Child star Austin Majors, known for playingTheo Sipowicz, the son of Detective Andy Sipowicz on ABC’s NYPD Blue was found dead. According to TMZ, Majors died Saturday night and the alleged reason for his sudden passing was a fatal ingestion of fentanyl. Reports are that the time of his passing, Major was staying at a Los Angeles shelter for homeless people.
The final results of the autopsy are yet to be revealed. Major was 27 years of age.
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His heartbroken family issued a statement and paid tribute to Major, describing him as “loving, artistic, brilliant, and kind human being.”
Further, the statement read, “Austin took great joy and pride in his acting career. He was an active Eagle Scout and graduated Salutatorian in high school,” the statement read. “He went on to graduate from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts with a passion of directing and music producing.
“Austin’s younger sister, Kali, says her fondest memories with Austin were growing up on set with him, volunteering at events with Kids With a Cause, and backpacking together.
“Austin was the kind of son, brother, grandson, and nephew that made us proud and we will miss him deeply forever.”
In 2002, Major was awarded the Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV series (comedy or drama) young actor age ten or under.
In a statement, actor Dennis Franz, who played Major’s TV dad, said working with the young actor was a joy.
“He never has lost his enthusiasm to be on the set,” Franz’s sentiment read. “He just loves coming to work. He thinks of this as his playground and all of us as his older playmates! It is Austin Majors Day when he is here, he runs the show. But when he hears his cue, he gets a twinkle in his eye and he is ready to work.”
Majors appeared in a number of TV shows, including ER, According to Jim and Desperate Housewives. His last television credit is believed to be in 2009 when he appeared on How I Met Your Mother.
He played his biggest role, that of Theo Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, for seven seasons.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving family.
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She is the ”Goddess of Pop’ and an incredibly versatile performer who has had her fair share of success in a number of different areas of entertainment. Cher has adopted a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career and stunned her fans over and over again. But one thing she would never change is the color of her hair.
Being 76 doesn’t prevent this diva from looking as stunning as ever. The truth is that Cher defies age and looks way younger, and according to her, that’s because she also feels young.
Recently, she revealed that the rumors of her alleged relationship with music producer Alexander Edwards, who is 40 years her junior, are actually true.
Last year, she and raper Saweetie starred in M.A.C. Cosmetics campaign and during a promotional video for the cosmetic brand she said that there is one look she’s staying away from; grey hair.
“[Going gray] is fine for other girls,” she told People. “I’m just not doing it!”
Not only she rocked different looks over the years, but she has also used wigs in order to alter her appearance. “There’s nothing wrong with my hair, but I love wigs, and always have,” she said and added, “They are so low maintenance. It just makes it easier to change my image.”
When asked about the secret of her enduring beauty, Cher said, “You know what? You never stop being a girl. If you never stop being a girl, you’ll never get old.”
She added that there shouldn’t be such a thing as not wearing certain clothes and not using certain beauty products after reaching certain age. In a 2017 interview, Cher revealed detailed concerning her skin care routine and revealed that some of her favorite beauty products are Dr. Barbara Sturm’s eye cream and face wash, as well as products from Jan Marini and the Proactiv line.
“My skincare routine is very eclectic. I don’t stick to one particular product, I just have things that I love from different people,” the singer and actress said. “I think a little bit less is more, because sometimes you can shoot for it and shoot past it. Now, she dedicates more energy to skin care.”
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I am certain there is no person on Earth, whether young or old, who doesn’t remember the iconic love story between charmer Danny Zuko and the shy Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson. Grease was a huge hit back in the day and is still popular today, almost 43 years after it stole the hearts of millions and became the highest-grossing musical at the time.
Believe it or not, what Danny and Sandy had was something we all wished to experience. Their impact on the youth of that time was so huge that many of them copied the dance moves from the movie. The singing and dancing featured in Grease, along with the mooning mishap, the car races, the prom, were part of the period that helped shape the American culture.
This cultural phenomenon that remained popular years following its release turned both Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta into huge stars everyone talked about. The single “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” performed by Newton-John, was nominated at the Oscars for original song.
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But it wasn’t just these two who rose to stardom thanks to Grease.
Most of you remember the rebel Rizzo played by actress Stockard Channing.
When she landed the role, Channing was 34, and today, this beautiful lady is 79.
Some time ago, she appeared on Lorraine Kelly’s daytime talk show to promote her new West End show Apologia and people couldn’t believe how much she has changed over the years due to her age.
Among the rest, Channing spoke about Grease and said that it is incredible how people are still obsessed with it after so many years.
“I don’t really want to believe it! I don’t want to think about that number! I am the world’s oldest living teenager! It is a little daunting, coming out of the theatre with people shoving photos in your face,” she said when asked about the musical’s popularity.
People couldn’t help but comment Channing’s looks. Many said that she had gone through a number of plastic surgery procedures.
Some of the comments were, “What the hell had Rizzo done to her face?!?! (sic).”
“Good grief, Stockard Channing looks unrecognisable on #Lorraine. Such a shame that people feel they can’t simply age gracefully.”
“Oh dear. Stockard Channing is looking a tad scary on @ITVLorraine.”
“What the heck has Stockard Channing done to her face? She can barely talk.”
When an article of her appearance on the talk show was posted by the Mirror, more people joined in expressing their thoughts on Channing’s looks and plastic surgery in general.
“It is such a shame that ( mainly) women feel they have to keep having various procedures to keep looking youth full. I bet she would have aged splendidly without all the fillers and pulling around she is an attractive woman.
“I see women in their seventies and eighties and they look lovely with wrinkles and their skin look nourished I don’t know why these celebrities bother why don’t they just except getting older.”
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“Is it any wonder that people with more money than sense try to retain a look they had 40 years ago and fail. Leading to them actually looking rather frightening. There is no shame looking 73 and if more actors and actresses stood up to those that demand they don’t look their age then maybe things would change for the better.”
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Although they are born into the royalty, Kate and William’s children are not different than the rest of their peers and friends. The Prince and Princess of Wales do all in their power to provide as normal childhood as possible to their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and the youngest one, Prince Louis.
When it comes to George, who is second in line of succession to the British throne, it is known that he is already well aware of the future that awaits him. His parents make sure he knows he would become a king one day and expect from him to act accordingly when the time comes for such a huge role.
William and Kate tend to impose a healthy lifestyle on the kids, and that includes plenty of physical activities.
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Prince George, for example, loves playing tennis just like his mother. What’s most, he even received private lessons from the Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer who confirmed that he visited George at the home of Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and according to him, the Prince has excellent technique.
“At that stage, it’s all about just touch the ball, it’s already good. Same with my boys. I think I have a little advantage that I actually spent some time, you know, with him,” Federer said.
“I’m the only player he’s ever met. Then you have a little head start in who is your favorite player.”
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Princess Charlotte on the other hand is a fan of soccer.
Last year, she accompanied her parents at the Commonwealth Games. Shortly after, they visited a charity, SportsAid House, of which Kate has been a patron since 2013. Its chief executive, Tim Lawler, revealed what Charlotte’s favorite sport is.
“She really, really loved seeing the swimming, but she’s interested in the gymnastics, and while they’re trying lots of different sports at home, I understand, when I asked her about sport, she answered very easily and said, ‘It’s gymnastics that I like,’” he said.
“Charlotte is really into gymnastics, she’s doing cartwheels, handstands, everything,” the Princess of Wales said. “It’s so good for their basic skills of balance and coordination.”
Dad William added, “And their flexibility, it’s really good for their long-term health, isn’t it? We went to watch the Cirque du Soleil recently, it was amazing.”
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The truth is that no matter that they are royals, George, Charlotte, and Louis are still just kids, and as expected, they act like ones. So what do their parents do when their children misbehave out in public?
Speaking of the way they raise their kids, an insider said that Kate and William decided to ban the “naughty step” in their home and use a “chat sofa” instead and they never shout at their children.
“The naughty child is taken away from the scene of the row or disruption and talked to calmly by either Kate or William,” the royal source said. “Things are explained and consequences outlined, and they never shout at them.”
The insider further added that “Shouting is absolutely off limits for the children, and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal.”
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However, when it comes to who is slightly stricter, that appears to be Kate.
When George was born, the family welcomed in a nanny, Maria Borrallo, trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath,who makes decisions regarding the children in keeping with William and Kate’s outlined wishes.
“Maria is firm, but she never acts unilaterally with the children on discipline. Kate and William, along with Maria, are strict with the children but have this magic ability to appear not to be,” the insider added.
“It is a military operation, but you would never guess it because they work ferociously hard on their children’s upbringing and make it seem relaxed and happy for the three of them.
“They are very good at listening to the children but being firm.”
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When they join their parents on royal engagements, the kids always behave.
A member of the the exclusive athletic club, Hurlingham Club in Fulham, London, said that whenever the family visits the place, the kids act “impeccably.”
“The family often dine there al fresco and use the club’s sporting and play facilities,” he explained. “There is no tantrums or food throwing, and the children eat what is set before them.
“They queue up with the rest of the kids and parents in the Harness Room restaurant and ask for no special favours.”
Judging from what we see and hear of Kate and William’s parenting, it’s safe to say that they are doing an excellent job raising their children.
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After nearly 90 years, a new queen consort would be crowned in Britain when Camilla, the wife of King Charles would be officially handed the role. The much-awaited coronation is set to take place on May 6, which happens to be the birth date of Archie, Harry and Meghan’s son.
When late Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1954, over 8,000 guests were in attendance at the coronation, and 129 nations were officially represented. King Charles is now allegedly planning to significantly reduce that number on his coronation, according to reports.
The coronation, which is given the code-name “Operation Golden Orb,” will take place at Westminster Abbey, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
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The statement regarding this special event Britain hasn’t seen since June 2, 1953, when Queen Elizabeth became the head of monarchy, states that King Charles’ coronation “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”
Further, the statement reads that “The Coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.
“Across the Coronation Weekend, there will be further opportunities for people to come together in celebration of the historic occasion. On Sunday, May 7 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC and BBC Studios, with several thousand pairs of tickets to be made available via public ballot,” Buckingham Palace added.
“The Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbors and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country on the same date.”
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When it comes to Camilla, it is safe to say that her role in the royal family is a crucial one.
In a 1994 interview with Jonathan Dimbelby, then-Prince Charles revealed that he had been unfaithful to Princess Diana. By that point, Diana herself had spoken about it – but it was the first time Charles had confirmed the rumors.
Shortly after, Dimbelby released the authorized biography about Charles, published in the Sunday Times in which he wrote, “That they loved each other was not in any doubt. In Camilla Parker Bowles, the prince found the warmth, the understanding, and the steadiness for which he had always longed and had never been able to find with any other person.”
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Back in the day when Britain, and practically the entire world learned of her affair with then-prince Charles, she was resented by the Brits. Many accused her of being the reason for the failed marriage between Charles and Diana, and they weren’t away from the truth.
Speaking to OK Magazine, royal expert Angela Levin, author of the 2022 book Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall: A Royal Survivor, revealed that Camilla had to endure “torrents” of mistreatment from the public as the affair was revealed. She didn’t even go to stores but had her friends running her errands for her.
Over the years, however, the people of Britain learned to love Camilla and her reputation has been growing.
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A recent photo of Camilla, taken on Wednesday when the couple hosted a reception celebrating British East and South-East Asian communities at Buckingham Palace, confirms what we already knew of the Queen Consort. Namely, on the photos posted on the Royal Family’s Instagram account, Camilla could be seen smiling. It is very mush obvious that she is content with her life as a royal.
Many people took their time to comment on the photo which was captioned, “Guests at the Reception encompassed a plethora of fields, including the Armed Forces, the Arts, Media, Fashion, Business, Government, Finance, Healthcare, Faith organizations, charities, and more.”
Some of the comments were, “Queen Camilla looks so happy and radiant,” and “I love seeing the King and Queen with their family.” Others wrote, “Love their smiles!” and “Queen Consort looked lovely!”
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Prince Harry’s all-tell memoir is still causing a stir and is attracting the attention of millions of people from all over the world.
Having in mind that the publishing house gave potential readers a hint that the book will include plenty of revelations related to the Prince’s personal life as well as to the members of the Firm, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many were eager to buy it and read all there is to read about the most famous family in the world.
Among the rest, Harry spoke of his relationship with Meghan and how he felt excluded from Prince George’s life when the little one was born. Harry went on to reveal his brother’s thoughts about Meghan and how they got into an argument which lead William to attack Harry.
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Plenty was said, and many believe that Harry crossed the line, especially when it came to William and Kate’s children. What he wrote of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was that he feared they could “end up” just like him.
“Though William and I have talked about it once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility knowing that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare,” Harry said in an interview with The Telegraph.
“And that hurts, that worries me.
“I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy, I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced thereafter.”
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However, one of the most intriguing things Harry wrote about was his private life and the girlfriends he dated before tying the knot with Meghan Markle.
Between 2004 and 2010, Harry was involved in one of his longest relationships when he and Chelsy Davy were a couple. The two were said to have met during Harry’s gap year when he visited Cape Town, but in his book, he said that the two already knew each other when they reconnected in Africa. However, the couple split after 6 years of dating and Harry said the reason was a lack of privacy.
Moreover, he felt Davy had to change to fit into royal life.
“The whole world isn’t made to put up with constant scrutiny, and I don’t know if Chels could bear it, and I couldn’t ask her to,” Harry wrote in Spare, claiming that the paparazzi had even placed a tracking device on her car.
“Chels insisted that she was not sure if she was prepared for all of that. A whole life with someone on your heels? What could I say to her? I would miss her very much, but I understood she put her freedom first. If I had the choice, I’d want to live like that as well.”
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Before settling down with Meghan, Harry also dated Florence Brudenell-Bruce and Cressida Bonas.
Besides his relationships, the Prince also revealed that he had lost his virginity to an ‘older woman’ in a field behind a pub when he was 17.
“A humiliating episode with an older woman who liked macho horses and who treated me like a young stallion,” Harry wrote about the experience, which occurred when he was a student at Eton in 2001.
“Quick ride, after which she’d smacked my rump and sent me off to graze. Among the many things about it that were wrong: It happened in a grassy field behind a busy pub. Obviously, someone had seen us.”
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As expected, the press was eager to track down the woman. Allegedly, she turned out to be someone named Sasha Walpole.
Speaking to The Sun, Walpole revealed that she had previously only told her mother about her intimate time with Harry and added that the pub behind which Harry said he lost his virginity was the Vine Tree Inn in Wiltshire.
“I am the woman who took Harry’s virginity. It was literally wham-bam between two friends. [It was] passionate and sparky because we shouldn’t have been doing it,” Walpole said.
She then added: “We went outside, and both climbed a three-bar fence to the field. We were quite drunk at this point. I gave Harry a cigarette. I lit mine and then his. We finished our cigarettes – Marlboro Lights – and it just happened. He started to kiss me.”
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“It was exciting that it was happening. It was exciting that it was happening like the way it was. We were away for 15 minutes, but the [intercourse lasted] about five minutes,” she explained, and added that they returned to the pub in separate directions.
“I went back over the fence through the garden. A lot of people were outside, as it was kicking-out time by the time we’d finished. My friends saw me and started laughing. I didn’t have my belt and it’s obvious when you come back a bit dishevelled from a field,” she said.
“We had been gone about 15 minutes, and it was long enough for the security to start worrying where he was.”
According to Sasha, she and Harry knew each other from before as she worked at the stable near then-Prince Charles’ residence, Highgrove Gouse.
They were celebrating Sasha’s birthday that evening and had tequila and sambuca. After the fling, they never spoke again.
“Harry and I never texted or rang each other after that. I didn’t mind. I wasn’t embarrassed,” Sasha said.
“Was I disappointed he didn’t ring? No. It was circumstances, we weren’t going out, we didn’t need to ring each other.”
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Following her initial interview with The Sun, Sasha then spoke to Daily Mail and said she didn’t remember the night to be as glorious as Harry described it.
“I don’t understand why he went into such detail. He could have said that he lost his virginity and left it at that,” she said.
“He has done this to my privacy because I was going to keep my head down and not talk about it. If it wasn’t in the book, none of this would be happening.”
She further told The Sun, “It is awkward because of what Harry has written about me slapping his bum, really cringey. It flared up because of the way Harry has written it. That is why I am in this situation.”
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One thing we all know about celebs is that their lives are lavish and glamorous, but for most of them, it wasn’t always that way. On the contrary, many of them had gone through tough life experiences and were forced to overcome numerous obstacles to get to where they are today.
Born Melody Ann Thomas, in Los Angeles, California, actress Melody Scott has had quite a career, but her best ever role remains that of Nikki Newman in the well-known soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Scott has been married to husband Edward James Scott and the two have three adopted daughters, Jennifer Scott, Elizabeth Scott, and Alexandra Scott.
Becoming a mother was something that helped Scott heal from the life she had as a child, which was far from the fairy tale she’s now living.
As a young girl, Scott suffered years of sexual and mental abuse under the guardianship of her grandmother who was supposed to raise her.
She finally decided to open up about her childhood in her book Always Young and Restless: My Life On and Off America’s #1 Daytime Drama. The details she revealed were horrifying, to say the least, and many felt sorry for everything Scott was forced to endure.
Speaking to People, the actress said, “I’m sure many people will be shocked to learn that I have that kind of background. They’ve seen me in their living room every day for 41 years, they believe I’m my character Nikki Newman and my life is perfect.” The Emmy award nominee also said that she worked on her trauma ‘piece by piece’ through mediation and therapy.
When her mother left her with her grandparents, they weren’t fond of her. While her grandfather barely had any contact with her and stayed at the attic most of the time, her grandmother pushed Scott into the showbiz and she started acting at the age of just three. Sadly, she was often sexually abused by different men and her grandma did nothing to prevent that.
“You see, my grandmother was so ambitious for me (and her) to succeed that anything that I had to do to maybe get ahead in the business was fair play,” Scott said. “It didn’t have to be a director or a producer, either. A grip, a boom operator, it didn’t matter. In her naiveté, any man in showbiz was one who could help us.”
Scott never forgave her grandmother for turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse she experienced many times in her life. “I’m not ready for that … I don’t know if I ever will because when they are aware, they become complicit and that to me is evil,” she told Page Six. “You don’t allow that to happen to a small child.”
When it came to the crew and the actors she was working with, they all treated her nicely and that gave her a sense of normalcy she didn’t experience at home.
The actress added how she believes her grandmother was mentally ill and in case she was diagnosed and treated things could have been different.
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I am certain that each and every family out there has had issues at certain point in their life. The thing is that family disputes are more common than we think and the reasons for it can be various. Sometimes, members simply don’t get along and have different points of view regarding important decisions that need to be made.
However, in order to reach peace, they sometimes need to get over things and learn how to forgive as well as never forget that communication is the key to a healthy relationship.
An internet user took to Reddit to ask complete strangers whether she was the a***ole for kicking her father and her step-mother from the house. The OP wrote, “Am I The A**hole?” and hoped to receive the support of the internet community.
Of course, without reading the entire story, one would immediately judge the OP, but wait until you learn the reasons behind her decision before you tell us what you think.
“My family lives in my grandparents’ house just outside the city on an acreage. My dad works out of town and my mom liked having the help with me and she liked helping out her folks. My mom passed away from cancer about 12 years ago […] dad still had to work so I just kept living with my grandparents. My dad always spent time with me when he was home. I wish my mom hadn’t passed but I had a pretty good life.
When he was home he would stay in their old room or we would go on vacations. My grandparents both passed away over the last couple of years from COVID and complications. My mom was an only child and so am I […] mom’s life insurance went to my dad, and he used it to help renovate the house. My grandparents never charged him rent. Sorry, I realize how confusing this is. Anyways I am the only person in my grandmother’s will. I got money and the house and my grandpa’s truck.”
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As you can see, the woman posting the story lost her mother at a young age and went through heartbreak, but her parents, as well as her dad, took great care of her and she never missed anything.
“My dad started dating a couple of years after my mom passed away. He never brought anyone to the house until this last one. She is young but pretty[…] So she’s been living with me for about six months. Now she just got pregnant. My dad asked her to marry him. I’m happy for him. He is a great dad. My stepmom-to-be has started in on me about when I’m going to move out since they will need my room for the baby. My dad never told her the house is mine […] I told her it was my house and I’m not giving up my room. I also said that my dad had a fair amount of savings and could probably buy them a house.”
Sharing this, OP asked if she should feel guilty for asking her dad and her step-mom to move out of her house.
There were plenty of responses, and most of the users said that OP shouldn’t feel bad about her decision, because at the end of the day, it’s her home and she is the one to decided who to share it with.
“The house is yours. That is just a reality. You are not moving out. That is another reality. She offered you her apartment at a discount- this is funny considering she is living in your home for free,” someone wrote. Another user added, “Facts are facts. You’re not leaving them without options, and she wasn’t leaving you without one (although, it irks me a bit that she wanted you to rent her apartment). Doesn’t sound like there will be bad blood. Rest easy.” To this, OP responded with, “My dad has like 20 years of savings to pay for a house. They aren’t going to be homeless.”
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Dolly Parton is without a doubt one of the most iconic singers that have ever walked this Earth.
She isn’t just a blond bombshell whose incredible looks mesmerized millions over the years, but also a strong woman with an incredible personality with a sense of humor and a big heart who has always spoken openly about everything in her life. And that is one of the reasons why her career spans that many years.
This country music legend who is a songwriter, businesswoman, and humanitarian among the rest, has given the world of country music a lot over the years.
Born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, as one of 12 children, Dolly Parton‘s family struggled to make ends meet at times, but they were very close and the children grew up in a loving home where music was always present.
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Her father was a share cropper and the family lived in a tiny cabin so she and her siblings spent most of their time playing outside.
“We were dirt poor but wonderfully joyful,” she once said of her family.
Dolly first saw a toilet when she was eight years old, while visiting her aunt’s place. She recalled that she was afraid to use it because she thought it would suck her down.
As we all know, she turned to be one of the most famous female musicians there are with a career spanning many decades, but Dolly never forgets where she came from and how family struggled in the early days of her life.
When speaking of her life and her music, she often brings up recollections from her childhood and says, “My love for my family will never end,” and adds that it “is always there and directs me in whatever I do.”
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It is believed that she has earned over $600 million over the course of her life, a net worth that she is more than willing to share with others.
Dolly is involved in more charities that one could possibly imagine and donates money wherever and whenever there is need.
In 1988, she started the Dollywood Foundation whose goal is to grant scholarships to children. Her contribution to the community through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been immense. Dolly created this initiative back in 1995 as a homage to her late father. It started in Tennessee, but spread throughout the country, delivering over 1.3 million books to over 2 million children each month. In 2018, the initiative reached a milestone when the 100 millionth book was distributed.
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During the battle against the coronavirus, Dolly donated a million dollars to help create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Dolly’s kindness knows no limits. When things go wrong, she’s always there to do it all in her power in order to make them right.
In 2016, she helped raise $9 million after the devastating Great Smoky Mountains wildfire through her My People Fund initiative.
When her niece battled leukemia, Dolly donated millions to the hospital where she was treated, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Over the years, she has made generous donations to several causes, including the American Red Cross, HIV/AIDS charities and various animal rights organizations.
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The list of Dolly’s donations and kind deeds is pretty long and hard to beat.
She says she loves being there for those in need of help and adds that she’s “addicted to the sensation of giving,” and enjoys “knowing that I’m making a difference in the lives of others.”
Dolly Parton is truly one of a kind. It doesn’t come as a surprise that she is loved and adored by millions.
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After seven seasons, NCIS: New Orleans, which first premiered back in 2014, was canceled in 2021. This was a huge blow for the many fans, as well as the cast who had been working together for many years.
One of the greatest stars of the show was actor Scott Bakula, who felt nostalgic. Following the cancellation, Bakuta said, “Sad to end our love affair with this phenomenal city but so grateful for all the friends we made along the way. I will miss the music. Big thank you to CBS for seven years.”
According to Newsweek, the reasons behind the cut was low ratings.
Besides being part of this show, Bakula has also landed roles which are considered iconic, such as that of Dr. Samuel Beckett on the NBC sci-fi show Quantum Leap. The show let the character live through other people by “walking in another man or woman’s shoes,” after the scientist had an experiment in time travel go wrong and he was stuck randomly “leaping” into the bodies of strangers. The people used Beckett’s body to fix different historical wrongs.
When he was starting his career back in the day, Bakula didn’t see himself as part of Hollywood as it was theater that has always been a dream of his. When he pursued that type of career he was just 22 and just seven years later, he found himself playing the role of Joe DiMaggio in Marilyn: An American Fable. Other productions he was part of are Three Guys Naked From The Waist Down, Nightclub Confidential, Romance/Romance, and a lot more.
Yet, the role of Samuel Beckett in Quantum Leap is considered by many one of his most memorable ones.
As news of a reboot of the series spread around, many of Bakula’s fans were eager to see their favorite actor re-do the famous role, but to their devastation, Bakula said he won’t be returning to the series. He, however, gave the reboot his full blessing, saying, “I am crossing my fingers that this new cast and crew are lucky enough to tap into the magic that propelled the original Quantum Leap into the hearts and minds of generations past and present.” Bakula continued, “I wish them good luck and happy leaping!”
When it comes to his private life, he tends to keep it exactly that; private. He rarely speaks of himself and doesn’t share many things. “People Magazine wanted to interview me at my house for a hundred million years,” he said while promoting “NCIS: New Orleans” in 2016. “Where do you draw the line?”
Bakula has been married twice in his life. His first marriage, to Krista Neumann, who isbest known for her role in the 1982 film Silver Spoons, seemed picture-perfect so when the two divorced in 1995, many were left surprised. The reason why was probably the fact that he spent plenty of time away from home because of work commitment.
In 2009, Bakuta married his second wife, Chelsea Field. The are still together.
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Little People, Big World star Zach Roloff has undergone an emergency brain surgery as confirmed by his wife Tori.
In a post she shared on Instagram, Tori posted two photos of her husband in the hospital bed and wrote, “Not exactly how we saw our week going… Zachary had emergency shunt revision this morning.
“They say it’s routine surgery but it’s far from my routine and Zach and I are nervous,” added Tori. “It feels big to us but we trust his doctors and their ability and knowledge! Any prayers are greatly appreciated!”
Once the surgery was over, Tori posted an update. “It’s been a scary 72 hours but he is doing well and recovering!!”
She then thanked her husband’s neurosurgeon team for “their attentiveness to Zach’s needs!”
“We feel so loved and supported by you,” she continued. “Also shout out to [Zach’s mother Amy Roloff] for holding down the fort and playing hide n seek for who knows how many hours.”
Tori then added, “I’m here praying that Zach’s recovery is quick and easy and that this will be our answered prayers to relieving his migraines! You’re a freaking bad ass, Zach. You just had brain surgery… and handled it like a rock star. I’m so proud of you. Jeremiah 17:14 #storyofzachandtori.”
Even before Tori posted about Zach’s surgery, fans knew something wasn’t right as Zach’s father, Matt, shared a photo of his 32-year-old son and asked for well-wishes and prayers.
Tori and Zach share three children together, Jackson, 5, Lilah, 3, and 9-month-old Josiah.
The Roloff family hopes that this surgery would help put an end to Zach’s health issues.
“I’m here praying that Zach’s recovery is quick and easy and that this will be our answered prayers to relieving his migraines!” Tori wrote.
“You’re a freaking bad ass, Zach. You just had brain surgery… and handled it like a rockstar. I’m so proud of you.”
Mothers face great number of challenges on a daily basis. They don’t have it easy as they are constantly torn between cleaning sticky hands and faces, piles of laundry, feeding the kids and getting them ready for school, and a bunch of other duties and errands they have to run over and over again during the day.
No matter how much they try to have everything done, there is always a mess coming from around the corner such as spilled milk, scattered toys you are very much likely to step on, and stains all over the place. Having a quick shower before going to bed or taking some time for yourself is a luxury not many mothers can afford.
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A woman named Heather Duckworth who went through all these struggles and joys of being a mother, had recently shared a touching post about the things we take for granted while raising our kids. All these messes they leave behind are inseparable part of the process of growing up in front of our eyes and becoming the people we always hoped they’ll become. That is why, no matter how hard and impossible that seems, we have to strive to find the joy between the messes our little ones make, for one day they will be the greatest reminder of the childhood we as parents provided for them. Unfortunately, there are women out there who don’t get to experience the chaos and the clutter children make, or bereaved parents who lost their little trouble maker and now those masses are just a reminder of the child once made their life complete.
Heather’s post titled “The Blue Stain” that has gone viral touched the hearts of many mothers and mothers-to-be.
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As Heather was trying to scrub the grout her daughter made with the slime, her heart started bouncing as she recalled the mess she had to clean years ago.
This mother of two-year-old triplets and a four-year-old big brother would spend most of her days chasing her kids, picking toys after them, making sure no one gets hurt in the piles of laundry she couldn’t do that day because of the many other things she had to take care of, but as she says,“My hands were full, but so was my heart.”
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That evening, before going to bed, Heather and her boys were dancing to the music coming from the radio as they were putting the toys in their place. None of them could imagine that would be the last time in a while they had so much fun.
Just as she though the boys were getting to sleep and she gets some time to rest herself, she heard one of the kids say, “Uh, Oh” and that’s when she discovered the big blue stain that will remain with her forever. One of the triplets was clutching a pen that exploded in his hand and sprayed ink all over the place. The little boy resembled a smurf as his hands, face, and his pajamas were all colored in a bright blue color. Seeing this, Heather got frustrated and felt as though she failed at her mother’s role. She wasn’t mad at her son, but she blamed herself for placing the pen in the reach of the children. She let her emotions take over.
“I gasped as I saw blue splatters across the floor and a thick pool of ink sinking into our carpet – our brand new carpet. I quickly yelled for my husband, who had been doing the dishes, to come and help me. I instantly felt so upset as I grabbed my son and took him to the bathroom to clean him up and my husband started scrubbing those bright blue stains on our carpet.”
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The stain couldn’t be cleaned from the brand new carpet, and any time Heather would notice that stain, she would feel frustration an anger all over again. Until the day the stain remained a symbol of all the beautiful moments she could spend with her boys.
Only one month after the blue stain got on their carpet, the boy who made that mess was diagnosed with cancer, and two years later he passed away, leaving the stain behind him to remind his loved ones of the time they spent together.
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“It was still there . . . and now . . . it was a constant reminder of my son. It was a constant reminder of my frustration over something so trivial . . . something so unimportant in the scheme of life. That blue stain was a constant reminder that life is messy, but that’s what makes it worth living. A constant reminder to not sweat the small stuff. A constant reminder that ‘things’ aren’t important, but people are. A constant reminder that accidents happen. A constant reminder to let go of the little things and hang on tight to what is important.”
She tried hiding that stubborn bright blue stain under the furniture but every time she would clean the place it would stare back at her, reminding her of her pain and her loss.
Heather’s story is there to teach us that we very often take things for granted and fail to enjoy the little things in life that make us who we are. She wants to tell all the mothers out there that the piles of laundry and toys are what make the house a home. Those messes are created by the most important people in our life; those messes Heather refers to as “a blessing in disguise” are what make our lives worth living because there comes a time when we dearly miss those moments. “I would have a million blue ink stains on my carpet if it meant I could have one more day with my son.”
Her message for the mothers is that they mustn’t allow to be absorbed by what is happening around them because that wouldn’t let them enjoy the time with their children. Always focus on what is important, because life is too short to spend it on rubbing stains.
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Meet Daniel and David, identical, yet quite different twin brothers from Nigeria. Although they share same parents, and both have big brown eyes, these cute siblings have contrasting skin and hair color. Daniel is black, just like his mom, dad, and his older sister, while David is white and has golden-colored hair, result of albinism, a genetic condition affecting 1 in 20,000 people.
Their mother, Stacy, said that none of the scans showed David was different from his twin brother, so when the boys were delivered everyone was quite shocked. Speaking to Bored Panda, she revealed how the first thing doctors told her was “It seems you are having totally unidentical twins.”
People with albinism are likely to experience health issues, including ones related to their vision, but according to the proud mother, David is perfectly healthy.
She also shared how her husband reacted after seeing his boys for the first time.
“Their dad was really overwhelmed and immediately named My Twin 2 (David) ‘Golden,’ so he fondly calls him Mr. Golden. He was all overjoyed seeing his boys. He stood for more than 10 minutes staring at them and said he was just looking at God’s wonderful work and that they are his best gift ever,” she told Bored Panda.
The family receives a lot of attention but there are never any mean comments regarding David’s unique appearance.
“There’re always side talks whenever we go out, people often wanna know how and what’s happening and maybe due to their cute and adorable nature, you just wanna come close to say hello,” Stacy shared.
Wanting to allow her sons tell a story, one of understanding and appreciation, Stacy opened an Instagram account for them. There, she shares lots of beautiful photos of her little jewels. So far, they have around 26K followers from all over the world. They also get offers from a bunch of modeling agencies, mostly from the UK.
Daniel and David steal the hearts of everyone who stumbles upon their photos. We truly believe they will make successful models one day if their parents decide to accept any of the offers.
Their mom says that besides their physical appearance, her boys are opposite of one another when it comes to their characters, too. In February this year, they will turn 3!
Daniel and David are truly special and very beautiful in their own right.
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His endless energy, fearless approach to comedy, and incredible ability to fully embody a character makes Jim Carrey one of the most-loved Hollywood personalities.
Carrey made his professional debut as a stand-up comedian in a Toronto club at the age of just 15 and soon after, he was able to make a living as a comedian.
Over the years, he’s played plenty of iconic roles which made him a fan-favorite.
However, his decades-long career seems to be coming to an end, because according to the actor himself, “he’s had enough.”
It was during a conversation about his latest movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, that the 60-year-old star revealed to Access Hollywood that he is “retiring” from acting. During this same interview, Carrey was told how icon Dolly Parton would love to see him portraying her former music partner Porter Wagoner in a Parton biopic, to what he replied that “it’s a lovely thing,” obviously caught by surprise. “But I’m retiring,” he added, to everyone’s disappointment.
Asked by host Kit Hoover whether he truly meant what he said, The Cable Guy star said: “I’m being fairly serious.” He then went on to explain it jokingly: “It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink, that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I’m taking a break.”
It seems that in recent years, Carrey has been more focused on his spiritual side and painting than doing movies. He truly enjoys the quieter life.
“I really like my quiet life, and I really like putting paint on canvas. And I really love my spiritual life. And I feel like, and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists, I have enough,” Carrey told Access Hollywood. “I’ve done enough. I am enough.”
Following his retirement plan, Carrey is going through yet another change in his life. It has been revealed recently that after 30 years, he’s selling his Los Angeles mansion which spans on 12,700 square feet and is located in the Brentwood neighborhood.
The actor bought the lavish place back in 1994 for $3.8 million, and today, almost three decades later, it’s on the market for whooping $28.9 million, as reported by The New York Times.
“For three decades it’s been a sanctuary for me but I don’t spend a lot of time there now and I want someone else to enjoy it like I have,” Carrey was reported to have said. “Every night the owls sang me lullabies and every morning I sipped my cup of joe with the hawks and hummingbirds, under a giant grandfather pine.”
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The place is enormous and very well decorated. The living room, the dining room, and the family rooms have massive ceilings, skylights, fireplaces, and glass doors that lead to a courtyard patio whereas the kitchen has a breakfast room with a breathtaking view of pear trees.
The outside is as enchanting as the interior of the place. There is a bricked pathway lined with shady trees and small bushes as well as a pool with a pool house containing a bar. The oasis is also equipped with a spa area.
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Although he has been considered a bit of an oddball, actor Nick Nolte has spent his life under the spotlight.
On February 8, 2023, this extraordinary man who was once considered Hollywood’s heartthrob turned 82.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Nolte started his acting career on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse and in regional theatre productions. He had his breakthrough in the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man (1976), in which he played the role of “Tom/Tommy Jordache.”
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It wasn’t just his inner talent which helped him reach Hollywood and become part of the film industry, but his looks as well. On top of that, he possesses this inner ability to play various different characters, which makes him one of the most versatile actor we know of.
Throughout his career, Nolte has received plenty of awards, among which a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama in 1991. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film The Prince of Tides that same year.
Other roles for which he earned himself an Oscar nomination are those in Affliction and Warrior.
During the 1970s, Nolte was considered the ultimate American hero and was even named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
When he got the role of Tommy Joradche, Nolte weighted around 150 pounds.
”I remember the different stages I went through for Rich Man, Poor Man. That was the biggest expanse in age. It went from 16 to 45. Physically, I thought of the weight I was as a sophomore in high school, which was 150 pounds. So I dropped down to that weight and got that boy body back. I ran around that Hollywood reservoir day and night,” he told Insider in 2022.
It was in 1992, that Nolte’s career sky-rocketed after he landed the iconic role in the groundbreaking action-comedy 48 Hrs in which he starred alongside Eddie Murphy.
“The thing about 48 Hrs. that really isn’t thought about much is that’s the first film where the black and the white criticize each other,” Nolte said in 2011.
“After Civil Rights, it was very awkward for whites and blacks. We didn’t know how to talk to each other.”
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Over the course of his life, he went through three divorces and is currently married to Clytie Lane.
Nolte’s bad-boy antics sometimes overshadowed his talents, like in 2002, when his disheveled mug shot went viral. He has been involved in a number of problems and was arrested more than once.
Until 1990, he was a heavy drinker and during an occasion, when Katharine Hepburn accused him of falling down drunk in every gutter in town, Nolte replied: “I’ve got a few to go yet.”
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After seeking professional help, Nolte has managed to stay sober for years.
”I was at a low point and I got slack,” Nolte has said.
“I drank in order to deal with anything I found difficult – relationships, failed projects – using alcohol even as a tonic against loneliness and the ironic kind of isolation that celebrity often brings.”
Nolte is a father of two, son Brawley Nolte and daughter Sophia Lane Nolte. Both his children have tried themselves in acting.
Sophia even starred alongside her father when she played Nolte’s granddaughter in Honey in the Head.
“She is kinda like this little grown-up. Sometimes she calls me Grandpa instead of Daddy because all of her friends’ fathers are young. I’m pushing 80. My son Brawley is in his 30s. He did some acting, but that’s not what he wanted. He’s studying to be a doctor,” Nolte told Saturday Evening Post.
Nick Nolte is seen filming on set of the movie “Rittenhouse” on October 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
Being 82, it’s obvious that his looks has changed drastically, but he’s still as charming and as gorgeous as he was in his younger days.
”As for being old, I don’t regret it at all. I’m not having much difficulty with age. I’m really kind of comfortable with it, knowing that there’s one more big adventure to do. It’s kind of spooky, but I accept it. You fight like hell right up until the last. I think you just have to keep moving and keep doing it,” he says.
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During the last couple of years, ‘The Prince of Darkness’ suffered several medical conditions and was forced to undergo several surgeries. Ever since his quad-bike accident in 2003, everything went downfall for the Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Later, in 2019, he suffered yet another life-threatening fall when he fell in his bathroom and dislodged metal screws in his spine.
Recently, his wife Sharon Osbourne revealed that the musician is about to undergo yet another surgery that will likely “determine the rest of his life,” but didn’t share any details.
Ozzy was forced to postpone the remaining tour dates following the spine and neck surgery and now more devastating news for his fans followed.
He played his tour show, No More Tours II’s Ozzfest in Inglewood in December 2018, and no one anticipated that it would be his last ever tour.
On Wednesday, Ozzy took to Instagram to tell his fans that he will no longer perform.
“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine,” he wrote.
“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.”
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Ozzy continued: “I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F***S ME UP, more than you will ever know.
“Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.
“I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, @JudasPriest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have.
“I love you all… Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase,” he ended his post.
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This announcement left many heartbroken.
2020 was the year when the musician was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and that only added to the health issues he has been experiencing in recent years.
We will miss Ozzy’s shows and his life performances. We wish him only the best life brings and hope he would be able to recover from his latest surgery completely.
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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.
“If they call you shocking, scandalous, troublesome, problematic, provocative or dangerous, you are definitely onto something,” the Queen of Pop declared. #Grammyshttps://t.co/y1OzKpY1Jq
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.”
I’m all for cosmetic surgery but @Madonna should have left her face alone after her last lift. Her hair, makeup & eyebrows make her only look worse. The mother of reinvention needs an intervention. And yes, I’ll be paying 1,300 to see her at MSG this summer. #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/PGIN5nNrfa
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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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 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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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.
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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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.
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“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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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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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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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.
Actress Melinda Dillon attends the world premiere of “F.I.S.T.” on April 13, 1978 at Filmex in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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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