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Is This How Melania Trump Really Felt About Being First Lady? Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Sept. 9, 2021 12:17 pm EST From the time her husband’s presidential campaign kicked off in 2016 until they set foot in Florida on January 20, 2021 Melania Trump lived life in the public eye. There was plenty of scrutiny — and plenty of criticism — all involving the things she wore, the statements she’d made or didn’t make, the changes to the White House that she’d undertaken....

The U.K. responds to tragic murders 360b/Shutterstock Personal tweets from Kate Middleton and Prince William are few and far between, but the death of Sabina Nessa and the subsequent investigation have shocked the nation. Nessa’s death comes shortly after the death of another young woman in the U.K,, Sarah Everard. Everard disappeared on March 3, 2021, and her body was discovered a week later in a nearby lake on a property owned by her killer, per BBC....

Thomas Markle Jr. called Meghan Markle shallow Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images In the new “Big Brother VIP” trailer, Thomas Markle Jr. introduced himself as Meghan Markle’s brother (via Cosmopolitan). He joked, “I’m Meghan Markle’s brother. I’m the biggest brother of them all.” He followed that statement with a jab at his half-sister. He claimed that he told Meghan’s husband, Prince Harry, “I think she’s going to ruin your life. She’s very shallow....

Rachel Ray’s Biggest Celebrity Crush May Surprise You Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Sept. 24, 2021 2:28 pm EST Rachael Ray is one of the biggest names in the food industry, and for good reason. She’s a brilliant chef who always keeps her audience in mind when developing recipes, and she’s a homey kind of television host who actually makes viewers feel welcome. She’s been helping home cooks for nearly two decades, including her hit television program “30 Minute Meals” and her self-titled cooking talk show (via IMDb)....

Selena Gomez Has Something To Say About The Good Fight Making Jokes About Her Shutterstock By Kristin Conard/Aug. 4, 2021 11:43 am EST In a recent episode of “The Good Fight,” two characters have a conversation about what someone can joke about (via Billboard). Jay, played by Nyambi Nyambi, asks what topics are unacceptable to kid about. Jim, played by Ifadansi Rashad, says “Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant.” Gomez wasn’t about to let that slide without comment....

Taylor Swift’s TikTok Debut Has Fans Reeling DFree/Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/Aug. 23, 2021 3:45 pm EST The video-sharing app TikTok recently the world by storm and became the most downloaded social app in 2020 (via BBC). According to Wallaroo Media, the application has over 1 billion users and is available in over 150 countries. Though the app started as a place for the general public to create content, celebrities have taken TikTok by storm (via Cosmopolitan)....

The Origins Of The Grumpy Cat Meme David Livingston/Getty Images By Kristin Conard/Aug. 26, 2021 3:58 pm EST If you spend any time on the internet, you’re probably pretty familiar with the viral meme of an unhappy-looking cat, aka Grumpy Cat, paired with various captions. As Forbes noted, it was one of the first huge memes and it’s still going strong today. But you may not know much about Grumpy Cat herself....

The Real Reason Dorinda Medley Left Real Housewives Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Samantha Coulter/Aug. 6, 2021 4:25 pm EST When Dorinda Medley joined the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” in 2015 (via TV Insider) she instantly brought a fresh perspective to the series and gained favor with the franchise’s millions of fans. Over the next few years, the 56-year-old became known for her blunt attitude, fun-loving personality, and openness with the camera....

The Stunning Amount Of Money Reese Witherspoon’s Media Company Is Worth Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/Aug. 2, 2021 5:40 pm EST Reese Witherspoon is one of the greatest and most beloved actresses of our generation. The Louisiana native has starred in dozens of films and television shows throughout her decades-long career (via IMDb). Some of the A-Listers’ most iconic roles include Elle Woods, Madeline Mackenzie in “Big Little Lies” and her film debut in “The Man on the Moon....

The most comfortable platform sandals for any adventure Shutterstock If you’re going with a platform sandal because you love to be cozy, you’ll want to get something that’s comfortable and pairs well with just about any outfit. Lifestyle Asia says that’s the Teva Flatform Universal Sandal. It’s not only “comfortable and easy to wear,” but if you pick a basic color like white or black, you can pair it with any ‘fit....

We fart Shutterstock Let’s start with the obvious. Women do fart, even though our grandmothers swore that wasn’t the case. But the facts don’t lie. Everyone does, despite what your boyfriend or little brother thinks. Women fart just as much as men, passing gas an average of 10-20 times per day, according to Dr. Purna Kashyap, gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. A TED-Ed video he helped create explains how passing gas is actually a sign of healthy gut function....

Why Sandra Oh Saw A Therapist While Starring On Grey’s Anatomy DFree/Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/Aug. 30, 2021 2:53 pm EST When fans think of Sandra Oh they likely picture Dr. Cristina Yang from “Grey’s Anatomy.” Although the actress has appeared in films such as “Under The Tuscan Sun” and “Sideways,” as well as TV shows like “Killing Eve,” “The Chair,” and more (via IMDb), she’s best remembered for her role on the long-running ABC medical drama....

Creative Ways To Use Pumpkins In Decor EvgeniiAnd/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Sept. 30, 2021 6:57 pm EST Sometime in September (or perhaps even late August), grocery stores, garden centers, and farm stands start filling up with displays of gorgeous fresh-picked pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and hues. While the first thing that may spring to mind when you see them is how they’ll look carved into jack-o-lanterns, that’s not the only way to use these gourds to make your home look fall-fabulous....

Florence Pugh’s Instagram Cooking Show Is Iconic Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Kristin Conard/Sept. 2, 2021 11:22 am EST Florence Pugh: you may know her best from her outstanding acting in “Little Women,” “Midsommar,” and “Black Widow,” but did you know she has her own cooking show? It’s not an official televised show, but an Instagram one of her own that people have fallen in love with. In a March episode, the actor posted a series of videos of herself making a chickpea salad recipe on her Instagram Story....

How Colin Jost Really Feels About Scarlett Johansson’s Ex Ryan Reynolds Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Sept. 15, 2021 1:24 pm EST Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson finally tied the knot in October 2020 (via Elle). The couple got married at their home in the Palisades, New York, taking “every precaution [they] could” for their families to attend the event, as Johansson told Seth Meyers on “Late Night.” She said, “We were just so happy to see people we hadn’t seen in such a long time....

Jackie Kennedy’s Makeup Artist Has A Hair And Makeup Line You Can Shop Now Roger Jackson/Getty Images By Adam England/Aug. 23, 2021 12:44 pm EST Have you ever wanted to look like Jackie Kennedy? Even decades after her death, the former First Lady is considered a style icon by many, as we look back on her bouffant hairstyle, pink Chanel suit, and many silk Hermés headscarves, and now you can copy her legendary look....

Real Housewife Lisa Vanderpump sent Kyle Richards her restaurant bill Shutterstock The two reality stars ran into each other at SHU restaurant nearly two years after their falling out (via Vulture.) While the ladies never spoke, Vanderpump attempted to break the ice by “cheekily” sending Richards her check. However, Richards took this as a slight, eventually joking to paparazzi that Vanderpump “dined and dashed.” And the “Halloween” star didn’t stop there....

Starbucks’ Fall Drinks For Anyone Sick Of Pumpkin Spice Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/Aug. 24, 2021 11:09 am EST When fall arrives, many Starbucks coffee lovers start looking forward to their favorite pumpkin spice drinks. In addition to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the coffee chain’s website notes that other pumpkin offerings include Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, and Pumpkin Scones. There was even a personality quiz, the Pumpkin Love O’ Meter, where people could find out just how much they love this seasonal flavor....

Build lower body strength with the power clean MilanMarkovic78/Shutterstock The power clean and its variations strengthen the posterior chain and increase explosive power. This compound movement hits your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and other major muscle groups, leading to greater strength and endurance. “Muscle groups in the posterior chain — your glutes, hamstring, back, etcetera — will be heavily involved during the initial lift, while the anterior component of the body — abdominals, quads, deltoid, and so on – become heavily tied in during the ‘catch’ position,” explains trainer Arby Keheli (via Men’s Health)...

Aldi sells milk under a private label, which allows it to source milk at a lower cost Shutterstock Everything at Aldi is built to maximize efficiency, because time equals money. Aldi offers its customers scant dairy options, which paradoxically helps them make quick, decisive purchases — because the more choices we have in front of us, the less inclined we actually are to spend, aka choice paralysis (via Forbes). Aldi’s customers get just one brand of milk: its private label, Friendly Farms, while dairy products like yogurt and dairy alternatives such as soy milk are sold under the Simply Nature label....