Posts

How The UK’s New Prime Minister Will Make British History Shag 7799/Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/Oct. 24, 2022 12:45 pm EST Liz Truss is out and Rishi Sunak is in as Prime Minister of the U.K. After the last leader under Queen Elizabeth II and the first under King Charles III stepped down following the shortest tenure in English history at 10 Downing Street, Sunak is set to make history in many ways of his own (via ABC News and CNN)....

King Charles’ Former Aide Names The Prominent Royal Who’s Watching This Season Of The Crown Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/Nov. 10, 2022 1:35 pm EST In the run-up to the release of “The Crown"s highly-anticipated fifth season, some were critical of how the Netflix series mixed fact with fiction. In October 2022, the show’s creator and writer, Peter Morgan, addressed these concerns during an interview with Variety, stating that while “we must all accept that the 1990s was a difficult time for the royal family,” viewers should know that this “doesn’t mean that, with the benefit of hindsight, history will be unkind to [King Charles III] or the monarchy....

Princess Catherine Steps Out In Romantic Tiara For The First Time In Years LINGTREN.COM/Shutterstock By Haley Van Horn/Dec. 7, 2022 5:07 pm EST There’s no denying that Kate Middleton is a fashion icon (via Us Weekly). Her style has evolved over her years in the public eye as the wife of William, Prince of Wales. While she has stayed true to her signature style since her college days, life in the royal family has allowed her to play around with some incredible wardrobe and jewelry pieces....

The king’s food must be prepared in a specific way Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images When it comes to eating habits, plenty of people have unique preferences about how they want their food. But, of course, if you’re the king of the United Kingdom, your specific wants for your meal aren’t your responsibility, but that of the staff. Likewise, regarding peculiar dining habits, MyLondon stated that King Charles III has some odd requests....

Donald Trump’s Upcoming Deposition Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing Frederic Legrand - COMEO/Shutterstock By Haley Van Horn/Oct. 12, 2022 5:17 pm EST Trigger warning: The following article contains language regarding sexual assault. Former president Donald Trump is currently involved in several legal battles. When his Florida home at Mar-a-Lago was raided by the FBI, it was uncovered that he had taken several classified documents from the White House and moved them into his private residence....

Be kind to yourself Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock You have survived a nine-month pregnancy and endured many physical and mental changes, and now it’s time to focus on yourself. Implementing a self-care routine will help you find the strength to look after a newborn. Your main priorities should be feeding your baby and taking care of yourself, so it’s a good idea to ask someone else to take care of all responsibilities. Jennifer Brewer, a registered midwife in Toronto, recommends a whole week of bed rest after childbirth or at least a few days of rest if that is not possible....

Insider Claims Harry And Meghan Docuseries Is ‘Worse Than The Royals Can Imagine’ Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Callie McGuire/Dec. 5, 2022 7:50 pm EST Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix docuseries drops on December 8. The British media claimed Meghan and Harry declared war on the royal family after the first trailer for their Netflix series dropped during the Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Boston....

Real Holiday Trees Vs. Fake: What Are The Pros And Cons? Tom Merton/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Dec. 1, 2022 8:18 am EST When choosing a tree for your family’s holiday celebration, there are almost too many options to count! Whether you prefer a living tree or a reusable artificial, there are pros and cons to all of the choices available. If you are someone who prefers a real, fresh-cut tree, there are multiple popular breeds, including Scotch Pine, Sugar Pine, White Spruce, Norway Sprue, Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, and Fraser Fir (via Balsam Hill)....

The 2022 Hallmark Holiday Movie Starring Days Of Our Lives’ Alison Sweeney Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Oct. 28, 2022 11:46 am EST Alison Sweeney has been acting since she was a child, and has made appearances in many television shows that you may have forgotten about such as “Webster,” “St. Elsewhere,” and “Tales From The Darkside.” She also made a cameo on “Friends” and appeared as a contestant on celebrity “Fear Factor” (via Entertainment Weekly)....

The Lifetime Movie That Stars Christina Ricci Silvia Elizabeth Pangaro/Shutterstock By Tessa Somberg/Nov. 13, 2022 7:00 pm EST Throughout her career, Christina Ricci has shone in roles that suggest the more sinister sides of human nature. When Ricci secured her first lead as Wednesday from the Addams Family, the beloved scary-stuff aficionado in Barry Sonnenfeld’s 1991 film “The Addams Family,” her star power was quickly realized. She reprised her role as Wednesday Adams in the sequel and was given more screen time than any other character in the film, per Entertainment Weekly....

What Happens To Your Vagina After Giving Birth? Ildar Abulkhanov/Getty Images By Gina Glazomitsky/Nov. 28, 2022 4:54 pm EST Giving birth is a transformative experience in every way imaginable. According to Today’s Parent, many women note becoming a mother as the most intense transition of their lives. The transition is not just emotional, it’s also physical. Pregnancy and the subsequent delivery of a child mark the culmination of many physical changes within the body....

What Only The Biggest Fans Know About Hallmark’s Good Witch Courtesy of the Hallmark Channel/Crown Media By Brent Furdyk/Nov. 30, 2022 7:27 pm EST There aren’t many television shows that can boast a 14-year run, but that rare achievement has been earned by “Good Witch.” It all started back in 2008, when Catherine Bell — who had recently come off a successful 10-year stint on “JAG” — starred in “The Good Witch,” a TV movie for the Hallmark Channel....

Baby Names That Are Perfect For Fantasy Movie Fans Asia Evtyshok/Shutterstock By Becki Ledford/Dec. 18, 2022 5:15 am EST There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to naming your baby. After all, the words we use to describe our children can impact how they view themselves, and that applies to their names as well. According to the BBC, researchers have found that a person’s name can impact their future in a number of ways, including their eventual career and how others view them....

Cedar Cove: A Complete Guide To The Popular Hallmark Series Hallmark Channel By Brent Furdyk/Nov. 28, 2022 2:25 pm EST Over the course of three seasons, viewers of the Hallmark Channel came to love “Cedar Cove.” Airing from 2013 until 2015, the series was anchored by Andie MacDowell, whose big-screen resume includes such hits as “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Groundhog Day.” Set in a quaint coastal town not far from Seattle, MacDowell played Olivia Lockhart, a local judge who adjudicates cases in her bucolic seaside hometown....

How The COVID-19 Vaccine Can Affect Your Menstrual Cycle Studio Romantic/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Okosun/Nov. 18, 2022 2:14 pm EST In August of 2021, the FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, bringing relief and hesitation to many. COVID-19 devastated the world, causing deaths, economic and housing crises, mental health issues, and worldwide instability, all in the span of the year between its spread and the arrival of the vaccine. The speed at which the vaccine arrived caused many to question its validity....

Joy Behar’s Harsh Critique Of Harry And Meghan’s Docuseries Santiago Felipe/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Dec. 10, 2022 4:37 pm EST Reviews of the much-anticipated “Harry & Meghan” Netflix documentary series dropped almost as soon as the end credits rolled on December 8. As could be predicted, supporters of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, applauded their honesty, while critics were brutal. Piers Morgan cut down Harry and Meghan’s series with one snarky word: “whine-a-thon....

King Charles Makes History In First Meeting With New PM Rishi Sunak Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Oct. 25, 2022 11:08 am EST Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has already made history. The 42-year-old is the youngest person to assume the role, with a notable exception back in the late 1700s and early 1800s: a man named William Pitt, nicknamed “The Younger,” who took office at just 24 years old (via Gov....

Her birth was announced via text message Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images The idea of your birth being recognized by an entire country is quite the honor. New life should be celebrated, and the news of Sofía’s birth certainly was. As the second daughter of the soon-to-be king and queen of Spain, Sofía’s arrival was breaking news. Felipe VI, along with the king’s house, informed journalists of the birth of Infanta Sofía — both in the form of a speech and text....

Meghan And Harry Might Have The Perfect Excuse To Stay Away From King Charles’ Coronation Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Oct. 19, 2022 11:50 am EST King Charles III’s coronation will be different than Queen Elizabeth II’s in several notable ways. First and foremost, per The Guardian, it’s scheduled to last just an hour while Her Majesty’s clocked in at more than three. Likewise, it’s taking place during the weekend, rather than on a weekday as normal....

Mike Pence Isn’t Holding Back About Donald Trump’s Influence On The Events Of January 6 Gino Santa Maria/Shutterstock By Erin Metz/Nov. 14, 2022 1:42 pm EST Former Vice President Mike Pence finally shared his true feelings about former President Donald Trump’s actions during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, per NPR. What began as a political rally full of angry Trump supporters became a full-blown attack on the Capitol in Washington, D....