DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band. My daughter wants to please everyone but is not a practicing Catholic. She wants a small, intimate … Read more
It appears that Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding to Georgina Rodriguez is not as set in stone as initially believed—at least as it pertains to the wedding’s date. Last week, reports indicated that Ronaldo and Rodriguez were planning to get tie the knot in Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira, Portugal, on Saturday, in a cathedral on the island’s … Read more
Portugal soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup run didn’t end the way he’d wanted after Portugal lost to eventual champion Spain in the Round of 16 in July. However, Ronaldo’s summertime isn’t all sadness. He made his plans to get married to his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, at some point after the World Cup. And … Read more
If all goes to plan, the Golden State could be beautified even further by up to three new state parks — and the California State Parks wants Californians’ input on the process. California State Parks recently launched a visioning survey, according to Secret Los Angeles. It’s called the State Parks Forward Survey, after the project’s … Read more
Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson explained that she might consider taking the next step in her relationship with boyfriend Steve Cundari after attending Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s “magical” wedding on July 3. During Thursday’s installment of the “Calm Down” podcast, Thompson gushed that the star-studded event, which took place at Madison Square Garden, reminded … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella explained that she’s determined to retire on her terms, even if “I got to break the rules.” During Monday’s installment of SiriusXM’s “The Nikki & Brie Show,” Nikki — who returned from an ankle injury during “SmackDown” on Friday — revealed her retirement timeline and how she wants to … Read more
You can’t take that to the bank. Citizens Bank has just announced that 100 to 120 in-store branches will be closing down. The Providence, Rhode Island-based parent company, Citizens Financial Group, reported the shutters in a recent earnings call, confirming the move was part of a 10-year plan. Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of … Read more
The first In-N-Out Burger in Palm Springs is still on track to open despite hitting a slight snag that could potentially delay its long-awaited debut. The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Monday night stalled final approval of the eatery at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Plaza, requesting yet another … Read more
While the nation prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial this July 4th, some Americans are choosing to hunker down with their pups rather than party on in the name of patriotism. According to Life360’s Runaway Report, over half of pet parents are opting to spend the 4th of July at home to quell their dog’s firework … Read more
One of Southern California’s most notorious stalled development sites, a massive block-spanning excavation pit dubbed “Lake WeHo” by frustrated locals, could finally be headed toward a dramatic transformation after five years. Drastically altered plans have been unveiled for the vacant Melrose Triangle site in West Hollywood, with developers swapping out hundreds of square feet of … Read more
Seas the day. Plans are being put forward to create the world’s first-ever “floating city,” which would be powered by nuclear energy and have a capacity of 80,000 – dwarfing the finest cruise ships in the world. Visions of the so-called Freedom Ship have existed since the 1990s, but they have been brought back to … Read more
Visitors to the Getty Center are about to say goodbye to the museum’s familiar arrival routine, and hello to a dramatic new front door designed to completely transform the way millions of people experience one of LA’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The Getty Center has unveiled fresh details about a sweeping modernization project that will … Read more
By the age of 32, Americans plan their social calendars around their sleep schedules. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed the average respondent will start prioritizing their sleep over plans with loved ones in their early thirties. But instead of just saying “no” when a plan would interfere … Read more
This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more
Redheads, assemble! If you have an old, red Halloween wig lying around or have just been looking for a chance to rock some flaming pigtails, burger chain Wendy’s has a contest for you. In honor of World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, the fast-food franchise is hosting a look-alike competition for the iconic face … Read more
Andy Reid will be hobnobbing with some A-listers in July. The Kansas City Chiefs head coach revealed Thursday he will attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding — though he outlined his plans in a careful, cheeky fashion. During an interview with 96.5 The Fan, Reid was asked if he had received an invite to … Read more
Costco’s famously chaotic gas lines could soon get a whole lot shorter… at one giant location. The bulk shopping retailer is set to dramatically expand its Santa Clarita fueling station after city officials approved plans for a huge overhaul of the site. The City of Santa Clarita approved plans for the warehouse retailer to expand … Read more
Tyrod Taylor is having a roller-coaster offseason, both on and off the field. The former Jets quarterback signed with the Green Bay Packers last Monday amid wedding planning with fiancée Bianka Charity-Parker and running his fashion brand, Diallo, a nod to his middle name, Di’allo. “I’m a very private when it comes to my personal … Read more
Move over, Manhattan. A $1 billion mega-project in Orange County is set to transform an old military base into what could become one of the biggest urban parks in America — complete with lakes, museums, shopping, an amphitheater and enough space to dwarf New York’s Central Park. The sprawling 1,300-acre Great Park in Irvine is … Read more
Lindsey Vonn said she is targeting a major recovery milestone at this year’s Met Gala. The 2010 Olympic gold medal winner in downhill revealed that she plans to take her first steps without crutches during the event following a severe leg injury suffered in a crash at this year’s Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old alpine skier … Read more