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Los Angeles Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Chrisleys tell Lara Trump: Learning they had been pardoned wasn't as simple as all that
Julie and Todd Chrisley were not exactly prepared to learn they had been pardoned by the president. 'Unfortunately, most of the news that you get in prison is bad news,' Julie Chrisley told Lara Trump in a family interview set to air Saturday on Fox News Channel. So when she got the good news, her fellow inmates didn't immediately understand what they were seeing. 'They're like, 'Are you OK?'' Julie said. In fact, she hadn't been 100% OK when she first heard from daughter Savannah that President Trump had signed off on the creme de la creme of get-out-of-jail-free cards. 'I just busted out crying' when her daughter broke the news, Julie said. 'Everyone was looking around, and then I just hung up. I was so nervous that I just hung up.' Savannah was the one who appealed to the president to free her parents. During the Republican National Convention, she gave a speech about the 'rogue prosecutors' who put her parents behind bars. At least Julie hung up on her daughter and not POTUS. But now the folks around her were asking her if she was OK. 'I'm like, 'I am!'' she said, grasping her husband and daughter's hands as she recalled the moment. 'I'm getting out of here!' Julie and husband Todd, the Georgia couple who gained fame through 'Chrisley Knows Best,' the USA Network series that showcased their luxurious lifestyle and zany family dynamic, were back in their bleach-blond glory sitting with two of their five kids, Savannah and son Chase, on Lara Trump's couch. There had been no hair color for the inmates after they were sentenced to 12 years (him) and seven years (her) for tax evasion, conspiracy and wire fraud. He was sent to a federal prison in Pensacola, Fla., while she was doing time in Lexington, Ky. Probation after incarceration awaited them both. The pardons changed all that. Todd Chrisley was a little cooler than his wife had been when the news came his way. He was walking through FPC Pensacola when someone stopped him and told him he just got pardoned. 'I said, 'Yeah, OK' and I just went right on walking,' apparently dismissing what he'd just heard as trash talk. He walked all the way back to his dorm, only to have a corrections officer come by soon after and ask him if he was 'good.' 'I said, 'As good as I can be,'' he told Lara Trump with a little snark in his delivery. But the CO was serious. The officer told the reality star that he had been pardoned and that he'd been sent to check on Chrisley to make sure he was OK. Todd recalled saying, 'They don't need to be worried about me now! If I'm pardoned, I'm great!' The Chrisley patriarch also shared how it felt when he saw wife Julie for the first time in 28 months. 'When I hugged her the first time, it was like I was home. ... We have changed,' he said. 'And if we did not change in these 28 months, it would have been wasted.' Todd gave it up to the Almighty as well. 'God touched President Trump's heart,' he said. 'God led the people to advocate for us. And so I'm grateful, because every night I would pray that God would return me home to my children. And he did that, so I'm grateful.' Both Chrisleys have said they intend to advocate in the future for prisoners who are still behind bars. 'My View With Lara Trump,' which includes her full interview with Todd, Julie, Savannah and Chase Chrisley, airs Saturday at 6 p.m. local time (9 p.m. Eastern) on Fox News Channel.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman, Teen Music and Television Star, Dead at 81
Bobby Sherman, the former teen star who appeared in Here Comes the Brides and recorded the Billboard Hot 100 hits 'Julie, Do You Love Me' and 'Little Woman,' has died. His wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media by their family friend, actor John Stamos. Sherman was 81 years old. 'It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,' the statement reads. 'Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That's who Bobby was — brave, gentle, and full of light.' More from Rolling Stone Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46 Ananda Lewis, Celebrated MTV VJ, Dead at 52 Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 Brigitte did not share Sherman's cause of death. She celebrated his career, saying, 'known around the world for his music and acting, he brought joy to millions through songs like 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' and 'Little Woman,' and through his beloved role in Here Come the Brides.' After Here Comes the Brides was cancelled in 1970, Sherman continued his career with guest appearances on The Mod Squad, The Love Boat, and Murder, She Wrote. He would later appear in the 1983's rock comedy Get Crazy. Brigitte recalled reading her husband letters he received from fans around the world as he rested. 'Words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished,' she said. 'He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye. And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes — Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor. It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners.' When sharing the statement, Stamos wrote, 'From one ex teen idol, to another – rest in peace Bobby Sherman.' Sherman is survived by Brigitte, his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, as well as his six grandchildren. 'To those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more,' Brigitte said. 'He was a man of service. He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like — quiet, selfless, and deeply human. He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy — his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Popular East Lothian cafe to close due to 'rising costs and challenging demands'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular East Lothian seaside town cafe is set to close permanently due to rising costs and challenging daily demands. Goose on the Green, in Gullane, will close for good on Sunday as the team took to social media to make the difficult announcement. Julie, the owner of the cafe, wrote on Facebook on Thursday and admitted although the decision to close was not an easy one, it "feels like the right one." She thanked staff and customers who have worked at and visited the cafe over the years, saying the team have met some "wonderful people and made lasting memories." She wrote: "Dear Friends and Loyal Customers, this Sunday marks our last day at Goose on the Green. After much thought we have decided that it is time to close our doors. Rising costs and the daily demands have become increasingly challenging, and while this was not an easy decision, it feels like the right one. "We opened this cafe to bring warmth, quality coffee, and scrumptious food to Gullane. Along the way we've met wonderful people and made lasting memories. Your support, laughter, and friendship have made this journey incredibly rewarding. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Thank you all, sincerely, for being part of our story. We will dearly miss seeing your smiling faces (and waggy tails) each day but we will treasure the memories that we have created together. Pop in if you can before Sunday, we would love to say goodbye in person. "With heartfelt gratitude, Julie and the Goose on the Green Team. "P.S. A very special thank you goes to Kevin, our talented patisserie chef, who has been with us for 7 incredible years. Kevin's hard work and dedication brought you (and your furry friends) all of the wonderful cakes, pastries, soups, sandwiches, and much more. He has truly been our rockstar. "We also want to extend a deep thanks to all the wonderful staff that we've had over the years." Customers were quick to leave supportive comments and express sadness following the news. One wrote: "We will definitely miss you. Always looked forward to our bacon rolls after a swim on Saturdays. Wishing all the best." A second added: "So sorry to read this but it's important you make right decision for you. Good luck with whatever comes next and know that'll you will be missed very muchly!"
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders confirms long-awaited return for 'missing' character after 27 years
Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) is in for a shock in EastEnders very soon, as his wife Julie Bates arrives in Walford. Star Karen Henthorn will reprise her role as Julie who was last seen in the BBC One soap 27 years ago. Shortly after Nigel returned to Albert Square, we learnt that he had suddenly left Julie without any explanation. When he got back to Walford, he told his close friends that they had separated. It then became apparent that Nigel actually left the family home after learning of his dementia diagnosis. He didn't want to become a burden to Julie, so he left and faced the illness on his own. With Julie set to discover the truth very soon, how will Nigel react to seeing her again? Discussing her return to the soap, star Karen said: 'It's very surreal to be back in Albert Square after 27 years and working with the delightful Paul Bradley again – it's scary how fast the time has gone! Julie has got some awful surprises ahead of her after the initial relief she feels to discover Nigel is still alive. 'It's been great to film with Paul and Steve (McFadden), who are such lovely actors, as Julie discovers Nigel's dementia diagnosis and why he chose to hide it from her.' New producer of the show Ben Wadey added: 'We are delighted to have Karen Henthorn returning to reprise her role as Julie, who arrives looking for Nigel. Julie hasn't seen Nigel in almost two years and is unaware of his diagnosis and reasons for leaving, so her arrival will pose questions for the pair of them.' Karen last appeared in the show in 1998 when Julie and Nigel moved to Scotland to start a new life together. Her voice was heard on-screen earlier this year, when viewers saw Nigel listen to a voicemail from his wife. More Trending Julie was mentioned this week in the soap, when Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) realised just how out of his depth Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) had become while looking after Nigel. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Kat noticed that something was wrong, and her ex-husband initially tried to cover for what had happened earlier in the day. She then began to question where Julie was, and why she wasn't on hand to help. Phil explained that she hadn't seen Nigel in years, and Kat was seen in a moment of reflection. Will Kat contact Julie, therefore bringing her to Albert Square? View More » MORE: EastEnders' Phil makes huge decision in early streaming release as character is declared dead MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025 MORE: Kat reels in EastEnders as she makes unexpected discovery about Phil
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Before same-sex marriage was US law, they said ‘I do' in Massachusetts
By the time the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015, that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, 37 states and the District of Columbia already allowed it, and public opinion was moving swiftly toward acceptance. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Today, though, the picture is more complicated. Last month, a Gallup survey found that while 68% of Americans support same-sex marriage, approval among Republicans had slipped to 41% after peaking at 55% in 2021 and 2022. And the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that a right to abortion could not be found in the Constitution raised fears among many supporters of same-sex marriage that the court could overturn the Obergefell decision on similar grounds. Advertisement 20 Related : Those who said 'I do' in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004, were among the first same-sex couples to be legally married in the United States. (The marriages of thousands of couples who were issued marriage licenses in San Francisco earlier that year were later voided by the California Supreme Court.) Advertisement We spoke to five Massachusetts couples, four of whom were plaintiffs in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the case that led to the decision by the state's Supreme Judicial Court. They shared some of the ways in which marriage has shaped their lives. Julie and Hillary Goodridge. Greene, Bill Globe Staff Hillary Goodridge and Julie N.W. Goodridge Boston One month after Hillary Goodridge said 'I do' to Julie Goodridge, her longtime partner, she found herself in the hospital needing stitches after an accident involving a rake and a split lip. As they were checking in, a nurse asked Hillary who Julie was. Julie said, 'her wife.' It was the first time either had publicly used the word to describe her partner. 'We walked right into the emergency room as a married couple,' Julie said. Related : It was quite a change from nearly a decade earlier, when Julie gave birth to the couple's daughter, Annie. Hillary was in the room for Julie's planned cesarean section, but during the procedure, the doctors realized the baby had ingested something and sent her to the neonatal intensive care unit. Hillary was initially barred from the NICU and from Julie's recovery room. 'At that moment, you're not really thinking about social change,' Julie, 67, said. But two decades later, she says, 'the cultural moment that we are in now is so filled with anxiety and vitriol.' 'We're certainly not set up well at the Supreme Court for our families to be protected,' she said. 'If we're going to continue with the current perspective that prior decisions that prior courts have made have limited value, equal marriage is going to have a problem.' Advertisement Hillary, 69, remains more sanguine. 'There is an entire generation of new adults, new voters, who grew up in a world where we had marriage equality,' she said. 'I do not believe we will turn that back.' When the couple married at the Unitarian Universalist Association, overlooking Boston Common and the state House, Annie was the ring bearer. Although the Goodridges separated two years later, Hillary said of their marriage, 'It was totally worth it. I have never regretted it.' In September, Hillary and Julie were proud mothers of the bride when Annie got married in Massachusetts. Eve C. Alpern and Brenda Morris Belmont, Massachusetts In 2007, Brenda Morris gave birth to identical twin boys, Jaden and Isaac. Through the chaotic early days of caring for newborn twins, Brenda and her wife, Eve Alpern, had to navigate a bureaucratic thicket. To guarantee that they both had full parental rights under state law, they chose to legally adopt the children -- a step that they said required Brenda to first sever her rights as the biological parent. 'From hospital policies to custody laws, school registration and passport applications,' Eve said, 'raising our kids has been impacted by our marriage.' Related : Eve, however, had never wanted to get married. 'I associated the institution of marriage with treating women like property,' she said. 'But I envisioned a life in love.' Despite that feeling, she found herself waiting in line next to Brenda at City Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at 2 p.m. May 16, 2004. At midnight, along with nearly 250 other couples, they were among the first same-sex couples in the city to receive marriage licenses. Advertisement Later, they had 75 close friends and family come for an interfaith service, led by a lesbian rabbi, at a historic estate in Arlington, Massachusetts. 'We felt blessed and very, very lucky,' Brenda, 54, said. 'The legal wins were huge, but they don't mean we're fully equal,' Eve, 52, said. 'In this political climate, rights we fought so hard for are being rolled back overnight. The hate is louder. The threats are real. Marriage equality was never the endgame; it was a beginning. We're still fighting to feel safe, seen and secure in our own country.' From left, Mike Horgan and his husband, Ed Balmelli, at their home in Boston. SOPHIE PARK/NYT Mike Horgan and Ed Balmelli Boston Over the course of 20 years of marriage, Ed Balmelli and Mike Horgan both lost their parents. Beyond sharing their grief, they said, their marriage also saved them from additional anguish as they made funeral arrangements and divided their parents' assets with their siblings. They were also listed in the obituaries in the same manner as their married siblings. In 2000, the couple traveled to Vermont to have a civil union ceremony. 'That was the closest thing we could do to get married,' Ed said. 'But then you tell people, 'We're a civil union,' and they're like, 'What does that mean?'' Questions like that convinced the couple to join the lawsuit. 'My feeling on it was that if this era got by us and we weren't involved, I think I would regret that,' Mike said. 'I think it's the most important thing that we've ever done in our lives.' They no longer have to explain their relationship, and when their parents died, they were treated like their many siblings in their large Irish families. Advertisement As Ed, 65, and Mike, 66, celebrated their 20th anniversary last year, they said their joy had been tempered by their concerns about the Supreme Court. After the court legalized same-sex marriage across the country, Mike said, 'we had the feeling that we were done fighting now, we can rest easy. But, he said, 'if they can take away a woman's right to an abortion, they can take anything away.' David Wilson spoke in Arlington as his husband Robert Compton looked on. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff David Wilson and Robert Compton Provincetown, Massachusetts Two decades after Rob Compton married David Wilson, he said he has to explain to his grandchildren why their wedding was such a big deal in 2004. 'Today, we have no qualms about it,' he said. But young people, he said, 'just don't get' why so many were against it at the time. Related : Both men had been married to women and had children, and knew that marriage provided tangible benefits. 'If you say, 'We're married,' immediately, everybody knows what that means, and they treat you accordingly,' David, 81, said. Rob had been the head of a large dental group practice in Michigan when he came out in 1994. When his partners in the practice later asked him to resign, without giving cause, he said, he refused. He was then fired. (He sued for wrongful termination and won the case and the appeal.) By the spring of 1996, he had moved to Massachusetts, one of the few states at the time that banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing and other services. He met David soon afterward; they moved in together and had a commitment ceremony in 2000. During an overnight emergency room visit for a kidney stone, David was denied access to Rob's room. It was a shocking way for them to learn the limits of the state anti-discrimination laws. 'It made me aware of the fact that I have individual rights in Massachusetts and some workplace protections,' Rob, 76, said, even as he and David were denied the federal rights and protections that straight married couples enjoyed. Advertisement That episode, Rob said, convinced the couple that they should become part of the Goodridge lawsuit. Today, they said, they are hopeful about the changes that have taken place in the last 50 years. 'When David and I were young in the '50s and '60s, you would never admit you were queer,' Rob said. Now 'a lot of young people today feel empowered to just be themselves. That's a huge swing.' From left, Heidi and Gina Nortonsmith in Northampton. JAROD LEW/NYT Gina and Heidi Nortonsmith Northampton, Massachusetts For years after Heidi Nortonsmith and Gina Nortonsmith were legally married, they carried their marriage certificate everywhere they went. It afforded them 'a measure of security for when we traveled out of state or needed to make our way to the hospital for a family emergency,' Heidi said. The couple, who have been together since 1990, held a commitment ceremony in 1993. Heidi gave birth to their children, Avery, in 1996, and Quinn, in 2000. Gina was not legally recognized as a parent until she completed the process of adopting them, about a year after each was born. Even so, they considered themselves lucky. 'We live in Northampton; it was a very supportive community,' Gina said. 'We were already out. We each had very supportive families. We were not in danger of losing a job because of it.' Gina and Heidi, both 60, gave their two sons the last name Nortonsmith -- a combination of their family names. After they were married, they legally changed their last names, too. 'That was the day that we all became Nortonsmiths,' Gina said. It took a decade for the couple to be comfortable traveling without their marriage certificate. 'Without even noticing a precise moment,' Heidi said, 'we'd each become comfortable, in the sense that our marriage would be understood and respected, no matter where we traveled throughout the country.' This article originally appeared in
