No matter how famous a person gets, they can (and probably will) be humbled by parenting. Even celebrities' children get embarrassed by their parents, and even big-name moms and dads sometimes have to step up when they have a concern about their kids.When his daughter Grace was 10 years old, actor Mark Wahlberg attended a daddy-daughter dance with her. Sadly, Grace had no interest in seeing her father strutting his stuff on the dance floor. "I didn't get one dance," Wahlberg told Ellen DeGeneres. "And I told her we were going to do the whole big circle and I was going to go off. And she said, 'Dad, if you embarrass me, I will never talk to you again.' But what she did do is she hung out with me." - YouTube youtu.be No matter who your dad is, especially if you're a 10-year-old girl, you have zero desire to see him dance in front of your friends. But the parents at the dance probably would have had a blast seeing Wahlberg bust out some of his old-school '90s Marky Mark moves. However, Wahlberg couldn't help but leave his mark on the music being played at the dance.Let's not forget, he didn't get famous for his acting but for showing off his abs in the "Good Vibrations" video. mark wahlberg 90s GIF Giphy Being that Wahlberg's time as a pop star was several decades ago, he couldn't believe it when he heard the music being played at the dance."[Grace] sat there on the edge of the stage, by the DJ. And then I'm sitting there with one other dad and I'm like, 'This is not an edited version of this song. There are explicit lyrics being played at a school dance for girls,' and I'm like, 'No good,'" he said."I told the DJ and he's like, 'Oh, I thought it was.' I said, 'What are you doing?' I'm hearing F-bombs and this and that's not okay," Wahlberg said.He's right. There's no place for music with explicit lyrics at a dance for 10-year-old children.Wahlberg says the DJ didn't know he wasn't playing the edited version, but it's probably more likely that he didn't even realize the song was a problem. Pop music these days is filled with a numbing amount of violent and misogynistic lyrics. Animated GIF Giphy It's odd that Americans have become more sensitive to misogyny in pop culture in films, television, and comedy, but still have a huge cultural blind spot when it comes to music. That's not a good thing, especially when pop music is marketed to teenagers."We know that music has a strong impact on young people and how they view their role in society," said Cynthia Frisby, a professor in the Missouri School of Journalism who has studied misogyny and violence in popular music."Unlike rap or hip-hop, pop music tends to have a bubbly, uplifting sound that is meant to draw listeners in," Frisby continued. "But that can be problematic if the lyrics beneath the sound are promoting violence and misogynistic behavior."Let's face it, pop stars are role models. Their examples show young people what to wear and how to behave. That's not to say that kids will blindly follow someone just because they like their music. But it has an undeniable effect. Wahlberg, and any parent who monitors what their kids are listening to, deserve credit for protecting the minds and hearts of their kids. - YouTube www.youtube.com Frisby has some great advice for parents concerned about negative imagery in pop music."Ask your daughters and sons what songs they like to listen to and have conversations about how the songs might impact their identity," Frisby said."For example, many songs might make young girls feel like they have to look and act provocative in order to get a boy to like them, when that isn't necessarily the case. If children and teens understand that what they are hearing isn't healthy behavior, then they might be more likely to challenge what they hear on the radio."Of course, parents have been fretting over popular music for generations, and there's certainly a debate to be had over what crosses the line and what doesn't. But it's wise for parents to pay attention to what their kids are listening to and to at least have ongoing conversations about how the things they're hearing might affect them. This article originally appeared five years ago and has been updated.

The last several years have been difficult for Celine Dion. The iconic singer lost her husband, René Angélil, after more than 20 years of marriage. In 2022, she disclosed she’d been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, which ultimately led to the cancellation of her Courage World Tour. During this time, she was also raising her three sons, René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy. But through all of her strife, Celine continued to look on the bright side of life. She made her triumphant return to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Celine’s also been a bit more active on social media, much to the delight of fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion) Celine Dion Posted a Hilarious Instagram Post Celine Dion shared photos of her being pushed around backstage on a cart. She’s smiling and laughing and looks like she’s having the time of her life. “Just another day on the job… who says you can’t have fun backstage?!” She captioned the photo. Her fans loved seeing Celine happy and laughed right along with her. “Gosh she’s so hilarious! I love her so much!” One wrote. “Working with you, makes every job definitely fun,” another person shared. “They are so funny toghether And I will not Change my mind,” a comment reads. Of course, there are always the people in the comment section who want to criticize, like this person. “Why can’t team Celine post updates on Celine’s health and overall life? These old posts are ridiculous. Do better! “ They wrote. But a true Celine Dion fan clapped back and put them right back in their place. “What? What else do you want? Daily check ups? She already did and considering we saw her in several outings and Thanksgiving messages, she is fine. I love thes old pict, keep them coming!” We agree. Celine deserves all the good in the world, and if these pics make her happy, we love seeing them. This story’s featured image is by MEGA/GC Images.

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Michelle Kwan dazzled on the ice during her time as a figure skater. She won medals in both the 1998 and 2002 Olympic Games. After retirement from competition, Michelle went on to a career in public service and politics, but yearning to be a mother. In 2022, she welcomed her daughter, Kalista Belle, making a lifelong dream come true. On December 11, the 45-year-old announced the birth of her second daughter, Della Rose, a surprise to many fans. “Christmas came early. I’m overjoyed to share that our baby girl — Della Rose Kwan — has arrived! My heart doubled in an instant the moment I held her in my arms, and watching my daughter walk into the hospital to meet her baby sister brought tears to my eyes. I’ve always dreamt of having children, and when Kalista came into the world, I was already beyond grateful for a miracle that once felt impossible after years of trying” Michelle wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Kwan (@michellewkwan) Michelle Kwan Sent a Message of Hope to Other Families. Michelle Kwan shared that even though she pushed her body to the limits as an Olympian, motherhood is her most significant challenge to date. “To all the moms, moms-to-be, and the women and families dealing with infertility or praying to build a family—I know what you’re going through and I’m hoping you feel loved and supported in every way as you navigate this journey,” she wrote. “Beautiful, beautiful Michelle. A joyous gift. We are just so happy for you and your expanded family!!!” A fan shared. “Congratulations, Michelle. Your family is – and always has been – beautiful,” another person wrote. Fellow figure skater Tara Lipinski also shared well-wishes for Michelle Kwan. “Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your family!” She wrote. What a tremendous blessing right before Christmas. Congratulations to Michelle Kwan and her whole family. This story’s featured image is by Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images.