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Celebs Who Have Their Own Book Clubs: Reese Witherspoon and More

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Getty Images (2) Celebrities are just like Us — even they enjoy burying their noses in a good book. Several stars have shared their love of reading with fans by creating their own book clubs. Today host Jenna Bush Hager launched her Read With Jenna book club in 2019 and has recommended nearly 70 of her favorite novels to fans. She has also donated hundreds of books to libraries across the country. “I love reading for so many reasons. It really is my escape from everyday life,” she shared in a January 2023 interview with Today.com . “It’s how I calm down. It’s how I detach. It’s how I fall in love with other places that I will never go to. It’s how I empathize with characters who are nothing like me. There’s nothing like falling in love with a book.” Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon has adapted many of her book club picks, such as Where the Crawdads Sing and Daisy Jones & The Six , into movies and TV shows through her production company, Hello Sunshine. 'One Day' an

Bethenny Frankel Is Glad 14-Year-Old Daughter Bryn Isn't 'Boy Crazy'

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Bethenny Frankel isn’t worried about putting dating rules in place for her 14-year-old daughter, Bryn, just yet. “I like that she’s not boy crazy or desperate,” Frankel, 53, exclusively shares in the newest issue of Us Weekly . “But she sees that in me. I’m perfectly happy being alone — I’m an only child, and so is she — and that’s an important thing to learn. She’s doing great, honestly. She’s a good kid.” Becoming a mother is something Frankel tells Us came “naturally” to her despite having a rocky childhood. “We can say I’m breaking the chain and it’s because of the [upbringing] I had, but I don’t ask for advice on parenting,” she explains. “I had my daughter, clicked in, connected and felt like I knew where I was supposed to be. I’m confident and secure in it, the way that I am in business.” While the two share a close relationship, Frankel says that Bryn also “lives for her friends and her social life,” adding, “We spend a lot of time together: We [go on] amazing trips, go to

Steal Lana Del Rey's Look With This Fairytale-Inspired Plumping Lip Gloss

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Okay, can we just take a moment to acknowledge how cool Lana Del Rey is? Her indie pop and alternative-style music made it into the mainstream pop world, turning plenty of die-hard country, rap and pop fans into alternative music fans. That’s not an easy feat! If you’re unfamiliar with Lana Del Rey’s music, all you need to know is that most of it has a romantic, nostalgic vibe . . . it only makes sense her makeup would, too! Lana posted a picture on Instagram holding a Flower Knows mirror while rocking a natural face of makeup and a reddish-orange lip color. Her photo is sultry, aesthetic and fairytale-esque, just like Flower Knows! See it! Your New #OOTD Every Day This Summer Is This Stretchy Jumpsuit The makeup brand has bottle, brush, tube and palette designs like we’ve never seen. Each piece looks as though it was made for a 17th-century British princess — either that or for an angel , butterfly, fairy, mermaid or ballet dancer. The aesthetic and intricate detailing are unma

Wiz Khalifa Uses Taylor Swift as the Ultimate ‘Password’ Clue: 1st Look

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Wiz Khalifa is looking to Taylor Swift to help him and his Password partner to win the iconic game show. “Wiz, it’s up to you if you want to play or pass,” host Keke Palmer says in Us Weekly ’s exclusive first look of the Tuesday, July 2, episode, on which Khalifa, 36, faces off against Jimmy Fallon . In the clip, the announcer reveals that the password is “Swift,” which leads the audience to gasp. Palmer, 30, and Khalifa immediately recognize the best possible clue. “I know what to say!” Palmer gushes. Laura Dern Gushes About ‘Deep Friendship’ With Taylor Swift Khalifa doesn’t hesitate after he decides he wants to “shoot the moon” on this round, which means he would only give his partner one clue on what the password could be. If correct, they take home eight points which would help as they are behind by nine. A correct answer would bring them one step closer to the player taking home the $25,000 prize. Jimmy Fallon and Wiz Khalifa Trae Patton/NBC The crowd goes wild at

Erin Andrews Recalls ‘Amazing’ Kylie Kelce Helping a Fan at the 'Eras Tour'

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Erin Andrews and Kylie Kelce Getty Images (2) Kylie Kelce is the unsung hero of the Eras Tour — at least according to Erin Andrews . Initially, Andrews, 46, recalled having “a meltdown” after meeting Kylie, 32, in the bathroom at Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour in London this past weekend . Then, the news anchor shared a story in which Kylie helped a Swiftie in distress during the concert. “She’s amazing. She was really, really a cool girl. I’ll also say this, an amazing mother. She saw a fan maybe that needed water right away, didn’t think twice about it,” Andrews said during the Wednesday, June 26, episode of her “Calm Down” podcast . “She grabbed water from the tent, threw it at the fan. I was like, this chick is incredible. Kylie, she’s amazing.” Both Andrews and her cohost Charissa Thompson referred to Kylie as “the MVP” of the night. Thompson, 42, even compared the mother of three to Swift, 34, herself. (Kylie shares daughters Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 16 months w

Robert Pattinson’s Frosted Tips & More 90s/00s Men's Trends Coming Back

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Robert Pattinson Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images If you thought the ‘90s/’00s fashion revival was just a female affair, then this news may come as a shock: frosted tips are back! Robert Pattinson showed off his foray into bleached ends at the Dior Homme show at Paris Fashion Week over the weekend — but it’s not the only questionable turn of the century trend for men that seems to be re-emerging faster than you can say “That’s so fetch.” At 38, you might think R-Pattz is old enough to remember frosted tips from the first time around and that this should be enough to put him off, but you would only be half right. Crucially, Pattinson probably wasn’t old enough to be allowed them himself back then, as the original frosted tips crew, like NSync and Joshua Jackson (Pacey getting them was a whole storyline in Dawson’s Creek ), are now in their mid-forties. NSync in 2000 Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images While most of the big ‘90s/’00s looks for women tend to cente

Chris Lane Didn’t Think He Would ‘Shake Things Up’ With Ben Higgins Photo

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Chris Lane, Lauren Bushnell, and Ben Higgins. Getty Images (2) Country star Chris Lane was not expecting to ruffle feathers within Bachelor Nation when posting a photo of Ben Higgins last month. “Before I even posted that, I actually texted Ben,” Lane, 39, said during the “Almost Famous” podcast on Tuesday, June 25. “The last thing I would ever want to do is do something disrespectful like that. So, I asked him if he was cool with me posting that and that, obviously, I don’t mean anything by it.” He continued, “I didn’t realize I was going to shake things up and I guess I should have posted, ‘Ben’s OK with me posting this photo.’” iHeartRadio Chief Programming Officer, Tom Poleman , was actually the first to start the drama by sharing a throwback photo of Higgins, 35, along with Lane and his now-wife, Lauren Bushnell . Chris Lane: I ‘Pray’ Baby No. 3 Doesn’t Happen ‘Soon’ After 2nd Son's Birth “How it started / How it’s going,” he captioned the May 5 post. “The moment w

Travis Kelce Dodges Question About Taylor Swift’s OG ‘Karma’ Inspiration

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Gotham/GC Images Travis Kelce opened a can of worms — accidentally getting Jake Gyllenhaal ’s name brought into the conversation — when discussing who girlfriend Taylor Swift ’s song “Karma” is about. Kelce, 34, appeared on the Tuesday, June 25, episode of the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast where he and hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan ranked their top three Swift songs. Compton, 34, put “Karma” from Swift’s 2022 Midnights album on his list because it’s his 2-year-old daughter Cerulean Belle’s favorite. “Does she know who Karma is?” Kelce asked. His question was referring to Swift’s November 2023 lyric change to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs” instead of “Karma is the guy on the screen.” Compton was visibly confused by the question — and blamed it on his daughter. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline “I don’t know if Rue knows who ‘Karma’ is about,” he said, calling Cerulean by her nickname. “‘Karma’ is Gyllenhaal, right

This Designer-Looking Maxi Skirt 'Hides Love Handles' and Cellulite

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The only thing better than a skirt is a maxi skirt. There’s something about the flow, feel, look, and vibe of a maxi skirt that just can’t be replicated, especially during the summer. Plus, the right maxi skirt can be more comfortable than a pair of sweatpants! But when it comes to choosing a summer outfit, it’s easy for maxi skirts to get lost in the mix. Between all your new dresses, shorts, tops and swimsuits, chances are your maxi skirt got pushed to the back of the closet . . . your old one, at least. We found a new maxi skirt so trendy, comfy and flattering that it’s impossible to forget in the back of your closet. It’s unforgettable! These Self-Tanning Products Won't Stain Your Clothes — Or Your Sheets See it! This boho chic piece will turn any outfit into a high-fashion one. It’s both tiered and pleated with ruffle detailing, a flirty and feminine combo that you’ll want to rock every day. It has a high-waist design to cover any lumps, bumps or cellulite around the mids

Princess Anne Hospitalized Following an 'Incident' at Her Home

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Princess Anne Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images Princess Anne has been hospitalized following an accident at her Gatcombe Park home, Buckingham Palace confirmed. “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening,” the palace shared in a statement on Monday, June 24. “Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.” The statement, which has been shared by multiple news outlets and via social media, added that King Charles III “has been kept closely informed” on Anne’s health. He “joins the whole royal family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the princess for a speedy recovery,” the statement concluded. Anne, 73, has become a major player in the royal family as of late. The princess has stepped up, taking on public-facing duties following news that both Charles, 75, and Princess Kate

'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit' Choir Students: Where Are They Now?

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit celebrated its 30th anniversary in June 2024 — and fans were more than willing to toast the movie’s success. In the sequel to 1992’s Sister Act , Whoopi Goldberg reprises her role as Sister Mary Clarence to help Mother Superior ( Maggie Smith ) save St. Francis Catholic High School from closing. While undercover as a nun — Mary Clarence is really Las Vegas singer Deloris — she reconnects with Sister Mary Patrick ( Kathy Najimy ), Sister Mary Lazarus ( Mary Wickes ) and Sister Mary Robert ( Wendy Makkena ). What makes Sister Act 2 unique, however, is that Mary Clarence uses her musical skills to help turn the students at the school into an award-winning choir. While some fans have kept up with the nuns from both Sister Act films , the whereabouts of the students in the choir aren’t as well followed. ‘Sister Act’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Many fans were surprised to learn during the cast’s reunion on The View that Tanya Trotter , who played stude

Learn to Make ‘The Office’ Alum Brian Baumgartner’s BBQ Ribs

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Greg Doherty/Getty Images In The Office , Kevin may have spilled his famous chili, but Brian Baumgartner — the actor behind the iconic character — is much more skilled in the kitchen IRL. Baumgartner, 51, recently released Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook , the follow-up to his 2022 Seriously Good Chili Cookbook , and he’s sharing his smoked baby back ribs recipe with Us just in time for the 4th of July. “Ribs are the king,” the Office alum shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly , on newsstands now . “[These ribs are] moist and fall off the bone.” Baumgartner says that his ribs pair perfectly with some potato salad and elote corn. Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson and More Celebrity Foodies Who Are Talented Cooks “Even though it takes five to six hours to make, it’s very satisfying … and perfect for 4th of July,” he adds. Keep scrolling for Baumgartner’s full ribs recipe: Courtesy of Fox Chapel Publishing Smoked Baby Back Ribs Serves 2 Ingredients For Rub 8 tbsp sweet

See Prince William Shimmy to Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' at London Show

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Prince William Richard Pelham/Getty Images Prince William truly had the best day at Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour concert in London. William, 42, attended the first Eras show at Wembley Stadium on Friday, June 21 with his children Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9, from a private box. William even proved he was a “cool dad,” busting out a move to Swift’s live rendition of “Shake It Off.” According to social media footage, the Prince of Wales wildly shimmied his shoulders during the song. Charlotte also grooved along to the beat, twirling in her pink, sparkly dress. Ahead of the concert — which fell on William’s 42nd birthday — William and his kids went backstage to meet Swift, 34, and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce . Swift even snapped a selfie of the moment. Celebrities Who Had the Time of Their Lives at Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' “Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start ,” the Grammy winner wrote in her Saturday, June 22, upload. In the s

Greg Kinnear Says He Can Do This Pose Better Than Dwyane 'The Rock' Johnson

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Greg Kinnear, Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO;RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images(2) Greg Kinnear revealed his hidden talent — and it’s a move the Sight actor believes he can do even better than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson . “My secret talent is that I can raise my left eyebrow really, really effectively, probably better than The Rock,” Kinnear, 61, exclusively tells Us Weekly ‘s 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me. Fans can see Kinnear and his talented brows on the big screen in Sight , his new movie about a man ( Terry Chen ) who flees Communist China to become an eye surgeon in America. He finds himself coming to grips with his past when he teams up with Dr. Misha Bartnovsky (Kinnear) to restore the sight of an orphan who was blinded by her stepmother. Sight is now in select theaters and will be available on the Angel App and angel.com. Scroll down to learn more things that fans might not know about Kinnear: 1. My guilty pleasure TV show is Survivor

King Charles Greets Queen Camilla’s Son Tom Parker Bowles at Royal Ascot

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King Charles III and Tom Parker Bowles Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Royal Ascot was a family affair for King Charles III . Charles, 75, was seen kissing stepson Tom Parker Bowles ‘ cheeks in between the equestrian races on Thursday, June 20. The king sported a simple gray suit with a pastel blue tie, while Parker Bowles, 49, opted for a black morning suit. Tom is the son of Charles’ wife, Queen Camilla , and her ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles . (Camilla, 76, and Andrew, 84, also share daughter Laura Lopes , 46.) Following Camilla and Andrew’s divorce, she moved on with a then-recently separated Charles. Charles was previously married to the late Princess Diana , with whom he shared sons Prince William and Prince Harry . Queen Consort Camilla’s Family Guide: Meet Her Ex-Husband, 2 Kids and More Tom, for his part, has long “adored” his bond with Charles, which he detailed during a 2015 appearance on A Current Affair. “All you care about your parents is they’re happy and my

'Pretty Little Liars' EPs Answer Burning Questions After Season 2 Bombshells

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Zaria, Malia Pyles, Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco. Karolina Wojtasik/Max Max’s Pretty Little Liars pulled out all the stops during the season 2 finale — and the show is just getting started. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly , creators Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring reflected on those big narrative swings, their plans for future seasons and even weighed in on how the smaller episode count affected season 2. Warning: This story contains spoilers about the Pretty Little Liars: Summer School season 2 finale. “In season 1, we were introducing all the girls and we were getting them to become friends. So the extra two episodes really, really helped us slow the story down a little bit and build the girls’ friendship,” Aguirre-Sacasa said of Season 2’s shortened run. “The good thing about season 2 is they’re already friends and we already know them.” 'House of the Dragon' Renewed by HBO for Season 3 Bring agreed that having an