Does a bull belong in a China shop?  Well, when that “China shop” is actually “the patriarchy” and that “bull” is actually a woman ahead of her time, the takeaway from the standard cliche is actually far less obvious. For playwright Bryna Turner, the proverbial bull is early feminist Mary Woolley, whose bull-headed ways butt against glass ceilings in a way that makes for a compelling script’s worth of drama. In only about 90 minutes, Turner’s Bull In A China Shop barrels through 40 years of Woolley’s battling with convention as president of Mount Holyoke College. But the real focal point…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has a clever wardrobe hack for looking snatched from every angle. Black dresses are inherently flattering, so it’s no wonder she wears different styles nonstop. With Aniston’s stamp of approval, little black dresses are having a major revival. Aniston sported a sleeveless black maxi dress at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — and the classic look is incredibly simple to recreate. Before the interview, she posed at a Hollywood event wearing a sparkly version. Aniston even wore…

A wedding dress code may have been the final straw — or in this case, a $6.99 black, silk necktie. A 2026 bride on TikTok has gone viral after sharing a text exchange with her aunt that escalated from outfit etiquette to full-blown family boycott over a simple rule for male guests: wear a tie. “Sometimes you just need to read your aunt’s text about your wedding and move on with your day,” TikTok user Sher Nicole captioned the post, which has racked up more than 2.8 million views. In the screenshots, Sher Nicole, a Los Angeles-based stylist, helpfully tells…

The Kennedy Center has been a hot topic for the past year after the Trump administration took over leadership. Beginning with the removal of board members and Donald Trump assuming the role of chairman in 2025, the institution has faced ongoing restructuring, artist withdrawals, leadership departures, and programming shifts. It was also recently announced that the institution will shut down operations for two years to undergo renovations. Check out a full timeline of the upheaval here. In a new article published on The Atlantic, Josef Palermo, an artist who served as the Kennedy Center’s first curator of visual arts and was laid off amidst the…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! You just got the wedding invite, the ceremony is in three weeks and your closet is full of ‘maybe’ dresses that don’t quite work. Sound familiar? Finding wedding guest dresses that feel fresh, age-appropriate and actually flattering can turn into a frustrating, expensive spiral through department store racks. Here’s the good news: Amazon has quietly become a goldmine for stylish, affordable options that look far more expensive than they are. We’re talking elegant cuts, rich fabrics and prints that photograph…

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological effects of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption has surged in recent years. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, Chilean researchers found that mice given sucralose or stevia passed on changes in metabolism-related genes to their children and grandchildren even when later generations did not consume the sweeteners. The findings suggest…

The original Broadway cast recording of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will be released in vinyl and CD format on May 15, 2026. Pre-order is available here. The digital version of the Original Broadway Cast Recording is available now on Apple Music and Spotify. The album stars Olivier Award-winning actor Sam Tutty and Broadway leading lady Christiani Pitts. The album is produced by orchestrator Lux Pyramid (collaborations with Suki Waterhouse, Rita Ora, and more) and co-produced by the show’s writers and composers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, as well as the show’s Director Tim Jackson (Merrily We Roll Along, Dylan Mulvaney’s Least Problematic Woman in the World) and Music Supervisor Nick Finlow (Back to the Future, The…

Celebrity hair stylist David Robert Naumann is setting the record straight when it comes to Lori Loughlin’s dramatic new look. After the Full House alum, 61, debuted a much shorter hairstyle on Thursday, April 16, Naumann, who is Loughlin’s hairstylist, shot down speculation that the new look was due to a wig. “Cute but it’s a wig,” commented one follower on Us Weekly’s Instagram page on Friday, April 17. In response, Naumann clarified, “It’s not a wig. I’d know ;)” Over on his own Instagram account, Naumann emphasized further that the actress had genuinely cut her traditionally long locks. “Chop…

If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, penalties and interest have already begun to accrue – but there are still actions you can take to limit the impact. Experts say taxpayers should file immediately, even if they can’t pay their full bill, and pay as much as they can to avoid the steepest penalties. Those who still owe can apply for a payment plan to manage the remaining balance.The IRS says most applicants receive immediate approval or denial when applying for a payment plan online. TAX EXTENSION FILERS BEWARE: PAYMENTS ARE STILL DUE TO THE IRS BY APRIL 15…

Her job was Taylor-made. A 26-year-old Swiftie created a full-time career as a Taylor Swift influencer — and can make a pretty penny for just one social media post. “It ranges, sometimes it’s $1,000, but sometimes it’s like $10,000,” “Swiftfluencer” Olivia Levin told The Post. Taylor Swift influencer Olivia Levin runs the Instagram account @SwiftiesForEternity. Courtesy of Olivia Levin The Connecticut native, who runs the Instagram account @SwiftiesForEternity, has partnered with brands like Sweet Loren’s vegan cookies, the greeting card company Papyrus, and celebrity jacket designer Jeff Hamilton — who all hope to attract her 629,000 followers from around the world. Upon…

Kimberly Langwell’s Hidden Grave | Post Mortem – CBS News Watch CBS News Join “48 Hours” correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant as they discuss the case of Kim Langwell, who was missing for more than two decades until her body was discovered under the floor of her ex-boyfriend’s house.

A young Wichita, Kansas-area actress made hearts melt after her mother shared the moment Phoebe Forsberg learned she’d been cast in her first production on “the big stage.”  After the 10-year-old’s mom, Jillian Forsberg, got the news that Phoebe landed the role of Bielke — the youngest of Tevye and Golde’s daughters in Fiddler on the Roof, opening this summer at Music Theatre Wichita — she “shed many tears,” Jillian exclusively tells BroadwayWorld.  It was a particularly special moment. Phoebe had auditioned months ago for MTW’s youth productions, in which every child gets a role. Every year since the young…

Maren Morris is getting candid about her bisexual journey almost two years after coming out. Posting via her TikTok account on Wednesday, April 15, the country singer, 36, detailed a “f***ed up” experience she endured during a short-lived same-sex romance. “I briefly was seeing a woman and I was not looking for anything serious,” Morris recalled in the clip. “I feel like I’m at a point in my life right now where I don’t have that to give. I was very clear about that because I’m all about communication, and she was like, ‘Oh, totally. I’m down.’” Morris went on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two U.S. Army soldiers were injured after being attacked by a brown bear during a training exercise in Alaska, a report said. The troops from the 11th Airborne Division were hurt Thursday while participating in a “land navigation training event” at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Arctic Valley training area in Anchorage, Lt. Col. Jo Nederhoed, a spokesperson for the division, told the Anchorage Daily News. “The safety and well-being of our personnel is our highest priority,” Nederhoed added. “The incident is under investigation, and we are coordinating with local wildlife authorities to ensure the safety of all personnel…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson linked the restaurant industry to “slavery” Wednesday as he defended his push to eliminate the tipped wage, doubling down after surviving a City Council effort to block the policy.Johnson’s remarks came after the Chicago City Council failed to override his veto of a measure that would have halted the city’s phaseout of the subminimum wage for tipped workers — a policy set to raise base pay to the full minimum wage by 2028 that is opposed by restaurant owners who warn it could drive up prices and cut…