Sometimes when we think about our favorite stars, we only see them in the limelight. It’s hard to separate them from the screen or stage, and we take for granted that they are a real family. They have husbands, wives, and kids who do the same things that we do. They go to the grocery store, they watch little league games, and they send their kids off to school just like us. Those moments hit them right in their feels, too. Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann, 17, headed off to prom, and it made her daddy cry with pride.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bunnie Xo. (@xomgitsbunnie) Jelly Roll’s Baby Girl Became the Prom Queen He shared on his Instagram Stories that not only did Bailee Ann attend the prom, but her classmates also crowned her queen. “My little angel is the Prom Queen,” the proud papa shared with crying emojis. That kind of excitement for your kids is something that all parents understand. Jelly Roll posted a video after their prom of the whole family getting Bailee Ann ready to go, and his fans couldn’t believe how grown she’s gotten. Of course, they chose Reba McEntire’s Fancy as the soundtrack. “Omg she’s so damn beautiful!!! All of you look amazingg. Bailey is sooo grownnnn!! Ahhh,” a fan wrote. “Awwwwe love this song and love the video, Bailee looks beautiful!” Another person added. People understood how Jelly Roll’s daughter became prom queen. “You look gorgeous. Congratulations on prom queen. Talk about dreams coming true,” a sweet fan complimented. “You and jelly came from the bottom now you here. And did everything for bailee to have the brightest dreams and future,” an Instagrammer noted. What a cool moment for Jelly Roll and his entire family. These are the days they’ll remember forever. This story’s featured image can be found here.

Before Carrie Underwood became a multiple-platinum-selling artist, she lived on a farm in Oklahoma with her family. She auditioned for American Idol in St. Louis, Missouri, in August of 2004, and that was the moment that changed her life and country music forever. In 2019, Carrie and her husband, Mike Fisher, purchased a 400-acre farm outside Nashville, and Carrie’s getting back to the country girl she’s always been. Carrie and Mike are raising their boys, Isaiah and Jacob, just the way they dreamed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by fit52 with Carrie Underwood (@fit52) Carrie Underwood Loves Life on the Farm She recently told Us Weekly that life on the farm and life at American Idol are two totally different things. “I go home, and I had to have talks with my family at one point, because I was like, ‘OK, when I’m away, I’m like, Cinderella at the ball.’ I’m a princess, and it’s great,” she explained. “And then I come home, and I’m like, covered in dirt. I’m covered in poop. It’s just the polar opposite. I’m like, cleaning up after everybody and barefoot in the kitchen. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Carrie Underwood believes that if she didn’t have the life of a jet-setting star, she could live very comfortably on her farm. “I think if I had to, I could be self-sustained at home. I love growing things,” Carrie once told Fox News Digital. “If I had all the time in the world, I would … not really need to go to the grocery store for too much. But it’s a lot of fun. You know, I love our chickens. We have cows, we have sheep, we have donkeys. We have horses. I have my garden, and it’s a great way to connect with the earth. That’s my contribution to the family.” This story’s featured image is by Steve Eichner/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images

For a Saskatchewan tow truck driver with work still to be done last Saturday, it was immediately clear what took priority. The frozen moose trapped in the ice of a lake came first, and Clint Gottinger, owner of Rebel Towing, told his clients like it was. “After they heard I was digging a moose out […] The post Tow Truck Driver Tells Customers to Wait Until He Finishes Moose Rescue: They Reply ‘Oh, that’s fine’ (WATCH) appeared first on Good News Network.

Now more than ever, the transgender community needs support. In Texas, the legislative environment for transgender people has only grown more hostile. In 2025, Texas enacted Senate Bill 8, known as the bathroom bill, banning transgender people from using facilities that match their gender identity in public buildings, schools and universities. A separate bill was also filed that would charge transgender people with gender identity fraud, making it a felony to identify as trans on official documents. Combined with earlier laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors and new definitions of sex in state law, the cumulative effect has been devastating for the transgender community in the state. Still, even if your heart is in the right place, it can be hard to know the best or most feasible way to even show up as an ally. And that’s the beauty of this story. Sometimes it really is a simple matter to accept people as they are and treat all humans with dignity, kindness and respect, even if we don’t fully understand them. A small moment with a big lesson A dad shared his first encounter with a transgender woman in his small Texas town, and the simple lesson he taught his son inspired hope in others. James Eric Barlow shared a video on TikTok describing how he and his son just saw a trans woman in real life for the first time. “We all know that there’s people that are disgusted whenever they see a trans person,” Barlow began. “And we all know of the people who don’t care if they see a trans person. “But apparently, we’re a third type of person (or at least I am, I can’t speak for him),” he says, indicating his son in the backseat who chimes in with “I am, too!” Barlow went on to explain how they had just had their first experience with a trans woman. It wasn’t anything major. She just walked through a door behind them and Barlow held the door for her, just as he would any other person. He didn’t even notice she was trans at first, but once he did, his immediate reaction was one we can all learn from. @oddragon226 our first trans woman experience #trans #transwoman #transpeoplearepeople #transrights #translivesnatter ♬ original sound – oddragon neckbeard “When I tell you how happy it made me,” he said, beginning to tear up, “to be able to see somebody be out and open to the world here in small town Texas. You just gotta know how much bravery that takes. Right, Mikey?” “Hell yeah!” the son agreed. Barlow wanted to say something to her, but he didn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable, either. “But if you’re a trans woman and you came here to the Landmark truck stop in Clyde, Texas, just know we’re proud of you,” he concluded. The internet was moved by his reaction Barlow’s video was shared on Reddit, where it’s received a slew of views and comments that prove parents set the tone for their kids’ sense of acceptance. “Indoctrinate your children with kindness, compassion, consideration and respect for others.” – Toddthmpsn “When I was younger I would get my hair cut by a woman named Liz. She spoke Spanish so it was hard for to understand her English sometimes. My dad spoke Spanish so would translate for her and me. I noticed Liz looked a little different then other women. But I never said anything, I never felt any differently about her. She never scared me, or made me question anything. She was just Liz. As I got older I realized she was a trans woman. And it literally changed nothing. She was still just Liz. Liz was always kind and treated everyone warmly. I havnt seen her in years but I hope she is doing well. I really liked her.” – PerplexedPoppy “This literally happened to me as a child in the 80s. A cashier at a store we visited suddenly started dressing in a feminine style and it appeared that they were transitioning. My mom explained to me in an age appropriate way that sometimes people decide they want to be a man instead of a woman, or a woman instead of a man. She told me that people would probably be mean to the cashier and it was important for us to remember that and always be polite to her, as we would anyway. This was way before trans issues were as mainstream as they are now, but my mom had seen an episode of Phil Donahue where trans woman discussed their stories, and she recognized it as a medical issue. Core memory for me.” – ZipCity262 “As a trans woman, im deathly afraid whenever I have to go to rural areas. I can instantly feel physical tension when I walk into a gas station or a restaurant in these areas. Thank you for being supportive. Trans people need you now more than ever.” – rainbow_lenses This is what allyship actually looks like As this dad and son showed, it’s a simple matter to demonstrate non-judgmental acceptance in front of our kids so they hopefully will grow up without being bound by chains of bigotry they’ll later have to learn to unload. This article originally appeared three years ago. It has been updated. The post Texas dad and son have first encounter with a trans woman, and dad sets a powerful example appeared first on Upworthy.

Another year, another list ranking dog breeds. Earlier in 2025, Care.com put out their latest, specifically ranking which dog breeds are considered the “most loyal.” In their post, pet expert Lindsay Pevny notes that, “Veterinarians and dog behavioral experts recognize several distinct brands of loyalty in dogs. While some are devoted to their favorite person, others are loyal to their entire human family. Each breed’s penchant for friendship sets them up for a lifetime of a unique relationship with their favorite humans.” Their list: Retriever (both Golden and Lab) German Shepherd Border Collie Great Pyrenees Chihuahua Vizsla Staffordshire Bull Terrier Not everyone agrees with the experts They also share the importance of intentional breeding. Pevny quotes Camp Bow Wow’s animal health and behavior expert Erin Askeland, who says, “Breeding history and the intention of the breed can shape their loyalty characteristics. Breeds bred for companionship or working closely with humans tend to exhibit higher levels of loyalty, for example, dogs who are bred to be trained as service dogs.” But far from everyone agrees with the list, and some don’t think such a subjective list can be ranked in the first place. On Reddit, someone asks, “What is objectively the most loyal dog breed?” One person simply responds, “Dogs.” And another claims, “My mongrel,” of course referring to their mixed breed pup. A few others mention their breed of choice, but there is no real consensus. When the question is opened up in broader terms on the subreddit r/puppy101 to ask, “What are the three best dog breeds in your opinion and why?” many more commenters jump in. Some argue, obviously, that it’s subjective based on what the pet guardian is looking for. Someone jokingly writes, “The ‘my dog’ breed unequivocally takes top spot. Universally adored.” Another states, “Dachshund, dachshund and dachshund. Why? I am a masochist, apparently.” But again, there is no consensus. In fact, other lists claiming to have consulted experts and animal behaviorists listed entirely different “most loyal” breeds for 2025. In their own list, The Spruce Pets throws Dobermans and Cocker Spaniels in the top ten, though Labrador Retrievers also hold the top spot. What about the clingiest breeds of all? If one changes the term from loyal to “Velcro dog,” it’s true that some breeds are a bit clingier than others. Though again, it’s based on the individual canine. A dog expert from Pets Radar explains that “Velcro” dogs were most likely bred to work alongside humans. Many pooches such as the Golden Retriever, the Lab, the Vizsla, the German Shepherd and the Chihuahua also make their list, though they add the Maltese, the French Bulldog and the Italian Greyhound. On their YouTube page, The Pet Collective lists their top 13 “most loyal dog breeds” and at number one? Lo-and-behold, it’s the Beagle! They claim, “Those who want a loyal and curious sidekick should get a Beagle.” They then show a Beagle begging for treats and adorably honking a car while throwing their head back like Snoopy. It’s pretty safe to say there is no objective “best” breed of dog. We love what we love and there are no wrong answers. As for loyalty, seems like that Redditor got it right. The true answer is simply “dogs.” This article originally appeared two years ago. It has been updated. The post Experts rank the most ‘loyal dog breeds’ and it’s stirring a debate among canine lovers appeared first on Upworthy.