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See ’90s Teen Star Heather Matarazzo Now at 39 Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Heather Matarazzo had only just entered her teen years when she came to fame in the 1995 coming-of-age movie Welcome to the Dollhouse . For her performance in that film, the young actor (who uses she/they pronouns) won the Indie Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance—but she was taken aback by the response. “To have grown people come up to me crying saying that this movie changed their life , and that the character I played changed their life, was hard to receive,” she told IndieWire in August 2022....

See Pete and Pete Now, at 44 and 40 Nickelodeon Productions For kids with cable television in the mid-1990s, the gateway drug to hipsterdom came in the form of a surreal Nickelodeon show called The Adventures of Pete and Pete . The comedy, which began in 1989 as one-minute interstitial spots before being developed into a half-hour series in 1993, focused on the quirky antics of two redheaded brothers, both inexplicably named Pete Wrigley, alongside a cast of eccentric neighbors....

See Stephanie Seymour’s 18-Year-Old Daughter, Who Looks Just Like Her Fred Duval / Shutterstock When she was 16, Stephanie Seymour started off on the career that would make her one of the top supermodels in the world. Now, she has a daughter who’s around the same age. Seymour’s youngest child is Lily Brant , her 18-year-old daughter with husband Peter Brant . Lily’s life is pretty private—especially compared to those of her parents and older brothers—but she has been photographed at events with her family....

Shoppers Are Ditching Sam’s Club for BJ’s—Here’s Why Shutterstock Earlier this year, Best Life reported that BJ’s was coming for Costco’s coattails. The warehouse club showed several tricks it had up its sleeve, including the launch of its in-app ExpressPay function and the debut of its Grab & Go deli counter. And business is booming—BJ’s plans to open up to 30 new stores (including its first Texas location) by 2026. Now, BJ’s is ready to give rival Sam’s Club a run for its money, and it appears shoppers are more than willing to jump ship....

Shoppers Can’t Believe These 5 Designer Sneakers Have Landed at T.J. Maxx Shutterstock My obsession with designer sneakers is similar to Carrie Bradshaw’s with heels: I can’t get enough of them. One of the influencers I follow recently revealed that she found a pair of designer kicks for way less than retail at T.J. Maxx . I have seen the rare pair at my local store, but never in my size....

Starbucks Is Pulling This Item From Shelves Due to a “Quality Issue” Shutterstock No matter how you take your coffee, Starbucks has become a familiar sight across the globe as a reliable source for a good pick-me-up beverage or a bite to eat on the go. And whether you’re reaching for a black coffee and a banana or a fully loaded Frappuccino with a breakfast sandwich, customers have come to expect that their order will come out exactly as they like it no matter where they are....

Sylvester Stallone Only Took Flop Movie Role to Annoy Rival Arnold Schwarzenegger Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Netflix Across Sylvester Stallone’s 50-year career, one film stands out as a big misstep. The 1992 film Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot fooled both audiences who sat through the un-amusing cop comedy and Stallone himself, who says he was tricked into starring in the stinker by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger . Read on to learn how the action stars’ longtime rivalry led to the Rocky star making the biggest mistake of his career....

Target Is Selling Shoes Dupes for Dior, Coach, and More for $1,215 Cheaper Photo: iStock; Shoes: Target; Design: Canva Summer, A.K.A. sandal-wearing season , is officially here—and I don’t know about you, but my shoe closet is in desperate need of an overhaul. Now is the perfect time to upgrade your sandal collection because influencer Lora McLaughlin ( @lorafied ) just shared five Target dupes for designer brands, including Coach, Tory Burch, and even Dior....

The #1 Tree to Plant in November for Stunning Spring Blossoms iStock Part of organizing a truly great garden means planning ahead for seasons to come. In fact, while some take the first signs of turning leaves as a sign to pack it in for the year, experienced green thumbs will keep working through the fall and adding to their yards with new plantings. In many cases, this can help ensure the following year will bring even more blooms and growth—and can sometimes even provide some beautiful winter color....

The 10 Best Button-Down Shirts You Need to Wear Untucked Amazon In the world of fashion, most trends begin on the East Coast and drift westward. But recently, trendsetting in men’s style has been bucking the axis of the earth. Right now, the LA-borne, studied, laid-back “dude” look has taken over everywhere—including and especially the eastern seaboard. Need examples? How about the rise of premium denim, the onslaught of motocross jackets , the insanely expensive t-shirt , the perfectly imperfect haircut, the desire to let our stubble shine, and—of course—the penchant for “athleisure....

The 10 Best Destinations for Stargazing in the U.S. AstroStar/Shutterstock The daily grind can get a little tiresome, leading us to feel overwhelmed, burnt out , and ready to unplug. It’s no wonder that tourism centered around “getting away from it all” has seen a sharp increase in recent years. And astro-tourism, which involves traveling to destinations renowned for their stargazing potential, has become particularly popular. “Today, travelers are craving wilderness—places far away from the flicker of city lights and the ever-present glow of smart-phone screens,” says Lee Thompson , co-founder of adventure-travel brand Flash Pack ....

The 10 Best U.S. Campgrounds That Need to Be on Your Bucket List Dimensions / iStock Does the thought of sleeping outside in a tent make you want to run to the nearest hotel ( or glamping destination )? If so, you may not be aware of locations like these. Across the U.S., there are truly magnificent campgrounds that overlook the ocean, are nestled within red rocks, and even let you be one with wild horses....

The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Bicyclists Ground Picture/Shutterstock Getting out and exploring new places provides a wonderful new perspective on the world we live in. And for many of us, one of the best ways to do that is with the wind in our hair on a bicycle. Luckily, there are many great cities across the country that not only welcome bicyclists, but they also have many options for exploring on two wheels....

The 10 Best U.S. National Parks to See Fall Foliage Vladimir Grablev / Shutterstock One of the best parts of fall—aside from the arrival of “ spooky season ” and the return of pumpkin spice—is the beautiful foliage. There’s nothing quite like heading outside and noticing autumn has emerged, with trees displaying vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow . If you love to immerse yourself in fall, or even call yourself a “leaf peeper,” you might want to consider heading to a U....

The 10 Cutest Small Towns on the West Coast Florence-Joseph McGinn/Shutterstock A lot of people head to the West Coast for mountain vistas, sandy beaches, and unforgettable surf breaks, but if you’re just making your way out west for big cities like Seattle and Los Angeles, then you’re missing out on a lot. Sure, West Coast cities have their undeniable charm, but to really get a feel for the region visit some of its small towns , which have a lot of the same amenities as the larger cities—beaches, great restaurants, and a lot of fun things to do—but without the traffic, hassle and stress, and with a whole lot of cuteness....

The 10 Most Anticipated Movie Releases of 2025 You Can’t Miss Warner Bros. Pictures Next year is already shaping up to be a banner year for movie fans . “2025 will again be emblematic of the IP-and-nostalgia-driven status quo for Hollywood, but those aren’t necessarily dirty words,” Shawn Robbins , founder and owner of Box Office Theory, tells CNBC . “Some of the most well-received box office hits in recent memory have been sequels or films based on existing brands and there is still a variety of original content out there....

The 10 Saddest Dog Movies of All Time, Data Shows Universal Pictures Anyone who’s both an animal lover and a movie buff knows that there’s plenty of reason to be wary when a film revolves around a dog . Because if it does, the chances are high—even if the movie has a happy ending—that it’ll leave you a weepy mess. There’s just something about seeing humanity’s best friend on screen that tugs on the heartstrings, whether you’re watching a story that highlights their bravery, their loyalty, or their unconditional love....

The 12 Most Beautiful Libraries in the U.S. Mariusz Lopusiewicz/Shutterstock If you’re traveling solo , or with a group of book lovers, consider adding a stop at a library to your next travel destination. What’s not to love about popping into a library? You can check out the latest books on the stacks, and admire the beautiful buildings that the libraries are housed in. But of course, libraries aren’t just for book lovers....

The 20 Best Roller Coasters in America If there is any one thing that unites us all, it’s our love for a sunny day spent at our favorite amusement park. And for those few of us daring enough, we seek out the roughest and toughest roller coasters in the land to test just how brave we really are. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, these roller coasters were created with the intent to make even grown men scream for mercy....

The 38 Weirdest Laws From Across the U.S. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Laws don’t always have to make sense. And no, we’re not talking about the Constitution or the U.S. Code or any of the political diatribes you may have seen on the news and social media. If you’re on the hunt for the absolute weirdest laws on the books, look to the small towns of America . Did you know, for instance, that there’s a law that prohibits parking in front of a popular coffee chain?...