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12-year-old cancer survivor killed in American Airlines crash

On January 29, Andy Beyer was waiting in the parking lot outside the Reagan National Airport, texting his wife, who was on American Airlines 5342 with their daughter Brielle, a 12-year-old cancer survivor who was a competitive figure skater.

But instead of greeting the girls he “loved more than anything,” he watched firetrucks blazing by, not realizing he had just lost his “soulmate” and “princess” to the deadly midair crash that claimed the lives of 67 people.

On January 29, Brielle, 12, was traveling with her mom, Justyna, from Kansas to her home in Northern Virginia, where she lived with her dad, Andy and baby brother, 6-year-old Kallen.

Brielle was part of a select, elite group of the nation’s top young figure skaters, and the mother-daughter duo were returning home after six days of intensive training in Wichita.

“Six days was the longest we had ever been apart. It was it was hard. I really missed them. I was really looking forward to give them a hug,” Beyer told NBC, adding that his daughter was “just meant to sparkle.”

It was a huge accomplishment for the young girl, who as a baby, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer “that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

The Washington Post reports that Brielle went through several surgeries, and spent some time on a ventilator.

Though Brielle was in recovery, she had some “residual nerve differences in her legs,” which made skating challenging, yet, nationally, she was still one of the top girls in her age group.

“This sport can be a grind, and it’s so important to find those moments where you are just filled with the joy of the whole thing,” Beyer, 44, told the Washington Post, adding the trip to Wichita “was one of those moments.”

“It was a big life goal of [Brielle’s], and she was so proud of herself. And Justyna was so proud of her, too,” Beyers adds of his wife, 42, who gave up her job in nursing to help their daughter realize her dreams.

‘Something was wrong’

After speaking with Justyna and Brielle every day, Beyers was excited to know the two were heading home.

The grieving father told the Washington Post that his wife texted him before the American Eagle Flight 5342 took off, reveling over the free glass of wine she received from a flight attendant.

While he and his son waited eagerly for the plane to land, he texted her, asking if they’d be landing soon.

But instead of reading a response text from Justyna, he watched emergency officials blazing by.

“Firetrucks started going by. At that point I knew something was wrong,” the teary-eyed father told CNN.

Deadly crash

About 9 p.m., the aircraft – part of the American Airlines group – collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

All 60 passengers and four crew members on board the commercial flight were killed, along with three soldiers on the helicopter.

‘Lived my life for them’

The day after the horrific crash, the heartbroken father shared an emotional post on Facebook, along with photos that shows the family enjoying time together.

“I’m still in shock, but I lost my soulmate and my princess last night. In case you didn’t know, Brielle was an amazing figure skater, among many other amazing things about her, and she had achieved one of her life goals of qualifying for the national development team for US Figure Skating.”

Beyers continues, “She and Justyna were on the flight that crashed returning from Wichita, where they had the high-performance camp…They were truly beautiful people inside and out.”

He ends the post writing, “I really lived my life for them, I loved them more than anything, and I’m going to miss them so much.”

Please send your very best wishes to the Beyers in the comments section below, along with those to all who lost their lives on American Airlines 5342.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt hits back in perfect way after trolls say she’s “unrecognizable” in new selfie

Jennifer Love Hewitt pulled no punches as she hit back at trolls who accused her of being “fake” in a selfie she uploaded to social media this month.

According to reports, the Ghost Whisperer star was featured in an Instagram post uploaded by her hairstylist Nikki Lee, and certain internet denizens wasted no time in calling the actress out for her altered appearance.

This came after Jennifer had cut her hair into a bob and changed its color to a deep, rich brown. Her stylist captioned the post in question: “Was time to spice things up.”

As is often the case when a celebrity changes their appearance in some way, fans of the 44-year-old were quick to fill the comments field with remarks. Many of them were complimentary, though others attempted to belittle Love Hewitt by implying that she had undergone cosmetic procedures.

The actress, who rose to fame after appearing in I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), was branded “unrecognizable” by some.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 02: Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the FOX Summer TCA 2018 All-Star Party at Soho House on August 2, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Now, while it’s usually standard practice for celebs to simply ignore their critics and naysayers in such circumstances, Love Hewitt decided to hit back at her detractors by posting a series of photos that played on the idea that she had changed her look via some sort of surgery.

“So many people said I look different”, the actress wrote.

“I look the same as always. Couldn’t look more natural. I woke up like this. Filters don’t change you that much.”

Credit / Instagram – Jennifer Love Hewitt

Needless to say, the tongue-in-cheek pictures featured a number of filters placed over Hewitt’s face. Exaggerated they may be, but the actress also implored people to be kind when commenting on other people’s photos.

She finished her post with: “Let people be filtered or unfiltered. Be good. Be kind. Spread love.”

Earlier this year, Love Hewitt’s appearance was scrutinized after she posted a picture to mark her 44th birthday.

“Woke up at 4am and was 44! I am deeply grateful, blessed, happy, sometimes insecure about aging, a mom of three incredible babies, married to the most handsome and awesome man, and really excited to see what this year has for us,” her post read.

“I feel magic in the air and I love magic. Off to work… thank you mom for giving me life. I miss you so much. Gonna get my job done and my birthday cheers on later. Ps Atticus got up way too early and sang me happy birthday! My heart melted. Now go have a great day everyone. It’s my birthday you have to do it! ❤️

There were many comments then left by fans and followers who were surprised by how different the former child star looked.

“I saw this picture in an article and thought they made a mistake because I didn’t believe it was JLH, I didn’t even see a resemblance. I came to Instagram to double check and I am shocked,” one person wrote.

“Why doesn’t she look like herself? I’m so confused,” another added.

“That’s not her,” a third claimed. “It can’t be.”

What do you think to Jennifer Love Hewitt’s recent post? Do you think she’s changed much? If this story interested you, check out the woman who hit back at trolls in the most perfect after they said she was “too ugly” for selfies…

I think we all need to remember to be kind to others at all times. The world is filled with so much hate and destruction, and constant negativity online or in real life only makes things that much worse.

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Carrie Underwood ‘furious’ with treatment at Trump’s inauguration

When her performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration didn’t go as planned, an insider claims that Carrie Underwood was “furious” and had a “mini hissy fit,” earning the singer the title of “inauguration day diva.”

On January 20, country music star Carrie Underwood stepped on the world’s biggest stage in Washington D.C. to perform “America the Beautiful” alongside the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.

However, the performance did not go as planned. When the accompanying music failed to play, the American Idol alum had to think on her feet, turning an awkward situation into a display of vocal brilliance.

Taking control of the situation, Underwood, 41, addressed the crowd and encouraged them to sing along: “If you know the words, help me out here,” she said.

Her impromptu a cappella rendition was met with admiration, proving once again why she is one of country music’s biggest stars.

‘Inauguration day diva’

Backstage, however, things were very different with the star, who was called the “inauguration day diva.”

According to the Daily Mail, she was boasting to “anyone who wanted to listen that Trump called her personally to ask her to perform.”

But her personal invitation didn’t spare her from several behind-the-scene hiccups.

First, the Grammy-winning artist was forced to wear an off-the-rack dress, instead of the high-end gown she was expecting to be provided by “the administration or the designer,” an anonymous source tells the U.S. Sun.

“She was expecting to be dressed in something custom and at the very least something couture,” the insider said. “That also did not happen. Carrie ended up wearing a $300 dress off the rack and discounted shoes.”

Limited guests

Adding to the list of unexpected changes, the “Somethin’ Bad” singer reportedly found herself with a much smaller entourage than she had anticipated. Due to the event being moved indoors, the guest list was cut down, limiting how many people she could bring with her – “something she was not happy about,” the insider told the Sun.

“She hired an army of security…and demanded she be allowed a team of 20. She of course demanded tickets for her family and friends on top of that as well,” a separate source told the Daily Mail.

It didn’t end there.

Staging a disaster

Beyond her shrunken entourage, technical difficulties and wardrobe disappointments, reports suggest that Underwood was also dissatisfied with the staging of her performance.

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According to the Daily Mail, the “Jesus, Take the Wheel” singer was “furious” that she was not treated with the “same level of respect” as other performers, like Lady Gaga, who sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021.

“Carrie was dissatisfied with her performance at the event, primarily due to the limited space she was given, which left her feeling cramped and uncomfortable,” the source claimed. “Her anxiety was high throughout the performance, and she felt that she was not afforded the same level of respect or admiration that previous performers, such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, had received.” Beyoncé sang the U.S. national anthem at Barack Obama’s 2013 presidential inauguration.

The tipster continued, “She is used to playing at massive venues with a stage to herself. She was not given a stage or a platform even. She felt like she was literally just in a room with people all around her and a microphone. This threw off the acoustics.”

The insider added, “She felt as if she was ushered in and out and had a mini hissy fit afterwards.”

Carrie Underwood’s show in Washington D.C. was filled with unexpected twists, yet she managed to rise above it all, delivering a powerful vocal performance that left an impression on fans and critics alike.

What do you think of Carrie Underwood’s alleged “diva” behavior behind the scenes at the inauguration? Please let us know your thoughts and then share this story with others so we can hear what they have to say!

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It Appeared As Though This House Was About To Collapse!

The house looked like this before anyone was interested in buying it. It was fortunate that someone recognized its potential and value in recapturing architectural history.