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The Untold Truth Of Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Maria Gracia Santillana/July 22, 2021 3:57 pm EST Fast and consistent, it’s no wonder swimmer Caeleb Dressel is a favorite to win at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic games. The Florida native, born and raised, competes in the butterfly and freestyle races, specializing in the 50m and 100m sprints. Dressel also competed in relay races, his Olympic debut included two relay races and the 100m freestyle in Rio (via USA Swimming)....

Julia Roberts said Nick Nolte ‘seems to go out of his way to repel people’ Shutterstock While neither of its stars have disclosed exactly what happened on set, their dislike for each other led to Roberts describing Nolte as “completely disgusting” in an interview with the New York Times. “From the moment I met him we sort of gave each other a hard time,” Roberts explained. “[While he’s] completely charming and very nice, he’s also completely disgusting,” she continued....

The Truth About Lea Michele And Dianna Agron’s Time As Roommates Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Mike Nied/July 12, 2021 1:30 pm EST There is no denying “Glee” was a cultural juggernaut. The insanely popular show won a total of four Emmys and four Golden Globes over the course of its six-season run (via Us Weekly). Although the last episode aired more than five years ago, it still sparks conversations online (via Paste)....

Elizabeth’s net worth came from her stream of films Michael Putland/Getty Images Elizabeth Taylor first appeared on the silver screen in 1942’s “There’s One Born Every Minute” but her breakout role didn’t come until two years later when she was cast as Velvet Brown in the horse-racing classic “National Velvet” (via IMDb). That film earned more than $4 million for Universal Studios, and Taylor became a hot Hollywood commodity by the time she was a mere 12 years old, according to Biography....

Here’s How To Rid Your Plants Of Brown Spots Shutterstock By Paige McBride/July 14, 2021 3:17 pm EST Every plant owner fears the same thing: brown spots. Even if you give your stems an adequate amount of sunlight and water, they can sometimes still show signs of distress. Plus, darker spots also disrupt photosynthesis, The Spruce notes, negatively affecting the overall health of the plant. Luckily, they aren’t enough to seriously harm its growth, just hamper it....

Inside Jada Pinkett Smith’s Addiction Issues Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/July 7, 2021 5:06 pm EST In the spring of 2018, actress Jada Pinkett Smith launched the Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk” with her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and her daughter Willow Smith (via The Hollywood Reporter). Since launching the talk show series, the trio has amassed almost 11 million followers and has held very important conversations with celebrities like Olivia Jade Giannulli, Jordyn Woods, and Matthew McConaughey (via TV Insider)....

Is This What Putin Really Thinks Of Donald Trump? Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 15, 2021 12:05 pm EST Donald Trump’s deep-seated admiration for Russian president Vladimir Putin has been well-documented and, let’s face it, extensively lampooned at this stage. In fact, CNN reported a whopping 80 instances when the former president talked about his buddy, which is saying nothing about the many times Trump likely celebrated his prowess in private....

NPR Debunks Rumors About The Timing Of Meghan Markle’s Interview Shutterstock By Catherine Santino/June 20, 2021 9:45 am EST Yet another Meghan Markle interview is causing controversy. To celebrate the release of her first children’s book, “The Bench,” a conversation with the former Duchess of Sussex is set to air on National Public Radio (NPR) this morning. The announcement has prompted many to assume that Markle is breaking her maternity leave to speak on the radio program, causing a great deal of confusion among news outlets and royal fans alike....

The Best-Selling Accessories Of All Time On SHEIN Shutterstock By Jona Jaupi/July 20, 2021 10:41 am EST Online shopping giant SHEIN — which was founded in 2008 in Nanjing, China, by its American-born CEO Chris XU — is known for selling some of the cheapest apparel on the internet (think: $2 tops, $6 skirts, and $20 dresses). The brand, which is mostly geared towards Gen-Z and younger millennial consumers, has grown so successful in the last 10 years (their revenue has increased by more than 100% annually for eight years in a row, per EqualOcean) that talks about expanding into physical shops have been in the works since February 2021, according to Forbes....

The Surprising Request Britney Spears’ Conservator Just Made On Her Behalf Todd Williamson/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 8, 2021 1:03 pm EST Britney Spears has had enough. Last month, the pop star spoke publicly about her conservatorship for the first time and asked that the 3-year legal restraint be ended. Spears shocked many fans with her claims of feeling lonely and abused by those on her conservatorship team, including her own father, Jamie Spears....

The Truth About Gordon Ramsay’s Terrifying Near-Death Experience David M. Benett/Getty Images By Molly Conway/June 16, 2021 5:30 pm EST “Creamy, slightly gamey, little bit salty” are some of the ways that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay – who’s had a stunning transformation – has described puffin (via Eater). More specifically, the meat of the tiny, black and white arctic birds, which represent a rare culinary delicacy and traditional dish in the Westman Islands....

Followers worried about little Ivy’s safety Instagram/Jessa Seewald Jessa posted a video of little Ivy getting herself a drink of milk — from inside the refrigerator. As Jessa asks, “What are you doing, Ivy?” the toddler perches on the shelves, takes the milk jug from the shelf on the door, and casually takes a few slugs. With impressive calm, Jessa chides, “You need to ask, Ivy. Mommy can put that in a cup for you....

Many Republican voters would like Donald Trump to run again Brandon Bell/Getty Images A Quinnipiac University poll released in May of 2021 found that 66% of Republicans would like to see Donald Trump back at the top of the ticket in 2024, according to The Hill. The same poll found that 85% of Republicans want to see candidates for office who agree with Trump’s views. When Trump made his comment to Hannity, many supporters were thrilled, with one tweeting: “America cannot wait, we cannot wait....

Here’s What We Know About Alex Rodriguez’s Makeup Company Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/June 18, 2021 4:15 pm EST For the past few months, Alex Rodriguez has been making headlines for his tumultuous split with Jennifer Lopez, as well as his reaction to Lopez’s reunion with Ben Affleck. However, this time around, the former MLB star is all over the news for his unexpected partnership with wellness company Hims & Hers (via Page Six)....

Michael Jackson’s Net Worth At The Time Of His Death Might Surprise You Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images By Angela Andaloro/June 30, 2021 12:15 pm EST Michael Jackson was one of the biggest names in music for multiple generations. From his humble beginnings as part of his family’s band, The Jackson 5, all the way through Jackson’s legendary solo career, it seems there was no record he didn’t turn into a major, chart-topping hit....

The Essential Items That Every Woman Should Carry In Her Purse Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/July 19, 2021 6:01 pm EST One of the greatest things about being a woman is the ability to carry a pocketbook or a purse. While men oftentimes shove everything in their pockets, women always carry some form of bag around that makes life just that much easier. Whether we’re going to work, out on the town with friends, or on a date night with our significant other, having our bag solves so many problems....

The Heartbreaking Death Of Robert Downey Sr. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 7, 2021 2:20 pm EST Famed filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. died in New York City on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, per the New York Post. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Downey Sr. was best known for directing films such as “Putney Swope” as well as his acting cameos in movies such as “Boogie Nights,” “To Live and Die in LA,” and “Magnolia....

The Truth About Beanie Feldstein And Ben Platt’s Friendship Rich Fury/Getty Images By Azure Hall/June 27, 2021 12:05 pm EST While you may recognize them from starring in films like “Dear Evan Hansen” and Broadway productions like “Hello, Dolly!,” these costars have a much longer history together than just their time on stage. The truth about Beanie Feldstein and Ben Platt’s friendship is both touching and surprising, considering their respective star statuses....

The Untold Truth Of Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee Bettmann/Getty Images By Preston Smith/June 28, 2021 4:11 pm EST The reigning monarch in Britain throws jubilees to celebrate milestones in their reign, and each is named after a gemstone. Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee, for example, was celebrated in 2002 and marked her fiftieth year of ruling the United Kingdom. The Queen’s next jubilee, the Platinum Jubilee, is slated for June 2022 and will celebrate her seventieth year as monarch....

Bill Barr throws cold water on Trump’s endless election fraud claims Win Mcnamee/Getty Images The Atlantic reports that even Republicans in Congress were getting antsy about Donald Trump’s continued insistence that he was the real winner of the 2020 election as early as late November. In fact, Barr told the outlet that then Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had asked him to speak out against the president, telling Barr that Trump’s claims were not going to help two Republican senators win a Georgia runoff election....