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Image Credit: Getty Images In his longest State of the Union address to date, Donald Trump discussed multiple key points of his second presidency so far. From touting the economy to slamming Democrats, the Republican didn’t back down from blasting his opponents and praising his efforts, as his previous State of the Union addresses had. Since this was the longest he’s spoken on Capitol Hill to date, some are wondering how much time Trump took take to deliver his 2026 speech. One of his focal points was to address the immigration crackdown. After motioning toward the “angel moms” in the…

View gallery Image Credit: FilmMagic For decades, Martin Short has kept audiences laughing with his sharp humor and unforgettable characters. But behind the comedy icon was a deeply personal love story with his late wife, Canadian actress Nancy Dolman. The couple met in 1972 while performing in a Toronto production of Godspell, married in 1980 and went on to build a life and family together that lasted nearly 30 years before her death from ovarian cancer in 2010. Nancy Doleman and Martin Short married in 1980 after meeting in 1972. (Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock) Here’s everything to know about Nancy and her…

View gallery Image Credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Pedro Pascal has captivated audiences with his performances in The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and Game of Thrones, earning him a devoted fanbase and the affectionate title of the internet’s “daddy.” Despite his rising fame, the 50-year-old maintains a notably private personal life, especially concerning his romantic relationships. While he has been linked to several celebrities over the years, Pascal has never publicly confirmed any relationships or been married. In February 2026, Pedro was spotted with Rafael Olarra on what appeared to be two affectionate strolls, one in New York City and the…

Another bid to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture has been launched in the county.Chatham has joined existing efforts from Folkestone and Deal to win the coveted title, which carries a £3 million investment prize.Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is campaigning for Chatham to become UK Town of Culture 2028The competition, which is for 2028, aims to celebrate the legacy and creativity of some of the country’s smaller places.Chatham’s bid is being led by Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust with support from Medway Council and cultural partners.An expression of interest is currently being prepared to be submitted to the Department for…

The future of a popular playing field hangs in the balance as a council argues the land was bought for education more than a century ago.Kent County Council (KCC) secured government funding in 2023 to build the 120-pupil Whitstable Free School at Church Street Playing Fields in the town.Kent County Council hope to build a new SEN school at Church Street Playing Field in Whitstable. Picture: Warren JarvisThe almost 13-acre site is owned by KCC, but has been open to the public and used by children, dog walkers, sports clubs and schools for many decades.In an effort to block the…

View gallery Image Credit: WireImage Martin Short may be known as one of America’s most talented actors and beloved comedians, but he’s also a doting dad. The Only Murders in the Building star has three children: Katherine, Oliver and Henry, all of whom he adopted and shared with his late wife, Nancy Dolman. Sadly, Nancy passed away of ovarian cancer in 2010. “It’s been a tough two years for my children. This is the thing of life that we live in denial about, that it will ever happen to us or our loved ones, and when it does, you gain…

A council has revealed how it plans to spend £1.5m of government cash on a series of projects aimed at sprucing up parts of the district.Thanet District Council says the Pride in Place Impact Fund is intended to deliver “immediate and visible improvements” before a March 2027 deadline.The Margate Museum, pictured back in 2016, has needed repairs for some timeThe authority has focused on schemes in Margate and Broadstairs, with additional support proposed for rural villages across Thanet.Officials say projects must meet at least one of three aims: revitalising community spaces, improving public areas such as green and coastal locations,…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Sharpay Evans would never be excluded from a clique, but Ashley Tisdale claims she was. In an essay titled, “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group. I Thought I Found My Village. Instead, I was in High School,” the 40-year-old Disney Channel alum wrote about her experience with an anonymous group of women, whom internet users speculated included famous pals Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore and Meghan Trainor. The women used to hang out on a few occasions, as seen in pictures from the past, and Ashley no longer follows Hilary or Mandy; ergo, social…

Image Credit: WireImage Martin Short and his family are grieving the loss of his eldest child, daughter Katherine Short. She was 42 when she died earlier this week. The Shorts released a public statement confirming her untimely death but did not cite the cause. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a representative for Martin told USA Today. “The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.” Learn…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images A video of Donald Trump congratulating the United States’ men’s hockey team via phone call on their Olympics win went viral after the president made a comment about the women’s team. The phone call, conducted by FBI Director Kash Patel in the men’s locker room following the team’s victory on February 22, involved an invitation to the February 24 State of the Union address. So, what exactly did Trump say about the women’s team that caused an uproar online? Find out what the president said about the women’s hockey team here. Did Trunp Invite…