The sister album and followup to her summer 2020 hit folklore (also a surprise release) boasted many of the same collaborators (including Joe Alwyn as one “William Bowery”) and themes, plus some surprises. One of the first Easter eggs fans noticed was through Swift’s social media: We know now that whenever the singer says “not a lot going on at the moment” (which is in itself a reference to a T-shirt she wore in the “22” music video), there’s always something big going on....

A home where Taylor Swift spent several years of her childhood is on the market for $999,999. It’s rumored that Swift wrote some of her earliest hits in this Georgian Colonial house in Wyomissing, Penn., including “Love Story” and “Teardrops on my Guitar.” This is apparently the last house she lived in before she and her family relocated to Nashville so she could pursue her musical career. The three-story, five-bedroom home, built in 1929, boasts hardwood floors and ornate crown molding....

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all found it tough to find our joy at times—and that’s OK. There’s been a lot of bad news, loss, and lack of social connection due to the nature of the virus. “Humans are social creatures, and feeling a sense of belonging and connection to others is thought to be a fundamental psychological need,” says Dr. Lora Park, PhD., associate professor of psychology at the University at Buffalo, SUNY....

Fans could not keep it together after the photo was posted, and they made their excitement known with tweet after tweet gushing over the star and hyping up Saturday’s release. “I can’t wait for this epicness #austinbutler @austinbutler,” one fan wrote. “Ok now damn it,” another fan wrote with crying emojis, completely swooning over the photo. “Still can’t believe that the hot background actor from Ned’s declassified is hosting SNL this week,” someone else quipped....

Who won The Voice season 21? Girl Named Tom Who came in second on The Voice season 21? Wendy Moten Who was eliminated on The Voice Season 21 tonight? Hailey Mia Jershika Maple Paris Winningham Wendy Moten The Voice tonight recap Taking the stage was a group of disparate entertainers: Alicia Keys sang her new single “Old Memories,” Ed Sheeran performed his song “Shivers,” Jennifer Lopez sang “On My Way (Marry Me) from her upcoming Marry Me movie, Carrie Underwood and John Legend, performed their holiday duet, “Hallelujah....

The good news is that maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be difficult. It simply requires mixing up your exercise routine. The One Workout That Will Help Prevent Weight Gain Experts agree the best exercise to prevent weight gain is swimming. Here’s why. Swimming Burns More Fat Swimming is an excellent form of aerobic activity that helps in generating the benefits of physical activity while still being easy on the joints....

“Did you see Monday’s episode of @ncishawaiicbs?! It’s streaming now on @paramountplus! Things get weird, but this is just me killing time between takes. 🫣🤗😑😵🥴🤫😏 #JackNicholson #TheShinning #JaneTennant #ImLosingIt,” the actress wrote in the caption. “Hahahahahaha we should be worried? 😂😂” one fan jokingly wrote.“You’re so cute❤️😂,” another fan commented.New episodes of NCIS: Hawai’i air Monday nights at 10/9c on CBS.

When I twisted the tube open and began to apply the mascara to my lashes, the first thing I noticed was how smoothly it went on. Rather than putting up a fight, the conic fiber eyelash wand embraced and guided my eyelashes where they needed to go. The mascara dried quickly, leaving my lashes lifted, volumized, and sculpted. While I did curl my eyelashes before trying out the mascara, it was evident that it would have made as much difference for my lashes if they hadn’t been....

Six bakers from around the country flocked to Waco, Texas to compete for $25,000 and the chance to have their winning treat featured on the menu at Joanna and Chip Gaines’ bakery, Silos Baking Co. Andrew Zimmern and Zoe Francois joined Joanna to taste-test the treats. “I love watching home cooks and food entrepreneurs test out their favorite recipes in a true competition format with all the pressure of a timed event with big stakes,” Zimmern told Parade....

The next answer to the judges’ prayers could be 23-year-old Jay Copeland from Salisbury, Md., who belted out an amazing performance of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” by Stevie Wonder. Jay graduated from college two years ago, majoring in music, and was attending grad school this year for acting. He was given an ultimatum this year that he had to pick between the two, so he dropped out and chose American Idol....

Joanna Gaines is just as skilled with drumsticks as she is with a rolling pin. In fact, long before fixing up houses with husband Chip Gaines and building their Magnolia empire, the designer dreamt of being a drummer in a band. “Did you know that I play the drums?” Joanna revealed in Parade.com’s exclusive clip from the Season 2 premiere of Magnolia Table. While grinding the crunchy coating for her French toast, the mom of five shared, “When I was newly married, I told Chip, my dream is to be a drummer in a band....

Even so, that was enough time for host Terry Crews to be so impressed by the World Tae Kwan Do Demonstration Team that he hit the Golden Buzzer for them, sending them straight to the live shows. “I have never seen anything like that in my life!” Crews commented while the broken boards from the team’s flying feet kicks were floating around the stage like confetti. The World Tae Kwan Do demonstration team is comprised of members from around the world, including South Korea and the U....

The new album, the follow up to her critically acclaimed studio album Rise, was produced by blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith at Ocean Way Recording Studios in Nashville, Tenn. Joanna, Joe and the rest of the musicians on the album dug deeply and conjured up an authentic, alive, and kicking non-derivative set of Chicago Blues. Connor shares, “This is a Luther Allison song, and we chose it because we were all huge fans of his....

The hashtag #nepobaby has already attracted over 38 million views across the most popular social media sites. But what exactly is the meaning of “nepo baby”? And why do so many in the younger generations care? What does “nepo baby” mean? When you hear someone use this term, they’re shortening the word “nepotism.” After all, “nepotism baby” has also been used online, but recently, it is being coined as “nepo baby....

“I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” wrote Smith in a statement provided by his publicist. Smith, who publicly apologized to Rock via Instagram the day after the Oscars, went on to express his remorse. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home....

Being the landmark 400th episode, “You Are the Blood” also featured a number of callbacks to earlier episodes, reminding viewers of just how far we’ve come over the course of 18 seasons. And of course, as is frequently the case with Grey’s Anatomy two-parters, both episodes were also chock full of major twists, shocks, and things that made us go, “Seriously?” Here are the seven most jaw-dropping moments from the 2-hour Season 18 finale of Grey’s Anatomy....

“As the latest step forward in cellular network evolution, 5G will see untold thousands of small antennas deployed onto cell towers, utility poles, lampposts, buildings, and other public and private structures,” Yasir Shamim, Digital Marketing Executive at PureVN.com, tells Parade. In layman’s terms, 5G is an upgrade to the current cellular service—the ever inferior 4G—meant to boost the speed of our wireless internet. But, as with all techy things, it’s a bit more complex than that....

What is Diwali? Diwali, also known as Divali or Deepawali, is a major festival celebrated over five days in many parts of India by people of different faiths including many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and some Buddhists. It is sometimes referred to as “the festival of lights.” Many Hindus observe Diwali by lighting small oil lamps known as ‘diyas’ in honor of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. The lamps symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and evil, according to Britannica....

Things are by no means perfect, but there is a broader sense that there is no longer just one “right” way to be. When singer and actor Demi Lovato, 28, shared in a May 19 video that they identify as non-binary, they offered yet another positive example for fans to see their own experience reflected back in media. Non-binary is far from a new term or experience—but it might be new for you....

Glee star Lea Michele revealed last fall that she has struggled with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which she says is to blame for her chronic acne and recent weight gain. “I went to a great doctor, and the minute she looked at me, she was like, ‘Oh, you have PCOS,’” she told Health in September. “It explained everything. Through diet, I have been able to manage it. But I am very fortunate....