The Reason Dame Maggie Smith Hasn't Watched An Episode Of Downton Abbey

With quips like, “Principles are like prayers. According toThe Guardian, Smith told60 Minutes, “I’ve never actually seen it. I don’t sit down and watch it. No, I’ve never watched it.” And, the Countess is the subject of countlessmemesonline a true sign of superstardom if there ever was one. So why is it then that Dame Maggie Smith has never watched an episode ofDownton Abbey? In her words to60 Minutes, “… because it’s frustrating....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 129 words · Douglas Jarvis

The Royal Tradition Prince Philip Broke For One Of His Kids

Queen Elizabethfollowed tradition to the letter by never giving birth to her children in a hospital. Most of her childbirths were, nevertheless, unusual. No government official, apparently, witnessed Charles' birth. Neither, however, did dadPrince Philip who, legend has it, was playing a game of squash. When Elizabeth gave birth to Princess Anne in 1950, she broke tradition yet again. This time, she did so by delivering her daughter at Clarence House and not Buckingham Palace....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 117 words · Arthur Walsh

The Secret About Gypsy Sisters You Weren't Supposed To Know

Naturally, producers realized that the Stanleys had what it took to become a television sensation. They were only partly right. The show went for four seasons but never got the audience thatGypsyWeddingdid. It was canceled in 2015, purportedly for poor ratings. Happily, Stanley seems to be cleaning up her act. Scamming retailers comes off as something of a family business. Mediocre ratings and rap sheets no doubt made for too many headaches forGypsy Sisters’producers....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 90 words · Nancy Gilbert

The Smart Way To Break In New Heels

Online shopping makes buying new shoes feel like a game of chance. Say goodbye to blisters forever. Place a zip lock bag filled with water inside your shoes, and put them in the freezer. As the water freezes, it will stretch your shoes with it. Take them out of the freezer, and you’re all set (viaBustle). Now you’ve got the option to go out in your comfy shoes and be great!...

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 71 words · Katherine King

The Surprising Reason Becca Kufrin Doubts She'll Be A Bachelorette Again

It wasn’t something that we just arrived at one night." But it turns out she highly doubts beingThe Bacheloretteagain would work for her at this point in her life. I feel like a grandma. I love to sleep. I love my bed. I love snuggling with [my dog] Minno. So, for now it seems Kufrin’s main love remains her dog, whose story she documents viaInstagram.

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 65 words · Christopher Howard

The Surprising Reason Dolly Parton Is Taking A Break In 2021

That doesn’t mean she can’t take a break, though. “I’m sick of Dolly, ain’t you?” she told the outlet. I think, ‘Well, maybe I better hang it up for a while next year.'" Don’t start to think that Parton is losing steam, though. As she told the outlet, she has every intention of making music for the rest of her life. Even if Parton is ever unable to perform, she plans to continue towrite music....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 106 words · Charles Crosby

The Terrifying Princess Anne Moment You Didn't See In The Crown

Netflix’s remarkable seriesThe Crownfollows the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and her family. Here’s what happened next. He was an unemployed laborer, per theEvening Standard, with a history of mental health struggles. He planned on kidnapping the princess and holding her ransom for 3 million. Years later, in theITV documentary,Anne, the princess recalled what happened. “We had a discussion about where or where not we were going to go…...

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 153 words · Michelle Baker

The Truth About Amanda Kloots

Talk about a roller-coaster 2020. For Kloots, who guest-hosted the show this past fall, this was a much-needed bit of good news. “I am thrilled and honored to join this incredible cast and crew. The two share a son, Elvis, now one. Kloots decided to turn her focus from performing to helping others get into killer shape. She became a celebrity trainer and created a jump rope-based workout regime called The Rope....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 72 words · Donald Brown

The Truth About Kyle Richards' First Marriage

After meeting at a concert, the two went on to get married and welcome a child together. He speaks good English, but he didn’t when we first met. He’s Indonesian, so he’s Indonesian, Arab, and Dutch. While transitioning into her role as Mom came easily to her, being a wife proved more difficult. “I struggled with the being married part. In fact, people said when I got married, ‘Oh well she married a prince....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 140 words · Thomas Cooper

The Truth About Naya Rivera And Gloria Estefan's Relationship

Naya Rivera’s drowning in July was absolutely heartbreaking for her many fans. The 33-year-old actress went on an afternoon boating trip with her 4-year-old son, Josey. Her last act on earth was saving Josey, boosting him onto the boat before she went under. It took five days for her body to be recovered. Rivera’s loss is the latest in a heartbreaking string of tragedies to rock theGleecast. She is the third of the original cast members to have died....

December 2, 2020 · 2 min · 216 words · Suzanne Dickerson

The Truth About Prince Charles' Proposal To Amanda Knatchbull

Nonetheless, according toCosmopolitan, Prince Charles did propose to Knatchbull. Robert Lacey’s 2020 book,Battle of Brothers, details the experience. Princess Diana’s role could have been taken by a member of the family. You’ve left me alone all evening and now you will have to continue without me."

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 46 words · Diane Mitchell

The Truth About Princess Diana And Prince Charles' Dating History

Namely, a few key points inPrincess DianaandPrince Charles' dating history. But, from the outside looking in, their courtship likely seemed picture perfect at the time. Both love the outdoors, skiing, music, and dancing, and neither smokes." It’s just that simple, right? From the very start, Princess Diana and Prince Charles were much less compatible than they let on. According toThe Evening Standard, Prince Charles actually datedSarah Spencer(Diana’s sister!) before wooing the Princess and it was she that introduced the two....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 131 words · Samuel Alvarez

The Truth About The COVID-19 Vaccine's Availability For Pregnant Women And Kids

There has been much good news about the speed with which theCOVID-19 vaccine could be availableto the general public. Essential workers and those at higher risk for getting seriously ill with COVID-19 would be next. First, as reported byThe New York Times, kids have not gotten clearance to be vaccinated. But it’s worth noting their trials have only included 100 kids between the ages of 12 and 15. More trials are planned....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 85 words · Walter Brooks