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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brian Wilson's Heartbreaking Tribute to Wife Melinda When She Died First
Before Beach Boy frontman Brian Wilson died at the age of 82, he weathered the death of his wife, Melinda. When she died, Wilson penned a loving tribute to her. In that tribute, he underscored her importance to him and their kids. "My heart is broken. Melinda, my beloved wife of 28 years, passed away this morning. Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost. Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior," Brian Wilson wrote on Instagram in January 2024. She was 77. "She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career. She encouraged me to make the music that was closest to my heart," the post added. "She was my anchor. She was everything for us. Please say a prayer for her. Love and Mercy Brian." Now, Brian Wilson's kids are similarly mourning his death with a heartfelt post on his Instagram page. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father, Brian Wilson, has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now," the June 11 post reads. "Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy." The post about Melinda's death also contained a message from the couple's kids. According to People, Brian Wilson had seven kids. His most famous children, Wendy and Carnie Wilson, were his daughters with his first wife, Marilyn Wilson. They broke up in 1969, and he married Melinda Ledbetter in 1995, and would adopt five kids with her, People reported. They are Dakota Rose, Daria Rose, Delanie Rose, Dylan and Dash. "It is with a heavy heart that we let everyone know that our mom, Melinda Kay Ledbetter Wilson passed away peacefully this morning at home. She was a force of nature and one of the strongest women you could come by," the kids' post read. "She was not only a model, our father's savior, and a mother, she was a woman empowered by her spirit with a mission to better everyone she touched. We will miss her but cherish everything she has taught us," the post continued. "How to take care of the person next to you with out expecting anything in return, how to find beauty in the darkest of places, and how to live life as your truest self with honesty and pride. We love you mom. Give Grandma Rose and Pa our love," it says. Wilson's Instagram page posted a series of wedding and other photos showing Brian and Melinda. "Thirty years ago today in 1995, Brian and Melinda were married! Said Brian: 'Melinda and I got married at a chapel in Palos Verdes. There were about one hundred fifty people at the wedding,'" the post reads. "There were only supposed to be about a hundred, but people kept coming, which was a little surprising for a Monday night in February. My brother Carl was my best man. Afterward, we went to the Hotel Bel-Air for music and food and danced and had a good time," it Wilson's Heartbreaking Tribute to Wife Melinda When She Died First first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
Los Angeles Times
31-05-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Prime and Rare Estate On Approximately Four Acres
Situated in one of the most prestigious locations in Bel Air, this prime and rare estate sits on approximately four acres, surrounded by majestic mature trees that provide exquisite privacy. Built in 1935 and featured in Architectural Digest in 1938, this English country estate has belonged to the same family for decades. Behind a gate and driveway, the expanse of the property is significant. The surrounding manicured gardens lead to a large pool that is positioned perfectly for sun exposure and a lovely pool house. Beyond the pool and gardens sits an enormous lighted tennis court – a perfect spot for a match or entertaining on a large scale. A rarity to find and an opportunity not to be missed. Location: 1021 Stone Canyon Road, Bel Air 90077 Asking Price: $23,850,000 Living Area: 6,326 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Features: Rarely does an opportunity come along to acquire one of the last remaining proper Bel Air estates. Pure character, extraordinary bones, approximately 4 acres of expansive grounds, a large tennis court, and in close proximity to the Hotel Bel-Air. Contact: Carolwood Estates Lisa Optican310.351.6646loptican@ 01960751
News18
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Marries Boyfriend Will Bracey, See First Wedding Pics
Last Updated: Ally Brooke and Will Bracey first met in 2014 and got engaged in 2023. Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke has officially got married with her boyfriend Will Bracey in a low-key ceremony. The couple first met in 2014. The ceremony took place at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles on May 3. According to People, who was the first to break the news, Ally and Will's wedding was officiated by Pastor Judah Smith, who is a good friend of the couple. Forgoing a large guest list, Ally and Will opted for a small, secluded setting, with just two of them present at the ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ally Brooke Bracey (@allybrooke) For her big day, the singer wore a strapless, custom wedding gown by Lee Petra Grebenau. Will, on the other hand, donned a classic black suit. The bride walked down the aisle to Kari Jobe's Holy Spirit, performed by a live violinist. The couple hadn't always planned to elope. In a conversation with the outlet, Ally revealed that they changed their plans just weeks before the wedding. 'The whole time I had envisioned a big wedding. We both would've loved our fam there and some friends, but I'm forever grateful and glad that we did it that way because it could not have been more intimate and more incredible," the singer said. Sharing their families' reaction to their decision to elope, Ally said, 'Everybody was supportive, and they were thrilled for us. They were like, 'Look, if you want it to be just you, it should be just you.'" Will added, 'We'll do something soon with them this fall with all the families, but we wanted to do this, and [I'm] so glad we did." Ally first met Will in 2014 when he came to work as Fifth Harmony's tour manager. While her ex-band members were not part of the wedding, Ally thanked them for bringing her to the love of her life. First Published:
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ally Brooke Reveals Secret Wedding to Will Bracey Amid Fifth Harmony Reunion Talks, Know Justin Bieber Connection
Fifth Harmony alum Ally Brooke officially wed long-time boyfriend Will Bracey in an intimate and sentimental wedding at the beautiful Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. Bracey and Brooke first met through Fifth Harmony. The pair wed in a sunset ceremony on Saturday, with Pastor Judah Smith, who is a good friend of the couple and spiritual guide to celebs such as Justin Bieber, conducting the wedding. The occasion was an important one for the pair, who opted to keep the moment highly personal, eschewing a big guest list in favor of a small, secluded atmosphere. According to People, Brooke, 31, wore a strapless, custom wedding gown by designer Lee Petra Grebenau, exuding sophistication. She walked down the aisle to the sound of Kari Jobe's Holy Spirit, performed by a live violinist. Bracey, 38, who is now COO for the Bieber family, was dashing in a traditional formal outfit. During an interview with the outlet, the Low Key singer labeled her new position as a wife as nothing less than amazing. She raved about the experience of marriage, stating it has caused her unadulterated joy. Having first dreamed of a bigger celebration, Brooke revealed that she and Bracey decided to alter their plans just weeks before the wedding. The couple told relatives shortly before the wedding that they had opted to elope. Though family members weren't there, Brooke said she looked back on the choice fondly, pointing out how the intimate size gave the day an added depth. "We both would've loved our fam there and some friends, but I'm forever grateful and glad that we did it that way because it could not have been more intimate and more incredible," she said. The wedding planning was left to Kelsey Events, who were hired by the couple in August 2024. Brooke specified having live music and fresh flowers, which gave the space an atmospheric and emotional feel. The couple first met over a decade ago when Will Bracey worked as Fifth Harmony 's tour manager. While her ex-band members were not at the ceremony, Ally Brooke remembered them warmly, thanking the group for introducing her to the love of her life.
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke marries longtime partner Will Bracey
Ally Brooke has got married to her longtime partner Will Bracey. The 31-year-old singer, best known for her time with girl group Fifth Harmony, tied the knot with Will, 38, in an intimate ceremony at the Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, on Saturday 3 May, People reported – with the magazine carrying exclusive pictures of the pair's big day. Ally told the publication she considered married life 'the most incredible feeling I've ever felt'. The couple were joined only by their officiant, Judah Smith, 46, as they exchanged vows at sunset. 'I love being a wife, and I love my husband so much,' Ally also told People. The wedding marked a change of plans for the couple, who originally intended to host a larger celebration with friends and family. 'The whole time I had envisioned a big wedding,' Ally said, adding: 'We both would've loved our fam there and some friends, but I'm forever grateful and glad that we did it that way because it could not have been more intimate and more incredible.' Ally wore a gown by Lee Petra Grebenau for the ceremony, which was organised with the help of Kelsey Events, which the couple brought on in August 2024 to organise their nuptials The ceremony included personal touches such as floral arrangements and a live violin performance of Kari Jobe's 'Holy Spirit' as Ally walked down the aisle. The couple selected Judah Smith, who they first met more than a decade ago in Guadalajara, Mexico, as their officiant. 'We met him randomly 10 plus years ago in a hotel lobby with the Fifth Harmony girls,' Will said. Ally added: 'Even before we got even engaged, I dreamed of having him as our pastor to do the ceremony. His words were powerful over us, and it was unforgettable. We were all sobbing.' The pair exchanged both traditional and personalised vows, which Ally said she spent the night before the ceremony writing. 'I basically stayed up the whole night writing my vows,' she said, adding: 'Then, in the morning, I tweaked a word or two.' Weeks ahead of the ceremony, Ally and Will informed their families of their plans to elope. Ally said: 'Everybody was supportive, and they were thrilled for us. 'They were like, 'Look, if you want it to be just you, it should be just you.'' Will added: 'We'll do something soon with them this fall with all the families, but we wanted to do this, and (I'm) so glad we did.' The couple first met when Will was working as the tour manager for Fifth Harmony. They are now planning a honeymoon for the summer and have discussed starting a family. Ally said about the prospect of her and Will having children: 'We both have a timeline, but not immediately.'
