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Who Is Nieku Manshadi? Meet ‘You’ Star Elizabeth Lail’s Husband

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Nieku Manshadi couldn’t be happier than to settle down with the love of his life. He is married to Elizabeth Lail, who played Guinevere Beck in Netflix’s hit thriller You.

Speaking of their marriage, the intimate ceremony was held earlier this year, on April 24, 2021. Only a limited number of people, 22 precisely, were invited due to the COVID-19 restrictions, and all of them were vaccinated.

Inside Nieku Manshadi and Elizabeth Lail’s Wedding

As mentioned earlier, Manshadi and his now-wife shared the wedding vows on April 24, 2021, as per Brides’ exclusive feature published on May 6, 2021.

The intimate ceremony was held in Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, New York, a place that holds a special place in the couple’s heart — it was the same place where they celebrated their first dating anniversary.

Elizabeth Lail and her husband Nieku Manshadi on their wedding day.

Elizabeth Lail and her husband Nieku Manshadi on their wedding day. (Photo: Forged in the North)

The wedding was well-planned, keeping the COVID-19 restrictions in mind. Due to that, the number of guests was limited to 22 only. If not, the couple would have easily invited over 200 people, as per the actress.

Lail also told Brides that she and her husband decided not to wait or delay the wedding and invited only family members to keep it safe for everyone. “We were also the only guests on property, which gave us peace of mind to be in our own little bubble,” she added.

Additionally, she revealed that they didn’t have a strong vision of their wedding plans and went on with what just felt right. Eventually, over time, the wedding revealed itself to them “as more and more creatives became involved.”

On his special day, Manshadi donned a dark navy suit accompanied by a black bowtie inspired by his grandfather. Similarly, the bride looked stunning as she wore a “one-of-a-kind wedding dress with silk-lined buttons, a deep-V neckline, fitted bodice, and three-quarter-length sleeves,” which was specially designed by Andrea Hawkes.

Elizabeth Lail and her husband, Nieku Manshadi, celebrating after their wedding

Elizabeth Lail and her husband, Nieku Manshadi, celebrating after their wedding (Photo: Instagram)

During their first look, the soon-to-be-married couple exchanged letters that they wrote for each other. “It was such a beautiful moment to really connect with one another before adrenaline sweeps you away,” Lail said of that moment.

Manshadi had made a wedding playlist for the special occasion. When his to-be-wife walked down the aisle, ‘Crazy Love’ by Van Morrison was played. Manshadi and Lail recited both traditional and Baha’i vows and exchanged wedding bands from Catbird and ILACrescent.

After they officially became husband and wife and kissed each other, ‘Elephant Gun’ by Beruit was played. “I haven’t stopped singing these songs since,” said Lail. All of them then dined together at the venue’s in-house restaurant.

Summing up the special day, Lail said, “Our wedding was so small and intimate we couldn’t help but have every aspect reflect a part of us. It was primarily our two families coming together for the first time. We laughed and cried the whole way through.”

Elizabeth Lail and her husband Nieku Manshadi posing for wedding photos

Elizabeth Lail and her husband Nieku Manshadi posing for wedding photos. (Photo: Forged in the North)

Although the day went amazingly, there were moments when the duo thought they had to postpone the wedding due to the pandemic. Thankfully, it didn’t happen, as all of the guests got vaccinated in time for the wedding.

Nieku Manshadi and Elizabeth Lail got engaged in 2020

Manshadi and his actress wife first met each other in an old-fashioned way, through their mutual friend. They were attending their mutual friend’s party in Williamsburg, where they got to know each other.

What started as small talk friends of a mutual friend became life partners. They began dating, got to know each other more clearly, and all of it strengthened their bond.

After being in a romantic relationship for a long time, Manshadi thought it was time to take a further step. In August 2020, they were in Montauk, New York, for a “much-needed long weekend.”

Taking the perfect opportunity, he went down on his knees and proposed to her with Lail’s grandmother’s wedding ring in his hand. She said yes, and they got engaged.

Recalling the moment to Brides, Lail said, “We were at our own little bonfire during sunset on the beach making s’mores when Nieku proposed with my grandmother’s wedding ring.”

Eight months after being engaged, they tied the knot. Since then, they have been relishing their days as a married couple who supports their other half in thick and thin.

Who is Nieku Manshadi?

Elizabeth Lail’s husband, Nieku Manshadi, is a well-respected person in his line of work. He is a certified pediatric dentist licensed to provide safe treatments by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

In his introductory video on Victoria Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, he mentioned that he always wanted to work in a profession where he could help others be healthier. When he was a child, he had an excellent dentist, and it left a huge impression on him.

He followed the same inspiration and went on to study to become a dentist. His Safari Dental & Orthodontics profile suggests he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

He also has completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at Boston University. Additionally, Manshadi’s profile says that he sees treating kids as a privilege and a chance to make dental visits fun for his patients and their families.

His love for his profession has taken him to several places worldwide, including Ecuador and the Philippines, with little health care.

Coming over to Lail’s husband, he was reportedly born on March 27, 1982, making him 41 years of age as of July 2023. He was born and raised in the United States; therefore, his nationality is American. Likewise, his zodiac sign is Aries, and his ancestry is Iranian.

Speaking of Nieku’s family, his father’s name is Farzin Manshadi, and his mother’s name is Mojgan Manshadi. Apart from his parents, he has one sibling, a sister named Leila Manshadi. His sister is also a dentist who received her Doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of the Pacific.

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Gaming Icon Ninja’s Shocking Cancer Diagnosis at 32

Ninja revealed his cancer diagnosis through a tweet on March 26.

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Gaming Icon Ninja’s Shocking Cancer Diagnosis at 32

Tyler ‘Ninja‘ Blevins is a streaming phenomenon and one of the biggest names in esports. The 32-year-old is the most followed streamer on Twitch, his primary platform, but now multi-streams across various sites after ending his exclusivity deal.

However, he recently disclosed a devastating piece of news – he has been diagnosed with cancer. The gaming icon, known for his incredible skills in battle royale titles, is now facing a different battle.

In this article, we delve into his cancer diagnosis and how he is coping with this challenging situation.

Ninja revealed his cancer diagnosis through a tweet

Blevins sent shockwaves through the streaming community and his massive fanbase on March 26th with a devastating revelation – he has been diagnosed with melanoma, a severe form of skin cancer. 

He took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to share the news, admitting that he had known about the diagnosis for some time.

The journey to this diagnosis began during a routine checkup with his dermatologist, where a mole on the bottom of his foot raised concerns. 

The mole was promptly removed and sent for testing, which ultimately confirmed the presence of melanoma. His wife, Jessica Blevins, had proactively scheduled this dermatologist appointment.

In his social media post, he expressed his shock, “A few weeks ago, I went in for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me. There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful.” 

“It came back as melanoma, but they are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages.”

However, the ordeal didn’t end there. The doctors discovered another dark spot adjacent to the initial mole, prompting a biopsy in the hopes of confirming that the cancer had been entirely removed. Further testing is now required to determine if the area is indeed noncancerous.

Ninja urged his fans to get regular checkups

In the wake of his shocking melanoma revelation, Belvins didn’t just share his battle; he also took the opportunity to raise awareness and encourage his massive fanbase to prioritize their health. 

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, he turned his diagnosis into a public service announcement (PSA) for regular skin checkups.

Ninja at the 2022 SXSW Conference.

Ninja at the 2022 SXSW Conference (Source: NBC)

In his social media post, he urged his followers, saying, “Please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups.” He recognized that while his melanoma was caught in the early stages, skin cancer can often go unnoticed for years, silently progressing on a patient’s body. 

By sharing his personal experience, he aimed to raise awareness about the seriousness of melanoma and the importance of regular screenings.

His call to action resonated deeply with his fanbase. Many of his younger followers admitted to just learning about melanoma through his announcement, prompting them to research the condition and vow to get themselves checked as soon as possible.

Ninja has been receiving an outpour of support

As the news of Belvins’ cancer diagnosis spread, the gaming and streaming worlds rallied around him, offering messages of love, encouragement, and well-wishes. 

Numerous fellow content creators took to social media to express their support and admiration for his courage in sharing his battle.

Among those offering support was popular Twitch streamer DansGaming, who commended Belvins for catching the melanoma early, stating, “Glad you caught it early. This very procedure would have saved my mom’s life if they caught it early enough.” 

Fortnite star SypherPK also chimed in, sending positive vibes to Belvins and his wife Jessica, who proactively scheduled the dermatologist appointment. SypherPK’s message read, “Hoping for the best. Lots of love to Jess for being proactive as well.”

Jake’n’Bake, another Twitch streamer, thanked him for raising awareness, stating, “Thanks for keeping people aware! And hopes everything was able to be removed without further issues.” 

Beyond these messages, a wave of support flooded in from numerous other content creators, including Nick Eh 30, BrookeAB, CouRage, Wipz, and Belvins’ brother, BeardedBlevins. 

Many expressed their love and well-wishes, highlighting the strong bond within the gaming community and the reverence they hold for him.

Ninja continues to stream even after the diagnosis

Belvins or Ninja, the gaming icon and the most followed streamer on Twitch, has not let his cancer battle slow him down. 

After ending his exclusivity deal with the Amazon-owned platform, he has embraced multi-streaming, reaching millions of followers across various platforms.

Even in the face of such a life-altering diagnosis, he has shown no outward signs of letting it affect his streaming presence or his infectious energy.

He has continued to stream regularly, entertaining his loyal fanbase with his trademark gaming prowess and engaging personality.

Just days after revealing his melanoma diagnosis, Ninja took to his Instagram page, which boasts an impressive 12.4 million followers, to share a series of clips that captured him in high spirits. 

The videos showcased him laughing and enjoying himself while playing Fortnite’s ever-popular battle royale game.

While the road ahead may be filled with challenges and uncertainties, Ninja’s decision to continue streaming despite his diagnosis sends a powerful message to his followers. 

It demonstrates his determination to maintain a sense of normalcy and positivity, refusing to let the circumstances define him or deter him from pursuing his passion.

Ninja’s streaming career

Blevins began his professional gaming career in 2009, playing Halo 3 for organizations like Cloud9, Renegades, Team Liquid, and Luminosity Gaming.

His streaming journey started in 2011, initially playing games like H1Z1 and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). However, his popularity skyrocketed when he began streaming the newly released Fortnite Battle Royale in late 2017.

His viewership grew exponentially, coinciding with the game’s meteoric rise in popularity, reaching over 2 million followers on Twitch by March 2018. His concurrent viewership records on Twitch were repeatedly broken as he gained more fame. 

In March 2018, he became the first streamer to surpass 3 million followers on the platform. He set the record for the largest concurrent audience on an individual stream (outside of tournaments) with 635,000 viewers while playing Fortnite.

Ninja is a popular gaming streamer

Ninja is a popular gaming streamer (Source: People)

In August 2019, he left Twitch to stream exclusively on Microsoft’s Mixer platform, citing limitations on his ability to grow his brand outside of video gaming on Twitch and issues with the platform’s community. 

However, after Mixer’s shutdown in July 2020, he was released from his exclusivity deal.

In September 2020, he returned to streaming on Twitch after signing a multi-year exclusive agreement with the platform. 

However, in September 2022, he announced a “Time Out” from streaming, hinting at taking a break.

A week later, he announced his return, stating that he would simulcast his content across multiple platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, embracing a multi-platform approach.

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Buck Johnson to Release ‘Tongue and Groove,’ a Name Inspired by His Late Father

Buck Johnson reveals how the album title became ‘Tongue and Groove.’

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Buck Johnson’s ‘Tongue and Groove,’ Inspired by Late Father

American musician Buck Johnson released his first solo album, Enjoying the Ride, in 2016. Since its release, many have been waiting for the musician to release a new album.

Good news for the fans: he will release his second album, Tongue and Groove, in September. He talked about the release in an exclusive interview with People.

In the interview, Johnson revealed that the album was named after a song inspired by his late father. “I wrote a song not specifically about him, but something he’d always said to me,’’ he said while talking to People.

The title song came from something his father used to say. When his family lived outside of Birmingham in a town named Shady Grove, they lived in an old home that his father helped rebuild.

Whenever there were tornado warnings, Johnson’s father always said, “‘Son, you don’t need to worry. This house is built tongue and groove. It’ll stand any storm.” These words stayed with him until now, which became the inspiration for his upcoming song.

The upcoming album is set to be released in September and will consist of 9 songs. Although the title song was inspired by his father’s words, that was not originally the plan, as per Johnson.

“But that’s the thing about music,” says Johnson. “Music can be therapy if you allow it to be.”

Buck Johnson’s father introduced him to rock music

Johnson’s late father was the reason he got interested in rock music in the first place. On August 20, 2023, he recalled a very special memory of his father through his official Instagram post.

Buck Johnson

With a childhood picture of him with his father, he wrote, “As a kid, Buck’s dad gave him The Beatles album “Help!” after winning it at a Woolworth’s department store door prize. This was his first real exposure to rock music. Some older cousins turned him on to heavier stuff, like Led Zeppelin and Johnson, who were blown away by Roger Daltrey’s vocals on The Who’s “Who’s Next” LP. “That changed things for me,” Buck says. “I realized I was a rocker at heart.”

Johnson talked about his father very proudly but did not reveal further details about him. As such, there is no internet information about his parents and siblings.

As per reports, he started singing alongside his family at a very young age and sang gospel music throughout the South. His family is one of his biggest supporters and seems to have interested him in music.

Buck Johnson’s second family

Johnson was pursuing his education at the Birmingham-Southern College when he met Kym and fell in love with her. The pair started dating and relocated to Los Angeles, California together.

The couple married on September 5, 1992, in the presence of close friends and family. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2022, and Johnson took the news to Instagram to share it with his fans.

Alongside a series of lovely pictures of the couple, he wrote, “Celebrating our 30th Anniversary! On September 5, 1992, I was lucky enough to marry my best friend, lover, and soul mate. It’s been an amazing, fun, and wild ride so far. The next 30 will be even better! @missalabama87 #30thanniversary”

Kym is a certified music teacher and the center director of Music City Music Together Inc. According to her company’s official website, she has been teaching music for 22 years and has a musical theater degree from Birmingham Southern College in Alabama.

Furthermore, she also represented the state of Alabama in the 1987 Miss America pageant. After moving to LA with her now husband, she did various odd jobs like voice-over works and commercials to make ends meet.

Kym instantly found music to be her calling and founded Music Together, where more than 1500 families have now participated in her classes. Her company, Music City Music Together, has been established for more than 17 years now.

Buck Johnson’s Musical History

After Johnson relocated to Los Angeles, he started touring and recording music with big names like The Doobie Brothers, Shawn Mullins, The Thorns, John Waite, and more. He also collaborated with songwriters/producers like Jamie Houston and Charlie Midnight.

He joined the country rock band Whiskey Falls in 2006 as a co-vocalist, principal songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist alongside members Wally Brandt, Seven Williams, and Damon Johnson. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2007, was a hit and earned two Country Top 50 hit singles.

Johnson later joined the popular rock band Aerosmith as keyboards, acoustic guitarist, and backing vocals for their European and North American tours in 2014. Two years later, he played keywords and sang backing vocals for the Whitford-St. Holmes album Reunion.

To this day, this extraordinary talent in music tours with some very popular rock bands like Aerosmith, Perry, and Hollywood Vampires as keyboardists, backing vocals, and acoustic guitarists.

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Bobby Brown’s Children Bobbi Christina and Bobby Jr. Still Visit Him in His Dreams

“I tend to dream about both of ’em, my son and my daughter.”

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Bobby Brown’s Children Still Visit Him in His Dreams

Singer-songwriter Bobby Brown is a successful American personality in the music industry. However, the 55-year-old singer has been met with several unfortunate events in his lifetime, including the death of his two children.

Brown had to endure the deaths of two of his beloved children, Bobbi Christina and Bobby Jr. However, he still remembers them in his heart and runs the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House Gala: A Night of Inspiration, Empowerment, and Hope every year.

The Grammy-winning singer also attended a charity event that raises funds for domestic violence centers. He spoke about the gala in an exclusive interview with People.

Brown shared that it was a great event and a beautiful night, which meant a great deal for him. He reveals that he was glad to see all the faces and reporters who care about what he cares about.

“Because it’s getting rough out there for a lot of different people, and it’s just good to have support, to help try to eradicate domestic violence,” he says. In the interview, he also talks about his daughter, who was a part of the domestic violence situation which cost her life.

He said his daughter is always on his mind and heart, and helping others with her name feels like therapy. His daughter was not the only one he remembered on this day, and he also talked about his son, Bobby Brown Jr., who passed away in 2020.

Brown says both his children visit his dreams to this day. He says that these dreams were reoccurring whenever he was asleep.

“I tend to dream about both of ’em, my son and my daughter, which is helpful for me. Just being able to see their faces and I see ’em smiling, it helps me out in a big way,” he says.

The deaths of the two essential members of his life have caused massive trauma to him. In this interview, he mentioned that he is still seeing a therapist.

He also said, “Just being able to talk about it helps out. Also, prayer always works. And staying busy. I try to keep myself as busy as possible, doing different things.”

The death of Bobby Brown’s daughter, Bobbi Christina

Brown’s daughter was found unconscious at her residence in Roswell, Georgia, in January of 2015. Discovered in her bathtub, she was immediately rushed to North Fulton Hospital and placed on a ventilator.

Her condition was critical, and she was kept in a medically induced coma to stop the swelling of her brain. Several media reported that her brain activity was low, and Brown himself released a statement to the press asking them to respect the family’s privacy.

Brown’s daughter was then transferred to the Emory University Hospital, but her condition worsened. She was removed from the ventilator and kept in the hospice after doctors concluded her brain function would not improve.

Bobby Brown

She was kept in the kept in Hospice’s care located in Duluth, Georgia, where she ultimately passed away. Several media reports announced that she passed away on July 26, 2015, at the very young age of 22.

The cause of her death was due to drug intoxication and immersion in water. However, the primary cause of all this was domestic violence. Christina’s then-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, was found legally responsible for her death and ordered to pay $36 million.

Brown’s family filed a civil case against him in 2016 and won by default after Gordon did not appear in two civil case hearings. However, Gordon, too, met a very tragic ending, cutting off his life in February of 2020.

As per statements from Florida’s Districts 5 & 24 medical examiner’s office, he died due to heroin toxicity. He was found dead in Seminole County at the age of 30, with caffeine, morphine, and naloxone found in his systems. 

Gordon’s attorney, Joe Hebachy, mourned his death, stating his heart sank when he heard the news. He told the reporters that Gordon was trying to stay away from drugs despite his past.

“He worked hard to hold his head up and stay sober and … he genuinely wanted a happy healthy life with his family more than anything else,” his attorney said. He also expressed his condolences to Gordon’s family and friends, as well as other families dealing with losses and heartaches caused by drugs.

Bobby Brown’s son, Bobby Brown Jr., died five years after his daughter Bobbi Christina’s death

After the loss of his dear daughter, Brown experienced yet another loss of an essential person in the family. Several media reported this tragic news after the confirmation from the Los Angeles Police on November 18, 2020.

Bobby Jr. was found dead in his home in Los Angeles after someone asked for a medical emergency. Brown asked people to pray for his family at this difficult time.

“Losing my son at this point in our lives has devastated my family. There are no words to explain the pain,” he says. The cause of the death was not determined at first but later ruled as an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol.

Although the case looked like a simple drug overdose, Brown and his ex-wife Kim Ward stated that someone provided him with the drugs, and he didn’t have an addiction.

Ward said that Bobby Jr. was easily influenced by his surroundings, and he was associated with some bad influences at that time. She also claimed that whoever provided the drugs should be held accountable.

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