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There’s a practical reason behind the ancient numerals Shutterstock The Super Bowl was first played on Jan. 15, 1967 (per Britannica). The game’s title has a special designation because it’s different from other major-league sports. Unlike pro baseball, basketball, and hockey, the NFL holds just one game between the winners of the NFC and AFC. The other distinction is that the big game takes place in the calendar year following the season....

Kate Winslet Revealed She Felt ‘Bullied’ After Titanic John Phillips/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Jan. 15, 2021 12:19 pm EST Kate Winslet has been a fixture on our screens for close to 30 years, nabbing an Oscar in 2009 for her performance in The Reader. She’s been nominated many times over and has picked up several other gongs along the way too, proving equally adept at playing real and fictionalized characters alike....

Matt James Shares His Honest Feelings On Commitment Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Paige McBride/Jan. 28, 2021 1:30 pm EST When it comes to love, Matt James certainly doesn’t do things half-heartedly. From his appearance on The Bachelor to his admission that he’s never been in love before, James’ cautious approach seems to make more sense following his latest interview. Fans have noticed that the Bachelor takes his time with his choices and carefully considers each contestants’ feelings....

Nutritionist Exposes Everything Kate Hudson Eats In A Day Joe Scarnici/Getty Images By Robin Miller/Oct. 19, 2020 12:33 pm EST One look at Kate Hudson, actress, entrepreneur, author, and mom of three kids, and it’s clear she is fueling her looks (and boundless energy) from the inside out. From breakfast through dinner — with room for a few snacks and indulgences along the way — Hudson has a wholesome, well-balanced diet (via E Online)....

The Heartbreaking Death Of Randy, Brother Of Dolly Parton Rich Fury/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/Jan. 21, 2021 3:17 pm EST Dolly Parton has just confirmed the tragic news of her brother Randy Parton’s passing. In a statement shared on her official website on January 21, the iconic country singer revealed that Randy, who was eight years her junior, died, before praising her sibling as a “great singer, writer, and entertainer.”...

Jonah Hill Getty Images Jonah Hill burst onto the scene in the 2006 comedy Accepted, though he’s better known for his role in the hilariously raunchy coming-of-age film, Superbad. Just like many of us non-famous folk, Hill’s weight has fluctuated over the years. However, unlike most of us, the actor has experienced his gains and losses under the spotlight of the public eye. Hill, who sported a drastically slimmer figure throughout 2018, sat down with Ellen DeGeneres and revealed how the public’s criticism of his weight has negatively affected his self-image....

The Most Important Things To Do During Your First Trimester Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Dec. 29, 2020 10:17 am EST You’ve just received the news that life as you know it is about to change completely. You’re pregnant, and the little, speck-sized being growing inside of you is going to need so many things. Like a name, and a crib, and a diaper disposal system, and definitely some tiny little shoes, and a college fund....

The One Regret Alex Trebek Had About His Career Gregg Deguire/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Nov. 8, 2020 4:12 pm EST As tragic as his passing may be, it is safe to say that Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, who died at age 80, lived a rich and rewarding life. Indeed, discussing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year, Trebek said he was facing death with no regrets. “I’ve had one hell of a good life....

The Real Reason Anna Wintour Always Wears Sunglasses Ryan Emberley/amfar/Getty Images By Caitlin Flynn/Feb. 8, 2021 8:30 pm EST If there’s a queen of fashion in America, the crown most definitely belongs to Anna Wintour. The longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue and artistic director of Condé Nast may be 71, but she’s just as stylish as ever — and you’d recognize her iconic look from a mile away. Wintour is known for her chic bob and penchant for always wearing oversized black sunglasses....

The Real Reason Dolly Parton And Billy Ray Cyrus Are So Close Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Aug. 3, 2020 11:13 am EST They’re two of the biggest country music stars of all time, so it stands to reason Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus would make great friends. In fact, the iconic duo are so close, they’re often mistaken for relatives. And although they’re not actually family, Parton and Cyrus might as well be blood considering just how long they’ve been fixtures in each other’s lives....

The Real Reason Johnson & Johnson Paused Its COVID-19 Vaccine Study Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Oct. 13, 2020 10:36 am EST We’ve all been hoping a COVID-19 vaccine will come along soon and help life return to normal — or a least close to it — but a vaccine might not be right around the corner. Johnson & Johnson, which has been in the advanced stages of its clinical trials, reports that it has had to put a hold on its experimental coronavirus vaccine because one of the volunteers has gotten sick....

The Truth About Norman Lear’s Wife Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Feb. 26, 2021 8:56 am EST Norman Lear is one of the most legendary producers in TV history, counting mega-hits like All in the Family and Good Times among his impressive slate, according to his page on IMDb. He continues to work extensively, with CNN noting Lear recently became the oldest Emmy award nominee in history. What made the moment extra especial, though, was Lear being nominated alongside his wife, Lyn Davis Lear....

This was Hidden Potential star Jasmine Roth’s first build YouTube HGTV’s Hidden Potential ultimately sprang from Jasmine Roth’s very first renovation, when she and husband Brett Roth worked on their first home. After buying their abode in Huntington Beach, Calif., they spent weekends working on the place, as noted by HGTV — in addition to renovating a separate investment property, all while maintaining their nine-to-five jobs. Jasmine Roth eventually concluded they weren’t making much headway....

An episode of Downton Abbey only cost this much Peacock According to Jessica Fellows’ The World of Downton Abbey, it cost about $1 million euro to film an episode of the show (via Good Housekeeping). While $1 million euro is certainly a lot of money (about $1.1 million US dollars), it pales in comparison to what some shows cost. For example, The Atlantic reported an episode of Mad Men, another period show filmed roughly around the same time as Downton Abbey, cost about $3 million US dollars, double Downton Abbey’s production costs....

This Is What Happens When You Go To Sleep With Wet Hair Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/June 9, 2020 6:28 am EST After a long day at work or after a grueling workout, there’s nothing quite like taking a hot shower. The steam also helps relax your muscles and prepares you for a restful slumber, according to The New York Times. The only problem is, a shower in the evening might leave you with wet hair as you sleep....

This TikTok Skincare Trick Might Be Riskier Than You Think Shutterstock By Cassandra Rose/Nov. 11, 2020 10:13 am EST Lemon has gotten a rep as the queen of the health and beauty world. It’s the holy grail ingredient in a lot of DIY remedies and beauty routines. Not only is it jampacked with vitamin C, it can also reduce your blood cholesterol levels (via Healthline). For years, your friends, co-workers, unsolicited Facebook ads or favorite bloggers have probably sang praises about the benefits of lemon water....

Turns Out You May Be Washing Your Face Too Often Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Oct. 28, 2020 2:23 pm EST When it comes to skincare, there are no shortages of very strongly-held opinions. Whether that’s regarding physical exfoliants, chemical SPF, or added fragrance, there are sure to be people on both sides of just about any stance. Case in point: the simple question of how often one should wash their face. According to Healthline, for instance, twice a day is ideal for most skin types (unless you’re dry or sensitive), plus an added wash if you sweat or workout....

What You Didn’t Know About Tiffany Trump’s Modeling Career Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Jan. 3, 2021 10:20 am EST Beauty and brains — these words could describe Tiffany Trump, as she graduated from Georgetown Law School and has walked the fashion runway (via Town & Country). The daughter of Marla Maples and Donald Trump may have developed a fascination with fashion due to her early exposure to New York Fashion Week — she attended her first shows when she was just a child (via Business Insider)....

Why fans are worked up over Carrie Underwood’s win Kevin Mazur/acma2020/Getty Images If Underwood was distressed at the tie, she didn’t let on. She accepted the award, beaming and beautiful, in a sophisticated, sequined black dress. Her fans, on the other hand, were not so thrilled. There were a few tweets lamenting that Eric Church was “robbed again” (via Twitter). But the majority of social media outrage has been directed to the fact that Carrie Underwood did not clinch the title solo....

Chris Harrison’s novel gets pretty racy Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Unlike a Hallmark movie, however, The Perfect Letter is not fit for family viewing. Bachelor Nation alum Ashley Iaconetti read an excerpt from the book on The Bachelor and it sounds like things get pretty heated — we’re talking fantasy suite steamy, here. “His lips moved to her ears, to her neck,” wrote Chris in The Perfect Letter (via Cosmopolitan). “She panted, ‘Jake please don’t make me wait anymore!...