Inspiring Stories

Cariol Horne is breathing a sigh of relief after a case she fought for 15 years was resolved this week. In the dispute, she lost her job after stepping in to save a Black suspect who was being choked by her colleague. The court resolution shows the power of perseverance and could signal a major

Despite a tough year during the pandemic, a Goodwill employee decided to give back $42,000 she found in a sweater — and was rewarded for her good deed. A lucky find Andrea Lessing was sorting through a stack of donations at a Goodwill in Oklahoma when she felt something that she thought was a book wrapped

Yet another celebrity romance bites the dust.  On Thursday, April 15, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced that they were officially calling it quits as a couple. Rumors had been rumbling for a while that something was amiss between the power couple. The press first reported in early March that they were heading to splitsville,

With all due respect to Tom Brady fans, Patrick Mahomes is the current face of the NFL.  The Texas native burst forth on the scene in 2018 when he made history by throwing 50 touchdown passes and 5000 yards over the course of one single season — a record he shares with Peyton Manning. He

When you think of embarrassing dads, Jamie Foxx isn’t exactly the first celebrity that comes to mind. Foxx is suave, stylish and most would perceive him on the more desirable side of “cool,” but just because others find you cool doesn’t mean your children will. In fact, it can almost certainly mean that they won’t.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden may seem like an unlikely match — “Joel and I are complete polar opposites,” The Simple Life alum once admitted — but their 15-year relationship proves that opposites really do attract. It also highlights the importance of giving people a chance to show their true selves and of trusting the

One body-shaming boyfriend learned a hard lesson about respect when he crossed the wrong girl. Weight-watching 23-year-old Shelby Johnson has spent years struggling with her weight.  Things got so serious that as a teen, she had to be hospitalized after dropping down to a brittle 80 lbs. After that scare she managed to put on

According to celebrity adventurer Bear Grylls, “Your best chance of thwarting an abduction attempt is in the first few seconds.” Fortunately, an Uber driver in Tennessee knew that in her gut and managed to escape a violent kidnapping. A split-second decision Last May, Uber driver Carolina Vargus accepted a long-haul Uber trip from 51-year-old Christopher

On the 9th of April 2021, Earl “DMX” Simmons’ family, issued a statement dreaded by fans ever since the news of his hospitalization spread on the Internet. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family

Khloe Kardashian ignited a heated debate on body image and self-perception this week.  There’s already a great deal of discourse around how the Kardashian family actively perpetuates damaging standards about beauty, body, and social media branding. Khloe’s photo leak and her subsequent response prove that the Kardashians are in many ways both the victims and

People of a certain generation remember actor Brendan Fraser as the floppy-haired, handsome, daring, gunslinging hero of The Mummy franchise.  His leading role catapulted him to overnight stardom and endeared him to millions of young people across the globe in one go. He was slated to become the next major action star, and understandably so

The entire world is reexamining its treatment of Britney Spears.  The documentary Framing Britney Spears has forced us to collectively reckon with how we’ve regarded Britney over the last 15 years. Mistakes have been exposed, apologies have been issued, and realizations are continuing to occur. In a way, the documentary encapsulates everything that is poisonous

There’s a reason why Idris Elba has long been rumoured to be the next James Bond.  The London-born artist is as smooth, sophisticated, and charming as Agent 007 himself. Even beyond the casting rumours, Idris is bursting with every single quality one could hope to find in an ideal man. He may have achieved his

When it comes to the rumour mill, old stories can recirculate at any given time, even when the narrative isn’t true. If the story is about a powerful woman doing something supposedly outrageous, then it is almost guaranteed to make a comeback eventually. That is, until the rumour is finally put to rest. Hollywood rumours

The hitman knew the right thing to do. An attempted hate crime A 75-year-old Italian man from a suburb of Turin couldn’t cope with his son’s sexuality. So much so, that he offered €2,500 ($2,900 USD) to break his 43-year-old son’s hands. “My son is a thug,” the father, who wasn’t named, reportedly told the

When you think of Kate Winslet, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it her flowing hair? Her gorgeous face? Or perhaps her enduringly classic roles in Titanic or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Whatever comes to mind for you, surely it’s not her weight. And yet, in case you

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were one of the most charming, beloved couples in Hollywood for a while. With Chris Pratt’s breakout with Guardians of the Galaxy and Anna’s subsequent comeback through a starring role on Mom, they were on their way to becoming one powerful pair. They spawned their own set of fans who

It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re expecting. Psychology Today highlighted that while many people are willing to offer parenting advice, regrets surrounding how you raise your children are still considered taboo. According to a study conducted by professors Julia Moore and Jenna Abetz from the University of Utah and the College of

Love can appear in the strangest of places — yes, even on Twitter. Where are all the single guys? Twitter user @KatieKatCubs (Katie) was frustrated with her love life. So much so that she asked her male coworkers where to find single guys and they gave some pretty awful options. Asked the married guys at work

Many remember Sharon Stone’s iconic scene of crossing and uncrossing her legs, revealing no underwear beneath – but now the actress reveals the shocking truth behind that infamous scene, and the movie itself. Sharing her story Sharon Stone recently wrote an autobiography, “The Beauty of Living Twice,” and shared the story behind the scene that

A lifeguard fired for simply doing his job well was honored by his city. A life in danger 21-year-old lifeguard Tomas Lopez was on duty in Hallandale Beach, Florida when a beachgoer alerted him to someone drowning. Lopez immediately ran to the scene. Once he arrived to the scene, the swimmer was already on land.

When it comes to social media, every celebrity has their platform of choice. For Chrissy Teigen, that platform has always seemed to be Twitter. Known as the ultimate “Clapback Queen,” Chrissy has always kept it real even when (many) people didn’t like it. With 13.7 million people following her tweets, in a heartwarming and equally

Jason Bateman first met actress Amanda Anka, daughter of legendary singer Paul Anka, when they were both 18. As Anka told GQ, their initial encounter happened at a L.A. Kings game and while they would eventually marry, they didn’t date for the first 10 years because, as she candidly told the mag, “I just wasn’t

A remarkable boy who dared to be himself went viral by completely smashing long-held assumptions about disabilities. He’s just unlike you As his 20th birthday approached, all Ryan Lowry wanted was a career in animation.  And so one day he sat down at his desk, rolled up his sleeves and started working on his Linkedin

Hollywood is often notorious for giving glossy spins to not so glossy stories. While reality can be full of grit and harsh truths, a Hollywood version benefits from the ever-seductive editing process. That being said, when it comes to Demi Lovato’s new YouTube docuseries it’s no holds barred raw truth after raw truth. The emotional

Two amazing restaurant owners in Baltimore went to unbelievable lengths to grant one customer’s dying wish. Her bucket list broccoli Brandon Jones’ mother-in-law was in the final stage of lung cancer and refusing treatment, determined to live out her remaining days at home on her terms, with friends and family. Over the years, she had fallen in

Jameela Jamil is at the forefront of the “self-love uprising,” quite literally. The talented Hollywood actress has proved time and time again that she doesn’t need a script to make an effect, she just has to be herself. Jameela’s breakthrough role acting on The Good Place may have launched her into the world of fame

One unintended hero’s tweets went viral when he shared a frightening experience that exposed him to the everyday dangers women face. A hug for help New York resident Dane Weeks (@wonderking82) was walking to meet friends with headphones on when a random woman approached him to offer a hug.   Before he could even process

Age really is just a number for child prodigy Alena Wicker who’s headed to college at Arizona State University this fall. Not your typical 12-year-old For many of us, at 12 years old we were too busy biking around our neighborhoods to be serious about our homework. But not Alena Wicker. She spent her childhood

Amy Adams is a true Hollywood success story. After initially struggling to make a name for herself, the aspiring actress landed her big break in 2005’s Junebug, which got her an Oscar nomination (her first of six so far). Soon after that, she became a household name thanks to the massive success of 2007’s Enchanted,