
32 Summer Products For Homebodies
A lightweight, hypoallergenic heat-absorbing cooling blanket — one side is made of 100% Egyptian cotton, while the other has "Arc-Chill" cooling fibers that absorb your body heat and wick away moisture, instantly cooling you by 4–9 degrees. It's perfect for hot sleepers who love to snuggle but hate waking up sweaty!
A 10-foot USB-C cable so you can continue scrolling deep in the TikTok vortex without worrying about your phone's battery entering the red zone. With this gloriously long piece of charging magic, you can stay snuggled in your "you-shaped" dent without ever having to budge. (Oh, and if you're rocking an older iPhone model, here's a version for that!)
A cool-to-the-touch bamboo fabric sleep set that'll have you counting down the minutes until you can slip into it. Made with light, breathable fabric, this set is perfect for anyone who always runs hot and needs a little extra help staying cool and comfortable in bed.
A bestselling double cotton hammock so you can kick back in your own cozy cocoon without a care in the world. This sturdy steel setup is your quick fix to the age-old "no trees to hang a hammock" problem, making your dream of lounging in a hanging haven a reality.
An oscillating tower fan that's apparently so good, one reviewer crowned it "THE GLACIER." This fan has six different speeds and can blow cool air up to 30 feet away. Plus, it comes with four modes to choose from, so you can customize the breeze just how you like it, and reviewers rave about how incredibly quiet it is. No more annoying fan noise while you're trying to relax or sleep!
A set of waterproof, rechargeable "flaming" Bluetooth speakers perfect for unwinding with some soothing lo-fi beats as the sun sets — they even have a flame lighting mode that makes them flicker like real torches. You can place them on your table, dangle from a ceiling or tree, or stake them into the ground.
A Ninja Slushi maker slushifying literally anything you can dream of — wine, coffee, soda, juice, even chocolate milk. Just pour your liquid of choice in, pick one of the five preset settings, and let the magic happen. It's the perfect excuse to invite your pals over for a movie marathon, with frosty, delicious creations in hand. Frozen margs on demand in this heat? Um, YES PLEASE!!!
An inflatable pool if you're anything like me and ready to bust out the swimsuit as soon as the temperature hits 65 degrees. Now you can kick back and sip on a glass of lemonade while cooling off, even if you've only got a tiny backyard.
An outdoor fan just waiting to be mounted in a corner of your deck, sending the perfect breeze your way. Someone's asking if you want to hit up that crowded rooftop bar? Just say, "Nah, I'm good right here," and keep enjoying your chill vibes.
A copy of Small Batch Bakes, which helps you create delightful treats perfectly portioned for one to six people at most, so even if you're not leaving the house or baking for a crowd, you can satisfy your sweet tooth. We're talking scrumptious delights like zesty lime and coconut macaroons, creamy mango pudding, and the sweet bliss of peach crumb cake. Plus, with minimal equipment required, you can whip up these goodies with ease, making it perfect for a relaxing day inside.
Along with a fun reverse coloring book so you can showcase your inner Picasso by drawing lines around colors that are already there. If your dream day involves cozying up with a snack stash and zero plans, this is your ticket to creative bliss without any haunting adult pressures.
And a set of vibrant 120 acrylic paint markers that glide on like a dream and blend effortlessly, turning anything you doodle into a masterpiece that'll have you clearing wall space for your very own gallery.
An LED light net to give your pergola, deck, carport, or gazebo the magical effect of a starry night sky. With eight different lighting modes available, you can switch up the atmosphere to suit your mood. Plus, the timer and memory functions mean you can set it up once and let it do its thing — it'll operate on a schedule using your preferred setting.
A padded chaise lounge chair equipped with a genius "face cavity" that lets you lie flat on your belly so you can sunbathe comfortably. There's five adjustable back positions and three footrest settings, ensuring you find your *perfect* lounge angle, plus a handy cup holder and zippered side pocket for stashing items.
Along with an adjustable mister made to cool you (and your surroundings) off by up to 20 degrees. Whether you're catching some rays on a lounge chair or just chilling on your patio, this mister can stand on its own or wrap around a structure with ease.
A Dazzle Dry Mini Kit, because sometimes the best summer plans involve chilling at home doing your nails. This kit includes everything you need for a flawless mani: a nail prep solution, a base coat, a chic nail polish color, a top coat, and a special "reviving solution" to keep things fresh. And! The polish dries in under five minutes, so you don't have to awkwardly fling your hands arond to make them dry faster.
A Biodance overnight collagen mask if you'd rather skip the scorching sun and enjoy in some self-care instead. Starting off as a milky hydrogel, it magically turns clear as it works its magic on your skin. It's packed with three kinds of probiotics, plus low-molecular-weight collagen and hyaluronic acid that dive deep to boost elasticity, refine pores, and smooth those fine lines.
An automatic ball launcher so you can turn your backyard into a private pickleball court, sparing you the wait at crowded gyms. With three adjustable angles and four different speeds, plus an oscillating feature, this gadget is like your personal coach, ready to help you master those forehands and backhands. It releases a ball every four seconds and can hold up to 19 balls.
An unbelievably fast and easy-to-use Yonanas soft-serve maker so you can whip up your own oat milk ice cream and create a Choco Taco without trekking to Cold Stone. This nifty gadget is great if you have any specific dietary needs or preferences (like avoiding dairy or nuts), live with a picky eater, or just want a healthier alternative to ice cream that's still cold and refreshing and satisfies your sweet tooth.
An Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K allowing you to stream all of your favorite entertainment...like watching every season of Love Island for 10 hours straight. You can also use voice commands to control settings with ease, and (pro tip) you can even order pizza!
A PopLite personal popcorn maker that can churn out eight cups of that buttery, crunchy goodness in just two minutes. This bad boy is so easy to use, you could probably do it in your sleep. Just pop in some kernels, press a button, and boom – fresh, hot popcorn that's ready to devour straight out of the built-in serving bowl.
A deluxe Cup Cozy to become the new HQ for your phone, TV remote, and your trio of bevs, because you always need your iced coffee, lemon water, and your *fun juice* close by. You need options, am I right? And thanks to the supportive material, it keeps those precious drinks safe from any accidental spills.
And an eight-compartment snack box that's basically a treasure chest of your favorite goodies, ready to be devoured. When you can't settle on which treat you want for your bed snacking, reach for this and you can just have them all — instant happiness in the form of chips, chocolate, or whatever floats your snack boat.
An inflatable pool cooler if you've ever been lounging in your pool on a hot day, only to realize you have to get out and trudge back to the house to grab a cold drink or snack. This cute, nifty thing will keep all your essentials chilled *and* afloat so you can continue relaxing in your pool without a care in the world.
A sunshade triangle that creates a shaded area for when you need to escape the blazing hot sun. Hang it over a section of your pool or strategically place several to transform your patio into a cozy retreat.
A "Nap Guardian" doorbell cover — a godsend for all the parents, pet owners, and nap aficionados out there. This helps prevent your doorbell from being rung at the most inconvenient time, interrupting your peace and quiet. Your little ones can snooze soundly, your overly excited fur babies can stay blissfully on the couch, and you? You can finally get that glorious shut-eye you've been dreaming about!
A chic cooler designed to keep your drinks ice cold and at your fingertips while lounging outside. As a bonus, just close the lid up and the cooler becomes a sleek side table.
A rechargeable mosquito repellent patio shield creating an invisible 20-foot barrier, keeping those pesky skeeters away without the need for bug spray or citronella candles. Think of it as having your own personal force field that lets you actually enjoy your time outside.
A set of blackout thermal curtains designed to help insulate your room, blocking out that hot, glaring sunlight while keeping in your cool air as your AC works its magic. Bonus: No more being woken up with the sun if you like to sleep in on the weekends.
A gaming/reading/laptop pillow so you can prop your hands up and play video games, type, or read on your Kindle or iPad from bed or the couch in an ~ergonomically friendly~ way that won't catch up with you (or your joints) a few years down the line. It even has a little side pocket ideal for stashing things like your remote controls, glasses, and emergency treats.
A nifty little book tracker bookmark so you can keep track of all the literary worlds you've explored without having to actually leave your cozy little nook. This can also motivate you to tackle that ever-growing pile of unread books so you can fill out your cute "bookshelf."

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31 Obsession-Worthy Products You'll Want ASAP
An Owala stainless-steel water bottle that has swiftly become the Internet's favorite tumbler, and not just because it looks nice (although it does look really stylish)! The brilliant spout design allows you to sip through the built-in straw or tilt the bottle back to swig (or chug) through the wider opening. Then simply close the push-button lid for a leak-proof lock and a convenient carry loop you can rely on. And did I mention it keeps drinks seriously cold for up to 24 hours? Because it does. The hype is real! An adorable, and surprisingly powerful rechargeable handheld fan — it's lightweight enough to toss into your bag in case the heat starts to get to you while you're on the go. Plus, it can also be folded to stand on its own if you want to leave it running on your desk! And it's not just a fan — this lil' guy can be a flashlight *and* a power bank too! A hydrating Laneige lip mask here to save your lips from always being dry and chapped. You won't believe how soft and moisturized your lips will be thanks to this! Promising review: "I was kinda skeptical, as I am with anything that blows up on TikTok, because you never know who is getting paid for a review. But I'm dead serious, this stuff works. I have the driest, chapped lips, and I have anxiety, so I'm always biting my lips, and I've only used this for three days, and my lips are already so soft and healed. It seems expensive but it looks like it will last me for months." —Caitlin Mallette ⚡️Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in seven flavors and sets) Some versatile faux-leather shorts — reviewers love the stretchy elastic waist, comfortable fit, and expensive look *without* the huge price tag that usually = ~close tab.~ An easy-to-use cold brew maker so you can stop spending money on Starbucks and make your fave beverage at home! Or a matcha latte mix if you can't seem to stop overpaying for your favorite drink at fancy cafes, when you could be making it much cheaper (and more easily) at home! Simply add milk to this mix, which contains just organic matcha and organic cane sugar, and you'll be shocked by the smooth texture and rich flavor that'll taste like it was prepped by a pro! A pair of stunning spiral earrings that look *way* more expensive than they are (14K gold for under $10)! They'll add a unique, yet understated touch to any outfit while ensuring that they don't go tumbling out of your ears if you decide to hit the dance floor. They're also super lightweight and comfortable to wear — you might even forget you have them on! Promising reviews: "Eye-catching earrings! They are beautiful! Not the common hoop or stud, something different and lovely!" —Alice B. Lebessis"I purchased these earrings for myself because they looked fun and different from what I was seeing on anyone else. I love that. There are no backs to have to deal with. The wire just goes right through your ear piercing and stays in place with no chance of falling out. They're a lot of fun and good quality for the price." —Laurie C. CarpenterGet them from Amazon for $6.99 (available in gold, rose gold, and silver). A reusable pet hair remover for anyone who can never seem to get all of their pet's fur off of their clothes and furniture. Just roll it over your fuzz-covered item of choice, and watch it lift the fur RIGHT OFF. Then simply dump out and reuse — no more annoying sticky papers like other lint rollers! A "Cup Cozy Pillow" here to turn your couch into the ultimate relaxation station. Now you won't have to leave your comfy position to grab a beverage or the TV remote from the coffee table, because this thing has spots for two mugs, a remote, and two additional beverages! A tote bag that, pardon my language, is just so ducking adorable. And sure, I could talk all about how the straps are adjustable for the perfect fit, and how it comes in two sizes, and is incredibly versatile — but I can't seem to stop focusing on its cute little feet, send help! A blow-dryer holder so you can use *both* of your hands while drying your hair, and quit ending up with a sore arm by the time you're done. The strong suction lets you temporarily attach it to mirrors and shower doors, or you can permanently mount it to the wall using screws. Your morning routine just got a lot easier! A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit because it'll simplify your meal prepping! Forget chopping your veggies one by one and having to clean a cutting board when you can just toss 'em in this device! And when you're done, just pop out the interchangeable blades and throw 'em in the dishwasher! An off-the-shoulder maxi dress for anyone who loves a breezy floral moment. It's lightweight and comfy, while being versatile and stylish enough to dress up or down for all kinds of occasions. Plus, it comes in a variety of gorgeous colors, and you might find yourself wanting to get more than one! Promising review: "OBSESSED. This was my go-to for family pictures. The quality was amazing, and it's fairly true to size. It's comfortable, super cute, and lightweight for the summer — but not see-through. The color was super cute!!" —KatieGet it from Amazon for $28.79+ (available in sizes XS–4X and 33 styles) A bottle of plant-powered vitamin C serum that could make your skin look radiant! It can help lighten dark spots, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, prevent UV damage, and increase skin firmness and elasticity. This stuff is a game-changer! A bottle of Drop It capable of removing wine sulfates and tannins in just 20 seconds *without* altering the flavor, instead of the single-use wands that have to sit in your glass and require three minutes of stirring. One lil' bottle can be used for up to 55 glasses of vino, *and* it's made with an all-natural, KETO-friendly formula that doesn't contain any gluten, soy, dairy, or GMOs! A beloved Click & Carry grocery bag carrier designed to make carrying heavy bags much easier and less painful. Now you can comfortably carry up to 100 pounds without the usual feeling of your bags' handles slicing into your hands or shoulders. Your body will thank you! Lillie's of Charleston mustard barbecue sauce — use it as a deliciously sweet and tangy dip, dressing, or marmalade if you wanna make your home good meals taste like they came from a restaurant — minus the restaurant prices. A baguette plushie for anyone who loves bread so much that they wish they could snuggle a giant loaf of the stuff — without getting crumbs all of their bed, of course. This thing manages to look delicious while being a seriously soft and cozy cuddle buddy! A mini waving inflatable tube man here to remind you to stand up, have a little stretch, and do a fun little dance every once in a while throughout the day! A pair of high-waisted dress pants — they work great in both business and casual settings! Choose from a variety of fun colors and enjoy how it elevates even the simplest top into an iconic outfit that'll be your new fave. Plus, one reviewer said "they are so comfortable, so much so that I am in no rush to change into 'comfy clothes' the minute I get home." A jewelry holder that'll turn the place where you store your rings into a work of art! Choose from six gorgeous colors and give your prized ring collection the fun display it deserves! A twist comb for anyone who's tired of curl sponges drying out your hair and wants an easy, painless way to achieve the perfect curls and twists that actually last! Plus, it's reusable, so you won't have to keep buying sponges and struggling to get the results you want. A pair of retro-looking round-lens sunglasses that no one will believe you paid less than $20 for. Prepare for these to level up every one of your outfits — your rock star era starts now! Promising review: "I wore these sunglasses to Mexico and I felt cute every second in them! So far, they have held up well, and the polarized lens works very well. I love the soft carry case that also doubles as a lens cleaner." —MonicaGet them from Amazon for $15.99 (available in six styles). A jar of Sichuan Chili Crisp from Fly By Jing, you'll wanna use on EVERYTHING. It's hot and tingly without being overwhelmingly spicy, and its bold flavor is so delicious, you won't be able to get enough. This sauce is mind-blowing on everything from noodles and eggs to pizza and even ice cream! A set of charmingly colorful retro wall plates to turn what is quite possibly the most boring home accessory into something much more pleasing to look at. A pack of shockingly low-priced Victor Allen Coffee K-Cups that even skeptical self-proclaimed coffee snobs are impressed by. If you hate how much $$$ you spend on coffee, but don't wanna give up the high-quality flavor you require to *not* be a big ol' grump — this brand will be your new BFF. Promising review: "Best tasting, most affordable K-Cups there is. This is the best deal for the best coffee. I specifically love Italian blend coffee, and sometimes it is hard to find in stores. I ordered this coffee, and I was blown away by how smooth it is and how robust the flavor is. It also has a good amount of caffeine, so it wakes me up in the morning. The best part is it is almost HALF the price of the K-Cups you can buy in stores. I can buy 32 Meijer brand K-Cups for $30 in store, and I can get 42 Victor Allen's K-Cups for $20 on Amazon. Sometimes it goes on sale, and it is as cheap as $14-17! I highly recommend Victor Allen's Coffee, it is all I buy anymore." —LynnGet it from Amazon for $18.79+ (available in six styles, variety packs, and larger pack sizes). Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick — it'll react to your skin's natural pH to instantly give your lips a unique shade that perfectly complements your skin tone and will last for hours! Choose from 10 gorgeous colors — all enhanced with aloe vera and vitamin E to keep your lips hydrated and soft all day long. An indoor plant stand for all the plant parents out there who want a fashionable place to show off their collection of greenery. The ladder design can hold at least eight potted plants, depending on their size, and the included hooks make it easy to attach your hanging plants to the top wire shelf. Promising review: "Loved this so much, I bought another one! Great display piece in the living room for my plants, etc. I feel like it's made a big impact on the space. Feels sturdy, looks nice, and put together easily. Should I buy two more? :) Seriously, a top favorite design purchase ever." —HNGet it from Amazon for $103.99+ (available in three colors). A deck of beginner-friendly cat-themed tarot cards that'll add a feline twist to your future tarot readings, making the experience more lighthearted and less... foreboding. They come with a helpful guidebook that's great for beginners, and are the purrr-fect gift for the cat-lover in your life! A cherry bag charm or keychain in case your purse or keys could use a sweet accent to elevate them into style icon territory. You might even wanna sing your own updated version of The Runaways' classic every time you set eyes on this ch-ch-ch-ch cherry charm! A pretty-looking hummingbird feeder — it suctions onto your window, giving you a front row seat to the comings and goings of what are quite possibly the cutest lil' birds in existence. It's easy to install and is designed to be bee-proof, so you can ensure that all of the nectar goes to your friendly neighborhood hummingbirds.


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37 Times Celebs Revealed Their Biggest Secrets
In an Instagram Live, Cardi B revealed that when she worked as a stripper, she used to invite men back to her hotel room and drug and rob them. When this video resurfaced at the height of her fame, she wrote a response on Instagram, saying, "I never glorified the things I brought up in that live [video], I never even put those things in my music because I'm not proud of it." However, she wrote, "Whether or not they were poor choices at the time, I did what I had to do to survive." Snoop Dogg once revealed that he smoked weed in the White House. On his show GGN: The Double G News Network, he told Jimmy Kimmel that he excused himself to use the bathroom, telling the "alphabet boys" (the CIA or FBI) that he had to go "No. 2." He told them, "Look, when I do the No. 2, I usually, you know, have a cigarette or I light something to get the aroma right.' They said, 'You know what? You can light a piece of napkin.' I said, 'I'll do that.'" Indicated an imaginary blunt, he concluded with, "And the napkin was this." On Call Her Daddy, Miley Cyrus revealed that she lost her virginity at age 16 to Liam Hemsworth, who she dated for a decade afterward. However, she also revealed that she'd lied to him, telling him she was not a virgin "so I didn't seem like a loser." She actually gave him a name — this man later ended up marrying Hemworth's friend when Miley was 24, at which time she finally told Hemsworth the truth. In the interview, Cyrus also revealed she had been initially attracted to women (Cyrus is pansexual), and that her first sexual experience was with two other women who she went "past first base" with. She also talked about her preference for women's bodies, at least when it comes to foreplay. In her "Used to be Young" TikTok series, Cyrus also revealed more about her divorce from Hemsworth, saying she knew it was over with him just before going onstage at Glastonbury Festival in late June 2019. "Glastonbury was in June, which is when the decision had been made that me and Liam's commitment to being married really came from, of course, a place of love first — because we'd been together for 10 years — but also from a place of trauma and just trying to rebuild as quickly as we could," she said. "The day of the show was the day that I had decided that it was no longer going to work in my life to be in that relationship. So that was another moment where the work, the performance, the character came first." "And I guess that's why it's now so important to me for that to not be the case — that the human comes first," she added, mentioning how she's always dealt with past trauma through performance and work, until the pandemic forced her to slow down. A few years after her divorce from Russell Brand, Katy Perry revealed to Vogue that he had ended their marriage via a text message. "Let's just say I haven't heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011," she told the publication. She also revealed the heartbreaking moment she came to surprise him at one of his comedy shows, only to hear him making jokes about her, not knowing she was in the audience. However, Perry wouldn't reveal the "real truth" of why the relationship ended, which she found out after the fact, saying, "I can't necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day." Probably one of the most bizarre entries on this list is that Keith Richards once snorted his dad's ashes along with some cocaine. "The strangest thing I've tried to snort? My father. I snorted my father," he revealed in an interview. "He was cremated and I couldn't resist grinding him up with a little bit of blow. My dad wouldn't have cared, he didn't give a shit. It went down pretty well, and I'm still alive." Last year, Dave Grohl admitted having had a child out of wedlock in an Instagram post, writing, "I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We're grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together." In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger similarly revealed that he'd fathered a child with a woman on his household staff — back in 2001. She was kept on the staff while Schwarzenegger reportedly paid for the child's care, claiming all the while it was her husband's child. Schwarzenegger did not reveal the truth to his then-wife, Maria Shriver, until after his term as governor ended. The two ended up splitting. David Letterman also admitted his live TV after being extorted. In 2009, he found a box in his car with a letter that said, "I know you do some terrible things," and that the writer was working on a screenplay about Letterman. "He's going to take all this terrible stuff he knows about my life and put it in a movie unless I give him some money," Letterman later said the letter revealed. He was actually able to find out the identity of the blackmailer with the help of the Manhattan district attorney's office. CBS producer Robert J. "Joe" Halderman was arrested, and that very same night, Letterman went on his show and admitted, "Yes, I have had sex with women on my show." He was married at the time with a five-year-old child. In one of the biggest celeb reveals of the last few years, Pusha T basically revealed the existence of Drake's secret son in the diss track "The Story of Adidon" in 2018. The song calls Drake a "deadbeat" and says he has a four-month-old son named Adonis that he was planning to reveal in an Adidas campaign that summer. Drake would ultimately confirm Adonis' existence months later on his album Scorpion. In an interview for the 2003 documentary Living with Michael Jackson, Jackson admitted to sleeping in bed with young boys. "I've slept in the bed with many children. I'd sleep in the bed with all of them," he said. "When Macaulay Culkin [was] little, Kieran Culkin would sleep on this side, Macaulay Culkin's on this side. His sister's in there. We'd all just jam in the bed. And we'd wake up at dawn and go in the hot air balloon." When questioned on if this was "right," Jackson said, "It's very right, it's very loving. ... What's wrong with sharing the love?" He also said he had footage of them all sleeping together. On other occasions, Jackson denied sharing his bed with children, saying he'd slept on the floor: "I didn't sleep in the bed with the child. Even if I did, it's OK. I slept on the floor. I gave the bed to the child," he told 60 Minutes in 2003, the same year as the documentary referenced above. This was a bombshell revelation, given Jackson had settled in 1993 after being accused of child sexual abuse and was constantly plagued by rumors regarding his relationships with children. Jackson was later found "not guilty" in 2005 after another accusation, and the sexual abuse allegations continued after his death in 2009, most notably in the documentary Finding Neverland. Another unforgettable reveal comes from Frank Farian, a name you might not recognize. Back in the late '80s, R&B duo Milli Vanilli reached worldwide fame with their debut album, leading them to win the award for Best New Artist at the 1990 Grammy Awards. But producer Frank Farian soon revealed they didn't sing on their albums. When the two "singers" were confronted by the Los Angeles Times, member Rob Pilatus admitted it was true. "I feel like a mosquito being squeezed. The last two years of our lives have been a total nightmare. We've had to lie to everybody. We are true singers, but that maniac Frank Farian would never allow us to express ourselves," he said. The Grammys would then revoke their award and essentially end their careers. In 2020, Jada Pinkett Smith famously admitted to an "entanglement" with singer August Alsina while she and her husband, Will Smith, were separated but still married. She made this admission on an episode of her show Red Table Talk, with husband Will present. And in 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed on The Today Show that she and Will had been separated since 2016, living "completely separate lives." She later revealed that she and Will had not referred to each other as "husband" or "wife" in years — and that she was surprised to hear Will refer to her as his "wife" when he slapped Chris Rock. The Smiths apparently do not plan on divorcing. Speaking of Will admitted in his memoir Will that he once considered murdering his father. This came decades after witnessing his father punch his mother in his youth, "so hard that she collapsed." He continued, "I saw her spit blood," stating that the moment — and his failure to stand up for her — defined who he is. As an adult caring for his father, who had cancer, he thought again of this moment. "One night, as I delicately wheeled him from his bedroom toward the bathroom, a darkness arose within me. The path between the two rooms goes past the top of the stairs. As a child I'd always told myself that I would one day avenge my mother. That when I was big enough, when I was strong enough, when I was no longer a coward, I would slay him." He realized, at the top of the staircase, "I could shove him down, and easily get away with it." However, "As the decades of pain, anger, and resentment coursed then receded, I shook my head and proceeded to wheel Daddio to the bathroom." In her memoir, Jessica Simpson admitted to having had an "emotional affair" with Johnny Knoxville. She was married to Nick Lachey at the time, though she said things never got physical. "But to me, an emotional affair was worse than a physical one," she wrote. "It's funny, I know, because I had placed such an emphasis on sex by not having it before marriage. After I actually had sex, I understood that the emotional part was what mattered. Johnny and I had that, which seemed far more of a betrayal to my marriage than sex." Britney Spears also had a lot to reveal in her memoir, especially when it came to her relationship with Justin Timberlake. In the book, she confirmed the longstanding rumor that she had cheated on Timberlake, revealing she'd made out with Wade Robson one night, but also said he had already cheated on her multiple times in their relationship. She also revealed that she'd had an abortion while the two were together and claimed she hadn't wanted to but that Justin had pushed her to abort. Prince Harry had plenty to reveal in his memoir Spare, including that the first time he had sex was "a humiliating episode with an older woman who liked macho horses and who treated me like a young stallion" and took place in a field behind a pub. He wrote, "I mounted her quickly, after which she spanked my ass and sent me away." He also revealed a story about getting frostbite on his penis after a charity expedition to the North Pole. His ears and cheeks also got frostbite, but quickly healed: "While the ears and cheeks were already healing, the todger wasn't. It was becoming more of an issue by the day," he wrote in the book. He tried using Elizabeth Arden cream, eventually giving in and going to a doctor when that didn't work. Unfortunately, he was still dealing with the issue at his brother William's famous wedding to Kate Middleton. One more Prince Harry reveal from his book: he clarified old reports about him and William not being circumcised. "Mummy had forbidden it, they all said, and while it's absolutely true that the chance of getting penile frostbite is much greater if you're not circumcised, all the stories were false. I was snipped as a baby," he revealed. Ariana Grande once seemingly revealed the size of Pete Davidson's penis, tweeting that it was "10 inches." Davidson denied the rumors, calling them "simply not true" and saying that Ariana "has very little hands. Everything is f—ing huge to her." In one of the more bizarre confessions in this post, Colin Farrell revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he was once an attempted murder suspect. During a "true confessions" game, he said that as a teenager, he'd been brought in for questioning about an attempted murder — which, by the way, was never solved — because he looked like the pencil sketch of the perpetrator. "I was in Sydney, Australia, and I was pulled in by the cops. And they showed me a photo of the pencil sketch of the guy that had attempted to murder this other gentleman, had beat him up and left him in his own apartment and set the apartment on fire and split, thereby leaving the guy to burn to death, and it was me. They said, what do you think about that picture? And I went, 'I think I'm in trouble,'" Farrell revealed. "Yeah, it was terrifying. I was there for about six hours, and then thankfully, a friend of mine had kept a journal, and that particular night, and that particular time, we were at a party on the other side of town doing Ecstasy." In another bizarre confession, Kevin Gates once revealed he not only had sex with his cousin but continued a multiyear relationship with her. After the two were already sleeping together, he introduced her to his grandma, who revealed, "Baby, that's your cousin!" But, Gates continued, "I ain't about to stop! The damage has been done. I didn't know you my whole life. I just found this out. We've already been thuggin'. And we still good friends to this day." Halsey kind of iconically revealed that G-Eazy had cheated on her while performing onstage at SNL in 2019. During her performance of "Without Me," text appeared on the stage behind her, reading "I'm so sorry Ashley I cheated" with multiple places popping up, such as "At home in Los Angeles," and "In Minneapolis," along with "more places I can't even remember." Fans assumed this was in reference to Halsey's most recent ex. Hunter Schafer revealed that Dominic Fike had cheated on her during an episode of Call Her Daddy. She said she'd discovered his cheating by going through his phone, which she wasn't proud of. However, she chose not to go into more detail: "What happened with that was between me and him, and I want to keep it, and I want to protect that," she told host Alex Cooper. Also appearing on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Megan Fox revealed the plastic surgeries that she's gotten done — a nose job and three boob jobs. She also said there's a third procedure that she's done, but she declined to say what it was. "There's one thing I had done that I'm gatekeeping because it was really good, and it's not a known plastic surgery. People don't even really know about it," she told Cooper. Kylie Jenner similarly admitted she had gotten lip fillers after long denying the rumors on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. She later told Complex she had been worried about being a bad influence on young fans and that she "didn't want people to think you had to get your lips done to feel good about yourself." She continued, "But they thought it was crazier that I was lying about it because it was so obvious. I wish I had just been honest and upfront." After also having previously denied plastic surgery, Bella Hadid admitted to having had a nose job at 14 — and said she regretted it. "I wish I had kept the nose of my ancestors. I think I would have grown into it," she said. However, she also said, "I have never used filler. Let's just put an end to that. I have no issue with it, but it's not for me. Whoever thinks I've gotten my eyes lifted or whatever it's called - it's face tape! The oldest trick in the book." In contrast, Heidi Montag revealed pretty much right away that she'd gotten plastic surgery at age 23. And not just one procedure — she'd gotten ten done in one day. "I think I look way better and I'm way happier," she told People. "Nobody ages perfectly, so I plan to keep using surgery to make me as perfect as I can be." Later, in 2018, she revealed she actually died for a minute as a result of the surgeries, scaring her husband, Spencer Pratt. "Spencer thought he lost me," she said. "My security guards called Spencer and told him, 'Heidi's heart stopped. She's not going to make it.' And I easily could've. Cutting yourself up isn't something I'd recommend." She has continued to express regret in later years, revealing she had long-term health complications and saying, "I was way too young to make such a life-changing decision." One more Call Her Daddy example: Cole Sprouse admitted on the podcast that he'd lost his virginity at age 14. He was on a family vacation in Florida and "met this girl who was older." After initially making out the first night, he knocked on her hotel door the next night and invited her to the beach. There: "I finally mustered up enough courage to deliver a line that my brother has never, ever let down for me. I looked at her, and I was like: 'So are you, like, DTF?' She goes: 'What?' And I go: 'You know, down to fuck?'" They had to kick Cole's brother Dylan and a friend out of the room, and Cole told Dylan "to go play chess or something." Cole revealed he "lasted about 20 seconds and never talked to her again." Ashton Kutcher has also told the story of the first time he had sex. He called his first time "horrible" and "really awkward" and said that it happened "out in the woods with a girl I had just met" when he was only 15. "The whole thing lasted two seconds," he said. However, a couple of years later, he had sex with her again "just to show her the first performance was a fluke and I'd gotten better.' Zayn Malik admitted he wasn't sure if he'd ever been in love, despite having been engaged and sharing a child with Gigi Hadid after a long-term relationship. "When you ask me, 'What is love?' I think the reason that's hard for me to answer that question is I don't know if I've ever actually truly been in love," he said, waxing poetic about what love is. While he loves his child, he said, he wasn't sure he'd been "in love with somebody who is a complete separate entity. They're not my family. I have no blood with them, like, 'I'm in love with this person.' I don't know." "You can never really pinpoint, I think, what is love. There's ways you can show love. You can express it. That's our human understanding of it, but what is love? It's an intangible thing, right? We can't hold it in our hands. It's not something that exists," he said. Looking back at times he thought he'd been in love, he said, "Your perspective changes it, right? You look back on it with new eyes, and you're like, 'Well, maybe I wasn't in love there.' But that's time. So, is it love? Or is it life experience that we are going through? Who knows?" Dax Shepherd similarly admitted in 2019 that he wasn't sure he wanted to be with Kristen Bell when they were first dating. "I never ever was like, 'Oh, I hope I can keep Kristen.' I was going, 'Do I want to be with a Christian, who has eight people living in her house for free, who has to get out of a car when there's a dog who doesn't have a leash and ruin her whole day to rescue this dog? That's great, and she's good, but that's not what I want to do," he said he thought. "I'm not that good. I don't want to spend my day finding the owner of a dog. So I wasn't fearful I would lose her. I wasn't certain I wanted to be with someone like that." Bell also admitted that the two actually broke up a few months into dating and that Shepherd was seeing other people. "He sat me down and said, 'I can't have this right now. I think you're wonderful, but I am still dating other people.' And then I, like, liquefied and fell to the ground, but I felt incredibly respected that he had the balls to tell me we weren't in the same place." However, Shepherd changed his mind, calling Bell to tell her, "I don't know what I was thinking. I was dating someone else, but they're just not as interesting as you, and I don't know what I'm doing." Bethenny Frankel admitted that she had never liked sex with her ex-husband Jason Hoppy, saying on her podcast that she used to have to "force" herself to have sex with him. "He used to say to me, 'You're like a block of ice,' because I did not want to be intimate. I did not want to have sex," she said. "I used to force myself, gag myself through doing it…it is torture." And finally, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Chad Kroeger revealed years ago to Playboy that he'd once performed oral sex on himself. So...I guess it is possible. What celeb reveal can you never forget? Let us know in the comments.

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Elon Musk says Grok's latest feature is the new Vine
You might soon have a new favorite Vine video — or see an old favorite return to the timeline — thanks to Elon Musk 's new AI-powered text-to-video generator, Grok Imagine. "Grok Imagine is AI Vine!" Musk wrote in an X post on Saturday, touting the latest feature from his chatbot, Grok. Grok Imagine — now in beta — allows users to type out images or scenes they'd like to see the AI bot animate into video. It then generates clips with sound to the user's specifications. Before TikTok — and long before Grok — there was Vine. The beloved short-form video service, which allowed users to create and upload 6-second videos, was owned by then-Twitter shortly after its 2012 founding until its shuttering in 2017. It was the source of many early viral videos and the subject of numerous compilations of "the best Vines of all time." While Grok Imagine offers a new AI spin on short-form clips, Musk also appears to be eyeing a comeback for Vine itself. "Btw, we recently found the Vine video archive (thought it had been deleted) and are working on restoring user access, so you can post them if you want," Musk added in his Saturday post. It's unclear whether restoring the Vine archive would allow users to access their old accounts or if it would be a temporary measure allowing access to old files from the service. Musk and representatives for X did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider. For now, access to Grok Imagine is being slowly rolled out to subscribers of the chatbot's $30-monthly premium tier, SuperGrok, though any user of X can sign up to be added to the waitlist.