All articles tagged with #prom
Originally Published 7 months ago — by instyle.com
Melissa McCarthy shared a rare photo of her daughter Vivian dressed up for prom, celebrating her 18th birthday and milestone with heartfelt posts on Instagram, highlighting her pride and love for her lookalike daughter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
High school proms in 2024 saw extravagant entrances and Disney-inspired themes go viral on social media. Students arrived in Teslas, helicopters, and even hearses, while Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami captivated the internet with their "Once Upon A Time" theme, featuring students dressed as Disney characters. Event planner Khadidra Muhammad helped bring these magical themes to life, creating memorable experiences for students and communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Jamie Lynn Spears' 15-year-old daughter Maddie looked stunning in a pink sequined gown at her prom, accompanied by a date in a matching pink tie. The "Zoey 101" alum shared pre-prom pictures on Instagram, and also posed with her mom, friends, and 6-year-old sister, Ivey. Jamie Lynn, who welcomed Maddie in 2008 with then-fiancé Casey Aldridge, now raises her daughters with husband Jamie Watson. The family has overcome challenges, including a near-fatal ATV accident involving Maddie in 2017, and Jamie Lynn celebrates her daughter's recovery every year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Wire
Actor Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Payson High School in Utah, where "Footloose" was filmed, after students launched a successful social media campaign to convince him to attend their prom. Bacon praised the students' efforts and announced his plans to revisit the school 41 years after filming the iconic dance movie. His upcoming visit is particularly significant as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the film's release and comes as the high school prepares to move to a new location.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the movie "Footloose," actor Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Utah's Payson High School, where the film was shot, on prom day. The school, set to be demolished later this year, invited Bacon to bid farewell, and after a social media campaign with the hashtag #BaconToPayson, Bacon confirmed his attendance via livestream, expressing admiration for the students' efforts. While he won't be at the prom itself, Bacon will attend an event benefiting his charity, SixDegrees.org, and the school's student council adviser expressed pride in the students' successful initiative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Actor Kevin Bacon has announced that he will be returning to Payson High School in Utah for one last prom, fulfilling a long-standing wish of the students. The school, where part of the movie "Footloose" was filmed, is being demolished, and Bacon's visit is a special tribute to the iconic film. The students, who initiated the #BacontoPayson social media campaign, will finally get to dance with the star of the 1984 hit movie.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Actor Kevin Bacon has announced that he will attend the final prom at Utah's Payson High School, where his iconic movie "Footloose" was filmed, after students launched a #BacontoPayson social media campaign to get his attention. Bacon thanked the students for their invitation and expressed his gratitude, calling the film and high school "a big part of my life." The announcement was made to a gym full of students, who cheered at the news.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Utah's Payson High School on prom day as the school celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Footloose." Students had campaigned for his attendance using the #BaconToPayson social media campaign and organizing events to support his SixDegrees.org foundation. Bacon praised the students' efforts and announced his decision to attend, expressing admiration for their inspirational actions. The school maintains its "Footloose" connections, and Bacon's organization aims to create 40,000 humanitarian kits for the film's anniversary, with Utah students set to contribute thousands of kits toward that goal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TODAY
Actor Kevin Bacon surprised students at Payson High School, where "Footloose" was filmed, by announcing that he will be attending their prom. The students had been campaigning for months to get Bacon to attend, and their efforts, including using the hashtag #bacontopayson, re-creating scenes from the movie, and supporting his SixDegrees.org charity, finally paid off. Bacon expressed his appreciation for their dedication and confirmed his attendance, prompting an eruption of cheers from the students.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A homeless woman shoved a New York City high schooler onto subway tracks in Queens while she was heading to get her hair done for prom. The teenager suffered a cut on her left knee but was able to attend the prom after foregoing a hospital visit for a trip to the beauty parlor. The attacker was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and assault. The incident left the victim afraid of riding the subways again, and her mother called on the city to do more about the homelessness problem in the subways.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A mother in Dallas was killed in a shootout between two vehicles while driving her daughter to get her hair done and pick up her prom dress. Ana Moreno, 39, was described as a bystander and was hit by a bullet that entered her vehicle. Her daughter was unharmed. The family was devastated by the loss, especially since it happened one day before Mother's Day. A fundraiser has been set up to help with funeral expenses. The shooting is under investigation, and no suspects are in custody.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
The Bethany Children's Health Center hosted its annual prom event for patients, giving them a night of fun and a memorable experience. Families, staff, and patients all came out to the event and showed off some dance moves. The nurses and staff work hard every year to bring this experience to their patients, including traditions like making sure they are picture-perfect for prom photos. The event gives them a chance to have fun outside of their treatments and create memories with their peers and favorite therapists and staff.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Kettering Fairmont High School in Ohio made history by crowning two LGBTQ+ students, seniors Dai’sean Conley and Rosie Green, as prom king and queen. While most students were supportive, some were unhappy with the outcome of the vote. The Kettering City School’s Board of Education has no intention of taking any action, as they typically let student council run the prom and all the planning. Some community members shared a different opinion, believing prom king and queen should be a biological male and female.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Dallas Morning News
Nine teenagers were injured in a shooting at a prom after-party in Texas, with a possible connection being investigated to a second shooting in a nearby city. The victims' injuries were not life-threatening, and "people of interest" are being questioned as the investigation continues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Nine teenagers were injured in a shooting at a prom after-party in Texas, with a possible connection being investigated to a second shooting in a nearby city. The victims' injuries were not life-threatening, and "people of interest" are being questioned as the investigation continues.