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Today, Lipnicki is 31 years old and back to performing. But, he took some time off from the entertainment business during his teenage years, and he explained the reason why in a new interview. Rather than simply wanting to live a normal life as a high schooler, as he thought his hiatus was construed, Lipnicki actually felt that he “wasn’t a very good actor” at the time and needed to work on his craft....

1 The Perfect Shaped Head Parents in Singapore are reportedly making their babies sleep with “correction” helmets on, and their mouths taped shut in order to mold their skulls into a perfectly round shape. “Flat” headed shapes are seen as undesirable, and these parents are doing whatever they can to prevent their babies from having the “wrong” shape of the head. 2 Parenting Trends The trend began in China and has spread to Singapore and Taiwan....

The tracks that make up Folklore, Swift says, were written and recorded while in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. As to what drove her to drop the album unannounced, Swift wrote in the post: “I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world....

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Some of these couples still in the early years of their marriages, while others have decades of partnership under their belts. And while some got together as teens and have stayed together the entire time, in other cases, things were a little more on-and-off. So read on to find out more about these 13 long-time couples who first met way back when. And for more famous pairs who have been together for years, check out 12 Beloved, Long-Term Celebrity Couples, Then and Now....

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were both processing divorces (from Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert, respectively) when their friendship bloomed. They were also coaches on The Voice at the time, and Shelton told Billboard that supporting each other through their breakups is what brought them together. “That’s kind of how our friendship and bond started, that day,” he said. “It went from that, to checking in on each other once a week through email—‘This s*** happened to me, what happened to you?...

Being stalked by paparazzi, losing privacy, depleted self-esteem, and substance use disorder are just some of the issues these actors, musicians, and one royal family member have dealt with while being famous. And while some of them have gone from absolutely hating their notoriety to becoming more accepting of it, it will become clear to you why they had those feelings in the first place. So read on to find out more about these celebs who are weary of the spotlight, from the stars of huge movie franchises to tabloid fixtures to a few of the biggest child stars of all time....

News of a possible impending recall first appeared in the Nikkei Asia newspaper regarding Takata Corp., a now-bankrupt airbag manufacturer. Their factory in Hikone, Japan, was acquired in 2018 by U.S. car component maker Joyson Safety Systems (JSS) when they took over what remained of Takata after it went bust. Now, JSS is investigating inaccuracies in how seat belt webbing strength test data was reported prior to their acquisition and whether numbers were manipulated to make it appear that they met legal safety standards....

Though these foodie adventures are seemingly innocent, harmful bacteria may be lurking insidiously in many culinary options. To help you navigate the culinary landscape abroad, we’ve cobbled together expert advice from those who know best: doctors. Even these experts wouldn’t eat some of the stuff—from berries to bats (yes, bats)—on this list. It should come as no surprise that consuming raw meat and seafood can pose a danger to your gut and overall health while traveling abroad....

Katie Holmes used to tell her Dawson’s Creek castmates about her crush on the Top Gun movie star, noting that she even had a poster of Tom Cruise on her wall. Then she told Seventeen magazine in 2004 that she “used to think [she] was going to marry Tom Cruise.” It was just a short time later in May 2005 that Holmes got her wish and began dating Cruise. The couple was engaged mere weeks later, and Holmes gave birth to their child, Suri, in 2006....

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Wondering just what’s so amazing about your physical being? Read on to discover all of remarkable feats you’re accomplishing every day without even realizing it. And for more insight into your wellbeing, check out these 50 Science-Backed Health Facts That Will Blow Your Mind. Your skeletal system’s cells are constantly regenerating and, on average, the bones you have now will have completely regenerated in about a decade’s time. This does start to slow down as you age, however, with regeneration taking longer, causing bones to naturally become thinner....

As a precautionary measure, on Friday, Oct. 2, Trump was flown via helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he’ll remain for “a few days,” the White House says. But his symptoms and the first lady’s are reportedly “mild.” According to a memo from Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, DO, and other sources close to the situation, these are the COVID symptoms the Trumps are experiencing as of Oct....

And yet, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that almost 15 million people ages 12 and up had Alcohol Abuse Disorder (AUD) in 2019. There’s also been a 21 percent increase in excessive drinking during the ongoing COVID pandemic.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb With the prevalence of AUD, and alcohol use on the rise, you may be wondering about the signs of addiction—and it turns out there are some you can easily miss....

“The unprecedented events of 2020, from the pandemic to the protests, have profoundly changed our lives—and language,” the site’s managers wrote in a blog post announcing the update. “A great many of these entries we’ve updated address topics that touch all of us on the most personal levels: race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, health, and wellness.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb So which terms have been shelved? These are four words Dictionary.com says you should stop using if you haven’t already....

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So, don’t lose hope if you see a few more stray hairs than usual: Look for products that feature natural growth-stimulating ingredients like aloe, biotin, vitamin E, keratin, amino acids, hydrolyzed protein, in addition to rosemary, peppermint, castor, and grapeseed oil. Read on to discover the five shampoos that can help bring your thinning hair back to life. RELATED: Doing This in the Shower Is Making You Lose Your Hair, Experts Warn....

While a lot of major cities have experienced falling rents, there are a lot of mid-sized cities across the nation where rents have actually increased across the board during the coronavirus pandemic. This is according to a new report by the real-estate platform Zumper, which focused its data specifically on one-bedroom unit prices (which the researchers say is an accurate representation of the rental market as a whole). Curious to know if your city is experiencing a rising tide of rent prices?...

RELATED: 5 Tips for Wearing Leggings Over 65. The back pockets of a pair of jeans may be the last thing you pay attention to, but according to stylists, they can make a big difference. “Back patch pockets help add volume, which is a good thing as we age,” says Kosich. “Make sure they don’t sit too low or are too big, though, otherwise the optical illusion effect will be a lower, wider bum....