How romance novels have shaped Americans’ real lives

How romance novels have shaped Americans’ real lives

According to research, Noah from “The Notebook” is the most beloved book boyfriend (33%). A recent survey of 2,000 romance readers found that Christian Grey from the “Fifty Shades” series (28%) and Edward Cullen from the “Twilight” series (21%) round out the top three book boyfriends. As for the best book girlfriends, the top three … Read more

Been here before? Astrology can reveal your past lives — here’s how you can find out

Been here before? Astrology can reveal your past lives — here’s how you can find out

Who were you before you were you? Dr. Brian Weiss, pioneering psychiatrist, hypnotherapist, obvious Scorpio and acclaimed past life therapist, reminds us, “Learning the lessons of life can be so simple if you believe in immortality.” For Weiss, immortality is the belief in reincarnation, that we have lived many lives, have died many deaths and … Read more

We won a trip to Maui and it inspired us to change our lives— we’ve lost 120 lbs together

We won a trip to Maui and it inspired us to change our lives— we’ve lost 120 lbs together

A Texas couple lost a combined 120 pounds after a free a trip to Hawaii inspired them to adopt a healthier diet.  Ashley Evans and Brendan Roche, both 34, went on Today Monday to share their weight loss success story, which began with a dream vacation to Maui. The lovebirds were inspired to change their … Read more

Angelina Jolie’s brother: How I play a role in her kids’ lives after Brad Pitt split

Angelina Jolie’s brother: How I play a role in her kids’ lives after Brad Pitt split

James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, has opened up about his role in her split from Brad Pitt in a rare interview.  “That’s where it all started,” Haven said, referring to a new phase of his relationship with his sister.  “It started with the protection of her and then of her children, my nieces and nephews,” … Read more

Steve Burton exits ‘Days of Our Lives’ after finalizing messy divorce

Steve Burton exits ‘Days of Our Lives’ after finalizing messy divorce

His days are numbered. Popular soap opera star Steve Burton confirmed Wednesday that he will be leaving the long-running show “Days of Our Lives” nearly one year after returning to the melodrama. “Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and I just want to say, thank you so much to … Read more

Men aren’t buying the women in their lives Christmas presents, disturbing TikTok trend reveals

Men aren’t buying the women in their lives Christmas presents, disturbing TikTok trend reveals

A teenager’s revelation about Christmas has revealed a depressing trend that only affects women during the festive season. A rite of passage of growing up is realizing how much work your mom does during the silly season that goes unrecognized when you’re a child. Sometimes, that lesson can be learned when you realize how little … Read more

We sold everything to live on cruise ships for the rest of our lives — it’s cheaper than living on land

We sold everything to live on cruise ships for the rest of our lives — it’s cheaper than living on land

This couple is cruising through life. John and Melody Hennessee sold their Florida home, their business and most of their belongings in 2020 to travel the world. And now, they’re looking to stay on the high seas for the long term. The couple initially decided to explore the United States in a motor home, but … Read more

How new technologies help the neurodiverse live more inclusive lives

How new technologies help the neurodiverse live more inclusive lives

When a teen in New Jersey went to the movies with his mother earlier this year, a simple night out turned into a nightmare when an irate manager called the police to have the young man removed from the theater. The teen’s crime? He’s autistic, nonverbal and needed to accompany his mother to the women’s … Read more

Gen Zer who lives with her parents and doesn’t pay rent reveals how much she spends on food, clothes and self care

Gen Zer who lives with her parents and doesn’t pay rent reveals how much she spends on food, clothes and self care

Australian Whitney Portwine has shared exactly what she spends in a typical day in a series of candid TikToks. Ms Portwine, 25, works in marketing and lives at home with her parents, but she still spends anywhere between $300 [$197 USD] and $500 [$330 USD] weekly. She told news.com.au that while she’s living rent-free, she … Read more

‘Past Lives’ and Lily Gladstone Win Big at the Gotham Awards

‘Past Lives’ and Lily Gladstone Win Big at the Gotham Awards

“Past Lives,” the elegiac drama about a young Korean immigrant and the path not taken, won best feature at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards, which were handed out Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. The A24 film from Celine Song stars Greta Lee as a married writer in New York who reconnects … Read more

‘General Hospital,’ ‘Days of Our Lives’ star Tyler Christopher dead at 50

‘General Hospital,’ ‘Days of Our Lives’ star Tyler Christopher dead at 50

Tyler Christopher, the actor best known for his Emmy-nominated role on “General Hospital” has died. He was 50. His “GH” co-star Maurice Benard confirmed his death Tuesday on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” Benard wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his … Read more

Gen Zers want ‘simpler’ lives — and are moving to the mountains to get them

Gen Zers want ‘simpler’ lives — and are moving to the mountains to get them

Forget the twinkle of big city lights — Gen Zers are moving to a home on the range. The youngest generation of adults is moving to the Great Plains and mountain West to seek out lower costs and “simpler liver,” data from StorageCafe and LendingTree found. In 2021, Gen Z made up the biggest percentages … Read more

My friends and I found out we’re ‘spit sisters’ — and it’s making our dating lives a mess

My friends and I found out we’re ‘spit sisters’ — and it’s making our dating lives a mess

Last week I was out to drinks with two new-ish girlfriends for a little cocktail bonding session. Halfway through our drinks, my ex texted me out of the blue – so of course it came up in conversation. As I read out his name BOTH of them laughed. Turns out all of us have had relations with … Read more

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs: Penn State study

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs: Penn State study

If you’re an American, you’re probably on drugs — or will be someday soon. A new study reveals that people born in the US today will spend about half of their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, the figure is closer to 60% of their lives. “The years that people can expect to spend … Read more

‘Paranormal’ activity terrorizes family: ‘We are not gonna let this thing run our lives’

‘Paranormal’ activity terrorizes family: ‘We are not gonna let this thing run our lives’

Is their house haunted or is this a bunch of ghostly gobbledygook? A Pennsylvania couple is sending shivers across social media after recording the so-called “paranormal” activity in their house — which evokes something out of a found footage horror film. Papa John’s Pizza employee Jorge Luis Cruz Molina and his wife claim their house … Read more

Rachel Bilson fires back after Whoopi Goldberg criticizes her take on men’s sex lives

Rachel Bilson fires back after Whoopi Goldberg criticizes her take on men’s sex lives

An unexpected feud. Rachel Bilson is reacting to Whoopi Goldberg’s response to her recently stating that she finds it “weird” if middle-aged men only had four sex partners. “I want to say that I’ve been a fan of Whoopi’s for a very long time, so when I saw the tagline that she criticized something I … Read more

Gen Z women sound the alarm on the ‘work hot’ office trend devastating their romantic lives

Gen Z women sound the alarm on the ‘work hot’ office trend devastating their romantic lives

There’s a huge difference between being work hot and just everyday hot, and it needs to be discussed before you do something rash like pash your co-worker. Work is always a weird environment. You get smashed together with a bunch of random people that you spend more time with than your own family. It can … Read more

Like the ‘Golden Bachelor,’ I found love at 70: ‘Our love lives don’t have a best-if-used-by date’

Like the ‘Golden Bachelor,’ I found love at 70: ‘Our love lives don’t have a best-if-used-by date’

Linda Bang had absolutely no interest in remarrying after her husband of 43 years, Dave, died in 2016.  The Arizona mother of five and grandmother of 15 was content with the memories of what she believed was a once-in-a-lifetime bond. Then, bang! One day in late October 2022, love happened again — at age 70.  … Read more