TikTok star Emman Atienza’s final post to the platform was just two days before she tragically took her own life. Atienza, who died at her home in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, had last shared a TikTok video on Oct. 20. The video showed several clips of the 19-year-old lifestyle star with her friends as … Read more
It’s not just your nose that suffers when pollen fills the air. A new study suggests having seasonal allergies may increase your risk of suicide, with researchers finding these deaths tend to spike on certain days in particular. And that’s no small matter: an estimated 81 million Americans — or about one in four adults … Read more
More than a third of Americans would redo their college experience if they could (38%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults split respondents by those who have and haven’t received a degree and found that both groups wouldn’t turn down a redo at the choices they made today, including 43% of college … Read more
Charlie Sheen is getting real about what it was like having a brother who was a member of the infamous Brat Pack. During an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” on Oct. 6, Sheen discussed how he felt when his brother, Emilio Estevez, was at the height of his fame as a member of … Read more
A “fit and healthy” young man was forced to have both of his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday – after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be sepsis. Levi Dewey was left in an induced coma with just a 30% chance of survival after being struck down with the life-threatening condition. The … Read more
It’s quite the rap-ture sheet. Sherri Shepherd admitted she once skipped taxes, parking tickets and court dates because she was convinced the Rapture would whisk her to heaven — only to end up in jail for eight days. “I didn’t plan on being here today. I thought the Rapture was going to take me up … Read more
Call it the not-so-Swede life. Married mom of one Courtney El Refai has one of the longest commutes in Sweden — 5,000 miles each way to California, where the US expat works as a part-time per diem NICU nurse. Sound exciting? Think again, the frequent flyer revealed. El Refai shares the highs and lows of dual … Read more
Here’s some food for thought. The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats to perform well. Foods like fatty fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds have been shown to support brain structure, function and memory. On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s … Read more
He’s Mr. Lonely. Akon’s wife has filed for divorce from the popular singer-songwriter just days before their 29th wedding anniversary on Sept. 15, per court documents obtained by TMZ on Friday. Tomeka Thiam, who says she tied the knot with the “Smack That” rapper, 52, in 1996, cited irreconcilable differences in her filing, according to … Read more
Eclipses are eclipsing, a full moon is on the wane and we are in the midst of a double portal, folks. As we stand in the potent space between the lunar eclipse on September 7 and the solar eclipse on September 21 — we also welcome the 9/9/9 portal on September 9. This week’s portal … Read more
More like sad days. Henry Winkler was beside himself when Ron Howard left their beloved sitcom “Happy Days.” The “Arrested Development” alum, 79, and director, 71, starred on “Happy Days” together from 1974 to 1980. Howard played Richie Cunningham, and Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli. After the show’s seventh season, which ended in 1980, … Read more
Mama knows best! Donna Kelce may have accidentally let it slip that her son, Travis Kelce, had his sights set on making things official with Taylor Swift. Just two days before the pair delighted fans around the globe with news of their engagement on Tuesday, Donna described her youngest son’s state of mind — hinting he … Read more
Lil Nas X broke his silence Monday about his bizarre, nearly nude arrest that included an alleged assault of a Los Angeles cop, calling the ordeal “terrifying” while reassuring fans that their “girl is gonna be alright.” The 26-year-old Grammy winner, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, faces four felony charges for allegedly injuring … Read more
First came Tea, then came the spill. Weeks after hackers swiped user data from the Tea app — a “rate your ex” app where women could swap dirt on dud dates — its testosterone-fueled twin, TeaOnHer, has suffered the same fate. Billed as a “safety” tool, the viral gossip hub let women swap stories about … Read more
Kelly Clarkson was struggling to get through her residency show in the days leading up to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s shocking death. The singer, 43, broke down crying during her July 26 Las Vegas Studio Session residency concert while introducing fans to an updated version of her song “Piece by Piece.” “Compartmentalization!” Clarkson said out … Read more
It’s time to treat your pup to some stellar canine-centric events. Sure, you could head to the local dog run for a great time (shout-out to Carl Schurz Park for revamping the large dogs’ playpen). But if your dog has been a very good boi, why not spoil him (or her) with one of these … Read more
Jack Osbourne opened up about his relationship with his rarely-seen sister, Aimee, shortly before their legendary father passed away last month. Jack, 39, admitted that he and Aimee, 41, were “not close at all” during an episode of Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan’s “Disrespectfully” podcast released July 16. “We don’t have a great relationship. She’ll … Read more
That’s a whole latte java. The latest kooky caffeine trend to take hold among fiends is bigger than ever — literally. Venti, Trenta? No longer big enough. This summer, everyone’s turning to coffee buckets — clear, colossally-sized plastic takeout carriers filled with jitter-making iced joe and complete with handle for carrying ease. One six-second video from … Read more
Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife reminisced on the happier days of her marriage with the WWE legend just days before the news of his death on Thursday. Hogan, 71, was taken by ambulance from his home in Clearwater, Fla. early Thursday morning, with a 911 call citing “cardiac arrest,” according to TMZ, which reported there was a … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more