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Jewel opens up about health crisis and homelessness: ‘I almost died’

Jewel opens up about health crisis and homelessness: ‘I almost died’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jewel may be a celebrated musician and beloved star now, but that wasn’t always the case for the “Foolish Games” singer. In a recently resurfaced interview, the 51-year-old opened up about her near-death experience as a young adult, and how one person saved her life out of the kindness of their heart. “I almost died in an emergency room parking lot because they didn’t see me because I didn’t have insurance,” she told PBS’ Tell Me More. “Luckily, a doctor had seen me get turned me away and he went out, and he knocked on my door, and he handed me antibiotics and his card. And he saved my life; it turned out I had sepsis.” “This was just the most transformative time in my life,” she added. Jewel, whose real name is Jewel Kilcher, experienced homelessness in her youth after distancing herself from her abusive father and absent mother.  © FilmMagicJewel opened up about her fraught teenage years The star struggled to pay rent for an apartment until she rebuked her boss’ advances at work and was …

Louvre Museum Jewel Heist Inspires Latest ‘Law & Order’ Episode

Louvre Museum Jewel Heist Inspires Latest ‘Law & Order’ Episode

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s Ash Wednesday in Brooklyn and two plainclothes detectives are getting coffee from a street cart. They continue walking down the street past a church. As they approach a museum, a commotion ensues. Someone has been shot, and the shooters are on the second floor of the museum, they are told. “Beyond Measure,” the 17th episode of Law & Order’s 25th season, was ripped from the many, many headlines related to the recent Louvre Museum heist, a story that dominated international news for several weeks last fall. In that heist, thieves made off with $102 million worth of jewels and escaped via a cherry picker, with a global manhunt ensuing. Though arrests have been made in the case, the jewels have yet to be recovered. (There is also a bit of a restitution/repatriation side-plot—or something for every art crime enthusiast. Related Articles In the episode, detectives Vincent Riley (Reid Scott) and Theo Walker (David Ajala) chase the shooters through the Brooklyn Museum, a stand-in for the show’s fictional Atlas Museum of Art. In the museum’s …

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale

Published by Sam Flores

Carla was just a toddler when Arnold moved the family from Chicago to Bel-Air, after his friend, dam and pioneering California highway builder Lynn Atkinson, defaulted on a personal loan from Kirkeby he’d taken to finish the dream home Atkinson had built for his wife. Now, the Kirkebys would live in the elaborate estate. Carla says her mother wasn’t thrilled about inhabiting the swanky home now known as “the Beverly Hillibillies house.” Carlotta felt the house was too big and extravagant. (Even though the home had been built for her, Atkinson’s wife had expressed a similar sentiment.) Nevertheless, the Kirkebys settled in and hired a nine-person staff, six of whom lived in the house. Carla says she wanted to learn to cook, but their chef—a 6-foot-tall Dane named Ida who served the family for over 40 years—barred her from the kitchen. Carla’s childhood reads like a transient fairytale. Though they were based in LA, her family also flitted between homes in Florida, New York, and Cuba, where Arnold owned the Hotel Nacional, which hosted the …

BBC responds to reports it is dismantling ‘crown jewel’ of British broadcasting

BBC responds to reports it is dismantling ‘crown jewel’ of British broadcasting

Published by Daniella Wilson

The BBC is making cuts to the team that produces the broadcaster’s coverage of major national events, including the Remembrance Day service and state funerals. The BBC Studios Events team is behind some of these moments, but they will reportedly now be reduced to a team of just one and freelancers. A source told The Times: “They are literally the crown jewel of live British broadcasting. They would never do this for Premiership football events, so what is it about national life that they don’t value? “Surely this decision must be paused until it can be reassessed by the incoming director-general.” Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla. Samir Hussein/WireImage However, a spokesperson for the BBC insisted that viewers would not notice a change in coverage. “As a prudent commercial business with a mandate to maximise returns to the BBC, we regularly look at how we’re set up and where we can work more efficiently,’ the spokesperson told Radio Times in response to the reports. “We’re proposing some changes that will help us stay strong …

Meet Jewel in the Crown star Geraldine James’ actor husband of 40 years and their only child

Meet Jewel in the Crown star Geraldine James’ actor husband of 40 years and their only child

Published by Daniella Wilson

Not many actors can claim that one of their most well-known roles is the focus of watch-party binges across the US but Geraldine James, along with her The Jewel in the Crown co-stars, is one of the fortunate few. The actress has gone on to star in Netflix hits like Anne with an E, appeared alongside acting royalty Vanessa Redgrave in The Fever (2004) and continues to prove herself as a razor-sharp character study and powerful presence, both on-stage and on-screen. For those lucky enough to be in the audience (at least twice in my case) for her most-recent role in Creditors, the actress shows no signs of slowing down. Just as she’s found success in her career, Geraldine seems to have built a happy and bustling family life, with regular snippets shared on her Instagram. Join us for a look inside her personal life, early childhood and check in on what the actress is getting up to next.  © Getty Images for Netflix Joseph Blatchley and Geraldine James have been married for 40 years Who is Joseph …

Gundam Base Singapore opens at Jewel Changi Airport on Feb 3, with limited-edition items

Gundam Base Singapore opens at Jewel Changi Airport on Feb 3, with limited-edition items

Published by Sam Flores

Here, fans can look forward to Gundam model exhibits, interactive build experiences and loads of Gundam merchandise. There will even be a 1.8m tall RX-78 Gundam statue at the store’s entrance. Inside, you can also take photos with a large blueprint of the RX-78-2 Gundam. For beginners who are curious about the Gundam franchise and model kit-building, fret not if all this seems overwhelming. The Gundam Base Singapore will also have a dedicated workshop area that’s designed especially for newcomers. During the weekends, this model-building workshop will be free to the public. Source link

Jewel, 51, stuns in black leather corset and sheer tights for Paris Fashion Week look

Jewel, 51, stuns in black leather corset and sheer tights for Paris Fashion Week look

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jewel brought out all the bells and whistles during her recent glamorous outing for Tamara Ralph’s Haute Couture Week for Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week. The singer donned an all-black leather look featuring a snake pattern on her ankle-length trench coat, with a corseted waist, a deep-V chest cut-out and pointed boots. She kept her makeup minimal and she sported a sleek bun with strands of hair on each side.  © Getty ImagesJewel wore a bold look The performer emphasized that sustainability is very important to her when it comes to her unique style. Jewel revealed to Huff Post: “I like to support Indigenous artists, and I try to upcycle vintage clothing to be more sustainable, so almost all my fashion is vintage and upcycled.” The entertainer usually goes for chic bohemian looks and has become synonymous with her plethora of hats; however, her statement piece is due to an unexpected reason.  She comically shared: “Hats are something I always bring because I’m not so good at hair, so I wear hats …

Kate Middleton’s signature crown jewel goes viral for 2026 – 14 years after she adopted the trend

Kate Middleton’s signature crown jewel goes viral for 2026 – 14 years after she adopted the trend

Published by Daniella Wilson

With a new year comes a chance to refresh your wardrobe and take a look at the emerging fashion trends for the twelve months ahead. With that in mind, a prolific accessory trend that is being embraced by fashion influencers and content creators right now is the pillbox hat. Many may see the style as a little old-fashioned because it was regularly worn by the exquisitely elegant American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, back in the ’60s. When the politician’s wife wore it, it became an instant hit, particularly as she often donned it for formal occasions. This had a knock-on effect, and many would say it redefined First Lady fashion; she paved the way for more formal, classic ensembles.  © Universal History Archive/UniverFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wearing her chic pillbox hat in the ’60s © Getty Images The pillbox hat is back for 2026 One of the smallest formal hats money can buy, it famously has no brim and sits smartly at the back of the head. Head Millinery Designer at Lock & Co, Awon Golding, …