A little over a week following Simone Biles’ major health scare, the Olympic gymnast still doesn’t want to dive into the incident just yet. The 29-year-old responded to a fan Sunday who called her out for not sharing more information in a comment on an Instagram video detailing her upcoming trip to Belize. “Never got … Read more
Listen closely to how some Californians talk and you’ll hear it. The T sound in words like “water” or “accent” can soften or disappear. “Water” becomes “wader.” “Mountain” turns into “moun-in.” Even “winter” can sound like “winner.” They are small changes. Easy to miss. But linguists say those subtle patterns are part of something bigger. … Read more
Los Angeles’ art world may be celebrating the long-awaited expansion of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art — but online, critics are fixated on something far less highbrow: smoothies. Today, LACMA revealed it will partner with ultra-luxe grocery chain Erewhon to open a cafe inside its new David Geffen Galleries expansion, and not everyone … Read more
If you’re a chatty Kathy who enjoys deep conversations but hates small talk and group settings — you’re not an outcast, you’re just an otrovert. That’s not a typo. It’s a real term. Unlike introverts, who prefer solitude, and extroverts who thrive in group settings — otroverts are independent thinkers who would rather sit back … Read more
Turns out “pretty privilege” has its drawbacks. Women on social media are sharing a surprising upside to downplaying their looks while traveling solo. The viral theory, dubbed “ugly privilege,” exploded after a post last week on Reddit’s r/solofemaletravellers forum racked up more than 15,000 upvotes, with one globetrotter claiming going makeup-free and low-effort made her … Read more
Stephen A. Smith is shutting down the talk of him running for president in 2028. The ESPN star, who is making nearly $40 million a year and has been teasing a presidential run as a Democrat, said on the debut episode of Fox News Media’s “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast that he won’t seek … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Eighteen months ago, I was staying with my son and his family when they had a get-together with his wife, “Corrine’s,” father. His wife, Corrine’s stepmother, had just finished chemo for several different types of cancer. When Corrine’s dad went to leave, I offered to put together a small plate for his wife, … Read more
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her early career. The “13 Going on 30” star has revealed that she was always hesitant to discuss her breakthrough role in the ABC hit “Alias” because she was worried about spoiling something important. “You should have seen back in ‘Alias’ land, I was scared to say anything,” Garner, 53, shared during … Read more
Like countless women in NYC before her, Lauren Wire has had it with low-effort men. But she’s not giving up on dating — at least not entirely. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Wire headed out to one of the hottest hookup spots in town — her local pet shelter, which loans out rescue dogs for those looking … Read more
Even though half the population goes through it, the symptoms of menopause are still not fully clear. Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other surprising signs of menopause — including your voice changing. And while nearly half of US women feel completely uninformed about the condition, this … Read more
Kate Hudson was almost famous for this role. The actress, 46, opened up about her decision to turn down the part of Mary Jane in the 2002 action sci-fi movie “Spider-Man” — which ultimately went to Kirsten Dunst. “Yes, I did,” Hudson confirmed while on Monday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” “And … Read more
George Clooney will no longer get too close to his female co-stars on screen — after having a serious conversation with his wife, Amal Clooney, regarding the matter. “I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did – ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore,’” the “Ocean’s Eleven” star, 64, told the Daily … Read more
Bye, bye boss. “Landman” star Billy Bob Thornton is weighing in on the news that Taylor Sheridan is ending his reign at Paramount and moving to NBC Universal. “I think the shows that are at Paramount, stay at Paramount, so I don’t think those are affected,” Thornton told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s Nov. … Read more
Not a rosy memory. Rosie O’Donnell wasn’t a fan of having Keanu Reeves on her “Rosie O’Donnell Show” back in the late ’90s. “One of the worst, who, I love the guy, but he’s not good on talk shows: Keanu Reeves,” O’Donnell revealed while on the Australian talk show “Sam Pang Tonight” on Monday. Rosie O’Donnell … Read more
It’s a moment burned into my brain: Half-asleep mid-massage, I was jolted awake by my masseuse’s warm breath just inches from my face, spit glistening on his braces as he asked me to flip over. Jarring? To say the least. The unsolicited life story that followed didn’t exactly enhance the pricey experience either. Now, a … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is back on air following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The “Stronger” singer, 43, kicked off Season 7 of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Monday, less than two months after Blackstock passed away from melanoma on Aug. 7. Clarkson, however, didn’t mention her ex’s death during the talk show’s “emotional” season … Read more
Sherri Shepherd is ready to sit down with Chris Brown. Following her interview with Jonathan Majors in March, Shepherd, 58, revealed that Brown, 36, is the next legal-ridden star that she wants to have on her daytime talk show. “I would love to have Chris Brown on, but it’ll be a lot of backlash,” she said in … Read more
Kids move an average of almost 400 miles away after leaving home, a new study shows. For many parents, that distance is more than just physical. The survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Aura, maker of digital photo frames, explored how parents navigate life once their children move out, whether it’s for college … Read more
What started as a simple illness spiraled into a nightmare for a Texas family when their 6-year-old son was left paralyzed just hours after being misdiagnosed with the flu. Desperate and out of options, his terrified mother turned to Google in the dead of night — and what she found ended up saving his life. … Read more
Sydney Sweeney won’t let the backlash from her American Eagle ad overshadow her latest work. The 27-year-old actress shut down questions surrounding the brand’s “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” campaign, instead keeping the focus on her upcoming biopic, “Christy,” which will make its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this weekend. Sydney Sweeney … Read more