Golden Globe Nominee Sian Barbara Allen Passes Away at 78, Leaves Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Advocacy

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Sian Barbara Allen, an acclaimed actress known for her captivating performances in both television and film throughout the 1970s and 1980s, died on Monday at the age of 78. Her family confirmed that Alzheimer’s disease was the cause of her death in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Allen’s acting career began after she earned a scholarship to the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse following high school, which set the stage for her subsequent roles. …

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From Aviator to Actor: Remembering Denis Arndt, ‘Basic Instinct’ Star and Tony Nominee, Who Passed Away at 86

ASHLAND, Ore. — Denis Arndt, a versatile actor whose career spanned film, television, and stage, including a Tony-nominated Broadway performance, passed away at the age of 86. Arndt died peacefully at his cabin home in Ashland, Oregon, where he had lived for nearly half a century, on March 25, 2025. Born in Issaquah, Washington, on February 23, 1939, Arndt’s early life was markedly different from his eventual career in the arts. He first served as …

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Contentious Confirmation: Trump’s Defense Nominee Hegseth Faces Fire Over Past Conduct and Statements in Senate Showdown

Washington, D.C. — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, underwent a intense scrutiny during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. The proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, highlighted a stark division among party lines, illustrating the contentious atmosphere as the new administration prepares to take office. Hegseth, who has been a controversial figure due to past allegations and his military service record, attempted to steer the conversation towards a non-political approach to …

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