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Paris Hilton Says 8th Grade Teacher Confessed “Crush” on Her: “He Called Me Almost Every Night” Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock In her new autobiography, Paris: The Memoir , Paris Hilton opens up about topics ranging from how her “that’s hot” catchphrase came to be to the abuse she claims she suffered while away at boarding school. The star also writes about an 8th grade teacher who confessed a “crush” on her, spoke inappropriately to her over the phone, and even kissed her once....

PNC Bank Is Closing 30 More Branches in 7 States This July Ken Wolter / Shutterstock A trip to the bank can be challenging—whether it’s fitting the errand into your work week, scheduling an appointment ahead of time, or just waiting in line for a teller to assist you. Still, it’s sometimes a necessary errand, which is why so many of us rely on our local branches. But thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of online banking—which allows you to dispute charges and deposit checks virtually—major organizations are cutting back on their brick-and-mortar locations, including PNC....

Police Issue New Warnings for Keeping Post-Christmas Burglars Away Ricardo Reitmeyer / Shutterstock The holiday season is quickly coming to a close, with New Year’s Eve right around the corner. Unless your celebrations were delayed by travel mishaps last week, you’ve probably already given out and received all of your gifts by now. But while it’s tempting to sit back and relax for the rest of the year, police warn this is one of the most important times to be on high alert for thieves....

Remembering Julia Roberts’ Shady Display During Her Now-Husband’s Divorce Lester Cohen/WireImage Julia Roberts is one of the most beloved movie stars in the industry. Known for her dazzling smile, she won audiences’ hearts with star turns in films including Mystic Pizza , Pretty Woman , and Erin Brockovich , the last of which won her an Academy Award and set a record for the most a female star had ever been paid for a movie at the time with her $20 million salary ....

Resurfaced Video Shows Cameron Diaz Being Forcibly Kissed at Awards Show MTV It’s a moment that’s hard to imagine happening at an award show today, but when this happened in 1995, the audience just laughed and moved on. While the two were presenting the award for Best Kiss at the 1995 MTV Movie Awards, singer Chris Isaak kissed Cameron Diaz despite her trying to stop him. Recently, the video resurfaced online and people were shocked to see what went down....

Saying These Two Secret Words Will Get You an Instant Airline Upgrade Shutterstock If you’ve ever wished you could be whisked to the front of the plane without paying the sky-high prices of non-economy ticket, well, get in line. Or, just pick up the phone. Because, while flying first class may seem like a luxury reserved for frequent flyers and business travelers with elite status, according to bestselling author and jetsetter Tilly Bagshawe , you don’t need fortune or a corporate card to get there....

Scary Flight Turbulence Could Be Reduced by 80% by This New Startup Space_Cat / Shutterstock Frustrating airport antics don’t end once you board the plane. You also worry if your seatmate will follow proper etiquette and whether there will be enough room for your carry-on. From there, all you can do is hope it’s smooth sailing. But there’s one more obstacle you could encounter: turbulence. A shaky plane is thought to be a cause of aerophobia —fear of flying—and if you’ve ever had a bumpy flight, you know that it can be more than a little scary and even cause motion sickness....

Scientists Just Invented a Protein Bar That Helps You Lose Weight Without Cutting Calories Shutterstock Protein bars are one of those sneaky “health” foods that tend to be packed with bad-for-you sweeteners and artificial ingredients, all of which take away from their purported weight-loss benefits. But scientists say they’ve just engineered a collagen-based protein bar that expands in the stomach, thereby helping you lose weight without having to cut calories....

See Why Dwayne Johnson’s New Flop Is Getting Major Backlash <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/07/the-rock-skyscraper-1122461-1280x0.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“dwayne the rock johnson gets backlash for “skyscraper” - 1”> Universal Pictures Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ‘s latest action-adventure film, Skyscraper , is getting mixed reviews both from critics and the general public. The movie, which hit theaters last Friday, follows the story of Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford (Johnson), who is framed for setting fire to a skyscraper in China....

She Played Jo on “The Facts of Life.” See Nancy McKeon Now at 56. Tony Korody/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images When The Facts of Life —a spinoff of Diff’rent Strokes focused on an all-girls boarding school—returned for its second season in 1980, it was without four of its original cast members (including a young, brunette Molly Ringwald , who played Molly Parker). In their place arrived a surprising addition to the cast in the form of a motorcycle-riding Bronx-born tomboy named Jo Polniaczek....

She Played Tomika in “School of Rock.” See Maryam Hassan Now at 29. Paramount Pictures When School of Rock came out in 2003, audiences were just as blown away by Maryam Hassan’s vocal ability as Jack Black’s character, Dewey Finn. The moment that Hassan as budding artist Tomika belts out Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” is one of the most memorable moments in the comedy, although she was just in middle school at the time....

Shoppers Are Ditching Costco for BJ’s Amid Membership Crackdown jejim / iStock Costco warehouses located across the Eastern Seaboard may begin to experience a decrease in foot traffic and shorter lines at checkout as more and more paying customers threaten to boycott the retailer in favor of warehouses like BJ’s, whose check-in process and membership-sharing policy are proving to be a lot more lenient and efficient. RELATED: Shoppers Are Ditching Costco for Sam’s Club Over New Membership Rules ....

Shoppers Are Still Abandoning Lowe’s, New Data Shows—Here’s Why marekuliasz / Shutterstock If you’ve cut back on spending recently, you’re not alone. Grocery prices remain high, leaving many of us inclined to save extra cash for experiences, rather than spending it on big-ticket items or material goods. The home improvement sector has been directly influenced by this shift in focus following the COVID-19 pandemic, with big names like Home Depot and Lowe’s both reporting dips in recent months....

Sneaky Ways Retailers Are Tricking You to Overspend Right Now Shutterstock With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to spread into the colder months and the holidays fast approaching, your favorite retailers are coming up with an increasing number of clever tricks to get you to overspend your hard-earned cash right now—in both their brick-and-mortar stores and online . Have you ever walked into Target just to get a tube of toothpaste or a few rolls of paper towels and you walked out an hour later with your wallet $100 lighter?...

Stop & Shop Is Quietly Closing These Locations Nationwide Shutterstock Stop & Shop is the latest retail chain to close down several locations, with 32 underperforming grocery stores being shut down in 2024. “Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers and communities,” Stop & Shop president Gordon Reid (who is retiring next year) said in a recent statement ....

The 10 Best History Museums That Should Be on Your Bucket List Shutterstock / jpbarcelos There’s no doubt that people often hit the road to help themselves live in the moment, but being able to step back in time can be what makes travel genuinely memorable. The right curated collections can make for an unforgettable educational experience and are an unbeatable way to learn about other cultures, storied local traditions, and milestone events that still affect how we live today....

The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Music Lovers Poznyakov/Shutterstock One of the coolest things about the U.S. is how much every part of it differs from the next. From region to region there’s unique food , landscapes, and of course, music. No matter where you travel to in the United States, you’re bound to find some local tunes. But if you really want to center your trip around your love of music, there are some destinations you should be stopping at first....

The 21 Most Successful TV Revivals Ever ABC Reruns are an essential part of television. Sometimes, though, simply airing an episode again isn’t enough. Every once in a while, a show will get brought back as a reboot or revival series, sometimes decades after the original series ended—and that happened a lot amid the start of the streaming era . The exact shape these revivals can take differs. Sometimes they bring back the original cast and continue the story where the previous finale left off or catch up with characters in the present day....

The 5 Best Low-Maintenance Haircuts If You’re Over 50, Stylists Say Golubovy / Shutterstock In an ideal world, we’d spend a maximum of five minutes styling our hair. We’d shower, wait for it to dry, add some product , and be out the door. Unfortunately, that’s not possible for most people (and if you can’t relate, then congrats!). However, there are certain things you can do to make your hair routine faster....

The 5 Most Underrated Items at Aldi That Experts Swear By Joe Seer / Shutterstock Aldi is a fan-favorite grocery chain beloved for its budget-friendly food selection. In fact, Aldi’s commitment to low prices saves shoppers approximately $8.3 billion annually , solidifying its position as a leader in cost-effective shopping. However, you may not know that the retailer also offers a ton of household items that are high quality and affordable....