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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avril Lavigne thanks parents for their sacrifices
Avril Lavigne has thanked her parents for the "sacrifices" they made for her. The 40-year-old star is currently on her Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour and after bringing her mom out on stage at New York's Madison Square Garden, she has expressed her gratitude for all the help and support her mother and father have shown over the years. Sharing a video and photos of her mom on stage, Avril wrote on Instagram: "I brought my Mom up on stage last night !!!! "Ever since I was a little girl, both my mom and dad saw something in me and encouraged me to practice very hard and pursue my dream of becoming a singer/ musician. "They made a lot of sacrifices for me and I could not be where I am today without them. Mom thank you for believing in me. I am grateful to both my parents. Thank you for everything, I love you both! [heart emojis] (sic)" During the New York show, Avril recalled to the audience that her mom had told her "you're going to be a singer one day" after she sang Jesus Loves Me. She added: "When I was two years old, she knew I was going to be a singer." Meanwhile, Avril previously laughed off the conspiracy theory that she was replaced by a body double named Melissa after struggling with the pressures of fame. The Complicated hitmaker insisted the rumours have never bothered her because she knows there are far worse things that people could have said. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she said: "I mean, it's just funny to me. Like, on one end, everyone's like, 'You look the exact same. You haven't aged a day.' But then other people are like, there's a conspiracy theory that I'm not me. Honestly, it's not that bad. It could be worse, right? "I feel like I got a good one. I don't feel like it's negative. It's nothing creepy! Obviously I am me, it's so dumb! "I think that they've done that with other artists. I'm not the only one. I think, like, other people have that."
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Avril Lavigne thanks parents for their sacrifices
Avril Lavigne has thanked her parents for the "sacrifices" they made for her. The 40-year-old star is currently on her Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour and after bringing her mom out on stage at New York's Madison Square Garden, she has expressed her gratitude for all the help and support her mother and father have shown over the years. Sharing a video and photos of her mom on stage, Avril wrote on Instagram: "I brought my Mom up on stage last night !!!! "Ever since I was a little girl, both my mom and dad saw something in me and encouraged me to practice very hard and pursue my dream of becoming a singer/ musician. "They made a lot of sacrifices for me and I could not be where I am today without them. Mom thank you for believing in me. I am grateful to both my parents. Thank you for everything, I love you both! [heart emojis] (sic)" During the New York show, Avril recalled to the audience that her mom had told her "you're going to be a singer one day" after she sang Jesus Loves Me. She added: "When I was two years old, she knew I was going to be a singer." Meanwhile, Avril previously laughed off the conspiracy theory that she was replaced by a body double named Melissa after struggling with the pressures of fame. The Complicated hitmaker insisted the rumours have never bothered her because she knows there are far worse things that people could have said. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she said: "I mean, it's just funny to me. Like, on one end, everyone's like, 'You look the exact same. You haven't aged a day.' But then other people are like, there's a conspiracy theory that I'm not me. Honestly, it's not that bad. It could be worse, right? "I feel like I got a good one. I don't feel like it's negative. It's nothing creepy! Obviously I am me, it's so dumb! "I think that they've done that with other artists. I'm not the only one. I think, like, other people have that."
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Peggy Shivers: A legacy of education and service
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — In celebration of Black History Month in Southern Colorado, we pause to honor those who have shaped our community, including Peggy Shivers, a local philanthropist whose ongoing efforts continue to leave a lasting impact across the Pikes Peak region. 'You should try to make the best of your life as you can, and getting an education is one way of doing that,' Peggy Shivers shared. Shivers has called Colorado Springs home since 1997, but her story begins in Center Point, a small community about 10 miles outside Pittsburg, Texas. 'I was born in 1933, so that was quite some time ago,' Shivers said. 'Back then, especially in rural areas, African-Americans who went to school often didn't make it past the eighth grade.' But Peggy's story is different. She grew up in a nurturing environment where her aunt established a 14-acre campus that welcomed children from all over to attend school. Beyond her passion for education, Shivers is a talented musician who began singing at the age of three. 'My grandmother taught me the song 'Jesus Loves Me' and had me sing it in church,' Shivers recalled. 'Everyone was amazed that at such a young age, I remembered the words.' Every person needs a sidekick, and for Peggy, that was her late husband, Clarence Shivers. Clarence passed away in 2007 and is laid to rest at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery. 'Clarence, truly, was a special human being,' Peggy said. Clarence served in the military during World War II, and his high score on the entrance exam earned him a place among the elite Tuskegee Airmen. 'The first time he sat in the cockpit, he knew he was home,' Peggy said. In addition to being one of the first African-American military pilots, Clarence was a skilled artist commissioned to create a statue at the Air Force Academy honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. Before moving to Colorado Springs, Peggy and Clarence shared a love for the arts. 'My husband was an artist, and he received a wonderful commission from Miller Brewing Company to create a calendar of civil rights leaders,' Peggy explained. 'He was responsible for both the artwork and the writing that accompanied it.' Peggy shared with FOX21 News that Clarence visited the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) for research on the calendar but was disappointed by the lack of resources on African-American history. During their 25th wedding anniversary celebration, they hosted a successful art auction and knew exactly how to use the proceeds. In 1993, Peggy and Clarence partnered with PPLD to create the Shivers Fund. The funds raised from the auction helped establish the African American Historical and Cultural Collection at the library district. 'In 1993, bringing that to the community's attention was a huge step forward,' said Courtney VanCleave, Senior Director of Development & Executive Director of the PPLD Foundation. 'Today, we have an array of titles, authors, and resources available for people from all backgrounds in our community.' VanCleave oversees the PPLD Foundation, which manages the Shivers Fund. 'At the library, we say that everyone belongs, and we can only truly say that if we offer materials, books, and resources from diverse languages, backgrounds, and cultures,' VanCleave explained. 'By providing such a variety of authors and resources, we're practicing what we preach, and we hope the community recognizes these resources are available.' Throughout PPLD library locations, community members can explore a growing collection of books that highlight African-American history and culture. Peggy proudly claims it's one of the best collections in the West, but she points out it isn't tucked away in a special room or wing of the library. 'We wanted the books spread throughout the library, and that's what they've done. That's how it began,' Peggy said. Beyond the collection, the Shivers Fund also supports events that celebrate history, culture, and the arts, providing opportunities for the community to engage with education and cultural experiences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
