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Caitlyn Jenner’s Statement About Trans Girls Is Raising Eyebrows Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/May 2, 2021 10:35 am EST The issues and rights surrounding people identifying as transgender have gained greater prominence in the past few years — so much so that President Biden included them in his first address to Congress. One issue currently getting press is the debate over trans girls in sports. Twenty states, including Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri, have introduced bills that would ban trans girls from competing on girls’ high school sports teams (via The Associated Press)....

CDC Has An Important Update On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Blood Clots Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/May 13, 2021 12:27 pm EST It has been a few weeks since Johnson & Johnson started immunizing people again after their one-shot COVID-19 vaccine was temporarily paused. As NPR reported, the pausing of the vaccine in light of reports of blood clots was a “confidence-shaking event.” Despite the fear surrounding the very rare risk of developing a clot, at first, consider that only a few reports of vaccine-induced clots had been recorded....

Here’s How Much Money Lisa Banes Is Really Worth Larry Busacca/Getty Images By Jennifer O’Brien/June 7, 2021 9:53 am EST To many, Lisa Banes may be best known for her role as Marybeth Elliott in “Gone Girl” (via IMDb). However, she also made a name for herself as Bonnie in the Tom Cruise film “Cocktail,” where she played a wealthy older woman to his bartending character. Sadly, the 65-year-old actress was involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place while she was walking on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near the famed Lincoln Center on Friday, June 4 (via CNN)....

Trisha Paytas’ daily diet, from French toast to pasta YouTube Trisha Paytas begins her day — and the TikTok — with an egg and bacon sandwich, or an “egg bacon sammy”, before moving onto a portion of French toast with plenty of maple syrup (via YouTube). While other social media stars like TikTok teen Charli D’Amelio opt for cereal first thing, Paytas clearly likes her breakfasts to have plenty of protein (via Livestrong)....

Here’s Who Is Most Likely To Suffer COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/March 23, 2021 11:44 am EST We have all heard that the COVID-19 vaccine may cause some side effects. While these may be concerning to some, according to Dr. Fauci, if you experience side effects, this is actually a good thing, with the pandemic expert saying, “The vaccine, because you’re giving it in the arm, it gives a systemic reaction....

How Leslie Jones Really Feels About Leaving SNL Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/June 1, 2021 3:03 pm EST For four full seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” Leslie Jones made us laugh until we cried. The comedian started out in the show’s writing room after not landing an ensemble spot following a 2013 audition, but Jones eventually made it to the iconic “Weekend Update” weekly skit, leading to her stint as a regular cast member (via Biography)....

How Much Is Willie Jones Worth? Shutterstock By Claire Mainprize/June 7, 2021 3:27 pm EST In the few short years Willie Jones has been in the country music scene, he’s not only made quite a name for himself but also managed to turned the genre on its head. What started out as a mere hobby — freestyle rapping to friends and winning high school talent shows by crooning country ballads — has evolved into massive success for the Louisiana native....

How Phil Mickelson Just Made History Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/May 24, 2021 11:19 am EST When Phil Mickelson won the Wanamaker Trophy at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course over the weekend, he officially did something no other golfer has ever done (via People). At almost 51 years of age, the San Diego, California native just became the oldest player to win a major golf tournament, as well as the PGA Championship (via Biography)....

Jessica Simpson Opens Up About The State Of Her Sobriety Today Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/March 25, 2021 4:38 pm EST Jessica Simpson has struggled with substance abuse in the past, but when it came to her time at home with her husband, Eric Johnson, and their kids amid the coronavirus pandemic, she didn’t lean on alcohol and neither did her husband. During an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, which is set to air on Friday, March 26, the 40-year-old singer and designer was asked about her “challenging year” and what it was like “staying sober....

Melissa Barrera: Here’s How Much The In The Heights Star Is Really Worth Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Jenna Cartusciello/June 9, 2021 2:21 pm EST Melissa Barrera, the fledgling star of in “In the Heights” which debuts on June 21, is still reveling in the experience of being in a Lin Manuel Miranda musical-turned-film, starring Anthony Ramos. On Wednesday, she posted a photo of herself posing with family and friends under a promotional ad for the movie....

Paul Ritter’s Worth At The Time Of His Death May Surprise You Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Samantha Coulter/April 6, 2021 1:00 pm EST On April 6, 2020, beloved actor Paul Ritter died at the age of 55 after a long battle with a brain tumor. Ritter’s agent informed The Guardian, “He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side.” The agent added, “Paul was an exceptionally talented actor playing an enormous variety of roles on stage and screen with extraordinary skill....

Here’s why The Ordinary Peeling Solution is so effective Shutterstock According to Byrdie, The Ordinary’s Peeling Solution – a $7 skincare product, might we add — is meant to clear, smooth, and brighten the skin by removing dead skin cells, hence the “peeling” properties. But it’s not magic in this product that makes your skin glow, but a series of concentrated chemicals and carefully chosen ingredients. Its formula is a mix of “alpha and beta hydroxy acids” that exfoliate the skin and remove dirts and toxins....

The Surprising Job Barack Obama Had As A Teenager Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/June 1, 2021 12:18 pm EST Former United States President Barack Obama is probably one of the most recognizable names and faces in the world. People feel like they know everything about him. After all, a good portion of Americans are aware he was a state senator from Illinois before representing that state in the U.S. Senate. He also was a constitutional law professor before becoming a household name (via Biography)....

The Truth About Sofia Carson’s Real Name Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/April 27, 2021 11:14 am EST Actress Sofia Carson shot to fame as Evie in Disney’s insanely popular film series “The Descendants” before moving into more adult fare including shows “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” and “Famous in Love” as well as movies such as “Songbird” alongside “Riverdale” star KJ Apa (via IMDb). Carson is also an established singer, releasing her debut single “Rotten to the Core” in 2015, off the “Descendants” original sound track....

Vanderpump Rules Most Dramatic Moments Ever Shutterstock By Hillary Sussman/May 20, 2021 1:45 pm EST For those yet to experience Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” — “are you trying to get popped?!” The series barreled onto television screens in 2013 (via IMDb) following an episode of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and has been teaching us the value of a good goat cheeseball ever since. The iconic backdoor pilot seamlessly transitioned from documenting the lives of the rich and famous to following the wait staff behind the scenes of West Hollywood’s SUR Restaurant & Lounge....

What We Know About Brandi Passante And Jarrod Schulz’s Breakup Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/April 27, 2021 3:33 pm EST Brandi Passante and Jarrod Schulz haven’t been seen alongside one another on “Storage Wars” since the series’ 12th season came to an end in 2019. And, when the series returns for Season 13, they likely still won’t be seen together. While both Passante and Schulz are slated to appear on the new season of the A&E reality show, they haven’t been together for years and don’t appear to be on good terms with one another post-split....

Why Prince Philip’s Sisters Weren’t Invited To His Wedding To Queen Elizabeth Evening Standard/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/April 16, 2021 11:25 am EST With all of the drama that seems to follow the royal family, it may not surprise some that Prince Philip’s sisters were not invited to his wedding to Queen Elizabeth nearly three quarters of a century ago. But then again, consider that even at-odds brothers Prince William and Prince Harry will both attend their grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral — although, Buckingham Palace has confirmed they will not walk side by side....

Ben Higgins actually delivered his thoughts in person during the pandemic ABC Television In typical franchise fashion, former stars visit the set to pass on the Bachelor torch — or, more accurately, the bouquet of roses — onto the current leading man while imparting the knowledge they gleaned through their own experience on the show. This year, Ben Higgins was asked to come to the rescue, so he packed his bags and flew to Pittsburgh to visit the new Bachelor mansion....

Charles Kelley: The Country Star Is Worth More Than You Think Shutterstock By Camila Barbeito/April 13, 2021 2:51 pm EST If you’ve ever wondered about Lady A singer Charles Kelley’s net worth, it’s even more jaw-dropping than we imagined. Rounding out a decade-plus career with his chart-topping country band, Kelley is known for penning major hits like 2010’s “Need You Now” (via Song Facts), which surely contributed to his economic success....

Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown’s body language said a lot about their competitiveness Erika Goldring/Getty Images Body language expert Jason Lee, who is a former professional poker player and is currently a relationship science and data analyst with Healthy Framework, weighed in on Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown’s body language while the stars shared the stage all night, and had some interesting observations about their interactions. “It’s always interesting to me to see how entertainers interact when they’re competing for the same award because it can tell you quite a bit about their personalities,” he revealed, adding that Ballerini and Brown’s banter at the start of the CMT Music Awards was “pleasantly surprising....