Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 11 mai 2020
Halsey Perfectly Embodies Ariel as She Sings "Part of Your World" on Disney Singalong
.@halsey just proved she has EVERYTHING! 🙌🏼💖 #DisneyFamilySingalong pic.twitter.com/N0W8ISqnf9
- ABC (@ABCNetwork) May 10, 2020
On Sunday's Disney Family Singalong, Halsey sang "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid and completely embodied Ariel after she first emerges from the water. It was the perfect complement to Rebel Wilson's earlier performance as Ursula, and Halsey added the right amount of modern flair to the classic Disney tune.
Just like the previous iteration, the Disney Family Singalong helped raise money for Feeding America and included a number of performances from stars like Keke Palmer, Ben Platt, and many more. Watch the full clip above if you're wondering if Halsey has gadgets and gizmos aplenty in her performance.
Chloe x Halle Team Up With Disney Princess, Anika Noni Rose, For Singalong Performance
The original Tiana, @AnikaNoniRose is joined by @chloexhalle to perform "Almost There". 💛 #DisneyFamilySingalong pic.twitter.com/AuWpN7tZaG
- ABC (@ABCNetwork) May 10, 2020
The Disney Family Singalong returned for round two on Sunday with a handful of new stars added to its roster. Among them were Chloe x Halle and Anika Noni Rose, who graced our TV screens with a gorgeous rendition of "Almost There" from Rose's 2009 film, Princess and the Frog. We already knew that the ladies could sing, but their vocal prowess still manages to blow us away every single time.
The Disney Family Singalong once again raised money for Feeding America and included a handful of other incredible performances from stars like Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Halsey, Shakira, and Josh Gad. Watch Chloe x Halle and Rose's captivating at-home performance above now.
Just 40 Times Michael Jordan Seemed to Walk on Air
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, and when you take just one look at his game, you can see why. The new ESPN documentary The Last Dance follows the five-time NBA most valuable player as he plays his final season with the Chicago Bulls, and the series features stunning footage of Jordan raining down dunks and soaring through the air like gravity doesn't exist. (There are also present-day interviews with players, members of the media, and high-profile fans like Barack Obama and Justin Timberlake.) If you just can't get enough, see magical moments from throughout his career ahead.
Explore Mini Versions of Disneyland and Walt Disney World With This Magical Monopoly Board
As we eagerly await the reopening of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, people around the world are finding unique ways to bring a little bit of the happiest place on earth into their homes. In addition to re-creating Splash Mountain in your living room and baking up a storm of copycat Disney recipes, you can also transport yourself to a mini version of the parks with this Disney Parks Monopoly Board Game featuring a paper pop-up version of Fantasyland Castle. So who's ready to be the bibbidi bobbidi banker?
Made for two to six players ages 8 and up, the board incorporates attractions from all the Disney parks, including Space Mountain, Disney Skyliner, The Haunted Mansion, and more. Instead of houses and hotels, the game also comes with Toontown houses, castles, and six moveable character tokens, including a Mickey Ears hat, Cinderella's glass slipper on a pillow, and more. So throw on your finest Disney attire and take a closer look at the magical game for yourself ahead.
Halsey Perfectly Embodies Ariel as She Sings "Part of Your World" on Disney Singalong
.@halsey just proved she has EVERYTHING! 🙌🏼💖 #DisneyFamilySingalong pic.twitter.com/N0W8ISqnf9
- ABC (@ABCNetwork) May 10, 2020
On Sunday's Disney Family Singalong, Halsey sang "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid and completely embodied Ariel after she first emerges from the water. It was the perfect complement to Rebel Wilson's earlier performance as Ursula, and Halsey added the right amount of modern flair to the classic Disney tune.
Just like the previous iteration, the Disney Family Singalong helped raise money for Feeding America and included a number of performances from stars like Keke Palmer, Ben Platt, and many more. Watch the full clip above if you're wondering if Halsey has gadgets and gizmos aplenty in her performance.
Chloe x Halle Team Up With Disney Princess, Anika Noni Rose, For Singalong Performance
The original Tiana, @AnikaNoniRose is joined by @chloexhalle to perform "Almost There". 💛 #DisneyFamilySingalong pic.twitter.com/AuWpN7tZaG
- ABC (@ABCNetwork) May 10, 2020
The Disney Family Singalong returned for round two on Sunday with a handful of new stars added to its roster. Among them were Chloe x Halle and Anika Noni Rose, who graced our TV screens with a gorgeous rendition of "Almost There" from Rose's 2009 film, Princess and the Frog. We already knew that the ladies could sing, but their vocal prowess still manages to blow us away every single time.
The Disney Family Singalong once again raised money for Feeding America and included a handful of other incredible performances from stars like Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Halsey, Shakira, and Josh Gad. Watch Chloe x Halle and Rose's captivating at-home performance above now.
dimanche 10 mai 2020
Good News, Hoops Fans: The Last Dance Is Officially Headed to Netflix
New docuseries The Last Dance follows the Michael Jordan-era Chicago Bulls as they make one last run for the NBA championship, and it's been a massive hit with viewers. But while the series is coproduced by ESPN and Netflix, under the terms of their agreement, only the sports network has had rights to air episodes in the United States - until now. According to a report from Variety, The Last Dance will arrive on Netflix on July 19.
If you can't wait that long, you can still get caught up if you have ESPN. The network aired the first two episodes on April 19, and it will continue dropping two per week, on Sundays at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, through May 17. After they air, the episodes become available almost immediately on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. On Mondays, the latest episodes hit Netflix - but not in the United States. At least not right now.
The series won't be available on ESPN+ until July 2021, and there are seemingly no plans to release episodes of The Last Dance on any other streaming services. Although ESPN is part of the Disney family, the company has not put any of its ESPN content on Disney+. But for basketball fans (and anyone craving some '90s nostalgia), the documentary is well worth the wait.
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Were Rivals and "Close Friends" - See Their Photos
The fifth episode of ESPN's The Last Dance opens with a veteran Michael Jordan in the locker room of the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, bantering with his Eastern Conference teammates about 19-year-old Kobe Bryant, who would become the youngest player ever to start in the annual matchup. "That little Laker boy's gonna take everybody one-on-one," Jordan says. "He don't let the game come to him. He just go out there and take it." Moments later, as the game is getting underway, Bob Costas introduces Bryant as "the man many have dubbed the next Michael Jordan."
It was far from the last time these two deeply competitive players would be pitted against each other. But despite the comparisons and tensions on the court, the men formed a lasting friendship. "It was a rough couple of years for me to come into the league because at the time, the league was so much older. It's not as young as it is today," explains Bryant, in previously unseen footage filmed prior to his death. "At that point, Michael provided a lot of guidance for me." Bryant credits his "big brother" and mentor for the role he played in his success: "I don't get five championships here without him, because he guided me so much and gave me so much great advice."
Bryant wasn't alone in his admiration. In a tearful eulogy at a memorial service for Bryant and his daughter Gianna in February, Jordan explained that maybe it would come as a surprise to some that the two were friends, "but we were very close friends . . . He was like a little brother." He went on to describe what younger siblings are like within a family: always getting into your things and asking you questions. "At first, it was an aggravation," Jordan joked about his relationship with Bryant - but eventually, he came to love those late-night texts and phone calls, and breaking down the game with someone so passionate about it. "He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be. And as I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother that I could be," Jordan said.
In the end, Bryant's ambition and competitive drive earned Jordan's respect - and fueled perhaps one of the most unlikely friendships in the history of sports. Keep reading to see some of the moments they shared during their legendary careers.
At the Height of His Career, Michael Jordan Made Almost as Much as Players Do Today
For anyone watching The Last Dance, the ESPN series documenting the biggest years of Michael Jordan's life and career with the Chicago Bulls, it should come as no surprise that the basketball legend's salary was astronomical. While society has grown accustomed to superstar athletes getting paid millions of dollars per year, Jordan made a lot of money even by those standards. Here's how he became one of the highest-paid players in history.
First Years With the Bulls
Jordan is, of course, best known for winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. The details of his contract during the earliest years of his career are less well-known (he was drafted by the Bulls in 1984), but by the time the 1990s rolled around, he was well on his way to legend status, and his salary reflected that. According to USA Today's "HoopsHype," Jordan's annual salary ranged from around $2.5 million to $4 million between 1990 and 1996. (Note that there's a gap from 1993-1994, when he temporarily stepped away from the game.) His salary broke down as follows, with numbers not adjusted for inflation:
- 1990-91: $2.5 million
- 1991-92: $3.25 million
- 1992-93: $4 million
- 1994-95: $3.85 million
- 1995-96: $3.85 million
A Record-Breaking Final Run
In the final years of his career, Jordan made so much money that it exceeded the salary cap, the spending limit an organization must stay under for its entire team's salaries. How did the Bulls manage this? According to an NBC report, they were able to take advantage of loopholes in the rules in order to pay Jordan truly massive salaries in the late '90s. In the 1995-96 season, Jordan made $3.85 million - a hefty amount by any standard. But the terms of his contract meant that he was able to get exponentially more in the years to come.
Jordan became a free agent in 1996 when that contract expired, which meant that the rules on the salary cap didn't apply the same way anymore; at the time, teams were allowed to exceed the salary cap in order to sign or re-sign their own players. As a result, he was able to sign a one-year contract for $30.1 million for the 1996-97 season. They then repeated the process for the 1997-1998 season, when the salary cap was roughly $27 million. Jordan again signed a one-year contract, this time for $33.1 million, which NBC notes was the highest single-season salary in NBA history until the start of the 2017 season, when both LeBron James and Steph Curry made more.
Jordan briefly retired between 1999 and 2001, but he made one more comeback in Sept. 2001, when he announced that he had signed a two-season deal with the Washington Wizards. This time, he said he would donate his salary to 9/11 relief efforts, as reported by the New York Times.
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Were Rivals and "Close Friends" - See Their Photos
The fifth episode of ESPN's The Last Dance opens with a veteran Michael Jordan in the locker room of the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, bantering with his Eastern Conference teammates about 19-year-old Kobe Bryant, who would become the youngest player ever to start in the annual matchup. "That little Laker boy's gonna take everybody one-on-one," Jordan says. "He don't let the game come to him. He just go out there and take it." Moments later, as the game is getting underway, Bob Costas introduces Bryant as "the man many have dubbed the next Michael Jordan."
It was far from the last time these two deeply competitive players would be pitted against each other. But despite the comparisons and tensions on the court, the men formed a lasting friendship. "It was a rough couple of years for me to come into the league because at the time, the league was so much older. It's not as young as it is today," explains Bryant, in previously unseen footage filmed prior to his death. "At that point, Michael provided a lot of guidance for me." Bryant credits his "big brother" and mentor for the role he played in his success: "I don't get five championships here without him, because he guided me so much and gave me so much great advice."
Bryant wasn't alone in his admiration. In a tearful eulogy at a memorial service for Bryant and his daughter Gianna in February, Jordan explained that maybe it would come as a surprise to some that the two were friends, "but we were very close friends . . . He was like a little brother." He went on to describe what younger siblings are like within a family: always getting into your things and asking you questions. "At first, it was an aggravation," Jordan joked about his relationship with Bryant - but eventually, he came to love those late-night texts and phone calls, and breaking down the game with someone so passionate about it. "He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be. And as I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother that I could be," Jordan said.
In the end, Bryant's ambition and competitive drive earned Jordan's respect - and fueled perhaps one of the most unlikely friendships in the history of sports. Keep reading to see some of the moments they shared during their legendary careers.
The Best Piece of Advice My Mom Gave Me Is Simple but So Valuable
Everyone knows that growing up is hard. I still remember my awkward and confusing teenage years so vividly. While a lot of kids shut down and stop talking to their parents when they're teens, I still always made sure to talk to - and more importantly listen to - mine. And of all the advice my mother has given me over the years (and there has been a LOT), one thing has always stuck out in my mind as being the most important.
"What other people think about you is none of your business."
So simple, and so true.
As I've grown up, I've realized just how difficult this particular concept is for people, and still sometimes, myself. Worrying about what other people think keeps us from experiencing our own happiness, and when you think about it that way, how dare you let that happen to your own life?
My mom first told me this when I was a young teen, and it actually brought me a lot of comfort. During a time when it seems like other people's opinions are all that matter in life, it was a wonderful thing to cling to. Anytime I wanted to do things like try out for a team or club, wear a unique outfit, or stand up for myself or someone else, I would think of this simple sentence, and find courage. Flipping through my senior yearbook and seeing a few people's comments about times I stood in their corner is still something I feel proud of.
Funnily enough, once you work on yourself as a person and focus inward, all those outside noises, opinions, and thoughts fade away naturally.
While I definitely didn't master this back then, and still work at it now, liberating myself from other people's opinions over the years has freed me to try new things, make new friends, and become the kind of person who speaks their mind in a thoughtful yet honest way. And in a world where everyone is a celebrity with their own brand through social media, it was fantastic practice to figure out the difference between doing things for myself and doing things purely for validation from others.
Perhaps one of the most important times in my life I've applied this idea to was when I decided to graduate college early, move to Los Angeles, and audition through an agent. How many eye-rolls or whispers there were behind my back for pursuing such a lofty goal, I don't know, but I'm positive there were plenty. But I had the time of my life going out there and trying something, no matter how impossible it seemed, because I loved acting and singing. I felt brave and empowered by my own will, and I didn't have enough time to care what other people thought because I needed to put my desires first. And you know what? I don't regret a single thing. I never have to wonder "what if?" for the rest of my life, and that alone feels like an accomplishment.
No, it didn't work out. But I went out there and I had some pretty incredible experiences and opportunities. And because of it, I'm more comfortable than ever in interviews, meeting new people, and trying new things (nothing is as awkward as auditioning). The experience helped shape who I am.
It's a part of the human condition to wonder what other people think and how we come across. The idea of a reputation can be very fragile indeed. However, it's how we feel about ourselves that's the most important. Funnily enough, once you work on yourself as a person and focus inward, all those outside noises, opinions, and thoughts fade away naturally. People can sense that positive confidence.
My mom's words have helped navigate me through my teens, 20s, and now my 30s, allowing me to make decisions that are right for me. People just are who they are. Sometimes you gel well with others, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you agree with people, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you appreciate their style, attitude, or brand of humor, and sometimes you don't. That's life. To restrict your authentic self based on fear of what someone might say about you behind your back is a huge waste of time.
After all, mom always knows best.
The Most Fashionable Mother-Daughter Duos in Hollywood
Despite their sometimes-questionable clothing choices, we must admit: our mothers basically built the foundation for our love of fashion. From where to shop for classic pieces to how to dress for an interview, they were always ready with an A-plus solution, and they weren't the only lady to pass down her style sense to her offspring. In fact, plenty of our favorite stars can boast that they, too, got it from their mama.
Whether it's Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson rocking curve-hugging dresses or Kim Kardashian and North West showing their love for the color black, we love spotting well-dressed celebrity mom-and-daughter duos out and about. Keep reading to see all the cases where celebrities prove that sometimes, good taste is totally genetic.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
105 Unique Boy Names You'll Fall in Love With
Are you on the hunt for an unusual baby boy name? We've looked at the United States Social Security Administration's list of the most popular names and rounded up an A-to-Z of 105 rare boy names. Using a ranking system where 1 is the most common name, these unique boy names all have a rank of 901 or greater!
But before we reveal the names, check out a few interesting trends we noted among them.
The Most Fashionable Mother-Daughter Duos in Hollywood
Despite their sometimes-questionable clothing choices, we must admit: our mothers basically built the foundation for our love of fashion. From where to shop for classic pieces to how to dress for an interview, they were always ready with an A-plus solution, and they weren't the only lady to pass down her style sense to her offspring. In fact, plenty of our favorite stars can boast that they, too, got it from their mama.
Whether it's Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson rocking curve-hugging dresses or Kim Kardashian and North West showing their love for the color black, we love spotting well-dressed celebrity mom-and-daughter duos out and about. Keep reading to see all the cases where celebrities prove that sometimes, good taste is totally genetic.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
Old Navy Is Selling Reusable Cloth Masks For the Whole Family in Fun Surprise Patterns
Old Navy is adding nonmedical-grade face masks to its lineup of products for the whole family, in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that all people over the age of 2 wear masks when in public. The reusable cloth masks will come in packs of five for both adults and kids, and in assorted surprise patterns made with excess fabrics from other products as a way to sustainably source the materials.
In addition to making affordable masks available for customers to buy, Old Navy is making a donation of 50,000 masks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Keep scrolling to order masks for your family - they're estimated to ship May 27 - and to see some of the patterns that could come in the packs.
See the Sweet Video For Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's New Single "Stuck With U"
After a week of waiting, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's collaboration is finally here! On May 8, the singers dropped their new track called "Stuck With U" to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. In the '50s-esque pop ballad, Bieber and Grande sing about being grateful to spend time "stuck" with a person they love. The proceeds from streams and sales of the melody will go to the First Responders Children's Foundation and will fund grants and scholarships for children of health care workers, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and firefighters on the front lines of the pandemic.
Ahead of the song's release, Grande gushed on Instagram about how grateful she was to work with Bieber on the project. "I can't fully articulate ……… howwwww happy i am that we waited this long to do this (the duet thing). this moment really means so much more than it ever could have if it had happened any other way or if it had been any other song," she wrote on Instagram. "Being able to lend our voices to this project and collaborating on this has been so fulfilling and i really just love this song so much. grateful to be doing this with my friend and also just wanted to express an enormous thank u to all of the brilliant creatives who worked on this song."
Grande and Bieber asked fans to send in videos of themselves dancing, specifically in prom dresses or suits they didn't get to wear to their proms. Now, those clips are a permanent part of the official music video for the song. Listen to Grande and Bieber's "Stuck With U" and watch the touching video above.
Chloe Fineman and Melissa Villaseñor's Celebrity Impressions on SNL Were Truly *Chef's Kiss*
Saturday Night Live's season 45 finale did not disappoint. Following Kristen Wiig's hilarious monologue, Chloe Fineman and Melissa Villaseñor tried their hand at celebrity impressions during the MasterClass: Quarantine Edition skit, and they totally crushed them! Fineman made us do a double take while teaching journaling as Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Villaseñor showed us all "how to master suits" as John Mulaney. But perhaps the best moment was when Fineman channeled her inner Britney Spears! Yep, she even got her yoga moves and voice down! Honestly, just do yourself a favor and watch the entire thing above now.
Kristen Wiig Brought Her A-Game to the SNL Monologue, and I'm Still Laughing
Saturday Night Live's season 45 finale kicked off with an opening monologue from none other than Kristen Wiig. For the show's third at-home episode, Kristen rolled out of bed, slipped on some sequins, and flashed the camera before launching into a full dance sequence. Things quieted down as she sent her mom some well wishes and sang - er, belted - a lullaby.
Live tapings of SNL shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the show returned with its first-ever "SNL At Home" edition on April 11, when Tom Hanks opened with a monologue delivered from his kitchen. Since then, the writers have gotten creative with their skits as cast members and celebrity guests film remotely. Brad Pitt transformed into Dr. Anthony Fauci for the latest episode, which also included a hilarious Kate McKinnon sketch starring her cat as a coworker, plus a memorable performance from Miley Cyrus.
Watch Kristen Wiig's monologue in the clip above, then check out more of the must-see "SNL At Home" moments from the past few weeks.
Saturday Night Live Delivered a Special PSA For Parents: "Let Kids Drink"
Saturday Night Live has a message for parents during this challenge time: "Let kids drink." In a video called "Song For the Kids," the cast members share some advice for families. "Let kids drink just like mom and dad," they sing, joking, "If they've got a little buzz on, would it really be that bad?" Cut to scenes of toddlers drinking from a different kind of bottle, and babies cuddled up with wine.
Oh, and it wouldn't be a song for kids without an appearance from Olaf, right? Frozen's Josh Gad joined in, singing, "And now here's a bedtime story: it's vodka, soda, lime." Watch the silly video, which includes some memorable lyrics: "Just a couple sips... They'll be happier and funnier, and they'll fall asleep by six."
See the Sweet Video For Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's New Single "Stuck With U"
After a week of waiting, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's collaboration is finally here! On May 8, the singers dropped their new track called "Stuck With U" to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. In the '50s-esque pop ballad, Bieber and Grande sing about being grateful to spend time "stuck" with a person they love. The proceeds from streams and sales of the melody will go to the First Responders Children's Foundation and will fund grants and scholarships for children of health care workers, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and firefighters on the front lines of the pandemic.
Ahead of the song's release, Grande gushed on Instagram about how grateful she was to work with Bieber on the project. "I can't fully articulate ……… howwwww happy i am that we waited this long to do this (the duet thing). this moment really means so much more than it ever could have if it had happened any other way or if it had been any other song," she wrote on Instagram. "Being able to lend our voices to this project and collaborating on this has been so fulfilling and i really just love this song so much. grateful to be doing this with my friend and also just wanted to express an enormous thank u to all of the brilliant creatives who worked on this song."
Grande and Bieber asked fans to send in videos of themselves dancing, specifically in prom dresses or suits they didn't get to wear to their proms. Now, those clips are a permanent part of the official music video for the song. Listen to Grande and Bieber's "Stuck With U" and watch the touching video above.
Chloe Fineman and Melissa Villaseñor's Celebrity Impressions on SNL Were Truly *Chef's Kiss*
Saturday Night Live's season 45 finale did not disappoint. Following Kristen Wiig's hilarious monologue, Chloe Fineman and Melissa Villaseñor tried their hand at celebrity impressions during the MasterClass: Quarantine Edition skit, and they totally crushed them! Fineman made us do a double take while teaching journaling as Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Villaseñor showed us all "how to master suits" as John Mulaney. But perhaps the best moment was when Fineman channeled her inner Britney Spears! Yep, she even got her yoga moves and voice down! Honestly, just do yourself a favor and watch the entire thing above now.
Kristen Wiig Brought Her A-Game to the SNL Monologue, and I'm Still Laughing
Saturday Night Live's season 45 finale kicked off with an opening monologue from none other than Kristen Wiig. For the show's third at-home episode, Kristen rolled out of bed, slipped on some sequins, and flashed the camera before launching into a full dance sequence. Things quieted down as she sent her mom some well wishes and sang - er, belted - a lullaby.
Live tapings of SNL shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the show returned with its first-ever "SNL At Home" edition on April 11, when Tom Hanks opened with a monologue delivered from his kitchen. Since then, the writers have gotten creative with their skits as cast members and celebrity guests film remotely. Brad Pitt transformed into Dr. Anthony Fauci for the latest episode, which also included a hilarious Kate McKinnon sketch starring her cat as a coworker, plus a memorable performance from Miley Cyrus.
Watch Kristen Wiig's monologue in the clip above, then check out more of the must-see "SNL At Home" moments from the past few weeks.
55 Brand New Lego Sets For 2020 That You Will 100% Want to Build Alongside Your Kids
Even as a grown adult, there's nothing that excites me more than a fresh set of Legos. In 2020, kids everywhere will get that same rush of being able to create something amazing out of colorful little bricks with all of the new sets that Lego has to offer this year. We got to see them all built out at New York Toy Fair in February and are here to say that they are good.
Keep reading to see the best new Lego sets for 2020, many of which are available now and others that will release throughout the year!
This Is the $4 Trader Joe's Product You Need to Prevent Bloating (and It's Dairy-Free!)
When I'm shopping at my local Trader Joe's (my happy place), I always let out a little squeal of joy when I see a the selection of vegan products. I'm obsessed with Trader Joe's for all my dairy-free needs, whether it's for vegan pesto or creamy vegan queso - and now, the grocery chain offers vegan kefir! Keep reading to learn why you want to put this Trader Joe's Cultured Cashew Beverage in your cart (and in your belly), and what you really want to know - how it tastes.
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
This Is the $4 Trader Joe's Product You Need to Prevent Bloating (and It's Dairy-Free!)
When I'm shopping at my local Trader Joe's (my happy place), I always let out a little squeal of joy when I see a the selection of vegan products. I'm obsessed with Trader Joe's for all my dairy-free needs, whether it's for vegan pesto or creamy vegan queso - and now, the grocery chain offers vegan kefir! Keep reading to learn why you want to put this Trader Joe's Cultured Cashew Beverage in your cart (and in your belly), and what you really want to know - how it tastes.
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Bump, Set, Spike: A Pro Women's Volleyball League Is Coming to the US in 2021
We're soaking up all the good sports news we can find right now, and this definitely qualifies: an American women's indoor volleyball league has officially come together and is due to start playing in February 2021.
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball is set to be a partnership between USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited, a company looking to change the face of pro sports through major structural changes such as faster play and a focus on individual athletes, as opposed to location-based teams. (The company has already announced plans for an inaugural women's softball league to start play in August 2020.) The volleyball league will follow an inventive structure in which individual players earn points for every win. Four top-performing players will be named captains and tasked with choosing new rosters every week. Instead of traveling from city to city, each game in the six-week league will be played at a single site.
The new league has already attracted USA Volleyball players Molly McCage, Foluke Akinradewo, and Jordan Larson, the latter two bronze and silver medalists from the past two Olympic Games, with more US stars and recent NCAA grads expected to sign on. "I've been a professional volleyball athlete for a decade now," Akinradewo told the Associated Press. "Every time we want to . . . play professionally we have to leave the country to do it." Playing professionally at home will be "so special," said Akinradewo, who currently competes in a pro Japanese league. (She told AP she plans to continue doing so while participating in the new league.)
Since the '80s, various attempts have been made to start pro American indoor volleyball leagues, most recently the Premier Volleyball League, which appears to have folded following its 2016 season. The new league and its player-focused format is outside the box compared to previous attempts, but the experimentation is a welcome change for players. "They're empowering the athletes," Akinradewo said. "We get to kind of determine the rules and we have a big say in things. It's really the opposite of the life we're living overseas."
Bump, Set, Spike: A Pro Women's Volleyball League Is Coming to the US in 2021
We're soaking up all the good sports news we can find right now, and this definitely qualifies: an American women's indoor volleyball league has officially come together and is due to start playing in February 2021.
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball is set to be a partnership between USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited, a company looking to change the face of pro sports through major structural changes such as faster play and a focus on individual athletes, as opposed to location-based teams. (The company has already announced plans for an inaugural women's softball league to start play in August 2020.) The volleyball league will follow an inventive structure in which individual players earn points for every win. Four top-performing players will be named captains and tasked with choosing new rosters every week. Instead of traveling from city to city, each game in the six-week league will be played at a single site.
The new league has already attracted USA Volleyball players Molly McCage, Foluke Akinradewo, and Jordan Larson, the latter two bronze and silver medalists from the past two Olympic Games, with more US stars and recent NCAA grads expected to sign on. "I've been a professional volleyball athlete for a decade now," Akinradewo told the Associated Press. "Every time we want to . . . play professionally we have to leave the country to do it." Playing professionally at home will be "so special," said Akinradewo, who currently competes in a pro Japanese league. (She told AP she plans to continue doing so while participating in the new league.)
Since the '80s, various attempts have been made to start pro American indoor volleyball leagues, most recently the Premier Volleyball League, which appears to have folded following its 2016 season. The new league and its player-focused format is outside the box compared to previous attempts, but the experimentation is a welcome change for players. "They're empowering the athletes," Akinradewo said. "We get to kind of determine the rules and we have a big say in things. It's really the opposite of the life we're living overseas."
Ring Ring: Just Calling to Let You Know Neve Campbell Is in Talks For Scream 5
What would Scream be without Sidney Prescott? Fortunately, that seems to be a reality scary-movie fans won't have to grapple with, as Neve Campbell recently revealed she's been in talks to revive the iconic character for Scream 5, which is reportedly in early development at Spyglass. "We're having conversations," the actress told Rotten Tomatoes. "I have been approached about it."
Ready or Not directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are slated to direct the fifth installment, and Campbell said they had been "negotiating" her involvement just at the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has had an obvious effect on the entertainment industry at large. Campbell said, "We only started the conversation maybe a month and a half ago, so it's going to take some time to figure out how it's all going to work out."
Related: Do You Have What It Takes to Be the Final Girl in This Scream Trivia Quiz?
Campbell also intimated that she felt the directors would do right by the franchise's mastermind, the late Wes Craven. "The two directors wrote me a very touching letter about Wes Craven and how he was such an inspiration to them and how they really want to honor him, and that meant a great, great deal to me," Campbell said. "So we'll see. Hopefully, we can all see eye to eye on the project and find a way to make it."
"I love Sidney Prescott."
On appearing in all four films over 15 years, Campbell said, "I'm so grateful for these films." She added, "I love Sidney Prescott. It's always fun for me to step back in her shoes, and it's always fun for me to see the cast come back and make one of these films again and try to make another good one."
Ring Ring: Just Calling to Let You Know Neve Campbell Is in Talks For Scream 5
What would Scream be without Sidney Prescott? Fortunately, that seems to be a reality scary-movie fans won't have to grapple with, as Neve Campbell recently revealed she's been in talks to revive the iconic character for Scream 5, which is reportedly in early development at Spyglass. "We're having conversations," the actress told Rotten Tomatoes. "I have been approached about it."
Ready or Not directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are slated to direct the fifth installment, and Campbell said they had been "negotiating" her involvement just at the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has had an obvious effect on the entertainment industry at large. Campbell said, "We only started the conversation maybe a month and a half ago, so it's going to take some time to figure out how it's all going to work out."
Related: Do You Have What It Takes to Be the Final Girl in This Scream Trivia Quiz?
Campbell also intimated that she felt the directors would do right by the franchise's mastermind, the late Wes Craven. "The two directors wrote me a very touching letter about Wes Craven and how he was such an inspiration to them and how they really want to honor him, and that meant a great, great deal to me," Campbell said. "So we'll see. Hopefully, we can all see eye to eye on the project and find a way to make it."
"I love Sidney Prescott."
On appearing in all four films over 15 years, Campbell said, "I'm so grateful for these films." She added, "I love Sidney Prescott. It's always fun for me to step back in her shoes, and it's always fun for me to see the cast come back and make one of these films again and try to make another good one."
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