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Female Graduate Breaks Silence After Sitting Through Harrison Butker's 'Horrible' Commencement Speech

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 9:09am

Susannah Leisegang, a freshly graduated alumna of Benedictine College—where Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave his infamously problematic commencement speech—has become the first to break her silence about having to sit through his "horrible" words on a day that was meant for celebration. 

Leisegang, who received her bachelor's degree in graphic design from the Catholic institution, took to TikTok on the evening of Wednesday, May 15, to answer the public's call for a first-person account from the viral event. 

"It was...horrible," she said, point blank, sharing that a few members of the graduating class, including her and her roommate, did "boo" the footballer. However, she also confirmed the internet rumors that he received a standing ovation when all was said and done, from just about everyone in the room. As a conservative school, most of Leisegang's male classmates "were excited" about the speech, but she estimates that 10 to 15 women remained seated, "looking back and forth at each other like, 'What...is going on? Did he just come here to speak about politics and his views on women? That's all you got...are you kidding?'"

At just 21 years old, Leisegang is "excited for what [her] career brings [her]." Marriage and children aren't her "ideal situation" at all at the moment, "[making] graduation feel a little less special [to be told], 'I'm nothing but a homemaker.'"

@susi.leisegang

Respuesta a @Kiki Thank you to everyone congratulating me it means so much❤️ butkercommencentspeech benedictinecollege

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Her response came as a result of Allison Kuch, who is married to Isaac Rochell, a currently free agent in the NFL, candidly detailing her experience as a WAG. "When my husband got drafted to the NFL, people stopped asking me what I did for work," she shared, emphasizing how much effort she's had to put in to make her own name while chasing her own career aspirations.

"My life didn't start when I married my husband, it started when I was born," she said, directly quoting Butker, who implied that a woman's life held no meaning until she was married. "And I've been working my [butt] off every second since...can you imagine sitting at your college graduation after working your [butt] off for four years and someone telling you that none of that really mattered?"

When the video made its way to Leisegang's FYP, she replied, "thank you🥹 coming from a 2024 Benedictine college grad that had to sit through that speech." While the ceremony may not have felt congratulatory, hundreds of TikTokers made sure she knew what a "big accomplishment" she'd made—a wave of love that the grad says caused her to tear up while reading them. 

Next: Fans 'Love the Shade' Hoda Kotb Just Sent to Chiefs Player Harrison Butker After His Commencement Speech Went Viral

Target Is Selling an 'Adorable' $20 Summer Bag That Looks So Similar to a Designer Style That's Over 5x the Price

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 9:00am

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Woven bags are usually reserved for beach trips or pool days, but there are some distinct styles that work as a perfect everyday accessory. We’re very much into woven purses that have a structured design, and naturally Target has one we've totally fallen in love with.

Check out this adorable mini tote from Universal Thread. It has the perfect upscale touches that make the $20 Target purse look far more expensive than it is, plus it can pair so well with practically any summer ensemble. 

Universal Thread Caning Mini Tote Handbag, $20 at Target

Courtesy of Target

This mini tote can actually be super functional for busy days. It’s about 7.5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide, which may seem tiny, but according to reviewers this purse is surprisingly roomy. Shoppers say the bag is the “perfect” size and shape to fit “all small essentials” you may need while out running errands.

The woven cane design is made to look like wicker or rattan, but it’s actually all synthetic, which makes the purse water-resistant and extra lightweight. The main body of the bag is outlined with dark brown vegan leather trim that helps give the mini tote its high-end look. (The bag's available in yellow as well for a fun pop of color if that's more your style, too.)

That elevated aesthetic is why so many shoppers gravitated to this bag, and some have even compared it to similar designer styles that are far more expensive. One of the best examples that we found is this purse from Bloomingdale’s. They feature the same type of weaving pattern, similar leather trim, and are virtually the same shape. 

Lusana Emerald Mini Woven Rattan Tote, $113 (was $189) at Bloomingdale’s

Courtesy of Bloomingdale's

Although the top handles of these two purses are different, the advantage that the Target tote has over the designer option is that it comes with a detachable crossbody strap. So if you’re looking to save money on a purse like this one, the Target tote is the clear winner. 

'The Greatest' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:50am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "The Greatest" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "The Greatest" as track 6. This new album, which leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever.

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

Ideally a relationship is a 50/50 situation where both partners are bringing everything they've got to the table and participating equally. However, that is often not the case. In track 6, Billie mourns being the only one making sacrifices for a relationship while her partner just takes and takes. 

Here are the lyrics to "The Greatest" by Billie Eilish:

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "The Greatest" Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'm trying my best
To keep you satisfied
Let you get your rest
While I stayed up all night

[Pre-Chorus]
And you don't wanna know
How alone I've been (I've been)
Let you come and go
Whatever I state I'm in, ah

[Chorus]
Man, am I the greatest?
My congratulations
All my love and patience
All my admiration
All the times I waited
For you to want me naked
Made it all look painless
Man, am I the greatest?

[Bridge]
Mm
Oh-oh
Mm

[Verse 2]
Doing what's right
Without a reward
And we don't have to fight (Don't have to fight)
When it's not worth fighting for (Fighting for)
Mm

[Pre-Chorus]
And you don't wanna know (Don't wanna know)
What I would've done (Done, mm)
Anything at all (Anything at all)
Worse than anyone
Mm, ooh

[Chorus]
Man, am I the greatest? (Greatest)
My congratulations (Congratulations)
All my love and patience (All my)
All my admiration (Admiration)
All the times I waited (I waited)
For you to want me naked (Naked)
I made it all look painless
Man, am I the greatest?

[Bridge]
The greatest
(Hey, hey, the greatest)
The greatest, ah-oh
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah
I, I
I loved you and I still do
Just wanted passion from you
Just wanted what I gave you
I've waited and waited (Oh)

[Chorus]
Man, am I the greatest?
God, I hate it
All my love and patience
Unappreciated
You said your heart was jaded
You couldn't even break it
I shouldn't have to say it
You could have been the greatest

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list?

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list:

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

'Wildflower' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:49am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "Wildflower" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "Wildflower" as track 5. This new album, which leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever.

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

Getting into a new relationship is hard especially when there are exes involved. In track 5, Billie discusses being in a new relationship with the specter of an old relationship hanging on in the backs of their minds. 

Here are the lyrics to "Wildflower" by Billie Eilish:

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "Wildflower" Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Things fall apart
And time breaks your heart
I wasn't there but I know
She was your girl
You showed her the world
You fell out of love and you both let go

[Pre-Chorus]
She was cryin’ in my shoulder
All I could do was hold her
Only made us closer
Until she lied
And I know that you love me
You don't need to remind me
I should put it all behind me
Shouldn't I?

[Chorus]
But I see her in the back of my mind
All the time
Like a fever
Like I’m burnin' alive by her side
Did I cross the line? Mm
Mm

[Verse 2]
Well, good things don't last (Good things don't last)
And life moves so fast (Life moves so fast)
I'd never ask who was better
'Cause she couldn't be
More different from me
Happy and free in leather

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know that you love me (You love me)
You don't need to remind me (Remind me)
Put it all behind me
But, baby

[Chorus]
I see her in the back of my mind (Back of my mind)
All the time (All the time)
Feels like a fever (Like a fever)
Like I’m burnin’ alive (Burnin' alive) by her side
Did I cross the line? (Cross the line), oh

[Post-Chorus]
You say no one knows you so well
But every time you touch me, I just wonder I should feel
Valentines Day cryin’ in the hotel
I know you didn't mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

[Outro]
And I wonder
Do you see her in the back of your mind?
In my eyes
You say no one knows you so well
But every time you touch me, I just wonder I should feel
Valentines Day cryin' in the hotel
I know you didn't mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list?

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list:

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

'Birds of a Feather' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:46am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "Birds of a Feather" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "Birds of a Feather" as track 4. This new album, which leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever.

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

Track 4 starts out as an ode to the ride-or-die, but by the end its a lament to when a relationship you thought was forever just might not be. 

Here are the lyrics to "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish:

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "Birds of a Feather" Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I want you to stay
'Til I'm in the grave'
Til I ride away, dead and buried
'Til I'm in the casket you carried
If you go, I'm going too, oh
'Cause it was always you, oh
And if I'm turning blue, please don't save me
Nothing left to lose without my baby

[Refrain]
Birds of a feather, we should stick together
I know I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone
Can't change the weather, might not be forever
But if it's forever, it's even better

[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know what I'm crying for
I don't think I could love you more
It might not be long, but, baby, I

[Chorus]
I'll love you 'til the day that I die
'Til the day that I die
'Til the light leaves my eyes
'Til the day that I die

[Verse 2]
I want you to see, oh
All you mean to me, oh
You wouldn't believe if I told ya
Who we would become, laments I wrote ya
But you're so full of sh-t, oh
Tell me it's a bit, oh
Say you don't see it, your mind's all brooding
Say you wanna quit, don't be stupid

[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know what I'm crying for
I don't think I could love you more
Might not be long, but, baby, but I
Don't wanna say goodbye

[Chorus]
(Birds of a feather, we should stick together)
'Til the day that I die
(I know I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone)
'Til the light leaves my eyes
(Can't change the weather, might not be forever)
'Til the day that I die
But if it's forever, it's even better

[Post-Chorus]
How do you do
We had that same
I love you, don't act so surprised

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list?

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list:

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

28 Days of Summer Salad Recipes Are Here to Win Warm Weather Meals

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:45am

Spring is here and before you know it, it will be summer! That means it's time to get out and enjoy that warm weather and switch to lighter meals by eating salad. If you love summer salads, but get bored with the same go-to pasta, corn and strawberry salads, these 28 summer salad recipes are here to inspire you to try something new!

You're going to want to make a lot of salads in the next couple of months. No one wants to eat a lot of heavy food when it's hot out, so salads turn out to be the perfect choice. This collection here includes a huge variety. Some are tomato-based salads like the classic Caprese salad, some include pasta like orzo and rotini and some have copious amounts of summer fruit mixed in.

Related: The Best Grilled Chicken Salads

Best Summer Salad Recipes

You'll find goodies in this bunch such as Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken, Kale Summer Salad, Kiwi Berry Salad, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad, and much more!

Related: Best Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

More Easy Salad Recipes to Try: 28 Summer Salad Recipes Hearts Of Palm Salad

Crisp lettuce, artichoke hearts, salty bacon and the star—hearts of palm—make this a dish that leaves a lasting impression.

Recipe here: Hearts Of Palm Salad

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad

Amy Katz

If you've never tried Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, you're missing out on a simple green salad mixed in a light and flavorful dressing, topped with a crunchy nut blend.

Recipe here: Burmese Tea Leaf Salad

Copycat Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad

Everyday Mom's Meals

This Tex-Mex salad is filled with tons of flavor from the corn, black beans, tomatoes and onions.

Recipe here: Copycat Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad

Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad

Everyday Mom's Meals

Love Arby's chicken salad? Never miss out again and make this yummy copycat version whenever the craving strikes.

Recipe here: Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad

Strawberry Salad

Andrew Purcell

One of the dishes that Trisha Yearwood says is a staple for elegant Southern meals is a strawberry salad. Her strawberry salad recipe calls for using a mix of spinach and romaine leaves for the greens.

Recipe here: Strawberry Salad

Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken

Cooking Classy

This Fresh Peach Salad is topped with grilled basil chicken and a sweet and tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. This grilled chicken salad can be served as a side dish or an entree and is the perfect way to use up end-of-summer peaches! 

Recipe here: Peach Salad with Grilled Basil Chicken

Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad

Recipe Girl

Throw tomatoes into a salad with crunchy cucumbers, onion and a simple herb dressing, and you have a lovely summer side dish.

Recipe here: Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad

Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

Recipe Girl

Here's a pasta salad full of plenty of vegetables, cheese and tossed with a good vinaigrette.

Recipe here: Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

Grilled Chicken Summer Salad

Here, fresh peaches, raspberries and a little cheese are topped on a bed of fresh greens and finished with grilled chicken and corn plus Balsamic dressing.

Recipe here: Grilled Chicken Summer Salad

Grilled Steak Chopped Summer Salad

Here's a gorgeous salad for the meat lovers out there. 

Recipe here: Grilled Steak Chopped Summer Salad

Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad

This meaty, creamy corn salad will complete any summer barbecue. 

Recipe here: Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad

Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad

Recipe Girl

Fresh tomatoes are topped with a simple, tangy vinaigrette and capers.

Recipe here: Shallot Mustard Tomato Salad

Blueberry Corn Salad with Prosciutto

Recipe Girl

Dotted with corn, blueberries, tomato and arugula, this salad basically screams summer. 

Recipe here: Blueberry Corn Salad with Prosciutto

Arugula, Berry & Goat Cheese Salad

Recipe Girl

This salad is a way to eat boatloads of berries and goat cheese for dinner. 

Recipe here: Arugula, Berry & Goat Cheese Salad

Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad

Recipe Girl

Salty feta marries beautifully with sweet watermelon and peppery arugula. 

Recipe here: Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Recipe Girl

Summer simplicity at its best. 

Recipe here: Grilled Vegetable Salad

Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing

This salad, which is bursting with kiwis, fresh berries, pistachios and feta, will let you cling to summer just a little longer!

Recipe here: Kiwi Berry Salad with Raspberry Poppyseed Dressing

Fresh Corn Tomato Salad

Recipe Girl

Here’s an easy summer salad recipe using the best of summer produce.

Recipe here: Fresh Corn Tomato Salad

Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans & Tomatoes

A salad with orzo is a terrific choice for a summer salad.

Recipe here: Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans & Tomatoes

Summer Macaroni Salad

Recipe Girl

Need an easy side dish for all those great barbecued dinner recipes? This macaroni salad is the perfect complement to all those grilling dishes.

Recipe here: Summer Macaroni Salad

Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

 Zucchini, asparagus, corn, and yellow bell peppers are grilled to perfection and tossed with a fresh, lemony dressing.

Recipe here: Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese

The Garlic Diaries

For salad with extra flavor, take it to the grill. 

Recipe here: Grilled Romaine Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese

Layered Salad

Lori Lange

This type of salad is a potluck classic. The tasty ingredients are layered in a pretty glass bowl so the layers can be seen in all their colorful beauty.

Recipe here: Layered Salad

Summer Confetti Salad

Sugar Free Mom

This fresh and bright Summer Confetti Salad is the perfect low carb side dish to all of your party needs this season! 

Recipe here: Summer Confetti Salad

Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad

Pinch of Yum

File this as your new summer WFH lunch salad. 

Recipe here: Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad

Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Little Broken

The most festive summer tomato mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction. Make this as an appetizer or side and you’ll be the talk of the party! 

Recipe here: Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Kale Summer Salad

The Balanced Berry

With the tangy dressing, ripe fruit and fresh kale this salad is everything. Bring it to your next BBQ, and it will be a hit!

Recipe here: Kale Summer Salad

Orzo Summer Salad

Pinch of Yum

Chock full of chicken and orzo, loaded with fresh veggies, and finished with a zippy lemon dressing and goat cheese, this salad is a complete meal.

Recipe here: Orzo Summer Salad

Up next: Cher's 'Boyfriend Approved' Pasta Salad is Easy, Creamy and Crowd-Pleasing

'Chihiro' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:39am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "Chihiro" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "Chihiro" as track 3. This new album, which leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever.

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

Chihiro is the name of the main character in the Oscar-winning Japanese film Spirited Away from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. In the movie, a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro "Sen" Ogino enters the spirit world of kami, part of Shinto folktales. The 2001 animated film has garnered a cult following in the US as have other movies from Miyazaki including Ponyo, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro and last year's Oscar winner The Boy and the Heron

There's nothing quite as sad as the ending of a relationship whether that be a friendship, a situationship or a romantic partnering. In track 3, Billie mourns the ending of something and the confusion that comes with it. 

Here are the lyrics to "Chihiro" by Billie Eilish:

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "Chihiro" Lyrics

[Verse 1]
To take my love away
When I come back around, will I know what to say?
Said you won't forget my name
Not today, not tomorrow
Kind of strange
Feeling sorrow
I got change (Yeah)
You could borrow (Borrow)
When I come back around, will I know what to say?
Not today, maybe tomorrow

[Chorus]
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
I know you said before you can't cope with any more
You told me it was war, said you'd show me what's in store
I hope it's not for sure, can you open up the door?

[Refrain]
Did you take
My love away
From me?
Me
Me

[Verse 2]
Saw your seat at the counter when I looked away
Saw you turned around, but it wasn't your face
Said I need to be alone now, I'm taking a break
How comе when I returned, you wеre gone away? (Gone away)

[Bridge]
I don't, I don't know
Why I called
I don't know you at all
I don't know you, no, I don't
I don't, I don't know
What I thought
I don't know you at all
I don't know you

[Refrain]
Did you take
My love away
From me?
Me

[Interlude]
And that's when you found me

[Verse 3]
I was waiting in the garden
Contemplating, beg your pardon
But there's a part of me that recognizes you
Do you feel that too?
When you told me it was serious
Were you serious? Mm
They told me they were only curious
Now it's serious? Mm

[Chorus]
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
I know you said before you can't cope with any more
You told me it was war, said you'd show me what's in store
I hope it's not for sure, can you open up the door?

[Outro]
Running my hands up my lap
And you tell me it's all been a trap
And you don't know if you'll make it back
I said, "No, don't say that"
(Running my hands up my lap)
(And you tell me it's all been a trap)
(And you don't know if you'll make it back)
(I said, "No, don't say that")
(Running my hands up my lap)
(And you tell me it's all been a trap)
(And you don't know if you'll make it back)
(Don't say that)
Mhm

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list?

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list:

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

'Lunch' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:35am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "Lunch" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "Lunch" as track 2. This new album, which has leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever.

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

Track 2 is an ode to girl-on-girl action and will likely be the lesbian anthem of summer 2024. Billie famously said she wanted her "face in a vagina," and she's now here to tell the tale. 

Here are the lyrics to "Lunch" by Billie Eilish:

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "Lunch" Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh-mm

[Verse 1]
I could eat that girl for lunch
Yeah, she dances on my tongue
Tastes like she might be the one
And I could never get enough
I could buy her so much stuff
It's a craving, not a crush, uh

[Chorus]
Call me when you're there
Said, "I bought you something rare"
And I left it under "Claire"
So now she's coming up the stairs
So I'm pulling up a chair
And I'm putting up my hair

[Verse 2]
Baby, I think you were made for me
Somebody write down the recipe
Been trying hard not to overeat
You're just so sweet
I'll run a shower for you like you want
Clothеs on the counter for you, try 'em on
If I'm allowеd, I'll have you take 'em off
Huh

[Chorus]
I could eat that girl for lunch
Yeah, she dances on my tongue
Tastes like she might be the one
And I could never get enough
I could buy her so much stuff
It's a craving, not a crush, uh

[Post-Chorus]
I just wanna get her off, oh
OhOh, ohOh

[Verse 3]
She's taking pictures in the mirror
Oh my God, her skin's so clear
Tell her, "Bring that over here
"You need a seat? I'll volunteer
Now she's smiling ear to ear
She's the headlights, I'm the deer

[Bridge]
I've said it all before, but I'll say it again
I'm interested in more than just being friends
I don't wanna break it, just want it to bend
Do you know how to bend?

[Chorus]
I could eat that girl for lunch
She dances on my tongue
I know it's just a hunch
But she might be the one

[Outro]
I could
Eat that girl for lunch
Yeah, she
Tastes like she might be the one
I could, I could
Eat that girl for lunch
Yeah, she, yeah, she
Tastes like she might be the one

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list?

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list:

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

'Skinny' Lyrics from Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:32am

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's new song "Skinny" have arrived. The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician releases her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17, 2024, including "Skinny" as track 1. This new album, which has leaked early, is the follow up to Eilish's first two acclaimed albums When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever

Related: Billie Eilish on 'Coming Out' and Her Sexuality: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'

The opening track of Eilish's new album addresses her rise to fame. She comments on people critiquing her weight and the internet's obsession with tearing stars apart. 

Here are the lyrics to "Skinny" by Billie Eilish: 

Related: Billie Eilish's Net Worth In 2024 and How the Grammy Winner Built It

Billie Eilish "Skinny" Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh, oh

[Verse 1]
I fell in love for the first time
With a friend, it's a good sign
Feeling off when I feel fine
Twenty-one took a lifetime
People say I look happy
Just because I got skinny
But the old me is still me
Maybe the real me and
I think she's pretty

[Chorus]
And I still cry, cry
And you know why

[Verse 2]
Am I acting my age now?
Am I already on the way out?
When I step off the stage
I'm a bird in a cage
I'm a dog in a dog pound
And you said I was your secret
And you didn't get to keep it
And the internet is hungry for the meat
It's kinda funny that somebody's gotta feed it

[Chorus]
OhDo you still cry?
Still cry?
Oh, cry
Cry
Ah-ah, I

[Bridge]
I nevеr did you wrong (Never did you wrong)
And my (Oh), my patience is gone (Is gone)
And I (I), I never did you wrong (You wrong)I,
I loved you for so long
Mm-mm

[Outro]
(Ah-ah)

Related: These 75 Billie Eilish Quotes Prove She's the Coolest Kid in Music Today

What is the Hit Me Hard and Soft track list? 

Billie Eilish's third album boasts 10 new tracks from the award-winning musician. The new album is 43 minutes and 45 seconds long and is available to stream on all platforms. Here is the track list: 

  1. "Skinny"
  2. "Lunch"
  3. "Chihiro"
  4. "Birds of a Feather"
  5. "Wildflower"
  6. "The Greatest"
  7. "L'Amour De Ma Vie"
  8. "The Diner"
  9. "Bittersuite"
  10. "Blue"

Next, What We Know About Billie Eilish's New Album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Fans 'Love the Shade' Hoda Kotb Just Sent to Chiefs Player Harrison Butker After His Commencement Speech Went Viral

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:28am

Hoda Kotb didn't hold back in her response to Chiefs player Harrison Butker's viral commencement speech, and fans "love the shade" she's sending his way.

The address, given at Benedictine College—a Catholic school just outside of Kansas City—has been slammed as misogynistic, homophobic, and sexist, among other things—ruffled more than a few feathers after the NFL player quoted Taylor Swift while telling the female graduates that their most fulfilling role in life would be to become a homemaker, rather than the promotions and other career wins they may one day obtain thanks to their hard work and brand-new degrees. 

In response, Kotb uploaded a snippet of the singer performing her song "The Man," which is an imagining of what life for a woman would be like if she had been born male, instead, featuring lyrics like, "I'm so sick of running as fast as I can, wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man," and, "They'd say I hustled, put in the work / They wouldn't shake their heads and question how much of this I deserve."

"Lets [sic] listen to this one for KICKS🏈," Kotb wrote alongside the clip—which appears to have been taken in Paris, based on the colorway of the costume Swift wore, despite Kotb attending the Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium on May 26, 2023—in reference to his position as kicker on the twice-consecutive Super Bowl-winning team. 

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Followers were enthralled with the subtle shade, with one specifically calling it out as "classy," hyping the Today anchor up with an added, "Go Hoda!"

"Guess I don’t need my sunglasses for this shade 😎," another joked, while someone else encouraged her to "say [it] louder for those in the back!!"

"HODA WITH [THE] PUNNY DIG❤️," another celebrated. 

Next: Hoda Kotb Shares Rare Photos of Daughters Haley and Hope

'I'm a Hepatologist, and This Is the #1 Most Important Question to Ask When You Get a Hepatitis C Diagnosis'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 5:25am

When you receive a medical diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming to say the least. In the moment, it can be difficult to come up with the right questions to ask. One diagnosis that might feel particularly startling is hepatitis C. It sounds dire, but what is hepatitis C exactly? How is it treated? And what’s the most important question you can ask as soon as you receive a diagnosis?

What Is Hepatitis C?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, 50 million people have chronic hepatitis C, with around one million new infections happening every year.

“Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the liver,” says Taylor Nelson, DO, University of Missouri Health Care infectious disease specialist. “It is transmitted by contact with blood from an infected person. In about 20 to 30% of people with hepatitis C, the body can get rid of the infection on its own, but the majority of people will develop a chronic liver infection.”

Marc Kennedy, MD, a specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology through Wisconsin’s Aurora Health Care system, goes on to say that hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, or scarring and damage, to the liver and cause injury to other organs as well.

Symptoms

“Usually, hepatitis C does not cause any specific symptoms,” Dr. Nelson says. “This makes it dangerous since you would not necessarily know you are infected, and is the reason doctors want individuals to get screening tests—so we can find it and treat it.”

She adds that if symptoms do happen, the most common problem is fatigue. “Less commonly, a person could have nausea, decreased appetite, muscle or joint pains, weakness, or weight loss,” she says.

Dr. Kennedy recommends that all adults 18 years and over be screened for hepatitis C. “Studies have shown that treatment of hepatitis C will result in a longer lifespan, than if not treated,” he says.

Related: 'Inside My Hepatitis C Journey, from the Day I Was Diagnosed to Finally Receiving a Cure'

What Causes Hepatitis C?

Dr. Nelson explains that in the United States, hepatitis C is often transmitted when people share needles, syringes or other tools for injection drug use. “It is possible, though less likely, to become infected with hepatitis C by getting tattoos or piercings if the equipment is not properly cleaned, by sharing things like razors or toothbrushes which could have blood on them, or by having sex with an infected person,” she says.

Additionally, hepatitis C can be transferred from mom to baby during pregnancy. And, according to Dr. Nelson, “Healthcare workers could be exposed at work if they get stuck with a used needle or a scalpel."

Specifically, Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can become a chronic infection.

“Diagnosis of Hepatitis C is made by a blood test,” Dr. Kennedy says. “These tests can detect the actual presence of the virus in the bloodstream, and the viral load, or the amount of virus in the blood.”

Related: 7 Sneaky Signs of Hepatitis C You Should Know About

The #1 Question to Ask Your Doctor After You Get a Hepatitis C Diagnosis

According to Dr. Nelson, the most important question to ask is: “How do I start treatment?”

“Because of the long-term complications associated with Hepatitis C, even if you don’t have symptoms, every person with the infection should be treated if possible,” she says.

And as Dr. Kennedy says, another top-priority question should be: “Is the infection cleared and inactive, or is the infection chronic and active?”

“The importance in asking this question is, if the infection is chronic and active, the patient is at risk for possible liver damage and possibly will develop cirrhosis,” he says.

Other Questions to Ask

Both doctors list additional questions that you can ask after you receive a hepatitis C diagnosis:

  • How did I get this infection?
  • How much liver damage do I have now?
  • What are the treatment options and potential side effects?
  • How can I avoid further liver damage?
  • What vaccines do I need to protect my liver?
  • What other infections should we check for?
  • Can I transmit this infection to others?
  • Do I have any other health problems that can be a consequence of Hepatitis C infection?
  • Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to improve my treatment outcome?

Related: Newly Diagnosed With Hepatitis C? Here's How to Stay Healthy

How Hepatitis C Is Treated

Infectious disease specialists, gastroenterologists and hepatologists (liver doctors) specialize in treating hepatitis C. However, many primary care doctors and clinicians can treat hepatitis C as well, as Dr. Nelson details.

While you may think that treatment for hepatitis C is likely complicated, it actually is surprisingly straightforward. Dr. Nelson says treatment usually involves an oral antiviral medication taken for 8 to 12 weeks.

“Your doctor will determine the best treatment for you based on your individual risk factors—the condition of your liver, your overall health, possible medication interactions, and, sometimes, which strain of Hepatitis C is causing your infection,” she says. “Once medication is started, it is important to continue it as prescribed until the entire course is completed, to give you the best chance of cure and the lowest chance to develop resistance.”

When you’ve finished treatment after 12 weeks, your doctor will check the virus level to confirm that the infection is cured.

“Currently, the success of treatment can approach 90%,” Dr. Kennedy explains. “It is important to know that even if a patient has developed cirrhosis, they can possibly still be treated. In some cases, treatment of Hepatitis C in the setting of early cirrhosis can not only be curative but can result in the reversal of liver damage.”

Next up, learn more about Hepatitis C treatment options.

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'My Mom Used a Cruise Ship Tracker While I Was Vacationing—and Loved To Send Me Updates'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 5:05am

Being a 90s baby with a very protective and watchful mother means that she was pretty resourceful when I was growing up; she knew where I was no matter the lack of technology at the time. The day Find My Friends and sharing locations became a thing must have been one of the best days for her, to be honest. And while, of course, she isn’t as worried about my whereabouts 24/7 like she was when I was a child (I am nearing 30, so I could only hope it would change), that protective nature doesn’t just go away. Which is why she was more than thrilled to learn about cruise ship trackers after I told her I was going on a Royal Caribbean cruise earlier this year.

Again, I am a grown woman; my mother is far more reasonable when it comes to anything regarding where I am, what I’m doing, etc. However, let’s bring this into perspective here: This is the woman who called my RA when I was a freshman in college because I didn’t respond to her texts one morning because she was afraid I overslept (or worse). In actuality, a class was canceled so I just went back to bed. So when I told her I was going on a cruise with my partner, her first thoughts rushed to all the bad, "what if" things that could happen on a voyage like this.

Again, I am a big girl now. But to help ease any fears from her—which, again, is understandable thanks to movies like Titanic and whatnot—I found a cruise ship tracker that came in handy while we were on our three-day journey. And if you have family members on the open sea—or you also have family back home anxious to know where your ship is while you’re on a cruise—here’s how to track a cruise ship and what it looked like for us.

Related: The #1 Unexpected Thing To Pack When You're Going on a Cruise

What Is a Cruise Ship Tracker?

A cruise ship tracker is exactly how it sounds; much like tracking flights or Amtrak trains, a cruise ship tracker allows you to see where any active ship is through either an app or a website. As Cruising Earth reported, this type of tracker is made possible thanks to Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, which is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for “nearly all ships greater than 300 tons.”

The accuracy and updated tracking information of a ship depends on how far the ship is from shore; if a ship is crossing large bodies of water, it might be a bit slower in relaying its location to data points.

Best Cruise Ship Trackers for Royal Caribbean and How To Use a Cruise Ship Tracker

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Since most major cruise lines have to report their location via AIS and very high frequency radios (VHF) (per Cruise Critic), finding them on a cruise tracker is pretty straightforward. Again, the accuracy of it is based on how far it is into the ocean, but you can probably take a good bet that a three-day cruise setting off from Florida to the Bahamas and back is going to be pretty close to many AIS data points.

And while Royal Caribbean doesn’t have an official cruise tracker, there are different websites that my mom was able to choose from.

Related: Reservations Just Opened for Disney's Newest Cruise Ship, Starting at $3,860 for Two—Get a Glimpse Inside

Cruise Tracking WebsitesCruiseMapper 

CruiseMapper is pretty easy to figure out, and Royal Caribbean is one of the first lines you can select so you only see their ships. You can also search the ship name you're on (I was on Icon of the Seas, their biggest ship yet). The website shows where the ship is, whether it's docked and where it's going (and by what date and time it'll be there). It even gives the weather and how choppy or calm the water is, which is a fun addition. CruiseMapper also shows a ship's route, so you can see where it's been and how it got to its current spot. 

Cruisin 

Cruisin is nice because, right off the bat, you can pick your cruise line and your ship's name. You can also look at your voyage's past route, complete with days and times. 

Cruise Hive 

It doesn't seem like Cruise Hive lets you search your cruise line like the others, which is not as helpful if you don't know where a ship is. But if you know it's docked, and where, it's easy enough to find. And once you do, it's really nice to navigate. You can also turn on alerts for the ship once you find it. Cruise Hive also has a lot of great info on the ship's pages, including 3D maps, last port calls and more.

Marine Vessel 

Marine Vessel is one of the best cruise ship trackers because it can choose your cruise line at the top and is pretty straightforward. Once you find your ship, you can click "Track" to see where it's been, or you can click "Details" which opens another window giving the rundown of the ship, including recent port calls (where it has briefly docked). 

Cruise Tracking AppMarineTraffic - Ship Tracking

There are many apps that I tried when searching on the Apple Store. Many didn't work out or had a lot of paid features for the most basic tasks, so if you want an app on your phone to track cruise ships, MarineTraffic is a good one. 

It's similar to Cruise Hive in that you can't search for a ship using filters, but you can look for it in the search bar. And once you do, it's saved in your log so you can easily come back to it. You can view the ship's destination and what date and time it's supposed to dock there. It also tells you the last time they received info about your ship's voyage (which is nice to know if you wondered about its accuracy). There are still quite a bit of paid features, which isn't fun, but for the basic need of just tracking a ship, it seems to get the job done. 

Related: 18 Phrases To Use With Your Adult Kids That Will Transform Your Relationship, According to Psychologists

A Cruise Ship Tracker App Helped My Mom Out When 'Find My Friends' Acted Up

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As stated up top, my mom loves Find My Friends (and so do I). So that was, of course, her go-to, but it had a pretty bad glitch that made me more glad that I sent her cruise tracking apps ahead of time.

When my mom used her handy-dandy Find My Friends app, the satellites (or something) were off, and it told her that I was in Brooklyn...as in Brooklyn, New York.

At first, I was shocked; had we traveled that far North? There was no possible way in such a short time, plus it was still warm out. Not to mention we also had to be in the Bahamas by the next day. Well, dear reader, of course, we hadn’t gone that far. That definitely threw me for a loop, and my girlfriend and I found it absolutely hilarious. I follow them on Find My Friends too, and it said the same thing for both of us.

The cruise tracker that my mom chose to use, and that came in handy for her, was the MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking app for iPhone.

“I thought it was very cool to be able to see where the ship was at sea,” she told me after our trip. “I saw that it was by that island and everything; it was cool. It also gave me the distance away from [me].”

Courtesy Alani Vargas

While a Royal Caribbean cruise is a pretty safe place and we stuck to our intended itinerary, the cruise ship tracker gave my mom peace of mind. She knew she could take a peek at where we were docked or sailing, especially when her Find My Friends was being finicky. 

Next up: My #1 Unexpected Favorite Thing Aboard Royal Caribbean's Newest Ship 'Icon of the Seas'–REVIEW

NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, May 16

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:31pm

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #340 on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, May 16, 2024

New York Times

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, May 16

1. Related to the use of a camera
2. Viewing an "easy win"
3. Graceful movements
4. They can all share the same second word

Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to Jumpstart Your Fun Game Night

Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Thursday, May 16, 2024:

1. PHOTO: PIC, SHOT, SNAP, STILL
2. ASSURE, AS A VICTORY: CINCH, ICE, LOCK, SECURE
3. MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY: BREEZE, COAST, GLIDE, SAIL
4. _____ BLANKET: PICNIC, SECURITY, THROW, WET

How'd you do?

Did You Miss a Few Days? Let's Catch You Up With Recent Connections Answers.

Today's Wordle Answer, Hint for #1062 on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:07pm

If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1062 ahead.

Let's start with a few hints.

How many vowels are in today's Wordle?

There is one vowel out of the five letters in the word today.

What kind of letter does today's Wordle start with?

Today's Wordle begins with a consonant.

Are there any double letters?

Yes, there are double letters in today's Wordle.

Can you give another hint about today's Wordle?

To delay.

OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

We'll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed.

How to play Wordle

The New York Times

Today's Wordle Answer for #1062 on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Today's Wordle answer on Thursday, May 16, 2024, is STALL.

How'd you do?

Next: Catch up on other Wordle answers from this week.

Numbrix 9 - May 16

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:00pm

And the Winner of 'The Amazing Race 36' Is...

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:00pm

The teams of The Amazing Race 36 traveled to Eight countries, 14 cities, and almost 12,000 miles. But after a season of intense heat, navigational woes, and unprecedented eliminations, only four teams came into this finale in the hunt for the million-dollar prize. And while the final outcome was far from surprising, one team certainly received a shock at the Pit Stop.

Check out more information about the results from tonight's finale episode below.

Related: Everything to Know About The Amazing Race 36

Who won The Amazing Race 36? Ricky Rotandi (L) and César Aldrete (R)

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Ricky Rotandi and César Aldrete – Dating

As Phil Keoghan himself said, Ricky and César are the perfect demonstration of how you can't judge a book by its cover. While the boyfriends went on the race to satisfy César's longtime dream, they surprised everyone by turning in one of the most dominant performances in Amazing Race history. Their combination of navigation skills and experience with seemingly every task put them on top in the beginning, a position they never relinquished as they had six first-place finishes going into the finale. Though they had their weakest leg going into Philadelphia, they defaulted back to their normal race mode upon returning to the United States. As we saw throughout the season, the two got out in the lead and never looked back, netting their seventh (and most important) first place.

Who was eliminated on The Amazing Race 35 tonight? Juan Villa (L) and Shane Bilek (R)

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Juan Villa and Shane Bilek – Best friends

Best friends Juan and Shane had met during Air Force flight school. And the two tackled the race with military-like precision and consistency. Always believing they were a first-place team, the two were able to prove that when they hit their stride in the middle of the season. Unfortunately, the City of Brotherly Love was not kind to Juan and Shane, as a misunderstanding sent them into New Jersey. Though they were able to make up considerable time and even pass one team, it still put them out of the running.

Rod Gardner (L) and Leticia Gardner (R)

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Rod Gardner and Leticia Gardner – Married

Former NFL player Rod and his wife Leticia were the MVPs of the first two legs, winning back-to-back in Mexico. And after a series of ups and downs, they found their way back to the top in the final couple of legs, netting their third first-place finish. Unfortunately, for a team that had strength for days, it was the mental challenges that caused their downfall. Rod struggled memorizing the Declaration of Independence, while Leticia had trouble with a colonial history test. As a result, they not only fell behind Ricky and César, but were passed by Juan and Shane, leaving them in third.

Amber Craven (L) and Vinny Cagungun (R)

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Amber Craven and Vinny Cagungun – Dating

Dating for four years, Amber and Vinny wanted to learn more about each other through the race. And it's safe to say they had quite the trial by fire. Throughout their highs and lows in the race, conflict remained consistent, as Vinny's intensity and competitive drive worked against Amber's self-talk. Despite their myriad disagreements, the two would come together at the end of every leg to affirm their love for each other. And Amber got the ultimate affirmation when, after being eliminated in fourth place, Vinny proposed to her at the Pit Stop.

Will The Amazing Race return for Season 37?

Yes! The Amazing Race 37 will premiere in spring 2025. Season 37 is expected to air later this year and will continue to run 90-minute episodes.

Next, read our interview with Yvonne Chavez and Melissa Main, who were eliminated in The Amazing Race 35 Episode 9.

Al Roker Tells Viewers to ‘Back Off’ Kelly Clarkson

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:01pm

Al Roker jumped to Kelly Clarkson’s defense this week amid criticism of the singer’s recent revelation that she has used weight loss medication.

Many celebrities have opened up about their use of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs in the last year amid a rise in the medications’ popularity. Clarkson, 42, has shared parts of her weight loss journey with fans, attributing her “dropped weight” to her diet and fitness strategies while speaking with People for an interview that was published earlier this year.

However, during the Monday, May 13 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the “Since U Been Gone” singer revealed that she has used medication for weight loss. The American Idol winner and her guest, Whoopi Goldberg, both shared details of their respective weight loss journeys on the NBC daytime talk show, with Goldberg explaining that the “wonderful shot” she has taken has “been really good for me.”

Clarkson told The View co-host that she “ended up having to do that too,” though in her case, the medication “is a different one than people assume.” Clarkson added that the reason she began taking the medication was because “my bloodwork got so bad.”

Related: Every Star Who's Admitted To Using Ozempic, WeGovy and Other Weight Loss Drugs (So Far)

Clarkson later said outright that the medication she took for weight loss was not Ozempic. “Everybody thinks it's Ozempic, it's not,” she said, adding that the medication is “something else” that “aids in helping break down the sugar, obviously my body doesn't do it right."

In the days since Clarkson’s mid-show admission, she has faced backlash from some who accused the “Stronger” singer of hiding her weight loss medication use while emphasizing the roles that exercise and eating habits have played in her journey.

Others, including Roker, have jumped in to defend the “Because of You” singer.

“There’s too much judgment going on,” the Today weather anchor told his co-hosts on Tuesday, May 14, while discussing the criticism aimed at Clarkson. Roker, who has been open about his own health struggles following his gastric bypass surgery in 2002, then reminded viewers that there are healthy ways to use weight loss medication when done in collaboration with medical professionals.

“You know, people—as long as they’re working with their doctors and being healthy about it, people ought to just back off and let them live their lives,” the 69-year-old said.

Roker’s calls for people to “back off” were reiterated when Goldberg brought the topic up for discussion during the Wednesday, May 15 episode of The View.

"People have all kinds of issues, and we have to let people do what they need to do to get to where they need to get to,” Goldberg explained to the show’s audience. The conversation ended with hosts urging people to "Leave Kelly Clarkson alone.”

Next: Kate Winslet Sends Pointed Message to Celebrities Using Ozempic for Weight Loss

'The Masked Singer' Semifinals Reveals a Grammy-Winning Icon

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:00pm

We started The Masked Singer Season 11 with three groups of powerhouse performers. Now just one representative is left from each in this season's Semi Finals. But there's still one more hurdle to get to the finale, as our motley trio all performed songs and participated in a Battle Royale to avoid elimination.

Check out more information on tonight's "Semi Finals" episode below to find out who was unmasked.

Related: Everything You Need to Know About The Masked Singer Season 11

Who got unmasked on The Masked Singer tonight?

Clock's time has run out. She went out singing "Dancing in the Street" for her solo number, and lost the Battle Royale of "A Moment Like This."

Who is Poodle Moth on The Masked Singer?

After being eliminated, Clock was unmasked and revealed to be singer and Grammy winner Thelma Houston.

Who's left in the game of The Masked Singer season 11?GoldfishGumball

Next, here's everything you need to know about this season of Survivor.

King Charles Makes History Days After Sharing Unpleasant Health Update

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 8:55pm

King Charles III has made history once again. 

The monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla, hosted Buckingham Palace's first-ever Sovereign's Creative Industries Garden Party on Wednesday, May 15.

Around 4,000 guests who work in the culture, art, heritage, film, TV, radio and fashion industries were invited to the prestigious event per an official statement from the palace. From the looks of the photos, they had a picture-perfect day hanging with the royals. 

For the occasion, which celebrated the United Kingdom's thriving creative industry,  Charles donned a gray suit, a pink waistcoat and a white button-up. He completed the look with a black top hat and a black-and-white polka dot tie.

Camilla looked just as regal, wearing a light pink long-sleeve sundress, which she accessorized with a taupe handbag, matching shoes and a sun hat.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Queen Camilla and King Charles III during The Sovereign's Creative Industries Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 15, 2024, in London, England. Representatives across art, culture, heritage, TV, fashion and film attend the garden party hosted by the DCMS. 

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The sun-soaked garden party went off without a hitch just two days after the 75-year-old monarch offered a rare glimpse into his ongoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer he was diagnosed with earlier this year.

While visiting the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, to officially hand over one of his military titles to Prince William on Monday, May 13, the king described a rather unpleasant experience he's reportedly had to overcome, which he's credited as nothing more than a side effect from treatment of the disease.

During Monday's visit, Charles explained he'd lost his sense of taste. The king declined to clarify whether or not experts have told him to expect this to be a temporary issue or a permanent by-product of medical care.

Still, he hasn't let that stop him from resuming his royal duties after taking some time off to assess his diagnosis.

Charles' first royal outing since stepping back into his position full-time took place on April 30, when he was photographed visiting cancer patients and medical staff at the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London alongside his wife.

But even during his break, the king managed to make history several times this past April, starting with an unprecedented decision about Balmoral Castle, then again a few days later when he made a request that was a royal first, and once more when he announced a big change at Sandringham Estate.

Next: King Charles Confirms Big Change to Nearly 50-Year-Old Tradition Days After Returning to Royal Duties

Letters from Home Breaks Up the Game's Tightest Duo on 'Survivor 46'

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 8:30pm

It's the last episode before the finale on Survivor 46. And, as was talked about prominently in this week's episode, it's time to weigh up your previous alliances versus who you want to take to the end. At the center of the action was the game's tightest duo of Charlie and Maria. Challenge wins and the looming endgame complicated the previously-solid relationship, culminating in an all-too familiar blindside.

Check out more information about tonight's episode below and find out who was voted out.

Related: Everything to Know About Survivor 46

Who got voted off on Survivor 46 tonight? Quintavius "Q" Burdette

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Q Burdette

"Big mistake." Not only was that the most memetic catchphrase of Q Burdette during his time on Survivor 46, it's also representative of his wild 23 days in the game. The first half of the season, Q had an iron grip, between being in the middle of his struggling Yanu tribe and cobbling together the strength-based "plus one" alliance at the merge. But Q found himself, like a game of hide and seek, as public enemy number one, between turning on his closest ally Tiffany and throwing everyone for a loop when he offered to go home. Though he was spared his suggested quit, Q quickly became the pariah of the tribe, getting votes at every single Tribal Council after and constantly being talked about as the target. Luckily, he had Maria in his corner, and the two became tight allies as she brought him in on some big moves. When Q found an idol, and had convinced Maria to turn on her number one in Charlie, he was ready to already celebrate his spot in the Final Four. But his Christmas gift was, fittingly, canceled. A confident Q didn't play his idol, and he and Maria watched everyone else turn on him, his "Q-Skirt" swinging in the wind on his way out.

Were any advantages found or played on Survivor 46 tonight?

Yes! After being left out of the loved ones letters reward, Q was able to find the rehidden idol. Astoundingly, he also didn't play it, and was voted out with it in pocket (or Q-Skirt). That makes the fifth idol voted out this season, and the fourth in a row.

Related: Meet the Full Cast of Survivor 46

Who's left in the game on Survivor 46?–Ben KatzmanCharlie DavisKenzie PettyLiz WilcoxMaria Shrime Gonzalez

Next, check out our interview with Venus Vafa, who was voted out in Survivor 46 Episode 11.

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