I am the youngest child of a blended family. I have two half brothers and two half-sisters. When my parents were married, my sisters were in their teens and my brothers were pre-teens. I can attest that there are some challenges associated with combining families seamlessly and being a good stepparent. There are things you...
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It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially a mother. One thing we all need when losing someone we care about is someone for support. Naturally, we turn to our partners, if we have one. We expect caring, compassion and love as we mourn the passing of someone special to us. According to...
When it comes to bullying, it is something that is never, ever okay. Sadly, it happens all the time. In schools, in the workplace, online. If you have ever been bullied, you will know all too well how much it can affect you. When it comes to teenagers, bullying is rife. According to Pacer, one...
For most of us who have grown up with loving grandparents, Christmas pajamas are a fond childhood memory. However, a grandmother has left the internet enraged after giving that very same gift. Of course, there is a catch behind her gift: she gave it to all of her grandchildren except one. That child was her...
Will Smith made headlines as he was spotted with a mystery woman at the Art Basel event in Miami on Friday. The 55-year-old Oscar winner, donned in a casual ensemble of a grey striped polo and matching cargo pants, flashed his megawatt smile as he exited the international art fair. The woman, whose identity remains...
In the last year or so, school districts across the country have been quietly banning books from their library shelves. Nowhere has this been more prevalent than in Florida. While the Florida Governor says that it is due to “pornographic and inappropriate, sexual themes”, it can’t be missed that these bans have disproportionately affected LGBTQ+...
Television personality Matthew Perry, who had never married or had children, passed away tragically on October 28th. He had stated that his father, John Perry, would not inherit his wealth. Perry faced a lifelong struggle with substance abuse. Even bringing alcohol into his father’s home during a period when John was married to someone else....
Shakira is currently in legal jeopardy. She is facing a potential eight-year prison sentence as she stands accused of tax fraud in Spain. Spanish prosecutors have leveled these allegations against the renowned ‘Waka Waka’ artist, claiming that she failed to pay €6.7 million (£5.8 million) in taxes on her income for the year 2018. These...
The film ‘The Blind Side’ garnered Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for Best Actress. This propelled her into a heightened realm of recognition. Presently, significant revelations have emerged from Michael Oher. The central figure of the movie, shedding light on the truth behind the narrative. The spotlight has now turned toward Sandra Bullock, as people...
Since that oh-so-dramatic night at the Oscars earlier this year, we have not seen much of Will Smith. Aside from the apology posts he made. If you were living under a rock, we are referencing when Will walked up on stage and slapped Chris Rock in front of the audience, on-screen and off. His fans...
Did you know that in the state of New York, if you want to buy whipped cream you have to be over the age of 21? That’s right: Be prepared to show some identification the next time you’re trying to pick up a can. The law is not actually as recent as you might think,...
Just when the world thought Johnny Depp was out of the courtrooms, he has managed to make the headlines again. This time he allegedly assaulted a crew member on one of the movie sets he was working on. This crew member has sued him for “emotional damage,” and Camille Vasquez is to represent him once...