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Don’t let others influence your own identity Saban Films At every turn in life, there seems to be someone or something trying to influence our thoughts and behaviors. “That can be really hard if you’re at a vulnerable place,” Lorenza Izzo told The List. Her character, Blair, is searching for herself in “The Aviary” when she comes across Skylight, a cult that completely changes how she perceives the world around her....

The Story Behind Alexander Kiriakis’ Birth On Days Of Our Lives Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/Sept. 13, 2022 8:17 pm EST Soap opera viewers know all too well how fast children grow up on television. “Days of Our Lives” has rapidly aged multiple characters over the years using a process known as “SORAS,” or “Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome,” a term invented by Soap Opera Weekly founder Mimi Torchin to describe the quick aging of young soap characters into adulthood to give them more interesting storylines, per TV Tropes....

The Taylor Swift Song You Should Listen To If You’re A Capricorn Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock By Marie McMullan/July 12, 2022 6:43 pm EST Born in winter and represented by the sea goat, per Allure, Capricorns have characteristics that make them stand out from other astrological signs. A combination of emotional and material interests make Capricorns unique. This earth sign has the typical traits of its fellow Taurus and Virgo compatriots: Capricorns are known to be practical, determined, and independent (according to Cosmopolitan)....

We Finally Know When King Charles’ Official Crowning Will Likely Happen Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Oct. 5, 2022 4:52 pm EST One thing we learned when Queen Elizabeth died last month is that while an heir immediately takes over as monarch, with King Charles being declared sovereign the very moment his mother passed on, it takes a hot minute for a coronation to be planned and carried out. This is normal operating procedure for the royal family....

Why Donald Trump’s Golf Gear Could Land Him In Seriously Hot Water Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/July 30, 2022 6:25 am EST Donald Trump transformed himself from a business tycoon and reality TV star to the leader of the free world for four years (the greatest four years, as he would say). He would like nothing more than to hold the title again; indeed, he has referred to himself as the 47th president, according to Newsweek....

Why General Hospital’s Drew Cain Believed He Was Jason Morgan Quinn Jeffrey/Shutterstock By Kassie King/June 8, 2022 4:48 pm EST In 2014 soap vet Billy Miller, who was then most recognizable for his role as Billy Abbott on “The Young and the Restless,” appeared on “General Hospital.” He portrayed a man who had been struck by a vehicle, underwent extensive plastic surgery on his face, and was left with no memory of his past (via Soap Central)....

Why Lululemon Foot Traffic Just Isn’t Meeting Pre-COVID Numbers Sorbis/Shutterstock By Erin Metz/Aug. 24, 2022 2:29 pm EST Whether you’re in desperate need of a new pair of joggers or you wear a sports bra every day no matter the occasion, athleisure may be the style for you. According to Lefty Production Co., the popular fashion trend is a “fusion of athletic and leisure” and provides comfort and function no matter what activity you find yourself doing....

Thelma & Louise MGM/ YouTube Speaking of Geena Davis … “Thelma and Louise” follows Susan Sarandon and “A League of Their Own’s” Geena Davis on the run from the law. What starts off as a weekend girls trip quickly goes south, and long-time friends Thelma and Louise suddenly become cross-country fugitives, per Roger Ebert. This 1992 classic is the perfect couples costume inspo — you can’t have Thelma without Louise. To achieve the look, all you’ll need is a head scarf, high-waisted jeans, and maybe a touch of blue eyeshadow....

Ivana Trump was headed to St. Tropez Debby Wong/Shutterstock Nikki Haskell, Ivana Trump’s closest friend, told Page Six that Trump was preparing for a getaway. The trip was apparently scheduled for the day after her unexpected death. “She was leaving for St. Tropez tomorrow,” Haskell told the outlet. “This was going to be her first trip away since the pandemic. She was afraid of getting the virus.” According to Showbiz 411, the second half of July is a pivotal time for merrymaking in St....

The reason there’s been no sibling drama between William and Harry Wpa Pool/Getty Images Cameras followed Prince William and Kate Middleton, the newly appointed Prince and Princess of Wales, as they walked with Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, through Windsor and along the Royal Mile, where tributes for the late queen have been placed. Speculation about what this could mean about the brothers’ relationship has been building since the couples were seen exiting a car together....

Donald Trump Continues To Lash Out At Cassidy Hutchinson Over Her Committee Testimony Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/July 5, 2022 2:43 pm EST On Independence Day 2022, millions of Americans spent the day enjoying picnics and fireworks. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spent the holiday blasting his opponents on social media. After being banned from Twitter for life, the former president created his own, virtually identical, outlet. Granted, his first post on Truth Social back in April was eyebrow-raising (it referenced his old “covfefe” typo), but his subsequent “truths” have been more characteristic of what we’ve come to expect from the former POTUS....

June’s Decision In The Season 5 Premiere Of The Handmaid’s Tale Has An Even Bigger Twist Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Nicole Tommasulo/Sept. 16, 2022 5:31 pm EST Praise be, “The Handmaid’s Tale” is back on Hulu. In a two-episode midnight release, we were able to escape for a few hours from our own post-Roe dystopian nightmare into one created by Margaret Atwood and Bruce Miller. If it’s been a while, we suggest reading our recap of what you need to know before going into Season 5 because “Morning” picks up right where the Season 4 finale left off....

A judge called Florida ‘a First Amendment upside down’ Joe Raedle/Getty Images A Florida federal judge has ruled that the Stop WOKE Act is unconstitutional and has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the legislation from staying in effect. After Nonprofit Protect Democracy filed a suit challenging the law in June, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Chief Judge Mark Walker noted that the act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague — and referenced the Netflix hit “Stranger Things” in his ruling....

Serena Williams gushes about Meghan Markle in Vogue interview Frey/tpn/Getty Images Serena Williams sat down with Vogue to break down 22 of her most iconic fashion looks and, in the process, sent a message that her friendship with Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex is as strong as ever. Vogue presented the tennis star with a picture of her in a pink Versace dress at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding in 2018....

What General Hospital Fans Really Think About A Josslyn And Dex Romance Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Roger Froilan/July 26, 2022 12:31 pm EST According to Soap Dirt, in 1993, after Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) killed mob boss Frank Smith (Mitchell Ryan) on “General Hospital,” his friend and aspiring mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) took over the organization in Port Charles. As a member of the infamous “GH” Corinthos family, he became known as a mobster with a heart of gold who doesn’t deal in prostitution, weapons, or drugs....

What It Really Means When You Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder Olga Savina/Shutterstock By Gia Mora/July 29, 2022 11:56 am EST From selfies to Kanye, narcissism is having a moment in popular culture. Teodora Zareva reports in The Big Think that, in recently published books, singular first-person pronouns like I, me, and my appear more frequently than collective first-person pronouns like we and us. She asks, is America experiencing a “narcissism epidemic?...

He started acting because he thought his drama teacher was ‘pretty hot’ Young Hollywood/Getty Images Miles Teller grew up in a “very rural and Southern” small town in Florida (via Orlando Family Magazine) and attended Lecanto High School. His foray into acting happened quite serendipitously at the end of his sophomore year when his friend was trying out for a play and he tagged along. After partaking in his first production, he was hooked (via Mail Tribune)....

Brands that are shutting down on for the queen rarrarorro/Shutterstock According to National World, the National Mourning Guidance rules in Britain do not expect businesses to shut down after a monarch has passed. Still, when Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8, some companies took it into their own hands to halt business as a way to honor the queen. The trend continues as bigger, nationwide companies follow suit, choosing to shut down business as we near the queen’s official funeral....

Ethan and Olivia Plath vacationed together in Europe Instagram Ethan Plath rarely shares about his personal life on social media, but the 24-year-old reality star gave a quick update on how life is going after the Season 4 finale of “Welcome to Plathville.” He posted a carousel of photos on his Instagram of him and Olivia Plath during their summer vacation, with the caption, “Had an awesome summer in Europe with my sweetie, definitely some soul searching moments....

How Long Does It Take To Film An Episode Of The Young And The Restless? Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Bryce Cameron/July 17, 2022 6:00 am EST Many soap operas have withstood the test of time. However, “The Young and the Restless” consistently proves itself to be a titan of daytime television. The enduring soap’s first episode aired March 26, 1973, and it’s remained steady in the ratings ever since (via The Hollywood Reporter)....