‘I love you’: Donny Osmond shares touching story after reuniting with sister Marie

The ’70s band that consisted of the siblings of the Osmond family, known as the Osmonds, quickly rose to fame after reaching the top charts and they all became teen idols that stole the hearts of millions of Americans. The screaming crowds who were anticipating each of the Osmonds’ new single, album, and performance, created a frenzy known as the Osmondmania.

When the only sister of the Osmond family started her music career herself, she and brother Donny became a duo and reached for the stars together. Their fame grew bigger and bigger and fans never had it enough of the celebrity brother and sister, so soon after, Marie and Donny Osmond had their own show, “Donny & Marie,” which was a huge success.

However, Marie’s success in front of the camera came with a price. She felt the constant pressure to look flawless at all times as producers knew many young girls and women were looking up to her.

“I had producers take me out into the parking lot when I was 103 pounds and tell me that I was obese, disgusting and a disgrace to my family,” Marie told Closer magazine in 2015, adding, “[They said] that I needed to keep food out of my fat face.”

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Although things were tough for her, she didn’t quit the show because she knew it would mean a lot of people would lose their job as well. She pretended to be strong, but those harsh words always stayed with her and affected her self-confidence. “Food was becoming my enemy, and it should not be that way,” she told Closer during a 2017 interview.

Donny felt the pressure too. During the same interview with the Closer Magazine, he said how the show’s director was a “perfectionist,” and added, “There were so many wonderful outtakes that weren’t used because he wanted it to be perfect. What I’ve learned over the years is that imperfection is perfection. You can’t make it too perfect to a point where it’s not real.”

The producers of the show called it quits in 1978 despite it never lost the interest among the fans. Allegedly, the reason was that Donny started dating his future wife Debra Glenn, with whom he now has 5 sons and 10 grandchildren, and “lost” the title of most eligible bachelor.

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The siblings moved on with their music careers. They first started singing and performing when they were very young, somewhere around 4 and 5, and are still very active on the music scene.

Marie confessed that being the only girl among eight brothers wasn’t easy. They have always been very supportive of her and her career, but she somehow felt the pressure which came from all sides.

“It hadn’t been easy growing up in the music industry in the ’70s – and for two reasons. Not only was I a girl, but I was [also] the only female Osmond. I felt a huge pressure on all sides,” she told the Daily Mail.

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In 2008, the siblings announced their new joint residency at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in the Las Vegas. Their show ran for 11 years, featuring a total of 1,730 and even more performances. In 2019, however, the brother and sister decided it was time to move on.

During their final performance, they sang May Tomorrow Be a Perfect Day, and barely kept their tears from rolling down their faces.

“During this time I literally got my life back on track,” Marie continued.

“I was a single mom with 8 kids and a lot of baggage – along with their broken hearts to heal. Performing with Donny provided stability for my children by not traveling and for the first time I felt peace. I could be a mom and still do what I loved with someone I trusted, my brother Donny – I love you Donny!”

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Rumors were that the siblings ended their show because of a family dispute, but they both denied being involved in any sort of argument.

“We announced this and the next day they were like, ‘Oh they’re fighting,’” Marie said. “And I’m like, ‘Oh come on, we get angry at each other every day. Come on,’” she added.

In November 2022, as Donny performed in Vegas, he announced a special guest, and it was no other than his loving sister. The two performed their hit song I’m A Little Bit Country, I’m A Little Bit Rock’ N’ Roll.

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Later, Donny shared a photo of him and Marie with the caption, “Words cannot express how great it was to see my sweet sister at my show on Saturday night at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

“During the Request Segment of my show, someone yelled out, ‘Sing I’m A Little Bit Country, I’m A Little Bit Rock & Roll.’ I went out to the booth where Marie was sitting and we sang our theme song once again together.”

Donny concluded: “The crowd went wild. I wish everyone could have seen it. I’ll remember that moment for the rest of my life. Thank you, Sis. I love you.”

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Gwen Stefani’s tears of sorrow

Gwen Stefani has always been fan-favorite and her style has been dubbed by many as pretty-meets-punk.

One of the designers Stefani has always admired is late Vivienne Westwood who was largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. The famous British designer rose to prominence by outfitting the Sex Pistols as punk took off in the 1970s. Her designs were independent and represented a statement of her own values.

Westwood passed away December 29, 2022, aged 81. She left behind her husband Andreas Kronthaler and two sons Derek Westwood and Joseph Corré, the latter of whom has followed in his mother’s footsteps and is the founder of lingerie brand Agent Provocateur.

Among those who paid their tributes to the late designer was, of course, the No Doubt singer Stefani, who considered Westwood her fashion idol. In her song Rich Girl, Stefani sings, “Think what that money could bring, I’d buy everything, Clean out Vivienne Westwood, In my Galliano gown.”

Following Westwood’s passing, Stefani took to Instagram to share her sadness. Along with a photo of herself and the late fashion designer, she wrote, “My heart hurts to hear of the passing of legendary @viviennewestwood who always made an impact in not just fashion but pop culture.

“I’ll never forget wearing my first piece of designer clothing and it being a piece from Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne, u were one of a kind, u will always be one of my favorite fashion designers.”

Westwood’s designs prompted discussions about politics and social issues that people worldwide could relate to. She was someone who pushed limits and broke traditions, thus inspired millions to express themselves creatively.

Speaking of the time she met Vivienne Westwood in person, Gwen Stefani said that it felt like meeting the Queen.

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Al Roker’s wife Deborah Roberts confirms break – ‘body is screaming’

Al Roker, the longtime Today show anchor, has been experiencing health issues for some time now.

Back in November, 2022, Roker was admitted to hospital because of blood clots. Following concerns raised by his fans, Roker decided to share with them the reasons behind his absence from the show.

“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been,” he began his post. “Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs.” He then added that he was in a process of recovery, but some time later, his condition worsened and he was forced to return to the hospital once again. For the first in years, he was forced to miss the Thanksgiving Parade.

Earlier this year, he came back to the show and spoke candidly of his health condition, admitting something his fans weren’t aware of up until that moment.

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“I had two complicating things. I had blood clots that they think came up after I had COVID in September and I had this internal bleeding going on,” Roker shared. He then added: “I lost almost half my blood.”

Talking to his Today co-hosts, Roker revealed he suffered internal bleeding and required surgery.

“I went into for one operation, I got four free.”

The team of doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center discovered two bleeding ulcers. As a result, Roker was forced to undergo a seven-hour surgery during which doctors re-sectioned his colon, took out his gallbladder, and redid a part of his small intestine.

“(We) were extraordinarily concerned about Al,” Dr. Felice H. Schnoll-Sussman, Al’s gastroenterologist, told Today. “Extraordinarily concerned. He had a life-threatening experience. I mean, there’s just no doubt about that.”

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Roker’s wife, Deborah Roberts, who is an ABC News Senior National Affairs Correspondent, said of her husband’s health scare, “He was a medical mystery for a couple of weeks. It was the most tumultuous, frightening journey we have ever been on.

“He is a living, breathing miracle,” she said. “He really is, and I have to say — I’m not overstating it, I don’t think — Al was a very, very, very sick man. And I think most people did not know that.”

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And now that everyone believed the worst was over, Roberts made an announcement that came as a surprise to many.

In a video she shared on her Instagram account, Roberts said that she needed a break.

“Sometimes your body says ‘Enough. It’s time to take a break, recharge, renew’ and I think my body is screaming that right now,” she said.

 “So I am going to do just that. I’m going to take a little breather, take a couple of days and try to refresh and recharge.

“Going to sign off social media and just do a little focus on me…I’ll see ya when I see ya.”

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She, however, assured her fans that they would see her on ABC again next week.

Well, everyone needs a break sometimes and it is great when we see people prioritizing their health over everything else.

We wish Roker and Roberts health.

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The news was revealed by Richard Gere’s family

His role in the iconic American Gigolo placed him on the list of sexiest actors of Hollywood, and today, at the age of 73, actor Richard Gere hasn’t lost any of his charm that helped him make a name for himself as a heartthrob.

What’s most, he feels young and enjoys his life to the fullest. The A-list actor who is best knows for his roles in Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman has been married three times.

He and his current wife, Alejandra Silva, have two children together. Silva is 33 years his junior. 

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She has always been open about their marriage, and this time, she has been candid of the tragic event that struck the family during their vacation in Mexico.

Namely, prior to the vacation, Gere was suffering from a cough. However, his health reportedly deteriorated and he was forced to seek medical attention. As initially reported by TMZ, Gere was diagnosed with pneumonia. The actor stayed in the hospital overnight in order to be monitored but was released the following day after being prescribed antibiotics.

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Following the overwhelming messages of love and support, Silva decided to put an end to the speculations and concerns so she took to the social media to post an update of her husband’s health.

“I woke up this morning and I saw the news and all your kind and [worried] messages,” she captioned the post. “He is recovering he is feeling much better today!”

Silva further added, “The worst has already [passed]! Thank you all for [your] sweet messages we really appreciate them! ♥️♥️ #thankyou.”

Even before the actor was hospitalized, Silva, who was celebrating her 40th birthday during the family trip, revealed that the family was going through some kind of sickness by sharing a photo of herself walking with her two children towards the sea. She captioned the photo, “Thank you all for the birthday wishes… after almost 3 weeks of everyone being sick in our family, today finally I feel much better! Thank you for all the love ❤️ I give it all back to you! ��� #happybirthday #happy40.”

We are so happy that the family is doing well now. Please join us in wishing them good health.

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Val Kilmer needs our prayers

Hollywood is the place where dreams come true, but it is at the same time a place where many dreams are crashed.

Over the years, a huge number of actors and actresses experienced the Hollywood glam, but not many were destined to stay there for long. Those who did, however, left a mark and even changed the industry forever.

One actor who made an impact and then somehow faded out of the spotlight is Val Kilmer.

Born on December 31, 1959 in Los Angeles, to parents who were not in any way related to the acting business, Val showed immense talent for acting from very early age. He attended Chatsworth High School together with Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham and then the Hollywood Professional School. Val became the youngest ever person at the time to be accepted into the Juilliard School’s Drama Division in New York.

After Juilliard, young Val found himself conquering the New York City theater scene. What followed were some roles in blockbusters, and eventually, he ended up being part of some of the most iconic movies such as Top Gun, where he starred opposite Tom Cruise. This movie helped Val make a name for himself almost overnight. All of a sudden, everyone was obsessed with this young actor’s charming looks and undeniable talent.

During the 80s, Val starred opposite Michelle Pfeiffer in the ABC afterschool Special One Too Many. Rumors were that the two were a thing, but neither ever denied or confirmed that. Val, however, wrote a song about her titled “The Pfeiffer Howls at the Moon,” which only made the magazines speculate about their alleged relationship even further back in the day.

On the set of Willow, in 1988, Val met his future wife, actress Joanne Whalley. They had two children together before they decided to put a stop on their marriage eight years later.

“You just don’t understand humility until you have children and get divorced,” Val told Elle magazine about the divorce.

“I was very hurt and very angry and so was she. But when kids are involved, you either become friends with respect or you become mortal enemies.”

In 1991, Val played the iconic role of Jim Morrison in The Doors. He provided the vocals for the movie’s soundtrack, showing the world just another talent of his.

Others movies that followed and marked Val’s career, among the rest, are Tombstone, True Romance, and Batman.

In 2015, Val underwent a surgery due to throat cancer and lost his natural voice. When asked what he truly misses about his old voice, he said, “That I had one! That I didn’t laugh like a pirate.”

Sadly, he’s still suffering consequences from the cancer treatments.

Val was supposed to appear in Disney+’s relaunch of Willow, in which he would have reprised his 1988 portrayal but his health prevented him from doing so.

“As COVID took over the world, it became insurmountable,” showrunner Jonathan Kasdan explained. “We were preparing in the spring when it peaked. Val also resisted the urge to speak up.”

“We had to figure out a way to keep the story we wanted to tell him about how his journey was unfolding,” he added.

“I remember seeing Val shortly after this thing started and telling her, ‘Listen, we’re doing this, and the entire world wants Madmartigan back,’” Kasdan continued. “Not nearly as much as I do.”

“As I walked away, he hugged me. ‘I’m still very strong,’ he said as he lifted me. And I thought to myself, ‘Wonderful.’ We began planning his appearance in the first season. To be honest, we couldn’t get him until late in the procedure.”

When he learned of his cancer diagnosis back in 2015, Val refused to receive treatments because he believed his Christian Science faith would cure the tumors.

He also didn’t share the news of the devastating diagnosis with the public until 2017.

“I’ve been cancer-free for more than four years now, with no recurrence,” he claimed in I’m Your Huckleberry. “I am deeply grateful.”

He also spoke of the devastation over losing his voice, adding that painting helped him cope with the situation. “My creative juices were boiling over and pouring out of me, but I had no voice to express them. I rediscovered my creative side and began writing and drawing again. Art provided me with a healing experience.”

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The story of Raquel Welch’s two children

Gorgeous Raquel Welch, who was considered the sex symbol of the 60s and 70s died at 82 fter a brief, undisclosed illness. 

From the moment she landed her role in Fantastic Voyage and later in One Million Years B.C in 1966, Welch attracted the attention of millions of people worldwide. No one really cared that her character only had three lines of dialogue in the film because it was her stunning appearance in her undergarments that stunned the audience.

“I had no other credentials as an actress outside of that one laughable line of dialogue: ‘Me Loana… You Tumak.’ It felt like I’d stumbled into a booby trap – pun intended. I’m a living proof that a picture speaks a thousand words,” Welch said.

Soon after, images of her in the doe-skin bikini became best-selling posters that turned her into an international sex symbol. Playboy Magazine gave her the title of “the most desirable lady of the decade” in the year 1970 and she truly was one.

By the time she became a world-renowned star, Welch was already a mother of two, daughter Latanne Rene “Tahnee” Welch and son Damon Welch.

She had her children with her first husband, James Welch, who was her high-school sweetheart and whom she married shortly after graduating from high school.

Though James and the actress divorced in 1964, she stepped out with her children on various occasions over the years.

One of the times when Damon made a public appearance with his famous mother was at the 46th Academy Awards in April 1974, which Welch hosted. He also accompanied her to different premieres, including the 39th Annual Emmy Awards in September 1987 and the Hollywood premiere of Crocodile Dundee II in 1988. He was by his mother’s side when she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Damon has tried to keep his life as private as possible and not much is known about him, except that he used to be married to Rebecca Trueman, the daughter of an English cricket player.

On their wedding day, Welch appeared in a little black dress that showed her cleavage and rumors were that her son and her daughter-in-law were feuding with her over her choice of outfit.

Years later, however, Rebecca spoke of Welch and her dress and told Daily Mail, “Everyone gets upset about the fact [Welch] wore a black dress that showed her cleavage, but the fact is that she wore a beautiful embroidered jacket over the dress to come in the church.

“She was trying to respect English tradition and tried to wear an English dress and jacket ensemble. I actually thought she looked very stylish and beautiful on the day,” Welch’s former daughter-in-law added. “But of course everyone just picked up on her most famous asset – her chest – which was revealed when she removed the jacket for the reception.”

When it comes to Tahnee, she followed into her mom’s footsteps. Among the rest, she starred in Ron Howard’s Cocoon and its sequel, Cocoon: The Return and appeared in various magazines such as ​​VogueItalian Vogue and British GQ.

Speaking of her relationship with her children, Welch told Oprah that her career took a toll on her family because she couldn’t spend as much time with her children as she wished.

“When I’m running around the world and being Miss Sex Symbol and having this big career in film and everything and I’m running from place to place, I couldn’t always be with my children when I wanted to be,” she said. “Eventually, I could see that this was taking its toll on my kids, and it used to just break my heart.”

Realizing what she was missing and how her career affected her children, she did all she could to repair the relationship with them.

“Little by little, the disappointment or the lack of confidence they had in me melted away.”

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Man chooses to build a tiny cottage for a homeless woman camping outside his house

A man named Dave Summers is one of those people who help restore our faith in humanity. So what makes him so special?

One day, Dave noticed a woman sleeping on a patch of ground outside his Los Angeles home. Instead of getting mad and asking her to move, he decided to build her a tiny cottage that she could call home.

When the woman, Irene “Smokie” McGee, learned what Dave wanted to do for, her she couldn’t believe her ears.

Using his carpentry skills and being fascinated with the growing trend of people turning to tiny homes, Dave went to the local hardware store and bought $500 worth of supplies before he could invest all his time and energy in building a small-scale residence for Irene.

With the tiny cottage, Irene got a place where she could sleep, spend her time, and keep her few belongings. The place is also secure and easily transportable.

Realizing just how much it meant to Irene to have her own home, Dave decided to share the video of his hard work on YouTube in order to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness in the country which affects more people than we can ever imagine.

What’s more, Dave made it his mission to help even more people who are in the same situation as Irene. The mission now grew big and led to the ‘Small Home Big Purpose’ fundraising initiative.

Over time, Dave also turned to helping those who are less fortunate by providing school possibilities or career options.

When the local church learned of Dave’s noble mission, they generously gave room in their parking lot for these ‘Little Houses’ to stay safe overnight. Further, the church also provides food, bathing, and clothing as part of its humanitarian goal to help homeless people turn a new leaf and get a fresh start.

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Newborn orangutan found ‘mummified’ inside a cardboard box shows incredible transformation

This is the story of Gito, a tiny orangutan who has suffered the loss of his mother because of poachers and was left inside a cardboard box to die. When he was found, Gito’s rescuers believed he wasn’t alive because he resembled a mummy. He didn’t have any hair on his body and his skin was sore.

Allegedly, someone bought him for $30 before leaving him under the sun all by himself.

“We thought he was dead, at first,” International Animal Rescue wrote on their website. “Gito’s arms were folded corpse-like across his tiny body and he looked almost mummified in his cardboard coffin. Gito had barely any hair on his body and his skin was grey and flaking from sarcoptic mange. The constant itching and pain must have been excruciating.”

Gito was taken to the nearest vet clinic, which was around nine hours away, and the veterinarians had a hard time understanding how he was still alive. This sweet orangutan proved to be a fighter and they were willing to do all in their power to help him stay alive.

Gito received treatment for the severe skin infection he suffered from. He was also provided with plenty of love, hugs, and kisses, something he had never felt before because he didn’t have his mommy by his side.

Over time, Gito became stronger and stronger. He got his orange hair back and got comfortable around people.

Following his rescue, sweet Gito got involved in the International Animal Rescue rehabilitation program where he would spend the first seven years of his life before he gets released into the wild. He’s staying around other animals of his kind and gets to have a fun time learning new things each and every day.

Gito is taught how to look for food and how to climb trees, among the rest. “Animals are suffering and dying because of the systematic destruction of the rainforest, primarily for palm oil production,” Lis Key, communications manager for the rescue center, told The Dodo.

We are so thankful there are organizations out there such as the International Animal Rescue who give vulnerable creatures like Gito a new chance for a better life.

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