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George W. Bush is celebrating his growing family!

The former United States president, now 78, proudly announced the arrival of his new grandson on social media.

On Tuesday, August 6, Bush shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram to congratulate his daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, and her husband, Craig Coyne, on the birth of their second child.

The couple, who are already parents to a 2-year-old daughter named Cora Georgia, welcomed their son, Edward Finn, into the world just a few days earlier.

In the touching photo, Barbara and Craig can be seen cradling their newborn son in a hospital bed, their faces glowing with joy as they gaze lovingly at their baby boy. “Welcome to the world, Edward Finn Coyne. @laurawbush and I are proud grandparents of our newest blessing, born on August 4 and lovingly named in honor of his great-grandfathers,” Bush wrote in his caption. “Congratulations to Barbara, Craig, and big sister Cora Georgia.”

The happy news was first shared by Barbara’s twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, on Monday, August 5. Jenna, who is a co-anchor on the Today show, took to Instagram to express her excitement about becoming an aunt again.

“My sissy had a little mister and I fell madly in love with Edward Finn! ❤️💗👼,” Jenna, 42, captioned a series of photos that captured the special moments following Edward’s birth. In one of the pictures, Jenna is seen feeding her new nephew, while another shows Barbara holding Edward as Jenna watches on with admiration. A third photo in the gallery features Edward resting peacefully in his mother’s arms.

Barbara Bush and her new addition. Credit: Instagram.com

Although Jenna did not provide further details about her nephew’s birth, the photos offer a glimpse of the family’s joy. Notably, Edward was seen wearing a hat from NYU Langone Health, as pointed out by Today.com, indicating that Barbara may have given birth at the renowned New York City hospital.

This isn’t the first time George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have shared their excitement about becoming grandparents. When Barbara and Craig’s daughter, Cora, was born, the former president and first lady released a joint statement to announce the happy news.

“With full hearts, @laurawbush and I are delighted to announce the birth of our new granddaughter. Barbara gave birth to Cora Georgia Coyne on September 27, 2021, in Maine – not far from our family home where Barbara and Craig were married,” they shared in October 2021. “Cora is healthy and adorable, and we are proud and grateful.”

What a lovely addition to the Bush family!

 

Considered one of the best crossover artists and best-selling musicians of all time, Kenny Rogers was a love warrior — even after five marriages, four divorces, including a $60 million one and five children, he was never tired of love.

Kenny Rogers was admittedly obsessed with women, and that was one of the reasons he became a musician in high school — to get the girls. His obsession, however, wasn’t about getting all the women in the room. The man loved to be in love.

In an interview with the Irish Independent in 2006, Rogers explained he loved the high of being in love, caring about someone, and having someone care about you. Perhaps, it explains why the country singer was married five times.

Country music singer, actor and photographer, Kenny Rogers, poses during a 1986 Los Angeles, California, studio portrait session. Rogers was promoting his venture into photography and the release of his "America" photo book. | Source: Getty Images

When he left high school, life brought him his first love. They got married, but it only lasted two years. According to Rogers, her mother “didn’t believe in the marriage” and decided to intervene. His second realization was that he also loved being married.

When he split with his first wife, he married again, almost immediately. The second marriage didn’t last long either — after three years, they both felt it wasn’t the “right thing.”

The third time is a charm, and in his third attempt, Kenny Rogers endured a 12-years relationship, and out of it, they had a son. The Award-winning singer and songwriter blamed his tours for tearing his marriage apart.

Then came Marianne Gordon. The man who loved to be in love, even after a $60 million divorce with Marianne, which he assumed she was worth every penny:

“Marianne really did deserve the 60 million because she is a great girl and we had a perfect marriage for 15 years.”

The couple was married for almost 16 years and lived a happy union during this time. In 2020, when Rogers passed away, Marianne shared with Closer Weekly that her late husband was a very attentive and loving man.

WHEN CHILDREN CHANGE EVERYTHING

During their marriage, the actress explained that Rogers had mid-life crises, but despite the situation, it was a pleasure to live with him, as he was always in a good mood.

Kenny Rogers and his wife Marianne Gordon attend an event in circa 1983. | Source: Getty Images

Rogers’ third wife supported him in many ways, including his career. Marianne would often tour with the country music icon, but she stopped when their son, Christopher, arrived. He revealed that weighed their marriage:

“In fact, everything was fine until our son Christopher was born – but I wouldn’t want him to take any responsibility for this – because that’s when Marianne stopped touring with me and stayed home to take care of him.”

They ended their marriage in 1993. Their son was 12 at the time, and when his dad broke the news, the boy was confused. Christopher asked his father if he’d still be his daddy even after the divorce, and Rogers comforted his son, saying, “of course.”

Four years later, he wed his fifth time. They tied the knot in 1997 — Rogers and Wanda Miller had twin sons, and they were together until his death.

When Marianne and Rogers had Christopher, the best-selling music artist expressed his feelings of being more present in his son’s life — more than he’d been with his two elderly children from previous marriages, Carole Lynne and Kenny Jr.

Despite his beliefs, what happened years later was just the opposite. Rogers’ career continued to keep him away from his family. The country music singer had to trade time with his beloved ones to build a successful career.

THE CAREER OF ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING MUSICIANS OF ALL TIME

He reaped what he sowed. Kenneth Donald Rogers came from a low-income family in Houston, Texas. He started to pursue a career as a musician right after high school. Rogers founded a rockabilly band named “The Scholars.”

A few changes here and there — from style and rhythm, to instruments and bands — in 1974, Rogers left Kenny Rogers and the First Edition to go solo. A year later, he debuted his first hit, “Love Lifted Me.”

American Country musician Kenny Rogers (1938 - 2020) performs onstage at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, September 26, 1980. | Source: Getty Images

In the next two years, the solo singer reached the country music charts with the hit “Lucille,” which brought him his first Grammy as Best Country Vocal Performance.

Rogers continued to score hit after hit. After “Lucille,” he released the album “The Gambler,” and the title track gave him his second Grammy. Other popular hits were “She Believes in Me,” “Coward of the County,” and “You Decorated My Life.”

In the ’80s, Rogers proved to be a highly talented crossover artist. Despite his meteoric success in country music, he was a pop, country pop, soft rock, country rock, among other subgenres. His talent in multiple music genres landed him various collaborations from Dolly Parton to Lionel Richie.

His career continued to take off, and in 2013 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Rogers received many accolades and broke numerous records.

From being one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 100 million records worldwide, to chart more than 420 hit singles across various genres.

KENNY ROGERS’ FAMILY AND LEGACY

Rogers’ success went beyond the stages and music studios. Notwithstanding his regrets of not spending so much time with his children, he could say he was lucky when it came to his love life.

Wanda Rogers and Kenny Rogers attend the 2012 CMT "Artists Of The Year" Awards at The Factory At Franklin on December 3, 2012 in Franklin, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Marianne and Wanda got along well, and there was a sense of respect among them. He always kept a great relationship with Marianne, even after marrying Wanda:

“Ex-wives can make current wives miserable, but Marianne doesn’t do that. She sees I’m happy and that makes her happy.”

As an adult, Christopher Cody also pursued a career in the entertainment industry. He resembles not only his father’s appearance but also his taste for producing art. Christopher Cody has been working behind the cameras as a director and actor.

On March 20, 2020, Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81 from natural causes in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

here’s a long list of celebrities who have suffered an extreme fall from grace, and among them is Roseanne Barr, the comedian and former star of ABC’s “Roseanne.” Despite her exit from the sitcom world, Barr hasn’t completely disappeared from the public eye. This article explores what led to her downfall and provides an update on her current endeavors.

Maintaining a Public Image

Roseanne Barr in the front row at the premiere of "Mr. Birchum," an animated show where she plays a school principal. Barr is threatening to sue ABC and expose the secrets of her former co-workers.
Image Credit: News Week

Billy Ray Cyrus just tied the knot with his partner Firerose. They have been officially dating in 2022 and now have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.

Keep reading to learn more about a detail some fans noted.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus filed for divorce for the third time and announced the news in April 2022 after 28 years of marriage. Soon after,

Billy Ray Cyrus began dating Firerose, an Australian artist. They announced their engagement in November 2022.

The two of them had met years earlier, when 13 years ago, Firerose had auditioned for a role on Hannah Montana. The country singer recalled the first time he saw Firerose. He said, “There’s a couple old pine trees on the lot that look like Tennessee. Tex (his dog) and I would go out there in the middle of the day, and he’d take care of his business. And we’d stretch, and I’d think how much I missed Tennessee. On that given day, Firerose came out of the front door. There was almost a moment of, I don’t know, recognition. I was like, ‘This girl’s a star.’

He went on, “She told me she’d had an audition, and I said, ‘Well, I’m sure you got the job.’”

While Firerose did not get the part, Cyrus made introductions for her to a couple of producers.

“I just thought, well, the casting agents, the producers, the writers, they’re all on the floor of where we do Hannah Monatana. And I actually said to her, ‘Don’t ever take a strange man up on this offer, but, in this case, Tex will testify that you will be totally safe,” he said.

“‘I’m going to introduce you to a producer, and you can kind of make yourself at home and watch us rehearse and, you know, maybe it might lead to a role or just another contact at Disney.’ And, so, off me and her and Tex went back to the studio. And I think she met a lot of the cast and met the producers, writers. And, in some ways, well, in a lot of ways, we became friends,” the crooner shared.

The couple stayed friends till Cyrus asked Firerose to be more than friends after his divorce early last year. She moved in with Cyrus in August 2022 and shortly after he proposed.

“Billy looked at me and said, ‘Do you, do you wanna marry me?’ And I was just like, ‘Of course I do. I love you,’” Firerose recalled the moment. “He said, ‘I love you. I wanna make this official. I wanna be with you forever.’”

His wedding to Firerose just comes a couple of months after his ex-wife Tish remarried as well. She married “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell in August of 2023.

Tish’s two children from her earlier relationship — Brandi, 36, and Trace, 34 — were in attendance and were in photographs with Purcell and two of his four children for the media. Billy Ray had adopted Brandi and Trace while he was married to Tish. The couple had Miley Cyrus, Braison, and Noah together.

Noah and Braison were noticeably absent from their mother’s wedding. On the day of the wedding, the siblings were together and posted temporary stories on Instagram about their outing to Walmart while Noah was wearing a Billy Ray shirt.

It is unclear whether any of Cyrus’ children attended his wedding to Firerose.

As the couple posted pictures from their wedding day on social media, some fans took issue with one detail: Billy Ray Cyrus’ hair! One person wrote, “Could have at least brushed his hair for the occasion.” While another asked, “He couldn’t comb his hair??”

Another person added, “All that money and no hair brush????”

It is clear people had a lot of questions about Billy Ray Cyrus’ hair and why he chose to style it the way that he did.

If you enjoyed this piece, read the one below about girls posing for a prom photo with one interesting detail that took the internet by storm.

The 54-year-old “Pretty Woman” star was sighted at a resort. Julia Roberts followers were outraged when paparazzi took images of her. The actress is difficult to identify in these photographs. The Hollywood actress is clearly rounded. Her tummy is definitely visible in the photos.

“Julia has lost her former beauty,” “Roberts is no longer the same,” “Julia used to be so slim,” “I like her in any way,” “Roberts was and still is beautiful,” “gorgeous woman,”

“All of us should look like this at 54”, “I think she looks great for her age,”

“She’s gotten fat,” “There’s a lifeline,”

“She’s swimming a little,” – you may read beneath Roberts’ images. What are your thoughts? Share your opinions in the comments section below.

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is getting married

Foreign media revealed that famous Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is about to get married, his future bride is Alexandra Grant, a visual arts artist.

The two dated for nearly five years before deciding to get married.

According to In Touch magazine, Keanu Reeves plans to hold a simple wedding at his $8 million home and invite only their closest friends to attend.

Reportedly, actor Alexander Winter – who co-starred with Keanu Reeves in the movie Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure – is said to be on the guest list.

According to insiders, Alexandra Grant is considered Keanu Reeves’ soulmate. Before falling in love and deciding to get married, the two had been close friends for a long time.

Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant-1

Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant – Photo: Shutterstock
Keanu Reeves was born in 1964, is a Canadian actor, director, producer and musician. He is considered one of Hollywood’s A-list actors , famous for his memorable roles in blockbuster movies such as The Matrix, John Wick,  Speed

Keanu Reeves is a scandal-free actor and is known as “The Kindest Star in the World”. He is affectionately remembered by audiences for his warm heart, friendliness and simple lifestyle.

The actor is someone who takes money lightly and spends most of his income on charity, contributing to research projects or showing gratitude to family, friends, colleagues…

He was once voted one of the 10 most beloved stars in America and was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Actor Keanu Reeves

Actor Keanu Reeves – Photo: Shutterstock
In the past, Keanu Reeves experienced a lot of pain and loss, making him lonely and living many years in solitude.

The actor dated American actress Jennifer Syme in 1998, and the pair later announced they were expecting their first child.

In 1999, Jennifer Syme unfortunately suffered a miscarriage when she was 8 months pregnant and their little angel passed away before he could cry out in a premature birth. The pain of losing a child caused the couple’s relationship to break down a few weeks later.

However, about a year and a half later, tragedy struck again when on April 2, 2001, just one day after meeting Keanu Reeves for lunch, Jennifer Syme died in a traffic accident.

Life as a single dad is tough, especially since my wife left, claiming she needed to explore the world. My mornings are a rush to get my two little girls, aged 4 and 5, dressed, fed, and off to daycare before I head to work. But one morning, I found three plates of freshly made pancakes with jam and fruit on the table. I was astonished and wondered if I had prepared breakfast in my sleep. My daughters enjoyed the pancakes, but I couldn’t shake off the mystery as I headed to work.

That day at work was a blur, with my thoughts drifting back to the pancakes. When I returned home, I found another surprise: my neglected lawn was freshly mowed, as if by a professional landscaper. This was too much to dismiss as a coincidence. Someone was helping me, but who and why?

Determined to uncover the truth, I set my alarm for an earlier time the next morning and hid in the kitchen. At 6 a.m., I saw my elderly neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, entering the kitchen. Mrs. Harris placed a plate of pancakes on the table, while Mr. Harris stood watchfully by the door. “I gave you a spare key when I first moved in, didn’t I?” I asked. Mr. Harris replied, “Yes, you did. We noticed you’ve been having a tough time and just wanted to help out a bit.” Mrs. Harris added, “We didn’t want you to feel like you couldn’t handle things, but sometimes, even the strongest need a little help.”

From that day forward, the Harrises became a regular part of our lives. Mrs. Harris helped with the girls and taught me time management tricks, while Mr. Harris took care of the lawn and odd jobs around the house. Their selfless acts of kindness reminded me that it’s okay to accept help. Life as a single dad is still challenging, but now it’s filled with a little more joy and a lot more love, thanks to our unexpected guardian angels.

Homeless Woman Returns $1 Million, Faces Disrespect but Later Triumphs

Edith, a homeless woman, discovers $1 million in a trash bin and returns it to its owner, Mr. Carter, who treats her with disdain. Despite her honesty, she is humiliated but later finds success.

Edith, a former pastry chef turned homeless after losing her family in a fire, finds a bag filled with money while working at an animal shelter. Despite the temptation to keep it, she decides to return it to its owner, Mr. Carter. However, instead of gratitude, Mr. Carter rudely tells her, “Just put it down on the stairs and leave,” and dismisses her with a $100 bill thrown on the floor.

Conclusion: Edith’s honesty is rewarded when her boss, Bill, offers her a full-time job and encourages her to start her own pastry business. Years later, her business flourishes, and she finds herself in a position to refuse service to Mr. Carter, bringing her story full circle.

Savannah Guthrie’s absence from the “Today” Show surprised fans, with Craig Melvin filling in for her. It was later revealed that she was on a book tour for her latest work, “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere,” where she recently had a stop in Texas, supported by former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush.

However, Guthrie faced backlash from fans after an interview aired right before her tour. She spoke with Kelly Rowland about her upcoming Netflix film, “Mea Culpa,” but fans were upset that Guthrie brought up Rowland’s close friend, Beyoncé, during the conversation. One viewer called it “very disrespectful to ask [Rowland] about Beyoncé every freaking time she comes on your show.”

Guthrie’s focus on Beyoncé instead of Rowland’s film left many viewers frustrated, sparking conversations about respecting interviewees’ boundaries. As Guthrie continues her book tour, it remains to be seen how the “Today” Show will address the controversy and move forward.

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  2. Gabby Thomas – Sprinter (United States)
  3. Apsara Sakbun – Swimmer (Cambodia)
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  6. Dina Asher-Smith – Sprinter (United Kingdom)
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  8. Simone Biles – Gymnast (United States)
  9. Daria Bilodid – Judoka (Ukraine)
  10. Suni Lee – Gymnast (United States)
  11. Alica Schmidt – Track and Field Athlete (Germany)