Richard Simmons was everywhere in the 80s, but after 2014 he disappeared. Rumors, which he denied, swirled that he was being held hostage by his housekeeper. He spoke out explaining no one was holding him against his will, he was simply enjoying some alone time. Although as weeks, months, and years passed without a public sighting his fans grew more and more concerned about his well-being. However, now everyone can take a collective sigh of relief as the fitness guru’s representative has shared a rare update on Simmons’ 75th birthday. “This is a big milestone. I just want to see…
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It’s getting increasingly easy to subscribe to the feeling that people nowadays can find a reason to be offended by pretty much everything. While it may be a stretch to label this generation the “snowflake” generation – as some have done – there is a definite sense of change enveloping the world at the moment. While in some cases that’s a good thing – I mean, there are things that used to be accepted as the norm that have no place in modern society – there are other instances where one can’t help but get the feeling that we’re going…
Jennifer Grey, who played ‘Baby’ in the iconic movie Dirty Dancing, was predicted to enjoy a significant upturn in career prospects. However, it wasn’t to be. Instead, a tragic accident changed everything, forcing her to turn her back on the film industry for good. Decades later, Jennifer Grey, now 62, finally opened up about the terrible period in her life that left her scarred forever… No big actors, not a well-known director, and overall a low-budget movie. Yet, the very moment Dirty Dancing hit the big screen in August 1987, the producers and cast knew they’d accomplished something enormous. For…
This week’s press tour for Morgan Freeman’s newest project had to be cancelled due to his illness. On Tuesday, Freeman was scheduled to appear in London with two of his co-stars to promote the upcoming series Special Ops: Lioness, but he opted to skip the events. The American actor decided to stay in the country after being ill with a “fever,” and medical professionals thought he might have a “contagious infection.” Freeman and his co-stars Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman were going to the UK to promote their new spy film Special Ops: Lioness. Morgan, though, remained in the US…
Frances Bavier was truly one of television’s great women, and her role as “Aunt Bee” on the venerable comedy series “The Andy Griffith Show” cemented her place in history. In my perspective, Bavier performed a fantastic job in one of the most morally upstanding TV show series ever produced. But the actress, who received classical training in New York, was actually very dissimilar from the rustic role she played. She occasionally disagrees with the “kids” on the set due to her sophistication and age. Many tales about the endearing “Aunt Bee” began to spread after “The Andy Griffith Show” ended;…
When Grease was released way back in 1978 it instantly became a fan favourite worldwide, and to this very day is still watched by young and old throughout the world. The amazing sound track and dancing have made the movie a true classic and will remain so for many years to come. Featuring renowned actors such as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the movie quickly rose to fame making some new rising stars in the process. For fans who know Grease all too well, you may remember Stockard Channing who played the role of the rebel Rizzo in the film.…
Ty Pennington is sharing a health update with fans after he was hospitalized and intubated just hours after attending the Barbie premiere. On July 14, Pennington, who many people know best as the carpenter for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, took to Instagram to share photos of himself in a hospital gown. Instagram At one point, Pennington was intubated before he regained consciousness. “From the red carpet, to the ICU… this last week has been interesting!” As Pennington continued, he shared with his fans that “I’m okay now, still recovering but I felt it looked weird that I hadn’t posted about…
An enormous snake was recently sighted by a hiker at Florence’s Jeffries Creek Park. If Indiana Jones had seen this he would most certainly have turned around quickly. Meredith Langley gushed about the snake-like object she had just seen in a Facebook post she shared with the South Carolina Hiking club. It didn’t escape Langley’s attention how perfectly the snake mixed in with its natural habitat. In her post, Langley wrote: “This was a good teaching opportunity and example for my own kids who forget not to run ahead of me on trails!” A brown water snake (Nerodia genus), which…
Jennifer Lopez has undoubtedly spent her whole adult life in the public eye. The 53-year-old has always known she wants to be famous, and it didn’t take her long to jump on the celebrity train and shoot for the stars. Lopez has done it all, from acting and singing in musicals to dancing, serving as a judge on American Idol, and making numerous film appearances. Along the way, she raised two gorgeous children and was married three times. In addition, Jennifer is a real beauty since, as a role model, she isn’t embarrassed to show off her natural beauty. In…
