It only took 65 years of twirling around that evergreen, but Brenda Lee’s holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has finally hit No. 1. As a senior citizen among songs, the 1958 Christmas chestnut tops the Dec. 9 Billboard Hot 100 chart that was released on Monday. That’s almost exactly 63 years after the … Read more
The “Barbie” movie craze appears to be spilling into the holiday season as fans are swapping traditional red and green Christmas décor for all things pink. Gifting experts and Unifury, an online shop that sells customizable gifts, shared insights into the biggest Christmas trends likely to be seen this year. “By analyzing Pinterest Trends data, … Read more
A UK mother got the prize of a lifetime while playing bingo when she went into labor and gave birth to her fourth child last month. Tammy Hall, 30, started having contractions the night before, but the hospital told her it could be days before her newborn would make their way into the world. “So … Read more
Daryl Hall won’t let his legal issues stop him from playing his music for his fans. The Hall & Oates rocker — who recently filed a lawsuit and was granted a temporary restraining order against band co-member John Oates — played a concert that was chock-full of the duo’s hit singles on Nov. 23. Hall, … Read more
Netflix said Wednesday its ad-supported tier had reached 15 million active users per month, a year after the streaming giant launched the cheaper plan to revive subscriber growth and revenue following a slowdown. The company had five million monthly ad-tier users in May and has been hiking prices on its ad-free options in an effort to … Read more
MEXICO CITY – As calls for help grow from the worst-hit communities in the Mexican state of Guerrero, the country’s death toll was reported to have risen to at least 39 on Saturday after Category 5 Hurricane Otis made landfall Wednesday. Residents around Acapulco were seen digging through debris days after the storm, but it remains unclear how … Read more
This design’s got sole. Brooklyn-based brand Syro, known for crafting fiercely femme footwear favored by gender-bending A-listers like Lil Nas X, Bowen Yang and Sam Smith, has debuted a daring stiletto purse, complete with a 4-inch, silver-cast heel. While the heel-handbag hybrid may not be made for walking, the striking accessory, retailing for $375, is … Read more
Rich Paul had the last laugh when he dropped a joke about Stephen A. Smith’s sister, Carmen. During an appearance on Tuesday’s installment of “First Take,” the Klutch Sports CEO jokingly accused Smith of being “jealous” because Carmen loves him. “You’re jealous,” Paul said repeatedly after Smith busted him about “never listening” when the two … Read more
“Real Housewives of New York City” star Jessel Taank – who sat front row at the glittering Falguni Shane Peacock runway extravaganza along with Nick Cannon, Bre Tiesi and Kylie Cantrall – has been candid about her infertility struggles on the rebooted reality series. “I don’t regret anything that I’ve said or done on the … Read more
Shakira is a “Beautiful Liar” and now a recipient of the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The Colombian-born, 46, artist kicked off her nearly 10-minute celebratory performance Tuesday at the 2023 MTV VMAs with “She Wolf,” before grabbing an electric guitar for “Objection (Tango),” and dancing with knives in each hand before “Whenever, Wherever.” … Read more
A home was struck by lightning during a recent storm — causing its chimney to quickly crumble. Homeowners in Oxfordshire, England, are lucky to be alive after a thunderstorm came through the town on September 10. The residents, who preferred that they not be named, told SWNS that lightning struck the chimney on the top of … Read more
The battle for the best woman (or man) in Paralympic sports rages on! The third day of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games tournament was held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Tuesday. The Duke of Sussex, 38, was spotted strolling into the Rehabilitation Expo for the event, donning dark shades, a simple black polo and jeans. Once he … Read more
Whitney Port is making the rounds at New York Fashion Week, after facing concern over her weight loss and a possible diagnosis of “neurovegetative depression.” The designer and “Hills” star sat front row at Tibi on Saturday, dressed in the brand’s slouchy jeans and a black bandeau top. The 5’10” glamazon, who hosts the “With Whit” podcast, … Read more
“Sex And the City” fans will surely flock to see Carrie Bradshaw’s taxidermied bird hat as the infamous prop will soon go under the hammer at Sotheby’s. Sarah Jessica Parker, 58, sported the eccentric accessory twice for the “SATC” franchise: once in the 2008 film when Mr. Big left Carrie at their wedding altar, and … Read more
Her life is a circus — and she loves it. A mom-of-one has hit back at critics who slammed her decision to raise her daughter in a circus, saying her baby girl loves her unorthodox upbringing. Keyla Remache, 29, is a professional hula hooper who lives on the road, accompanied by her husband Liam Millichap, … Read more
Stephen A. Smith is certainly enjoying his summer getaway. The ESPN personality relaxed on vacation in Barbados, where he was photographed at the beach with a mystery woman. Smith and the brunette were snapped closed together in the water before she appeared to lather him up with sunscreen on a lounge chair. NBA analyst for … Read more
When Christy Barbaran ended up in the emergency room two days after taking the weight loss medication Mounjaro, she was determined to find a medicine that worked for her. At the time, the 43-year-old mom of three who works in marketing and lives in Crofton, Maryland, was 200 pounds, with a goal weight of 160. … Read more
An Australian wildlife park claims to have the world’s largest – and possibly oldest – crocodile in captivity, estimated to have lived for 120 years, with plenty more time to go, according to his handlers. “Cassius is such a magnificent, beautiful boy, and he’s obviously got a major history to tell us,” Sally Isberg, managing director at … Read more
Kenny Smith and his rumored girlfriend, Aline Bernardes, are going strong. The “Inside the NBA” personality hit the beach in Miami again with the Brazilian model on Thursday, where the pair was photographed swimming in the ocean together. Smith, who sported a pair of light pink swim shorts, was seen in the water, while Bernardes, … Read more
Bronny James appears to still be going strong with his rumored girlfriend, Peyton Gelfuso. The oldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James attended his senior prom at Sierra Canyon High School in California, according to photos recently shared on social media, shortly after he announced his commitment to play at USC next season. The 18-year-old … Read more