Possibility

By Susan Stackpole
Aloha.
Thank You for taking time to be with me here. I believe you found this article for a reason. My wish is that you feel cherished, loved and inspired. May you curl up in soft clothes, settle into a cozy chair, sip a delicious beverage, and allow your dreams to [...]

Heart Rocker

By Susan Stackpole
Rocker, Father, Lover, Apprentice, and Superman Bret Michaels is the poster child for defying the odds. Michaels’ big heart and love for his family motivated him to survive a life-threatening brain hemorrhage and champion a recently diagnosed hole in his heart. Michaels’ sheer determination brought him through a situation that results [...]

The Power of Love

By Susan Stackpole
“Why dream on a dream that burns me?
Why dream on a dream expired?
I’m told this dream returns,
But lately I’m so tired.”
~ Susan Werner, “Through the Glass”
The scales have fallen from my eyes after what seems like several lifetimes of tremendous challenges. My heart is renewed, and my spirit is a bit more [...]

Saying Yes to Love

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By Susan Stackpole

Has love melted the glacial heart of grinchy, snarky, Simon Cowell? It seems so. Cowell’s demeanor is noticeable kinder as he reveals a more empathic, jovial side. Cowell’s sweetheart, Mezhgan Hussainy, American Idol makeup artist, has him bubbling about life and love. Cowell reveals, “‘I’m smitten with Mezhgan. [...]

The Final Cut

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By Susan Stackpole
“Tell me what you don’t like about yourself.”
The probing tagline from the provocative series, Nip/Tuck, marks the beginning and ending of a seven year era of scintillating television. Nip/Tuck documents the evolution of prestigious plastic surgeons, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy. Sean, the frustrated boy scout wannabe, often blames his [...]

Hope and Help for Haiti

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Hope and Help for Haiti by Susan Stackpole

Tuesday, 12 January 2010 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti is devastated by a 7.0 earthquake, and the word rushes to aid Haiti. Businesses, countries, celebrities, governments, governmental agencies, and individuals dig deep into their hearts and bank accounts to help Haiti. Loved ones wait prayerfully for information on the condition [...]

Holiday Love

By Susan Stackpole
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the Kings and Princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flocks,
The real work begins.
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry
To release the prisoner,
To teach the nations,
To bring [Love] to all,
To make music in the heart.
adapted from Howard Thurman’s “The [...]

Dirty Secrets : Part II

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By Susan L. Stackpole (contd…)
Dr. Don-David Lusterman, author of “Infidelity: A Survival Guide”, explores the definitions of infidelity, inquiring, “Does a stolen kiss count? What about erotic chats with strangers online? A lap dance?” Lusterman suggests infidelity is defined as occurring when one member of a couple secretly violates the commitment to monogamy. Lusterman states, [...]

Dirty Secrets : Part I

By Susan L. Stackpole
Does sexual fidelity correlate to respectability in Hollywood? Is bad press still better than no press? Can a celebrity career survive sexual indiscretion? Let’s ask Tiger Woods and other celebrities accused of cheating on their spouses. Woods’ name is on everyone’s lips as his life has become fodder [...]

Extreme Entertainment

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By Susan L. Stackpole
Is art imitating life or life imitating art?
Britney Spears’ video, “Three” features her in an extremely revealing white bathing suit singing of the innocence a sexual threesome, “What we do is innocent, just for fun and nothing meant.” Britney asks, “Are you in? Living in sin is the new [...]

Wild Card with Patrick Swayze

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By Susan Stackpole
Hollywood celebrities and fans across the world mourned the passing of the beloved Patrick Swayze, dance legend, movie icon, dedicated spouse, cancer warrior, lover of life, and wild card. Swayze died surrounded by his family after a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. Stars including: Kirstie Alley, Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore, Jennifer [...]

“Smile” (for Michael and Elvis)

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By Susan Stackpole
“Smile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though it’s breaking. When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by. If you smile through your fear and sorrow, smile and maybe tomorrow you’ll see the sun come shining through for you.” The words of Charlie Chaplin echo across continents [...]

Heart of a Soul Surfer

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By Susan Stackpole
Bethany Meilani Hamilton, born in Kauai, HI on 8 February 1990, would go on to inspire thousands of people in her young life. Bethany’s entire family are surfers, and she learned quickly, at age eight winning the “push and ride” division of a Quicksilver surfing competition. She went on to take [...]

Thank You for Being a Friend

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By Susan Stackpole
Born on 13 May, 1922 in New York City, Bernice Frankel would grow up to change the television history by pioneering strong, leading comedic female characters. Frankel later moved with parents, Phillip and Rebecca Frankel, to Cambridge on Maryland’s Eastern shore where they ran a clothing store. Frankel’s characteristic sardonic wit developed [...]

Hollywood Romance – Stranger Than Fiction

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By Susan L Stackpole
Love is the stuff of which dreams, and movies, are made. Hollywood romance proves that life is often stranger than fiction. Celebrity relationships like Brangelina and Tomcat sell millions of tabloids, while films like When Harry Met Sally, Notting Hill, and The Holiday shine like beacons of hope for the [...]

The Doctor Is In— Dr Drew Pinsky

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by Susan L. Stackpole
Dr. Drew Pinsky is the Hollywood “go to” physician for addiction issues, teen pregnancy, sex questions, and more. Famous for shows like Loveline, “Celebrity Rehab, Sober House, Sex…with Mom and Dad, have catapulted Dr. Drew to celebrity status. The son of a physician and actress, Pinsky attended Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California, [...]

I Dreamed a Dream

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By Susan L. Stackpole

It seems almost ridiculous to think that one month ago, the world had never heard of Susan Boyle, the courage Scott who dared to dream a dream that has inspired the world over. The youngest of nine children, Susan, a forty-seven year old single charity worker lives with her cat. [...]

Dance Your Heart Out

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By Susan L. Stackpole
Irving Berlin was onto something when he said, “The best things happen while you’re dancing.” The evolution of dance captured the attention of audiences throughout the twentieth century and is continuing into the twenty-first century. Current shows like So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Best Dance Crew, and Dancing [...]

Don’t Worry Be Happy

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by Susan L Stackpole
Bobby McFerrins colorful Don’t Worry, Be Happy plays cheerily in the background while the camera maintains a close headshot of handsome, twenty-seven year old, Nick Vujicic. Beaming from ear to ear, he says, My name is Nick Vujicic, and I love traveling around the world, fishing, golfing, and swimming. [...]

Lights Go Out On Broadway – Celebrities Bid Adieu To Beloved Natasha

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by Susan Stackpole
Broadway lights dimmed in memory of Natasha Richardson, Tony award-winning stage and film star, who died unexpectedly from a skiing-related head injury on 18 March, 2009 in Newyork. Richardson’s husband, Liam Neeson, and mother, Vanessa Redgrave, were in attendance. Theatres in London’s West End dimmed also at 7pm and lasted [...]

Black Tie to Black’n’Blue

by Susan Stackpole 

A Ravishing Rihanna to An Abused Rihanna
7 February 2009, Los Angeles, CA —911 dispatched police officers after witnesses reported hearing a woman screaming for help while being beaten. Robyn Rihanna Fenty was treated for abusive injuries after being beaten by her boyfriend Chris Brown after questioning him regarding a message she found on his cell phone [...]

Cougars on the Prowl

By Susan Stackpole
Roar!  Let’s begin with a quiz… 
A cougar is:
a)   large American feline resembling a lion
b)   is an instrumental post-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin formed in 2003
c)    A woman of middle age who actively seeks the casual companionship of younger (typically under 30 years old) males
d) All of the above
You are correct if you [...]

Babies Having Babies

Never Imagined before

By Susan L. Stackpole

A Never-Imagined Today — ALFIE, CHANTELLE AND MAISIE
Movies and celebrity teens glamorize pregnancy to young teens, allowing them to slip into a fantasy world filled with idealized images of chic, slender moms effortlessly holding their babies amidst a flurry of giddy attention from loved ones. Hidden behind the camera lens is the [...]

Underdogs to Milliionaire Slumdogs, 2009 Oscars Go to the Dogs

by Susan L. Stackpole
Slumdog Millionaire triumphs at the Oscars, taking home a total of eight golden statuettes. Slumdog¸ the little picture that could, seems to be continuing the theme of President Barack Obama’s campaign, “Yes We Can!”. Winner after winner expressed long-held dreams of winning, though never believing those dreams would ever be realized. Even [...]

Struggle to Stardom-The Power of a Dream (Part II)

By Susan L Stackpole. Susan talked about the dream of a commoner which can turn into reality and lead you to unprecedented success with a zeal and vigour, the stuff that winners and champions are made up of. A highly inspiring article, this is just a continuation and conclusion of the previous article. (read the Ist part here http://www.indiantvtoday.com/the-power-of-a-dream/2009/02/16/  [...]

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