Madonna fans worried after seeing her at the Grammy’s 2023: ‘That can’t be her? Can it?’

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Dubbed the “Queen of Pop” and regarded one of the most influential figures in pop-culture, Madonna only moved up in her career throughout the years and is still the idol of many generations.

However, what attracts the attention of many is her looks, which has changed drastically with time.

At one point, people taught she simply defies age because her face and skin looked flawless, but recently, many agree that the pop star doesn’t resemble herself any longer.

Madonna caused quite a stir because of her appearance when she attended the 2023 Grammy Awards to introduce Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance of their hit collaboration, Unholy.

The Like a Virgin singer used her time on the stage to give a shout out to all the fellow “troublemakers and rebels” of the world.

“I’m here to give thanks to all the rebels out there, forging a new path and taking the heat for all of it. You guys need to know all you troublemakers out there you need to know that your fearlessness does not go unnoticed,” she said.

“You are seen, you are heard, and most of all, you are appreciated.”

Many people took to the social media to share their thoughts on Madonna’s looks and ask if the 64-year-old had undergone cosmetic surgery, which the singer said was rooted in “ageism and misogyny.”

Some of the comments were, “If they didn’t announce that was Madonna I’d have no idea who this person presenting at the Grammy’s was. JFC,” and “I love and respect her as [a] music icon, but this just broke my heart.” Another user wrote, “#GRAMMYs I really wish Madonna never touched her face. There really was no reason. She was going to age beautifully. She’s always been beautiful. #Stopplayingwithyallface#Grammys2023#Madonna.”

Some fans even included other videos and TikToks of Madonna to support their belief that her appearance has changed drastically.

In December of last year, Madonna posted a video of herself and one particular snap of it went viral and was shared by many people who agreed that one of the most recognizable faces of the past century is now practically unrecognizable.

Madonna was quick to answer back. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “It was an honour for me to introduce Kim Petras and Sam Smith at the Grammys,” she wrote. “I had wanted to give the last award which was album of the year, but I thought it was more important that I present the first trans-woman performing at the Grammys – a history-making moment,” she wrote.

“And on top of that she won a Grammy!!” she continued, referring to Kim and Sim.

“Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim, many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone’s face.

“Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in. A world that refuses to celebrate women pass [sic] the age of 45 and feels the need to punish her if she continues to be strong-willed, hard-working, and adventurous.

“I have never apologised for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start.”

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She then concluded her post with the words, “I look forward to many more years of subversive behaviour – pushing boundaries – Standing up to the patriarchy – and Most of all enjoying my life.

“Bow down bitches!”

What do you think of Madonna’s latest public appearance and her ‘new’ looks?

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The man found a strange feature that gave him the chills while photographing his girlfriend

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In life, there comes a time when we face challenges and go through struggles not many people from our surrounding are aware of. The reason for that might be that we feel ashamed of the issues that bother us, or simply because we don’t want others to feel sorry for us.

Meagan is a young lady who has felt self-conscious most of her life. When she was just 15 years old, she was diagnosed with a condition that results in tissue swelling and fluid retention. Because of that, her right leg is quite bigger than her left one, and is not proportional to the other parts of her body.

Not wanting people to know of her condition, Meagan tried to keep it a secret from the rest of the world, even from her boyfriend.

One day, however, the two went on vacation and it was the first time she decided to be herself and feel happy about it.

It was then that her boyfriend Robert learned of her condition, and he only noticed there was something wrong when he took a closer look of the photos he took of Meagan.

With Robert’s help, Meagan managed to get past the fears and eliminate the stigma associated with her illness. What’s most, she decided to embrace herself and even help others who are in the same position to learn how to love themselves the way they are.

Today, Meagan lives her life to the fullest and everyone who knows her finds inspiration in her strength and resiliency.

There were times when she hated herself and she hated her life. She was even afraid to go to school because she feared her classmates would make fun of her so she tried really hard to hide her condition.

We are so happy this young lady learned to love herself.

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Every time she posts pictures of her baby online, people beg her to stop

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Every person is beautiful in their own way. Some people are a bit different than the rest, but those differences are what make them special and unique. In fact, it is the differences that make this world a colorful place. Unfortunately, the number of people who give themselves the right to judge others based on the way they look is huge.

The mean words, the stares, and the judgment will always be present. What we need to do is learn to ignore the mean comments and always see the positive in life.

Natasha is a mother of two. Her one-year-old son Raedyn has been born with a condition known as Pfeiffer Syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.

As every mother out there, Natasha loves posting photos of her children on her social media. Unfortunately, many post mean comments about Raedyn, such as “What’s wrong with your child? and “Why does your child look like that?”

Many even tell her to stop posting videos on TikTok, judging her parenting.

Natasha, however, says that her baby boy is just like any other child out there and she’s not ashamed of showing him to the world.

“I will not stop… just because he looks different doesn’t mean that he is any less – he is perfect,” she says.

Some people on TikTok even wrote, “What quality of life will he have?”and “Why would you make him live like that? Such a miserable life that you’re permitting him to live.”

Sadly, this doesn’t only happen on the social media but in real life too. Many approach Natasha and ask her about Raedyn.

“People just come up to me and rudely say: ‘what’s wrong with your child? Or why does your child look like that?’ …that’s not how you talk to a human being.”

“It’s exhausting to explain my son’s health problems over and over” she shared, and added: “He lives a life like every other child… does he look different? Absolutely – but that doesn’t make him any less.”

This mother does all in her power to provide Raedyn with the best life possible and to protect him from the stares and the judgment he receives. “He deserves life, he deserves acceptance – I will fight until my dying day for that.”

Further, Natasha says, “What people need to understand is that I am just a mum and my son is just a baby… our life doesn’t revolve around his diagnosis.

“We are just a normal family. I pray for the world to accept disabled people one day and not judge off of their appearance and the things they cannot do.”

Hearing life stories like that of Natasha and Raedyn make us think of the struggles these people experience on a daily basis. We truly hope that people will learn to accept the differences and our societies will be more inclusive in the future.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s son Connor makes a rare public appearance

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Actor Tom Cruise has one of the most sucacessful Hollywood stories to share. Falling in love in acting from very early age, he replaced his dream of becoming a priest with becoming one of the most prominent as well as wealthiest celebrities in the film industry.

The Top Gun and Jerry Maguire star was married three times and has three children. He and Academy award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, whose marriage lasted for a decade, adopted son Connor Cruise, 25, and daughter Isabella “Bella” Cruise, 27, when the two were just months old. Tom has 14-year-old daughter Suri Cruise with ex-wife Katie Holmes.

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Rumors are the actor has an estranged relationship with Suri and many judged him for not being part of her life. However, in 2019 a source told HollywoodLife, “As challenging as things have become for him and his daughter, he still loves her” adding that “he’s looking forward to repairing their relationship one day.”

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Magazines and media outlets have been reporting throughout the years that the reason for Tom’s tumultuous relationship with Suri and Kate was his church. Being a religious person, Tom is devoted to the Church of Scientology which considers his ex-wives Suppressive Persons, a term given to non-believers and defectors.

Connor and Bella followed into their father’s religion and became members of the church as well, which resulted in their relationship to their mother Nicole to turn distant. She, however, denied those claims and told Who Australia that “They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions,” adding she loves them and they are close.

Connor himself spoke of Nicole in 2014 and said, “I love my mum. I don’t care what people say, I know that me and mum are solid. I love her a lot.” And the same goes for Bella.

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Despite having such famous parents, both Connor and Bella are trying to keep a low profile and live their lives away from the public eye.

Recently, however, Connor made a rare appearance with his dad, when the two were spotted hanging out in London. Namely, for his movie Mission Impossible, Tom learned how to fly a helicopter and now took his son with him “to teach him some basics.”

“Tom and Connor stepping out together in London was a big deal,” a source told People. “It was the same weekend that Scientology does their annual gathering called the International Association of Scientologists (ASI). Tom has attended numerous times in the past, but this appears to be the first time Connor has gone.”

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Although he’s doing his best to stay out of the spotlight, being the son of much loved Tom and Nicole, people are interested to learn more of Connor’s private life. But doing that isn’t easy as he rarely posts anything on the social media. In 2019, he married fellow Scientologist Silvia Zanchi, according to Women’s Day Australia, and the couple lives in Florida.

 
 
 
 
 
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Reportedly, he shared a photo of him and his wife on Instagram Story and posted a heart. From his account, we can see he’s a fan of fishing and outdoor activities, but that’s pretty much everything we know of Connor, who appeared on film in the past with roles in Seven Pounds in 2008, and Red Dawn in 2012.

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Keanu Reeves Says He’s Been ‘Married’ To Winona Ryder For Almost 30 Years

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Wholesome celebrities exist in the form of Keanu Reeves, one of the most grounded men the world has ever seen. The Matrix star is unlike any other Hollywood celebrity, that’s for sure. He is known for his heart of gold and all those charity projects he funds. Where there is need of help, there is Keanu. This man is so humble that he opts for a simple life, like that of the ordinary people. 

One of the actresses who had the pleasure to stare alongside Keanu is Winona Ryder.

Speaking of her, Keanu said that the two have been ‘married’ for almost 30 years. Of course, their wedding ceremony wasn’t an ordinary one because it didn’t take place in real life but on the set of the film Dracula.

“We did a whole take of a marriage ceremony with real priests,” Keanu explained. He was then asked whether they are still married to this day, and he responded, “Winona says we are. Coppola says we are. So I guess we’re married, under the eyes of God.”

Francis Ford Coppola, the director of Dracula, filmed back in 1992, believed that they key to an iconic scene was the authenticity and that is the reason why he filmed the on-screen wedding between Keanu and Winona in a real church, with real priests. “Having the real wedding ceremony as it might be in that religion [Greek Orthodox Christianity] would be beautiful,” he said.

He then added that the marriage scene could be more legit than the actors initially thought.

“This is pretty authentic and I think very beautiful, because we actually did the ceremony and had the priest do the ceremony,” Coppola said. “So in a sense, when we were all done, we realized that Keanu and Winona really are married as a result of this scene and this ceremony.”

Asked about their ‘marriage’ by Entertainment Weekly during a 2018 interview, Winona said how she believed God himself thought they were indeed married because of the vows they took with the real priest. “So I think we’re married,” she said. “No, I swear to God, I think we’re married in real life. In that scene, Francis used a real Romanian priest. We shot the master and he did the whole thing. So, I think we’re married.”

Allegedly, both Keanu and Winona had feelings for each other back in the day but they were bot unaware of what the other person felt and as a result, neither of them acted on those feelings.

Keanu and Winona starred alongside one another in a number of movies. Besides Dracula, they also appeared together in Destination wedding, A Scanner Darkly, and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.

Another actress who is a good friends of Keanu is Sandra Bullock. The two were co-stars in the 1994 hit Speed.

Keanu’s a guy who, I feel like, is friends with every woman he’s ever dated,” said Bullock.

“I don’t think there’s anyone who has something horrible to say about him. So maybe we could have survived. I don’t know. But we didn’t have to survive anything.”

She added: “We just get to grow up together on parallel roads and tip our hats and meet for a dinner and try to work together. And the longer time goes on, the more in awe I am of the human being.

“Would I have been able to say that if he had dumped me and made me angry? Probably not.”

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After Luke Bryan ask for their prayers, the crowd rallies behind him

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Luke Bryan,  one of the most successful and awarded country artists of the 2010s and 2020s, who is also part of the panel of judges on American Idol had his song Up released some time ago. The piece of music has attracted the attention of many not only because of the tune and the lyrics but because of the video which features significant moments of the life of the country singer.

Among the rest, it shows Bryan spending quality time with his two sons, as well as the kids bonding with their grandfathers. Bryan’s late brother is also shown in the video. Sadly, Bryan lost both his siblings. His brother Chris dies in a car accident in 1996, while his sister died in 2007 of natural causes. After her husband passed away some years later, Bryan took care of his sister’s three children.

Speaking of the tragedies his family suffered, the singer said, “It makes you appreciate chasing dreams, you know. You’re like, ‘Hey you get one go-round at this thing called life and it’s very fragile, so you better go after your dreams.’”

The video for the song has been described as emotional and moving by his many fans.

Recently, Bryan’s wife, Caroline, posted a photo of of herself covering Bryan’s mouth with tape while at home and revealed that he has been undergoing through a vocal rest. The fans from all over the country, and other parts of the world shared their sympathy and sent their prayers, wishing Bryan a quick recovery.

Apparently, he was cheering during the National Championship game and was very loud, which affected his voice.

In order to revitalize his vocals, Bryan attended the Crash My Playa Festival in Mexico from January 19th to January 22nd where he was was joined by some notable artists, including Dustin Lynch, Jimmie Allen, and Jason Aldean. 

This was a wonderful experience as it allowed the country singer to completely heal before getting back on stage. At the same time, he met new people and many fans.

We wish Luke Bryan only the best life can bring.

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Teen who wasn’t expected to live past 18 months graduates high school – well done, Braden

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When Braden West was born, his parents were told that he wouldn’t get to live long. The reason why was because he was diagnosed with Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2, a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.

The devastated parents learned the news of their son’s condition two weeks before he was welcomed into the world as the ultrasound showed abnormalities. As expected, they got extremely worried and felt as though their world shattered into a million pieces.

“I mean, he’s kicking in my belly and I’m praying for God to take him home,” mom Cheri told News Nation Now in 2020, adding, “It looked like he was not going to have the back of his head. It looked like he was going to be born with teeth. It looked like it was a bad situation.”

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When Braden was born, his mom felt immediate connection and she got even more devastated knowing that there was nothing she could do to help him. The prognosis were that he wouldn’t live beyond 18 months.

“I said dear God please, just let me have him for a little while,” Cheri said.

“There’s a picture of him when he was born and it shows his skull very well, a distinct clover shape,” Cheri shared with The Owensboro Times, adding: “At a month old they let us bring him home. He was not thriving, they knew he was not going to make it. We brought him home to meet everyone so he wouldn’t die in a hospital.”

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However, to everyone’s surprise, Braden started beating all the odds. Unexpectedly, he started showing signs of progression.

“He had over 30 surgeries, got a tracheotomy at just 3 months old, and once had a procedure done with a 10% survival rate,” Cheri said. “We had to sign the DNR papers, say our goodbyes and everything. Instead of bad news, the doctors came out and said he was okay.

“Anything a mother doesn’t want to hear is what they told us. It’s amazing with faith in God what you can get through. Anyone who knew us or knew of us were praying for us,” Cheri added.

Besides all the love and support by his parents and his family, there was also another person who showed immense support and helped Braden every step of the way, a nurse named Michele Eddings Linn.

One time, when he almost lost his life, it was Linn who was by his side. “I just remember, you know, praying, ‘Lord just either take him home or make him better,’” Linn recalled. “Because no one could watch him continue to go through this.”

Luckily, he pulled through and Linn said that Braden has been the only patient of hers who ever got to leave hospice care.

Believe it or not, Braden thrived and he even got to graduate from high school. On the day of his graduation, he asked Linn to take his photos, and it was an emotional moment for everyone who got to witness it.

17 years ago I cried because I thought his time on Earth was ending, and now I’m crying because he is graduating [from] high school and his life is just beginning!,” Linn wrote on a Facebook post.

“To watch him become this amazing young man has been emotional, but yet I’m so proud,” mom Cheri told The Epoch Times.

“When I was watching him walk the line, every emotion of the first few months of his life came flooding back. All I could think about was, he isn’t supposed to be doing this, he wasn’t supposed to even be able to hold a pencil, speak, see, hear… and here we are.”

Braden described his graduation as perfect because he got to be flown via helicopter into the middle of a live concert of one of his favorite musicians,  Cam Thomspon.

“I feel pretty good knowing I worked so hard to get to this day because it wasn’t always easy,” Braden said.

Not only he got to graduate, but he also landed his dream job, that of a firefighter.

Braden, who is now 22, joined the Moseleyville fire dept as a volunteer fireman.

“Don’t ever give up … No matter how hard the mountain is to climb, keep climbing because the view at the top is amazing!” this incredible young man who beat all the odds says.

He is a perfect example that when we put our mind to something the sky is the limit.

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‘A Christmas Story’ star dies at 83

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Actress Melinda Dillon, best known for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and A Christmas Story, passed away at the age of 83.

According to an obituary from Neptune Society, a cremation provider in Long Beach, California, Dillon died on January 9, but the news of her passing became widely known two days ago.

Dillon was born October 13, 1939, in Hope, Arkansas, but she spent her childhood moving from place to place after her mother divorced her father and married a man who worked in the Army. Whenever her stepfather was forced to move places, Dillon and her mother followed him.

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However, once she turned 18, Dillon felt like she could no longer live that kind of life and decided to look for a job and be independent. That is when she started working as a coat check girl for The Second City, an acclaimed improvisational comedy troupe. Shortly after, she joined the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and started working on stage.

After being part of the original cast of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on Broadway, Dillon was nominated for a Tony Award in 1962.

“I did go for an audition, but I didn’t go back. I guess I must be perceptive because I really didn’t want to start out in musical comedy. My idol was still Geraldine Page as an actress,” Dillon said back in the day.

“I had had the American dream—to go to New York and study with Lee Strasberg,” she shared with The New York Times in 1976. “I guess I just wasn’t prepared for it all to happen so quickly in New York. I’m not sophisticated.”

Richard Dreyfuss and Melinda Dillon on the set of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Throughout her career, Dillon earned herself two Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Once, for her role in Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters, and later for Absence of Malice, where she starred alongside Paul Newman.

Dillon maintained a presence in film throughout the ’80s and ’90s, but as mentioned before, one of her most prominent roles is that of Mother Parker in Bob Clark’s A Christmas Story, a role fondly remembered to this day by millions of Americans.

Dillon’s close family and friends, as well as fellow co-workers, shared their condolences and paid tribute to the actress. Among them was Steven Spielberg. In a statement to Variety, the famous director said, “Melinda was generous of spirit and lent such kindness to the character she played in ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’… We will all miss her.”

“Melinda Dillon was such a great actress, with a wonderful delicacy about her. She was a delight to direct in Prince of Tides. May she rest in peace,” Barbra Streisand shared in a post, while actor Jon Cryer wrote, “Melinda Dillon’s work had such a profound effect on me. Every moment of her performance in Close Encounters was perfection. I’m so grateful she decided to give her artistry to the world.”

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Dillon is survived by her son Richard Libertini Jr.

We are so very sorry for Melinda Dillon’s passing. May she rest in peace.

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