As a teenager, Leighton moved to Los Angeles to focus on acting, training hard alongside adult professionals. Her big break came in 2007 when she was cast as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl, a role that made her a household name and opened doors for more opportunities, including a career in music. Tragedy struck in January…
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Yvonne Craig (1937–2015) was an American actress and ballet dancer best known for playing Batgirl in the 1960s Batman TV series. Born in Illinois and raised in Ohio, she trained as a ballerina before turning to acting, with early roles in Gidget (1959) and It Happened at the World’s Fair (1963) alongside Elvis Presley. Her…
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After retiring in the 1980s, she worked in real estate and became an advocate for women’s rights and public health. She remained proud of her Batgirl legacy and often connected with fans. Yvonne Craig died in 2015 from breast cancer. She is remembered as a trailblazer for women in action roles and a lasting pop…
Tressa Middleton was horrifically raped by her brother aged 11, while Alfie Patten has battled the bottle since claiming to have become a teenage dad. They were the poster children of ‘Broken Britain’ – a tragically abused girl who became a mum at 12, and a boy who claimed he had fathered a child aged…
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The shocking birth is thought to make her the UK’s youngest mum, a title previously held by tragic Tressa, who spiralled into heroin addiction after she was raped aged 11 by her eldest brother, Jason. Alfie, meanwhile, insisted he was Britain’s youngest dad before a DNA test proved otherwise. Plunged into depression by the revelation,…
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When choosing church attire, balance appropriateness, comfort, and respect. The dress code varies by congregation, with traditional services often requiring formal attire and casual services allowing more relaxed clothing. For formal services, women should wear knee-length dresses or skirts, paired with blouses or cardigans, and closed-toe shoes. Men can opt for suits or blazers with…
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Modesty is key in any church setting, regardless of formality. Avoid revealing clothes, and cover shoulders when required. Jeans can be appropriate if they are dark-washed and paired with elegant tops. Ultimately, the most important aspect is the spirit of worship, so focus on respect and comfort while dressing appropriately for the occasion.
When a teenage boy told his mom he didn’t want people to think they came together, asking to be dropped off a block away, she was hurt — but not surprised. Like many parents of teens, she’d been feeling the sting of his growing independence and attitude. So, she decided to teach him a gentle…
she chose a creative way to make her son see how his actions felt. It worked — and it started a conversation they really needed to have.If you’re facing similar challenges, here are a few helpful reminders: Don’t take it to heart – Their distance is part of growing up, not a rejection of your love. Pick your…
I was only ten when my mother told me I wasn’t part of her “real” family anymore. She had a new husband, a new baby, and no space left in her life for me. So she gave me away — like I was nothing. My grandma took me in and raised me with the love…
