Imagine yourself in the cozy embrace of a 1970s living room, where the walls are painted in earthy hues and the shag carpet sprawls out in bold, funky patterns. Amidst this retro-chic setting, a slender, unassuming object rests in the groove of a vinyl record sleeve. What is it, you ask? Well, it’s none other…
Families rupturing over a loved one’s possessions is not unusual. It can occasionally get so bad that people destined to inherit might not agree. A woman related the tale of her mother and the bequest she left behind when she died. The woman began by stating that she was the one who cared for her…
Music can conjure many different emotions, and this performance of “Amazing Grace” is no exception. Watching this video can restore hope and help people see the light that does exist in this world. The scene starts with a single singer standing among over 200 bagpipe players. The moments of silence slowly turn into his solo…
Earl Holliman’s journey to Hollywood is a tale of determination and dreams. At just 14 years old in 1943, Holliman was determined to become a movie star.Growing up in Oil City and Mooringsport, not Shreveport as often mentioned, he made his way to Hollywood through a series of stops. First, he traveled to relatives in…
Thanks to the availability of vintage films like The Graduate and Kramer vs. Kramer on streaming services like Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu, some of Dustin Hoffman’s best-known films are regaining popularity. Though not many fans are aware of it, Hoffman, who is currently 83, also survived throat cancer. Some celebrities opt to fight cancer…
Beloved actor Michael J. Fox has endured a tragic battle with Parkinson’s disease since his 1991 diagnosis. In 1998, he courageously revealed his condition, becoming a powerful advocate for Parkinson’s awareness and research. He drew strength from his late mother, Phyllis, whose recent passing at 92 added to his personal tragedy. Phyllis was a cherished…
After being stolen, wrongly sold, and kept up in the dark for 16 years, Akiane Kramarik’s “Prince of Peace,” an ethereal depiction of Jesus she painted when she was only 8 years old, was resurrected as a masterpiece. Now 28 years old, Akiane is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has explained that she felt compelled…
An expertly performed acapella song can bring new depth to any track – whether it’s the absence of instruments highlighting the lyrics or the vocalists’ skill in engaging the audience. This rings especially true for the acapella rendition of Josh Groban’s 2003 hit, “You Raise Me Up,” by Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Vocal Point. Their…
Although Madonna is not your typical 65-year-old, most 65-year-olds wouldn’t be found out on the town attending a play in London’s West End that features explicit scenes. Seated in her own box at the Noël Coward Theatre on Saturday night, the American singer saw a play that has been called one of the’most startling’ to…
A professor of anatomy from Australia is pushing the world health community to rename body parts that she finds , “irrelevant and misogynistic.” Some of the common body parts that Dr. Kristin Small argues need a new name include the Adam’s apple and the Achilles tendon, which are named after men despite being present in…