Dad with stage 4 cancer dies after insurance company said tumor-shrinking treatment was ‘not medically necessary’

Dad with stage 4 cancer dies after insurance company said tumor-shrinking treatment was ‘not medically necessary’

It didn’t matter that Eric Tennant’s oncologist had recommended the medication to shrink his tumors. The patient’s health insurance allegedly stood in the way — until it was too late. In early 2025, after more than two years of chemotherapy that hollowed him out from the inside, the frail 58-year-old was deemed a good candidate … Read more

Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse on the ‘nasty drug’ for Stage 4 cancer that makes him ‘bleed out of a whole bunch of parts’

Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse on the ‘nasty drug’ for Stage 4 cancer that makes him ‘bleed out of a whole bunch of parts’

Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse is opening up about living with what he describes as a “definite death sentence.” The 54-year-old father of three was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last year, an aggressive disease he’s fighting with an experimental drug that has left his skin bloody and “bubbling.” “Here’s a hard fact: Ben … Read more

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … Read more

Kanye West takes elaborate SoFi Stadium stage for controversial LA concert

Kanye West takes elaborate SoFi Stadium stage for controversial LA concert

Scandal-plagued rapper Kanye West played his first live Los Angeles show in five years Wednesday night — strutting on top of an elaborate orb-like stage at SoFi Stadium in front of tens of thousand of fans. The 24-time Grammy winner — who in late January apologized for his previous antisemitic comments — appeared in a … Read more

Dating expert reveals the secret to becoming a real-life 90-day fiancée — by skipping the ‘girlfriend stage’

Dating expert reveals the secret to becoming a real-life 90-day fiancée — by skipping the ‘girlfriend stage’

There’s a strict countdown for folks getting down on one knee.   Sami Wunder, an international dating coach, is working wonders for wannabe brides, giving gals the guidelines for scoring a marriage proposal in just 90 days flat.  Her secret? Skip the “girlfriend stage.” Sami Wunder says the key to getting an engagement ring in record … Read more

Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life

Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life

A Los Angeles mother of three says she’s lucky to be alive after an uncommon procedure left her cancer-free. Amy Piccioli, a busy CPA, was just 39 when she visited the ER last year for what she thought was dehydration due to a stomach bug. Instead, a CT scan revealed a mass in her colon … Read more

Exclusive | I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer at 26 — a new therapy wiped it out in 4 months

Exclusive | I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer at 26 — a new therapy wiped it out in 4 months

After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You have cancer.” “When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I was obviously very shaken because when you’re in your 20s, you just think that a little disturbance in your bowels isn’t a big … Read more

Sarah Palin in touching hospital scene with Ron Duguay during Stage 4 cancer battle

Sarah Palin in touching hospital scene with Ron Duguay during Stage 4 cancer battle

Ron Duguay’s girlfriend, former Vice President candidate Sarah Palin, has been helping him while he battles Stage 4 cancer, as seen in a recent video posted by the Rangers legend’s daughter. Duguay’s daughter Shay shared to her Instagram account a video showing Duguay with his family and friends while he goes through treatment, which included … Read more

Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

She’s a local legend, and at 84, she’s only getting better. Ellen Hart, the larger-than-life owner of Broadway’s iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner, has made maintaining her health and wellness a top priority in her golden years — though her motivations looked very different earlier on. “I was always interested in beauty and staying physically attractive, … Read more

Social media star Brie Bird dies at 9 following stage 4 cancer battle: ‘An inspiration to so many’

Social media star Brie Bird dies at 9 following stage 4 cancer battle: ‘An inspiration to so many’

Brie Bird has died at just 9 years old. The social media star died on Thursday after a five-year battle with neuroblastoma cancer. “You are the miracle! Your purpose on earth was fulfilled, and it was the most sacred privilege to escort you home,” her family posted to Instagram on Friday. “You brought people to … Read more

Miss Jamaica’s shocking injuries revealed after falling from Miss Universe stage

Miss Jamaica’s shocking injuries revealed after falling from Miss Universe stage

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffered extensive injuries after falling from the Miss Universe 2025 stage last month. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) shared a press release Monday with an update on Henry’s health, as well as further context into the scary incident that involved the 28-year-old. “Dr. Henry suffered a serious fall through an opening on the … Read more

John Legend reveals how he negotiated with porn producer to secure rights to stage name

John Legend reveals how he negotiated with porn producer to secure rights to stage name

A legendary story. During the first episode of Amazon Studios’ new series “Words+Music,” John Legend recalled how he made a deal with porn producer Johnny Legend to go by his iconic stage name. The 46-year-old singer was born John Stephens, but he decided to become John Legend while he and Kanye West were working with spoken-word … Read more

Miss Universe leaders ‘blamed’ Miss Jamaica for not ‘paying attention’ after scary fall from pageant stage

Miss Universe leaders ‘blamed’ Miss Jamaica for not ‘paying attention’ after scary fall from pageant stage

Heavy lies the crown. Leaders of the Miss Universe Organization allegedly blamed Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry after she suffered a scary fall from the beauty pageant stage last week. Miss Haiti Melissa Sapini opened up about the startling incident and how leadership responded during a chat with People published on Wednesday. Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry … Read more

Miss Jamaica’s health status revealed after scary fall off Miss Universe stage sent her to ICU

Miss Jamaica’s health status revealed after scary fall off Miss Universe stage sent her to ICU

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is on the mend after falling from the Miss Universe stage. The Miss Universe Organization shared a statement on Instagram Monday with an update on 28-year-old Henry’s health after the scary incident, which landed her in the ICU. “The Miss Universe Organization wishes to address recent speculation by providing a clear … Read more

Miss Jamaica to remain hospitalized in ICU for at least another week after tumbling off Miss Universe stage

Miss Jamaica to remain hospitalized in ICU for at least another week after tumbling off Miss Universe stage

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week after her brutal fall from the Miss Universe stage in Thailand on Wednesday “Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly,” her concerned sister told the Miss Universe Jamaica organization on … Read more

Miss Jamaica skips Miss Universe pageant 1 day after falling off stage in brutal accident

Miss Jamaica skips Miss Universe pageant 1 day after falling off stage in brutal accident

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, aka Miss Jamaica, was missing from the end of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, after an earlier incident sent her to the hospital. Ultimately, Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, won the event. According to footage posted to social media, on Nov. 19, Henry, 28, was strutting down the stage in Bangkok, Thailand, in … Read more

Miss Jamaica tumbles off stage and is carried away on stretcher during Miss Universe pageant

Miss Jamaica tumbles off stage and is carried away on stretcher during Miss Universe pageant

Shocking footage captured Miss Jamaica plummeting off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary evening gown round in Thailand. Dr. Gabrielle Henry was strutting down the Bangkok stage in a glamorous orange gown when she suddenly stepped off the edge of the dark runway and seemingly faceplanted, according to footage posted to social media. Members of the … Read more

Everything K-pop star HyunA has revealed about her health — after she collapsed on stage in China

Everything K-pop star HyunA has revealed about her health — after she collapsed on stage in China

K-pop fans panicked this week when HyunA collapsed on stage at a music festival in Macau, China. The 33-year-old singer was performing her 2011 hit song “Bubble Pop.” She was dramatically carried off stage, later apologizing to fans on Instagram. K-pop singer HyunA collapsed on stage this week at a music festival in Macau, China. … Read more

24-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after dismissing this one key symptom

24-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after dismissing this one key symptom

A woman who dismissed blood in her stool as hemorrhoids was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. Meagan Meadows, 24, started experiencing blood in her stool in October 2024, but after chatting with friends and family, she dismissed her symptoms as hemorrhoids. After a few months, her symptoms persisted, so Meagan booked an appointment with … Read more

Hallmark star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 44, reveals stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis as she vows to ‘persevere’

Hallmark star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 44, reveals stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis as she vows to ‘persevere’

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is opening up about her current health battle. The actress, 44, announced her stage three cancer diagnosis in a personal essay for People published on Friday. “Like many women, I have always had a love-hate relationship with my body. Long before it gave me my two beautiful children, I was a bikini … Read more