For the past five years, Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, has undertaken one of the most remarkable transformations in modern celebrity health history. Once weighing over 540 pounds, the 41-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter now maintains a steady weight of 265 pounds, having shed more than 275 pounds. Remarkably, he achieved this transformation without relying on popular GLP-1 medications such as…
This Traditional Apricot (Mishmish) Jam captures the bright, concentrated sweetness of summer apricots. By macerating the fruit with sugar before cooking, you draw out its natural juices, creating a deeper flavor and a beautiful, glossy finish—no commercial pectin needed. Traditional Apricot (Mishmish) Jam Ingredients INGREDIENT AMOUNT Fresh apricots (Mishmish) 2 lbs Sugar 1 ½–2 cups…
For nearly six decades, Carl Dean occupied a space that felt almost mythological in the landscape of American celebrity. As the husband of Dolly Parton, he was the steadfast anchor to a global supernova, yet he remained perhaps the most elusive figure in the history of the modern marriage. While his wife’s image was emblazoned…
The snowy streets of south Minneapolis have become the epicenter of a fierce national debate following the January 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident, which occurred during a massive federal enforcement surge, has not only ignited protests across the country but has exposed…
In the high-stakes arena of billionaire philanthropy, a $10,000 check is usually a footnote. But when that check is signed by hedge fund titan Bill Ackman and addressed to the legal defense of an ICE agent involved in a fatal shooting, it becomes a national lightning rod. Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management…
As the 2026 tax filing season officially gets underway this January, a familiar sense of anticipation is sweeping through American households. But this year, the usual talk of refunds is being eclipsed by a far more volatile question: Will there be a fourth stimulus check President Donald Trump has doubled down on a cornerstone campaign pledge…
For many older adults, the day begins with a series of quiet, rhythmic rituals. You wash your face, perhaps engage in a few gentle stretches to shake off the night’s stiffness, and eventually, you find yourself face-to-face with the bathroom mirror. Most mornings, the reflection is familiar. But occasionally, a subtle shift catches the eye:…
Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent at the center of the fatal January 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good, has broken his silence for the first time since the incident sparked a national firestorm. As the embattled officer receives a staggering surge of financial support from across the country, a new and jarring portrait of his…
They used to say she was ugly. It was a refrain that followed her from the brutal hallways of high school to the cynical offices of record executives. But to those who truly looked—and more importantly, to anyone who listened—Janis Joplin was never anything of the sort. She was a vision of raw, unvarnished vitality:…
In the annals of human biology, Jeanne Calment stands alone. When she passed away in 1997 at the age of 122, she didn’t just break a record; she redefined the perceived boundaries of the human lifespan. Decades later, her life remains a source of astonishment for scientists and laypeople alike. How did a woman who…