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The Reason Experts Say You Should Change Your Thanksgiving Plans Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Nov. 15, 2020 7:59 pm EST It seems like a lifetime ago when pandemic expert Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that Thanksgiving may need to change this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Back in late October, he warned that getting together over a holiday dinner might be too high a price to pay, particularly if there is an at-risk member of the family....

The Reason Sandra Lee ‘Gained Weight On Purpose’ Presley Ann/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/May 20, 2020 1:57 pm EST For most women, weight gain is unfortunately still a signal that something is going wrong in our lives. But with each new inspiring campaign surrounding body positivity and loving yourself and the skin you’re in, comes the knowledge that weight gain isn’t always necessarily a bad thing. In certain instances, it can even be a sign of good health, and of repairing our bodies from the inside out....

She had humble beginnings but big ambitions Instagram via @haileesteinfeld A true California girl, Steinfeld was born and raised in Los Angeles (first Tarzana, then Thousand Oaks) to an interior designer mother and personal trainer father. Local publication the Los Angeles Daily News enthusiastically celebrated her Oscar nod for True Grit with a run-down of the actress’s humble beginnings. They note Steinfeld was first bitten by the acting bug around the age of eight, when a cousin was starting her career and a friend was performing in plays....

The event closed out a tragic year for the Bryants Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images It was an unwelcome capper to a horrific year for the Bryants. At the end of January, Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people tragically killed in a helicopter accident en route to a basketball game where Kobe was expected to coach as Gianna played (per CNN). Vanessa was left a young widow struggling to cope and stay strong for her surviving daughters, but the letter she wrote on Kobe’s birthday said it all: “Our lives feel so empty without you and Gigi....

These were her cringe-worthy first roles Getty Images In 1932, Temple, at the age of three, got her first speaking role in the film fittingly titled War Babies. Temple’s character in the film, however, was not exactly an appropriate fit — at all. Temple played an exotic dancer — you can’t make this stuff up — for soldiers who were also played by children. It’s in that film that Temple gets her first kiss....

Being late Shutterstock Sure, there was a lot of traffic on the way to your first date. Or maybe you couldn’t find a parking spot. Or perhaps you think that being fashionably late to a first date is the best course of action so as to not seem so eager or available. However, arriving late to a first date can be a major mistake, as it can be interpreted as a sign of disrespect and disinterest and can imply to the person you’re meeting that you’re not taking him (or dating in general) very seriously....

This Is What You Need To Eat To Be Super Productive At Work, According To A Nutritionist Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 23, 2020 2:04 pm EST While we’ve all been hearing since we were in elementary school that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, how many of us are actually heeding that advice? Even if you’re one of the “good kids” and you dig into a healthy bowl of Cheerios or a cup of Greek yogurt every morning, your tank is still going to need refueling long about midday....

Donald and Melania Trump have allegedly slept in separate bedrooms for most of their marriage Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Speculation about Donald and Melania Trump’s sleeping arrangements began surfacing back in 2016 when Trump moved into the White House surreptitiously alone. It was glossed over by Trump staffers as the former FLOTUS thoughtfully trying to ease young Barron into the move by letting him finish out the school year in New York, but the rumors began flying about the state of their relationship and level of intimacy in their marriage, anyway....

Trump Has Surprising Words For Moderator Kristen Welker During The Debate Chip Somodevilla, Pool/Getty Images As the second and final presidential debate approached, Donald Trump made his dislike of the moderator, NBC’s Kristen Welker, patently clear. In an October 17 tweet, he slammed Welker, claiming, “She’s always been terrible & unfair, just like most of the Fake News reporters, but I’ll still play the game. The people know! How’s Steve Scully doing?...

Who Is Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Gary King? Gary King / Instagram By Olivia Jakiel/March 2, 2021 3:05 pm EST The first episode of Season 2 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht aired on Bravo on March 1, and viewers were introduced to an (almost) entirely new cast during the show’s premiere. One of the new cast members of the hit Below Deck spin-off series is first mate Gary King, who made a bit of a splash after he discussed his relationship status and his policy on hooking up with fellow crew members with new castmates, Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux and Colin Macrae....

Why Bakuchiol Is A Better Choice Then Retinol Shutterstock By Melissa Epifano/Oct. 1, 2020 9:50 am EST Retinol is placed on a pedestal for its skincare capabilities, and rightfully so. Its of benefits long list include targeting fine lines and wrinkles, promoting cell turnover, and positively influencing your collagen stores, among other things (via Business Insider). It’s also incredibly easy to use and accessible, coming in the forms of creams, serums, and moisturizers....

Why Michelle Obama’s Birthday Photo Has The Internet Talking Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Jan. 18, 2021 5:45 pm EST Even though she hasn’t held the title of first lady in four years, Michelle Obama continues to hold a special place in millions of Americans’ hearts for her accomplishments, her warm personality, and her passion for such causes as healthy living, civil rights, volunteerism, and support for military families. Since leaving the White House, she has gone on to write her autobiography Becoming, create (with husband Barack) the Higher Ground film production company, and launch her own podcast (per Biography)....

Why You Want To Add Polyglutamic Acid To Your Skincare Routine Shutterstock By Megan Scott/Nov. 18, 2020 5:05 pm EST Some days, it feels like our skin is fighting a losing battle against time, the environment, and even the food we eat. Yes, even simple pleasures like sugar and carbohydrates can contribute to wrinkles, not to mention the dehydrating effects of winter weather. If you’re worried about keeping your complexion looking fresh and hydrated, there’s a new buzzworthy product you may want to consider adding to your skincare routine....

ABC Announces Good News For Bachelor In Paradise Fans Jesse Grant/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Jan. 14, 2021 3:45 pm EST This past year saw many shows being postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. Among the beloved series that fans had to do without was Bachelor in Paradise, which got cut from ABC’s summer schedule (via E! Online). The sixth season of The Bachelor spinoff wasn’t meant to be — much like Carly Waddell and Evan Bass, a couple that met on the love competition show set on a beach, and just split....

Here’s How To Pull Off The ‘No Makeup’ Makeup Look Shutterstock By Kristin Conard/Oct. 1, 2020 3:13 pm EST You wake up, and in the mirror you see some under-eye circles or dull skin that you wish could just disappear. We’ve all been there, and you don’t have to go all-out glam to put your best face forward. That’s what the ’no makeup’ makeup look is for. It’s not about hiding your au naturel face but rather just giving yourself a little boost and looking refreshed and ready for the day....

Here’s Why You’re About To See Frankincense Everywhere In Skincare Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Jan. 4, 2021 1:05 pm EST If you’re a skincare fanatic, you’ve probably noticed that frankincense is starting to pop up everywhere. And you’re onto something — frankincense is set to be the next big thing. But what exactly is frankincense and, more importantly, why is it so great for skin? As Amelia Gartner from Australian plant-based skincare company, Cedar and Stone explained to Vogue, “Frankincense is [actually] an ancient oil teeming with beauty benefits which has been extensively used for a number of health purposes in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine since 500 BC, from fading scars to fighting premature ageing....

Here’s Why You’re Really Having Night Sweats Shutterstock By Melissa Epifano/Oct. 16, 2020 3:17 pm EST Why are you really having night sweats? Many of us have been there before, the odd mornings you wake up and appear to have run from some kind of monster, seeing how drenched in sweat you are. Your pajamas and sheets are soaked, but that’s about the only clue as to what happened. The most logical answer is that you’ve had an episode of the night sweats....

Jared Leto’s Net Worth Is Higher Than You Think Stefania D’alessandro/Getty Images By Lana Schwartz/Jan. 29, 2021 4:08 pm EST Actor Jared Leto has become known for his slightly eccentric behavior. Who could forget when he went method to get into his Joker character on the set of Suicide Squad and sent his co-stars boxes of bullets (via ABC News)? Or the case of his missing Oscar (via Los Angeles Times)?...

Larry King’s First Job In Broadcasting Might Surprise You Joan Adlen Photography/Getty Images By Jennifer Leonard/Jan. 23, 2021 2:32 pm EST We all know Larry King as a legendary broadcaster, who hosted his eponymous CNN talk show, Larry King Live, for an impressive 25 years, per NBC News. But how did the TV icon get his start in the industry that would make him famous? It’s a good story — and it actually starts on a whole different medium....

Laverne Cox Won The Golden Globes Pre-Show With A Stunning Look Emma Mcintyre /ama2020/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Feb. 28, 2021 8:11 pm EST During this evening’s Golden Globes pre-show on NBC, Laverne Cox spoke with host Jane Lynch while wearing a stunning bright red sparkling gown that Bustle likens to a superhero outfit while Page Six claims they were getting Bridgerton vibes from the gorgeous dress. Cox’s film Promising Young Woman is up for multiple awards tonight, including Best Actress (Carrey Mulligan), Best Motion Picture Screenplay, and Best Director (Emerald Fennell) (via GoldenGlobes)....