DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have friends who are kind, intelligent and warm. However, as we have spent more time with them, “Phyllis’” compulsive talking has become a real problem for us. She hijacks whichever one of us is sitting next to her and starts a monologue that goes on and on. Phyllis doesn’t … Read more
The nation’s largest food distributor has immediately stopped carrying the nation’s scariest plant. Well, sort of. Sysco, the world’s largest broadline food distributor, has announced it will no longer buy iceberg lettuce from Mexico after the now-deadly cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Houston-based company’s CEO Kevin Hourican recently told Reuters it is not buying lettuce from Taylor … Read more
It must have been high touring costs. Roxette, the Swedish pop-rock duo that rose to worldwide fame in the late 80s’/early 90s’ for hits such as “It Must Have Been Love” and “Listen to Your Heart,” is the latest music group to be rattled by “blue dot fever” — a term that’s spread on social … Read more
Taylor Swift got an early peek at the venue security for her upcoming wedding. Four individuals — including three that seemed to be some sort of Madison Square Garden security or staff — stopped an overzealous male fan Wednesday night who ventured a little too close to the pop star while trying to either take … Read more
The pajama party is over. Tampa International Airport set the internet ablaze on Thursday after its official X account declared war on what it called a full-blown fashion emergency unfolding at the gate. “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” its post read. After bragging about previously … Read more
The queen of country music is bringing her Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways in an effort to make travel more enjoyable. Dolly Parton announced the roll-out of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements. “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a … Read more
Hot flashes bothering you? There’s a new pill for that. Starting as early as next month, there will be another option for the 85% of women dealing with the uncomfortable and unpredictable temperature changes that come with menopause. The first and only treatment was recently approved by the FDA — and it’s hormone-free. A new … Read more
D4vd’s record label is refusing to promote the release of the deluxe version of his album Friday — as homicide cops investigate photos of the singer with the teenage girl found dismembered in the back of his abandoned Tesla, according to reports Universal Music Group, Sony Music Publishing and Wasserman have put all promotional activities … Read more
Maybe Lil Wayne is a Swiftie after all. The “Lollipop” rapper, 42, abruptly stopped his concert in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday to celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement news. “I’m dressed in spirit,” Wayne, sporting a black cardigan, began in a TikTok video of the moment. “In the spirit of my man Travis … Read more
Rapper Maluma abruptly stopped his Mexico City concert over the weekend to call out a mother who had brought her baby without any ear protection into the 26,000-strong crowd. The Colombian musician, 31, was in the middle of a song when he noticed the tot in the audience — prompting him to scold the child’s … Read more
Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new era of contraception. The drug, YCT-529, is currently enrolled in a larger clinical trial, with experts hoping it’ll be ready … Read more
Katy Perry stunned the crowd at her Nevada concert when she paused midway through a set to call out a fan who she says has been continuously sending private messages to her longtime partner, actor Orlando Bloom. As the music stopped playing during her Lifetimes tour on Saturday, the pop star crouched down on the … Read more
Environmental Health Perspectives, widely considered the premier environmental health journal, has announced that it would pause acceptance of new studies for publication, as federal cuts have left its future uncertain. For more than 50 years, the journal has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to review studies on the health effects of environmental … Read more
Country singer Braxton Keith called out unruly fans at his concert. During his show in Gilmer, Texas, Keith, 23, was interrupted by the antics of a few rowdy concertgoers, who threw beer cans at Keith and his band as they performed “Honky Tonk City.” Instead of letting the chaos ruin the vibe, he took control of … Read more
Country music rocker Brantley Gilbert rushed off the stage in the middle of his concert Friday night to help his pregnant wife deliver their baby on a tour bus during “the craziest night of my life.” Gilbert’s wife, Amber, went into labor just as the multiplatinum musician started his set at the Cadence Bank Arena … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres is no longer interested in chasing a youthful appearance. The comedian, 66, opened up about her decision to ditch cosmetic procedures in her new and final Netflix special titled “For Your Approval,” telling fans that she’s embracing getting older. “I used to say that I didn’t care what other people thought of me,” … Read more
Bye-bye bunnies. Rabbits are currently the third most popular pet in the US — but not for long. Petco will stop selling rabbits after animal groups accused the pet retailer of “blatant betrayal.” On Tuesday, Petco announced “it is recommitting to an adoption-only policy for rabbits” following “feedback received in partnership with animal rescue and … Read more
The lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down paused a recent show to share a message about the love of Jesus with thousands of fans. The band, perhaps best known for its 2000 hit song “Kryptonite,” was performing at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania on August 23, when singer Brad Arnold decided to share the uplifting … Read more
Rumor has it that Adele is a big fan of the Summer Olympics. At the 16-time Grammy award winner’s concert on Saturday in Munich, Germany, there was a break from her setlist to turn on a broadcast on the big screen of the women’s 100-meter sprint final in Paris. The race featured American Sha’Carri Richardson, … Read more
The launch of new product was anything but seamless. Lululemon’s Breezethrough leggings have been pulled from shelves after a slew of customer complaints slammed the new design, which featured a deep V waistband in the front and a Y-shaped seam in the back. After the apparel’s release earlier this month, Lululemon lovers flocked to the … Read more