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The Skincare Ingredients You Really Shouldn’t Mix With PHAs Shutterstock By Emily Rhode/May 10, 2021 5:50 pm EST All skin naturally ages, and your genetics play the biggest role in that process. But certain factors like exposure to sunlight, pollution, and chemicals can speed up the process of wrinkling and discoloration (via Dermato Endocrinology). While prevention is the best way to keep skin from aging prematurely, sometimes the damage is already done....

The Truth About Mama June’s Relationship With Honey Boo Boo Maury Phillips/Getty Images By Jessica Tzikas/March 19, 2021 1:28 pm EST We were first introduced to June and Alana Shannon — better known as Mama June and Honey Boo Boo — when they appeared on TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras. After witnessing their unique dynamic, fans took an interest in the Shannon family, resulting in their own spinoff show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo....

There’s A Major Difference Between Sanitizing And Disinfecting Shutterstock By Rachel Dillin/April 4, 2021 11:30 pm EST If you’re like many people, you might be paying more attention to cleaning surfaces at home and work amid the pandemic. Interestingly, when discussing things, the words cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting often get used interchangeably (via Real Simple). However, there’s a significant difference between sanitizing and disinfecting, and knowing that difference could affect the way you choose to clean things....

What Religion Do The Blended Bunch’s Shemwells Practice? TLC/YouTube By Joey Keogh/May 10, 2021 4:01 pm EST TLC’s hit show “The Blended Bunch” documents the inner workings of real-life “Brady Bunch” the Shemwells and their madcap but totally love-filled household. As People notes, Erica and Spencer Shemwell sweetly found love with each other after both tragically losing their former spouses, thereby deciding to combine their 11 children into one big happy family....

Who Is Everything But The House’s Jacquie Denny? Instagram By Camila Barbeito/March 15, 2021 10:45 pm EST We’re counting the days to HGTV’s latest mega-addictive show, and thrifters rejoice: this one’s for us! Everything But the House premieres on HGTV on March 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and it’s all about families in need of serious decluttering help (via HGTV). As families attempt to downsize on their hidden treasures, host Lara Spencer and antique expert Jacquie Denny help them sell their shockingly-valuable items....

Who Is Married At First Sight: Unmatchables Contestant Stephanie? By Cassidy Anthony/April 20, 2021 2:39 pm EST The secret is out: 16 previous contestants on Married at First Sight are getting a second chance at love. In the channel’s new spin-off series, Married at First Sight: Unmatchables, seven women and nine men will try their hand at romance yet again, despite having some relatively ‘undesirable’ qualities. Via a press release for the new series, “Since everyone deserves a chance at love, this new series helps match 8 new potential couples, providing each of the 16 individuals from Atlanta, Georgia, with strong relationship advice and a lifestyle overhaul” (via The Ashley’s Reality Roundup)....

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall Getty Images On the grisly Showtime series Dexter, Jennifer Carpenter played Deb — the adopted sister of Michael C. Hall’s eponymous serial killer. Despite the fact that there wasn’t any intimacy between the two on set (aside from in Deb’s dreams after falling “in love” with Dex), they worked about as closely as you can for the duration of the series. You can see how that might have been tense at times, given they were married and divorced within Dexter’s span....

Does The BetterHelp App Really Improve Your Mental Health? Shutterstock By Melanie Curry/March 22, 2021 6:24 pm EST Since the coronavirus pandemic disrupted our daily lives, telehealth and online therapy have become our go-to replacements for in-person sessions. These virtual alternatives are not only more convenient but also less pricey, InnerBody reports. But, do they work just as well compared to in-person therapy? One popular form of telehealth is the BetterHelp app, the largest online therapy platform that offers therapy anytime and anywhere you’re located, per InnerBody....

Here’s Everyone Taylor Swift Ever Wrote A Song About Shutterstock By Rachel Chapman/May 3, 2021 9:32 am EST There’s no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the great songwriters of our time. With 11 Grammy wins and 41 nominations, she has the accolades to prove it (via The Grammys). Swift even won the award for Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021 for her album “folklore....

Here’s How 71% Of People Felt After Watching Biden’s Speech Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/April 29, 2021 8:10 am EST President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response by the American people. According to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS, roughly half of those who watched the speech had a positive reaction, and 71% felt more optimistic about the future of the country following Biden’s address....

Julianna Margulies Reveals She Had A Crush On This ER Co-Star Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/April 21, 2021 12:20 pm EST Julianna Margulies captured hearts as Carol Hathaway on “ER” from 1994 to 2000, reprising the role in the show’s 2009 finale (via IMDb). Her character’s steamy romance with Doug Ross, played by George Clooney, kept viewers turned in week after week. It turns out that there was more behind the couple’s on-screen chemistry than good acting, as Margulies revealed in her new memoir “Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life” (via People)....

Nearly 39% Of People Think This Eye Color Is The Most Attractive On Men Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/June 10, 2021 12:47 pm EST Everyone has their preferences where it comes to the “type” of person they prefer to date. Some folks prefer to date athletes while others are attracted to intellectuals; some prefer blonde hair while others prefer brunettes. We decided to poll our readers to find out which eye color they find most attractive on men, and while all colors seem to have their healthy share of fans, one color came away the clear winner....

Rick Sykes’s Net Worth: The Marrying Millions Star Makes More Than You Think Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Jessica Tzikas/June 9, 2021 2:36 pm EST Rick Sykes is a cast member on the Lifetime series “Marrying Millions.” Appearing on Season 2 of the show alongside his fiance, Erica Moser, Sykes is the millionaire of the couple, referring to himself as a media personality and yacht owner. Moser also works as a licensed realtor and entrepreneur, but it’s clear that Sykes is the one bankrolling the pair (via Distractify)....

How much is Steve Ford worth? Rachel Luna/Getty Images As the brawns behind every renovation project, Steve Ford works hard to make homeowners’ dreams come true. According to HGTV, he is a licensed contractor, who, before the show, had an impressive portfolio working on restaurants, set designs, national retail brands, and corporate headquarter restorations. According to Stars Offline, HGTV first approached Leanne Ford with the idea that she would star alongside her husband, but when her husband lacked interest, she suggested the network let her team up with her brother instead....

The Best Makeup Looks To Pair With Red Hair Shutterstock By Melanie Curry/June 1, 2021 10:54 am EST Every redhead knows their hair color can be a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to styling your clothes and wearing your makeup. Some colors are, unfortunately, off-limits. That said, knowing the makeup dos and don’ts as a redhead is a must. According to Byrdie, minimal faace makeup is the go-to, especially if you’re fair-skinned....

The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With Chopsticks Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/May 27, 2021 4:29 pm EST If you’ve ever gone out for some sushi or eaten Japanese cuisine, you’ve likely seen chopsticks on the table. Now, whether you decide to actually use them — versus just asking for a fork — is completely up to you. For those of us who enjoy wiedling chopsticks, you might be interested to know that they have a long history....

The COVID-19 Side Effect That No One Saw Coming Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 15, 2021 10:20 pm EST While the most tragic part of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the nearly 3 million people worldwide (via Worldometer) who have died from the virus, it’s brought all manner of human misery in its wake. Nearly unprecedented unemployment and rising rates of substance abuse and domestic violence during quarantine have all had a serious negative impact on everyone’s mental health....

The Real Reason The Below Deck Cast Doesn’t Drink On Charter Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Jennifer Parris/March 31, 2021 1:50 am EST There is never, ever a shortage of alcohol on any given episode of Bravo’s hit show Below Deck. Whether they’re popping champagne for pompous guests or taking in some liquid libations of their own after the guests are gone, the drinks are always flowing from one episode to the next....

The Sad Thing Matthew Perry Just Admitted About His Time On Friends Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/May 27, 2021 3:25 pm EST Could the “Friends” reunion be any more perfect? The original cast members — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Matthew Perry — all gathered on the show’s soundstage for an incredible walk down memory lane (via Us Weekly). The unscripted special had it all....

The Sweet Way Duchess Camilla Just Honored Prince Philip Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/April 20, 2021 4:30 pm EST The royal family is still mourning the death of Prince Philip, but they’re also finding ways to honor the late royal. His daughter-in-law, Camilla Parker Bowles, recently honored him through her Reading Room which, per the royal family’s official website, “offers new seasons of book recommendations, as well as exclusive insight from the authors themselves, in a community space for book lovers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds....