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Justin Timberlake Will Most Likely Make His Super Bowl Comeback in 2018

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Hold on to your bra cups because Justin Timberlake is said to be in the final stage of negotiations as the Super Bowl LII halftime performer.

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Us Weekly reports an insider has confirmed Timberlake is finalizing the deal, and he might take the stage with other legendary performers, notably Jay Z. Though, as of now, it's just Timberlake who's inking the deal.

Timberlake took the Super Bowl halftime stage once before back in 2004 when he placed his hand on Janet Jackson's boob and she lost part of her outfit, flashing most of the world on live television. The scandal, which you can refer to as nipplegate, caused such a stir that the Federal Communications Commission implemented a new policy which required live performances to have a five-second broadcast delay.

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There were also rumors that Jackson and Timberlake were banned from ever performing again, but it seems time heals all wounds. And thank goodness for that because Timberlake is just too good. He's too good to never have another halftime show.

Now, if you are like me and have watched Timberlake's Netflix performance documentary about four times (I can't help myself), you know that he is an epic performer. And epic is an understatement. He is a performer to end all performers. I don't even know the last time I was this excited about a Super Bowl performance, and I'm a pretty big fans of the past few acts, especially Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. But there is something about Timberlake taking that stage again after thirteen years that is just really making my heart sing.

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Although, I'm sure he will be very, very careful to keep his hands to himself this time around.


Lady Gaga & Beyonce Shower Each Other With Friend Love

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Beyoncé and Lady Gaga aren't just two of the biggest female stars in the world, they're also good friends, and the two recently had an exchange that will warm even the coldest of hearts.

Gaga has been open about her health struggles in the past, living with chronic pain. Apparently, she was having one of these rough bouts when she received something unexpected: Not one, but two presents from Bey herself.

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The first was a a hoodie from Beyoncé's athleisure line Ivy Park.

"Not having a good pain day," Gaga wrote on Instagram, sharing a pic of the gift. "Thank you honey B for sending me this comfy sweatshirt. Keeps me warm outside in a hammock so I can be w the trees, and the sky, and the sun and take deep breaths. Feel so lucky to have so much love."

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lady gaga beyonce instagram post 1

The next gift was a gorgeous bouquet of roses.

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"Thank you so much honey B. Miss you," Gaga captioned this one, "this was so kind. If I hadn't seen your videos on TV at grandmas house after I got dropped from def jam records, I would have given up. You inspire us all. The dream you embody kept me going."

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lady gaga beyonce instagram post 2

This is definitely the girlmance we all need in our lives. If you'll remember, the two collaborated on the 2009 song, "Telephone," and the rest in #friendgoals history.

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Also, can we take a second to talk about how adorable it is that Lady Gaga calls Beyoncé her Honey B?

This May Be the Real Reason GoT's Final Season Is Only Six Episodes

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HBO is pulling out all the stops for Game of Thrones' final season, which is expected to begin shooting at the end of this year.

While Season 8 will only be comprised of six episodes, they will each be about the length of a feature film, and they will have the budget to match. Variety is reporting each episode will have a budget of $15 million, the highest in the show's history.

To put that into perspective, Elle reports Season 2 was rumored to have cost $6 million an episode. Season 6 was at $10 million an episode and Season 7 was around $14 million an episode.

The upped budget makes sense not only for the fact that the episodes will be so much longer, but also because the special effects will no doubt need to be epic.

At $15 million we better see the return of Ghost, that's all I'm sayin'.

There are also reports the show plans to film multiple endings in order to throw off hackers, which plagued Season 7. Can you imagine if the Season 8 finale was hacked and leaked online? That would be the biggest tragedy in television history. Of course HBO is keen on preventing this any way possible and, while multiple endings does seem like a good scheme, it also means more money.

HBO president of programming Casey Bloys commented to Deadline about the plans to shoot multiple endings, "You have to do that on a long show... Because when you’re shooting something, people know. So they’re going to shoot multiple versions so that there’s no definitive answer until the end."

Critically acclaimed shows like The Sopranos and Breaking Bad also used the strategy of multiple ending to throw snoops off the trail.

Not gonna lie, as a die-hard fan of the series, I almost wish the budget for the episodes would have been a bit higher. I know, greedy. But consider the fact that most sci-fi movies have budgets of about $100 million for just one film and suddenly $15 million seems like a tight sum when you factor in the dragons and White Walkers we need to see in every other upcoming scene.

Are you surprised by the $15 million budget per episode for Game of Thrones Season 8?

Jennifer Lopez Confirms Her Family in Puerto Rico Is Safe

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Updated Sept. 28, 2017, 6:10 a.m. PT: Thankfully, Jennifer Lopez's family in Puerto Rico have been found. After six days of uncertainty in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Lopez took to Instagram to confirm the happy news. "After a long 6 days we found the last of the family! Now the rebuilding begins!!," Lopez captioned a photo of her relatives on Instagram, using hashtags like "#tiotomás," "#titiadela," "#familia," "#puertorico," "#unidosporpuertorico" and "#LOVE" to identify her aunt and uncle and celebrate their safety.

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Jennifer Lopez PR Family Instagram

Lopez has been one of the most vocal celebrities speaking up about the need to rehabilitate and send aid to the devastated island of Puerto Rico. Earlier this week, news broke that Lopez donated $1 million to relief efforts for Puerto Rico. She, along with celebs like the rapper Pitbull, Broadway performer Lin-Manuel Miranda and her boyfriend, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, have been nobly using their visibility for good. That said, it's also very fortunate that her family has been found and is, as it appears from the photo, out of harm's way.

Updated Sept. 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m. PT: With her family still missing in Puerto Rico, Jennifer Lopez joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Sunday to announce that she's donating $1 million to relief efforts for the island.

During the press conference, Lopez said she's concerned both for her family and everyone else on the island. Puerto Rico was one of many Caribbean islands devastated by hurricanes in recent weeks.

Cuomo tweeted thanking Lopez for her support and linked to New York's fundraising effort for aid for Puerto Rico.

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Jennifer Lopez donating $1 mil to hurricane relief 1

We just hope that Lopez's missing family turns out to be OK.

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The Caribbean has been battered by one hurricane after another in recent weeks. And with the death toll from Hurricane Maria's pass through Puerto Rico still rising, Jennifer Lopez just revealed that she still hasn't heard from her family members who live in Maria's path.

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Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico two days ago. In a heartfelt Instagram video, Lopez explained that she hasn't been able to stop thinking about the island since the tragedy began.

"What's on my mind is Puerto Rico," she said. "The devastation is beyond belief. Me and my cousins still haven't been able to hear from our families over there."

Jennifer Lopez call for help for Puerto Rico after Irma

Jennifer Lopez call for help for Puerto Rico after Irma

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But Lopez is somehow managing to stay productive during what has to be a cripplingly terrifying situation. Where most of us would be panicking, she's calmly urging her followers to donate to hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and on other islands that have been hard hit by hurricanes this summer.

"What's foremost on my mind and many others' is trying to figure out the best way to help," she said. "The island has been hit by two of the most devastating hurricanes we have ever seen, Irma and Maria. Today, Puerto Rico needs our help."

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Lopez was born in the United States, but her parents are from Puerto Rico, and much of her family still lives on the island. Lopez has also been active in helping other communities ravaged by hurricanes — she and her boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez, each donated $25,000 to relief efforts in Houston, Texas, after Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding there.

Vegans Are Going to Be So Excited About This Halo Top News

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For those of us who've wanted to try Halo Top for years but have dairy issues that got in the way, the wait is finally over.

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Halo Top announced this morning they are releasing nondairy and vegan Halo Top flavors starting today. These flavors will be inspired by some of their most popular low-cal pint choices, but with no dairy: peanut butter cup, chocolate, oatmeal cookie, sea salt caramel, caramel macchiato, cinnamon roll and chocolate-covered banana.

This new line will be made with coconut milk and ranges from 280 to 360 calories.

“The number one request that we get from our fans is to make a non-dairy and vegan-friendly version of Halo Top. Whether you have to or choose to restrict dairy—or only eat vegan—we always want to make sure we listen to our fans,” Justin Woolverton, founder and CEO of Halo Top, said in a statement to press. “It took a long time to ‘get it right,’ but we’re absolutely thrilled with the outcome and can’t wait for our fans to try these flavors.”

High-protein diets are all the rage right now, and Halo Top even has that going for it. This nondairy ice cream will have 12 grams of protein per pint.

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Dairy-free people who also love and miss ice cream have never been more excited.

What to Know About Jedediah Bila's New Replacement on The View

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It's been months of almost nonstop shake-ups at The View, where co-host after co-host has left the show. Just in recent months, the hosting panel has said goodbye to Nicolle Wallace, Rosie Perez, Raven-Symoné, Michelle Collins, Candace Cameron Bure and, most recently, Jedediah Bila. But Bila already has a replacement, and she's sure to add some new perspective to the table.

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The newest host on The View is Meghan McCain, daughter of U.S. senator and 2008 presidential nominee John McCain. She comes to The View fresh from leaving Fox News a mere two weeks before her new gig was announced. In her Twitter bio, she describes herself as a "Blond Republican," but from the topics she tweets about, it would appear she tends to have more centrist or liberal view on a number of social issues. Interestingly, her Twitter bio also includes the hashtag "#FuckCancer," most likely in relation to her father's recent cancer diagnosis.

McCain has been politically outspoken for years, ostensibly because of her family. She's been a political blogger and columnist in addition to her hosting duties at Fox, and she's written a number of books, including a children's book about politics, My Dad, John McCain, and a memoir about her time working on McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, Dirty Sexy Politics.

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It's certainly a time of great upheaval for McCain to be making such a big career move as joining The View, as her father is still battling brain cancer and announced recently that doctors have given him a very poor prognosis. She's also gone toe-to-toe publicly with President Donald Trump over mocking her father's diagnosis. Just this week, she tweeted that the president's actions were "abhorrent."

Meghan McCain joins hosting panel on The View

Meghan McCain joins hosting panel on The View

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Needless to say, McCain will bring a strong new perspective to the hosting table. We just hope that with everything her family is facing right now, she's able to stick around.

Jane Fonda Has No Time for Megyn Kelly's Plastic Surgery Questions

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Interviewers, take note: There is more to a mature woman than her physical appearance and whether or not she had plastic surgery. Plastic surgery-shaming is certainly not new, but given the fact that it’s not going away, this is a conversation we need to have — again.

The most recent offender is Megyn Kelly on her new NBC show Megyn Kelly Today. She had both Robert Redford, 81, and Jane Fonda, 79, on as guests to talk about their new movie, Our Souls at Night.

The conversation started by talking about Redford’s heartthrob status (no mention of aging or his current appearance), but then quickly pivoted to Fonda.

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"You've been an example to everyone in how to age beautifully and with strength and unapologetically," Kelly said, opening with flattery for which Fonda thanked her.

It could have ended there, but Kelly couldn’t help herself, bringing up Fonda’s plastic surgery.

"You admit you've had work done, which I think is to your credit, but I think you look amazing," Kelly continued. "Why did you say... I read that you said you felt you're not proud to admit that you've had work done. Why not?"

As Kelly asked the question, gradually stuffing her feet further into her mouth, Fonda gave her one of the best not-impressed glares ever seen on daytime TV outside the context of soap operas. It was clear she was having none of it.

"We really want to talk about that now?" Fonda replied, making sure Kelly knew that she did not. So Kelly tried to backpedal.

"Well, one of the things people think about when they look at you is how amazing you look," Kelly told Fonda.

"Well, thanks," Fonda said. "Good attitude, good posture, I take care of myself. But let me tell you why I love this movie that we did, Our Souls at Night, rather than plastic surgery."

And with that, Fonda shut it down.

Factually, Kelly was right. Fonda has been open about having plastic surgery, including in a 2015 interview with W magazine in which she said she was “not proud of the fact” that she had it.

“I grew up so defined by my looks,” Fonda told W. “I was taught to think that if I wanted to be loved, I had to be thin and pretty. That leads to a lot of trouble," she said at the time.

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So she’s addressed the plastic surgery issue directly, commented on it and is ready to move on. The problem is, Kelly wasn’t.

The thing is, Kelly is all too familiar with people — including the president — focusing on her physical appearance instead of her work as a journalist and should definitely know better. Here’s hoping Kelly learned her lesson and will keep the questions relevant next time.

Prince George Is Sick of School Already

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Prince George is already over this whole school thing and would be perfectly happy to just hang out at Kensington Palace and watch reruns of Thomas the Tank Engine, thank you very much.

He was off to a great start, it seemed. In early September, Kensington Palace shared photos on its Instagram feed of Prince George on his first day of school, smiling and looking dapper. The young prince attends Thomas's Battersea in London. After Prince George's first day of school on Sept. 7, Prince William shared with press that it went well. Maybe not a smash hit, but hey, it sounded like a solid start to us.

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George school

William added with some relief, "There was one other parent who had more of an issue with their children, so I was quite pleased I wasn't the one." Ah yes, many of us know that feeling well. William also said, "We are all seeing how long that lasts before he doesn't want to go."

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And we now know how long the honeymoon period lasted for George. On his first royal visit to the town of Milton Keynes on Sept. 26 — celebrating its 50th anniversary — the Duke of Cambridge revealed that George is completely over going to school. The Telegraph reported that William spoke with several parents, including Louise Smith of Milton Keynes. Smith told the Telegraph that she was delighted when William paused to say a friendly hello to her young daughters. "It was really exciting meeting William. He told me he'd just dropped Prince George off at school and he didn't want to go. Sounds a bit like mine really," she said.

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Milton Keynes

During his visit to Milton Keynes, Prince William spent time with clients of a local mental health service — and played a table soccer match, which hopefully got his mind off George being through with school. Amy Humphreys, health and fitness leader for the organization, gave the Duke tiny MK Dons soccer shirts — although the Prince joked he's a fan of the Dons' rivals, Aston Villa.

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"We gave him shirts with George and Charlotte written on the back but we didn't have a blank one yet for the 'bun,'" Humphreys said to the news outlet.

Well, George, chin up, chap. At least you get cool merch on a regular basis for your princely duties.


How to Get Free & Discounted Coffee on National Coffee Day

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There are food holidays that pass by with little notice (here's looking at you, Feb. 15, aka Gumdrop Day), and then there's National Coffee Day. Not only does this day, which falls on Sept. 29, celebrate something that we can all agree is basically the elixir of life, but it's also an occasion for cafés and restaurants alike to shower their customers with love by way of free java. Check out all of the deals we could find for free and discounted coffee on Friday, Sept. 29 below.

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7-Eleven: Sign up for 7-Eleven's 7Rewards program, and get a free coffee of any size Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

Cinnabon: Get a free 12-ounce cup of coffee all day on National Coffee Day.

Cumberland Farms: Text FREECOFFEE to 64827 and get a mobile coupon for a free coffee of any size, hot or iced, or a tea, cappuccino or hot chocolate.

Dunkin' Donuts: Get a free medium hot coffee with your purchase of a medium, large or extra-large hot coffee on National Coffee Day.

High Brew Coffee: Get a free can of High Brew coffee when you take a Lyft on Sept. 29 in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco or Seattle.

Illy: Illy has several discounts available for National Coffee Day. Enjoy five Illy coffees for the price of four (using code CELEBRATECOFFEE); receive a complimentary frother with select Illy espresso machines (using code FROTHER); and get a complimentary Illy iperEspresso Machine when you join Illy a casa Auto Delivery and sign up for recurring coffee deliveries.

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Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Coffee Day all weekend. They're giving away one free hot brewed coffee of any size or one small iced premium blend every day from Sept. 29 through Oct.1.

McDonald's: Every McCafé drink is just $2 on Sept. 29.

Pilot Flying J: Using this coupon, get a free small cup of coffee, tea or cappuccino from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, Sept. 29, 2016.

Tim Hortons: From Sept. 29 through Oct. 8, Tim Hortons' U.S. locations will give away a free original blend, dark roast, decaf or iced coffee of any size redeemable by downloading the free Tim Hortons app.

Wawa: Get a free coffee of any size at Wawa on Sept. 29.

Rihanna Calls Out Donald Trump for Neglecting Hurricane Maria Victims

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President Donald Trump has come under fire in recent weeks for his response (or almost complete lack thereof) to the devastation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the small island. Puerto Rico is an American territory, but Trump has yet to acknowledge that the people there are Americans, and has focused his statements since Maria largely on the debt he says Puerto Rico owes to Wall Street. A number of celebrities (including Jennifer Lopez, who has family members who live there) have called for support for the residents of Puerto Rico, who are in desperate need of food, water and power.

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Now, Rihanna has joined the fray, specifically calling on Trump to do more to help the people of Puerto Rico. On Thursday, Rihanna tweeted an image of the latest cover of the New York Daily News, which reads, "No food, no water, no power, no medical care for the dying… Puerto Rico needs more help, Mr. President!"

Alongside the image, Rihanna wrote, "Dear @realDonaldTrump I know you’ve probably already seen this, but I just wanted to make sure! Don’t let your people die like this."

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Rihanna calls out Donald Trump for Puerto Rico tweets 1

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Earlier in the week, Trump wrote a series of tweets about the damage in Puerto Rico.

"Texas & Florida are doing great but Puerto Rico, which was already suffering from broken infrastructure & massive debt, is in deep trouble," he wrote. "It’s old electrical grid, which was in terrible shape, was devastated. Much of the Island was destroyed, with billions of dollars owed to Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with. Food, water and medical are top priorities – and doing well. #FEMA."

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Rihanna calls out Donald Trump for Puerto Rico tweets 2

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Rihanna calls out Donald Trump for Puerto Rico tweets 3

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Rihanna calls out Donald Trump for Puerto Rico tweets 4

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Here's hoping the mounting pressure from the public and from celebrities like Rihanna will result in help for Puerto Rico.

Hugh Hefner's Son Honors Dad in Surprisingly Touching Tribute

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Playboy founder and cultural icon Hugh Hefner died of natural causes on Sept. 27, having spent most of his 91 years with at least one beautiful, scantily clad blonde sitting in his lap. And even in death, he'll have company: According to Us Weekly, Hefner will be buried next to Marilyn Monroe at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles. (Monroe appeared in the very first issue of Playboy back in December 1953.)

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Hefner's son, Cooper, released a statement about his famous — and occasionally infamous — dad, who posted a photo with Cooper and his other son Marston on Instagram on June 19 in honor of Father's Day.

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Cooper and Hugh

"My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom," Cooper wrote. "He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history."

Cooper continued, "He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie and my brothers David and Marston, and all of us at Playboy Enterprises."

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Cooper and his siblings are expected to inherit some of their father's $43 million net worth. He also has 77,000 Instagram followers who enjoy glimpses into his jet-setting life.

At 26, Cooper is the youngest of Hefner's four children — and plans to continue his father's legacy in his role as chief creative officer at Playboy Enterprises. Little known fact: Cooper grew up in the Playboy Mansion. Who knew there were kids there? Was there a Playboy nursery attended by bunny-tailed governesses? Inquiring minds want to know.

Here's How Much Protein & Nutrients Kids Really Need & Where They Can Get Them

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Being a parent is a lifelong exercise in worry, especially when the health of our kids is concerned. Parenting in the digital age, in particular, can be confusing — information is shared in viral succession, and it can be hard to sort out the stuff that should stick from the stuff that shouldn't.

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Figuring out how much protein and other nutrients our kids should be getting certainly classifies as need-to-know info, but it's also info that at times feels impossible to accurately pinpoint. Are they getting enough protein? Are they getting too much protein? How about carbs? And fat?

Don't worry — the odds are in your favor that your child's nutritional needs are being met if they are already getting a balanced diet. But it's totally normal to be concerned. Plus, recommended dietary allowances can vary from child to child because no two children are exactly alike.

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Accordingly, dietary suggestions for nutrients and macronutrients are often broken down by sex and age as well as by percentages based on body weight for some macronutrients. Still sounds like a lot of work to decipher, right?

Well, happily, the government's Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion created a specific set of nutritional goals for age-sex groups based on both dietary reference intakes and dietary recommendations. Titled Appendix 7, it outlines precise amounts of commonly queried macronutrients — including protein, carbs and fat.

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To make your life even easier, though (hey, parenting is hard... you deserve a break!), we funneled all of the information into one handy infographic. Bonus? It even has healthy snack ideas to help your kiddos meet their nutritional needs in these categories.

Image: Gabriela Arellano/SheKnows

This post was sponsored by RXBAR Kids.

Pamela Anderson & Kendra Wilkinson Emotionally Mourn Hugh Hefner's Death

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While Hugh Hefner was always surrounded by a fair amount of controversy, even in the wake of his death on the evening of Sept. 27, that doesn't mean he's not being mourned. In fact, among the celebrity tributes being made to Hefner the day after news of his death broke, both Pamela Anderson and Kendra Wilkinson, women who have been by his side for years and whose careers were deeply influenced by Hefner, are now posting the most heartfelt statements about him as they publicly mourn him.

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Anderson took to Instagram today, sharing a video of herself crying and writing a long farewell message beside it for the Playboy founder.

"Goodbye #Hef. Mr. Hefner I have so many thoughts, I have no brain n [sic] right now to edit. I am me because of you. You taught me everything important about freedom and respect. Outside of my family you were the most important person in my life," she wrote. "You gave me my life... People tell me all the time. That I was your favorite...I'm in such deep shock. But you were old."

Pamela Anderson writes about Hugh Hefner's death

Pamela Anderson writes about Hugh Hefner's death

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Anderson went on to write about the last time she saw Hefner. "Last time I saw you, you were using a walker. You didn't want me to see. You couldn't hear," she said. "You had a piece of paper in your pocket you showed me — with my name Pamela with a heart around it."

Anderson isn't the only former Playboy Mansion resident who's speaking out. Kendra Wilkinson released a heartfelt statement to media outlets describing Hefner as "an angel." She's also spent the morning tweeting out her thoughts on Hefner's death and sharing a memory of Hefner spending time with her on her wedding day.

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Kendra Wilkinson Hefner Tweet 1

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Kendra Wilkinson Hefner Tweet 2

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"Hef changed my life. He made me the person I am today. I couldn’t be more thankful for our friendship and our time together. I will miss him so much but he will be in my heart forever," she wrote.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Today, multiple Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced via Instagram that she has breast cancer.

She wrote: “1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I’m the one.” 

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The Seinfeld and Veep actor stayed positive, saying, “the good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union.”

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Not missing the opportunity to highlight health inequities, Louis-Dreyfus continued, “The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let’s fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality.” 

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Known for playing strong, powerful women like Elaine Benes and Selina Meyer, Louis-Dreyfus has supported women’s health causes in real life, including Planned Parenthood.

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We have no doubt she’ll bring her strength and grace to her experience with breast cancer and continue to be a vocal advocate for others.

Kris & Kylie Jenner Might Be Launching a Maternity Line

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As if we weren’t already having trouble keeping up with Kardashian pregnancies, scandals and fashion lines, Kris and Kylie Jenner are now reportedly working on a maternity line together. The news comes a week after the internet-breaking scoop that Kylie is reportedly pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott.

According to The Sun, Kris may be cashing in on her daughter’s pregnancy with a new maternity line geared toward younger moms. Kris has reportedly already begun setting up meetings with business heads to discuss the venture, and if it does come to fruition, the business would add to her already profitable stock. Kylie’s makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, raked in $420 million in the past 18 months alone according to Women’s Wear Daily.

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“Kris is so happy for Kylie. Not only will she be a grandma again, but it’s a whole new set of business opportunities for her,” a source told The Sun. “She’s thinking maternity fashion for younger mums, and she’s already offering to set up meetings. If Kylie embraced the young mummy market, she could take it over.”

Since finding out about her pregnancy, Kylie has reportedly been leaning on her mom and older sister Kim Kardashian West for support. According to Us Weekly, the three had a long discussion about Kylie’s options before moving forward with the pregnancy. “Kris is so supportive and she knew this was a Kylie decision,” a source told Us Weekly. “They all wanted Kylie to make the decision for herself and to understand this is what it looks like, this is how your life will change, and Kylie gets that.”

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Kylie’s other parent, Caitlyn Jenner, is also supportive of her daughter’s choices, though she reportedly worries that now isn’t the best time for Kylie to become a mom. “Caitlyn is supportive of her daughter, of course, but she doesn’t necessarily think this is the right time for Kylie,” another insider told Us Weekly. “She has a hugely successful business and Caitlyn doesn’t want to see that taken away from her.”

At this point, Kylie’s maternity line, her parents’ opinions and even her pregnancy are all just rumors — so you should take this news with a pretty big grain of salt. Still, if Kylie is able to corner the maternity market, it’ll be further proof of her brand’s resonance and her business acumen (and Kris Jenner’s too, obvs).

Originally published on Stylecaster.


Christie Brinkley Surprises Daughter Sailor With Big Modeling News

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Who better to give rookie model Sailor Brinkley-Cook the news that she's going to be a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model than her mom, Christie Brinkley — one of Sports Illustrated's most popular swimsuit models ever?

During New York Fashion Week, Sailor was in the middle of a fake (unbeknownst to her) interview while Brinkley lurked behind the scenes waiting to swoop in and spill the big news to Sailor on camera. The reveal was particularly sweet, as Sailor told People earlier this year, “I grew up looking at these photos of my mom, never thinking that I would ever be able to do that."

Brinkley appeared in SI eight times between 1975 and 2004 and scored three consecutive SI swimsuit issue covers in 1979, 1980 and 1981 — a modeling record at the time.

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Sailor continued to People, “To be compared to my mother who has this extremely successful career under her belt when I’m just getting started? And to have people say I’m never going to have what she has or be what she is. I’m not trying to be her. But I’m fine. I don’t get hurt by this stuff... It was just such a surreal moment for me because I’ve looked up to all the SI models and my mom — they’ve always been my inspirations.”

Watch the adorable video of Brinkley serving up the good news to Sailor.

Christie Brinkley tells Sailor she'll be in SI

Christie Brinkley tells Sailor she'll be in SI

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Sailor will be the first-ever second-generation SI swimsuit model, and the publication is thrilled about it. According to the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue editor MJ Day, the iconic magazine was smitten with Sailor immediately.

Day said, "Meeting and shooting her last year was one of the highlights of my career. She's the millennial girl next door. She's funny. She's driven. She's smart. She's beautiful. She's interesting. And most of all, she has a voice and isn't afraid to use it."

Day continued, "Sailor translates so well off the printed page — she takes beautiful pictures but that's only one of the countless things she's good at. Much like her mom, she embodies everything it means to be an SI Swimsuit model, but she's doing it in a way that is very much her own."

Sailor is headed to Aruba in October with the other 2018 SI swimsuit issue rookies — and her fans can watch her shoot via live stream. She posted a pic and an inspiring, body-positive message to her Instagram feed, sharing the news:

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Sailor Cook instagram photo

Brinkley also posted a clip on Instagram of her adorable sneak attack. These two! Mother-daughter goals for real. Can we have brunch with them soon?

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Christie Brinkley insta video

Scotty McCreery Is Engaged to the ‘Perfect Girl’

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She's been by his side since they were kids, through his American Idol win and now as he builds his career in country music. Now, Scotty McCreery and his "perfect girl" are engaged.

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McCreery announced the big news on his Instagram, posting a series of photos from his proposal with the very excited caption, "SHE SAID YES!!!"

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Scotty McCreery is engaged to the

The lucky lady is Gabi Dugal, McCreery's girlfriend of more than five years. They met when they were in kindergarten, grew up together and started dating near the end of their senior year of high school. We can see why he'd be so head over heels for a girl who can stay by his side for that long.

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On his website, McCreery wrote, "I’ve been planning this moment for so long that it feels surreal for it to have finally happened. Gabi is the perfect girl and my true love, and I cannot wait to begin building our life together as husband and wife."

He popped the question while they were on a hike near Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina on Tuesday, and the photos are absolutely stunning. In one, they share a sweet kiss while they overlook some lush, green scenery. In another, Dugal shows off the diamond engagement ring that Us Weekly reports McCreery helped design for her. The site also says they plan to get married sometime in 2018.

Many of McCreery's fans already know of Dugal since she's been a part of his life for so long. She also appeared in several of his music videos, including "The Trouble with Girls," "Feelin’ It" and "Five More Minutes."

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Congratulations to McCreery and Dugal!

Flakey Skin Around Your Vulva? What You Need to Know About Lichen Sclerosus

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Lichen sclerosus is a serious, often long-term skin condition that typically affects the genital region. According to the Mayo Clinic, professionals aren’t sure what causes this condition, but hormonal imbalances and/or an overactive immune system may be factors.

“There is abnormal activity of the cells that cause scarring in the body, called fibroblasts,” explains Dr. Tanya Kormeili, a dermatologist. “This leads to scarring and tightening in the upper dermis of the skin, making the vaginal opening narrower over time, making intercourse near impossible for some.”

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The common symptom, Kormeili adds, is white, patchy skin that feels thinner than normal in the genitalia region, including both the vulva and the penis as well as the anal area. Although postmenopausal women have a high risk, the skin condition can even start in young people. However, those who have the condition when they are children are more likely to see symptoms decrease as they age into puberty.

Other symptoms include discomfort and pain, especially during sexual intercourse, as well as bleeding and blisters in the affected area according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Many are physically unable to have traditional sexual intercourse due to this condition. However, professionals recommend using personal lubricant and/or a vaginal dilator when attempting sexual intercourse in order to make the experience more tolerable.

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“There is increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer, less than 5 percent, with genital lichen sclerosus,” Kormeili mentions. In other words, although lichen sclerosus doesn’t cause cancer, there is a chance those who have it may develop skin cancer in their genital regions.

Fortunately, there are a few different options in terms of treatment. Kormeili recommends seeing a dermatologist in addition to receiving treatment from a gynecologist because the condition “needs constant supervision until it is managed.”

Additionally, the Mayo Clinic also says topical corticosteroid ointments and creams are commonly prescribed, but immune-modulating medications and ultraviolet light treatment for nongenital areas can also be recommended by a medical professional. Previously, sex hormone treatments were used, but recent evidence suggests they were ineffective.

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There are also techniques you can practice on your own. The British National Health Service recommends those with this skin condition to practice self-care routines, such as avoiding irritating the affected area by not touching or washing it as well as not wearing particularly restrictive, tight clothing.

By Danielle Corcione

Kate Middleton's Favorite Cookie Is Helping Her Morning Sickness

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When it comes to pregnancy, it seems like everyone has heard a crazy story about food. From craving pickles and peanut butter (can anyone confirm that this is a thing?) to downing saltines and sparkling water to prevent queasiness, it's impossible to divorce the importance of food from someone's pregnancy journey.

That goes for royalty too. The Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, is currently pregnant with her third child, and as with her previous pregnancies, she's suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum. That's a severe type of morning sickness, and sadly Kate's was so bad when she was carrying Prince George that she had to be hospitalized.

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Luckily, she's found one thing that can help ease her symptoms. While attending an awards ceremony, Prince William, in a conversation with 98-year-old Iris Orell, who also suffered from the illness, told her that ginger cookies have occasionally eased Kate's symptoms. However, not erasing the seriousness of her condition, he emphasized that, "there's not much ginger can do to stop that."

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For regular morning sickness or stomachaches for those of us who aren't pregnant, ginger has long been used as a remedy. Sipping ginger tea or sucking a ginger lozenge can help calm your digestive system when things go awry, and though it hasn't been able to help Kate's more severe bouts, it seems that ginger cookies are just the ticket when combatting mild nausea.

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Here's wishing Kate a healthy pregnancy and as many ginger cookies as she can handle.

Ingo Rademacher Ditches General Hospital for Another Soaps TV Show

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The door always seemed open for Ingo Rademacher to return to General Hospital, but that door is now shut since TV Insider revealed the news that the actor was joining the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful. It was a shock that resonated throughout the soap world.

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Rademacher is taking over the role of Thorne Forrester, who was previously played by Winsor Harmon. It’s the first time he’s ever been a replacement actor, so the situation is a new one for him.

Rademacher is even dealing with a bit of fan backlash after Harmon tweeted that his role has been recast.

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Thorne Forrester recast

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“I read the comments and a lot of people weren’t happy. There was a lot of support for Winsor, and rightly so,” he explained to TV Insider. “I said to my wife, ‘Wow, I feel kind of bad about this.’ I mean, I know it’s the way things go in daytime, but this is a new experience for me. I’ve never stepped into a role that was previously played by someone else. I hope the fans aren’t too upset about this.”

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For B&B’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell, the decision to take the character in a different direction was a bold choice. However, it makes sense to realign the character with the correct ages in the Forrester family hierarchy. Thorne Forrester is the youngest son, but when Harmon played the role, he was older than Thorsten Kaye, who played Thorne’s older brother, Ridge, on the show. Now that mess of ages is all sorted out.

As for Rademacher taking on the contract role at B&B over a possible return to GH, he thought there were few possibilities for Jax after his last storyline had him deported out of Port Charles.

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"I made a brief return there last March, but then Sonny had Jax deported, so that was that! So, no, I wasn’t even thinking about a future at GH," he said. "I guess Jax won’t be showing up there anytime soon — or, if he does, he won’t look like me!"

While Rademacher is unclear what direction Bell is taking the character of Thorne, fans will get the opportunity to see his big return to soaps in mid- to late November. It should make a huge impact on the Forrester family.

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