ANN-MARGRET, 84, REVEALS ONGOING PAIN OF LOSING HUSBAND OF 50 YEARS: 'I MISS THE LAUGHTER'. (PHOTO).

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 Ann-Margret, 84, reveals ongoing pain of losing husband of 50 years: 'I miss the laughter' Ann-Margret, now 84, has spoken lovingly about her late husband Roger Smith, nearly nine years after his passing.  Despite her six-decade career in Hollywood with iconic roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, and Carnal Knowledge, she considers her greatest achievement to be her 50-year marriage.  As she approaches her 85th birthday, she says Smith “meant everything” to her, describing their time together as joyful and full of laughter. She admits that what she misses most is his humor and the way he cared for her. The couple’s romance began years after first meeting in 1961, when Smith invited Ann-Margret to one of his performances.  Their relationship quickly deepened, and she said she knew by their third date that she would marry him. Smith proposed in 1966 during a carriage ride in Central Park, presenting her with a five-carat diamond ring.  They wed in a simple La...

CUBA CANCELS ANNUAL CIGAR FESTIVAL AMID WORSENING ENERGY CRISIS FROM U.S OIL BLOCKADE. (PHOTO).



 Cuba cancels annual cigar festival amid worsening energy crisis from U.S oil blockade

Cuba has suspended its annual cigar festival in Havana, originally scheduled for late February, citing a worsening economic crisis and energy shortages. The event, organized by Habanos S.A., was postponed “to preserve the highest standards of quality, excellence and experience” and a new date has yet to be announced. The festival typically draws over 1,000 visitors from around 80 countries, offering cigar auctions and tours of tobacco plantations.

The cancellation comes amid a severe fuel shortage caused by a U.S. oil blockade, which has cut Cuba off from Venezuelan oil supplies. The government has implemented rationing to protect essential services, while the United Nations has warned of a potential humanitarian crisis if oil needs remain unmet. Cuban cigars, a key export generating foreign currency, remain highly prized worldwide despite being banned in the U.S. Habanos S.A. reported record sales of $827 million in 2024, a 16% increase from the previous year, underscoring the economic importance of the industry even as the festival is put on hold.


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