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River Phoenix's Family Didn't Want the Actor's Final Film Released

A few actors manage to make a significant impact despite relatively short film careers. River Phoenix was one of them, an accomplished thespian who started acting as a child. He soon began receiving critical acclaim, earning fans who praised him for his trademark intensity and bold choices onscreen. While Phoenix’s star shone brightly, it flared out when he was only 23. This left his final film in a state of limbo, which put his family at odds with the film’s production team.

Sheree Whitfield Net Worth 2023: What Is The RHOA Star Worth?

Sheree Whitfield, from the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), has seen her net worth fluctuate over the years. As of 2023, her estimated net worth stands at a commendable $800,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This figure shows her entrepreneurial spirit and her ability to reinvent herself in the face of adversity. Born Sheree M. Fuller on January 2, 1970, Whitfield's journey to fame began when she joined thecast of RHOA in 2008.

Virtual Charter Schools Are Booming, Despite A Checkered Reputation

Parent Mandii Brower vividly remembers what it was like when her kids' school in Yukon, Okla., switched to distance learning in the spring: "It was just like, we never learned with our teachers again. They never checked on things again." She says "school" consisted of just a few short daily assignments. "I [couldn't] see my kids' education going that way." So this fall, Brower enrolled her two daughters in Epic Charter Schools, a virtual program that allows students to study online, at their own pace, with prerecorded lessons and one-on-one teacher support.

10 highlights of Palestine | Palestine holidays

Palestine holidays10 highlights of PalestineAs Bradt brings out its first guide to Palestine, its author, Sarah Irving, recommends her top 10 things to see and do in the West Bank, from ancient palaces to new community tourism projects - and the world's most unlikely OktoberfestFor most people, the words Palestine or West Bank won't shout holiday destination. But set aside stereotypes: Foreign Office bars on travelling in the West Bank were lifted several years ago, and visitors to Palestine will be met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome.

Killer whale moms are still supporting their adult sons and it's costing them

Twenty years ago, in the waters off the coast of Washington State and British Columbia, an adult female killer whale (dubbed K16 by those who know her well) gave birth to a son, K35. "These two have an extremely close social relationship," says Michael Weiss, the research director at the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbor, Washington. It's hard for Weiss to think of a time when he didn't catch the pair hanging out in the same group, and often immediately next to each other.

Lee Sun-kyun Death: A Tribute to the Versatile and Beloved Actor

Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his portrayal of the affluent yet oblivious Mr. Park in the Academy Award-winning movie Parasite, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 48. The actor was discovered deceased in a car near a park in Seoul, with indications pointing to suicide. According to authorities, a note resembling a will was found, and Lee had been under investigation for alleged drug use, a charge he had denied since October.

Matthew Perry Says He 'Knew' About Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer's Crushes on Each Other

Matthew Perry was not seething when Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer admitting during the Friends reunion to "crushing hard" on each other. As Perry tells it, he knew long before they spilled the tea to the world. During an appearance on SiriusXM's The Jess Cagle Show, co-host Julia Cunningham wondered if Perry was "seething" during the reunion when Aniston and Schwimmer came clean about crushing on each other.  "I was like, 'Was Matthew seething with anger on the set of the reunion hearing about this unrequited love?

Ramesses II: Scientists reconstruct 'handsome' face of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaoh

The 'handsome' face of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, Ramesses II, can be seen for the first time in 3,200 years thanks to a new scientific reconstruction. Scientists from Egypt and England collaborated to capture the king's likeness at his time of death, using a 3D model of his skull to rebuild his features. They then reversed the ageing process, turning back the clock almost half a century to reveal his face at the height of his powers.

Raphal Hamburger 2022

Raphaël Hamburger 2022 – Un nouvel ami pour Raphael Hamburger – C’est maintenant le début d’une toute nouvelle ère pour lui. Raphael Hamburger va bientôt recommencer sa vie après avoir subi la perte dévastatrice de trois êtres chers en succession rapide. La vérité est que le fils de Frances Gall et le fils de Michel Berger attendent un enfant. France Dimanche a été le premier à dévoiler l’histoire du producteur de musique de près de 40 ans, qui a évité l’attention du public.

What We Do in the Shadows Anoop Desai Understood the Assignment

When What We Do in the Shadows introduced its latest mythical addition — the Djinn — there was never a chance it would end up a cartoonish trope. The writers were very specifically looking for someone who could offer the opposite of the sort of flashy wish-granter we’re used to, something more like the dry, cold demeanor of a particularly intimidating accountant. They’d find what they were looking for in Anoop Desai.