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Here’s Who Nearly Played Noah In The Notebook Randy Shropshire/Getty Images By Lana Schwartz/Nov. 3, 2020 1:05 pm EST In the year 2004, all across the United States, hearts were warmed by The Notebook and the enduring love story of Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling), two star-crossed lovers in the 1940s. Although the film is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s 1996 novel, it was the film that really brought the now-iconic story into popular consciousness....

Clare Crawley was stung by the criticism David Buchan/Getty Images Although reality-show contestants know that their private lives will quickly become gossip fodder, that doesn’t mean they have to like it. DeAnna Pappas, a former Bachelorette herself, told the Ben and Ashley/Almost Famous podcast that all the trolling is taking its toll. “On most days, she’s feeling really down about the things that people are saying about her online and the editing of the show,” Pappas explained (via Page Six)....

Michelle Obama also recently called on Trump to cooperate with transition efforts Bet Awards 2020/Getty Images Former First Lady Michelle Obama has also spoken out about the need for Trump to accept the results of the election. In a strongly worded post on Instagram, she penned a powerful message asking not just Trump but all Americans to recognize the importance of cooperating with the transition. “Our love of country requires us to respect the results of an election even when we don’t like them or wish it had gone differently — the presidency doesn’t belong to any one individual or any one party....

Lynda Carter Is Worth More Than You Think Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Jan. 19, 2021 2:15 pm EST The word “icon” is thrown around a lot but when it comes to Lynda Carter, it’s genuinely apt. Although Gal Gadot is currently whipping the lasso of truth around, her name has yet to become synonymous with Wonder Woman. Carter, meanwhile, is nearly always prefixed by those magical words. The original female superhero ruled TV screens in the seventies, with the titular show airing from 1975-79....

Mitch McConnell Breaks His Silence After His Bruised Hands Go Viral Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Oct. 23, 2020 8:08 pm EST Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may be speaking to reporters, but if you thought we might be getting answers about his health — specifically why parts of his body, like his hands and parts of his face appear discolored or badly bruised — we suggest you don’t hold your breath....

Netflix Is Breaking Our Hearts In September Chesnot/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Aug. 19, 2020 10:54 am EST As summer draws to a close, so does our time with many shows and films on Netflix. Many titles will be leaving the streaming platform in September, so now is your last chance to binge watch some of your favorites. Netflix is giving us a few extra days this month before titles start dropping from the service....

Prince Harry Shares Archie’s Most Unusual First Word Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Feb. 26, 2021 11:56 am EST With news that The Queen has been face-timing Archie, you’re naturally wondering: What do a 21-month-old and a 94-year-old talk about? Perhaps waffles. While drinking tea on top of a double-decker bus in Los Angeles, Prince Harry leaked to James Corden that Queen Elizabeth sent her grandson a waffle iron for Christmas....

The Bachelor’s Arie And Lauren Share Big News About Their Twins Presley Ann/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Jan. 21, 2021 9:16 am EST It has been a roller coaster year for The Bachelor’s Arie Luyendyk and Lauren Burnham. First, the couple suffered a miscarriage while expecting their second child. Then, they revealed Luyendyk had contracted COVID-19. Following this news, the parents of daughter Alessi announced they were expecting again — and this time, it is twins!...

The Bachelor’s Jade And Tanner Share Exciting Family News Andrew Toth/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Nov. 16, 2020 2:38 pm EST Jade and Tanner Tolbert of Bachelor fame have welcomed their third child. The couple announced the arrival of their baby boy via Instagram, naturally, and shared adorable photos from the birth (via Page Six). “He’s here and he’s perfect,” Jade captioned a sweet image of herself holding her newborn boy. Fellow former Bachelor cast members quickly chimed in with their comments....

The Real Reason The 7 Little Johnstons Use Standard Furniture 7 Little Johnstons/Instagram By Angela Andaloro/Dec. 22, 2020 9:23 pm EST The Johnston family has quickly endeared themselves to fans of reality television. It’s been five years since TLC first brought us 7 Little Johnstons, a show about the family of seven living with achondroplasia dwarfism. Parents Trent and Amber raise their two biological kids, Jonah and Elizabeth, as well as adopted children Anna, Alex, and Emma....

A wet swimsuit could mean a yeast infection Shutterstock Board certified OB-GYN Dr. Hector Chapa explained on Texas A&M’s Vital Record podcast why staying in that wet suit is such a bad idea. “So, think about our body temperature, think about moisture from the bathing suit. We’ve got two issues there, that some things, some little invaders, just love…” he said. “Moisture and it’s dark. There’s no light behind that bathing suit....

The Reason Steve Kornacki Has Twitter Concerned Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Nov. 4, 2020 12:48 pm EST MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki knew he was in for a long night when he took to Twitter just over 18 hours ago. “Heading up to the studio and not leaving until we’ve got a result,” he promised, “Our live coverage starts at 6 — hope you’ll come along for the ride!” Almost immediately, the political journalist covering election results for MSNBC started racking in the accolades from his colleagues....

The Reason This Bachelorette Season Won’t Have An AFR Special Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Molly Conway/Dec. 23, 2020 2:42 pm EST Tuesday night’s finale episode of The Bachelorette wrapped up a whirlwind season. However, after the glow of Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark’s tearful engagement, fans were disappointed to find no After the Final Rose special to let us all know how the couple was doing. Host Chris Harrison let fans know via Twitter that, “It pains me there’s no AFR live special this #TheBachelorette season....

The Sad Story Of Demi Rose Mawby’s Parents Tim Whitby/bfc/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Oct. 21, 2020 11:45 am EST Demi Rose Mawby’s career trajectory seems magical. She started off posting photos on MySpace and then Instagram, eventually gaining a massive following and landing her dream career as a model. “At 5'2 I never thought I would be able to break into modeling as I thought I was too short but I gave it a shot, applied to an agency and after 24 hours my modeling career began,” she wrote on her website....

Joe Biden adopted Major 10 years later Instagram Major joined the Bidens in 2018, after the former VP’s daughter Ashley sent her father a Facebook post with information about a litter of six German Shepherd pups which had been exposed to toxins and had been hospitalized. The puppies were having issues and were being fostered, and it was during that time that the Bidens decided to make Major their own (via The Bark)....

The Truth About My 600-Lb. Life’s Carrie TLC/YouTube By Jen A./Jan. 14, 2021 5:31 pm EST In episode 3 of season 9 of TLC’s My 600-Lb. Life, viewers met Carrie Johnson, a 37-year-old Texan who was at last ready to make a lifestyle change, get healthier, and turn her life around, and in the process, help her family, too. Prior to her episode’s airing, TLC shared, “Twenty years after her father died as the result of a botched weight-loss surgery, Carrie is on the brink of eating herself to death; she must face the fear and grief of losing her father and end a cycle of toxic behavior with her husband, Chris....

This Is The Best Type Of Bread To Eat For Good Gut Health Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Jan. 22, 2021 2:16 am EST According to Healthline, making sourdough is one of the oldest forms of baking bread. Per the outlet, instead of relying on traditional yeast to help it rise, sourdough utilizes the natural ingredients already in the mix, like “wild yeast” and various strains of bacteria. This lactic acid bacteria works in a similar way to the bacteria that’s also present in other fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi....

This Is What Michelle Obama Hopes For In 2021 Bet Awards 2020/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Dec. 23, 2020 1:58 pm EST Now that the year is drawing to a close, many people are looking ahead to what will hopefully be a brighter new year. Former First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about what she wants to see in 2021. “For me, the holidays have always been a chance to slow down and reflect,” wrote Obama in a lengthy Instagram post....

Walmart enforcing a face mask policy could get messy Scott Olson/Getty Images If Walmart decides to enforce a face mask policy, it won’t be the only major retailer to do so. Costco instated a mandatory face mask policy back in May, which led to many disgruntled customers calling for a boycott. The Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents major chains like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, has called for U.S. governors to mandate masks....

Ashley Holt became a mother in 2018 Instagram Holt’s daughter, Chloe, turned two in May 2020. On Instagram, Holt describes her pregnancy as “a total surprise” that “completely took [her] life for a right turn.” Pregnancy was no cakewalk. “I was sick basically the entire time,” writes Holt, “this brand I built for myself … I now all of a sudden had no interest. It was soul-crushing.” As Holt reflected afterward, “life will throw you curve balls and you just have to … roll with it and figure it out....