Michelle Obama insists she ‘grew up grateful’ in critique of modern-day parents, kids: ‘Not giving them some guidance’

Michelle Obama insists she ‘grew up grateful’ in critique of modern-day parents, kids: ‘Not giving them some guidance’

In a new episode of her podcast, former first lady Michelle Obama says that she grew up thankful, but that kids today are significantly less so.  “When I think about what our parents did or didn’t do, and maybe it’s a little bit different because we’re brother-sister, because that same gender dynamic may make it a little … Read more

I cried after giving birth because my baby was ‘so ugly’ — trolls say I’m ‘cruel,’ but I have my reasons

I cried after giving birth because my baby was ‘so ugly’ — trolls say I’m ‘cruel,’ but I have my reasons

Some folks are born with faces that only their mothers could love — this kid wasn’t even that lucky.  “He’s got the f- -king ugliest nose,” whined new mom Jess, a 20-something from the UK, while cradling (and critiquing) her infant son just moments after giving birth.  “He’s so ugly,” she griped in a viral … Read more

7 hacks to save your skin after an Easter candy binge without giving up chocolate — including a 2-ingredient acne fix

7 hacks to save your skin after an Easter candy binge without giving up chocolate — including a 2-ingredient acne fix

If you went a little too hard on the chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps this past weekend — you’re not alone. New research by the face yoga app Luvly shows one in three people suffer from a facial cocoa crisis after overindulging on Easter. One in three people have skin issues after overindulging on Easter. Getty Images/iStockphoto But, … Read more

Cate Blanchett shares she is ‘serious about giving up acting’ as she teases Hollywood retirement: ‘I mean it’

Cate Blanchett shares she is ‘serious about giving up acting’ as she teases Hollywood retirement: ‘I mean it’

Cate Blanchett might be leaving Hollywood sooner rather than later. The “Black Bag” actress, 55, discussed her next career moves in an interview with Radio Times set to be released on Sunday, April 20. She insisted she is “serious” about leaving acting behind because there are “a lot of things” she would rather focus on … Read more

Chelsea Handler reveals she shared drugs with ‘everyone’ at the Oscars afterparty: ‘I love giving people drugs’

Chelsea Handler reveals she shared drugs with ‘everyone’ at the Oscars afterparty: ‘I love giving people drugs’

Chelsea Handler is no rookie when it comes to taking or sharing drugs with her celebrity pals. The “Fun Size” comedian opened up about her use of “natural drugs” and “micro-dosing” during an interview on the Thursday, March 27, episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “I love drugs… micro-dosing especially, people have this stigmatization around drugs … Read more

‘Hangover cure’ supplement once used to increase breast milk production goes viral — but experts are giving the trend the side eye

‘Hangover cure’ supplement once used to increase breast milk production goes viral — but experts are giving the trend the side eye

This one is a head scratcher. There’s no denying that the internet loves a good hack — especially if it’s one that will help prevent the crapulence feeling that comes on the morning after consuming one too many espresso martinis. The latest quirky health hack is milk thistle supplements being used to prevent nasty hangovers. … Read more

Kristin Davis reveals ‘Sex and the City’ creators once asked her ‘how she felt’ about giving oral sex

Kristin Davis reveals ‘Sex and the City’ creators once asked her ‘how she felt’ about giving oral sex

Kristin Davis remembers one conversation she’ll never forget from the set of “Sex and the City.” Davis, 60, revealed that the show’s creators, Darren Star and Michael Patrick King, once asked her and co-star Cynthia Nixon, 58, “how they felt” about performing fellatio. She opened up about the touchy topic on the Sunday, March 23, … Read more

How innovative cremation services are giving a new spin to the end of life

How innovative cremation services are giving a new spin to the end of life

I recently landed in Santa Fe, looking forward to meeting the stones. Not the aging but somehow still performing “Rolling Stones,” but the rare gray and robin’s egg blue stones that were once the cremains of Mark Cessarich, a 6’1, 64-year-old 2nd grade teacher-turned-economist, who passed away in July from a heart attack and diabetes … Read more

Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany models vibrant set in new workout post two months after giving birth

Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany models vibrant set in new workout post two months after giving birth

Brittany Mahomes added a pop of pink to her workout on Wednesday. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the mom of three modeled a vibrant sports bra and leggings set by Sierra in new videos from a training session, two months after she and husband Patrick Mahomes welcomed daughter Golden Raye. Captioning one video, “How much … Read more

Burger King is giving away food for $1 this week to offset daylight saving time woes

Burger King is giving away food for  this week to offset daylight saving time woes

Burger King wants to help customers beat the clock. Daylight Saving Time began Sunday, March 9, and Burger King is offering a week’s worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members to kickstart your day after losing an hour of sleep. Burger King is offering a week worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members. … Read more

Ryan Seacrest has high hopes for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in 2025: ‘I love giving away the money’

Ryan Seacrest has high hopes for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in 2025: ‘I love giving away the money’

For his first year hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” Ryan Seacrest has quite the goal for 2025.  During an interview with Fox News Digital, the longtime television host, who took over Pat Sajak’s “WoF” hosting duties alongside Vanna White in September, opened up about his hopes for next year’s episodes.  “I am always impressed and grateful for what the show … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals death of her husband weeks after giving him a shout-out on the show

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals death of her husband weeks after giving him a shout-out on the show

A “Jeopardy!” contestant has lost her husband three weeks after giving him a “huge shoutout” on a recent episode.  Maria Lauro, a contract specialist from Pittsburgh, made her game show debut Dec. 20, going up against Joe Asaminew, an ER physician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Laura Faddah, a manager from Memphis, Tennessee.  The widow said that … Read more

Dear Abby: I feel used after giving my ‘best friend’ money for her and her boyfriend

Dear Abby: I feel used after giving my ‘best friend’ money for her and her boyfriend

DEAR ABBY: I think the world of “Celia,” my best friend of 25 years. She has been there for me through many major ups and downs in my life. She is beautiful inside and out, well-educated, and works hard.  Celia has been in a five-year relationship with an old friend I’ll call “Vince.” I think … Read more

Donna Kelce reveals the gift she told sons Travis and Jason to stop giving her every Christmas

Donna Kelce reveals the gift she told sons Travis and Jason to stop giving her every Christmas

It’s a fumble for the Kelce brothers with this Christmas gift. On the Tuesday episode of Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, a fan turned to the brothers for advice on when, “if ever,” is an appropriate time to let your partner know that they’re a “bad gift giver.” The co-hosts took the opportunity … Read more

Exclusive | My grandma was handed a note after being liberated from Auschwitz — decades later, we were able to thank the kind stranger for giving her hope

Exclusive | My grandma was handed a note after being liberated from Auschwitz — decades later, we were able to thank the kind stranger for giving her hope

“The start to a new life.” Just six words made an impact on Lily Ebert in 1945, a year after she and her family were forced out of Hungary and sent to the notorious death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where her mother, younger sister, brother and over 100 members of her extended family were killed in the … Read more

If the holidays are giving you the blues instead of cheer – here are ways to find peace: ‘You’re not alone’

If the holidays are giving you the blues instead of cheer – here are ways to find peace: ‘You’re not alone’

Bells are ringing. Snow is glistening. But you’re bummed out. You could be suffering from a case of the holiday blues, which experts say is not uncommon. A strained relationship with family, for example, can make this time of year pretty lonely. The holidays are expensive, and financial woes can cause major stress. Anxiety about holiday … Read more

Vets warn against giving your dog these common Christmas foods: ‘They can react badly’

Vets warn against giving your dog these common Christmas foods: ‘They can react badly’

Maybe sharing isn’t caring. Slipping your pet some food from the dinner table at Christmas might seem harmless for Fido, but that well-intentioned treat could be hazardous to their health. Ahead of the holidays, pet experts are warning owners of the risky foods for dogs, from common ingredients to seasonal dishes. Despite begging for leftovers … Read more

Elton John blasts his parents for giving him a ‘s – – t’ birth name: ‘I hated it’

Elton John blasts his parents for giving him a ‘s – – t’ birth name: ‘I hated it’

What’s in a name? Elton John still can’t understand how his parents could have given him a “s – – t” birth name. The “I’m Still Standing” singer, 77, spoke about his given name during an appearance Tuesday night on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” “You weren’t always Elton John,” host Stephen Colbert mentioned … Read more

What scientists just learned about addiction by giving rats cocaine: ‘The third group surprised us’

What scientists just learned about addiction by giving rats cocaine: ‘The third group surprised us’

A new study of lab rats who were given cocaine is shedding new light on the cognition of addiction. Identifying populations vulnerable to substance use disorder is an increasing focus for prevention strategies, yet scientists have long struggled to understand why certain people develop disorders while others do not. The focus of this latest round … Read more