Thursday, March 31, 2022

The World Cup Draw Is Friday. Here’s How It Works.


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A Timeline of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's Roller-Coaster Relationship

Fans were thrilled when it appeared that Khloé Kardashian had finally found true love with Tristan Thompson, but it didn't take long for their love story to sour. The relationship started off playful and carefree in late 2016, as the two enjoyed romantic outings and vacations in places like Cabo San Lucas, and things quickly turned more serious in December 2017, when the pair announced they were expecting a child together. While the birth of their daughter, True, in April 2018 was a dream come true for Kardashian, her happy news was overshadowed by the first of several cheating scandals with Thompson at the center. Take a look back at Kardashian and Thompson's relationship timeline - how things started, what went down in their nearly six-year relationship, and how things ultimately ended.



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David and Victoria Beckham's London Mansion Broken Into While Couple Was There With Daughter Harper

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Wall Street staged a comeback in March as the U.S. economy showed its resilience.


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What We Know About Megan Fox and MGK's Upcoming Wedding

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are ready to say "I do." The couple first met in 2020 on the set of the movie "Midnight in the Switchgrass," and it was practically love at first sight for Fox.

"I was in a room with him and said hello to him and looked into his eyes . . . I knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame," Fox said in July 2020. "Instead of a soulmate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we're actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away, so I think it was the second day, I asked him to come into my trailer for lunch, and I put him through all of this astrology stuff."

Fast-forward to today, and Fox and MGK are engaged! The rapper popped the question under a banyan tree this past January. "In July of 2020 we sat under this banyan tree. We asked for magic," Fox captioned her engagement announcement on Instagram. "Somehow a year and a half later, having walked through hell together, and having laughed more than I ever imagined possible, he asked me to marry him."

Throughout their time together, Fox and MGK have shared countless milestones together, including the recent addition of their cat, Whiskey. And now, they're planning a wedding. While details are still pretty scarce, here's everything we know about their nuptials so far.

Megan Fox's Engagement Ring

MGK proposed to Fox with a unique toi-et-moi-style ring featuring their birthstones: a diamond for MGK and an emerald for Fox. "i know tradition is one ring, but i designed it with Stephen Webster to be two: the emerald (her birth stone) and the diamond (my birth stone) set on two magnetic bands of thorns that draw together as two halves of the same soul forming the obscure heart that is our love," the rapper wrote on Instagram. According to The Clear Cut founder Olivia Landau, each stone ranges in size from two to two-and-a-half carats, and the ring is valued at anywhere from $50,000 to $75,000.

The Theme

During an appearance on "The Late Late Show With James Corden," MGK revealed that he wants a gothic wedding with a red river, which naturally makes it hard to find a location. "The location is hard. Trying to find a spot that's matching my artistic [vision]," he told Corden. Because of that, he and Fox have yet to finalize a wedding date.

The Music

While Fox and MGK have yet to confirm their official wedding band, the musician told Ellen DeGeneres that he'd be down for BTS to perform at his nuptials to Fox. "Which boy band am I going to know the most songs of? For sure, *NSYNC," he told DeGeneres. "Which band do I surprisingly know all these facts about? BTS." He added, "I remember I met them at the Billboard Awards and they were stoked to meet me. I think I have a better chance at getting BTS to come."

The Wedding Party

During a recent appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," MGK discussed his plans for his wedding party. "I think my side is gonna be an army," he said. "I have so many close and best friends that have been with me for all these years. Pete [Davidson]'s absolutely gonna be standing there with me. We should just mic him for commentary."



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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

A New Wave of Covid-19 Is Coming. Here’s How to Prepare.


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Whether It's Sci-Fi or Rom-Coms, Lana Condor Truly Has the Acting Range

For most fans, their first introduction to Lana Condor was Netflix's To All the Boys film series, in which she portrayed the trilogy's main character, Lara Jean Covey. While this franchise certainly propelled Condor's acting career to new heights, "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" wasn't her first major film credit. In fact, die-hard Marvel fans may recognize her from "X-Men: Apocalypse."

Her role as mutant Jubilee was minor, but it allowed other doors to open, including a small role in "Patriots Day" and a Lifetime movie credit in "High School Lover." Following the major success of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," Condor was cast as a main character on Syfy's "Deadly Class." Her Netflix portfolio broadened, too, thanks to her voiceover work in "Rilakkuma to Kaoru."

With "TATB" in her rearview mirror, Condor's star keeps on rising. You can now see her opposite of Cole Sprouse in HBO Max's new sci-fi rom-com, "Moonshot." Even more exciting, Condor has also been tapped to and executive produce and star in Hulu's action comedy series "Take Out" and the Netflix limited series "Boo, Bitch." Condor is entering the height of her acting career, and we're just enjoying catching up on all the TV shows and films that got her there.



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Tom Parker's Journey With The Wanted: Hits, Brotherhood, Heartache and a "Beautifully Special" Reunion

The WantedThe Wanted had high hopes for "All Time Low." But what were the odds that their first-ever single would make a big splash? "You wouldn't believe how much we adore you all...


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All the Stars We've Lost in 2022

We're paying our respects to all the prolific musicians, actors, comedians, and cultural icons who died in 2022. On March 30, Tom Parker, singer for British-Irish band The Wanted, died age at 33 from a terminal brain tumor. Just before his death, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died at age 50 while on tour in South America.

We also lost "Golden Girls" star Betty White, who died on New Year's Eve at age 99, and Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier - who died at age 94 - at the top of the year. Miss USA 2019 winner Cheslie Kryst, "Bat Out of Hell" rocker Meat Loaf, funk pioneer Betty Davis, and "Full House" comedian Bob Saget have also died this year. Each of them made a lasting mark on their respective industries. Ahead, we pay homage to all the celebrities we've lost in 2022.



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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Elle Fanning Reveals How Michelle Carter's Texts Influenced The Girl From Plainville Portrayal

Elle Fanning, The Girl From Plainville, HuluElle Fanning had access to all of those text messages. And according to the 23-year-old actress, they were "haunting and difficult to get through." But how did they affect her...


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The U.S. and allies are preparing new sanctions on Russian supply chains.


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Here's Your Guide to the Many Characters of Disney+'s "Moon Knight"

Following the success of Marvel series like "WandaVision" and "Hawkeye" in 2021, Disney+ is continuing to add to its roster of MCU shows with the new series "Moon Knight," which premieres March 30. Starring Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac, "Moon Knight" tells the story of a man named Steven Grant who works at a gift shop and experiences blackouts. Grant soon discovers these blackouts occur due to his dissociative identity disorder. As we saw in the official "Moon Knight" trailer, which dropped on Jan. 17, he's been living a second life as a mercenary named Marc Spector, and as he's coming to terms with his different identities, a mysterious and dangerous character played by Ethan Hawke appears, and Steven and Marc need to stop him.

Here are all the stars who are set to appear in the highly anticipated show.



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Bre Tiesi Gives Rare Insight to Her "Beautiful" Relationship With Nick Cannon

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Britain detains a Russian superyacht in London.


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Monday, March 28, 2022

The budget seeks more money for Treasury to deter cyberattacks and enforce sanctions.


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Jenna Ortega's Résumé Has Everything From Disney to Horror Flicks

Jenna Ortega wanted to "break away" from the Disney Channel mold after working on "Stuck in the Middle," and over the past few years she's shown her skills in decidedly un-Disney genres. Since joining the season two cast of "You," - arguably Ortega's biggest role to date - the actress has been working overtime to carve her name into the thriller horror genre with projects like "The Babysitter: Killer Queen," "Studio 666," and most recently, A24's "X." Plus, who could forget her stellar performance as Tara Carpenter in the 2021 version of "Scream"?

As a Disney star-turned-horror actress, Ortega told POPSUGAR, "My goal in acting was I never wanted to be pigeonholed into a certain character type." Throughout her decade-long career in Hollywood (she's only 19, by the way), the actress has proven she's a jack of all trades. One moment she'll be playing the role of an innocent teenager ("Yes Day"), and the next she's hunting dinosaurs ("Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous") or chasing down a murder suspect. It's clear that Ortega is just getting started. Keep reading to see all of her major roles to date, and be on the lookout for her on Netflix's upcoming Wednesday Addams-inspired mystery series.

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Cheer's Morgan Simianer Is Engaged to Boyfriend Stone Burleson

Morgan Simianer, Stone BurlesonGet ready to cheer because Morgan Simianer is engaged! The star of the Netflix docuseries Cheer accepted a proposal from her love, Stone Burleson, on March 26. "On Saturday, the...


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Inside the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars Party


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Will Smith Celebrated His Oscar Win Surrounded by Family

Will Smith certainly made the 2022 Oscars a night to remember, but even after his altercation with Chris Rock, the "King Richard" actor was all smiles while celebrating his best actor win. Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and their children, Jaden, Willow, and Trey, all posed on the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet Sunday night following his tearful acceptance speech. Smith's win for his leading role makes him the fifth Black man in history to snag an Oscar for best actor - along with Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Jamie Foxx, and Forest Whitaker.

In his acceptance speech, Smith addressed his emotional encounter with Rock (though he never mentioned the comedian's name) and apologized to the Academy and the Oscar nominees. In regards to his actions, Smith compared himself to Richard Williams - whom he portrays in "King Richard" - noting that he's a "fierce defender of his family." "In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world," he added. "I am being called on in my life to love people. And to protect people. And to be a river to my people."

The actor also acknowledged how major his win is, not only for him, but for everyone involved in the film. "I am not crying for winning an award. It's not about winning, it's about being able to shine a light on all of the people. Tim [White] and Trevor [White] and Zach [Baylin] and Saniyya [Sidney] and Demi [Singleton] and Aunjanue [Ellis] and the entire cast and crew of 'King Richard,' Venus and Serena, the entire Williams family. Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things."

Following the Oscars, Smith continued his family celebration inside Vanity Fair's afterparty, where he was spotted dancing with his award and enjoying himself among his peers. Despite the bittersweet moment, it seems Smith was still able to make the most of his big night. Ahead, check out more photos of Smith and his family's sweet red carpet appearance.



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"Bridgerton" Season 2 Gives the Cutest Glimpses at Simon and Daphne's Baby

Look, we know Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) are technically the main focus of "Bridgerton" season two, but Daphne and Simon's baby son is a close runner-up. The Netflix show's second installment offers a few glimpses at the bundle of joy, and it's clear he's taking after his handsome father, played by Regé-Jean Page. Though the tiny tot's face is concealed by a bonnet for some of the newly released episodes, his plump cheeks and dark-brown curly hair are on full display in a few scenes, including one of him attempting to walk with help from his mom, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor); grandma Lady Violet (Ruth Gemmell); and great-aunt Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh).

During season two, Daphne casually reveals baby Basset's first name - Augie - which proves they stuck with Simon's request to follow the Bridgerton family tradition of alphabetizing kids' names. Perhaps Augie is a nickname for a longer Regency-era-worthy name like Augustus or Augustin? Meanwhile, in Julia Quinn's "The Duke and I," the first book that inspired the Netflix series, Simon and Daphne's first child is a girl they name Amelia. They then have two more daughters, Belinda and Caroline, before welcoming two sons, David and Edward. This is just one of the many ways the "Bridgerton" TV show differs from the book series so far.

"It was a joy to be a momma."

In an Instagram Live interview with WeDo, Dynevor briefly discussed her experience with filming and acting alongside a baby - well, technically two babies. "Daphne obviously gave birth at the end of season one, so you will meet the bubba in season two, and it's the prettiest bubba I've ever seen in my life," she said, adding that he's meant to be around 6 months old in the season. "We were so lucky, they were so well-behaved. We had two twins, the most gorgeous kids ever, so it was a joy to be a momma. Also, Daphne's just really come into her own. She's a woman. She's got a husband, but she's very independent." Of course, the independence she's referencing is due to the fact that Page's Simon (devastatingly) does not appear in any episodes of season two.

Read ahead to see all the adorable peeks of baby Basset we're treated to in "Bridgerton" season two.



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Everything to Know About "The Kardashians" on Hulu

The Kardashians are headed to Hulu! After the Kardashian-Jenner clan's announcement that "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was ending after 20 seasons, fans rejoiced when matriarch Kris Jenner confirmed that she - along with Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner - were coming to Hulu for a new chapter. "Excited to announce our new multi year partnership with Hulu and Star and what's to come in 2021," Kris tweeted in December 2020.

On New Year's Eve 2021, Hulu announced the famous family's show, "The Kardashians." The streamer dropped a 15-second trailer on the same day for the upcoming series, flashing "When the countdown to the New Year ends, the countdown to the new show begins" across the screen. Khloé, Kendall, Kim, Kris, Kourtney, and Kylie also appear in the clip to say, "Happy New Year, everyone!" The entire crew will create content that will stream exclusively on Hulu.

On Feb. 7, Hulu finally shared the premiere date for "The Kardashians," which will arrive on the platform on April 14. A new trailer was then released on March 27, giving fans another look at the drama to come: There's footage of Kourtney engagement to Travis Barker, a pregnant Kylie discussing having another child, and Khloé and Tristan Thompson evaluating their relationship.

Read ahead to get the full scoop on everything there is to know about "The Kardashians," including its plot, cast, and trailers.



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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Inside Taylor Hawkins' Final Foo Fighters Show: Tribute From Dave Grohl and a Queen-Inspired Performance

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DeSantis Is Trump 2.0


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Everything You Need From Venus Williams' King Richard-Inspired Activewear Collection

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Red Carpet Oscars Fashion From Best Actor and Actress Nominees


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Lt. Gov. Benjamin Is Focus of Federal Inquiry Into Campaign Fraud


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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Missiles hit targets in Lviv, 50 miles from the Polish border.


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Taylor Hawkins Dead at 50: Travis Barker and Other Stars Pay Tribute to Foo Fighters Drummer

Taylor Hawkins, Travis BarkerThe music world is in mourning following the loss of Taylor Hawkins. Scores of fellow top rockers and other celebs have taken to social media to honor the Foo Fighters drummer, who died...


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Biden denounces Russian invasion, casting it as part of a decades-long attempt to crush democracies.


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The Eyes of Tammy Faye's Intense Transformations: See the Actors vs. the Real-Life Characters

The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield"I think the eyes are so important. I believe the eyes are the soul, I truly do." So said Tammy Faye Bakker in a 2000 documentary about the infamous televangelist's rise to...


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In a Fiery Speech Rallying Allies, Biden Denounces Putin and Seemingly Calls for His Ouster


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Friday, March 25, 2022

Cynthia Nixon's Birthday Tribute to "Old Friend" Sarah Jessica Parker Will Delight SATC Fans

Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica ParkerTrue friendship never goes out of style-especially for Carrie and Miranda. On March 25, Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon celebrated her co-star Sarah Jessica Parker's 57th birthday...


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"Atlanta"'s Season 3 Soundtrack Packs Mellow Tracks and Classic Hits

After nearly four long years, "Atlanta" made its triumphant return to FX on March 24. Season three premiered with some chilling plots based on real-life events and also gave us an update on Earn (Donald Glover), Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry), Darius (Lakeith Stanfield), and Van (Zazie Beetz) on their European tour.

This season might mark a new overseas chapter for the crew, but "Atlanta"'s music is still marked by the same serene style from prior seasons. While season three has yet to spotlight any hip-hop bangers from the South, episodes one and two feature smooth, mellow tracks from artists such as Miles Davis, Don Cherry, and Eunice Collins, as well as a classic 2Pac hit. Ahead, listen to every song featured on "Atlanta"'s third season so far.



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Jasmine Guillory Likes Writing Books About Women Who Have Sex - And Like It


"New York Times" bestselling author Jasmine Guillory has written seven romance novels, including "The Wedding Date", "The Proposal", and the upcoming By The Book".

I started writing romance because I loved reading it. Romance novels are exactly what I need during a really hard time in my life: a good, engaging story; a fun read; and a happy ending. Don't we all need that sometimes? And it's a joy to read and write about people having good relationships - and good sex!

The first time I read a romance novel was when I went off to summer camp one year, and my roommate brought a whole bunch of them. I was a really well-behaved, nerdy kid, so I just learned a lot from books. It was fun to see the ways in which you learn about relationships and characters and how different people act in relationships. I stopped reading romance for years, and then I came back to it as an adult, and it was so much fun to dive back in.

You see the double standards of romance and sex in the publishing industry all the time.

Going to a women's college was really revolutionary in helping me embrace my sexuality. So many conversations that had been secret were just things that people talked about. Even things like women's bodies and sexuality were open and discussed in ways that I'd never experienced before and, in some cases, since then. You didn't have to feel ashamed to ask questions. Because why are you embarrassed to ask about your period or why your body looks a certain way? So often, we're trained to think your body is supposed to look like these people in magazines or on TV. But when you start to see women in so many different bodies, you realize, "Oh, there's nothing wrong with me."

Growing up in America, where you're almost trained to think of something like sexuality as embarrassing, it still tends to take a while to get rid of that mentality. I always knew I was supposed to be ashamed of my body, but writing my books and creating characters who are less ashamed of their bodies has certainly helped me feel that way.

For so long, people have acted like there's something wrong with women for wanting sex and liking it.

I was a lawyer before I was an author. When I got my first book deal, I knew that people would have strong opinions when I told them I wrote a romance novel. You see the double standards of romance and sex in the publishing industry all the time. Men write books that have lots of sex in them, and they're literary. Women write books with lots of sex in them, and they're not. People will say, "Oh, this should have been a romance novel," as an insult, or the reviews will say, "Oh, she's clearly writing about herself." People don't give women authors the same respect. But I loved my book, and I loved writing romance, so I didn't care all that much about other people's opinions.

For so long, people have acted like there's something wrong with women for wanting sex and liking it. It's really natural for me to write books about women whose sexualities are a natural part of them and who are in relationships where that works well for the two of them. There's a whole range of ways people write about sex, and I think it's great to have more of it. Reading books is how I learned about so many different kinds of sexualities, about people of different genders having relationships and having sex.

And romance novels are a great way for people to learn about relationships, and sex, and consent, and to learn how to have open and honest conversations about all of the above. I once went to a friend's book club, and a bunch of moms who had relatively young kids were there. One person told me, "When my daughter starts reading about sex, I would like her to read books like yours because of the ways that you talk about sex as something that is for them, as opposed to just for the other person, and because of the ways that the characters talk about consent." I just loved that. I think reading is a great way to start exploring your own sexuality and learning what is fun for you to read about and what isn't - and either is okay.

Sex is often a big, serious topic that you want to talk about with a partner. And sure, that can be true . . . but it can also be really fun. That's why people like to have it. Some of my favorite sex scenes I've written are the ones where you learn things about the characters, they learn about each other, and they're having fun. They're people who have fun together when they're not having sex - and when they are.

Writing romance novels is a joy for me, and I hope readers - whether they're new to romance or have been reading it for many years - get that same joy from my books.



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10 Frightfully Good Anya Taylor-Joy Movies and TV Shows to Stream Now

To say Anya Taylor-Joy has been busy lately would be an understatement. The actor rose to prominence with the role of Thomasin in Robert Eggers's 2015 horror film, "The Witch," and since then, Taylor-Joy has starred in a plethora of other major Hollywood films such as "Split," "Emma," "Last Night in Soho," and Marvel mutant horror trilogy "The New Mutants." She's also made a splash on television in shows like "The Queen's Gambit" and "Peaky Blinders."

Taylor-Joy already has several movies lined up to premiere in the next few years, including "The Northman" coming in April, "Mad Max" prequel "Furiosa," horror-comedy "The Menu," and thriller "Laughter in the Dark." We can't wait to see what our new favorite scream queen does next, but until then, here's a look back at the roles Taylor-Joy has already taken on.



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"Bridgerton" Season 2 References Jane Austen and Shakespeare in Creative Ways

Watching the second season of "Bridgerton," it's clear that the people in charge of creating this sumptuous Regency feast know a lot about their source material. No, I don't just mean Julia Quinn's original "Bridgerton" novels, but also the work of two of the greatest romance authors of all time: Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. As Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) butt heads and try to fall in love, they walk in the footsteps of other iconic couples that came before them.

Austen set her stories in Regency England - just like "Bridgerton" - and wrote some of the most iconic romance novels of all time, like "Pride & Prejudice," "Sense & Sensiblity," and "Persuasion." Unlike "Bridgerton," those books were set almost entirely in the British countryside, showing only glimpses of life in London. But the show also references Shakespeare's works like "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Much Ado About Nothing" in season two. Let's break down all the references, shall we?



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Everything We Know About Harry Styles's New Album, "Harry's House"

It seems like it was just yesterday Harry Styles released his sophomore album "Fine Line," and here we are with a third album on the way. In actuality, it's been nearly two and a half years since "Fine Line" came out, and we've all been through a hell of a lot during that time. Styles definitely stayed busy, filming a couple movies, going on tour, and putting together his forthcoming album. Throughout all of this, he's only managed to grow in popularity, drawing in more fans every day.

Styles is usually pretty quiet on social media, but his Twitter and Instagram lit up on March 23 when the announcement for his new album came through (and almost immediately earned several million "likes" on each platform), sending Harries into a spiral of anticipation frantically pulling together every penny to buy all the merch and concert tickets that we know are coming. While we don't have a ton of info yet on Styles's third album, we are bringing you every shred that we have so far. Stay tuned for more, friends!



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Thursday, March 24, 2022

All the Details on E!'s 2022 Oscars Red Carpet

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Nicole Kidman Eats Photos in Roar Trailer and We're Confused

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Full House's Dave Coulier Reveals He's 2 Years Sober

Dave CoulierWarning: This article contains a graphic image. Dave Coulier is living the sober life. The Full House alum got candid with his Instagram followers on March 24 about...


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Can't Get Enough of the Pods? "Love Is Blind" Has Been Renewed Through Season 5

After a two-year hiatus, Netflix's "Love Is Blind" returned in February for another round of blind dating taken to the literal extreme. The show's unique premise - singles "meeting" while isolated in pods and not being able to see each other's faces - brought in all the buzz when it premiered in early 2020, and season two came with a lot more drama for the final couples.

After the way things went down in season two, we're already antsy for a third season. But Netflix must've sensed this because, on March 24, the streamer renewed the dating series for seasons four and five! The upcoming seasons will feature a new cast of singles and new cities.

Prior to "Love Is Blind"'s recent renewal news, Brandon Riegg, Netflix's vice president of nonfiction series and comedy specials, issued a statement about the show's massive success. "It's been incredible to see Netflix members everywhere respond to the raw, authentic stories of real people and real stakes," he said after the series was renewed for season two. "We pride ourselves on creating a favorite show for any taste, and we're thrilled fans embraced all of these series with such enthusiasm and shared passion. We look forward to sparking more joy for our members."

Season three of "Love Is Blind" has already been filmed and has a premiere date set. The series' creators previously told Variety that "Love Is Blind" wrapped up production in Dallas and would likely air the new season within the next year. But Netflix later confirmed that season three will actually premiere this year.

Even though "Love Is Blind" already has its next three seasons queued up, the Netflix series is likely to keep going as long as there's continued interest. "I want to see a season two or a season 12. Don't you?" series creator Chris Coelen told Oprah Daily in March 2020. Coelen said he'd be "100 percent" on board for "season 15 and season 20," as a matter of fact.

Coelen faced some backlash following season two after it was revealed that two more couples got engaged, but they didn't make the final cut. "You only have so many crews and so much budget and so much time. It would be amazing to follow everybody, but you just have to decide what feels like a good group to follow," he told Variety in February. "We had no idea, and continue to have no idea what's going to happen in the stories that we choose. If we are so lucky as we have been in Season 1 and Season 2 to have more engagements than we're able to follow, then we go with our gut." Fingers crossed we get to see more journeys in the next few seasons!



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Every Contestant Who's Been Unmasked on "The Masked Singer" Season 7

"The Masked Singer" is back for its seventh season on Fox, and returning to judge the stiff competition are Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke, with Nick Cannon hosting again. This time around, the show has a new exciting theme for the group of contestants to follow. Season seven - which premiered on March 9 - divides the monsters into three categories: the good, the bad, and the cuddly.

To kick things off for each team, "The Masked Singer" introduced Firefly, McTerrier, Ram, Cyclops, and Thingamabob in its season premiere, all of whom were fighting to win the Golden Mask trophy. Keep reading ahead for updates on all the unmasked singers and those still in the running to be crowned season seven's winner.



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From Karrueche Tran to Michael Ealy, All the Famous Faces in "Bel-Air"

As "Bel-Air"'s season finale approaches, the show has proved that it's capable of existing outside of its predecessor's shadow. The reboot series is the most ambitious reimagining of a '90s classic, and though it's been flipped into a drama, it still has traces of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in its DNA - it even has some familiar faces from the original sitcom.

Ahead of episode nine's premiere, Deadline reported that "Fresh Prince" alums Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson had been tapped to guest star in the Peacock reboot. Both actors had connections to Aunt Vivian's character in the original '90s show, and so it's only fitting they aid Cassandra Freeman's version of the beloved character in "Bel-Air."

Not only does "Bel-Air" continue to make nostalgic nods to its inspiration, it also follows in its footsteps when it comes to stellar guest appearances. From famous actors to some of our favorite rappers, check out all the celebrities who have guest-starred on "Bel-Air" so far.



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The "Bel-Air" Soundtrack Has Hits From Kid Cudi, Opal, and Love, Mae C

-You won't be rapping "In West Philadelphia born and raised" while watching "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reboot, but there's still plenty of music to keep you company. Peacock's "Bel-Air," starring Jabari Banks as Will, adds a darker twist to the circumstances that took him from Philadelphia to Bel-Air - and it has music that matches the heaviness of the series. The premiere episode opens with J. Cole's "No Role Models," with the line, "First things first, rest in peace, Uncle Phil." It's a nod to the late James Avery, who played "The Fresh Prince" OG Uncle Phil, and who died in 2013.

The music is then cranked up a notch during Will's basketball game against Rashad, a Philly gang member. The game gets violent, resulting in Will's arrest. Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes) is able to bail him out thanks to his political connections, and Will's mom sends him to live in Bel-Air for his own safety.

The dramatized reboot has received mixed reviews, but the soundtrack - which includes songs from J. Cole, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, Saweetie, and D Smoke - isn't something you can ignore. Keep reading for the full list of songs (so far).



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Netflix Unveils Its Most Inclusive Dating-Show Lineup Yet

Netflix announced a bunch of updates regarding their dating-show lineup on March 24. To share the news, Netflix alums Matt Barnett ("Love Is Blind" season one), Jarrette Jones ("Love Is Blind" season two), Harry Jowsey ("Too Hot to Handle" season one), Nathan Webb ("Too Hot to Handle" season two), and Nathan Soan Mngomezulu ("Too Hot to Handle" season three) formed a Y2K-inspired boy band, N-2-LUV, and sang about all of the upcoming shows.

"Love has no off-season," the group sang in the chorus. 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey, who also cohosts "Love Is Blind" and "The Ultimatum," watched the video announcement from the Netflix-created boy band and joked, "I'd give it a solid 97 degrees."

The list of shows is the streaming platform's most diverse to date. "Love Is Blind: After the Altar" will allow fans to catch up with season two ahead of "Love Is Blind" season three later this year; the first season of "The Ultimatum" hasn't even aired yet, and the show's already been greenlit for a second season, which will feature a queer cast comprised of "mostly women"; a new show titled "Jewish Matchmaking" from the producers of "Indian Matchmaking" was announced; a new series titled "Dated and Related," featuring siblings who help each other find "the one," is premiering this year; "Love on the Spectrum," a docu-reality series following people on the autism spectrum dating, will also premiere this year; and an untitled series hosted by Lachey will have all the singles from Netflix reality shows "Too Hot To Handle," "Love Is Blind," The Circle," ""Selling Tampa," and more try to find their perfect match among each other.

As for more Netflix series that have been renewed, "Love Is Blind" is getting a fourth and fifth season, "The Ultimatum" is coming back with a second season, "Indian Matchmaking" was renewed for a third season, and "Too Hot to Handle" is coming back for season four. It's a lot to take in! But fans of dating reality shows will have their plates full with content. Seriously, don't even bother to put the popcorn down.



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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Are Love Is Blind's Nick and Danielle Ready to Have Kids? They Say...

Love Is Blind ReunionGuess there won't be a Love Is Blind baby on board soon--at least not for Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson! After a roller coaster of a season, Danielle and Nick said "I do"...


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