by Donna Thomas | Jun 11, 2015 | CELEBRITY COUPLES, NEWS, SPORTS
Mike Matheny former Major League baseball player, takes great pride in athletic son, Tate Matheny. The senior Matheny is 41 and the current manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Matheny has only been the team’s manager for three years since 2012. When he first took the position he gave an interview regarding his only personal approach to managing a big league team. Matheny once played for the Cardinals as a catcher, he was asked how it felt to the wear the coveted uniform as a manager and not a players. Mathney said, “Yeah I think I really have to get my head around it. There’s been a lot going on and a lot of change in a short amount of time. I don’t think I can put the words together that can explain well enough to the people out there that are listening and been so supportive. It’s truly the greatest honor of my life. I’m excited about the challenges, and I’m excited about the opportunity.” He was then asked “You said earlier you were made for this role, At what point when did you know this would be what you would be doing.” He responded “I think I knew pretty early on, that is what I would be doing.” “Pretty impressive when I go to college and I play for a guy that caught for 17 years, and the first thing he tells me when he comes into the room is change all your electives to Spanish, because when I manage, it’s going to be a very valuable tool.” Shortly after Matheny left his playing days behind...
by Donna Thomas | May 28, 2015 | CELEBRITIES, CELEBRITY COUPLES, NEWS
Singing pop star Taylor Swift, 25 is still going strong with DJ Calvin Harris,31, multiple sources are indicating. The rumor mill regarding these two mega performers started about two months ago. The speculation started after Swift attended a Harris show in Las Vegas on March 6. Swift was in Vegas with a few close girlfriends including Selena Gomez to see Harris’ show. Very soon after the concert Swift was rumored to be Harris’ girlfriend. Some naysayers think the pairing could simply be a publicity stunt, while others say it’s a true romance. At the time of the concert both Swift and Harris were single. The talk continued in spite of Swift’s romantic life being a topic the singer seldom addresses publicly. The two were spotted in Nashville taking a walk together in March. Taylor owns a mega mansion close to where the couple were seen walking. They were spotted looking happy inside of a Whole Foods, shortly before they were seen inside the store. Interestingly, the couple had appeared at the market in matching outfits. As the duo left the store they were stopped by one of Swifts adoring fans. She posed for pictures with the fan smiling talking to her young fan. The two were also seen at the Brit Awards in England also in March, talking back stage at an after party. The couple looked quite cozy as they were talking with other famous guests including Mick Jagger. Some people have speculated that that the two have been collaborating on several planned music projects. Another sighting of the two was at a March Kenny Chesney concert also...
by Donna Thomas | May 21, 2015 | CELEBRITY COUPLES, NEWS, OBITUARIES, SCANDALS
Sa’ad bin Laden,30 the son of Osama bin Laden wrote a letter to his wife and children before his 2009 death. The letter supposedly was found among the personal belongings of his father Osama. Sa’ad wrote the letter while he was in hiding, and foretold his death and the likelihood that his wife and children would also be killed. The letter was recovered by US forces during a raid on the hideout of his father Osama bin Laden in 2011. The letter was written to his wife, and detailed instructions for her upon his death. In the letter he said “If I get killed and you want to return to your family, then that is okay, but you have to raise my children properly, and to watch them, especially after puberty. Especially look after our girl Asma. The daughters should be married to like minded fighters. So be very careful with them, if you can marry them to Mujahidin, then that is best, or good people.” The letter indicates that Sa’ad the 30 year old son of America’s most reviled terrorist Osama bin Laden showed that he had given much thought to his own mortality. Sa’ad also mentioned his son in the letter. In it he said “As for Usama when he reaches adulthood, if there is someone else who cares for you, then send him to the battlefield at his grandfather’s. I specify his grandfather because his path is clear and true without qualms on it, and because jihad is an obligated duty for all adults, so he has to conduct jihad.” Sa’ad also addresses his wife’s future...
by Donna Thomas | May 17, 2015 | CELEBRITIES, MUSIC, NEWS, SCANDALS
B.B. King,89, the legendary blues singer has died of complications of diabetes. He was married twice and had 15 children and over 50 grandchildren. He had been in the spotlight since 1948 and remained an active vibrant performer until last year at the age of 88. It was only in the last year of his life that he slowed down, cancelling several planned performances because of his failing health. He had been married two times, his first to Martha Denton for 6 years starting in 1946. He was also married to Sue Hall from 1958 to 1966. He had not been married for almost 50 years at the time of his death. After the Blues giant’s death last week, some family drama is playing out in Las Vegas. There supposedly is a woman that has power of attorney over King. She and King’s family are each staking claims to his fortune. Patty King, is one of several children of the late blues singing giant. The battle started before King died in a Las Vegas hospital. His family cut off all visits to non family members, siting possible abuse issues. His family appeared in a Las Vegas court in late April trying to gain legal guardianship over King’s medical care and all of his business endeavors. The hearing was very brief and was held in the courtroom of Judge John Norheim. The judge stated that two prior investigations into concerns of King’s condition turned up unsubstantiated. The Judge said, “I don’t have anything in here that says he lacks capacity.” The case was dismissed by the judge, and King’s family...
by Donna Thomas | May 13, 2015 | CELEBRITIES, CELEBRITY COUPLES, NEWS, SCANDALS, SPORTS
Suzanne Johnson the wife of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, has her own impressive resume. As news of Tom Brady’s suspension from the NFL broke this week, many in the football world and beyond spoke out. Johnson formerly Suzanne Ircha spoke out on her social media account. She basically announced the Patriot’s Quarterback’s suspension for four games and the teams million dollar fine. Woody Johnson is an heir to the multi million dollar Johnson and Johnson medical supply company. His second wife Suzanne, was a one time actress of mostly B movies and nothing really of note. However it’s her accomplishments before she hit the Silver Screen that are impressive. She was born to parents that immigrated to the States from the Ukraine. She was raised in New York City, and attended and graduated from Cornell University. After graduation, she planted herself firmly on Wall Street as a commodities trader, earning a cool million dollars before the age of 26. She was having a stand out career at Sandler O’Neil in 2001, her future was looking rosey. Then life changed for everyone on September 11, 2001 when the World Trade Center was attacked. Johnson had just left the towers after hosting a business meeting. She was in a taxi cab when the first tower was actually hit. Over 75 of her immediate colleagues and associates died that day. Among the casualties including the man that lit her way in the financial world, Herman Sandler. Johnson helped the company restructure and bounce back with a new office near the World Trade Center sight. She had a new desk, and...
