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The new “Make America Healthy Again” guidelines are intended to encourage healthy eating in the U.S. But does the food on Air Force One meet those standards?
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Sydney Sweeney has nothing to hide.
Shortly after sitting down to discuss a myriad of topics, from plastic surgery to controversy, she stepped out onto the red carpet.
Her ensemble is flawless. Her look is bold and stunning.
And the gown itself is fully see-through.
Sydney Sweeney stuns in a sheer silver gown
Recently, Sydney Sweeney walked the red carpet at Variety‘s Power of Women event.
This was her most jaw-dropping red carpet look, ever.
Sweeney wore a floor-length Christian Cowan silver gown.
The ensemble hugged the actress’ phenomenal curves, accentuating the effect with a cinched waist.
The gown itself was silver, and completely sheer.
Obviously, Sweeney has worn less for the camera — but only when she is filming, from intimate scenes on Euphoria to (even) more traumatic moments in Immaculate.
But this is a bold and inspiring look for the red carpet. She looks incredible and she knows it.
Over the years, Sweeney’s body has made her a target for critics and for some deeply weird people.
To be blunt, she is extremely good-looking.
Some people simply refuse to be normal about her. It’s like something in their brains short-circuits when they see her, and not in the sensible, horny way. More like a vindictive lobotomy.
Her speech is, dare we say it, even more worthy of your attention
Speaking of being weird about Sydney Sweeney, she had more to share than her jaw-droppingly gorgeous ensemble on Wednesday night.
She addressed how she is too often “underestimated” in the entertainment industry.
“I know what it feels like … to have people define you before you’ve had a chance to define yourself,” she acknowledged to attendees.
“I know what it feels like to have to prove that you deserve to be here,” she continued.
Sweeney has had to prove herself repeatedly in order “to be seen, to be taken seriously.”
“Every one of us has our own fight,” Sweeney continued in her speech, which she shared to Instagram.
“Strength doesn’t look loud sometimes,” she suggested.
“And sometimes it’s about getting up again and again,” Sweeney emphasized, “no matter who is watching.”
She went on to conclude with advise to women to never “shrink themselves” for the benefit of others.
Sweeney encouraged women to embrace that their “power is already within.” That’s good! A little self-help in terms of vibes, but otherwise very good!
Her speech came with a dedication
By the way, Sydney Sweeney dedicated her powerful speech to boxer Christy Martin.
As we know, she portrayed the sports legend in the recent Christy biopic.
She also dedicated her speech to “all the women who inspire us in big and small ways.”
That is much more vague — but is also conveniently inclusive.
We’ll admit that many people probably never listened to the speech, and only paid attention to her mind-breakingly gorgeous red carpet look. We suspect that Sweeney knew this already.
Sydney Sweeney Breaks Minds in See-Through Silver Gown was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Corey Harrison shared a troubling update with fans on Monday.
The Pawn Stars personality shared a selfie from a hospital bed and revealed that he’s suffered several serious injuries from a recent motorcycle accident.
According to Corey, he had already been hospitalized for three days when he decided to share the news with fans.
“Pretty messed up but I’m good crash bars are awesome 3 nights in the hospital 11 breaks in my rib cage,” Corey captioned his pics.
“Will do an episode on @theCoreyHarrisonshow sorry Pops looks like I’m missing your wedding.”
Corey also included a photo of his X-rays, and from the way things look, his ribs sustained some serious damage.
This is not the first time that Corey has gotten banged up on a bike.
In 2014, he jumped off of his bike at 40 MPH to avoid a major collision.
He famously decided to attend his own birthday party instead of going to a hospital, only learning later that he had broken his hand.
As TMZ points out, the new situation is especially sad, as this will mark the second time that Corey has missed his father’s wedding.
Gold & Silver Pawn Shop owner Rick Harrison first married Angie Polushkin in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Corey wasn’t able to attend because he was in Mexico. Now, in an ironic twist, Rick and Angie are headed to Mexico, while Corey will be stuck in the States.
The couple is planning a second wedding in Cancun with hundreds of guests. But sadly, without Corey.
After they exchanged vows on January 3, Rick and Angie stated that they’re “so excited to start this next chapter as husband and wife and celebrate with friends and family in Las Vegas, and also at our wedding later this month.”
“It has been such an adventure already, and we are looking forward to all of it,” they added.
Rick explained to Fox News that for legal reasons, they “had to get married in the States first.”
The first was a “flashy little wedding,” that would be followed by a larger affair south of the border.
“Literally had a little reception at my bar, and then later we’re going to go to Mexico, where it’s the big thing,” he said.
Well, we guess, that’ll be two Corey-less weddings in a row.
But the important thing is that the younger Harrison focuses on resting up and getting well. We wish him all the best on his road to recovery.
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Eating out in Italy is typically a long and leisurely affair, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have quick and cheap options. You just have to know where to look.
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Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for the controversial 2009 film, The Blind Side.
Her co-star was Quinton Aaron, who portrayed real-life football player Michael Oher.
Now, Aaron is in a dire situation.
He’s spent days in the hospital after suffering a fall at home. There’s a medical mystery afoot.
The collapse at home is only part of the problem
Aaron’s manager has told TMZ that the 41-year-old actor and singer collapsed at home.
He was apparently walking up the stairs at his Atlanta residence when his legs abruptly gave out.
The result was a fall. However, there is clearly more to this medical event.
Aaron has now been in the hospital for three days. Doctors are running tests, attempting to determine (and treat) the cause of his fall.
Meanwhile, his manager thanks supporters for their “outpouring of love, prayers, and well wishes.”
According to a GoFundMe set up on the actor’s behalf, he has been placed “on life support due to a severe blood infection.”
According to the fundraising page, Aaron is currently “fighting for his life.”
Veterans Aid Network is the organizer behind the page.
The page describes: “This has been sudden, frightening, and overwhelming for his loved ones.”
According to the GoFundMe, there are a lot of financial unknowns for Aaron and his family’s immediate future.
‘Let’s surround him with that same love’
“As he fights for his life, his family is facing an immense emotional and financial burden,” the page notes.
The GoFundMe lists: “medical expenses, living costs, and the uncertainty of how long this road to recovery may be.”
As the page points out: “Quinton has spent his life inspiring others, reminding us that compassion and humanity still matter in this world.”
The page argues: “Now, as he fights one of the hardest battles of his life, let’s surround him with that same love.”
This GoFundMe is seeking $10,000. As of early afternoon on Monday, January 26, it has reached just shy of half of its goal.
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— Quinton Aaron (@QuintonAaron) September 29, 2025
Aaron’s manager did not offer quite as many details to TMZ as the GoFundMe is laying out.
According to his statement, the actor is in stable condition.
He is also reportedly communicating with loved ones and receiving appropriate care at this time.
(That is vague, but it isn’t a manager’s job to read off a patient’s chart for the media)
His health has had ups and downs over the years
Just a few months ago, Aaron detailed his weight loss journey after reaching a 200 pound milestone.
In March of 2025, he was rushed to the hospital. He had a fever and was coughing up blood at the time.
In 2019, he suffered from a severe upper respiratory infection.
It is so important to remember that appearing on television, in a film (even an Oscar-winning film) does not guarantee financial security for life.
We wish Aaron a full and speedy recovery — and with as few medical debts as possible.
Quinton Aaron: ‘The Blind Side’ Star ‘Fighting for His Life’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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If you try enough Olive Garden offerings, you may encounter one with unpleasant textures or off-putting flavors. The chain’s worst item has both.
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In a perfect world, all pizzerias would serve fresh, immaculate pies. However, you might get a taste of harsh reality if you buy a slice with this warning sign.
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Meghan Markle is being criticized in the press again.
But this time, it’s not because of her alleged thirst for fame and fortune, or the supposed power she wields over Prince Harry.
No, this time, the controversy stems from a documentary about Girl Scout cookies. Seriously.
Yes, Meghan and Prince Harry were in Park City, Utah over the weekend for the annual Sundance Film Festival.
The pair was on hand for a screening of Cookie Queens, a doc about the quest to sell the most cookies that Harry and Meghan produced through their Archewell Productions company.
The screening took place at 10:30 am, and Meghan took the stage to thank all who attended.
“Thank you so much for being here bright and early. I know some of you probably had late nights last night, so extra thanks for the effort,” she told the crowd, adding:
“My husband and I and Archewell Productions, we are so proud and privileged to be able to support and uplift Cookie Queens.”
And here’s where the controversy comes in:
According to a report in Page Six, in spite of Meghan and Harry’s star power, the turnout for their film was light.
The outlet alleges that “roughly 150 unoccupied spots remained in the balcony, plus some scattered chairs on the ground.”
But other attendees say that’s an outright lie, and the screening was sold out.
Why would Page Six lie?
Well, hating on the Sussexes is generally more profitable than singing their praises, and Harry has been battling back against the tabloid press with successful lawsuits, a strategy that seems to have earned him a lot of enemies in the media.
Page Six also attempted to drum up a second controversy, claiming that unnamed sources thought it was “nuts” for Harry to attend Sundance so soon after suing the Daily Mail for breach of privacy.
“For Harry to go from the hearing [on Wednesday] — and pleading for privacy — to then go to Sundance just days after is nuts,” said one insider.
A second source alleged that despite Meghan’s successful business ventures, the Sussexes might be light on funds at the moment, which could explain Harry’s alleged eagerness to promote this latest project.
“I think Harry’s banking on speaking engagements for income right now,” said the informant, adding:
“Harry’s not really doing anything in America,” said the source. “It seems he is still very wrapped up in the past. There have been rumors that Harry is starting a business, but he and Meghan don’t have the best track record. He’s really great at service — look at the success of his Invictus charity. He really should just stick with that.”
Again, all of this should be taken with several grains of salt, as there’s real reason to believe that this outlet published misleading information about the screening and seems to be harboring a grudge against Harry.
Yes, it’s just another day of dissecting American media and trying to determine just how much — if any of it — can be trusted!
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What should a parent do in this circumstance?
Despite his other roles, Jason Biggs remains most famous for starring in American Pie and its sequels.
As a father, he’s always known that his kids will inevitably hear about some of his more infamous acting scenes.
Was showing his 11-year-old his legendary “pie” scene the right parenting call?
This is an awkward legacy for a parent (or their kid)
If you’re not familiar, American Pie is a 1999 coming-of-age teen sex comedy that spawned multiple sex comedy sequel films.
(We know that this may sound unlikely these days, but there was a time when many films contained central sexual themes. There are entire genres like erotic thrillers that are essentially extinct now, as our sex-negative culture has driven most horny content to books, video games, and television)
The film’s title stems not only from a song of the same name, but from a scene in which one of the main characters uses an actual pie to masturbate — hoping that it will approximate the feeling of having sex.
Biggs plays that very character.
In a new interview on SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, he explains why he showed that very nsfw scene to his 11-year-old son, Sid.
Biggs explained that he wanted to “control the narrative” and to “get ahead” of his son’s peers, because his son has already heard about the now-classic film.
“They kept hearing about ‘American Pie’ and pie and [asking], ‘Daddy, what do you do with the pie?’” he shared.
“And,” Biggs continued, “I had to have a conversation with my oldest.”
He revealed: “I actually showed him the scene.”
And it was not a unilateral decision.
‘How much do you want them to hear from friends’
“Jenny and I talked about this,” Biggs explained. “And we were like, ‘We want to get ahead of this.’”
He reasoned: “It’s my version of a sex talk, right?”
Elaborating, Biggs continued: “It’s like, how much do you want them to hear from friends and other people at school, and how much do you want to control the narrative.”
That is so important for any parent. Normally, it’s about key topics — like sex and sexuality. His was a special circumstance.
He pointed out: “And it was literally happening with American Pie.”
“He was embarrassed to say it, very embarrassed,” Biggs said of the admittedly awkward scene.
“But I was like, ‘Okay. Let me show you. Let me show you what happened,’” he described. “And so I showed him the scene, and he laughed and laughed.”
Biggs admitted: “He was a little uncomfortable for sure.” On a brighter note, he added: “He did say I was a good actor.”
Obviously, he received social media backlash. Some were clutching their pearls, worried about an 11-year-old seeing this content in any circumstance. Others left worst comments, using words like “Hollyweird” that tell you exactly what sort of person the commenter is.
Truth be told, Biggs handled a complex parenting situation very well. That seems like exactly the right time and way to show that to his eldest son.
Jason Biggs Showed 11-Year-Old THAT ‘American Pie’ Scene! Parenting Fail or … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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