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Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly’s love story Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Kelly says that when he first met Giffords in the summer of 2003 at a young leaders’ forum for the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, he “thought she was way out of my league” (via Parade). The two became friends and emailed back and forth, and then eventually went on a date (to see death row at Arizona State Prison). While an unusual date, the purpose behind it is what made Kelly find an even deeper respect for Giffords....

The Truth About Kelsea Ballerini’s Husband Morgan Evans Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Sept. 9, 2020 8:18 am EST Kelsea Ballerini is one of the biggest starts in country right now. Over the past few years, the Tennessean has gone from little-known singer-songwriter to the next Kacey Musgraves. Her latest album, Kelsea, was a critical darling, with Rolling Stone reporting it showed real growth for Ballerini as an artist and boasted little filler over its 13 tracks, which the Academy of Country Music Awards rewarded with a nomination for Female Artist of the Year (via the Academy of Country Music)....

Hats off to the Queen Getty Images Throughout the years, Queen Elizabeth has been photographed in some pretty epic hats. She seems to have an affinity for the head coverings, but, as with most royal family traditions, there’s more to it than that. Diana Mather, senior tutor for The English Manner etiquette consultancy, explained to BBC News, “Up until the 1950s ladies were very seldom seen without a hat as it was not considered ’the thing’ for ladies to show their hair in public....

The Truth About Walmart’s New Deal With TikTok Scott Olson/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Sept. 22, 2020 3:41 pm EST Walmart’s new deal with TikTok is a gamechanger. The retail giant teamed up with Microsoft in August to purchase the app’s U.S. operations from Chinese internet company ByteDance (via The New York Times). While the Microsoft blog noted earlier this month that ByteDance turned down their offer, a deal with Walmart is still on the table....

These Vancouver suburbs have become a hub for Hallmark holiday movies YouTube Hallmark holiday movies are typically set in a charming-yet-generic small town in America, yet the vast majority of these made-for-TV movies are actually filmed in Canada, most notably Vancouver. In fact, several Vancouver-area suburbs — particularly the British Columbia cities of Langley, Maple Ridge, and Squamish — can lay claim to hosting dozens of Hallmark holiday movies over the years....

This Strange 90 Day Fiance: Love Games Couple Is Turning Heads Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/Feb. 11, 2021 5:26 pm EST There have been a fair share of strange couples throughout the many 90 Day Fiancé spin-offs. From couples with extreme age differences, to ones that have totally clashing personalities, to others that don’t speak the same language. But there’s one couple that has always left viewers feeling slightly uncomfortable throughout the many seasons in which they have appeared....

Things got so awkward when Prince Charles made this comment about his future wife, Diana Spencer Anwar Hussein/Getty Images Things started off on a bad footing. Speaking to the press after his engagement to Diana Spencer was announced, Prince Charles made the most uncomfortable comments about his bride. As noted by Harper’s Bazaar, the newly attached couple were told by a journalist that they, “both look very much in love.” Spencer replied, “Oh, yes....

Melania Trump was nervous but sincere at the RNC Alex Wong/Getty Images Standing up in front of countless viewers across the country surely isn’t easy, which is why Carr noted that Melania seemed to be a little shaken during her speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention. “From nervousness, her voice slightly wavered as her speech began; and she took slightly deeper breaths to calm herself,” Carr pointed out to The List....

Here’s How Obama Handled A Fly That Got Too Close To Him Scott Olson/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Oct. 8, 2020 12:20 am EST Flies seem to enjoy being in the political limelight as much as many politicians. Just ask former President Barack Obama, who has had to deal with flying insects on more than one occasion. In 2009, during an interview with CNBC, Obama famously stops, excuses himself, and then says, “Hey, get out of here....

Here’s What To Do If You Live With A Sleepwalker Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Aug. 20, 2020 10:49 am EST If you’ve never experienced sleepwalking, it can be a bit of a mystery. However, for many adults and children around the world, it’s a reality. And it’s just as much a reality for their partners or loved ones. Medically referred to as a parasomnia, sleepwalking is a type of sleep disorder that makes you do things you shouldn’t while sleeping....

Here’s Why You Need Baby Oil In Your Beauty Arsenal Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Sept. 28, 2020 1:59 pm EST From a makeup remover to an all-over moisturizer, baby oil is as versatile as it is effective. Plus, the price point is second-to-none compared to conventional beauty products. Created for the sensitive skin of infants, baby oil stocks your bathroom cabinet with a multi-faceted, safe product. Since baby oil comes from coconut oil, avocado oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, or sunflower oil, it works as a powerful moisturizer that locks in softness (via Martha Stewart)....

How Chrissy Teigen Really Feels About Kamala Harris Frazer Harrison, Michael A. Mccoy/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Sept. 9, 2020 12:51 pm EST Kamala Harris may be the next vice president of the United States, and people are getting excited. A lot of celebrities have expressed their support for Harris since Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named her as his running mate. One of the celebs who is endorsing Harris is Chrissy Teigen, who is ecstatic to see Harris as Biden’s running mate....

How The Pandemic Has Changed What We Eat Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Dec. 1, 2020 5:54 pm EST The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in more ways than one. From social distancing to washing our hands more than ever — not to mention the face masks that have become a wardrobe staple — life is not the same as it was a year ago. Another thing that has changed during the pandemic is our approach to food, as a recent study found....

Inside Jay Cutler’s Relationship With Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy Nuccio Dinuzzo/Getty Images By Caitlin Flynn/Jan. 25, 2021 6:38 pm EST You’re gonna want to settle in and grab your popcorn, because this reality TV love triangle drama is next-level. We are, of course, referring to Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari, and Madison LeCroy, and the recent barrage of social media shade the three spent the weekend flinging at one another. Last year Cutler and Cavallari broke up after 10 years together, but continued to co-parent their three children as they moved on with their own lives....

Is Your Potato Salad Watery? Here’s Why Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 13, 2020 5:52 pm EST We’ve all been there. You get a new potato salad recipe that a friend or family member has sworn is the best ever – and as soon as you give it a go, the bottom of your salad is as waterlogged as a rubber dinghy with a leak. Why does this happen? It may have to do with the type of potato you’re choosing....

Isaiah Washington Has Harsh Words For Former Grey’s Anatomy Costar Katherine Heigl Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Megan Scott/Nov. 17, 2020 3:37 pm EST Fans of Grey’s Anatomy are used to being served with plenty of drama on screen. But on Monday, one of the show’s former cast members delivered some off-screen comments that are causing quite a stir (per Page Six). Isaiah Washington, who formerly played Dr. Preston Burke but was ousted from the show in 2007 after he allegedly used a homophobic slur on set, slammed former costar Katherine Heigl for her response to the more than decade-old debacle....

First Lady Melania Trump condemned the violence and took aim at her critics Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Melania Trump spoke out in response to the violent protests in an open letter on the White House site. “I am disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week,” she stated, before turning her attention to critics of the Trump administration. “I find it shameful that surrounding these tragic events there has been salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me — from people who are looking to be relevant and have an agenda....

The Hadid sisters epitomize glamour on and off runway The Hadid sisters manage to look just as glamorous off the runway as they do on. Following one of their many runway appearances during Paris Fashion Week in early 2020, the model sisters were spotted strutting down the streets of Paris in neutral-colored ensembles — still dolled up in their runway hair and makeup, according to Vogue. Both women embraced chic menswear-inspired looks, with Bella donning a shoulder-padded jacket-with-pants number and Gigi with trousers and an oversized jacket....

The Real Difference Between Silk Presses And Flat Irons Shutterstock By Melissa Epifano/Sept. 18, 2020 12:01 pm EST Even beauty aficionados can mix up the meanings of different products, tools, and techniques, like how to tell the difference between toners and essences or curling irons and wands. When it comes to hair specifically, another one of the more confusing ones is the difference between silk presses and flat irons. The nuances may be small, but it’s always important to understand the purposes and characteristics before you try something out — especially in terms of beauty....

The Real Reason Dolly Parton Said No To The Presidential Medal Of Freedom Twice Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Nicole Width/Feb. 2, 2021 10:57 am EST The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor that the government can bestow on a civilian, and to receive the accolade individuals must, per Britannica, have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors....