Jay-Z calls for the prosecution of all police officers involved in the death of George Floyd

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5 Ways to Play Without Buying Toys

Note: This is a guest post from Denaye Barahona of Simple Families.

What do you want first, the good news or the bad news?

Let’s start with the bad news. You can’t one-click-Amazon-order your way out of dealing with boredom in childhood. We have all desperately wanted to find the “perfect” toy to keep our children engaged and happy. We may feel as we have found it briefly, but the novelty passes with time and we find our way right back into the online shopping cart.

It’s easy to fall into a cycle.

Kids get bored? Buy them a new toy. When the newness wears off? Rinse and repeat.

Which brings me to the good news, you can put your credit cards away. Because kids don’t need toys to play. In fact, most kids (including my own) spend less time than you think engaging with toys. Don’t get me wrong–they are still busy little bodies. But when you have fewer toys, you will see the creativity and innovation abound. But the play doesn’t revolve around toys and a “playroom”.

In fact, I often spy play that sneaks out of its designated playspace, winds its way through the kitchen, flutters through the backyard, and lands in a secret drawer filled with treasures collected along the way.

Toys can be amazing tools for play, but let’s consider other important ways to play and pass the time without buying toys.

1. Nature

Humans need nature. It doesn’t have to be a proper hike in the woods, just breathing the fresh air and watching a snail cross the sidewalk can do. Turning over a rock to observe some bugs. Feeling the wind on your face. These all count as engaging and enjoyable experiences in childhood. Play in nature can look like balancing on a fallen tree, jumping from stump to stump, and building a fairy house in anticipation of magical visitors.

Play in nature doesn’t have any prescribed way of looking. Some children go “all in” and jump into puddles and others just observe and keep a distance from all creatures. Regardless of how your children are spending this time outdoors, it is valuable. We know that our bodies and our brains need nature to thrive.

2. Imitation

Our children learn through experimenting and exploring, but they also learn through imitation. This means you might find them hanging around your feet when you are trying to take care of “real life” stuff like dishwashing and cooking.

When possible, I challenge you to invite them in and let them imitate you. Although it might not seem playful in the traditional sense, play is defined as “activity engaged in for recreation and enjoyment.” If your children enjoy grabbing a stool and splashing around in the bubbly dishwater, that’s play.

The hardest part is taking a deep breath, slowing down, and making space for this type of play.

3. Loose Parts

Handfuls of sparkly rocks. Collections of international coins. An array of treasures from a recent beachcombing adventure. Scrap pieces of fabric. The list goes on.

You’d be amazed at the play that can come from loose parts that are gathered together. “Loose Parts” play is using natural or scrap materials to create, imagine, and support play activities. This type of play encourages problem-solving and divergent thinking. So next time you go to throw away those toilet paper rolls—think again! The possibilities are endless. And they are free.  

4. Books

Much like a stage performance, play often has “scripts” or stories. Children’s play typically involves pretend through acting out these scripts that they either invent or hear in stories. When we keep them surrounded in good books, we are enhancing their literacy skills, but we are also giving them opportunities to launch off in new play scripts based on the books they are reading.

Fill their minds with warm, beautiful stories and you just may see the results in their play. 

5. Household items

Minimalists don’t use top sheets on their beds. Or maybe that’s just me? I made that up. When I purchase a set of sheets, the fitted sheet goes on the bed and the flat sheet goes to the kids. That sheet transforms into a fort, a sled to pull each other around, and even a cape or a makeshift sari.

Household items like sheets, towels, and pans can provide incredible options for open-ended play in childhood.

But I’m telling you something that your children already know: Play is everywhere in our lives. Our children have a magical way of bringing it to everything that they do.

Our job as parents is to start seeing that play in the most unexpected ways and places. When we do that, we can let go of the need to buy all the toys to keep them happy. Because with fewer toys, children can actually do so much more.

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Denaye Barahona Ph.D. is a mother of two and the founder of Simple Families, a podcast and community for families interested in minimalism with kids, family wellness, and positive parenting. Denaye has a doctorate in child development and over a decade of experience in coaching parents to more harmonious lives with children.

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If you would like to know more about this topic, our new issue of Simplify Magazine takes a deep dive into the theme of Work + Play. Get a lifetime subscription to the magazine here.

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.

The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.

House Always Messy? Just Blame it on the Second Law of Thermodynamics | ABC Science by Suzannah Lyons. The more items we have, the higher the probability of them being disordered.

How Minimalism Reduces Overwhelm | Medium by Joy Stevens. Just one of my strategies for coping with day to day life.

I Don’t Feel Like Buying Stuff Anymore | BuzzFeed News by Anne Helen Petersen. Our economy is built on Americans of all class levels buying things. What happens when the ability — and desire — to do so goes away?

Donation sites see an influx of drop-offs as they reopen | KRQE Albuquerque by Gabrielle Burkhart. Donations are up 40% over this time last year

How to Reset Your Life | Joshua Becker on YouTube

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The Person’s Financial Ethic We Should Care Most About Is Our Own

There is an important difference between values and ethics. In fact, I have found the distinction to be incredibly helpful in my understanding of finances.

Ethics, defined, is a system of moral principles.

Values, defined, is relative worth, merit, or importance.

Ethics deals with right and wrong. But values deals with what is important to a given person.

Hypothetically, if we were all getting our ethics from the same source, they would not change from one person to another—what is right or wrong for you, would also be right or wrong for me.

Values, on the other hand, could vary significantly from one person to another. You may value security; I may value freedom. One person might value hospitality, another person might value travel, while someone completely different values compassion.

None of those values are inherently right or wrong, they are just different. Each person simply places more worth (or value) on one than the other.

The difference between ethics and values prompts a unique question in my mind—one that I’ve been wrestling with for quite some time.

Specifically, what is the role that ethics ought to be play in my personal finances?

What is right and what is wrong in how one pursues, accumulates, and spends money?

Most people, it seems to me, have a broad definition that they use to answer that question.

We apply broad ethics to our finances. Things like:

• It is wrong to steal money.
• It is wrong to extort money.
• It is wrong to bribe with money.
• It is wrong to be jealous of others.
• It is moral and right for me to help others financially when I am able to do so.

These are financial ethics that most of us apply and adhere to in our lives and to our pursuit, accumulation, and spending of money.

So we do routinely apply ethics to our finances—but only in very broad terms. Beyond that broad application, we don’t tend to get particularly detailed in our pursuit of financial ethics.

Instead we tend to make our every day financial decisions based on values rather than ethics.

So we don’t ask detailed questions that sound like this:

• Is it wrong for me to spend this much money on a car? Is it wrong for me to buy this size of house?
• What is my moral obligation to pay off debt rather than spend on myself?
• Is it okay for me to make this much money?
• What is an ethical amount of money I should be saving this month?
• What is an ethical amount of money I should give to help others?
• Is there a moral question to be asked in how much (or how little) I am paying for this service?

Most of us, myself included more often than I’d like to admit, do not ask those ethical questions of our everyday financial decisions. Instead, we base our decisions on values:

• I want x, and I have the money to buy x, so I am going to buy it.
• This is important to me, so I am going to spend money on it.
• My goal is to have this much money in the bank, so I am going to keep everything for myself until I reach that number.
• I want to make as much money as possible, and here’s how I can do that.

You see how that works? Values guide our financial decisions, not ethics.

Except for one place…

When it comes to others, we are quick to apply a filter of financial ethics that we rarely ask of ourselves.

This is particularly prevalent today in our opinions of those with more.

We live in a society that is quick to discern and identify those with more who are not applying ethics to their financial circumstances. At least, in our opinion, they are not being guided by ethics.

So we are quick to make moral judgements that they…

—should not have that much money.

—should not spend their money in that specific way.

—should not buy x.

—should spend more money on y.

—should be giving away more.

—shouldn’t be driving that kind of car.

—shouldn’t be living in that big of a house (or owning that many houses).

—are selfish because they have z.

Because they are not spending their money in the way we believe they should be spending their money, they are greedy or selfish or immoral.

Meanwhile, the person’s financial ethic we should be most concerned about is our own.

We are quick to place a filter of ethics on others’ decisions, but rarely apply those same filters to our own.

Indeed, ours is the only pocketbook and bank account we have control over. Rather than spending time concerning ourselves with others, we ought to focus intently on our own personal financial ethic and how to apply it to our unique financial circumstance.

After all, ours is the only pocketbook and bank account that we will have to give an account for at the end of our lives.

Am I proud of how I pursued, accumulated, and spent my financial resources? This is a question that we will all face at the end of our lives.

We can be proud knowing that we lived a life aligned with our values. But an even greater amount of pride can be found knowing we lived what was right and moral and ethical.

The person’s financial ethic we should be most considered about is our own—not someone else’s.

We have enough ethical questions to be asking ourselves anyway.

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12 Ways My Life Has Changed After 12 Years of Minimalism

Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States where we pause to remember those who died in active military service. May nothing I write in this article overshadow that fact…

On a purely personal level, readers of this blog will know that Memorial Day weekend signifies something completely different in my life and my family’s life.

It was on Memorial Day weekend, 12 years ago, that I was first introduced to the concept of minimalism and my life changed forever. You can read my story here or watch it here.

In the last 12 years, my life has changed dramatically because of minimalism. As I sit down to reflect, here are some of the most significant changes that have taken place.

12 Ways My Life Has Changed After 12 Years of Minimalism:

1. I own less.

I have never counted my things—never wanted to actually. But when we first made the decision to become minimalist, we easily got rid of 60-70% of our things.

A lot has changed since then. We’re in a different season of life. Most significantly, my kids are now 17 and 14 (rather than 5 and 2) and with their growing bodies and growing independence, different possessions have come and gone over the years. So I would never try to guess on a % at this point.

But we still own much less than when we started this journey—and I can’t even begin to imagine how much stuff we would own if we hadn’t been pursuing minimalism these last 12 years.

2. I live in a smaller home.

We moved 9 years ago from Vermont (where my minimalism story began) to Phoenix, AZ. When we did, we bought a smaller home than we lived in before. We knew the neighborhood where wanted to live and waited for the smallest model of home to become available.

We bought a smaller home for numerous reasons and have never regretted that decision—even as our children have grown.

3. I have more money in savings.

I suppose, as you grow older, it would be expected that you would have more money saved and more money in your retirement accounts. But that is clearly not the case for every American. For us, however, it is.

While my income has increased from 12 years ago (as would be expected), my expenses have significantly decreased (see Point 1 and 2 above). Because of that, we’ve been able to save more than if our expenses had remained the same.

4. I am more generous.

Somewhere along this journey, someone thought our story should be put into a book. So 5 years ago, we signed a book contract to write two books (The More of Less & The Minimalist Home).

Because this blog was covering our modest financial needs, we used the book money to start The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans that is currently working in 5 cities around the world to make a difference for orphaned children.

Earlier this year, we exceeded $1M raised to help orphaned children find families. This is something that would never have happened had it not been for minimalism 12 years ago.

5. I have better habits in my life.

Minimalism in my possessions resulted in countless other lifestyle changes in my life. When I became intentional with my belongings, I also became intentional with other daily practices: how I spend my time, how I care for my body, and how I seek to make the most of my life.

Would some of these habits of eating healthier, exercising more, and writing more have happened anyway in my life? Possibly, I suppose. But minimalism certainly brought them about sooner.

6. I don’t try to impress people with the things that I own.

12 years ago, I had three bookcases full of books in my office, even though I read less than half of them.

I remember one afternoon after finding minimalism looking at the shelves and realizing, “I keep these books only because they look impressive. I’m literally using unread books to impress people when they come in my office.”

It was a lightbulb moment for me.

I also realized, as I looked around my office, I had hung my diplomas on the wall behind me for that exact same reason. Now, I realize there are other people who have those items in their office for reasons other than the ones I recognized in myself.

But it was a significant changing point in my life when I recognized how I was trying to use stuff to impress others… rather than trying to impress people with the life that I lived.

I no longer try to impress people with the things that I own—whether it be books, clothes, cars, houses, or technology. There are much better, and more fulfilling ways to make an impression on peoples’ lives.

7. I have more time.

Excess possessions are a burden on our lives and schedules. They require cleaning and maintenance and organizing and repairing and replacing.

And that doesn’t even begin to mention all the time we spend working, just to make the money, to spend the time shopping, to buy the things that we bring home to clean and organize and manage and maintain and ultimately replace.

Owning fewer possessions has freed up my life for more important uses of my time. And removing the pursuit of accumulating possessions has freed up even more time.

8. I see the entire world differently.

I see culture differently. I see society differently. I see advertisements differently. I see marketing differently. I see shopping differently. I see money differently. I see work differently. I see people differently.

The way I see the entire world has changed dramatically since beginning to live a minimalist lifestyle. And that is no exaggeration. The way you see the world will change as well.

 9. I have a new career.

12 years ago, I was a pastor and loving every minute of it. I had not chosen the job to get rich, I had chosen the career to make a difference in peoples’ lives.

As this blog grew and the time demands continued to increase, I was faced with a choice: choose one or the other. So seven years ago, I changed my job and the good I try to bring into this world.

BecomingMinimalist.com has been my full-time career for the last seven years. And I have no intention of quitting anytime soon. I love what I do.

10. I have seen much growth in the minimalist movement over the last 12 years.

When I started Becoming Minimalist 12 years ago, I don’t know of any other blogs or websites dedicated solely to minimalism. There were people writing about minimalism (Leo Babauta comes to mind), but nobody writing about it solely.

But over the last 12 years, things have changed dramatically. There are now countless blogs dedicated to minimalism. There are also countless YouTube channels, books, and social media accounts. You can even find a documentary on Netflix.

I am grateful that the movement continues to grow and stand proud with all the other writers and creators who have helped proclaim the message of living more by owning less.

11. My faith has grown.

My faith has always been important to me. As I explain in The More of Less, my spirituality has greatly influenced my understanding and practice of minimalism. But equally so, minimalism has influenced and grown my personal faith.

I have learned lessons about the intersection of faith and myself, the world, money, and possessions that I could not have learned through any path other than minimalism.

12. I love helping others own less.

Minimalism, at first, was just a personal journey. In fact, this blog, that now reaches 1-2M readers every month was started as just a personal diary. I wrote about cleaning out my office and closet, and the time I threw out my wife’s Jell-O molds.

But along the way, my focus changed. Rather than writing about my own journey, I began using this space and my experience to help others own less and live more.

Over the last 12 years, I’ve written four books, engaged with social media, started a magazine, created an app, and launched a YouTube channel. Always with one goal in mind: help others discover and embrace minimalism.

I love the work that I do. And none of it would have happened without discovering minimalism, 12 years ago today.

Thank you so much for being a part of it.

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Together, Alone. The Car as Shelter in the Pandemic.

The fears of infection from the coronavirus have created a new role in society for the automobile, where birthdays, weddings and other events are being celebrated.

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Lana Del Rey shares 'final notes' regarding her controversial Instagram post following backlash

On Friday afternoon, Lana Del Rey provided some 'final notes' on her 'controversial post' and insisted that 'critics can't read and want to make [her post into] a race war.'

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Hertz, Car Rental Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The company, which had amassed a large debt, has been devastated by the sharp drop in travel during the pandemic.

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Princess Love files for full custody of her and Ray J's two children

Ray J's wife Princess Love filed for divorce earlier this month after four years of marriage and months of living apart. And two weeks later, Princess has now filed for full custody of their two children.

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Bruce Willis' wife and daughters are back in California... but the action star is nowhere to be seen

The English/American beauty, 41, seemed happy to be back home as she shared some beachy Instagrams of their two daughters Mabel, eight, and Evelyn, six, enjoying the ocean.

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Pamela Anderson says Tommy Lee video was NOT a sex tape

The actress was grilled on several subjects by host Andy Cohen during the Thursday's episode of Watch What Happens Live in a segment called 'shady sunscreen'.

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Real Housewives of New York: Dorinda Medley reveals husband Richard NEVER knew she'd had a boob job

Last night's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City revealed a little more about Dorinda Medley and her marriage with her late husband, Richard Medley.

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Kylie Jenner's best friend Stassie Karanikolaou models a red bikini

On Thursday the Keeping Up With The Kardashians guest star looked lovely as she had on a vibrant red two piece while on one of the patios of the estate which is around the corner from the Playboy mansion.

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Demi Moore, 57, poses in a strapless striped swimsuit in a flashback 80s-era Instagram post

Demi Moore doesn't seem to age as the 57-year-old shared a swimsuit clad flashback snap from the late-eighties on Instagram Friday.

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Drake brands Kylie Jenner a 'side piece' in unearthed track that also name-checks sister Kendall

Drake branded Kylie Jenner a 'side piece' in unreleased track that also made crude reference to her sister Kendall Jenner and model Gigi Hadid. 

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Air Fryer Char Siu Recipe

How an air fryer can make the best Chinese BBQ pork in less than 10 minutes.

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Mary-Kate Olsen set to move into $325K rental in The Hamptons for the summer

Mary-Kate Olsen moves into luxurious $325K multi-million rental in The Hamptons after having emergency divorce denied due to COVID-19 crisis.

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How to Stay Focused on the Good

There are two competing forces that stir up discontent within us.

On one hand, we live in a society and economic system that runs on discontent. From start to finish, businesses work hard to fuel within us a desire for more or different.

We’re constantly told to keep up with changing fashions, upgrade technology, desire this new automobile, even change the exterior of our appliances—all because we are missing out on something “better” if we don’t.

Influencers on every channel and social media outlet keep us guessing, and then informed, about what we’re missing out on. From the palm of our hand, they hold us in theirs.

As a result, we become discontent. We wish we had more, better, or different. We chase new looks and appearances, diets and fitness trends. We travel to new places, check out the newest destinations, or can’t wait to eat at the hottest new restaurant.

Every time, we find ourselves desiring something we don’t currently have. We become focused on what we don’t have, and lose focus on the good that we already do.

Of course, these external forces don’t function in a vacuum. They connect with an inner voice of discontent already inside us. Discontent is stirred up both inwardly and externally.

Hedonic adaptation is the phrase that sociologists give to this tendency. Essentially, hedonic adaptation is the observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

In other words, regardless of what we acquire or the life changes that occur, we slowly revert to the same level of happiness that we had before the change occurred.

If I thought more stuff would make me happier and would ultimately resolve my discontent, I would be mistaken. If I was discontent with my life before, I will eventually be discontent later—even after acquiring the desired item.

If, as humans, we believe a greater level of happiness can be discovered by simply acquiring something new or changing our circumstances, we will always be disappointed. Our internal voice will never be satisfied in this way.

In this way, both inwardly and externally, discontent is continually being stirred up in our heart and mind and soul.

What happens as a result of this discontent is we quickly lose sight of the good around us. That’s the very definition of discontentment: a dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances.

• In our bank accounts, we never have enough.
• With our possessions and property, we always desire more.
• With our bodies and appearance, we desire something different.
• Within our jobs, we dream of something better.
• In our marriages, we begin to focus on all the things we’d like to change.

Nothing is ever good enough…. because discontent is constantly being stirred up inside us.

But look around. There are so many good things around you!

And recognizing them is the first step to changing your attitude and discovering contentment in your life.

So how do we do it?

What intentional steps can we take to stay focused on the good?

Let me offer five:

1. Say it out loud.

The next time you are alone—at work, in the car, in the shower, or maybe right now, say this sentence out loud:

“You know what, I’ve got it pretty good.”

Don’t just think it, say it. Every time I say that sentence, I can’t stop with those words. I feel compelled to say more—continuing the thought rolls naturally off the tongue. I begin to immediately list something I have that is good.

It usually sounds something like this:

“You know what? I’ve got it pretty good…. I have a job that I enjoy, I have clothes on my back, I’ve got my health, I love my wife, I enjoy my kids…” and the list continues.

Give it a shot. The next time you are alone, see what immediately follows those words, “You know what, I’ve got it pretty good…”

2. Practice gratitude, daily.

Gratitude is best understood as a discipline, not an emotional response to circumstances. So practice it, every day. In a way that makes sense to you.

You can practice gratitude with your morning coffee, on your daily commute, during your prayer time, meditation time, or yoga session.

You can practice gratitude when you lay your head on the pillow or before you enjoy a meal with your family.

The important thing is to do it. The practice will immediately draw your focus to the good.

3. Remember what you liked in the first place.

Life isn’t perfect—it never has been and never will be. There is no perfect job, no perfect house, and no perfect marriage. Even the roses have thorns.

Over time, it seems, our natural tendency is to focus on the negatives rather than the positives. It seems to be the natural pull on our brains. But we can reverse this tendency by intentionally rolling back the clock in our mind.

For example:

What drew you to that job in the first place? What did you love about it when you first started? What are the qualities that drew you to your spouse initially? Why were you excited about the house/apartment the first day you moved in?

When you remember what you loved about your circumstance in the first place, you are again focusing back on the good.

4. Remember the positives.

When I talk about relationships with people, the question always seems to arise, “How do I get my spouse to be more ________ and less ___________?”

There’s a conversation to be had there, for sure. But I never begin the conversation by talking about how to change a spouse. Instead, I work hard to focus first on the positives.

Before we can talk about changing our spouse into the person we want them to be, we need to remind ourselves of all the good they bring into our lives.

Maybe they don’t clean up enough around the house, but are they the first to bring laughter into your home?

Maybe they aren’t as adventurous as you want, but do they bring a needed stability into your life?

Maybe they aren’t ____________, but are they ____________?

This same principle can be applied to so many circumstances in life.

Maybe my car isn’t fancy, but it’s paid for.

Maybe my house isn’t the biggest on the block, but it is the easiest to clean.

Maybe my job isn’t perfect, but it’s stable and I’m good at it.

In almost every case, there are positives to be found if we look for them.

5. Wage war against if/then thinking.

Work as hard as you can to live the best life that you can live. Never settle for anything less than being the best you that you can possibly be.

But don’t fall for if/then thinking along the way.

If/then thinking goes like this:

If x happens, then I will be happy.

This is dangerous thinking with no winners. It only spurs regret and discontent. There is no happiness to be found in it, because there is no finish line to the thought process.

If life can always be improved by changing or adding x, we will never be able to appreciate today for what it is.

Again, this doesn’t mean we become complacent and no longer strive to be the best version of ourselves. It just means we stop looking for happiness in changed circumstances and begin to appreciate all that we have today.

The battle in our mind to focus on the good is ever-present, but there certainly appear to be times in life when that battle is tougher than others. 

If you are struggling to find the good in your life today, try out a few of those steps above.

You might be surprised to discover how good you actually have it.

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Tara Reid CONFIRMS she's in talks to play Tiger King subject Carole Baskin in new film

Tara Reid herself has finally confirmed she's in talks to play the enigmatic animal rights activist Carole Baskin, in an interview with UsWeekly .

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Megan Thee Stallion is new face of Savage x Fenty lingerie

The 25-year-old rapper took to Instagram to share some sultry snaps in her intimate wear as she was announced as the new brand partner of Rihanna's inclusive brand.

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Charlize Theron plays a mercenary that can't die is first official trailer for The Old Guard

The South African born beauty was seen in the official trailer for The Old Guard on Thursday; the film will be released on July 10.

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Nikki Bella broke up with John Cena because she didn't want him to 'regret' having kids with her

Though John, 43, eventually told Nikki he had reconsidered his stance on having kids and was willing to have his vasectomy reversed to make it happen, she knew she couldn't 'force' him.

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Kim Kardashian is a blonde temptress as she poses in a sheer top

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Tom Hardy's Capone breaks records for the film's distributor

Capone, a biopic of infamous gangster Al Capone's last days from writer-director Josh Trank, has earned more than $2.5million from its VOD only release in just ten days.

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John Malkovich was the victim at age 19 of an unwanted sexual advance

'When I was young, I had a professor in the theatre department who made some advances that were unwanted,' said the star who worked with Angelina Jolie on The Changeling.

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Vanderpump Rules season 8 reunion teases tears, tantrums and a SECRET hook-up that shocks Andy Cohen

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BET Awards will go ahead virtually in June... after Lizzo, Beyonce and Cardi B rocked the show

The 2020 BET Awards will go ahead virtually on June 28. The organizers have announced that they are still going to host the ceremony. Last year Cardi B, Beyonce and Lizzo were the standouts.

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Kate Upton has trained '52 out of the last 58 days from her living room'

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Kim Zolciak's daughter Brielle Biermann flaunts cleavage in pink bikini from mom's Salty K swim line

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Maia Campbell In The House actress arrested in crackdown on street racing in Atlanta

Campbell is best known for playing Tiffany Warren in the hit show In the House alongside LL Cool J and Alfonso Ribeiro from 1995-1999.

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Drake brands Kylie Jenner a 'side piece' in unearthed track that also name-checks sister Kendall

Drake branded Kylie Jenner a 'side piece' in unreleased track that also made crude reference to her sister Kendall Jenner and model Gigi Hadid. 

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‘Horrified’ and ‘Ashamed’: Volkswagen Apologizes for Ad

The German car company withdrew an online ad that attracted criticism for its racist images.

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Maia Campbell In The House actress arrested in crackdown on street racing in Atlanta

Campbell is best known for playing Tiffany Warren in the hit show In the House alongside LL Cool J and Alfonso Ribeiro from 1995-1999.

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Christina Aguilera shares photos from quarantine diary on Instagram to encourage fans to follow suit

Christina Aguilera got in a 'recharging moonlight swim' this past weekend. Now it appears she also taking action into managing her emotions and mental health by opening up about herself.

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Vanessa Hudgens flaunts her incredible quarantine figure in bright blue bikini

Vanessa Hudgens appeared to be making the most of her enforced break on Wednesday, when the 31-year-old High School Musical star posed in a bikini in her back yard.

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Kim Zolciak's mini-me daughter Ariana Biermann, 18, poses in a bra top and shorts

The 18-year-old beauty is starting to look like her mother Kim Zolciak more and more as she gets older, which she proved when she modeled the matriarch's new bikini for her line Salty K Swim.

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Kim Kardashian West strips down to her underwear and a pair of white leather CHAPS in racy new snap

The 39-year-old reality star wowed her 171 million Instagram followers on Wednesday, as she admitted she was 'all dressed up with nowhere to go' in a series of racy snaps.

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Carrie Underwood is so dedicated to staying fit she jogs in place when doing laundry

Eve Overland added to that as she talked to UsWeekly about how the Grammy winning artist is so dedicated to staying fit that she will even run in place when doing her laundry.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly romp in new music video

The two are seen getting very close as they wake up in bed together, she kisses him on the mouth after taping his lips shut an they are side by side while in a sauna. The stars are reportedly in a romance.

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Megan Fox and Michelle Gun Kelly romp in new music video

The two are seen getting very close as they wake up in bed together, she kisses him on the mouth after taping his lips shut an they are side by side while in a sauna. The stars are reportedly in a romance.

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Country music couple Brittany and Jason Aldean share rare portraits taken by their swimming pool

The beauty showed off her toned and tanned legs in a floral romper as her superstar husband was seen without his cowboy hat for a change.

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Sex, Lies, And Videotape sequel written by Steven Soderbergh

The 57-year-old director revealed that he has penned a follow-up to his acclaimed 1989 movie, which marked his filmmaking breakthrough and starred James Spader and Andie MacDowell.

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Coco Austin and daughter Chanel share sweet smooch in matching bikinis for photoshoots by the pool

The 41-year-old glamour model and her four-year-old daughter have been posing up a storm in multiple photoshoots by the pool posted onto Instagram the past few days.

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Real Housewives Of New York vet Kelly Bensimon, 52, poses in a bikini

The Real Housewives Of New York City veteran posed in a black bikini with beige accents as she stood against a palm tree in her hometown of Palm Beach in Florida.

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Kim Zolciak celebrates her 42nd birthday by showing off her surgically enhanced body

'I can't believe today I'm 42!! Like holy sh*t ..that use to be sooo old to me when I was in my 20's now I know it's young AF ❤️,' began the Real Housewives Of Atlanta star.

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Vanessa Hudgens shows off her toned figure in a baby blue bikini while enjoying a pool day

Vanessa Hudgens has been enjoying the weekend in the sun as she remains at home in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus lockdown.

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Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy clashed over having kids

Sarkozy, who has two adult kids with his ex-wife Charlotte Bernard, is said to have not wanted to start a family with Olsen, while she did.

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Volkswagen Settles Emissions Charges Against Two Managers

The German carmaker will pay a relatively modest fine to resolve criminal cases involving the chairman and chief executive. They were accused of not warning shareholders about a looming scandal.

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Jaime King's husband Kyle Newman 'deeply saddened' after she files for divorce and is granted a TRO

Jaime King's estranged husband Kyle Newman has issued a statement after she filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against him after 12 years of marriage.

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Jaime King looks gaunt as she steps out after filing for divorce from Kyle Newman

The actress, 41, was spotted out in Santa Monica on Tuesday after it emerged she had filed for divorce from Newman and had been granted the restraining order.

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Tesla Owners Try to Make Sense of Elon Musk’s ‘Red Pill’ Moment

A liberal status symbol now has a founder who is moving to the right.

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Meghan King Edmonds is 'head over heels in love' with new man Christian Schauf

The couple are spending time together in Utah after Meghan flew from Los Angeles to Missouri to drop the kids off with her estranged husband, E! News reports.

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Rosalía reveals she is rejecting 'pressure to be creative' during COVID-19 pandemic for Elle cover

The 26-year-old Spain native - full name Rosalía Vila Tobella -  is featured on the cover of Elle magazine's Summer 2020 issue.

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John Krasinski gets emotional signing off on his eight-episode quarantine series Some Good News

The 40-year-old Emmy nominee teased 'there is more to come' but 'we're taking a break for now'

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Nikki Bella wasn't ready for a baby before surprise pregnancy with Artem Chigvintsev

Nikki Bella has revealed in an upcoming episode of Total Bellas that she wasn't ready to have a baby before her shock pregnancy with Artem Chigvintsev.

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Steve Carell stars in the first official trailer for Netflix's new series Space Force

Steve Carell and The Office creator Greg Daniels are teaming up on something out of this world. The series will be released for streaming on May 29th.

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Billie Eilish is seen in a tank top as she hugs her brother Finneas

The 18-year-old Bad Guy crooner had on a black tank top with an olive green hoodie, ripped black jeans and black sneakers as she carried a large black duffel bag on her shoulder.

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Brad Pitt surprises graduating class at Missouri State University with a special shout-out

The 56-year-old actor gave a shout-out to the graduating class of 2020 in a video posted to the college social media pages on Monday.

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Kim Zolciak's daughter Brielle Biermann, 23, shares bikini photo

The 23-year-old Georgia native was spotted in a flattering white bikini while in her posh grey bedroom on Monday looking like a pinup.

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Ryan Seacrest returns to work with Kelly Ripa and blames exhaustion for American Idol incident

Seacrest said he took the day off due to 'exhaustion' and thanked Kelly's husband Mark Consuelos for stepping in as guest-host last minute.

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Brian Austin Green gets emotional while revealing wife Megan Fox dumped him after spell of distance

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Small Batch No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

If you love cookies and cream, you’ll love these no bake Oreo cheesecake bars.

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Southern Charm star Shep Rose, 40, confirms he is dating Taylor Ann Green

The 40-year-old reality TV star was seen cuddling with his girlfriend Taylor Ann Green in an Instagram photo shared this weekend.

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Brooke Shields left in 'utter disbelief' as daughter smacks her in the face with her backpack

The sneaky car prank involves people accidentally-on-purpose hitting their friends or family members by grabbing an item from the back of the car.

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Kaley Cuoco has to sit for Today show interview in her CAR as her internet at home failed

Kaley Cuoco hilariously did her Today show interview from her car on Monday morning. The beauty was dressed in her robe and hair towel following internet issues at home.

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Lindsey Vonn shows off her Olympian physique in a white-hot swimsuit ... and gets in a workout

Lindsey Vonn shared some new Instagram snaps over the weekend of her backyard workout, as well as a shot by the pool wearing a side-boob revealing white swimsuit.

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Carlin Bates reveals 15-week-old daughter has 'small hole in her heart' causing 'breathing problems'

The 22-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Sunday to share a lengthy message about the health issues her only child has had since birth accompanied by a sweet snap of the infant.

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Mel Gibson, 64, girlfriend, 29, and son Lars go shopping in LA

Mel Gibson appears to be enjoying his time self-isolating with his family.

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Kate Gosselin's ex Jon says he is not 'communicating' with six of his eight kids

'My other kids, we're not really communicating right now, but Hannah and Collin live with me,' the 43-year-old reality TV star told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday.

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Leave It To Beaver actor Ken Osmond is dead at age 76

The news was confirmed to TMZ by his son Eric who said he was an 'incredibly kind and wonderful father...  he was loved and will be very missed.' He was on Leave It To Beaver for 6 seasons.

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Kate Gosselin's ex Jon says he is not 'communicating' with six of his eight kids

'My other kids, we're not really communicating right now, but Hannah and Collin live with me,' the 43-year-old reality TV star told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday.

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Melissa Gorga wishes Teresa Giudice a happy birthday sharing Baywatch-inspired throwback snap

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga shared a fun memory with sister-in-law Teresa Giudice in honor of her birthday on Monday.

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Kim Kardashian's friend Larsa Pippen posts bikini pinup photo

This comes just after the 45-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians guest star lashed out at trolls that criticizes her for splitting from basketball icon Scottie Pippen.

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We’re All Realizing Life Is Not Found in Material Possessions

Retail sales were down 16% last month. The largest monthly drop on record.

To put that into context, the largest recorded single month decrease prior to April was a record 8.7%. In March of this year.

Two months in a row of record-setting drops in retail sales.

People are shopping less and less—and we’re all learning that life continues without it.

Looking deeper in the numbers: Clothing stores took the biggest hit with a 78.8% tumble in sales. Other big losers were electronics and appliances (60.6% decline), furniture and home furnishing (58.7% drop), and sporting goods (down 38%). Source

In other words, nonessential consumer goods are not being purchased. And yet, for most of us, life continues.

Oh, there may be some people that miss shopping and wish their weekend could be spent at the mall, but I get the feeling that “digging through clearance racks” is not the top item on most peoples’ to-do list when shelter-in-place guidelines are lifted.

Because we are all realizing that life is not found in an abundance of material possessions.

Retail shopping is not needed for our survival. Of course, it never was. But it has been helpful to be reminded of that fact.

Given the reality that most of our homes are filled with more possessions than at any point in human history (even after 2 months of stores being closed), buying stuff from the store is no longer about survival for most of us.

Shopping for clothes, electronics, or sporting goods is not a matter of life-or-death. We’re all learning that—or at least we should be.

But I think we are learning an even more important lesson.

We’re also learning that excess physical possessions is not where quality of life is found either.

I recently asked a group of random strangers on Twitter, “What are you most looking forward to doing when shelter-in-place guidelines are lifted?”

Among the answers, nobody replied “shopping.”

Instead, people want to hang out with friends, see loved ones, take their family out for dinner, attend concerts, use the parks, hit the gym, or go out to enjoy ice cream.

And I think that’s the point. When it comes to recognizing what activities contribute to quality of life, accumulating physical stuff pales in comparison to the actual life-giving pursuits we are being forced to go without.

We’re all learning this aren’t we? That nobody is missing material things.

We miss hugging our grandparents, sharing experiences with friends, social gatherings, intimate conversations, and meeting new people.

That is where life is found.

In relationships with other people.

Not in material possessions.

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Geno Silva, who played the silent assassin The Skull in Scarface, passes away at 72 years of age

Geno Silva, a beloved character actor who portrayed The Skull, the silent assassin who killed Al Pacino's Tony Montana in Scarface, has passed away.

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Hannah Brown apologizes for saying the Nword after Bekah Martinez Bachelor fans call her out

Hannah Brown found herself in hot water after fans said she sang the n-word while filming an Instagram live. She apologized Sunday, after more criticism after she doubled down.

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The Unnervingly Easy Experience of Driving in New York City Right Now

Fifth Avenue moves like a country road. The F.D.R. Drive is smooth sailing. The coronavirus pandemic has made steering a car through the city an eerily normal activity.

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A (Barely) Controlled Explosion, and 330 M.P.H. Before You Can Blink

An inside look at the engines that propel the funny cars of drag racing from zero to you-can’t-be-serious in four seconds.

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Autoworkers Are Returning as Carmakers Gradually Crank Up Factories

After being idle for nearly two months, G.M., Ford and Fiat Chrysler will restart assembly plants on Monday with masks, gloves and curtains.

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How to Make Fluffy White Rice Perfectly Every Single Time

Don’t have a rice cooker? Making perfectly fluffy rice in a pot on the stove is easier than you think!

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Marc Maron releases heartbreaking statement after partner Lynn Shelton dies suddenly at 54

Marc Maron is speaking out after the tragic and sudden passing of his girlfriend Lynn Shelton, the acclaimed director of Humpday as well as numerous episodes of television shows.

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Zendaya, Dua Lipa and the Jonas Brothers honor class of 2020 in Graduate Together virtual special

The star-studded virtual graduation special featured Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Yara Shahidi and a keynote address from President Barack Obama.

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Modern Family actor Fred Willard dead at 86 from natural causes

Comic talent Fred Willard has passed away at 86.

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Tristan Thompson has been 'open' with Khloe Kardashian about paternity claim

Tristan Thompson was completely open with ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian when he was asked to take a paternity test earlier this year.

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

There’s more to life than buying stuff.

There are many wonderful people pursuing and promoting simplicity. Fortunately, some of them are gifted in communication and choose to encourage and inspire us with their words. I enjoy reading their unique perspective. I’m sure you will too.

So fix yourself a cup of coffee or tea on this beautiful weekend. Find a quiet moment. And enjoy some encouraging words about finding more simplicity in your life today.

30 Things Your Home Doesn’t Really Need | Domino by Anna Kocharian and Lydia Geisel. We doubt your excessive tote bag collection or rubber band–filled junk drawer is offering you much.

Turks Turn to Minimalism as Result of Coronavirus Lockdown | Daily Sabah by Anadolu Agency. So many people have learned that the things we possess are not our purpose, but rather our tools.

To Make Yourself Calmer and Happier, Try Grounding Yourself in Your Body. | Gretchen Rubin by Gretchen Rubin. One great way to calm ourselves is to get grounded in our bodies, through our five senses.

Rising with a New Routine | No Sidebar by Heather Aardema. If you’ve been hearing the same voice saying that you should or shouldn’t do something, just because you always have done it or not, it’s okay to ignore it.

You Are More Than a Consumer | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube.

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Mary-Kate Olsen, 33, and Olivier Sarkozy, 50, are slammed by Wendy Williams amid divorce

On Friday the talk show host slammed the 33-year-old Full House veteran actress and the husband she is divorcing, 50-year-old banker Olivier Sarkozy, on her show Wendy At Home.

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Carlos Santana's younger brother Jorge dies at age 68 of 'natural causes'

The youngest brother of musical icon Carlos Santana - whose singles Maria Maria and Black Magic Woman are timeless - passed away this week, according to a Friday report from TMZ.

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Mary-Kate Olsen DENIED emergency divorce amid COVID-19 court closures

The former Full House star, who's 33, had claimed her 50-year-old husband is kicking her out of the apartment they share in the city, giving her only until Monday to find a new home amid the lockdown.

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Pasta alla Norcina Recipe

This pasta is so good you’d never believe it’s ready in 10 minutes.

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Pregnant Katy Perry strips completely naked and shows off her baby bump in Daisies music video

Katy Perry dropped the lead single Daisies for her highly anticipated fifth studio album on Thursday evening. 

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Mary-Kate Olsen DENIED emergency divorce amid COVID-19 court closures

The former Full House star, who's 33, had claimed her 50-year-old husband is kicking her out of the apartment they share in the city, giving her only until Monday to find a new home amid the lockdown.

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Chloe Sevigny, 45, wears a mask as baby daddy Sinisa Mackovic does not during stroll in NYC

The Boys Don't Cry star was spotted strolling with her baby daddy Sinisa Mackovic, who was born in the 1980s, as they walked in New York City.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's girl Apple Martin looks just like her movie star mom on 16th birthday

The Goop maven, 47, called her first-born 'pure joy' in an Instagram marking her special day. And mom proved that her girl was growing up fast with a pic accompanying her heartfelt post.

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Kourtney Kardashian flaunts her legs as she poses with 'Mama's boy' Reign, 5

Kourtney Kardashian posed with her youngest child Reign on Thursday, as the pair enjoyed a getaway in Palm Springs, California.

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Katy Perry cloaks her growing baby bump in sheer white negligee

Katy Perry has given fans her most revealing look yet at her growing baby bump, in an Instagram post teasing her new music video on Thursday.

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Julianne Hough reveals she and husband Brooks Laich 'never tried' to get pregnant

Julianne Hough has revealed that she husband Brooks Laich have 'never tried' to have a baby - but did make the decision to freeze her eggs as a 'precautionary measure.'

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Kim Zolciak and Brielle and Ariana Biermann share bikini photos

The 23-year-old Don't Be Tardy TV star was in a green bikini designed by her Bravo star mother Kim Zolciak for her Salty K Swim line which will debut in June.

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Tom Cruise put Top Gun: Maverick stars through 'grueling' training and Val Kilmer WILL be in sequel

Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that star Tom Cruise put his young co-stars through 'grueling' training to prepare for Top Gun: Maverick and confirmed that Val Kilmer will be in the sequel.

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Tristan Thompson admits he DID take a paternity test in January… as Khloe unleashes her lawyer

Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian have sent a cease and desist letter to Kimberly Alexander, a woman claiming that he is the father of her child.

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Lisa Rinna shares her two Playboy covers in reaction to Denise Richards

Lisa Rinna fired up her Instagram page Wednesday to share a throwback collage of her two Playboy covers. She included her cover for the September 1998 issue where she was pregnant.

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Julianne Hough looks fantastic as she poses in a bikini as she talks about endometriosis

Julianne Hough has never looked better thanks to steady workouts and an eye on her diet. And the 31-year-old Dancing With The Stars vet proved that again.

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Helena Christensen wears face mask and walks dog in New York

Helena Christensen was summertime chic when she stepped out for a dog walk in New York this week. The 51-year-old could be seen leading her Australian shepherd Kuma along on his leash.

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Victoria's Secret vet Devon Windsor does her own hair and makeup as her husband takes the photos

The model from Missouri did her own hair and makeup as her husband of six months Jonathan Barbara took the photos for her swimwear line, DW Swim. The collection is summer 2020.

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Lena Dunham is carries her IV drip stand on her 34th birthday

Lena Dunham was seen walking in her Los Angeles neighborhood on Wednesday, which was her 34th birthday. The Girls actress stood out as she was holding onto her IV drip.

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Southern Charm stars Naomie Olindo and Chelsea Meissner set to exit the Bravo show

Naomie Olindo and Chelsea Meissner won't be returning for season 7 of the Bravo reality TV show, according to PEOPLE 's sources, following news of Cameran Eubanks' departure.

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Demi Moore at home in Idaho: The movie star, 57, shares another image

On Wednesday the author of the memoir Inside Out shared another image from her home, which she bought in 2000 after she split from Bruce.

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Valerie Bertinelli, 60, says she worked 'very, very hard' to get slim for her bikini cover

Valerie Bertinelli looked stunning when she appeared in a green bikini for the cover of People magazine in 2009. But now the 60-year-old chef told People that she worked hard.

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Amanda Kloots says husband Nick Cordero is making 'good progress' with his 'mental status'

'He's getting better and better every day,' Amanda told her followers. 'A little bit stronger every day.' While she said that 'things are looking really great on that front,' Kloots said they aren't in clear yet.

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Valerie Bertinelli, 60, says she worked 'very, very hard' to get slim for her bikini cover

Valerie Bertinelli looked stunning when she appeared in a green bikini for the cover of People magazine in 2009. But now the 60-year-old chef told People that she worked hard.

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Mary-Kate Olsen has 'ironclad prenup' in place amid divorce from husband Olivier Sarkozy

Mary-Kate Olsen is reportedly divorcing her 50-year-old husband of five years, Olivier Sarkozy.

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Staying Minimalist is Different Than Becoming Minimalist

So you’ve done it, you’ve decluttered your home and minimized your life. It feels great!

But now what? Once you’ve reached your downsizing goals, how do you keep from filling your home back up with more stuff?

It’s important to have a game plan for maintaining your achievement. I recently recorded a video with some ideas and thought maybe you’d like hearing my voice.

The best way to stay minimalist requires us to embrace clutterfree habits and overcome consumerism. So here are my thoughts on doing that well:

Actually, I’ve professionally recorded over 75 free videos about minimalism and living your best, most intentional life. To see more, visit Becoming Minimalist on YouTube.

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Melissa Etheridge's son Beckett dies at 21

'We struggle with what else we could have done to save him, and in the end we know that he is out of the pain now,' Etheridge, 58, said in a statement posted to Twitter.

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Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy, split! The star, 33, asks for 'emergency court order'

The actress tried to file for divorce from the French executive in April but the court said they were not going to proceed due to the pandemic. Now the actress has asked for an emergency order.

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Coronavirus Wrecked Tesla’s Momentum and Elon Musk Is Furious

Mr. Musk opened his California factory this week in defiance of local orders. He has also criticized the response to the pandemic as “dumb” and “fascist.”

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Khloe Kardashian fires off angry messages after followers speculate she is pregnant

The 35-year-old, who has daughter True, aged two, with the Tristan, seemed fed up with the put downs over a possible pregnancy even saying she is 'disgusted.' TMZ claims she is not with child.

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Ariana Grande shows off her recent tattoo collection she lounges at home in a bra and jeans

The Stuck With U singer posted two photos from her self-quarantine that gave a clear view of some of her recent tattoos, including the delicate butterflies she added to her left arm.

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Two New Cars, Designed From the Inside Out

Byton and Canoo offer radically distinct approaches to the way cars work for their owners. Canoo even does away with the idea of ownership.

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No Yeast Cheesy Naan Bread

For those times when you want to make bread but you don’t have yeast or sourdough starter: yogurt naan is the answer.

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The Pandemic Will Permanently Change the Auto Industry

Plunging sales could force factories to close and lead to takeovers and mergers, but also bolster sales of electric cars.

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90 Day Fiance star Jorge Nava celebrates his release from prison

Jorge Nava is a free man after spending two years behind bars for felony marijuana possession, where he lost a whopping 128 pounds.

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Madonna, 61, reveals she is having 'regenerative treatment' after health battles

Madonna has revealed that she is undergoing regenerative treatment after suffering extreme pain due to knee surgery.

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Bravo star Cameran Eubanks reveals she WON'T be returning to Southern Charm for season seven

Cameran Eubanks has revealed she won't be coming back to Bravo show Southern Charm for season seven.

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Vivica A. Fox wants Quentin Tarantino and star Uma Thurman to make a third Kill Bill

The 55-year-old actress played the role of Vernita Green, who was killed by Uma Thurman's 'The Bride' in the first film.

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Kylie Jenner teaches Stormi patience in cute video of toddler singing while waiting to eat candy

They've been in quarantine with Travis Scott, with whom Kylie split in September: 'He put so much thought into Mother's Day for her this year it actually made her cry.'

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Change Your Visuals. Change Your Habits.

I bought some almonds over the weekend. I especially like those Wasabi Soy Sauce almonds from Blue Diamond, so I bought a jar. Not a big deal, just a little snack.

Except that I did something unusual with this jar of almonds. I left them out on my counter—right in front of where I like to write.

And guess what? I can’t stop eating them. Every time I look up from my computer, there they are. So I walk over to grab a few… every couple sentences. I’ve gone months without eating almonds, but now, all of a sudden, I can’t seem to stop.

I see them and I want them—almost intuitively.

This is not a phenomenon unique to me (or almonds).

In fact, there is a lot of research supporting this hypothesis that the visuals in our environment impact our behavior.

The things we see affect our habits.

Here is some of the research:

• What’s on your countertop might predict your weight
• For some, out-of-sight cigarettes really might be out of mind
• Want to Change Your Habits? Change Your Environment
• How YouTube is Addictive — Recommendation Systems & its Impacts

From food and cigarettes to work and social media, the items in our field of vision influence us—every minute of every day.

Of course, in this reality of human nature, there is opportunity.

If we change our visuals, we can change our habits.

Changing our environment is one of the easiest and most significant steps we can take to change our habits.

Want to eat less junk food? Remove it from your pantry and your countertop.

Want to watch less television? Remove your large screen from your living room or bedroom.

Want to play fewer video games? Remove your console.

Want to waste less time on your phone? Remove your time-wasting apps. Or better yet, put your phone away in a drawer when you get home.

Want to shop less? Unsubscribe from email newsletters or throw away junk mail before it enters your home.

Want to be less distracted at work? Remove those physical objects that are the cause of distraction.

Want to spend less money eating out? Take a different route home—away from all the restaurants.

From home and office to the work that we do, the physical items around us have a significant impact on habits. Remove those that do not contribute to your best life.

Does removing items from our field of vision solve all our problems and immediately result in a more disciplined, meaningful life? Of course not.

We still need to replace unhealthy habits with healthy habits. But this can also be accomplished by placing healthy visuals in front of us.

Life change is never easy. But there are some steps we can take to bring it about easier.

Changing our visuals is one of them.

Now, excuse me, while I go grab another almond.

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Scooter Braun suggests his public feud with Taylor Swift scuttled his plans to run for public office

The record executive studiously avoid mentioning the singer-songwriter by name, but she's been engaged in a protracted PR battle with him after he bought up her master recordings.

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Kylie Jenner poses in a black bikini top as she says she is enjoying another 'pool day'

On Monday the cosmetics mogul hit her swimming pool again as she got some Vitamin D from the sunny day. 'Pool day,' the 22-year-old daughter of Kris Jenner said.

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Back To The Future reunion! Michael J. Fox recites lines with Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson

Superfan Josh Gad orchestrated the reunion on the latest episode of his YouTube series, Reunited Apart, where he also brought on writer Bob Gale and director Robert Zemeckis.

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari flaunt their sculpted forms as they workout together

She reportedly told a court official that she wanted to have a baby with her boyfriend Sam Asghari. And on Monday, Britney Spears shared a glimpse at their workout routine in a new Instagram video.

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Anderson Cooper reveals he got a call from Elton John after he became a father

The 52-year-old revealed to Andy Cohen who he had heard from since announcing the happy news.

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Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld blames Marvel for delaying a third film

The 52-year-old comic book creator suggested that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has neglected the franchise - which stars Ryan Reynolds as the superhero - since they acquired the rights.

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Bella Thorne flashes her tummy and several $100 bills

Bella Thorne wants her 22.9M followers to get some cold hard cash. Over the weekend the Shake It Up actress told fans to enter a contest where they could win $10,000.

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Friends reunion special could tape at the end of summer as executives try to avoid a virtual taping

It was revealed on Monday that the anticipated Friends reunion special may be taped by the end of summer. The special was set to air on May 27, but was pushed back due to COVID-19.

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Eddie Murphy thrills fans as he portrays a slick singer

He portrayed an over-the-top singer who looks back on his life for a hilarious skit shared this weekend. It was a part of a two-hour Feeding America Comedy Festival special from Byron Allen.

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Instant Pot Lamb Ragu Recipe (Ragù d’agnello)

Up your pasta game with this classic rosemary and garlic lamb ragu from Umbria.

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Diplo CONFIRMS he had a son with model Jevon King in a loving Mother's Day tribute

The electronic music guru officially confirmed that he'd welcomed a son in March with the Trinidadian model Jevon King. He included his son Pace in a Mother's Day post with his sons by Kathryn Lockhart.

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America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers welcome daughter Lucia

The actress shared the happy news on Mother's Day, along with a sweet snap of America and Ryan holding their precious girl's tiny hand.

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Solo Electric Car Set to Hit U.S. Market

From the front, the Solo looks like a car, with hood, grille and headlights. Take a peek from behind, however, and it tapers down to just one wheel.

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Grammy-winning soul icon Betty Wright - who inspired Mary J. Blige and The Roots - dies aged 66

No Pain (No Gain) and Tonight Is the Night hitmaker Betty Wright passed away on Sunday morning, her niece Bella confirmed from Florida.

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Is Kristen Wiig pregnant? Star says she's 'preparing to be a mom ' in cryptic SNL sign off

As many shows have halted amid quarantine, Saturday Night Live continues to entertain viewers. This week's episode saw the cast once again performing from their respective homes.

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Pink opens up about recovery from coronavirus with son Jameson, three: 'It was a terrifying time'

The 40-year-old wrote: 'Battling COVID-19 along with my 3-year-old son was the most physically and emotionally challenging experience I have gone through as a mother.'

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Demi Moore pays tribute to Little Richard by sharing wedding day photo with Bruce Willis

Upon learning of the death of music legend Little Richard on Saturday, countless icons from Hollywood and the music world took to social media to pay tribute.

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Super Simple Two Ingredient Semolina Pasta and How to Shape Lorighittas

This might be the most perfect pasta shape you never heard of: lorighittas, Sardinian braided ring pasta!

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Chrissy Teigen finds Alison Roman's remarks 'a huge bummer'...after being slammed by the food critic

Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter on Friday evening to passionately defend her Cravings empire after food columnist Alison Roman slammed her in an interview with the New York Consumer.

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Becoming Essential

As I sit to write these words, 34 million Americans have become unemployed over the last 7 weeks—that’s 1 in every 5 workers.

Such pain, heartache, anxiety… I am so sorry for each of you.

Along the way, a new conversation began emerging in public discourse and policy: essential workers and non-essential workers.

Who is an essential worker and who is a non-essential worker? Which businesses and industries are essential and which are not?

Medical experts and political leaders debated these phrases in countless communities around the world—often times arriving at drastically different conclusions.

Regardless of how they ended classifying work in their jurisdiction, “essential” workers were allowed to continue, “non-essential” were asked to stay home.

I fear the fall-out from this type of designation and how “essential” workers have been heralded and praised in every community, while many “nonessential” workers have lost their livelihood at these seemingly arbitrary designations. In some cases, the work being accomplished was identical.

Let me offer some thoughts if you are hurting.

First of all, if you are an essential worker and have been putting yourself out there for our society, thank you. If you have been stocking shelves, driving trucks, packing food, or responding first, thank you for the incredibly hard work and extra hours you have been putting in over the last 7-8 weeks.

But equally important, if your work or business has been classified as nonessential, please know your work is essential to us—even if not classified as such by some.

In almost every case, your work is needed, your talent is appreciated, and your dedication to serving others is required for all of us. Your work, by definition, makes us a better people and a better society. You are essential. And I hope you are back to work soon.

If you think the rush for toilet paper was bad, wait until 300 million Americans try to schedule a haircut at the same time.

And lastly, please know, your work may have been deemed nonessential, but your life is not. You are essential to somebody, every day.

So make the most of every opportunity:

• Care for your body and health.
• Love your spouse.
• Spend time with your children.
• Call your neighbors and friends and extended family.
• Serve the less fortunate.
• Foster your faith.
• Offer hope and life to everyone you see.

Live your life with intention and purpose.

You are important. You are essential to someone. And no one can take that away from you.

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