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Fat Joe Mourns Mourns Death of His Mom Less Than 3 Months After His Dad Died

- Rapper Fat Joe shared the sad news on Instagram that his mother Marie has died at the age of 77
- Marie’s death comes less than three months after Fat Joe’s father Ernesto died at age 89 on Feb. 12
- In a moving tribute to his mother, the musician wrote in part: “You were my world, my heart, my everything. I’ll continue to make you proud”
Fat Joe is grieving the loss of his mom, Marie.
On Saturday, May 3, the “Lean Back” rapper, 54, announced in an Instagram post that his mother, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, has died. She was 77, according to TMZ.
“This a real one, rest in peace to the woman who brought me in this world,” the musician wrote in a lengthy message, sharing how close he was with his mother. “She didn’t have much but she gave us everything.”
“Anyone who knows my mom knows she had a heart of gold. She refused to move out the projects for many years even though I had money,” he continued. “She loved her community, she loved her people — Ms. Ruby the Terror Squad Queen.”
Fat Joe (whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena) shared that his mother was “sooooooo proud of us” — meaning “everyone in the crew” — including his friends and frequent collaborators, DJ Khaled, Remy Ma, stylist Terrell Jones and more.
Marie’s death comes less than three months after the death of Fat Joe’s father, Ernesto, at age 89 in February. The couple were together for 60 years before his death, Fat Joe said.
“I have to give thanks to the father my God for letting me have her in my life this long,” Fat Joe continued. “Truth is she died of a broken heart. 60 years with a man and he recently just died, my dad wanted her with him.”
“To the Castro family, the Cartagena family, the Delgado family,” he continued in part, before addressing his mom directly. “I love you and thank you for the outpouring of love. Mommy, till I see you again. You were my world, my heart, my everything. I’ll continue to make you proud 🙏🏽❤️🕊️.”
The “What’s Luv” rapper also shared a series of photos of his mother, including shots of her posing with her son and his friends and family, as well as a photo of her as a young woman.
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The father-of-three previously shared that his father died on Feb. 12.
“Sad to announce the passing of my father “ERNESTO AKA CUBA” papi te quero para siempre,” he wrote at the time. “This has been tough I’m not looking for sympathy just Honoring my dad he’s a Legend in my eyes.”
Alongside the tribute to his father, Fat Joe shared a carousel of photos of the pair together and with other family members.
In the first image, Fat Joe could be seen wrapping his arms around his father from behind. The next snap showcased the duo standing against a blue car, while a third photo featured Ernesto leaning on his grandson Joey‘s shoulder. Other photos showed Fat Joe and his extended family with his father and a snap of his wife Lorena Cartagena with Ernesto.
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In January, the rapper celebrated his mom’s birthday, writing in another Instagram post that she was “the love of my life.”
“I pray to God everyday and thank him for him having you in my life,” he wrote, alongside a photo of himself hugging Marie. “We had a rough one but we got us and I will forever be by your side.”
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Kate Middleton Gets New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure — See the Photos!

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- Kate Middleton’s new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London has been unveiled
- The Princess of Wales’ statue has been dressed in the same outfit she wore at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023
- Princess Kate’s figure stands next to the wax statue of her husband, Prince William
The royal red carpet has been rolled out for a new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London!
On Wednesday, May 21, the museum unveiled their new statue of Kate Middleton after the wax figure underwent a makeover.
This comes after the Princess of Wales, 43, first made her Madame Tussauds debut in April 2012, a year after her wedding to Prince William.
“Fast forward to today, hot off the heels of their 14th wedding anniversary, the talented studio artists have refreshed the Kate Middleton figure from tiara to toe,” a news release obtained by PEOPLE reads.
In photos shared by the museum, princess Kate’s wax figure can been sporting a sparkly pink gown and tiara, reflecting the outfit she wore at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.
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“The figure is dressed in a dusky pink Jenny Packham gown, silver pumps in the style of Gianvito Rossi ‘Rania 105′ and finished off with an exact replica of the signature Lover’s Knot Tiara,” the release continued. “The tiara itself is from the Madame Tussauds London archives, and was worn by the figure of Princess Diana in the 1980s.”
The royal headpiece is the one Kate has worn the most during her royal life and was also a favorite of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, who wore it on multiple occasions. According to the Court Jeweller, the special tiara is more than 100 years old and was originally commissioned from the jeweler Garrard by Queen Mary in either 1913 or 1914.
The wax figure’s look was completed with a Royal Victorian Order blue sash as well as “the Royal Family Order of QEII and replica Greville Diamond Chandelier earrings.”
Kate’s wax figure stands beside her husband’s Madame Tussaud’s statue.
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Prince William’s figure also has a fresh look and has undergone an outfit change, with the 42-year-old’s statue now wearing a black Ede & Ravenscroft tuxedo — “a brand with a long history of providing attire for the Royal Family,” per the release.
The figure also sports a white bow tie, an Order of the Garter sash and star and army medals.
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“We are delighted that a new figure of the much-loved Catherine, Princess of Wales, has officially landed in The Royal Palace Experience at our attraction in the heart of London, continuing our centuries-long work with the Royal Family,” Steve Blackburn, Senior General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said in a statement.
“Only Madame Tussauds London can offer fans the truly immersive and unique opportunity to touch shoulders with past and present Royal Family members!,” he continued. “Kate, majestically crafted by our talented studio team, has been sculpted to ensure her resemblance is fit for a future Queen, alongside her dashing husband. We cordially invite you to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales this summer, right in the heart of the capital where the Royal Family resides!”
The public can view the Princess of Wales’ new figure from Thursday, May 21.
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‘Love Island USA’ host Ariana Madix reveals which cosmetic treatments she gets

“Love Island USA” host Ariana Madix is coming clean about her cosmetic treatments.
“I just did my first laser treatment. I’ve been very interested in that for a long time. I keep things at a minimum,” Madix tells Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy in an exclusive interview.
She goes to reveal that she does get Botox “every six months or so.”
“I just got a little bit in my lips because they were getting a little crusty on the inside. I never go more than 0.5 at a time,” she adds. “Because I never want to look crazy.”
Madix, 39, explains that she started getting laser treatments to address skin laxity.
“Fine lines, I don’t give a s–t about, but skin laxity is something I’ve been dealing with,” she says.
Due to that, the “Vanderpump Rules” alum says she was told by professionals that she’s “not even a candidate” for facial fillers because she doesn’t “have the structure to support it.”
“That’s why we started on the lasers,” she elaborates. “So I will report back after I’ve had all the things.”
In addition to her cosmetic treatments, the former Bravolebrity reveals that she drinks “insane amounts of water, like 100 ounces a day” and “constantly” goes to the gym.
Madix acknowledges there is “a lot of pressure” when it comes to aging but tries to keep everything in perspective.
“I feel like you don’t want to be preoccupied with it too much,” she says. “But at the same time, if you feel good about doing something, go ahead and do it. At the end of the day, it’s nobody’s business.”
“I know in the industry, I am in a position where that stuff does matter, but I also know … I’m going to get older no matter what. … If you don’t age, you just die. I’d rather be aged than dead,” Madix adds.
Of course, this isn’t the first time the reality star has detailed her cosmetic enhancements.
While she isn’t doing facial fillers anymore, she confessing to getting filler in her chin and lip last July after a fan speculated she had a plethora of work done.
“i’ll tell you what i’ve had! you’re partially correct,” Madix commented in response at the time.
“tox in 11’s, outer brow, and my neck. ellevate for my neck in 2019 by @theneckdoctor. minimal lip filler bc my face is too small to handle very much and filler in my chin.”
“absolutely no filler anywhere else and def no bleph yet ❤️❤️,” she added. “hope this helps! i’ll keep yall posted if i do anything else.”
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