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☆ Dakota Johnson says people don't need to be related by blood to be family
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dakota Johnson says people don't need to be related by blood to be considered family. AdvertisementDakota Johnson opened up about what it's like being in a blended family during an interview with Bustle. At the end of the day, they all see themselves as family, regardless of blood relation, Johnson said: "And we are always going to be a family. AdvertisementJohnson isn't the only celebrity who has a blended family. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker also have a large, blended family as a result of their marriage.

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☆ Jason Kelce started crying 5 seconds into his NFL retirement announcement, and his brother Travis didn't fare much better
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL in a press conference on Monday. Despite wearing shades, Travis Kelce couldn't hide his emotions during his brother's speech either. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementJason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL during a press conference on Monday — and he was five seconds into his speech before he started crying. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Anant Ambani says his mom worked 18 hours a day for the 4 months leading up to his pre-wedding bash, which drew A-list names from around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anant Ambani says his mother worked for 18 hours a day for 4 months to organize his pre-wedding bash. During the festivities, Anant thanked his family in a speech that left his father Mukesh Ambani in tears. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAnant Ambani says his mother, Nita Ambani, worked for 18 hours a day in the four months leading up to his pre-wedding bash, which drew A-listers from all over the globe. "She's worked for I think, 18, 19 hours a day, and I'm extremely grateful to Mama.

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☆ Tish Cyrus-Purcell says she would have been a better mom if she'd started smoking weed while her kids were young
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tish Cyrus-Purcell says she'd have been a better parent if she started smoking weed earlier. "My decision-making is so much better now that I smoke weed," Cyrus-Purcell said. AdvertisementTish Cyrus-Purcell says she would've been a "better parent" if she started smoking weed while her kids were still young. Brandi Cyrus, who co-hosts the podcast, also chimed in, saying that her mother would've been "much more tolerant" had she started smoking weed earlier. "My decision-making is so much better now that I smoke weed," Cyrus-Purcell said.

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☆ I'm flying from India to Singapore with a friend to catch my first Taylor Swift concert. We've spent $1,700 on the trip so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift will be performing for six nights in Singapore, her only Eras Tour stop in Southeast Asia. She bought a $635 experience package, which includes two concert tickets and a one-night hotel stay. The first Taylor Swift song I heard was "Love Story" when I was 14. AdvertisementI'm very active in the Taylor Swift fandom, especially on X and Instagram. I paid 52,675 rupees, or about $635, for two concert tickets and a one-night stay at Capri China Square, a four-star hotel in Singapore.

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☆ The youngest son of Asia's richest man is getting married, and the pre-wedding event features Rihanna, a 9-page dress code, and live animals
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rihanna is expected to perform at the pre-wedding bash. Rihanna is expected to perform during the pre-wedding bash. one comment under the post read, to which Rihanna herself responded, "the stage couldn't fit in my carryon." Isha is Mukesh Ambani's only daughter and Anant's older sister. In 2019, Coldplay front man Chris Martin and The Chainsmokers entertained guests attending Akash Ambani — Anant's older brother — and Shloka Mehta's pre-wedding bash in Switzerland.

Persons: Rihanna, Mike Lawrie, Beyoncé, Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal's, Isha, Mukesh Ambani's, Chris Martin, Akash Ambani, —, Shloka Mehta's, Adam Levine Organizations: Getty, Reuters, Coldplay Locations: Jamnagar, India, Switzerland

☆ Taylor Swift visited Travis Kelce privately at the stadiums before their relationship went public, a Kansas City Chiefs coach said
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift visited Travis Kelce at the stadiums before their relationship went public. Dave Merritt, the Chiefs' defensive backs coach, commented on the relationship on "The Sports Shop With Reese and K-Mac" podcast. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTaylor Swift quietly visited Travis Kelce at the stadiums before their relationship went public, a Kansas City Chiefs coach said. "She was coming into the stadiums without people really knowing until the camera put a big spotlight on it," Merritt said.

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☆ Drew Barrymore says her daughter brings up her 'Playboy' cover whenever she's told she can't wear a crop top
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Drew Barrymore says her daughter brings up her "Playboy" cover whenever she's told she can't wear a crop top. Barrymore discussed the challenges of motherhood on "The Drew Barrymore Show" with guest Christina Aguilera. AdvertisementIt's not easy being a mother — especially if you have a past like Drew Barrymore. On Tuesday's episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show," Barrymore and her guest star Christina Aguilera discussed the challenges of raising daughters. "My daughter wants to wear a crop top, I'll say, 'No,' and she'll go, 'You were on the cover of 'Playboy,'" Barrymore told Aguilera.

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☆ Hannah Waddingham rocked up to the SAG Awards clutching a cardboard purse made by her daughter
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hannah Waddingham attended the 2024 SAG Awards with a cardboard clutch made by her daughter. AdvertisementHannah Waddingham rocked up to the 2024 SAG Awards in a sparkly red gown — and a cardboard clutch made by her 9-year-old daughter. In March 2023, Waddingham told People that being a mother is the main priority in her life, despite the difficulties of balancing motherhood and her work schedule. Advertisement"My primary function is being a single mama," Waddingham told People. Waddingham told Glamour.

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☆ Watch Travis Kelce belt out Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' while partying it up in Vegas with his teammates
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Travis Kelce was spotted dancing to Taylor Swift's "Love Story" in Las Vegas on Saturday. AdvertisementIn a clip from the video, Kelce can be heard leading the crowd while chanting, "You've got to fight for your right to party," as Marshmello played a remix of "Fight For Your Right" by the Beastie Boys. In a video uploaded to X, the NFL star was also seen attending Swift's concert at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Friday.

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☆ Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made an agreement when they started dating: 'not to work at the same time'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Blake Lively says she and Ryan Reynolds chose not to work at the same time when they started dating. Lively opened up about her relationship during an interview with Amber Tamblyn, per Entertainment Tonight. The couple got together in 2011, when Lively was still working on "Gossip Girl" and had a demanding schedule. AdvertisementBlake Lively says that she and Ryan Reynolds agreed "not to work at the same time" when they started dating. "When Ryan and I got together, we made a rule not to work at the same time," Lively told Tamblyn.

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☆ He always felt he needed a vacation from his life in Chicago. So he retired at 40 and moved into a $110,000 house in the Philippines with his wife.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewAfter a two-and-a-half-week vacation in the Philippines in 2016, Corey Fraser realized he didn't want to go back to his regular life in the US. Corey Fraser and his wife, Rachel. In 2022, Fraser retired early and moved to the Philippines with his wife, Rachel. AdvertisementSince foreigners can't own land in the Philippines, Fraser signed a 25-year leasehold contract on the land instead, with the right to extend his lease for an additional 25 years. Corey FraserIt's been over two years since Fraser moved to the Philippines, and he says he's much happier and healthier than he used to be.

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☆ Jennifer Lopez says her stylist pleaded with her not to wear the iconic green Versace dress to the 2000 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Velour tracksuits and low-rise jeans are in trend, and Jennifer Lopez just caused a stir while walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in a flowy, green jungle-print Versace gown. In a new interview with Vogue, Lopez revealed that her then-stylist, Andrea Lieberman, pleaded with her not to wear the dress to the awards. Jennifer Lopez at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000. Jennifer Lopez at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. This first became apparent after the 2000 Grammy Awards, where Jennifer Lopez wore a green dress that, well, caught the world's attention," Schmidt wrote.

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☆ Gwen Stefani says she can't listen to some No Doubt songs: 'I almost throw up in my mouth'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gwen Stefani says she struggles to listen to certain No Doubt songs. She spoke about the band's upcoming Coachella reunion on the "Audacy Check In" podcast. "If I do 'Ex-Girlfriend,' even when I say it, I almost throw up in my mouth," Stefani said. AdvertisementGwen Stefani says she can't listen to some No Doubt songs because of the memories they hold. "I can't listen to a lot of the songs because they speak so clearly to me," Stefani said.

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☆ Gene Simmons says the only time he ever got high was when he accidentally ate 6 weed brownies at a party
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Gene Simmons may be a rockstar, but he says he doesn't do drugs or alcohol — except that one time he accidentally ate six weed brownies in the '70s. "The whole room is full, and I'm just seeing the brownies piled on it, and I love that stuff," Gene said on the podcast. AdvertisementA woman was handing out the brownies at the party, and Gene recalled constantly asking her for more. Very soon, the high started to kick in, Gene said on the podcast. During an appearance on "Good Morning Britain" in 2022, the singer shared that his clean lifestyle has allowed him to look great despite already being in his seventies, per The Independent.

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☆ All the celebrities we spotted at the 73rd NBA All-Star Game, from Lil Wayne to Ivanka Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The 73rd NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. AdvertisementThe 73rd NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday in Indianapolis, and it was a star-studded affair. Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump attend the 73rd NBA All-Star Game. Lil Wayne sits courtside during the 73rd NBA All-Star Game. AdvertisementDylan Wang attends the 73rd NBA All-Star Game.

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☆ The most daring looks celebrities wore at the 2024 People's Choice Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 People's Choice Awards took place in California on Sunday. While some celebrities wore neon colors, others opted for bold cut-outs and feather detailing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 2024 People's Choice Awards, hosted by Simu Liu, took place in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Several celebrities rocked up to the red carpet in bold, colorful outfits that featured cut-outs, ruffles, and feathers.

Persons: Heidi Klum, Lainey Wilson, Natasha Bedingfield, —, Simu Liu Organizations: Service Locations: California, Santa Monica , California

☆ Martha Stewart says she's had work — but not plastic surgery — done to her face because she doesn't want to look her age
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Stewart spoke to her dermatologist on "The Martha Stewart Podcast" about the treatments she's done. "I don't think a lot about age, but I don't want to look my age at all," Stewart said. In addition to cosmetic treatments, Stewart credits exercise and a healthy diet for helping her look youthful. "I don't think a lot about age, but I don't want to look my age at all," Stewart said. Advertisement"I just eat really well and I watch what I eat, and that's really the secret," she said on the podcast.

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☆ How to take pictures of the 2024 solar eclipse: 11 tips from the pros to snap the most dramatic photos
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

NASA's Scientific Visualization StudioTens to hundreds of millions of people across the US will get to experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8. Scout your spot — then have a backupClouds can block out and ruin the experience of a total solar eclipse. Laurie Ambrose/Getty ImagesThe most important factor for great eclipse photos is something we can’t control: the weather. Consider renting equipmentYou can see the solar corona as thin white whisps jutting out from the moon's shadow in this photo of a total solar eclipse. Enjoy itThis year's total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event for some.

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☆ A millennial couple in Singapore bought a 30-year-old public housing apartment for $535,000. They turned it into an artsy, industrial-style home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Amanda Goh/Business InsiderBTO flats are new apartments sold by the Housing Development Board on 99-year leases . Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe couple paid 720,000 Singapore dollars, or about $535,000, for the apartment in late 2022. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThere's hardly anything they would like to change about their home — except maybe the couch. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe couple has a tip for those who want to renovate their homes: Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through. "Sometimes it's more meaningful to buy loose items instead of having built-in things," Imran said.

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☆ We lost our daughter when she was 15 months old. Turning her ashes into stones helped with our grief.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kaylee Massey's youngest daughter Poppy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at nine months old. Poppy died at 15 months old after being admitted into the hospital for an infection. After the funeral, Kaylee and her husband Jake decided to turn Poppy's ashes into stones that they could keep at home. Poppy's ashes produced about 12 small white stones with yellow specks. Kaylee MasseyWhat surprised us was how few stones there were: Poppy's ashes produced about 12 stones of varying sizes, and they were all quite small.

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☆ Ryan Gosling says his version of Ken in 'Barbie' was inspired by '80s Sylvester Stallone and 'The Bachelorette'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ryan Gosling says his Ken in "Barbie" was inspired by Sylvester Stallone and "The Bachelorette." The Oscar-nominated actor spoke to Variety about his portrayal of Ken in the film. AdvertisementRyan Gosling says his version of Ken in "Barbie" was inspired by '80s Sylvester Stallone and "The Bachelorette." The Oscar-nominated actor spoke to Variety about how he portrayed Ken in the film, including the inspiration behind Ken's outfits and behavior. That's a result of Gosling and director Greta Gerwig's mutual love for '80s Sylvester Stallone, the actor said.

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☆ 'Desperate Housewives' star Felicity Huffman says her 'old life died' after the college admissions scandal
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman says her "old life died" after the college admissions scandal. The 61-year-old actor spoke to The Guardian about how her life has changed since the scandal. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman says her "old life died" after the 2019 college admissions scandal. Sort of like your old life died and you died with it," Huffman, 61, said.

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☆ Paris Jackson says she spent hours covering up all her tattoos — more than 80 of them — for her 2024 Grammys look
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Paris Jackson covered up all her tattoos for her 2024 Grammys look. "Well, I like switching things up," Jackson told Entertainment Tonight while walking the red carpet. "From head to toe, it's just Celine, mama," Jackson told Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner while walking the red carpet. (L) Paris Jackson with her tattoos covered up at the 2024 Grammys. AdvertisementIn 2022, Jackson told People that her first ever tattoo was a spontaneous one.

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☆ Forget Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny — TikTokers are now dancing to royalty-free music
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

If you open TikTok today, you might well be greeted with creators dancing to royalty-free music instead of your favorite tunes from artists like Taylor Swift or Bad Bunny. The move has resulted in a whole archive of "muted" TikTok videos, and even the UMG artists themselves aren't safe. Some TikTok creators are already responding to UMG's move by filming themselves dancing to songs in the public domain. I'm glad they are far in the past because I look awkward mouthing and dancing to no music," Romano said. "I would say 75% of my videos would contain UMG music," Romano said.

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