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Melissa Rycroft Was Turned Down For This Show Twice Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/March 30, 2021 1:09 pm EST Melissa Rycroft proved she was addictively watchable as a contestant on Jason Mesnick’s season of The Bachelor (via CNN). The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader also competed and won Dancing With the Stars (via The Hollywood Reporter). So, the Texas native must have a fan base. And yet, the reality star says there is a show that has turned her down — twice....

Princess Diana’s Biographer Casts Doubts On Meghan Markle’s Complaints About Royal Life Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/April 2, 2021 10:13 am EST Meghan Markle spilled the tea in an unprecedented manner during her instantly iconic interview with Oprah Winfrey. Speaking alongside supportive husband Prince Harry, the former Suits star divulged how tough her short time with the royal family had been, from dodging highly-publicized rumors in the tabloid press about her alleged bad behavior to receiving no support when she was struggling with mental health issues so severe Markle was driven to suicidal thoughts (via People)....

The Best Dressed Stars At The 2021 Academy Awards Pool/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/April 25, 2021 8:57 pm EST We knew the Oscars were going to be different from other pandemic awards shows. Firstly, there were no masks. And, the 93rd Academy Awards had a real red carpet! Rejoice! Stars were not allowed to participate remotely, so we actually saw them debut their incredible looks live — albeit socially distanced. The wait for a taste of normalcy in Hollywood was definitely worth it, with stars from Regina King, to Andra Day, to Amanda Seyfried, and Carey Mulligan serving up some memorable fashion moments....

The Best Summer Fashion Trends Of 2021 Shutterstock By Beth Mahoney/May 20, 2021 9:51 am EST Summer 2021 is just around the corner, and the chances are if you’re somewhat of a fashion enthusiast then you’re probably thinking about what the season’s newest trends will bring. What are you going to wear? Which are the best colors to pick? What are the on-trend accessories of the upcoming season? As per Vogue, summer 2021 is set to be all about the essentials, as the catwalks focused on style basics, giving rise to a more “human” form of fashion — less focused on extravagance and more planet-friendly....

Hannah Brown’s hometown with Jed Wyatt was dramatic and uncomfortable YouTube When Hannah Brown’s season of “The Bachelorette” was airing, some shocking information really came out of the woodwork. Frontrunner Jed Wyatt was accused of having a girlfriend when he went on the show, by none other than the girlfriend herself, Haley Stevens (via ET). Jed admitted to Hannah during filming that he initially went on the show for a career boost, but was taken by her — that should’ve been our cue, red flags everywhere....

The Best Picture Oscar was a ‘much more important’ award for Zhao Pool/Getty Images When first accepting the award, Cohen noted that Chloé Zhao was “super composed.” However, standing in back, you could see “her body moving” and it looked like she was almost “crying from joy, elation, and relief.” That is a similar assessment to what Mark Bowden, a human behavior and body language expert, noted. Bowden, who also happens to be a panelist on The Behavior Panel, spoke with The List and said that Zhao’s “breathing pattern [was] very different from her acceptance of the first award....

The Real Reason Hailey Bieber Regrets Getting This Tattoo Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images By Olivia Jakiel/March 18, 2021 5:35 pm EST Hailey Bieber is one of the most popular models in the entertainment world, and ever since she got back together with Justin Bieber in 2018 (and had two heartwarming ceremonies), the 24-year-old Baldwin woman has become a household name. In an interview with Elle, which was published on March 18, Hailey opened up about a plethora of topics, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and getting married to The Biebs when she was just 21 years old....

The Truth About Mossimo Giannulli’s Early Release From Prison Donato Sardella/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/April 4, 2021 3:06 pm EST Mossimo Giannulli is perhaps best known for his role in the high-profile college admissions scandal in which his wife, Full House actor Lori Loughlin, was also involved. Actor Felicity Huffman, like the Giannullis, served jail time for bribing colleges to admit her kids (via Deadline). Now, the designer has been released from prison in California, where he was serving a five month sentence, according to CNN....

The Truth About The Friends Theme Song Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/May 20, 2021 9:26 am EST The “Friends” theme song is one of the most recognizable and well-known of all time. The tune is officially titled “I’ll Be There for You” and is performed by a band named The Rembrandts. While fans all over the world are very familiar with the bop, the truth behind how the song came to be is actually a mystery to even some of the biggest “Friends” fanatics....

Women who take birth control also run the risk of getting blood clots Shutterstock While the jury is still out on whether the vaccine will actually cause more harm than good, it’s important to remember that according to Pandia Health, 1 in 1,000 women who take birth control pills are likely to develop blood clots as a side effect, and those odds are much higher than the ones faced by anyone who might have gotten the J&J shot....

The Truth About Tyler Perry’s Friendship With Oprah Shutterstock By Joey Keogh/June 15, 2021 9:23 am EST Tyler Perry has worshipped Oprah Winfrey for as long as he can remember. As Forbes notes, the “Madea” creator actually credits the TV host with inspiring him to become a writer. As he revealed during a “Today” interview, Perry requested her autograph back in the day when Winfrey was staying at a hotel where he was working at the time....

An academic study found that 16 and Pregnant reduced teen pregnancy rates YouTube Fans of reality television were undeniably entertained by watching the lives of pregnant teens, but could 16 and Pregnant have actually lowered teen pregnancy rates? When the show exited the air in 2014, The Washington Post cited a study suggesting that’s exactly what took place over the five years that 16 and Pregnant aired on MTV. Media Influences on Social Outcomes: The Impact of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant on Teen Childbearing was published in January 2014, a joint study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland and Wellesley College, in conjunction with the National Bureau of Economic Research....

Think Twice Before Buying Furniture At Walmart Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/May 25, 2021 3:30 pm EST Walmart is a huge retail chain that offers up everything from groceries and clothes to home goods and appliances. Over the past 10 years, some of the top-selling items from this store have consisted of notebooks, tumblers, tech devices, and Bounty paper towels, according to Business Insider. All of the choices, found in one place, helps make Walmart a popular place to shop, as do perks like pickup and delivery, as well as services like the Auto Care Center, Vision Center, and MoneyCenter....

Here’s How Andrew Cuomo’s Daughters Just Showed Support For Their Dad Pool/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 15, 2021 10:50 am EST New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may be facing down accusations of sexual misconduct and bullying, but he continues to have the support of the women in his family, and they took to social media to prove it. His daughters Mariah and Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo and his sister Maria Cuomo Cole have all gone on Twitter to share an endorsement by actor Billy Baldwin calling for the embattled New York governor to be considered innocent until he is proven otherwise....

Here’s How You’re Really Supposed To Use An Ice Roller Shutterstock By Melanie Curry/March 30, 2021 1:00 pm EST There’s a new skincare hack that’ll shrink your pores, decrease your face puffiness, and exfoliate your skin. And, it’s not a cream, moisturizer, or toner, but simply, ice. According to Byrdie, using ice, aka ice rollers, is a new and effective beauty hack that’ll not only improve your skin but also alleviate muscle aches, migraine pains, and more....

Here’s What Modern Family’s Lily Is Up To Today Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Angela Andaloro/May 13, 2021 12:37 pm EST Fans of “Modern Family” were crushed to see the beloved family sitcom end its run in 2002, after 11 seasons on the air, (per IMDb). Many watched their favorite characters and the actors behind them grow up on screen during the 11 years the show dominated the airwaves. As such, they were excited to see what these actors would do next on their journey....

Here’s Why You Should Think Twice About Piercing Your Own Ears Shutterstock By Preston Smith/June 7, 2021 6:38 pm EST Ear piercings are the most common body piercings. You can have just one on an ear or numerous, meaning your ears become blank canvases, and people get them at all ages. Some people even pierce their baby’s ears. There are certain things you should know when piercing your ears, though. For example, you should know the dos and don’ts of cleaning piercings, and you should probably also know the proper procedures for acquiring piercings....

Trump’s net worth was at $2.5 billion when he left office Noam Galai/Getty Images Donald Trump might have claimed in 2019 that the presidency cost him between $3 to $5 billion in personal wealth (Forbes dismissed the claim as “absurd”), but it was the coronavirus pandemic that actually did a significant amount of damage. The Daily Beast estimates that Trump’s net worth could have plunged by as much as $1 billion in April last year, as COVID-19 battered the hospitality and real-estate sectors, leaving his prime office spaces empty, and his hotels and golf courses hurting for cash....

Howie Mandel’s Stunning Net Worth Revealed Shutterstock By Lindsay Cronin/June 1, 2021 3:39 pm EST Howie Mandel has been in the entertainment industry for decades. So, it’s not surprising that he has an impressive net worth. After getting his start as a comedian in Los Angeles in the late 1970s and successfully transitioning into the world of television and film, Mandel continued his success on the both the American and Canadian versions of “Deal or No Deal,” later hit it big by landing a judging gig on “America’s Got Talent” in 2010, and has been raking in the big bucks ever since....

Project Runway Star Says He Suffered Severe Trauma After Chrissy Teigen Bullied Him Online Shutterstock By Joey Keogh/June 15, 2021 11:48 am EST Self-professed Queen of Twitter Chrissy Teigen found herself in hot water just a few weeks ago after Courtney Stodden revealed in an interview that the cookbook author used to incessantly bully them online. Stodden, who uses they/them pronouns, told the Daily Beast Teigen was targeting them constantly, even encouraging the then-teenager to kill themself....