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Martha Stewart Shares Hilarious Story About NBA Player Breaking Her Toe
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Martha Stewart Shares Hilarious Story About NBA Player Breaking Her Toe

We’ve learned a lot from Martha Stewart through the years. Whether you want the best recipe for chocolate cake or need help setting the perfect holiday table, Martha’s your girl. She’s built a global empire by sharing her secrets with her signature sign-off, “It’s a good thing.” During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the 84-year-old gave a somewhat unexpected tip for basketball fans who might find themselves in courtside seats. “Never, ever wear open-toed shoes to a game like that when you’re sitting on the floor,” Martha Stewart shared. Jalen Brunson Stepped on Martha Stewart’s Toe Martha Stewart explained the whole story to Jimmy. It happened during the Knicks’ match against the Indiana Pacers. “He stepped on my big toe. It was like in the last five minutes of the game with the Pacers,” Martha said of Jalen Brunson. “He comes crashing down, sits on my lap, and I grabbed his arm,” she explained. The Pacers bested Martha’s beloved Knicks that night, and poor Jalen had no idea what happened to Martha. “He didn’t know he broke my foot, but he broke my foot,” she told Jimmy.Even thought she was hurt, Martha Stewrat made the best of it. “I told his parents,” she said. “I met his parents. They were laughing. They thought it was so funny.” Fans loved hearing Martha Stewart tell her silly injury story. “Hope I look like her at 81. I don’t have her bone structure. She was a beautiful model,” someone wrote. “Be the sun in the darkness Martha,” another person shared. “Me would or will love to marry me some Martha Stewart,” a fan admitted. “She’s like my Dream wife.” We love that Martha Stewart can keep such a positive attitude and laugh at herself. It’s a good thing. This story’s featured image can be found here.

“Star Trek” Stars Shares Emotional Post About Saying Goodbye to Iconic Character Forever
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“Star Trek” Stars Shares Emotional Post About Saying Goodbye to Iconic Character Forever

When Star Trek premiered in 1966, no one could have predicted the impact the show would have on pop culture. The original show spawned dozens of movies and TV shows, creating millions of devoted Trekkies. These fans don’t mess around when it comes to their favorite science-fiction characters. From Dr. Spock to Captain Kirk and everyone in between, it’s the characters and the actors who play them that make the show iconic. In May 2022, Jess Bush took on the role of Nurse Christine Chapel on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. It’s been a fantastic run and one that she’s enjoyed remarkably. But as we always hear, all good things must come to an end. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jess Bush (@onejessa) Jess Bush Sad Goodbye to “Star Trek” in an Emotional Social Media Post Production on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ended, and it was a somber time for the cast and fans. Jess Bush posted a gallery of photos and video on Instagram, wrapping up her time on Star Trek. She captioned the carousel sweetly. “This feeling is very big. I could not be more thankful for the five years I got to spend growing with this group of people. That’s a wrap on the chap,” she wrote. “Loved this show so much. It was a great addition to the franchise and a gift for fans,” a fan wrote. “This show was born from Disco and fans bombarding the network with requests for its own series. It has been, from episode one, one of the best Trek series to ever been shown. I will miss you so much. I hope to see you in future productions. Please keep us posted,” another person shared. The Trekkies can’t believe they won’t see Jess Bush and the cast together again. “Crying every time I see one of these posts… I don’t want to see this show end. So unbelievably proud of you all though, I know you’re all heading onto more amazing projects,” someone wrote. This story’s featured image is by Kris Connor/FilmMagic.

Fussy Girl Overcomes Vegetable Phobia and Now Loves Brussels Sprouts Thanks to Eating Disorder Specialist
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Fussy Girl Overcomes Vegetable Phobia and Now Loves Brussels Sprouts Thanks to Eating Disorder Specialist

A fussy five-year-old girl has overcome her phobia of vegetables and now loves Brussels sprouts–just in time for her mother’s Christmas dinner. Emie Williams would scream and cry if her mom, Hayley, tried to give her anything except crackers, french fries, or other beige-colored foods. It meant family meals were fraught with conflict—Emie wanting different […] The post Fussy Girl Overcomes Vegetable Phobia and Now Loves Brussels Sprouts Thanks to Eating Disorder Specialist appeared first on Good News Network.

Keith Urban Spreads Christmas Cheer with Special Visit to Children’s Hospital
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Keith Urban Spreads Christmas Cheer with Special Visit to Children’s Hospital

With Christmas just days away, Keith Urban wanted to spread some holiday cheer for children staying in a Nashville hospital. The 58-year-old country star stopped in to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and spent some time visiting with patients and their families. Keith has been a long-time supporter of the hospital, and he and Nicole Kidman regularly donated during their marriage. Keith donated several guitars to help make patients’ hospital stays a bit more cheerful. According to a statement from the hospital obtained by People, the guitars “provide emotional support, pain and anxiety management, developmental goals, coping, and overall well-being to children and families.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (@vumcchildren) Keith Urban Brought Big Smiles to the Kids at the Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt shared photos and video of Keith’s visit on Instagram. It looked like the singer had just as much fun as the families and hospital staff. “It was a Merry Keithmas in Seacrest Studios this week! Thank you, @keithurban, for bringing holiday cheer and the gift of music to our hospital. We are lucky to have ’Somebody Like You’ in our corner,” the hospital shared. “Made the whole place brighter. Grateful for you @keithurban ! Thanks for coming by,”  Ryan Seacrest wrote. “Thank you, Keith, for bringing holiday cheer to kids in the Children’s Hospital,” another person shared. “Keith’s sweet heart. God bless the children,” a fan commented, Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, president of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, thanked Keith Urban for making the day so special for the entire hospital.   “His thoughtful and generous gift of guitars to our Music Therapy Program will help us continue using music as added therapy to bring comfort and healing to children during their hospital stay,” she shared in a release. This story’s featured image is by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images.

Joanna Gaines Shares Heartwarming Clip of Daughter Ella Embracing Brother Crew After Coming Home From College
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Joanna Gaines Shares Heartwarming Clip of Daughter Ella Embracing Brother Crew After Coming Home From College

For us parents, leaving our children at college is so incredibly hard. As much as we want them to fly, keeping the chicks close to us in the nest feels so much more comfortable. But for many, college is a rite of passage they want to experience and is a welcome blessing. But what about everyone else at home? If you have multiple children, there’s no doubt they feel the same void when their sibling is gone. Joanna Gaines shared the sweetest moment when her daughter, Ella, returned home from school. Grab a tissue, you’ll need it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joanna Gaines (@joannagaines) Joanna Gaines Raised Some Very Sweet Kids As a mother of five, Joanna Gaines has had a lot to juggle as an uber-successful entrepreneur. But with the help of her husband, Chip Gaines, they’ve raised a very close and loving family. Joanna shared the moment Ella returned home from college for Christmas break. It wasn’t mom, dad, or the family dog who ran to greet her. No, her bestie baby brother, Crew, couldn’t wait to get out the door and hug his sister. Ella quickly scooped the 7-year-old crew up in her arms and went inside for a much-needed family visit. Joanna Gaines shared the video on Instagram with the simple caption, “Home for Christmas.” Fans fell in love with the Gaines family all over again after watching the precious clip. “Okay not me sobbing at this sweetie little video,” one wrote. “Mine came home for winter break & I LOVE it!!! The kids were laughing in their room the other day & my husband says to me “well there’s a sound we haven’t heard in a while”. I nearly burst into tears,” another college parent wrote. This mom knew just how Joanna Gaines felt seeing Ella home for Christmas. “Absolutely love this. What a beautiful moment you captured! I am the youngest and can totally feel his excitement when sister gets home,” she wrote. This story’s featured image is by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images.