Gracyn Smith is only 9 years old, but she understands the mindset of sick children arguably better than any adult.
That’s because the Boynton Beach, Florida, girl has spent much of her childhood in and out of hospitals with epilepsy. She knows the dreariness, the fear and the sadness of longterm illness. And it had an effect on her entire family. Her brother Zachery was only 4 when Gracyn was hospitalized with the neurological disorder, but he was deeply impacted by the bleakness faced by his sister and the other hospitalized children. Tight budgets and sparse donations at many hospitals left...
That’s because the Boynton Beach, Florida, girl has spent much of her childhood in and out of hospitals with epilepsy. She knows the dreariness, the fear and the sadness of longterm illness. And it had an effect on her entire family. Her brother Zachery was only 4 when Gracyn was hospitalized with the neurological disorder, but he was deeply impacted by the bleakness faced by his sister and the other hospitalized children. Tight budgets and sparse donations at many hospitals left...
- 10/19/2017
- by Nancy Dunham
- PEOPLE.com
Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter, Willow, are doing their part to take care of the earth.
The mother-daughter pair took a break from their Greece vacation to clean up a polluted beach.
Related: Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Her Children Jaden and Willow Have Moved Out of the House
“Being so far away from what I perceive as a polluted metropolis, I couldn’t stand seeing these beautiful beaches in Greece littered with trash," Willow wrote on Instagram, alongside a slideshow of their clean-up. "I saw seagulls, dead on their backs from choking on tiny slivers of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials."
"Four beautiful humans accompanied my mom and I in gathering 22 trash bags full of plastics and urban debris off of 3 small beaches in Antípaxos, Greece," she continued. "When we see these things on our TV’s or phones it seems far away for some reason; But when it’s right in front of you I feel...
The mother-daughter pair took a break from their Greece vacation to clean up a polluted beach.
Related: Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Her Children Jaden and Willow Have Moved Out of the House
“Being so far away from what I perceive as a polluted metropolis, I couldn’t stand seeing these beautiful beaches in Greece littered with trash," Willow wrote on Instagram, alongside a slideshow of their clean-up. "I saw seagulls, dead on their backs from choking on tiny slivers of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials."
"Four beautiful humans accompanied my mom and I in gathering 22 trash bags full of plastics and urban debris off of 3 small beaches in Antípaxos, Greece," she continued. "When we see these things on our TV’s or phones it seems far away for some reason; But when it’s right in front of you I feel...
- 6/24/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Nipping at the heels of George and Amal Clooney’s generous donation to the dog charity Camp Cocker last week, another famous couple is making their love for rescue animals known by giving from the heart.
Torrey Smith, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Chanel, attended the 5th Annual “Pawject Runway” on Saturday. Organized by Barcs (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter) and Show Your Soft Side (an anti-animal abuse campaign), the event raises money and awareness for Baltimore’s homeless, neglected and abused animals. According to a Facebook post on Sunday, even after the football star’s departure from the Ravens,...
Torrey Smith, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Chanel, attended the 5th Annual “Pawject Runway” on Saturday. Organized by Barcs (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter) and Show Your Soft Side (an anti-animal abuse campaign), the event raises money and awareness for Baltimore’s homeless, neglected and abused animals. According to a Facebook post on Sunday, even after the football star’s departure from the Ravens,...
- 5/8/2017
- by Saryn Chorney
- PEOPLE.com
Craig Campbell knows what it feels like to lose a loved one to a tragic accident, and now he’s helping an Alabama family grieve after losing their 18-year-old son on Thanksgiving night in a car wreck.
West Limestone High School senior Cole Smith died instantly the night of Nov. 24 when his Chevrolet Z-71 truck left the road and struck a tree shortly before midnight. That same morning he told his brother Easton and sister Emilee that he wanted to share with them his favorite song—Campbell’s single, “Outskirts Of Heaven.” Campbell released the song in April, 20 years after...
West Limestone High School senior Cole Smith died instantly the night of Nov. 24 when his Chevrolet Z-71 truck left the road and struck a tree shortly before midnight. That same morning he told his brother Easton and sister Emilee that he wanted to share with them his favorite song—Campbell’s single, “Outskirts Of Heaven.” Campbell released the song in April, 20 years after...
- 12/15/2016
- by nicolesandspeople
- PEOPLE.com
A few days after Will Smith told Jimmy Kimmel that he loves being famous because of his hilarious relationship with his fans, Ellen DeGeneres put his claims to the test. After opening up about how his new movie Collateral Beauty helped him with the recent passing of his father when he stopped by Ellen's show on Thursday, he happily agreed to see how many selfies he could take with the audience in 60 seconds. He frantically ran around the studio taking plenty of photos with fans, and although none rivaled Ellen's iconic Oscar selfie, he still ended up with some pretty amazing snaps. Related:The Smith Family Steps Out in Full Force to Support Jaden on His Big Night...
- 12/8/2016
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Did you know that if your car is on empty and you don't have your wallet on you, people will just offer to pay for your tank of gas? No? That's probably because you're not Will Smith. "Do you enjoy being Will Smith? Is it a burden?" Jimmy Kimmel asked the Collateral Beauty star when he stopped by his show on Monday night. "I've met a lot of people where fame can be a burden, but I just love it, man," Will laughed, before telling the host a hilarious story about a fan who had no problem helping him out of a sticky situation recently at a gas station. Now if you don't mind us, we're going to go figure out how to become famous Asap (have you seen gas prices lately?!). Related:The Smith Family Steps Out in Full Force to Support Jaden on His Big Night...
- 12/7/2016
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Jada Pinkett Smith and daughter Willow attended a Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday looking fierce as hell. In addition to donning matching black-on-black outfits, the mother-daughter duo served up some serious face while posing for pictures inside the Hotel Ritz. Clearly aware of how good they looked, Jada uploaded a photo of her and Willow on Twitter, writing, "Mommie Daughter night in Paris." Missing from the fun, though, was Jada's husband Will, who stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night to promote his upcoming film, Collateral Beauty. During his appearance, the actor told a hilarious story about a time he had to ask a fan to lend him $10 for gas - yes, really. Related:The Smith Family's Most Memorable Red Carpet MomentsWill and Jada Reveal the Secrets to Their Nearly 20-Year Marriage...
- 12/6/2016
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Cinema-on-demand company The Solid State has once again teamed up with the Smith Family on Tales of the One in Ten.- a series of short animated films that tell real-life stories of children living in disadvantage.
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
- 11/1/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Cinema-on-demand company The Solid State has once again teamed up with the Smith Family on Tales of the One in Ten.- a series of short animated films that tell real-life stories of children living in disadvantage.
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
- 11/1/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Cinema-on-demand company The Solid State has once again teamed up with the Smith Family on Tales of the One in Ten.- a series of short animated films that tell real-life stories of children living in disadvantage.
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
The series aims to raise awarenes of the 1 in 10 children estimated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to be living in jobless families..
The latest and fourth film in the series, Steven & the Tightrope Walk, is the story of Steven Tu, a boy who was able to overcome financial hardship and finish year 12 with the support of The Smith Family.
The Solid State's Danny Lachevre, said the film captured the detrimental emotional effects of disadvantage on a child using some of the storytelling tools often found in fairy tales.
.These traditional stories have enormous impact and connect so powerfully,. said Lachevre.
.In the case of this film we were able to have Steven...
- 11/1/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Will Smith stepped out with his wife Jada, their kids Jaden and Willow, and his son Trey for the Environmental Media Awards in LA on Saturday night. The fierce brood struck a handful of poses together on the red carpet before taking their seats inside. It was a big night for Jaden, who received the male EMA futures award at the event, which honors stars who've influenced the environmental awareness of millions of people. Jaden and Willow recently graced the cover and pages of Interview magazine, and in the accompanying interview, Jaden opened up about looking up to his famous parents, saying, "My parents are definitely my biggest role models. And that's where me and Willow both pull all of our inspiration from to change the world." He also touched on fame, adding, "How people look at us in public is not how we actually are in private. It's just...
- 10/23/2016
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
A family of 8 from New Jersey has been identified as the winners of a $429 million Powerball Jackpot. The Smith family - 70-year-old Pearlie Smith and her 7 adult children - banded together to buy a ticket for the lucky ticket for $3 on May 3 at a 7-11 in Trenton, New Jersey. When the winning numbers were called on May 7, theirs was the only ticket sold across the country that matched the five winning numbers plus the Powerball. "Our mother bought the ticket for us we pooled all our money together and left it in her hands," Valerie Arthur, one of Pearl's daughters,...
- 5/13/2016
- by Tiare Dunlap, @tiaredunlap
- PEOPLE.com
A family of 8 from New Jersey has been identified as the winners of a $429 million Powerball Jackpot. The Smith family - 70-year-old Pearlie Smith and her 7 adult children - banded together to buy a ticket for the lucky ticket for $3 on May 3 at a 7-11 in Trenton, New Jersey. When the winning numbers were called on May 7, theirs was the only ticket sold across the country that matched the five winning numbers plus the Powerball. "Our mother bought the ticket for us we pooled all our money together and left it in her hands," Valerie Arthur, one of Pearl's daughters,...
- 5/13/2016
- by Tiare Dunlap, @tiaredunlap
- PEOPLE.com
A pure-gold Savant favorite, Sir Richard Attenborough's first feature as director is a stylized pacifist epic of the insane tragedy of WW1, told through contemporary songs, with the irreverent lyrics given them by the soldiers themselves. And one will not want to miss a young Maggie Smith's music hall performance -- luring young conscripts to doom in the trenches. It's the strangest pacifist film ever, done in high style. Oh! What a Lovely War DVD The Warner Archive Collection 1969 / Color / 2:35 enhanced widescreen / 144 min. / Street Date September 22, 2015 / available through the WBshop / 16.99 Starring: Too many to name, see below. Cinematography Gerry Turpin Production Design Donald M. Ashton Art Direction Harry White Choreography Eleanor Fazan Film Editor Kevin Connor Original Music Alfred Ralston Written by Len Deighton from the musical play by Joan Littlewood from the radio play by Charles Chilton Produced by Richard Attenborough, Brian Duffy, Len Deighton Directed...
- 2/23/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The Fresh Prince was in the house on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday night. Will Smith appeared on the late-night talk show to promote Friday release, “Focus,” and performed one of his classic rap songs from the early 1990’s. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith’s former collaborator, even made a special appearance via satellite. Also Read: ‘After Earth’ to ‘Men in Black’ to ‘Whip My Hair': The Smith Family Showbiz Scrapbook (Photos) “Summertime” was an early success for Smith. It reached #4 on the “Billboard” Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Smith has been busy infusing his.
- 2/26/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
A series of short animated films is helping raise awareness of disadvantaged children in Australia.
Film marketing agency The Solid State teamed up with not-for-profit charity The Smith Family to create 'Tales of the One in Ten'- a series of short animated projects that tells real-life stories of children who come through the charity.s doors.
The Solid State company director Danny Lachevre says it was after years of working with The Smith Family and hearing these eye-opening stories that prompted the series into development.
.Last year [The Smith Family] came to us and wanted to do something a little bit different with their Winter Appeal, but they didn.t know what,. he tells If. .We had read so many of these case studies that they had been sending us, these quite sad but beautiful tales of kids going through difficult circumstances and coming out the other side. Everyone gets teary in those meetings,...
Film marketing agency The Solid State teamed up with not-for-profit charity The Smith Family to create 'Tales of the One in Ten'- a series of short animated projects that tells real-life stories of children who come through the charity.s doors.
The Solid State company director Danny Lachevre says it was after years of working with The Smith Family and hearing these eye-opening stories that prompted the series into development.
.Last year [The Smith Family] came to us and wanted to do something a little bit different with their Winter Appeal, but they didn.t know what,. he tells If. .We had read so many of these case studies that they had been sending us, these quite sad but beautiful tales of kids going through difficult circumstances and coming out the other side. Everyone gets teary in those meetings,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Either the internet is making a big deal about nothing, or Will and Jada Pinkett Smith need to start worrying about who their 13-year-old daughter, Willow, is spending time with. An Instagram photo (above) featuring the young “Whip My Hair” singer laying on a bed in front of a shirtless 20-year-old actor, Moises Arias (“Ender's Game”), has readers debating its appropriateness due to the seven-year age difference. See photos: ‘After Earth’ to ‘Men in Black’ to ‘Whip My Hair': The Smith Family Showbiz Scrapbook Thousands of comments popping up around the web range from completely outraged to “who cares,” as...
- 5/7/2014
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Sketch comedy misfire Movie 43 is the big "winner" of this year's Razzie Awards, taking worst picture, worst director and worst screenplay at the annual pre-Oscars event, which celebrates the poorest movies and performances of the year. Given that the film -- which featured cameos from Halle Berry, Uma Thurman, Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman, Richard Gere and Kate Winslet, among others -- had 19 screenwriters and 13 directors, the dubious honor is widely shared. The Smith family's sci-fi box-office bomb After Earth also nabbed three of the event's gold spray-painted statues. Jaden Smith took worst lead actor, while
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- 3/2/2014
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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