Her birthname is Caryn Elaine Johnson. Friends gave her the nickname “Whoopi” because her tendency to pass gas reminded them of a whoopee cushion.She once worked in a mortuary where she applied makeup to corpses and styled their hair. She also worked as a bank teller and a bricklayer.Goldberg travels to locations by bus; she’s hated flying after witnessing a midair collision in San Diego in 1978. She was inspired to become an actress from watching Nichelle Nichols’ portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek....

St. Patrick is believed to have used a traditional shamrock with three leaves to represent the holy trinity, so don’t be surprised if your four-leaf clover tattoo gets you a weird look if you rock it on the Emerald Isle. That said, if three-leaf clovers are considered a religious symbol of holiness, why are four-leaf clovers lucky and what is their meaning? We’ve got you covered! Why are four-leaf clovers lucky?...

As the much-anticipated Japril reunion episode, “Look Up Child,” aired last week, it didn’t take long for Grey’s Anatomyviewers to get an inkling that the episode may be a precursor to even more significant events than most had anticipated. After showing up on ex-wife April Kepner’s (Sarah Drew, who exited the series at the end of Season 14) doorstep in the middle of a thunderstorm, Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) dropped the bombshell that he has decided to leave Seattle for Boston, in order to run the Catherine Fox Foundation—and that he wants April and her family, including their daughter, Harriet, to come with him....

While appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show for the Monday, Nov. 7 episode, Brown, 18, revealed that she dreams of starring as Britney Spears in a potential biopic. “I want to play a real person,” the Enola Holmes star told Barrymore while driving around as part of the show’s “Drewber” segment. “I think for me, Britney. [It] would be Britney Spears.” Brown then explained why she connects with Spears, who also rose to massive fame from a young age, telling Barrymore, “I think her story, first of all, resonates with me....

The awards show is going bicoastal for the first time in light of the ongoing health crisis, with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting separately from New York’s Rainbow Room and the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Although the 2021 ceremony will broadcast from the two venues with nominees joining from locations around the world, there won’t be a traditional red carpet. However, NBC’s Golden Globes Pre-Show is set to begin at 7 p....

Then as the season unfolds, the first responders of the 126 will head into new territory and they will be led through it all by Captain Owen Strand (Rob Lowe), who oversees the firehouse, and Captain Tommy Vega (Gina Torres) on the paramedic side. Here’s everything we know about season 4 of 9-1-1: Lone Star: When does 9-1-1: Lone Star season 4 premiere? The fourth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star was set to premiere on a new night: Tuesday, Jan....

Here’s everything we know about season 6 of 9-1-1: When does 9-1-1 season 6 premiere? Season 6 of 9-1-1 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 19. What time will 9-1-1 season 6 air? The sixth season of 9-1-1 will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Who’s in the 9-1-1 cast for season 6? Angela Bassett Bassett returns in her starring role as LAPD patrol sergeant Athena Grant-Nash and wife to Bobby Nash....

While Byron and Benny set aside their differences to bury themselves in the web of their mother’s tale—her tragedies, triumphs, lies and the mystery of a long-lost child—readers will be immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of Eleanor’s kitchen. “My parents were Caribbean-American, and my mother made a legendary Caribbean fruit cake, or black cake,” Wilkerson says. “A few years before I wrote this novel, a younger member of my family asked me for my mother’s black cake recipe, and I was surprised that he would think to ask....

Dancing with the Stars pros Danielle Karagach and Pasha Pashkov are going to be parents to a little baby girl, the couple announced on social media this week. “IT’S A …..BABY GIRL 💗💗💗🎉🎉🎉” Karagach wrote in a joint Instagram post with Pashkov, adding that the pair is “OVER THE MOON to finally share these [sic] beautiful news with you!!!!” The post featured a video montage of the gender reveal celebration, which took place as part of Karagach’s 30th birthday party earlier in the week....

Not only is it home to “Mean Girls Day” (Oct. 3)–one of the most iconic dates made famous by Hollywood–but it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While breast cancer prevention may have traditionally been targeted towards women, more and more doctors and patients are speaking out about the benefits of regular breast cancer screening—regardless of sex or gender—especially when a person’s family history includes a breast cancer diagnosis. One of the many people speaking up is the 41-year-old actor best known for his role in Mean Girls as the heartthrob of North Shore High School, Aaron Samuels....

Based on the graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell, the 10-episode series follows best friends Jade (Cech) and Sam (Gosselin), who literally jump in to save their seaside town. In the live-action family series, with a supernatural touch, the two energetic girls are psyched to spend their summer riding the waves and sitting in the sun … until they meet a ghost. They dive head-first into a mystery about a pirate ship and a cursed treasure that allegedly lies beneath Surfside’s beloved Danger Point Bluff....

The first showcased Maynard sitting in the grass with her husband, Tyler Johnson, who held the newborn in his lap along with their another daughter. Their other four children joined them for the snap as well. Other photos in the carousel featured Maynard holding her newborn, along with photos of Jones in the NICU, which the former Bachelorette star revealed was due to him being born with Down syndrome. “SURPRISE!...

The upcoming episode of the beloved sitcom will feature some of the family’s most creative Halloween costumes—and we’re here to give you a first look at what’s to come on the Oct. 26 episode! Season 5 Episode 8 titled “Book Bans and Guillotine Hands” will invite fans into the Conner household as they celebrate the spooky holiday. The episode’s logline reads: “It’s Halloween at the Conners, and Dan encourages the family to decorate the house....

“I don’t know how many of you heard what Joy just said, but I’m gonna let it ride,” she continued as Behar shooed her comment away with a hand motion. The topic was not revisited or pressed further. The comedian recently revealed that she was happy she was previously fired from the morning talk show.During a conversation with TIME Magazine in July, Behar stated, “I was glad to be fired, I basically was sick of the show at that point for some reason, I don’t even remember why....

Some of that may come from Tyson’s love of reading, especially books focusing on history and philosophy. He told The Wall Street Journal, “I don’t really do any light reading, just deep, deep stuff. I’m not a light kind of guy.” No kidding! With a reading list that includes Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard and Niccolò Machiavelli, biographies of historical figures like Alexander the Great and love letters from Virginia Woolf and Napoleon, it’s no wonder the Punch Out icon can whip out a clever turn of phrase pretty easily....

Some places on the body are tougher to firm up than others, and inner thighs are certainly high on that list. But the good news is there are specific workouts to target this area and help you get sculpted and strong in no time. There are also many practical benefits to strengthening your inner thighs through specific exercises at home or at the gym. We use these muscles for countless everyday tasks, including helping to stabilize our hips, lower back and core, and to maintain balance....

Best Queso Recipes Over the past few years, this little known party dip has reached superstar status, with many creating versions worthy of applause. Some have the addition of fiery chile-flavored chorizo, ground beef, and even shrimp. Find your little bit of Texas Heaven in the following 11 best queso recipes. Molcajete Chile con Queso: This easy chile con queso recipe is served tableside in a warm molcajete (or pestle), with a giant stack of homemade tortilla chips....

But a list celebrating the Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marples of the world leaves a lot to be desired. What about the crime novel or brutal police procedural? What about the spy novel with intrigue aplenty but more derring-do than detection? What about the thrillers in which the person you sympathize with is actually a serial killer? So we’ve gathered 110 of the best thriller, crime and suspense novels of all time....

My grandma was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and my mother was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and the beans of choice in our household were always pinto beans (pictured above). We either had frijoles de la olla (“beans from the pot”), or refried beans—that was the extent of our bean variety. I didn’t even know other beans existed until I left El Paso and went to college. Beans are nature’s health food....

Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. 12 Swimsuits for Older Women Best Overall: The Sidestroke, $95 at Summersalt It’s very likely you’ve seen this exact swimsuit advertised on Instagram, and there’s good reason it comes up so often....