Reba McEntire’s Past Remarks About Stepson Brandon Blackstock Resurface After His Passing at 48

Brandon Blackstock, 48, has died after a private cancer battle, prompting a wave of reflection on his relationships with Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson. In 2021, after Brandon’s split from Kelly, Reba—who was married to Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, for 26 years—said she loved them both, calling Kelly a longtime friend and Brandon “like my … Read more

Brandon Blackstock, Talent Manager and Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle Brandon Blackstock, Hollywood talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, died on August 7, 2025, at 48, following a three-year cancer battle. His family said he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and requested privacy while thanking the public for their support. Blackstock shared two … Read more

She Walked Away from Hollywood to Battle a Mystery Illness — A ’70s Icon at 81

Shelley Fabares, beloved star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, was at the height of her career when frightening symptoms struck. She described her first episode as an out-of-body experience, leaving her fearful and confused. For nearly seven years, doctors couldn’t find the cause. Her health continued to decline, putting her life in danger. … Read more

Why do some men keep their pinky fingernails long?

The Long Pinky Nail: Cultural and Practical Meanings Growing a long pinky nail may seem quirky, but it carries deep cultural, social, and practical significance across history and regions. In ancient China, a long pinky nail symbolized high social status. It showed the person avoided manual labor, indicating wealth or scholarly life. Some taxi drivers … Read more

Thanks to a $1 billion donation, a Bronx school will offer free tuition for life

$1 Billion Donation Makes Albert Einstein College of Medicine Tuition-Free Ruth Gottesman, 93, has donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, permanently eliminating tuition fees for all students. A former professor and long-time trustee, Gottesman made the gift using Berkshire Hathaway stock inherited from her late husband, financier David … Read more