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The Heartbreaking Death Of Golden Girls Star Chick Vennera YouTube By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/July 9, 2021 10:20 am EST As every “Golden Girls” fan undoubtedly knows, the 80’s sitcom was far ahead of its time where it came to dealing candidly with difficult social issues. Everything from gay rights to the AIDS epidemic to teen motherhood was tackled beautifully and meaningfully during the run of the show. There was also an episode called “Fiddler on the Ropes,” which dealt heavily with racism and discrimination against hispanic immigrants, specifically, at the time, from Cuba (via Outsider)....

This Is What Burning Incense Really Does For Your Space Shutterstock By Paige McBride/June 16, 2021 1:37 pm EST If you thought that incense was reserved for yoga studios and meditative spaces, think again. Similar to sage and palo santo, incense is made of plants that release various aromas as they burn. When you burn incense in your space, you’re doing more than adding a musky scent, however. Mindbodygreen dives into exactly what burning incense does as the smoke rises, including balancing your fire element....

VP Kamala Harris Says She Needs To Do More Of This With President Biden Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/July 11, 2021 2:52 pm EST Since becoming vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris has been incredibly busy juggling a number of major issues like the coronavirus pandemic, immigration, and voting rights. Harris is the first woman, the first person of South Asian descent, and the first Black American to become vice president, per The Conversation....

Improvisational beginnings George Rose/Getty Images Like many a comedy legend to come before him (Mike Nichols and Elaine May, for example), and even after (Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, and Chris Farley, to name a few), Murray got his start in Chicago at the Second City Theater, studying under the notorious Del Close (via Esquire). Murray, an Illinois native (via Omaha World-Herald), started at Chicago’s Second City in the early ’70s (via DNAinfo), alongside future Stripes castmate, John Candy (via Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)....

Who Is Below Deck Med’s Lloyd Spencer? Instagram By Hillary Sussman/June 25, 2021 12:11 pm EST Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean” first premiered in 2016 (via IMDb) as a sister show to the original “Below Deck.” The spin-off follows the same format as its predecessor – a peak into the lives of yacht deck hands and stewardesses as they navigate a season’s worth of charters, boat romances and an impossible to please captain....

Melissa Gorga Speaks Out About What Her Relationship With Joe Is Really Like Today Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/July 13, 2021 11:21 am EST Ahead of the Season 11 premiere, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga warned fans that they were about to see a very different side of her relationship with husband Joe. Speaking to Us Weekly, she admitted, “This season, it’s very raw. It’s very real....

The Truth About Flo From Progressive Star Stephanie Courtney’s Husband Araya Doheny/Getty Images By Delilah Gray/June 17, 2021 11:59 am EST Does the name Stephanie Courtney ring a bell? If not, how about her character, Flo from Progressive? Well, Flo isn’t just the woman who pops up for wacky adventures in 45 second commercials, she’s also a killer actress. Courtney was born in New York to a small family (via Washington Post)....

Why Rudy Giuliani’s Election Night Behavior Reportedly Had Trump Aides Concerned Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/July 19, 2021 11:23 am EST The 2020 United States presidential election will forever be remembered as a dichotomy. When the winner was finally called by networks four days after the final votes were cast, Americans took to the streets to celebrate and dance as Donald Trump had been defeated and former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the president-elect....

Will Meghan Markle Ever Return To The U.K.? Shutterstock By Preston Smith/June 18, 2021 11:32 am EST Meghan Markle is currently one of the biggest names in the world. She married Prince Harry, and the two collectively decided to leave the royal family. Some sources say she never even intended on staying in the royal family. The couple hasn’t called the U.K. home for quite some time now, but will they ever go back?...

Amanda is married to Game of Thrones co-creator David Benioff Christopher Polk/Getty Images Her love of acting and the training she received from Hagen certainly paid off, as according to Celebrity Net Worth Peet is worth a cool $100 million. However, this is a combined fortune with her husband David Benioff, who is pretty successful in his own right. Benioff is a writer, director, and producer who has written screenplays for “Troy,” “City of Thieves,” and co-wrote “X-Men Origins: Wolverine....

Has Khloé Kardashian Really Forgiven Jordyn Woods? Vivien Killilea/Getty Images By Stephanie Kaloi/June 21, 2021 11:03 am EST Khloé Kardashian and longtime Kardashian family friend Jordyn Woods had a major falling out a few years ago when Jordyn and Khloé’s on-again, off-again partner, Tristan Thompson, were caught making out. Woods explained her version of the story in 2019 on the “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, and clarified the steps that led up to her interaction with the basketball player....

What exactly is sponsored content? Shutterstock Instagram influencers and celebrities make money by getting involved in social media marketing. The reason so many influencers push to gain followers is so that they are more appealing to marketing companies and brands for compensation and sponsorship posts. In fact, influencers with high follower counts make anywhere from $2,000-$10,000 per sponsored post on the social media app (via AdEspresso). Instagram is a social media platform that has learned to help their users over the years....

Natural And Gentle Home Remedies For Oily Skin Shutterstock By Beth Mahoney/July 22, 2021 12:49 pm EST According to Healthline, oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands — which sit just underneath the skin — overproduce something called sebum. Sebum is a combination of natural fats and oils that helps your skin stay hydrated while also protecting it from damage. While sebum is part of the skin’s natural care process, when there’s too much of it, the skin can appear oily....

Of All Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Looks, This One Stands Above The Rest Shutterstock Generally, when folks are seeking fashion or makeup inspiration, they turn to pop stars, actors, or social media influencers. Politicians, for the most part, would be the very last on the list, as they’re famous for nondescript, poorly-tailored suits and minimalist (or downright terrible) hairstyles. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC as many call her, has fully separated herself from the pack in this regard, becoming known quite quickly for her signature red lipstick and her high-end and on-trend fashion....

Scarlett Johansson Explains Why Her Wedding To Colin Jost Was Weird Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/July 13, 2021 12:39 pm EST Back in 2010, “Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson met “the love of [her] life” comedian Colin Jost on the set of “Saturday Night Live” (via Page Six). Their introduction took place when Johansson hosted the show and Jost wrote a sketch for her to perform. Johannson told The Hollywood Reporter that the “SNL” head writer made a good impression on her but it wasn’t until 2017 that their romance sparked....

Elise has not always been true to Donald Trump Handout/Getty Images While Elise Stefanik is now one of Donald Trump’s most loyal defenders in the House, it wasn’t always this way. Similar to former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, CNN says during the early days of the Trump administration, Stefanik was one of the former president’s harshest critics, and she went after him for everything from his comments about Muslims to his policies like the border wall and his push for stronger ties with Russia....

Evan has dated both men and women Jerod Harris/Getty Images In recent years, Evan Rachel Wood has been more about her bisexuality. According to People, Wood shared a series of tweets in December 2020 discussing her experience as a bisexual woman. During a 2020 interview with The Edit, per People, Wood revealed what it feel like to be open about her sexuality, expressing, “I finally opened that door and went, ‘Wow!...

Inside Wendy Williams’ Lavish Life Shutterstock By Brandy Robidoux/June 23, 2021 4:47 pm EST Wendy Williams is known for her larger-than-life personality, and that seeps intro every aspect of her existence. She’s built her hosting career around controversial moments, celebrity feuds, and public drama. However, she’s one of the few celebs who can push boundaries and still command respect. Her show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” has been airing since 2008. With each episode, she conducts celebrity interviews, gives fashion advice, and shares her unsolicited opinion on a slew of chosen “hot topics....

The Moment At Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton’s Wedding That Had Everyone In Tears John Shearer/acma2018/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 7, 2021 11:29 am EST Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are finally married. The couple tied the knot in a small chapel that Shelton had built on his property in Oklahoma, per The Sun. The pair didn’t have a huge gathering for their wedding, either. Instead, they decided to keep the ceremony intimate, with only about 40 friends and family members in attendance (via People)....

The Real Reason Prince George Will Soon Be Sporting A Whole New Look Eamonn Mccormack - Uefa/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 13, 2021 4:42 pm EST People around the globe have fallen in love with Prince William and Kate Middleton’s adorable children, especially their oldest son, Prince George. The young royal has captured the hearts of so many with his adorable looks and his at-times rambunctious behavior. The little prince is often seen as a breath of fresh air when spotted out with his famous parents, and according to royal expert Duncan Larcombe, George has quite the personality (via The Mirror)....