What sparked the idea for The Big Brunch? A love of my friends who work in the culinary arts, many of whom were affected by the pandemic [and] restaurants shutting down. I love their desire to provide for people in the most human way, which is to feed us. How did you cast the cooks? To qualify, these people had to be doing something extraordinary within their communities. Oftentimes, chefs are doing more than working in a kitchen; they’re mentoring people, and we get to explore that....

Now Burgess and Green are an item. They began dating about 11 months ago, and it never would have happened if she had partnered with Green on DWTS. “It’s definitely better that Brian wasn’t my dance partner on Dancing With the Stars because I don’t ever get romantically involved with my partners,” Burgess told Parade.com in this exclusive interview. “For me, that is business; it’s work. It’s my passion. I want it to be perfect....

However, there are studies that suggest diet soda plays a role in weight gain and excess belly fat. But how is this possible if it’s zero calories? As counterintuitive as it sounds, there are reasons why diet soda could be the reason for extra weight in your midsection. Can Diet Soda Cause Belly Fat? When looking at diet soda, it contains no added calories or sugar as it’s typically sweetened by an artificial sweetener like sucralose....

There’s no shortage of beauty advice on TikTok. And recently, hair-focused TikTokkers have been touting the benefits of rice water for making their locks thicker, shinier and stronger, and viewers are taking notice. Videos tagged #ricewater have been viewed more than 440 million times. So, is it true that rice water offers hair benefits? It’s possible, says Dr. Ife Rodney, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetics in Fulton, Maryland....

Heartburn, which feels like a burning sensation in your chest, can be quite painful. Just like putting out a real-life fire, the first instinct to soothe the fiery sensation in one’s chest is to reach for a glass of water, taking generous gulps. But can this actually help? Keep reading to find out. What Causes Heartburn? Before getting into if water helps or hurts heartburn, it’s important to know what causes it to happen in the first place....

Did you have any challenges jumping into the daytime talk show world? I got a lot of notes in the beginning of my show, like “You’re too much. Tone it down. You’re too spastic.” There was a lot of negative feedback, and it was really hard to hear. But all we have is our individuality. And if we pretend to be anything other than what we are, we are lost. So, a moment that could have been ripe for an identity crisis was actually a conscious choice to not hate myself, but trust in myself....

The Charlie’s Angels actress partnered with Quorn to expand meat-free options that even little ones will love. “This partnership is very personal for me. As a mom of two daughters, I know the importance of having affordable, easily accessible and delicious options that I feel good about serving my kids," she said in a statement. “I love this brand because the integrity of its mission truly motivates me and I’m honored to be joining as Chief Mom Officer....

The latest addition to her collection is the ‘Calypso Halo’ by Jane Taylor, a piece in “iconic British tweed” that Duchess Kate wore to the Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey. The annual service—which Prince Williamalso attended—honors citizens of Australia and New Zealand who have served and died during wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Kate’s £830 ($1054) headband was tied by a large black satin bow at the back of her head, a detail that Kate echoed in her choice of accessories: black pumps and a black clutch....

“I share your disappointment that I had to cancel my radio shows this week. No one ever wants to pull out of shows, especially me. I live for performing. I slipped down the stairs making a bottle in the middle of the night, knocked my ass out, resulting in a concussion,” she explained. “I tried to push through and played 3 shows, but the travel, lights, all of it only exacerbated things,” she continued....

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to taking control of your health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now more than ever, we realize the importance of doing what we can to stay healthy and safe. Approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. If you or someone you know has breast cancer, it’s crucial to be informed and know that there is a supportive community filled with many organizations and people dedicated to help you on your journey....

Breakups can be tough, no matter who decides to end the relationship. You might struggle to find closure and experience a range of emotions. Experts say the end of a relationship can also bring on feelings of grief. “Any time you end a relationship, it’s definitely a loss and it can be an adjustment that can be really hard, even if you’re the one who’s choosing to end the relationship,” says Alison LaSov, LMFT, CEO of mental health care platform Advekit....

If you struggle to lose weight or simply want to drop a few pounds, you’ve likely considered a few different strategies. One option that can be appealing to many people—because it may seem to offer a painless and relatively easy solution—is hypnosis. But does hypnosis really work for weight loss? The answer may not be so simple to determine. Some research has shown that hypnosis can be effective in treating obesity, with few downsides....

Fun fact for those who don’t know or remember: The Facts of Life—which, over nine seasons, followed a quartet of boarding-school girls from adolescence through young adulthood—was actually a spinoff of Diff’rent Strokes, the iconic sitcom about two Black brothers from Harlem (originally played by Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges) raised by Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain), a rich, white Upper East Side widower. The common link between the two shows was the character of Edna Garrett (Charlotte Rae), who served as the Drummonds’ housekeeper before taking a new job as a house mother at the fictitious Eastland School for Girls where The Facts of Life was originally set....

In a new video posted to social media, the actor took an electric shaver to his full head of hair and effortlessly buzzed away any new growth. And if we didn’t know any better, we would assume that this probably wasn’t the actor’s first go at giving himself a fresh trim. But it just so happens that his wife, Jillian, is a well-known celebrity hairstylist, so he probably picked up a thing or two from her handbook—after all, she did post the video!...

According to a press release from the Florida Lottery, on the day Leonard Linton purchased a winning ticket, he was on his way to pick up his pregnant dog, Ivy, who “was not feeling well.” “To get to her as quickly as possible, Linton took a different route home,” the statement notes. While on his way to pick up the dachshund, he made a pit stop at a Stop & Shop store, where he purchased a $10 “100X THE CASH” scratch-off ticket....

Food has the power to energize and give us strength, yet many people don’t take full advantage of it. It’s the fuel we need to function, so it’s important to be mindful of what we put into our bodies. If you’ve been feeling anxious, start with giving your diet a tune-up. Here are 14 foods recommended by mental health experts to calm your mind. Foods for anxiety Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) Pumpkin seeds can be a food to help reduce anxiety because they are a good source of magnesium and zinc, Holly Klamer, MS, RDN, explains....

Listen to live music “Music is always very calming,” says Albers. “It’s one thing to listen to music at home, but when you’re surrounded by people, dancing and enjoying it—that’s the part that we’ve been missing.” Research has shown that listening to live music can reduce stress. Your safest bet: an outdoor venue where patrons are masked and it’s easy to socially distance. 20 minutes: Listening to live music this long can hike your well-being by 21 percent—even more than doing yoga or dog walking....

Every morning, for instance, after Close, 74, feeds her 5-year-old Havanese pup, Pippi, she walks the dog across the yard to her sister Jessie’s home, typically wearing an oversize T-shirt and some old boxer shorts. “I take my cup that has a little bit of half-and-half and sweetener in it, and I fill up my coffee over at her house,” she says. “And we just chat and laugh at the dogs, and that’s pretty much the beginning of my day....

Following his recent arrest in Romania, Thunberg tweeted: “This is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes.” It may seem like a random response if you haven’t been following the back-and-forth between the two, however, she seemed to allude to a popular online theory that the aforementioned pizza box is what led to Tate’s arrest in the first place, though it’s possible the timing was just a coincidence....

“A performance piece starring Harry Styles and the Gucci HA HA HA collection. Discover the campaign at the link in bio,” the photos of Styles in question were captioned. Many fans commented below the photo, questioning the ad campaign, including one comment that read, “Is this an ad for kids’ mattresses? If not… why is a kid’s mattress included with a man in a fashion ad… what are you trying to normalise 😢"Other social media users took to their Twitter accounts to express how they feel about the campaign....