What was meant to be a low-key night of snacks and laughs took an unexpectedly emotional turn for two best friends. Instead of their usual catch-up routine, Alexis arrived at Jasmine’s home with a laptop and a surprise: a fully edited 24-minute funeral montage of herself, complete with dramatic music, touching tributes, and heartfelt messages. … Read more
Sheinelle Jones’ colleagues are continuing to support her offscreen in the wake of her husband’s death. “Today” stars Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, and Craig Melvin were all seen attending her husband’s funeral in New York on Friday, May 30, just one week after announcing his death. Uche Ojeh … Read more
In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning question — how was the late pontiff embalmed? This was a crucial issue given that the body of the religious figure — who died at … Read more
No more drama. Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim, along with Biggie Smalls’ children and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian, came together on Wednesday for the funeral of the late rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace, who passed away last month at the age of 78. Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, Bad Boy artist Mase, and RCA Records president … Read more
Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private funeral that included all seven of his children. The music icon’s “intimate ceremony” was held in Los Angeles one week after his death at age 91 on Nov. 3, the Associated Press reported Sunday. Jones’ children — Jolie, 71; Rachel, 61; Martina, 58; Quincy III, 56; Kidada, 50; … Read more
He was raved from the dead. An Italian grandfather, Gino Gentilin, celebrated the tragic loss of his grandson’s life in a usual way. Gentilin, 66, lost his grandson Kevin Gentilin, 15, in a car accident from riding his vintage Vespa scooter to school when he was hit by a car as he rode through rush … Read more
Tito Jackson was laid to rest on Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California. Members of the Jackson family were photographed at the funeral for the Motown legend, who died last month at age 70. The late Michael Jackson’s children Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22, (formerly known as Blanket) were among the relatives there. … Read more
Quincy Jones “beat it” — as in his own odds of survival — long before he produced that “Thriller” classic for Michael Jackson. Fifty years before his death at 91 on Sunday, the legendary producer was given a 1 percent chance of living after he suffered a brain aneurysm in 1974. “It was scary,” Jones … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a funeral for a family member. During the 90-minute service, my great-nieces and nephews (ages 3 to 6) were running around the church. Their parents said nothing and allowed them to continue. Following the service, we were all invited to a sit-down meal in the banquet room of an upscale … Read more
We’re dead. Funerals are never easy, but mourners have a habit of making things awkward — to the point where these solemn occasions can become unintentionally hilarious. A simple question asked on a popular Reddit forum — “What is the worst thing someone has said or done at a funeral?” — appears to have resonated wildly with readers, … Read more
Prince Harry may have burnt some royal bridges with his explosive departure from the royal fold in 2020, but it appears as though the duke still has some family left to rely on. The Duke of Sussex, who was mulling over a solo dash to home soil in previous weeks, went in full incognito mode … Read more
Hannah the Malamute was always there for Candace Nixon. The 35-year-old marketing agency owner from Austin, TX adopted her dog when she was a puppy and during their 13 years together, Hannah was always at her side, through four different cities, nine house moves, five jobs, college and everything that life threw at her through her … Read more
They’re apps-olutely sick of swiping. Gen Z’s appetite for companionship seems to be shifting away from fast food-like flings towards full-course love feasts. And their tastes for meeting potential matches are, too, changing. Rather the scrolling through dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder, twenty-somethings are hoping to score a sweetie in more unconventional settings — such … Read more
Several months ago, the fourth-floor visitation room at Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel, was filled with 40-plus seated people, many of whom were dressed in black. Colorful flowers in brass urns peppered the corners of the room. Floating candles in elongated glass cylinders lined the floor. I was standing at a podium and … Read more
One widow took the phrase “celebration of life” literally after her husband’s untimely passing. After her husband Brandon, 39, died of complications from a stroke on May 17, Katie Young scrapped the usual funeral service and wake and instead hosted a “FUNeral” in his honor. “Every time I started thinking about planning a traditional funeral, … Read more
He’ll always be her bodyguard. Kevin Costner spoke about his bond with his late “The Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston on Dax Shepard’s podcast, and revealed that he refused to shorten his eulogy at the singer’s 2012 funeral. “I could feel the weight on her, now it’s shifted to me. What am I gonna say about … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 77-year-old woman with a 27-year-old granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. She’s comfortable financially and often buys expensive gifts for me. While I appreciate her generosity and her desire to make my life “easier and more fun,” I simply am not interested in them. I find these devices more frustrating … Read more
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mom passed away recently, and the person I was in a relationship with from adolescence to my adulthood, “Charles,” didn’t attend her funeral. While I’m currently in a relationship with someone else I deeply love, I still feel my mother was fond of Charles despite our many hardships. Her affection for him … Read more
Prince William’s absence at a memorial for his late godfather, King Constantine of Greece, has continued to fuel speculation. Several royal experts have weighed in on if the public should be worried about the Prince of Wales’ non-appearance at St George’s Chapel on the Windsor estate Tuesday. The answer? Probably. King Constantine of Greece was … Read more