Mark Ballas married girlfriend and bandmate BC Jean over the Thanksgiving weekend and the wedding looked all sorts of classy.

More: DWTS without Mark Ballas would be like a win without the mirrorball trophy

The themed seemed to be some sort of carnival-type affair. Not only did the bride and groom pose in all their gorgeous glory in front of a carousel, their invitation and groomsman gifts also suggest some old-world flair.

Ballas wore a green-blue suit while Jean wore a flawless, beaded gown by Idan Cohen with a headdress by Monique L. Peters.

The couple also had hand-painted wedding invitations featuring the soon-to-be bride and groom on top of a wedding cake with crowns atop their head.

Fellow Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough served as Ballas' best man for the evening and also shared tidbits from Balla and Jean's big day.

More: Mark Ballas' mysterious injury might keep him from DWTS

It seems that Ballas gave his groomsman some debonaire pocket watches as their gifts.

And there were plenty of other DWTS pros in attendance as well, including Derek Hough's sister, Julianne Hough, who now serves as a judge on the competition show.

And while the wedding may have been a classy, upstanding affair, that doesn't mean they didn't also have a blast.

More: We totally called the Dancing with the Stars finale, thank you very much

Before the ceremony, the groomsman got their mannequin challenge on.

And then they danced the night away with some drums and glow sticks.

"It’s a wild feeling," Ballas told People of his wedding. “Your wedding is something you subconsciously prepare for your entire life. You wonder who it’s going to be with, where it is going to be and how the ceremony and reception are going to be. Now it’s finally here and happening. It’s surreal. I just want to soak it all up because I just know I’m going to click my fingers and the whole evening will be over and I want to make sure I enjoy it.” 

What do you think of Mark Ballas' carnival wedding?

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Michelle Williams opened up about raising her daughter, Matilda, as a single mother following the death of Heath Ledger in 2008.

More: Heath Ledger's diary reveals chilling details about his life

In a new interview with Porter magazine, Williams revealed that she and her 11-year-old daughter are very happy, but the loss of Ledger is something that Williams admitted, "won't ever be right."

"In all honesty, for pretty much everything else, I feel like I’m a believer in not fighting circumstances, accepting where you are and where you’ve been. In pretty much all senses but one," she said. “I would be able to go totally down that line of thinking were it not for Matilda not having her dad. You know that’s just something that doesn’t... I mean, it just won’t ever be right."

Ledger died from a drug overdose at the age of 28, shortly after following filming of The Dark Knight, for which he won a Best Supporting Actor oscar.

More: Whitney Houston and other shocking celebrity deaths

Williams said she is focused on giving Matilda a peaceful and wonderful life, which leaves Williams "sensitive" to dating. She has been notoriously private with Matilda and her personal life, though she did have an ongoing, long-term relationship with actor Jason Segel from 2012-2013.

"I watched [Matilda] warm in the sun, in her swimsuit, get on her bicycle and smile and wave as she rode off to go meet her friends. I went back into the house and sobbed because of this incredibly simple moment ― common everyday happiness. I really felt like in that moment, like wow, we’ve done it,” Williams said. “Not only are we OK, she’s happy. Life has brought us to a place that’s not just surviving, but thriving."

More: Eight years later, Heath Ledger's dad is pointing fingers in his death

Do you think Williams should get back in the dating game or do you understand why she's happy as a single mom?

Before you go, check out our slideshow below.

There's nothing quite like seeing an artist come into his own on The Voice — and that's why Sundance Head is arguably the musician with the best chance of knocking Billy Gilman off his frontrunner pedestal. He's been taking a few major risks as of late, but they're paying off, as evidenced by the positive response last week (following his performance of rival Alicia Keys' "No One") and again after this week's "religious mosh pit."

More: Miley Cyrus reminds us that The Voice is about more than just singing

Head knows who he is and isn't afraid to show it, and that's what makes him so good. Not just anybody would so happily sing "Me and Jesus" on a show like The Voice, and not just anybody could get the crowd that worked up over such a song. Even avowed country and bluegrass haters couldn't help but tap their toes to Head's catchy tune.

Obviously, Blake Shelton was a huge fan of Head's latest performance. He claimed that, in nearly a dozen seasons of The Voice, he'd never experienced anything quite like he did during Head's performance. He appreciated not only Head's impeccable stage presence, but also his message, as "more and more people have their own kind of relationship with God these days."

More: The Voice's Billy Gilman made the right choice by ditching country music

Unfortunately, we didn't get to hear from the other judges. But if their behavior during the performance was any indication, they loved the song nearly as much as Shelton. Alicia Keys was particularly enthusiastic, clapping along with the beat and smiling from ear to ear.

More: Billy Gilman doesn't have an unfair advantage on The Voice

In the midst of such success on The Voice, it's easy for viewers to forget that this is not Head's first experience with reality television. He appeared on American Idol several years ago, but didn't crack the Top 10. He managed to land a deal with Universal Motown, but it fell through. And in case you forgot, his dad's big hit got knocked off the chart by The Beatles. Despite two generations of bad luck, he's pressing forward in full faith, as exemplified by tonight's performance.

Sundance Head is the type of champion The Voice needs — a versatile singer who can excite a wide range of fans with his message and his enthusiasm. We fully expect him to survive this next elimination, and we can't wait to see what else he has to offer!

What did you think of Sundance Head's latest performance on The Voice? Are you rooting for him to win Season 11? Comment and share your opinion below.

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As someone who works in the beauty sphere, I change up my shampoo with nearly every shower. Of course, there are a few I’m loyal to when I have a big event and need to be sure I’ll have a great hair day (read: IGK’s 30,000 Feet Volume Shampoo, Bumble and bumble’s Thickening line, and Sachajuan’s Ocean Mist Volume Shampoo—noticing a trend?). But for the most part, I’m forever in test mode.

More: The Best Exfoliators for Dry, Winter Skin

And just like with skin care, I’ve always changed my shampoo with the seasons: When the weather drops and my hair has a tendency to get static-y, I swap out the volumizing formulas with more moisturizing or reparative picks. My boyfriend caught me mid-rotation last week, though, and insisted I was crazy. Then my best friend, who isn’t so far removed from the beauty world, agreed with him. So, do you really need to change your shampoo and conditioner in the winter? Is a winter shampoo even a thing? To prove him wrong, I went to the experts.

“Low temperatures and humidity can dry out hair, making it brittle and listless,” says dermatologist Neil Sadick of Sadick Dermatology, who says the scalp often gets itchy or flakey in the cold, even if you have no signs of dandruff during any other season. “Hair loss also increases during the winter due to nutrient deprivation in the hair root, so regardless of the hair type, extra-moisturizing shampoos and conditioners can lock in hydration and ensure nurturing of the hair.” We like Pureology Hydrate Shampoo, L’Oréal Power Moisture Hydrating Shampoo, and Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo.

And, though hair loss is a much less common side effect than, say, static, hairstylist and IGK co-founder Aaron Grenia agrees: “Humidity causes hair to swell and frizz, but the dry, winter climate often makes hair flat and static-prone,” he says, noting that if you swap out your shampoo, you combat static and dryness at the source. One other solution if you’re married to the same shampoo all year-round? Use more moisturizing products when you’re out of the shower: Grenia recommends swapping your entire summer regimen for more hydrating products, like IGK’s anti-static spray, Laid Back—which, I can attest, is great at battling annoying flyaways, but not as moisturizing as an oil—and adding in that a once-a-week mask. If you’d rather an oil or cream, try OUAI Finishing Creme, Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil, or Tatcha Gold Camellia Beauty Oil, which works great on hair and skin.

More: How Much Moisturizer Do You Really Need in the Winter?

So, even though your hair probably won’t fall out if you stick to the same shampoo, “it’ll have different needs at different rimes of the year,” Sadick says, so pay attention to any increased itchiness of flaking. And if all else fails, you could chop it off into 2017’s must-have haircut.

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In January, Texas lawmakers will consider a bill that would give parents unfettered rights to all the information a school has about their child. Supporters of the bill say that it protects the rights of parents, but what it will actually do is put many kids — especially those who are LGBT — at risk.

More: North Carolina's shocking anti-LGBT law is making us all look like fools

On its face, Senate bill (SB) 242, proposed by Senator Konni Burton, seems like common sense. Most parents would agree that they want to be able to access their kids' school records. And, as Burton's office told the Independent Journal Review, Texas already mandates that parents have access to things like "disciplinary records, counseling records, [and] psychological records." So if all that's true, then what is the new bill doing and why is it a problem? Well, when you learn the reason behind the new bill and what the changes to it would be, it becomes clear that this bill was put forward for one reason and one reason only — to restrict the rights of LGBT youth.

On Nov. 16, Burton described this new bill she would soon be filing on her blog. In her post, Burton did not try to couch the bill as something that would, in a general sense, protect the rights of parents. In fact, in the first paragraph of her post, Burton made the impetus for the bill quite clear:

"Friends, earlier this year Fort Worth ISD issued new guidelines for transgender students. If you recall, the guidelines made it acceptable for teachers and staff to withhold personal information about a student from that student's parents...I wrote an op-ed defending the parent's role in their child's life and expressing my disappointment that the Fort Worth ISD would keep information about a student secret rather than communicating openly to the student's parent."

After an uproar in the community, those guidelines were soon changed to require parental involvement.

The new bill would allow Texas parents the right to the same information they had before, but with a notable addition. Along with "access to student records," as written in the current bill, the new bill would add the "right to full information regarding [the] student." On the list of required disclosures, in addition to attendance records, tests scores and reports of behavioral patterns, SB 242 would add "and other records relating to the child's general physical, psychological, or emotional well-being." Teachers and other staff would not be required to share any information unless they were asked for it by the parent, but if they were asked, they would be required to share all requested information or face disciplinary measures. (For the record, the exception here is in cases of child abuse, in which case schools are mandatory reporters and do not require the parent's involvement.)

Burton has written this bill so that it sounds like a logical, normal and possibly even positive move (well, unless you believe that your child has a right to some privacy, in which case the whole thing feels gross, but I digress.) But remember the reason Burton is asking for these changes in the first place, and you might realize how destructive and even life-threatening this bill could be. After all, if a trans student is choosing to confide in their school counselor or their science teacher instead of their parents, there's probably a good reason for it. As DeAnne Cuellar of Equality Texas told The Guardian, "This is a violation of personal privacy and this legislation puts LGBT youth in harm's way...Teachers can't effectively do their jobs if they're worried about being penalized for not outing their students to their parents."

More: 10 best LGBT characters and storylines we've seen so far in books

Since Burton introduced the bill, there has been an outcry against it from LGBT activists and supporters across the country. Burton is now claiming that her bill has been misunderstood and says that "there is a great deal of misinformation being spread about this proposed bill," and blames "those who stoke the flames of fear" for mischaracterizing the bill's intent.

Burton, however, made it clear from the very beginning that this bill was about trans children and punishing those who try to protect them. As she said to The Guardian, "the proposed bill makes sure that such an attempt by a school district does not happen again." So it seems that the bill is in fact understood — all too well, we'd say.

Shannen Doherty is still moving forward in her fight against breast cancer.

More: Shannen Doherty's photos documenting her breast cancer will hit you right in the gut

Doherty, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2015 and revealed earlier this year that the cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, went to her first radiation appointment this week and documented the experience on Instagram.

"I look like I’m about to make a run for it which is accurate. Radiation is frightening to me," she wrote alongside the photo of herself in a hospital gown. Something about not being able to see the laser, see the treatment and having this machine moving around you just scares me. I’m sure I’ll get used to it but right now…. I hate it."

More: Shannen Doherty's love for her husband makes us cry happy tears

Doherty already underwent chemotherapy to treat her cancer. Radiation is the next step in her treatment, though she hasn't said how long she'll be having radiation sessions. She has, however, opened up about her cancer in ways that have brought some serious tears to our eyes. Last month, she appeared on Chelsea Handler's Netflix talk show, where she opened up about some of the unexpected parts of her treatment, including what she said was "beautiful" about having cancer.

"I think what’s beautiful and hard and interesting about cancer is that it tears you down and builds you, and tears you down and builds you, and it remakes you so many different times," she said, as both she and Handler fought back tears. "The person I thought I was supposed to be, or was going to be, or who I thought I was six months ago is now somebody completely different."

More: Shannen Doherty and Chelsea Handler discuss what's "beautiful about cancer"

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When Leah Remini walked away from Scientology, she thought she was finished with the religion. Turns out, her war was just getting started, and her new A&E docuseries is making some heavy duty accusations.

In the first episode of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, the actress talks with two former Scientologists who share horrifying stories of what happened to them both within the organization and once they left.

First up is Mike Rinder, a 46-year-old veteran and international spokesperson whose job it was to publicly take down dissenters like Remini. He was forced to disconnect from his two children – who remained in the Scientology Church – when he left.

Amy Scobee was in charge of celebrity centers before she left the church. Her revelation was the most shocking one: sexual abuse. She said she joined the church when she was 14, and as a member of the Sea Org at 16, was the victim of statutory rape at the hands of a much older man. The man told his wife about the affair, who relayed it to the local highway patrol. The church did not report her sexual abuse to her parents or the authorities.

More: Tom Cruise is reportedly freaking out over Leah Remini's Scientology revelations

"And they indoctrinated in me that if anything serious goes on, it's handled internally," she said. "It happened to me, so therefore I must've done something that caused it."

Scobie also revealed another dark side of the group: leader David Miscavige's violent temper. She and Rinder both say they have seen Miscavige physically assault members in meetings when they say something he doesn't like — slapping, punching, kicking.

"If you said something that didn't please him he would go off on you," she said. "If you were a man he would likely hit you, punch you, knock you down, choke you."

More: Leah Remini reveals the harm that Scientology can do to children

When Rinder and Scobie finally left Scientology, they were alienated from their own families who stayed behind, in a process called disconnection. As mentioned earlier, Rinder is no longer allowed to speak with his children. Scobie saw her own mother, a fellow Scientologist, turned against her by the group. Luckily the pair reconciled before her mother died of cancer earlier this year.

It is these abuses that seem to trouble Remini the most. She was lucky enough to have her entire family follow her out when she left. Not everyone is so lucky. And according to the preview of the next episode, her goal is to expose these abuses so no other family has to suffer the way Rinder's and Scobie's have.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath airs Tuesdays at 10/9 C on A&E.

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I suspected my son Kevin was disabled shortly after bringing him home from the hospital, but the doctors said I was overreacting. My husband didn't agree or disagree, he just wasn't worried. He'd say, "Whatever it is Rae we'll handle it." I sunk into a deep depression that first year and fell apart while Chris held it together with endless optimism that things would get better. And they did.

More: Postpartum psychosis turned me into a monster with visions of killing my son

Two years later though, Kevin was oppositional, defiant, aggressive, non-verbal, and I had fallen in love. This boy, who I thought I could never love, needed me and loved me with a force that was overwhelming, and I was determined to make his life all it can be. I had purpose, direction, and despite the difficulties I'd never felt so confident. Chris was different though, he was angry. Angry that his son could barely walk or communicate, and frustrated by his inability to control Kevin's behavior.

One day, as we sat hand-in-hand watching our children at the playground, Chris whispered, "I hate him." I opened my mouth thinking, "Don't say that," but what came out was, "I understand. I felt that way too, when he was born. It will pass I promise, you just have to have faith." He didn't believe me at the time. After all, what kind of father says such a horrible thing about his child? But I had so much faith in the future I managed to carry us through that year utterly optimistic my boys would find each other again in love. And they did.

But it still seems as if I'm better at holding it together when Kevin lashes out in public. A month ago he trashed a makeup display at the MAC counter because I refused to buy him lipstick. As Kevin thrashed on the floor, I helped the staff put everything back together amidst a sea of judgmental faces, and it honestly didn't bother me. Chris? I found him in the car nearly hyperventilating from embarrassment.

More: What it's really like to homeschool my daughter with special needs

Yet unlike my husband I still mourn the dreams I once had for my boy that will never come true. This past Monday there was a soccer tournament on the field I have to pass to get home, and watching all those boys laughing, running and giving high fives: I felt the familiar sting of loss. And I heard a familiar voice in my head ask, "Do you see all that joy you will never have? That beautiful scene your Kevin will never be a part of?" When I got home I called Chris from the driveway:

"Can you come out here?"

"Are you crying?"

"Yes."

"OK I'll be right out! Here I am! Oh honey why don't you come in?"

"I don't want Kevin to see me crying."

"Soccer?"

"Yeah."

"Soccer sucks."

"Ha! Tell me again you're not sad."

"I'm not sad Rae."

"And you're not angry?"

"Nope. I love him. He loves me. My nine year old son hugs me, and kisses me, and tells me he "Lubs me wots!" Plus he loves professional wrestling what else in there?"

And boom, the tears are dry and I am reminded of how truly fortunate I am.

There have been several stops on the road to Acceptance and most of them suck: Anger, Resentment, Sorrow and Fear are probably the worst. And it seems looking back that though we made our way out of Denial together, at no point in this journey were Chris and I in the same place at the same time. One of us was always one exit behind, preparing to tow the other's car through the next leg of the journey. For example, if I broke down in Resentment, just before it got too dark out Chris would pull up alongside side me and said "No worries hon I filled up back there in Humiliation. I'll give you a tow to whatever's ahead."

Recently I've spent most of my time in Fear. Boys with Kevin's condition tend to hit puberty early and he's showing all the signs: pimples, body odor, and mood swings. Only in our house mood swings come with physical aggression. This is behavior I haven't seen from my son in years. When he weighed 35 pounds the kicks, bites, and punches were an annoyance but 65 pounds later it has become quite painful, and I'm scared.

But I'm not terrified, because at this moment, Chris is at the wheel and he's talking me down off the ledge.

"We will get through this like we always do Rae. We'll find a new behaviorist, take a new class, talk to parents who have lived through it, whatever it takes. Point is, we got this. I know you're worried but if you have faith in yourself, in me, and Kevin these thoughts of yours will go away." And they will.

More: Calling my son developmentally delayed pretends that he can 'catch up'

Being a tween sucks. Your body is flooded with hormones, there's a crap load of rewiring going on in your brain, and just as you're on a mission to become more grown up and independent, your parents appear to be trying their damnedest to drag you off the tween train.

More: I'll never call giving birth 'the best thing that ever happened to me

Naturally, it can be really hard for parents to accept that their son or daughter is growing up, and some amount of trepidation is normal. Like so many stages of parenting, coping with a tween really boils down to trial and error. You can't go far wrong if you're guided by your son or daughter. Be a sounding board and a shoulder to cry on whenever they may be required. Encourage them to ask questions and seek reassurance, knowing that they won't be judged. And whatever you do, don't let any of these statements leave your mouth.

1. "You shouldn't be worrying about that"

Even if you believe the topic at hand is beyond the scope of your tween's developmental stage, you should never tell them it's wrong for them to have concerns about it. "That's not something you should be thinking about" is another no-no according to clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie O'Leary, yet it's a phrase many parents may rely on if their child's anxieties focus on subjects they — and you — have no control over, such as illness, death and traumatic global events like wars and natural disasters. Using these phrases gives your child "the sense that they are wrong, weird or off base for having those thoughts or feelings," warned O'Leary. They also shut down lines of communication and send the message that sharing their ideas and emotions is something they shouldn't be doing. "This is the exact opposite of what you want, especially when heading toward the teenage years, " said O'Leary.

2. "That's not true"

Awkward conversations with pre-adolescents are hard, whether they're about something that's going on in the world or with your immediate family. The temptation is there to say, "That's not true," in order to postpone that particular chat — whether it's about a child abuse case reported in the media or rumors of infidelity in the family. But this tactic is doing your child a disservice and invalidating their opinion, even if you are coming from a place of care and protection. "For either gender, making statements that revise history can be very damaging," said O'Leary. "During the preteen phase of development, kids are likely to believe your parental stance over their own instincts. Not only does this prevent you from answering their questions and making sense of their initial observations, but it teaches your child to abandon their ideas and hunches in favor of the strongest opinion in the room."

3. "You're too young to be thinking about sex"

Telling your child they're too young to be thinking about sex or relationships is "the single most harmful thing a parent can say to a preteen" about those topics, warned O'Leary. This response "immediately shuts down lines of communication and sends your child the message that there's something wrong with them for having those thoughts or questions in the first place." O'Leary recommends answering your child's questions as honestly as possible, but in small doses to prevent oversharing or overinforming. It's also a good idea to invite your child to return to the conversation farther down the line — say 12 or 18 months — so they know it's not off the table.

More: I see a therapist, and it's about darn time my kids found out

Dr. Nicholas Westers, clinical psychologist at Children’s Medical Center and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, agreed that the sex talk shouldn't be a one-off, but rather an ongoing conversation. "Look for everyday opportunities and listen to what your tween thinks regarding sex and what questions they have," he said. "For example, if a television show you are watching together implies that two characters are about to have sex or have just had sex, some questions you might consider nonchalantly posing to start the conversation with your tween could include, 'Why do you think they chose to have sex?'; 'Did they use condoms or birth control?'; 'Did they talk about safe sex?'; 'Is this even realistic?' And then listen without judgment."

4. "She shouldn't have been drinking/wearing revealing clothes/walking home on her own"

Some of the most harmful things we can say to our tween sons and daughters are in response to incidents of sexual assault, said Westers: "Making comments about a victim's clothes or her drunkenness places the blame on her and perpetuates a culture that does not deal with the true problem, which in these cases is the perpetrator."

It's important to teach our tweens about healthy physical and sexual boundaries without resorting to victim-blaming. "Tweens need to be able to stand up for themselves by clearly communicating to others when behavior toward them is unwanted or crossing boundaries without permission," explained Westers. "Teach your tween that they always reserve the right to say 'no' and have their 'no' be accepted." Equally, they need to know how to hear someone else tell them "no" and what it feels like to accept that.

More: Sometimes kids need to hear the truth about suicide — mine did

Taylor Swift has had a tough year. Between her controversial breakups with Calvin Harris and Tom Hiddleston, her feuds with Spotify and the Kardashian clan and her not-so-successful Apple Music video release, many fans have questioned her good-girl reputation and in a few instances turned against her. But Swift's hoping to turn her luck around just before the new year by entering the next phase of world domination.

More: Why Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Beyoncé skipped the AMAs

AT&T just announced that it's creating an entire TV channel just for T-Swift called Taylor Swift NOW! that will be part of a package on its DirecTV streaming service, DirecTV Now. Taylor Swift NOW! will literally air 24/7 Swift-themed content, "from never-before-seen concerts, to special events, to behind-the-scenes footage and glimpses into Taylor's life spanning her entire career," according to a press release.

More: Tom Hiddleston & Taylor Swift's global love affair has come to a sudden halt

Finally, something on TV that's worse than the Real Housewives. Don't @ me; I hate-watch it too.

While this Swift channel announcement is sure to generate some buzz for the new streaming arm of AT&T, they can't actually think that something like this is sustainable in the long term. Really, who is going to tune in for literal 24/7 coverage of Taylor Swift? One show I could see. A whole channel is just beyond ridiculous.

Still, they're going for it, and you have to admire the risk they're taking. Swift isn't exactly the most loved celebrity in the world right now considering how the last time she was in headlines, it was because her carefully dishonest PR machine was exposed. This attempt by Swift at getting back on top isn't exactly subtle, but go big or go home, right?

More: Taylor Swift is finally back on Twitter after her messy Kimye feud

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It’s Giving Tuesday, a way nobler pursuit than Black Friday or Cyber Monday, though no less fun. Today, as you revel in your shopping hangover (and wait for all of your purchases to appear at your front door), Giving Tuesday allows you to get a head start on your holiday giving and choose a charitable organization (or a few) to give to ahead of the end of the year. We found five great programs to check out for Giving Tuesday, but don’t let us stop you from exploring the mission’s site and choosing from hundreds of worthy options to support.

More: Kids' products that donate to charity

1. iSow and #KidsHelpingKids

For every child who creates a profile on iSow today, KidsShoes will start them off with their first donation. Children can choose from three categories — causes, savings and wishes — to learn about the value of philanthropy (and the value of a dollar).

2. Planned Parenthood

It should go without saying that Planned Parenthood needs support now more than ever in the wake of the election and the possibility that women’s rights are soon to be endangered. PP has received close to 100,000 donations in the past month; no use in stopping now.

More: 3 ways to travel and give back to charity at the same time

3. American Refugee Committee

This deeply important and powerful organization provides support to refugees around the globe, helping them rebuild their lives. You may not be able to volunteer at the front lines of refugee crises around the world, but you can help by donating to the American Refugee Committee — the next best thing.

4. 350

If you’re worried about climate change, donate to 350. The organization’s name comes from the target level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — 350 ppm. (Right now, we’re at 400 ppm, and we’re adding 2 ppm per year, according to their website.) If this sounds scary, you can help financially or by joining a local group.

5. Mercy for Animals

It’s no secret that pigs, cows, chickens and other animals suffer horribly on factory farms. They’re not protected by animal cruelty laws, which makes it exceedingly difficult to protect these little guys. Today, Mercy for Animals is trying to hit the $100,000 mark — and every donation you make will be tripled.

More: Get your kids off the couch and involved in charity work

Cabbage may not sound exciting at first, but it’s a great source of vitamins (K, C, B6), manganese, fiber, potassium, folate and even protein. Plus, we've come a long ways from soggy, gray cabbage stew. How about flavor-packed slaws and casseroles or easy chicken, beef and kielbasa entrées? These healthy recipes will make you want to add cabbage to your grocery list.

More: 19 recipes that can prevent you from getting sick this winter

1. Red cabbage and carrot slaw

Toss shredded purple cabbage with carrots, onions and an apple cider vinegar dressing for a tangy slaw perfect for pulled pork or sloppy Joes.

More: 20 perfect lunch bowl recipes to add to your rotation

2. Beef cabbage stir-fry

Ginger and Sriracha give this beef and cabbage stir-fry the fire and snap you want on a chilly night.

3. Asian-style cabbage wraps

Sturdy cabbage leaves make the perfect wraps, like in this recipe for Asian-style ground turkey wraps.

4. Indian fried cabbage

This quick fried cabbage and peas dish comes with an Indian accent thanks to ginger, coriander and cumin.

5. Cabbage sautéed chicken

Paprika gives this 15-minute sautéed chicken and cabbage dish some zip.

6. Fried cabbage with kielbasa

I mean, it's like cabbage and kielbasa sausage were made for each other.

7. Irish colcannon (mashed potatoes, cabbage and green onions)

Go old-school Irish with this classic cabbage and mashed potatoes dish.

8. One-pot unstuffed cabbage rolls

Cabbage gets saucy in this one-pot unstuffed cabbage rolls dish with beef and tomatoes.

9. Unstuffed cabbage casserole

Here's another beefy unstuffed cabbage roll recipe, this time casserole-style.

10. Roasted cabbage wedges with Dijon sauce

Who knew you could do this with cabbage? Cut it into wedges, roast it and drizzle with a Dijon sauce.

11. One-pot cabbage casserole

Another warming one-pot cabbage casserole recipe adds gooey melted cheese to the mix.

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We cuddle them, dress them in fancy outfits, show pictures of them to any (and all) of our friends and devote our free time catering to their every need. No, I’m not talking about children here, folks. I’m talking about our pets. You know, the furry friend that is there for you every time you’re upset? The cuddle buddy that doubles as a cure-all after a particularly grueling day at work? We owe a large portion of our general happiness to our adorable little spirit lifters, so it only makes sense that we give them the best pet care possible.

Trust me, I'm a fan of budgeting just as much as the next gal (who doesn't like to save a buck?). But when it comes to our pets, there are seven areas of pet care that totally warrant spending a little extra cash.

1. Pet food

A healthy pet starts with the food you feed it, so there's no question you shouldn't cut corners when it comes to your pet's food. The FDA regulates dog and cat food, and it posts pet food recalls on its website. Some of the recent ones are pretty scary — certain foods have been found to contain bacteria, mold and chemicals. I want to be sure I'm buying a nutritious food that's going to keep my dog healthy, not put him at risk. Natural Balance is a great option, because they use high-quality ingredients sourced from around the world, including fruit, vegetables and premium animal proteins.They also ensure their food is tested for safety by doing nine safety tests on every single batch of food. You can see the test results of your own bag on their website — so you always know your food has been tested for safety.

2. Regular vet visits

Listen, I get it — when your pup acts totally healthy, it's hard to want to shell out top dollar for a routine visit, but I can't stress enough how important regular checkups are for pets. I have a little Maltese named Stitch, and I never skip his routine visits, because unlike humans, Stitch can't tell me he is feeling a little under the weather until the symptoms are at their worst. Prevention is key here, people. Catching a health issue early on will save your pet (and your wallet) a lot of unnecessary suffering down the road.

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3. Meds

Monthly preventative meds can sometimes seem like a pointless expense. However, paying for quality preventive medicines can keep pets healthy and prevent higher costs later. For example, your vet can prescribe a monthly pill that protects your dog from heartworm, but if you let the prescription run out and your dog is bitten by a heartworm-infected mosquito, you'll pay the price — literally.

4. Grooming

Even if you're not picky about your pet's appearance, chances are you're going to spend time dealing with pet hair. My dog doesn't shed much, but he does need haircuts every few months. Naturally I don't want just anyone approaching him with sharp clippers. I choose groomers who are highly rated online or come recommended by a close friend. Do your research, and don't try to cut financial corners by going to a low-cost groomer.

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5. Car safety

I love bringing my dog in the car, so I bought a special safety seat that attaches to his harness. I didn't get it because it was cute (even though it is). I bought it because, in a car accident, a loose pet can be dangerous for everyone in the car. If Stitch and I are ever in a car crash, I want both of us to come out of it alive, so I always keep him buckled in. If you drive with a pet in the car, even just on trips to the vet, it's worth picking up a car harness or safety seat.

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6. Pet sitters and walkers

I try to take Stitch with me when I travel, but if I do have to be away from him, I do my best to leave him in good hands. This is one of those times when I'm especially grateful that the internet exists. Instead of calling a stranger whose flier I saw on a telephone pole, I can open an app on my phone and make arrangements with a dog walker who's passed a background check and screening process. Online review sites make it easy to compare ratings (and prices) on everything from a basic kennel to a luxury pet hotel and spa, so you can be sure your money is going to a place where your furry friend will be comfortable. I'm happiest when my dog is happy, and many places offer photos or video streams to let me keep an eye on him during his stay.

7. Dental care

I'll admit it sometimes feels weird to buy toothpaste for my dog, and I live in fear that I will someday squeeze it onto my own toothbrush by accident. (It would be worse if I did the opposite, though. Human toothpaste can be toxic to dogs and cats.) Last year my dog had to have oral surgery to remove several bad teeth. To avoid ever going through that again, I now pay close attention to his choppers. I brush them daily and give him jerky treats that require lots of chewing. I also make sure he gets regular dental checkups and my vet lets me know when it's time for a professional cleaning.

Like most pet owners, I think of my pet as a member of my family. I'll do whatever it takes to make sure he gets the high-quality care he deserves.

This post was sponsored by Natural Balance.

We all know of exercise fads that experience intense popularity and then just as quickly, fade back into obscurity. Such was the fate of aerobic classics like jazzercise, Tae bo, and Cindy Crawford home fitness videos. But don’t throw away your spandex and sweat bands just yet. You wouldn’t want Jane Fonda disappointed in you. The truth is, some fads are worth maintaining. And moms of the world, we need to unite in order to save the best one from extinction: Zumba.

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It’s cardio at its best

I hate running and I know you do, too. I’m fairly certain “runner’s high” is just a government conspiracy to monitor the effects of prolonged torture. But that’s why I love Zumba! It’s just about the only cardio activity that doesn’t feel like a slow and painful death. Dancing ramps up those endorphins to the point that you don’t mind sweating profusely and enduring a cramp here and there. You’re working hard and you don’t even realize it (OK, so maybe “runner’s high” is real). Plus, you get a seriously awesome core workout in the process. So breathe through that cramp, grab some water, and get back at it girl!

It will make you smile

Self-conscious? Afraid to debut your two left feet? Get over it. Mamas, we spend our days shouldering an unhealthy amount of stress in the name of keeping our little minions alive and happy. But you know what? You deserve to be happy too! And listening to spicy Latin music sans children can definitely make you smile. Besides everybody else is tripping over their feet too. It’s fine. I promise. Shake off those cobwebs and it won’t be long before you’re rediscovering your clubbing days when you couldn’t care less how uncoordinated you were because you were confident in yourself (and maybe downed a shot or two). You weren’t a good dancer then either but people liked you anyway.

It gets you out of the house

OK, I guess you could technically do it at home but, really, where’s the fun in that? As mothers, we tend to develop a nasty habit of putting ourselves last. In the event that we carve time out of the day for physical activity at all, it’s either endless rounds of airplane and horseback rides with the kids (that counts, right?) or a quick video workout in the living room. I know it’s hard to find time to actually leave the house for a workout but, when you do, you will be glad you did. “Me time” is rejuvenating—it’s energizing, and frankly, it’s hard to come by in the confines of your own home. So coordinate with your man and then peel out of your driveway like the rebel inside you that’s dying to get out!

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You’ll re-learn to shake what your mama gave you

Speaking of your man, he will learn to encourage your Zumba habit if he knows what’s good for him. Your hips will shake and shimmy in ways you forgot they could and, by the time you leave, you will feel sweaty, strong, and sexy. Who says you need to get dolled up and waste your good make-up to feel like a fox? Turns out, your guy was telling the truth when he said you looked prettiest au natural. For once, you’ll believe him, and want to shake those hips at home as well.

You won't get bored

The idea of learning specific dance steps is usually what turns people off because they are so self-conscious and aware of their mistakes. But the reality is, that’s what keeps it interesting! Attending a class the first few times does require some focus but when both your mind and body are active, the time (and calories) will fly! Counting reps or watching the seconds inch by on a treadmill? No, thanks. I’m a busy mom, I no longer have the mental stamina to willingly torture myself. My kids have that base covered. But the really cool thing about Zumba is that once muscle memory takes hold, your body seems to work out on command. Song after song, your feet will find their finesse and you will enjoy every moment.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a friend, let go of your reservations, and get to dancing. No excuses. Your body and your babe will thank you.

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British actress Charlotte Riley has been tapped to play the Duchess of Cambridge — the former Kate Middleton — in an upcoming made-for-TV movie about the British royals.

King Charles III is a fictional account set in the future, imagining Prince Charles's accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth. All does not go smoothly when the new king refuses to sign a controversial bill into law and the country is thrown into a constitutional crisis.

So what do you need to know about the woman who will play one of our favorite modern royals? Riley was not plucked out of nowhere for this role. She's got quite the history on stage and screen. Here are seven things to know about the British actress.

1. She loves a good gangster

Riley played May Carleton in the BBC crime drama Peaky Blinders, centering on a gang in Birmingham, England, after the First World War. Appearing in the second season, her character is a widow who trains racehorses and is the love interest of head gangster Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy.

2. She's an award-winning playwright

In 2004, fresh out of university, Riley won the Sunday Times' Playwriting Award for Shaking Cecilia, co-written with Tiffany Wood. The plot deals with an agoraphobic on a road trip in a tiny Mini.

3. She's married to Tom Hardy

Yes, that Tom Hardy — and they met on the set of one of literature's most tragic love stories, Wuthering Heights. They wed in 2014 and welcomed their first child in October 2015.

4. She's a big fan of Tom Cruise

Riley and Cruise worked together on Edge of Tomorrow, and Riley had nothing but accolades for what she called her down-to-earth co-star.

"He sits and eats his lunch with the rest of the cast, sends everyone a Christmas card, there was no sense of 'us and them'," she said. "You can be on set with some actors and they're very in their own world and all about their own performance. Tom Cruise is a team player. He knows that the better the rapport between the lead actors and the support actors, the better the movie. You make yourself look good by ensuring everybody looks good and then everyone's fab together."

5. She has opinions about beards

Like most women, Riley has some ideas about beards — and it's not surprising, considering some of the facial hair her husband has sported for his own roles. "I think beards are fab as long as there is no food in them and they smell nice," she said. "Yeah, they're better than short and spiky because that's not good for women's delicate skin."

6. She's nosy as hell

Her character Arabella in the movie Jonathan Strange is pretty sure that everyone's business is her business, and Riley says the same is true of herself. "She's pretty nosy. I'm quite a nosy person. My dad says I have the ears of an elephant. I can hear everything that's going on. I hate missing out on things," she said.

"Nosy-slash-inquisitive. I'm intrigued by people. There's a saying up north. 'Shy bairns get nowt.' You don't ask, you don't get. You don't enquire, you don't learn."

7. She's stoked to play Kate the Great

Riley is pegged to play Kate, who will herself be queen consort upon the death of Charles when her husband Prince William ascends, and it's an exciting role. "Kate Middleton is a really interesting woman, particularly within the context of this play, and it is a challenge I am really looking forward to," she told the BBC.

King Charles III is currently filming.

When you're looking to get your party on, nothing gets the job done faster than some tasty shots.

But let's be real; ordering a round of shots in a club or bar gets expensive in a hurry. And who wants to battle crowds just to get a darn drink? Luckily, with just a couple of bottles at home, you can shake up some shooters for you and your friends that won't leave you with bar tab remorse the next morning.

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Whether you take your shots fruity or prefer something that will put a little hair on your chest, there's a shot here for everyone. Just remember to drink responsibly!

Image: Tiffany Egbert/SheKnows

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Originally published July 2015. Updated November 2016.

Have you ever started a new job and regretted it within a few months – and wished you had asked a few questions before you’d excitedly said “yes” to the job offer? Or have you ever not been able to choose between two job offers because you didn’t know enough about what either job offered so you could have made an informed decision?

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If either any of the above fit you, you’ve learned the hard way that you need to gain as much knowledge as possible concerning any job offer you accept – before you say yes.

Here are nine key questions to ask:

Learn what it will take for you to attain job success

Key question that help you learn what you’ll need to do – in the eyes of your prospective employer – include:

• What will you want me to accomplish in my first thirty (sixty) days?
• What will tell you one month from now, that you’ve hired the right candidate?
• How will you evaluate my performance?
• Once I’m oriented, what decision making responsibility will I have?

As a secondary benefit, asking these questions also tells the job interviewer you care about meeting employer expectations.

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What will it be like working for this manager?

Before you land a job with an employer who expects daily briefings, which you consider micromanagement, or a hands-off manager unavailable when you need guidance, ask:

• How often will you and I be communicating and what type of communication do you prefer – email, in person, by phone, or via texting?

Will this employer have reasonable expectations?

Will this job ask more of you than you're prepared to give? Here’s how you’ll know whether you’ll be working a standard work week or days, nights and weekends – ask questions such as:

• How reachable will you want me to be on weekends or evenings?
• How often will the employee in this job take home work? What’s a normal workday and work week here?
• How much business travel will I do?
• How much overtime will there be?

So, the next time an interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions?” ask these nine, and, if you don’t like the answers, breathe a sigh of relief – you dodged a bullet.

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© 2016, Lynne Curry. If you'd like an answer to your career question, it's easy. Write lynne@thegrowthcompany.com. Lynne authored Beating the Workplace Bully (AMACOM, 2016) and Solutions. You can also follow Lynne@lynnecurry10 on Twitter or access her other posts on SheKnows, www.workplacecoachblog.com or www.bullywhisperer.com.

The town of Salem is going to get a little bit more interesting beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 30 when Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, of the R&B group TLC, joins the cast of Days of Our Lives. Soaps.com exclusively reported that the singer will play a prisoner named Sheila, which should tie in nicely to Hope’s (Kristian Alfonso) murder storyline.

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Entertainment Weekly shared that the plot will take place over the next two months with T-Boz’s character making life miserable in prison for Hope. Sheila is the big wig behind bars, so you know the DOOL drama will be amped to the max.

The storyline is also promising to get really juicy with two other characters in the mix. Hattie (Deidre Hall), the risqué Marlena “twin” who is serving time for embezzlement, and Chille, played by the always hilarious Dot-Marie Jones from Glee, will create even more fireworks as Hope tries to fight her murder conviction.

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Even though this is T-Boz first daytime television experience, she’s perfect for a tough, no-nonsense role like Sheila. Her work with TLC members Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, was groundbreaking for females working in the hip-hop industry. They had to work ten times as hard as the men in the music industry to prove their worth.

This type of fortitude can carry any artist through any new or foreign experience. Once T-Boz gets used to the rhythm of the DOOL scripts and the fast-paced environment, she will fit right in with the veterans on the show.

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The drama in the music industry isn’t dissimilar to the drama viewers see on daytime TV, so affairs, arguments and prison politics are all going to be par for the course for T-Boz. She's going to nail this role.

So pull up a chair, and get ready for T-Boz to serve up some shade to one of Salem’s favorite heroines.

Here's the thing: I think Sharon Osbourne has a sense of humor and I think she's a little, pleasantly air-headed. She did, after all, marry Ozzy Osbourne.

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But her faux paus on X Factor lately have taken things to a whole new extreme and critics have taken notice, slamming Osbourne for being drunk during the show.

Well, now Osbourne is furious about the claims and firing back, but her excuse isn't so stellar. She said she isn't drunk she's just having a good time. Right.

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"It really p***es me off because, the thing is, this isn’t University Challenge," Osbourne said in a rant to The Sun. We’re in the music industry. You’re meant to have a good time, be entertained, have a laugh."

She added, "Just because I’m not dead serious and on the ball like this it’s like, please, get a life. Because somebody’s having a good time do they have to be drunk because you’re a sad f*** and need to get loaded to have a good time? I don’t."

But the thing is, Osbourne's silliness isn't just silliness... She's missed her cue on multiple occasions, she forgot the name of her own contestant Saara Aalto, she made references to Nicole Scherzinger's breasts and she's flirted with many of the young, male acts.

OK so maybe she really is that eccentric, but maybe she also doesn't want to admit something else is going on.

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Also, just to be clear, I'm not condoning people putting Osbourne down. If anything, I think if she has a problem she's covering then she needs to get some professional help away from Twitter. But it's hard to watch the show and not think Osbourne is under the influence of something.

Do you think Osbourne could simply be high on life during X Factor?

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2016 has been the year of celebrity breakups but Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom might be ending it on a promising note.

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Perry was spotted wearing a massive ring on her left hand ring finger, according to Entertainment Tonight, which has obviously started some serious engagement rumors.

An eyewitness told the outlet, "She walked with her left hand leading her, and bent her hand to show off the large sparkler to the cameras."

The photos show the ring, which is a large yellow diamond surrounded by small baguettes. It's gorgeous and huge.

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Another eyewitness said of the duo, who was apparently out to celebrate a friend's birthday, "Katy's mood was better than [I] had seen before. Katy was happy and laughing, joking with Orlando and pals as they got into the car. [Katy and Orlando] seemed proud to show off their happiness."

Bloom and Perry have been dating now for 10 months. According to Bustle, the two first reportedly met back in 2013 at a benefit event, but the sparks really flew at the 73rd annual Golden Globes at the beginning of 2016, when the couple was spotted flirting and getting cozy at the after parties. They've reportedly been together ever since.

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Bloom and Perry were both previously married. Bloom was married to Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr from 2010-2013, and they have one son together. Perry, on the other hand, was married to Russell Brand from 2010-2012.

Do you think Perry is just trying to spark some headlines or are she and Bloom really engaged?

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