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Like me, you may not have even realized the voices behind some of those brand ads. That is, until one day you’re lucky enough to be watching, for example, a rerun of Modern Family and during the commercial break on comes an Olive Garden ad followed by one for Verizon FIOS. And then it hits you that Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) were just espousing the benefits of that never-ended pasta bowl and the high-speed connectivity....

Who got voted off in the Survivor 43 premiere? Morriah Young Teacher Morriah had by far the most colorful personality, wardrobe, and hair entering Survivor 43. And early on, the Baka classroom she resided in had a happy-go-lucky vibe. Even after losing the first Immunity Challenge, Morriah felt confident in her new alliance with the women that she wouldn’t be the first gone. Unfortunately, her confidence was misplaced, as the tribe valuing strength had her going in a unanimous vote....

—Wilma Dyer, Cañon City, Colorado Think beyond water! The Ural Mountains (plus, to some extent, the Caucasus Mountains) have long been considered to mark a distinct boundary between Europe and Asia. Yet our seven-continent model is only one of many standards taught around the world, mostly due to history and cultural preference. A six-continent model is preferred by most geographers, but more than one configuration exists. For example, one includes Eurasia (Europe and Asia combined)....

—Alyssa Dare, Elkridge, Maryland As many of us know, sound is a vibration that propagates as a wave through a medium. In general, sound travels slowest through gases (such as air), faster through liquids and fastest through solids. So no matter how well you block your outer ears, sound waves will still travel effectively through your head, where they will easily reach your middle and inner ears. You can even buy bone conduction headphones, which bypass your outer ears entirely....

Speaking with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on TODAY while promoting his upcoming holiday comedy movie with Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer called Spirited, Reynolds told the two women that they always wait until the baby is born to find out the sex. He also revealed whether or not he was hoping for a boy or girl, stating, “I know girls so I’m sort of kind of hoping that, but I’m ready for whatever happens....

Looking for a way to make treadmill workouts more fun? The solution may be as simple as some Taylor Swifttunes. The Taylor Swift Treadmill Strut (TSTS) is a fun, high-energy treadmill workout routine created by Allie Bennett, who develops treadmill-based workout routines (which she calls “treadmill struts”) incorporated around strategically arranged playlists by popular music artists. Bennett has amassed an impressive fan base on TikTok, with more than 300,000 followers, and her “treadmill strut” videos have seen the kind of traffic that would make many aspiring social media influencers envious, routinely getting more than 500,000 views....

We’ve included a list of the top 20 work clothes for women to get you motivated back in the office, from blazers to sweater dresses, colorful printed blouses, pencil skirts, trench coats and more. We’ve also highlighted comfortable sneakers and dressy flats, plus trendy accessories like pearl headbands and leather tote bags. No matter what your office dress code is, we have compiled all the basics for you to wear, regardless the type of workplace....

What is Sustainability? What exactly is sustainability? One of the most common definitions comes from the Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: “Sustainable development [meets] the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” For the food industry that means keeping the environmental impact on our planet low, while helping to keep farming and ranching thriving and feed a growing population....

To help raise awareness, Orji partnered with the pharmaceutical company Merck to host a three-episode web docuseries called Uncovering TNBC, which shares the stories of three Black women and their experience with TNBC. What is triple-negative breast cancer? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), triple-negative breast cancer is a kind of breast cancer that does not have any of the receptors that are commonly found in breast cancer....

Filmed in the Piff the Magic Dragon Showroom at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas pre-COVID shutdown, Piff posted it on YouTube in July, so his international audience would have free access to it. “We wanted to give it as a gift to the fans who supported us over the years,” says the British magician and comedian. “We wanted to make it as easy as possible. So, you just go to YouTube....

The lead of the current season of The Bachelorette—alongside co-star Rachel Recchia—took to social media to show off her summer body in a red hot swimsuit. But it was the caption that really delighted reality series fans, as she wrote: “Borrowed this from grandpa John.” For those that don’t know, Windey has a very close relationship with her grandfather, who has now become Bachelor Nation’s unofficial granddad. Grandpa John won over hearts after joining his granddaughter’s one-on-one date with then-Bachelor Clayton Echard back in February....

“It was a little nerve wracking at first because I was like, ‘Who is Hannah when we’re not focusing on her addiction? Who is she when she’s in a better space or has overcome something?’” Schram told Parade in this exclusive interview. “So, it’s been this uncovering of who Hannah is through the scripts that I’ve been given, but also just me as Jessy trying to take some of that past and then meld it into who I hope Hannah will be....

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are currently sharing hosting duties as the network searches for a new permanent host for the show; the revival began airing in 1984 with the late Alex Trebek at the helm. While Trebek was a beloved member of the series, there is another person that deserves recognition but didn’t get it—the enigmatic announcer Johnny Gilbert. Gilbert turned 94 on July 13, but neither the show’s Wednesday or Thursday episodes included any mention of his big day....

She opted for a steamy red hot two-piece outfit, complete with a knitted cut-out skirt that went just below the knee and a matching crop top that featured similar cut out’s down the middle of the shirt. She paired the look with red strappy stiletto heels and accessorized with gold statement earrings. The 37-year-old actress wore her pin-straight brown locks down along with a chic smokey eye glam that included a slight red lip color....

The show not only has a dedicated fanbase, it’s also raked in well-deserved awards, including a Peabody Award and two Independent Spirit Awards, plus Golden Globes and Critics Choice Television Awards nominations. Considering we left all of our characters at different crossroads, we need to know what will happen in Reservation Dogs Season 2. Will there be a second season of Reservation Dogs? This is the big question and thankfully, the answer is yes!...

The sketch featured the festive and catchy tune “Santa’s My Boyfriend,” which made its original debut back in 2006, during Season 32 of the late-night show. In it, the three ladies are in matching plaid dresses and standing beside a Christmas tree, putting the finishing touches on it. As they converse, they discover that they have someone in common before breaking into a song about it. After Wiig asks the girls about their Christmas plans, Rudolph reveals that she’s spending it with someone super special, referring to him as “my guy....

Elvis actors Kurt Russell Lucky Russell got to borrow Presley’s dazzling White Comet jumpsuit (named the Adonis suit) for the 1979 ABC television movie Elvis. Years later, an uncredited Russell voiced Presley’s short scene in Forrest Gump (1994), when a young Forrest learns those pelvis-shaking dance moves. Michael Shannon Based on an untold true story (and one of the most requested photographs in the National Archives), 2016’s Elvis & Nixon stars Shannon as Presley, who meets with Kevin Spacey’s President Nixon at the White House....

As we work hard to fix many of the ailments that came with the pandemic—we’ve never been more serious about prioritizing our mental health, according to finding of a survey conducted by Parade and the Cleveland Clinic—many of us are trying to figure out what to do about these annoying aches and pains, too. “When we sit for long periods of time or stay more sedentary in general, the connective tissues in our body can adapt in small but significant ways to the shape that we are in the most,” explainsLara Heimann, physical therapist and yoga teacher....

In anticipation of our favorite shows returning—whether it’s reality, fantasy, true crime or anything in between – we’ve put together a simple guide to help you get ready. So, time to grab your favorite snacks, turn down the lights and get comfortable. It’s showtime! 10 Ways to Get Ready for Spring TV Season 1. Get your snack situation right What’s a TV night-in without some delicious snacks? Smartfood Smart 50® Sweet & Salty Caramel saves you the effort of running back and forth from the microwave before your favorite show starts, and it will satisfy both salty and sweet cravings all at once....

Many of us seek to make a connection with that person who anchors us, grounds us, makes us a better person, makes us feel like they complete us. Finding your soulmate is a powerful thing—there is a deep connection that soulmates share. But your twin flame doesn’t necessarily have to be the love of your life. That companionship can be found between friends or siblings as easily as it can exist in love with a romantic partner....