When Kevin Costner divorced his first wife Cindy Silva, who was his college sweetheart, the couple went through a nasty divorce and it led to a long period of loneliness for the Yellowstone star.
Eventually, he started dating Christine Baumgartner, whom he later married. The couple first dated and split because Costner didn’t want to have more children, to which the former model said, “I’m going to wait for you, but not long. When you come to your senses, come back to me’” and he did.
They eventually welcomed three children together, making the actor a father of seven.
Sadly, after nearly 19 years together, Costner and Baumgartner announced they are divorcing recently.
Apparently, Costner’s absence was ‘hard’ for Baumgartner who wanted him to spend more time at home with his family in Santa Barbara.
“During filming, Kevin is not around very much. His absence has been very hard for her,” a source reportedly said. Another insider reported that while Costner was aware that his wife was not happy in their marriage, her filing for divorce was nonetheless a shock to him.
Baumgartner was seeking $161,000 a month in child support for their three children, Cayden Wyatt, 15, Hayes Logan, 14, and Grace Avery, 13.
In order to try and guarantee this income, Baumgartner went to court, but it was Costner who scored the victory, as per his fans, although the actor said there were ‘no winners’ in the bruising battle.
Namely, a judge in Santa Barbara slashed Baumgartner’s child support payments to $63,000 per month, which is less than half of the $129,000 she currently gets and considerably less than the $161,000 she asked for.
“You know, when you have a life that long with somebody, there is no winner…and it’s this big, crazy thing called life and how it unravels so quickly,” the actor told Fox News Digital.
“One minute you feel like you’re on top of the world, and then you realize how, you know, how vulnerable you are,” he added.
Costner took the stand for a second time during the final hour of the hearing and explained how he feared that he would need to take on jobs he’s not comfortable with so that his now-ex wife be awarded an ‘inflated’ level of child support.
“I want to help but the thought of having things inflated to the point I can’t do what I want to do…,” he said, apologizing to his ex-wife. “Somehow in this unusual world ,we didn’t make it and for that, I’m sorry.”
In November, there will be a trial held over her request of spousal support and their prenuptial agreement.
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Despite the claims by the Sussexes that the need for privacy had been the main reason for stepping down from their royal duties and leaving Britain for sunny California, both Harry and Meghan seem to enjoy the attention they are given by the media.
Ever since their departure from the Firm, the Duke and the Duchess have been giving interviews, slamming Harry’s family. They have also signed contracts with Netflix, which has released documentaries on their lives. Harry also published a book, his all-tell memoir Spare, in which he revealed plenty of juicy details about the royals.
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And while the couple doesn’t let any photos of their children being taken or posted on the social media, theNetflix documentary released in December 2022, which featured the couple’s life in the States, included pictures and videos of now Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana.
However, as much as little ones’ childhood is filled with plenty of attention from their parents, the fact that they are so far away from the rest of the family, especially their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, is concerning.
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The truth is that the lives of Harry’s and William’s children are very different, and those differences will only grow bigger as time passes by.
Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is one of those who believes this will happen. In fact, he says that Archie and Lilibet Archie and Lilibet being far away from their UK royal family might become a sad issue in the future.
Burrell believes that when Harry would shares stories about his late mother to their children, it will led to confusion.
“I think that Archie and Lilibet will say, ‘Well why aren’t we part of that world? We’re prince and princess, and we should be part of the royal family.’” Burrell said. “That’s a big question for your children to ask you when you decided you don’t want to be part of that world.”
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Further, the former butler says how he believes that Meghan not speaking to her husband’s family, or her own father, leaves her children only be close to her mother, their grandmother, Doria Ragland. Sadly, this means that Archie and Lili won’t have much family, and it’s “unfair” that they have been “cast out.”
“I think it’s unfair in many ways that the children have been cast out, as well as the parents,” Burrell continued. “Because the children didn’t choose to be cast out. The parents chose for them.
“What Harry and Meghan have done, in fact, is deny them of their heritage,” he added. “And I think that by the time they’re 18, they’ll turn to Meghan and Harry and say, ‘Why weren’t we part of that? Why didn’t we experience that? Why don’t we know our cousins? Why don’t we know this world, which is half ours? There comes a dilemma.”
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When Archie was born, Harry wasn’t much interested in revealing details surrounding the birth of the baby. However, he was forced into sharing with the people that Archie arrived into the world due to the breach of the “unwritten contract between the royals and the public.”
In her book The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, author Katie Nicholl described Harry as “almost morbidly obsessed” with keeping Archie’s birth as secretive as possible.
“Behind the scenes, matters were so fraught that more than one official — as I know from personal experience — was reduced to tears of frustration and despair,” Rebecca English, royal editor of the Daily Mail, added.
Now, with the family residing in the States, they don’t need to worry about cameras or paparazzi photographers that much, nor they are forced to post photos of their children on their birthdays, as it is with the royal family’s tradition.
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But, no matter how private Harry tends to be about his children, his recent Netflix documentary about the Invictus Games showed a photo of Archie in the background of one of Harry’s clips.
In the photograph, standing on Harry’s desk, now 4-year-old Archie could be seen holding a toy while dressed in white shoes, a blue jumper with the letter A written across the chest, and gray jeans.
The boy is getting bigger and from what could be seen on the photograph, the little Prince resembles his father a lot.
The documentary also featured the speech Harry gave to all athletes competing in the 2022 Invictus Games.
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Among the rest, he spoke of his son Archie and what he dreams of becoming when he grows up.
“To be role models, or the role models that each of you are, takes strength, and it takes courage,” Harry said.
“When I talk to my son Archie about what he wants to be when he grows up, some days it’s an astronaut, other days it’s a pilot – a helicopter pilot, obviously. Or Kwazii from Octonauts. If you’re laughing, then you’ve seen that,” he added.
Octonauts is a series which follows a group of animals serving as a rescue team at sea.
“But what I remind him is that no matter what you want to be when you grow up, it’s your character that matters most, and nothing would make his mum and me prouder than to see him have the character of what we see before us today,” Harry continued.
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Beloved Margaritaville singer and one of the greatest musicians to have ever walked this Earth, Jimmy Buffett, died aged 76 following a battle with skin cancer he was diagnosed with four years ago but kept under wraps.
A statement shared on his social media read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.
“He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”
The Cheeseburger in Paradise hitmaker started receiving hospice care a few weeks ago and he was reportedly visited by Paul McCartney, who sang for him.
According to people close to the singer, his condition developed into lymphoma, which has been the exact cause of death.
Buffett was born December 25, 1946. He started his career when he was in his twenties and had his musical breakthrough with his 1977 album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, which included the song Margaritaville.
The song enjoyed 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Over the course of his career, which spanned over 50 years, Buffett released 29 studio albums, 9 compilation albums, 14 live albums, 8 specialty albums, and 67 singles.
His last ever public performance took place in May 2022 at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans. He was scheduled to perform in South Carolina in May 2023, but was hospitalized last minute.
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Buffett’s friends and fellow musicians paid tribute to him over posts on social media.
Alan Jackson quoted the lyrics of the song Boats to Build, which he and late Buffett recorded together in 2004. “Shores distant shores / There’s where I’m headed for / I got the stars to guide my way / Sail into the light of day…” the lyric read.
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Jimmy Buffett, the singer and songwriter of "Margaritaville" has died. He was 76 years old. @thattracysmith caught up with the singer back in 2020 about making music and whether he thinks about his own mortality. https://t.co/nFfbqemmu7pic.twitter.com/gJLL0MI1tT
Elton John wrote, “Jimmy Buffett was a unique and treasured entertainer. His fans adored him and he never let them down. This is the saddest of news. A lovely man gone way too soon. Condolences to (his wife) Jane and the family from (my husband) David (Furnish) and me,” while Toby Keith described the late singer as a ‘tremendous influence on so many of us.’
Tributes came pouring from fans as well.
“So many great memories at Jimmy’s shows. This is a hard one,” one person tweeted.
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London, UK - July 5th 2019:
Celine Dion performs live on stage at British Summertime at Hyde Park o London, England. London, England.
Celine Dion, one of the most famous names in the world of music, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease which affects one in a million. Unfortunately, the singer has been experiencing extremely tough time walking, and even speaking, which completely limited her ability to perform on stage.
The disease in question is Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that leads to muscle rigidity and excruciating spasms.
A representative spoke to the public in the past and explained that Dion was forced to cancel several concert dates in Las Vegas due to the condition.
“Celine has been experiencing severe and persistent muscle spasms which are preventing her from performing,” the statement read.
“Her medical team continues to evaluate and treat her. However, the symptoms she is experiencing are prohibiting her from participating in the ongoing rehearsals for the new show.”
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Sadly, it seems like her health hasn’t improved much. The singer posted two videos on her social media, one in English and one in French, in which she said that due to her serious sickness, she is unable to “sing the way I’m used to.”
She added that the muscle spasm impacts every aspect of her everyday living. “It’s been incredibly difficult for me to face these obstacles and talk about everything that has happened to me,” she continued. “I’ve had health problems for quite some time.” Her tours have been postponed again. “I can only sing,” Dion added. “I’ve done that my whole life. And it’s what I’m most passionate about.
Now, her sister Claudette has provided fans with an update on Dion’s health condition.
“We are keeping our fingers crossed in the quest to find a remedy for Celine’s distressing ailment. The spasms are uncontrollable,” Claudette said.
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Speaking of the condition, she explained what it actually feels like to be living with it.
“You know how people often abruptly wake up due to a leg or calf cramp? It’s somewhat akin to that, but it affects all her muscles. There’s little we can do to ease her suffering.”
“She’s putting in every effort to regain her health. She’s a resilient woman,” she added, appreciating her sister.
Claudette revealed that Dion is taken care of by her other sister, Linda, and that her children are also by her side.
Speaking to Le Journal de Montreal, Claudette said of her sister, “When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda, who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard.
“She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible,” she added.
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Unfortunately, there is no known cure for the Stiff Person Syndrome, but its progress can be slowed down with medications.
The syndrome causes muscles to tense up uncontrollably and then leaves a person looking like a ‘human statue’ making the walking and speaking a real struggle.
Sadly, a source close to Dion revealed in June this year that the singer is an enormous pain.
“Her disease is incurable. And as hard she’s worked at it with doctors and therapists, she simply isn’t getting better.”
“To be honest, she can barely move,” the source shared.
We are sending Celine Dion our prayers and hope for the best outcome despite the fact that the latest updates on her condition don’t seem inspiring.
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No words can ever describe the importance of grandparents in the life of their grandchildren.
“Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child’s growth as vitamins” Joyce Allston says, and we can’t agree more.
The reasons why these people are “the best kind of grownups” are endless. They are a bit parents, a bit teachers, and a bit friends, and those who got to grow up by their side are the luckiest among us.
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A woman named Erica Lusher and her son hadn’t seen her parents in a while. Feeling sad that her boy and her parents were away from one another for some time due to the COVID-19 restrictions, she decided to surprise her parents with a visit. Although it took them 800 miles, the trip was well worth.
While Erica’s mom and dad were having lunch at a local Florida restaurant, she and her son entered the place. The reaction of the grandparents of the boy has been a heart-melting one.
The first to notice them is the grandmother, who is in complete shock.
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When the grandpa sees his grandson, his eyes get filled with tears of joy. He embraces the boy with arms wide open and whispers “Buddy” as he’s trying to understand what is going on.
This video of this meeting shows yet again that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is one of the purest forms of love that have ever existed.
To watch the emotional reunion, go to the video below.
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An 8-year-old boy named Farouk James could be deprived from quality education due to the strict school regulations which won’t allow him to attend classes unless he has his hair cut.
The strict school regulations, many of which are found ridiculous both by children and parents, sometimes limit the students’ needs to stand out from the crowd and be unique. At times, these regulations kill the youngsters’ creativity and force them to fit inside the box and not think outside of it.
The young Londoner in question, James, received plenty of offers from modeling agencies to be a child model because of his cuteness and his impressive mane. Following photo sessions in New York and Italy, James is now making a living as a kid model.
Sadly, his long hair is the reason why this young boy was rejected from several colleges.
His mother, Bonnie Miller, explained that since the boy’s grandfather is Ghanaian, they waited for three years before they were to have James’ hair cut, as per tradition. But then, the boy got attached to his hair.
“At that point he was attached — and so was I, to be honest — with his beautiful hair,” Bonnie told CBS News. “We just kept the hair.”
Bonnie believes that the UK schools, which allow girls to have long hair but prohibit boys from having one, violate children’s human rights.
“I will not give up trying to persuade governments to put legislation in place to protect children from these outdated, punishing rules,” Bonnie wrote on Instagram.
“Farouk hasn’t done anything wrong, and YOU REJECT HIM! He will say good bye to his friends as they all get accepted into the schools he so desperately wants to attend.”
She even started a petition on Change.org to outlaw hair prejudice in the United Kingdom.
“We’re getting a real team together and calling it the Mane Generation,” Bonnie said. “We’re going to fight this until these rules get changed. And it’s globally, not just domestically in the U.K.”
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James’ Instagram account, which his mom manages, is followed by a quarter of a million people.
However, not all of his followers agree with Bonnie. On the contrary, they sometimes receive hateful comments.
After an appearance on the U.K.’s This Morning on which Bonnie spoke of the family’s struggles to find a suitable school for her son, they started receiving mail with hurtful comments.
“This week is mental health week, so I’m surprised to be receiving lots of negative comments about Farouk’s hair,” Bonnie wrote in May last year.
When Elliot Costello and a group of other people visited Cambodia, he had an encounter with a young girl named Thea.
Little did Elliot know that this encounter would have an impact so profound on him that it would help start a movement whose goal is to end sexual abuse against children.
Namely, Thea always had nail polish on her tiny nails. One day, as she and Elliot chatted, she asked to paint one of his nails. He agreed and was happy to speak to the chatty girl, but he then learned that she was once a victim of sexual abuse.
“As she painted one of my nails, I assured her I would always keep it that way to remember her, and by extension, her suffering,” Elliot said.
This motivated Elliot to try and make positive change among men so that less and less children fall victims of sexual abuse.
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That is when he came up with the movement called #PolishedMan where men put nail polish on one of their nails. That one nail represents the one in five children who will be victims of sexual violence.
Polished Man works towards ending sexual violence against children. According to the organization, “being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally.”
Elliot believes that since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children globally, they should be catalyst for change if we are ever to see an end to the abuse of innocent children.
The goal with the painted nail isn’t just to remind people of the number of children who are abused every single day, but to serve as a conversation starter about this reality, leading to new ideas about prevention. He also hopes that people will start donating to “support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse,” as per APlus.
We hope that more men, including celebrities would be willing to join this movement.
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Jeremy Tillman was a father of six and was recently engaged to a woman who had six children on her own.
The couple were proud of their large, blended family, but then suddenly, Jeremy’s life was cut short.
Namely, one of his children was starting college and he was helping him move into the dorm when he suddenly collapsed. Emergency personnel from the university attempted life-saving measures but to no avail. Jeremy died, leaving his large family behind.
The Arkansas father’s fiancé, Elizabeth Goodson, opened up about the loss of the man she was planning to spend the rest of her life with.
“He came through the door, and he was in obvious distress,” Elizabeth told KARK. “He just had a very sudden medical event as we were moving things in. I guess he may have strained too hard.”
Despite the attempts to revive her fiancé failed, Elizabeth expressed her gratitude to the university’s emergency personnel for their fast reaction. “I will say the school did a very good job of assisting in every way possible and making sure everyone was moved,” she shared.
Jeremy was a devoted father and an incredible man.
“Despite working full-time and part-time at home, he rarely missed important events, and he always made time for movie nights, soccer in the yard, or pull-up competitions. He showed our children how a man should treat a woman, and how to be intentional with your word,” Elizabeth said.
“He was selfless, and always worked hard to ensure everyone had the things that they wanted and needed, often to his own detriment. He loved all our children, and was the epitome of what a man and father should be,” she shared with Today.
According to the family, Jeremy worked as a service technician for Cogswell Motors for 25 years and was loved by all his colleagues.
“To know him was to love him. From always smiling to cracking jokes, no job was too big or small for him to lend a helping hand,” the dealership posted on Facebook.
Arkansas State University also shared a statement regarding Jeremy’s untimely passing.
“Chancellor Todd Shields and Arkansas State University extend deepest condolences to student Jace Tillman. The university community will continue to support Jace and keep his family in their thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time,” the statement reads, per Today.
Jeremy is survived by five children. One of his daughters, Cassie Tillman, preceded him in death.
His other daughter, Hannah Brazil, expressed her heartbreak over her father’s passing in a Facebook post.
“My sweet father, this feels unreal. When our family had troubling news I had you to hold me, wipe my tears away. Now not being able to hug you and you tell me you are here breaks my heart. The smell of coffee coming off your breath when you talked,” the post reads. “the car grease smell that was on all the furniture in the house. Your crazy (sometimes funny) dad jokes you would say when I had slumber parties. The mornings where you would stop at the gas station on the way to work/school to grab me a chocolate milk and you a coffee. when we would be traveling to an away game and you would fart and lock the windows.”
“The random phone calls we would have after I moved out just talking about life. you becoming a grandpa. These memories and much more will always stay,” the post continues. “I realize now why you always told me I was strong, you new one day I would need the strength to bear your loss. I just never imagined it would come this soon. I love you forever. Fly high with Cassie I’ll see you again one day.”
We are so very sorry for this family’s loss.
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“Famous for being famous,” or as the Friends star Jennifer Aniston puts it, “Famous for doing nothing.”
The actress spoke of her recent plans and projects with actor Sebastian Stan on the Variety’s series Actors on Actors when the topic about influencers was scratched. Aniston didn’t hold back and said, “I always say I feel lucky that we got a little taste of the industry before it became what it is today, which is just different — more streaming services, more people.”
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The actress said she had names in mind of people who became famous without having any talents. “Famous for basically doing nothing. I mean — Paris Hilton, Monica Lewinsky, all those,” she explained.
Further, she went on to say that the way actors become famous nowadays because of Instagram and TikTok feels like “It’s almost like it’s diluting the actor’s job.”
Well, she did share her honest opinion, but that left many unhappy.
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In fact, the actress came under fire when people started questioning her ways to Hollywood, saying that she only got the opportunity to act because her parents were famous.
Aniston is daughter of legendary actor John Aniston, who has been a staple on the long-running show Days of Our Lives. Her mom, Nancy Dow, was also a very famous name in the film industry.
Many accused Aniston of taking advantage of the nepotism that is present in the industry.
Some pointed out to Aniston’s entitlement at wanting to gate-keep Hollywood and fame and said that according to her, only the children of the famous people can be famous.
It looks like Jennifer Aniston has a strong opinion regarding influencer culture.
What are your thoughts on this?
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American Pickers has been on for over a decade and people seem to love it. It features antique and collectible pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who’s no longer on the show following a severe back injury and a feud with his co-host. The two travel around the United States to “pick” various items for resale, for clients, or for their personal collections.
They scavenge people’s homes, garages, and basements for treasure.
Over the course of more than 300 episodes, Wolfe and Frank have become one of the most famous TV duos, but their relationship seems to have broken down. Frank revealed that he and Wolfe haven’t spoken in two years.
Frank has gone through some personal problems and doctors weren’t optimistic as to how much time he has left at the time. Apparently, he’s now doing better than before. He has lost significant amount of weight and is sober for some time now.
Mike Wolfe, shared that the show suffered loss when Bob Peterson, who had appeared on the series during many occasions, passed away.
Wolfe shared a beautiful tribute to his friend on his Instagram which included photos and video clips featuring Peterson. He confessed that Peterson was much more than a reoccurring guest of the show, and in fact, was Wolfe’s biggest mentor.
“A few days ago we lost a man that we looked to as a mentor. Not just with mechanical things but in how we should live our lives. Bob was an example to us as someone that loved life and seized each day with so much passion. Always there to help with such conviction and of course humor. He was from an era that we can only romanticize about now. My life and so many others lives were better with him in it. He will be greatly missed. I love you my friend,” Wolfe wrote.
Many of the show’s fans offered their support and their condolences. Man what a sweet laugh and cool disposition. Sorry for you loss my brother,” one person wrote. “I loved watching him and Robbie working on projects,” another fan added.
We are very sorry for Bob Peterson’s passing. May he rest in peace.
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Burt Bacharach, one of the most famous composers of 20th century pop music died at the age of 94.
The news of his passing had been shared by Bacharach’s publicist, who told Associated Press that the acclaimed composer died of natural causes due to old age.
Most of Bacharach’s songs marked entire eras, including the 50s’, 60s’, 70s’ and the 80s’. Not only he created some of the most iconic movie soundtrack songs, but he helped many music stars reach the top charts. Over the course of his career, he scored more than 50 chart hits in the US and UK, with artists such as Warwick, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello, among the rest.
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Bacharach most often collaborated with lyricist Hal David and together they created enduring hits such as What The World Needs Now Is Love, I Say A Little Prayer,Walk on By, Alfie, What’s New Pussycat? and many more. The list is endless.
In 2008, when Bacharach received the lifetime achievement Grammy, he was hailed music’s “greatest living composer.” In addition to this award, he won three Oscars, two Golden Globes, and five more Grammy awards.
Bacharach was both an innovator and throwback who triumphed in many art forms; Truly one of a kind.
He was married four times, but the strongest bond he had ever formed was that with creation of music, something he was entirely devoted to and loved doing.
Bacharach was born in Kansas City, Missouri but grew up in Kew Gardens, New York. Even when he was still just a child, he showed interest in music, most specifically, jazz.
Many found his music as “easy listening,” and old-fashioned style. His buoyant pop songs and smooth, jazzy instrumentals marked the 1960s. His songs can be heard in both Mad Men and Austin Powers. Bacharach made a memorable appearance in the second Austin Powers film, performing I’ll Never Fall in Love Again on an open top bus with Elvis Costello and was loved for his cameos in the Austin Powers film franchise.
What’s most, the song The Look of Love influenced the idea of Austin Powers in Mike Myers as he was driving home from hockey practice, according to Entertainment Weekly.
“Did I arrive at that intellectually? No,” he told Rolling Stone in 1999.
“I arrived at it by hearing the song ‘The Look of Love,’ the national anthem of libido, and thinking, ‘Where have all the swingers gone?'”
Speaking of Bacharach, Costello said in a 2018 interview with The Associated Press, “The shorthand version of [Bacharach] is that he’s something to do with easy listening.
“It may be agreeable to listen to these songs, but there’s nothing easy about them. Try playing them. Try singing them.”
While writing some of his most unforgettable songs, Bacharach was going through a period of grief. After four failed marriages, he lost his 40-year-old autistic daughter to suicide. She could feel something was wrong with her when he was still young, but it took doctors thirty years to diagnose her with Asperger’s syndrome. Six years later, she took her own life.
These hardships touched Bacharach’s soul and that pain affected his music in the most profound ways possible.
Rest in peace Burt Bacharach, your songs will live forever.
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Loudoun County, Virginia, teacher Laura Morris resigned from the position of a teacher which she held for a majority of her career while she gave an emotional speech against the prevalence of critical race theory and other political objectives in public schools during a board meeting.
Morris, a fifth grade teacher at Lucketts Elementary School, told the board, “I’m a Christian woman, and they’ve said they don’t want us here. I’ve found employment elsewhere.”
Her speech and her resignation were a form of a protest against the policies of the school board.
Among the rest, she accused the school board of forcing her ‘to push highly-politicized agendas on our most vulnerable constituents – the children’ and explained that teachers were highly encouraged to report any colleagues who were speaking against the teaching programs they were forced to follow.
Morris added that she felt like she could no longer be a part of an organization that convinced her ‘white, Christian, able-bodied females’ needed to be reined in.
“This summer I have struggled with the idea of returning to school, knowing that I’ll be working yet again with a school division that, despite its shiny tech and flashy salary, promotes political ideologies that do not square with who I am as a believer in Christ,” Morris said.
“I am very sad about some things that I am giving up and leaving behind, but regret is not the word … I don’t regret what I did,” she told Fox News after her speech went viral. “I don’t regret anything I said, and I don’t regret anything I did — because I … was happy to do this.”
Loudoun County has drawn national attention as parents and administrators spar over controversial teaching material and a recent transgender policy, which was approved by the board.
Morris’ speech was triggered by all this and by her disapproval of the excessive focus on “equity trainings” and the imposition of political views on the pupils.
Critical race theory and educational equity remain hotly debated topics across the country. The schools need to carefully consider how to handle these issues.
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Moms would go to any length for their children, and if that involves getting part in a dance routine in front of the entire school, so be it.
The football team at Steele High School were heading to the playoffs so the school decided to throw a pep rally for them. Everyone was having a blast and then the announcer said there were special guests who would perform for the crowd.
In the next moment, a group of women with white masks on their faces took the ‘stage.’
As they hit the center court, all eyes were on them, and people started wondering who could they be.
The 11 women stood in formation and started their routine, which was an awesome one indeed.
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The crowd started cheering and applauding, still not knowing who’s behind those masks. Some time later, the dancers pulled their masks off and the players were flabbergasted to learn it was their moms who danced their hearts out in order to celebrate their success.
It was later revealed that they managed to learn the steps with the help of a student who came up with the choreography and by watching videos of Silentó’s “Watch Me” and of the iHeart Memphis’s “Hit The Quan.”
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Melissa Fields, one of the moms who was part of the dance routine, said she suffered from nervousness and stage-fright, but managed to overcome both because she knew she was doing all that to make her son happy. Also, she appreciated the opportunity “to come out of our comfort zone.”
“If I went to a club right now, I wouldn’t know what to do,” she added. “I went on YouTube and thought ‘Oh no, there is no way we would be able to pull this off.’”
But she did! And all the other moms did it.
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The moment the football players came down to hug their moms was worth all the time spent practicing.
You can take a look at the video below. We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.
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A very well dressed woman at this person’s flight refused to raise her tray when asked to do so by the gay flight attendant. Instead, she showed some pretty rude behavior, but how the flight attendant dealt with her cheekiness has everyone laughing.
Make sure you read it till the end.
My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who was camping it up outrageously. He seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks.
As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us:
”Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he’ll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.”
On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed an extremely well-dressed and exotic young woman hadn’t moved a muscle.
“Perhaps you didn’t hear me over those big brute engines but I asked you to raise your tray, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground.”
She calmly turned her head and said, “In my country, I am called a Princess and I take orders from no one.”
To which the flight attendant replied, without missing a beat:
“Well, sweet-cheeks, in my country I’m called a Queen, so I outrank you. Tray up, Bitch.”
We didn’t see this coming, did you? 🙂
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If you were a fan of the long-running TV show Dynasty, then you remember the stunning actress behind the character of Sammy Jo Carrington.
This role helped Heather Locklear rise to stardom and become a fan-favorite. Today, she can brag with quite a career in the world of film.
Today, Locklear is 61 and although she looks stunning, she doesn’t resemble her old self.
Recently, she was photographed with her fiance Chris Heisser, and many agree that her appearance changed drastically, with some saying they haven’t even recognized her.
The couple was spotted shopping at an antique mall in Agoura Hills, California, not far from her $4.8 million home.
The Melrose Place actress was make-up free and wore Lauren Moshi’s “biting lips” skull logo t-shirt. She had a huge smile on her face, indicating she was having a nice time with her partner.
Locklear has a well-documented history of struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues. Luckily, it looks like she’s fighting her way back to health and is now more vibrant than ever.
A while go, she sparked concerns when she was spotted talking to herself while her fiance was waiting her inside the car. Fans, however, defended her and assumed her behavior was a result of some bad news she had probably received prior to when the photos were taken.
Locklear and Heisser got engaged in April 2020, and the actress says she’s not in a hurry to get married. Her fiance is her high-school sweetheart.
“I’m like, ‘You’re my man for the rest of my life, whether we get married or not,’ ” she shared with People in October 2020.
“[A wedding] is so not important. We’re together, and we love each other and support each other. And really that’s all that matters.”
Locklear is a mother to one daughter, Ava, whom she had with her second husband, Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora.
Previously, she was married to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, whom she divorced in 1993.
Locklear and Richie tied the knot in 1994 in a private civil ceremony in New Jersey. Their formal wedding took place in Paris, and the Melrose Place star wore a candlelight white gown designed by Nolan Miller, who also designed the lavish costumes for Dynasty.
The couple stayed together for 13 years before calling it quits. As of Ava, being a child of two celebs was quite a ride. When she was young, she could often be seen on stage during the Bon Jovi concerts. Sometimes, she would introduce them to the audience and she even danced with the members while they performed.
We are glad Heather Locklear was able to overcome the difficulties in her life and stay sober after battling substance and alcohol abuse.
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When the ‘People’s Princess’ lost her life in a tragic car accident, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, were still very young. The news of their mother’s passing changed their lives forever.
Lady Di rose to prominence upon her engagement to then-Prince Charles. She was a fascinating public figure who enchanted millions with her nurturing nature.
The media was obsessed with her and followed her every move, and according to many, pushed her to her death.
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She lost her life after she and her partner Dodi Fayed, the son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, her driver Henri Paul, and her bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones crashed the Mercedes in the Pont de I’Alma tunnel in Paris while trying to escape the paparazzi.
According to reports, Lady Di passed away as a result of massive internal injuries and a ruptured blood vessel which caused internal bleeding.
Her funeral was watched by 2.3 billion people from all over the world. Diana’s passing was a loss that crushed billions of hearts. There was no single Briton who didn’t mourn her death. She was laid to rest at her family’s estate of Althorp, on a small island in the middle of the Oval Lake.
Dodi Fayed’s father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died at the scene, was convinced that the crash was no incident at all.
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Prior to the car crash, Diana called her sons, who were spending time in the Scottish Highlands with their cousins. When she talked to Harry, he was eager to end up the phone call as soon as possible because he wanted to continue playing outside. He, however, wasn’t aware that would be the last time he spoke to his loving mother.
“I can’t really necessarily remember what I said but all I do remember is probably regretting for the rest of my life, how short that call was,” he said.
“If I’d known that that was the last time I was going to speak to my mother the things that I would – the things I would have said to her.”
Harry never truly got over the pain of losing his mother. He even confessed that he only cried twice to express his feeling of grief. The first time was in 1997 when he visited his mother’s grave.
“There’s not a day that William and I don’t wish that she was still around, and we wonder what kind of a mother she would be now, and what kind of a public role she would have, and what a difference she would be making.”
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Prince William also opened up about the grief and the pain for his late mother and revealed his final conversation with her.
“Slowly, you try and rebuild your life, and you try and understand what’s happened, and I kept saying to myself that, you know, my mother would not want me to be upset,” William said. “She’d not want me to be down. She’d not want me to be like this. I kept myself busy as well—which is good and bad sometimes—but allows you to kind of get through that initial shock phase.”
William will never forget the last few heartbreaking words he uttered to his mother.
“The very last memory I have is a phone call from Balmoral. At the time, Harry and I were running around, minding our own business, playing with our cousins, and having a very good time,” William said. “Harry and I were in a desperate rush to say, ‘Goodbye, see you later, can I go off?’ If I’d known what was going to happen, I wouldn’t have been quite so blasé about it. That phone call sticks in my mind quite heavily.”
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On what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday, William and Harry, despite their dispute, unveiled a bronze statue of their mother in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on July 1, 2021.
“Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better,” the brothers said in a shared statement.
“Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.”
Rest in peace, Lady Di, you are missed.
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That the relationship between the King of England and his younger son is a rocky one is something everyone is very aware of.
It all started with the decision of the Sussexes to step down from their royal duties and then things turned even more heated when Harry and Meghan were hosted by Oprah and revealed a number of things about the Firm. They accused members of the royal family for racism among the rest.
Neither William nor Charles were happy with those accusations.
Further, Harry’s all-tell memoir Spare and the couple’s Netflix documentary didn’t help matters at all.
Now, it has been revealed, however, that peace talks are about to take place and rumors are that King Charles is willing to offer an olive branch but the reason behind it isn’t the attempt to reconcile with his son and daughter-in-law as it is for the opportunity to be able to spend more time around their children, Archie and Lilibet.
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Harry and Charles’ last meeting took place on May 6, the day of Charles’ coronation.
Harry’s visit, however, was a brief one. He did attended the ceremony, but wasn’t present at the lunch, and according to reports, many of the members of the royalty were relieved when they learned Harry won’t stay long in Britain.
The reason why the Prince left his homeland in such a hurry was that he wanted to attend his son’s birthday party, which was on the same day as the coronation.
In fact, if Harry stayed, it would probably be an awkward situation since he’s relationship with most of his closest relatives, including his father and brother, is still a rocky one.
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Media outlets report that the King will likely invite both Harry and Meghan, as well as their children, to the celebration of his 75th birthday, despite the fact that he’s still outraged at his son for the things he has said, especially for referring to Charles’ wife as to a “wicked stepmother” and accusing her of leaking stories to the press years ago.
As per the Daily Mail, Charles’ birthday celebration would be a low-key affair, a “minimal” and “family-oriented” one.
“His Majesty is not given to fuss over such things as it is, but he is [also] acutely conscious there have been many set-piece royal events of late, and his firm thinking is that events to mark his birthday will be minimal,” a source told the Daily Mail.
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In his new book OUR KING: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch, royal author Robert Jobson writes about King Charles’s anguish over his grandchildren, who are sixth and seventh in the line of succession.
Jobson claims that Archie and Lilbet are “always in Charles’ heart,” despite the fact that his relationship with Harry and Meghan made things quite challenging.
“Unfortunately, due to the poor relationship with his second son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Charles has spent hardly any quality time with his other grandchildren, Archie and his sister, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor,” Jobson wrote in his book, as quoted by the Mirror.
“But those close to him say they are always in his heart. It is one of the reasons he finds the estrangement from his second son so difficult to cope with.”
Charles visited his grandson for the first time shortly after his birth when the Sussexes still resided in the UK.
“A week after Archie was born in May 2019, Charles had gone to see Harry and Meghan at Frogmore Cottage and was thrilled as he cradled the baby boy in his arms,” Jobson explains. “But even then, the Sussexes were planning their escape from the Firm.”
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Charles has never visited Archie and Lili in the United Stated, where they currently live.
They, however, visited Britain together with their parents on late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
The meeting between the little ones and their father’s side of the family was an emotional one, BBC reported.
“It was fantastic to see them. It was wonderful to have them back in Britain,” the source said. “The prince and the duchess were absolutely thrilled to see them. He said it was also ‘very, very special’ for [then-Prince] Charles to spend time with his grandson, Archie, now aged three.”
Reports are that Harry will be in attendance for this year’s Invictus Games in Germany next month, on September 17, and that peace talks will reportedly be held there.
“King Charles is due to return to London from Balmoral in the middle of September, which ties with the end of Harry’s Invictus Games trip to Dusseldorf,” a royal source told OK!
“The King has a rescheduled official visit to France on September 20 so has a few days to spare in London to meet with his son. Staff are trying to fine-tune the details as we speak,” the source adds.
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The meeting will be first since the coronation.
“The King loves his son very much, but he has been mortally wounded by what he has done. He will always be there for him but draws the line at public slanging matches,” the source continued. “If the talks take place, the King will make it very clear that there will be absolutely no private family business discussed in public moving forward,” the source said.
“The King loves his son very much, but he has been mortally wounded by what he has done. He will always be there for him but draws the line at public slanging matches,” the insider said.
“If the talks take place, the King will make it very clear that there will be absolutely no private family business discussed in public moving forward.”
Another demand which Harry will have to hear before any peace talks take place involves the king being able to see his grandson, Archie.
We hope that the members of one of the most famous and most influential families in the world would be able to smooth things down and repair what is broken.
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With the huge number of photos posted online on a daily basis, it’s totally expected many of them to go viral because of one reason or another.
The following photos will make you wonder what’s wrong with them, but once you see it, you can never unsee it.
Family portrait
Number one is this lovely family photos of a mom, a dad, and their four children. They are all smiles and it’s obvious they are having a blast while taking this photo. However, if you take a closer look, you will notice human’s eyes lurking from underneath the mother.
Who Let The Dog Out?
If this looks like a regular classroom to you, look twice. Among all these students who are paying attention to the lecture, taking notes, and minding their own business, there is a huge dog doing exactly the same.
What is interesting is that no one seems to be bothered by the presence of the canine. But who knows, maybe the class is on Paw-litical’ theory.
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The wedding day is the best day in many people’s lives. It is the day they commit to that one person they want to spend their eternity with.
The photo above shows the beauty of such a moment, but there is one ‘tiny’ detail that makes it even better, or at least hilarious. If you take a closer look at the bottoms of the groom’s shoes, you can read the word ‘HELP.’ This is quite a cry for help, don’t you agree? It’s great that it’s just done for making the guests laugh.
Face-Lift
These girls having a fun day at the beach decided to take a photo of themselves and cherish the memory forever, but the picture was photobombed by a man whose head popped up in the background.
Well, someone found this funny and decided to make it even more entertaining by photo shopping the man’s face on every girl’s face. Did you even notice?
Pose And Now Say- Cheese!
Another photo of a girls’ company having a blast at the beach. They decide to pose for a photo not realizing a man in the background joins them. He does make a nice addition to the photo, don’t you agree?
Just a Face In a Tree
Halloween is that time of the years when everyone tends to come up with a unique mask idea. Well, it seems like these four friends, yes, you’ve read that right, did an amazing job, especially the fourth one, who decided to mask himself into a tree, or just hide behind it.
Which photo confused you the most?
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Most dog owners consider their pets members of their family. The truth is that when an animal is welcomed into our lives and our homes, it should indeed be treated as such.
Because of their love for their cats and dogs, people usually refer to them as to their “fur babies,” and as cute as that sounds, there are people who find that offensive. Yes, you’ve heard that right.
A mom of three caused a stir and divided people’s opinions when she wrote that calling the animals “fur babies” is “an insult to moms.”
Before sharing her opinion on the matter, the mom was aware that many would think of her as of a “self-righteous parent,” and she was right about that as comments started flooding.
Some people pointed out to the fact that the term “fur babies” is widely spread and that it is even included in the Cambridge Dictionary which identifies it as “a pet, especially one that someone treats with a lot of love and kindness as if it were a baby.”
Forbes reports that 85 per cent of dog owners and 76 per cent of cat owners consider their pets to be a member of the family. Additionally, a survey reveals that out of 2,000 respondents, 81 per cent say they treat their pets the same way they treat people and 71 per cent regularly put their pets needs ahead of their own.
That same study shows that 47 per cent call their pets “baby,” and one in three people refer to themselves as their fur baby’s “mom or dad.”
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Still, Elizabeth Broadbent, the mom in question, claims that babies and pets can never be the same.
“…But never did we call those beloved canines “furkids” or “furbabies”. Because the last I checked, dogs ain’t people,” she wrote for a 2022 online publication. “Your puppy is not your child, so stop saying that he is. I have three children now, and I know this for certain–kids and dogs are not the same.”
As expected, pet owners were quick to answer back.
“She has too much time on her hands…I’m pretty sure everyone is well aware of the differences. I have 2 children and I love my fur baby,” one social media user wrote.
“She is absolutely right, they are not the same, which is why dogs are furbabies, children are skinpuppies and kids are baby goats,” another added.
“Dogs who we love are like babies with fur they are the most loyal of all beings if treated with love…this lady knows nothing to make this sad request to others …it’s a free world,” a third person commented.
To support her claims, Broadbent explained that when her children were born, she was forced to babyproof her entire place, and that included removing “strangulation hazards,” hiding “cleaning fluids” and placing “safety locks on all the cabinets.”
On the other hand, for puppy-proofing “you removed all things chewable, took up poisonous plants, and provided appropriate chew toys,” she added.
The American Kennel Club expressed their opinion regarding Broadbent’s writing and said she missed a few crucial pet-proofing details such as removing/hiding all chewing hazards (cords, plants, food, medication), placing cleaning supplies in a safe place, securing cupboards with childproof latches, and raising blinds to avoid strangulation.
Broadbent doesn’t deny that having a pet requires a lot of responsibility.
“Pet ownership is a serious commitment that should only be taken up by those who really mean to care for an animal for the rest of its natural life.” Suggesting that “you can most ignore your dog,” she continues, “You’re stuck with your dog…except you’re not because you can leave. Before my husband and I had kids, we traveled all the time–dropped the pups by the doggie spa, paid extra for playground time, and hopped the plane guilt-free.”
Dr. Katy Nelson, senior veterinarian at Chewy, took a stand and said, “Pets have become our whole world, so it’s no surprise to see them claim their rightful place of prominence in the household.
“This reflects the larger trend of ‘pet prioritization,’ or placing our pets’ needs above our own when considering major life decisions or planning our social calendars and daily behaviors.”
Other comments regarding Broadband’s post included: “So, I have two daughters and a fur baby. My daughters call the fur baby their little brother. My husband and I call him our son. He knows each of us by name. If my husband tells him to go to Mommy, he’s immediately at my feet. Some people cannot accept that these ‘fur babies’ are a part of our family.”
The same user continued: “They are loved, and they love us back fiercely and unconditionally. I personally feel sorry for people who never experienced the unconditional love of a dog. Maybe then, they would understand ‘fur babies.’”
Another person wrote, “Why can’t they all be darling? I treat my fur baby as I would want to be treated. I show my son that same love and respect. I have enough love to go around!”
And someone else added: “Totally agree with you! My fur babies are more behaved than some “darling” children as well!!”
Yet another pet owner shared their opinion writing: “My dogs, cats and whatever else I have as a family can be my “babies” whether they have fur, feathers, skin or scales. Each of them have a special place in my heart and life that gives them a loving title of my choosing. So don’t offend me with your tiny little closed mind, and crawl back under your rock.”
We truly believe that our pets deserve the titles of “fur babies.” What about you? What’s your opinion on this matter?
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When the Osmond brothers started their music careers back in the day, they stole the hearts of millions almost overnight. They quickly rose to fame and topped the charts, becoming fan-favorites. The screaming crowds who were anticipating each of the Osmonds’ new single, album, and performance, created a frenzy known as the Osmondmania.
When the youngest of the brothers, Donny Osmond went solo, people fell for the charisma of the sweet boy and Donny’s fame only grew bigger and bigger over the years.
When he first took the stage, he was only five years old, and what is beautiful about him and his career is that it still lasts.
At the age of 16, Donny met then 15-year-old cheerleader Debbie, who would become his wife of over 40 years.
At the time, Donny believed he should keep their relationship a secret because of his popularity so they dated for three and half years before the world learned of their relationship.
”I dated her secretly for three and a half years because I didn’t want Tiger Beat [magazine] to find out,” he told the Drew Barrymore show.
“And then once the news got out that I got married…
“And maybe some of you [the audience] did this, I won’t hold it against you.
“The fans literally had Donny Osmond record burning parties and sent the most scathing letters to Debbie.
“She’s this sweet little girl from Montana, she’s the most amazing woman and saved my life.”
When they decided to tie the knot, Donny’s father thought it would destroy his career.
Donny spoke to The Guardian in 2017 of the time he was 20 and told his dad he would marry Debbie Glenn, saying, “When I told my dad, he said, ‘Well, there goes your career, but this is ushering in your personal life.”
He was a celeb known worldwide and Debbie was an ordinary girl, but their love for one another kept them going for over four decades.
“There was something simple about her, and I lived a very complicated life,” he said once in an interview.
Donny and Debra became grandparents for the first time in 2005, when Jeremy and Melissa welcomed son Dylan. This was a joyous moment for the Osmond family who tend to spend as much time together as possible.
Donny, who is super busy performing and making music, still finds the time to spend with his grandchildren.
His grandchildren are involved in plenty of activities, and that includes sports and arts, and Donny is always by their side to support their dreams. One time, he flew home just to see one of his grandchildren play a football match. After the win, he expressed his satisfaction and said how proud he was.
There is no greater loss than that of losing a child. That sort of pain never fades away, no matter how much time passes.
Sadly, we witness parents saying their goodbyes to their children and every time we hear of such loses, our hearts shatter into a million pieces.
Harmoney Harper was just like any other girl her age. She loved being around friends and was looking forward to the start of the new school year. On her first day of school, she had a blast, but heartbreakingly, she never made it to her second day because her young life was cut short following a tragic accident.
It was on Wednesday, August 16th, when the eight-year-old Harmony was waiting for the school bus in front of her home together with her brother when another school bus hit her.
First responders arrived at the scene in no time and tried to resuscitate her, but she remained unresponsive.
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Authorities haven’t revealed the number of children who were aboard the bus during the accident but said that no other child sustained any inuuries.
Harmoney’s father, Jasper Harper, recalled the day of the tragedy that claimed his daughter’s life.
“My wife said she heard my son screaming for his sister, and she came outside. I got woke up to ‘I need you now.’ I got dressed. Before I made it to the front door, I had heard, ‘Call 911, my daughter’s dead.’ She was playing outside her home, where she felt safe.”
Neighbors heard the screams of the girl’s mother. “Oh my God, oh my God, my baby,” she kept screaming.
One of the neighbors said, “I just wish I could hug the mother right now. I wish that she knew that there are tons of people out here praying for her tonight.”
“I can only imagine what the bus driver is feeling. To hear the mother screaming ‘oh my god, oh my god,’ it just broke my heart,” another resident said.
The family started a GoFundMe page to help them with the funeral expenses. “If you are unable to make a donation, please leave prayers and encouraging words for this family,” the description read.
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Those who knew Harmony only have words of praise for her.
Oaklawn Elementary Principal Donna Osborn described her as “full of compliments for everyone around her.”
She then went on to say, “Any time you would see her, she had a smile on her face and was always the first to give everyone a hug each day. Her passing is a tremendous loss, and Harmoney will be missed greatly at Oaklawn.”
Superintendent Heather Bohaty was among those who expressed their sorrow over Harmony’s tragic passing.
“We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our students,” she remarked, adding that “students and staff will be supported by additional social workers from schools across our district” as they grieve.
Rest in peace, Harmony.
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Many people wonder what the secret behind a long and happy marriage might be? Is it only the love two people feel for one another, or is it the mutual respect and always finding the time for that one person we decided to spend our eternity with?
Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher, who broke the world record for the longest marriage, had the secret.
These lovebirds were married for 84 years and stayed together till death did them apart.
And what they went through together? It was the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and even witnessing the first ever black person becoming President of the United States of America.
Herbert passed away in 2011 at the age of 105, and Zelmyra said her final goodbye in 2013, also aged 105.
However, before they left the world, these two people in love taught us valuable lessons about love.
1. What made you realize that you could spend the rest of your lives together? Were you scared at all?
With each day that passed, our relationship was more solid and secure. Divorce was NEVER EVER an option, or even a thought.
2. How did you know your spouse was the one for you?
We grew up together and were best friends before we got married. A friend is for life; but our marriage lasted a lifetime.
3. Is there anything you would do differently after 80+ years of marriage?
We wouldn’t change a single thing. There’s no secret to our marriage, we just did what was needed for each other and our family. (I guess there lies the secret…)
4. What is your advice to someone who is trying to keep the faith that Mr. Right is really out there for them?
Zelmyra: Mine was just around the corner! He is never too far away, so keep the faith – when you meet him, you’ll know for sure.
5. What was the best piece of marriage advice you ever received?
Respect, support, and communicate with each other. Be faithful, honest, and true. Love each other with ALL of your heart.
6. What are the most important attributes of a good spouse?
Zelmyra: A hard worker and a good provider. The 1920s were hard, but Herbert wanted and provided the best for us. I married a good man!
7. What is your best Valentine’s Day memory?
Zelmyra: I cook dinner every day. Herbert left work early and surprised me; he cooked dinner for me! He is a VERY good cook! Herbert: I said that I was going to cook dinner for her and [that] she could relax. The look on her face and clean plate made my day! (This just made my day!)
8. You got married very young – how did you both manage to grow as individuals and not grow apart as a couple?
Everyone who plants a seed and harvests the crop celebrates together. We are individuals, but accomplish more together.
9. What is your fondest memory of your 85-year marriage?
10. Does communicating get easier with time? How do you keep your patience?
The children are grown, so we talk more now. We can enjoy our time on the porch or our rocking chairs – together.
11. How did you cope when you had to be physically separated for long periods of time?
Herbert: We were apart for 2 months when Z was hospitalized with our 5th child. It was the most difficult time of my life. Zelmyra’s mother helped me with the house and the other children, otherwise I would have lost my mind.
12. At the end of bad relationship day, what is the most important thing to remind yourselves?
Remember marriage is not a contest, never keep a score. God has put the two of you together on the same team to win.
13. Is fighting important?
Never physically! Agree that it’s okay to disagree, and fight for what really matters. Learn to bend – not break!
14. What’s the one thing you have in common that transcends everything else?
We are both Christians and believe in God. Marriage is a commitment to the Lord. We pray with and for each other every day.
Zelmyra and Herbert love story is truly inspiring.
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The last meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry took place on May 6, on the day Charles was crowned king of England.
Harry’s visit, however, was a brief one. He did attended the ceremony, but wasn’t present at the lunch, and according to reports, many of the members of the royalty were relieved when they learned Harry won’t stay long in Britain.
The reason why the Prince left his homeland in such a hurry was that he wanted to attend his son’s birthday party, which was on the same day as the coronation.
In fact, if Harry stayed, it would probably be an awkward situation since he’s relationship with most of his closest relatives, including his father and brother, is still a rocky one.
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Over the course of the last year, Harry accused his family for a lot of things.
Reports suggest that there is no chance for “Harry to meet with William over ‘peace talks,’ as the Prince of Wales refuses to meet his younger brother.
“He feels utterly betrayed by what Harry wrote about him in the book and said about him on Netflix,” a friend of William’s told the Daily Beast.
“They were very close growing up, so it has been very painful for William. But ultimately, what can he do? Just look at Spare. It’s literally William’s worst nightmare. I think it is completely understandable that right now, William is still absolutely disgusted by what his brother has done.”
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Whether Charles and Harry met in private during the Duke’s brief visit of Britain isn’t known, but many believe that the two will meet in November of this year when Charles will be celebrating his 75th birthday. The King will likely invite both Harry and Meghan, as well as their children, to the celebration, despite the fact that he’s still outraged at his son for the things he has said, especially for referring to Charles’ wife as to a “wicked stepmother” and accusing her of leaking stories to the press years ago.
As per the Daily Mail, Charles’ birthday celebration would be a low-key affair, a “minimal” and “family-oriented” one.
“His Majesty is not given to fuss over such things as it is, but he is [also] acutely conscious there have been many set-piece royal events of late, and his firm thinking is that events to mark his birthday will be minimal,” a source told the Daily Mail.
Another Palace insider added: “There’s been enough fly-pasts and marches.”
Royal experts believe that Charles would offer an olive branch to his son and daughter-n-law and the main reason for it would be to be able to see his grandchildren.
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However, royal author Angela Levin says Harry shouldn’t expect an apology.
“Charles would want Harry and Meghan’s children there. If Harry and Meghan want to make an excuse, that’s their decision,” Levin told The Sun. “If Harry wants to go to get an apology, then he can get lost.”
She added that if a trip to Britain takes place, it would likely be an all-boys meeting as Meghan could opt to stay in the States with Lilibet who is now two years old.
“He could go on his own and bring Archie with him. He’s a big boy now, five, and he could see his cousins,” Angela Levin added.
Harry, however, is not expected to attend the private “royal gathering at Balmoral” for the family that will mark one-year of Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis would be in attendance. Moreover, Princess Anne; Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh; and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, are also set to attend.
Tessa Dunlop says Harry and Meghan “haven’t actively been invited” and “aren’t around.”
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“It’s the idea of an open invitation for Harry and Meghan to Balmoral, which, obviously for them, it’s not a natural home for them, “she told OK!. “But they haven’t been actively invited to the commemoration. They’re not going to be in the country anyway, as Harry will probably be at the Invictus Games in Germany at the same time.”
“It’s a low-key family gathering in Balmoral for the family to remember the parting of the queen. So they haven’t actively been invited to the gathering.”
The royal expert added: “But what’s the point if they’re not going to come? You invite people if you think they’re going to come and they’re going to be around, but it’s clear they’re not around, therefore they won’t be coming.”
Reports are that Harry will be in attendance for this year’s Invictus Games in Germany next month, on September 17, and that peace talks will reportedly be held there.
“King Charles is due to return to London from Balmoral in the middle of September, which ties with the end of Harry’s Invictus Games trip to Dusseldorf,” a royal source told OK!
“The King has a rescheduled official visit to France on September 20 so has a few days to spare in London to meet with his son. Staff are trying to fine-tune the details as we speak,” the source adds.
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The meeting will be first since the coronation.
“The King loves his son very much, but he has been mortally wounded by what he has done. He will always be there for him but draws the line at public slanging matches,” the source continued. “If the talks take place, the King will make it very clear that there will be absolutely no private family business discussed in public moving forward,” the source said.
“The King loves his son very much, but he has been mortally wounded by what he has done. He will always be there for him but draws the line at public slanging matches,” the insider said.
“If the talks take place, the King will make it very clear that there will be absolutely no private family business discussed in public moving forward.”
While Meghan Markle is reported to be joining Harry at the Invictus Games, OK! it is “highly unlikely” that she will be present with Harry for the peace talks.
We truly hope Harry would be able to mend things with his father and brother.
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President Elect Senator Barack Obama, daughter Sasha Obama, daughter Malia Obama, wife Michelle Obama, at the Presidential Election Victory Speech, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, November 04, 2008
Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and although it’s been years since he and his family left the White House, they are still very active in the sphere of politics.
Barak and Michelle’s daughters, Sasha and Malia, are part of the public life and under the limelight. Recently, the two were spotted pictured arriving at Drake’s after-party following his sold-out show with 21 Savage and it’s very obvious that the sisters are very close.
It has recently been reported that Sasha, 22, replaced Washington D.C. for the glamorous hills of Los Angeles as she charts her new career.
In May of this year, Sasha completed her undergraduate program at the University of Southern California (USC) and now the sisters made a home in Brentwood, close to the university.
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As of their parents, they can’t be more proud of their daughters, which is something they mention whenever given the chance.
During an appearance on the The Late Late Show with James Corden, the former President opened up of the fears that growing up in the White House would lead his daughters to become “odd kids.” But that didn’t happen, and his girls turned into “fantastic young women.”
Michelle is as proud of her daughters. In the past, she said how she and her husband wanted to raise “authentic people” who would be able to navigate their way in the world beyond living in the White House.
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During an interview, Michelle joked about Sasha and Malia’s cocktail-making skills. “Not only did they drink it, they made one. Now it was a bad martini. It was very weak in a tumbling glass,” the former First Lady said.
“You know they stumbled through. It was mostly vermouth and ice. Well, maybe it wasn’t even vermouth because I don’t even think they knew that vermouth goes in a martini,” she added.
Sasha and Malia enjoy doing a lot of things together and that includes hiking, partying, and a lot more.
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