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The Reason Kate Middleton Isn’t Wearing Her Engagement Ring Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/March 30, 2020 4:15 pm EST Kate Middleton and Prince William are social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus. In recent pictures posted to their Instagram account, @KensingtonRoyal, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed off their work from home setups. Keen-eyed fans noticed that Middleton isn’t wearing her famous sapphire engagement ring that previously belonged to her mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana, in the photos....

Yes, that’s his real name Getty Images Bretman Rock is a pretty unusual name, so it wouldn’t be surprising for people to think that it was a made-up social media handle designed to conceal a person’s real identity. While Rock did keep his last name private when he was first starting to become known online, Bretman and Rock are indeed his first two names. How did he come by such an unusual moniker?...

How you ingest cannabis every day makes a difference Shutterstock Have you ever noticed that you feel the effects of smoking cannabis right away, but it takes a long time for your edibles to kick in? Also, have you ever wondered why the effects of edibles last much longer than those of smoking cannabis? Well, there’s a reason for that, as noted by Nick Jikomes, the principal research scientist at Leafly....

Why Apples Have Started To Lose Their Flavor Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 12, 2020 2:01 pm EST If you’ve always loved apples you might have wondered if you’re imagining things lately, because this season’s crop sure doesn’t seem to taste as good as it did before. Turns out you may be on to something, because researchers have discovered that apples — at least a few of the fruit’s varieties — may not be as flavorful as they used to be....

The Quantum Realm is heating up. Production on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania commenced earlier this year, with Paul Rudd reporting for filming earlier recently. Even before cameras started rolling, Quantumania momentum surged with the casting of Jonathan Majors as the infamous Kang the Conqueror and news that the film would incorporate The Mandalorian’s revolutionary The Volume technology for shooting. ADVERTISEMENT Even as the threequel works in time-traveling villains and otherworldly dimensions, the Ant-Man franchise is still rooted in realism....

After Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing, the future of the franchise was thrown through a loop. Everyone was in mourning, and the world of Wakanda fell into Limbo. Thankfully though, the Black Panther franchise will live on. Announced last December, Marvel revealed that the sequel was to be called Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and focus on the world of Wakanda and its people. Plot details are unknown, but the project has just started production in Atlanta, GA, so hopefully, more will be known soon....

Does The Pioneer Woman Have Kids? Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Feb. 25, 2020 12:49 am EST Even if you’re not a Food Network fan, chances are you know who Ree Drummond is. Also known as the Pioneer Woman, Drummond might actually be considered everywoman’s life goals for managing family and being able to build a multimillion dollar lifestyle brand at the same time. She went to California to attend USC, but ultimately met her husband Ladd in her hometown back in Oklahoma....

The DC Extended Universe is working hard to bring nearly half a dozen new entries to the franchise, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s long-awaited Black Adam solo movie. Filming is in its early stages in Atlanta, GA, with the former wrestler-turned-megastar finally bringing his pet project to life as it prepares to release next July. The Rock will be cooking up a storm with some of Hollywood’s finest actors beside him, including Rush Hour 3’s Sarah Shahi and former James Bond hunk Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate....

Fortnite has quickly evolved into the Super Smash Bros. of the modern era as it brings together characters, locations, and items from every major franchise. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Star Wars, Epic Games’ popular Battle Royale has truly touched every corner of pop culture. In the past, these partnerships have included themed cosmetics, seasons, weapons, items, and even live events to promote theatrical releases like Spider-Man: No Way Home....

Even for casual gamers, the name Grand Theft Auto rings a bell. The franchise certainly has a legacy, and likely lives in infamy amongst parents. That doesn’t mean it isn’t successful though, as the franchise is one of the biggest in all the gaming industry. Being one of the most recognizable franchises in gaming, one would think that it wouldn’t go nearly eight years without a new entry. Yet, it’s already 2021, and there isn’t a sequel in sight....

The Hawkeye Disney + series was originally meant to begin production in September , only to be delayed by unknown circumstances and then delayed even further by the recent coronavirus outbreak. So, there’s no telling when this series will begin shooting. In fact, the only real big news to come from this series thus far has been Marvel Studios attempting to poach Hailee Steinfeld for the role of Kate Bishop...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Black Widow. Black Widow is the third prequel film in the MCU. Compared to the other prequels, Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel, their latest installment uniquely fits into the established MCU timeline in 2016. ADVERTISEMENT The events of the movie seemingly take place between Natasha Romanoff’s last appearance in Captain America: Civil War and the final scene in the movie when Steve Rogers is breaking his friends out of the Raft....

How Much Does It Cost To Hire The Property Brothers? Ethan Miller/Getty Images Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott are in demand, and it’s no wonder fans are curious just how much they’ll need to shell out to get the Scott brothers into their homes for one of their stunning renovations. The bad news is that you can’t hire the Canadian twins privately. The good news is that there is a way to get your Property Brothers makeover — you just have to meet the criteria....

Marvel Studios will bring its second theatrical release of 2021 with Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings at the beginning of September. The team behind the MCU is looking forward to introducing a whole new dynamic to the MCU with the world of martial arts while also looking back at the story’s earliest days. The Ten Rings organization featured in this movie’s title has existed within the MCU’s story since its first film in Iron Man when they kidnapped Tony Stark, and their presence was felt through the Iron Man sequels as well....

Since Marvel Studios kickstarted its ever-growing MCU in 2008 with Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr’s Avenger has been a staple of the superhero world. Having appeared in three popular solo movies, four Avengers blockbusters, and three other entries, it was undeniably a turning point for the MCU when Tony Stark met his demise in Endgame. But even with Marvel’s first hero gone, his legacy remains ever-important and will continue to be so; this will come through in the Spider-Man movies as well as the upcoming Armor Wars and Ironheart Disney+ series....

Is Intermittent Fasting Actually Good For You? Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Jan. 14, 2020 10:49 am EST The practice of skipping a meal or taking food within a specific window of time, along with dumping carbs, eating more protein, and eating more plant-based food is one of the trendiest weight loss plans today. And while trendy weight loss plans are regularly being studied (and often subsequently debunked), doctors are taking a second look at intermittent fasting as a potential way to get healthy in a sustainable way....

Some comic fans were disappointed with the Eternals’ costume designs when they were first revealed at the Disney D23 Expo in 2019, as they departed greatly from the comic designs by Jack Kirby. Unfortunately, for those fans who weren’t a big fan of the designs, merchandise leaks in 2020 confirmed that the costume designs would remain largely the same.The biggest costume concern has been for Ikaris, who lacks any red in his costume as he does in the comics....

For the longest time, Black Adam , starring Dwayne Johnson, had been in development hell for quite some time, but only in recent years have the wheels finally begun to turn again. However, last year, Jaume Collet-Serra joined the project as the director with Dwayne Johnson solidifying his involvement. Now, it seems like casting has begun with a surprising character joining the roster, which could point to even more comic book characters joining....

With anticipation for Spider-Man: No Way Home at an all-time high, it raises the question whether fan fervor can be turned into box office results. The MCU has had an uneven year earnings-wise with the releases of Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Eternals, so all eyes are on Tom Holland’s third solo outing and if it will break a billion. If the mania surrounding No Way Home’s pre-sales are anything to go by though, it appears that the threequel may be what Marvel and Sony need to dominate the box office....

Disney’s Star Wars sequel trilogy has tragically turned into the most controversial item to come out of the House of Mouse’s time with the IP. Except for The Force Awakens, the other two films in the trilogy are largely disliked by a huge portion of the fandom. A big part of this stemmed from the divisive character of Rey and the under-utilization of Kylo Ren. ADVERTISEMENT All around, Kylo was extremely well-liked as an antagonist, however, was massively underused as his redemption into Ben Solo was left until very late into the final movie....