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Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jenny McCarthy was 'too cool' to be into husband Donnie Wahlberg's boy band New Kids on the Block
Jenny McCarthy was "too cool" to be a fan of husband Donnie Wahlberg's boy band New Kids on the Block. The couple first met in 2012 but the 52-year-old 'Masked Singer' judge insists she wasn't the right age to be into the 'You Got It (The Right Stuff)', who formed in 1984 and became popular in the late-80s and early 90s. Jenny laughed to PEOPLE: "If I were in my late 40s, I probably would've fit into that slot of New Kid's fan, but I'm 52, going on 53, so I was too cool for that. "I was really into Madonna, though. "Like, dressed like her, I'd wear my shirt showing my bra strap. Absolutely loved her." However, she did see her future husband on TV during his heyday. She recalled: "The first time I remember seeing Donnie was on Entertainment Tonight, and he was on his motorcycle, and I was like, 'Look at that guy trying to look so cool on his motorcycle!' It's so funny...I never thought one day I would be marrying Donnie." Although Jenny and Donnie first met in 2012 but didn't start dating until a year later. They married on August 31, 2014. The former Playmate has son Evan, 22, with her actor former husband John Asher, 54, while Donnie is dad to sons Xavier, 32, and Elijah, 23, with ex-wife Kim Fey. Jenny and Donnie are so loved-up, they renew their wedding vows every year. Appearing on the 'Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa' podcast in 2024, Jenny said of their romantic tradition: "I used to make fun of celebrities when they would do it, or people in general, when they renew their vows. "I'm like, 'That's so corny and weird. Your wedding's over. Just stay married,' and then Donnie — this is a tradition Donnie wanted to implement."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Redwater man receives Community Leadership Excellence Award
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—Texas A&M University-Texarkana's School of Professional Education and Community Engagement (PECE) named Donnie Spriggs the Spring 2025 recipient of the PECE Community Leadership Excellence Award. The award is given to individuals who demonstrate outstanding community leadership through commitment to service, collaboration, and mentorship. Sabine Parish tourism legend wins Louisiana Rural Tourism Legacy Award Donnie is a Redwater native who graduated from TAMUT in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Leadership. He is currently the Director of Food & Beverage at Lost Pizza in Texarkana. 'With over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Donnie is well-known for his energetic leadership, positive workplace culture, and passion for developing the next generation of workers,' a press release stated. Donnie is also heavily involved in the community. He organized donation drives to collect supplies for Hurricane Helene victims. 'Donnie represents everything we hope to see in a leader—dedication to people, resilience through challenges, and a commitment to serving others,' said Dr. Jennifer Davis, Director of Community Engagement. 'He's not only a proud alumnus but a proud example of what community-focused leadership looks like.' Bossier student overcomes spinal injuries to graduate The award is presented each semester at TAMUT to recognize those who carry out PECE's mission of elevating careers and empowering communities through leadership and service. 'I've never set out to win awards,' said Spriggs. 'I've just tried to show up, do the right thing, and take care of the community that's taken care of me. This recognition is a reflection of the people around me who have believed in the power of giving back and working together. I'm honored and grateful to be a part of something bigger than myself.' To learn more about the PECE Community Leadership Excellence Award, go to or contact Dr. Jennifer Davis at jdavis@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Park City community garden brings positivity, peace, and connection
PARK CITY, Kan. (KSNW) – After nearly 15 years in the corporate world, Donnie Young decided it was time to step away and spend more time with his family, doing something he enjoyed. 'I've always loved gardening, but I haven't always had time to maintain a garden,' Young said. He wanted that hobby to serve more than just himself, so he started a community garden to feed people who needed it. Local elementary students working on tiny home project 'I really wanted to do kind of a community garden,' Young said. 'Help my neighbors out because the price of produce is high. We give all of our produce away for free. We do videos to try to teach people how to grow because we want people to learn how to grow stuff. We want them to see you can do it in a smaller space because we don't own a whole lot, we rent.' Donnie works in partnership with his son Donnie Young IV, so their farm is named D Squared. They have given out dozens of plants already. 'It's kind of like a father-son project,' Young IV said. 'It's kind of nice to be a part of something that's bigger than just me.' Their hope is for people to come and take a plant from the yard, but also to stop and talk. Many neighbors have been donating to Young and giving him ideas. 'I've gotten to know everybody,' Young said. 'Spending time with people, I didn't know my neighbors, I didn't know anybody, and I've been here for 10 years. I've gotten to know my entire neighborhood, like I know everybody now. Being able to talk with people, too much is spent on social media. People with their faces in the phone. I'm trying to encourage people to come up and meet them. Just getting to talk to people has probably been my favorite part.' 'Having everybody on this street contribute and talk, I kind of like that,' Young IV said. Local automotive teacher empowers young women with skills and knowledge Stephanie Circle lives down the street and says she plans to utilize their community garden. 'I just think it's wonderful that they are donating so much time, money, and effort to doing this for the community,' Circle said. 'It just shows their big heart for the community, and they've put a lot of work into it.' They fund the project by building and selling planters. Young says he hopes more people will do this type of thing. 'If you can imagine if every yard had a couple items of produce, you could drive down the road and not spend a ton of money on produce,' Donnie said. 'You get free produce everywhere. I'm trying to start a gardening movement. Bring people together, share the love, and feed people. It's really important right now because there's a lot of bad stuff going on. You got to try to counter that with good stuff, so I'm trying to bring the good stuff.' Their garden is located at 1526 W. Frontenac in Park City. To nominate a person or business for Positive Connections, fill out KSN's online contact form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
France 24
08-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
MLB Pirates fire Shelton as manager after 12-16 start
Shelton went 306-440 in just over five seasons guiding the Pirates, who were never better than fourth in the National League Central division under the 54-year-old American. "Derek is a good man who did a lot for the Pirates and Pittsburgh, but it was time for a change," Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said. "The first quarter of the season has been frustrating and painful for all of us. We have to do better. I know that. Ben knows that. Our coaches know that. Our players know that. "There's a lot of baseball left to be played. We need to act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now to get back on track as a team and organization." The Pirates have only reached the playoffs six times since winning the 1979 World Series and have missed the post-season nine years in a row, their only playoff advancement in 46 years coming in a 2013 one-game wild-card playoff. "Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years," Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said. "I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hired. I also believe that a change is now necessary." Pirates bench coach Don Kelly was named manager of the Pirates, who own the third-worst record in MLB. "Donnie is as respected as any person in our clubhouse and throughout our organization," said Nutting. "No one is more committed and no one loves this team or city more than Donnie. He is the right person to manage our team and help get us back on track." Kelly was in his sixth season as a bench coach for the Pirates. He had previously served as a first base coach for the 2019 Houston Astros. Kelly, 45, played for the Pirates in 2007 and also played for Detroit and Miami before retiring in 2016. © 2025 AFP
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton, announce replacement
The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton. The team made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon, saying Shelton had been relieved of his duties. Shelton joined the Pirates in late 2019. Advertisement 'Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will miss that,' said Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington. 'He's an incredibly smart, curious and driven baseball leader. I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hired. I also believe that a change is now necessary. I wish Derek and his family all the best in their next chapter.' Pirates Bench Coach and Pittsburgh native Don Kelly has been named manager. 'I believe strongly Donnie is the right person to manage the team right now,' said Cherington. 'He has the skills and experience needed to do this job really well and deeply cares about the Pirates and Pittsburgh. I look forward to working with him even more closely.' This year is Kelly's sixth season as the Pirates' bench coach before being promoted. Before joining the Pirates, he spent the 2019 season as first base coach for the Houston Astros. Advertisement 'Donnie is as respected as any person in our clubhouse and throughout our organization,' said Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting. 'He is a Pirate. He bleeds black and gold. No one is more committed, and no one loves this team or city more than Donnie. He is the right person to manage our team and help get us back on track.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
