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He Played Ronnie in “Role Models.” See Bobb’e J. Thompson Now at 26. Universal Pictures A young Bobb’e J. Thompson surprised viewers of the 2008 comedy Role Models with his performance as the wisecracking, foul-mouthed Ronnie Shields, a youth Seann William Scott’s character is assigned to mentor after being sentenced to community service. The memorable role earned Thompson a nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in 2009 and launched the young actor’s already successful comedy career to new heights....

Home Depot Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of This “Truly Magnificent” Product Unwind / Shutterstock Home Depot probably isn’t your first stop when shopping for something particularly unique. Sure, it’s a reliable destination if you’re looking for a fresh coat or paint or need to replace your old refrigerator, but it’s not a place that usually lets you think outside the box. Maybe it should be, however. Shoppers are now fascinated by one unexpected Home Depot product that’s been described as “truly magnificent....

How Do You Know You Love Someone? Look for These 16 Telltale Signs Shutterstock / Sun Shock How do you know if you love someone? It’s difficult to say. Even when you’ve been seeing someone for a while and are in a committed relationship, there’s always that lingering question about what true love is, and whether you and your significant other are in it or not. Of course, there’s no one-size-fits-all checklist for the signs you’re in love, especially since falling in love requires a range of incalculable factors, from feelings of ease to sexual attraction—but there are a few hints to look for along the way....

How Prince William Is Secretly Using the Press to Sabotage Harry, New Book Claims Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images It’s no secret that there’s a rift between Prince Harry and some of his family members. The Duke of Sussex has made claims about how he and his wife Meghan Markle have been treated by his fellow royals in interviews and in his memoir, Spare . Since the couple announced they were stepping down as senior members of the British royal family in January 2020, Harry’s visits to the U....

How the “Marriage Penalty” Can Raise Your Tax Bill, Experts Warn iStock Marriage is a major milestone many hope to reach at some point in their life. And once the stress of the proposal, the planning, and the actual wedding are over, you may assume you’re headed straight into nothing but martial bliss. Yet, this is not always the case—especially once you combine your finances . In fact, some married couples may get hit with a higher tax burden this year....

How to Apologize to a Friend, According to Relationship Experts Fizkes / Shutterstock Maybe you talked about them behind their back , had to cancel plans with them one too many times, or got caught in a lie. Regardless of what you did—you’re trying to figure out how to apologize to a friend. Because let’s be real: Those two little words alone—“I’m sorry”—usually won’t cut it. Before you surrender to a shame spiral, experts say it’s important to view this situation as an avenue for personal and relational growth....

How to Care for Dyed Hair After 50, According to Stylists Ridofranz / iStock Color-treated hair has different needs than non-color-treated hair. It requires specific shampoos and conditioners, hydrating haircare products, and, of course, more frequent visits to the salon. This is especially true after the age of 50. In our sixth decade, hair becomes more prone to brittleness, breakage, and frizz—and it can be more difficult than ever to keep grays a bay ....

How to Pack a Suitcase: A Step-by-Step Guide Shutterstock There’s so much excitement when you’re booking a trip , whether it’s a lengthy summer vacation or a short weekend getaway. But when you’re days away and realizing you have to pack, that enthusiasm gets a little dampened. From deciding what to bring to worrying about whether it will all fit, it’s easy to end up sitting in front of your messy, half-packed bag feeling too stressed to go on—unless you have an expert-backed guide on how to pack a suitcase....

How Top Models Look Amazing While Traveling Shutterstock It’s easy to think of supermodels as simply superhuman. Well, they are. Those perfect bodies, that glowing skin, that gravity-defying, luscious hair. Yes, they’re genetically enhanced super beauties. Obviously. But they’re also flesh-and-blood women who suffer from one of the biggest beauty killers of them all: jet-lag. At the end of the day, nothing wrecks you—and your skin, your hair, and your sleep—quite like the dehydration and zombification that comes with hopping across several time zones....

If You Get This Package in the Mail, Don’t Open It, Experts Warn iStock RELATED: Never Do This When You Get a Medical Bill, Experts Warn . iStock Packages are sometimes dropped off at the wrong location, so you might receive a package that’s meant for someone else. But if you get a package you didn’t order and see your name and address on the box, you should avoid opening it....

If You Have This Bacon in Your Fridge, Don’t Eat It, USDA Warns Shutterstock Bacon is a widely beloved breakfast staple , whether you’re a fan of standard pork bacon, the turkey alternative, or even vegan varieties. The salty side is also a key component of the classic BLT, and a welcome addition to burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. But if you grabbed certain bacon products at the supermarket lately, you may want to think twice before indulging, according to the U....

If You Notice This While Driving, Call 911, Authorities Warn iStock Getting behind the wheel of a car comes with a slew of dangers. The number of potential pitfalls on the road are endless, from natural hazards like wild animals or wet pavement, to other people driving recklessly by drinking or texting. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that the number of U.S. traffic deaths reached a 16-year high in 2021, with an estimate of nearly 43,000 people dying from motor vehicle crashes last year....

In America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code, Homes Sell for $12 Million iStock For most Americans, times are tough right now. The current inflation rate is nearly 3 percent, and prices are 24 percent higher today than they were before the 2020 pandemic. Potential homebuyers are also in a bad spot: Though mortgage rates have fallen somewhat, they’re still sitting above six percent. But in some parts of the country, people aren’t feeling the pinch in the same way....

IRS Has Announced All These Changes to Your Taxes—Will You Be Affected? iStock One thing never changes from year to year: filing our taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While the deadline may shift slightly on an annual basis depending on different circumstances, at some point, your return is due. The details, however, change constantly, and there are a number of shifting rules and regulations you need to make sure you have a handle on....

IRS Just Released These Essential Tips for Filing Your Taxes This Year iStock With the new year comes new beginnings, and—perhaps less excitingly— another tax season . Today, Jan. 23, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting and processing 2022 tax returns , but don’t fret if you haven’t even begun thinking about yours. While you still have months before this year’s deadline of April 18, however, officials are already offering important advice you’ll want to pay attention to....

Kim Basinger Said She Felt Manipulated by Mickey Rourke & “9 1/2 Weeks” Director PA Images via Getty Images Before appearing as intrepid reporter Vicki Vale in 1989’s Batman and winning an Oscar for playing an alluring femme fatale in 1997’s L.A. Confidential , Kim Basinger was best known for starring in the lurid 1986 erotic drama 9 ½ Weeks , co-starring Mickey Rourke and directed by Adrian Lyne ( Flashdance , Fatal Attraction )....

Laird Hamilton on the Wave That Nearly Killed Him Shutterstock Even if you’ve never tried surfing, you know who Laird Hamilton is. One of the biggest names in extreme sports, he practically invented the modern form of big-wave riding two decades ago. And today, at age 53, he remains one of the most superbly conditioned athletes in the world. Here, the subject of the new documentary Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton recalls the time when he faced down some truly monster waves and lived to tell the tale....

Lea Michele Says She Was Pressured to Get a Nose Job as a Teen Actor DFree / Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: Facts of Life Star Says Producers Sent Her to a “Fat Farm” Multiple Times . lev radin / Shutterstock In her interview with Town & Country , Michele said that early in her career “people would tell [her] to get nose jobs, that [she] wasn’t pretty enough for film and television....

Living This Close to a Golf Course Increases Your Risk of Parkinson’s, Shocking New Research Finds Shutterstock Fresh air, exercise, socialization—you don’t need us to tell you the benefits of getting out on the golf course. But according to a shocking new study, living near a golf course could increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Why? The pesticides applied to most golf courses can leach into and contaminate drinking water. However, the risk is dependent on how far you live from a golf course....

Low-Fat Milk Products Might Not Be Any Healthier, Research Now Says iStock When choosing dairy products at the grocery store, you’re usually met with different choices. Do you want whole milk, nonfat, or maybe low-fat? If you’re looking to go the healthier route, you’ll probably gravitate towards the latter two options. But what if picking low-fat milk products isn’t actually making that much of a difference to your health? That’s what new research is now saying....