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Understanding Renslayer’s choices Disney+ As Gugu Mbatha-Raw prepared to portray Renslayer, she focused on figuring out why the character made the choices she did throughout the first season. In uncovering Renslayer’s backstory, the traumas and deceptions of her past, and her motivations, Mbatha-Raw began to understand that each of Renslayer’s choices was completely justified — in her mind — given what had happened to her. For Mbatha-Raw, that meant that Renslayer couldn’t be a true villain....

Here’s Why You Might Be Getting Panic Attacks At Night Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock By Nicole Tommasulo/June 19, 2022 1:34 pm EST If you’ve ever felt the stomach-dropping terror of a night-time panic attack, you’re not the only one. If you can’t figure out what’s triggering your panic attacks, however, you’re not alone in this either. Don’t get these confused with hypnic jerks, the “falling” sensation that can accompany muscle twitches that happen while you’re going to sleep, Allyson Hoffman explains for Sleep....

Kathy Griffin’s Latest Tweet Is A Master Class In Divisiveness David Livingston/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Sept. 7, 2022 11:11 am EST Kathy Griffin is no stranger to controversy to put it mildly. Her most notably-divisive stunt nearly got her “erased,” according to the comedian’s 2017 interview with The New York Times. Indeed, no one will soon forget how Griffin once shared a photograph of herself holding a model of former president Donald Trump’s severed head....

Love Island’s Mady Reveals Why She Self-Eliminated And More - Exclusive Interview Peacock By Louisa Marshall/Aug. 15, 2022 11:12 am EST When it comes to romance, passion, and following your heart, it can be a minefield trying to navigate the best course of action. So many of us know what it’s like for our heads and our hearts to be at war with one another. While our logical brains are telling us that the person we’re crushing over simply wouldn’t be a good fit for us, our emotional, hopeless romantic side is trying to convince us that it could work out — crazier things have happened before!...

The Bold And The Beautiful’s Sean Kanan Reveals Deacon’s Next Unexpected Move David Livingston/Getty Images By Joanna Mazewski/Sept. 17, 2022 4:14 pm EST Ever since Deacon Sharpe came back from the dead on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” it seems like he’s been involved in one controversy after another. While his relationship timeline has certainly been an interesting one, one of the reasons why he came back to this fictional town of Los Angeles was so he could reconnect with his daughter Hope Logan (Annika Noelle), according to CheatSheet....

The Role That Turned Days Of Our Lives’ Jackée Harry Into A Soap Star Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Sept. 26, 2022 4:13 pm EST If you’re a fan of television, then you likely know exactly who Jackée Harry is. The actress, who hails from Harlem, New York, started off her career as a high school teacher after graduating from the University of Long Island in Brooklyn (via The History Makers)....

The Story Behind Thomas Falling In Love With A Mannequin On The Bold And The Beautiful DFree/Shutterstock By Bryce Cameron/June 6, 2022 11:36 am EST Soap operas have a long history of “jumping the shark.” Events on these daytime dramas often become so far-fetched that even the wildest of imaginations can’t fathom them. “The Bold and the Beautiful” doesn’t typically go for cheap stunts and theatrics like that, but, when they do, it’s pretty bonkers....

The Taylor Swift Song You Should Listen To If You’re An Aquarius Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Kali Borovic/July 7, 2022 11:57 am EST Taylor Swift is unstoppable with nearly 20 years in the industry, nine albums, and two re-recordings under her belt. The Taylor Swift era — which seemingly has no end — has a song for everyone. You can cry with her on “Red,” rage with her on “Reputation,” and have a dance party to “1989” all in the same week....

The Touching Tribute Princess Charlotte Paid To The Queen At Her Funeral Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Emily Hutchinson/Sept. 19, 2022 8:29 am EST Princess Charlotte of Wales paid a touching tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as she and her family members laid the late monarch to rest on September 19. The daughter of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the emotional ceremony alongside her mom and dad and her brother, Prince George of Wales, per E!...

Twitter Has Crowned Their Favorite Royal And They Aren’t Even In Line For The Throne Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Gretchen Sterba/Sept. 11, 2022 12:26 pm EST In wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8, the world is watching in real time as the royal family mourns their matriarch. At the time of her death, the queen reigned over the Commonwealth for 70 years, making British history. Though her accomplishments have been lauded by some and criticized by others, social media has been polarized on the topic of Elizabeth’s lasting impact....

Unknown Guard Causes Chaos At The Queen’s Coffin After Collapsing Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Sept. 15, 2022 12:18 pm EST Was it overwhelming grief, or just a lack of food and water and maybe sleep? At time of writing, we don’t know exactly why a guard fainted at the podium while standing guard at the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall, but the fail reel-worthy moment sure created a stir....

Why Sharon Osbourne Feels Sorry For Prince Harry And His Family After Platinum Jubilee Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Linda DiProperzio/June 7, 2022 11:58 am EST Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together in the U.K. since stepping down from their royal duties during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee — and everything appeared to go off without any drama. Although they were excluded from standing on the royal balcony with the queen during the Trooping of Colour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles when they arrived at St....

How Often Should You Be Cleaning Your Furnace? Oasi Samuel/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Sept. 24, 2022 5:53 am EST We bet you remember how well your trusty furnace did keeping you warm last winter. With the next frost likely a few months away, now is a good time to look into the maintenance of the heating systems in your home. Owning a home comes with some not-so-glamorous jobs, one of which is getting right in with the dirt and grime that’s collected in your furnace and giving it a thorough clean....

The Dangerous Way Ben And Ciara Met On Days Of Our Lives Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Aug. 12, 2022 5:20 pm EST When it comes to romance on “Days of Our Lives” there have been more than a few iconic couples for fans to enjoy over the years. Throughout the decades, viewers have watched Tom and Alice Horton raise their family in Salem, while other couples such as John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) have captivated fans with the twists and turns of their dramatic relationship....

Vanessa Williams had to give back her Miss America title because of a photoshoot Catherine Mcgann/Getty Images A year after Vanessa Williams was given the title of Miss America, she was forced to give the crown back after photographs of her emerged in Penthouse magazine (via Biography). While Williams was a freshman in college, she worked for local photographer, Tom Chiapel, who regularly arranged these risqué photoshoots. He asked Williams if she would sit for a couple of sessions without her clothes on, to which she agreed....

The Super Affordable Hair Product Rihanna’s Hairstylist Can’t Get Enough Of Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Lauren Waters/Aug. 21, 2022 4:32 pm EST If you don’t want your hair to look a little more like Rihanna’s, then you must be Rapunzel, herself. Just kidding — even Rapunzel wants style tips from Rihanna. Between being the mastermind between Fenty Beauty and well, looking like she looks, it feels like Rihanna is one of the world’s leading experts in all things beauty....

The Truth About Loretta Lynn’s Friendship With Dolly Parton MediaPunch/Backgrid By Sophie McEvoy/Oct. 5, 2022 10:00 am EST As tributes pour in for the late Loretta Lynn, her contemporaries like Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, and Miranda Lambert have been paying their respects. Sissy Spacek, who portrayed Lynn in the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” also shared her memories of the singer, whom she considered a close friend. “The world lost a magnificent human being,” she said in a statement to Deadline....

The Unexpected Person Who Brokered A Meeting Between Donald Trump And Hillary Clinton Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Melissa Willets/Aug. 20, 2022 11:24 am EST We have learned a lot from Jared Kushner’s new book “Breaking History.” Among the early revelations was that the former advisor to then-president Donald Trump secretly coped with a scary health diagnosis during his time in the White House. On a much lighter note, the previous commander-in-chief’s son-in-law also shared Trump’s favorite McDonald’s menu items (via New York Post)....

This Is How Much It Really Costs To Throw A Rehearsal Dinner Before A Wedding nadtochiy/Shutterstock By Jessica Tzikas/Aug. 30, 2022 8:04 pm EST Congrats, you’re engaged! After the excitement begins to wear off, you may notice that some panic settles in its place. You’re not alone. According to CNBC, wedding prices this past year have skyrocketed. To put it plainly, the average cost of a wedding in 2020 was $20,286 (which is a huge amount in itself)....

Why Donald Trump Is Suddenly Getting Attention Thanks To A Sharpie Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Oct. 2, 2022 4:06 pm EST Donald Trump was famous for a number of things during his term in office, from his handling of the border crisis to his bout with COVID-19 to Trump’s favorite (but gross) McDonald’s order: a Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, a side of fries, and a vanilla shake (via New York Post). He was also well known for preferring a black Sharpie for taking notes....