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Source: klaus vedfelt / Getty The 2010s have been a pretty interesting year in film. As we championed and celebrated racial and gender diversity in Hollywood, it still seems as though we have such a long way to regarding representation and equal pay for women and people of color. On …

Some have dubbed texting “the new drunk driving” — and for good reason. New research suggests that texting while walking can also be dangerous, as it rounds up all the head and neck injuries that occurred due to cell phone use over a 20 year period. Share on PinterestText distractions …

Source: Oath Video Player We got a birthday present we weren’t expecting! According to Rolling Stone, for his 50th birthday, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter blessed us with his entire discography by allowing it to be streamed on Spotify. Spotify notified everyone about the good news of Hov‘s return via its Twitter account. Now every one …

Beyoncé’s dad Mathew Knowles just released a new tell-all book about how he made Destiny’s Child into a household name and one of the biggest girl groups of all time. The 67-year-old recently sat down with VladTV to discuss the book, titled Destiny’s Child: The Untold Story, and during …

2. Consulting called. Buttigieg joined the consulting firm McKinsey as a 24-year-old, a stint that has led to suspicion on the party’s left flank about his seriousness when it comes to taking on corporate interests. 3. He’s one of just two veterans left in the Democratic primary; he served as …

As the planet continues to warm, researchers are increasingly pointing out the ways in which global warming will affect our health and that of the species around us. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that sparrows may have decreased in size due to global warming. Medical News Today have reported on …

Trippie Redd says he’s done with drugs following the tragic death of his close friend Juice Wrld. “We ain’t doin’ it no more,” the “Love Scars” rapper said Monday (Dec. 9) on Instagram Live. “Period. If it ain’t weed, we ain’t doin’ it no more … And when I …

Miss Universe aired last night with Miss South Africa claiming the grand prize in a touching, tear-filled moment. However, the event wasn’t without controversy. Iana Tickle Garcia, 19, who was representing Jamaica, was wearing a dress named  Annie Palmer – Legend of Rose Hall. Only problem is, Annie Palmer is …

New research using roundworms and mice has shown that one probiotic of human origin does not have to be alive to reduce markers of inflammation and promote health. Share on PinterestEven when inactivated, a strain of Lactobacillus paracasei could reduce inflammation and boost health, a new study suggests. Probiotics are …

Nick Cannon and Eminem have been going at it ever since Eminem rehashed their longstanding beef by bringing up Mariah Carey’s name in Fat Joe’s new song “Lord Above.” Em rapped on the song: “I know me and Mariah didn’t end on a high note / But that other …