TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok users will no longer be able to create videos with songs from Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, boygenius and other Universal Music Group artists as the soundtrack, as contract negotiations between the two companies have collapsed. TikTok’s access to Universal’s expansive roster of artists ended Wednesday, after months of negotiations failed to yield a new agreement with the world’s largest music … Read more

Dieters lose more weight when they treat themselves, study finds: ‘Practice self-compassion’

Dieters lose more weight when they treat themselves, study finds: ‘Practice self-compassion’

Can’t fight the craving? Don’t beat yourself up instead. Losing weight can be hard when high-calorie snacks and junk food are so easily accessible and affordable, making it easy to overeat or fall off your diet. A new study published in the journal Appetite found that those who have more compassion for themselves when facing … Read more

Dubai millionaire’s wife gets blasted after wanting to ‘turn to Ozempic’ to lose pregnancy weight

Dubai millionaire’s wife gets blasted after wanting to ‘turn to Ozempic’ to lose pregnancy weight

A mom-to-be has claimed she will be turning to Ozempic to get rid of her pregnancy weight after she gained 18 kilos (39.6 pounds) over the last few months.  Linda Andrade, an American housewife married to a millionaire in Dubai, shared the admission to her TikTok channel @lionlindaa this week.  She also claimed she “doesn’t care” about the potential … Read more

Drinking coffee can help you lose weight — here’s how many cups per day

Drinking coffee can help you lose weight — here’s how many cups per day

But first, coffee. Diet and exercise might always be at the core of any successful slimming strategy, but according to experts, there’s one fat-fighting tool that doesn’t require you to do any heavy lifting at all — depending of course, on the size of your favorite reusable coffee mug. It’s no secret that caffeine can be … Read more

I can’t afford a personal trainer — so I’m asking ChatGPT to help me lose 40 pounds

I can’t afford a personal trainer — so I’m asking ChatGPT to help me lose 40 pounds

Let’s get this botty right.  With Ozempic in short supply due to wannabe skinny minis around the world, and the cost of personal trainers soaring upwards of $150 per session in some cases, folks looking to lose fat fast are now turning to artificial intelligence.  “Gather around and please allow me to show you how I use AI…for … Read more

Why experts say you shouldn’t tell anybody if you’re trying to lose weight

Why experts say you shouldn’t tell anybody if you’re trying to lose weight

Like many Americans, you may be trying to focus on your weight-loss efforts in 2024. And while you’re likely mapping out meal plans and exercising more, here’s a concept you may not have considered incorporating: keeping quiet. “Weight loss is a deeply personal journey. Not all families are supportive of this decision,” Michelle Saari, a … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to keep my money but lose my wife

Dear Abby: I want to keep my money but lose my wife

DEAR ABBY: I met a woman online from out of state, and we hit it off. We dated for three years before she moved here and we were married. At that time, she was estranged from her family. She recently started to repair her relationship with a daughter and would visit her. Our marriage had … Read more

How to lose weight without going to the gym, according to a personal trainer

How to lose weight without going to the gym, according to a personal trainer

Losing weight may be tough, and it requires discipline. Yet when combined with a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise, a host of surprising actions can help you move the needle on the scale. “Successful weight loss is a journey that requires dedication and perseverance,” said Michael Hamlin, a Canada-based personal trainer and founder of … Read more

Watch Brie Larson absolutely lose it meeting Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes

Watch Brie Larson absolutely lose it meeting Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes

Brie Larson broke down sobbing when she met her idol Jennifer Lopez at Sunday night’s 2024 Golden Globes. Larson, 34, was being interviewed by “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier on the red carpet before the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton hotel when she spotted Lopez. “Oh my god, I’m going to cry!” Larson said. “I … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans fuming after all three contestants fail to recognize famous rapper: ‘They all should lose’

‘Jeopardy!’ fans fuming after all three contestants fail to recognize famous rapper: ‘They all should lose’

“Jeopardy!” fans are quick to criticize contestants for any mistakes or missed answers, and a flub that took place on an episode this week was no exception. During the game that aired on Thursday, players were presented with a category called “New Jazz.” One of the clues there read, “Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold can be heard … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are my 4 easy ‘food rules’ to lose weight in 2024

I’m a dietitian — here are my 4 easy ‘food rules’ to lose weight in 2024

Just go 4 it — an Australian dietitian is sharing the four “food rules” to follow in 2024 to lose weight. Susie Burrell, author of “The 30-Day Reset Plan,” swears by these four guidelines: limit sweets to once a day, avoid fried food, abstain from alcohol until Thursday, and indulge in only one coffee with … Read more

Inside ‘Extreme Weight Loss’ star Brandi Mallory’s final days: ‘I can’t lose!’

Inside ‘Extreme Weight Loss’ star Brandi Mallory’s final days: ‘I can’t lose!’

Brandi Mallory, the “Extreme Weight Loss” star who died unexpectedly last week, lived a public life in which she used her platform to inspire others to be the best version of themselves. The 40-year-old makeup artist lived in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and lead fitness dance classes in the community. Mallory appeared on “EWL” in … Read more

I’m a fitness coach — this $2 high-protein lunch helped me lose nearly 100 pounds

I’m a fitness coach — this  high-protein lunch helped me lose nearly 100 pounds

Call it her recipe for success. A fitness fanatic who shed nearly 100 pounds has revealed the cost-efficient, rich-in-protein repast that helps keep her weight in check — and it doesn’t even take that long to prepare. In a post to social media now viewed nearly one million times, Emma Logsdon, 23, urged her followers … Read more

Crunches are pointless, expert says — how to lose weight the right way

Crunches are pointless, expert says — how to lose weight the right way

Those crunches may not be abs-olutely necessary. Exercises that target certain groups of fat — whether it’s thunder thighs or love handles — might be useless, experts say. In fact, it’s “simply not possible” to lose fat through area-specific workouts — fitness influencers be damned. Dr. Nick Fuller, an author and obesity researcher at the University of … Read more

Matthew Perry’s mystery woman speaks out: He was ‘happy and vibrant,’ trying to lose weight

Matthew Perry’s mystery woman speaks out: He was ‘happy and vibrant,’ trying to lose weight

Matthew Perry’s lunch date before his tragic death has come forward to emphasize that the “Friends” star was in good spirits a mere 24 hours before his apparent drowning. Athenna Crosby, a 25-year-old model and entertainment reporter, identified herself as the brunette who accompanied Perry, 54, to the Hotel Bel-Air on Friday in what would … Read more

Eating veggies first can help you lose weight like a ‘small form of Ozempic’

Eating veggies first can help you lose weight like a ‘small form of Ozempic’

Your parents were on to something when they told you to eat your veggies first. Scientists say that eating fiber-rich vegetables before carbohydrates makes you feel full longer, improves your blood sugar and could increase weight loss. The practice of eating veggies first Is called meal sequencing and, according to a dietician from Alabama named … Read more

Jason Kelce knew the world would ‘lose God damn mind’ over Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce knew the world would ‘lose God damn mind’ over Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce knew the mere mention of his brother and a certain pop superstar would have far-reaching consequences. During an appearance on Audacy’s SportsRadio 94 WIP in Philadelphia, the Eagles center was asked about the “stir” he ignited last week over comments made about Travis Kelce’s rumored romance with Taylor Swift — who caught the … Read more

Dish Network customers lose local channels in Hearst Television dispute

Dish Network customers lose local channels in Hearst Television dispute

Dish Network said Friday Hearst Television removed customers’ access to 37 local channels in 27 markets after failing to reach an agreement for distribution. The company said it had been in talks with Hearst for months to reach an agreement to keep its channels on air. “Hearst is demanding tens of millions of dollars in rate increases … Read more

Parents cracking eggs on babies’ heads in sick TikTok trend: ‘How you lose trust’

Parents cracking eggs on babies’ heads in sick TikTok trend: ‘How you lose trust’

They thought you couldn’t make a viral video omelet without cracking some eggs. Parents are receiving backlash online after filming themselves cracking eggs on their kids’ heads as part of the latest appalling social media trend. Videos of the ill-hatched “egg crack challenge” are amassing millions of views on TikTok. For the uninitiated, the half-boiled … Read more

We took trendy Ozempic to lose weight — now our stomachs are paralyzed

We took trendy Ozempic to lose weight — now our stomachs are paralyzed

A drug designed to treat diabetes has become one of the hottest and most controversial weight loss crazes to date. Now, people are saying they wished they “never touched it.” Ozempic is a medication designed for people with Type 2 diabetes that has become widely used as a weight loss drug. Ozempic and Wegovy are semaglutides, which … Read more