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Couple finally welcome daughter after having 14 boys in a row over 28 years

When I look back on my childhood, I do so in amazement that my mother and father managed to raise me and my siblings and keep their sanity intact. We were three boys, you see, ...

Irene Ryan nearly missed out on playing Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies – this was her life

The Beverly Hillbillies became a huge success in the 1960’s with its many timeless characters, one of whom was Irene Ryan as Granny Daisy Moses. But what happened to her following the show? This is ...

‘My short-term memory is shot’ : Michael J Fox reveals his Parkinson’s battle

Hollywood star Michael J. Fox has revealed his short-term memory is “shot” almost 30 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The Back to the Future star has remained on our screens since being diagnosed with ...

The secret life of Bing Crosby and how he became The King of Christmas

To me, there’s only one King of Christmas; Bing Crosby. The famous singer, actor, dancer and comedian represents the very pinnacle of success in show business. He was a fanatic about the technology of sound – ...

Man gets custody of 3-month-old son, only to use him as punch bag until he dies – rest in peace

Of all the evil deeds in the world – and all the evil people ready to commit them – perhaps none shock and upset so much as that of violence against an innocent child. To ...

Woman with rare skin condition overcomes negativity and finds true love

Thanks to the rise of social media, we’re all bombarded with images of seemingly perfect-looking people; it seems as though the world has become even more shallow in how people are judged. For those of ...

Jaclyn Smith became a Hollywood star after Charlie’s Angels – this is her life today now

Jaclyn Smith became a pioneering celebrity in the 1970’s, starring in the classic TV series Charlie’s Angels. Through the years, the Houston native has also gone on to become a successful business woman and a ...

Care home staff organize date night for 90-year-old couple who have spent 8 months apart

For elderly couple Derek and Phyllis Mapes the pandemic has not only meant being separated from family but also each other. Phyllis was sick and after spending time in hospital she was moved to a ...

The Beverly Hillbillies: The secrets its showrunners never wanted you to know

Slammed and hated by the critics. “Strained and unfunny”, according to New York Times. But to me, ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ is one of the greatest and funniest shows ever – I still watch the reruns, ...

Dr. Phil’s sons and grandchildren look so much like the famous TV star

Dr. Phil McGraw is one of the most well-known mental health coaches in the world, not least due to his TV show Dr Phil. He’s been happily married to Robin McGraw since 1976 – together ...