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Ellen DeGeneres Shows Off Her New ‘Chicken Hotel’—and Fans Have Advice

After ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show , comedian Ellen DeGeneres is moving in a very different direction and opening up what a fan called a "chicken hotel!" The 65-year-old and her wife, Portia de Rossi , set up a beautiful big chicken coop at their house, and DeGeneres took to Instagram to introduce fans to their chickens and the enclosure.  In the video, DeGeneres stood in front of the coop and said, "Today's the day. We've been waiting to do this for a while. We have chickens. We're very excited, and they're very excited." She then shared a short tour, showing the chickens eating and a swing set up for them. DeGeneres told fans, "I'll update you with chicken watch on a regular basis." A few of the chickens are named Brenda, Linda, Marge, Debbie, and Rooster, although she couldn't remember the others' names. She also tried to show them to fans, but it was hard to see through the wire screen. View this...

Kelly Clarkson Shades Ex Brandon Blackstock With Cover of Heartbreak Anthem

Kelly Clarkson called out her ex-husband and their divorce in a performance of the popular song "abcdefu" by Gayle , a passionate track shading an ex after a breakup. Clarkson performed a cover of the song during her show, "chemistry...an intimate night with Kelly Clarkson." The singer is celebrating the release of her new album, Chemistry , with a series of concerts at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood in Los Vegas, Nevada. As she performed the song cover, Clarkson changed the lyrics of the chorus to, "F--k you, and your dad, and the fact that you got half/ and my broken heart, turn that s--t into art/ F--k you, and your view, from the valley I bought too/ everybody but your dogs, you can all f--k off." She even threw up a middle finger to the subject of the song as the chorus started. The altered lyrics reference her  ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and their intense divorce that was settled in 2022, which ended with Clarkson having to pay Blackst...

It’s So Hot in Arizona That Giant Cactuses Are Collapsing

The blistering heat wave making its way across the country has caused giant cactuses in Arizona to collapse.  As temperatures near Phoenix soared to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the third week in a row, the area's saguaro cactuses have begun losing arms, tilting to the side and even collapsing entirely.   According to officials, the near month-long heat wave and lack of rain are to blame for the damage done to certain plant populations.  "These plants are adapted to this heat, but at some point the heat needs to cool down and the water needs to come," Tania Hernandez , a research scientist with the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, told Reuters . Arizona's saguaro cacti, a symbol of the US West, are leaning, losing arms and in some cases falling over during the state's record streak of extreme heat, a scientist said https://t.co/1CdLh9RAsz pic.twitter.com/OgPeVa9tNt — Reuters (@Reuters) July 26, 2023 "We still don’t know if this is related to e...

Meghan Trainor Gets Candid With Clip of Her Toddler and 1-Month-Old Bonding

Meghan Trainor is having a proud mom moment and rejoicing over it with the world.   The " Made You Look " songstress shared a montage of clips showing her and husband Daryl Sabara's two sons bonding over the last four weeks.  In the clips, the couple's 2-year-old, Riley , can be seen doting over his infant brother,  Barry , gently petting his head and even helping to feed the baby while snuggling up with him on the couch–what an awesome big brother he is already! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Trainor (@meghantrainor) >>> Sign up for Parade's Trending News newsletter and we'll keep you in the know on the viral pop culture moments and celebrity news everyone is talking about <<< "I blinked and Barry is a month old🥹," she began in the caption of the adorable post. "Riley is so in love! We are all so in love with you sweet boy🤱💖😭#newborn."  The l...

25 Couples Retreats To Reignite the Spark in a Relationship

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It's easy to fall into the day-to-day routine with your significant other. The hustle and bustle get a little too comfortable, and before you know it, you're itching to book yourselves the best couples retreat you can imagine bringing back all the feels you experienced during the honeymoon phase—you know, that period of time where you're head-over-heels, can't-get-enough-of-your-face feelings that can fade as you face new challenges. Because sometimes, it takes a little more than a dinner down the street or a movie night to bring those feelings back, which is why booking a couples retreat could be just what you need to reinvigorate your relationship or marriage. It's time to get rid of the same old, same old with some quality time at one of the best couples retreats—whether it's a cozy couples retreat in the woods or a relaxing spa couples retreat in the mountains. Reconnect with your partner by packing that suitcase and embarking on a new adventure together ...

Raise a Hallelujah and Reinvigorate Your Spirit With These 50 Prayer Quotes

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iStock Romans 12:12 instructs believers: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." But what does being faithful in prayer look like? These 50 prayer quotes bring to life this specific spiritual discipline's transformative power and purpose! Prayer is an opportunity for believers to be intentional about acknowledging God's sovereignty, praising Him and submitting to His plans on a regular basis. While one of the most common approaches to prayer may look like bowing your head before bed and sharing thanks , concerns, and hopes to God, other examples of prayer include breath prayer, silent meditation, singing worship songs , utilizing a prayer journal, praying the Psalms/scriptures , going on prayer walks and more. Sometimes, we may feel the urge to pray, but don't quite know where to begin. Other times, it may seem pointless and frustrating when we don't see our circumstances change. However, while some intercessory prayer or pr...

The #1 Early Pregnancy Symptom Most People Miss, According to an OB/GYN

Even for those who have been pregnant before, the signs of early pregnancy can sometimes be easy to overlook. Every pregnancy is different—and the symptoms you experience in a second pregnancy may be different from what you experienced in the first one.  But there are some common symptoms that can give you a clue that you might be pregnant—if you're paying enough attention, that is. Here's a common early pregnancy sign most people miss, and what to do if you notice early pregnancy symptoms. A Common Early Pregnancy Symptom People Often Miss, According to an OB/GYN One of the most common early pregnancy symptoms is fairly well known, and yet people still frequently fail to spot it. “Nausea or feeling more hungry than typical is a very common early sign of pregnancy that can often be overlooked,” says Dr. Bana Kashani , OB/GYN, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. The increased hunger, in particular, is something people will routinely brush off without mu...