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The Reason Dame Maggie Smith Hasn’t Watched An Episode Of Downton Abbey Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Megan Scott/Dec. 2, 2020 4:03 pm EST With quips like, “Principles are like prayers. Noble of course. But awkward at a party,” and, “Don’t be defeatist, dear, it’s very middle class,” the Dowager Countess of Grantham a.k.a. Violet Crawley’s dry, piercing wit stole the show in nearly every episode of Downton Abbey (via Downton Abbey Online)....

Kate Winslet finds nude scenes ‘profoundly bizarre’ C Flanigan/Getty Images While Kate Winslet’s hatred for filming nude scenes, which she described to V Magazine back in 2011, as “profoundly bizarre,” the now 45-year-old Academy Award winning actress, is feeling more secure with love scenes as a woman in her 40’s (via FASHIONetc). In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Winslet detailed her latest role in the period drama Ammonite, which features a love scene between her and Saoirse Ronan....

This Is How Much Darius Rucker Is Worth Now Kevin Mazur/acma2020/Getty Images By Paige McBride/Nov. 10, 2020 10:47 am EST Darius Rucker stole our hearts with his band, Hootie and the Blowfish, and their multiple hits. This year, he’s adding a new accomplishment to his resume: host of the Country Music Awards. The 2020 CMAs will feature Rucker and country music maven, Reba McEntire. In addition to playing host, he will also be presenting the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award to Charley Pride — making it a moment to remember for African American country artists (via Taste of Country)....

This Is The Difference Between The Two Aldi Companies Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images We’re lucky, in the United States, and indeed across Europe — really, everywhere besides Germany — to live under a one-Aldi empire. In its homeland, the grocery giant is divided into two distinct parts: Aldi Nord, identified by light blue signage, and Aldi Süd, which utilizes the classic yellow, blue, and orange insignia we’re more used to seeing. As News....

Don’t expect service with lots of frills Scott Olson/Getty Images In order to keep costs down, Aldi runs a very tight ship; this means only hiring a small team to keep shelves stocked, and supermarket tills manned. “[Y]ou don’t see a ton of people working there, just running the cash register and stocking shelves,” consumer savings expert Lauren Greutman tells NBC News. Because there is no one around to chase your supermarket carts around the parking lot, this means you have to go to the shopping cart corral and leave a quarter as a deposit to rent one (via Kiplinger)....

This Is When Prince Harry Knew Meghan Markle Was The One Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Feb. 26, 2021 12:51 pm EST It was 2016 when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would meet through a mutual friend in London (via Independent). Believe it or not, the setup was a blind date, but it went amazingly well. In fact, as Prince Harry told James Corden about Meghan during a recent interview, “The second date I was starting to think ‘Wow, this is pretty special’” (via People)....

White wine is linked to dental damage Shutterstock Now that we know how we’re internally affected by the booze, let’s get to understanding the more obvious exterior damage. Particularly with white wine. While we may view our skin as the most telltale sign of our age, it may also be our teeth. We avoid red wine at dinner parties because it instantly stains our lips and teeth, but it is white wine that is the sneaky culprit of longer lasting stains....

This Sexiest Man Alive Got His Honor 21 Years Late Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Paige McBride/Nov. 19, 2020 12:12 pm EST In 1985, unsuspecting People readers got a surprise when they opened their issues. According to Insider, this year was the first that they had a “Sexist Man Alive” award, and its inaugural title went to Mel Gibson. Since then, 32 various actors and celebrities have won the coveted award. Every year, readers anticipate which of their favorite stars may be picked to grace the cover — all except for 1994....

Good old-fashioned agua Shutterstock You can’t talk about what healthy people drink without first considering the ever-important water. Healthy celebs, like Gal Gadot and Beyoncé, swear by drinking a whole lot of water each day. They’re not wrong. As the molecule of life, we all need to consume water simply to survive. To thrive, however, your water intake should be above the minimum needed to sustain life. Still, the answer to just how much water you should be drinking has varied over time....

What To Know About The Heartbreaking Death Of Sammy Davis Jr.’s Daughter Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Kristin Conard/Nov. 18, 2020 4:23 pm EST Tracey Davis, author and daughter of the legendary Sammy Davis Jr., passed away at the age of 59 in Franklin, Tennessee after a short illness (via New York Post). Her ex-husband, Guy Garner, told AP News about the impact of her death. “She loved and adored her kids more than anything....

What You Don’t Know About Alex Trebek’s Ex-Wife Presley Ann/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Nov. 8, 2020 2:19 pm EST As many fans know, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was married to his wife Jean for close to 30 years. The longtime game show host emotionally revealed his deep admiration for her in the wake of his cancer battle to Independent, saying, “She’s a saint. She has so much goodness in her that she is always giving out, always putting out to help me get over difficult moments, and there have been some difficult moments....

Why Archie’s Favorite Words Are Causing A Stir Pool/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/March 8, 2021 10:08 am EST A child’s first words are always a joy to parents, and watching a baby slowly develop mastery of their language is fascinating because which words they choose to say first seem to indicate what’s most important to their developing minds. During last night’s interview between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Oprah, the famous host discussed the developing vocabulary of the couple’s young son, Archie, who isn’t quite two years old....

Why Mary Kay Makeup Products Aren’t Worth The Money Anna Webber/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Dec. 28, 2020 4:35 pm EST You’ll find plenty of people who endorse Mary Kay makeup products — many of them are likely Mary Kay consultants, as this is who sells the brand. Unfortunately, you’ll also find many people who have had bad experiences with Mary Kay, and would warn you not to spend your money on the products....

There was one recent exception Ethan Miller/Getty Images “We have not done an ‘In Memoriam’ on the Golden Globes. Those things are handled really well by the Oscars and the Screen Actors Guild,” Golden Globes producer Barry Adelman told People. Because the awards show honors both movies and television, it would be a much more time-consuming process that would likely necessitate cuts. “But we do realize there were some special circumstances of very recent nature that happened and I think we’ll be acknowledging that,” Adelman noted in the 2017 interview....

Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Non-Dairy Creamer Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Dec. 22, 2020 2:07 pm EST If you prefer your coffee to be lighter and sweeter than its natural state, non-dairy creamer is an easy thing to reach for; you get the creaminess, sweetness, and even seasonal flavoring all in one product. If you work in an office, it’s even more likely that you use this type of additive, since it usually doesn’t have to be refrigerated and is convenient to keep around....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Dec. 8, 2020 3:33 pm EST A food trend that many swear by, apple cider vinegar has taken hold as a key ingredient in products ranging from detox teas to skincare items. Some use it as a facial toner, while others add it to their water for a digestive boost. However, the properties of ACV are similar to regular white vinegar, making it especially acidic and, thus, hard on your stomach....

Will There Be Another Season Of 7 Little Johnstons? Instagram By Joey Keogh/July 8, 2020 3:02 pm EST The seventh season of TLC’s hit show 7 Little Johnstons only wrapped up last month, but already fans are clamoring for more from Trent and Amber, as well as their adorable children. The most recent season found the kids coming into their own in a big way, as Anna adapted to college life, Elizabeth graduated high school, and Jonah figured out his own approach to schooling....

Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi Li Talks Relationships, Reality TV, And More - Exclusive Interview Instagram By Mariel Loveland/Feb. 9, 2021 1:55 pm EST Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi Li is well-versed behind the camera. The Netflix star, as millennials would say, is a total “boss lady.” As a producer, she has at least eight projects slated over the next two years, and she’s one of the few self-made people on her series, which she also executive produced....

Chris Harrison Shares If He Plans To Return To The Bachelor Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/March 4, 2021 11:05 am EST Fans of The Bachelor truly were in for the most dramatic season ever. First, contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s past racially insensitive social media posts resurfaced. Chris Harrison, longtime host and formerly beloved member of Bachelor Nation, then went on Extra and gave a cringeworthy interview to Rachel Lindsay, asking for grace for Kirkconnell’s troubling posts....

Understand proportions Shutterstock “Always remember the rule of proportion,” Wardrobe Consultant Diane Pollack told me. “If you wear a large top, then wear skinny bottoms. But [if you have a more] voluminous bottom, then you should wear a more form-fitting top. Areas that are smaller can take bulkier fabrics and eye-catching details. Think pleats, ruffles, trim, and pockets. Larger areas should be thinner fabrics, dark minimizing colors, and simple clean lines....