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7 Best And 7 Worst Contestants In Bachelorette History YouTube By Louisa Marshall/Nov. 24, 2020 11:10 am EST The Bachelorette has given its viewers some stand-out contestants. Whether the show features the gorgeous beauty queen looking for love or the too-good-to-be-true lawyer, the series has brought some great options for the leading man or lady. But every upside has its downside, and Bachelor Nation has also had some awful contestants who have stood out from the crowd....

Here’s What Joe Biden’s Middle Name Really Means Pool/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Jan. 20, 2021 4:38 pm EST When Barack Obama was in the White House, he caught a lot of flak for something that, for many of us, is just about the most innocuous part of our identities: his middle name. Still, as Michelle Obama once told CNN, “I didn’t believe that America was ready for a black president, let alone a black president named Barack Hussein Obama....

The story of how Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams met will melt your heart David Livingston/Getty Images Usually, the way celebrities meet in real life can’t compare to the most romantic movie scenes in history. However, in the case of Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams, their meeting really does sound like something out of a movie! The pair first met while working together on a play called Equivocation in 2009....

Communicating often Craig Barritt/Getty Images Communication, especially listening, is key to any successful relationship. Ripa stressed this point to AOL in 2015, saying about partnership, “That’s what you want in life, to have a good companion, somebody that loves you, that listens to you and is your equal in every way.” It is the small moments of communication that can make a big difference. Hershenson suggests, “If you know your partner has a big meeting at work, send them a text wishing them luck....

The Real Reason Gwyneth Paltrow Consciously Uncoupled From Chris Martin Leon Bennett/Getty Images By Erin Fenton/Aug. 6, 2020 2:48 pm EST When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin ended their marriage in 2014, attention was less focused on the reasons for the breakup than for the new term Paltrow used to describe it: conscious uncoupling. In a newsletter from Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop, the couple announced their split, saying “We have always conducted our relationship privately, and we hope that as we consciously uncouple and coparent, we will be able to continue in the same manner” (via Today)....

The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Put Lipstick On Chapped Lips Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/June 4, 2020 3:30 pm EST If you love applying different types of colorful lipsticks to your pout, you’re not alone. The lipstick industry is set to reach $17 billion in market value by 2023, according to TechSci Research per CNBC. So what do you do when your lips are chapped, but you still want to add a little eye-catching color to your pout?...

Everything to know about Chloe Zhao’s incredible career Arnold Turner/Getty Images In an interview with Walker, Zhao talked about going to the reservation for Songs My Brother Taught Me and feeling taken aback: “I had no idea what to expect, but I found a world very different than my life back in New York City. I knew I desperately wanted to learn more about it.” Her curiosity and sensitivity to the subject served her well — it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, one of the biggest accolades in the movie world....

The Truth About Target’s Mascot Bullseye Sarah Crabill/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Oct. 7, 2020 12:33 pm EST Who isn’t a fan of Target? Countless articles have been written about customers’ love affairs with the big box retailer and its brilliant marketing tactics. The appealing red, the convenient and brightly (but not harshly) lit layout, the festive seasonal decor, the tempting $1 display area, and the undeniably friendly customer service all conspire to create a shopping experience many not only don’t mind, but lust after....

The pair met doing a pilot in 2007 Instagram It turns out, Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams actually met years before Suits began in 2011. In 2013, Markle explained to Marie Claire that the pair had worked together on a TV pilot for ABC in 2007. She went on to confess that their roles in this pilot were pretty similar to their roles in Suits. “TV has always seen us in the same way,” she explained....

The Truth About Wolf Blitzer Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/Oct. 29, 2020 2:25 pm EST Known for his role as CNN’s lead political reporter as well as an anchor on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, Wolf Blitzer is something of a household name when it comes to journalism. He is most often praised for his expertise in international affairs, particularly in the Middle East. For someone as passionate about journalism as Blitzer, it should come as no surprise that he is famously outspoken towards President Donald Trump....

The Weeknd might have gotten snubbed for performing at another massive event Emma Mcintyre /ama2020/Getty Images According to TMZ, The Weeknd was allegedly forced to make the decision of performing at the Grammys or the Super Bowl — but he wasn’t allowed to do both. Sources say that after contract talks and discussions of details, he and his team found a way to allow him to perform at both. But there are rumors that this ultimatum remained true, and The Weeknd’s decision to perform at the Super Bowl LV is actually what cost him his Grammy nominations....

This Is How Rare Identical Twins Really Are Shutterstock By Caitlin Flynn/Dec. 22, 2020 4:00 pm EST After spending our childhoods watching The Parent Trap, many of us became convinced that maybe we had an identical twin out there somewhere. In our wiser adult years, we’ve realized that the Annie to our Hallie probably isn’t chilling in London being fabulous. But just how common is it to have an identical twin?...

The Twitterverse reacts to Trump’s silencing Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images There was a moment of Twitterverse silence before the feeding frenzy. “Was that a mic cut?! Was that the first time Trump has ever been shut up?!,” wrote one debate watcher. “Ooooh the first mute!,” celebrated CNN journalist, Amir Vera. And then came the stills of Trump’s face when he realized that national TV was no longer listening to him, courtesy of Huff Post editor Philip Lewis....

What Happened To Robert And Anny From 90 Day Fiancé? YouTube By Joey Keogh/Feb. 12, 2021 2:53 pm EST The hit show 90 Day Fiancé has seen more than its fair share of blow-ups and drama. Although the show’s success rate is surprisingly high, there are plenty of featured couples who seem as though they won’t even last the full 90 days, let alone spend a lifetime together. Discovery+ competition show Love Games pits 24 couples from across the franchise against each other in a Newlywed Game-style challenge to see who knows each other best, whether they’re still together or not (via Meaww)....

What Is A Midheaven Sign And Why Is It Important? Shutterstock By Joey Keogh/Sept. 8, 2020 9:45 am EST Astrology isn’t just about the 12 (now, 13) zodiac signs we’ve relied on our whole lives, there are also sun signs, rising signs, and birth charts to consult, too. When it comes to the midheaven, however, you’ll need to pay particular attention as it has to do with your lifetime achievements. Think of it as the pinnacle of your chart, where you learn all about your personal legacy....

What It’s Really Like For Adam And Danielle Busby To Homeschool The Quints Instagram By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/May 27, 2020 12:33 pm EST Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of parents have become teachers as they homeschool their kids in quarantine. Adam and Danielle Busby of OutDaughtered are among those who have been homeschooling their kids, and it has not been easy to teach their quints, Olivia, Ava, Hazel, Parker, and Riley, while also teaching the quints’ older sister, Blayke....

Emily Ratajkowski’s husband keeps a low profile Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images While Bear-McClard isn’t as famous as Ratajkowski, he’s a celeb in his own right. Per IMDb, he’s active in the entertainment industry, primarily as a producer. As a producer, Bear-McClard has worked on projects like Heaven Knows What, Good Time, and Uncut Gems. His acting credits include roles in Force of Circumstance, Buffalo Wings, There’s Nothing You Can Do, and Heave Knows What....

What You Didn’t Know About Queen Elizabeth’s Own ATM Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Dec. 27, 2020 2:21 pm EST Not-so spoiler alert: The Queen has an ATM and it’s in Buckingham Palace. You’ve probably known that for a while. You may even have read about it back in 2001, when then-head of Coutts Bank, Gordon Pell, told The Standard that the bank had installed one in the basement for the royal family’s personal use (via Hello Magazine)....

Neal E. Boyd’s career after his AGT win Win Mcnamee/Getty Images With pipes that rivaled Luciano Pavarotti, Neal E. Boyd had an illustrious and varied career post-AGT. Boyd released his debut album, My American Dream. On the album, he sang some of the songs that he had performed on AGT, such as “Nessun Dorma” and “Somewhere” (via AllMusic). He sang alongside country music legend Kenny Rogers at a charity event, as well as performed on Live With Regis and Kelly (via St....

When You Stop Wearing Pants, This Is What Happens To Your Body Shutterstock By AnnaMarie Houlis/June 26, 2020 9:24 am EST After wearing pants all day, you probably can’t wait to come home, unbutton those suffocating bad boys, shimmy ’em down to your ankles, and send them flying into the laundry basket. Go ahead, we’ll wait. As is the case with taking off a bra, it can feel like heaven in those first few moments of pantslessness....