Thomas Kinkade "Painter of Light" Dies at 54

He was one of the most famous artists in this era. Thomas Kinkade is now dead at the age of 54.

His works are seen across the globe. On average, one in 20 homes display a Thomas Kinkade painting.

His sudden death hit the news on Good Friday. Just before Christians celebrate Easter, Kinkade's passing reminds us that life is so very short.  

According to reports, Kinkade died from natural causes.

Through his art and inspirational works, Kinkade leaves a legacy of beauty unmatched by others.

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Jack Wagner Elimination from Dancing With The Stars

"We were doing the best we can," Jack Wagner said. "We're disappointed. It's shocking! I think anybody who would have gotten eliminated tonight would have been pretty shocked because all of the scores were so good. So it's us and we move on, life's not going to end, hopefully. We just take some great memories."

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After Tuesday's elimination round on DWTS, fans were shocked to see one of their favorites leave the show. Jack Wagner along with partner Anna Trebunskaya was sent packing.

Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars was emotional. Each celebrity selected a song from their most memorable year. With emotions running high, they were all on top of their game, Jack Wagner included.

Wagner shared his memorable year of meeting his daughter for the first time. The 52-year-old actor danced the Samba to "Lighting Up the Night." It was a fitting tribute to celebrate the reunion of his daughter.

With so many great moments and dances that evening, it was hard to say goodbye. Yet we all know the the rules of this reality dance competition.

The one with the lowest score goes home. 

Unfortunately it was Jack Wagner, the former General Hospital soap heart-throb.  Fans of the GH and Melrose Place actor were disappointed to see him go, but the show must go on.

DWTS continues Monday night, April 9, 2012.

'Dancing with the Stars': Celebrities, pros light dance floor on fire for Week 1

The new Season of DWTS premiered Monday night. Season 14 is starting out with some real head turners.

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With several stars in the line ready to kick up their heels and strut their stuff, this year has clearly shined on some noticeable winners. 

For the ladies, this season has a line up of great looking men hoping to take the trophy all the way.

There's legendary soap star, "Frisco Jones" from "General Hospital" who is also well-known for his starring role on "Melrose Place." Dancing and swooning, Jack Wagner can sing, act, and on Monday, viewers witnessed his dancing moves.


Football pro Donald Driver got the classic moves and his cha-cha-cha was well stepped.

The ladies may love Cool J. but they really loved William Levy. The Telenovella Latin actor (pictured here with Cheryl Burke) was not only sexy and charismatic but he just may be the one to watch this season.

Handsome and sexy, these dancing stars are a great addition to the already top-notched dancing pros. Max Chmerkovskiy still rocks the house while this season he's joined by brother Val.

The men have it this year. With the season pros and the new star line up, DWTS will be a ladies night event.

Dancing with the Stars can be seen on ABC Monday nights with Tuesday eliminations.  In case you missed the Premiere, watch it Online ABC Television.

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Joe Paterno Dead at 85

The legendary former Penn State coach passed away Sunday, Joe Paterno dead at 85.

The Paterno family released this statement announcing his death:
"He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had the leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community."

The Penn State community gathered at Joe's statue to prayer and light candles. On Saturday, announcements came that Paterno's health was serious. The cancer was taking its toll on the former coach and the outlook looked grim. On Sunday, the news came.

During his career, Paterno won on the field 409 games, took his team to 37 bowl games and two national championship games. Over 250 football players that he coached went on to play in the NFL.

Paterno once said, "Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things."

In so many ways, the beloved coach lived by his own words.

"He will go down as the greatest football coach in the history of the game," said Urban Meyer, Ohio State's coach.

Paterno was stricken with lung cancer soon after his firing over the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke. After the scandal of Sandusky's alleged sexual abuse of 10 young boys, the coach had this to say.

"This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life," Paterno said. "With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more."

The former Penn State coach was loved by many. Paterno's death leaves a gaping hole for all those who loved him.

Beyoncé Delivers Baby Girl Ivy Blue Carter or is it Blue Ivy

Reports are out. It’s official. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the proud parents of Blue Ivy Carter.

The name change came out after reports stated the couple officially named their newborn, Blue Ivy not Ivy Blue as first reported.

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The 30-year-old singer and her husband, Jay-Z rented an entire fourth floor wing of a New York hospital for a reported $1.3 million.

Blocking off the area, hospital staff were asked to turn in their cell phones when they arrived.  Keeping the press at bay and not allowing any photographs to be taken by employees or staff, the couple kept the area private.

Several celebrities tweeted their “congratulations” to the famous couple.  

“Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih,” Rihanna tweeted.

“Congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z”, tweeted Russell Simmons.

A new life begins as the famous couple celebrates the birth of their first child.