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Image Credit: Getty Images Barry Manilow shocked his fan base in December 2025 when he revealed his lung cancer diagnosis. The news came after he had battled bronchitis for weeks with no end in sight. Though he briefly returned to the stage in Las Vegas, he credited his “wonderful” doctor with double checking his lungs, which led to the discovery of a cancerous spot. So, how is Barry doing now? Learn how his recovery is going below. How Old Is Barry Manilow? Barry is currently 82 years old. He was born on June 17, 1943. Does Barry Manilow Have Lung…

Image Credit: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Nicki Minaj is known for her chart-topping music and outspoken personality, but she’s also embraced a more private role as a mom. In recent years, Nicki has been candid about the realities of parenting, saying it requires constant learning and humility — and admitting there’s “no confidence in parenthood.” She’s described raising her son as both grounding and challenging. “There’s a level of anxiety, and you think it’s going to go away, but, in fact, it gets scarier,” Nicki said in Vogue‘s December 2023 issue. Learn more about Nicki’s family and her…

Image Credit: Getty Images From surprise hospitalizations to life-changing diagnoses, 2025 has seen a wave of celebrities opening up about their personal health battles. Stars like Elton John, Eric Dane, and Justin Timberlake have revealed everything from vision loss to ALS and Lyme disease, reminding fans that fame doesn’t make one immune to medical challenges. In recent weeks, others — including Drew Barrymore, who revealed on November 3, 2025, that she underwent an emergency breast biopsy after a “bad mammogram,” and Grey’s Anatomy star James Pickens Jr., who went public with his prostate cancer diagnosis — have shared their own health…

Image Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage Louis Partridge found himself firmly in the pop-culture spotlight after being linked to Olivia Rodrigo, with the pair first sparking romance rumors in late 2023 after being spotted together in London. The British actor and the Grammy winner were later widely reported to be dating, with sources saying they met through mutual friends following Olivia’s brief relationship with Zack Bia. As of late 2025, multiple reports suggest that Louis and Olivia have gone their separate ways after nearly two years together, though neither has publicly commented on the status of their relationship. Still, the romance introduced…

View gallery Image Credit: GC Images Kenneth Petty is Nicki Minaj‘s childhood sweetheart turned husband, but their relationship is far from perfect. Kenneth has been involved in numerous legal issues, including having to register as a sex offender over two decades after he was convicted of attempted rape, for which he served over four years in prison. As a matter of fact, Megan Thee Stallion apparently took a dig at Kenneth’s past in her track, “HISS,” with the lyric, “Megan’s Law,” which refers to a law that requires all U.S. states to have sex offender registries that the public can view.…

Drivers around the county are facing traffic delays this evening after several incidents.Multiple crashes around north and south Kent have caused long queues and extra wait times for motorists.A lorry has broken down in Blue Bell Hill. Picture: KCC HighwaysOne lane is blocked on the northbound exit slip road for the Lord Lees Roundabout on Blue Bell Hill, in Maidstone, due to a broken-down lorry.Police were understood to be at the scene this afternoon (December 22).Kent County Council’s highways teams are warning drivers to expect delays in the area and to approach with caution.Traffic was also previously building on the…

Image Credit: Getty Images James Ransone built a steady career playing complicated, often troubled characters in film and television. He first broke out on The Wire and later reached a wider audience with roles in It: Chapter Two, The Black Phone, and Sinister. After his death in December 2025 at age 46, many fans have been revisiting his work and learning more about his life off screen. Find out more about him below. James Ransone Got His Breakout Role on The Wire Ransone rose to prominence with his role as Ziggy Sobotka on HBO’s The Wire. His performance as the…

Image Credit: WireImage Christopher Nolan is taking a crack at adapting Homer’s Greek poem, The Odyssey, into an IMAX movie fit for the big screen. With a star-studded cast behind Matt Damon as the lead, the 2026 action flick is expected to be an immersive, dramatic and thrilling ride for viewers. As seen in the first trailer for the film, Damon’s Odysseus is faced with a long and difficult journey across the sea following the Trojan War. Below, Hollywood Life has compiled all the information we know so far about The Odyssey! What Is The Odyssey About? Homer’s The Odyssey…

Image Credit: Getty Images James Ransone, the acclaimed actor known for his unforgettable roles in The Wire, It: Chapter Two, and The Black Phone, died in December 2025 at the age of 46. Following the tragic news, tributes poured in from fans and colleagues alike, while attention also turned to Ransone’s private family life. Learn more about him and his family below. Who Was James Ransone? Ransone was an American actor widely respected for his raw, emotionally intense performances across film and television. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he began acting in the late 1990s and steadily built a career playing…

Image Credit: Getty Images James Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their children. The late 46-year-old actor, who was known for his roles in The Wire, The Black Phone films and Sinister and Sinister 2, died on December 19, 2025, and Jamie paid tribute to her late husband in a heart-wrenching Instagram post. “I told you I have loved you 1000 times before, and I know I will love you again,” Jamie wrote in her caption. “You told me – I need to be more like you and you need to be more like me – and…