“February made me shiver With every paper I delivered. Bad news on the doorstep, I couldn’t take one more step. I can’t remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride. But something touched me deep inside The day the music died.” Today is the 64th anniversary of…
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Yesterday marked nine years since the passing of Oscar-winning and Tony award-nominated actor, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a drug overdose in 2014 at the age of 46. Yesterday, colleagues and friends alike paid tribute to the late actor and director, including Justin Long, who posted a photo of…
More and more information is coming out in regards to the Graceland estate and Priscilla Presley’s lawsuit involving Lisa Marie’s will. It was discovered that Priscilla was making $900k a year from Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) despite not having a stake in the company. The salary was appointed…
Who doesn’t love dogs? Sure, they could be rambunctious and can leave pee puddles surrounded by the scattered remains of a torn up napkin that you meant to take off the table when you went to the bathroom briefly. But they’re just so gosh darn cute that all is forgiven…
There are many issues of misrepresentation in Hollywood of people and cultures, alike. Between race, gender, and even mental illnesses, we’ve seen far too many instances where a character in a movie who is part of these various minorities is used as a token piece or inaccurately depicted. One example…
Are we living in the Matrix? Keanu Reeves has been granted a temporary restraining order against a “stalker”, who has trespassed onto Reeves’ Hollywood Hills property six times in the last two months, per the New York Post. Keanu’s lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, filed for the restraining order to an LA…
Keanu Reeves opened up about the physical difficulties he faced while filming John Wick: Chapter 4. In an interview with Total Film, which was published on Monday, Reeves, 58, detailed how it was tough for him to keep up with the training and stunts he performed for the fourth installment…
After 23 seasons playing in the NFL, Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement…”for good”, this time. In a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram, an emotional Brady leaves no room for interpretation and is upfront about his decision to retire. “Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point…
Ozzy Osbourne has decided that his touring days are over. He announced via Twitter that his No More Tours II tour, a UK and Europe farewell tour which was set to kick off in May, is canceled and that future tours are not likely due to his recent illnesses and…
With the 2023 Oscar’s approaching, we come up on a year since the infamous slap that Chris Rock received from Will Smith, after Rock had made a joke about Will’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Whatever stance you have—whether you think the joke was insensitive or the slap was totally uncalled…
As news surfaced that Cindy Williams, star of American Graffiti and Laverne and Shirley, passed away, celebrities everywhere are speaking up about how kind and passionate of a person she was. Her former co-stars, including Ron Howard, spoke on a much more personal level, having worked with her numerous times.…
Keanu Reeves has been dating his girlfriend, artist Alexandra Grant, since sometime in 2019, having been friends for nearly a decade beforehand. With engagement rumors circling these past few months, it’s probably about time Reeves divorces his estranged wife. Oh … you didn’t know? Keanu and Winona Ryder just celebrated…
Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have proven to still be going strong since their decision to try and make things work after Flavin filed for divorce last August. Stallone posted to his Instagram on Christmas last month a video of himself, two of his daughters, and Jennifer flaunting…
For the March 2023 issue of Red Magazine, Michael Buble discusses how his son’s battle with liver cancer changed his life as both a person and a parent. In the interview, he says, “That, of course, changed me in a big way – it changed what mattered to me, it…
On Saturday, Anastasia Soare, CEO and founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills, celebrated the 25th anniversary for her cosmetics company. To celebrate, she invited 25 women to a party who inspired her in her career; including Oprah Winfrey, who turned 69 the next day. To Oprah’s surprise, Soare prepared a cake…
Lisa Loring, known best for her role as Wednesday Addams in the original The Addams Family sitcom, has passed away on Saturday at the age of 64, after suffering a “massive stroke”. Her daughter, Vanessa Foumberg, shared the news with The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday night. “She went peacefully with…
Stand-up comedy, as we know it today, is open season for concepts like using profanity, being unique in your styles and delivery, and not only making fun of others, but making fun of yourself. But it wasn’t always like this. At one time, stand-up comedy was just a rant of…
James Bond, the original international spy, celebrated 60 years of life on the big screen last year as the first Bond movie, Dr. No, came out in 1962. Six actors have lived through the franchise throughout its multi-billion dollar grossing history, Daniel Craig being the most recent with the Casino…
Jessica Chastain has been married to her Italian husband, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, for just over five years now and the couple couldn’t be happier being together. Their love story is one anyone only dreams about, from meeting in Paris to honeymooning in Zimbabwe, it’s fair to say the…
Jay Leno, comedian and former host for The Tonight Show, got into a motorcycle accident last week where he broke his collarbone, two ribs, and cracked both his knee caps. He revealed the news on Thursday with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. In the interview, Leno was asked how he was…
Bone mineral density (BMD) declines as we age. BMD measures how much of the necessary minerals – like calcium and phosphorus – is present in someone’s bones. By a certain age, usually in the 20s for men and 30s for women, everyone should reach their peak bone mass, or the…
Janet Jackson announced on Instagram last month that she will be touring in 2023 alongside rapper Ludacris as part of the Together Again tour. Coming up on a year since her Lifetime documentary Janet Jackson premiered, let’s take a look at Janet’s childhood and her relationship with her late brother…
Wynonna Judd is preparing for part two of her tour, The Judds: The Final Tour, as the first show kicks off tonight in Hershey, PA. Since the passing of her mother, Naomi, the singer-daughter has had to go through many rearrangements both in her personal and professional life; between postponing…
Amy Grant attended the Live at Music Center: Concert Celebrating Jerry Moss in LA a couple weeks ago on January 14 where she opened up about her recovery process since suffering a concussion after a bicycle accident in July last year. Regaining and maintaining memory and stamina have been the…
There are many forms of arthritis that develop in various joints throughout the human body. Many people around the world see arthritis happen in their hands, specifically in their finger and wrist joints, which can cause loads of problems in completing their everyday tasks such as typing, opening a jar,…
Robert Downey Jr. helped film and release a Netflix documentary, titled, Sr., about his relationship with his father, which detailed the filmmaking oriented family lifestyle they led. Directed by Chris Smith – director of other documentaries like Fyre and The College Admissions Scandal – the film shows Downey Jr. talking…
Willie Nelson turns 90 this April! To celebrate, he’s strung together a star-studded cast of musicians to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in LA for a two-day event on April 29 and 30. The show’s called “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90”. Nelson’s official Instagram account posted yesterday the lineup…
We all know Mario Lopez, whether he was your middle school crush in the 90s sitcom, Saved by the Bell, or you found him later in life on shows like Extra or Access Hollywood. You might even know about his dedication to fitness. But you may not know why Lopez…
Pierce Brosnan, known for his role as James Bond in the 90s and 2000s, is approaching ten years since the loss of his daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte died of ovarian cancer in June 2013. Before Charlotte, Brosnan dealt with losing a loved one to cancer over 20 years prior. His first…
Mariska Hargitay, the star of Law and Order: SVU and mother of three, turns 59-years-old, today. Just a year from the big 6-0, let’s take a look at how she began her motherhood journey, 17 years ago. Hargitay welcomed her first child, a son named August, with her husband Peter…
Devanshi Sanghvi, an 8-year-old girl from India, was to be heiress of a nearly $61 million diamond company as part of her inheritance from her parents. Instead, she decided to reject the inheritance and pursue a life as a Jain nun. Jainism is one of India’s most ancient religions, according…
Ireland Baldwin, daughter of actor and producer Alec Baldwin, took to Instagram on Wednesday to express her difficulties in being pregnant. In the post – which consisted of a collection of screenshotted texts – she clarifies that she wrote her message, not for “sympathy”, but in the hopes that “someone…
Regina King took to Instagram – after taking a nearly year-long social media hiatus – to pay tribute to her late son, Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide last January. The post was a video of a candle-lit lantern King released to float into the night sky. “January 19th…
It's a girl! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their third child last Friday, giving the baby her Instagram debut on Thursday. This is their first child since Teigen’s pregnancy loss in 2020. The newborn baby girl’s name is Esti Maxine Stephens (Stephens being John’s actual last name). “She’s here!”…
If you’re like me and my family, a carton of eggs is on the grocery list every week. There’s no way you’re not going through a dozen eggs in 7 days – between breakfast and baking, there’s a plethora of recipes that call for eggs. But you might’ve noticed recently…
Julian Sands, Smallville alum and co-star in the 1985 film A Room with a View, is one of two hikers who are reported missing and being searched for in the Mt. Baldy area within the Southern California mountains. Sands’ wife, Evgenia Citkowitz, first reported him missing on Friday. …
Santa Fe district attorney, Mary Carmack-Altwies, announced Thursday that Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of the film, Rust. “Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be…
There’s plenty of reasons why Hollywood relationships don’t last very long, but there are a select few that don’t let the spotlight get the best of them and stand the test of time. One of those special Hollywood relationships is between Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who are coming up…
Inside Lisa Marie Presley's Marriages: Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nic Cage, and Michael Lockwood
Following the death of Lisa Marie Presley, her ex-husbands have shown nothing but love and grief over her loss. Lisa was married to four different people throughout her life: Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nicolas Cage, and Michael Lockwood. Lisa’s first husband was musician Danny Keough. They started dating…
UPDATE 01/25/2023: Jeremy Renner revealed that this accident occurred during an attempt to prevent the snowplow from hitting his adult nephew. Renner was towing his nephew's truck out of a snowbank, when the plow began to drift downhill. Renner tried to prevent the snowplow from sliding, by climbing into the…
As of yesterday, Todd and Julie Chrisley are in custody of federal prison officials and have officially begun their prison sentences. In November, the former reality TV stars were sentenced to 12 (Todd) and 7 years (Julie) in federal prison for tax evasion and bank fraud. Todd will…
On Sunday, Dead to Me star Christina Applegate attended her first red carpet event since revealing her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Sunday was the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards and Applegate was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Jen Harding in the Netflix series,…
Following Lisa Marie Presley’s passing, many questions have risen regarding custody rights to her 14-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley. Possible guardians for the girls include Priscilla Presley (her mother), Riley Keough (her daughter), Danny Keough (her ex-husband), and the girls’ father, Michael Lockwood, who currently has 40% custody of…
Lisa Marie Presley: Why Cardiac Arrest is Becoming More Common in Younger Women and Symptoms to Know
Last Thursday, Lisa Marie Presley passed away at 54 years old, due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by NBC News. Heart disease and heart attacks have typically been referred to as “old man’s disease”, but recent studies show that it may be more common in younger people, especially women, than…
A plane flying for Yeti Airlines crashed on Sunday, near the city of Pokhara in Nepal, and resulted in at least 69 of the 72 people aboard being killed, making it the country’s deadliest crash in more than 30 years. A search and recovery mission was initiated on Monday, per…
UPDATE 02/01/2023: Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband and father of Finley and Harper Lockwood, will receive full custody of the twins. Lockwood had 40% custody of the children in the previous arrangement. Being 14, their desires factored into the judge's decision to place them full-time with their father. Sources…
This month, Wynonna Judd begins touring the 2023 string of "The Judds: The Final Tour"; the second phase of a tour originally billing the Grammy-winning artist alongside her mother, Naomi Judd, before she committed suicide back in April 2022. Both Wynonna and her sister, Ashley, have since opened up about…
UPDATE 01/20/2023: The grave of Lisa Marie Presley's son, Benjamin Keough, will be moved "slightly" to make room for Lisa Marie's grave in the Meditation Garden at Graceland, which holds the Presley family plot. This Sunday, a public memorial service will be held at Graceland, in honor of the late…
Michelle Yeoh, a nearly 40-year Hollywood veteran, reminds women everywhere that age is just a number, saying she’s “more clever and smarter now” as a 60-year-old woman. On Tuesday, Yeoh won her first Golden Globe award in 26 years since her first headlining movie in Hollywood, the Jame's Bond film…
Rob Lowe talked about his experience with the rain that flooded his neighborhood after the storm that hit the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas of California on Monday. Lowe appeared on Wednesday at the premiere for his Netflix movie, Dog Gone, at the Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades. He talked…
UPDATE 01/24/2023: Thousands of people have sent condolences to Priscilla Presley on Twitter, following the memorial service held at Graceland, for her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. Of those comments, Priscilla responded, "Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words. It has been a very difficult…
Andie MacDowell, co-star with Bill Murray in 1993’s Groundhog Day, is excited about her first grandchild who she got to spend time with during the holidays. MacDowell first revealed she was going to be a grandma in June of last year, when she posted a photo on Instagram of her…
Jeff Beck, legendary guitarist who first gained stardom when he replaced Eric Clapton as lead guitarist for the band The Yardbirds in 1965, died on Tuesday at the age of 78, due to bacterial meningitis. His family released a statement to People on Wednesday: “On behalf of his…
Credit for photo of missing girl: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation UPDATE 01/18/2023: The remains of Athena Brownfield were located near Rush Springs, OK. Alysia Adams has attested that Ivon Adams beat Athena on Christmas night and that the 4-year-old succumbed to her injuries. Alysia Adams also claims that Ivon…
Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, was released on Tuesday, detailing his very rocky experience while being part of the royal family. Here are some takeaways from the book: William Attacked Harry Last week, we got a glimpse into the memoir regarding Harry’s allegations of his brother, William, attacking him in his…
Hollywood veteran and icon, Kevin Costner, has won his fair share of awards, including two Oscars, one Emmy, and three Golden Globes. One of his Golden Globes was won on Tuesday night at the 80th annual Golden Globe ceremony. Costner won “Best Actor in a Television Drama Series” for his…
Eddie Murphy won the Cecil B. Demille Award at the Golden Globes ceremony on Tuesday night, which is a “prestigious award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment”. But, his speech overshadowed the award, as the veteran comedian did what he does best for a crowd of people: he…
On Tuesday night, Angela Bassett won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture for her portrayal as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Among thanking her family and colleagues, she dedicated the award to her late co-star from the first Black Panther movie, Chadwick Boseman,…
Valerie Bertinelli celebrated her first “free “New Year's since 2011 following the finalization of her divorce back in November. Bertinelli married financial planner Tom Vitale in 2011, having previously been married to the late rock icon Eddie Van Halen, with whom the two share a son, Wolfgang or, affectionately, “Wolfie”. …
Antonio Banderas, 62, has had a long successful career in Hollywood. From his debut lead in 1995 with Desperado, to returning as the voice of Puss in Boots in last year’s animated sequel Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. But, his biggest role has always been a beloved stepfather to…
In Hollywood, marriages and romantic relationships are notoriously short-lived. A small percentage of celebrities, however, have seemed to make it work through the years. In these long-lasting relationships, we can see a pattern that involves the longevity of their relationship, prior to being married. There’s a few reasons why some…
Liam Hendriks, a closing pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, announced via Instagram on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a cancer that starts in white blood cells and affects the lymph system of the body (which is part of the immune system), according to the…
Kathleen Turner has gone through many personal struggles throughout her 42 year long Hollywood career. Whether it was medical or social issues, she’s prospered through it all, now 68 years old, saying, “I’m getting stronger all the time.” Turner started her acting career by studying theater at both Southwest Missouri…
Kelly Osbourne and her heavy metal rocker DJ boyfriend, Sid Wilson, welcomed their first child late last year. Although they made their relationship public nearly a year ago, their friendship goes much further back. Sid Wilson was a co-founder of heavy metal band Slipknot, who formed back in 1997. He’s…
Sunday marked what would have been the 88th birthday of Elvis Presley. In honor of “The King’s” birthday—his first since the release of Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, Elvis—Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie, was joined by friends, family, and fans in Memphis at the legendary Graceland home. Lisa conducts a birthday celebration at…
On Thursday, Hailey Bieber appeared on an episode of the Run-Through With Vogue podcast, where she talked about struggling with “a little bit of PTSD” in the aftermath of her “mini stroke” she suffered in March of last year. “I struggled with a lot of anxiety after,” she said on…
Some encouraging news from the NFL today as Damar Hamlin, the Bills’ safety who collapsed in Monday night’s game against the Bengals and suffered from cardiac arrest, had his breathing tube removed and is breathing and speaking on his own. In a statement from the Bills, “He continues to progress…
William Shatner, veteran actor known for his role as Captain James Kirk in the original Star Trek series, has been very open about his struggle with tinnitus, a hearing condition that causes a ringing in one or both of your ears. Harvard Medical School explains tinnitus as “sound in the…
Prince Harry recounts an altercation he had with his brother Prince William, where William allegedly assaulted the younger brother. This comes from Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare, a copy which The Guardian obtained prior to its release, on January 10. The brothers had a falling out over Harry’s marriage to…
Adele revealed at a recent concert, part of her Vegas residency Weekends with Adele, that she is suffering from sciatica. The 34-year-old mother and Grammy winning artist was walking across the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, visibly stiff, and said, “I have a wobble these days because I…
A funeral service for Stephen “tWitch” Boss will be held today in Los Angeles. Boss died on December 13 by suicide at the age of 40. He’s survived by his wife, Allison Holker and his three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia. The funeral will “consist of only close family, while…
For years, infidelity solely involved physical intimacy. In the last few centuries, though, as communication became more and more accessible to everyday people, concerns in infidelity grew beyond the physical form. In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to develop an emotional connection with someone that isn’t your spouse.…
Here’s a scenario for you: two actors meet on a soap opera, date for about a year, break up for a week, then fly to Vegas and elope. You’re probably thinking that’s the kind of Hollywood relationship that doesn’t even survive five years. Now, what if I told you that…
By the July of 2013, country music icon, Randy Travis, had recorded and released nearly 20 albums. But that summer, while the 54-year-old was preparing to go on tour, his life would change rapidly, as he was rushed to the hospital with suddenly slim chances of survival. When he was…
Warrick Dunn, former running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been housing single parents for nearly 25 years through his non-profit business, Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC). As of today, he has given homes to over 200 families. In 1997, Dunn signed with the Buccaneers under head coach, Tony Dungy,…
Anthony Hopkins, Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in The Silence of the Lambs and The Rite, shared some words of inspiration and comfort on Instagram last Thursday, as he celebrated 47 years of sobriety. Hopkins has been open about his alcoholism in the past, having ended his addiction on…
On Monday night, during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, second-year Bills player and defensive safety, Damar Hamlin, suddenly collapsed after taking a hit. He was sent to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition. He is 24 years old. With 5:58 minutes remaining…
Alan Jackson, longtime country music star and Grammy award winning artist, revealed in the fall of 2021 that he was suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a nerve condition that has affected his muscles and balance. Jackson was diagnosed with the illness over a decade ago now, but he recently said that…
Steven Tyler, front man of rock and roll band Aerosmith and former judge on American Idol, was accused of sexually assaulting Julia Holcomb when she was 16 years old in the mid-1970s, per Rolling Stone. Holcomb filed the lawsuit with a few days to spare before reaching the deadline for…
Soccer legend Pele, nicknamed “The King”, passed away yesterday at the age of 82, after battling colon cancer for over a year. The Brazilian native had been getting treatment for colon cancer since September of last year. Last month, he was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil,…
The cover photo was taken at an earlier time before the current challenges the family is facing. Savannah Chrisley opens up on her most recent episode of her podcast Unlocked about how she’s handling her parents’ legal troubles as their prison sentences will begin in only a few weeks. Savannah…
Jamie Foxx opens up about why marriage isn’t a route he sees himself taking, nor wanting to anytime soon. He’s the father to two daughters, Corinne, 28, and Annalise, 13, both of whom have different mothers. Although this may look like it could be a classic case of an estranged…
Babies cry as a form of communication, seeing as though they can’t exactly voice what they’re thinking or feeling. A lot of times, this crying happens just moments after the parent lays them down for sleep after a long day. At that point, the parent can be agitated or overtired,…
Henry Winkler, who played Fonzie on Happy Days, has been married to wife Stacey Weitzman for almost as long as he’s been a Hollywood star. Both Henry and Stacey talk about how they’ve stayed together for so long. Winkler talked to People about when he first met Weitzman back in…
Ashton Kutcher, actor from That ‘70s Show and the former host of MTV’s Punk’d, recently opened up about his struggle with vasculitis, a blood vessel disease that can impair numerous bodily functions. In Kutcher’s case, his ability to see, hear, and walk. Ashton appeared on an episode of National Geographic’s…
Hollywood romances seem to be destined to fail right from the start. Celebrity divorces and affairs litter tabloid headlines week in and week out. In the midst of all the drama, the 38-year-long marriage between actor Sam Elliot and actress Katharine Ross has stood the test of time as one…
Jo Mersa Marley, son to Stephen and grandson to world famous reggae icon, Bob Marley, passed away on Tuesday. He was 31 years old. Much like his musical family, Jo was a reggae artist. A Jamaican native, he moved to Miami at 11 years old, where he attended school and…
Grammy award winning R&B artist, Usher, mourns the death of his grandmother Ernestine B. Carter, or Tina, who passed away on Christmas Eve at the age of 87. Usher took to Instagram to share the news. “It's taken me a few days to come to grips with the fact that…
Today marks 6 years since the passing of beloved Hollywood treasure Carrie Fisher. Survived by her only child, Billie Lourd, who two weeks ago, welcomed her second child with husband, Austen Rydell. She took to Instagram to honor her mother’s remembrance day in the light of having a newborn baby.…
Hollywood couples come and go in all sorts of ways, whether the two met on set of a movie, at a celebrity birthday party, or after an award show. Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone first met back in the 90s, at a comedy writing class in LA. After seeing him…
“A consistent finding in psychology is that women, on average, are less interested in sex than men,” says an article in Psychology Today. Whether you agree or not with the finding, here are some of the reasons for it. Pain During Sex Women are more likely to experience pain during…
Photo of Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe from the series American Pickers Frank Fritz, former co-star of History Channel’s antique roadshow reality series, American Pickers, suffered a stroke back in July, and has since been under a conservatorship where a longtime friend has served as his guardian. Fritz entered the…
Chase Chrisley, son of reality TV stars Todd and Julie, has kept relatively quiet in the midst of his parents’ legal troubles in recent months. A few days ago, on his sister Savannah’s podcast, Unlocked, he finally spoke out about both how he’s feeling and what he’s been doing in…
Adele, acclaimed musician for over a decade now, has gone head over heels for her boyfriend, Rich Paul. The couple made their first public appearance in July last year, when she attended game 5 of the NBA Finals and sat courtside next to Paul, a sports agent and CEO and…
By Matt Kelly Charlbi Dean, actress known for her roles in Triangle of Sadness and An Interview with God, had passed away this past August from what was deemed as an “unexpected sudden illness” at the age of 32 years old. As of yesterday, we now have details on what…
