Beloved musician and actor Jack Black made the unexpected news that he is leaving the US because of what he sees as a lack of respect. Black, who is renowned for his dynamic energy and comedy, vented his dissatisfaction at a moving press conference. “After giving them everything I had to entertain this nation, what do I get? Ignored for serious roles and snubbed at award presentations,” he complained, his typical cheerful expression giving way to a concerned expression. Black’s decision comes after a turbulent year in which his candid opinions on political satire and environmental issues were met with…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Few names describe Hollywood’s larger-than-life characters like Michael Clarke Duncan. Duncan was a powerhouse at 6 feet 5 inches, with a physique suitable for tough-guy parts. That forbidding demeanor hid a sweet soul and tremendous talent that inspires performers and artists worldwide. Duncan left a lasting impression on the entertainment world with his powerful voice and infectious smile. Journey of a Dreamer Duncan, born in Chicago on December 10, 1957, was raised by a single mother who stressed responsibility and a love of the arts. Despite hardships, he dreamed of escaping his working-class origins. His rise to stardom was unconventional.…
Charles Barkley relates a story about Michael Jordan’s 1992 competitiveness in a mediocre game against Puerto Rico. Numerous anecdotes exist regarding Michael Jordan’s intense rivalry. Charles Barkley, a Hall of Famer, just offered one of the best. Barkley recounted an incident at the 1992 Portland Tournament of the Americas while appearing on the TNT “Steam Room” podcast. It was a warm-up before the renowned Dream Team left for the Olympics in Barcelona. Barkley went golfing with David Robinson, Chuck Daly, and Jordan. Jordan had a game later that day versus Puerto Rico, but he chose to play another round by…
After hearing his privileged daughter ridicule a hotel maid, a wealthy and successful hotel owner lectured her about karma. Austin raised Nicole Saunders after her mother abandoned her to live overseas when she was five. Austin loved Nicole, gave her the finest, and never denied her wishes. Rich hotel owner Austin Saunders. But nothing in his life was easy. He started as a loader at a small motel and rose to the top after years of hard work, part-time jobs, and community college business courses. Due to his workaholism, he neglected his daughter and made her entitled and arrogant. Then…
Even though they were famous, the Jackson brothers were broke. Discover how Tito, Michael, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine, and Randy became poor via unpaid child support and failed businesses. Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson ruled the charts and changed pop music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tito Jackson (@poppa3t) Behind the glamour of celebrity and success, costly lifestyles, bad investments, and personal court disputes turned their once-lucrative careers into a succession of obstacles. Tito Jackson The Jackson 5’s excellent guitarist, Tito, helped the group’s ascent to stardom in the 1970s. After the group’s peak, he struggled financially,…
Ariana thought her life was perfect until a lost laptop revealed a surprise. What she found at the Grandview Hotel wrecked her world and inspired a brilliant revenge plan. But could she succeed? Hello, everybody. I never imagined sharing this story, but here I am. This ride will be wild, so buckle up. Ariana, 32, believed she had it all—a lovely spouse, amazing friends, and a happy life—until last week. Boy, was I wrong! It began when my husband, Tom, told me about a major business event. He works for a luxury company that loves hosting lavish parties to celebrate…
Every marriage relies on trust, but what happens when it breaks? Freya here, telling how I discovered the lies that threatened my family and found the strength to fight for the truth. My marriage to Adrian seemed like winning the lottery. My high school love and I survived college and early professions and emerged stronger. Adrian was ambitious, driven, and charming—every woman’s dream boyfriend. As his finance duties increased, so did his time away from home. Initially, I was proud. My spouse was rising in the world, providing for our family and ensuring we had everything. Life was hectic with…
No cause of Bryant’s death was announced Tuesday morning. La Salle University said Bryant “was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed.” Extended Time La Salle basketball coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant had a major stroke. Joe Bryant hardly appeared after Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash four years ago. In 2010, the renowned Los Angeles Lakers star told ESPN that Joe had “a great basketball mind” and that his father taught him “from an early age how to view the game, how to prepare for the game and how to execute.” In…
Target, grappling with escalating theft and “organized retail crime,” is set to close nine outlets across four states. Despite “adding more security team members, using third-party guard services, and implementing theft-deterrent tools,” the challenges with crime persisted. Below are the affected markets along with the remaining stores and employment data: New York City: Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 remaining stores, over 20,000 team members) Seattle: University Way: 4535 University Way NE Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 remaining stores, nearly 4,000 team members) San Francisco/Oakland: SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St. Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway Pittsburg: 4301 Century…
When I took my son and myself to a posh restaurant, I didn’t expect to get fined for being a mom. I retaliated artistically, like any irate parent. I never complain, but what occurred yesterday at this “upscale” restaurant? The insult went beyond. Imagine that I work hard like every other single mom. Really hard. I felt worthy of a lovely supper out with my 5-year-old son Tommy. I was unaware that this restaurant had an unspoken policy of fining moms for being moms. We entered this posh place. The hostess gave me the “Oh great, a mom with a…