Well, nobody wants that. Erin Foster was worried she’d get divorced over her new Netflix rom-com series “Nobody Wants This,” which stars Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. “When I met Simon, and kind of settled into this healthy relationship, I was in the process of converting to Judaism,” Foster, 42, recalled during a recent appearance … Read more
Contracting a viral infection during pregnancy could lead to an autism diagnosis for the child, new research on mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said mouse embryos may show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. “The model we … Read more
Bobby Axelrod has entered the chat. Damian Lewis is “really satisfied” with how “Billions” ended last year. The actor departed the show in 2021 after Season 5, before returning for the final Season 7 season and its series finale. “I think the guys Brian Koppelman and David Levine, I think they ended it really beautifully. … Read more
Recent research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing several different cancers than older generations, but could the key to prevention lie in our morning routines? An encouraging new study suggests that performing the bare minimum of daily oral maintenance, i.e., regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, could drastically reduce your risk … Read more
He’s heading into the wild. For his new show “Penelope,” Mark Duplass said he was inspired by his own attitude about technology — and also by his daughters. “I wrote it during the pandemic. I think we were all feeling a little strange and disconnected. We all also became addicted to our technology. But at … Read more
Doctors have beef with this trendy new diet. The carnivore diet — which involves consuming only animal byproducts such as meat, eggs and dairy — has taken the internet by storm, as fitness fanatics swear by the high protein, no vegetable lifestyle. While some people insist it has helped them shed weight and made them healthier than … Read more
This girl did not feel interrupted. The only female lead in Broadway’s “The Outsiders” said the show’s producer Angelina Jolie helped advocate for her and the other women in the cast. “I knew that if anything ever happened, like she had our back, especially the girlies,” said Emma Pittman, who plays Cherry Valance in the … Read more
It’s curtains for poor sleep habits. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing the four ways he ensures a perfect night’s sleep. Taking to TikTok this week, he promoted blackout curtains and an air purifier in the bedroom, screen-time limits and magnesium glycinate supplementation. Blackout curtains in the … Read more
This Big Apple tour is Taylor-made. A $36 tour launching next month in Manhattan will stop at Taylor Swift’s stomping grounds, including her former Greenwich Village apartment on Cornelia Street and the Lower East Side cocktail bar Banzarbar, where she celebrated her birthday in December. The two-hour jaunt will be led by Brooklyn Swiftie Arielle … Read more
Dearest gentle readers, On Tuesday, Netflix announced that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson, 36) will officially be the lead of “Bridgerton” Season 4. Per the streamer’s official description, “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath … Read more
Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. “Despite this large potential for public health concern, very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” said lead study author Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California … Read more
Great news for noodle lovers: you no longer have to punish yourself for enjoying a plate of pasta. Amidst the craze of carb-counting diets, pasta is widely seen as an indulgence that leads to rapid weight gain. Because traditional pasta is mainly carbohydrates, people view the the food as empty calories, but carbs are actually … Read more
There’s a curveball shaking up the ton. “Bridgerton” just confirmed that not one but two of the main characters are queer, in a surprise twist. Spoilers ahead for Season 3 part 2. In author Julia Quinn’s books on which the hit Netflix show “Bridgerton” is based, all of the characters are straight – but the … Read more
Experiencing depressive symptoms as a young adult and beyond may lead to worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, a study published Wednesday finds. 3,117 participants were evaluated for depressive symptoms every five years for 20 years. They completed a questionnaire about their appetite, sleep, ability to concentrate and feelings of worthlessness, sadness or … Read more
Jason Kelce believes younger brother Travis Kelce will soon be adding more hardware to his ever-growing collection. When discussing the Chiefs tight end’s recent nomination for Favorite Male Sports Star at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, the newly retired Eagles center noted that should a certain demographic be voting, Travis — who is dating … Read more
Here’s your excuse not to work out today. A single session of high-intensity exercise can disturb the body’s main stress hormone, leading to less activity after the workout, a lower body temperature, and weight gain, a new study of mice finds. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan divided the rodents into three groups: … Read more
Start the clock! Practicing protein pacing — evenly spacing protein consumption throughout the day — and intermittent fasting — limiting eating to certain times — is better for gut health, weight loss, and metabolic responses than just restricting calories, a new Arizona State University study finds. 27 women and 14 men who were overweight or … Read more
Get into your groove…like your life depends on it. “Flow state,” is defined as optimal fluidity between body and mind where time slows, senses are heightened, and we experience the deep satisfaction of total absorption and effortless momentum. Hungarian-American psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi was the first to coin the term. He began researching the phenomenon in … Read more
Buteau’s stand-up origin story is either depressing or uniquely hopeful: She first got onstage on Sept. 14, 2001, after editing footage about the attacks three days before, and realizing she needed a different path. Her family was not initially supportive. Talking about penises onstage “after he paid for college in cash?” she said of her … Read more
Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer. Neither “ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ” nor “ The Garfield Movie ” could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising towards a two-decade low. “Furiosa,” the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, claimed the first place spot for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday weekend with … Read more