A Chinese-Canadian influencer pretended to be herdead sisterfor half a decade in an attempt to spare her extended family of further heartbreak.Annie Niu, who went viral on TikTok back in December 2022, posted a video recently explaining her complicated situation.Her late twin sister, who died of viral meningitis, has been gone for years. But she and her family decided the best course of action when calling her elderly grandparents was to act as if nothing had happened....

Becoming aparentis a special moment that many people can’t wait for. But for some, such a moment comes as more of a surprise than for others. RELATED: Starting a family is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly Image credits:Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Image credits:Joel Rivera-Camacho / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Image credits:BassPsychological293 While many people can’t wait to become parents, some choose to remain child-free Needless to say, raising a child is a huge responsibility; one that people should think long and hard about before trying to wave down astork carryinga bundle of joy....

Family relationships can be both a blessing and a curse sometimes, even during the festive season. But could things be so bad that you contemplate having your siblings over for Christmas? Today’s Original Poster (OP) found herself in between a rock and hard place when a disagreement about weekend plans and a Facebook block spiraled into a full-blown conflict with her sister. And now, the OP is left wondering if she has to invite her for the holidays....

‘Tis the season to spread joy and show your loved ones how much they mean to you. How do you do that? WithChristmas gifts, of course! The best one that I have ever received is a subscription to a library near my house, and the bookworm within me went gaga! Speaking of Christmas gifts, Reddit userNo-Elevator3324simply can’t afford to give them to almost 40 of her relatives this year as she is struggling with a financial crisis....

But the little details blew over the heads of viewers, as they described the video with words like “demonic” and “unhinged.” RELATED: Image credits:kimkardashian Image credits:Kim Kardashian Every second of the clip possessed somewhat of an eerie, chilling ambience An overwhelming number of fans called out the strange music video, many not grasping whether there was a hidden deeper message behind it all. “girl what the f–ck is this,” deadpanned the top comment, coming in at nearly 50K likes....

Lively also claimed that the filmmaker had orchestrated a “targeted smear campaign” against her, but Freedman dismissed the allegations, arguing that the actress ruined her image through herownactions. Netizens, on the other hand, have been divided over the conflict, with one side believing Blake’s claims and the other seeing Baldoni as a victim of much more influential celebrities. “Blake and Ryan want to prove they are Hollywood and untouchable,” a reader argued....

At the end of the year, people start reflecting on the events that happened. They can’t wait to see their statistics of the year, likeSpotify Wrappedand other similar recaps in programs they use. They also like to guess what the upcoming year might look like.So, someone on Reddit asked people what they predicted for 2025, and they didn’t hold back. Over 2K people shared their insights and we gathered the most interesting ones into this list....

Brandon Sklenarstood alongside other industry stars in a show of support for Blake Lively following hersexual harassement complaintagainstJustin Baldoni. The film was an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel and saw Lively play the character of Lily Bloom while Justin directed the movie and played the role of Ryle Kincaid. HighlightsBrandon Sklenar shared a message to show his support for Blake Lively following a sexual harassment controversy.Since the promotion for the film ‘It Ends With Us,’ rumors of disagreements between Justin Baldoni and Lively emerged....

Swiss snowboarderSophie Hediger, famous for competing in the2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, tragicallylost her lifeyesterday (December 23) in anavalancheat Arosa Lenzerheide, a ski area located on the eastern side of her country. “We are stunned, and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences,” said Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser, expressing the organization’s shock and sorrow. HighlightsSwiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche on Dec 23.Hediger became famous after competing at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for Switzerland....

One thing most people know and fear aboutkidsis how excruciatingly honest they can be. Even when parents threaten their children not to reveal their secrets, you can be sure that the little ones are going to crack sooner or later. The children in thisstorywere no different. Their brutal honesty actually helped their aunt get the revenge she always wanted against her envious sisters-in-law. Even though they always tried to snub her and overlook her baking skills, their own kids finally and unintentionally got them back....

Amber Heardhas shown her support forBlake Livelyafter the actress filed a sexual harassment complaint against herIt Ends With Us,co-star and directorJustin Baldoni. In an undated legal complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment during the movie’s production. HighlightsAmber Heard released a statement after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni.“I saw this firsthand and up close....

So many things, including detrimental ones, can seem “cool” or desirable in the movies. For instance, nostalgia over a long-lost love, encouraging the main character to fight for said love time and again, or the melancholy that overtakes one’s mind after a night of drinking and chain-smoking cigarettes. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed such awful things that people tend to romanticize after one user starteda threadabout it, and their answers compiled quite an extensive list....

This year, manycelebritieshad us doing a double take with theirshocking physical transformations. Many of these changes ignited speculation about the use ofOzempic, an injectable medication some physicians prescribe for weight loss but that has not been FDA-approved for that purpose. Stars like Lizzo have publicly shut down such rumors, sharing details on how they achieved their slimmed-down look. Let’s take a look at some of the stars who sparked conversations about their dramatic transformations this year....

Lindsey Olivares, the Annie Award-winning designer behindThe Mitchells vs. The Machines, brings energy and personality to everything she creates. Her bold, dynamic style shines in animation, portrait art, and beyond. In this article, we’re excited to showcase Lindsey’s take on celebrity caricatures, turning famous faces into playful, vibrant illustrations. By emphasizing key features while keeping the heart of each subject, Lindsey offers a fresh, fun perspective on the stars we know so well....

Whether you’re making jewelry, dabbling inpottery, or trying out grandma’s old sewing machine, part of what makesDIYprojects so special is walking away with something tangible in your hands—a piece of your own creativity brought to life.The Facebook group ‘Wild Green Crafts’ invites people to share the fruits of their labor and celebrate their proudest achievements as a community. Many do. Since its inception in 2020, the group has grown to 116K members, so we decided to give them a shoutout and highlight some of their best works....