‘Hills of California’ review: A cutthroat new stage mother on Broadway

‘Hills of California’ review: A cutthroat new stage mother on Broadway

Theater review THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. At the Broadhurst Theater, 235 W 44th St. Perhaps the city should rename West 44th Street Stage Mother Way. Between 7th and 8th Avenues at the Majestic Theatre, Audra McDonald will soon begin playing that most ferocious of performer parents, Mama … Read more

Dear Abby: My fiance’s mother is a burden despite giving us an inherited home

Dear Abby: My fiance’s mother is a burden despite giving us an inherited home

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I was skeptical because any gift from her comes with tons of strings attached.  We were … Read more

Mother of ballerina Michaela DePrince dies day after daughter’s death at 29

Mother of ballerina Michaela DePrince dies day after daughter’s death at 29

The mother of the late ballerina Michaela DePrince died just one day after the death of her adopted daughter.  Elaine DePrince died on Wednesday, September 11 at the age of 77 “during a routine procedure” that took place within 24 hours of her daughter Michaela’s death on September 10, according to a statement posted to … Read more

Dear Abby: I hid my husband’s death from his mother

Dear Abby: I hid my husband’s death from his mother

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Guy,” and I enjoyed a happy marriage for 30 years, despite the fact that his mother disliked me and did everything she could to undermine our relationship. Guy died suddenly in his sleep last month while we were vacationing in South Asia. I cut the trip short, but between complying with … Read more

Target shopping cart ‘redesign’ prompts outrage from parents: ‘They did not consult one single mother’

Target shopping cart ‘redesign’ prompts outrage from parents: ‘They did not consult one single mother’

Did Target miss the mark? A TikTok lifestyle influencer and mom of a young girl has aimed her sights at the department store over what the called “a redesign” of their shopping carts. Peeved Ashley Darling recently posted a video inside the aisles of a Target and complained that “you can definitely tell that they … Read more

Mariah Carey speaks out after her mother and sister’s deaths: ‘A couple of rough weeks’

Mariah Carey speaks out after her mother and sister’s deaths: ‘A couple of rough weeks’

Mariah Carey is speaking out after the deaths of her mom Patricia, 87, and sister Alison, 63. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday to show rehearsal video footage before she embarks on shows in China and Brazil. “Back at work,” she wrote in the caption. “It’s been a couple of rough weeks, but I … Read more

Simone Biles’ birth mother begs for forgiveness over abandonment

Simone Biles’ birth mother begs for forgiveness over abandonment

Shanon Biles remains hopeful that one day she’ll be able to have a relationship with her daughter, seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, but she said she’s leaving that up to the 27-year-old to be the one to reach out. In a sitdown with the Daily Mail, Shanon, the biological mother of the gymnastics star, … Read more

Teacher whose mother died gets hilariously honest sympathy card from student, 7: ‘Mortifying’

Teacher whose mother died gets hilariously honest sympathy card from student, 7: ‘Mortifying’

It was an A for effort. A nostalgic TikTokker dug up a sympathy card she made at age 7 for a grieving teacher who had lost her mother at the time. While the sentiment was sweet from Lindsay Schraad Keeling, now 32, her elementary linguistic skills didn’t exactly reflect that. Her card “cover” was simply … Read more

Dear Abby: Should I end my relationship if my partner’s elderly mother is unbearable?

Dear Abby: Should I end my relationship if my partner’s elderly mother is unbearable?

DEAR ABBY: I admire your wit and appreciate your candor, which is why I’m writing to you. I’ve been dating a man for 4 1/2 years. He’s 56; I’m 60. I hope for a life with him, marriage, a place of our own, etc. The only obstacle is his obligation to look after his aging … Read more

Madonna’s son David Banda clarifies he’s not living on the streets: ‘My mother is very supportive of me’

Madonna’s son David Banda clarifies he’s not living on the streets: ‘My mother is very supportive of me’

Madonna’s son David Banda is clearing the air about his well-being. The 18-year-old made headlines over the weekend for claiming he’s “scavenging” for food after moving out of his mom’s multi-million dollar home in New York City. However, Banda walked back his comments in a statement on his Instagram Story that he shared on Sunday. … Read more

Dear Abby: My mother thinks we’re best friends — I feel like I’m the more mature one

Dear Abby: My mother thinks we’re best friends — I feel like I’m the more mature one

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been having an issue lately involving my mother. It feels like she isn’t really my “mother” but someone who thinks we’re best friends. It’s like she never really grew out of her high school days — and I’m almost 30.  I’ll have days at work where she texts to tell me about … Read more

Dear Abby: My daughter’s biological mother told her I’m not her ‘real mom’

Dear Abby: My daughter’s biological mother told her I’m not her ‘real mom’

DEAR ABBY: We adopted our daughter, “Opal,” at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so everyone knows everyone. Opal lived with her biological mom prior to adoption.  We … Read more

I confronted a mother after hearing what she said to her daughter

I confronted a mother after hearing what she said to her daughter

A woman has proudly shared how she confronted a mother who was fat-shaming her own daughter.  While “she wouldn’t recommend it in the future,” she’s glad she did it.  So, what exactly was the cause for concern? The mother was making some passive-aggressive comments to her daughter about her body. The interchange was troubling for the OP to hear. … Read more

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s mother says co-worker he protected will attend funeral, son’s death ‘doesn’t need to be in vain’

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s mother says co-worker he protected will attend funeral, son’s death ‘doesn’t need to be in vain’

Funeral plans have been made for Johnny Wactor, his mother confirmed to Fox News Digital via phone. His brother, Grant, initially posted the update on social media, and Scarlett Wactor said the family will be holding receiving and funeral services at Sommerville Baptist church in Sommerville, South Carolina on June 15. Scarlett said friends from his … Read more

Rapper Sean Kingston arrested on fraud and theft charges in California hours after Florida mansion raided, mother nabbed

Rapper Sean Kingston arrested on fraud and theft charges in California hours after Florida mansion raided, mother nabbed

Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested on Thursday in California on fraud and theft charges, hours after police raided his Florida mansion, taking his mother into custody. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said Kingston was arrested without incident for a Florida warrant in the area of Fort Irwin, an Army base in the desert about 150 … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m stuck taking care of my negligent, self-centered mother

Dear Abby: I’m stuck taking care of my negligent, self-centered mother

DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced at 17.  After that, I was on my … Read more

‘Mother of the Bride’ Review: An Old Flame in a Tropical Locale

‘Mother of the Bride’ Review: An Old Flame in a Tropical Locale

How often do exes get back together at destination weddings? Based on Hollywood rom-coms, one might assume it’s an epidemic. The last few years alone have seen rancorous pairs reconcile on the tropical beaches of Bali (“Ticket to Paradise”), the tropical coastline of Sydney, Australia (“Anyone But You”) and in the tropical jungles of the … Read more