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Why The 2020 Pandemic Baby Boom Was Just A Myth Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/Dec. 17, 2020 2:42 pm EST Home, for months on end with nowhere to go and not much to do, one might assume the pandemic of 2020 would result in a giant baby boom. But alas, it seems the notion that an extended quarantine period has spurred population growth in this country is just a myth. Instead, according to experts, the exact opposite phenomenon has happened, with the hold COVID-19 has taken on the nation equaling a significant drop in births (via USA Today)....

Why Zoe Saldana Regrets Playing Nina Simone John Minihan/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 7, 2020 2:25 pm EST Zoe Saldana’s 2016 portrayal of civil rights activist and jazz musician Nina Simone in the biopic Nina stirred up national controversy. Critics screamed whitewashing. Saldana’s casting seemed to be a symbol of a Hollywood where “dark-skinned black women are not even deemed good enough to play themselves on screen,” wrote HuffPost’s Zeba Blay in her critique of the casting choice....

Zendaya Sets The Record Straight About Drake’s Lavish Wrap Party Gifts Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Catherine Santino/Dec. 6, 2020 1:40 pm EST Fans of the hit HBO series, Euphoria, have been anxiously awaiting a second season. The show, which premiered in 2019, focuses on a group of high school students navigating issues such as addiction, sex, and violence, and served as a breakout moment for former Disney star Zendaya, who plays main character of Rue....

Busta Rhymes’ Stunning Body Transformation Has Fans Talking Craig Barritt/Getty Images By Megan Scott/Oct. 25, 2020 3:15 pm EST Amid post after post on Instagram promoting his newest album, Busta Rhymes just casually dropped in a photo that has followers downright stunned (per Page Six). We just saw the “Gimme Some More” rapper on The Masked Singer in September and were maybe too distracted by his dragon costume to pay any mind to the body underneath, but it certainly has our attention now....

Charli D’Amelio’s Latest Post Is Losing Her Thousands Of Followers Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Nov. 20, 2020 8:40 am EST TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio is used to being the center of attention — but her latest viral video garnered the kind of attention she would rather have avoided. The 16-year-old competitive dancer started posting videos of herself dancing on the then-new app in 2019 and users couldn’t get enough of her moves....

Clare Crawley Responds To Critics Of Her Whirlwind Romance With Dale Moss Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Oct. 14, 2020 1:58 pm EST Rumors about Bachelorette Clare Crawley’s alleged romance with Dale Moss have been circulating for several weeks now. The premiere of her Bachelorette season confirmed the spoilers that Clare fell for Dale hard. As you’d expect, this led to some drama as dozens of men showed up to win her hand....

Their past work would suggest they’re capable of handling this remake Evan Agostini/Getty Images It wouldn’t be too odd to imagine Waller-Bridge playing a gun-wielding assassin, as some of her most recent work involved writing the script for Daniel Craig’s final installment as the renowned James Bond in No Time to Die (via BBC). And as for Glover, his work has been so incredibly varied throughout his career that it would be hard to believe that he couldn’t succeed at a project such as this one....

Here’s How Aldi Keeps Its Checkout Lines So Short Catherine Ivill/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 3, 2020 10:10 am EST Aldi has grown from a small European grocer to a worldwide phenomenon, thanks to its wide range of groceries and other handy products, all of which are priced at a reasonable level — particularly in comparison to other big supermarkets. Considering Aldi hails from Germany, we shouldn’t be surprised by the store’s efficiency, whether it’s foregoing grocery bags for boxes (thereby encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags, which cuts down significantly on waste), or rotating certain items so nothing is left to go bad on the shelves....

Here’s Why The RHONY Cast Might Look Completely Different Next Season Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Erin Fenton/Aug. 13, 2020 3:15 pm EST It looks like the next season of The Real Housewives of New York is going to feature some new faces. “There’s definitely gonna be some new housewives,” Luann de Lesseps told Jenn Lahmers of Extra. The current season of RHONY is still in the works, with Luann and Andy Cohen sharing sneak peeks of the reunion filming location on social media (via Bravo)....

Here’s Why You Should Slip Into An Oatmeal Bath Tonight Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Sept. 16, 2020 12:37 pm EST As the weather begins to cool, the turning leaves aren’t the only sure sign of fall; due to the dryer air, dry skin is often one of the first changes we notice at the start of crisp weather (via Everyday Health). And while the itchiness and flakiness can be annoying, if you are prone to more serious skin conditions, including eczema or psoriasis, the dryness can really interfere with your everyday life....

Inside Kathie Lee Gifford’s Relationship With Her Son, Cody Earl Gibson Iii/Getty Images By Erin Fenton/July 31, 2020 3:31 pm EST It’s hard to believe that Kathie Lee Gifford’s son, Cody, turned 30 this year. The legendary TV presenter started appearing alongside Regis Philbin on The Morning Show in 1985 (which later turned into Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee) years before Cody was born (via E! Online). Fans have watched Cody grow up as he occasionally dropped by the set for his mom’s show....

Jennifer Lawrence Causes Quite A Stir With Her Reaction To Biden’s Win Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By Kristin Conard/Nov. 7, 2020 8:47 pm EST We often see Jennifer Lawrence poised and polished in front of the cameras. But not on Saturday when she took to the streets in Boston in an animal-print face mask and what some have called pajamas. It was her celebrating excitement about the presidential election being called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday....

Jinger second daughter is a rainbow baby Instagram The Vuolos made their baby announcement when Jinger marked her fifteenth week of pregnancy, and they took the chance to tell People that Felicity’s little sister was in fact, a rainbow baby. “The morning after we announced to family that we were expecting, Jinger woke up and, woke me up very early in the morning, saying that she thought she lost the baby,” Jeremy recalled....

The truth is in the details Wpa Pool/Getty Images Even though Ballet Slippers — which due to the Queen’s blessing, a bottle sells every two seconds — is a very soft pink, nearing on a shade of nude, it is still an exception to the Queen’s own rule by being a color (via Cheat Sheet). It’s actually been a staple nail polish for the Queen since 1989, when her hairdresser requested the now-iconic shade on behalf of her Majesty....

Patrick Mahomes called his lack of social distancing a mental lapse Instagram In the midst of Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs teammates having been diagnosed with COVID-19, fans can’t help but question how this will affect Mahomes and his ability to stay in close contact with his fiancée — but like the quarterback he is, Mahomes has a plan in play. “When I went home over the weekend I slept in a different bedroom and stayed away from her as much as possible,” he explained, after having learned of Ta’amu’s positive test....

Clean every single inch of your phone, including covers and PopSockets Shutterstock According to Pure Wow, proper phone sanitation involves five essential elements. Apple historically suggested using a damp microfiber cloth to clean your phone, but recently modified their recommendations. Now the tech company suggests gently wiping the exterior surfaces of your iPhone with a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any openings, and don’t submerge your iPhone in any cleaning agents (via Apple)....

The Reason A High-Pitched Voice Is Considered More Attractive Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Oct. 13, 2020 12:34 pm EST There’s a variety of reasons that can spark an attraction to someone. Maybe it’s the ability to have a deep conversation with them, maybe it’s how much you laugh when you’re together or maybe it’s something as simple as someone having a great smile. But I’m not sure many of us have considered someone’s soulmate potential could be based on just the tone of their voice....

The Secrets Sam’s Club Bakery Is Keeping From You Scott Olson/Getty Images By Megan Scott/Oct. 19, 2020 10:57 am EST Sam’s Club shoppers love the warehouse store for their impossibly large bottles of condiments and super-sized packs of paper towels. The free samples also serve as a nice amuse-bouche on your way to the food court. Plus, you can even score some inexpensive, if not cheaply-made clothing at Sam’s Club, should you be in the market for such a thing....

For Karen and Mike Pence, it was ’love at first sight' Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Karen and Mike Pence’s beginnings are rooted in their religious convictions. Mike first saw Karen at Indianapolis’ St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where Karen played guitar during Mass (via Indy Star). Their first date was tamer than their meet-cute. It involved a taco salad dinner and ice skating, with Karen’s sister’s kids in tow. “It was love at first sight,” Karen later reflected in a campaign ad, “we skated around for a little while, then he reached over and took my hand” (via CNN)....

The Truth About Laundry Stripping Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Sept. 2, 2020 9:42 am EST Among the many questions one Instagrammer gets when she shares stories with graphic proof the excessive amount of dirt that comes out of her laundry after stripping it, is this common one: “Are you generally a trash human who lives in a garbage dump?” No, she assures her followers, “we’re actually super clean and tidy. So this was a humbling experience” (via Instagram)....