The couple first met in 1998 during New York Fashion Week and tied the knot on January 22, 2005, in a lavish ceremony at Mar-a-Lago. They welcomed their son, Barron, in 2006. Over the years, their relationship has endured public scrutiny through Trump’s business ventures, reality TV fame, and political career. This milestone highlights their enduring partnership amidst decades in the public eye
Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” has stirred controversy, with critics calling it provocative and unnecessary. The idea, part of an executive order to honor American heritage, aims to emphasize national pride but has faced backlash from Mexico and others. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed the proposal, reaffirming it as the “Gulf of Mexico.” Critics argue it undermines historical and cultural ties, suggesting the focus should instead be on addressing environmental issues like oil spills and climate change. Supporters see the renaming as a symbolic act of American strength, but with the Gulf shared by the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba, any change would require international agreements. The debate highlights deeper questions about patriotism, diplomacy, and national identity
Melania Trump recently shared insights into her family’s living arrangements as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. In a January 13 interview with Fox News, Melania revealed that she, along with their son Barron, will split their time between the White House, Trump Tower in New York City, and Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. However, she confirmed the White House will be her main residence. Melania emphasized that her priorities are balancing her roles as a mother, First Lady, and wife.
Pattie Mellette is a scriptwriter and producer – but today, she’s most known as the mother of pop sensation Justin Beiber.
However, few people know much about her and the challenges she has faced over the course of her life…
Justin Bieber is one of the biggest stars in the world, and in the eyes of many, the Canadian star has everything you can wish for.
But even famous people have issues and suffer crises – often without the public’s full awareness. Justin Bieber’s relationship with his mother, Pattie Malette, has been rocky – and considering her tough background, it’s not too shocking that things got complicated.
Pattie Mallette was born on April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, and comes from a French-Canadian background. Tragically, her early childhood was marked by an unimaginable loss. When Pattie was just 2 years old, her 5-year-old sister, Sally, was struck by a car while crossing the street and sadly lost her life. This devastating event would forever leave its mark on Pattie’s family and her early years.
Pattie gave birth to Justin at the young age of 17. She was single at the time and was not unfamiliar with dealing with obstacles. According to Daily Mail, Pattie raised Justin all by herself in a low-income housing space in Canada. She had some help from her parents, Justin’s grandparents.
According to Pattie, she dealt with years and various instances of abuse and violence, starting at the age of 3. She explained:
“My offenders include a male babysitter, the grandfather of one of my friends, and neighborhood children reportedly mature beyond their years,” she says.
As she grew to the age of 14, she began to use different substances. Around this time, she was also beginning to shoplift at stores and was expelled from her school for starting a fire in the bathroom. Sadly, the book sexual abuse continued. In her book, Patti describes date rape at age 15.
”I was sexually violated so many times that as the years went by it began to feel normal. It’s a strange marriage – knowing something is wrong yet at the same time finding it familiar and commonplace,” she said.
As a child, Mallette developed a passion for acting and singing. By the age of nine, she was making appearances on local TV shows, such as Romper Room and Big Top Talent, a children’s talent program broadcast in her area.
At the age of 15, she began dating Jeremy Beiber. Their relationship lasted for four years, but the teen ran away from home at 16 years old. She scraped by through theft and selling drugs.
”My life was really painful as a child,” Mallette told George Stroumboulopoulos, as quoted by Cosmopolitan. ”I had a love for the arts that I share with Justin, and we kinda bond over that.”
With her past and current habits catching up to her, her mental health deteriorated further.
After a long period of despair and suicidal thoughts, the 17-year-old tried to take her own life. She was committed to a mental institution that used Christian conversion therapy.
After being released from the hospital, Mallette reached out to former friends and coworkers who did not follow the same newly discovered religion she had found. This was when she reconnected with Jeremy Beiber once more.
Just hours after being sworn in as the 47th president, Donald Trump announced plans to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. This controversial executive order was blocked by a District Court Judge in Seattle, who called it “blatantly unconstitutional.
” Trump has quickly reversed numerous policies from his predecessor, Joe Biden, and introduced new measures, including declaring “only two genders” and revoking the 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity Act. His immigration plans, announced during his inauguration, aim to halt illegal entry and deport “criminal aliens.” The blocked order would have ended automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented parents, a principle protected by the 14th Amendment. The administration plans to defend the order in court despite legal challenges.
A 6-year-old girl who missed school on January 20, 2025, led police to her father’s home in Calder, Scotland. There, they made a heartbreaking discovery: both were found dead.
As more details unfold, the tragedy is gripping the UK.
Shared custody of the young girl
When a six-year-old girl doesn’t make it to school, it could be for any number of reasons – but for little Hope, it turned into the unthinkable.
When she didn’t arrive at school, concern quickly grew.
Police were sent to her father’s house, where they made a heartbreaking discovery. With assistance from fire crews, officers were able to gain entry to the property. Inside the home, authorities discovered 36-year-old Mark Gordon and his daughter Hope, both deceased.
”Police Scotland responded to what we class as a ‘concern for’ call on Monday January 20,” Chief Superintendent Gregg Banks said. ”That call related to concern from a family member around their child failing to attend school.”
According to reports, Gordon and Hope’s mother shared custody of the young girl. She had been spending time at her father’s home when authorities found their bodies, as police revealed during the same press conference.
Police remained tight-lipped
Initially, the police remained tight-lipped about the situation, explaining they didn’t yet know why both the father and daughter had been found dead. Officers stated that there was no evidence at the time to suggest anyone else had been involved in the incident.
They also added that the investigation was in its earliest stages and asked the community to refrain from speculating about the cause of death.
Little Hope was mourned at her school, and shocked students and family members have been offered support from specialist officers.
A bubbly girl with a kind heart
Fiona Linfoot, head teacher at Toronto Primary School in Livingston, where Hope was a student, remembered her as ”a bright, bubbly and affectionate girl.”
In a statement, she shared: “Hope was a much-loved member of the Toronto Primary family, and will be hugely missed by all her friends and school staff.”
”She was a bright, bubbly and affectionate girl who brought joy to everyone she met.”
”We will really miss her infectious smile and kind heart.”
Treated as murder
A few days after the discovery of Hope and her father’s bodies, police shared an important update. According to BBC, the death of six-year-old Hope in West Calder, West Lothian, is now being treated as murder.
Police confirmed that Mr. Gordon’s death is still unexplained, pending a post-mortem exam that will take place soon.
Superintendent Grant Hendry from Police Scotland’s major investigations team said, ”Our thoughts remain with Hope’s family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy. The families are understandably devastated and we are providing them with support through specialist officers at this extremely difficult time. Our team of officers continue to carry out inquiries to get answers for the families and at this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved.”
Police appeal
He also encouraged anyone with information to reach out to the police, no matter how small it might seem.
Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Gregg Banks added, ”This is a shocking and deeply upsetting incident for the families involved, and the impact is felt right across the local community.”
As police continue their investigation, questions remain, but one thing is clear: the love and warmth Hope brought into the world will never be forgotten. Her joyful spirit, kind heart, and infectious smile touched everyone she met.
If you have any information, no matter how small, it could make all the difference in providing answers and bringing some form of closure to those who mourn.
A woman found herself in an awkward situation after her ex-husband hit the jackpot.
She divorced her husband because he wasn’t able to provide enough for their family.
Surprisingly, the divorce turned out to be a blessing for the man, who soon came into a lot of money.
The woman had been supporting her husband while he was unemployed for a while.
But one day, she decided she had had enough and chose to end their marriage.
What happened next? The man won the lottery and walked away with a massive $273 million.
The surprising twist is that his big win happened just 24 hours after the divorce was finalized.
The situation you’ve described highlights a poignant moment of tension between religious compassion and political priorities. Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde’s emotional plea to President Trump—asking him to show mercy to marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals and migrants, —seems to have been met with a dismissive response from Trump, who described the service as “not too exciting” and felt it could have been better.In a broader sense, this interaction illustrates how political figures and religious leaders sometimes clash on values of compassion, justice, and mercy. Budde’s response, focusing on the humanity of those affected by policy decisions, is a reminder that religious figures may use their platforms to challenge political leaders, advocating for a more compassionate approach to those who are often portrayed in negative lights.The situation also raises important conversations about the intersection of religion and politics—especially when religious figures take stances that challenge political power or policies. It’s a reminder that the role of faith leaders is often to speak truth to power, even when it may not align with political ideologies.How do you feel about the bishop’s plea and Trump’s response?
It’s hard to be a woman in Hollywood, but Sally Field has chosen to defy most of the ‘rules’ put in place.
We love her work in films like Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Steel Magnolias. Some of our favorite work from her, though, is not on the screen but instead in her personal approach to working against ageism and bullying in her career.
At 78, Field exudes the same radiance she possessed at 19 – though she’s still confronting criticism about her appearance
Field started life with some challenges, chiefly due to the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather, Jock Mahoney – something she revealed in her 2018 memoir, per The New York Times.
Her first acting gig was in the hit 60s sitcom Gidget, a role that skyrocketed her to stardom, landing her more serious acting roles in movies like Sybil and Norma Rae (which earned her an Academy Award).
As the years progressed, Field became known for her portrayal of strong maternal figures, in hit movies like Soap Dish and Not Without My Daughter.
“The woman I worked with, a great actress, on The Flying Nun, grabbed me to the back of the sound stage and put a piece of paper in my hand because I was really depressed,” she recalled.
As she ages, Field has been vocal about approaching getting older with grace, saying in a 2016 interview with Good Housekeeping that she has accepted her status as an “old woman”. During that interview, Field added that she’s chosen to age naturally, especially because growing older is inevitable.
The talented actress acknowledged the importance of respecting and appreciating how she looks now, rather than using plastic surgery to try too hard to recreate how she looked in the past.
“I see myself on TV and say, ’Oh, I wish that weren’t happening to my neck.’ And your face is falling, and your eyes are so puffy,” Field explained.
Though, by choosing to age naturally, Field has unfortunately left herself open to criticism from nasty internet trolls, who have called her “ugly”.
In fact, these trolls took to X (formerly known as Twitter), insulting her looks and making awful comments about her physical appearance. Sadly, these comments are commonplace for most celebrities, even though they shouldn’t be.
Lately, Field has brushed off the comments, revealing how she still prefers to age naturally, regardless of what people say about her.
The actress has also been dealing with her silent illness, osteoporosis – something she was diagnosed with before turning 60 in 2005, but an issue she rarely speaks about.
Women are sadly more susceptible to this horrible illness due to the hormonal changes they face during menopause, and this can lead to a decrease in bone density. No matter what Field did – from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to exercising regularly – there was no way for her to prevent the diagnosis, she told WebMD.
“I always knew I fit the risk profile. I was thin, small boned, Caucasian, and heading towards age 60. But I was amazed at how quickly a woman could go from being at risk to having full-fledged osteoporosis,” Field said.
“My bones appeared to be getting steadily thinner without any signs or symptoms I could see or feel.”
Given her battle with osteoporosis, it’s sad to see Field being bullied on the internet, especially by people who don’t even know her. Though, her commitment to aging gracefully is an inspiration to those who choose to do the same.
If you like Sally Field, you may be interested in reading more about her relationship with Burt Reynolds, and why she didn’t speak to him in his final 30 years.
When Jennifer’s fiancé, Chris, postpones their wedding for a last-minute business trip, she’s heartbroken. But on her birthday, the day they were meant to marry, Jennifer spots him in town. Suspecting betrayal, she confronts him, only to uncover a life-altering secret that Chris has spent years keeping quiet.
Six months ago, when Chris got down on one knee in the park where we had our first date, I thought nothing in my entire life could feel more perfect.
We set the date for late fall, on my birthday, no less. It felt right, like everything in my life had been leading to that moment.
Chris and I were two halves of a whole, and as cheesy as that sounds, I mean it. He was the methodical planner, thriving on spreadsheets and five-year goals, while I was the impulsive dreamer, chasing creative projects and wandering wherever life led me.
Together, we found balance.
Or so I thought.
But then something happened that made me question everything.
A month before our wedding, Chris’s boss threw us a massive curveball. Chris had to attend a crucial business trip.
On the same day as our wedding!
“It’s just three days, love,” Chris said, holding my hands. “I know how disappointing it is, but at the same time… this is huge for my career, Jen. There’s a promotion on the line, and it could mean big things for us. We could move into our dream home sooner, we could extend our honeymoon for longer… I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important.”
I was devastated. I mean, who wouldn’t be?
But what could I do? Reluctantly, I agreed to postpone the wedding for a few weeks. I tried to put on a brave face, telling myself that it was just a small delay along our journey.
“Fine,” I said. “And I’ll make all the calls to the vendors and send out messages to all our guests. You focus on work and the trip, and I’ll do the rest. Okay?”
“I knew you’d get it,” he smiled.
Then my birthday arrived, the day we should have been saying ‘I do.’ Instead of getting all dressed, spending time getting my hair and makeup done to perfection, I found myself wandering aimlessly through the city.
My bridesmaids had wanted to spend the day with me, knowing that Chris would be away, but I didn’t want to see them. I didn’t want to see anyone.
“Why are you acting like the wedding is canceled, Jen?” my friend Avery asked. “It’s not. It’s just been postponed.”
“I know that,” I said. “But… I can’t help the way I feel. It’s just… never mind.”
“You can talk to me, Jen,” she said softly.
“Yes, but I don’t even know what words to use. I’m feeling deflated, I guess. That’s all. I want to be alone. But I’ll come over tomorrow, I promise.”
I cut the call and left home in my boots. The crisp autumn air bit at my cheeks as I clutched my coffee, trying to ignore the gnawing ache in my chest.
The streets blurred as I walked, my thoughts spinning. I missed Chris. I missed him terribly. And I missed what the day should have been.
Eventually, I ended up on the outskirts of town, where a fancy boutique hotel caught my eye. Deciding I needed a drink, something stronger than coffee, I stepped inside the warm lobby.
The soft hum of voices and clinking glasses greeted me as I made my way to the bar. The bartender had just started making my drink when something, or someone, caught my eye.
There he was.
Chris.
In a suit, standing at the reception desk, talking to the concierge.
My heart stopped.
I blinked, sure that I was imagining things. Chris was supposed to be 500 miles away on his business trip. So, what the hell was he doing here?
Before I could think, I slapped a note on the bar, paying for my untouched drink. I stormed toward the staircase where he had disappeared. My boots echoed against the polished wood as I raced upstairs, my pulse pounding in my ears.
“Chris!” I shouted. “What is happening? Why are you here? What are you doing here?!”
He turned, startled, his face turning pale before my eyes.
“Jen! Wait!”
“No!” I said, my voice giving my feelings away. “You lied to me, Chris! You’re supposed to be on a business trip. Are you… are you cheating on me? Is that what this is?”
His hands shot up in defense.
“No, Jen, I swear it’s not that. Just… please, come with me. I’ll explain everything.”
I followed him down the hall, my anger simmering under the surface. He stopped outside a door, pulling a keycard from his pocket.
“What’s in there? Who is in there?” I demanded.
“Just… trust me.”
The door swung open, revealing a simple hotel room. My stomach churned as I scanned the space, expecting to see some other woman. Instead, it was empty.
Chris gestured to the armchair by the window.
“Sit down,” he said softly.
“Explain, Chris,” I said, suddenly exhausted. “Now. Please.”
He sighed, running a hand through his hair.
“Jen, I’ve been working on something for a long time. For years, actually. It’s about your mother.”
I froze.
“My mother?” I echoed. “What?”
He nodded, his voice trembling slightly.
“I know you don’t talk about her much, but I know how much it’s hurt you, love. Not knowing why she left you at the hospital… not knowing where she went or why.”
I swallowed hard, the familiar ache of abandonment rising in my chest.
“For three years, I’ve been trying to find her,” Chris continued. “I hired private investigators, scoured records, even contacted labs to trace potential matches. And… I think I found her.”
My heart thudded in my chest.
“There’s a woman,” he said. “Her name is Margaret. She’s staying here at the hotel. I didn’t tell you because… well, I wasn’t sure. I didn’t want to get your hopes up in case it wasn’t her. I didn’t even know how to bring it up. But a few weeks ago, we got confirmation that her story matches yours. She’s been looking for you, Jen. My PI told me.”
Tears filled my eyes.
“You’ve been doing all this for me? And you didn’t tell me?”
He stepped closer, his voice gentle.
“I wanted to protect you. And… I wanted it to be a surprise for your birthday. If it was her, I mean.”
I sank into the closest armchair, my legs too shaky to hold me.
Two hours later, there was a knock at the door. My stomach flipped as Chris stood to answer it.
When the door opened, a woman stepped inside.
She was tall and graceful, with streaks of gray in her dark hair. Her eyes, a piercing shade of green, locked onto mine, and I felt like the air had been punched out of my lungs.
We stared at each other for a long moment, neither of us speaking.
Finally, she broke the silence.
“Jennifer?”
My name on her lips sounded strange, foreign yet familiar.
I stood slowly, my hands trembling.
“You’re… my mother?”
Tears filled her eyes as she nodded.
“I think so. But… we should go to the lab for a DNA test, just to be sure.”
“No,” I said, my voice firm despite the storm of emotions swirling inside me. “I don’t need a test. I know it’s you.”
It sounded stupid, I know. But I could see it all over her face. It was clear, if this woman wasn’t my mother, then she was still closely related to me.
She smiled softly, her tears spilling over.
“You look just like my mother,” she said. “I’ve been looking for you for so long.”
I blinked, confused.
“You’ve been looking for me?”
She nodded, sitting down across from me.
“It’s a long story,” she said, her voice shaky. “Forty years ago, when I gave birth to you, there was a terrible mistake at the hospital. The nurse mixed up the babies… and I… I left with someone else’s child.”
My head spun.
“What?”
She shook her head.
“I didn’t know the truth until years later, when my daughter, well, the daughter I thought was mine, died in a car accident. A DNA test revealed she wasn’t biologically related to me. I was devastated. And that’s when I started searching for my real daughter. For you.”
My throat tightened.
“But… my mother left me at the hospital. That’s what my foster mother told me.”
Her face crumpled.
“I know. I think the woman who was supposed to take you home ran away when she realized the mistake. I’m so sorry, darling. You were abandoned because of what happened, and it’s all my fault. I passed out after I gave birth to you, I didn’t know any better when I came to.”
Tears streamed down my face as I tried to process everything.
Chris wrapped an arm around me, his touch grounding me.
“You’re not alone anymore,” he whispered.
Looking at the woman in front of me, my mother, I felt a strange mix of pain and hope. After years of wondering, I finally had answers. And on my birthday, of all days.
“It’s the best gift I could have asked for,” I said softly.
Two weeks later, we finally celebrated our wedding. My mother sat in the front row, tears shining in her eyes as Chris and I said, “I do.”
And for the first time in my life, I felt whole.