In the second part of HBO’s “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” which aired July 25, 2025, the legendary musician reflects on his high-profile marriage to supermodel Christie Brinkley — from their romantic beginnings to their painful split.The couple met in 1983 in St. Barts and married two years later. Joel, 76, described Brinkley as…
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I spent three years loving Ryan, thinking our anniversary would be the night he finally proposed. He even made dinner reservations at a fancy downtown spot and told me to dress up for a “special surprise.” I got my nails done, curled my hair, wore the emerald dress he loved, and convinced myself this was…
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After my mother passed, I was completely alone. My father had left before I was born, and the apartment we shared now felt unbearably empty. I discovered she had secretly owned a small house in a quiet town—and left it to me. With nowhere else to go, I sold the apartment, bought an old RV…
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When my daughter Elena returned after five years of silence, she brought her fiancé Darren—and his 6-month-old baby, Chloe. I was stunned. We’d barely had time to reconnect when I woke the next morning to find them both gone. All they left behind was the baby, a diaper bag, and a note that said: “Sorry.”…
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Often overlooked and underestimated, the microwave ring cover (or turntable support ring) plays a crucial role in your microwave’s performance and longevity. Located beneath the glass turntable, this seemingly simple plastic ring—typically equipped with small rollers or wheels—is far more than just a support structure. What It Does The ring cover ensures smooth, consistent rotation…
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My wedding day was supposed to be the happiest of my life. I’d spent months planning every detail—except the one my fiancé Luke insisted on handling himself: the ceremony setup. “It’s a special family tradition,” he’d said. “You’ll understand when you see it.” I trusted him. That was my first mistake. When I arrived at…
For forty years, Lisa and I agreed: no kids. It was her choice, and I loved her enough to accept it, though secretly, I dreamed of a child. When she told me she was going through early menopause, I believed it was the end of that dream. Our marriage grew cold—her turning away, me holding…
After a childhood trauma, Taylor mistrusted doctors so deeply that when an ambulance tried to get through a traffic jam, he stubbornly refused to move—unaware his own son was inside. Taylor and his wife, Polly, struggled to balance work and raising three kids. When Polly suggested hiring a nanny, Taylor dismissed the idea, convinced they…
When my husband James said he wanted to sleep in a separate room, my heart broke. After five years of marriage and surviving a car accident that left me paralyzed, this felt like the beginning of the end. He claimed he just needed space to sleep better, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that I…
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Buying my first home at 29 felt like a dream. But three weeks in, I came home to find a teenage boy mowing my front yard. I hadn’t hired anyone. “I’m Tyler,” he said. “My mom told me to mow it. I usually get fifty bucks.” I blinked. “Fifty? I didn’t ask for this.” He…