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“Money doesn’t fall from the sky”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson admitted he “could have done better” over the summer when he and Oprah Winfrey urged fans to donate to Maui’s wildfire relief fund. The stars started a fundraiser for the Maui People’s Fund, donating a combined $10 million. But their call for donations from the public has sparked a backlash on social media, with Oprah, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2.8 billion in 2023, and Oprah, whose net worth is estimated at around $2.8 billion in 2023, according to Forbes Users were dissatisfied with demands for money from The Rock and others. It is worth about $800 million. Dwayne was also named the world’s highest-paid actor by Forbes magazine.

“I get it, I totally get it, and I could have been better. And I will be better next time,” Dwayne said in a video posted to his Instagram on Monday, Oct. 9. Ta. “It falls from the sky, it doesn’t grow on trees. There are a lot of people who live paycheck to paycheck. I get it. I know what it’s like. I don’t even get paid. “I lived paycheck to paycheck,” he continued. In such situations, “the last thing you want to hear is someone asking you for money, especially if the person asking you for money is wealthy.”

“I’ve never started a fund before, but I learned my lesson quickly. Thank you,” he said. Dwayne said the funds he and Oprah raised have begun to be distributed to those in need in Hawaii.

In the caption, the actor called for a united response: “This tragedy is moving and I am so proud of the Polynesian people,” before adding, “Sending supplies, love and prayers to all those affected by the disaster.” Thank you to everyone who helped me.

The wildfire broke out on August 8, amid extremely dry conditions and an approaching hurricane. By the time the fire was extinguished, the historic town of Lahaina had been nearly destroyed and at least 97 people had died, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said. announced on social media on September 15th.

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Latest health information

Bosses these days feel more like monsters. Bruce Springsteen recently announced that he is postponing his remaining 2023 concerts “out of an abundance of caution” as he continues his battle with peptic ulcer disease. Now, he has confirmed that the condition is still causing severe pain. Bruce, 74, introduced himself as “Stomachache’s favorite rock star” on his SiriusXM radio show “From My Home to Yours” on Monday, Oct. 10, People reported.

“I would like to take a moment to thank our fans who have been affected by the postponement of our performances for their understanding,” the singer-songwriter continued. “I’m so sorry, but this belly thing, despite my ability to laugh at it, is a monster and unfortunately still rocks my inner world.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Peptic ulcers occur when acid in the gastrointestinal tract eats away at the lining of the stomach and small intestine. The acid can cause painful sores that bleed.” Symptoms include: It often includes “burning abdominal pain” and may progress to vomiting, nausea, and fainting.

Bruce initially postponed only his September show due to “medical advisors’ decisions” and vowed to return to the stage as soon as possible. But as September progressed while Bruce was “steadily” recovering, he realized he needed to put his work on hold while he received treatment, according to another social media update. . Bruce and the E Street Band plan to resume touring in 2024.

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oscar door stopper

Gwyneth Paltrow has finally found a way to put the golden Oscar she won in 1999 to use. “My doorstop,” she jokes in her new “73 Questions” video for Vogue. The moment came as Gwyneth was showing off her gorgeous backyard in New York’s Hamptons neighborhood. As the interviewer says, “And what a beautiful Academy Award,” the camera pans to the ground, where the prize is placed between the tiles and the bottom of a garden gate, holding it open. “Works perfectly!” Gwyneth quips in the video.

“Of course we’re kidding,” Gwyneth’s rep assured Variety, pointing to a recent New York Times interview in which Gwyneth reportedly retrieved the statuette from a room in her home. But Gwyneth, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Shakespeare in Love in 1999 when she was 26, said she feels uncomfortable with the Oscar statuette.

According to CNN, in 2005 she said, “After I won, I kept it in storage for weeks…I didn’t even put it on the mantelpiece. That freaked me out.” “For some reason I don’t feel very good about it. I just feel some kind of shame and it brings up strange traumatic feelings. I associate it with difficult times in my life. It has been.”

Marriage questions

Adele’s partner Rich Paul has finally addressed rumors that the two are secretly married. In September, the singer referred to her powerful sports agent as “my husband” during a performance in Las Vegas. Since then, neither Adele nor Rich have revealed their marital status. But fast forward to Monday, Oct. 9, and the Klutch Sports Group CEO stopped by “CBS Mornings” to promote his new memoir, “Lucky Me.” Anchor Gayle King asked about Adele, and Rich said she was “amazing” and agreed that they “definitely helped each other” on their respective paths to success.

“We’re in a good space, we’re happy… She’s amazing,” he added, according to People magazine. Rich went on to say, “We had a great relationship for each other,” adding, “It’s not for the media, it’s not for the paparazzi, it’s for us.” He didn’t want Gail to elaborate on their relationship. I said no. ”

Still, Gail tried to clarify the marriage story. “Should I say ‘Hello, Mrs. Paul’ when I meet her?” she asked.

Rich laughed and replied, “You can say whatever you want,” and left it at that. Rumors that Adele and Rich secretly married have surfaced several times since their relationship went public in 2021. But chatter heated up when a Las Vegas fan was asked by the audience to ask Adele to marry him. “You can’t marry me,” the Grammy winner later told fans in a video posted to TikTok. “I’m straight, my love, and my husband is here tonight.”

“Gremlin Energy”

Lana Del Rey has some choice words for a Christian influencer on TikTok who claimed the singer conjured up “demonic energies” that physically affected viewers. In a viral TikTok post excerpted by Stereogum, Tracy Coston accused Lana of using witchcraft to summon “demons that will destroy your life” at a recent show in Mexico City. The post, which Tracy captioned, “Demon energy knocks out the Lana Del Rey crowd 😲😵‍💫 #lanadelrey #witchcraft #demons #reels,” includes a video of a portion of the show. , where members of the audience were shown rolling on the ground as she performed. She sang “Pretty When I Cry.”

“Lana Del Rey has been open about practicing witchcraft. And guys, look what happened at her concert. This is so real,” the influencer told her followers. “No matter what magic Lana Del Rey does, no matter what spell she casts to make the music appealing, the demons are in the crowd and in you as you attend. You’re invited,” Tracy added.

Screenshots from Stereogum show that Lana, who has been open about her Christian upbringing and interest in the occult, contributed her two cents before Tracy turned off comments on the post. Every line better than you,” Lana wrote. “PS, you’re giving off super gremlin energy. And not in a good way.”

‘Seinfeld’ finale, take 2?

For many fans and critics who hated how the long-running sitcom ended more than 25 years ago, there may be some good news ahead for Seinfeld. During a stand-up performance in Boston on Saturday, October 7, Jerry Seinfeld revealed a “little secret” about the show’s 1998 finale. — saw Jerry, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), George (Jason Alexander), and Kramer (Michael Richards) thrown into a bar. And it certainly seems like a reunion has something to do with it.

After someone in the audience asked if they liked the way the series ended, Jerry teased the audience that “something will happen that has to do with that ending.” “It hasn’t happened yet,” the manga continued in a video of the moment posted on X. “It’s just what you’re thinking, Larry.” [David] I’ve been thinking about that too. So, you get it. ”

Jerry and Larry created “Seinfeld” together before Larry launched his own show, “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The Seinfeld reunion, which Jerry has teased since the Seinfeld cast reunited for multiple episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2009, will be part of the upcoming season of Curve. Variety newspaper reported that there is a good chance that this will happen. The outlet reported that filming for the new season had been completed as of Tuesday, October 10, but a release date had not been announced.