Month: June 2020

Check Out the Most Surprising Celeb Transformations of the Week – E! NEWS
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Check Out the Most Surprising Celeb Transformations of the Week – E! NEWS

In a candid interview, the "Mother's Daughter" singer opened up about her sobriety, revealing she's been sober for six months.  "At the beginning, it was just about this vocal surgery," Cyrus explained in her chat with Variety's Marc Malkin, adding that her decision came after thinking "a lot" about her parents  Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus and her family's history which "has a lot of addiction and mental health challenges." "So just going through that and asking, 'Why am I the way that I am?'" she explained. "By understanding the past, we understand the present and the future much more clearly. I think therapy is great." Cyrus, 27, later spoke about it being "really hard" to be sober at a young age, saying, "There's that stigma of 'you're no fun.' It's like, 'honey, you can call me a l...
Vera Wang, 70, Posts Undeniably Sexy Pics On Instagram Wearing Sports Bra & Tight Leggings – The Blast
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Vera Wang, 70, Posts Undeniably Sexy Pics On Instagram Wearing Sports Bra & Tight Leggings – The Blast

While she elaborated during the interview talking about how she went forward pursuing her dream to be a fashion designer, she also mentioned how people began turning her down once she left working for the major brands: “And when I left Ralph, a lot of doors that had been open to me slammed shut, whether it was a fabric manufacturer or a party I wanted to go to, because I was now so small. Harsh. But my DNA was to find something I felt passionate about, to make a difference, and to work, so that’s what I did.”
Former CDC director on coronavirus spikes: The virus has the upper hand – Fox News
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Former CDC director on coronavirus spikes: The virus has the upper hand – Fox News

Former Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden warned Sunday that recent spikes in coronavirus cases in several states are not merely a reflection of increased testing, but a real spread of the virus, and that Americans must remain vigilant in combating the pandemic. Thirteen states recently set record highs for seven-day averages in cases, with a total of 45,755 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. US CORONAVIRUS CASES TOP 2.5 MILLION: HERE ARE THE STATES SEEING NEW SPIKES "The virus has the upper hand," Frieden said on "Fox News Sunday." "This virus is not going to go away on its own. We have to stop it." He recognized that people are tired of staying at home, but said "the virus is not tired of making us sick." Frieden told host Chris Wallace that states reopening too soon is pa...
Coronavirus: UK on knife edge ahead of lockdown easing, scientist warns – BBC News
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Coronavirus: UK on knife edge ahead of lockdown easing, scientist warns – BBC News

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A major incident was declared on Bournemouth beach as people flocked to the coast during this week's heatwave The UK remains "on a knife edge" and must act "sensibly" over the summer months to stop a second wave of coronavirus, a scientist has warned. Sir Jeremy Farrar said he is "worried" about a surge in cases ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening next month. Home Secretary Priti Patel said people have to be "conscientious" about the risk of a second wave. She said the city of Leicester could face a localised lockdown after a rise in cases. Sir Jeremy, a member o...
Yes, you should still go to the dentist. But be careful. – The Washington Post
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Yes, you should still go to the dentist. But be careful. – The Washington Post

Dental practices are adapting how they work in and around a patient’s mouth to account for this complicated reality. Dentists are screening patients for symptoms, limiting the number of appointments in a day, implementing stringent sanitation protocols and wearing more protective equipment to guard against the respiratory disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization suggest that respiratory droplets expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or breathes are the primary way the virus spreads. But the CDC reports there’s “no data available to assess the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during dental practice.” The Washington Post has been fielding thousands of reader questions about life during the coronavirus pandemic and many ha...
Gilmore Girls Took a Giant Gamble Casting Alexis Bledel As Rory – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Gilmore Girls Took a Giant Gamble Casting Alexis Bledel As Rory – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Who doesn’t love Gilmore Girls? This quaint show premiered on the WB in 2000 and allowed the world to meet and love Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the single mother and daughter who were also the best of friends. Gilmore Girls won viewers over with their quirky characters, impossibly quick-witted dialogue, and the heartfelt relationship drama that happened both between lovers and family members. Through the 7 seasons, it was on the air, everyone wanted to move to Stars Hollow and become best friends with Lorelai and Rory. On top of the fantastic writing, part of what makes Gilmore Girls so great are the perfect casting choices that were made for each of the characters. Lauren Graham absolutely shines as Lorelai, and who could forget Sean Gunn as the slightly-annoying-but-...
Prince Charles’ favourite flower has beautiful Princess Diana meaning – Express
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Prince Charles’ favourite flower has beautiful Princess Diana meaning – Express

Prince Charles is a keen gardener and is well known for his environmental stance - with his mantra being: “It is better to work with Nature than against it”. In fact, the Prince of Wales is so keen about greenery, the Royal Gardens at Highgrove have become his personal labour of love for the past three decades as he strives to create the perfect outdoor space. {%=o.title%} Speaking to BBC Radio 4, he revealed some ‘tricks of the trade’ - such as ‘take care of trees’, after he cut off the end of his finger banging in stakes, and ‘enjoy yourself’. He sad: “Before you rush into things, see what you like and don’t like and then get stuck in. For me it’s the most marvellous, therapeutic business. You can get reward from it, but you can also ...
Will Smith Admitted He Could Have Ruined The Matrix As Neo — Heres Why – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Will Smith Admitted He Could Have Ruined The Matrix As Neo — Heres Why – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

“I did turn down Neo in The Matrix,” confessed Will Smith. Despite the film’s success, the actor mused that his involvement might not have resulted in the best outcome. Here’s why. Will Smith | VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Will Smith was a superstar before he was offered ‘The Matrix’ role Before he was an Academy Award-nominated actor, Smith launched into the entertainment stratosphere as a rapper. He recorded crowd-pleasing hits as a part of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. And the duo made history by winning the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Smith rode the wave of fame into acting, becoming a sitcom star on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The performer’s talent shone through, winning him parts in big-budget studio productions. In the e...
Emily Ratajkowski Checked Out By Old Man In See-Through Pants On LA Streets – The Blast
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Emily Ratajkowski Checked Out By Old Man In See-Through Pants On LA Streets – The Blast

Instagram appears to have spotted it. Outdoor terrace seating did, indeed, appear to show a man with a white goatee eyeing the model up. "The guy looking at you is everything. You made his life!!🤣🤣🤣," a fan wrote, with over 1,500 others agreeing. "Peep the old guy 😂," another said. "Everyone are the guy in the back LOL," a third added. For many fans – given that it was the most-liked comment – the whole setup was hilarious. "The people in the back🤣," a user wrote. More below.
Coronavirus Pandemic Led to Surge in Alzheimer’s Deaths – The Wall Street Journal
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Coronavirus Pandemic Led to Surge in Alzheimer’s Deaths – The Wall Street Journal

At least 15,000 more Americans have died in recent months from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than otherwise would have, health officials believe, pointing to how the coronavirus pandemic has exacted a higher fatality toll than official numbers have shown. As Covid-19 devastated older Americans this spring, often by racing through nursing homes, the deadly outbreaks compounded the devastation of Alzheimer’s and other forms of degenerative brain disorders that are common among elderly residents in long-term care facilities. ...