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Former Bachelor and Bachelorette producer Julie LaPlaca claims in her new book, The Love Producer , that she was once considered as a possible season lead. In her debut memoir, available Tuesday, July 7, Julie, 41, recalls receiving a phone call from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss after filming wrapped on Peter Weber ’s 2020 season. “We arranged to have a secret meeting when I returned to L.A., because my immediate bosses, according to [Mike], were against the idea and didn’t think it would work,” she writes. “But he was the boss of the bosses and loved it.” After telling her family about the potential opportunity, Julie rushed to tell Peter, who told her they “totally manifested this.” (Julie claims Peter was “campaigning” for her to be the star of her own journey to find love while working together on his season.) 'Bachelor' Producer Julie LaPlaca Reveals Peter Weber's Reaction to Her Book Despite her excitement over the possible offer, Jul...

The Good Wife alum Josh Charles and wife Sophie Charles poked fun at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘s no-phones wedding policy. Sophie, 42, took to Instagram to share a video on Saturday, July 4, writing in the caption, “Snuck a phone into MSG.” The clip showed Sophie opening a gold flip-phone pendant from her jewelry company, Mad Fine. She clarified that she was joking by adding, “Not a functional phone!” Director Joseph Kahn also made light of the no-phone rule. “I haven’t been without my phone that long since 1992,” he quipped via X after the ceremony. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Sweetest Quotes About Their Romance A rep for Swift, 36, confirmed on Friday, July 3, that the couple were officially married. “The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with t...

Mariska Hargitay should thank  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for more than just decades of work. The hit NBC drama also introduced her to husband Peter Hermann . The couple, who tied the knot in August 2004, began their lasting relationship after his 2002 guest appearance. Hermann has continued his role as Trevor Langan to Hargitay’s Olivia Benson throughout the series’ run, popping in from time-to-time as their offscreen romance thrived. Two years after their wedding, the pair welcomed son August in June 2006 and later adopted daughter Amaya and son Andrew in 2011. Not only do fans admire Hargitay’s marriage to Hermann , but they also ship her SVU character with Christopher Meloni ’s alter ego Elliot Stabler, who is Benson’s former partner. After the trio were jokingly referred to as one of the most “progressive marriages in Hollywood,” the Blue Bloods star noted on E! News’ Daily Pop in May 2021, “We make it work.” In fact, the actors are all...

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When a heat wave settles in, the difference between comfort and a medical emergency often comes down to preparation. Extreme heat sends people to emergency rooms in surging numbers on major and extreme risk days, and simple steps taken early can keep a dangerous stretch from turning into a crisis. Staying cool and hydrating frequently are the two most important things you can do, but there’s more to it than cranking the AC and drinking water. Here’s what to know before the next stretch of dangerous heat hits. What a Heat Wave Really Is Prolonged hot spells are often driven by what meteorologists call a heat dome, a stubborn zone of high pressure that traps warm air beneath it. These systems don’t behave like typical summer weather, which is why they can push temperatures to record-breaking levels for days on end. “So what a heat dome really is, is a big high pressure system,” Dr. Erik Nielsen of Texas A&M University told Campus Insights Media . “High p...

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes had a front-row seat to their friends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Patrick and Brittany, both 30, were among the famous guests at the Friday, July 3, ceremony in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Taking to his Instagram the next day, Patrick captioned a carousel of photos with a simple white heart emoji. In the snaps, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback looked dapper in a navy suit with a bowtie that complemented Brittany’s ice blue gown. The mom of three accessorized her ensemble with a diamond choker and drop earrings and wore her blonde tresses in a half-up-half down waves. Patrick and Brittany’s attendance at the nuptials marks a full-circle moment for their friendship with Kelce, who served as a groomsman in the couple’s March 2022 wedding. The following year, Kelce and Swift, both 36, struck up a romance, with the pop superstar quickly becoming close pals with Brittany and Patrick. Taylor Swift...