By Jeanette Smith on October 23, 2017
Game of Thrones
Entertainment, Headlines, TV
The HBO series “Game of Thrones” (GoT) has shocked audiences around the world for seven seasons. Unlike most television series, the producers are not scared to kill off main characters and introduce new ones in a single episode. Now, the wait for the final season is looming over GoT fans everywhere. Questions like, “Who will be […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 14, 2017
Detox
Headlines, Healthy Living
Recent reports reveal the truth about the many detox waters that consumers use to cut away a few pounds or to even “remove toxins” from their bodies before the day gets started. Times Now News offers a detox recipe that claims to help consumers trim a few pounds around the mid section in just a […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Parton
Celebrities, Charities, Headlines
Dolly Parton, age 70, a country singing and songwriter who was born in Sevier County Tennessee. In December 2016, wildfires struck Gatlinburg which is why she started the Dolly Parton My People Fund through the Dollywood Foundation. The fires killed 14 people and either burned down or defaced 17,000 acres of land including 2,400 buildings. Many […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Designated Survivor
Celebrities, Charities, Headlines, Reality TV
During America’s election process in 2016, ABC released a new program, “Designated Survivor.” The program, starring Kiefer Sutherland, returns to prime time television on March 8, 2017, at 10|9 CT. “Designated Survivor” seems to mimic the unrest surrounding Islamaphobia, which began on 9/11 and continues to be a major issue. The fictional version of this subject […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Thanksgiving
Charities, Entertainment, Headlines
The Consumerist reported that The Mall of America will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. It proclaimed last month that it will not formally be opening on the holiday. There will only be three stores opened at the mall on Thanksgiving Day. Unlike the rest of its stores in most of the United States, Best Buy […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Charities, Headlines, Healthy Living
Mental illness can cause a person to become homeless, whereas, homelessness can bring about emotional problems. Most people see those who are excessively disheveled, talking aloud to an unknown entity. It is easy to assume that they are crazy, otherwise defined as severely mentally ill. “The 2010 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress,” indicates that […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Celebrities, Charities, Headlines
“Supernatural” stars Misha Collins, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles are using their fame and fandoms to give back to charity. All three actors have taken up the call to help raise awareness about a number of topics, while also giving support to a number of different charities and organizations. Collins, who plays the angel Castiel […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Padalecki
Celebrities, Charities, Headlines, Healthy Living
Jared Padalecki has already run a successful Always Keep Fighting campaign. In March 2015, the actor set up a fundraising event on Represent to help support To Write Love on Her Arms, an organization dedicated to helping people with mental health issues. That campaign exceeded expectations and sold thousands of shirts over the original goal. […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Mental Health
Celebrities, Charities, Headlines, Healthy Living
Recently, Prince Harry and Lady Gaga spoke out about mental health. Celebrities often take advantage of their status to bring about awareness and education. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since 1949, several organizations strive to educate the public about this topic that people often find difficult to discuss. They do this through public service announcements, […]
By Jeanette Smith on October 8, 2017
Weinstein
Celebrities, Entertainment, Headlines, Scandal
Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, of the Weinstein Company and Miramax, announced he will be stepping down and has no assurance of his return to the board or as co-chairman. This comes after he was accused of making sexual advances toward female employees and other women. Actress Ashley Judd stated in an interview that two decades […]