Pastor T.D. Jakes Steps Down From Church Months After Medical Incident

After nearly five decades in ministry, Bishop T.D. Jakes announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of The Potter’s House and passing the leadership […]

The skydiving community is mourning the loss of Jade Damarell, a 32-year-old experienced skydiver with over 400 successful jumps. Damarell died during a skydive in County Durham, England. Authorities believe her death was a deliberate act to end her own life. Authorities said her death is “not being treated as suspicious.” Damarell, who left a suicide note, died […]

Millena Brandão, a child star famous for her work in a Netflix show, is dead after suffering multiple heart attacks.

A 26-year-old filmmaker has a bone to pick with Malia Obama ... seemingly claiming the former first daughter used one of her works as inspiration for a new Nike ad -- without properly crediting her.

Beloved former child star Hayley Mills, best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna, and The Parent Trap, continues to live a full life at 79. Hayley Mills was born on April 18, 1946, in Marylebone, United Kingdom, the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations), and actor/playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes that appear in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved former child star Elinor Donahue, best known from TV's iconic programs like Father Knows Best, The Andy Griffith Show, The Odd Couple, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, is now 88 years young. With more than 110 different character portrayals, Donahue has also made her mark in pop-culture history with legendary guest appearances on TV shows like Star Trek The Original Series (as it's now known). This is her story.

Michelle Obama is getting real -- she’s deep in therapy as she navigates this next chapter of life ... one where, for the first time, she comes first.

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It's been over 50 years since the tragic demise of former child star Bobby Buntrock, best known as Harold Baxter on TV's beloved sitcom Hazel (NBC/CBS, 1961-1966). On April 7, 1974, Buntrock was in a fatal car accident on a bridge in Keystone, South Dakota. Like too many former child stars, before, during, and after his lifetime, Buntrock's life ended horrifically. This is his sad story.

It's been fifty years since the tragic demise of comedic actor Moe Howard. Best known as the leading member of The Three Stooges, Howard died from lung cancer on May 4, 1995, in Los Angeles. He was 77 years old, and this is his story.

Former child star Ricky Schroder, best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box office hit, The Champ(1979), and the classic TV sitcom, Silver Spoons (NBC, 1982-1987), is now officially a senior citizen. He turned 55 years old on April 13, 2025.

Jason Pierre-Paul says his luxury Richard Mille watch was jacked while he was partying in Florida on Saturday.

Beloved actors Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson, best known for their groundbreaking classic TV sitcom What’s Happening!!, recently reunited on NBC's Today Show. What's Happening!! cast members Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson are two of the three remaining cast members of the show. They recently appeared on The Today Showto celebrate the 49th Anniversary of their legendary series, and to chat about their appearance at the Chiller Theater Expo, a pop culture convention in New Jersey.

Bianca Harvey, a single mom from Virginia, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at age 33 after enduring an immense amount of stomach pain.

The fashion elite hit the Pre-Met Gala Dinner -- and yep, the style game was already fire before the main event even kicked off.

Dave Portnoy isn't joking around about an antisemitic sign that appeared in one of his bars last night ... posting a video screaming about how upset he is -- and promising everyone involved is going to be educated.

It's been forty-six years since the tragic demise of beloved actress Vivian Vance, best known for her acclaimed side-kick portrayals in the Lucille Ball television franchise of shows. Vance died on August 17, 1979, in Beleveder, CA, from breast and bone cancer. This is her story.

Buster Murdaugh, the only surviving son of disgraced former attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, is officially off the market -- tying the knot with his fiancée ... TMZ has learned.

Former child star Tara Correa-McMullen was best known for her role as Maritaz Crus on TV's classic legal drama Judging Amy (CBS, 1999-2005). As tragic fate would have it, in 2005, Correa-McMullen died similarly to that of her television role: She was fatally shot in Inglewood, CA, at only 16.

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this article features commentary and quotes from interviews that were conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. As the author of the official Bewitched books, and celebrated twin biographies of the acclaimed show's Emmy-winning star, Elizabeth Montgomery, I was honored to meet, interview, and befriend the beloved actress (who sadly died of cancer on May 18, 1995).

It's been a little over three years since the tragic demise of former teen idol Bobby Rydell. The legendary performer died from pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital, a mere three weeks before what would have been his 80th birthday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' press conference momentarily got derailed Tuesday ... after a state senator fell unconscious while giving a speech onstage.

Braun Levi, an 18-year-old high school tennis star, was tragically killed after a suspected drunk driver struck him.

Jury selection just kicked off in Diddy's federal trial, and it’s a total madhouse -- with some people getting paid just to stand in line for others to snag spots inside the courthouse.

Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration, is seeing something new on the job: dead people. They’re not really dead, of course. In four instances over the past few weeks, he told KFF Health News, his Schenectady, New York, office has seen people come in for whom “there is no information on the record, just that they are dead.” So employees have to “resurrect” them — affirm that they’re living, so they can receive their benefits.

Federal prosecutors are under pressure relating to one of their star witnesses in the Diddy trial ... because they revealed in court today they may not be bringing an alleged victim into the courtroom to testify.

Katie Thurston's cancer treatment has sent her body into menopause ... one of the many symptoms she's dealing with while fighting stage 4 breast cancer.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expanding their family ... because pregnant RiRi just debuted her new baby bump on the blue carpet at the Met Gala in NYC!

An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

Beloved actress, talk show host, and TV personality Jo Ann Pflug is now 85 years old. This is her story. Jo Ann Pflug was born on May 2, 1940, in Atlanta, GA to mother Kelly Pflug, and father J. Lynn Pflug, a politician with a successful career. The Pflug family relocated to Winter Park, FL, so J. Lynn could pursue his political career, and that's where Jo Ann was raised.