A Billboard Saved Me from Dying from Lung Cancer — Before I Even Had Symptoms (Exclusive)

Denise Lee.Photo:Courtesy of Denise Lee Courtesy of Denise Lee I startedsmokingwhen I was 14. Myfirst cigarettewas one of my mom’s cigarettes. She never smoked in front of us — she always smoked in the bathroom, in our basement. One day, I just went in and got one of her cigarettes and smoked it. It was terrible. It was awful. But I viewed cigarette smoking as a weight-loss aid. I was heavy, and I figured that if I smoked, I wouldn’t eat — and if I didn’t eat, then I wouldn’t gain weight.

A Brand New Lego Flower Set Just Launched at Amazon — Grab It Now Before It Sells Out

Photo:Amazon Amazon New year, newLego flowers! If you’re looking for ways to zhuzh up yourhome decorat the top of the year, theLego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet set, now available at Amazon, will instantly add a touch of color and warmth to any room. Lego flowers are super popular — shoppers purchase thousands of these sets monthly. They’re a fun activity, and the result is a stunning centerpiece. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this set is a creative gift that can be displayed long after it’s built.

A Christmas CarolStage Actor Dies Mid-Performance After Suffering Medical Emergency

Julien Arnold.Photo:Citadel Theatre Citadel Theatre Julien Arnold, a beloved stage actor in Canada, died after experiencing a medical emergency while performing inA Christmas Carol.His death occurred during an evening performance of the stage production at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, Nov. 24, according to astatementfrom the Punctuate! Theatre, where his wife, Sheiny Satanove, is the managing director.While his cause of death has not been announced,CBC Newsreported, citing a spokesperson for Alberta Health Services, that he died at the theater “despite resuscitation attempts” from paramedics.

A Complete Breakdown of the Cyrus Family Drama

Photo:Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty There have been years of recent drama with theCyrus family. During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in November 2022,Billy Ray set the record straightsaying that “there’s no hard feelings” within his family regarding his then-engagement toFirerose, whomhe eventually wed in October 2023. “Everyone knew that that relationship was over a long time ago,” Billy Ray told PEOPLE at the time, referring to his prior marriage to ex-wife Tish Cyrus.

A Complete Guide to Every Best Actress Oscar Winner, from Reese Witherspoon to Halle Berry

Rich Polk/Variety via Getty In 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences began awarding on- and off-screen filmmakers for their annual achievements. Standout movies and the people who make them happen are honored with golden statuettes and coveted titles at the ceremony, including the highly sought-after Best Actress award. Each year, another name is added to the list of actresses who’ve claimed the Oscar. 2024: Emma Stone,Poor Things Myung J.