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The shocking news of Akira Toriyama suddenly passing away came as a shock to the whole wide world, as it was something completely unexpected at the time. The mangaka, who had been curating stories ever since 1978, is solely responsible for making the childhoods of millions around the globe simply awesome.

Even during his final moments, he was working on his most successful and popular work yet, the Dragon Ball franchise. And the final chapter to be ever written by the legendary mangaka was recently released for everyone to read, and it is enough to make anyone shed a tear at the very least.

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise | Source: egames.news The Last Dragon Ball Super Chapter Ever Written By Akira Toriyama And Its Context

The first-ever chapter of the famous franchise was published back in 1984 and the storyline has been developing ever since. Over the...

Last Chance for Animals (Lca), an international animal rights organization, today announced its Annual Fundraising Gala honoring notable animal activists will be held on October 14, 2023, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.

Diane Warren will receive the Sam Simon Award in honor of her passionate work as a globally recognized animal rights and animal welfare activist. One of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters, Warren is a prolific force in the music world. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-two top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. Her songs have appeared in more than 150 motion pictures. She is a Grammy, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe award winner, has been nominated for 14 Oscar nominations and is an Honorary Oscar recipient. Some of the notable worldwide artists Warren has written original songs for include Cher, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana,...

Many viewers eagerly awaiting Disney's forthcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch remake are expressing their frustration over the casting choice for Cobra Bubbles. It was recently announced that Emmy-winning actor Courtney B. Vance would portray the former CIA agent turned social worker in Dean Fleischer Camp's live-action remake of the 2002 Disney animated film. Vance joins the film's growing cast list, which includes Zach Galifianakis as agent Wendy Pleakley, Kahiau Machado as David, Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch, Sydney Agudong as Nani, and newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo.

While Courtney B. Vance is a renowned actor in his own right, many fans have taken to Twitter to voice their disappointment that popular fan choice Ving Rhames was not cast as Cobra Bubbles in the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. Citing that the original animated character was not only voiced by Rhames but was also modeled after his Pulp Fiction character,...

Last Chance for Animals (Lca), an international animal rights organization, today announced its Compassion Gala honoring notable animal activists will be held on the evening of October 15, 2022 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.

Last Chance For Animals' Compassion Gala

Dynasty star Elaine Hendrix will receive the Celebrity Activist Award at Lca’s annual star-studded gala in honor of her tireless and passionate work as a globally recognized animal rescuer and activist. For over two decades, Hendrix has dedicated her life to rescuing, transporting, fostering, adopting, speaking, protesting, demonstrating, lobbying, educating, building habitats and providing care on behalf of animals in need.

Philanthropist and animal welfare advocate Stacey Kivowitz is slated to receive the Albert Schweitzer Award during the awards program. She is a National Council Member of The Humane Society of the United States and on the board of the Spca of Texas.

The event will also include...

International non-profit Last Chance for Animals (Lca) is hosting its 35th Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world.

Last Chance for Animals' Star-Studded Gala

Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing. For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.

Lca’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:

● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.

● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.

● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,” named after The Simpsons co-creator and Lca’s devoted supporter,...

1974: The Doctors' Toni learned she had a son.

1991: General Hospital's Anna and Robert were shocked by Faison.

1996: Stephen Nichols made his Gh debut as Stefan.

2010: Salem said goodbye to Alice Horton on Days."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1963: On Ben Jerrod, as the trial was reaching the conclusion, Ben's (Michael Ryan) strategy was on the verge of collapse.

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1966: On the second episode of Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) watched as Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) collapsed,...

1974: The Doctors' Toni learned she had a son.

1991: General Hospital's Anna and Robert were shocked by Faison.

1996: Stephen Nichols made his Gh debut as Stefan.

2010: Salem said goodbye to Alice Horton on Days."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1963: On Ben Jerrod, as the trial was reaching the conclusion, Ben's (Michael Ryan) strategy was on the verge of collapse.

Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.

Last Chance for Animals (Lca), along with a coalition of animal rights organizations and activists, led the annual “Fur Free Friday” demonstration in Beverly Hills over the weekend.

Mena Suvari and Donna D'Errico Protest on Fur Free Friday

The event, which included a march of more than 200 protesters along Rodeo Drive, aimed to raise awareness of the cruelties inflicted on the millions of fur-bearing animals that are slaughtered each year for the sake of fashion.

Actresses Mena Suvari and Donna D’Errico were among those who peacefully protested among bustling Black Friday shoppers, echoing comments made this year by luxury brand leaders that fur is not modern and going out of style.

The demonstration was organized and hosted by Lca and led by Bryan Monell, Lca’s Activist of the Year award recipient and former Lca undercover animal rights investigator who was instrumental in passing the historic West Hollywood fur ban.

Last Chance for Animals (Lca) hosted its star-studded 2017 Benefit Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Scott and Renee Baio

The event brought together more than 300 animal lovers, philanthropists and celebrities for an evening of vegan hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live entertainment and dancing. Actress Katie Cleary and radio personality Mark Thompson emceed the evening.

Celebrity guests included actors Joanna Krupa, Priscilla Presley and Scott Baio, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett, broadcast personality Jane Velez-Mitchell and Congo anti-poaching pilot Anthony Caere

This year’s celebration honored five visionaries who share Lca’s mission to eliminate animal exploitation worldwide. Outspoken animal rights activist and philanthropist, Philip Wollen received the Albert Schweitzer Award for his animal welfare work in over 40 countries. Jane Velez-Mitchell, one of America’s most prominent spokespersons for animal rights, received the prestigious Sam Simon Award, named in honor of Lca’s devoted supporter and The Simpsons co-creator,...

Pink has asked her fans to boycott pet stores as a way of protecting animals. The singer, who is a supporter of PETA, posted the plea to her Twitter followers yesterday. She said: "Its "puppymill awareness day"and I just got back from the incredible event at La Brea Tar Pits. Chris DeRose is amazing.No more puppy mills!! "Puppy mills are awful, filthy, (more)...