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Billy Dee Williams—best known for playing Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise and also the man your grandmas and aunties fawned over back in the 80’s and 90’s—is opening up about his gender identity. In a newly released interview with Esquire magazine, the 82-year-old actor revealed that he …

Source: Ron Galella / Getty Before SZA and Cardi B gave us albums to help us heal from f***boy and f***girl madness, there was only one Queen who had the personal experience, passion and vocals to tell the story of a 20-something woman (or man) going through relationship issues. That …

Cancer treatments can save lives, but they also often cause a range of side effects. A recent patient survey in the United States has revealed how people feel about these effects and the information gaps that currently exist. Share on PinterestA new patient survey reveals the information needs of people …

Chico DeBarge was recently arrested for drug possession after police caught him trying to break into his own car in a Walmart parking lot. TMZ reports that the younger brother of the DeBarge family was popped earlier this month in Burbank, California after cops saw him using a piece …

There’s so much to mine here. Servant could be a series about the otherworldliness of grief, and the ways in which it seems to fragment and distort reality. A more thoughtful show might be a meditation on the peculiar anxiety and fraught social dynamics of trusting your children to the …

Historically, doctors used metals to treat infections. Researchers think that this treatment method may be worth a modern reexamination. Share on PinterestScientists are exploring new avenues for tackling the antibiotic resistance crisis. As an increasing number of bacteria develop antibiotic resistance, scientists are looking beyond this family of medications that …

Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao suddenly died early Wednesday morning (Nov. 27) while filming a reality show in China. The 35-year-old was on the set filming Chase Me, a Chinese competition show which pits celebrities against non-celebrity contestants in a variety of physical challenges when he suddenly collapsed. …

Celebrating her 21st birthday today (Nov. 29), the hottie announced her recent milestone with a fabulous photo shoot captured by The Cam Killa. Keep scrolling to see the photos featuring elegant fashion, glamorous beauty and shirtless men.  In the words of Nae: “Time to wake em’ up.” We say, mission accomplished.  …

Newborn babies breathe faster than older children and adults. A newborn may breathe more slowly when they sleep, but their respiratory rate should always fall within a healthy range. Very fast or slow breathing may signal an infection or another condition. Labored breathing, or respiratory distress, is a serious issue …

Kenya Moore’s ex and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Matt Jordan has been officially charged with assault after a July altercation with his girlfriend. TMZ reports Matt has been charged with 3 misdemeanor counts stemming from the incident. One count of assault and two for disorderly conduct. Each …