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Get ready Bachelor Nation, a new Bachelor was announced last night and he is a familiar cutie: Nick Viall   Nick Viall is used to being a runner-up, but this time, he's the king on top in search of his queen. He will have the opportunity to get to know a new batch of beauties who will be competing for his attention. Viall, 35, is no stranger to the Bachelor series. He competed twice on 'The Bachelorette' and he was also featured on this season of 'Bachelor in Paradise.' Let's hope the fourth time is the charm! Rooting for you, sir.

It's official, liars! Pretty Little Liars is coming to an end, according to an interview network exec Karey Burke did recently with Variety. "I came in knowing that this was the plan, and I’ve been here a little under two years. It’s long been the feeling with the creative forces." Burke also cleared up those rumors about a possible PLL movie. "Oh no, this is really the end. The community surrounding the show is very protective over it, as they should be because it’s a show that the narrative is built on mystery and secrets, so I think that everybody was being very protective of the destiny of the show. I think the reason there has been speculation is because I think the people involved love doing the show. It’s not a show that really anybody wanted to leave or wanted to end. I think the community around the show has formed a wonderful family who would want to continue to work together, as long as it made sense for the story. As much as there’s a lot of wishf

Photo Credit: enstarz Season 23 is just around the corner, and this morning the show announced which stars and pros we can expect to see. This season is looking like it will stand out from all others. Here is the complete cast list for season 23: Terra Jole and pro Sasha Farber Amber Rose and pro Maks Chmerkovskiy. Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy. Maureen McCormick and Artem Chigvintsev. Marilu Henner and Derek Hough. Rick Perry and Emma Slater Jake T. Austin and Jenna Johnson Calvin Johnson and Lindsay Arnold Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Allison Holker. Ryan Lochte and Cheryl Burke Vanilla Ice and Witney Carson James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess. Jana Kramer and Gleb Savchenko So, we have a Brady, a politician, and a disgraced Olympian vying for the mirror ball trophy this season. I think the only couple I'm looking forward to seeing is Vanilla Ice and Witney Carson. That's going to be entertaining as hell, e

On Sunday, the world lost one of the greatest actors to ever grace the planet: Gene Wilder. Wilder died in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 83. Celebrities who have been impacted by his work tweeted their condolences and shared memories of the beloved actor. Mel Brooks made the following statement about his dear friend: "Gene Wilder, one of the truly great talents of our time, is gone. He blessed every film we did together with his special magic and he blessed my life with his friendship. He will be so missed." Cloris Leachman, who co-starred with Wilder in the iconic "Young Frankenstein" tweeted: "Oh, Gene, it's too soon!" Fellow funnyman Jim Carrey tweeted: "Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. If there's a heaven he as a Golden Ticket." 2016 has become the year we lost all the greats. Our wounded world cannot take another loss o

Earlier this week, conserva-turd radio host Rush Limbaugh suggested that lesbian farmers were invading rural America. He suggested that the USDA and NCLR were holding meetings to "focus on the unique needs of the rural LGBT community." Limbaugh stated that these meetings and gatherings were an "affront to the real values of rural America." "Rural America happens to be largely conservative. Rural America is made up of self-reliant, rugged, individualist types." The disgraced radio host said this: "They are trying to bust up one of the last geographically conservative regions in the country; that’s rural America … So here comes the Obama Regime with a bunch of federal money and they’re waving it around, and all you gotta do to get it is be a lesbian and want to be a farmer and they’ll set you up … apparently enough money it make it happen (sic), and the objective here is to attack rural states." Yeah. So the LGBT community is federally f

Photo Credit: YouTube Say it isn't so! Reports suggest that Connie Britton, who plays 'queen of country' Rayna James, is exiting the show after the upcoming 5th season. Several sources report that Britton is only appearing in 10 out of the 22 episodes in the upcoming season, which leads people to believe that her character may be written off the show. Britton did suggest that she may be leaving the show after the 5th season, according to Hello Giggles. A source close to 'Nashville,' however, state that negotiations are still ongoing. Earlier this week, we learned that season 5 of 'Nashville' will premiere on Thursday, January 5 at 9pm on CMT. Some good news on the horizon: Hayden Panettiere, who plays Juliette Barnes, has signed on to appear in all 22 episodes of season 5. The same goes for Chris Carmack, Maisy and Lennon Stella, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Charles Esten, and Sam Palladio. As we all know, Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples will n

Photo Credit: galleryhip Bone loss diseases such as osteopenia and osteoporosis are a scary reality for women as we age. They say that the peak bone density for a female is age 30. After that, bone density slowly decreases. While most women my age don't have to worry too much about bone density disorders just yet, it is a reality in my life. In June, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my lumbar spine. After I received my diagnosis, the doctor stated that I need to increase my calcium intake. Not only did I begin taking calcium supplements, I began researching foods that are rich in calcium. During my research, I found a ton of vegetables that have a good amount of calcium in them. The following are the top 10 vegetables that are high in calcium (and are now a staple in my diet) 10. Bok Choy Bok Choy contains 105mg of calcium. That equates to 11% of our daily value. 9. Beet Greens Beet greens contain 117mg of calcium. That equates to 12% of our daily value. 8. Broc

Photo Credit: ETonline Just when you thought TV was disinfected to prevent the spread of Chad Johnson, the being manifests once again. This time, he will be haunting Freeform on Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell's new reality show, "Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After?." Details about the 28-year-old being's appearance are still unknown, but Entertainment Tonight reports that the being known as Chad Johnson knows the happily engaged couple. They met on August 2nd during the "After the Final Rose" episode. If you can stomach another appearance of Chad Johnson, tune in on Tuesday, October 11 at 8pm on Freeform. Photo Credit: EliteDaily *hides lunch meat*

Every 1990s tween/teen remembers the ultimate boy band New Kids on the Block. Before NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, we had Joey, Jordon, Jonathan, Donnie, Danny, and Mark. Girls swooned at the cuties, and they had posters hung up of their favorite 'New Kid.' They were THE ACT of the 1980s and 1990s. Decades later, they are still "hangin tough!"  In fact, our first celeb crushes are gracing us with their presence on season 2 of 'Fuller House!' If you follow Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, and/or Andrea Barber on social media, you know these girls still swoon over the men in this boy band. Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber regularly get together to go to their concerts. Anyways, I digress. On Thursday, the ladies of 'Fuller House' shared a photo of themselves decked out in NKOTB gear. According to TV Guide, the band will make a cameo after Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Kimmy (Andrea Barber) mess up DJ's (Candace Cameron Bure) birthday pl

Blake Shelton released a relatively half-a**ed statement, along with a (sort of) apology for racist and homophobic tweets that he posted from 2009 to 2011. The tweets had resurfaced over the past weekend, causing a huge uproar. Shelton, who took a few days to release his statement, posted the following to the public: "Everyone knows comedy has been a major part of my career and it’s always been out there for anyone to see. That said anyone that knows me also knows I have no tolerance for hate of any kind or form. Can my humor at times be inappropriate? Yes. Hateful? Never. That said I deeply apologize to anyone who may have been offended." Should we forgive him? Personally, I don't. He has a history of saying 'Trump-like' homophobic and racist comments. I don't care if you fancy yourself a comedian, it is NEVER okay to make racist and homophobic jabs. Here are a few of his tweets: Seriously, Gwen!? You left Gavin Rossedale for a racist, sexist, an

If 'Full House' fans were hoping against all hopes that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would appear on 'Fuller House,' I hate to break it to you, but it will NEVER happen. According to 'Fuller House' star Jodie Sweetin , the cast has given up on persuading the twins to appear. "We've tried everything. I think we've kinda given up." According to the Olsen Twin's Wiki pages, both have "retired" from acting in order to pursue opportunities in the fashion industry. The 30-year-old twins already have a multi-billion dollar empire selling apparel, make up, and more. (In that respect, we can't really blame the two women for not wanting to appear. Fashion is their thing, and neither one has acted in several years). Jodie Sweetin did tease that the show's second season will have plenty of celebrity appearances. The second season of 'Fuller House' is currently in production and has no release date (more than likely it

Photo Credit: HuffPost While all of us Adele fans would love to see her perform during the Super Bowl halftime show, it isn't going to happen. At her L.A. concert on Saturday, Adele broke the news to concertgoers, saying : "First of all, I’m not doing the Super Bowl. I mean, come on, that show is not about music. And I don’t really — I can’t dance or anything like that. They were very kind, they did ask me, but I said no." There was talk last week that Adele was being courted to play the halftime show. *sigh* Wait! I have an idea: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Seriously Super Bowl suits, get on that! Yeah, there won't be dancing, but you will see millions of people rocking out hard!

Photo Credit: Inquisitr While most of us in the United States are roasting in an inferno, the Old Farmer's Almanac released their forecast for the upcoming winter season. If you're a snow lover, you will be pleased. North America can expect a strong winter season. Below I will outline what your region can expect. Northeast Colder than normal Normal snowfall Above normal precipitation (ice, sleet, etc). The coldest periods will occur in the second half of December, second half of January, mid-February, and the first half of March. The snowiest periods will occur in the middle of November, the second half of January, second half of February, and the first half of March. Western states Temps will be above normal Precipitation will be below normal.  Coldest periods will occur in December and the second half of January.  Snowfall will be above average in the north, and below average everywhere else. Peak snowfalls will occur in late November, the first half of D

Photo Credit:newyorker Earlier this week, Donald Trump made a bold claim about both President Obama and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. On Wednesday, Trump addressed his brainwashed followers in true fashion: a small jarb here, and a small jarb there. Then, he went for the gullet. He suggested that Hillary Clinton and Obama conspired together to create ISIS. During an interview following the rally, he insisted that his comments were true. Afterward, things spiraled for Trump as his comments spread like wildfire throughout all of social media. Here is what he said during the interview following the rally: "No, I meant he’s the founder of ISIS. I do. He was the most valuable player. I give him the most valuable player award. I give her, too, by the way, Hillary Clinton." In an attempt to save his a**, he logged onto Twitter and said that he was being " sarcastic ." On Friday, Trump tweeted the following: "Ratings challenged @CNN reports so

Photo Credit: montrealgazette Today in Dumb Criminals, we have a man in Kentucky who quickly found out that playing with fire easily gets you burned. A surveillance camera caught the entire event on video. In the video, a white minivan pulled up in front of a new business. The driver emerged from the vehicle and swung an object at the door several times. The driver then tossed a Molotov cocktail at the door and the business caught on fire. Not only did the business catch fire, the arsonist caught on fire as well. Instead of stopping, dropping, and rolling, the suspect fled to a nearby grassy area, throwing an ignited shoe in the process. Police in Kentucky are still looking for the suspect, as well as his accomplices.

If you're among the millions of people who use (free) Hulu to keep up with the latest episodes of the hottest shows, you're in for a nightmare situation. Hulu announced on Monday that it will end the free streaming service in order to focus on its subscription service(s). The Hollywood Reporter was one of the first to share the news with the world. "The streaming service is taking steps to shutter its offering of no-cost, ad-supported television and movies, a core product of Hulu’s since it launched nearly nine years ago. Hulu will begin notifying customers of the change over the next few days, and members who have been using the free service will be offered free trials of a paid subscription." The Vice President of Hulu released the following statement: "For the past couple years, we’ve been focused on building a subscription service that provides the deepest, most personalized content experience possible to our viewers. As we have continued to enhance

Sorry fans of E!'s docu-series 'I Am Cait (are there still fans of this show?),' the show has just been canceled due to low ratings. The show followed Caitlyn Jenner, who was born Bruce Jenner. After Caitlyn Jenner 'came out' as trans, she has been working hard to learn more about the trans community, and to also spread awareness about what it is like being trans. Most of the first season was about 'coming out' to her family, and also learning about the history of the trans community. During the second season, we were introduced to many of Caitlyn's new friends, most of which were influential trans women. We saw Caitlyn struggle to connect with her friends on a political platform (Caitlyn held onto her Republican beliefs; many of the beliefs being homophobic and transphobic). Production insiders report that trans viewers could not relate to Caitlyn Jenner, that she wasn't 'one of them.' Even though the show is canceled, Caitlyn Jen

Photo Credit: People What does beautiful Mexico, sexy singles, and Chris Harrison have in common? Answer: Bachelor in Paradise, season 3! Last night's premiere was certainly one of the most memorable 'Bachelor' premieres the Bachelor Nation has ever seen. We were greeted by the beautiful faces of 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' favorites, and we were also graced with the most infamous contestant to ever grace our TVs: Chad. Before I start talking about what went down, how about we name the hotties who have a second chance at love? Here they are: Lace Canadian Daniel Evan Nick Viall Jubilee Amanda Grant Wells Jared Emily and Haley (twins) Carly Izzy Vinny Sarah Herron Ashley I Brandon A Jen S Ben Z Caila Q Josh M Shushanna M (rumored to be on this season) Christian B Lauren H Brett M Leah B Ryan B (walk-on cast member) Tiara S (walk-on cast member) Jami L Carl K ....oh, and Chad.... While we didn't see everyone

Photo Credit: 98fmcom via SyFy Last night, millions tuned in or DVR'd the much anticipated 4th installment of the Sharknado series. In true Sharknado fashion, we were greeted with action-packed, shark a**-kicking within the first 10 minutes of the movie. This time, the fight began in Las Vegas. Sadly, whatever happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas, as the Sharknado storm manifested into Firenado, and eventually NukeNado. As for Fin and the gang, well, there was a brief addition to the family. We get introduced to the older son's new wife for a brief time. Gil, the youngest boy, is now 5 and doesn't know his mother (as you remember, April was about to be flattened by shuttle debris at the end of Sharknado 3). As we all know, nothing is ever as it seems in Sharknado-ville. For the last 5 years, April has been staying with her father in some scientific lab. Her father pretty much Frankensteined her up, and made her the female version of Iron Man. Sadly, her life is