My daughter just finished “Charlotte’s Web.” She didn’t like it. Something about realising the fate of farm pigs. “They were going to turn Wilbur into bacon, mummy!” she cried… as I was cooking her weekend breakfast. Awkward. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of kids not enjoying the children’s classic by EB White, but there’s a reason it’s … Read more
Grandmother Jackie Leek has struck up a remarkable bond with a giant tortoise which she takes everywhere with her – including down the pub. Jackie, 58, first bought the African sulcata tortoise she calls Mr. Miyagi for company when recovering from cancer 18 months ago. Since then the pair have become inseparable and she has … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized plaything that many Millennials fondly remember. Tamagotchis — the digital devices in which users can care for a virtual pet — are hot commodities among the younger generation as of late, harkening back to their heyday in the ’90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that … Read more
Eric Roberts has a bone to pick with these flowers. The 68-year-old, who is Julia Roberts‘ older brother, shared that he’s not a fan of one of her most critically acclaimed movies, “Steel Magnolias.” In his memoir “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far,” Roberts was candid about the 1989 dramedy. “Julia was good in ‘Mystic Pizza,’ great … Read more
Mamma mia! For nearly a century, New York’s San Gennaro Feast has packed the streets of Little Italy with riotous revelers, sizzling sausage and plenty of cannoli and music to spare every September. What began in Naples, Italy, as a tribute to the eponymous Patron Saint of the southern Italian city was subsequently launched in … Read more
Rich Homie Quan’s loved ones have shared a poignant tribute to the late rapper following his sudden death at age 33. “On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend,” his family told People in a statement Monday. “Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was … Read more
You’ve gotta be kitten! A bereaved cat owner who thought the ‘beloved’ family pet had drowned was flabbergasted to see the little furball stroll through the door — four days after he’d been supposedly cremated. Nicci Knight of North Yorkshire, England was vacationing in Turkey when neighbors initially called to say that her poor puss named … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Only Shoto knows the true story of his incredible journey from Texas to Massachusetts. The skinny stray cat’s experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet’s owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search. Nearly 2,000 miles separated … Read more
Fans were sour when this sweet was taken off shelves — but now it’s returning to market more than a decade after being discontinued. Altoids Sours first went on sale back in 2001, before being nixed nine years later. Since 2010, desperate fans have started multiple change.org petitions begging for the candy to be brought … Read more
It’s time to raid your grandma’s jewelry box — brooches are back. The once-dated pin is now a hot button accessory dominating street style, red carpets and runways. “We’re definitely seeing more and more people gravitate toward it, especially the younger demographic — it’s shifting and they’re becoming more and more interested,” Noelle Sciacca, The RealReal’s … Read more
The Bell is tolling for breakfast. Taco Bell lovers may soon be unable to grab their favorite breakfast burrito or Crunchwrap, with the chain announcing that some locations will soon be nixing the most important meal of the day. “Taco Bell is constantly evolving our menu to better serve our franchisees, team members and fans,” … Read more
Take a boat, hop a train, catch a plane. America’s “most loved” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California — a prime oceanfront location in suburban San Francisco, so close to the beach that some customers even walk in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located in the … Read more
People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of Denmark. Dating back to 1932, founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen is said to have landed on the legendary label by abbreviating the Danish “leg … Read more
Actress Marlo Thomas has paid tribute to her late husband, talk show legend Phil Donahue. Donahue died Sunday night at age 88 following a long illness, his family confirmed to “Today” on Monday morning. The Emmy-winning former host of “The Phil Donahue Show” passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of … Read more
An Australian school community has been left outraged after a cherished crossing guard was banned from high-fiving student following a parent complaint about the innocent gesture. Students of Mount Dandenong Primary School in Greater Melbourne will no longer receive high fives from their beloved crossing supervisor, John Goulden, during drop off and pick up after … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A beloved UK wellness brand opens on Bleecker Street, Todd … Read more
A young girl has Mickey Mouse to thank for a remarkable act of kindness. Leilani Hatton, age 5, from Darlington, England, recently took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but came home without her teddy bear. Hatton’s family traveled roughly 4,200 miles for the trip and had the bear named Jofli with them up until … Read more
This feels like a win. Mattel will be playing around with the vast majority of its games to make them more accessible to the colorblind, the company announced. Consumers can look forward to more inclusive versions of old favorites like Uno, Phase 10, DOS, Blokus, and Tumblin’ Monkeys — 80% of the toy giant’s portfolio, in … Read more
Talk about a pick me up. Bust-boosting bras beloved in the 1990s are soaring in popularity, as stars like Sydney Sweeney lead the latest undergarment trend that gives a killer cleavage. The balconette, or “balcony,” bra — popularized by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and revived in the ’90s and early aughts by busty pop stars … Read more
D’oh! The markings on a recently unearthed coffin are being compared to Marge Simpson from Fox’s long-running cartoon “The Simpsons.” The mummy’s resting place was discovered late last year in a 3,500-year-old cemetery in Minya, Egypt, and is believed to belong to senior officials and priests of the New Kingdom from 1550 BC to 1069 BC. … Read more