Brian Connolly was a rock star and the irresistible frontman of the hit-making band The Sweet. Following the smash hit The Ballroom Blitz, his stardom and wealth appeared unstoppable in the 1970s. But the closing chapter of his life is a tragedy many never learned about. The charming frontman As the heartthrob lead singer of … Read more
“Excuse me, are you the help?” The words landed with the casual cruelty of someone who’d never had to think twice before speaking. I turned from the doorway of the Ritz Carlton ballroom and found myself facing a woman in a dress that probably cost more than my mortgage payment, her expertly contoured face arranged … Read more
Anyone who’s ever had a cat knows how wonderfully quirky they can be. My old cat loved to play, chase mice, and cuddle with me. But every now and then, he’d give me a little bite – not often, but it always took me by surprise. Does your cat bite you too? Here’s what it … Read more
Emily Jones, a well-known plus-size travel influencer, has been vocal about the need for the travel industry to better accommodate curvier passengers. Frequently traveling between Malta, the UK, and Helsinki, Jones uses her platform to share insights on how airlines and hotels can become more inclusive, ensuring a comfortable experience for all travelers, regardless of … Read more
The phone screen glowed harsh in the darkness: 1:01 AM. Mom’s name and photo—a picture from last Christmas where she actually looked happy—illuminated my nightstand. My husband Matt slept through the buzzing like he slept through everything, his breathing steady and oblivious beside me. I should have let it go to voicemail. Nothing good happens … Read more
Mel Gibson has been a mainstay in show business for several decades. The Hollywood star also has nine children, one of whom, Milo Gibson, is now starting his very own movie career. Milo Gibson’s been in several films, even working together with his father on occasion. And at 35, he is the spitting image of … Read more
My parents gave me one week to hand over my house to my brother—the same brother whose entire life had been built on their favoritism, whose marriage had just imploded because he couldn’t stop cheating, whose every mistake had somehow always become my responsibility to fix. They expected me to pack my things quietly and … Read more
A stunning John Travolta, a scantily clad Jamie Lee Curtis dancing in an aerobics class, an 80s film with a $20 million budget — what could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot, as it turns out. Here’s the story of the film that had all the makings of perfection but ultimately fell short for … Read more
Patrick Hardison received devastating injuries in a house fire as he attempted to rescue a woman he believed to be trapped in the blaze. This brave man was left with third-degree burns to his entire face and scalp – for years, he wore a baseball cap, sunglasses, and prosthetic ears in public. Patrick recalled children … Read more
“I know you’re struggling with those little freelance gigs, so I’m giving you a chance to feel useful.” Those were the first words my aunt Cynthia spoke to me when I walked through the door of her villa that Saturday afternoon. Not hello. Not thank you for coming. Not even basic human acknowledgment. Just that … Read more
