9 hours ago
"Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington has shared the "huge shock" his family experienced with his wife's sudden death.
In addressing the speculations concerning his family life, Washington, 63, broke his silence in an Instagram post on Saturday, Oct. 3, announcing that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Washington, had died 16 months prior.
"Yes…the rumors are true. My dear wife of 29 years collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025 and passed away on June 9, 2025. It came as a huge shock to me and our entire family," he wrote. "She succumbed to a massive hemorrhagic stroke and never recovered."
A hemorrhagic stroke happens "when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing bleeding (hemorrhage) in or around the brain," according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus. The pressure from the bleeding damages brain tissue, causing brain cells to start dying within minutes.
"Listen, y'all…some headaches are not just headaches or migraines, they can be much worse and a warning sign," Washington continued. "Get a brain scan if you can and take those headaches seriously."
#brain #wife #years #hemorrhagic
In addressing the speculations concerning his family life, Washington, 63, broke his silence in an Instagram post on Saturday, Oct. 3, announcing that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Washington, had died 16 months prior.
"Yes…the rumors are true. My dear wife of 29 years collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025 and passed away on June 9, 2025. It came as a huge shock to me and our entire family," he wrote. "She succumbed to a massive hemorrhagic stroke and never recovered."
A hemorrhagic stroke happens "when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing bleeding (hemorrhage) in or around the brain," according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus. The pressure from the bleeding damages brain tissue, causing brain cells to start dying within minutes.
"Listen, y'all…some headaches are not just headaches or migraines, they can be much worse and a warning sign," Washington continued. "Get a brain scan if you can and take those headaches seriously."
#brain #wife #years #hemorrhagic
9 hours ago
Actor John Boyega, best known as Finn in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, is opening up about his personal life. In a recent interview, he was asked about the ring on his left hand. The "Attack the Block" actor then revealed the shocking news. Not only did he quietly get married two years ago, but he is also getting ready to welcome a child.
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Although he is now a household name for his roles in "Pacific Rim: Uprising" and "The Woman King," Boyega suffered a tragic loss when he was only eight years old. At the time, his friend Damilola Taylor, 10, was stabbed and killed. In the opening scene of a new BBC Two documentary about the killing, Boyega said, "Speaking about it could possibly help. I haven't revisited this in a long time. Yeah, my heart is just beating."
In November 2000, Damilola was stabbed in the leg and left to die in a stairwell. He was attacked as he walked home from an after-school club at Peckham library in South London. The case shocked the nation, not only because the victim was so young, but because the suspects were also children. Boyega was one of the last people to see Damilola alive. Now, he is ready to talk about that day and how his tragic childhood experience will shape him as a father.
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#boyega #mega #actor #left
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Although he is now a household name for his roles in "Pacific Rim: Uprising" and "The Woman King," Boyega suffered a tragic loss when he was only eight years old. At the time, his friend Damilola Taylor, 10, was stabbed and killed. In the opening scene of a new BBC Two documentary about the killing, Boyega said, "Speaking about it could possibly help. I haven't revisited this in a long time. Yeah, my heart is just beating."
In November 2000, Damilola was stabbed in the leg and left to die in a stairwell. He was attacked as he walked home from an after-school club at Peckham library in South London. The case shocked the nation, not only because the victim was so young, but because the suspects were also children. Boyega was one of the last people to see Damilola alive. Now, he is ready to talk about that day and how his tragic childhood experience will shape him as a father.
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#boyega #mega #actor #left
1 day ago
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Libra.
They include:
-- Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, in 1822
-- Comedian/actor Buster Keaton in 1895
-- Actor Charlton Heston in 1923
#libra #rutherford
They include:
-- Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, in 1822
-- Comedian/actor Buster Keaton in 1895
-- Actor Charlton Heston in 1923
#libra #rutherford
15 days ago
US stocks were mixed on Friday as investors continued to calibrate to the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years and existential fears about artificial intelligence's capabilities.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.4% but ended the week in green. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% but eked out a loss for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 0.2% and lost more than 1.5% for the week.
The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) rose 5 basis points to hover near the 5% level as traders increased bets that the Fed will raise rates again in October.
Markets appeared to look past the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike this week, which was widely expected. US stock continued to climb after the Bank of ***** an raised interest rates to the highest level in 31 years.
However, ***** ysts and top CEOs aren't convinced that one rate hike (by the Fed) will be enough to bring down stubbornly high inflation. "It's not clear to me we've slayed inflation," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Yahoo Finance this week.
#week #years #down #level
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.4% but ended the week in green. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% but eked out a loss for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 0.2% and lost more than 1.5% for the week.
The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) rose 5 basis points to hover near the 5% level as traders increased bets that the Fed will raise rates again in October.
Markets appeared to look past the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike this week, which was widely expected. US stock continued to climb after the Bank of ***** an raised interest rates to the highest level in 31 years.
However, ***** ysts and top CEOs aren't convinced that one rate hike (by the Fed) will be enough to bring down stubbornly high inflation. "It's not clear to me we've slayed inflation," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Yahoo Finance this week.
#week #years #down #level
17 days ago
US stocks wavered on Friday morning as investors continued to calibrate to the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years and existential fears about artificial intelligence's capabilities.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) traded flat, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 0.3%.
The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) rose 5 basis points to 5% on Friday as traders increased bets that the Fed will raise rates again in October.
Markets appeared to look past the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike this week, which was widely expected. US stock continued to climb after the Bank of ******* an raised interest rates to the highest level in 31 years.
However, ******* ysts and top CEOs aren't convinced that one rate hike (by the Fed) will be enough to bring down stubbornly high inflation. "It's not clear to me we've slayed inflation," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Yahoo Finance this week.
#down
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) traded flat, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 0.3%.
The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) rose 5 basis points to 5% on Friday as traders increased bets that the Fed will raise rates again in October.
Markets appeared to look past the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike this week, which was widely expected. US stock continued to climb after the Bank of ******* an raised interest rates to the highest level in 31 years.
However, ******* ysts and top CEOs aren't convinced that one rate hike (by the Fed) will be enough to bring down stubbornly high inflation. "It's not clear to me we've slayed inflation," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Yahoo Finance this week.
#down
17 days ago
CorpGov is pleased to share the final agenda for the 2nd LA CorpGov Forum, to be held on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at The Huntington Library in San Marino, California. The conference registration will begin at 1:00pm and feature an afternoon of panels, firesides and networking, followed by a reception at 5:00pm with ***** tails and hors d'oeuvres in the Garden Court.
This event will bring together members of the financial community from both LA and beyond to join panels focused on the finance of entertainment and media, sports, along with capital markets and shareholder activism.
We invite institutional investors and corporate executives to attend and they may register at the link below. For more information, please email EditorCorpGov.com.
2:00PM: Best Practices in Sports Investing
Thomas W. Hulick, CEO, Managing Partner, Strategy ***** et Managers
#sports #Friday #library #california
This event will bring together members of the financial community from both LA and beyond to join panels focused on the finance of entertainment and media, sports, along with capital markets and shareholder activism.
We invite institutional investors and corporate executives to attend and they may register at the link below. For more information, please email EditorCorpGov.com.
2:00PM: Best Practices in Sports Investing
Thomas W. Hulick, CEO, Managing Partner, Strategy ***** et Managers
#sports #Friday #library #california
18 days ago
The fragment is from Book 12, when Zeus curses Odysseus' men for killing and eating Helios' sacred cattle.
A researcher was perusing a collection of old Egyptian texts in a Dutch library when he stumbled upon a torn piece of parchment containing a pivotal story: a section from Homer's "Odyssey." The fragment appears to be from a pocket edition of the epic produced in Egypt around A.D. 300.
The researcher, Mark de Kreij, a Greek literature expert and professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands, found the parchment while studying early Christian manuscripts that the Utrecht University library purchased in the mid-20th century, according to a Sept. 14 statement from Utrecht University. Among a collection of Egyptian and Greek texts, de Kreij found a tiny piece of parchment with words he recognized from Homer's epic.
"There are so many boring parts in the Odyssey," de Kreij told RTV Utrecht. "This happens to be a really fun passage."
#utrecht
A researcher was perusing a collection of old Egyptian texts in a Dutch library when he stumbled upon a torn piece of parchment containing a pivotal story: a section from Homer's "Odyssey." The fragment appears to be from a pocket edition of the epic produced in Egypt around A.D. 300.
The researcher, Mark de Kreij, a Greek literature expert and professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands, found the parchment while studying early Christian manuscripts that the Utrecht University library purchased in the mid-20th century, according to a Sept. 14 statement from Utrecht University. Among a collection of Egyptian and Greek texts, de Kreij found a tiny piece of parchment with words he recognized from Homer's epic.
"There are so many boring parts in the Odyssey," de Kreij told RTV Utrecht. "This happens to be a really fun passage."
#utrecht
18 days ago
Adobe (ADBE) reported a record fiscal Q3 2026 and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and earnings targets. Revenue rose 13% as reported to $6.76 billion, above the $6.70 billion the company had guided. But the key figure that did not move is the one to hold the quarter against: the fiscal 2026 target for growth in ending annualized recurring revenue, or ARR, still 10.2%.
The fiscal 2026 revenue target moved to $26.576 billion to $26.626 billion from $26.55 billion. The interim CFO sized that at around $50 million at the midpoint, a little less than the $60 million revenue beat in fiscal Q3. The gap is a slight currency headwind in fiscal Q4, and the interim CFO said nothing in the business changed. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $6.13 cleared the $6.08 guide, and the fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS target moved to $24.45 to $24.50.
Total ending ARR was $27.5 billion, up 11.2% year over year at the end of fiscal Q3, and the fiscal 2026 year-end growth target for it stayed at 10.2%. Remaining performance obligations, or RPO, grew 8% year over year. One ***** yst called that the first single-digit reading since early fiscal 2023, and down from the prior quarter. The interim CFO tied the RPO figure to the push to acquire new users through the freemium model, and said RPO typically steps up in fiscal Q4 and then stays roughly flat for three quarters.
Another ***** yst put net new ARR down 36% to 37% year over year. Management's answer: Adobe has sent a portion of its traffic into the freemium path to acquire users, and will calibrate when to convert them into paying ARR. The CEO said the company was happy to skip pricing actions that might have brought short-term relief but matter less than new user adoption. Creative freemium monthly active users, which include Firefly, Express and the web and mobile versions of Photoshop, crossed 100 million, growing more than 70% year over year.
So far the paying signal is small against the book. AI-first ending ARR passed $650 million, growing more than 150% year over year, which is about 2.4% of the $27.5 billion total. Management says credit consumption is accelerating quarter on quarter across Creative Cloud and the Firefly app, and Acrobat AI ***** istant monthly active users doubled from the prior quarter. Management gave no date for resuming the pricing actions it deferred in Creative Cloud, and said it is constantly calibrating the best conversion point.
#year #revenue #target #creative
The fiscal 2026 revenue target moved to $26.576 billion to $26.626 billion from $26.55 billion. The interim CFO sized that at around $50 million at the midpoint, a little less than the $60 million revenue beat in fiscal Q3. The gap is a slight currency headwind in fiscal Q4, and the interim CFO said nothing in the business changed. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $6.13 cleared the $6.08 guide, and the fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS target moved to $24.45 to $24.50.
Total ending ARR was $27.5 billion, up 11.2% year over year at the end of fiscal Q3, and the fiscal 2026 year-end growth target for it stayed at 10.2%. Remaining performance obligations, or RPO, grew 8% year over year. One ***** yst called that the first single-digit reading since early fiscal 2023, and down from the prior quarter. The interim CFO tied the RPO figure to the push to acquire new users through the freemium model, and said RPO typically steps up in fiscal Q4 and then stays roughly flat for three quarters.
Another ***** yst put net new ARR down 36% to 37% year over year. Management's answer: Adobe has sent a portion of its traffic into the freemium path to acquire users, and will calibrate when to convert them into paying ARR. The CEO said the company was happy to skip pricing actions that might have brought short-term relief but matter less than new user adoption. Creative freemium monthly active users, which include Firefly, Express and the web and mobile versions of Photoshop, crossed 100 million, growing more than 70% year over year.
So far the paying signal is small against the book. AI-first ending ARR passed $650 million, growing more than 150% year over year, which is about 2.4% of the $27.5 billion total. Management says credit consumption is accelerating quarter on quarter across Creative Cloud and the Firefly app, and Acrobat AI ***** istant monthly active users doubled from the prior quarter. Management gave no date for resuming the pricing actions it deferred in Creative Cloud, and said it is constantly calibrating the best conversion point.
#year #revenue #target #creative
19 days ago
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly.
Top 5 Upgrades:
Wolfe Research upgraded Paychex (PAYX) to Peer Perform from Underperform without a price target. The firm sees reduced estimate risk for the company amid stable employment trends.
UBS upgraded Union Pacific (UNP) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $339, up from $310. The firm says its **** ysis of key customer markets points to a second year of strong volume growth in 2027 for Union Pacific.
Needham upgraded Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) to Buy from Hold with a $9 price target after the FDA reaffirmed the pivotal study design for RP-A501 in Danon Disease, except for a recalibrated dose and prophylaxis.
Needham upgraded Similarweb (SMWB) to Buy from Hold with an $11 price target after meeting with management. Needham was encouraged by AI's potential to increase the value and consumption of Similarweb's data.
#needham #Research #union #pacific
Top 5 Upgrades:
Wolfe Research upgraded Paychex (PAYX) to Peer Perform from Underperform without a price target. The firm sees reduced estimate risk for the company amid stable employment trends.
UBS upgraded Union Pacific (UNP) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $339, up from $310. The firm says its **** ysis of key customer markets points to a second year of strong volume growth in 2027 for Union Pacific.
Needham upgraded Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) to Buy from Hold with a $9 price target after the FDA reaffirmed the pivotal study design for RP-A501 in Danon Disease, except for a recalibrated dose and prophylaxis.
Needham upgraded Similarweb (SMWB) to Buy from Hold with an $11 price target after meeting with management. Needham was encouraged by AI's potential to increase the value and consumption of Similarweb's data.
#needham #Research #union #pacific
24 days ago
The Miami Hurricanes move to 2-0 after drubbing the FAMU Rattlers 77-7 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium. I predicted Miami by 40+ and clearly that was an easy take.
Diatribe coming, skip ahead: I greatly appreciate what the FCS games do for the FCS athletic departments, essentially the payoff keeps the schools afloat for the year, however these games need to be recalibrated. I was bored halfway through the first quarter and went to sleep at halftime.
My suggestion is to move these games to Week Zero, treat it like a preseason game ie. it doesn't count, and still pay the teams the fee to come and play. That would give FSU a chance to check their light system, and everyone else a chance to simulate the game day experience with a lower ticket price while still being televised. The fact that your season ticket package includes this boring game, in addition to Central Michigan, would feel like robbery to me. OK- DIATRIBE OVER.
The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to drive over a team ranked in the 200's in SP+ and throw it in reverse and back over them again. Miami did just that and we're all ready to move on to real opponents now. The three keys were:
1- Don't get **** y, stick to the plan. Miami pounded the rock three times on the opening drive and it was capped by a Mark Fletcher TD. The 'Canes plan was to get the run game going and the Darian Mensah to his receivers connection fresh. It worked.
#game #move #like
Diatribe coming, skip ahead: I greatly appreciate what the FCS games do for the FCS athletic departments, essentially the payoff keeps the schools afloat for the year, however these games need to be recalibrated. I was bored halfway through the first quarter and went to sleep at halftime.
My suggestion is to move these games to Week Zero, treat it like a preseason game ie. it doesn't count, and still pay the teams the fee to come and play. That would give FSU a chance to check their light system, and everyone else a chance to simulate the game day experience with a lower ticket price while still being televised. The fact that your season ticket package includes this boring game, in addition to Central Michigan, would feel like robbery to me. OK- DIATRIBE OVER.
The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to drive over a team ranked in the 200's in SP+ and throw it in reverse and back over them again. Miami did just that and we're all ready to move on to real opponents now. The three keys were:
1- Don't get **** y, stick to the plan. Miami pounded the rock three times on the opening drive and it was capped by a Mark Fletcher TD. The 'Canes plan was to get the run game going and the Darian Mensah to his receivers connection fresh. It worked.
#game #move #like
25 days ago
Even with legions of adoring fans across the globe, Dolly Parton never let the spotlight change who she was.
From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
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Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
#even #thing #asked #library
From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
Mega
Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
#even #thing #asked #library
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27 days ago
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) raised the price of Apple TV in the U.S. to $14.99 a month from $12.99 and increased the individual Apple One bundle to $21.95 a month from $19.95, CNBC reported.
Apple TV launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since added significant content, including the film "F1" and a fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The move follows a $1-a-month increase to Apple Music in July, which Apple attributed to licensing costs. Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for its fiscal third quarter, up 12% year over year. The segment's gross margin fell more than a percentage point sequentially, which the company blamed on product mix and foreign exchange headwinds.
The higher price shows a genuinely larger content library, not just a margin grab. Apple TV launched with limited programming at $4.99 a month. It now includes award-winning originals like "Severance" and blockbuster films like "F1" and gives Apple a stronger case that the price increase tracks real value added rather than outpacing what subscribers get.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is raising prices in step with the rest of the industry, not standing out as an outlier. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock have all raised their own prices recently, reducing the competitive and reputational risk that price-sensitive subscribers abandon Apple TV specifically for a cheaper alternative.
Services remains a genuine growth engine with real momentum behind it. Revenue in the segment grew 12% to $30.7 billion in the fiscal third quarter, and price increases across Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One bundles all flow directly into that high-margin, recurring revenue line, reinforcing one of Apple's most valuable businesses beyond hardware sales.
#Margin #aapl #Services
Apple TV launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since added significant content, including the film "F1" and a fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The move follows a $1-a-month increase to Apple Music in July, which Apple attributed to licensing costs. Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for its fiscal third quarter, up 12% year over year. The segment's gross margin fell more than a percentage point sequentially, which the company blamed on product mix and foreign exchange headwinds.
The higher price shows a genuinely larger content library, not just a margin grab. Apple TV launched with limited programming at $4.99 a month. It now includes award-winning originals like "Severance" and blockbuster films like "F1" and gives Apple a stronger case that the price increase tracks real value added rather than outpacing what subscribers get.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is raising prices in step with the rest of the industry, not standing out as an outlier. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock have all raised their own prices recently, reducing the competitive and reputational risk that price-sensitive subscribers abandon Apple TV specifically for a cheaper alternative.
Services remains a genuine growth engine with real momentum behind it. Revenue in the segment grew 12% to $30.7 billion in the fiscal third quarter, and price increases across Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One bundles all flow directly into that high-margin, recurring revenue line, reinforcing one of Apple's most valuable businesses beyond hardware sales.
#Margin #aapl #Services
29 days ago
The Michigan Wolverines pulled off one of the most stunning wins in recent memory Saturday night. While there was some controversy surrounding the end-of-game scenario that added an extra second to the game clock and allowed them score a walk-off touchdown, the bigger story is that it happened against Western Michigan.
The Wolverines entered this year with one of the more talented rosters in college football, including five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh. They began the season ranked No. 16 – two spots ahead of Penn State — but now that position will be reevaluated.
Michigan struggled mightily throughout the game, going scoreless for more than 50 minutes of game time before connecting on the Hail Mary. They ultimately pulled out the win, but that isn't the type of performance you want to put on the field against a far inferior opponent.
There is a chance the Nittany Lions will be ranked ahead of Michigan in the next AP Poll, and more importantly, that mid-October battle at The Big House could become the biggest game of the season. With the Wolverines being one of only three ranked teams that Penn State is slated to play this season, a win in that game could have significant implications on their College Football Playoff odds.
Obviously, we are only one game into the season, and a lot can change in the six weeks until that game. But with no clear powerhouses on the schedule, the Nittany Lions need to begin recalibrating what this season can look like if they take care of business.
#lions
The Wolverines entered this year with one of the more talented rosters in college football, including five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and four-star wide receiver Andrew Marsh. They began the season ranked No. 16 – two spots ahead of Penn State — but now that position will be reevaluated.
Michigan struggled mightily throughout the game, going scoreless for more than 50 minutes of game time before connecting on the Hail Mary. They ultimately pulled out the win, but that isn't the type of performance you want to put on the field against a far inferior opponent.
There is a chance the Nittany Lions will be ranked ahead of Michigan in the next AP Poll, and more importantly, that mid-October battle at The Big House could become the biggest game of the season. With the Wolverines being one of only three ranked teams that Penn State is slated to play this season, a win in that game could have significant implications on their College Football Playoff odds.
Obviously, we are only one game into the season, and a lot can change in the six weeks until that game. But with no clear powerhouses on the schedule, the Nittany Lions need to begin recalibrating what this season can look like if they take care of business.
#lions
30 days ago
It may have taken a long time for ESPN Unlimited to finally come to YouTube TV, but sports fans are quickly discovering that it was worth the wait, especially for college football fans.
When Disney and Google engaged in a bitter carriage dispute last fall, ESPN access on YouTube TV was at the center of it all. It was the rare time that games were actually missed during the middle of the football season. But when the two sides finally came to an agreement, ESPN Unlimited access was granted to YouTube TV subscribers.
However, that access was delayed due to the technological challenges of integrating the entire ESPN Unlimited platform into YouTube TV and, likewise, the requirements on ESPN's side to grant web access directly on ESPN.
Thankfully, the full system is ready to go in time for the 2026 football season. And as the college football season kicked off in full on Friday night and Saturday, fans were amazed at what they were experiencing with a full library of live sports available in one place at one time.
YouTube TV has long been favored as the MVPD platform for sports fans because of the litany of sports options, multiview features, and ease of use. But the ESPN Unlimited integration takes it to a new level.
#unlimited #Football #access
When Disney and Google engaged in a bitter carriage dispute last fall, ESPN access on YouTube TV was at the center of it all. It was the rare time that games were actually missed during the middle of the football season. But when the two sides finally came to an agreement, ESPN Unlimited access was granted to YouTube TV subscribers.
However, that access was delayed due to the technological challenges of integrating the entire ESPN Unlimited platform into YouTube TV and, likewise, the requirements on ESPN's side to grant web access directly on ESPN.
Thankfully, the full system is ready to go in time for the 2026 football season. And as the college football season kicked off in full on Friday night and Saturday, fans were amazed at what they were experiencing with a full library of live sports available in one place at one time.
YouTube TV has long been favored as the MVPD platform for sports fans because of the litany of sports options, multiview features, and ease of use. But the ESPN Unlimited integration takes it to a new level.
#unlimited #Football #access
1 month ago
The cause of death for "All That" child actress Christy Knowings has been released weeks she died at 46.
Knowings died Aug. 11, four days after she was admitted to a hospital, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Sept. 2. Her cause of death was reportedly cardiac arrest, with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, or severe asthma, listed as contributing conditions.
Respiratory failure occurs when the blood doesn't have enough oxygen or or there is too much carbon dioxide present, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus.
"Christy was a multi-talented lady," her manager, Al Hill, told Variety in an Aug. 13 statement. "Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work."
A relative of Knowings previously told TMZ that the actress was hospitalized following an asthma attack on Friday, Aug. 7, and put on life support.
#cause #failure
Knowings died Aug. 11, four days after she was admitted to a hospital, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Sept. 2. Her cause of death was reportedly cardiac arrest, with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and status asthmaticus, or severe asthma, listed as contributing conditions.
Respiratory failure occurs when the blood doesn't have enough oxygen or or there is too much carbon dioxide present, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus.
"Christy was a multi-talented lady," her manager, Al Hill, told Variety in an Aug. 13 statement. "Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work."
A relative of Knowings previously told TMZ that the actress was hospitalized following an asthma attack on Friday, Aug. 7, and put on life support.
#cause #failure
1 month ago
Dollywood has shared how it plans to honor "dreamer-in-chief" Dolly Parton after her death at the age of 80.
Raised in rural Sevier County, Dolly Parton helped transform the theme park into the area's top employer and a major tourist destination.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, park officials announced plans to introduce a new character named the Dream Maker, inspired by Parton's Imagination Library. A chapel located inside the park will also feature a new waterfall and stained glass windows reflecting her deep faith.
Visitors will be able to leave messages about Parton at designated kiosks, while further additions are coming to The Dolly Parton Experience, a multibuilding ***** e containing exhibits dedicated to her life and career.
Fans will have new ways to show their love for the iconic singer and songwriter (AP Photo/Camden Hall)
#dolly #park #plans
Raised in rural Sevier County, Dolly Parton helped transform the theme park into the area's top employer and a major tourist destination.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, park officials announced plans to introduce a new character named the Dream Maker, inspired by Parton's Imagination Library. A chapel located inside the park will also feature a new waterfall and stained glass windows reflecting her deep faith.
Visitors will be able to leave messages about Parton at designated kiosks, while further additions are coming to The Dolly Parton Experience, a multibuilding ***** e containing exhibits dedicated to her life and career.
Fans will have new ways to show their love for the iconic singer and songwriter (AP Photo/Camden Hall)
#dolly #park #plans
1 month ago
If you're as obsessed with beauty history as I am, there's a 99.9% chance you follow Erin Parsons.
The makeup-artist-turned-content-creator has amassed nearly 8 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, not just for her vintage beauty tutorials, but also for deep dives into the archaeology of makeup. Be it demonstrating makeup techniques across eras—like the Victorian age using actual recipes from the period—or sharing her treasure trove of antique cosmetics, Parsons' content is a crash course in makeup history.
Now, she's expanded her universe with The Makeup Archive, a nonprofit digital museum featuring over 1,500 pieces from her personal collection that span from the 17th century through the 2010s. Three years in the making, the project came to life with the help of archivist Holly McGraw, who helped Parsons comb through 3,000 items to build the archive.
"Through my videos, and through how many views and how much engagement, [it's clear] that people are interested in beauty history," Parsons told host Jessica Matlin during a recent episode of the Fat Mascara podcast. "There's more to it than someone just putting on a red lipstick."
Parsons in front of the library of The Makeup Archive
Credit: Luisa Opalesky; Courtesy of Erin Parsons
#content
The makeup-artist-turned-content-creator has amassed nearly 8 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, not just for her vintage beauty tutorials, but also for deep dives into the archaeology of makeup. Be it demonstrating makeup techniques across eras—like the Victorian age using actual recipes from the period—or sharing her treasure trove of antique cosmetics, Parsons' content is a crash course in makeup history.
Now, she's expanded her universe with The Makeup Archive, a nonprofit digital museum featuring over 1,500 pieces from her personal collection that span from the 17th century through the 2010s. Three years in the making, the project came to life with the help of archivist Holly McGraw, who helped Parsons comb through 3,000 items to build the archive.
"Through my videos, and through how many views and how much engagement, [it's clear] that people are interested in beauty history," Parsons told host Jessica Matlin during a recent episode of the Fat Mascara podcast. "There's more to it than someone just putting on a red lipstick."
Parsons in front of the library of The Makeup Archive
Credit: Luisa Opalesky; Courtesy of Erin Parsons
#content
1 month ago
A Nashville charter school has removed books featuring LGBT themes from its elementary school libraries months after a Christian teacher was disciplined for refusing to read one of the books to students, a decision the school later cleared from the teacher's record.
The Tennessee Star reported Friday that, according to the First Liberty Institute — a nonprofit legal organization — the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in Nashville has taken out books that promote same-sex marriage.
"We are thrilled that KIPP Nashville voluntarily removed books that could run afoul of parents' rights under the Constitution and Tennessee law," Cliff Martin, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, said in a Thursday statement.
"It is paramount that religious views be respected in schools," Martin said.
Utah Library Confirms Lgbtq 'Pride' Book For Its 'Smallest Patrons' Is Kept Easily Accessible
#liberty
The Tennessee Star reported Friday that, according to the First Liberty Institute — a nonprofit legal organization — the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in Nashville has taken out books that promote same-sex marriage.
"We are thrilled that KIPP Nashville voluntarily removed books that could run afoul of parents' rights under the Constitution and Tennessee law," Cliff Martin, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, said in a Thursday statement.
"It is paramount that religious views be respected in schools," Martin said.
Utah Library Confirms Lgbtq 'Pride' Book For Its 'Smallest Patrons' Is Kept Easily Accessible
#liberty
1 month ago
Knox College will welcome nearly 60 competitive Scrabble players to Galesburg for a three-day, rated tournament over Labor Day weekend, bringing participants from around the world to campus before students return for the academic term.
The Midwest Showdown Scrabble tournament will be held Sept. 5-7 in the Lincoln Room at Knox College, according to a community announcement. Organized by Galesburg Scrabble, the event marks the fifth officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament hosted in Galesburg and the first held at Knox College.
Galesburg Scrabble meets from 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday at Galesburg Public Library. Mayor Peter Schwartzman and tournament co-director Darla Krejci helped bring the event to the city and serve as tournament directors.
"Darla is interested in tourism to support the city, and as mayor, I'm interested in bringing people to Galesburg and supporting a game I love," Schwartzman said. "There is nothing better than a tournament in your backyard."
Players will compete across three divisions determined by skill, rating and lexicon. Each participant will play seven matches during the tournament's opening round. The top eight finishers in each division will advance to the next round of competition before the top four move on to the championship showdown.
#scrabble #players #mayor
The Midwest Showdown Scrabble tournament will be held Sept. 5-7 in the Lincoln Room at Knox College, according to a community announcement. Organized by Galesburg Scrabble, the event marks the fifth officially sanctioned Scrabble tournament hosted in Galesburg and the first held at Knox College.
Galesburg Scrabble meets from 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday at Galesburg Public Library. Mayor Peter Schwartzman and tournament co-director Darla Krejci helped bring the event to the city and serve as tournament directors.
"Darla is interested in tourism to support the city, and as mayor, I'm interested in bringing people to Galesburg and supporting a game I love," Schwartzman said. "There is nothing better than a tournament in your backyard."
Players will compete across three divisions determined by skill, rating and lexicon. Each participant will play seven matches during the tournament's opening round. The top eight finishers in each division will advance to the next round of competition before the top four move on to the championship showdown.
#scrabble #players #mayor
1 month ago
Diana, Princess of Wales, is known for many things, from her philanthropy and very public marriage to and split from the now King Charles III to her motherhood with William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and tragic death nearly 30 years ago, on Aug. 31, 1997. In addition to her many accomplishments, life events and milestones, though, Princess Diana is also forever known for her sense of fashion that garnered considerable attention throughout her life and has continued to make her a fashion icon today.
Even among Diana fans and royal watchers, many of her most famous looks have only been seen on TV, on the covers of magazines or in old photographs, but now, a brand-new exhibit coming to the United States this year will allow guests to get an up-close look in person at some of the late princess's most celebrated items. The exhibit, ***** led "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving," will open at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 7 and will feature more than 700 artifacts from Princess Diana's life.
Among the items to be on display are Princess Diana's beloved "black sheep" sweater, the long black gown she wore when dancing with John Travolta, her wedding slippers and her "final goodbye" dress—the final gown she tried on before her death, revealed to the public for the first time—among many others.
In addition to these items of clothing, this exhibit will feature various handbags, shoes, jewelry, historical documents, handwritten letters, myriad personal possessions and more. Certain artifacts will be exclusive to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, but the "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving" exhibit will go on tour elsewhere after departing The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on May 31, 2027. Tickets for the exhibit can be purchased on the Ronald Reagan Foundation website and are available now.
This story was originally published by Parade on Aug 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
#ronald
Even among Diana fans and royal watchers, many of her most famous looks have only been seen on TV, on the covers of magazines or in old photographs, but now, a brand-new exhibit coming to the United States this year will allow guests to get an up-close look in person at some of the late princess's most celebrated items. The exhibit, ***** led "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving," will open at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 7 and will feature more than 700 artifacts from Princess Diana's life.
Among the items to be on display are Princess Diana's beloved "black sheep" sweater, the long black gown she wore when dancing with John Travolta, her wedding slippers and her "final goodbye" dress—the final gown she tried on before her death, revealed to the public for the first time—among many others.
In addition to these items of clothing, this exhibit will feature various handbags, shoes, jewelry, historical documents, handwritten letters, myriad personal possessions and more. Certain artifacts will be exclusive to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, but the "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving" exhibit will go on tour elsewhere after departing The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on May 31, 2027. Tickets for the exhibit can be purchased on the Ronald Reagan Foundation website and are available now.
This story was originally published by Parade on Aug 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
#ronald
1 month ago
One child in Denver called her "The Book Queen".
Another in Alabama calls her "Ms Dolly".
Across the globe in Australia, a toddler with speech delays delighted her family with her first word - "orange" - after she and her twin sister received a free book in the post about colours. It came from Imagination Library, the literacy programme begun by late global superstar Dolly Parton.
Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the philanthropic effort in 1995 to honour her father - whose difficult Appalachian upbringing never allowed him to finish school or learn to read and write.
"He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams," wrote Parton in an open letter on Imagination Library's website.
#across
Another in Alabama calls her "Ms Dolly".
Across the globe in Australia, a toddler with speech delays delighted her family with her first word - "orange" - after she and her twin sister received a free book in the post about colours. It came from Imagination Library, the literacy programme begun by late global superstar Dolly Parton.
Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the philanthropic effort in 1995 to honour her father - whose difficult Appalachian upbringing never allowed him to finish school or learn to read and write.
"He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams," wrote Parton in an open letter on Imagination Library's website.
#across
1 month ago
Dolly Parton, known for her timeless hits, sparkling personality, razor-sharp wit and iconic image, was also a deeply committed philanthropist.
In fact, she donated so much of her money in her lifetime that some estimate she would have become a billionaire without her charitable giving.
The Grammy winner, after all, held the rights to wildly successful songs, a theme park and book **** les under her illustrious name.
"I try to leave my heart open, and my ears and my eyes," she told Consequence of Sound in 2023.
Her donations across the decades amount to countless millions. Since her death, her family has written: "In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library".
#parton #grammy #since
In fact, she donated so much of her money in her lifetime that some estimate she would have become a billionaire without her charitable giving.
The Grammy winner, after all, held the rights to wildly successful songs, a theme park and book **** les under her illustrious name.
"I try to leave my heart open, and my ears and my eyes," she told Consequence of Sound in 2023.
Her donations across the decades amount to countless millions. Since her death, her family has written: "In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library".
#parton #grammy #since
1 month ago
To nine-year-old Zenaida, it wasn't Dolly Parton's storied country music career that made her so great.
It's the entertainment icon's beloved Imagination Library book donation program that has had the biggest impact on the young girl's life.
"These are the first books I learned how to read," Zenaida told AFP late Wednesday, flipping through Parton's "Coat of Many Colors" children's book at a makeshift memorial in the singer-songwriter's hometown at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Parton's extraordinarily successful book project was born of personal anguish: her own father grew up illiterate in rural Tennessee.
But thanks to the Imagination Library, millions of children like Zenaida in the United States and around the world have received a literacy boost from Parton herself: books that arrive by mail, for free, from birth until age five.
#zenaida #book #books #wednesday
It's the entertainment icon's beloved Imagination Library book donation program that has had the biggest impact on the young girl's life.
"These are the first books I learned how to read," Zenaida told AFP late Wednesday, flipping through Parton's "Coat of Many Colors" children's book at a makeshift memorial in the singer-songwriter's hometown at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Parton's extraordinarily successful book project was born of personal anguish: her own father grew up illiterate in rural Tennessee.
But thanks to the Imagination Library, millions of children like Zenaida in the United States and around the world have received a literacy boost from Parton herself: books that arrive by mail, for free, from birth until age five.
#zenaida #book #books #wednesday
1 month ago
King Charles has revealed his plans to return to London, a day after his son Prince Harry touched down in the UK.
The Sussexes officially landed on British soil on Wednesday, marking the beginning of their next family chapter after living abroad in the US for the past six years. Meanwhile, Charles retreated from the royal spotlight earlier this month for his annual summer break in Balmoral with the royal family.
Amid the news that the Prince and Princess of Wales have officially left Balmoral after a week with the King and Queen, it's now been revealed the monarch will travel back to London next week for a special engagement at his beloved home, Clarence House.
Clarence House (@ Tim Graham Photo Library via Get)
Charles is expected to meet the Pakistan National Cricket Team at his royal residence on Wednesday, 2 September. Clarence House is where the King has called home with Queen Camilla in central London for the past 23 years since 2003.
#House #wednesday #balmoral
The Sussexes officially landed on British soil on Wednesday, marking the beginning of their next family chapter after living abroad in the US for the past six years. Meanwhile, Charles retreated from the royal spotlight earlier this month for his annual summer break in Balmoral with the royal family.
Amid the news that the Prince and Princess of Wales have officially left Balmoral after a week with the King and Queen, it's now been revealed the monarch will travel back to London next week for a special engagement at his beloved home, Clarence House.
Clarence House (@ Tim Graham Photo Library via Get)
Charles is expected to meet the Pakistan National Cricket Team at his royal residence on Wednesday, 2 September. Clarence House is where the King has called home with Queen Camilla in central London for the past 23 years since 2003.
#House #wednesday #balmoral
1 month ago
Buffett's $37 billion Alphabet (GOOG) stake validates our BUY rating and $437 price target, implying 28% upside with 90% confidence.
Alphabet (GOOG) trades at a P/E of 17, which is well below Microsoft (MSFT) at 27 and Meta (META) at 20, while growing revenue at a comparable rate.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Google didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Berkshire Hathaway's roughly $37 billion stake in Alphabet, disclosed as a 48 million share position, has recalibrated how investors view the search giant. Warren Buffett rarely chases mega-cap tech, so his conviction here forces a fresh look at whether Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) still offers meaningful upside from $344.59.
Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Alphabet is $437.39 over the next 12 months, implying 27.99% upside. We rate GOOG a buy with high (90%) confidence.
#alphabet #billion #price #target
Alphabet (GOOG) trades at a P/E of 17, which is well below Microsoft (MSFT) at 27 and Meta (META) at 20, while growing revenue at a comparable rate.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Google didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Berkshire Hathaway's roughly $37 billion stake in Alphabet, disclosed as a 48 million share position, has recalibrated how investors view the search giant. Warren Buffett rarely chases mega-cap tech, so his conviction here forces a fresh look at whether Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) still offers meaningful upside from $344.59.
Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Alphabet is $437.39 over the next 12 months, implying 27.99% upside. We rate GOOG a buy with high (90%) confidence.
#alphabet #billion #price #target
1 month ago
Jennifer Garner appeared on Aspire with Emma Grede to reflect on her life and career on Tuesday, Aug. 25
Asked about her early success as the breakout star of Alias, the actress recalled losing touch with friends and learning "to recalibrate" and cope with being "overwhelmed"
"You lose a couple of years of life when you become famous," said Garner
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her early days of fame.
Appearing on the interview podcast Aspire with Emma Grede on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Garner, 54, recalled her "overwhelming" transition to becoming a household name when cast as the lead in spy drama Alias.
#jennifer
Asked about her early success as the breakout star of Alias, the actress recalled losing touch with friends and learning "to recalibrate" and cope with being "overwhelmed"
"You lose a couple of years of life when you become famous," said Garner
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her early days of fame.
Appearing on the interview podcast Aspire with Emma Grede on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Garner, 54, recalled her "overwhelming" transition to becoming a household name when cast as the lead in spy drama Alias.
#jennifer
1 month ago
A Childless Woman Who Made Children Her Cause
Credit: Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Dolly Parton never had children of her own, but few entertainers built a more enduring legacy around helping young people. Through the Dollywood Foundation, Parton supported education, literacy and other child-focused initiatives, including a 1991 program that helped reduce a Tennessee high-school's dropout rate from 35% to 6% by offering students a $500 graduation incentive.
Her most famous effort, however, is the Imagination Library, launched in 1995 in honor of her father, who never learned to read. The program grew from a local project into an international literacy initiative, providing children with free, age-appropriate books every month.
Parton once explained her decision not to have children by saying, "God didn't let me have children so everybody's children could be mine." That philosophy became particularly meaningful through her philanthropy, which treated access to books and education as something every child should have.
#parton #program
Credit: Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Dolly Parton never had children of her own, but few entertainers built a more enduring legacy around helping young people. Through the Dollywood Foundation, Parton supported education, literacy and other child-focused initiatives, including a 1991 program that helped reduce a Tennessee high-school's dropout rate from 35% to 6% by offering students a $500 graduation incentive.
Her most famous effort, however, is the Imagination Library, launched in 1995 in honor of her father, who never learned to read. The program grew from a local project into an international literacy initiative, providing children with free, age-appropriate books every month.
Parton once explained her decision not to have children by saying, "God didn't let me have children so everybody's children could be mine." That philosophy became particularly meaningful through her philanthropy, which treated access to books and education as something every child should have.
#parton #program
1 month ago
Some stars are remembered for their talent, while others are admired for the human they are beyond their work. Dolly Parton stands out for both, leaving an international redditor curious about what made her so beloved. Following the country star's death on August 25, the redditor asked a simple question in a thread on r/NoStupidQuestions: what did the singer do to become so universally appreciated?
People flooded the comments to explain exactly why the star was considered an absolute treasure. Commenters share a list of reasons why her legacy goes far beyond hit songs and blockbuster movies.
Although the country superstar escaped a childhood of extreme poverty and achieved global success, she dedicated a significant portion of her wealth to uplifting her native East Tennessee. People highlight how her business ventures served as a lifeline for a struggling region.
Aside from local economic stimulus, the singer built an educational foundation that touched millions of families across the globe. Commenters admire how she heavily incentivized graduation rates and established a major book distribution network for children under 5 called the Imagination Library.
Celebrities often struggle to maintain an authentic persona off-camera, yet Parton earned a reputation for treating everyone with genuine respect behind closed doors, deflecting cruel interview questions and casually lifting up other artists.
#people #commenters #redditor #august
People flooded the comments to explain exactly why the star was considered an absolute treasure. Commenters share a list of reasons why her legacy goes far beyond hit songs and blockbuster movies.
Although the country superstar escaped a childhood of extreme poverty and achieved global success, she dedicated a significant portion of her wealth to uplifting her native East Tennessee. People highlight how her business ventures served as a lifeline for a struggling region.
Aside from local economic stimulus, the singer built an educational foundation that touched millions of families across the globe. Commenters admire how she heavily incentivized graduation rates and established a major book distribution network for children under 5 called the Imagination Library.
Celebrities often struggle to maintain an authentic persona off-camera, yet Parton earned a reputation for treating everyone with genuine respect behind closed doors, deflecting cruel interview questions and casually lifting up other artists.
#people #commenters #redditor #august
1 month ago
When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died, one of the first people I thought of was my friend's 8-year-old daughter. To her, Parton wasn't simply a country star from her parents' generation. She was one of her own heroes.
The girl had recently chosen Parton for a major school project about changemakers: people who had made a positive contribution to the world. She loved Parton's music, but what impressed her most was the Imagination Library and the millions of books Parton had provided to children. Her fascination even helped inspire the family's summer trip to Dollywood.
Then my 71-year-old dad texted me about how sad he was.
"Everybody — and I mean every one of us — loved her," he wrote. "Who else has done that? Particularly in these times. We are all mourning this one. It hits hard."
He and my friend's daughter are separated by more than six decades and discovered Parton in completely different ways. Yet somehow, the superstar belonged equally to both of them.
#people #year #imagination
The girl had recently chosen Parton for a major school project about changemakers: people who had made a positive contribution to the world. She loved Parton's music, but what impressed her most was the Imagination Library and the millions of books Parton had provided to children. Her fascination even helped inspire the family's summer trip to Dollywood.
Then my 71-year-old dad texted me about how sad he was.
"Everybody — and I mean every one of us — loved her," he wrote. "Who else has done that? Particularly in these times. We are all mourning this one. It hits hard."
He and my friend's daughter are separated by more than six decades and discovered Parton in completely different ways. Yet somehow, the superstar belonged equally to both of them.
#people #year #imagination
1 month ago
J.K. Rowling had the perfect response after a critic crossed the line on her Dolly Parton tribute. The Harry Potter author fired back at multiple X users who attacked her heartfelt message honoring the late country legend.
J.K. Rowling responded on X (formerly Twitter) after critics attacked her tribute to Dolly Parton. Rowling had praised the late country legend following her death at 80 from cancer.
She wrote, "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library was the best contribution to child literacy ever made by a celebrity." Rowling added, "Our paths crossed once, in the '90s, backstage at a talk show, and I was completely tongue-tied and starstruck." She concluded, "RIP Dolly. You were a complete, irreplaceable one-off."
Many X users criticized Rowling's tribute given Parton's advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Rowling's allegedly anti-trans views have made her a controversial figure in recent years. One critic responded to the tribute by writing, "It should have been you."
Rowling then shared that comment with her followers and fired back directly. She wrote, "Top tips for wishing death on people in public, b4byfirefly." She continued, "Blocking the target is useless if you've signposted your real name and university in your bio." The critic subsequently locked their account after Rowling's response gained traction.
#rowling
J.K. Rowling responded on X (formerly Twitter) after critics attacked her tribute to Dolly Parton. Rowling had praised the late country legend following her death at 80 from cancer.
She wrote, "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library was the best contribution to child literacy ever made by a celebrity." Rowling added, "Our paths crossed once, in the '90s, backstage at a talk show, and I was completely tongue-tied and starstruck." She concluded, "RIP Dolly. You were a complete, irreplaceable one-off."
Many X users criticized Rowling's tribute given Parton's advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Rowling's allegedly anti-trans views have made her a controversial figure in recent years. One critic responded to the tribute by writing, "It should have been you."
Rowling then shared that comment with her followers and fired back directly. She wrote, "Top tips for wishing death on people in public, b4byfirefly." She continued, "Blocking the target is useless if you've signposted your real name and university in your bio." The critic subsequently locked their account after Rowling's response gained traction.
#rowling
