Rhonda Fleming, who dominated the screens during Hollywood’s golden age, dies aged 97

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Monica Pop
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“The Queen of Technicolor,” Rhonda Fleming, who stunned millions with her talent and beauty over the course of her career, passed away October 14, 2020, at the Providence Saint John’s Health Center – Santa Monica at the age of 97. The cause of death was aspiration pneumonia, as confirmed by her longtime assistant Carla Sapon.

Fleming possessed unique and captivating charm that people fell for. She was born Marilyn Louis in Los Angeles. Her father, Harold Cheverton Louis, was an insurance salesman, and her mother, Effie Graham, was a model and an actress herself, and Flaming inherited the talent and love for acting from her.

What is very interesting about the actress is how she found herself in the film industry.

One day, the stunning redhead with bright green eyes was spotted by agent Henry Willson, who discovered Rock Hudson and Robert Wagner as well. She was on her way to Beverly Hills High School where she studied, when Willson stopped her and said, “You ought to be in pictures.”

Of course, young Fleming had no idea he was an agent and got scared by him. Later, she was reported to had said, “It’s so weird. He stopped me crossing the street. It kinda scared me a little bit — I was only 16 or 17. He signed me to a seven-year contract without a screen test. It was a Cinderella story, but those could happen in those days.”

Rhonda Fleming with actor Rod Taylor leaving the premiere performance of ‘Lolita’ at the Beverly Theatre. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

At the start of her career, Fleming played an extra in a couple of movies before she landed her breakthrough role in Spellbound (1945), produced by Selznick and directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

From that movie on, Fleming became one of the most wanted and most appreciated actresses of that period of Hollywood’s golden age. Speaking of the time she was a face recognized by the whole country and beyond, and her roles in color movies, Fleming told People, “Suddenly my green eyes were green green. My red hair was flaming red. My skin was porcelain white. There was suddenly all this attention on how I looked rather than the roles I was playing.”

Fleming played in more than 40 movies, including A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Serpent of the Nile, The Great Lover, The Spiral Staircase and more.

Little girl brings smiles on people’s faces by waving bye as they go down the escalator

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Monica Pop
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It is said that even the tiniest act of kindness can go a long way, and I am convinced this saying is very much true. Just think about it, treating someone with a smile or a “thank you” doesn’t cost us anything, but given to them at their hard time may mean the world to them. So, always be nice to people you come across, because as great late actor Robin Williams once said, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”

Chloe is a little girl who loves people so very much. Her bubbly personality is appreciated by many, even strangers. This time, she and daddy were having some fun time together at the Copley Place mall in Boston, MA, when she noticed the escalator. As she saw all the people going down the escalator, she stood next to it and waved “bye” to each and every one of them.

What’s best is that everyone waved back. Chloe put smiles on so many faces that day.

Her daddy believed what his little girl did was kind of cute, something we totally agree with, and decided to put it on tape, and boy, we are so glad he did.

If you want to see sweet Chloe spreading positivity, check out the video below, and If you find it cute, please share it with your friends and make their day.

8-year-old boy celebrates beating stage 4 brain cancer – now let’s send him all our love and support

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Monica Pop
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The story of little Cameron Scott teaches us that giving up is never an option. This brave little man went through so much during his short life. To everyone’s surprise the 8-year-old hero beat stage 4 brain cancer. 

Thanks to his strong will, his parents’ support and unconditional love, and the professionalism and devotion from the staff of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Cameron was given a chance to live and explore the beauties of life.

According to Wivb.com, Cameron was initially diagnosed with a high-risk tumor that unfortunately spread to his spine. He had to undergo a surgery and numerous medical treatments that would help him recover. It wasn’t easy, but thanks to all the love he receives from people around him, and the advanced medicine, he pulled it through.

Wendell Scott, Cameron’s father, says his son is his hero. We would add that he is our hero too. 


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The follow-up treatments were done at the St.Jude’s where doctors discovered how Cameron didn’t suffer from a single disease, but four. 

Thankfully, the boy was admitted at the right hospital that pioneered gene sequencing of his cancer which lead to a more targeted and more effective treatment. 

The six months of chemotherapy and radiation resulted in a happy, cancer free young boy ready to grasp everything his new life has in store for him.

“I feel amazing now,” Cameron said. “I feel like I’ve been through everything.”



Share this story with your friends so that more people see how brave this young boy is!

The mighty King of the jungle crouches down to meet his little cub for the first time in a cute video

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Monica Pop
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No matter if they are humans or animals, parents are parents, and that means they are always there for their little ones, making sure they receive plenty of attention, care, and love.

Now if you believe humans’ feelings towards their bundles of joy are stronger or in any way different than those of the animals, this video will prove you wrong.

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A baby lion was born at the Denver Zoo in July of last year and his first encounter with his mighty daddy is cute beyond words. Now imagine the fierce King of the Jungle getting emotional in front of his newborn cub. People are glad the video of the father and son was put on tape because it comes as a refreshment from the bad news we hear every day.

The lion could be seen crouching in front of the tiny baby, and that’s cute and heart-melting at the same time.

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The cub is still way too small to be shown to the public, so the workers at the zoo make sure they post plenty of videos of him on their Facebook page.

“He’s spent the last couple months bonding with his mom (Neliah), dad (Tobias) and half-sister (Kamara) behind the scenes at Predator Ridge at Denver Zoo, and will soon make his big public debut in one of the outdoor habitats,” Jake Kubié, the director of communications at Denver Zoo told Bored Panda. “He’s all the things you might expect of a lion cub: playful, curious and energetic!”

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What is even more special about the cub is that the public took part in naming him. This way, the zoo helped raise funds for the lions who live there. The list consisted of three very special and meaningful names people could choose from and vote for.

The first name was Meru, which is the name of a mountain in Tanzania, the second was Moremi, the name of a game reserve in Botswana, and the third was Tatu, Swahili word for the number three, as the cub is the third offspring of mom Neliah. Honestly, we were totally in love with each of these names and knew that whichever the public voted for would suit the baby just perfectly. Eventually, the name Tatu was chosen.

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Now, if you are among those people who find this story cute, but believe that lions don’t belong in the zoo but free and living in their natural habitat, the zoo has something to share with you.

“It’s very important to remember that half of African lions have disappeared in the last 25 years and face growing threats, such as poaching, loss of prey and destruction of habitats in their native ranges” the Denver Zoo representative said. “We hope that by seeing our little lion cub, people will be inspired and take action to help protect his wild counterparts and other wildlife around the world.”

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Take a look at the video below to witness the first encounter between this sweet cub and daddy.

Stray dog sits and guards injured, pregnant friend lying on the road and refuses to leave her side

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Monica Pop
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One dog’s compassion for a friend in need touched us to the core. It’s not that we didn’t know how special and caring canines are already, but it seems they want to show that to us over and over again.

As the injured and pregnant German Shepherd stood on the side of a busy road in Muscoy, California, waiting for someone to stop and offer a helping hand, she had a companion who wouldn’t leave her side; a red-furred dog. The little dog wanted to make sure the mother-to-be would avoid being hit by a car. Although he couldn’t do much, making her company was more than enough to give her strength not to give up.

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Luckily, one man spotted the dogs and decided to pull over and call for help. He contacted the Dream Fetchers: Project Rescue. The rescuers came to the scene in no time. When they saw the state in which Marley was, they weren’t sure whether she would make it or not. As they took her to their vehicle, Murphy, her protector, followed as he didn’t want to leave his friend alone.

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The sight of Murphy putting his head on Marley’s belly as the rescuers drove them to the shelter was one to remember. These two friends truly loved each other, and I guess most people should learn from them.

Once at the hospital, vets discovered Marley was carrying 11 puppies. But her state was pretty bad as some of her bones were broken.

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As incredible as it sounds, Murphy made Marley company in the days to come, but once he became aware she was in safe hands, it looked as he started backing off little by little.

The rescuers set a goal of finding this loyal dog a forever home, as they knew he would make an excellent companion.

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As for Marley, despite the pain she was in, she eventually gave birth to her 11 babies. Her two legs were in casts but she did her best to be there for her little ones.

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It took a couple of years before Marley healed completely. But she’s now a happy and a healthy dog living with her forever family. Her puppies are now all grown up and they all got their happy ending.

Special ed teacher includes her whole class in her wedding celebration

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Monica Pop
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Being a teacher isn’t only about making students learn facts from different subjects, but it’s about teaching them about life and how to grow up into the people who will be respected members of the community. Above all, being a teacher is all about understanding your students’ needs and interests and helping them achieve their goals. Great teachers are there for the tiny humans who are part of their classroom not only during lesson time, but out of school too.

Kinsey French of Louisville, Kentucky loves her students to the moon and back. Throughout the years, she learned how to connect with them on a deeper level and be their friend. She’s a special ed teacher to six awesome students aged 7 to 11 years old who are part of the inclusive teaching program for children with Down Syndrome at Christian Academy of Louisville Rock Creek.

This year, French married the love of her life in an awesome wedding ceremony.

“I wanted to grow up and get married to my Prince Charming, and have all my loved ones there with me,” the 25-year-old told TODAY Parents.

And when she taught of her loved ones and all those people who made her life complete, the first who came to her mind were her students. So, she decided to invite them to her wedding.

Not only they got to be part of their teacher’s special day, but they were all given important roles.

These special kids were there to witness when Josh proposed French, so they were part of the couple’s story from the beginning.

“When I told Josh that I wanted my students to be a part of the wedding, he was totally supportive and so excited to include them in the special day,” she said. “We talk a lot about my students, and he said, well, they’re like family to me too.”

They way the students were presented with the wedding invitations was unique. Namely, there was an award ceremony taking place at the school and as the names of the kids were called to get their award they were given invitations too.

The parents were all present and said how the teacher’s act really touched their hearts. They were happy to know that their kids have someone in their life who loves them that much.

“I was a little emotional when [Kinsey] asked Kate and the kids. I just felt like Kinsey and the teachers treat our kids like family,” one mother told TODAY Parents . 

Her daughter was beyond excited to be part of her teacher’s wedding day.

“I think she told everybody in town about being in Kinsey’s wedding,” the mom reported.

“I loved watching Miss Kinsey getting married… I got to throw out flowers [onto the aisle], and the mashed potatoes [at the reception] were so good,” young Kate said. 

The students, together with French’s nephew and niece had the time of their life as they got to bring the rings and the flowers and were given a bunch of gifts.

“They got to do dress fittings, and feel like princesses, and that was exciting,” French said. 

“Obviously, the moment that I’ll always remember is just the doors opening, and getting to see my groom for the first time,” French told TODAY Parents. “I’ll always remember the reception, and just having all of my loved ones in one place. It was an incredible experience.”

With all that attention, the food, the dancing, and the awesome wedding cake, this really was a day to remember.

What this teacher did for her students is so sweet that it melted our hearts. We wish more teachers consider their students a family and a crucial part of their life.

Take a look at the video below to learn more about French and John’s wedding day.

Cute ring bearer’s entrance has guests rolling with laughter

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Jessica Jones
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Who doesn’t want their wedding to be nothing less than perfect? However, things don’t always go as planned, and luckily, that isn’t just true for the unpleasant things that happen, but for the good ones as well. Sometimes, it can be a guest who takes the dance floor and lifts everyone’s mood, or more likely, the flower girls and ring bearers who are usually young children who don’t truly understand the importance of their role at the wedding ceremony and do goofy things.
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At this particular wedding, the bride and the groom had two ring bearers, although none of the boys really had the rings as that would be a huge responsibility for someone so young. Needless to say, everyone’s eyes were on the little kids who made this reception even better than anyone expected. The first boy made his big entrance holding the flower girl’s hand. The two were so cute that guests couldn’t stop looking at them. But then, at one moment, the curious kid spotted the cameraman and had to stop for a second to speak to him, but moved on quickly.
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The second ring bearer, a tiny toddler all dressed up for the occasion, however, took things to the next level of comedy and made everyone roll with laughter. As he walked down the aisle, guests smiled at him and waved their hands in order to guide him, but he found all those people who were staring at him quite hilarious and started laughing uncontrollably. As everyone found that beyond cute and laughed back, the sweet toddler laughed even harder.
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Get ready to smile and watch it for yourself in the video below. What an awesome group of ring bearers!

Dad shoots his 2-year-old son in the face with shotgun to punish mother

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Maryane
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A devastating and tragic incident took place in April of this year when a Michigan father named Michael Christopher Glance got into fight with his partner and the mother of their two-year-old son, Nicole McCarthy.

In an attempt to punish her, Glance shot their boy in the face with a shotgun.

The whole country was in disbelief. People were left wondering how crazy one has to be in order to harm their own child in such manner.

The lunatic is now facing charges for an attempted murder and all we hope is for him to spend the rest of his life behind bars. 

The tragedy took place in the family’s home in Barrett Avenue in Blackman Township. 

Allegedly, the 32-year-old father who was angry at his partner took a pistol and pulled the trigger at the boy, but according to Jackson County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kati Rezmierski the firearm failed to go off. 

Realizing the mad man intended to kill the boy, his mother managed to grab him and put him in the car. Sadly, the father was after them, this time carrying a shotgun.

“He pointed the shotgun at the same two-year-old son of his that was strapped defenseless in the back seat of the car. He pointed it at him and blew off half of his face,” said Rezmierski.

“For whatever reason, Mr. Glance decided to take his anger out on his 2-year-old child that day,” Rezmierski told MLive. “It was by some divine intervention that gun malfunctioned and his life was spared, but how much of it was really spared?” asked the devastated mother.

As the damage he caused wasn’t enough, the crazy man tried getting his malfunctioning pistol going as he wanted to fire again. Luckily, he failed and fled the scene moments later. 

The boy was rushed to the hospital and the lunatic was tracked down by the police in an attempt to hide. 

The judge appointed for the case has asked from the state-run Center for Forensic Psychiatry to make a mental evaluation of Glance and decide whether he could be held criminally liable for the crimes he committed. 

As for now, Glance is being held on $10 million bond. 

The boy, Ryker, has been discharged from the clinic after 27 days, but the doctors at the Ann Arbor’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital say that he has to undergo more surgeries in the future. 

As the cost for his treatments is pretty high, his family created a GoFundMe page and raised around $82,000 so far. 

The page says, “Ryker now has over 100 stitches in his face post-surgery and is still listed in critical care with a ventilator and feeding tube installed in his stomach. He has a long road of recovery ahead with more surgeries to come.”

“Her children are her life,” Ryker’s grandfather Doug McCarthy told MLive. “I’m still in shock but thankful for all the support we’re getting. I never thought there could be this many people who would want to help someone they never met. Ryker still has a long road to recovery, and if it wasn’t for all the support, I don’t think we would have made it this far,” she added.

We pray for sweet Ryker to recover completely and we hope he will be able to live the life he deserves. 

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