1 month ago
Melissa Gilbert sent an emotional call to action regarding child actresses after Hayden Panettiere's death.
On Saturday, August 22, the former Little House on the Prairie child actress posted a lengthy Substack update addressing the deaths of Panettiere at 36 in August 2026, Michelle Trachtenberg at 39 in February 2025, and Daveigh Chase at 35 in June 2026.
"How is it possible that no one in the mainstream media has picked up on this?" Gilbert, 62, began her post. "… Three former female child actors of the same generation are gone. Tragically, heartbreakingly, agonizingly too soon."
She continued, "They are gone, and the question I have been turning over and over in my head is, 'WHY?' Why are these three sweet, wildly talented, vibrant, vital young women gone? And why does this all feel so personal to me? I did not know Hayden personally and only worked briefly with Mishy and Daveigh. It feels personal because I was them. As were Tatum, Kristy, Brooke, Patty, Anyssa, Dakota, Elle, Shirley, Britney, Jodie, Drew, and my sister, Sara, to name a few."
Gilbert called the women "members of the same tribe," declaring, "When one of us dies, it runs through all of us like an electrical current. When three of us die so close together, something is very, very wrong."
#child
On Saturday, August 22, the former Little House on the Prairie child actress posted a lengthy Substack update addressing the deaths of Panettiere at 36 in August 2026, Michelle Trachtenberg at 39 in February 2025, and Daveigh Chase at 35 in June 2026.
"How is it possible that no one in the mainstream media has picked up on this?" Gilbert, 62, began her post. "… Three former female child actors of the same generation are gone. Tragically, heartbreakingly, agonizingly too soon."
She continued, "They are gone, and the question I have been turning over and over in my head is, 'WHY?' Why are these three sweet, wildly talented, vibrant, vital young women gone? And why does this all feel so personal to me? I did not know Hayden personally and only worked briefly with Mishy and Daveigh. It feels personal because I was them. As were Tatum, Kristy, Brooke, Patty, Anyssa, Dakota, Elle, Shirley, Britney, Jodie, Drew, and my sister, Sara, to name a few."
Gilbert called the women "members of the same tribe," declaring, "When one of us dies, it runs through all of us like an electrical current. When three of us die so close together, something is very, very wrong."
#child
1 month ago
On July 20, Carnie Wilson shared a photo with Kristy McNichol that drew nearly 30,000 likes on Facebook
McNichol later reached out to Wilson after seeing the attention their reunion received online
In a recent interview, Wilson shared why meeting her longtime idol was such a meaningful moment
Carnie Wilson's unexpected reunion with Kristy McNichol turned into something even more special when the former actress reached out to her afterward.
The Wilson Phillips singer had been thrilled to meet one of her childhood favorites, but a photo of the encounter quickly attracted nearly 30,000 likes on Facebook. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live, Wilson revealed that the attention eventually made its way back to McNichol, who contacted her directly.
#kristy #Facebook #shared
McNichol later reached out to Wilson after seeing the attention their reunion received online
In a recent interview, Wilson shared why meeting her longtime idol was such a meaningful moment
Carnie Wilson's unexpected reunion with Kristy McNichol turned into something even more special when the former actress reached out to her afterward.
The Wilson Phillips singer had been thrilled to meet one of her childhood favorites, but a photo of the encounter quickly attracted nearly 30,000 likes on Facebook. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live, Wilson revealed that the attention eventually made its way back to McNichol, who contacted her directly.
#kristy #Facebook #shared
2 months ago
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Note: The examples below reflect individuals' personal opinions and recollections regarding public figures who they believe faced backlash or a decline in public support. Inclusion on this list does not imply that any individual was formally or universally "canceled."
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#getty #note #pool
Note: The examples below reflect individuals' personal opinions and recollections regarding public figures who they believe faced backlash or a decline in public support. Inclusion on this list does not imply that any individual was formally or universally "canceled."
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#getty #note #pool
2 months ago
If you bought a home within the last few years, you might face some mortgage rate regrets. But as everyday people have told me, life doesn't wait for the market. You needed a home at the time you bought it, not before or after when rates were different.
While rates are still relatively high, they've fallen from their peak a few years ago. And if you're looking for a lower monthly payment, it's worth checking if you're paying more than today's average mortgage rate. If you are, a refinance may be on the table.
The math can be complicated, with interest rates, closing costs and amortization schedules to consider. And you can't always count on your lender to do this math for you.
But crunching the numbers is key to making the right refi move. Here's how three homeowners decided it was worth it for them.
When Bob Bradley, a 44-year-old publicist based in Orange County, Calif., married his wife, Kristy Andre, they needed a house to fit their blended family. He sold his 2%-rate condominium to fund a down payment on their family home. The couple bought at a 6.125% rate in June 2024.
#bought #payment
While rates are still relatively high, they've fallen from their peak a few years ago. And if you're looking for a lower monthly payment, it's worth checking if you're paying more than today's average mortgage rate. If you are, a refinance may be on the table.
The math can be complicated, with interest rates, closing costs and amortization schedules to consider. And you can't always count on your lender to do this math for you.
But crunching the numbers is key to making the right refi move. Here's how three homeowners decided it was worth it for them.
When Bob Bradley, a 44-year-old publicist based in Orange County, Calif., married his wife, Kristy Andre, they needed a house to fit their blended family. He sold his 2%-rate condominium to fund a down payment on their family home. The couple bought at a 6.125% rate in June 2024.
#bought #payment
2 months ago
Alabama's men's and women's basketball teams will be in the historic Boutwell Auditorium once again this October to compete in preseason exhibitions.
The Ballin' in Boutwell tournament announced that both Crimson Tide squads will play on Thursday, Oct. 15. First-year coach Pauline Love's women's team will tip off at noon before Nate Oats and company take the floor in Birmingham that night at 7 p.m. CT.
Opponents for the games have yet to be announced and are due to be revealed on the morning of Thursday, July 16.
Auburn, Samford and Alabama A&M will also participate in the event, with Samford and Alabama A&M men facing off as Auburn men meet Florida State.
In the women's Ballin' in Boutwell debut last October, the Crimson Tide, then under head coach Kristy Curry, emerged with a 91-71 victory over Florida State. In last year's event, Alabama men also faced FSU and emerged with a 109-105 win.
The Ballin' in Boutwell tournament announced that both Crimson Tide squads will play on Thursday, Oct. 15. First-year coach Pauline Love's women's team will tip off at noon before Nate Oats and company take the floor in Birmingham that night at 7 p.m. CT.
Opponents for the games have yet to be announced and are due to be revealed on the morning of Thursday, July 16.
Auburn, Samford and Alabama A&M will also participate in the event, with Samford and Alabama A&M men facing off as Auburn men meet Florida State.
In the women's Ballin' in Boutwell debut last October, the Crimson Tide, then under head coach Kristy Curry, emerged with a 91-71 victory over Florida State. In last year's event, Alabama men also faced FSU and emerged with a 109-105 win.
