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Because of royal weddings and funerals Getty Images Part of the reason, but not the only reason, that bridesmaids often wear identical dresses, comes from royal weddings in the U.K. In an interview with The Independent, Lou Taylor, a professor of dress and textile history at the University of Brighton said that the reason that brides in the West often dress their ‘maids in the same dresses is because of Queen Victoria’s wedding ceremony in 1841, when attendants wore white dresses that looked similar to Queen Victoria’s white gown....

Lose To Win has special meaning for Fantasia Barrino Theo Wargo/Getty Images Fantasia Barrino’s journey into a better place might have started when she decided to put an engagement ring on her own finger. “I was like, ‘Whoever puts the next ring on it needs to top this one,’” Barrino told People. She found her answer in her now spouse, Kendall Taylor, with whom she became a second-time grandparent in 2019 (via Essence)....

Childhood drug use YouTube A New Yorker by birth, Robert Downey Jr. and his older sister, Alison, were raised by their parents, actress, Elsie Ann, and actor/filmmaker, Robert Downey Sr. The actor’s childhood was anything but ordinary. Unfortunately, his mother was caught up in drugs and alcohol. His father also struggled with drug addiction and allowed Downey Jr. to try marijuana at just 6 or 7 years old. Over time, the pair would bond during these moments....

The Truth About Ana De Armas’ Ex-Husband Presley Ann/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Oct. 9, 2020 7:41 pm EST Most of us know Ana de Armas as Ben Affleck’s new girlfriend. Their relationship reportedly began while filming the movie Deep Water in Louisiana in 2019 (via Insider). The picture perfect couple has since flaunted their love on social media and we have to admit, it’s fun to watch. Of course, de Armas isn’t just Affleck’s significant other — she has appeared in a slew of buzzed-about films such as Knives Out and the soon-to-be released No Time to Die (via IMDb)....

The Truth About Prince William And Prince Harry’s Nanny Antony Jones/Getty Images By Garri Chaverst/Jan. 6, 2021 2:40 pm EST The royal family is one of the most intriguing institutions in the world. The interest surrounding them is such that tabloids and those thirsty for gossip gobble up any bit of information they can about the inner-workings of the family and those close to them. One such figure close to the royal family at the height of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s separation was Tiggy Legge-Bourke, the nanny Charles hired to assist with William and Harry’s care....

The Truth About Rochelle Walensky Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Jan. 30, 2021 4:22 pm EST When what was then the Biden-Harris transition team was announcing their picks for their health team, questions were raised about whether pandemic expert Dr. Anthony Fauci might have had discussions with them about the COVID-19 pandemic, as Dr. Fauci was still serving under the Trump administration. Back in December, after Biden’s victory was confirmed, Reuters reached out to Dr....

Shapewear may trigger some medical problems Shutterstock The chatter surrounding shapewear like Spanx hasn’t been all positive. While the garments may smooth out the bumps, doctors have told Cosmopolitan that the tightness can also lead to a shortness of breath, because some shapewear can keep your diaphragm from dilating properly. Shapewear also can create the conditions for a urinary tract infection, because the difficulty in getting in and out of it may might you delay visiting the bathroom....

What Montel Williams’ Life Is Like Today Jesse Grant/Getty Images By Angela Andaloro/Dec. 17, 2020 3:43 pm EST Montel Williams is one of the 90s most beloved talk show hosts. Despite the steep competition during that era, The Montel Williams Show carved out a compassionate, thought-provoking lane from 1991 to 2008. The difference between Williams and other talk show hosts was noted. He even won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 1996, according to CNN....

Why Twitter Isn’t Buying Justin Timberlake’s Recent Apology Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Feb. 12, 2021 4:17 pm EST Too little, too late? That’s what Twitter followers are saying about Justin Timberlake’s apology. On February 12, the singer posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram feed taking accountability for not doing enough to speak up for women and people of color. “I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others, and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism,” he wrote....

Why You Should Add Chives To Your Diet Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Oct. 29, 2020 9:55 am EST The little green leaves that come on your fries or baked potatoes may be doing more good for your body than you think. Chives taste similar to onions, but are actually a vegetable themselves — as such, they’re a part of the allium genus, which includes garlic, leeks, and onions, as explained by Medical News Today....

Jose Cuervo Especial is a mixto Shutterstock The Mexican government is very strict about the regulations that govern exactly what producers can call tequila, much in the same way that the U.S. is with bourbon and France is where champagne is concerned. However, there is also a cheaper version of tequila called a mixto, which allows distillers to blend 51 percent blue agave with 49 percent of a neutral spirit — usually sugar cane juice....

Darci Lynne Farmer hasn’t had a ‘Miley Cyrus phase’ (yet) Darci Lynne Farmer/Instagram In one particularly unexpected photo shared on Instagram in October 2020, at least for those who remember Farmer as a young girl, the famed performer was seen celebrating her 16th birthday with a new Audi SUV. Stylish vans aren’t the only things the teen is driving these days. In July 2020, she uploaded a series of photos and videos of herself driving a jet ski to the platform....

Bathroom Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2021 Shutterstock By Cassidy Anthony/Dec. 22, 2020 5:30 pm EST It may come as a bit of a surprise to you to learn that interior design trends can extend to virtually any room of your house — including the bathroom. While a well-designed bathroom is always in style, some people are obsessed with keeping up with the newest interior design trends to keep their homes feeling fresh and chic....

Chadwick Boseman got emotional speaking of fans diagnosed with cancer Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images People reported in 2018 that Chadwick Boseman had spoken about two fans with cancer diagnoses during the Black Panther press tour, and the actor got visibly emotional while recalling the story. “Throughout our filming, I was communicating with them, knowing they were both terminal. What they and their parents said to me was, they were trying to hold on till this movie comes....

Donald Trump Just Got A Surprising Shout Out From Ja Rule Alex Wong, Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Feb. 2, 2021 11:09 am EST Former president Donald Trump is currently banned from Twitter, alongside a whole host of other social media sites — including, but not limited to, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest — for his role in the bloody Capitol insurrection. As the BBC reported at the time, his account was “permanently suspended … due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” according to a statement from the company....

Fans Are Thrilled This Movie Is Finally Coming To Disney+ Amy Sussman/bbma2020/Getty Images By Tabitha Britt/Feb. 4, 2021 5:01 pm EST On February 12, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will be available via Disney+ globally (via What’s On Disney Plus). OG Disney fans have been Tweeting at the platform begging them to release a streamable version of Brandy and the late Whitney Houston’s take on the Disney classic. Now, Disney+ is proving, yet again, that anything is possible....

Here’s How Much Brendan Gleeson Is Really Worth Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/March 6, 2021 1:46 pm EST These days, Brendan Gleeson is one of the most in-demand and well-regarded actors in the industry, counting take-notice turns in Harry Potter, The Guard, and In Bruges among the items on his impressive résumé (via IMDb). It’s worth noting, however, the Dublin native got his start relatively late, turning his attention to acting after working as a teacher until the age of 34....

Hobby Lobby frequently finds itself under fire Facebook While many critics are calling out Hobby Lobby for the political display, others are pointing out that the letters could very well have been rearranged by a customer. While Hobby Lobby hasn’t commented on the controversy, they have expressed conservative viewpoints in the past. In 2012, they came under fire for not covering contraceptive access under their insurance plan for employees. The decision was upheld by the Supreme Court, which determined that, as a private company, Hobby Lobby could legally do this on the basis of religious freedom (per The New York Times)....

How Dolly Parton Is Helping To Develop A COVID-19 Vaccine Brett Carlsen/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Nov. 17, 2020 12:02 pm EST Drug company Moderna may be hailed as a wonder for coming up with a vaccine against COVID-19 that preliminary data shows is currently seen to be more than 94 percent effective, but we have more to thank than the Trump Administration’s Operation Warp Speed for funding this breakthrough. In April, country music legend Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help fight the coronavirus pandemic — but we didn’t get wind of it until now....

Lindsey Graham’s Greeting To Kamala Harris Is Raising Eyebrows Chip Somodevilla, Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Nov. 18, 2020 7:28 pm EST More than halfway into November President Donald Trump has not yet conceded the election, and the media has been scrutinizing every move of his allies in hopes of answering the question: Do these high-up GOPers also believe that the results are still up in the air, or have they accepted that Joe Biden indeed will be our nation’s 46th president?...