As production on August: Osage County progressed, it became increasingly evident that Julia Roberts’ transformation was the gravity around which the film’s impact revolved. She didn’t approach the role with the intent to dominate the frame or hijack scenes with grand, theatrical gestures. Instead, she allowed Barbara Weston to exist organically within the ensemble—sometimes abrasive, often deeply…
A hospice nurse has lifted the lid on the signs she sees most often in the final 24 hours of a patient’s life, and says they’re not as terrifying as people might think. Julie McFadden, a California-based palliative care nurse known online as Nurse Julie, has worked in end-of-life care for 16 years. She’s gained 1.7…
Elliot Page kicked off the new year with a topless beach photo next to his girlfriend – a striking moment of “trans joy” from someone who once said he never felt like his skin was his own. Elliot Page, born Ellen Page, first rose to fame with his breakout role in Juno, later gaining international recognition…
Barron Trump has kept himself out of the spotlight. While he once again lives at the White House, the 19-year-old has not appeared in public with his parents, Donald and Melania, for a long time. However, on New Year’s Eve, Barron was spotted. Sadly, social media users didn’t have only positive things to say about…
These days, Nick Nolte is perhaps best known for portraying tough-talking characters – but he was once a huge sex symbol of his time. Today, the gifted and talented actor has turned 82 years, and I must say that he’s pretty unrecognizable from his 1970s heartthrob days. I have a ton of respect for the…
Prince William and Kate Middleton have their ups and downs like any other relationship. It began in 2007 when the couple reportedly split up for various reasons, which led to the two going their own way for a while – William’s behavior apparently left Kate heartbroken. But, in the end, the two made amends and…
In an industry often defined by its deafening roar and desperate bid for the spotlight, Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt has always commanded the room through the power of silence. Recently, the 80-year-old veteran of stage and screen was seen in a rare public outing in Los Angeles, providing a poignant glimpse into a life lived…
In a staggering turn of events that has upended decades of Latin American power dynamics, Nicolás Maduro has reportedly transitioned from the untouchable figurehead of a defiant socialist state to a high-value detainee under U.S. jurisdiction. For more than ten years, Maduro cultivated a carefully manicured image of permanence, weathering a relentless barrage of international…
I was eighteen when I realized love isn’t just saying “thank you.” Sometimes, it’s standing up, loud and proud, for the person who spent their life standing up for you. My senior prom was coming, and while friends obsessed over dates and dresses, I thought about my mom, Emma. She had me at seventeen, trading…
What started as a missed Tuesday morning shift at Athens Dental Depot quickly turned into a chilling tragedy that shook Columbus, Ohio. Spencer, a dentist known for his punctuality and reliability, didn’t show up for work. Calls went unanswered. By mid-morning, colleagues’ unease had turned into alarm. Something was very wrong. Police were called for…