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The Real NCIS Agents That Made Cameos On The Show DFree/Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Oct. 5, 2021 6:12 pm EST Similar to other television crime dramas, “NCIS” features action-packed episode after action-packed episode, with plotlines that seem to stray far from reality. Since it premiered in 2003, the show has garnered millions of fans — many of whom appreciate the series’ nod to the real-life Naval Criminal Investigative Service. According to the official website, the NCIS is a civilian law enforcement agency responsible for investigating “felony crime, preventing terrorism, and protecting secrets for the Navy and Marine Corps....

Murray was a pioneer for the LGBTQ+ community Jay Fog/Shutterstock It was discovered through her journals that Pauli Murray was confused about her sexuality and gender, and she was even questioning whether she was “one of nature’s experiments; a girl who should have been a boy” (via Smithsonian). It was reported that she even pleaded with doctors to check her hormone levels and sexual organs, and treat her with testosterone. The Smithsonian shares that Murray innately believed she was a man stuck in woman’s body....

What Madonna Did Before She Was Famous Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images By Adam England/Aug. 26, 2021 10:29 am EST Truly the Queen of Pop, Madonna released her debut album nearly 40 years ago, and in the time since has become a bona-fide music legend. From earlier songs like “Holiday,” “Like a Virgin,” and “Lucky Star” to those from the last decade (who can forget the Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. collaboration “Give Me All Your Luvin”?...

How to stay healthy while wearing thongs Shutterstock Now that you know thongs are not necessarily the death sentence for a healthy hoo-ha that we thought they were, good old Cosmopolitan has some great tips to make sure you are wearing them in a way that even further reduces risk of discomfort or infection. First, like any other shape of underwear, material matters. Cotton is the safest and smartest material where it comes to your panties, as it’s breathable, natural, and the least prone to messing with your pH....

Why The Liberian Olympic Team Is Causing Such A Stir In The Fashion World Patrick Smith/Getty Images By Karishma Desai/Aug. 1, 2021 10:35 am EST When you think of fashion, you might think of France or Italy. But you should think again. The Liberian Olympic team is making a statement this year with their outfits, thanks to fashion designer Telfar Clemens. Clemens owns the New York City-based brand called Telfar, which is known for their gender-neutral clothing and “Shopping Bags” (via Okayplayer)....

Zendaya’s Brunette Hair Color That Fans Envy Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Cassandra Rose/Oct. 9, 2021 12:30 pm EST Zendaya’s hair is almost as iconic as she is. Pin-straight, curly, cropped, or slicked back, the “Euphoria” star’s signature brunette locks make noise on the red carpet. People rightfully named Zendaya as the ultimate style icon, and her ability to reinvent herself with every movie release and press junket landed her a partnership with beauty brand CHI (via Essence)....

Cardio Vs. Weights: Which Is Better For Weight Loss? RomarioIen/Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/Sept. 22, 2021 1:39 pm EST You want to lose weight and have heard the old saying that it’s all about calories out vs. calories in, meaning you want to burn more calories than you consume each day to create a calorie deficit and lose weight. You’ve also heard that getting your heart rate up for aerobic activity will burn more calories than if you are doing anaerobic activity like lifting weights....

David Duchovny’s daughter is in the family business Instagram Like father, like daughter. Madelaine West Duchovny, or West Duchovny, as she prefers to be called, is following in her dad’s footsteps as an actor. She even resembles her father in more ways than simply her career choice, too, because, according to her IMDb page, Duchovny’s first on-screen role was in an episode of “The X-Files” in 2018. The young actress also had a small role in the TV movie “Sick” that same year and has since gone on to appear in the movie “The Report” as well as the TV show “The Magicians....

Eric Clapton’s New Song About COVID Vaccines Gets Strong Reaction On Twitter Samir Hussein/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Aug. 30, 2021 9:25 am EST The COVID-19 pandemic has not only produced new variants that are more contagious and severe than the original outbreak, but it has also managed to divide Americans even further than they were when the crisis first began. On one end of the spectrum are those who believe that widespread vaccination and continued precautions are a greater-good measure to lower the rate of serious illness and create a herd immunity....

How Involved Was Steve Burns With Blue’s Clues? YouTube By Reecha Kulkarni/Sept. 14, 2021 3:52 pm EST The millennial side of the internet had a collective therapy session when Steve from “Blue’s Clues” told us he’s proud of us. The host from the popular children’s show appeared on our timelines on the 25th anniversary of the series, when channel Nick Jr. tweeted a video of him explaining his sudden departure in 2000....

Trisha Yearwood wouldn’t change her journey to motherhood for the world Paul Morigi/Getty Images “I had a dog before I married Garth but no children of my own. I never even really babysat!” she told People. Thankfully, Brooks was a “wonderful mentor” and helped Yearwood become a parent and build a strong, motherly connection to his girls. “He told me, ‘You’ll find your way with each of them. Don’t try to be their best friend, and don’t try to be their mom....

The Heartbreaking Death Of Priscilla Presley’s Mother Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/Aug. 4, 2021 11:29 am EST Anna Lillian Iversen, the mother of Priscilla Presley and former mother-in-law of Elvis Presley, has died at the age of 95. Presley announced the news on Instagram on Monday, writing, “I am heartbroken. My beautiful mother passed today. She was the light of our lives. She never wanted any attention on herself. Her children were her everything....

How Walmart is helping the most at-risk populations Al Bello/Getty Images AL.com reports that Walmart has decided to create special store hours for people who are most at-risk for serious illness related to coronavirus, as specified by the Centers for Disease Control. According to the CDC, that includes people over the age of 65, and those with underlying health conditions like lung and heart disease, diabetes, and those who are immunocompromised....

Here’s what else Toccara Jones has been up to since ANTM Jerritt Clark/Getty Images Toccara Jones’ career isn’t limited to just modeling — she is an actress as well. Not only did she co-host an episode of 106 & Park, but she has also appeared on Celebrity Fit Club, Celebrity Paranormal Project, and was a host for Take the Cake, a since-canceled BET game show (via ANTM Fandom). Per IMDB, she’s also appeared on shows like Just a Friend, Cherry Pop, In the Cut, and Married, for Real?...

WornOnTV even has a link to Leah’s iconic mugshot dress Instagram “The Real Housewives Of New York City” features all aspects of the cast’s lives, and several scenes put McSweeney’s active lifestyle on display. Once, while working out, she wore a sports bra and leggings by Alo Yoga, and those who like to exercise or just be cute while lounging can snag the look. No outfit is complete with the perfect accessory, and a memorable one this cast member wore was a chunky beanie by Kyi Kyi, with a huge pom-pom on top....

Why Phoebe Dynevor Is Full Of Anxiety Over Her Bridgerton Fame David M. Benett/Getty Images By Olivia Jakiel/Oct. 6, 2021 3:58 pm EST Phoebe Dynevor captured attention as the character of Daphne Bridgerton in the hit Netflix original series “Bridgerton” in late 2020. It seemed that everyone was binge-watching the modern take on the period drama and the internet couldn’t get enough of Dynevor’s chemistry with her heartthrob co-star Regé-Jean Page, per Town and Country....

Britney Spears Just Leveled This Huge Accusation Against Her Dad Isaac Brekken/Getty Images By Sam Ramsden/Sept. 1, 2021 11:26 am EST Back in August 2021, Britney Spears’ fans rejoiced at the news that her father, Jamie Spears, had agreed to step down as the singer’s conservator — a role that gives him significant control over the “Toxic” hitmaker’s estate (via the BBC). However, according to USA Today, Britney and her new lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, have claimed that her father is attempting to retrieve around $2 million in payments before stepping back from his daughter’s conservatorship....

Everything You Need To Know About Using Chrysocolla Bjoern Wylezich/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Aug. 30, 2021 11:29 am EST Crystals contain many properties that make them valuable for everyday use, nonetheless them being pretty to look at. Like prescription medicines, healing crystals come in many varieties, and they each do something different for your body. Aragonite can do many things for your mind and body, and what it can’t do, pyrite might be able to accomplish....

Trump says latest developments are a witch hunt Bloomberg/Getty Images ABC says that investigators will be looking at several angles, including the practice of overstating the value of some properties to get access to bank loans, and then making the same properties look less valuable in order to get away with paying lower taxes. Vance already has access to eight years’ worth of Donald Trump’s personal and business tax returns, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court....

Here’s How Prince Harry Is Reportedly Celebrating His Birthday Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Sept. 15, 2021 4:25 pm EST Prince Harry is officially 37 years old. The Duke of Sussex celebrated his birthday on September 14, and although there are reports of a rift between he and many of the royals, multiple members of the family took to their social media accounts to pay tribute to Harry on his big day, per People Magazine....