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Now streaming on Netflix, Del Toro presents (and co-directs with Mark Gustafson) a stop-motion labor of love, stop-motion animated musical feature Pinocchio loosely adapted from Carlo Collodi’s 1883 book. Critics have raved about the technical marvel since its festival circuit unveiling this fall. To celebrate the release of Pinocchio, we’re taking a look back at the beloved auteur’s filmography. Over a feature filmmaking career that spans just under three decades, Del Toro has maintained enormous popularity with audiences as well as critics....

The singer served some looks on the social media platform with vintage glam.In the snap, Stefani can be seen smizing directly into the camera as she shows off her gorgeous makeup and vintage pin-up hairstyle. She donned a silk red robe that featured pink, red and white flower prints throughout. “living my vintage pin-up girl dreams 💋✨ hop in ur own time machine with @gxvebeauty!” The Voice coach wrote. As evidence in the caption, Stefani is rocking her own beauty products by GXVE Beauty, and if you want to copy the look, she’s giving you all the tools to make it happen....

What’s Her Pen Pal about? Victoria (Mallory Jansen) is an elite wedding planner who has a tight-knit circle of friends, and she’s looking forward to being maid of honor at her best friend’s destination wedding in Paris. But when her ex, Cameron (Lachlan Nieboer), who is also the best man, announces that he’s bringing a date, Victoria is shocked and a little hurt. After reconnecting with her high school French pen pal, Jacques (Joshua Sasse), Victoria finds herself with a new plus-one for the wedding week....

What is Campfire Christmas about? As a kid, Peyton (Tori Anderson) spent her summers at the camp her parents owned and ran. When they decide it’s time for them to sell the camp and retire, they decide to go out with a bang and have one last Christmas in July celebration—a popular tradition throughout the camp’s history. Summer camp alumni are invited and Peyton is thrilled to reunite with her friends Beckett (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman), now a Broadway star and now-married camp sweethearts Janice (Caitlin Stryker) and Dave (Matt Hamilton)....

Klum shared the bittersweet news on Instagram and wished the 18-year-old the best of luck in her new adventure (and big move to New York City) on Aug. 23. On Monday, the mother-of-four posted the widely-recognized throwback photo of herself walking the runway of 2003’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in an all-white lingerie set bedazzled with glitzy rhinestones, complimented by an oversized set of angel wings. “Today is your big move to head off to college… 🥹😿Seems like only yesterday that this photo was taken when I was four months pregnant with you safe and sound in my belly,” the 49-year-old reflected....

Before Swank announced the news live on television, she explained, “This is something that I’ve been wanting for a long time.” She went on to share the exciting news, noting, “I’m gonna be a mom! And not just of one, but of two!" “It’s so nice to be able to talk about it and share it," she added. “You know what’s great? That you’re sharing it,” said Robin Roberts of GMA....

Sick of bad hair days brought on by damage? You are far from alone. According to a 2020 study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Hairmax, the average American deals with 96 bad hair days a year. That’s almost 30% of the year, with respondents citing woes such as hair loss, frizziness and oily locks contributing to their less-than-desirable hair days. There are many things that can contribute to damaged hair....

—Joshua Landis, Kansas City, Kansas Honey has an unusual composition. As you know, it starts with plant nectar before the bees work their magic and the factors that retard spoilage come into play. First, most of the water is evaporated. This low water content dehydrates bacteria. Plus, the resultant honey contains acid, including hydrogen peroxide. The acid also inhibits bacterial growth. And if honey ever crystallizes, you can just set the opened jar in warm water for a few minutes....

We broke it all down for you to ensure that your ham is served absolutely delicious for any upcoming holiday dinner you have planned. Whether you’re reheating a pre-cooked spiral ham, or cooking a raw and fresh ham in the oven, we have all the answers you need. And since your ham will be served and ready, don’t forget all the fixings! So how do you cook a ham? According to the USDA, both half- or whole-cooked hams—canned and vacuum-packaged in an FDA-inspected facility—can be eaten chilled, straight from the packaging....

Heart disease isn’t necessarily something on your radar—but it should be. “Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S.,” says interventional cardiologist Anuj Shah, M.D., founder of the APEX Heart and Vascular Care Centers in northern New Jersey. “It’s something you should take seriously, no matter what your age or if you think you are in good health.” In fact, one in four American deaths this year will be caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—that translates to one person every 36 seconds....

Below, the linguistic experts at the language learning platform Babbel share their insights on how to express love across the world. How to Say “I Love You” in 25 Different Languages Spanish Like many languages, Spanish uses a number of words to express love. If you were expressing platonic or humorous affection, you might say te quiero (teh kyeh-roh), or alternatively, you could use a conjugation of encantar (en-can-tar) to express love for objects and activities....

How To Say ‘Merry Christmas’ in 26 Different Languages Romanian: Crăciun fericit Polish: Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia Swedish: God Jul Czech: Veselé Vánoce Spanish: Feliz Navidad Italian: Buon Natale Portuguese: Feliz Natal Dutch: Vrolijk kerstfeest French: Joyeux Noël German: Frohe Weinachten Want to learn more? In the spirit of the season, Ampersand Travel has collected festive greetings from people around the globe saying “Merry Christmas” in 26 different languages. Watch the video below to learn how to spread Christmas cheer in Greek, Irish Gaelic, Arabic, sign language and many more languages!...

Finding the best icebreaker for that first Tinder message can seem like a daunting task. And, to be quite frank—the name of the game is patience. Using a clever and unique first message could minimize that wait time for a response. We’ve prepared a list of 150 ideas for how to start a conversation on Tinder to supply you with plenty of ammo to woo your next match. All the hard work has been done so you can start planning that first date!...

—Kate Kunkle, Erie, Pennsylvania Keeping butter at room temperature is perfectly safe. Storing it in a butter keeper (made for this purpose) will keep it fresher longer, and salted butter lasts the longest of all. But leave out only what you plan to consume within a week or so to avoid the risk of it going rancid. (In my own kitchen, we use so much butter that this could never happen!...

“My answer is always that it depends,” says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, founder of NutritionStarringYOU.com and author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club. Popcorn, which is made with a unique variety of corn, expands once heated thanks to the small amount of water inside each kernel. The heat eventually triggers it to explode. “Popcorn popped in a brown bag in the microwave without any oil, chemicals or salt is the purest form and the healthiest....

Unfortunately, all Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday this year, according to CountryLiving.com. So, plan ahead for any last-minute Target runs for extra egg coloring, or ingredients for your Easter feast. Check out this list of stores that will be open on Easter. Plus, there are many grocery stores and restaurants that will be open that day as well. While it may be inconvenient for all those last-minute Easter shopping needs, the good news is that Target employees who celebrate Easter will be able to spend the day at home with friends and family....

What is Them about? The first season’s 10 episodes follow a fictitious Black family, the Emorys—led by mom Livia (DeborahAyorinde), known as “Lucky,” and dad Henry (AshleyThomas)—as they relocate from North Carolina to an all-white neighborhood in L.A. in 1953; specifically, the show is set in Compton. Soon after the Emorys move in, though, they begin to feel tormented by their neighbors (especially one who lives across the street, Betty, played by former The Newsroom star AlisonPill), who all seem to want to terrorize them into leaving, as well as by supernatural forces living inside their house....

In an April 2016 video, Jackson revealed in an intimate video to fans, “My husband and I are planning our family.” The message came with the news that she would be postponing her then-current Unbreakable tour, adding, “Please understand that it’s important that I do this now. I have to rest up, doctor’s orders.” She didn’t outright announce her pregnancy at the time, but she confirmed it a few months later with a baby-bump pic....

Miskanic, who competed on the long-running singing competition show in 2015, announced via social media this past week that she is officially engaged to her “best friend” and boyfriend Braverijah Gregg. She also gave her followers a glimpse inside the couple’s romantic proposal. The video—shared to both Miskanic and Gregg’s Instagram accounts—began with a throwback clip of the pair captioned “How the New Year started in our one bedroom apartment 2021…” In the video, the 26-year-old musician serenades Gregg with her song “Ring Pop,” which features the lyrics, “Don’t need no diamonds, you’re my rock....

The one-shoulder dress’ main feature was its thigh-high slit on Dewan’s left side. The actress kept the rest of the outfit simple and opted for earrings with similar shades of color complimented by a slicked-back wavy hairstyle. The special event honored Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Chelsea and Hillary Clinton, Malala, and Elizabeth Olsen. Megan Stalter, who stars in Hacks, hosted the night, while Snoh Aalegra performed, as reported by Variety....