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From Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly to Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, these celebs still managed to find love during Covid.
From Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly to Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, these celebs still managed to find love during Covid.
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A British media report published Friday claimed the Games would be canceled.
Tony award-winning Broadway choreographer Bob Avian dies aged 83The director and choreographer, whose credits include A Chorus Line and Dreamgirls, has died after a cardiac arrest in Florida
“The California Dream Dial” hotline will help you have something to look forward to.
Every day, more people are lining up for the COVID-19 vaccine. Health experts—including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—warn that getting the population vaccinated for the first time is essential in order to achieve herd immunity. However, in order to sustain it, people will need to be vaccinated regularly. So, after your initial shot and booster, when will be a good time to go in for your second round of immunizations? Don't plan on it being at your next flu shot appointment, instruct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read on to find out what they said about pairing the flu shot or any other vaccines with the COVID vaccine—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. The CDC Advises You Should Not Get a COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Vaccine at the Same Time"No. You should not get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time," the CDC firmly states as part of new guidance."COVID-19 vaccines should be given alone with at least 14 days either before or after you get any other vaccines, including a flu vaccine," they continue. "This is because there is currently limited information on the safety and effectiveness of getting other vaccines at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. As more information becomes available, this recommendation may change. Your healthcare provider can help you decide the best vaccination schedule for you and your family."RELATED: If You Feel This, You May Have Already Had COVID, Says Dr. FauciOnce You Are Vaccinated, When Will You Need to Get It Again?Unfortunately, the CDC still isn't sure exactly how long immunity from an infection or the vaccine will last. "COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody (immune system) response without having to experience sickness," they explain. "Both natural immunity and immunity produced by a vaccine are important parts of COVID-19 disease that experts are trying to learn more about, and CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.""Current evidence suggests that getting the virus again (reinfection) is uncommon in the 90 days after the first infection with the virus that causes COVID-19," they point out. "We won't know how long immunity lasts after vaccination until we have more data on how well COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Experts are working to learn more about both natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity. CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available."In the meantime, it is still crucial to follow Dr. Anthony Fauci's fundamentals and help end this surge, no matter where you live—wear a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
Research from Forter shows that false declines could cause losses of up to 75x more than fraud itself.
Hold onto your cosmos, “SATC” is officially back! The HBO Max reboot is set to air in 2021, but in the meantime, here’s a refresher on the show’s original stars. Relive the storylines of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, and discover what the actresses behind the fab four are up to now.
There's no disputing that bananas are a nutritious food—not only are they an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins, but they're also packed with filling fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. According to Harvard Health, the American Medical Association may have even named this fruit as the first "superfood" in the early 20th century. All that said, there is such a thing as eating too many bananas, and experts say it's impossible to miss the top warning sign that you're going overboard."The warning signs of eating too many bananas would be the same as eating too much of any food—uncomfortable fullness and digestive discomfort," says Andres Ayesta, MS, RD, CEO of Planos Nutrition.There are several reasons why you might experience some unpleasant GI side effects if you're overdosing on bananas every day. According to researchers at Makerere University, this fruit contains a significant amount of tannic acid, which is harmless in small doses but can cause a number of side effects in large amounts. In the short term, ingesting a lot of tannic acid can cause constipation—and in the long term, it can negatively impact your microbiome (or gut health)."Bananas can be constipating so if you are prone to that, track your symptoms," says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club. "Anyone watching blood sugar or with digestive issues needs to monitor their diets more carefully.Related: Check out these 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.Another factor to consider is that bananas contain a natural sugar alcohol called sorbitol, which can trigger laxative-like effects in your body when you consume a lot of it. Bananas are also packed with soluble fiber, a specific type of carbohydrate that is known to cause gas. When your body starts breaking down both the sorbitol and the soluble fiber together, it produces carbon dioxide, methane gas, and hydrogen—which may result in flatulence, among other uncomfortable GI effects. Particularly among people who are already dealing with digestive issues, eating large amounts of the soluble fiber found in bananas can lead to bloating and constipation."Fruits contain the sugar fructose, which may trigger symptoms in people with IBS," says Ayesta. "However, different people have different IBS triggers, so this is specific to the individual."Additionally, if you haven't been eating a fiber-rich diet, and suddenly started eating a lot of bananas—it takes a lot of work for your large intestine to break down the soluble fiber, and when it gets overloaded, you may experience gas and/or bloating.To be clear, eating bananas on a regular basis shouldn't cause these side effects unless you already have a digestive disorder. Interestingly, bananas—especially less ripe ones—are high in resistant starch, which promotes gut health while also warding off constipation and gas. Still, experts say it's best to eat them in moderation for several reasons."Eating too much of any single food is not a good idea because that means you are missing out on the variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals provided by eating an array of plant foods including fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, seeds, and whole grains," says Harris-Pincus. "I wouldn't recommend more than one banana a day for that reason. If you are eating so many bananas per day you are concerned, perhaps you should cut back."According to Ayesta, the main thing to ask yourself is whether the amount of bananas you're consuming is causing you to exceed your calorie or carbohydrate needs—or miss out on nutrients from other food sources."90% of the calories in bananas come from carbs, and it's important to have sources of protein and fat in your diet as well," he explains. "Also, bananas consumed without including a source of protein and fat as well can cause blood sugar spikes that may make you feel lethargic."For the sake of balance, Harris-Pincus recommends pairing bananas with Greek yogurt and nuts or cottage cheese and chia seeds—that way, you're getting a dose of healthy fat and protein as well.The bottom line? As long as the amount of bananas you're consuming allows you to meet your body's needs, and doesn't cause any noticeable digestive discomfort, then you should feel free to enjoy this superfood on the regular. So keep your portion sizes normal by whipping up one of these 10 Healthiest Banana Recipes.
Amanda Gorman, the young Black poet who performed at President Joe Biden's inaugural, has become an overnight star with her works shooting to the top of Amazon bestseller lists ahead of their publication.
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One of the most common symptoms associated with mild cases of COVID-19 is loss of sense of taste and smell. For some, these senses come back shortly after recovering from the virus, however, for others, it's much longer.In fact, several people reported they have yet to fully regain their sense of taste and smell many months after exposure. If foods are still tasting bland, it can be difficult to find the motivation to eat—which is why people often report that they lose weight while battling with COVID-19. (Related: The One Vitamin Doctors Are Urging Everyone to Take Right Now).However, if you're struggling to get your appetite back, know that you're not alone. New York Times California restaurant critic and columnist for The New York Times Magazine, Tejal Rao, recently wrote an article revealing the one flavor she attributes to reviving her desire to eat. Her secret? The classic Sichuan flavor, mala.Mala, which translates to numbing and spicy, is the flavor that results from a mixture of Sichuan peppercorns and chiles. If you've never had the pleasure of trying Sichuan peppercorns, it's an experience, to say the least. I actually tried one myself at the now-closed Brooklyn Cider House in Bushwick, and I can still vividly remember the sensation two years later.Upon biting into the peppercorn, I remember it tasted quite bitter, almost piney, then my tongue started tingling until it went completely numb. My mouth soon became overwhelmed with a comfortable, sustained heat. After a few minutes, the sensation finished with notes of citrus. It was by far one of the most bizarre yet pleasant, and exciting flavor profiles I have ever tasted.While I have not had COVID-19, I can understand how a dish with this ingredient in the mix could reignite one's senses. That odd feeling of electricity buzzing on the top of your tongue comes from a molecule found in Sichuan peppercorns called, hydroxy-alpha sanshool."My brain was incapable of interpreting the delicious information floating around me, unable to detect, let alone identify, any of the aromas I took in through my nose. Without smells to guide me, my sense of taste faded and food flattened out, going gray and muted, dull and lifeless," Rao wrote in her article for The New York Times Magazine.She described the mouthfeel of cheese as that of rubber and paste and popcorn as "thorny foam." Then, when she had mapo tofu and boiled fish flavored with mala, it awoke her senses, saying it, "made me aware of the blood rushing through my face.""It reminded me that I was still alive. And that was enough. I could taste with some dimension, in color, with exhilaration. Or at least, despite the anosmia, I could feel as if I were tasting," Rao wrote.If you're still struggling to regain your sense of taste and smell, perhaps it's time to get your hands on some mala and give your taste buds something new to work with.For more, be sure to read How Coffee Can Help You Find Out If You Have COVID and 5 Grocery Store Items That Help You Combat COVID.
We’ll eat cheesecake-flavored anything.
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Top fashion brands have been pushing out unexpected collaborations with cartoon icons.
Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” was the most viewed streaming title during the week of Christmas, topping other Netflix original shows and films and even the juggernaut “The Office” in its final full week on Netflix before moving over to Peacock. Nielsen’s new SVOD Content Ratings reports that “Soul” was viewed for 1.669 billion minutes during the week of December 21-27, with “The Office,” “Bridgerton” and the Netflix original film “The Midnight Sky” starring George Clooney ranking close behind. “Soul” dropped on Disney+ on Christmas Day. It’s worth noting that the other major Christmas Day release, “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max, was not included in Nielsen’s count. Currently Nielsen only tracks streaming content from Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and Netflix. That film though played in theaters and on HBO Max day and date and did well enough to warrant a third film in the franchise being fast-tracked. To date it has made $35.8 million in theaters domestically and $142.5 million worldwide. Also Read: 'Soul,' 'Palm Springs' Top Critics Choice Super Awards Other shows and films to round out the Top 10 on streamers included “The Mandalorian” on Disney+, followed by five other Netflix titles, including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Crown,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two” and “Criminal Minds.” “The Midnight Sky” was also released on Christmas Day, and it was viewed for 1.113 billion minutes. “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two,” which stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Santa and Mrs. Claus, debuted over Thanksgiving, and it was viewed for 660 million minutes in that week. “The Office” before it moved over to Peacock logged 1.435 million minutes viewed, and Netflix’s “Bridgerton” was seen for 1.204 billion minutes. “The Mandalorian,” the only other Disney+ title on the list, logged just over 1 billion minutes for its 16 available episodes. “Soul” was intended to be a theatrical release but was bumped to Disney+ for the holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic. The film is directed by Pete Docter and features the voice talent of Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in an existential story about a jazz teacher who suddenly passes away and then works as a lost soul trying to return to his body to play a final gig that could change his life. Nielsen recently launched its SVOD rankings, and it reported that in 2020, “Frozen II” was the most-watched movie of the year with 14.9 billion minutes, topping a list that included seven of the top 10 films from Disney+. Read original story ‘Soul’ Tops All Nielsen-Measured Streaming Shows and Films Over Christmas Holiday At TheWrap
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This wasn't your typical runway show.
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has found its new head writer in Colin Elzie. Elzie has been a writer on the show since 2016. He has been in the head writer role since the end of last year, after Rebecca Drysdale left in November. Deadline first reported the news of Elize. Also Read: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Executive Producer Sharon Hoffman Exits ABC Late-Night Show “The Tonight Show” underwent several staffing changes behind the camera in the last year. Most notably, Gavin Purcell exited as showrunner, a role he only planned to hold temporarily, and was replaced by Jamie Granet-Bederman. “The Tonight Show” is produced by Universal Television and Broadway Video with Lorne Michaels as exec producer. The show is coming off some of its worst ratings in Fallon’s tenure of hosting the show, which has plummeted during the Trump years. On Monday, Jan. 11, it drew the fourth-smallest audience ever for an original episode of the show, according to Nielsen’s final ratings. The show averaged 1.063 million total viewers from 11:35 p.m. to 12:35 a.m. PT. All three of the late-night franchise’s smaller TV audiences came last year. On Aug. 18, 2020, Fallon had 1.004 million total viewers. On Aug. 20, he got 1.061 million. The all-time low came on Sept. 25, when “The Tonight Show” fell below 1 million viewers for the first and only time ever in Nielsen’s final ratings, posting just 992,000 total viewers. The start to that particular episode was a bit delayed due to an NHL Stanley Cup Finals game. Read original story ‘Tonight Show’ Taps Colin Elzie as Head Writer At TheWrap
These snow sculptures by a Japanese snowman artist are amazingly detailed works!