“Vampire Diaries” Couple “Despised Each Other” In Real Life

“Vampire Diaries” Couple “Despised Each Other” in Real Life Joe Seer / Shutterstock The teen drama The Vampire Diaries is about a human who ends up in a love triangle with two vampire brothers. But, in real life, star Nina Dobrev’s relationships to co-stars Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder made for a very different dynamic. Both Dobrev and Wesley have admitted that they did not get along when they were first filming the show, with Dobrev going as far as saying that she and Wesley “despised” one another....

December 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Helen Cepero

“You” Star Penn Badgley Says He Won’T Do Any More Sex Scenes In His Career

“You” Star Penn Badgley Says He Won’t Do Any More Sex Scenes in His Career <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/penn-main-e1676050008153.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=“Penn Badgley at the launch of “Podcrushed” in 2022 - 1”> Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM Fans of the Netflix show You will notice that something’s different when they stream the new season. The first half of Season 4 of the thriller series debuted on Feb. 9, and You star Penn Badgley spoke about the new episodes with his co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari on their podcast Podcrushed ....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Joseph Kerwood

10 Best Colorful Spring Buys From Brooks Brothers

10 Best Colorful Spring Buys From Brooks Brothers Brooks Brothers After months of winter, a man can yearn for a taste of color. It’s only natural: seeing (and wearing) the same four shades—dark gray, light gray, medium gray, navy—day after day after day can get boring, fast. Taste the rainbow? No, thanks. Much better to wear the rainbow. Well, don’t look now, but Brooks Brothers—yes, the same one that dresses presidents and lives in every banker’s closet—has made strides in the world of color....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · James Edie

10 Best Supplements For Longevity, Doctors Say

10 Best Supplements for Longevity, Doctors Say Shutterstock No one gets to live forever, but the choices you make can extend your lifespan and improve your quality of life as you age. Increasingly, doctors and biohacking experts are focusing on prolonging your “healthspan,” or the years spent living free of disease and disability. Some of the most important things you can do to promote longevity are follow a healthy, whole-foods-based diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, not smoke, reduce drinking, and maintain social ties....

December 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Anthony Smtih

10 Car Brands With The Highest Accident Rates, New Data Shows

10 Car Brands With the Highest Accident Rates, New Data Shows Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock Before buying a car , it’s important to do your due diligence on which brands have the best safety records and safety features. If one particular brand is involved in a higher rate of accidents, this may serve as a warning that the vehicle is to blame. However, that’s not always the case—sometimes a car brand happens to attract drivers with subpar personal driving records....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Veronica Petrie

10 Places In The U.S. That Are Fast Becoming Ghost Towns, New Data Shows

10 Places in the U.S. That Are Fast Becoming Ghost Towns, New Data Shows Stockdonkey / Shutterstock When you hear “ghost town,” you likely conjure images of creepy forlorn buildings , tumbleweeds, and a long-forgotten dirt road. You may also believe this concept is a thing of the past, but in reality, there are thousands of ghost towns across the U.S.—and places keep getting added to the list. In fact, three small spots—Mustang, Texas; South Park View, South Dakota; and Hoot Howl, Oklahoma—recently received the “ghost town” designation, as their populations declined to zero in 2022, per the most recent estimates from the U....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Adam Baldwin

10 Supplements That Can Damage Your Digestive System, Doctor Says

10 Supplements That Can Damage Your Digestive System, Doctor Says Shutterstock When they’re used to fill gaps in your diet or offset a known deficiency, supplements may help to improve your health by increasing your levels of important vitamins , minerals, amino acids, and enzymes. Yet along with the benefits of supplements can also come certain risks. In particular, doctors warn that some supplements can damage your digestive system, especially if you don’t follow dosage instructions or heed your doctor’s recommendations....

December 13, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Jesus Pulis

10 Travel Hacks From Former Flight Attendants

10 Travel Hacks From Former Flight Attendants iStock READ THIS NEXT: Never Forget to Do This After Takeoff, Flight Attendant Warns . Shutterstock Getting comfortable on an airplane involves much more than having plenty of legroom and a decent amount of recline. Many flights can also become inexplicably chilly, no matter what time of year it is or where you’re flying. Fortunately, experts say you can avoid the mid-flight freeze by picking the right place to sit....

December 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1441 words · Jamie Brown

10 U.S. Cities That Will Make You Think You’Re On A Tropical Island

10 U.S. Cities That Will Make You Think You’re On a Tropical Island J. Henning Buchholz/Shutterstock When you’re craving some serious R&R—and a change of pace from your action-packed work and home life—laidback island vibes are just what the doctor ordered. After all, there’s nothing quite like sinking your toes into pristine white sand or relaxing in an oceanside cabana with a tiki cocktail in one hand and a riveting book in the other....

December 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1960 words · Jane William

100 Amazing Summer Buys Under $100

100 Amazing Summer Buys Under $100 Some people say the holiday season is the best shopping season of the year. We disagree—because summer clearly is. Once the temperature ticks up, gift-worthy celebrations commence at a startling clip: Graduations galore, Father’s Day, July 4th (why not?), Labor Day (…also why not?). Oh, and there are more birthdays during the summer than any other time of year: According to CDC data, the three most popular birth months are, in order, August, July, and May....

December 13, 2025 · 34 min · 7112 words · Amber Waroway

11 Bath & Body Works Scents Shoppers Are Stocking Up On In 2026

11 Bath & Body Works Scents Shoppers Are Stocking Up on in 2026 Shutterstock Late in 2025, Bath & Body Works announced it would make major changes in 2026 to expand its customer base. The popular mall store hasn’t wasted any time. We are just halfway through January, and many new fragrances and returning favorites are hitting the website and the store aisles. Some of them are sparking major nostalgia, while others are intoxicating shoppers for the first time....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Linda Alejo

11 Beloved Tv Characters Who Are Actually The Worst

11 Beloved TV Characters Who Are Actually the Worst <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/gilmore-e1697049751326.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Alexis Bledel on “Gilmore Girls” - 1”> Warner Bros. Television TV shows would be pretty boring if all of the characters were great people who made the right decisions all of the time. Not to mention, that wouldn’t be very relatable for viewers or true to life. We need villains, protagonists, and everything in between. But, sometimes characters who win over viewers are not quite as great as they seem to be....

December 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1317 words · Lois Barahona

11 Best Dollar General New Arrivals Hitting Shelves This Week

11 Best Dollar General New Arrivals Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva As a shopping writer, I am a full-time proponent of retail therapy. There’s nothing a waltz down the candle aisle can’t fix—and you can’t convince me otherwise. So whether you could use a lil’ pick-me-up, or you’re setting the stage for a DIY spa night, I’ve got you covered. Dollar General just replenished its shelves with candles, makeup, shower/bath essentials, and seasonal decor, and everything is under $15....

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Deborah Carlton

11 Best Marshalls Decor Finds This Week, According To Pro Decorators

11 Best Marshalls Decor Finds This Week, According to Pro Decorators Shutterstock Marshalls makes finding home decor items easy, even for the designers. “Furniture like nightstands and outdoor sets, accent lighting such as lamps with unique bases, and small decorative accessories like coffee table books, planters, and candle holders,” Colleen Bennett, Founder and Principal Designer at CBB Design Firm , said while mentioning her favorite items from Marshalls. “[Check for] outdoor pillows, which are affordable to replace, and decorative throw pillows and rugs to add personality and tie a room together....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Vince Day

11 Best New Aldi Stocking Stuffers Hitting Shelves This Week

11 Best New Aldi Stocking Stuffers Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Are you on the market for stocking stuffers? Head over to Aldi , where you can buy groceries, home decor, Christmas gifts, and yes, stocking stuffers, all in one trip. This week and next the grocery store chain is getting in so many amazing products, including smaller, less expensive items that are perfect for stuffing in stockings for the whole family....

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Nolan Wright

11 Best New Dollar General Finds For Just $1 Hitting Shelves This Week

11 Best New Dollar General Finds for Just $1 Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Eagled-eye shoppers know where to find the best deals. Hence why Dollar General’s inventory is constantly updating with new, fresh finds—especially in the $1 discounted section. Ready to score big? Shop the 11 best new $1 Dollar General products hitting shelves this week. RELATED: 49-Cent Clearance Sale Arrives at Ross Stores This Week ....

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Effie Newcomb

11 Best New Five Below Valentine’S Day Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

11 Best New Five Below Valentine’s Day Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design; Canva Cupid’s holiday is less than one month away, and Valentine’s Day cards and gift finds are going to be sold out before you know it. Fortunately, Five Below has Valentine’s Day party essentials, unique presents, and decor with prices that fit everyone’s budget. Without further ado, here are the 11 best new Five Below Valentine’s Day finds hitting shelves this week....

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Thomas Campos

11 Best New Homegoods Spring Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

11 Best New HomeGoods Spring Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Spring is springing at HomeGoods ! I hit my local store in Dresher, Pa, this week and was delighted to find so many new arrivals hitting the shelves. From Easter decor and spring-inspired artwork to fresh, clean pieces of furniture, vases, and even espresso machines, I couldn’t leave without spending a few hundred dollars. What should you check out this week at your store?...

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Nancy Flores

11 Best New Marshalls Valentine’S Day Gifts

11 Best New Marshalls Valentine’s Day Gifts Shutterstock Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day gifts have hit Marshalls , and there is much new! If you haven’t gotten gifts for all the loves of your life, the discount store has so many options. From beautiful coffee table books and throw blankets to designer fragrances and jewelry, all at affordable price points, there are lots of items in stock that will help express your feelings....

December 13, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Regina Linquist

11 Best New Sephora Items To Grab During This Week’S Sale

11 Best New Sephora Items to Grab During This Week’s Sale Shutterstock The 2025 Sephora Savings Event officially kicks off today, with 30 percent off the entire Sephora Collection. The savings extravaganza runs through Monday, Nov. 10, and specific perks will become available to shoppers throughout the two-week event. This weekend, Rouge members get first access and 20 percent off their purchases. VIB and Insider members will earn 15 percent and 10 percent off purchases, respectively, beginning Tuesday, Nov....

December 13, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Kevin Villatoro