Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in 2024.The passing of Barbara Rush marks the closing of a remarkable chapter in American cinema. A Golden Globe winner and one of the last true stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Rush embodied an era when movie stars carried an undeniable presence and films…
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“Bring me a dream, Mr. Sandman. Make him the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen.” It’s 1958. Eisenhower is president, rock & roll is taking shape, and yet the Chordettes are stealing the spotlight with their sweet, unmistakable harmonies. Their a cappella hits “Mr. Sandman” and “Lollipop” made the quartet—Janet, Alice, Lynn, and Jinny—radio sensations…
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Sally Field stunned fans with a candid confession from her Hollywood past. During a Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen appearance in 2022, the actress revealed that her worst on-screen kiss was with Burt Reynolds — her former co-star and real-life partner. Laughing, Field said he “wasn’t very good at it” and joked that…
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For more than 20 years, live jazz on Christmas Eve was a beloved tradition at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, offering audiences a warm and soulful way to mark the holiday season. This year, however, that tradition has come to an abrupt halt. The annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam has been…
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My husband and I have always found peace in water. Nearly every evening, once the day grew quiet, we spent an hour sitting in our backyard pool, talking softly and letting the gentle ripples calm us. It wasn’t about luxury or exercise—it was simply our ritual, a way to reconnect. When a new family moved…
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For years, hosting Christmas felt less like a choice and more like an expectation. My home was the largest, so it automatically became the gathering place. Every December, I rearranged furniture, planned menus, shopped, cooked, and cleaned—mostly on my own. I told myself it was worth it to bring everyone together, even though I ended…
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I became a mom at 18, already used to judgment from strangers—whispers, stares, and assumptions that followed me everywhere. But one afternoon reminded me that kindness still exists in unexpected places. While I was out with my baby, an elderly woman approached me and gently pressed a folded $20 bill into my hand. “Here, honey,”…
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Amanda had always felt that her fiancé Chris’s parents didn’t fully accept her, but she hoped time would change that. During a family dinner, she finally shared the news that she was pregnant. Instead of joy, the moment turned cold. Chris’s mother reacted harshly, insisting that Chris couldn’t have children. Shocked and confused, Chris walked…
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Aging is one of life’s few guarantees. No matter our success, health routines, or genetics, time eventually leaves its mark on everyone. And yet, it still manages to surprise us—especially when we see familiar faces from the past. Watching an old film or rediscovering a beloved TV star can be jarring. The once-youthful lead now…
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Sally Field stunned fans with a candid confession from her Hollywood past. During a Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen appearance in 2022, the actress revealed that her worst on-screen kiss was with Burt Reynolds — her former co-star and real-life partner. Laughing, Field said he “wasn’t very good at it” and joked that…
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