All her life, Sophia Layne considered herself the odd one out. As a gay woman growing up in a church-filled town and the self-proclaimed “ugly duckling” of her family, she chose to catfish in The Circle as her sister Isabella. Unfortunately, even with a different face, Sophia still stuck out, pinging people’s catfish radars throughout the season. Luckily, her tight bonds with her “Band”-mates got her to the finale, where she ultimately landed in third place....

One study, published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science, found that walking backward helped with balance, gait and speed. Another study found that it helped people with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. But before you decide to give it a try, it’s important to know exactly why it’s beneficial, and how to do it safely. What Are the Health Benefits of Walking Backward? Personal trainer and Leading Edge co-founder Noelle McKenzie says that two major benefits of walking backward are that it helps with stability and balance....

The Disney Branded Television series starring Tim Allen as Santa Claus/Scott Calvin has been renewed for a second season. The news followed the release of the show’s Season 1 finale on Dec. 14, 2022. “This franchise has had a lasting impact for so many families, truly becoming part of their annual holiday traditions,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said in a press release. “Bringing it back as a series has been a true gift, and I’m grateful to our producing partners at 20th Television and, of course, Tim Allen and team, that we have yet another reason to celebrate this holiday season," Davis added....

With the new BA.2 variant causing COVID cases to spike worldwide, health experts are on high alert. Given the mix of variants currently circulating, it’s helpful to know what symptoms are associated with each. But as with any new variant, it takes time to identify patterns, risk of infection, and severity of symptoms. We spoke with doctors to learn more about what BA.2 symptoms look like, the order they tend to appear in, and more....

As the Knockout Rounds began, the coaches got a little bit of help from multi-Grammy Award-nominated artist Snoop Dogg, who helped prepare the artists as they got ready to go head-to-head. Each of the four saved artists will compete in a four-way Knockout with the winner, voted on by America, and then to be announced by host Carson Daly. Eliminated contestants on The Voice Season 20 Knockout Rounds Night 1 last night Ethan Lively, Ciana Pelekai, Keegan Ferrell, Gean Garcia Advancing artists last night on The Voice Season 20 Knockout Rounds Night 1 Corey Ward, Ryleigh Modig (Steal), Jordan Matthew Young, Pia Renee, Dana Monique, Victor Solomon, Pete Mroz, Andrew Marshall (Steal) Knockout Round 1: Ryleigh Modig vs Corey Ward from Team Kelly Ryleigh’s Song: “Somebody” by Kings of LeonCorey’s Song: “Already Gone” by Kelly Clarkson Kelly said: “It was really exciting to get to see both of you perform in person....

Here’s what we know about the latest from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. What is The Vows We Keep about? Event planner Hazel (Fiona Gubelmann) must organize the perfect wedding for her sister in less than a month when she finds out the Rosewood, the place where their parents were married, is being sold. The inn has been in owner Simone’s (Linda Thorson) family for four generations and is a place where so many couples have begun their lives together....

Read on for my interview with Tiffany, and make sure to check in with Parade.com every day for interviews with this season’s contestants and other tidbits. Survivor 41 premieres on Sept. 22 with a special two-hour premiere on CBS. What’s your history with watching Survivor? So I started watching the show, actually, the first year it came out. I was a first-year teacher in Queens. It was my first New York City school teaching job....

In Pops, Melvin reflects on the fraught relationship he had growing up with his father, Lawrence, a distant, often absent parent who drank too much and worked the graveyard shift. “But as my own son got older, it became apparent to me that one of the ways to avoid having a complicated relationship with him was to probably, you know, figure out stuff with my dad,” Melvin says. Woven into his own chronicled journey with Lawrence are tremendous stories of fathers—uncles, teachers, mentors, average Joes—that Melvin has met during his Today show segment, Dad’s Got This!...

Hanks joined the ranks of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan’s sons and more when he gave his two cents about Vulture’s viral Nepo Baby exposé. Earlier this month, the Captain Phillips actor called the entertainment industry “the family business” in response to the feature. “This is what we’ve been doing forever. It’s what all of our kids grew up in. We have four kids, they’re all very creative, they’re all involved in some brand of storytelling,” he said of his children: Colin, 45, and Elizabeth, 40, whom he shares with his first wife Samantha Lewes, and Truman, 37, and Chet, 32, whom he shares with Rita Wilson....

What will happen in the new season of Blue Bloods? In the beginning of a season, we’re consumed with how do we start off a show that is consistent and isn’t a stunt first episode? Like, “Oh, my God! They’re going to blow up the Reagan house and everybody’s going to die!” That won’t work. I’m very, very enthused about the first few scripts. I know young Sean [AndrewTerraciano] is leaving....

The Gizmo Watch 3 aims to speed things up with a newer processor and adds a number of new features and capabilities. Like the previous iterations, the Gizmo Watch 3 is designed for children and is meant as a device before a smartphone is given or needed. Verizon will be selling the Gizmo Watch 3 for $149.99 outright or on a device payment plan for $4.17 a month for 36 months....

We answer these questions and go over store hours, what Walmart has traditionally done in the past and more. Is Walmart open on Christmas 2022? Walmart will be closed entirely on Christmas Day in 2022. So, for any gift-giving or cookie-baking supplies you need from Walmart, just make sure to stock up before Dec. 25. Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve 2022? Walmart stores will be open on Christmas Eve, with some locations closing early at 6:00 p....

The singer danced to Duke Deuce, Lil Jon & Juicy J’s “Crunk Ain’t Dead.” She was completely decked out in bright orange Broncos gear all the way from her hat to her husband’s number three jersey. “Shmood! Yah! #3 @Broncos Country #LetsRide🤟🏽🧡💙,” the “One, Two Step” singer captioned her video. This isn’t the first time Ciara has celebrated a win with her moves. She posted a similar video the previous week after the Broncos won 16-9 against the Houston Texans....

During the July 7 ceremony at the White House, the 25-year-old Olympic gymnast was presented with the award — which is considered the nation’s highest civilian honor — by President Joe Biden for her advocacy efforts supporting survivors of sexual assault, children in foster care, and athletes’ mental health. President Biden praised her for her courage and bravery, “to turn personal pain into a greater purpose, to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves,” he said....

Night four had its fair share of surprises with a wannabe Donna Summer performance of “Bad Girl;” a Gabby Barrett fan singing a tribute to the former Idol, who finished third in her season; a former child beauty pageant contestant; a duet with Lionel; and a performance of a Katy Perry song. Following is a list of singers competing on Sunday night’s episode. Many sang their way to a golden ticket to continue their American Idol journey, but just as many others got nos....

The fast food chain has brought back Portal Time Lemon Lime, a previously popular flavor in their Freestyle machines featuring zesty tart citrus and sweet lime, and added a new one called Froopyland Froopunch, featuring splicing citrus, tart cherry and orange. To go along with your intergalactic thirst-quenching drinks, the brand has also introduced two new combo meals: the Hot Honey NOT Birdperson Combo and the Riggity Riggity Wrecked Combo....

If spas are your happy place, there’s a good chance you’ve basked in the warm glow of a salt lamp while waiting for your treatment. Or maybe you’ve seen one at a yoga studio, acupuncturist, or even on your favorite wellness influencer’s Instagram. Salt lamps have become so popular that even Target and Urban Outfitters are selling them. But are they merely decor items or do they come with actual health benefits?...

For many women, gaining weight occurs with age. Metabolism slows down, and since your body doesn’t burn as many calories, the pounds may start to gradually pile on. Along with age, there are a variety of factors that play a role. Here’s everything you need to know about the development of belly fat and how to lose it. The Science Behind Belly Fat Belly fat refers to “visceral fat” or “omental fat”—the fat pad that surrounds your abdominal internal organs....

But if you hear students discussing back-to-school necklaces, it’s important to note that they’re not talking about a new, cute piece of jewelry. Instead, it’s a troubling phrase (that doesn’t seem alarming on the surface) you might hear in conversation or see on social media. So what exactly is a back-to-school necklace? We explain. What is a “back-to-school necklace”? On Urban Dictionary, a back-to-school necklace is described as “another name for a noose....

Imitated on nearly every platform—from Instagram and Twitter to TikTok and, of course, YouTube—the wildly popular VSCO girl fad has been compared to “Instagram baddies” by BuzzFeed, defined as “the tumblr girls of 2019” on Urban Dictionary, and even described as a “highly aestheticized personal brand” by the New York Times. What Exactly Is a VSCO Girl? For starters, VSCO (most commonly pronounced “visco”) is a photo-editing app that adds whimsical, film-like effects to your smartphone pics....