AJ McLean Reveals Why Pandemic Was A ‘Silver Lining’ For His Sobriety Journey: ‘It Was A Blessing’

Joan Micklin Silver, the pioneering independent female director behind Hester Street and Crossing Delancey, among many other titles, who fought to bring Jewish stories to the silver screen, has died. She was 85.

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LOS ANGELES -- Joan Micklin Silver, who forged a path for female directors and independent filmmakers with movies including “Hester Street” and “Crossing Delancey,” has died.

Joan Micklin Silver, a female film director who broke several barriers for female filmmakers, died Thursday at her Manhattan home. She was 85 and her death was attributed to vascular dementia by her daughter.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorJoan Micklin Silver, who forged her own way as a female director in the 1970s and ’80s and helmed seven features including “Crossing Delancey” and “Hester Street,” died Thursday in Manhattan. She was 85.Her daughter, Claudia Silver, told the New York Times the cause was vascular dementia.The 1975 independent film “Hester Street” was the story of a Jewish immigrant couple in the 1890s.

 Jennifer Lopez  is looking at the bright side. “The silver lining that I found from this year is the quality time that I spend with [my fiancé]  Alex [Rodriguez]  and our children,” the Hustlers star, 51, told People magazine.

Chrissy Teigen opened up about how and when she stopped drinking.Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, December 30, the Cravings author credited writer Holly Whitaker’s book, Quit Like a Woman, for inspiring her to make a change in her life. Teigen received the book on her 35th birthday on November 30.“One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend,” she wrote.

Chrissy Teigen gave up drinking alcohol because she was tired of making a fool of herself.The 35-year-old star – who revealed this week (end January 3, 2021) that she has been sober for a month – has opened up on how much of an impact Holly Whitaker’s self-help book Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol had on her decision.“One month ago, on my birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.

Bonnie Ryan is looking on the bright side of postponing her wedding until 2022.

“It’s a very special day, I feel euphoric,” Sir Ian McKellen said after receiving the first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at Queen Mary University Hospital in London, England, per the Evening Standard. With more than 1.65 million people dead from COVID-19, Sir Ian, 81, said it was everyone’s duty to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of the disease.

Ian McKellen, the 81-year-old legendary British actor known for his role as Gandolf in the trilogy and Magneto in the franchise, has become one of the first celebrities to receive his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, McKellen, rocking a rainbow striped scarf, received his first shot from a National Health Service nurse at Queen Mary's University Hospital in London, England, choosing to go public with his story to encourage others to get the vaccine. «I feel very lucky to have

Andrea McLean was in floods of tears as she hosted her last ever episode of Loose Women. The Scots TV presenter decided to bring her 13-year stint on the show to an end after the coronavirus pandemic made her reassess her life.

direct to your inboxLoose Women's Andrea McLean hosted her final show today after 13 years.The presenter was reduced to tears during the ITV programme after announcing her decision to quit last month.Andrea was joined by Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Judi Love as all the stars paid tribute to their colleague and friend.She also received plenty of gifts as well as message from fellow stars including Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Lorraine Kelly, Ben

She's never one to shy away from discussing her life, but on Monday's Loose Women, Coleen Nolan was left flustered after her co-stars exposed her new love interest.The mum-of-three, who previously said she would vote for ex Shane Richie to do every trial on I'm A Celebrity, told the other ladies to stop trying to reveal all as she giggled nervously.

Alex Reid has announced his fiancée Nikki Manashe has sadly miscarried one of their twins.The 45 year old took to his Instagram feed to share the devastating revelation with his 49,900 followers after sharing a sonogram of their child. In the caption, he asked his fans not to congratulate himself or his other half until they've read the entire post as he wrote: "Please don’t comment congratulations if you haven’t read this post .....

Katherine Schwarzenegger is celebrating her first Christmas a mom! The 31-year-old author took to her Instagram on Friday (December 11) to reflect on welcoming daughter Lyla with husband Chris Pratt during the pandemic. “While this Holiday season will look different for us all, this little ornament my sister Christina got us, and the experience of our daughters first Christmas is a big silver lining of joy and light for me,” Katherine wrote.

Katherine Schwarzenegger is celebrating her first Christmas a mom!