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Billionaire Melinda Gates Offers Massive Funding To Women’s Health Groups

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Melinda French Gates — Earlier this year, Melinda French Gates resigned from her position as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. After 27 years, Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda, filed for divorce in 2021 while citing irreconcilable differences. This triggered one of the most expensive divorces in history. Following the divorce, there has been widespread speculation about Melinda’s plans in the coming years.

Private separation contract — At the time of the divorce, Bill Gates had a net worth of $130 billion. The couple had a private separation contract that was filed in the state of Washington. All assets acquired during their marriage were split 50/50. They did not have a prenup.

Bill and Melinda Gates — The details of Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce remained private even after it was finalized. Unconfirmed reports suggested Melinda received $76 billion.

Net worth — Two years later, Bill Gates’ net worth is approximately $104 billion, according to Forbes.

Two years — Melinda recently pledged $1 billion over the next two years to assist organizations focused on women’s issues.

Mental and physical health — Melinda has launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million fund aimed at non-profits that address women’s mental and physical health globally.

The health of our families — “Women’s health continues to be an afterthought, and it’s impacting the health of our families, our communities, our economies,” French Gates said. “Thankfully there are so many amazing organizations around the world working to change that.”

A review process — Each selected organization will receive between $1 million and $5 million after a review process, with winners announced by the end of next year.

January 10 — Applications are open until January 10, 2025, and interested parties must register their intent to apply by December 3, 2024.

‘Real Impact’: Taylor Swift Takes Major Action Amid Deadly Hurricanes

Taylor Swift — Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot announced that Taylor Swift has contributed $5 million to aid individuals impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, as confirmed by HollywoodUnlocked.com.

A statement from Babineaux-Fontenot read: “This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms. Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.”

Essential food — This contribution aims to help communities recover by providing essential food, clean water, and supplies. Babineaux-Fontenot thanked Swift for “standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need.”⁠

The donation — The donation came as Hurricane Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast, following the recent destructive impact of Hurricane Helene, which killed over 230 people and caused widespread flooding.

Nine fatalities — Hurricane Milton has resulted in at least nine fatalities. Experts are still in the process of assessing its effects. The storm has widely been regarded as one of the state’s worst hurricanes.

Tornadoes — Hurricane Milton triggered an unusually high number of tornadoes upon landfall. There were over 140 tornado warnings issued across Florida before the storm arrived.

Dolly Parton — Country star Dolly Parton is also contributing, partnering with Walmart for flood relief and pledging $1 million to assist Helene flood victims.

The rain — Hurricane Milton’s storm surge reached 8-10 feet in Sarasota, which was lower than Hurricane Helene’s surge. Due to the rain, there was significant flooding inland, particularly in Plant City, which received over 13 inches of rain.

Category 5 — Hurricane Milton was initially a category 5 hurricane before weakening significantly before landfall at Siesta Key, Florida.

Uprooted trees — The storm caused damage to homes, uprooted trees, and left millions without power. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Milton was not the worst-case scenario as it weakened significantly before impact.

12 Unforgettable Anne Hathaway Movies

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Numerous Award-Winning Roles — Anne Hathaway’s journey in Hollywood has earned her an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy. She initially gained fame with her lead role in The Princess Diaries (2001) and later appeared in Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Les Misérables (2012). In this slideshow, we will explore some of Hathaway’s best films based on box office performance, critic reviews, and general consensus.

The Dark Knight Rises — The Dark Knight Rises: Over $1 billion at box office.

Alice in Wonderland — Alice in Wonderland: Over $1 billion at box office.

Interstellar — Interstellar: $673 million at box office.

Les Miserables — Les Misérables: $442 million at box office.

The Devil Wears Prada — The Devil Wears Prada: $327 million at box office.

Alice Through the Looking Glass — Alice Through the Looking Glass: $300 million at box office.

Oceans Eight — Ocean’s Eight: $298 million at box office.

Get Smart — Get Smart: $231 million at box office.

Valentines Day — Valentine’s Day: $217 million at box office.

The Intern — The Intern: $195 million at box office.

Brokeback Mountain — Brokeback Mountain: $178 million at box office.

The Princess Diaries — The Princess Diaries: $165 million at box office.

Cause Of Death Released For MLB Legend Pete Rose

Three Heart Procedures

Pete Rose — Pete Rose, who was also known as “Charlie Hustle,” famously played for the Cincinnati Reds and won three World Series championships. He holds several MLB records, including the all-time leader in hits (4,256) and games played (3,562). He was a 17-time All-Star and won the MVP and two Gold Gloves.

In 1989, he was notoriously banned from the MLB after gambling on games. He recently died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada in September 2024 at the age of 83.

According to a Nevada Coroner, Pete Rose passed away due to natural causes linked to high blood pressure and arterial hardening, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Diabetes was also believed to have played a role in the former MLB star’s death.

Heart Problems and Diabetes — “Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with a significant condition of diabetes mellitus,” Coroner Melanie Rouse said.

Three Heart Procedures — Rose had undergone three heart procedures in five years and was on blood thinners at the time of his death.

Passed Away at 83 — Rose passed away at home in Las Vegas at age 83, shortly after reuniting with his Cincinnati Reds teammates.

An Astounding Career — Over his 24-season MLB career, primarily with the Reds, Rose amassed more than 4,200 hits, was selected to the All-Star Game 17 times, and won three World Series championships.

Manager of the Cincinnati Reds — After retiring as a player, Rose went on to become the manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

Record Holder — Rose holds the record for the most hits in MLB history but was banned for life in 1989 for betting on games.

Ineligible — Rose’s betting ultimately made him ineligible for the Hall of Fame.

Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About What Is Really Triggering Trump

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Jimmy Kimmel — ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel isn’t shy about criticizing former President Donald Trump. Last month, he hosted Jane Fonda and George Conway on his show following the ABC presidential debate.

Kimmel and Conway agreed that Trump lost the debate. Fonda also previously campaigned for Joe Biden prior to his departure from the race.

Kimmel recently suggested Trump is becoming more crazed and “mental” than usual during one of his campaign speeches, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Kimmel noted that Trump appeared to be bewildered by his own statements.

The oldest nominee — “Trump is now the oldest nominee for president ever and it’s starting to show,” Kimmel said.

Missiles hitting Israel — “I’m not sure he even knows what he’s saying anymore. With all that’s going on ― missiles hitting Israel today ― this is what he was talking about in Wisconsin,” Kimmel added.

Full Metal Jacket — Kimmel cited a clip where Trump inexplicably discussed the casting of R. Lee Ermey in “Full Metal Jacket” while speaking at a factory that makes metal cages.

The Academy Award — “Full Metal Jacket, right? He was supposed to get the Academy Award. He should have gotten it, but honestly, he wasn’t acting, but he was unbelievable in that movie,” Trump began.

Big stars — “He was teaching… I don’t want to use the names, but big stars. And they were really bad. And then one of the producers came in from one of the big studios, MGM, whatever it was, and he saw this guy saying, do it this way. And he’s screaming like crazy right in the guy’s face, this far, and he said, ‘I don’t think any actor can do that.’ Anyway, they end up hiring the guy that was supposed to teach. He went through five actors and every one of them was weak and not believable. And he went through five and then the guy sees it. He said, ‘Maybe we could get this guy,’ but nobody ever heard of him. He was in the military,” Trump said.

One of the greatest movies — “And it ended up to be one of the greatest movies because of him, largely because of him, and he was supposed to get the Academy Award, but they didn’t, because he wasn’t part of the establishment, to put it mildly, right? But he was great,” Trump added. “How good was that movie, right? Doesn’t get too much better. That’s great. I like that.”

The rambling — Kimmel humorously suggested that Trump’s mention of “metal” triggered the rambling.

Babbling about — “What are you babbling about?” Kimmel asked.

Full mental — “He heard the word ‘metal’ and he just went on a roll from there,” Kimmel said. “I don’t know about the jacket, but he is full mental for sure.”

Mariah Carey Faces Defamation Lawsuit From Her Brother

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Mariah Carey is dealing with legal challenges — Mariah Carey is dealing with legal challenges from her brother Morgan Carey just weeks after the passing of their mother and sister in August, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Mariah stated.

Mariah Carey’s mother, Patricia, was an opera singer who died at the age of 87. She passed away on the same day as Mariah’s 63-year-old sister, Alison Carey, who died from complications with organ function. Mariah has stated that her mother was her primary inspiration.

I feel blessed — “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” Mariah said.

Love and support — “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,” Mariah added.

Give depositions — A judge has ordered both siblings to give depositions before January 31, 2025, in connection with Morgan’s defamation lawsuit against Mariah. The lawsuit stems from mentions of him in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.”

False and defamatory — Morgan claimed these references have harmed his reputation, seeking judicial recognition of the statements as false and defamatory.

A specific amount — Morgan is not demanding a specific amount in damages.

Previous conflict — The family’s history has been marked by previous conflict.

Emotional distress — Morgan’s sister Alison having also sued Mariah in 2021 for emotional distress related to the same memoir.

Ex-NBA Star Says He Retired To Follow Jesus

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AJ Griffin — AJ Griffin of the Rockets has declared his retirement from the NBA to in order to commit himself to Christian ministry, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. “I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” Griffin said.

Super excited — “And I know that in a lot of people’s eyes, that seems like — it seems like a loss in the world’s eyes. But I just want to let you guys know that I’m super excited because I truly get to serve God, you know, with my full yes, and I feel like letting go of basketball is allowing me to, you know, go into full-time ministry and truly serving the Lord with all my heart — with all my time too, as well. So, I’m just excited to see where that leads me,” Griffin added.

2022 NBA Draft — The 21-year-old, who was the No. 16 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and played for the Hawks before being traded to the Rockets, agreed to a contract buyout on September 20.

A loss — Griffin expressed his excitement about serving God full-time, despite many perceiving his decision as a loss.

His career — He has averaged 7.5 points and 1.9 rebounds over his career, appearing in 72 games as a rookie and only 20 last season.

Dejounte Murray — Griffin, who became a Christian in 2020, received support from former teammate Dejounte Murray following his announcement.

Forever With You — “Love YOU Always Bro!!!” Murray wrote. “Forever With You!!”

‘Hardest Thing in the World’: Hoda Kotb Describes Leaving ‘Today’

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Stepping down — Hoda Kotb will be stepping down from her position as co-host of the Today show after almost 30 years with NBC, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. During a live broadcast on, Hoda revealed her decision, citing a desire to spend more time with her young daughters, Haley and Hope.

Turn the page — “I realized it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new,” Kotb said.

Hardest thing — “I decided that this is the right time for me to kind of move on… With all that being said, this is the hardest thing in the world,” Kotb added.

New chapter — Kotb noted that turning 60 in August marked a significant shift for her, prompting her to embrace a new chapter in her life.

My time pie — “Obviously, I had my kiddos late in life, and I was thinking that they deserve a bigger piece of my time pie that I have,” Kotb said. “I feel like we only have a finite amount of time.”

Broadcast career — “My sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift,” Kotb wrote. “Like a massive, joyful YES, you are! I saw it all so clearly: my broadcast career has been beyond meaningful, a new decade of my life lies ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie. I will miss you all desperately, but I’m ready and excited.”

After her exit — Although she will step down from her co-hosting duties, Kotb will continue to contribute to the Today show after her exit.

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Dies at 70

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Days of Our Lives — “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn has passed away at the age of 70, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Hogestyn passed following a long struggle with pancreatic cancer.

His diagnosis — Hogestyn’s family confirmed the news, stating he faced his diagnosis with remarkable strength and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

The curve ball — “He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination,” his family stated. “After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.”

The Days audience — His family added, “He was the most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor. He loved performing for the Days audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business.”

John Black — Hogestyn, who played John Black since 1986, is survived by his wife, Victoria, their four children, and seven grandchildren.

Impact on the show — Fellow cast members and the show’s executive producer expressed their condolences, noting Hogestyn’s impact on the show and his kindness to others.

Ultimate team player — “Hogey was the ultimate team player and there are not sufficient words to express how deeply he will be missed,” “Days of Our Lives” executive producer Ken Corday said. “His impact on our show, personally and professionally, was profound and will forever remain unmatched.”

RIP Drake — “What an amazing life he lived. He will be missed. He made the world a better place. RIP Drake,” actor Kassie DePavia said.

Other productions — Throughout his career, he appeared in over 4,200 episodes of the soap opera and had roles in other productions.

‘Coercion’: Newsom Bans Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings In California

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Gavin Newsom — California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law that prevents employers from requiring employees to attend anti-union meetings, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. The gatherings are commonly referred to as “captive audience” meetings.

Rich history — “California has a rich history of standing up for workers’ rights, and this bill continues that tradition ― making sure employees have the freedom to make their own decisions without coercion,” Newsom said.

Similar bans — The legislation positions California among at least eight other Democratic-leaning states that have implemented similar bans.

The bill — Supporters claimed that the bill is aimed at protecting workers’ rights and ensuring they can make decisions without coercion.

Damages in court — While employers can still hold anti-union meetings, attendance must be voluntary, and violations of the law allow workers to seek damages in court.

National Labor Relations Board — “There is a threat,” the National Labor Relations Board general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo said. “It’s inherent because these workers are economically dependent upon their employer. They have no true ability to exercise their right to refrain without fear of some sort of reprisal.”

Legal challenges — There are ongoing legal challenges to such laws from employer groups, citing conflicts with federal labor law and First Amendment rights.

Multiple efforts — There have been multiple efforts to ban captive-audience meetings at the federal level, supported by the National Labor Relations Board’s current general counsel.