Profession: Writer
Biography: James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Native American life created a unique form of American literature. He is best remembered for the Leatherstocking Tales, including The Last of the Mohicans, which is often regarded as his masterpiece.
Cooper was born in New Jersey into a wealthy landowning family. His father, William Cooper, founded Cooperstown, New York, where James spent much of his youth.
Keke Palmer files restraining order against baby daddy over domestic abuse
In the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, November 9, 2023, obtained by USA TODAY, the actress and singer stated that there had been numerous accounts of physical violence by her son's father. She stated that Jackson had been "unhinged, volatile and dangerous to both me and our son," and was physically and emotionally abusive towards her. Keke went into detail about the abuse she suffered, which included: hitting her in front of their son, destroying her personal property, throwing her belongings onto the street, throwing her car keys to prevent her from driving away, threatening to kill himself if she left him, and other physical and emotional abuse.
Mental Health Reform Bill Clears House of Representatives
A bill that would majorly reform mental health care in the United States cleared the U.S. House of Representatives 422-2 on Wednesday. Now, legislators are calling for the immediate passage of a similar bill in the Senate.
The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, introduced by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), a licensed child psychologist, would potentially address a nationwide shortage of psychiatric beds and child psychiatrists, in addition to creating the federal position of assistant secretary for mental health and substance use disorders, to be filled by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist and take over the responsibilities of the administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Misty Copeland (Ballet Dancer) - On This Day
Profession: Ballet Dancer
Biography: Considered a prodigy, Copeland started dancing only at the age of 13 and quickly rose to stardom. She dances for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States.
Born: September 10, 1982
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Age: 41 years old Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Career Highlights 2015-06-30 Misty Copeland becomes the 1st African American principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre Personal Life 2016-07-31 Ballet dancer Misty Copeland (33) weds attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California Famous DancersncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sLrToaCsnJGue6S7zGinnqegobJwucisq7Jlk6S9prjAp5s%3D
most expensive paintings in the world
Believe it or not, some paintings have sold for hundreds of millions of dollars! These artworks are considered masterpieces, meaning they're incredibly skilled and valuable creations, making them more valuable than a house, a car, or even a private island! Let's discuss the top 5 most expensive paintings ever sold. 1. ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci (Estimated Price: $450.3 million) ADVERTISEMENT
This captivating portrait of Jesus Christ, holding a crystal orb in one hand and raising the other in blessing, is shrouded in mystery.
Mr Beans Holiday
Ten years after his original pic outing, Rowan Atkinson's obnoxious Brit klutz rides again in the chucklesome, surprisingly warm but rarely laugh-out-loud "Mr Bean's Holiday."
Ten years after his original pic outing, Rowan Atkinson‘s obnoxious Brit klutz rides again in the chucklesome, surprisingly warm but rarely laugh-out-loud “Mr Bean’s Holiday.
My Son Was Killed, Former Anambra Governor Says
The senior Nwobodo said that an injection which was administered to his son led to complications which caused his death. He also blamed the doctor involved for referring the late Ifeanyichukwu to a private hospital instead of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu which had better facilities. According to the former governor his son had received treatment at the Anderson Medical Cancer Centre in Houston, Texas and was doing much better when he returned to Nigeria.
Naira Marley releases video for, 'Puta' (Pxta)
Song Title: Puta Genre: Shepeteri, Afrobeats Album: TBA ADVERTISEMENT
Date of release: September 11, 2019 Label: Moves Recordings Producer: Rexxie Video Director: Naya Effectz Details/Takeaway: As his fifth single of 2019, controversial Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley is back with another banger. ADVERTISEMENT
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New York: The Rich Girl
Charlene Wrightsman was born to a milieu of multimillionaires, multiple marriages and many mansions. Her grandfather amassed an early fortune in the Oklahoma oil fields, and was the man credited with thinking up the oil depletion allowance, for which all U.S. oilmen still revere and praise him today. Her father, Charles B. Wrightsman, 67, was once the president of Standard Oil of Kansas, has massive oil holdings in eight states, and is one of America’s least known rich men.
Nicolas Cage: I Didnt Get Into Movies to Be a Meme and I Had No Control Over It
Nicolas Cage is one of the internet’s most beloved actors. Social media platforms like X/Twitter and Reddit are constantly flooded with clips of and tributes to his larger-than-life performances. Google “Nicolas Cage memes” and you getlist upon list devoted to the Oscar-winning actor. But such viral attention is an afterthought for Cage.
“I got into acting because I was moved by film performance more than any other art form. I didn’t get into movies to become a meme,” Cage recently told The Guardian on his press tour for A24’s “Dream Scenario,” opening in theaters this month.