Exclusive | My elite NYC moms friend group banned me and excluded my kids from play dates — for this pathetic reason

Exclusive | My elite NYC moms friend group banned me and excluded my kids from play dates — for this pathetic reason

In Manhattan’s pre-eminent mom in-crowd, Izzy Anaya is constantly finding herself on the outs.  The Upper West Side parent — with two fifth grade boys attending one of NYC’s most elite schools — does not get invited to hang with the other pupils’ mothers, who indulge in girls-night-out dinners and dancing at Zero Bond.  She’s also … Read more

Johnny Carson book reveals the Hollywood icons he banned from ‘The Tonight Show’

Johnny Carson book reveals the Hollywood icons he banned from ‘The Tonight Show’

Johnny Carson’s time as the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show” is memorialized in the new book “Love Johnny Carson.” Written by Carson aficionado Mark Malkoff, with David Ritz, the book covers Carson’s life and career, featuring interviews with those who knew him best, and it captures just how big an icon he was during his … Read more

More Hollywood hypocrisy: Why was Richard Gere banned from the Oscars far longer than slap-happy Will Smith?

More Hollywood hypocrisy: Why was Richard Gere banned from the Oscars far longer than slap-happy Will Smith?

That’s rich. Many movie fans were surprised to learn on Thursday that Richard Gere — nice, likable, “Pretty Woman” Richard Gere — once received a 20-year ban from attending the Oscars. Twenty years? Must have been very serious! What outrageous offense did the 76-year-old star commit to deserve being barred from the Academy Awards for … Read more

Why was Richard Gere banned from the Oscars for 20 years?

Why was Richard Gere banned from the Oscars for 20 years?

Long before Will Smith’s infamous slap incident, Richard Gere landed in Oscars hot water.  In a recent interview with Variety published Dec. 3, Gere, 76, spoke out about his feelings about his 20-year ban from the Academy Awards.  “I didn’t take it particularly personally,” the “Pretty Woman” actor explained. “I didn’t think there were any bad … Read more

Richard Gere makes rare comment about being banned from the Oscars for 20 years

Richard Gere makes rare comment about being banned from the Oscars for 20 years

And the Oscar goes to… In an interview with Variety published Dec. 3, Richard Gere spoke out about his feelings about his 20-year ban from the Academy Awards.  “I didn’t take it particularly personally,” the “Pretty Woman” actor, 76, said.  He added, “I didn’t think there were any bad guys in the situation. I do what … Read more

Jordon Hudson responds to ‘banned’ rumors with statement necklace at Bill Belichick’s UNC game

Jordon Hudson responds to ‘banned’ rumors with statement necklace at Bill Belichick’s UNC game

Jordon Hudson is apparently letting the jewels speak for themselves. When making an appearance on the sideline Saturday at boyfriend Bill Belichick’s UNC home game against Stanford, the former college cheerleader, 24, paired her white shirt, white knee-high boots and blue snakeskin-print mini skirt with a necklace that read “Banned.” Hudson, who has been by … Read more

These 10 beloved American foods are banned in other countries

These 10 beloved American foods are banned in other countries

Americans hankering for a taste of home won’t find these fave foods abroad. Many American foods and ingredients are often restricted or banned in other countries due to different health and safety restrictions regarding food additives and preservatives. These foods being banned abroad has led to many conversations of why they exist in America and … Read more

Tired mom shocked to learn her kids are banned from dentist’s office for this unexpected reason

Tired mom shocked to learn her kids are banned from dentist’s office for this unexpected reason

If you’re a parent, you know all too well how stressful it can be when your little ones aren’t on their best behavior in public. One 32-year-old mom’s feisty little tots not only caused her a few extra grey hairs when they were horsing around in public, but they also got her banned from her … Read more

7 states where after-work drink specials are banned — and the sad reasons why

7 states where after-work drink specials are banned — and the sad reasons why

Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them. For many 9-to-5ers, happy hours are a time when workers can grab affordable alcoholic drinks and let off steam with their co-workers or friends. Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden – and … Read more

These 6 chemicals are allowed in US cosmetics — but banned in the EU, UK and Australia for being toxic or causing cancer

These 6 chemicals are allowed in US cosmetics — but banned in the EU, UK and Australia for being toxic or causing cancer

Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more

These 3 ingredients are banned in the UK over health concerns — but not in the US

These 3 ingredients are banned in the UK over health concerns — but not in the US

No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more

Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more

Dave Portnoy banned from Ohio State’s stadium for ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ appearance

Dave Portnoy banned from Ohio State’s stadium for ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ appearance

Ohio State is banning Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy from going into Ohio Stadium while he’s there for Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff.”  The Front Office Sports report noted that Barstool Sports is barred from being on the campus and that even though he’s banned from inside the stadium, Portnoy will still appear on “Big Noon … Read more

Lorne Michaels wanted this banned ‘SNL’ singer to perform at 50th anniversary if they were alive

Lorne Michaels wanted this banned ‘SNL’ singer to perform at 50th anniversary if they were alive

Lorne Michaels believes in second chances. In a new interview with Puck, Lorne Michaels revealed that if she were alive, Sinead O’Connor would’ve been invited to perform “Nothing Compares 2 U” on “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” in February despite her being banned from the show over 30 years ago. “If she were still alive, I … Read more

Bravo star Jennifer Welch slammed for suggesting Trump voters should be banned from Mexican, Chinese, Indian restaurants

Bravo star Jennifer Welch slammed for suggesting Trump voters should be banned from Mexican, Chinese, Indian restaurants

Bravo star Jennifer Welch wildly called for President Trump supporters to be banned from all Mexican, Chinese and Indian restaurants in the US — saying they should get their “fat asses over to Cracker Barrel” instead. In a profanity-laden meltdown on her “I’ve Had It” podcast, the mom-of-two unleashed on white voters who agree with … Read more

I banned my grandkids, in-laws from our family vacation dinner — now my daughter says I’ve ruined everything

I banned my grandkids, in-laws from our family vacation dinner — now my daughter says I’ve ruined everything

A mother’s request to exclude her grandchildren and her children’s spouses from a family dinner on an upcoming vacation — which she said she’s planning and paying for — has sparked a heated debate. Her daughter, 40, took to Reddit for advice about the dilemma, saying she feels bad about potentially leaving her husband, their two kids, … Read more

New IVF technique uses DNA from three people to spare children from genetic diseases — but it’s banned in the US

New IVF technique uses DNA from three people to spare children from genetic diseases — but it’s banned in the US

Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United States, transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg — its nucleus, plus the nucleus of the father’s sperm … Read more

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action

Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution after declaring his support for Palestine Action, a terrorist organization that has been banned by Parliament in the UK. Waters posted a video to X on Saturday, in which the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame inductee praised Palestine Action as a “great organization,” while also giving … Read more

This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it’s banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore’

This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it’s banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore’

That’s one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it’s banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn … Read more

‘Dirty dozen’ fruits and vegetables found to be contaminated with pesticides — including chemicals banned in the EU

‘Dirty dozen’ fruits and vegetables found to be contaminated with pesticides — including chemicals banned in the EU

Many of us are constantly on a mission to eat more fruits and vegetables — and for good reason. High produce intake is associated with everything from better heart health, skin and vision, cognitive function, cancer prevention and weight management. However, when it comes to toxic chemicals, not all produce is created equal. The EWG’s … Read more