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The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins Dishes On His Wedding Plans - Exclusive Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC Press By Felicia Lee/Nov. 12, 2021 12:19 pm EST As Shakespeare famously wrote, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” Ben Higgins, star of Season 16 of “The Bachelor,” can attest to this — his road to true love came with more than its share of bumps and detours. When he proposed to Lauren Bushnell at the end of “The Bachelor,” it looked like he was well on his way to happily ever after, but their relationship only lasted a year....

The Truth About Lara Trump’s Life Before Marrying Eric Arturo Holmes/Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/Nov. 29, 2021 10:43 am EST While Donald Trump’s kids were often in the news for various reasons during his presidency, they remain in the headlines today as they offer commentary on American politics, keeping their father’s name out there. Their significant others can also be quite vocal while making names for themselves. After all, Ivanka Trump’s husband, Jared Kushner, was one of the former president’s most trusted senior advisors, tasked with solving such world problems as the coronavirus pandemic, conflict in the Middle East, and the opioid crisis (via NBC News)....

Kate Middleton is banned from having potatoes for dinner MaciejGillert/Shutterstock The royal family has a lot of restrictions — from what they can wear to whom they can spend time with — but, perhaps, one of the most surprising limitations is what Kate Middleton and the family are allowed to eat. According to Express, Darren McGrady, a former royal chef, shared with The Telegraph that the queen does not like carbohydrates, which limits the entire family’s dinner menu....

Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller will be an unexpected holiday gift for viewers National Georgraphic/YouTube Season 2 of “Trafficked” will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 1, almost exactly a year to the date after the first season debuted. The show will air on the National Geographic Channel and stream on Hulu as well. The network just released a trailer for the second season, which promises to be as thrilling as the first....

Which Fast Food Restaurants Are Open For Thanksgiving 2021? PsychoFox/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Nov. 19, 2021 3:44 pm EST If you’ve ever put together the perfect Thanksgiving menu only to realize your frozen turkey hasn’t thawed on time, or you don’t have enough pie ingredients but the grocery stores have already closed, then you have probably assumed that your whole holiday was ruined. There’s a lot of pressure to get Thanksgiving food right, but the liberating truth is that you can celebrate it any way you’d like....

Donald Trump continues to encourage vaccination with Candace Owens mark reinstein/Shutterstock Despite the reaction from his supporters, Donald Trump didn’t back away from his stance that the Americans should be vaccinated and boosted and doubled down during an interview with conservative commentator Candace Owens on December 22. When Owens questioned Trump on whether the vaccines actually work considering more people have died in 2021 from COVID-19 under the Joe Biden administration than they did in 2020 when Trump was still president, Trump stuck to his guns on how the vaccines do work and placed the blame for COVID still surging on the people who refuse to get vaccinated....

Don’t forget to add sage and thyme to your grocery list this year ktkusmtku/Shutterstock When it comes to Thanksgiving turkeys, herbs are the best way to ensure your bird is seasoned all the way through. In fact, Taste of Home recommends not only seasoning the outside of the bird with herbs but also stuffing a bundle of your favorite herbs into its cavity so that they permeate throughout it. Two of the most popular Thanksgiving herbs are thyme and sage because of their flavor palettes and growth cycles, but parsley and rosemary are also excellent....

Here’s The Bachelorette Seasons That Racked Up The Most Views Presley Ann/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Nov. 8, 2021 3:33 pm EST When “The Bachelor” premiered in 2002, fans instantly became hooked as they watched as one man dated multiple women in hopes of finding his true love. So, when the franchise created “The Bachelorette” in 2003, viewers were equally intrigued to see a woman weed through a group of men in hopes of finding her future husband (via Pure Wow)....

I Love A Mama’s Boy: Did Mike’s Mom Really Sabotage His Engagement? YouTube By Joey Keogh/Nov. 18, 2021 11:30 am EST With their latest series “I Love a Mama’s Boy,” TLC continues its domination of the brilliantly bizarre dating-show pantheon. Hot on the heels of the likes of “90 Day Fiancé,” the show follows relatively normal-seeming couples who have one massive obstacle in their way: the guy’s overbearing mother. Each of the featured couples has its own level of meddling to deal with, and Stephanie and Mike are no different....

Inside Kenya Moore’s Atlanta Home Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Noha Abuhadra/Nov. 14, 2021 5:06 pm EST “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are infamous for many things. Their quick-wit, hilarious arguments, impeccable shade throwing, and overall throw-downs. The show has amassed huge success over the span of 13 years. As the third installment of “The Real Housewives” franchise, Atlanta holds its own as one of the most iconic. As the housewives became “very rich” a la Nene Leakes, their lifestyles began to reflect it more and more (via Buzzfeed News)....

NCIS Characters That Deserved Better Deaths Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Ashley Moor/Dec. 16, 2021 11:29 am EST Given the fact that “NCIS” has lasted for an impressive 19 seasons and nearly two decades, it makes sense that a few beloved characters have parted ways with the show over its long tenure on primetime television. Some characters have left “NCIS” to pursue greener pastures or more noble causes, like main character NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Mark Harmon, who decided to stay in Alaska after finally finding peace following the death of his family in the show’s 19th season, per The Hollywood Reporter....

The Best Exercises To Do With A Partner Flamingo Images/Shutterstock By Kali Borovic/Nov. 18, 2021 3:27 pm EST Let’s just call it like it is: the gym is way more fun with a friend. Not only are there proven benefits to working out with a partner, but it’s also just a lot more fun (via CDC). Having two people at the gym together means collaboration and trying new workouts. Bonus points are that it also helps to ease the gym anxiety you might be experiencing....

The One Thing That Really Destroyed Princess Diana And Prince Charles’s Marriage Georges De Keerle/Getty Images By Nicole Tommasulo/Dec. 26, 2021 5:20 pm EST With the success of Netflix’s “The Crown” and recent release of “Spencer,” Princess Diana is back in the spotlight. These fictional accounts of what happened between Diana and Prince Charles bring up a lot of questions, like what really drove the royal couple to finally divorce....

Camilla was already married Wpa Pool/Getty Images When Prince Charles first met Camilla at a party, it is said that Camilla joked about their great-grandparents having an affair. “My great-grandmother was the mistress of your great-great-grandfather. I feel we have something in common,” Camilla reportedly teased, per People. Apparently that worked to win over Prince Charles. While Charles and Camilla seemed to be a perfect match right off the bat, some things were not in order....

What Does A Peony Tattoo Really Mean? Natali22206/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Dec. 20, 2021 3:26 pm EST Floral tattoos can be presented in a variety of designs and art styles, and are rooted heavily in tattoo history. According to Custom Tattoo Design, flowers and fauna found their origins in tribal tattooing, and served “as a reminder of one’s origins,” as in “coming from a place where a specific plant grows.” Flowers would eventually become a regular staple in American traditional tattooing too, utilizing thick lines and bold colours to depict flora like roses, primrose, and pink cherry blossom (via The Trendspotter)....

Why Britney Spears Says She’ll Never Go On Tour Again Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Angela Campbell/Dec. 14, 2021 1:44 pm EST Almost a month after being released from her controversial conservatorship, pop icon Britney Spears is setting the record straight on several topics, using her social media platforms as a mouthpiece. On November 12, a judge freed the musician from the legal conservatorship that had left others, including her father, in charge of her personal and financial decisions....

Why We Can Sense When Our Partner Is Cheating Fizkes/Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Nov. 14, 2021 5:35 pm EST Though you might have been told to trust your gut in other major life decisions, you might be more prone to ignore those feelings of unease swirling in your stomach when they involve the people you love. Instead of simply trusting your gut, you want concrete proof that something just isn’t right — especially if you are beginning to suspect that your partner is cheating....

Amy From Addicted To Marriage Reveals The Hardest Part Of Shooting The Show - Exclusive TLC By Kelsie Calderon/Nov. 17, 2021 1:35 pm EST Who wouldn’t want to be a reality star? Between the fame and all the adoring fans, it has to be quite the life to live. Yet, few stars discuss the difficult reality of actually shooting a show. When Amy signed up to star on “Addicted to Marriage,” she had to open herself up to more than just her boyfriend, Geno....

Did Kate And William Steal These Parenting Tricks From Princess Diana? Bart Lenoir/Shutterstock By Lana Schwartz/Nov. 11, 2021 1:33 pm EST While much of the late Princess Diana’s life is still shrouded in mystery, one thing that is known without doubt is how much she loved her two sons, William and Harry. Princess Diana was known for not following the rules set by the royal family, much to the ire of its establishment (via Elle)....

Here’s Who Will Replace Queen Elizabeth As This Country’s Head Of State Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Oct. 23, 2021 3:11 pm EST Queen Elizabeth will no longer be the head of state in Barbados. The country that gained its independence from Britain in 1966 has moved forward with its plan to become a republic (via NBC News). “The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind,” said Barbados Governor General Sandra Mason speaking on behalf of the country’s Prime Minister Mia Mottley....