Showing posts with label Farewell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farewell. Show all posts

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Paris Jackson Mourns Joe Jackson in Heartfelt Farewell Message

It’s the end of an era. Joe Jackson passed away at 89 after a battle with cancer.


His granddaughter, Paris Jackson, was with him until the end, and has written up a powerful farewell message that eulogizes her late grandfather.


Paris’ post begins: “RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson.”



Paris’ emotional post continues: “spending those last few moments with you were everything.”


Not everyone has the honor of being with a loved one in their final moments.


Paris continues, saying: “Being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing.”


Again, that is a rare opportunity for loved ones. Painful, but important.


“Everyone that came to visit you,” Paris says. “Came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you.”


That is no surprise. The Jackson family is American royalty.


Paris writes that all are “proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.”


She adds that they are all “proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a Jackson.”




Paris Jackson and Joe Jackson


“You,” Paris writes. “Are the first true Jackson.”


That makes sense.


Paris writes that Joe is “the legend that started it all. None of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you.”


That is difficult to dispute.


“You are the strongest man i know,” Paris continues. “Your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live.”


That is high praise from Paris, who is not usually the type to praise patriarchs.


“i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die,” Paris says. “Especially our last moments.”


Of course.


Paris says that “being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know.”



Paris writes that she also treasured “quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up.”


That really strikes a chord with a lot of grandchildren who have had close and lifelong relationships with their grandparents.


Paris adds that she liked “sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.”


It’s a bittersweet sort of joy.


“My heart is full,” Paris writes. “Knowing we left each other in that way.”


Paris then says: “i made you promise me you’ll come visit me.”


In case you’re thinking gee, it’s a little late for that, Paris, she means that she is expecting a visit from his spirit.


“You agreed,” Paris adds. “And i’m going to hold you to it.”



Paris looks forward to seeing him, “and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten.”


“My great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is,” Paris announces.


Well, by the time that Paris even has grandchildren, let alone great-grandchildren, everyone will probably have hands-free access to all human knowledge in their minds without having to use a phone.


But we understand her meaning.


“i love you grandpa,” Paris says. “So so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will.”


Paris adds that: “we all feel that way. Thank you for everything. truly.”



Paris has some final words at the end of her heartfelt, beautiful post.


“Rest in peace and transition,” Paris says. “i’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.”


There’s no way of knowing whether or not Paris will share if she has a spiritual encounter with her deceased grandfather.


That sounds like a private affair to me.


Paris is a treasure, and we wish her the best as she and her family mourn this powerful loss.



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Monday, April 9, 2018

Fleetwood Mac"s Lindsey Buckingham Leaves the Band as Farewell Tour Ramps Up

12:12 PM PT — It didn’t take the band long to replace Lindsey … in a statement provided to TMZ, the group has announced that Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers) and Neil Finn (Crowded House) will join the group for the upcoming tour.…


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Fleetwood Mac"s Lindsey Buckingham Leaves the Band as Farewell Tour Ramps Up

12:12 PM PT — It didn’t take the band long to replace Lindsey … in a statement provided to TMZ, the group has announced that Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers) and Neil Finn (Crowded House) will join the group for the upcoming tour.…


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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Joanna Gaines Bids Farewell to Fixer Upper

Whether Chip and Joanna Gaines quit Fixer Upper for their family or whether they quit over a horrible contract, Fixer Upper has come to an end.


Joanna is opening up on her blog and bidding the series a bittersweet farewell.


But she’s not saying goodbye to fans — because they can still keep up with the Gainses.



Writing on her blog, Joanna Gaines said farewell to the show that catapulted her family into the spotlight.


“Tonight marks the final episode of Fixer Upper — the series finale.”


That episode aired on Tuesday night.


“This season of life has been rewarding, challenging, unbelievably fast and furious and nearly everything in between.”


We have to admire that season of life line.


“Back in September when Chip and I posted the blog announcing that this season would be our last, it still seemed so far away.”


It’s been a half a year since the Gaineses announced that Fixer Upper would end after season 5.


“April felt like it was forever away, but somehow it snuck up on us.”


Time these days seems to pass at such a rapid pace, even if it still seems like food takes forever to arrive when you order it.


“Time is funny like that, the days sometimes seem long, but the weeks, months and even years fly past us when we least expect it.”



“I really loved this final Fixer Upper season because there was such a variety of styles and projects that really kept us on our toes.”


Even professionals like to be challenged sometimes.


“We did everything from an old barn out in the country to a downtown loft apartment.”


Those are about as different as it gets.


“We also got to do some pretty unique projects like my garden house, a new build for clients, our restaurant, and an ADA compliant house for two amazing boys and their family that we met through the Tim Tebow Foundation.”


They recently attended a Tim Tebow Foundation event.


“Oh, and of course tonight’s episode, where we do a renovation for a Rockstar!”



“We are grateful to all the families who joined in on this journey with us over the past five years — what an honor to be a part of their stories.”


Joanna thanks her fans … but also reminds them that the end of Fixer Upper doesn’t mean that she and Chip are just going to evaporate.


“I do want to take some time to update you on a bunch of things that are going on in our neck of the woods now that filming is over. We are so thrilled that our restaurant, Magnolia Table is finally up and running.”


Prepare to get hungry, folks.


“The whole project was a huge undertaking, and we are so happy that it is officially open! If you come visit the restaurant, some of Chip’s favorites are the Farm Eggs Benedict, tater tots, the bacon and eggs appetizer, and of course Chip’s Ham Sandwich.”


Did that make you a little more eager for your next meal? Joanna says that it had the same effect on her.


“I am currently craving the pancakes, chicken salad sandwich, lavender latte and the Gaines Bros Burger with the jalapeno drip jam. My stomach is growling as I type this!”



And speaking of food …


“We also finished my cookbook, Magnolia Table, which will be out April 24th. It’s a collection of recipes from my kitchen, our restaurant, and some of my favorites from family and friends.”


You know that she was going to plug her book projects, folks.


“Cooking is so special to me because time spent around the table with family and friends is such a gift. My hope is that this book inspires you in the kitchen and that you’ll find recipes that become tried and true favorites for your own family!”


But food isn’t her primary interest, of course.


“My passion is to help people in their own homes — you don’t have to be a designer to get it right. It’s not about rules and special formulas. I believe it starts by simply going with your gut and telling your story.”



And remember — Chip and Joanna didn’t start home design when Fixer Upper began.


“Many of you may know that we were doing construction and design years before the show came online.”


Yep. They have their own company.


“Our company Magnolia Design and Construction has been fixing up homes for over 15 years now and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon!”


If you want to see some of those, just follow her blog.


“We have some big projects in the works and we are currently renovating a few flip houses and building about 20 new homes here in town. I will be posting some pictures soon — I can’t wait for you to see all of these new designs.”


And she has some adorable news about the Gaines household.


“And now for a quick update on the home front. Chip continues to increase our pet population. He recently surprised us all with a new kitten AND a new puppy. Oh, sweet Chip…”



“For us, the end of this final season marks the beginning of a new one.”


She is of course referring to her pregnancy.


“If you would have told me that I’d end this season of the show pregnant with our fifth baby, I would’ve laughed.”


“Like the entire Fixer Upper opportunity as a whole, life has a way of surprising us.”


But she’s adapted, and has flaunted her baby bump in a little black dress.


“With our little ones getting bigger, we had this gut feeling that it was time to step back and focus on them and our businesses here in Waco, Texas.”


And she credits providence with this happy coincidence.


“And although that’s why we thought we decided to step away from the show, we now realize with this little one on the way that there was a bigger plan in place for us all along.”



“Season Five’s Behind the Design episodes will start airing next Tuesday, which will give you an in-depth look into the process and also some rooms you didn’t get to see in the original reveal.”


So, you see, Fixer Upper is ending but the Gainses really aren’t going away just yet.


“Today is really bittersweet for us. Fixer Upper is the thing that introduced our family to yours, and every Tuesday night for the past five years, we have felt you rooting us on from the other side of the screen.”


It’s so touching how much she and Chip admire their fans.


“We’ve said it many times, but it’s worth saying again — thank you to everyone who has walked beside us on this journey.”


And she thanks both old fans and the new ones.


“Whether you watched every single show since season one or you are just now tuning in, you all have been a part of this and Chip and I will always be grateful for your support.”



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Thursday, March 29, 2018

President Trump Says Farewell to Hope Hicks with Handshakes and a Kiss

President Trump just lost hope in the White House — his trusted aide Hope Hicks left 1600 Penn. with a warm, and slightly awkward goodbye.  Trump and his former Communications Director’s Thursday morning photo op featured a kiss on the…


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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Audrey Roloff Sends Farewell Message to Fans

How is this for irony?


TLC has confirmed that Audrey Roloff and her family will return to the small screen on April 3, when Little People, Big World premieres its highly-anticipated 13th season. 



But just as Audrey is about to come back into your life in this regard, she’s set to depart your life in another one.


Indeed, Audrey and husband Jeremy Roloff confirmed to fans last week that they are taking a social media hiatus.


Tragically, you will not be treated to any new photos of daughter Ember Jean or any fresh musings on faith and family from this beloved twosome.


Not any time in the near future, at least, for one pretty cool reason:


The Roloffs are writing a book!


The book will “essentially [be] our love story,” Audrey explained upon making this major announcement, adding on Instagram at the time:


“We are spilling never before told tales from our dating journey, and all the ups and downs and ins and outs of our love story.


“The pages are filling up with our failures and successes, what we learned from dating and long distance, and how we prepared more for our marriage than our wedding.”



In order to complete this project and dedicate time to making it the best they can be, Audrey and Jeremy are going away for a little while.


Social media wise, that is.


Before she takes this break, though, Audrey has a few things she wants to tell her 705,000 followers.


“In case you missed our big news, @jeremyroloff and I will be taking a bit of a social media break,” she wrote over last weekend, expounding as follows:


“We’re not exactly sure how long, but we need to unplug for a bit. I saw a quote the other day that said, ‘Almost anything will work again if you unplug it for a minute or two. Especially you."”


Here’s the thing, however: Audrey is signing off for more just a minute.


She says it will be a minimum of a “few weeks in order to give undivided attention to writing our book and being with our baby girl.”



Those are two very important things, no doubt.


So, what are fans to do in the meantime?


They can go watch Little People, Big World online to get their fill of the Roloffs, as always.


And also…


“Turn on post notifications for my account so you know when I’m back! Otherwise the Instagram algorithm will make me disappear from your feed forever,” Audrey notes.


In the meantime, she leaves loyal supporters with three pieces of advice:



FIRST, she writes:


If you have a question, you can likely find the answer in my Instagram story “favorites.” Click my profile and they should appear.


SECOND:


For customer service regarding my shop alwaysmore.com you can reach out via @shopalwaysmore and my assistant will be happy to help you!


And THIRD:


Get on our mailing list (link in bio). We’ll be sending out a few updates on our book and of course a little dose of Ember;) Because how can you resist that plump precious face?


In conclusion, Audrey has this to say:


Thank you all in advance for respecting our time away, and we would be forever grateful if you would join us in prayer over our book as we finish writing.


Please pray that the Holy Spirit would inspire or writing, and that this book would be a tool to inspire, encourage, challenge, and change peoples view of love, approach to dating, and desire for marriage.


LOVE YOU GUYS! Keep on ALWAYS believing in the MORE that is with you. Bye for now.



Will you be picking up a copy of Audrey and Jeremy’s book?


Will you be tuning in for Little People, Big World Season 13?


We sure hope so on both accounts.


Because we’ll need others with whom we can talk about each as the weeks and months go by!


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Monday, February 26, 2018

The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 9 Recap: Farewell, Carl Grimes!

Carl Grimes is out!


On The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 9, we finally said goodbye to another member of the Grimes family, and boy, it was emotional. 



We picked up with Carl assessing the fatal wound he had thanks to the walkers invading Alexandria. Carl was told about Michonne making her way to the Sanctuary, and she left him a note. 


The note gave Carl the guts to realize his time in the world was coming to a close, and he decided to write letters to his nearest and dearest. 


This kid has had a profound effect on all of the characters, so it made sense that his death would be such a big deal. Carl wasted no time in taking one last picture with Judith. 



He subsequently left both of their handprints in front of the house. Yeah, this episode was a real tearjerker, but it’s difficult to say goodbye to a long-serving cast member. 


Elsewhere, Morgan found himself in a difficult situation because the walkers were essentially gone, and he had to decide what was the best course of action. 


Carol was on hand to help hide some of the Kingdommers, and she returned to help Ezekiel make his way out of a deadly situation. 



The next big gut punch came when Carl revealed all about his bite to Rick and Michonne. Siddiq proved he was a good egg by offering to help care for Carl as his time ran out. 


That’s when Siddiq revealed that he was a medical resident. At that moment, he became useful to the rest of the team. They needed someone to help with medical instances. 


Carl continued to see Alexandria in the future, but Michonne wanted to get the kid to Hilltop to say his goodbyes and make sure he had the best care out there. 



Back above ground, Carol and Dwight continued to try and save Ezekiel from a certain death. They went to extreme measures and dispatched of Gavin’s friends. 


But Gavin made a getaway, and Morgan was mad. Morgan had to run for dear life to try and find the villain before it was too late. 


Back underground, Carl said goodbye to Michonne and admitted that she was his best friend. Carl said to Rick that the world could go back to normal and they could strive for change. 



Carl then told both of them to let him kill himself when the time was right. Carl killed himself, and Rick and Michonne got ready to bury the kid. 


That’s when we were treated to another flashforward, but this one showed Negan and Judith in the same scene. It looks like the villain is not going to be dying anytime soon. 


Sigh. 


What did you think of Carl’s final episode?


Hit the comments below. 


The Walking Dead continues Sundays on AMC.



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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Elton John to Announce Farewell Tour

Elton John is giving touring one last shot, and then he’s saying farewell to life on the road. Elton will announce in a few hours an upcoming world tour … a tour that will be his last. The 70-year-old legend has been on the road for almost 50…


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Monday, November 6, 2017

Joanna Gaines Bids Sad Farewell to Fixer Upper

The final season of Fixer Upper is yet to begin.


And yet the final season of Fixer Upper is also over for Chip and Joanna Gaines.



The beloved HGTV stars have completed filming new episodes of their network’s highest-rated series, wrapping up the finale this past weekend.


In response to her last time showing a couple just what she and her husband did to improve their home, Joanna shared the following image and caption.


“Today was the final reveal… We definitely felt the emotion behind each of those steps leading up to the big canvas. We love you Fixer Upper. Season premiers on November 21.”


Gaines added the hashtag #savedthebestseasonforlast.



In late September, Chip and Joanna surprised fans when they announced Fixer Upper was coming to an end.


Ratings remain very strong and we’re sure HGTV executives wanted the couple to continue on as hosts… but they just needed a break.


“We would be foolish to think we can go and go and fire on all cylinders and never stop to pause,” said the parents of four at the time, adding by way of explanation:


“Our family is healthy and our marriage has honestly never been stronger…


“This is just us recognizing that we need to catch our breath for a moment.


“Our plan is to take this time to shore up and strengthen the spots that are weak, rest the places that are tired and give lots of love and attention to both our family and our businesses.”


It’s not as though Chip and Joanna will be receding much from the spotlight, even after Fixer Upper is no longer on the air.



They just signed a clothing line deal with Target and Chip just came out with a memoir.


Yes, removing shooting obligations enables the stars to spend more time at home with their children (Drake, 12; Ella, 11; Duke, 9; and Emmie Kay, 7) – but these are two very busy and successful people.


They will remain busy and successful for many years to come.


“We really don’t know [if this is the end of us on TV]. I feel hopeful for whatever it is,” Joanna told People Magazine a few weeks ago.


She continued:


“We have a real-life business on the ground in Waco, Texas, and we are opening a restaurant in January and February.


“There are lot of things, we just got to get on the ground and be a really big part of that as these things are kind of still going.”



We can confirm that the final season of Fixer Upper – the best one EVER, apparently – will be comprised of 19 episodes.


And we can also confirm that we’ll be watching each and every one of them.


We love you, Chip and Joanna!


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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 24 Recap: Farewell, Abby Lee Miller?

It’s hard to believe that The Irreplaceables were once part of the ALDC. What a difference a few weeks makes. 


On Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 24, the two teams went head-to-head at the FIERCE National Dance Competition, and Abby Lee Miller struggled to come to terms with a significant betrayal. 



When the episode got underway, Ashlee wasted no time in going after Camille to let everyone know that she is nothing more than a snake.


The big issue stemmed from Camille apparently saying Brynn was lying about her and Camryn making an appearance at the ALDC. 


The terrible thing about all of this was the message they were sending to the swarm of young fans who were looking at them swear at each other. 


The ladies retreated to continue to press the girls to do well at the competition. The Irreplaceables’ moms wanted this to be the thing that defined them for being away from Abby. 



They wanted to achieve a win without the influence of her. Things did not get much better when Aisha showed up to find that the girls were still defying her. 


She thinks the girls are struggling because they do not know much about how the industry works.


This was not exactly what they wanted to hear, and it caused a lot of drama for them. 


Kira took issue with the way Aisha was talking about everyone and felt like she was too hard on them.


In reality, Aisha wanted them to be a success because it would look bad on her if they did not. 



Aisha then took aim at Kalani for not paying attention to what she was saying.


She worried that the girls would not be able to separate themselves from the pack if they went to an audition without their mothers. 


Elsewhere, Abby appeared to speak to the ALDC mothers and went on another screaming session about how she made all of the others a lot of money by letting them be a part of her team. 


But, why is she blaming them when she’s clearly the one who cannot handle having some money without causing some drama for herself?



Things then went into overdrive when Abby bickered with a producer because she did not want to be in the audience to face the other mothers and disappears. 


While Abby is hiding in the shadows, everyone learns the ALDC is doing “Where Have all the Children Gone?” and everyone seemed mad about it. 


Things took another epic turn when the mothers threw sass at one another and went as low as trashing their daughters. The Irreplaceables take second place proving they are not the force they were with the ALDC. 



When does Abby Lee Miller really leave? Next week, probably. 


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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Pamela Anderson Cries Over Hugh Hefner, Bids Poetic Farewell

As noted in the slideshow below, a host of celebrities have gathered on social media to say goodbye to Hugh Hefner.


The Playboy founder, who died this week at the age of 91, came into contact at various points with nearly everyone in Hollywood, while helping to shape the careers of such stars as Kim Kardashian, Kendra Wilkinson and Pamela Anderson.


And perhaps no one is taking his death harder than the former Baywatch beauty.



Anderson was so closely associated with Playboy that she graced the cover of its final nude issue in late 2015, prior to the magazine ridding its page of all naked models.


(This was a decision it then reversed, thankfully, just over a year later.)


To honor the man who made her a household name and for whose publication she stripped down on numerous occasions, Anderson shared a poem with her Instagram followers.


She also posted a video in which she fights back tears for nearly a full minute before finally steadying herself long enough to simply say “Goodbye, Hef.”


Check out that emotional video here:



In her poem, titled Goodbye #Hef,” the actress looked back at her friendship with the iconic publisher as follow:


Mr Hefner / I have so many thoughts, I have no brain n right now to edit / I am me because of you / You taught me everything important about freedom and respect.


Outside of my family / You were the most important person in my life. / You gave me my life… People tell me all the time / That I was your favorite… / I’m in such deep shock. / But you were old, / your back hurt you so much.


Last time I saw you / You were using a walker. / You didn’t want me to see. / you couldn’t hear. / You had a piece of paper in your pocket you showed me – / with my name Pamela with a heart / around it.


Now, / I’m falling apart. / This feeling is so crazy. / It’s raining in Paris now. / I’m by the window. / Everything anyone loves about me is because you understood me. / Accepted me / and encouraged me to be myself.


Love like no one else. / Live recklessly / With unfiltered abandon. / You said the magazine was about a girl like me. That I embody the spirit you fantasized about. ‘ I was the one. /You said.


Over the years, Anderson covered Playboy a record 14 times.



She signed her poem “Your Pamela” and concluded it like this:


I can hear you say – / Be brave. / There are no rules. / Live your life / I’m proud of you. / There are no mistakes.


And with men – / Enjoy … (Your wonderful laugh) / You have the world by the tail / You are a good girl / And / you are so loved – / You are not crazy. / You are wild and free


Stay strong, / Stay vulnerable. … ‘It’s movie time’ / You loved my boys … You were always, always there for us. / With your love / Your crazy wisdom.


I will miss your everything. / Thank you for making the world a better place. / A freeer and sexier place/


You were a gentleman / charming, elegant, chivalrous / And so much fun. / Goodbye Hef.


Emotional stuff.


May Hugh Hefner rest in peace.



NOTE: You likely knew Anderson posed for Playboy, but did you know the stars above did as well?!?


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Friday, August 18, 2017

Alaskan Bush People Bid Farewell to Browntown

It’s not an ending. It’s a whole new chapter.


This is how the Discovery Channel teased last night’s emotional episode of Alaskan Bush People, which featured the Browns making a move no loyal viewer of this reality show ever expected them to make:


They actually, literally moved.



A few months after Ami Brown was diagnosed with cancer and her loved ones opened up about the serious disease on the Season 7 premiere, patriarch Billy Brown met up with a friend who told him about a 40-acre plot in Colorado.


The family had already left their beloved home in Alaska for southern California, in order for Ami to receive treatment, but their future remained unclear.


How long did Ami actually have? Would they remain in California while she remained under doctor supervision? Would they return to the north after she sadly passed away?


These were the kinds of questions viewers discussed online, pondering whether this would be the final season of the popular series.


On Thursday night, a few answers were provided.



“We’ll shut the book on living in the forest and we’ll open a new book,” Ami herself told Billy, while her husband gave away their boat, Integrity, on nothing but a handshake.


This was how the boat was gifted to them, Bear explained, and the Browns wanted to help another family who yearned to live remotely.


“All good things must come to an end… but an end is also a new beginning,” said Bear as a way to cope with the major life change about to affect him and all his siblings.


With the season finale set for next week, it sounds as if an eighth season is actually on way for Alaskan Bush People.


But this isn’t the main focus of any family member or any fan of the series, of course.




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Instead, all thoughts center on Ami.


Last we heard, she was in bad shape.


The star’s lung cancer has reportedly been diagnosed as Stage 4; her tumor is allegedly inoperable; and she’s been relegated to a wheelchair.


We really wish we had better news on her condition.


Earlier this season, young Rain opened up about her mother’s health, saying on an episode of the program:


“I don’t care who you are. I don’t care what you’ve been through. I don’t care how old you are. If you hear that your mother has cancer, it’s going to shock you.


“I just wish I could change it somehow. I’m very scared for her.”



Ami, however, does not want anyone feeling sorry for her.


She says she’s not afraid of what’s to come and she wants her husband and her seven kids to think positively and to simply live their lives.


“Bill and the kids are very loving and supportive. They’re all worried. I tell them, don’t worry. Please don’t worry. Be happy,” Brown said a few weeks ago, adding:


“Keep the faith. Good or bad, it’s God’s will and we’ll walk that road.


“There’s a lot for the kids to experience. I want to be there. I want to hold their babies. I want to hear them laughing …


“I want to see their eyes wide with enthusiasm as they experience these new things.”


Let’s all pray she gets the opportunity to do so.


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Friday, June 23, 2017

Buddy Valastro Shares Emotional Farewell to Late Mother

Buddy Valastro has shared some very sad news with his fans.


Following a lengthy battle with ALC, the Cake Boss host’s mother, Mary, has passed away at the age of 69.


In an exclusive statement to People Magazine, a representative for Valastro said the following in response to the unfortunate development:



“Mary took a turn yesterday, and Buddy rushed back to New Jersey last night to be by her side.


“She passed early this morning, June 22nd, surrounded by all of her children. Mary’s condition had been steadily worsening these past months, so it was not sudden but still extremely heartbreaking for the family.


“After eight years of fighting her battle with ALS, the family is relieved she is no longer suffering.


“Buddy and his sisters are absolutely crushed right now.”


Our heart goes out to them.


Following this statement by his associated, the 40-year old TLC star posted his own sad thoughts on Instagram.



As a caption to the photo of him with his mother (above), Valastro wrote the following:


It’s with an extremely heavy heart that I must share the news of my mother’s passing. She left for heaven this morning, surrounded by the family.


This is a difficult time for all of us and I do ask for your patience and respect while we let this sink in.


Her battle with ALS has ended, she is no longer suffering and I hope she’s dancing to “I Will Survive” with my dad right now.


ALS stands for “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” It is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease because it ended the life of the former New York Yankees first baseman at a very young age.


A neurological disorder, ALS affects the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement.


It worsens over time, until the point where the person afflicted has almost no control over his or her body or mind.


It’s an awful disease.



After Mary was diagnosed with the illness, Valastro launched the Mama Mary Foundation to raise money and awareness for those affected by ALS.


In 1994, Buddy took over the bakery his parents launched upon immigrating from Italy many decades ago.


And, at the height of the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014, he opened up to People about his mother’s diagnosis.


“The worst part about ALS is that one day you’re able to brush your teeth, then you’ll never be able to brush your teeth again,” he said at the time, adding:


“One day you’re able to walk – you’re never going to walk again.


“I’ve seen the most independent, lively person that I’ve ever met in my life – I mean, she was just like a ball of energy – reduced to not being able to do anything for herself.


“And I think that’s the part that kills her the most because she was the matriarch. She did so many things for everyone.”


Our condolences go out to Valastro and his loved ones.


May Mary rest in peace.



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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Chris Cornell Funeral: Wife Pens Heartbreaking Letter Prior to Farewell

Prior to laying her husband to eternal rest, Chris Cornell’s wife wrote a public letter to her husband on Wednesday that was published by Billboard.com


We’ve shared it below.


But be warned: it will almost definitely make you cry.



One week after the former Soundgarden and Audioslave singer killed himself following a show in Detroit, Vicky Cornell addressed the artist directly on a moving message.


“To my sweet Christopher, you were the best father, husband and son-in-law,” she wrote, adding:


“Your patience, empathy and love always showed through. You had always said I saved you, that you wouldn’t be alive if it were not for me.


“My heart gleamed to see you happy, living and motivated. Excited for life. Doing everything you could to give back.


“We had the time of our lives in the last decade and I’m sorry, my sweet love, that I did not see what happened to you that night. I’m sorry you were alone, and I know that was not you, my sweet Christopher.


“Your children know that too, so you can rest in peace.”


Cornell battled a substance abuse problem for years prior to passing away.



A friend recently came out and said the star was high during his final performance.


As is the case with any suicide, we’ll likely never have all the answers to every question, but Vicky is determined to keep a positive memory of her husband.


She concluded her open letter as follows:


I’m broken, but I will stand up for you and I will take care of our beautiful babies. I will think of you every minute of every day and I will fight for you.


You were right when you said we are soulmates. It has been said that paths that have crossed will cross again, and I know that you will come find me, and I will be here waiting.


I love you more than anyone has ever loved anyone in the history of loving and more than anyone ever will. Always and forever, your Vicky.



Cornell’s death has officially been ruled a suicide by hanging.


He was cremated in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 22 and he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Friday, May 26.


The singer’s body was found in a hotel bathroom by a family friend after Vicky had not heard from him in hours.


She grew concerned and asked this acquaintance to try and track Cornell down.


The couple has two kids together and Vicky told TMZ the day after this tragedy that she saw no signs in the weeks preceding it that Cornell was in such a bad place.



Cornell had checked into a rehab facility in 2013 and Vicky said last week she believed her husband remained clean ever since.


Vicky thinks that prescription drugs may have played a part in her husband’s death.


In a previous statement, the grieving mother wrote that Cornell would never intentionally hurt his family by taking his own life.


“I noticed he was slurring his words; he was different. When he told me he may have taken an extra Ativan or two, I contacted security and asked that they check on him,” Vicky said at the time.


“What happened is inexplicable and I am hopeful that further medical reports will provide additional details.”



The couple got married in 2004 and are the parents of daughter Toni, 12, and son Christopher, 11.


Cornell is also father to 16-year-old daughter Lillian from a previous marriage.


May he rest in peace.


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Friday, May 19, 2017

Grey"s Anatomy Season 13 Episode 24: A Fond Farewell To...

The doctor is out.


Probably forever.



On Grey’s Anatomy Season 13 Episode 24, fans were forced to say goodbye to yet another series regular on this beloved drama.


But this wasn’t a case of Katherine Heigl dissing the series and getting shown the door.


Or of Patrick Dempsey openly expressing his irritation with his role and getting killed off in violent fashion.


This time around, those who follow the show closely weren’t even surprised when Jerrika Hinton’s Stephanie made a declaration about her job and her future and how she needs to take a long break.


The actress had previously asked to be released from her contract after landing a starring role in Alan Ball’s new HBO drama series Here, Now.


And the request was gladly accepted by creator Shonda Rhimes, who released the following statement after the Grey’s Anatomy finale aired on Thursday night:



Actors evolve differently and when an actor like Jerrika comes to me and says she wants to try something new creatively, I like to honor that/


Jerrika has shared so much of herself with Stephanie and I am incredibly proud of the journey we’ve taken together.


While I’m sad to see Stephanie leave Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, I am excited to see what’s next for Jerrika.


For her final episode, Stephanie acted as a hero while a fire raged throughout the hospital.


She saved a young woman’s life and then collapsed in a heap from burns she suffered shortly afterward, telling Richard while being treated that something had to change for her.


“I need to travel and… explore… and hike… and breathe… away from the monitors and the blood,” Stephanie said, lying in a hospital bed and then telling her mentor:


“You changed my life, Dr. Webber. You taught me how to take my past and find my path. Thank you.”



Ball, who created True Blood for HBO, is coming out with a series that chronicles the Bishops, a multi-racial family made up of a philosophy professor father (Tim Robbins) and his lawyer wife (played by Holly Hunter).


The couple has adopted three children from Somalia, Vietnam and Colombia and also has a biological child.


Hinton will portray Ashley, one of the adopted children who is now the powerhouse behind an online fashion shopping site.


This character was was born in America to Somalian refugees and was taken in by the Bishops when her mom died and her dad was deported.


To see Hinton bid farewell to the show that made her famous, click below and watch Grey’s Anatomy online:



The series itself is still going strong.


It will kick off Season 14 in September and it has spawned an upcoming Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, one set in Seattle and focused on a group of firefighters.


What other major news did ABC announce this week about future programming?


Find out below!



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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

ABC Scoop: Farewell, Scandal! Hello, Bachelor Olympics!


Scandal is coming to an end.


Roseanne is coming back into our lives.


And so much more!


Click around below for a rundown of all the announcements ABC has made in regard to its 2017-2018 schedule…




1. Scandal is Coming to an End


Scandal is coming to an end

Shonda Rhimes has confirmed that Season 7 will be the last, saying: “Next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.”



2. The Return of Roseanne!


The return of roseanne

Yup, this is happening. Roseanne Barr and John Goodman are on board for an eight-episode reboot of the sitcom.



3. And the Return of Jimmy Kimmel!


And the return of jimmy kimmel

The comedian will once again host the Oscars in 2018.



4. Under the Sea, On the Air


Under the sea on the air

The network is planning The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live!, which is described as a “live action/animation hybrid television experience.” The event will air on October 3.



5. A Dancing with the Stars Spinoff is on the Way


A dancing with the stars spinoff is on the way

Titled “Dancing with the Stars,” it will feature both celebrity kids and kids of celebrities and pair them up with young pro dancers to perform choreographed ballroom routines for a panel of expert judges.



6. And So Is One for The Bachelor


And so is one for the bachelor

The Bachelor Winter Games is actually on the way. For real. It will air opposite NBC’s coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics and it will feature Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants thrown together in a snow-covered ski resort to compete in a series of winter-themed athletic challenges, “including the toughest sport of all — love,” per ABC. Amazing.


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