DEAR ABBY: My mom and my wonderful canine companion passed away within six months. My husband has battled addiction for years. I discovered the extent of it after I had two small children and was ending our marriage. He went to AA, sobered up and was wonderful for the next 10 years. During that time, … Read more
Surrogacy was once viewed as an expensive, last-resort option for families desperate to have children but unable to, often glamourized by celebrities — Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, and Jimmy Fallon all used surrogates. It’s an emotionally and financially draining — and often complex — journey, as demonstrated with the recent headline-making … Read more
Beloved American icon and country music legend Dolly Parton is dead at 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday. “Hey everyone, my name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton and I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my Aunt Dolly Rebecca … Read more
Drivers running red lights have become such a serious issue in California’s capital that the city says it may bring back red-light cameras after shutting them down two years ago. Sacramento officials have a proposal to install up to 20 new cameras at intersections with a history of crashes and red-light violations. Potential locations include … Read more
Families are flea-ing the premises. Peri Park, a beloved playground in Fairfax, an incorporated town in California’s ritzy Marin County, has been temporarily closed due to a “significant flea infestation” that was discovered by town maintenance crews after multiple complaints from parents and grandparents. The pint-sized pests were found in the play area’s sand and … Read more
Damian Lillard’s ex-wife, Kay’La Lillard, has subpoenaed a woman named Justie Wolf and requested paternity test results to see if the Portland Trail Blazers guard is the father of a child named Aura, according to TMZ. Kay’La, who shares three children with the NBA veteran, requested that Justie share any messages with Damian from when he … Read more
California pizza lovers are certainly eating well, with a new list revealing three of the top five pizzerias in the United States reside in the Golden State. The Italian website 50 Top Pizza revealed their list for the best American pizzerias, which was topped for the fifth year in a row by Anthony Mangieri’s’s Una … Read more
The claws and fangs and Schmigs were out this week as the race to the Tony Awards heated up. That’s because the so called road voters were in town for the Spring Road Conference, the annual theater convention where Broadway shows hawk their wares to presenters from around in the country in hopes they book … Read more
The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is also high-risk for several types of cancer, as one woman learned. Married for nearly 30 years, Eileen McGill Fox immediately went for an STI screening after learning of her husband’s infidelity in 2017, and was initially negative for syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV. A year later, though, Fox … Read more
A California husband and wife with three children are still battling cancer together more than two years later — with the wife facing another bout of cancer for the second time. Zak Salazar, 40, of Mission Viejo has a terminal diagnosis for an aggressive brain cancer. Cori Salazar, 40, said Saturday that she was diagnosed … Read more
Jay Leno has been asked if he’ll get a girlfriend in the wake of his wife Mavis’ dementia diagnosis. “You take a vow when you get married, and people are stunned, they’re shocked when you live up to it,” Leno told Maria Shriver on the latest episode of her “Life Above the Noise” podcast. The … Read more
Her heart will go on. Céline Dion, 57, share a rare video message to her fans, amid her heath battle with the rare “stiff person” syndrome. On Dec. 31, she shared an Instagram reel, addressing her fans. “As we welcome this new year, I want to take a moment to send you all my love. … Read more
Christmas Day brings both joy and heartbreak for Bruce Willis’ wife. In a deeply personal essay published on her website, Emma Heming Willis opened up about the emotional toll of navigating the holidays since her husband’s dementia diagnosis. “For me, the holidays carry memories of Bruce being at the center of it all,” the 47-year-old wrote. … Read more
Jessie James Decker is fighting a mysterious illness. The 37-year-old country singer opened up about her health in a series of Instagram stories, sharing she hasn’t been feeling well the past few days. In a story posted last night, Jessie can be seen sitting in a hot tub, with the words, adding the caption: “Feeling a … Read more
Rebecca Gayheart isn’t slowing down her love life – even as her estranged husband, Eric Dane, continues his devastating battle with ALS. The “Jawbreaker” actress, 54, was spotted locking lips with billionaire Hard Rock Café co-founder Peter Morton, 78, during a PDA-packed date night in Beverly Hills this week. Rebecca Gayheart was spotted with billionaire … Read more
Jessie J is opening up about the emotional embrace she shared with Kate Middleton at the Royal Variety Performance last month. The “Price Tag” singer discussed her decision to hug the Princess of Wales during the Nov. 19 event – and break royal protocol in the process – while on the UK show “This Morning” … Read more
New York City’s Christmas tree sales aren’t a holly-jolly business. The most statuesque trees worthy of a Manhattan pied-à-terre or Brooklyn brownstone don’t come cheap — or without behind-the-scenes drama that has been kept from New Yorkers, until now. The Christmas tree sellers that pop up on the streets of NYC in the run-up to … Read more
Eric Dane is relying on his estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart’s support as he battles ALS. During her appearance on Monday’s episode of the “Broad Ideas” podcast, Gayheart, 54, opened up about how she and her daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, are navigating the “Grey’s Anatomy” alum’s serious health battle. “I’m definitely trying to show them that … Read more
He flew into a “blind” rage. A male passenger has sparked a massive debate over airline etiquette after going to war with a toddler over a window shade, as seen in a viral X video. “He had to fight a 4-year-old to keep his window down during the flight,” read the caption to the wild … Read more
The Stray Cats have canceled their U.S. tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s ongoing health issues. On Tuesday, Setzer and the band — who were scheduled to kick off their fall tour this past weekend and play through the end of November — took to social media to share the news with their fans. “I’m heartbroken to … Read more