Go your own way! Wedding showers are now as varied as the brides they honor

Go your own way! Wedding showers are now as varied as the brides they honor

Gone are bridal showers of yesteryear. Traditionally, these pre-wedding celebrations thrown in honor of the bride, during which guests “shower” her with gifts, usually took place during the day, were women-only and thrown by a friend close with the bride. Today, brides are hands-on in the planning of such fêtes, which are becoming more hyper-curated, … Read more

I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

He smelt terrible. A Louisiana man had to shower three times to rid himself of the stench of the world’s smelliest food, as detailed in a viral Instagram clip with over 9 million views. “That is by far the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tried in my life,” James Ellingsworth told Jam Press of the … Read more

Soon-to-be grandmas and expecting dads want to be thrown baby showers too — here’s why

Soon-to-be grandmas and expecting dads want to be thrown baby showers too — here’s why

Move over, mama, because soon-to-be grandmas want to get in on the baby celebrations by having a “grandma baby shower.” Yes, you read that correctly. It’s the same concept of a baby shower, but instead of the pregnant mom being the guest of honor — the grandmother is. The trend has taken over social media, … Read more

New trend ‘grandma showers’ are another way for family to celebrate newborns — but are they ‘lovely’ or just ‘peak narcissism’?

New trend ‘grandma showers’ are another way for family to celebrate newborns — but are they ‘lovely’ or just ‘peak narcissism’?

Is this a not-so-grand plan? In recent years, a new kind of baby shower has taken root — not for the parents-to-be, but for the grandparents. “Grandma showers” or “grandbaby showers” aim to celebrate growing lineage, especially those about to welcome their child’s first offspring. While some view it as a heartwarming way to honor … Read more

Travis Kelce showers Taylor Swift with a ‘ton of gifts’ at intimate birthday celebration

Travis Kelce showers Taylor Swift with a ‘ton of gifts’ at intimate birthday celebration

Travis Kelce ensured Taylor Swift had quite the 35th birthday.  The Chiefs tight end “got her a ton of gifts” during a private celebration on Friday, Page Six exclusively reported.  There were some fans concerned that Kelce, 35, had skipped his girlfriend’s special day after he was seen on Instagram at the Chiefs’ holiday party … Read more

‘Emotional showers’ are the latest wellness trend — but they’re not what you think they are

‘Emotional showers’ are the latest wellness trend — but they’re not what you think they are

A good shower sob can be therapeutic — but this is a different type of “emotional shower.” High-end hotels and trendy spas around the world are offering emotional shower services, combining thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, chromotherapy and aromatherapy, much to the excitement of calm-seeking clientele. The treatments utilize carefully designed water pressures, temperatures, colors and scents to … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z, millennial women celebrate themselves with ‘success showers’ — life’s not just marriage and motherhood

Exclusive | Gen Z, millennial women celebrate themselves with ‘success showers’ — life’s not just marriage and motherhood

Morgan Prouse, a public relations executive in film, was on cloud nine after recently earning a huge promotion on the job.  But there was no shower of praise for the go-getter Gothamite.  So, she gave herself one.  Prouse (right) and her pals applaud each other’s accomplishments with annual “success shower” parties. MayaRose Creative “Its a … Read more

Daily showers are purely ‘performative’ and have no real health benefit, experts insist

Daily showers are purely ‘performative’ and have no real health benefit, experts insist

Call it perfume-ative hygiene. Experts say the daily shower has no proven health benefit, dismissing the dousing as a socially-accepted practice geared toward staving off accusations of funkiness — as A-listers like Jake Gyllenhaal to Mila Kunis admit they’ve been saying no to the nozzle. “Why are we washing? Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else … Read more

Northeast warmth will come to crashing halt as April showers bring back chilly temps

Northeast warmth will come to crashing halt as April showers bring back chilly temps

NEW YORK – It seems like just when everyone in the Northeast is ready for warmer weather, Mother Nature has other plans. A series of cold fronts are expected to keep the region cool for an extended stretch of days. “After a beautiful day yesterday (Monday), rain will return to the Northeast tomorrow (Wednesday), with … Read more

You really should be taking cold showers, experts say — here’s why

You really should be taking cold showers, experts say — here’s why

Time to take the plunge? Health and beauty experts are touting the benefits of cold showers — generally defined as bathing in water less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. “Think of it as a mini ‘shock’ to your system,” Dr. Majdoline Jayoushe, a specialist in internal medicine and associate professor at Mount Sinai, told Vogue this … Read more

Gen Z says three-hour ‘everything showers’ are ‘better than sex’

Gen Z says three-hour ‘everything showers’ are ‘better than sex’

They’re showering this viral craze with ultra-high praise. It’s wet, but it’s not wild.    Gen Zs and millennials are hot for getting clean, very clean. The newest trend in grooming is the “everything shower,” which entails taking an extremely warm, steamy shower for 2 to 4 hours, soaping up every nook and cranny while they blast … Read more

‘Pee Diddy’: Rap icon’s girlfriend Yung Miami admits she likes golden showers

‘Pee Diddy’: Rap icon’s girlfriend Yung Miami admits she likes golden showers

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ girlfriend, Yung Miami, just shared a wee bit of TMI. The 28-year-old City Girls rapper — whose real name is Caresha Romeka Brownlee — admitted on her REVOLT talk show, “Caresha Please,” that she enjoys a “golden shower.” “It say take a shot if you like golden showers — I do,” she shared while playing a … Read more

I refuse to go to weddings, baby showers — it’s rude to invite me just for a gift

I refuse to go to weddings, baby showers — it’s rude to invite me just for a gift

To this brazen brunette, receiving a wedding invite can be a major slight.  Mom of three Lanette Rincon has warned both close and estranged friends not to invite her to watershed fêtes if they aren’t regularly including her in more mundane activities like movie nights and coffee runs.  She suspects that an invitation to a … Read more