Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey came into the public eye as a result of their roles in “Dirty Dancing,” which was one of the most unexpectedly successful films of the 1980s and propelled them both into the spotlight. On the other hand, although Swayze went on to have a successful career after that, while Grey … Read more
Leola McDonald was born on Jan. 17, 1918. PLANT CITY, Fla. — One native Hillsborough County woman celebrated her 105th birthday last week in Plant City. Leola McDonald was born on Jan. 17, 1918, and was raised in Hillsborough County’s historic Bealsville community. The community was settled in late 1865 by former slaves from nearby … Read more
Frances Bavier, who played Aunt Bee in “The Andy Griffith Show,” left $100,000 for police in her adopted hometown in North Carolina, a report said Thursday. Frances Bavier, the late actress who played the kind-hearted Aunt Bee on the TV classic, “The Andy Griffith Show,” apparently felt a lot of appreciation for her local police … Read more
These amazing babies were born seven years ago. At that time, a three-year-old daughter was already being raised in the family, and the news about the triplets, to put it mildly, dumbfounded future parents. Many scientists from all over the world were also surprised! After all, identical triplets were born. According to statistics, such a … Read more
Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney from Happy Days and the popular spin-off, Laverne & Shirley, has passed away at the age of 75. Even before landing a role as the bottle-capper Shirley, Williams already made a name for herself in films like Travels With My Aunt and Franis Ford Coppola’s … Read more
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is in its 24th season. As the longest-running “Law & Order” series and one of the longest-running television shows of all time, “SVU” has accomplished something that many series can only dream of. Cast members come and go, but a few staples have been around since the earliest seasons. … Read more
Chandra Smith from Laurel was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Maryland on January 14, 2023. She is photographed at Granville Gude Park. It’s a statewide pageant for women who are advocates for people with disabilities and is judged not on looks but on advocacy work and potential. Smith, 35, is from Gambrills originally. She will now go … Read more
BEAUMONT, Texas — Staff at a Beaumont assisted living facility held a birthday party for a woman who is now the oldest resident they have ever had. Annie Bazile turned 104 on Friday, January 20, 2023. Brookdale Dowlen Oaks staff and Bazile’s family celebrated the special day by throwing a surprise party for her. One … Read more
Fox News has had a terrific 2022. Throughout the year its cable shows, particularly shows with Greg Gutfeld and Tucker Carlson, absolutely demolished the competition, particularly in younger demographics. Meanwhile, the digital division of Fox News did well too, brutalizing the woke online competition and also outperforming even other conservative news sites. But it wasn’t just … Read more
Levito’s goal was to become the national champion. Once she stepped on the ice, looking calm and strong, it didn’t take long. For about two hours last Friday evening, South Jersey figure skater Isabeau Levito, 15, walked almost anonymously around the bowels of the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. She was trying to warm … Read more