Whenever one of our beloved American icons faces a roadblock in their career or, worse yet, a health scare, we can only pause and reflect on the true meaning of life. That is exactly what is happening now with Billy Joel, or as he is affectionately known – the Piano Man.
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The 76-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist learned early this year that he has a brain disease that affects his hearing, balance, and vision. The diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus forced him to cancel his scheduled concert tour for the remainder of 2025.

A far cry from her role in the iconic 1990 movie “Misery,” actress Kathy Bates is now playing a lawyer in “Matlock,” which begins a second season this Fall. From then until now, her career on Broadway, TV, and the Silver Screen has been a steady ride, a tribute to female actors with more than five decades on the Hollywood scene.

Unlike the Stephen King horror film that proved to be her breakout role as the crazy Annie Wilkes who tortured James Caan, Bates has managed to build a resume of work and accumulate several accolades along the way.

What made Rod Stewart famous? Anybody who remembers his first No. 1 song of 1971, “Maggie May,” followed by “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? And one hit song after another in the years since then can easily answer that question.

Known affectionately as “Rod the Mod,” the 80 year old British singer-songwriter is now one of the most celebrated figures in Rock and Roll history. He is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide.

Did you know that when it comes to winning awards for her acting on TV and in the movies, Julianna Margulies is second only to Julia Lou- is-Dreyfus? It’s true! Her ranking among Screen Actors Guild honorees is based on her eight SAG Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and numerous nominations for additional awards.

Just the mere mention of “The Fonz” triggers giggling nostalgia among all of us who watched the tremendously successful TV sitcom in the 1970s and 1980s, “Happy Days.”

Witnessing actor Henry Winkler’s breakout role as a brash, outspoken, and outlandishly funny high schooler was an unforgettable experience for most of us who are part of the Baby Boomer generation.

There’s no dispute about the award-winning achievements of American actress Laura
Dern. Since her film debut at age 11, she has been a leading lady and foremost in supporting roles her entire 58 years of life. But do you know her whole story?

Did you know that Dern’s fame is shared with a long line of distinguished people, starting with her parents, actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. She’s a second-generation niece to poet, writer, and Librarian of Congress Archibald MacLeish. Her great-grandfather, George Dern, was a former governor of Utah and U.S. Secretary of War.

Adam Sandler has carved out a unique and enduring place in American comedy, transitioning from a boisterous “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) performer to a prolific film star and producer.

His career, marked by critical acclaim and box-office success, highlights a blend of broad humor and surprising dramatic depth.

Here’s a deeper look into his life and career:

The year was 1965. It was a time of the Civil Rights movement, assassinations, and Vietnam. It was also the year I graduated from college and Brooke Shields was born.

If you are reading this, you are reflecting on your age too. In my case, the 59-year-old child actress turned model and more mature movie/TV star is old enough to be my daughter!

If there ever was just one musical entertainer who epitomizes the rock and roll era of the 20th century, you could say it would be Bruce Springsteen, affectionately known to his fans and peers as “The Boss.”

As a singer, her resume’s list
of achievements in the genres
of Rock, Country, light Opera,
and Latin is unparalleled. Her
awards include:

• 11 Grammys
• 3 American Music Awards
• 2 Academy of Country Music Awards
• 1 Emmy Award
• 1 ALMA