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A mispronunciation turned endearing nickname Getty Images When Queen Elizabeth II was young, her father, King George VI, is reported to have said, “Lilibet is my pride. Margaret is my joy.” Margaret is the late king’s second and youngest child, but who is Lilibet? According to Hello! magazine, the queen’s mother and father, as well as her grandparents, used to affectionately call her “Lilibet.” As a child, the then-princess had trouble pronouncing her name....

Tara Reid Shares The Real Reason She Left Hollywood Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/June 4, 2021 12:28 pm EST Tara Reid hit the height of her fame around 1999 when she starred in “American Pie” (via IMDb). But then, the actress largely faded into the background, at least on screen, until 2013 when she appeared in the cult favorite “Sharknado.” And after the sequels to “Sharknado,” Reid was nowhere to be found in Hollywood....

The Best Brunette Hair Colors For Your Skin Tone Shutterstock By Alejandra Arevalo/May 19, 2021 10:26 am EST Are you considering a new color for your hair? Try a shade of brown, you won’t be disappointed. Famous blondes such as Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, and Jennifer Aniston have all experimented with darker shades and the results were stunning (via Insider). Brown hair color can really enhance your natural features if you choose the right shade based on your skin tone and undertone....

A.J. Cook was legally blind as a child Instagram Born July 22, 1978, Andrea Joy Cook, known by her stage name A.J. Cook, had an interesting childhood. Born in Oshawa, she spent most of her time in the town of Whitby, in Ontario, Canada, along with her parents Michael and Sandra, and her three siblings, Nathan, Paul, and Angela. When she was very young, she was declared legally blind due to her severe astigmatism and had to get corrective surgery....

The Real Difference Between Ombré And Balayage Shutterstock By Alisan Duran/April 27, 2021 10:18 am EST Just like changing wardrobes, many people like to change up their hair styles. Why? More like, why not? You know what they say — change is constant. Beauty mogul Kylie Jenner is known for her ever-changing hairstyles. One day, she’s flaunting her dark locks, the next day, she’s blonde. “I’ve just had this addiction to changing my hair....

The Real Meaning Behind Kacey Musgraves’ Slow Burn Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images By Paige McBride/March 29, 2021 12:19 pm EST A ballad played in coffee shops all over the world, “Slow Burn” has tugged at our heartstrings since its release in 2018. Chronicling a slow walk through her neighborhood and Kacey Musgraves’ pondering of the morning routines of people all over the world, the track reminds listeners to enjoy the ride and find patience throughout the seasons of life....

The Real Reason Lee Daniels Initially Didn’t Want Andra Day To Play Billie Holiday Jerritt Clark/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/May 6, 2021 5:01 pm EST The 2021 Oscars’ Best Actress race was one of the tightest in the show’s history, with Frances McDormand, Viola Davis, Carey Mulligan, Vanessa Kirby, and Andra Day battling it out for the award. McDormand ultimately emerged victorious for her moving performance in Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” which also took home Best Picture and Best Director (via Time Out)....

The Richest Shahs Of Sunset Star May Surprise You Peter Kramer/bravo/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/May 13, 2021 4:41 pm EST The “Shahs of Sunset” cast are all living the life of luxury in Los Angeles, which fans have witnessed over the past eight seasons of the Bravo reality series, but who is the richest cast member of all? First up we have cast member Nema Vand, who, according to Wali Kali, works as both a digital marketing consulted and a branding executive....

The Truth About Tony Bennett’s Art Career Shutterstock By Zrinka Peters/April 16, 2021 1:50 pm EST Best known for a stellar, virtually life-long music career that began with his performance at age ten, marking the opening of New York’s Triborough Bridge and extending to his final live performance in March 2020 (before Covid ended most live concerts), few artists have endured as long and as successfully as Tony Bennett. Along the way, he racked up 36 Grammy nominations and 18 wins, and had chart-topping hits in the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s (via Grammy....

Something Wicca This Way Comes Yes, that is in fact the name of the first aired episode of Charmed, suggesting right off the bat that the series was also going to incorporate elements of the Wiccan religion. Whether it was successful in that endeavor depends on who you ask. Throughout the series, the sisters explore elements of Wicca through the use of sacred objects, spellcasting, and their Book of Shadows, as well as events like solstice celebrations and handfastings....

This Is What The Different Astrological Houses Mean Shutterstock By Paige McBride/March 17, 2021 5:09 pm EST Even if you’ve been reading your horoscope for years, you may struggle to understand the meanings of the different houses in the astrological chart. While you could be a cancer sun, the house that the planet stood in at the time of your birth holds a lot of weight when it comes to how the aspects impact your life (via The Modern Astrologer)....

Are Jenna Fischer And John Krasinski Friends In Real Life? Valerie Macon/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/March 11, 2021 11:30 pm EST The Office fans know that Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and Jim Halpert’s (John Krasinski) relationship was the backbone of the show. Viewers are still obsessed with their love story to this day and continue to re-watch their lives play out in reruns of the hit NBC comedy series. The characters are one of TV’s most beloved couples and total relationship goals for all of us looking to find our soulmate....

Bad News For Chris Harrison And His Future With The Bachelor Franchise Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/June 8, 2021 11:22 am EST Fans of “The Bachelor” and its spinoff series are very familiar with longtime host Chris Harrison, who has been leading the audience through the romantic maze of these ABC shows since “The Bachelor” first premiered in 2002 (via Deadline). Now, just after the 17th season of “The Bachelorette” debuted, Harrison has officially stepped down as host, after nearly twenty years with the wildly popular franchise....

Dr. Fauci Has Harsh Words For Joe Rogan Over Vaccine Remarks Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Linda DiProperzio/April 28, 2021 2:10 pm EST COVID-19 vaccine distribution is rolling out across the United States, and Dr. Anthony Fauci has been making the media rounds for months in an attempt to get as many Americans vaccinated as possible. And his hard work is paying off, with 96.7 million of the nation’s citizens fully vaccinated to date (as per the New York Times)....

Here’s How Often You Should Really Wash Your Jeans Shutterstock By Jenna Cartusciello/March 10, 2021 7:11 pm EST Most of us decide whether to wash an article of clothing based on three simple criteria: it smells, it was used for a workout, or it has stains. However, these rules don’t necessarily apply to jeans. Whether your favorite brand is Gap, Levi’s, or Calvin Klein, your jeans are made from denim, a thick and strong cotton fabric....

Here’s The Right Way To Take Care Of Your Red Hair Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/April 27, 2021 2:05 pm EST Some people are born with naturally fiery locks and some people have to work for them. When you have to work for them you also have to work to maintain them. Keeping dyed red hair vibrant, and caring for your color so it remains that way, may not be as easy as you think....

Queen Elizabeth isn’t a “foodie” Anwar Hussein/Getty Images If Queen Elizabeth were a millennial, she definitely wouldn’t be snapping pictures of her food to post on social media. Many people have likely heard the dieting advice, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” The phrase is popular among those looking to control their portions and drop some pounds; however, perhaps the best portion control advice comes from Queen Elizabeth’s daily diet....

Here’s What Sarah Palin’s Net Worth Really Is Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/June 11, 2021 5:50 pm EST Sarah Palin burst onto the national scene in 2008 when she was chosen as John McCain’s running mate during his race for the presidency against Barack Obama. At the time, she was a little-known governor from Alaska and the McCain campaign felt putting a woman on the ticket would help the senator win, according to NBC....

How The Full Moon On April 26 Will Affect Zodiac Air Signs Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/April 22, 2021 12:15 pm EST The upcoming full moon on April 26 is the first supermoon of the year, and its affects will be supercharged as well. Scientifically, a supermoon occurs when a full moon happens to rise on the same night that the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit (via Space....

You’ll have to crunch some numbers to figure out your body shape Shutterstock Instead of determining your body shape from a quick glance in the mirror, grab a measuring tape, says Bayou, according to Who What Wear. To measure your shoulders accurately, pull the measuring tape from the tip of one shoulder around to the other so that the measuring tape falls across the top of your back. Then, to measure your bust, pull the measuring tape until it is taut across the fullest part of your bust and around to your back....