What The Name Karen Really Means Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/July 7, 2020 2:46 pm EST This is not a good time to be named Karen. These days, the name has become associated with privilege, largely thanks to a number of memes which portrays “Karens” as entitled and demanding. “It’s usually used as a pejorative for middle-aged white women,” Matt Schimkowitz, a senior editor at online meme encyclopedia Know Your Meme, told Insider....
When You Drink Dandelion Tea Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Jan. 19, 2021 5:11 pm EST When you were little, you likely learned that dandelions are not flowers — they’re weeds. Much to your toddler chagrin, learning this information may or may not have deterred your love of the little yellow plant. But, as an adult, dandelions can now bring more health benefits than you realize....
Anne Hathaway supports the limb differences community in the wake of the scandal Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images The Academy Award winning actress’ mea culpa did not end there. In her Instagram post, she goes on to admit, " I did not connect limb difference with the GHW when the look of the character was brought to me; if I had, I assure you this never would have happened." She continues, “I particularly want to say I’m sorry to kids with limb differences: now that I know better I promise I’ll do better....
The one where Monica was almost very different NBC There’s no doubt about it that Friends was a success thanks to the comedic chemistry of its central (perk) cast members Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc. But, as with any sitcom, it was a total case of Hollywood sliding doors that these six ultimately landed their roles. Each and every one of them had their own potential hang-up that might have prevented them from joining, changing the nature of the series altogether....
Why Your Gym’s Steam Room Is Better For You Than The Sauna Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Dec. 28, 2020 2:45 pm EST After a long workout, heading to the spa area of your gym can feel like the best reward ever. If you have ever wondered whether it is better to head for the sauna or the steam room, the latter may be your best bet when it comes to recovery....
Zozibini Tunzi has a ’thirst for knowledge' Paras Griffin/Getty Images In an Instagram post honoring her grandmother, Zozibini Tunzi wrote about how her she instilled a love of learning in her. “The first book I ever picked up to read belonged to my grandmother,” wrote Tunzi. “She gifted it to me because I loved sitting on her lap pretending to read whenever she was doing it. She never had an opportunity to further her studies due to past apartheid laws but she made it a point to be knowledgeable....
Use tissues to sop up excess oil Shutterstock Have oily or sweaty skin but no matting powder or blotting papers at hand? Well, a plain ol’ Kleenex will do the trick. “If you’re ever in a situation where you have no makeup products around, I would recommend doing this, depending on what skin type you have,” said Blushington Makeup & Beauty Lounge founder Stephi Maron. “If you have oily skin, I suggest heading to a nearest bathroom and take any towel or tissue and just apply the tissue to the areas that you’re oily and just blot and wipe away the dirt and oils that you can see....
Andy Reid’s Emotional Response To His Son’s Car Accident Patrick Smith/Getty Images By Molly Conway/Feb. 8, 2021 6:50 pm EST Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid spoke on Sunday about his son’s recent car accident, and whether or not he felt it had impacted the Chiefs loss at Super Bowl LV. “From a football standpoint, I don’t think that was the problem.” reported AOL, but it’s hard to imagine that Reid’s mind was entirely on the game, given the terrible circumstances....
Bath & Body Works’ hand sanitizer business is still booming Bath & Body Works While fewer folks might have been looking to buy lotions and scrubs, Bath & Body Works has benefited from the demand for soaps and hand sanitizers as sales moved online in response to stores heeding the call to observe social distancing — in fact, web sales saw an increase of 85 percent over last year. Even with the temporary pandemic-induced closures, the chain had a respectable earnings quarter, and it expects its sanitizer lines to become a $300 million business this year from just $100 million last year (via CNN)....
Candace Cameron Bure Hits Back At Critics Of Family Photo Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Jan. 5, 2021 11:08 am EST A seemingly-innocent Instagram share by Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure has called attention to how rude people can be on the internet. The 44-year-old posted a family photo over the weekend, captioning the image, “Happy New Year from the Bures!! Looking forward to what 2021 has in store. I’m praying for unity, grace, humility, compassion and love for mankind....
A miracle baby Getty Images Celine Dion didn’t start planning to have a family until she was in her 30s, which is widely considered by the medical community to be a more difficult age to conceive a child. Compounded with that were her husband René Angélil’s own medical issues. He was diagnosed with cancer in 1998 and was thus undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, forcing them to freeze some of his sperm....
Details About Tarek El Moussa’s Engagement Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 27, 2020 8:49 am EST Fans first came to know and love Tarek El Moussa as the husband and co-host of Christina Anstead on their hit HGTV show, Flip or Flop. When the two split in 2016, the show continued on, their easy rapport powering it through what was likely an awkward time for both parties. They were married for nine years and share two children....
COVID-19 rapid tests are currently available in other parts of the world Shutterstock This may be the first home kit cleared for use in the US, but rapid COVID-19 tests have been available outside the country for some time now. In Europe, Reuters says those tests are most effective when they are used by people up to five days after they develop symptoms, and in cases where there are high viral loads....
COVID-19 testing is easy, but not cheap Shutterstock As the press release explains, the tests are available through SamsClub.com and Walmart.com. At checkout, a coupon code is emailed to the customer, along with a health screening survey and instructions on creating an account on the website of the testing company, MyLAB Box. Once everything is in order, the test is mailed. The home tests are available in several variations: a COVID-only nasal swab test, a COVID saliva test, and a combination COVID and flu nasal test....
Here’s What The Weeknd’s The Hills Really Means Scott Legato/Getty Images By Ashley Moor/Feb. 1, 2021 10:51 am EST Following in the footsteps of other incredibly successful musicians, The Weeknd is set to dazzle (or distress) audiences as they tune into Super Bowl LV’s halftime show. The Weeknd, or Abel Tesfaye, as he’s known to those closest to him, has snagged multiple awards and nominations for his musical work across the years, which includes hit singles like “Earned It,” which was used prominently in Fifty Shades of Grey, “Blinding Lights,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and, of course, the incredibly popular “The Hills” (per IMDb)....
Here’s Where You Know The Progressive Commercials’ Dr. Rick From YouTube By Joey Keogh/Jan. 12, 2021 8:15 am EST Certain commercials stick out for the wrong reasons — typically either because they’re so irritating we can’t get them out of our heads, or because they make so little sense it’s impossible to remember what they’re even purporting to advertise. However, there are also commercials that we stick around to watch during breaks....
Here’s Why Harry Potter’s Dudley Dursley Almost Got Recast Warner Bros. By Joey Keogh/Jan. 11, 2021 11:55 am EST The Harry Potter books were such a phenomenon that casting actors to play such beloved characters in the movie adaptations must have been an incredibly daunting task. And yet, somehow they managed to find the ideal Harry, Ron, Hermione, and everybody else. The Harry Potter movies were an even bigger success than the books, thanks in large part to the conveyor belt of British character actors lining up to take part, from Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid to the late Alan Rickman as Professor Snape....
Here’s Why You Probably Won’t See Lori Loughlin Acting Right Out Of Prison Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Rachel Chapman/Jan. 4, 2021 9:30 pm EST Now that Lori Loughlin has completed her two-month prison sentence for the 2019 college admission scandal, fans of the Full House actress might be wondering when she’ll make a return to TV. Well, it seems as eager as Loughlin is to get back, she’s worried that “people won’t work with her,” a source told ET Online....
Ivanka Trump’s real name pays homage to her mother Jemal Countess/Getty Images The businesswoman and author of Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success took to social media in 2010 to share the truth behind her name upon being asked by a follower how she got it. “My actual name is Ivana,” Trump tweeted. She went on to explain, “In Czech, Ivanka is the baby name for Ivana, like Bobby is to Robert....
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Will Have A Surprising New Face Next Season Jesse Grant/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Oct. 27, 2020 4:31 pm EST The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is making some big changes. Not only have Teddi Mellencamp and Denise Richards left the show, but it’s also getting some new faces like Crystal Kung Minkoff, who was just announced as part of the cast (per People)....
