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The 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29 at the remarkable age of 100. Aside from ruling the country in the late ‘70s, he is known for his humble leadership and global humanitarian efforts, and his memorial promises to be deeply heartfelt. Initially, the honor of delivering his eulogy was set for his former vice president, Walter Mondale; however, Mondale passed in 2021, leaving the task to his son, Ted Mondale. Mondale prepared and entrusted the speech to Ted years ago. Ted Mondale was unaware he was set to eulogize Jimmy Carter Vice President and Joan Mondale pose for a portrait in the Oval Office with President and Roselyn Carter. Ca. 1977-1980/Everett Ted Mondale was caught off guard when he discovered his father had written a eulogy for Carter. The Carter Center reached out to him after Walter Mondale’s death, sharing the surprising news. Ted believes his father wrote the eulogy in 2015, around the time Carter was diagnosed with brain cancer. At the age of 90, Carter’s health was uncertain, and Walter wanted to be prepared to honor his close friend. Ted shared that his father never mentioned it to him as he recalled the unexpected moment he was asked to take over. The speech had been updated over the years, showcasing Walter Mondale’s deep admiration for Carter. Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale at the Democratic National Convention New York City. July 15 1976/Everett Collection What is in Walter Mondale’s special eulogy for Jimmy Carter? The eulogy captures the spirit of Carter and Mondale’s time in office, focusing on the forward-thinking challenges they tackled. Among the highlights is Carter’s dedication to environmental issues, including conservation, regulation, and clean energy initiatives. These efforts, bold for their time, are even more relevant today. President Jimmy Carter, and Vice President Walter Mondale, at the White House, Washington DC, photograph by Thomas J. O’Halloran, December 4, 1979/Everett Collection It also reflects on how Carter and Mondale reshaped the vice presidency into a role of active partnership, a model still used today. Their professional bond never wavered, and they maintained a lifelong friendship. This is especially true when a 93-year-old Carter traveled all the way to Minnesota for Mondale’s 90th birthday. Next up: What Businesses Are Open And Closed On New Year’s Eve And The Coming New Year’s Day? The post President Jimmy Carter Eulogized By Vice President Walter Mondale’s Son appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Days after Wayne Osmond’s death, his sister Marie Osmond paid him tribute on social media. Wayne died of a stroke on January 1 in Salt Lake City, and Marie, who has been away from social media, resurfaced a week after to celebrate him for a life well lived. Marie shared a picture of her and Wayne, showing a simple but happy moment as they let out huge smiles. She felt grateful for having listened to the spirit that compelled her to go spend time with Wayne a few weeks ago. She gushed about how great Wayne was as a brother, a father, and a friend. Marie Osmond on her brother Wayne Osmond’s death Marie Osmond and Wayne Osmond/Instagram Wayne began singing as a barbershop quartet with three of his brothers, Alan, Merrill, and Jay, in 1958.  The brothers piqued the interest of Jay Emerson Williams during one of their performances at Disneyland three years later, after which they would go on to appear on NBC’s The Andy William Show. Wayne played the guitar and other instruments, including the drums, alongside his siblings. He learned and played eight instruments in his lifetime. The late icon also found solo successful as a producer and actor, with credits in the likes of 2013’s Harrigan. The Osmond Brothers, early 1960s/Everett More tributes from Wayen Osmond’s brothers Aside from Marie, other siblings of the artist have taken to social media to acknowledge Wayne’s passing. His brother Donny wrote that he brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him. “…especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone,” he continued. DONNY AND MARIE, from left: Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Marie Osmond, Donny Osmond, Wayne Osmond, Jay Osmond, 1976-79/Everett Jay Osmond also recounted their early days as roommates, admitting that Wayne was his confidant. Jay is glad that Wayne earned his wings and hopes he will be reunited with their parents, George Virl and Olive May. Aside from his family, Wayne’s fans have also paid their respects with comments and posts while showering the surviving family members with kind words. [dyr__similar slug=’stories’] The post Marie Osmond Finally Breaks Silence On Death Of Brother Wayne Osmond appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Recently, fans of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, gathered in Graceland to celebrate what would have been the artist’s 90th birthday. This event was part of the annual Graceland Elvis birthday celebration in Memphis, which started on Monday and will continue through the week. Key speakers at the event include the CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Jack Soden, and the City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young. The Mayor acknowledged Elvis’ position as the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll and his huge influence on the city of Memphis. Inside Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday celebration at Graceland             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Elvis Presley’s Graceland (@visitgraceland)   Elvis’s birthday celebration began with a special birthday eve dinner for founders only.  The proclamation ceremony on Wednesday at the Graceland North Lawn kicked off the whole celebration. It featured a large birthday cake, and Memphis and Shelby County Officials did the honors of proclaiming Elvis Presley Day. The birthday cake and coffee were served at Vernon’s Smokehouse, and the 90 for 90 exhibit opened. This exhibit featured 90 curated artifacts that show key moments in Elvis’s professional and personal journey. At 1pm, guests met at the Guest House Ballroom to play games and then had dinner at the Jungle Room Bar. One of Elvis Presley’s items at the 90 for 90 exhibit/Instagram The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll lived up to his name during and after his lifetime. More than one billion of his records have sold worldwide, making his the highest in industry history. He maintained his position as one of Hollywood’s most popular stars and highest-earning entertainers. 90 for 90 exhibit/Instagram Elvis performed four sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in the ‘70s, and 149 of his songs made it to the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Chart in the United States. Among these, 40 of them made it to the top 10, while 18 held the number one spot for weeks. Even in death, Elvis remains a legend who relevance resounds across generations. Next up: New USPS Stamp Coming In 2025 Will Memorialize Betty White Forever The post Fans From Around The World Show Up At Graceland To Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

After the eventful weekend with highlights from the 2025 Golden Globes Award ceremony in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the Screen Actor’s Guild dropped their award nominations list this week, while the Oscars is set to do the same by mid-January. The responses to the SAG nominations 2025 will also hint at how the Oscar awards will play out, as it shows what movies the voters favor over others. A fitting instance is the past year’s movies — Oppenheimer, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and CODA — getting recognized by the SAG awards and then their actors going on to win Oscars for best movie. Though likely, this is not always the case as Lily Gladstone of Killers of the Flower Moon lost her Oscar to Emma Stone, who played Bella Baxter in Poor Things. Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts about the nominations list while debating those likely to win or lose. “Ever since influencers could vote for sag they love to remind us that with the nominations,” someone complained, while another was simply happy that Pamela Anderson was recognized in this year’s lineup. “Pamela Anderson getting a SAG nomination is single-handedly restoring dignity to Canada,” they gushed. Who’s up for an award in the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations? Demi Moore/Instagram Demi Moore is having a successful year so far as she is up in votes for the SAG nominations 2025 right after winning a Golden Globe for her lead role in The Substance. The Coralie Fargeat-directed movie had a relatable feeling as it addressed the harmful and unrealistic beauty standards for women in Hollywood. It is Demi’s first individual SAG award nod, and it is likely that she might win. Another strong contender is Pamela for The Last Showgirl, which has similar lessons as The Substance as Pamela plays an aging showgirl trying to reinvent herself. THE LAST SHOWGIRL, Pamela Anderson, 2024. © Roadside Attractions / courtesy Everett Collection The story coupled with Pamela’s real-life rebrand from blonde bimbo to the makeup-free confident woman in her sixties, touches fans in ways beyond entertainment. Wicked is also enjoying positive attention from voters for the SAG awards; however, the nomination went to Jonathan Bailey instead of lead actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Timothee Chalamet is also getting propped up for a SAG award with James Mangold’s musical biopic, A Complete Unknown, for which Monica Barbaro also got some recognition for playing Joan Baez. SAG award voters snubbed these iconic actors and their movies Denzel Washington/Instagram Surprisingly, Denzel Washington’s performance in Gladiator II was not impressive enough for the SAG awards voters. “DAMN DENZEL DIDN’T EVEN GET A SAG NOM???? HELLO?!” a disappointed fan protested on X. Though Demi got the spotlight for The Substance, Margaret Qualley, who played her character’s de-aged self, did not get much-deserved recognition in the SAG nomination 2025 list. The same goes for Selena Gomez and Emilia Perez; however, voters were not blown away by her performance as a drug lord’s wife. Fans have expressed displeasure at Selena being overlooked by SAG despite earning a nod from the Golden Globes. “Like Emilia Pérez is a big highlight of Selena Gomez’s acting career. I could care less about what experts with no expertise have to say,” an X user raged. Although Coleman Domingo got nominated at the just concluded awards for playing the lead in Sing Sing, SAG award voters did not think him deserving of a spot in the recently released list. This was also the case for Marianne Jeane-Baptiste, despite her being applauded by three major film critic groups, specifically Los Angeles, New York, and the National Society, for her portrayal of Pansy Deacon in Hard Truths. Even Angelina Jolie got snubbed for Maria, making fans wonder if the SAG Awards 2,500 are so tasking to please. “I can’t remember the last time a performance that was perceived as a sure thing for a nom after it premiered crashed and burned to this extent with awards,” someone complained. Next up: ‘Jerry Springer Show’ Documentary: Inside The Controversial Guests And Explosive Fights The post Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations List Drops – What Does This Mean For The Oscars? appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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