t get back into the SUV. They were traveling to Orlando where Rose was about to get her medical treatment. She was uncontrollably shaking and could barely stand on her feet. The guys hold her firmly and safely placed her inside the vehicle. They also helped her husband by handling him the walker and making sure he got inside too.
Police officer Kanesha Carnegie of the Levy County Sheriff’s Office who happened to pass by the parking lot was glad the guys offered to help.
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She later said how her first thought was to approach the couple, but once she saw the young men were willing to lend a helping hand, she just stood there and decided to put everything on tape.
Carnegie knew the boys who are local rappers from before. She told Fox 5 DC how they are all good guys who are a valuable part of the community. She is honest when she says how she didn’t expect anything less from them.
“I know these men from the neighborhood, and I wanted them to have that moment to show who they really are.”
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The video of Joc Koe Stoe, Marty, and Freddie G’s good deed was posted on Facebook and it took the Internet by storm. It has been seen by around 5 million people who agree how these guys are just awesome.
The old couple’s grandson, Tommy, saw the video and said how his grandparents don’t use social media but he was more than happy to show it to them.
After they got into the SUV, David thanked the men for what they did and wished them good luck. The boys are, however, impressed how people who are over 100 years old could still travel at such an old age.
We hope this video and this young men’s act will serve as an example for other young people to show their kindness whenever possible.
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Besides being a famous name in the world of film and winning a Golden Globe among the rest, actor Charlie Sheen is also well known for his rebellious lifestyle which is now taking its toll. Back in 2017, he opened up about his HIV diagnosis and said he’s “carrying the torch” for others battling the disease that causes AIDS.
Speaking of the moment he received the diagnosis, he said during an appearance on Good Morning America, “The day I was diagnosed, I immediately wanted to eat a bullet. But my mom was there, I wouldn’t do that in front of her, or let her find me to clean up that mess.”
Sheen then added: “But then, something else came over me. They gave me a handful of pills and said, ‘You can go home now, and you’re going to live.'”
Sadly, it looks like that the One and a Half Man star is battling other health issues as well, including memory loss and mood swings, according to people close to him. As reported by Radar Online, it’s because of the medicines he’s taking to keep his illness in check he’s having a hard time to complete even the simplest of tasks.
Speaking of the medications he’s taking, Sheen has said they “kept me suppressed and alive, but I struggled with a constant migraine and, at times, borderline dementia.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 12: (L to R) Charlie Sheen, Tom Parker Bowles and Kelsey Grammer attend the Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year awards at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on December 12, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
During the last couple of years Sheen has tried to get his life back on track and stay away from scandals which he has become a synonym of throughout the years. Sadly, Dr. Stuart Fischer believes Sheen’s change of attitude may be too little, too late.
“The symptoms of dementia may not be an outgrowth of his medications alone,” Dr. Fischersaid. “You cannot discount the years of drugs and alcohol abuse along with dangerous sexual promiscuity.”
The doctor continued: “He has caused untold damage to himself. Hopefully, his brain function can be restored, but after a lifetime of self-destructive behavior, it may be too late to head off possible long-term effects.”
The good thing is that Sheen is determined to take things into his own hands and do everything it takes to leave his old habits behind.
“Charlie knows he’s not the only person he’s damaged and he’s desperately hoping his medical care and lifestyle changes will give him time to work his way back into their hearts,” an insider reportedly told Radar Online.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 08: Charlie Sheen seen leaving Radio City Music Hall on April 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/FilmMagic)
At the height of his fame, Sheen was axed from Two and a Half Man due to alcohol abuse. He was admitted to rehab for crack cocaine abuse and was ostracized from Hollywood following the shocking revelation that he had unprotected sex besides being HIV positive.
We truly hope Charlie Sheen would be able to recover from everything he’s going through.
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