Now that Britney Spears has had the chance to share her truth with the world in her memoir, The Woman in Me, it looks like she may be happier than ever. On Saturday, Britney was photographed while out and about in California for the first time since her book was released in October, and fans can’t stop talking about her transformation. Brit’s been through a lot in her life — especially in recent years — so it’s a relief to see her smiling again....

New reports are shedding light on the death of a prominent cancer doctor and her infant daughter in an apparent murder-suicide in New York, on August 5. Dr. Krystal Cascetta , 40, reportedly shot her 4-month-old daughter and then turned the gun on herself. At the time, a motive was unclear, but now some say that postpartum mental health may have played a role in the deaths. The shootings took place in the town of Somers, in Cascetta’s $1 million home, which she shared with Tim Talty, owner of energy bar company Talty Bar ....

What to Know After her first year as a judge on American Idol , Carrie Underwood reportedly almost didn’t return to the series for another season. According to what a source claiming to be close to the country star told The Sun , after she “struggled” through her first turn as a judge, Carrie reportedly only agreed to return after the show agreed to meet her very specific demands....

The Chrisley family is heading back to reality TV! In an interview with People , the family revealed that they were creating a new as-yet untitled show with Scout Productions. The show will focus on Chase Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley, Chloe Chrisley, and Nanny Faye Chrisley as they deal with life in the wake of Todd and Julie Chrisley’s legal issues and prison sentences. The timing feels right for the family....

When Christina Haack shared a photo of a man, fans assumed that she was introducing her followers to her next boyfriend or husband . The HGTV star, 41, and her third husband, Josh Hall , recently split. They filed for divorce in July 2024 after less than three years of marriage. Given that she has a reputation for moving on pretty quickly, fans assumed that Christina had already found love again....

There are no two ways around it. Being a mom is hard . The physical, mental, and emotional demands of motherhood can leave us drained . Motherhood stress and daily life struggle can sometimes leave us working to be more present for our children. A mom from Colorado says she found a way to help balance it all. Tracey Tee is sharing her experience with microdosing magic mushrooms, which she says helps her to be a more “present” parent....

Duggar memoirs have proven to be pretty popular – after all, both Jill and Jinger have found plenty of success with theirs in recent years – and now, cousin Amy Duggar is jumping on the bandwagon. This week, Amy announced her book will be out this fall , but not everyone is excited about it. In fact, some people are already giving her some major side-eye. Amy shared the big news on Tuesday....

Months ago, Jim Bob Duggar causally saidsomething in a video diary Joy-Anna Duggar shared to her YouTube channel. Ever since, critics of the family have been trying to figure out exactly what Jim Bob meant when he said he had 30 grandkids. Was he bad at math or was there some secret information he was sharing that he shouldn’t have? Well, critics of the Duggar family think they’ve finally solved the mystery....

We all want the opportunity to bond with our kids and give them memories that will last a lifetime. And daddy-daughter time can be crucial to young girls who are impressionable. Which is why Caitlin Fladager from Vancouver, Canada, shared a sweet message on Twitter, highlighting the monthly dates that her husband takes their daughter on as “a little tradition.” The only problem? Some people are calling this tradition into question, while others have called the dates downright creepy....

There is an old saying that “ Hurt people hurt people ,” and that’s what runs through my mind every time I hear a tragic story . It’s something I empathize with but not something I have ever fully understood. That’s mostly because I think using it as a blanket statement discredits the importance of accountability. Looking at it as a reason instead of an excuse is helpful, but ultimately the bad that happens in this world boils down to a choice, and when people choose the violent, hateful path, no one wins....

Gwen Stefani is setting the record straight about her marriage to Blake Shelton. The singer opened up in a recent interview about the constant nagging rumors that she and her country music hubby are on the verge of divorce. Since they married in 2021, there have been plenty of reports of trouble in paradise, ranging from Gwen’s insistence that they get marriage counseling to Blake’s inability to parent her three boys....

The need to use the restroom can be quite strong (and quite frequent) in pregnancy, and that means having to miss out if you’re going to concerts or movies while you’re growing a human — but not on Harry Styles ’ watch! During his tour stop in Cardiff, Wales, this week, Harry stopped his concert to allow a pregnant fan to go to the restroom, and that’s not all he did....

Want to pack the gift pile with toys while saving as much money as possible? One word: Walmart . And no, you don’t have to go there. You can get this done while the turkey is in the oven. Because Black Friday is already happening, and there are toys you can get super cheap, if you get them at Walmart. Here are six toys that are exclusive to Walmart and that are going real cheap, right now....

One of the ongoing goals of my life is to learn to really love my body, no matter the shape or size. I’ve given up dieting . I embraced joyful movement instead of exercise for weight loss . I’m at peace with the strands of silver that are starting to show up in my hair and the way my eyes crinkle now when I really smile. I buy clothes that fit me and shoes that don’t hurt my feet....

When it comes to backyard summer games, horseshoes is a true classic. Whether you choose to play at the beach in the sand or just in your yard, pitching some shoes is guaranteed fun. This is the fifth and final installment in our Great Backyard Games series. Don’t miss my earlier posts on how to play petanque , badminton , croquet , and frisbee . __ Horseshoes, stakes, and the sand pit__The Equipment:...

Registering for a triathlon is exciting and a little scary, especially the first one. But if you’ve done one, you know the feeling of crossing the finish line is special. For any parents out there, I would argue that vibe is exponentially higher when your family is right there with you. At least that’s how it felt when my wife and I did the Pumpkinman triathlon this past Labor Day with our three kids ....

Many people are fiercely protective of their families , and rightly so. They are extremely important parts of our lives and we want them to be happy, safe, and respected. But when a mother has to choose between siding with her child and her own sibling, loyalties can be tested, and feelings can get hurt. A mom posted in Reddit’s AITA Forum for feedback on a sticky situation in her home....

Our daughter started kindergarten this year. Then came all the paperwork, emails, phone calls, and little tasks. It almost feels like a part-time job trying to manage all those school requests and responsibilities. Anyway, in the stack of forms that we needed to fill, one of them was a consent form about sharing our child’s visual image . The language specifically asked whether we give the school “permission to collect, use, and share photographic and video images of my child in whatever medium....

Becoming a parent is a huge undertaking that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Having kids forever changes a person’s priorities, and not everyone is cut out for the responsibility. That is why plenty of folks are child-free by choice . Unfortunately, some people have difficulty understanding and accepting when family members or friends opt out of parenthood. Many child-free by choice individuals find themselves often defending their decision, even to strangers....

I want to have an affair . I want to have secret conversations during the day. I want to write more than “sugar, coffee, milk and dog food.” I want to write, “I can’t stop thinking about you” or “I can’t wait to touch you.” I want to feel desired. I want to receive text messages that will make me blush and feel weak. I want to be told I’m beautiful....