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What You Didn’t Know About Paul Sorvino’s Wife Tara Ziemba/Getty Images By Brie Schmidt/July 26, 2022 6:55 pm EST Paul Sorvino, the Italian-American actor best known for his role as Paul Cicero in “Goodfellas,” has passed away at the age of 83. Though he often took on tough guy roles, Paul was a loving family man off-screen and the father of three children. He often talked fondly of his daughter, actress Mira Sorvino, publicly praising her and her accomplishments in interviews....

Anna Kournikova started playing tennis as a child in Russia Simon Bruty/Getty Images Anna Kournikova was born in Moscow, Russia (formerly the U.S.S.R.) on June 7, 1981, to parents Sergei and Alla (via Sportsmates). Her father, Sergei Kournikova, was a former Greco-Roman wrestling champion who held a Ph.D. and later became a professor of sports and athletics. Kournikova’s mother, Alla, was a 400-meter runner in her youth. Sergei fostered his daughter’s enthusiasm for playing sports at a young age....

What You Never Knew About Michelle Obama Billboard Music Awards 2021/Getty Images By Louisa Marshall/July 13, 2022 12:38 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When a relatively unknown senator walked out onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 to deliver a keynote address, the world took notice. Barack Obama was in the early days of his political career, but just four years later, he’d deliver the inaugural address in front of thousands of people....

Who Was The Last Person To Pay A Final Respect To The Queen? Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Bryce Cameron/Sept. 19, 2022 6:59 am EST Queen Elizabeth II is finally being laid to rest following her passing on September 8, 2022. A key part of the process following the heartbreaking death of Queen Elizabeth involved her lying in state for thousands of mourners to pay their respects. According to the Daily Mail, over 400,000 people were assumed to have passed through Westminster Hall to view (and mourn) Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin....

Why King Charles’ Communications Secretary Is A Very Controversial Pick Simon Ward Photography/Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/Oct. 1, 2022 1:12 pm EST King Charles III has only been in power for less than a month, but he is already making headlines for potentially controversial reasons. Even during the new monarch’s first speech, some royal fans were perturbed about his characterization of his wife, queen consort Camilla. Then there was the issue of his inheritance from his mother Queen Elizabeth II, which reportedly the King will not have to pay taxes on, despite the jaw-dropping sum....

18 Best Diaper Bags You Can Buy In 2022 Odua Images/Shutterstock By Lauren Waters/Sept. 2, 2022 2:39 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re about to be a new parent or you already have a little bundle of joy in your arms, you know that if there’s one thing that comes along with a baby wherever they go, it’s lots of baby supplies. And if you’re going to be bringing baby supplies along with you everywhere, you’re gonna need a diaper bag that will be able to store everything and make your and your baby’s life a bit easier....

Donald Trump’s Actions During Hurricane Ian Are Raising Eyebrows Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Sept. 30, 2022 8:11 pm EST Adding to an already turbulent year, Hurricane Ian stirred up another kind of turbulence in the final hours of September 2022. The Category 4 storm slammed into Florida with almost unprecedented force, killing at least 14, leaving more than 2 million people without power. News footage shows the Sunshine State looking like a war zone of splintered houses, flooded streets, and torn-up roads, via NBC News....

How Much Money Do Computer Programmers Make? Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock By Andra Picincu/Aug. 14, 2022 9:33 am EST Are you passionate about technology and coding? Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy solving problems? If so, consider building a career in the IT industry. You could become a computer programmer, app developer, software tester, cybersecurity specialist, and more. Computer programmers, for example, use their skills to write and update code for software applications....

Kate Middleton is also preparing for life on the throne Wpa Pool/Getty Images While Prince William’s heartfelt speech had many looking to him as the future king of England, Kate Middleton has been preparing for life on the throne, too. Once reportedly seen by Queen Elizabeth as putting very little effort into her relationship with William, Kate has since emerged as a royal force to be reckoned with — regarded as kind, dedicated, and steadfast in her commitment to the family (and she even got the queen on her side)....

Inside Vivian Alamain’s Decades-Long Reign Of Terror On Days Of Our Lives Charley Gallay/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/July 24, 2022 8:47 am EST “Days of Our Lives” has a history of creating some strong female characters, including women who have a tendency to stir up trouble in Salem. Characters such as Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) have been keeping fans entertained for years (via TV Overmind). Other female characters the viewers love to hate also include Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker), Claire Brady (Olivia Rose Keegan), Bonnie Lockhart (Judi Evans), and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow), per Soaps....

Is The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Worth The Money? Rachel Murray/Getty Images By Rhiannon Ireland/Sept. 3, 2022 12:21 pm EST There are two people in the hair drying debate — the ones who say you shouldn’t blow dry your hair at all, and the ones who are searching for the perfect hairdryer. Whichever team you are, it cannot be denied that the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer has exploded in popularity ever since it was first released in 2016....

Is The MakeUp Eraser Worth It? The Original MakeUp Eraser By Lexi Inks/June 21, 2022 5:22 pm EST Using beauty and makeup tools is a staple part of many people’s daily routines. Trending tools in the wellness and beauty world like gua sha and different types of face rollers make great additions to the list of self-care habits you might already have. After all, self-care is key for your overall well being, according to Everyday Health....

Don Diamont explained why Brad Carlton had to die on The Young and the Restless Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock In 2020, soon after Don Diamont celebrated 35 years as a daytime icon, the actor discussed his career. Notably, he spilled on why his “The Young and the Restless” chapter came to an end. “I guess there was some palace intrigue, but I don’t really know,” he told Entertainment Weekly. “A new head writer was brought in and she just saw fit to get rid of Brad Carlton and Colleen Carlton, his daughter....

Nicole Curtis worked as a waitress, a house cleaner and more Bruce VanLoon/Shutterstock Nicole Curtis knows she has come a long way to realize the dream of sharing her talents on HGTV. As she explains on her website, “Most know me as the ‘Rehab Addict’ on HGTV/DIY Network. However, I wasn’t ‘made’ for TV.” The reality realtor opened up about her past in her book, “Better Than New: Lessons I’ve Learned from Saving Old Homes (And How They Saved Me)....

The Sweet Item Vanna White Gifted Ben And Erin Napier’s Daughter HGTV By Joey Keogh/June 20, 2022 12:30 pm EST Their love story is legendary, with fans swooning over how Ben and Erin Napier from “Home Town” really met after watching the adorable couple making Laurel, Mississippi, somehow seem like the coolest place in the world to live. The Napiers are hugely endearing because, by all accounts, they never even dreamed of becoming TV stars....

The Time Katy Perry’s Met Gala Dress Spawned A Lawsuit Larry Busacca/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/June 23, 2022 3:37 pm EST Kim Kardashian caused quite the controversy by wearing Marylin Monroe’s iconic 1962 dress to the 2022 Met Gala, according to ARTnews, but she wasn’t the first celebrity to cause a stir on the steps of the Met. In 2015, Katy Perry inadvertently sparked a lawsuit with her outfit choice, designed by Moschino’s Jeremy Scott....

Criticism is the first sign that a marriage is headed for divorce shisu_ka/Shutterstock In an interview on Brené Brown’s podcast, John Gottman described the first of the Four Horsemen: criticism. “The disaster couples in the lab [Robert Levenson] and I created are pointing their fingers at their partner and saying, ‘As far as I can tell I’m pretty much perfect, but you’re defective. Here’s what’s wrong with you.’ And they list all these characteristics that they want their partner to change....

The film sticks to the original story as much as possible Momentum Pictures Seeing your favorite book as a film can be nerve-wracking. The characters seen on screen may not be the ones you imagined in your head. A scene you felt was somewhat important may have been completely cut. There may even be new ones written in to keep viewers on their toes. However, Alison Pill wants fans of “All My Puny Sorrows” to know that author Mirian Toews wrote some of the best lines in the film, too....

What Andrew Walker Has Said About His Lengthy Career With Hallmark DFree/Shutterstock By Lauren Waters/Aug. 5, 2022 4:41 pm EST In recent years, The Hallmark Channel has become must-watch TV for so many people, especially around the holiday season. The network is known for its dedicated Christmas programming, as well as for having actors who regularly return for its movies and series. If you’re a Hallmark fan, you almost certainly recognize Andrew Walker’s face from one of the many Hallmark original movies in which he’s starred....

It’s unlikely Queen Elizabeth II and Philip were so cruel to Charles as a child Peter Dunne/Getty Images In Season 2 of “The Crown,” we are introduced to Prince Charles as a young boy. He is depicted as a shy, quiet boy whose tentativeness is met with harshness from his parents. At one point, his father, Prince Philip, even takes the scared boy on a plane, lectures him, and eventually yells, “Stop being so bloody weak!...