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Bret Michaels Postpones All 2026 Shows to Focus on Recovery After Kidney Stone Surgery
Bret Michaels will be taking the rest of the year off as he continues to recover from his kidney stone surgeries. The 63-year-old Poison frontman took the stage in Sugar Hill, Georgia, on Friday, August 21, for his first show back after a series of postponements in the wake of the recent procedures. The return was short-lived, however, as the musician announced the following morning that he will be taking off the remainder of the year, citing doctors' orders.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend Kasi Bennett on His 40th Birthday
Wedding bells are ringing for Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett! The eight-time Olympic gold medalist, who turned 40 on August 21, popped the question to his longtime girlfriend at his 40th birthday celebration at the One Belmont in Kingston, Jamaica, according to local news outlets the Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Dwayne Johnson Jokes His Disney Legend Status Means "Free Tickets for Life" for His Kids
Dwayne Johnson is basking in his new status as a Disney Legend. The actor, 54, was honored at the 2026 Disney Legends Awards ceremony in Anaheim, California, on August 16, alongside other stars, including Anne Hathaway, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Jonas Brothers, who "for generations have defined Disney across entertainment, storytelling and experiences."
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Former World Champion Boxer Zolani Tete Killed in Shooting Outside South African Home
Zolani Tete, a former world champion boxer, has died after being shot multiple times outside his South African home. He was 38. The athlete was waiting for the gate of his home to open when he was fatally shot in Mdantsane on Friday, August 21, said Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's sports, arts and culture minister, in a news release.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Michael Wright, Star of The Five Heartbeats and V, Dies at 70
Michael Wright, best known for starring in V and The Five Heartbeats , has died. The actor's wife, Susan Wright, announced the news on Instagram on Friday, August 21, alongside several photos of Michael over the years posing with other prolific actors and his family. He was 70 years old.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Who Really Won the $50 Million Crypto Scandal?
1. Before You Pick a Side, Let's Look at What Actually Happened On the evening of August 27, I was scrolling through Weibo and noticed something was off.
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
Ken Jennings Reveals His Wife's Favorite Jeopardy! Host And It's Not Him
Ken Jennings has some competition when it comes to impressing his wife, Mindy Jennings, as Jeopardy! host. Ken, 52, recently sat down for an exclusive PEOPLE in 10 interview ahead of the premiere of season 4 of Jeopardy! Masters and revealed that he is not Mindy's favorite Jeopardy! host. He said NFL star Aaron Rodgers takes that honor.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Anna Faris Jokes There's "No Time" for Female Friendships Amid Parenting and Career
Anna Faris is fantasizing about a weekend getaway. The star of female ensemble comedy Spa Weekend (in theaters now), costarring Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, and Michelle Buteau, jokes to PEOPLE that "there's no time" for a social life amid a thriving movie career and parenting her son, Jack.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Fifty Million Dollar Question
https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/2092932777612390850 In early 2026, a long-form narrative purportedly written by billionaire Justin Sun (Sun Yuchen) about his relationship with actress Jing Tian went viral on Chinese social media. Whether fact or fiction, the piece is remarkable for its narrative economy, its use of concrete detail to convey emotional emptiness, and its radical refusal of conventional sentiment. This essay examines the story's structure, its recurring motifs, and what it says about wealth, love, and the impossibility of connection in the age of excess.
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
"Where Have All the Cookies Gone?" to Nashville: Hayden Panettiere's Early Commercial Stardom
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered best for acting roles like Nashville and Heroes , but before that, she starred in a handful of iconic commercials in the '90s. From selling power tools to promising to guard a brother's nuggets, Panettiere's early work showcased the charm and charisma that would later make her a star.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
A New Chapter: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's Journey to the U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are getting ready for a new chapter in the U.K. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are known to have visited the U.K. only twice in the past six years. Prince Archie was born in Britain in May 2019, but he spent only the first months of his life there. After his parents stepped back as working royals, the family relocated to North America, eventually settling in California. Meanwhile, Princess Lilibet was born in California in 2021 and didn't visit the U.K. until the following year. Four more years passed before the entire family returned together for a visit that included a reunion with King Charles.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Charlotte Stewart Recalls Her Unlikely Friendship with Jim Morrison in the 1960s
Long before Charlotte Stewart became the familiar face of Eva Beadle-Simms on Little House on the Prairie , her life had already taken her into the orbit of some of music's biggest names. In Los Angeles, Stewart ran Liquid Butterfly, a boutique that put her just steps away from the music business and, unexpectedly, in the path of Jim Morrison. What started with Morrison quietly appearing inside her shop eventually grew into a friendship that took the two beyond casual drinks and into an unlikely adventure together. Stewart recently revisited the beginning of that relationship while speaking with her former Little House costar Patrick Labyorteaux.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal