Kevin Costner has always spoken of his now ex-wife Christine Baumgartner with fondness so the news of them divorcing after 19 years of marriage came as a shock not only to the couple’s fans but to the actor himself.
However, people close to the couple say Christine, who was the one to file for divorce, allegedly warned her husband that she would leave him had he continued be absent from home because of work.
Apparently, Costner’s absence was ‘hard’ for Baumgartner who wanted him to spend more time at home with his family in Santa Barbara.
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“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.
“Christine doesn’t want him to throw himself into another project. He has been obsessed with filming Horizon since last year. She wasn’t happy about it,” a source reported.
“At times, his career has taken precedence over his home life,” another source added.
“All of this success and excitement over the new project probably took his attention away from his family more than he realized. Since it didn’t look like that would change and likely could get worse, it caused tension at home,” the source added.
Christine cited “irreconcilable differences” and a spokesperson of the actor said in a statement, “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond Mr. Costner’s control have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.”
“We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
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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.
Jewel went above and beyond by mentioning Costner on social media. “It’s an incredible time, and one I use to relax, rest, and play with my son!” she remarked of the tennis fundraiser hosted on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. This year, @kevincostnermodernwest was gracious enough to mentor our youngsters.”
A source told TMZ, Jewel is “picky,” and “she wants a good man, and Kevin fits the bill,” according to the magazine.
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A woman, Catherine, was at the supermarket’s parking lot during a peacefully evening and decided to give her husband a call and grab some coffee with him. Knowing he often stopped by the supermarket on his way home, she hoped he would be able to do the same thing this time.
However, when she tried to call him, the call went straight to voice mail and she soon received a text message from him telling her he was still at work.
She then parked her car, grabbed the shopping bag from the backseat, and exited the vehicle. But as she navigated through the parked cars, an SUV caught her attention. Was that her husband’s? According to the rear bump it was. But where was he, she wondered. At that moment, the thought of him staying late at work during the past period, the secret phone calls, and his rather odd behavior started flooding her mind.
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Catherine decided to return to her car and wait for her husband to appear so that she could confront him. Shortly after, an old cheap car parked next to her husband’s SUV. To her surprise, in the old car was her husband Dylan. He was dressed in old ragged clothes. She was in complete shock and couldn’t understand what was going on.
Dylan then got out of the old car, changed the old clothes into his work suit, and entered the SUV.
Catherine rushed home and waited for him there. She decided not to say anything to him.
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“So, how was your day?” she asked, noticing he seemed lost and wasn’t interested in the food.
“Oh, it was usual…meetings, paperwork, the regular stuff,” he answered as if he had practiced the reply before.
“I thought you’d have popped out for a bit?” she said.
“Nah, today was packed,” he replied, and Catherine’s heart sank. Was he lying because he was cheating on her? She wanted to confront him really badly, but she couldn’t do it, not without proof.
The following morning, she got up early and decided to wait for him parked at the supermarket’s parking lot.
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Seeing her getting out of the house, Dylan said, “Where are you headed so early?” He was dressed in his usual work attire, all dressed up.
“Oh, I’ve booked an early morning massage session, remember? The back pain’s been killing me,” she lied.
“Going without breakfast?”
“Yeah, I’ll grab something on the way and see you in a while. Sleep in,” she said as she left the house.
Some time later, she noticed her husband arriving at the parking lot in his SUV and then switching to the sedan.
He put on the old clothes and started driving, and Catherine drove after him.
At one moment, as he took a look from the rear-view mirror, their eyes almost met, but a passing bus broke the line of sight.
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Catherine’s heart was skipping beats and her hands started sweating. She had no idea what was going on and didn’t know what to expect.
As their vehicles left he city’s outskirts and took a less-traveled route filled with cracks and potholes, Catherine found herself in a forested area.
Dylan turned into the dirt road leading into the woods and Catherine decided to continue this strange journey on foot, hoping to get sight of her husband or his sedan deep into the woods.
After walking through the dense forest, she finally found herself at the clear. There, she spotted a wooden house and Dylan’s sedan parked next to it.
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Catherine hid behind the bushes, about 30 meters from the house, and saw the house’s porch where Dylan was…talking to a poor man in ragged clothing.
As she spotted them laughing, she approached them and yelled, “What’s going on here?”
“Catherine? Wha-what are you doing here?” Dylan asked, shocked.
“Who is this beauty?” the other man, Harry, asked, looking at her.
“I’m his wife!” yelled Catherine. “Explain everything, Dylan! Why did you lie about the office meeting? And what’s with you switching your SUV in the supermarket’s parking lot and coming here in that rundown vehicle? And WHO IS THIS MAN??
Dylan’s blood froze.
“Wife? You never mentioned her! You said you were a poor man who worked at the gas station!” Harry stared at Dylan. “You were lying all along?”
“Harry, please. I-I can explain!” Dylan replied nervously.
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Harry got raged, grabbed a bottle from the nearby table and smashed it against Dylan’s head. Dylan then lost consciousness.
Moments later, when he opened his eyes, he realized he was dragged to the basement and tied to a chair, and so was his wife.
“Start talking, Dylan! What the heck is happening?” Catherine said with fear and confussion.
“I should’ve told you everything, but I wanted to protect you from my past,” he said. “I-I had a son, Catherine, and it all started when I went to a doctor with him…”
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19 years ago… Dylan exited the doctor’s office together with his baby son. The little one was diagnosed with a rare condition and needed urgent surgery, which would cost about $100,000.
He called his then-girlfriend to tell her the devastating news and told her to wait for him and their baby home. But once there, he noticed a note on the table from her which read, “Don’t look for me. I didn’t want this child, Dylan! Bye!”
Desperate, Dylan called his friend Harry and the two, along with Harry’s crew, plotted a plan to rob a bank. While Harry and his friends were robbing the bank, Harry was waiting in the car for them ready to drive off.
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On D-Day, the crew went on with their plan. Dylan waited, and some time later, Harry flung the car door open and jumped in.
“DRIVE NOW!” he shouted.
“Where’s the rest of the crew?” Dylan asked.
“They’re gone! Drive!” Harry ordered.
Dylan did as he was instructed. But not long after, he noticed the police lights in the rearview mirror. As the police was getting closer and closer, they started firing and Harry was hit in the shoulder. The car of their car was also pierced.
“Keep driving!” Harry said at that moment, groaning in pain. But as they noticed it was extremely difficult to control the car, Harry changed plans.
“We’re not going to make it, Dylan! Listen to me…” Harry said. “There’s a narrow alley up ahead, about 300 meters. Drive into it, and you’ll find a sewer hatch. Ditch the car, get into the sewers, and follow the markings. Don’t worry about me. Take all the money with you. But keep my share. I expect to be paid when I get out of jail.”
Harry got arrested, but the police didn’t find the money.
Dylan could now proceed with his son’s operation, but sadly, it ended up costing double the money, so he, although he knew he would find himself in trouble, spent Harry’s share too.
“I spent Harry’s share and got the surgery done, but my son didn’t make it. His passing left me broken, but when I met you, Catherine, things changed. I felt like I could start a new life. I thought Harry would never find me, especially not 20 years later. So I never told you the truth.”
“How did he find you?” Catherine demanded, still shocked by his revelations.
“I got a call from him. He said he was out of prison. I have no idea how he tracked my number. I pretended to be a poor man because I didn’t want to return his share. Whatever I’ve earned is through my hard work. So I came up with a plan to deceive him.”
“$100,000 is a drop in the ocean for you, Dylan! You could’ve just given it to him. How could you play with our lives like this? I hate you!” Catherine sneered.
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Right then, the basement door flung open. Harry appeared with a smirk. “I just had a little visit to your cozy home,” he snarled. “Quite the palace you’ve got there, though not many valuables. Makes me wonder where all the money went.”
At that moment, Dylan asked Harry to let Catherine go and he would give him a million dollars from his bank account.
Harry agreed. “But if you even think of playing any tricks or getting the police involved, I won’t hesitate to spill all about your dark past,” Harry warned Dylan. “Remember, I’ve got nothing to lose, and I’ve plenty of allies in jail. You mess with me, and you pay the price.”
When the two entered the bank, Dylan realized that Harry wasn’t someone he could trust. He feared for Catherine’s life and decided to do something about that.
As they approached the clerk, Dylan shouted, “This is a robbery!”
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Everyone panicked and Harry got confused. He threatened to expose Dylan’s past to the police. “I will tell them everything myself,” Dylan said, “but I’m glad Catherine will be alive!”
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Actor Matthew Perry passed away October 28, leaving fans, family, and friends mourn his sudden loss.
Among the mourners were Perry’s Friends castmates, who released a joint statement after news of his death broke.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the cast said in a joint statement. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Through his iconic role of Chandler Bing, Perry brought joy to millions of people worldwide. Sadly, although he made many laugh, he wasn’t able to help himself in his years-long struggle with addiction.
In his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, which he released last year, Perry spoke openly about his years-long fight with addiction.
Perry was found unresponsive in the hot tub in his LA home. When Perry’s assistant, whom he refereed to as Erin in his memoir, returned home after running errands found the actor’s head underwater, Captain Erik Scott of the LAFD reported.
“Los Angeles City Firefighters responded [and] found an adult male unconscious in a stand-alone hot tub. A bystander had brought the man’s head above the water and gotten him to the edge, then firefighters removed him from the water upon their arrival,” Captain Scott said.
“A rapid medical assessment sadly revealed the man was deceased prior to first responder arrival. The circumstances are under investigation by LAPD and the LA County Medical Examiner. We mourn with families and friends who lose a loved one unexpectedly,” he continued.
It was reported that prior to his passing, Perry played a game of pickleball, a game he was a huge fan of.
He was indeed someone who fought hard to break off his habits and to stay sober, for which he had spent over $7 million over the years, but that wasn’t always easy. In fact, Perry used his personal experience to help others who were in the same position as he was.
On Friday, the Los Angeles county medical examiner provided details related to Perry’s cause of death, saying the actor died of “acute effects of ketamine” while contributing factors included “drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine” – which is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Close friends of Perry have stated that the actor was clean and sober prior to his death, while Perry himself had showed a clear willingness to turn his life around in recent years.
I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we’re going to miss Matthew Perry enormously. Thanks for all the memories!
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Recently, the sexiest man alive, 57-year-old actor Patrick Dempsey, made a red carpet appearance with his wife and his children.
The Dempsey family stepped out in style for the movie premiere of Ferrari, and as everyone agreed that they all looked incredibly stylish, one particular member of the family stole the spotlight, one of the actors twin sons, 16-year-old Darby.
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Why this young man made many talking is his striking resemblance to his handsome dad.
Fans couldn’t help but comment how much Darby looks like his dad. “OMG! His son, the one on the right side of the photo, is his clone! 😳😳,” one person wrote.
Another fan likened the young man to his dad’s character on Grey’s Anatomy and dubbed him “the next McDreamy.”
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The truth is that good looks run in the Demspey family.
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Patrick and wife Jillian first became parents in 2002 with the arrival of their daughter, Talula, 21. A few years later, they welcome their twin boys, Darby and Sullivan, 16.
Speaking of being a dad of three, Patrick revealed that having a bigger family made things easier for him and his wife.
“I love having a big family. I think it’s easier, oddly, in some ways, having three children as opposed to one. And it’s been great for my relationship with my wife and our life and everything,” the Grey’s Anatomy alum said in 2008.
However, when his children turned teenagers, he revealed that things were now harder because raising teens required a lot of energy.
“Because you need to be around, but they don’t want you around because they’re fighting for their independence, which they should,” he told People in 2023. “They need to find out how they interact in the world, they need to learn those boundaries, they need to make mistakes. And you need to be there for them and allow them to learn from that.”
Being a single parent comes with unique sets of hurdles and obstacles. Besides the financial struggles, single parents are often forced to juggle between jobs, household chores, and raising their children.
With no partner to divide responsibilities, single parents have a lot on their plate, but they do everything in their power to provide their children with the best life possible. Sadly, the children don’t always understand what their parents are going through and aren’t grateful for the things, the love, and the sacrifice their moms and dads do for them.
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A single mom of two shares a story about her daughter and how she refused to help around the house.
Namely, ever since she and her husband divorced, they remained on good terms and decided not to let the issues they had between them interfere in any way with the upbringing of their son and daughter.
The mom shared that she experience difficulties, both in terms of finance and raising her children. Her ex did contribute financially, but it was far from enough.
On top of that, her daughter, who was 15, refused to help with anything around the house. She didn’t show any interest in helping with her younger brother too.
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Not being able to cope with her daughter’s reckless behavior any longer, the mom decided to talk to her in order to explain to her that being part of a family meant sharing the responsibilities and the load, especially during tough times.
She went to the extent to tell her daughter that if she was not willing to help around the house, she needed to pay rent.
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The following day, the daughter entered the home together with her father, Carl, who told his ex-wife, “How dare you, she’s a child.”
The daughter’s face was grumpy, but that’s when the woman realized that her plan worked, because the daughter was convinced this was a confrontation between her parents, but it was in fact a strategy to teach her a lesson.
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As she assumed her daughter would complain to her father, the woman called her husband beforehand and told him about her plan, and to her surprise, he decided to play along all for the well-being of his daughter.
The parents got into a heated argument in front of their daughter until the mom pretended to pass out.
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She couldn’t witness her daughter’s reaction, but according to her ex, their daughter was extremely frightened. It was then that the father told her that he would be taking her and her brother with him, but at his place, she had to take on the responsibilities she had been avoiding at her mom’s place.
At that moment, the daughter started hugging her mom as she threw herself on top of her.
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Once the theatrics were over, the woman and her ex had an open and honest conversation with their daughter and explained to her just how important it is for her to understand her role in the household and that she was old enough to have some responsibilities.
Luckily, the conversation worked. Not only the daughter promised to do certain chores around the house and help with her little brother if needed, but she also apologized to her mom for her behavior.
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The change that followed in the days to come was incredible, and definitely a positive one.
This story is a proof that we should never underestimate the power of open communication and mutual understanding. This, along with shared parenting values, leads to healthy relationships and healthy children.
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The mom from this story chose and unconventional method, it lead to a profound lesson.
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Each and every one of us values our privacy, and when that part of our life is disturbed, we feel attacked and even vulnerable.
A woman took to Reddit to share how she dealt with her mother-in-law who used every opportunity to snoop into her and her husband’s bedroom. However, her husband believes she went too far in her revenge against his mother and now she wonders, AITA.
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It all started when OP noticed her mother-in-law secretly entering their bedroom. When she confronted her, the mother-in-law said she was just looking for a bathroom to use, although she knew there was a bathroom downstairs.
This happened a couple of times, and one time, when OP noticed her husband’s mother going upstairs, she decided to follow her. The mother-in-law entered the bedroom again and started going through her daughter-in-law’s bills and documents.
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When OP told her husband about this, he told her she was overreacting. Knowing she wasn’t overreacting, OP decided to change the locks of both her bedroom and the office, but her mother-in-law still found ways of entering there and snooping around.
One day, she invited the entire family over, including her mother-in-law, but this time, she plotted a revenge. What she did was considered brilliant by the redditors.
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Namely, in order to convince her husband that his mother was going through their stuff, she asked from him to coat their doorknob in fine glitter so they could see if she had entered their bedroom. The husband wasn’t happy with the idea, but he eventually agreed.
OP, however, went a step further and rigged a folder of glitter over the door that would drop down on her MIL in case she entered the room.
When the MIL arrived along with the rest of the guests, the woman’s husband told them which bathroom to use and asked them not to go upstairs, but as expected, his mother didn’t listen.
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Just when she thought no one was watching her, she went upstairs, but when she tried opening the bedroom’s door, she got all covered in glitter.
“She completely lost it and started screaming at me, so I yelled back, and now my husband is saying I went too far.”
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MIL was mad, but the person who should have been mad was OP who didn’t ask a lot, just her mother-in-law to stay out of her bedroom and stop invading her personal space.
MIL even accused the woman of ruining her car because she couldn’t get rid of all the glitter that got glued on her car’s seats.
According to the redditors, the MIL got what she deserved.
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The story a woman shared on Reddit asking if she was in the wrong for issuing an ultimatum to her husband make us question if a toxic mother-in-law can ruin a relationship between two people.
The woman explained that she and her husband dated for five years before tying the knot, but up until that point, she wasn’t aware of how ‘toxic’ his relationship with his mother was.
Namely, the woman was in the sixth month of pregnancy, but she wasn’t getting any help from her husband in the process of getting ready for welcoming a child.
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Whenever she would ask something from him, he would say he wasn’t available because he needed to check on his mom and spend some time with her. “My husband is a complete mommas boy. He’ll call his mother for hours and talk to her and spend time with her more than he does with me.”
This started bothering the woman, so she confronted her husband, but he simply said, “You know my mom comes before you.”
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This came as a shock to the woman. She couldn’t believe her husband could say such a thing to her, but she decided to let it go and decided to get everything ready for the arrival of her child all by herself. But then, she received a call from her mother-in-law who told her that she had won, as though the two were battling over her son’s affection.
OP was left in complete shock.
“I think my MIL is competing with me, and I might even have to give my husband [an] ultimatum because after reading these comments, things could only get worse from here.”
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On the day of their anniversary, OP bought her husband a gift and prepared his favorite meal. When he returned home from work, he just changed his clothes and told her he needed to go out. She was certain he went out in order to get her a gift, but she couldn’t be more wrong.
After waiting for some time, she called him, and guess where he was. At his mother’s place.
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Most of the redditors advised OP to talk to her husband again and explain to him that he wasn’t in a relationship with his mother and that his bond with his mother was rather strange and unhealthy.
After she did that, her husband told her that she shouldn’t get mad at him or his mother, because his mother meant a lot to him.
Hearing this and realizing her mother-in-law wasn’t willing to change, OP gave her husband an ultimatum. He either spends more time with her or she’s divorcing him.
This was a wake-up call for him. He swore he would do his best to change.
As of her mother-in-law, OP told her that in case she continues manipulating her son in spending most of the time with her, she would not let her see her grandchild.
OP wanted to know if she was the a*****e for doing this.
Most users said she wasn’t and sided with her.
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With Christmas being just around the corner, millions of people from all over the world are preparing for the festivities and the most beautiful time of the year.
The British royal family is not an exception. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are on a well-deserved break from school and they use their time to bond with each other and their parents.
Prince George, however, has his hands full as he’s preparing for his ISEB multiple-choice exam covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, and English.
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This is a critical test one needs to take as it serves as a “sub-selection process” for entrance into the top schools, such as Eton.
In the past, the young prince and his parents were spotted visiting Eton, but it’s not yet certain if they decide George to enroll this particular college or he and his sister would eventually follow into their mother’s footsteps and attend boarding school together at Marlborough College.
“After years of discussion and heated debates between William, Kate, and King Charles III, the family has made a choice,” a royal source told Life & Style. “They’ve decided that he and sister Charlotte will attend boarding school together.
“While the royal family expected that George would follow in William’s footsteps, Kate got the final say. They’ll both be students at Marlborough. This way, George and Charlotte will have a few years where they’ll overlap at the same school.”
“Kate has fond memories of her time there and feels it’s a better fit for her children., the source added. “Kate’s always wanted them to have more of a normal upbringing than William did. She knows full well that in a few short years, George’s life is going to drastically change.”
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As of now, George can enjoy the holiday festivities.
For a third year in a row, Princess Kate hosted the exceptional Carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 8.
The Palace announced a month ago that this year, “the service will be a moment to thank all those who work to support babies, young children, and families in our communities across the UK and a celebration of the golden opportunity that the birth of a new baby brings.”
Hosting this service added to Kate’s popularity. Speaking to The Mirror, PR expert Andrew Bloch said, “What Kate has done brilliantly is elevating her status and position within the broader royal family brand. Having a slot on Christmas Eve, it’s evidence of her appeal.”
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“If ITV didn’t think there would be any audience interest in that, they wouldn’t give her that slot, which is a prime time slot over the Christmas period. Not necessarily consciously a power move, but she is positioning herself as a key member of the royal family and developing a brand in her own right.”
He further added, “Through her activities over the course of the last few years, she’s really started to win a place in the nation’s hearts. We’ve got to know her, not just as Prince William’s wife but as the Princess of Wales and as a personality in her own right.
“No doubt having this audience is going to lead to an increase in popularity and everything she does elevates her brand, but it’s done in a very natural way, it isn’t forced. She’s genuinely empathic and authentic, and I think people are getting to know her better, and they like it.”
As expected, the royal children were in attendance. The three siblings shared their messages and wishes for children who might be struggling with Christmas by writing them down and placing them in a special card box. They also got to enjoy singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lamberg perform.
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Their outfits were impeccable as always, but one thing that caught the attention of many was Prince George’s height.
“I know perspective distorts but isn’t George getting tall!” one person wrote.
Another added, “How fast Prince George is growing!”
“Prince George is so tall, Princess Charlotte’s hair is so long, and I can’t believe Prince Louis is only 5 years old,” a third stated.
This isn’t the first time that the public reacts about George’s height.
Earlier this year, the Royal Family attended the Easter service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor and it was the first time that they had returned there since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
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What caught the attention of many was how different Prince George looked compared to last years’s Easter service, and even the time he was seen on his late great-grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Last year, for example, he held his parents’ hands as they walked towards St George’s Chapel, and this year, he confidentially walking in front of his family.
George, who is second-in-line to the throne is growing up fast and he’s becoming more and more aware of the life that awaits him. His parents make sure he has a normal childhood, yet, they prepare him for his life as a royal and a future King.
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From early age, children should be taught to respect their country. They should especially be taught how to appreciate the sacrifice of those who fought for the freedom we enjoy today.
One way of paying tribute to the courageous men and women, and to our country, is standing during the National Anthem. Unfortunately, not many youngsters do that nowadays.
The Star Spangled Banner served as the hymns of U.S. officialdom before 1931 and for those of you not familiar with its origins, the lyrics come from the Defence of Fort M’Henry, a poem written in September 1814 by amateur poet Francis Scott Key.
Key witnessed the bombarding of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore and it is this event and the gorgeous U.S. flag that inspired the creation of the lyrics every proud American knows by heart.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is played at sport games and other significant gatherings to send a message that no matter the race, the religion, or the political differences, we are all Americans.
The lyrics along with the music make the anthem pretty challenging to perform. That’s why it’s only sang by professional musicians or played on a recording.
10-year-old Jadon Perez is recognized by his family and friends by his captivating voice.
He’s very popular on TikTok, but he now became a sensation after a recording of him performing the national anthem has gone viral.
Jadon showcased his talent at a golf tournament fundraiser.
His impressive performance was announced with the words, “I want him to come try out for The Voice, that’s how good this little boy is.”
Jadon captivated the audience and made everyone emotional, even the grown ups who couldn’t get enough of his angelic voice. He got all the praise because of his excellence.
“I’m a 75-year-old retired army vet who served twice in South Vietnam and in Desert Storm. Just hearing this young man with this gift made me appreciate what this country is all about. God Bless you young man and may your life be full of much joy and happiness,” one person commented under the video.
To watch Jadon sing the national anthem go to the video below.
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Beloved Rhode Island traffic judge Frank Caprio who stole the hearts of millions of people throughout the years revealed his cancer diagnosis.
The star of Caught in Providence posted an emotional video in which he briefly discussed his birthday before letting his fans know he had been “diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas, which is an insidious form of cancer.”
He explained that his diagnosis came around his birthday last month, which is typically “one of the happiest days of the year for me.”
Judge Frank, 87, said, “This birthday is a little different than any other I have ever had.
“Quite recently, I was not feeling well and received a medical examination and the report was not a good one. And so I have been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas, which is an insidious form of cancer.”
He added that as he undergoes treatments, in both Rhode Island and at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — part of Massachusetts General Hospital, he’s surrounded with a “wonderful team of doctors” taking care of him.
“I pray that God guides their thoughts and their hands in their treatment of me. I know this is a long road and I’m fully prepared to fight as hard as I can,” he continued, and asked his followers to pray for him.
“One thing that people ask me is, ‘What can I do for you?’ First of all, I can’t thank all of you enough for your friendship and your kind messages. But I would ask each of you in your own way to please pray for me. I am in need of the power of prayer, which I believe, in addition to the medical treatment that I’m receiving, is the most powerful weapon to help me survive this.
“Just knowing that you were keeping me in your thoughts means the world to me. So thank you for all your past messages. Thank you for your loving support. And please remember, just a small prayer, I’d really appreciate it.”
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Judge Frank had served as the chief judge of the municipal court in Providence, Rhode Island until his retirement in January 2023. He retired after nearly 40 years of service.
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The ones below will certainly put a smile on your face.
A married couple are attending a high school reunion. There is a gorgeous drunken lady over the bar swinging one glass of drink after another and the man can’t stop staring at her.
“Do you know that woman?” the wife asked.
“Yes,” the husband replied. “That’s my ex-girlfriend. She started drinking right after we broke up and hasn’t been sober since.”
“Good lord,” the wife replied. “Who knew it was possible to celebrate for that long?”
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The Language of Bees
Why did the bee enroll in a language class?
Because it wanted to learn the buzzwords and have more meaningful hive conversations!
Quantum Barbecue
So, Schrödinger, Heisenberg, and Einstein walk into a barbecue. Schrödinger brings a cat in a box, Heisenberg forgets the sausages’ momentum, and Einstein just keeps relativity raining on everyone’s parade.
Zen Garden Gnomes
Why did the Zen garden gnomes start a meditation group?
Because they wanted to find their inner gnome and achieve gnome-enlightenment in the most gnome-vasive way possible!
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Pirate’s Cryptic Map
A pirate found a treasure map with a riddle: “Between the palm trees where the moon and sun meet, dig for riches.” So, he dug all day, got a blister, and realized it was just a palmistry lesson!
Time-Traveling Baker
Why did the time-traveling baker go back to the 18th century?
To knead some historical dough and bake some revolutionary buns!
Gardening Ghost
Why was the gardening ghost so successful?
Because it had the best “grave” growing tips and knew how to “spiritually” nurture the plants!
Alien’s Phone Upgrade
Why did the alien upgrade its communication device?
Because it wanted to explore the universe’s Wi-Fi hotspots and stay “intergalacti-connected”!
Chicken’s Stand-Up Comedy
Why did the chicken become a stand-up comedian?
Because it had a knack for cracking yolks and was always ready with a cluck-worthy punchline!
Martian Shopping Trip
Why did the Martian come to Earth for shopping?
Because they heard our malls had the latest in “interplanetary” fashion trends and were truly out-of-this-world!
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Philosophical Squirrels
Why do squirrels ponder the meaning of life?
Because they’re nuts about deep thoughts and acorn-troversial discussions!
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Losing a spouse is hard, but losing a parents is even harder.
When a woman named Claire lost her husband, she and her young son were left all by themselves. Things were hard as they both missed him dearly and had a hard time moving on.
Luke, Claire’s son, was devastated, but he always remembered his father’s words that ‘living has to live on.’
Watching his mother being sad, he always tried to cheer her up, and eventually, he even mentioned to her that if she wanted, she should meet someone and welcome him into their loves. Claire believed those were some wise words coming from an 11-year-old boy.
However, she wasn’t ready to look for love after Andy’s passing.
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As time passed by, Claire did meet someone, although it felt like she was making a sin for replacing her late husband with someone new. However, before she even tried anything, she wanted to make sure that Luke was fine with that.
One day, she asked him, “Do you think you’re ready for a new dad, Luke? Mom is not pressuring you, honey,” to what the boy nodded, pursing his lips.
“If I get a new dad, mom, will you be happy? If you’re happy, I am too,” he said. “And yes, mom, Dad always used to tell me that life must go on. That’s how I understood I could be happy after Gran Molly left us. I loved her so much!”
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Those words stuck with Claire and after much contemplation, she decided to introduce her new boyfriend, Mike, to Luke.
Meeting Mike was a new experience for Luke, but he knew he liked him the moment he met him.
In fact, Mike was much like his father. He would pull out the chair for Claire as she sat at the dinner table, and helped her clean the kitchen after they were done eating.
“Luke, would you like to have ice cream? I was wondering if chocolate would be a good choice,” he said, and Luke smiled.
“That’s mom’s favorite,” he said. “Mine too!”
“Alright then, chocolate it is! I like vanilla more, but I guess chocolate wins!” he laughed.
“Vanilla?” asked Luke, disappointed. “That’s boring! Not cool, Mike!”
“Same thoughts, actually. Gonna upgrade my favorite to chocolate now coz my two favorite people love chocolate,” he winked, and Luke smiled.
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Over time, Luke and Mike bonded and became very close. Mike would take him to baseball games and the two would spend a quality time together.
When Mike popped the question, both Claire and Luke were overly excited and couldn’t wait to say ‘Yes.’
“Yay! So I get to call you dad now!” said Luke as he hugged them. “But, Mike, I hope you don’t mind, but my late dad will always be my favorite person. I loved him more than anyone else.”
“No issues, champ,” replied Mike, embracing Luke and Claire. “I don’t care if I come in first or second. I’m glad you and Claire are here with me.”
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When Claire and Mike’s wedding day arrived, Luke was the happiest little man on Earth.
He was given the honor to walk his mom down the aisle. “You know I’m going to walk you down the aisle, right, mom? I want to do this,” he told her, to which his mom replied, “Of course, you can do it, honey. I’d love to see you do it.”
When he escorted Claire down the aisle, and placed her hands in Mike’s, Luke pulled a box out of his pocket. He then handed it to his mom and said, “Dad wanted you to open this now, mom.”
“But before you open this, mom, I have to tell you something…” he began, pulling a letter from another pocket. “Dad wrote it when he was in the hospital. I’d like to read this.”
Claire started shaking when Luke started reading his late dad’s letter.
“Luke, I know your mom will always love me as much as I love you both. But one day, she will bring another man to our house, and that’s okay. Your mom has the right to be happy, and so do you, but you have to ensure he’s someone who cares for you and her. And if he is that man, then I already respect him. And you have to respect him too. But you must be the one who tests his attitude toward you, his genuine intentions, and who leads her down the aisle where this man will be waiting for her. You must choose the best man for your mother! Now you can open that box, mom…” he finished.
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With a strange feeling of excitement, Claire opened the box and saw Andy’s wedding ring with another letter addressed to her.
“I’m sure Luke chose the best man for you. I love you and always will. Knowing you, I’m sure you’re feeling bad about moving on, and I know how to get you out of it. Please put the ring on your future husband’s ring finger. Let him always remember that you can only be the wife of a strong and true man!”
Realizing his mom turned very emotional and couldn’t contain her tears from rolling down her face, Luke approached her and said, “Mike deserves it, mom.” The boy continued, “I know he’ll be the best dad to me…and he’ll love you, just like dad did. Thank you for that, Mike!”
Mike was deeply touched as well. He embraced Luke and told him, “I will never let you down, champ. I promise.”
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Sometimes, moving on feels like the hardest decision we make, but life is for living and no matter how hard things seem to be, there is always light at the end of the tunnel and God always give us second chances.
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There are times in life when we have that gut feeling about certain situations. No matter what our mind says, that feeling is so strong that we decide to listen to it, and most time, we are right.
Below are 9 extraordinary stories people share about their gut feeling and how following it has taken them out of trouble.
Most times, when we least expect it God answers our prayers and reminds us yet again that miracles do happen.
When one doctor got lost on a lonely rode and decided to approach a nearby home and ask for directions, he never assumed he would turn into an instrument of God.
As she heard the doctor say, “My dear. There is nothing more we can do for Jimmy here. You need to take him to a specialist,” Sandy Carpenter could feel the tears running down her cheeks.
“I can write you a recommendation to three doctors — they are the only ones in the country who could help him — but you’ll have to take Jimmy to them. Boston, or New York, or Atlanta.”
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But Sandy was shaking her head. “I can’t do that doctor. My mother is in a bad way, and I just don’t have the money. God will have to send the specialist to Jimmy.” Sandy’s doctor shook his head sadly. Without a specialist, there was no hope for Jimmy…
Dr. Desmond Morris couldn’t believe it! At this moment he should be relaxing in his New York hotel, sipping a drink and talking to some of his colleagues, not stuck in some hick town airport in the middle of nowhere.
Desmond had left Los Angeles where he’d been vacationing with his family to attend a special ceremony in New York City where he was to be the guest speaker and receive an award for his achievement in pediatric research, but something had gone drastically wrong.
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Halfway to New York, the plane had developed engine problems and was forced to make an emergency landing at a small airport. The captain and the crew were apologetic and promised there would be a plane to take them on to New York the next day.
In the meantime, the passengers were to be housed in a local motel, two to a room. Desmond had taken one look at the motel and gone back to the airport where he rented a car.
His plan was to drive the four hours to the closest middling-sized city and catch a short flight to New York. He wasn’t going to miss his own award ceremony! The car the rental company gave Desmond wasn’t exactly a luxury sedan, but it would have to do.
As he got in, the man who’d rented him the car said, “Listen, mister, if I were you, I’d wait up. There’s bad weather coming.”
Desmond looked at the clear blue sky and smiled. “I’m sure I’ll be fine,” he said breezily and drove off. An hour later, Desmond was cursing the rental man and the airline and the rain that poured down in a thick impenetrable curtain.
He couldn’t see where he was going, but he was sure he was going the wrong way. There was no sign of the lights of the small towns which should be on the horizon, and the GPS kept urging him on.
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Finally, he glimpsed a light through the relentless rain. It was a small house with a tin roof, and as Desmond came closer, he saw that it was desperately in need of repairs.
He hoped the inhabitants would be kind enough to give him something hot to eat and point him in the right direction. He got out of the car, made a mad dash for the stoop, and knocked on the rickety door.
Sandy had just put Jimmy down to sleep and was about to set dinner on the table when there was a knock on the door. “Lord Almighty!” Sandy cried to her mother Helen. “Who can it be at this hour, in the middle of this storm!”
Wiping her hands on her apron, Sandy hurried to the front of the house and opened the door. There in the doorway stood a small round man in his early forties looking very wet and bedraggled.
“Please,” he gasped, “I’ve been driving around in the rain all afternoon, I’m lost and I’m freezing…”
“Well, come on in!” Sandy said immediately. “I’ll get you a towel and a blanket and some hot stew, and you’ll be right as rain in no time!”
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Sandy ushered Desmond in to the small, cozy kitchen and introduced him to her mother Helen, who had suffered a stroke a few years before, and was unfortunately confined to a wheelchair.
“Good evening,” Desmond said, as he dried his hair in the towel Sandy had given him. “I’m sorry to impose on you all like this…” But Helen just smiled and nodded.
Sandy explained, “Mama hasn’t talked since her stroke, but she understands everything!” Even as she spoke, Sandy was busy stirring the stew and ladling generous portions into big bowls.
“Sit!” Sandy said. “And we’ll all say grace. We have something special to pray for tonight…”
Desmond shook his head. “I’m afraid I don’t pray, Ma’am, no disrespect intended,” he said. “I believe in science, not in God.”
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Helen gabbled softly and nodded, and Sandy said, “It doesn’t matter if you believe in God, God believes in you, Mama says.”
Desmond found himself flushing with embarrassment. He felt he was being ungracious to these simple people who had taken him in. “I’ll be happy to join you in saying grace,” he said. “But what exactly are you praying for?”
Sandy said quietly, “My baby Jimmy is very sick, and the doctors here and in the state capital can’t help him. They said I have to take him to Boston, or Atlanta, or New York? But I just can’t go!
“I can’t leave mama on her own and I don’t have insurance. I can’t afford the trip or them hotels or any of that. So I’ve been praying to God to send me the specialist my Jimmy needs.”
Desmond hid a smile. “Right here to the house?” he asked.
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“Well, the Lord knows where that doctor is, and he knows where Jimmy is — so I guess that would be fine!” Sandy said.
Desmond was about to laugh when a strange thought occurred to him. “What’s wrong with your baby? What doctors were you supposed to see?”
“My Jimmy was born with a liver dysfunction, I don’t understand how it works exactly, but I have it written down…” Sandy said and got the paper from the drawer.
Desmond read the diagnosis and he turned pale. “Do you remember the name of the specialists your doctor recommended?” he asked in a whisper.
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“I surely do!” said Sandy “It was Dr. Terence Farrow, Dr. Kyla Shepherd, and Dr. Desmond Morris!”
To Sandy’s surprise, Desmond got to his feet, tears streaming down his face. “I’m Dr. Desmond Morris, and I’m here by God’s hand to help your baby!”
After Desmond had examined Jimmy and made several phone calls that would see the whole family transported to Atlanta for the duration of the baby’s treatment, he made a strange request.
“Sandy,” he said quietly. “Will you teach me how to pray?”
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“There’s nothing to it, “Sandy said gently. “You just open your heart and speak to God, that’s all.”
In that small kitchen in the middle of nowhere, Dr. Desmond Morris fell to his knees and said, “God forgive me all these years of pride and arrogance, I know now that I am but a tool in your hands. Use me as you will.”
What is the moral of this story?
Whether we believe in God or not, we are all part of His plan. Desmond didn’t believe in God, and yet he found himself an answer to a prayer.
Faith and the power of prayer can move mountains. Sandy’s faith brought the specialist she needed to save her son’s life to her doorstep.
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Imagine someone knocking on your door in the middle of the night. Would you consider checking out who the person might be or you would be too scared to do that?
Well, a couple heard a loud banging on their door at 3 am while they were both sound asleep. Confused, but curious to learn who was at the door, the woman urged the husband to get out of the bed and see what was going on.
Read the entire story below…
A man is in bed with his wife when there is a rat-a-tat-tat on the door.
He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it’s half past three in the morning.
“I’m not getting out of bed at this time,” he thinks and rolls over.
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Then, a louder knock follows.
“Aren’t you going to answer that?” says his wife. So he drags himself out of bed and goes downstairs.
He opens the door and there is a man standing at the door.
It didn’t take the homeowner long to realize the man was drunk.
“Hi there,” slurs the stranger. “Can you give me a push??”
“No, get lost. It’s half-past three. I was in bed,” says the man and slams the door.
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He goes back up to the bed and tells his wife what happened and she says,“Dave, that wasn’t very nice of you. Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from the babysitter and you had to knock on that man’s house to get us started again? What would have happened if he’d told us to get lost??”
“But the guy was drunk,” says the husband.
“It doesn’t matter,” says the wife.
“He needs our help and it would be the right thing to help him.”
So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed and goes downstairs. He opens the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere he shouts, “Hey, do you still want a push??”
And he hears a voice cry out, “Yeah, please.”
So, still being unable to see the stranger he shouts, “Where are you?”
And the stranger replies, “I’m over here, on your swing.”
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Being part of the royalty means attending plenty of events and living a lavish lifestyle. For the numerous occasions during which they represent the country, or any public event they are part of, royals are always seen wearing fabulous outfits.
The most accurate representation of this is the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Known for her incredible personality and her brilliant style, Kate has become sort of a fashion icon.
One thing about her that many love is that her personal style is often casual and despite being a future Queen, she is often seen wearing clothes anyone can afford, such as piece from Zara.
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Speaking to Vanity Fair, Bethan Holt described Kate’s style as effortless, something both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana symbolized, and that makes her relatable to the people.
“Part of the appeal of Kate – and the royal family was obviously very conscious of this – is that she’s not a blue-blooded princess. I just love that her surname is Middleton – you know, like middle class. It couldn’t be more perfect,” Holt said.
“Her wearing high-street is a way for her to consistently remind people of that, and to show that she is one of us,” she added.
“There’s no better way than saying, hey, you can buy the same Zara jeans I’m wearing right now for £30. She’s had a lot of those [relatable] experiences. She went on a gap year, and she was a girl about town just after university. We saw those pictures of her having a job, and I think lots of women can relate to those things. She’s talked about mum guilt as well, and about the box sets they watch and what takeaway they get.”
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Holt, as well as other fashion experts, believe that Kate’s choice of outfits sends different messages to specific groups.
When Meghan and Harry were still residing in Britain and were attending royal events along the rest of the members of the Firm, Kate could be spotted wearing beige on several occasions. At the same time, late Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle wore outfits in the same color and according to royal experts this wasn’t a coincidence.
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Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes believes it was a representation of togetherness despite the troublesome times the family was going through.
“To have them in the same shade, I took very much to be a sign of unity,” Holmes said. “And then of course, [The Queen] issued her statement of support to the Sussexes on January 13. Kate in brown on Monday morning was interesting, too, after she had been roped into the coverage.”
“Kate wore two pieces of brown: a khaki coat and a brown turtleneck—both of which were very visible in the shoulders-up shot of her driving the kids to school. It could be a coincidence but I think perhaps not!”
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One time, while visiting medical colleges working in maternal healthcare alongside Princess Anne, Kate wore a cream dress with laces in the shape of pineapples.
As per The New York Times, “Pineapples have become a powerful symbol for women struggling with infertility. The fruit appears in the profile photos and Facebook feeds of women in online infertility communities.”
They continued, “They are most widely known as a symbol of hospitality and welcoming. But on social media, pineapples are inextricably tied to infertility. On Instagram, the hashtag #PineappleTribe aims to connect women going through IVF.”
The Royal Insta Blog also wrote about the princess’ choice of wearing a pineapple: “Displaying or wearing the pineapple can represent a non-verbal communication of an enormous life event in common or be an active out loud shout of support to raise awareness and funding for the issue of infertility,” it read, as quoted by Hello.
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When she wears a particular color, it sometimes comes with a message. With her pink outfits, Kate tends to send the message that she’s fun.
“According to color psychology, which the royals do pay attention to, pink is fun, feminine, flirty and romantic,” fashion expert Samantha Harman said. “Kate wants the public to know that she’s fun and kind, and while some might already think that about her, the pink outfits are showing that she’s letting loose a little bit.”
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Royal fashion expert Miranda Holder says, “Every style decision, especially what it comes to Kate’s wardrobe, is absolutely considered and deliberate down to the color she wears.
“[She is] just embracing this color, being fashionable at the moment and enjoying herself.”
Recently, Kate and William joined other royal family members at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The event, where the royals and 170 guests were properly dressed, was a part of the state visit for the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
For the occasion, Kate wore the Strathmore Rose tiara, which the Queen Mother last wore in the 1930s. This unique piece of jewelry which hasn’t been worn for over eight decades appears to have a hidden message behind it.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Choo Kyung-ho Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace with guests on November 21, 2023 in London, England. King Charles is hosting Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on a state visit from November 21-23. It is the second incoming state visit hosted by the King during his reign. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Lauren Kiehna from the Court Jeweler told People magazine that by wearing this tiara Kate wanted to demonstrate her connection to late Queen Mother who was like a mother to King Charles once his mother took the throne.
“Kate has always signalled that she’d like to emulate the Queen Mother’s royal role and wearing her jewels is an important symbol of that continuity,” Kiehna said. “It’s fitting that Kate — likely with some assistance from King Charles — would choose to wear the tiara exactly a hundred years after the Queen Mother originally received it.”
Charles was extremely closed to the Queen Mother and she largely influenced his love for music, nature and arts. Speaking of this bond, Roberta Fiorito, co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, said, “It seems like he felt that the Queen and Prince Philip were a little bit absent from his childhood, but he did have someone who really indulged his artistic side in the Queen Mother. She was really supportive of all that and we know now how that played out: he recites Shakespeare on the fly and loves painting and watercolours. So I think that came from her.”
Kate has always been dressed impeccably and looks fabulous whatever she opts to wear.
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Doctors deal with a huge number of patients on a daily basis so we assume they don;t have it easy.
One day, a man entered the doctor’s office and had a rather strange request. He asked from the doctor to hear what his leg had to say. The doctor has never heard anything like that before but he went on to fulfill his patient’s request.
Read the ending of the joke below.
A man went to the doctor…
He said, “Doc, you gotta check my leg. Something’s wrong. Just put your ear up to my thigh, you’ll hear it!”
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The doctor cautiously placed his ear to the man’s thigh only to hear, “Gimme 20 bucks, I really need 20 bucks.”
“I’ve never seen or heard anything like this before, how long has this been going on?” The doctor asked.
“That’s nothing Doc. Put your ear to my knee.”
The doctor put his ear to the man’s knee and heard it say, “Man, I really need 10 bucks, just lend me 10 bucks!!”
“Sir, I really don’t know what to tell you. I’ve never seen anything like this.” The doctor was dumbfounded.
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“Wait Doc, that’s not it. There’s more, just put your ear up to my ankle,” the man urged him.
The doctor did as the man said and was blown away to hear his ankle plead, “Please, I just need 5 bucks. Lend me 5 bucks please if you can.”
“I have no idea what to tell you,” the doctor said. “There’s nothing about it in my books,” he said as he frantically searched all his medical reference books.
“I can make a well-educated guess though. Based on life and all my previous experience I can tell you that,…”
“Your leg appears to be broke in three places.”
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As parents, we tend to raise our children at the best of our abilities no matter the sacrifice it takes. When we see them thrive and turn into respected individuals it feels like a dream come true.
However, when they are still young, most children are difficult to handle. They throw tantrums, do what they please, and rarely agree with their parents.
Parents on the other hand try really hard to form strong bonds and get along with their children, but no matter what they do, they are sometimes judged for their parenting style.
The McNees are a wonderful family who have an 8-year-old daughter in love with reading.
Of course, they love the fact their girl is an enthusiastic reader, but they make the entire experience of reading even more exciting because she believes she acts as a little rebel when she reads past her bad time.
The girl hides under the covers with her flashlight to read Harry Potter books.
Well, although she reads as an act of ‘rebellion’ and stays up late, her mom and dad are fully supportive and they even make sure that her flashlights always have fresh batteries.
Once the McNees shared this cute story there were people out there who suggested they should buy their daughter a headlamp. The parents explained they did buy her one, but she still preferred her flashlights.
Reading under the covers is an experience we all remember from our childhood, right?
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Adam and Eve were the first people to grace the Earth but that doesn’t spare them from people making jokes about them.
Take a look at the one below. It’s going to make you laugh.
Adam was hanging around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely.
So, God asked him, “What’s wrong with you?”
Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to.
God said that He was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman.
God continued, “This pretty lady will gather food for you, she will cook for you, and when you discover clothing, she will wash it for you.”
“She will always agree with every decision you make and she will not nag you. And will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you’ve had a disagreement.”
“She will praise you! She will bear your children. And never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them.”
“She will NEVER have a headache and will freely give you love and passion whenever you need it.”
Adam asked God, “What will a woman like this cost?”
God replied, “I’ll have to remove an arm and a leg.”
Adam paused, then asked,…
“What can I get for a rib?”
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When parents get old and fragile, it is usually their children who take care of them or they are placed withing nursing facilities.
A woman shared the story of her parents expressing the wish to move in with her after her children formed families on their own and left their mom’s home.
The woman, who posted her story on Reddit and wanted to know if she was in the right or not, explained that she was more than happy to provide her elderly grandparents with a place to stay, but not in the main house.
Namely, she wrote that she owns a five-bedroom home, but ever since her children moved out, she only uses two of the while the rest are turned into an office and places for her hobby activities.
At the same time, she turned her garage into a guest house for her children, but informed them that it would be their grandparents who would be living there. The woman’s children were fine with that and were even glad their grandparents would be close to their mom.
The guest house was fully equipped with appliances and had its own kitchen and bathroom.
However, when the woman’s parents arrived at her place and learned they wouldn’t be moving into the main house, they got mad.
“They thought they could move into my house since I have five bedrooms,” the woman wrote.
The parents were far from happy.
“They said that they wanted to live in the house, not out in the garage like Fonzie.”
The woman, however, told them their either move into the guest house or into a nursing home.
Reddit users sided with the woman, writing that her parents should have been happy she welcomed them to live near her rent free instead of complaining.
One person wrote that a friend of theirs also welcomed their parents into their garage-turned-guest house but they were far more appreciative.
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Family matters get nasty at times, and the reasons for that are various. The truth is that not every family is the same, and sometimes, the members of a family simply don’t get along.
A 23-year-old woman took to Reddit to share a story about her and her brother and how things turned messy after he accused her of ruining his family.
Namely, the woman explained that her brother was a father of three, one five-year-old and three-year-old twins.
Whenever he needed his kids to be babysat, he would call his sister to let her know he was dropping the kids off at her place, without confirming with her if she’s available to take care of them.
This happened multiple times, and no matter how much she enjoyed spending times with her niece and nephews, she was angry that her brother never consider that she had a life on her own and that she could be busy as well.
One day, OP was headed to a friend’s place when her brother called her and told her he needed her to babysit his kids because he and his wife had plans. She tried to explain that she wasn’t available and that she was on her way to a friend’s.
“He just laughed and said sucks for you, then your plans are canceled,” she shared.
Once again, she told him very clearly that she couldn’t take care of his kids, but he didn’t listen and told her he was dropping the kids off at her door and that if anything happened to them it would be on her. She then warned him that in case he does that she would call the police.
Shortly after, she got a notification from her doorbell and saw her niece and nephews standing outside her door.
She started panicking and asked the friend who was with her in the car if they could return.
Once back home, OP called the police. They arrived at no time and asked her to take care of the children until her brother, who wasn’t answering his calls, returns to pick them up.
OP refused and that’s when Child Protective Services were alerted of the situation.
Sadly, the kids were taken by the Child Protective Services and OP assured them they would be taken care of and that they shouldn’t be scared. She then went to her friend’s place where she spent the night.
At around 04:00 a.m. her brother called her asking her where his children were, and she told him they were with Child Protective Services.
He started yelling at her, calling her names.
Unfortunately, things went too far, and her brother and his wife lost custody of the kids and were charged with endangering a child on three counts.
OP was then asked to be their legal guardian. She accepted but didn’t tell anyone. However, her brother discovered that his kids were with her and had been constantly calling her phone and contacting her via social media, telling her she ruined his family.
Their family accused her of ruining her brother’s family as well, telling her she could have “sucked it up.” The only person who stood by her side was her grandfather.
Over time, OP started feeling less guilty over the entire situation.
In her Reddit post she explained that she loved her brother’s kids unconditionally and she in fact loved spending time with them, but if her brother needed her to babysit them he should have arranged it with her at least 24 hours in advance.
Most of the Redditors agreed that was not the a*****e.
So even said that losing a custody couldn’t be that easy and that there could be more to the story.
Additionally, they said she shouldn’t feel guilty because she warned her brother, but he didn’t listen.
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Former President Donald Trump has launched his third bid for the White House as he aspires to run for President again.
“We have to save our country,” he said from his Mar-a-Lago Florida estate where he and his family reside ever since they left Washington DC.
Trump addressed the crowd he invited to his property and said, “We are a nation in decline.
“For millions of Americans, the past two years under Joe Biden have been a time of pain, hardship, anxiety and despair.”
Trump announced his candidacy with the words, “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States.”
He then proceeded, “Two years ago, we were a great nation, and soon, we will be a great nation again. This will not be my campaign, this will be our campaign, all, together.
“I have no doubt that by 2024, it will sadly be much worse, and they will see clearly what has happened and is happening to our country – and the voting will be much different.”
Outside Mar-a-Lago, supporters gathered to wave Trump 2024 flags.
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However, as his aspiration to run for president again became a hot topic, a former aide of Trump raised concerns about the business mogul’s health, both his physical and emotional.
This isn’t the first time Trump’s health to be widely spoken about. During his time at the White House, his physical and mental health came under scrutiny and some even saw him unfit as a head of the country.
Trump, however, shared a report proclaiming his “exceptional” cognitive health on the day of Joe Biden’s 81st birthday.
The letter concerning his health state has been written by Dr. Bruce Aronwald, who describes himself as “Trump’s personal physician since 2021,” and comes after Trump, 77, has made verbal slips that brought his age to the forefront.
Regarding the weight Trump lost, the letter by his doctor states it’s a result of “an improved diet and continued daily physical activity.” Further, the doctor claimed Trumps “laboratory analysis” came back more favorable than in prior testing without specific metrics listed.
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Hollywood romances aren’t anything out of the ordinary, but to the delight of millions of fans, friendships between co-stars aren’t as well. We’ve witness actors and actresses translating the fun time on set to their private life. Just think of the co-stars of the iconic TV series Friends.
According to both of them, there have never been romantically involved or felt anything besides fondness and friendship for one another.
In fact, bot of them have been married to their significant others for many years.
When it comes to Harmon, he and his wife Pam have been married for over three decades and they are still deeply in love with one another.
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Asked about the secret to his long and successful marriage, Harmon says there isn’t any. Apparently, he needed to kiss a lot of frogs to get where he is today. One thing, however, he believes helped is their age at the time they decided to tie the knot. “We were both in our 30s when we got married, so hopefully the stupid stuff, we did earlier. That’s probably the closest I have to what the key is,” he told People.
Harmon and Dawber met at a party thrown by a mutual friend. They married in 1987 at a chapel at the Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, California, in an intimate wedding ceremony attended by few of their closest friends and family only.
At the time, both were well-known actors already. Harmon gained fame starring in 240 Robert, Flamingo Road,The Love Boat, and the drama St. Elsewhere. Dawber, on the other hand, got her breakthrough with the television series Mork & Mindy, where she starred alongside late Robin Williams. “It was clear. He was so adorable and so funny,” she told ABC in 2020, speaking of Williams. “He just had it. And that was it. It was just like, “Where do I sign?’”
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Harmon and Dawber have two sons together, Sean Harmon and Ty Christian Harmon.
When they were born, Dawber decided to slow down and put her career on hold. She did appear in some series, but not as a regular, because she wanted to spend more time with her family. In fact, she believes that if two people are fully engaged in acting, the relationship between them is not likely to survive because of all the commitment and time the profession requires.
Both Harmon and Dawber agree on keeping their private lives out of the spotlight.
“It’s not even a choice. It’s who we are,” Mark said years later. “We stay home. A lot. I’m not a Twitter guy or a Facebook guy. Our sons aren’t into that either. Pam and I have both made a living in this business, and still, there’s a part of that, that’s just not natural.”
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Jamie Lee Curtis also keeps her private life exactly that, private. In 1984, she married Christopher Guest, and they’re still together today. The couple has two adopted children.
Curtis first saw Christopher, who is best known for his role in Spinal Tap, while flipping through a Rolling Stone magazine, according to a piece she wrote for Oprah.com. “I looked at the man on the right, wearing a plaid shirt and a waggish smirk. I’d never seen him before, but I pointed at him. ‘I’m going to marry that man,’ I said to my friend.”
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The two exchanged numbers through their agents, but he didn’t call her and she moved on dating someone else.
But then, she accidentally met him at a restaurant. “I glanced up and found myself staring straight at Chris, three tables away. He waved to me as if to say, ‘I’m the guy you called.’ I waved back: ‘I’m the woman who called you.’ A few minutes later, he got up to leave. Standing 20 feet away, he shrugged his shoulders and put up his hand as if to say, ‘I’ll see ya.’”
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Mark Harmon starred together in the 2003 hit film Freaky Friday.
“Mark Harmon was interesting because Tom Selleck was attached to play that part when Annette Bening was attached. He was very upfront with me. He called me when Annette dropped out, and he said, “Look, I was excited about the project, but I was really excited about the opportunity of working with Annette. So, I’m gonna back out.” And I was like, “Oh, I understand. No hard feelings,” and then we went out for Mark Harmon. As far as an older man, he was still considered to be like a heartthrob because women adored him,” Freaky Friday Director Mark Waters onc explained.
The film was a huge success and helped form Curtis and Harmon’s acting careers at the time. It made $160.8 million worldwide, and critics praised Curtis’ performance.
Today, Curtis is a recipient of several accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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When Harmon became part of NCIS, Curtis appeared as Dr. Samantha Ryan in season nine.
Harmon loved working with her again.
“She’s terrific,” Harmon once said about Curtis’s appearance on NCIS. “I’ve known Jamie a long time. She’s a treat to have on set. The rest of the cast loves her and Gary Glasberg has created a role for her that made her want to come and play in the first place, which is rare. But she’s had a great time there, and I think she’d tell you that as well.
“She’s a gift to have on the set,” Mark Harmon added. “And such a rare talent, and as a person, a good person and terrifically good at what she does. So, we’ve enjoyed having her.”
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During a separate occasion, Harmon said of Curtis, “Jamie’s great and I think we’re all glad that she’s coming to play with us in our little sandbox for a while … I look forward to it, absolutely.”
“She’s a gift to have on the set,” Harmon said in another interview the same year. “Gary Glasberg has created a role for her that made her want to come and play in the first place, which is rare. But she’s had a great time there and I think she’d tell you that as well.”
Curtis, of course, felt the same for her friend. She as well was looking forward working with him.
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“I’m not going to lie to you and say that this is a horrible, difficult job to ‘play’ with him. I’m happy to have it,” Curtis told Entertainment Tonight.
“He makes me blush a little bit,” she added. “Because he’s just such a sweet guy.. I’m very fond of him and he’s fond of me.”
Recently, Curtis shared with her fans that she has plans to make a sequel to Freaky Friday, but whether or not Harmon will have a role in it is yet to be revealed.
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