Six years into launching A Tour of Possibilities, a guided exploration of African-American history in Memphis, Tennessee, Carolyn Michael-Banks was forced to consider shuttering entirely as the pandemic hit. “Then I realized ‘possibilities’ is literally in my company name,” she says. “I couldn’t not see that as a sign.” Instead, Michael-Banks pivoted to a 2.5-hour Caravan Tour. She leads the tour from her Possibilities van using Zoom audio. $45,atopmemphis.com With a desire to feed her nieces cleaner snacks with pronounceable ingredients, Chauniqua Major-Louis launched Major’s Project Pop, a brand of popcorn that “puts people and purpose over profit,” using organic kernels popped in preservative-free small batches....

And that generally reflects how Black women have been portrayed in movies. At first, they simply weren’t portrayed at all; then, they were given screen time only as maids or other secondary characters before graduating to stereotyped supporting roles as the strong, sassy Black friend or the Black hero’s girlfriend. Rarely are Black women seen as leading ladies, even today. Because Black women deserve to experience the full spectrum of humanity whether they’re the main character or not, here are 26 Black feminist movies that celebrate Black women in all ways....

Could heartburn and headaches be connected, or is it just an unfortunate coincidence? According to scientific research, there does seem to be a link for some people. Ready for some good news? Taking the steps to treat your heartburn should nip both problems in the bud. What Is the Connection Between Heartburn and Headaches? According to a scientific study published in 2016, there is a link between heartburn and headaches....

The colossal deal is the biggest hit to Hallmark Channel to date. Previous stars who’ve made the move to GAC Family include Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Daniel Lissing and Lori Loughlin. Cameron Bure has starred in more than two dozen films for the network, including as the titular character in the popular Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. The fan favorite has also starred in 10 Hallmark Christmas movies including 2014’s Christmas Under Wraps, which remains the network’s highest rated holiday movie of all time....

Premiering July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Secret Celebrity Renovation has Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner help a series of stars show their gratitude to someone who has helped them through their life’s journey so far. Their gift comes in the form of a home renovation of their dreams. They’ll be assisted by a team of designers, including television personalities Jason Cameron (While You Were Out, Man Cave) and Sabrina Soto (Design Star, Trading Spaces)....

Halstead has long been a rescuer–first in his relationship with Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) and then with Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram). But now he’s turned his energies to rescuing patients diagnosed with heart failure (instead of women) when he agrees to work with Sabeena Virani (Tehmina Sunny) on a new heart medication trial. “He needs to find purpose given the fact that he was passed up for a promotion,” Gehlfuss tells Parade....

The 50-year-old officially received her star on Monday, Nov. 14, where she donned a chic black suit and carried a sparkling striped walking stick in her first public appearance since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. But while most of the attention was on Applegate’s shiny new star during the emotional ceremony, some fans couldn’t help but notice that the actress had no shoes or socks on, opting for a completely barefoot look....

In addition, Killer Cheer Mom is different than your usual cheer movie, where the mom gets involved in her daughter’s cheer career because of her own obsession with the sport. Amanda has much darker reasons. Newly married to James (Thomas Calabro), Amanda is stepmom to his daughter, high school junior Riley (Courtney Fulk), who decides to try out for cheer as a way to make friends at her new school despite the fact that there are only a few spots on the squad open and the competition is stiff....

You play Helen, the mom of Kate Winslet’s character, Mare. What was it like working together? I fell in love with Kate. She’s just amazing—a humble, sweet, down-to-earth, adorable, brilliant woman. Then you shift gears from detective drama for the stand-up comedy of Hacks. I told the writer-producers before we closed the deal, “You have no way of knowing, but when I was a kid, I fantasized about being a stand-up comic....

—Don Vollmar, Oakdale, California It may seem so, given that it took 100,000 years for modern Homo sapiens to reach a population of about 2 billion in 1900, which exploded to nearly 8 billion in only 122 more years. And humans do release significant greenhouse gases. Yet it’s not just that we live, but how we live, that has caused whatever humans have contributed to climate change. If we led simple agrarian lives, the current population would not be a problem....

Because if so, you’d know that it definitely isn’t a White House run. While pro-wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson never officially threw his hat into the ring, he has been seriously talked about as a potential candidate for the upcoming presidential election. But though he previously entertained the idea to some extent, he’s now making it clear that “it’s off the table.” “Yes. It is off the table. I will say this ‘cause it requires a B-side to this,” Johnson said in a snippet from his CBS Sunday Morning with Tracy Smith that was sent to Parade....

Stress has been a constant sidekick of mine during the pandemic, affecting my sleep cycle, eating habits, and more. Throw in a major life change, iron deficiency anemia side effects, plus being ghosted by the guy I was dating, and my anxiety and stress were through the roof. I’m a big believer in seeking the help you need. But I felt that no matter how much I talked my therapist’s ear off, there was always still a block....

So what is elderberry syrup, exactly? Is it as effective as some of the more widely accepted flu fighters, like Tamiflu or the flu shot? If you’re wondering about these questions and more, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got the 411 on everything you need to know—plus an elderberry syrup recipe. What is elderberry? Elderberries are dark purple berries that grow on the European Elder tree, also called Sambucus Nigra....

“We wanted to portray the sex and the sexual situations as awkwardly as possible in the way that most sexual situations are when you’re younger,” Levinson added of Euphoria’s sex scenes in a 2019 interview with the outlet. “They’re kind of dumbfounding. And our camera movement and our shot selection is far more rigid. The camera is normally not moving—they’re statics, they’re close-ups on faces, wide shots … Sometimes you just want the camera to just be still because you can’t look away....

But at this year’s iHeart Radio Z100’s Jingle Ball, the actress walked the carpet in an outfit fully inspired by Y2K, and not everyone is loving it. At the event, Holmes wore a dark blue strapless Tove minidress over bootcut jeans with a cutoff hem and black athletic sneakers. It was a strange combination, to say the least, and definitely felt like it was taken straight out of the early 2000s....

The workplace and job market has changed drastically over the past 50 years, and some of the biggest changes have come as a result of the pandemic. The traditional working way in the U.S. has been upended—from where we work and what we wear to how many hours we log. Workers are in the driver’s seat in many ways—job postings on Indeed.com were 53.5 percent above pre-pandemic levels this summer, and unemployment in the U....

Many celebrity friends and fans of Union took to the comments to wish her a happy birthday! Vanessa Bryant excitedly commented, “Happy birthday Gab!!!!!❤️"Tia Mowry also sent the actress birthday wishes, “Happy Birthday!!!” Kerry Washington also chimed in with red hearts and fire flame emojis And, of course, Union’s hubby Dwyane Wade had to send his love with a fire emoji in the comment section, but he also took to his own Instagram to honor his wife on her special day!...

The actress shared a video of the moment she first saw the tattoo and realized it was a dedication to her. “The moment you find out your man has made you his 17th 🧐 tattoo. 🖤🖤🖤@dwyanewade made his best bday surprise for #SouthAfrica WadeWorldTour2022 🌍edition #Capetown Part 4,” Union wrote in the caption, with “Best bday gift yet” written across the video itself. In the video, a moment after Union realizes what the tattoo is, she goes up to Wade and gives him a sweet kiss....

On that list? Red Dunes of Namibia. The actress shared a series of photos from her trip, noting in the caption that the destination is one of the “Top 3 most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and experienced.” “A truly stunning and magical place. Thanks @lewishamilton for putting us on to this blessing. The spiritual/mental/physical rebirth continues. #Namibia 🇳🇦 #WadeWorldTour2022 🌍 edition Part 3 #Bucketlist” she continued. The compilation of photos included shots of Union and her husband, Dwyane Wade, alongside their four-year-old daughter Kaavia, as they posed on the sand....

“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shared stories that are relatable, poignant and unforgettable,” said Laurie Ferneau, SVP Programming, Series. “We look forward to honoring the journey viewers have been on with the O’Briens with one final, special season.” Based on a series of books by Sherryl Woods, Chesapeake Shores has been a successful series on Hallmark Channel and stars Meghan Ory, Barbara Niven, Emilie Ullerup, Laci J....