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UPI
7 days ago
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- UPI
Famous birthdays for June 4: Angelina Jolie, Bar Refaeli
June 4 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: -- George III, the last British monarch to rule the American colonies, in 1738 -- Actor Rosalind Russell in 1907 -- Radio/TV personality Ruth Westheimer in 1928 File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI -- Actor Bruce Dern in 1936 (age 89) -- Musician Freddy Fender in 1937 -- Publisher/commentator Mortimer Zuckerman in 1937 (age 88) -- Musician/actor Michelle Phillips (Mamas & the Papas) in 1944 (age 81) -- Actor Parker Stevenson in 1952 (age 73) -- Actor Keith David in 1956 (age 69) File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI -- Actor Bradley Walsh in 1960 (age 65) -- Musician El DeBarge in 1961 (age 64) -- Actor Julie White in 1961 (age 64) -- Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli in 1963 (age 62) -- Actor Scott Wolf in 1968 (age 57) File Photo by James Atoa/UPI -- Actor Horatio Sanz in 1969 (age 56) -- Actor Rob Huebel in 1969 (age 56) -- Actor Noah Wyle in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor James Callis in 1971 (age 54) -- Writer Joe Hill in 1972 (age 53) -- Musician Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band) in 1974 (age 51) -- Comedian Russell Brand in 1975 (age 50) -- Actor/filmmaker Angelina Jolie in 1975 (age 50) -- Actor Theo Rossi in 1975 (age 50) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor Robin Lord Taylor in 1978 (age 47) -- Actor Josh McDermitt in 1978 (age 47) -- Actor Rebecca Henderson in 1980 (age 45) -- Musician JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys) in 1980 (age 45) -- Actor T.J. Miller in 1981 (age 44) -- Model Bar Refaeli in 1985 (age 40) File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI -- U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame member Evan Lysacek in 1985 (age 40) -- Musician Zac Farro (Paramore) in 1990 (age 35) -- Actor/musician Quincy Brown in 1991 (age 34) -- U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Hezly Rivera in 2008 (age 17) -- Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, member of the British royal family, in 2021 (age 4)
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Mackenzie Phillips opens up about how life of fame, abuse and addiction turned into a story of healing
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – Mackenzie Phillips is opening up with Alabamians about how a life of fame, abuse, and addiction has turned into a story of healing. 'One Day at a Time,' 'Orange is the New Black,' and 'So Weird' are just some of the tv shows you might have seen Phillips in. She's the daughter of the lead singers for the 60's band Mamas & the Papas. Phillips career and life growing up in music put her in the limelight – especially when she battled with addiction. Over the years, she survived several overdoses and spent numerous times at numerous addiction facilities. 'People go for the lead,' Phillips said. 'They want that shocking headline, when in fact the deeper thing is to understand the challenges of growing up the way I did.' Which Alabama neighborhoods rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'? Phillips is a sexual assault survivor. Her family has a history of addition, undiagnosed mental health disorders and physical abuse. 'I think that God gave me a purpose, and the purpose was to give me a broader platform – even if it was going to be difficult to go through,' Phillips said. On Friday, that platform was inside the Bryant Conference Center at the University of Alabama where the Alabama School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies hosted its annual conference. It's a week-long event. The 2025 theme was 'Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future: Prevention, Treatment, Recovery,' and Phillips was chosen as the keynote speaker. 'We really do believe that there is a brighter future when we are not stuck by the things that hold us back and bring us harm,' ADADS' President Debbie Metzger said. That's the message Phillips delivered Friday. 'Where there is breath, there is hope,' Phillips said. 'A lot of people say 'ah – they're going to die anyways just leave them over there,' well no, because I'm living proof.' Phillips is 65 years old. That's the age her father died as a result of the battles she has spent decades to overcome: abuse, addiction, and mental health challenges. 'I didn't expect to live this long. So, to get where I am today is a freaking miracle,' Phillips said. That's why she wrote the book 'Hopeful Healing: Managing Recovery and Surviving Addiction' which is what she calls a handbook to recovery. 'This book is not just for people who are in recovery or are trying to recover – it can help families,' Phillips said. Which is what ASADS hopes to do through their mission and annual conference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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- Yahoo
The Mamas & the Papas' Michelle Phillips, 80, Seen in L.A. During Rare Outing
There's no need for "California Dreamin'" when you're already there! Michelle Phillips, a member of the legendary folk rock group The Mamas & the Papas, was spotted during a rare outing in Los Angeles last week while on a walk on a late-winter's day. The musician and sole surviving member of the iconic group, 80, opted for a black-and-white stripped long sleeve shirt as she was photographed on Monday, March 10. She paired her look with black trousers, black boots, a black bag, gold earrings and a pair of black shades to tie it all together. Related: No, Mama Cass Did Not Die from a Ham Sandwich: In New Book, Her Daughter Shares What Really Happened (Exclusive) Other recent outings for Phillips have included her stepping out for the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala in February 2024 and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum expansion event in October 2023. Phillips co-founded The Mamas & the Papas back in 1965, with the group consisting of herself, Denny Doherty, her former husband John Phillips and Cass Elliot. The musicians released five studio albums under the name between 1966 and 1971, having earned four Grammy nominations in 1967 — and winning one. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Here's How the Mamas & the Papas Got Their Unique Name and Cass Elliot Got Her Moniker (Exclusive) Speaking with PEOPLE in May 2024, Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell opened up about her memoir My Mama, Cass — which she released nearly 50 years after her mom died on July 29, 1974, in London, from a heart attack. The author, who was 7 at the time of her mother's death, explained last year that she was sometimes met with jokes and innuendos regarding rumors of her mother dying after choking on a ham sandwich, which she said was a strange story that turned out to be part of her much larger quest to 'discern fact from faction' in her mother's life. As she now puts it, she is "grateful for that crazy story." Beyond Elliot's death, the book explores her mother's legacy as the alto behind hits including "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday." An except from My Mama, Cass, shared with PEOPLE last year, detailed the band's September 1965 meeting with record producer Lou Adler when they sang a few of their songs — and the moments that led up to them landing on their iconic name. 'I learned that I shared my mom. She didn't belong to just me," Owen said of the writing process, adding that, "she's been gone 50 years but I feel closer to her than ever.' The Mamas & the Papas was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, while Cass specifically was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022 — with bandmate Phillips and daughter Owen among those to share speeches. Read the original article on People
