United Airlines said Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to engage following an initial approach. “I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door,” United CEO Scott Kirby said. Kirby raised the idea of a combination with … Read more
Macaulay Culkin has a set of ground rules for fans who want to approach him in public. The former child star revealed on “SmartLess,” hosted by Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, that while he adores his fans, he prefers they keep their distance when he’s spending time with his family. “Don’t approach me when I’m … Read more
Martha Stewart has embroiled herself in a hole new controversy. Bagel etiquette is a religion to natives of the New York City metro area — which is why the Jersey City-native is being ordered to “repent for [her sins.” While some choose to eat their bagel like a sandwich and others opt for an open-face … Read more
When Emma’s husband told her she needed to take a “carefree approach” to parenting “just like him,” she figured she had two options: Ignore him or take him up on his advice. “I’m spending the day doing just that,” she said in a recent TikTok. “I’m spending the day doing just that,” a mom named Emma said in a recent TikTok … Read more
A healthier gut could start with one letter. Some medical experts recommend using the “5R approach” to help restore the gut’s biodome, which may improve mood, reduce inflammation, and alleviate some chronic health conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and autoimmune disease. First coined by the Institute for Functional Medicine in Washington, the plan focuses on five … Read more
More than half of Americans admire the French way of life, with their love of fresh ingredients, arts and culture – and a good work/life balance at the top of the list. A poll of 2,000 adults found 29 percent of France-admirers love their preference for fresh food over processed items, while the same percentage … Read more
Kate Middleton’s unshakable resilience and “ruthless” discipline are forging her path to become a future queen, a royal expert has said. The Princess of Wales, 43, is said to hold significant influence over the House of Windsor — and is already gearing up for her husband Prince William’s ascension to the throne. According to a … Read more
Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team’s accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldn’t speak. “I felt a knot in my throat,” Lasso said. “My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldn’t … Read more
A movie aspiring to be a droll animal-led comedy and an examination of a dictatorship has an intimidating number of needles to thread. The director of “The Penguin Lessons,” Peter Cattaneo, also made “The Full Monty,” so he has some experience with crowd-pleasing films, at the same time being deft with unusual subject matter. The … Read more
Chappell Roan’s call out of her fans’ “predatory” behavior has left people “scared” of her. The pop star, who shot to stardom following her 2024 Coachella set, opened up about her experiences out in public after sending a stern message to fans to not approach her. “I think people are scared of me,” Roan, legally known … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly have a new way of handling online gossip. According to showbiz reporter Sarah Louise-Robertson, this is one of the reasons the Duke of Sussex, 40, dismissed any divorce rumors outright and why the couple have been pursuing separate business endeavors. “Meghan clearly reads social media comments that people say … Read more
Elle Macpherson has doubled down on her controversial cancer treatment following her diagnosis seven years ago. Appearing on the “Today” show in Australia Monday, the supermodel got into a heated debate with co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Amelia Adams following her revelation that she refused chemotherapy from 32 doctors. Macpherson, 60, last week revealed that she … Read more
Ink-redible! A Canadian Gen Zer searching for Mr. Right created a stamp to use on men’s hands at bars that reads, “You’re cute and I’m cute. You should hit me up if you’re single.” The stamp is signed with Michelle Arshad’s Instagram handle, @messnamedmichelle. Arshad, 24, devised the sly strategy in 2022 with her sister … Read more
“Elvis” star Austin Butler, who went all-out on his method acting to portray the King, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 movie, said he’s toning it down for his next big-screen role. Butler, 32, co-stars as uber-villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in “Dune: Part Two,” which hits theaters March 1. “I’ve definitely in the past, with ‘Elvis,’ explored … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have tried to build up their brand since leaving the royal family in 2020 and moving to Montecito, Calif. However, a public relations expert has given his take as to why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have seemingly stalled in building up their media empire. The duo’s Spotify “Archetypes” … Read more
From the very start Preciado expresses love and admiration for Woolf and her novel, but he also critiques some of her choices; he’s enraged, for one, that Orlando is an aristocratic colonialist. Even so, for the most part he expresses palpable tenderness toward Woolf, a quality that suffuses “My Political Biography” as he loosely re-creates … Read more
There’s hope for your New Year’s resolutions to stick this year — if you take a new approach. A public health initiative called The Healthy Monday Refresh wants to inspire people to not just think of a New Year’s resolution once a year, but instead to set goals every Monday and sustain them year-round, using key tools. … Read more
CNN — Ben Affleck is sounding off on how movies are being made in today’s age of Netflix and other streaming platforms, which offer an ever-expanding glut of content. The actor, producer and director, who is starting a new film studio of his own with friend and colleague Matt Damon alongside RedBird Capital Partners, shared … Read more
A woman’s stance on how to approach a first date has divided the internet, with much-heated discussion online. The debate started on TikTok after one woman said she decided to go on another date after not hearing from the person she was supposed to on the original date with. The woman, who goes by @Viv.aboufaissal online, said: … Read more
Kody Brown is not sure how his family’s polygamous approach will survive in the future. During this week’s episode of Sister Wives, Kody candidly shared how he’s struggling to adjust to life post-divorce. In the previous episode, his third wife, Christine Brown, told fellow sister wives Meri Brown, Janelle Brown and Robyn Brown that she is leaving … Read more