Inspiring Stories

Florida residents Kristen and Michael Grasso got the surprise of a lifetime through the mail one day when their county’s health department warned them their athletic daughter was at risk of becoming obese. Branding young kids obese A letter from Collier County Health Department in Naples warned that their 11-year-old daughter Lily was at risk

Jennifer Lopez’s love life may seem like it’s all the rage these days, but in reality, it’s dominated the zeitgeist for well over twenty years.  Long before Ben Affleck, A-Rod, or Marc Anthony was another A-list megastar who stole her heart and promised her a happily-ever-after: P. Diddy. They hadn’t been an item for too

A joke at the expense of a delivery worker completely misses the mark during a global pandemic. Speedy delivery for candy Popular Singapore-based TikToker Erica Chan is facing backlash after a video she posted to the social network. In it, she orders food from McDonald’s, and to make the delivery worker go quicker, she offers

A young girl’s beautiful artwork went viral after a teacher told her it was “wrong.” ‘You can’t do art wrong’ Gemma Leighton felt awful for her daughter, Edie, when she came home, dejected. The 6-year-old said the art teacher said she did her project “wrong.” So, the caring mom took to Twitter to cheer her

Bruce Willis is often thought of as a tough guy, both on- and off-screen, but as Stars Insider once noted, he’s actually a “tough guy with a heart.” Yes, he’s played some real hard characters, including in the Die Hard franchise that made him a household name. However, when it comes to his personal life,

No one knows how it happened, but at some point over the last fifteen years, the actor, born Carlos Ray Norris, became the subject of widespread humour and absurd comedy that still haunts his reputation to this day. Many millennials and Gen-Z members might not even be that familiar with the extent of Chuck’s body

It’s never easy to overcome the death of a loved one, but it becomes infinitely more complex when you’re in the public eye.  Celine Dion and her sons faced an immeasurable tragedy in January 2016 when her husband and their father, René Angélil, died of throat cancer at age 73. René had been Celine’s one

Lil’ Kim is undoubtedly one of the brightest, most influential women in hip-hop, yet her legacy remains controversial for one reason or the other. For the past twenty-five years, she’s been pushing the boundaries as a female rapper and breaking records in the process. She’s considered to have pioneered mainstream sex-positive feminism in hip-hop and

Every parent’s worst nightmare nearly occurred in a railway station in Mumbai, India, when a child fell onto the tracks as a train approached. Seconds before the train reached the station, a man sprinted down the tracks — saving the child before it was too late. Seconds from disaster Security footage from India’s Ministry of

One man saw that his community was in need — so he offered to risk his own safety to help. If that doesn’t prove the kindness of strangers, want can? Free ambulance services to whoever needs The COVID-19 situation in India is nothing short of a disaster. More than 21.4 million people have gotten the

Liv and Steven Tyler are one of the most powerful father-daughter duos in the entertainment industry. He’s a legendary rockstar with an illustrious career spanning 55 years, whereas she is a brilliant, charming actress who has consistently impressed with her thoughtful performances in film and television for twenty-odd years.  Dysfunctional families are a dime a

Tough guy Englishman Jason Statham is actually somewhat misunderstood.  Jason Statham has built an entire career out of playing rough, rugged, bullheaded characters, from Frank Martin in the Transporter trilogy to Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious movies to Lee Christmas in The Expendables franchise. No matter the movie, you can always expect Jason

Throughout 2021 Eminem has been trending online, on and off. The 48-year-old rapper has had a career that’s spun over three decades but his latest social media attention hasn’t been for new music. TikTok users are calling him out for lyrics from some of his biggest hits. When it comes to controversy, Eminem is no

The brightest stars burn out the fastest.  Selena Quintanilla had only reigned over the Tejano music scene for a couple of odd years, but her legacy is far-reaching, enduring, and beyond compare. She’d been one of the most beloved figures in the nineties and had charmed an entire generation of people with her phenomenal vocals,

Just a month after baby Persephone was born, her mother left her with the baby’s dad. But through hard work and willingness to ask for help, the single dad managed to take care of his daughter just fine. Thrust into being a single dad Back in 2015, Richard Johnson was blessed with a baby daughter,

Are Justin and Hailey Bieber the IT couple of our time? Nobody expected their initial friendship to blossom into an actual marriage, but the two lovebirds defied everyone’s expectations and tied the knot in just their early twenties. As a result, they’ve had to field a number of questions and opinions about whether or not

Despite working 12-hour days and having to go into work the next morning, Joe Duncan was there for his wife and newborn. A hard-working husband and dad To outsiders, the sight of a dad sleeping on the floor outside of the Emergency Room while his wife holds her sleeping newborn might seem like he’s being

Is Michael B. Jordan the perfect guy for Steve Harvey’s daughter? When it comes to romantic relationships, parental approval is generally preferable, but not necessary, to receive acceptance for a given partnership. It’s a tale as old as time when the parents do not “approve” of their child’s partner of choice. Whether it is for

Nick Jonas broke a thousand hearts in one go when he tied the knot with Priyanka Chopra.  Nobody expected their whirlwind summer romance to culminate in a marriage, yet they went against the grain and followed their heart all the way through the aisle. Over the past two years since their memorable, lavish, three-day wedding

Will power is within us all, it is just a matter of tapping into our innermost motivations to keep the fire ignited that keeps that will power going. When it comes to a lifestyle overhaul as significant as losing over 400 lbs, an outsider might wonder the “how,” “what,” “when,” “where,” and most often the

Lady Gaga might be one of the most beloved figures in the pop culture zeitgeist, but lately, her love life is shrouded in mystery.  Of course, the public’s had glimpses into her romances here and there over the years, but for the most part, the New York native has been keeping it low-key. It helps

The American Idol judge has been adorably enamored with her baby girl Daisy since her arrival in late August. The singer had previously expressed her fears pertaining to motherhood and how she felt like she didn’t have the “maternal gene.” Yet, alongside her fiancé Orlando Bloom, she’s done a stellar job of balancing her busy

They say the best revenge is massive success, but what if it could also take the form of a little black dress? This was most definitely so in the case of Princess Diana. Yet there’s more to the story behind Princess Diana’s iconic LBD than most people know. Although her taffeta wedding dress may be her

A short hike turned into more than 24 hours of terror for a California man, but a stranger with peculiar hobbies managed to pinpoint the hiker’s location using satellite information and alerted rescuers. Lost in the wilderness When Rene Compean went to his favorite place to hike — Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County

Their love story was guided by fate! Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are pros when it comes to keeping their personal life private. They’ve repeatedly taken fans by surprise by reaching major relationship milestones in total secret, whether it be getting married or having a baby (twice!). These two actors see their union as something

Kassidy Riekens is the definition of perseverance and hard work. Depression can manifest itself in many different ways for different people. When you’re unhappy, sometimes coping mechanisms can overlap with destructive behaviors. For Kassidy Riekens, 29, alcohol and fast food were her comforts and vices of choice when her depression set in. But after she

One maverick CEO who was trolled for daring to put his employees first is now having the last laugh. Lone rebel It’s been a lonely road for Seattle-based Gravity payments CEO Dan Price. While CEOs across America were raking in record paydays while their workers got scraps, Price went against the grain.  Despite his company struggling, he raised

What started as a dare sent a TikToker on a collision course to changing a perfect stranger’s life and showing the power of friendship. Friend-finder TikToker Jimmy Darts (@jimmydarts) is a viral prankster with 1.7 million followers. He’s best known for his fast food stunts at Burger King and Subway, to name a few. He’ll

Andy Samberg is a comedy powerhouse. Whether performing on SNL, starring in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, or singing with The Lonely Island, the California native sure knows how to make audiences laugh. But despite his popularity, not much is known about the comedian’s personal life — and that’s on purpose. Samberg has been happily married since 2013

Zoe Kravitz hails from a bonafide showbiz family, and she’s not apologizing for it Her dad is singer Lenny Kravitz, her mom is former television sweetheart Lisa Bonet, and her stepdad is Aquaman star, Jason Momoa. If that wasn’t enough, Zoe’s godmother is My Cousin Vinny actress Marisa Tomei. Having grown up in the public