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Olivia Munn Doesn't Let Her Kids Watch Ms. Rachel
Olivia Munn won't let her kids watch Ms. Rachel. In an interview with People, the Your Friends & Neighbors actor shared why she doesn't let her children watch Ms. Rachel's videos or most children's programs, and it's pretty reasonable. Ms. Rachel is a popular YouTuber and Netflix star, famous for making videos that help kids with language development. Olivia has two children, whom she shares with husband John Mulaney — Malcolm, 3, and Méi, 8 months. "I know kids love [Ms. Rachel], but the thing is, if I can't watch it, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life going crazy," Olivia said. "These kid shows drive me crazy." For Olivia, it's not just Ms. Rachel. She's not here for most cartoons in the household. "Malcolm asked for Blue's Clues [recently], and I don't know who showed him Blue's Clues, but they are on my shit list now," Olivia said. "I said, 'Hell no. Not in my house.'" Olivia described how John got Malcolm into the Spider-Man cartoons, which she didn't find "interesting." Her preference is the updated live-action movies. "I put on Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Homecoming and was like, 'If you want to watch the real-life ones, then we can watch that.' It might be a little too old for him, but I can't take the cartoons." But don't worry. There's at least one children's show that makes the cut with Mama Olivia, and that's the PBS children's show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for one specific reason. She believes it's a "great program" because it was vital in helping Malcolm understand what it's like to become a big brother to Méi, who was welcomed via surrogate last September. "Daniel Tiger has a little sister, and we'd tell him, 'There's a baby sister coming,'" Olivia said. Even though the typical children's programming might not be on the television when Olivia's around, she's found a system that works for their family. Talking with People, she said when she first introduced Méi to her big brother, she and John made a point not to "change his world and indentity and responsiblities." "A lot of times people will be like, 'Oh, you're a big brother now. You're not the baby anymore. Now you can help mommy get the diapers.' So, all of a sudden, he has all these responsibilities, and he doesn't just get to be carefree anymore," Olivia added. "Instead, we would say, 'Now we have two babies. There's baby Méi Méi and baby Malcolm.'" In the interview, Olivia shared that she and John focus on providing their children equal attention, so, in my opinion, it makes sense that she might not want to throw that balance off with too much Ms. Rachel and animated Spider-Man. Olivia said about her 3-year-old son, "He would say, 'Mommy, come over here. Daddy, come over here,' and if we were holding the baby, we would put her down so that he wouldn't feel that all of a sudden now we can't be there for him." "It's not that we were trying to teach him that everything he says goes, but we wanted him to have the transition with her to know that we're still here whenever he needs us. Then, eventually when he'd say, 'Put Méi Méi down,' we'd say, 'No, she wants to see her mommy too.' He smiles, and he understands," Olivia said. It sounds like Olivia has a system down, and Ms. Rachel (as popular as she may be) might not be for every family. And to be honest, I support Olivia keeping cartoons outside of the house for now, especially when her husband is literally part of a cartoon series that has scenes like this: And this: Perhaps they should wait until Malcolm and Méi are full-grown adults before they start showing them cartoons, in case they become interested in their dad's show. Read the full interview here.
CBS News
04-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Lodging tax option for Colorado towns could fund public services, increase lodging costs
While it hasn't officially been signed into law yet, the County Lodging Tax Expansion Bill, or HB25-1247, is likely to become a new option for Colorado communities looking to beef up their lodging tax. If it passes, communities can raise local lodging taxes from 2% to 6% to generate money for additional goals, not just childcare, affordable housing, or advertising and local tourism, as was previously allowed in a 2022 law. While this change would take a county-wide vote from residents to pass, it will give counties the opportunity to ask for more taxes to be added when people stay the night in their areas, provided it's used in the right categories. It also introduces more options in that category that are qualified for funds. "I think, particularly, when we're talking about roads, when we're talking about public safety, those are two big areas that a lot of smaller rural counties are really struggling with," Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue said. "The 2%, because they are so much smaller, really wasn't making a meaningful contribution." Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue CBS While Pogue believes this was an overwhelmingly popular bill -- garnering support from 90% of counties in Colorado -- changing the lodging tax rate for Summit County is not on her agenda any time soon. "We haven't talked about it at this point, but speaking for myself personally, I'm not particularly interested in doing it right now," she said. "I do see a situation in the future where future boards may be in a position where they really need to do that." "The possibility of a looming recession and just so much of the economic unaffordability that Summit County residents are facing right now makes me leery of having that conversation," she went on. Still, the ability to have a conversation and option at all gives counties the freedom to utilize funds for projects they believe need it most, so long as it pertains to the visitor experience. "No one wants to come to a county where law enforcement or EMS can't respond if that person has an accident or if there's not water and sewer or if the roads simply can't function," Pogue said. While there are no particular plans to make changes, Pogue said she's been happy with the implementation of the previous 2% lodging tax and being able to help fund childcare and affordable housing in Summit County instead of being locked into having to spend that money on additional advertising. "There is no question that there are thousands of parents in Summit County who have benefited from having additional tuition assistance available," she said. "There is no question that there is a great need for affordable housing in Summit County and that the funds that we have collected thus far have supported projects like Nellie's Neighborhood."
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Little Rock police officer Tommy Norman receiving honor for public service
Video: Officer Norman inspiring future generations of police officers NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officer Tommy Norman will be recognized by the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame for his dedication to public service Wednesday. The organization's founder and board of directors representatives will honor Norman in the community room of the North Little Rock Justice Center. The community policing of the North Little Rock Police Department will also be recognized. The event will begin at 1 p.m. Norman's Neighborhood: Officer Norman seen as father figure in North Little Rock community Norman will also be honored at the national Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 8, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has gained national attention through his method of community policing in North Little Rock. With thousands of followers on social media, he shows how law enforcement can connect with the community beyond the badge. Norman has been recognized locally and nationally, receiving the Difference Maker Award, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and being featured on NBC's The Today Show. Norman's Neighborhood: Officer Norman impacting generation after generation KARK 4 News highlights the ongoing efforts Norman makes in the community on Norman's Neighborhood at 6 p.m. every Wednesday and re-airs at 10 p.m. every Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ne-Yo opens up about polyamorous life
The R&B star caught flak after his February confession that he is in a five-way relationship with four women. Now, he's elaborated on the logistics of making it work. "Since the world is so intrigued," Ne-Yo, 45, wrote in a caption accompanying a 10-slide Instagram carousel. "I guess I should introduce my loves properly. Ladies and gents, I present my pyramid: Cristina aka PB (Pretty Baby), Arielle aka TF (Twin Flame), Moneii PF (Phoenix Feather), and Bri (Sexy Lil' Somethin')." He went on to appear on the Big Boy's Neighborhood podcast to further explain how he parcelled out his time.
