WASHINGTON‚ DC—In a surprise coronation ceremony held in the heart of Washington D.C.‚ Nikki Haley‚ former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations‚ has been unanimously nominated to ascend to the coveted title of Queen of the Swamp‚ cementing her reign over the murky depths of political intrigue and backroom dealings. The announcement sent shockwaves through the swampy corridors of power‚ as Haley emerged from the shadows to accept her new role as monarch of the elusive realm. “I graciously accept this honor bestowed upon me by my fellow swamp creatures‚” declared Haley‚ clad in a shimmering gown made entirely of lobbyist dollars. “As your queen‚ I vow to uphold the time-honored traditions of corruption‚ cronyism‚ and self-interest that have long defined our beloved Swamp.” Haley’s ascension to the throne comes at a pivotal moment in the history of the Swamp‚ as whispers of reform and transparency threaten to disrupt the status quo. Many see Haley as a stabilizing force in an environment rife with uncertainty. “Her majesty Queen Nikki Haley brings a sense of regal dignity and grace to our beloved Swamp‚” remarked Slimy McSludge‚ the Swamp’s chief advisor and confidant. “With her at the helm‚ we can ensure that the interests of lobbyists and special interest groups will continue to reign supreme.” As Queen of the Swamp‚ Haley will preside over a realm where influence is currency and backroom deals are the currency of power. Her coronation has been met with cautious optimism by members of the political elite‚ who see her as a unifying figure capable of bridging the divide between rival factions. “We believe Queen Nikki Haley has the wisdom and the cunning to navigate the treacherous waters of Washington politics‚” remarked Gator McGrifter‚ a longtime denizen of the Swamp. “Under her rule‚ we can continue to thrive and prosper in our quest for wealth and influence.” Haley’s coronation ceremony was attended by a who’s who of Washington insiders‚ lobbyists‚ and special interest groups‚ all eager to pay homage to their new queen. As she ascended to the throne‚ a chorus of swamp creatures sang her praises‚ heralding the dawn of a new era in the annals of political history. With Queen Nikki Haley at the helm‚ the Swamp can rest assured that its legacy of corruption and cronyism will continue unabated‚ ensuring that the interests of the powerful are always protected‚ and the voices of the people remain silenced in the muck and mire of Washington politics. The post BREAKING: Nikki Haley unanimously nominated Queen of the Swamp appeared first on Genesius Times.

WASHINGTON‚ D.C. — In a stunning unanimous decision that dealt a shocking blow to democracy‚ the United States Supreme Court affirmed that people can vote for the candidate they want.

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Cher turned heads as she strutted across the venue at the Byredo Cocktail Party and the Vetements Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. The Goddess of Pop had her young boyfriend on her arm as she showed off a new beehive blonde hairdo. The 77-year-old singer wore pants with circular cut-out detail with silver metallic stoning around the legs. She complemented the look with a pair of rockstar biker boots‚ a long blazer‚ and a fitting necklace. Her tresses stood out‚ being a contrast from her signature dark center part. Cher’s dramatic beehive hair Instagram Cher is known for rich‚ dark‚ lush hair that often cascades down her back and shoulders in the middle part. This time‚ she switched it up in hue and style‚ and fans could not get enough of the switch up. She has repeatedly mentioned that she “will still be wearing long hair‚ and I will still be doing the same stuff I’ve always done.” RELATED: Chaz Bono Excludes Mom Cher From His Wedding Guests List Amid Legal Drama She promised to keep her long and dark without letting the natural gray tint kick in. “Going gray is fine for other girls. I’m just not doing it!” she insisted. Per aging‚ Cher does not feel old yet and is “not trying to be young” thanks to her “pretty amazing” genes. “My friend Paulette and I were talking about when we were going to have to cut our hair…because it seemed like in those days that’s what women did‚ and it hasn’t hit yet‚” she joked. Instagram Cher’s young boyfriend‚ Alexander “AE” Edwards‚ appeared more casual in a shiny snakeskin blazer‚ a black T-shirt‚ mid-wash jeans‚ and grungy boots. The couple looked in love and excited‚ having been together for over a year. “I love being with him. He makes me laugh‚” she said of her thirty-seven-year-old beau last year. “And we have fun. What I learned is that it’s never too late.” Instagram Their relationship has been met with criticism since its inception‚ however‚ Cher has proven to not care with her clapbacks. “I’m Not Defending us. Haters are Gonna Hate…Doesn’ Matter That and Not Bothering Anyone‚” the “Believe” singer snapped on social media. Aside from being a lover‚ AE also applies his talent as a producer to her work. “He’s a great producer. I let him do ‘Drop Top Sleigh.’ I had faith. And I was so thrilled‚” an impressed Cher gushed about the track off her last holiday album. Click for next Article The post Cher Spotted With 37-Year-Old Boyfriend While Rocking Stunning Mesh Outfit And Beehive Hair appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

UPDATED: 3/4/2024 Among the many television families fans have encountered over the years‚ it seems certain that the Family Ties cast is one of the most beloved. Week after week‚ viewers gathered around their televisions to see what the Keatons had in store for America— and it was rarely a letdown. Perhaps unintentionally‚ the cast became the ideal family for the American culture of the 1980s. While focusing on the average American family‚ the show juxtaposed cultural liberalism of the 60s and 70s against the conservatism of the 1980s. This sitcom was incredibly popular on NBC‚ running for seven seasons‚ and earning multiple Emmys. Amid it all‚ the series accidentally produced one of the most successful actors of all time: Michael J. Fox. RELATED: The Cast Of ‘Family Ties’ Got Together For A Virtual Reunion And while the rest of the cast has not had a list of credits like Fox — sans some noticeable guest stars— they’ve all been doing just fine. If only there were a way to see what they’re doing now. Oh‚ look at that…we have a list below! 1. Meredith Baxter (Elyse Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Meredith Baxter played Elyse Keaton‚ the ex-flower-child mother of Alex‚ Mallory‚ Jennifer‚ and Andrew‚ and wife to Steven. Having already had a steady career and a  big break with Bridget Loves Bernie‚ her role on Family Ties turned her into America’s favorite mother— even if she played an ex-hippie in a country turning progressively more conservative. Meredith grew up in Hollywood‚ her mother being Whitney Blake‚ famous for her four seasons as Dorothy Baxter on the 1960s sitcom Hazel. Her mother then co-created the show One Day at a Time‚ which was actually based on her time as a single mother raising Meredith and her siblings. Meredith’s big break came in 1972‚ as a titular series lead in Bridget Loves Bernie.  Her on-screen newlywed was David Birney‚ and this soon became reality‚ as he became her second husband in 1974. Then‚ in 1976‚ she got her sitcom family‚ minus the ties. She earned two Emmy nominations for the role of Nancy Lawrence Maitland over the course of four seasons of Family. During the ‘90s‚ she was diagnosed with breast cancer‚ but thankfully has since recovered. FAMILY TIES‚ from left: Michael Gross‚ Meredith Baxter‚ ‘Lady Sings the Blues’‚ season 2‚ ep. 18‚ aired 2/23/1984‚ 1982-89. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Though Family Ties has been off the air for just about 33 years‚ Baxter’s work seems to have never stopped. Post-Ties‚ Baxter produced and starred in telefilms such as The Kissing Place and The Betty Broderick Story‚ earning her something of a reputation as the queen of melodramatic Lifetime TV movies. Aside from acting‚ Baxter‚ now 76‚ released a memoir in 2011 where she detailed her struggles with abusive marriages‚ recovering from alcoholism‚ and her realization that she was a lesbian. 2. Michael Gross (Steven Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Not only was Gross famed for his role as Steven Keaton‚ but he also garnered some attention for the beard he grew throughout the seasons. Having appeared in some television and film roles before Family Ties‚ Michael Gross undoubtedly labeled the sitcom as his breakout role— one that would surely last him a lifetime of recognition. Gross’ career after Family Ties ceased to stop. After the show’s end‚ he co-starred in the cult classic Tremors alongside Kevin Bacon. This role would spawn a few sequels and even a show of his own. Gross has also made several appearances on ER‚ How I Met Your Mother‚ Call Me Fitz‚ and many‚ many more. FAMILY TIES‚ Michael J. Fox‚ Michael Gross‚ Meredith Baxter‚ Season 7‚ Ep: Heartstrings‚ aired December 4‚ 1988‚ 1982-89. © NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection In 2015‚ Gross played Nick Claus in Becoming Santa‚ and the part of his wife Jessica Claus went to none other than Meredith Baxter‚ a lovely Holiday Family Ties connection. Along with this connection‚ the pair also share a birthday‚ June 21‚ 1947. They remain close friends to this day. Gross‚ 76‚ is also an amateur railroad historian and is the spokesman for the World’s Greatest Hobby campaign sponsored by the Model Railroad Industry. 3. Michael J. Fox (Alex P. Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Before Family Ties‚ Fox was admittedly selling off sections of his couch for money‚ but once he won the audition— after a second attempt because creator Gary David Goldberg wasn’t sold on the first— things changed quickly. Playing the young Republican Alex P. Keaton‚ Michael J. Fox stole America’s heart in an instant— especially when he was cast in‚ Back to the Future. In 1985‚ Michael J. Fox became legendary. Along with one of the most iconic roles of all time as Marty McFly‚ things got hairy when Fox portrayed Scott Howard in Teen Wolf‚ all  quickly turning him into a teen idol. In 1991 while filming the romantic comedy‚ Doc Hollyday‚ Fox began showing signs of Parkinson’s and was diagnosed shortly thereafter. Even so‚ Fox still went on to champion the show Spin City in 1996 and won another Emmy for his Mike Flaherty. FAMILY TIES‚ from left: Brian Bonsall‚ Michael J. Fox‚ Meredith Baxter‚ 1982-89. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Following his Parkinson’s diagnosis‚ Fox‚ who is 62‚ coped with heavy drinking and suffered from depression. After seeking help‚ the actor created the Michael J. Fox Foundation‚ in hopes of finding a cure for Parkinson’s. Today‚ his organization proves to be one of the leading foundations with that focus. In the midst of his efforts‚ he appeared in several television roles as well as even reprising his famous ‘Johnny B. Goode’ performance back in 2011. 4. Justine Bateman (Mallory Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Playing a contrast to her mother on the show‚ Justine (older sister of Jason Bateman) portrayed Mallory‚ a materialistic yet lovable young woman who was often used as fodder for jokes. Despite that — and her being the butt of many of her brother’s schemes — fans can never resist Justine’s charm. Bateman’s career post Family Ties has encompassed not only acting but also producing‚ consulting‚ and writing. Her next main move in the acting world was 22 episodes of the Rob Schneider-led  show‚ Men Behaving Badly in 1996. Following appearances on everything from Lois and Clark to Desperate Housewives‚ Bateman ran and operated the production/consulting company‚ Section 5. Most recently you served as writer‚ director and producer of 2021’s Violet. FAMILY TIES‚ from left: Justine Bateman‚ Meredith Baxter‚ 1982-89. ph: Gene Trindl/TV Guide/©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection In terms of her personal life‚ Bateman is a licensed pilot of single-engine planes and a certified scuba diver. Today she’s 58 and much like her character Mallory Keaton‚ Justine’s also into fashion‚ even starting her own clothing design for a few years in the early 2000s. 5. Tina Yothers (Jennifer Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Starting her career as a child actress‚ Tina Yothers got her Family Ties gig at just nine-years-old‚ and thus her push into show business. Before that she was acting mainly in television commercials; however‚ she did land the 1981 TV movie The Cherokee Trail as well as the 1982 feature Shoot the Moon. FAMILY TIES‚ from left: Michael Gross‚ Tina Yothers‚ Michael J. Fox‚ 1982-89. ph: Gene Trindl/TV Guide/©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Abandoning the blonde locks that fans recognized as Jennifer Keaton’s‚ Yothers has sported a black bob since the sitcom’s end in 1989 and transitioned into the music industry. She performed with the band Jaded and played the lead role in a stage musical based on the life of porn star Linda Lovelace. Yothers has stayed away from the spotlight of television‚ except for a few on-air interviews as well as a stint on Celebrity Wife Swap back in 2012. Today she’s 50. 6. Brian Bonsall (Andrew ‘Andy’ Keaton) Everett Collection/YouTube Screenshot Getting his big break at just five-years-old‚ Brian Bonsall played Andy‚ the youngest addition to the Keaton clan from 1986 -1989. Along with Family Ties‚ Brian also played Worf’s son Alexander in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Bonsall was then part of some popular movies‚ including playing Patrick Swayze’s son in 1993’s Father Hood. And the following year he starred in the Disney comedy Blank Check. FAMILY TIES‚ Michael J. Fox (left)‚ Brian Bonsall (center)‚ 1982-89. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Mainly finding success as a child actor‚ Bonsall retired from acting altogether in 1995 and pursued a career in music‚ forming the band Late Bloomers. He’s been a part of several punk bands but as comes with rock and roll‚ Bonsall faced some run-ins with the law. In 2007‚ he was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend. Then in 2010‚ he was arrested on charges of using marijuana‚ thus violating his terms of release. Bonsall‚ 42‚ now claims to be sober since his 2010 arrest. In 2019‚ he and his wife‚ Courtney Tuck‚ had a baby boy‚ creating their own family ties. He was most recently seen in the 2022 film You’re Melting‚ playing a character named Dr. Love.  Family Ties was sweet‚ funny and everything a good sitcom should be. With a plethora of A-Plus celebrity guest stars such as the late River Phoenix and Mr. Tom Hanks as the alcoholic uncle‚ Family Ties quickly became a fan favorite. Was Tom’s episode the best of the bunch‚ or do you have a different favorite? Who was your favorite member of the Keaton Family? FAQs What happened to Mallory on Family Ties? Mallory‚ played by Justine Bateman‚ went on to do a string of television movies after Family Ties wrapped. She’s made guest-starring turns on Desperate Housewives‚ Californication‚ and Psych. She was also in 1990’s The Closer and 1992’s Deadbolt. Why did Family Ties get Canceled? The show’s run only ended because of the ages of the children‚ according to Michael Gross in an interview. Another large factor was the departure of Michael J. Fox‚ who played the character of Alex. Fox had become a major star and had begun to focus on his film career‚ which made it difficult for him to commit to the show full-time. Who did Tom Hanks play on Family Ties? Tom Hanks appeared on Family Ties in a guest role in a 1983 episode titled “Say Uncle.” In the episode‚ Hanks played the character of Ned Donnelly‚ the younger brother of Elyse Keaton‚ who is played by actress Meredith Baxter. Click for next Article The post ‘Family Ties’ Cast Then And Now 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Jake Arnold

John Candy broke into the comedy scene in the 1970s‚ building a career that enjoyed remarkable momentum. His sudden passing a little over 20 years later would rattle the entertainment world as a testament to the lasting impact and adored impression he left on those who knew him. Steve Martin‚ Laurie Metcalf‚ and John Turtletaub are among the stars remembering John Candy 30 years after his death. Candy was 43 years old when he died on March 4‚ 1994. His own father‚ Sidney James Candy‚ was just 35 when he died in 1955 of heart disease; Candy was just five years old when he lost his father and his death would leave Candy with an enduring concern about his family’s health history. Candy‚ who suffered from anxiety and panic attacks‚ passed away in his sleep from a heart attack. He had been filming Wagons East when he died. Laurie Metcalf and Catherine O’Hara say John Candy uplifted other comedians‚ actors‚ and fans whenever he could Laurie Metcalf remembers John Candy as a source of encouragement / YouTube screenshot It’s not nearly often enough that the endearing persona an actor puts onscreen matches their everyday actions. To be sure‚ Candy‚ for all his easy humor‚ was plagued by very grim troubles of his own‚ from anxiety to substance abuse. But when it came to interacting with others‚ be it colleagues‚ friends‚ or fans‚ he was as sweet as his name. RELATED: John Candy’s Talent For Comedy Masked His Dark Truth Metcalf acted alongside Candy in 1989’s Uncle Buck‚ playing divorcée Marcie Dahlgren-Frost‚ who flirts with Candy’s titular Buck. One scene had Marcie managing to get a dance with an unenthused Buck‚ but Metcalf had a case of nerves the entire time. “What I found helpful at the time was to drill the scene over and over. And I’m sure that it was the last thing he wanted to do‚ having appeared in probably every frame of that movie‚ was to spend time doing something over and over again before it was even shot‚” reflected Metcalf. “But he was so patient and generous with me‚ and that’s what we did‚” she went on. “We just worked on it together and had a lot of fun. And I think that for me sums up how big-hearted he was and what a sweetheart he was.” SCTV‚ (clockwise from top left): Rick Moranis‚ Dave Thomas‚ John Candy‚ Eugene Levy‚ Catherine O’Hara‚ Joe Flaherty‚ Andrea Martin‚ 1976-81 / Everett Collection Candy also encouraged his scene partners to grow as artists in their own right‚ to build skills they could use even when their communal project ended. “He just taught me a lot about being a great scene partner‚” added Metcalf‚ “I was scared to death to improv with him because it’s scary to me to begin with‚ but then to be faced with possibly doing it with a master? No. So‚ I very cautiously stuck to the script. And I think he picked that up about me too. He was good at reading people and knowing what would make them comfortable.” Catherine O’Hara‚ who shared the screen with Candy in Home Alone‚ saw him extend this same encouragement to fans on the street. “You’d be on the street with him‚ in a mall‚ and somebody would come up and just want to do a comedy bit with him‚” she recalled. “and he would always pick up on it right away and give something back and see their eyes light up‚ like‚ ‘Oh‚ I’m doing a bit with John Candy.'” Steve Martin and Richard Lewis are among the stars who saw John Candy as just as great a person as he was a comedian Richard Lewis was among the stars who would remember John Candy 30 years after the Wagons East actor died / Everett Collection Sadly‚ the world mourned the passing of another comedy icon‚ Richard Lewis‚ on February 27 at the age of 76. Just weeks before his own passing‚ Lewis was among the stars who took time to remember Candy as someone who was as upstanding as his comedic sense. “When I would hang out with him‚ I would say‚ ‘Listen‚ John‚ let me just make believe I’m a writer at SCTV‚ and let me just come up with [a scenario]‚ and you do the voice‚ and you do the improv.’ And he said‚ ‘Fine‚'” shared Lewis. “I would do things like‚ ‘I need a root canal‚ and my dentist is out. And lo and behold‚ Montgomery Clift is my dentist‚ and he’s doing the root canal‚ but he’s very sad because he’s upset that Marilyn Monroe passed away‚'” he went on. “I’d go‚ ‘Action!’ and he would do Monty Clift depressed that Marilyn died‚ and he’s doing a root canal. I was in comedy heaven.” PLANES‚ TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES‚ Steve Martin‚ John Candy‚ 1987‚ (c)Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection John Candy was repeatedly nominated for several awards‚ including a Saturn Award and American Comedy Award‚ but at the end of the day‚ his Planes‚ Trains and Automobiles costar Steve Martin remembers his boundless compassion‚ even 30 years after Candy died. “John’s comedy lives on‚” Martin told PEOPLE‚ “but my memory of him has the words ‘kindness’ and ‘sweetness’ in the headlines.” That is the twofold legacy of John Candy 30 years after his death: comedic genius and tireless kindness. SPEED ZONE!‚ John Candy‚ 1989 / Everett Collection RELATED: Catherine O’Hara Reveals Crush On ‘Home Alone’ Co-Star John Candy Click for next Article The post Steve Martin‚ Laurie Metcalf‚ And More Stars Remember John Candy 30 Years After His Death appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly