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Why The RNC Has Everyone Talking About The Hatch Act Alex Wong/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Aug. 27, 2020 9:14 pm EST This year is a special one for American politics. Thanks to social distancing and the pandemic, both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions have been without the crowds, speeches, or balloon drops that we’ve witnessed in the past. Supporters pre-taped their convention speeches, and we also saw something we’ve never seen before: federal buildings like the White House used as convention backdrops....

Royals should keep their nails short and clean Chris Jackson/Getty Images When most people think about beauty, they think about makeup, hair, and skin. And while those are certainly all important aspects of beauty, focusing only on those three areas leaves a lot out. For instance, fingernails and toenails are a big part of beauty routines these days. From manicures and pedicures to fake nails and nail polish, the way a person’s nails look can say a lot about them....

Big News For Dexter Fans Curious About The Show’s Return Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By Erin Fenton/Oct. 15, 2020 2:34 pm EST Fans of the serial killer drama Dexter celebrated as news was announced that the beloved series would be coming back for a limited series, eight years after it left Showtime (via Deadline). The series, which will run for ten episodes, will start filming in early 2021. Fans could see the series as early as fall of 2021....

Billie Eilish Opens Up About Her Biggest Fear Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images By Paige McBride/Feb. 24, 2021 12:08 pm EST Billie Eilish takes her music — and her fans’ response to that music — very seriously. During an interview with Stephen Colbert, the artist opened up about her biggest fear and what makes her “wanna jump off a cliff,” the New York Post reports. Eilish notes that she fears the day when her fans don’t feel welcomed when they meet her....

Candace Bushnell Weighs In On SATC Reboot Manny Hernandez/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Jan. 14, 2021 4:54 pm EST The news that Sex and the City was coming back to TV after a decade’s hiatus — the second SATC movie came out in 2010 — was like music to the ears of legions of fans everywhere. Since HBO Max announced it will air 10 episodes of what is being called a revival of the popular series following the lives of New York City ladies Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, many voices have weighed in....

Cardi B Has Strong Words For Critics Who Called Her ‘Ugly’ Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Feb. 5, 2021 12:40 pm EST The internet can be an unkind place to celebrities and average people alike; posting a selfie on Instagram or announcing an accomplishment on Twitter can sometimes prompt people to hurl uncalled-for insults at you from the safety and anonymity of their usernames. Cardi B is no exception. Even the powerhouse, Grammy-winning rapper with a bevy of adoring fans falls prey to trolls on social media, but as you might imagine, a person with the self-confidence and no-nonsense attitude like Cardi doesn’t let it get to her....

Donald Trump Jr.’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Has People Talking Scott Legato/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Nov. 20, 2020 7:03 pm EST It might feel like years since President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania, and youngest son Barron tested positive for COVID-19, but with all three fully recovered and back on their feet, there is news that another member of the Trump family has tested positive for the virus. A spokesman for Donald Trump Jr....

Social media users jumped to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s defense Drew Angerer/Getty Images Many took Don Jr. to task for his tweet, with one social media user saying: “Has any family done more damage to the country than the Trumps? NO.” Another tweeted: “Absolutely, Donald John Trump did a ton of damage to the United States, not to mention the murder of thousands and the insurrection.” Still, there were those that stood with Don Jr....

Everything You Need To Know About The Drama In Bachelor Nation Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Louisa Marshall/March 2, 2021 9:37 am EST Season after season, The Bachelor has been entertaining reality television fans with its A-plus drama, its wild cast of contestants, and its dynamic leading man. Additionally, The Bachelorette and the subsequent franchise spin-offs have given fans some amazing love stories to root for, but the rose-colored glasses are slipping off....

George W. Bush: ‘Election was fundamentally fair’ Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The former president also noted that the robust election results were cause to celebrate the country’s healthy democracy: “The fact that so many of our fellow citizens participated in this election is a positive sign of the health of our democracy and a reminder to the world of its strength. No matter how you voted, your vote counted. President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated....

Hairstyles You’ll Be Ditching In 2021 Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 2, 2021 4:18 pm EST We’re a few months into the new year already, and look at you, still rocking that 2020 ‘do! Surprisingly enough, “new hairstyle” is something that seldom features on anyone’s list of New Year’s resolutions. Could that, perhaps, be because New Year’s Day is inconveniently scheduled in January, a time of year when many of us dare not venture out without hats, hoods, or scarves?...

Here’s Why Trump Has Everyone Talking About ‘Boffo’ Caitlin O’hara/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Oct. 19, 2020 11:52 pm EST When Donald Trump the candidate famously said back in 2015, “I’m very highly educated. I know words, I know the best words” (via The Washington Post), who knew that would be a sign that we’d eventually be going back to the books in 2020 to try and track down words that we weren’t all that familiar with?...

Inside Taye Diggs’ Relationship With Amanza Smith Jason Laveris/Getty Images By Brianna Thomas/March 2, 2021 3:07 pm EST Reality star Amanza Smith was previously a professional cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts and a suitcase model on Deal or No Deal, according to Heavy, before becoming one of the stars of the Netflix show Selling Sunset. When it comes to her love life, she was married to Ralph Brown until 2012, but she hasn’t seen him since August 26, 2019....

Jessica Simpson Shares Relatable Pandemic Parenting Moment Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Dec. 31, 2020 10:48 am EST Calling all parents! Because star mom Jessica Simpson just shared a super-relatable moment anyone who has mommed or dadded during the quarantine will 100 percent get via Today). The singer and clothing designer took to Instagram to capture being out for the count for a minute while home with her kiddos — Maxell, age 7, Ace, age 6, and Birdie, age 1-1/2 (via Women’s Health)....

Myths About Journaling You Should Stop Believing Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Oct. 5, 2020 3:25 pm EST If you’ve ever heard people going on and on about the benefits of journaling, you may have wondered whether it’s something you ought to try, as well. After all, journaling can allow you to work out your feelings as a healthy and therapeutic outlet. It can also spark creativity, help you to get organized, and give you the chance to remember all of the high points of your life while they’re still fresh in your memory — this way, you’ll have plenty of material to share with your future grandkids (whether they want to hear it or not)....

Rush gained a lot of popularity and a fortune as a radio personality Drew Angerer/Getty Images Not only was Limbaugh one of the most popular radio hosts of all time, but he was also one of the most well-paid. As of 2018, he reportedly made $84.5 million a year in his contract for the show (per Forbes). Only Howard Stern was making more money than Limbaugh in radio. It was a pretty big jump from 2001, when he was making an estimated $33 million each year (per Celebrity Net Worth)....

The Amazing Benefits Of Using Clove Oil Shutterstock By Angela Campbell/Jan. 29, 2021 7:46 pm EST Clove oil is an essential oil extracted from the flower buds on clove trees, and its potential health benefits have been well documented throughout the years. Clove trees are evergreen plants from the family Myrtaceae, according to Britannica, and their small reddish-brown buds have long been dried and used to create spices. These buds also contain up to 20% oil, which is often extracted and used as a local anesthetic for toothaches, germicides, mouthwashes, and sweeteners....

The COVID-19 Vaccine Just Hit This Big Milestone Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/Feb. 2, 2021 5:44 pm EST Here’s a real sign of hope regarding COVID-19. As of February 1, the number of people in the United States who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccination is greater than the number who have tested positive for coronavirus. Bloomberg reports that 26.5 million Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccines currently available, and according to research from Johns Hopkins University, 26....

The French Trick For Better Scrambled Eggs You Need In Your Life Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Aug. 19, 2020 12:10 pm EST If you’ve ever had a true French breakfast, you know how delicious their decadent scrambled eggs taste. You may be one of the many who have wondered, “How do they get their eggs to taste like this, when mine taste like this?” One of the key differences when it comes to French scrambled eggs, compared to other varieties, is the speed at which they’re cooked....

The Real Reason Sutton Stracke Was Demoted On RHOBH Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/May 25, 2020 7:18 pm EST Sutton Stracke joined season 10 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a friend of Real Housewife Lisa Rinna, but she was originally supposed to be a Housewife herself. Fellow RHOBH cast member Kyle Richards revealed on an Instagram Live (via Us Weekly), that the network eventually decided to make Stracke a friend instead of a Real Housewife because not enough of her personal life was filmed for the show....