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The Surprising Job Brad Pitt Had Before He Was Famous Shutterstock By Lana Schwartz/July 8, 2021 5:13 pm EST As the saying famously goes, “Stars aren’t born, they’re made.” Such is the case with movie star Brad Pitt. Pitt has been one of Hollywood’s leading men for so long that it’s hard to imagine a time he wasn’t famous, but it is, in fact, the case. Born to truck company owner Bill Pitt and family counselor Jane Pitt in Shawnee, Oklahoma and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Pitt is a Midwesterner through and through – and one without any kind of auspicious beginnings (via Insider)....

Alix Klineman and Teddy Purcell announced their engagement in June 2021 Alix Klineman/Instagram Last month, ahead of the U.S. Olympic Trials in Oregon, Klineman took to her Instagram page, where she shared some very exciting news. “You and me, FOREVER,” she wrote in the caption of a slideshow of photos, the first of which featured her kissing her fiancé while showing off the engagement ring on her right hand. While Klineman and Purcell don’t have any children quite yet, they do share a poodle mix, who is frequently seen in Klineman’s Instagram photos....

This Makeup Trick Will Keep Your Foundation From Melting Off Your Face This Summer Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/June 24, 2021 5:23 pm EST When we’re going out for the night, whether it be with friends or for a date, we always want to look our absolute best. Those summer months are our favorite time to go grab cocktails with the girls, watch a baseball game at a Biergarten with the guys, or even stroll through the park after dinner with our significant other....

Here Are All The Actresses Who Almost Played Anne Hathaway’s Role In The Devil Wears Prada Shutterstock By Claire Mainprize/June 16, 2021 4:00 pm EST It’s 2021, and we still can’t stop talking about the 16-year-old film “The Devil Wears Prada” (via IMDb) and apparently, neither can the cast. In a recent guest appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” one contestant asked Anne Hathaway if there were any roles she had to “fight tooth and nail for....

The Truth About Chloe And Halle’s Skincare Routines Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Hillary Sussman/June 17, 2021 4:56 pm EST Atlanta born R&B duo Chloe and Halle Bailey have come leaps and bounds since signing with Beyoncé Knowles’ label, Parkwood Entertainment, in 2015. The Bailey sisters first went viral on YouTube for their cover of “Pretty Hurts,” and have since gone on to release two full-length albums, be nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, and co-star on Freeform’s “Grown-ish” (via NPR)....

Why Justin Bieber Is Upset With His Fans Shutterstock By Olivia Jakiel/June 28, 2021 12:58 pm EST It’s no secret that Justin Bieber has one of the most dedicated fan bases in the world. After all, the 27-year-old “Love Yourself” singer has been making hearts swoon ever since he first exploded onto the pop music scene with his debut single, “One Time,” in 2009, per Biography. However, just because Bieber has a huge fan base doesn’t mean that he’s always had a good relationship with his fans; in fact, over the last decade, he’s basically been on a roller coaster ride when it comes to his feelings about Beliebers....

Cleansers Dermatologists Are Loving Right Now Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/July 15, 2021 1:21 pm EST Most of the time, when we step out into the world, the first part of ourselves that people encounter is our face. No wonder so many of us spend so much time researching skincare routines, cleansers, serums, cosmetics, and services that can help us put our best face forward – literally. But it’s possible to become overzealous with our routines and overstock our medicine cabinets with products that might actually be doing more harm than good....

Olympian Diana Taurasi’s Net Worth Revealed Tom Pennington/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 13, 2021 9:44 am EST Diana Taurasi is the kind of athlete who seems to set a new record each time she plays. As ESPN reported, last month, she became the first WNBA player in history to reach 9,000 points after hitting a layup while getting fouled with less than nine minutes left in the second quarter of the game....

Why This Royal Expert Says We Won’t See A Birthday Photo Of Prince George This Year Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Sam Ramsden/July 16, 2021 2:28 pm EST It’s become something of a tradition over the years for the royal family to release official photographs to mark special occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. However, according to the Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly deciding against releasing an official photo to celebrate Prince George’s birthday this year....

How The Full Moon On June 24 Will Affect You If You’re A Libra Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/June 22, 2021 10:38 am EST For those who follow astrology, full moons are generally considered to be the pinnacle of the month, the point at which all the energies that have been building since the new moon reach their peak and come to full fruition (via Mind Body Green). For those who set intentions during the darkness of the new moon, the full moon is when we “harvest” the fruit of what we “planted” with those new moon intentions....

Inside Hayden Panettiere’s Relationship With Brian Hickerson Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/July 21, 2021 5:48 pm EST On July 17, “Heroes” actress Hayden Panettiere was spotted with her ex-boyfriend, Brain Hickerson, at a restaurant in Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. A few days later, the former couple returned to the restaurant to watch the NBA finals, according to People Magazine. While this situation might have been relatively normal for other former couples, the tumultuous nature of the relationship that existed between Panettiere and Hickerson has sounded alarm bells for many....

Jen Psaki Has Harsh Words For The GOP’s Stance On Vaccines Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 9, 2021 11:00 pm EST White House press secretary Jen Psaki isn’t known for mincing her words when she feels strongly about something. She let it fly again during the Friday press briefing when a reporter asked her about President Joe Biden’s comment about the need to go door-to-door in order to push more people to get vaccinated, particularly since some in the GOP appeared to have taken the comment and pushed it in a direction it was never meant to go....

John F. Kennedy’s leadership inspired Prince William in his environmental pursuits Wpa Pool/Getty Images According to the Earthshot Prize website, Prince William’s efforts sourced inspiration from a former president: John F. Kennedy. Known predominately by his initials, JFK was president of the United States from 1961 until 1963, and was the youngest politician to be elected to the position (via the White House website). His time in office was ultimately cut short, as he was tragically assassinated in 1963, but JFK’s influence on the office and politics is still felt to this day....

The Real Reason Julia Stiles Refuses To Watch 10 Things I Hate About You Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 15, 2021 11:39 am EST Julia Stiles ruled the late ’90s and early 2000s as the star of such era-defining classics as “Save the Last Dance” (opposite Sean Patrick Thomas) and “Down to You” (opposite Freddie Prinze Jr.), but her inarguable breakout moment came with 1999’s Shakespeare-inspired “10 Things I Hate About You” (via IMDb)....

The Truth About Leona Lewis And Dennis Jauch’s Marriage Shutterstock By Preston Smith/July 17, 2021 1:25 pm EST Leona Lewis is a British singer known for winning Season 3 of the U.K.’s premier singing competition series “The X Factor” in 2006 (via Celebrity Net Worth). She’s been nominated for three Grammys, and she’s entered the hearts of people all across the world with her ballads and beautiful voice. Moreover, she’s sold more music than any other “The X Factor” winner....

Sarah Spencer grew up in Britain’s aristocracy Anwar Hussein/Getty Images Sarah Spencer was the first child of John Spencer, the 8th Earl Spencer and Frances Shane Kydd. She was born in 1955 at Park House in Norfolk, England as Elizabeth Sarah Lavinia Spencer (via Town & Country). Her sister, Jane Spencer, was born in 1957, and Diana Spencer followed in 1961. According to Marie Claire, the Spencer girls were part of a well-respected aristocratic British family, and would have moved in the same circles as Prince Charles....

Why Tennessee’s Decision On Adolescent Vaccines Has The Internet Seeing Red Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 14, 2021 1:37 pm EST Throughout the last century, public health scares involving diseases from smallpox to polio and from swine flu to H1N1 brought Americans to the doorsteps of public health experts, all clamoring to get vaccines that would guarantee them immunity from diseases that had the ability to incapacitate, if not kill (via The New York Times)....

Christina Haack Shares Relationship Update While Vacationing In Mexico Shutterstock By Camila Barbeito/July 8, 2021 8:50 pm EST HGTV’s “Christina on the Coast” star Christina Haack shocked fans when she announced on Instagram in September 2020 that she and hubby and fellow reality TV star Ant Anstead were calling it quits. The couple separated after less than two years of marriage, prompting Haack to write in her post, “I never thought I would have one divorce let alone two....

Did The Princess Diana Statue Unveiling Change William And Harry’s Relationship? Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Sam Ramsden/July 7, 2021 12:12 pm EST On Thursday, July 1, royal siblings Prince Harry and Prince William reunited to unveil a statue of their late mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales, on what would have been her 60th birthday. According to the BBC, the statue of Princess Diana was revealed to the world during a ceremony in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden....

Why The Internet Isn’t Buying Nikki Bella’s Recent Apology Over Resurfaced Joke Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/June 29, 2021 11:15 am EST Nikki Bella is taking heat for a resurfaced video of her and her twin sister, Brie Bella, appearing on “Fashion Police” in 2013, per NY Post. In the clip, the twins were asked their opinion on celebrity fashion looks. When they were asked to critique WWE icon Joanie “Chyna” Laurer, Nikki stated she didn’t know if she was looking at “a man or a woman....