Detail in new Archie picture confirms rumors are true

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Despite the claims by the Sussexes that the need for privacy had been the main reason for stepping down from their royal duties and leaving Britain for sunny California, both Harry and Meghan seem to enjoy the attention they are given by the media.

Ever since their departure from the Firm, the Duke and the Duchess have been giving interviews, slamming Harry’s family. They have also signed contracts with Netflix, which has released documentaries on their lives. Harry also published a book, his all-tell memoir Spare, in which he revealed plenty of juicy details about the royals.

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And while the couple doesn’t let any photos of their children being taken or posted on the social media, the Netflix documentary released in December 2022, which featured the couple’s life in the States, included pictures and videos of now Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana.

However, as much as little ones’ childhood is filled with plenty of attention from their parents, the fact that they are so far away from the rest of the family, especially their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, is concerning.

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The truth is that the lives of Harry’s and William’s children are very different, and those differences will only grow bigger as time passes by.

Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is one of those who believes this will happen. In fact, he says that Archie and Lilibet Archie and Lilibet being far away from their UK royal family might become a sad issue in the future. 

Burrell believes that when Harry would shares stories about his late mother to their children, it will led to confusion.

“I think that Archie and Lilibet will say, ‘Well why aren’t we part of that world? We’re prince and princess, and we should be part of the royal family.’” Burrell said. “That’s a big question for your children to ask you when you decided you don’t want to be part of that world.”

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Further, the former butler says how he believes that Meghan not speaking to her husband’s family, or her own father, leaves her children only be close to her mother, their grandmother, Doria Ragland. Sadly, this means that Archie and Lili won’t have much family, and it’s “unfair” that they have been “cast out.”

“I think it’s unfair in many ways that the children have been cast out, as well as the parents,” Burrell continued. “Because the children didn’t choose to be cast out. The parents chose for them.

“What Harry and Meghan have done, in fact, is deny them of their heritage,” he added. “And I think that by the time they’re 18, they’ll turn to Meghan and Harry and say, ‘Why weren’t we part of that? Why didn’t we experience that? Why don’t we know our cousins? Why don’t we know this world, which is half ours? There comes a dilemma.”

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When Archie was born, Harry wasn’t much interested in revealing details surrounding the birth of the baby. However, he was forced into sharing with the people that Archie arrived into the world due to the breach of the “unwritten contract between the royals and the public.”

In her book The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, author Katie Nicholl described Harry as “almost morbidly obsessed” with keeping Archie’s birth as secretive as possible.

“Behind the scenes, matters were so fraught that more than one official — as I know from personal experience — was reduced to tears of frustration and despair,” Rebecca English, royal editor of the Daily Mail, added.

Now, with the family residing in the States, they don’t need to worry about cameras or paparazzi photographers that much, nor they are forced to post photos of their children on their birthdays, as it is with the royal family’s tradition.

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But, no matter how private Harry tends to be about his children, his recent Netflix documentary about the Invictus Games showed a photo of Archie in the background of one of Harry’s clips.

In the photograph, standing on Harry’s desk, now 4-year-old Archie could be seen holding a toy while dressed in white shoes, a blue jumper with the letter A written across the chest, and gray jeans.

The boy is getting bigger and from what could be seen on the photograph, the little Prince resembles his father a lot.

The documentary also featured the speech Harry gave to all athletes competing in the 2022 Invictus Games.

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Among the rest, he spoke of his son Archie and what he dreams of becoming when he grows up.

“To be role models, or the role models that each of you are, takes strength, and it takes courage,” Harry said.

“When I talk to my son Archie about what he wants to be when he grows up, some days it’s an astronaut, other days it’s a pilot – a helicopter pilot, obviously. Or Kwazii from Octonauts. If you’re laughing, then you’ve seen that,” he added.

Octonauts is a series which follows a group of animals serving as a rescue team at sea.

“But what I remind him is that no matter what you want to be when you grow up, it’s your character that matters most, and nothing would make his mum and me prouder than to see him have the character of what we see before us today,” Harry continued.

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Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death revealed – He was 76 years old

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Beloved Margaritaville singer and one of the greatest musicians to have ever walked this Earth, Jimmy Buffett, died aged 76 following a battle with skin cancer he was diagnosed with four years ago but kept under wraps.

A statement shared on his social media read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.

“He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

The Cheeseburger in Paradise hitmaker started receiving hospice care a few weeks ago and he was reportedly visited by Paul McCartney, who sang for him.

According to people close to the singer, his condition developed into lymphoma, which has been the exact cause of death.

Buffett was born December 25, 1946. He started his career when he was in his twenties and had his musical breakthrough with his 1977 album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, which included the song Margaritaville.

The song enjoyed 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Over the course of his career, which spanned over 50 years, Buffett released 29 studio albums, 9 compilation albums, 14 live albums, 8 specialty albums, and 67 singles. 

His last ever public performance took place in May 2022 at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans. He was scheduled to perform in South Carolina in May 2023, but was hospitalized last minute.

Buffett’s friends and fellow musicians paid tribute to him over posts on social media.

Alan Jackson quoted the lyrics of the song Boats to Build, which he and late Buffett recorded together in 2004. “Shores distant shores / There’s where I’m headed for / I got the stars to guide my way / Sail into the light of day…” the lyric read.

Elton John wrote, “Jimmy Buffett was a unique and treasured entertainer. His fans adored him and he never let them down. This is the saddest of news. A lovely man gone way too soon. Condolences to (his wife) Jane and the family from (my husband) David (Furnish) and me,” while Toby Keith described the late singer as a ‘tremendous influence on so many of us.’

Tributes came pouring from fans as well.

“So many great memories at Jimmy’s shows. This is a hard one,” one person tweeted.

Buffett is survived by wife Jane Slagsvol, daughters Savannah and Sarah, and son Cameron.

Rest in peace, Jimmy Buffett.

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

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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.”

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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.

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