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A posthumous memoir of Lisa Marie Presley published by her daughter in 2024

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Riley Keough, Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter, announced in a moving message on social networks that she would be paying tribute to her mother by publishing her posthumous biography.

Scheduled for release on October 15, the memoir will offer an intimate look at the Presleys’ life, revealing stories and insights into Lisa Marie Presley’s turbulent career and life.

Lisa Marie Presley was just 54 when she tragically died of a heart attack on January 12, 2023.

The autopsy revealed that her premature death was due to complications related to an intestinal obstruction.

Riley Keough’s authorized biography promises to reveal the most intimate memories of the Presley family and Riley’s life, featuring some of her mother’s own words.

Random House, which is publishing the project, calls the memoir a tribute to the mother-daughter bond.

In the book, several aspects will be addressed, including Lisa Marie’s relationship with her father and her complicated dynamic with Priscilla. Other topics include her love life, including her marriages to Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage, as well as the devastating suicide of Benjamin Keough.

This forthcoming book will therefore be a tribute to Lisa Marie, but with the added bonus of Riley’s point of view, a valuable insight into the story of one of the most famous families in entertainment history.

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It happened on a… January 15

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. By Nicholas Hillard (1547-1619) English goldsmith and limner best known for his portrait miniatures of members of the courts of Elizabeth I. Dated 16th Century When: 01 Jan 1754 Credit: Universal History ArchiveUIG

2018

US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

2001

Wikipedia, a free Wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.

1986

Montreal’s rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens’ 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum.

1974

TV sitcom “Happy Days” begins an 11 year run on ABC, starring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and Ton Bosley

1971

George Harrison releases “My Sweet Lord” single in the UK

1970

Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya.

1968

Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton dies 2 days after suffering a head injury in a game against the Oakland Seals; the only death as a result of a game injury in NHL history

1967

The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10.

1965

Rock group Who releases first album “I Can’t Explain”.

1961

Berry Gordy signs The Supremes with Motown Records.

1943

World’s largest office building, the Pentagon is completed to house the US military.

1895

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premieres, St Petersburg.

1892

Basketball rules first published in Triangle Magazine, written by Canadian James Naismith.

1889

The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.

1870

Donkey first used as symbol of Democratic Party, in Harper’s Weekly.

1797

1st top hat worn by John Etherington of London

1759

The British Museum opens.

1559

England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

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It happened on a… January 14

Elvis Presley is on the way to his accomodation in the US barracks in Friedberg on the 2nd of October in 1958. To the delight of his fans, the American Rock'n Roll singer was stationed in Friedberg (Hesse) in the context of his military service in the US Army in the 1950s. Where: Friedberg, Hessen, Germany When: 02 Oct 1958 Credit: Heinz-Juergen Goettert/picture-alliance/Cover Images

2019

US President Donald Trump denies he is a Russian agent after NY Times article states the FBI started an investigation over a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

1999

Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major snowstorm hits the city.

1976

“The Bionic Woman” with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC).

1973

Elvis Presley’s concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.

1966

David Bowie releases his 1st single “Can’t Help Thinking About Me”.

1960

US Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant.

1956

Little Richard releases single “Tutti Frutti”

1954

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married. The marriage only lasted nine months.

1953

Yugoslavia elects its 1st president (Marshal Tito).

1952

“Today Show” premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV.

1951

The first National Football League Pro Bowl All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, CA.

1878

Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone for Britain’s Queen Victoria.

1784

The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.

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It happened on a… January 13

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2019

Lionel Messi scores for FC Barcelona in 3-0 win over Eibar, his 400th goal in La Liga; becomes first player to reach mark in just one of Europe’s top 5 leagues.

2016

Record Powerball lottery held in America – $1.6 billion, (3 winning tickets).

2012

The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy. There are 31 confirmed deaths with one still missing, Russel Rebello, amongst the 4232 passengers and crew.

1999

Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) announced his retirement from the NBA.

1994

Tonya Harding’s bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt & Derrick Brian Smith arrested & charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan

1978

NASA select its first American women astronauts

The Police started recording their debut album ‘Outlandos d’Amour’ at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England.

1957

Wham-O began marketing a plastic flying disc which he called the “Pluto Platter” (frisbee).

1942

German U-boats begin harassing shipping on US east coast.

1928

Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television.

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Here are some fashion trends for 2024!

The fashion forecast for 2024 promises a mix of eco-conscious choices and bold revisions, blending luxury with street sense. The 2024 collections feature a range of styles, from the opulent and eco-friendly to the dazzling.

Discover the most exciting fashion trends that will shape our wardrobes this year!

The understated luxury trend emphasizes sophistication at a modest price. Think old-silver style, which relies on quality materials and perfect cuts. This subtle opulence is accompanied by a new wave of resolutely feminine style.

Fashion has spoken and says you can embrace every shade of pink in the coming year. Dresses with delicate details, floral prints and lace accents or dresses with subtle details are all part of the new feminine narrative.

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Colors are a strong and vibrant element of trends. Lavender, canary and nostalgic shades of pink will set the pace for fashion in the years to come.

This colorful trend is accompanied by a much more important one: sustainability.

Recycled vintage and eye-catching, yet biodegradable, materials make for eco-friendly fashion.

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Some of this year’s trends are flamboyant!

The pantsless trend is certainly one of them, and will certainly be worn by the most daring! Short shorts are enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

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The one-piece ensemble is back, but this time in a chic, utilitarian way, combining functionality and luxury.

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Loose, long skirts also make an appearance. They are embellished with balloons to make them even more spectacular.

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Ankle-strap shoes are an ideal accessory to accompany these pieces.

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Fashion is once again offering consumers a wide range of choices this year.

Don’t hesitate to mix one or more of these on-trend styles into your wardrobe, as the fashion trend of 2024 invites you to be… authentic!

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Quaker issues massive recall in North America

PepsiCo subsidiary Quaker Oats Company has voluntarily recalled nearly 80 different varieties of its cereals and cereal bars in North America.

The recall, which affects all US states and Canada, follows widespread concerns about possible salmonella contamination, which can cause serious health problems for consumers.

Quaker products affected by the recall are Harvest Crunch Granola, Cap’n Crunch Treat Bars and Quaker Simply Granola Oats. The list also includes snack packs that combine Quaker Chewy bars with Frito-Lay or other chips.

On Quaker’s official website, we find a list of affected products and images enabling consumers to easily identify them for disposal. It should be noted that Quaker has also set up a hotline for consumers to obtain information or a refund during the week, as well as a website providing detailed information on the recalls.

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As yet, neither Quaker Oats Company nor its Canadian counterpart has received any confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled cereal bars or granola products.

Salmonella can be particularly dangerous and fatal for children under five, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

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This recall follows an outbreak of salmonellosis linked to whole, pre-cut cantaloupes that tragically led to the deaths of people in the United States and Canada.

The FDA is therefore reminding consumers that contaminated foods may look okay, but they can still be harmful to your health. It’s best not to eat them, as a precaution.

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No rest and no peace for Matthew Perry in the wake of disturbing allegations

Matthew Perry’s tragic death on October 28 had a major impact on the entertainment industry and his many fans.

Since then, it has been revealed that the actor who claimed to have been sober for at least 18 months prior to his death was not sober in his final moments, as an autopsy report highlighted the acute effects of ketamine as one of the main causes of his death.

Now, more disturbing allegations are surfacing about darker aspects of his personality.

According to a source close to Perry, Us Weekly first reported, the actor behaved violently – verbally, emotionally and physically – towards several people around him.

In particular, his former fiancée Molly Hurwitz and her friend and assistant Morgan Moses were allegedly victims of Perry’s aggressive and inappropriate behavior.

According to other information, also reported by the Daily Mail, Perry was involved in a violent altercation with Molly Hurwitz after the latter discovered that Perry was cheating on her.

The same source described an incident in which Perry allegedly pushed Morgan Moses against a wall, and then onto a mattress.

Several sources also claim that an ex-girlfriend of the actor’s threatened in the past to press charges against him for emotional abuse and for getting her addicted to opioids. The former couple reportedly settled this dispute out of court, and the actor’s ex-girlfriend signed a non-disclosure agreement.

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These are troubling allegations against the man who stole America’s heart and plunged it into mourning after his death.

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Ariana Grande launches first solo song in three years!

Ariana Grande got her fans excited with the announcement of the release of Yes, And?, her first solo song in three years.

The song, available from January 12, also heralds the arrival of a new album for the singer in 2024.

Her last and sixth studio album Positions was released in the fall of 2020.

Its deluxe edition was then offered in early 2021.

Grande will also star as Glinda, the Good Witch, in the upcoming two-part adaptation of Wicked, in 2024.

Ariana is truly back! Hyped?

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Amazon cuts 35% of its entertainment workforce and launches ads on Prime

Amazon’s entertainment divisions have been sharply scaled back as several hundred employees at Prime Video, Amazon’s MGM Studios and its Twitch streaming platform have been laid off, reducing the company’s workforce by 35%, Deadline reports.

Mike Hopkins, head of entertainment at Amazon, told employees that the layoffs were the result of tough decisions made to align investments with customer interests and long-term business success.

This redundancy announcement joins the many other employees who have lost their jobs at the company in recent months, with Amazon announcing 9,000 job cuts last March, following a previous round of redundancies that reduced its workforce by more than 27,000 employees since Amazon’s hiring boom in the wake of the pandemic.

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Amazon’s decision to lay off employees follows broader economic challenges that have forced companies to rethink their structure, and this situation affects not only the company’s employees, but also Amazon Prime Video subscribers!

Amazon Prime Video subscribers will see a change in service on January 29, as ads will be introduced to the Standard package. An additional monthly fee of $2.99 will be charged to those who wish to continue enjoying an ad-free experience.

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Amazon has said that Prime Video and Twitch employees who leave the company benefit from a severance package that includes transitional benefits and help finding another job.

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Yes, global temperatures reached an all-time high

The Earth continues to warm, and 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest year in history. This is a worrying milestone for the climate crisis. Indeed, the average temperature in 2023 was 14.98 degrees Celsius, 0.17 degrees above the record set in 2016.

Felt on every continent

In 2023, the heat was felt on all continents and in all ocean basins. The seas were also affected by the heat wave, recording the highest temperatures ever recorded. Scientists fear that these high temperatures could lead to an increase in hurricanes and tropical storms, as Reuters reports.

Scientists have been shocked not only by the heat of the past year, but also by the speed with which new records have been broken. This trend is the result of human-induced effects on climate change, and is exacerbated by climatic variations such as El Nino.

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It’s been so hot that by 2023, the planet’s average temperature was 1 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels every day. This is an absolute record. This rise in temperature has already had a major impact on the world. In 2023, forest fires in Canada, Hawaii and southern Europe destroyed landscapes and livelihoods.

In addition, the use of fossil fuels continues to release greenhouse gases, which are the main cause of the sharp rise in global temperatures. Some critics are therefore calling for stronger action to slow the pace of global warming.

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Faced with the current status quo and last year’s record highs, climate scientists are calling for immediate and decisive action to decarbonize our economy and strengthen our adaptation strategies.