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BravoCon 2022: Patricia Altschul Gives Heartwarming Update On Michael The Butler’s Recovery Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Linda DiProperzio/Oct. 17, 2022 3:09 pm EST Fans of “Southern Charm” were heartbroken when it was revealed that Patricia Altschul’s beloved butler, Michael Kelcourse, had suffered an acute spinal cord infarction, also known as a spinal cord stroke, in February 2021. “Although this tragedy has caused significant nerve damage and impairment, with the help of the outstanding physicians at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, we are hopeful Michael will soon recover,’ Patricia’s son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, shared in a statement to The Daily Dish at the time....

Engagement Ring Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2023 Aleona/Shutterstock By Nicole Tommasulo/Dec. 18, 2022 3:01 pm EST If your Instagram feed hasn’t already started filling up with fresh engagement ring pictures, we’re happy/sorry to inform you that the most popular dates to get engaged are coming up. According to The Knot, not only is December “the most popular month to get engaged,” Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are two of biggest days for people to pop the question, followed by New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day....

A more modern shag Tinseltown/Shutterstock Thanks to modern rockers like Miley Cyrus and the renaissance that bands like Fleetwood Mac are enjoying in real time, 1970s-inspired hair has been all the rage — and the timeless styles aren’t going anywhere in 2023. In particular, the shag — which has gotten a lot of attention in 2022 thanks to its easy maintenance and rocker renaissance — is here to stay, but the new year is adding a twist to rock ’n’ roll ‘do....

How To Cultivate ‘Main Character Energy’ After A Breakup, According To A Dating Expert Maridav/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Oct. 27, 2022 11:39 am EST There is a lot that happens to you when you go through a breakup. Your body goes through changes as you experience the effects of breaking up with someone you once planned a future with. While the fear of being by yourself after so long can feel debilitating, there are also other emotions like regret, loneliness, grief, and confusion that can plague you (via Paired Life)....

Is TikTok’s 15-Minute Cleansing Challenge Really Worth The Hype? Lyubov Levitskaya/Shutterstock By Noha Abuhadra/Dec. 1, 2022 1:29 pm EST There are a number of beauty rules that are second nature to us. If you’re doing a red lip always line. Moisturizer before face oils. And please, never ever go to sleep with your makeup on. These are just a few of the many beauty commandments we’ve all grown accustomed to, but if there’s only one that you take seriously it should always be to cleanse your face and remove any trace of makeup at the end of every day....

Meet The Cast Of The Gilded Age Season 2 John Lamparski/Getty Images By Lauren Harby/Oct. 29, 2022 10:00 am EST “The Gilded Age,” which premiered on HBO in January 2022, transported viewers to turn-of-the-century New York City. The vast economic shift during a period of swift industrial growth set the background, while intricate costume design, petty political play, and socioeconomic wars set the tone. Early reviews were golden and by February, the show was renewed for a second season (via Us Weekly)....

Royal Biographer Predicts How King Charles Will Respond If Meghan And Harry Continue Their ‘Attacks’ Pool/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Oct. 17, 2022 12:17 pm EST It remains to be seen whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be allowed to attend King Charles’ coronation. According to The U.S. Sun, Charles is expected to have a considerably “scaled-back service” compared to that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Aside from being just an hour long, rather than the typical three, the guest list will be smaller than usual due to the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK....

The Most Popular Quote From Little Women catwalker/Shutterstock By Amanda Chatel/Nov. 24, 2022 4:00 pm EST When Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” was first published in 1869, it was immediately a sensation. It’s not only a classic with legions of fans but has inspired female writers for generations. From Nora Ephron to Margaret Atwood to Simone de Beauvoir, the book’s influence is undeniable. Most of those writers reference the character Jo March as the reason they’re writers, with Susan Sontag saying in an interview that she’d have never become a writer if it weren’t for Jo (via The New Yorker)....

Crown Princess Victoria was born to be a queen Antony Jones/Getty In 1979, the Swedish Parliament made a historic decision to amend the country’s Act of Succession and adopt equal primogeniture, meaning that the sovereign’s eldest child, regardless of gender, would inherit the throne (per Britannica). Sweden was the first country in the world to enact such a law, and it had a great impact on its monarchy. When the constitutional reform took effect on January 1, 1980, Princess Victoria was two years old....

What a spiritual tattoo is TinoFotografie/Shutterstock As society becomes more conscious of the fragility of life and the planet on which we live, some people are leaning toward spiritual tattoos. Spiritual tattoos can be anything from chakras to mandalas to Buddha, or other similar images (via Dragon Skincare). It’s basically anything in which one finds levels of personal spirituality or something that celebrates their religion or values. “[Spiritual tattoos] are deeply associated with healing, balance, growth, rebirth, and positive energies, therefore many people associate with them,” owner of Gorilla Tattoo Paphos Nic El tells Bustle....

5 Things That Will Make Cleaning Your Home Office A Breeze ORION PRODUCTION/Shutterstock By Mary Wroblewski/Oct. 13, 2022 10:19 pm EST If you had to summarize the state of the US workforce the last several years, it might go something like this: the pandemic forced many employees to work from home. Some have returned to the office while some have remained home-based. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that almost 25% of people worked from home as of February 2021, down from about 35% soon after the pandemic began in 2020....

How Pro-Choice Religious Groups Are Organizing To Help Women Get Abortions Longfin Media/Shutterstock By Jessica Tzikas/Nov. 8, 2022 8:58 pm EST There has always been a divide between pro-choice and pro-life activists, both in religious and nonreligious sectors. But when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many people, regardless of their original beliefs, began to change course. What was once protected under the Roe v. Wade ruling is now under scrutiny, with many states restricting abortion and others adding rules to how far along you can be in order to get one, per The Washington Post....

Martha Stewart’s Best Tips For Removing Pet Hair From Your Home Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Tessa Somberg/Oct. 19, 2022 4:12 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Renowned businesswoman, television personality, and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about pet care. She even has an entire section on her website dedicated to pets. In a piece from April 2021, Stewart lists all of the pets she’s brought home over the years, including “11 Chow Chows, four French bulldogs, [and] 18 cats (Persians, Himalayans, and one black shorthair barn cat)....

Natalie Morales Almost Played A Completely Different Character In I’m Totally Fine - Exclusive Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Kelsie Calderon/Nov. 7, 2022 2:22 pm EST Although audiences have seen actress Natalie Morales nail all kinds of comedic roles, she’s never been able to tackle the role of an extraterrestrial — until now. The new film “I’m Totally Fine” follows her character’s journey on Earth as she studies the human species. However, while it may seem obvious that her arrival stuns the first woman she comes into contact with, it’s not just because she’s from another planet....

Hayes’ tribute to Jordan was special Twitter Leslie Jordan’s portrayal of Beverly Leslie on the hit sitcom “Will & Grace” was likely his most successful role (via The Hollywood Reporter). He would win a primetime Emmy award in 2006 for his time on the show as the best friend to Karen, played by Megan Mullally. He helped to balance out her cynical personality. He formed close bonds with his co-stars during his years on “Will & Grace,” and when word that he had sadly passed away came to the surface, they were some of the first to pay heartfelt tributes to Jordan online....

The One Character General Hospital Fans Don’t Want In Britt’s End-Of-Life Storyline Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Roger Froilan/Dec. 6, 2022 10:52 am EST Although the Metro Court Hotel’s rooftop pool is closed for the season on “General Hospital,” fans haven’t forgotten about the time Josh Kelly’s character, Cody Bell, parachuted onto it as a publicity stunt for a dating app soirée — accidentally knocking Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) into the pool in the process (via Soap Opera Spy)....

When To Be Concerned If There’s A Rash On Your Breast Emily frost/Shutterstock By Cynthia Anaya/Dec. 21, 2022 7:06 am EST Having a rash anywhere on your body can be a reason for concern. And while most skin irritations aren’t serious or life-threatening, that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. Sometimes a rash can be painful or itchy — or both. Others can spread to other areas of the body or lead to a fever....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Bleach To Clean Stainless Steel Richard Villalonundefined Undefined/Getty Images By Jahaira Arthur/Nov. 12, 2022 8:00 am EST Stainless steel is a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. It’s durable, sleek, resistant to high temperatures, and easy to clean — at least, that’s according to the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association. But, if you own stainless steel appliances, you might disagree that the material is stainless — or even easy to clean....

Luke Macfarlane Rachel Luna/Getty Images ABC’s 2006 “Brothers & Sisters” star Luke Macfarlane has starred in over a dozen Hallmark Channel movies. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his estimated net worth sits at $2 million. He’s had his share of roles both on the stage and screen. He got his start in 2003 playing as a college student in Playwright Horizons’ “Juvenilia.” He went on to star in several television dramas, such as NBC’s 2014 medical drama “The Night Shift,” CTV Sci-Fi Channel’s 2015 Canadian space adventure drama “Killjoys,” and PBS’s 2016 American period medical drama “Mercy Street....

How Madam C.J. Walker Broke The Glass Ceiling Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Britt Hawes/Nov. 26, 2022 9:54 am EST Modern women are still smashing through the glass ceiling that keeps us from advancing in the business world, but it’s always good to look back at the ones who got the ball rolling. In the earlier days of our country, the odds and even the law were stacked heavily against women....