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Jamie Lee Curtis is both Hollywood royalty and actual nobility Denny Keeler/Getty Images Jamie Lee Curtis is Hollywood royalty in the truest sense, given that her parents are both iconic movie stars: Tony Curtis, known for such classic flicks as “Some Like It Hot” and “Sweet Smell of Success,” and Janet Leigh, whose eclectic screen credits range from Alfred Hitchcock’s horror classic “Psycho” to the musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie.” Curtis also has bragging rights as bona fide nobility as well, albeit not by birth....

Why The Controversial Woka-Cola Commercial Has People Talking Consumers’ Research/YouTube By Preston Smith/Aug. 9, 2021 4:19 pm EST The thing about commercials is that they can go one of so many ways. With such a short amount of time to convey their messages, it’s hard, though certainly not impossible, to fully convey an image, a brand, or an idea. Sometimes, too, commercials are simply bad. (Let’s not forget Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi commercial and how even her family weighed in on its aftermath....

Pita’s return set Twitter on fire Jamie Squire, Jamie Squire/Getty Images When Pita the Tongan appeared, all was forgotten. The angst brought up by the pandemic, the trials of the last 14 months, all gone with the site of his abs — and for one brief moment, many around the world were united in the simple joy of seeing Pita the Shirtless do his thing. “Is it even an Olympics ceremony now without Pita Taufatofua and his oiled-up torso?...

How Conan O’Brien Got His Coco Nickname Lev Radin/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Oct. 11, 2021 2:24 pm EST Conan O’Brien’s decade-long TBS run came to an end in June 2021 (via Forbes), but thankfully it’s not a complete farewell. As Variety reports, the talk show host will return to screens on HBO Max with a new variety show sometime in 2022. “I’m thrilled that I get to continue whatever the hell it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription,” O’Brien told the outlet....

How Long It Really Took Jessica Chastain To Transform Into Tammy Bakker Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/Sept. 24, 2021 1:39 pm EST Based on the 2000 documentary of the same name, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” (trailer on YouTube) sees Jessica Chastain completely transform into the persona of the late televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The actress has been the driving force in getting this film made, after spending 10 years researching Bakker’s story....

Inside Hollywood’s Boycott Of Johnny Depp Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/Aug. 16, 2021 3:51 pm EST Johnny Depp has opened up about what he describes as “Hollywood’s boycott of … me” during his first major interview since losing a libel suit against News Group Newspapers in the U.K. Per Yahoo!, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star attempted to sue the media outlet due to newspaper coverage that he believed suggested he was abusive to his ex-wife, Amber Heard....

Mitch McConnell battled a virus in childhood Alex Wong/Getty Images When Mitch McConnell was only 2 years old, he contracted polio, which is caused by the poliovirus. It’s spread via respiratory droplets that then get into the bloodstream and attack the nervous system, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In the 1940s, the U.S. reached the height of the polio epidemic, but, by the mid-1950s, Jonas Salk announced the success of his polio vaccine trials, and mass vaccinations began (via the Centers for Disease Control)....

The Heartbreaking Death Of The Andy Griffith Show Star Betty Lynn YouTube By Raegan Davies/Oct. 18, 2021 4:37 pm EST Actress Betty Lynn, best known for her role as Barney Fife’s girlfriend Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show” died on Saturday, October 16th (via CNN). The Andy Griffith Museum, where Lynn served as an ambassador and made regular appearances to sign autographs and speak with fans, announced the news. Lynn was 95 years old and died “after a short illness” in a retirement home in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith’s birthplace and the town that served as the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry, where “The Andy Griffith Show” is set (via The Hollywood Reporter)....

The Story Behind Tyra Banks’ Viral Angel Wings Dress On DWTS ABC/Adrienne Raquel By Mike Nied/Oct. 8, 2021 4:22 pm EST Tyra Banks’ history as one of the first Black supermodels is well documented. The 47-year-old host entered the industry at the age of 15 and went on to become the first Black woman to cover GQ and the iconic Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition (via USA Today). And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her awe-inspiring career....

The Surprising Job Kate Winslet Had Before She Was Famous Shutterstock By Ambrosia V. Brody/July 24, 2021 3:30 pm EST Kate Winslet has proved there’s not a role she can’t handle. From starring on the big screen in films like blockbuster “Titanic” and the thoughtful “Revolutionary Road” to taking to the small screen in dramas like “Mildred Pierce” and HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” Winslet’s versatility as an actor is apparent, per The New York Times....

Brian and Sharna started dating during the pandemic Shutterstock After having such a highly publicized relationship, it’s not surprising that Brian Austin Green would want to keep his burgeoning romance with Sharna Burgess private. The two started safely dating during the COVID-19 pandemic and have discussed how the social distancing changed the way they went about their courtship. In an interview for Entertainment Tonight Canada, Burgess said, “COVID changed the dating game for everyone....

The Truth About The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Scott Olson/Getty Images By Azure Hall/Oct. 6, 2021 1:29 pm EST Who doesn’t go a little crazy for a good deal, let alone an entire day dedicated to storewide markdowns? Does splurging (even on yourself) on Black Friday ring a bell? But the blessed day after Thanksgiving isn’t the only time when particular stores reward bargain-savvy shoppers. In fact, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works have made holidays of their own with their famous semi-annual sales....

What Kunal Nayyar Has Been Up To Since The End Of The Big Bang Theory Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images By Reecha Kulkarni/Sept. 23, 2021 2:39 pm EST Sitcoms that run as long as “The Big Bang Theory” have cult followings and a permanent place in streaming services. The show, created by seasoned TV director Chuck Lorre, came to being in 2007 and won 10 Emmys and recieved over 200 nominations before ending in 2019 (via IMDb)....

Where Sutton Stracke And Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Relationship Stands Now Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Noha Abuhadra/Oct. 13, 2021 4:15 pm EST In “The Real Housewives” universe, conflict, and clashing are a given. It’s even more expected when a new castmate joins the show, let alone two. Which is why it came as no surprise to see Crystal Minkoff and Sutton Stracke butt heads. Being the first Asian housewife to join the cast, the public was eager to watch Minkoff, but few expected her to clash so instantly with fan-favorite Stracke....

Aestheticians’ roles are more medical than are estheticians' Taras Grebinets/Shutterstock If you walk into a doctor’s office to get botox, you might see a medical aesthetician there helping the doctor. If you want a facial, you’d go to an esthetician. According to EstheticianEDU, a medical aesthetician can work beside a doctor for pre- and post-procedure care, and they almost always have some sort of medical training in a hospital or laser treatment facility....

Ruby Rose trains her a** off Getty Images Australian model and actress Ruby Rose is all too familiar with being body-shamed. After posting a photo of herself on Instagram in October 2017, several commenters chimed in, calling the celeb “anorexic.” According to Teen Vogue, Rose took notice of the accusations being tossed around and shared a message with fans in an Instagram story. “It’s so frustrating,” wrote the model (via Teen Vogue)....

Common Causes Of Vertigo 9nong/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Aug. 23, 2021 6:54 pm EST According to WebMD, vertigo is “a sensation of feeling off balance” that causes you to feel like either you or the room around you is spinning. These episodes of dizziness are often short-lived, but they can be bothersome as they’re occurring, especially if the vertigo is disruptive to your day. Signs of vertigo include spinning, swaying, tilting, nausea, headache, dizziness, and ringing in the ears....

Everything You Need To Know About The Korean Marble Nails Trend Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Aug. 2, 2021 2:13 pm EST Lockdown got you down? Why not try to lift your spirits by doing something fun and cute for yourself? Perhaps one of the easiest ways to do this is trying a new nail trend. It can be hard to keep up with them because there are always so many to choose from, but nail trends are cute and often easy, making them perfect to try at home....

Everything You Need To Know About Using Pink Tourmaline PloyKanok/Shutterstock By Camila Barbeito/Aug. 18, 2021 9:27 pm EST If you’re feeling disconnected from your inner self, down in the dumps, or spiritually unaligned, you might want to look into healing crystals. Whether you’re a quick believer or all-around unconvinced, more people are getting on board with the power of natural stones. As per Cosmopolitan, Gigi and Bella Hadid are fierce believers in crystals’ healing properties, turning to mother Yolanda’s crystal garden at their farm, while Kim Kardashian West used them to recenter herself after being robbed in Paris....

French Braid Vs. Dutch Braid: What’s The Difference? Dimid 86/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Sept. 15, 2021 9:46 am EST You may remember the cool sporty girls at school who wore their hair in gorgeous French braids when they were totting off to practice. The technique has been alluring and elusive for many of those who admired these braids from afar but were unable to master the look themselves. Thankfully, braiding has become even more popular in recent years, which has produced a slew of helpful articles describing how to achieve this coveted hairstyle for yourself....