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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Competition's Already Begun Between "TSLOMW" Stars Jen Affleck And Whitney Leavitt Ahead Of Their "Dancing With The Stars" Debut
Earlier this month on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 reunion, it was announced that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt will be joining the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Jen and Whitney are taking their #MomTok moves to the DWTS dance floor! Related: This week, Whitney shared a TikTok of her and Jen gearing up for their upcoming "competition": @whitneyleavitt Before you get your garments in a twist, don't fret, it's all in good fun: Related: The good-natured joke was further confirmed in the comments: Related: My fave part of the video is Conner — Whitney's husband — who just looks happy to be there: They're even practicing their moves together since rehearsals won't start for a couple more months: @whitneyleavitt / Via Related: Jen and Whitney are joined by influencer Alix Earle and wildlife conservationist Robin Irwin on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Until then, we must survive off of the morsels they give us on their TikToks: @jenniferaffleck / Via Stream The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
Daily Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Telegraph
Comfort-core baby names are trending – why parents are choosing vintage names
Don't miss out on the headlines from Parenting. Followed categories will be added to My News. When Mormon influencer and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, Jen Affleck announced the arrival of her third baby last week - a sweet daughter named Penelope Phyliss - it didn't take long for the comment section to explode with love. And not just the 'She's perfect!' kind of love (although yes, also that). But the 'Oh my gosh, Phyliss! That was my nan's name!' kind of love. There was something about the name - the gentle throwback, the unexpected softness, the unshakeable grandma-core energy - that made people feel something. And isn't that what we're all craving right now? A little feeling. A little connection. A little comfort. Welcome to the comfort-core era - where we're baking banana bread, rewatching Gilmore Girls, and naming our babies like they were born in 1925. It's a gentle rebellion against the chaos of modern life, a nostalgic return to what feels slow, safe and familiar. In baby name terms, that means soft syllables, vintage charm, and names that sound like they should come stitched into a quilt. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this. Why old-lady names are suddenly feeling new again Baby name trends are always evolving. But the current wave of 'old-lady names' - the Gladyses, the Joans, the Dorothys, the Mabels and now, the Phylisses - doesn't feel like a passing TikTok aesthetic. It feels like a collective exhale. It feels like comfort. Because when the world outside feels unpredictable, many of us turn inward. We cocoon. We nest. We crave the familiar - whether it's sourdough starters, nanna rugs, or giving our babies names that sound like they should come with a crochet bonnet and a side of butterscotch. RELATED: The changing fashions of baby names The names that feel like a hug There's something steady and grounding about the names of our grandmothers and great-aunties. They remind us of a time we didn't live through but somehow remember in our bones. They feel like linoleum floors, lace curtains, and Women's Weekly cookbooks with pages stuck together from use. They feel like a safe place to land. And maybe that's why, in a time when parenting can feel like a high-stakes performance - where every lunchbox is a chance to prove your worth and every milestone is uploaded for public comment - names like Dot or Nellie or Jean cut through the noise. They say, 'We're not here for the trends.' They say, 'We come from good stock.' They say, 'This child is loved already, just as she is.' Honouring the women who came before us Of course, there's a kind of poetic beauty to it. The idea that in raising tiny new humans, we're choosing to honour the ones who raised us. That a newborn girl might carry the same name as the woman who once carried her own mother through sleepless nights. We're not naming them after Instagram filters or pop stars - we're naming them after the women who gave us hard peppermints from their handbags, who taught us to sew on buttons and play patience. There's real reverence in that. Cardigan names are having a moment And it's not just girls. Boys are getting the vintage treatment too. Think Harold, Arthur, Stanley, Walter. These are names with cardigan energy. Cardigan names are having a moment too. They're strong, sturdy, and just a little bit dorky in the best possible way. But it's the girls' names that hit that emotional sweet spot. Maybe because so many of us were raised by or around women with these names. Maybe because they remind us of safety. Or maybe just because they're blooming lovely. Penelope Phyliss. A name with modern whimsy and old-school heart. We're not surprised she's going viral. We're not stuck in the past - we're holding on to something real Let's not pretend this trend is random. It's no coincidence that old-lady names are making a comeback in a time when the world has felt especially tough. Post-pandemic, mid-cost-of-living crisis, stuck in a digital age that keeps pulling us further away from each other… we're all searching for something to hold onto. For some of us, that 'something' is a name. We can't predict the future, but we can choose to honour the past. So go ahead and call your baby Edna. Or Mavis. Or Ruth. You're not stuck in the past. You're rooted in something real. And that, in the end, might be the most beautiful legacy of all. Originally published as Comfort-core baby names are having a moment and it says a lot about us right now
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SharkNinja Unveils New Ninja Thirsti Dirty Soda Packs in Collaboration with MomTok Creators
SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE:SN) is one of the best new stocks to buy now. On June 12, SharkNinja unveiled 4 new Ninja Thirsti Dirty Soda Packs, which are developed in collaboration with popular MomTok creators Jen Affleck and Demi Engemann. These flavor packs are designed to be used with the Ninja Thirsti Drink System and allow consumers to easily create customized dirty soda beverages at home. This launch directly responds to the viral TikTok trend popularized by MomTok, which involves mixing soda with cream, flavored syrups, and fruit purees. A customer in an offline experience store testing out a new small appliance. The Ninja Thirsti Drink System was introduced in 2023 and provides a customizable beverage experience that enables users to personalize still or sparkling drinks with 25+ flavors across 4 lines, and includes zero-calorie and zero-sugar options. To mark the launch, a 20% discount is available on for those purchasing a Ninja Thirsti®Dirty Soda Pack and the Ninja Thirsti Drink System together, using codes JEN20 and DEMI20. This offer is valid from June 12 to August 10. SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE:SN) is a product design and technology company that provides various solutions for consumers internationally. While we acknowledge the potential of SN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck gives birth to her third child with husband Zac
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck gave birth to her third child with husband Zac Affleck. Jen, 26, and Zac, 28, introduced their newborn daughter Penelope - via Instagram on Wednesday. The couple share kids Nora, three, and Luca, 23 months. Jennifer revealed that she gave birth 'unmedicated,' which she called 'the most painful but empowering experience of my life,' noting that she couldn't have done it without Zac and her doula. 'I'm so grateful and so happy that Penny is earth side now,' Jennifer wrote in the post. Just days prior, Jennifer revealed she went into labor while getting a manicure at a nail salon. The influencer shared the moment to her social media on June 27, adding the caption: 'POV: you start having contractions at your nail appointment.' In the video, Jen is asked by a friend how she's feeling, to which she says: 'I'm feeling great!' as she begins to time her contractions, do squats and also show off her pink nails. She proceeds to make a call - presumably to her husband Zac- before laying on the group so a woman could check her cervix. Jen announced her third pregnancy in February, revealing that the baby was a 'surprise' but that everyone was 'excited.' During an episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Lives, Jen broke down talking about her marriage to Zac, revealing that they were not 'on the best of terms' after they briefly separated. They split up during the end of season of the hit show, with the couple deciding to work on their relationship while waiting for their third child. 'Just because of everything that we went through last year and because of everything we've had to do so much therapy,' she told People. They briefly lived apart as they worked on their marriage and themselves. Zac deferred his medical school acceptance in Arizona as they worked on their marriage. 'We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now I'm focusing on my mental health, my marriage and becoming the best version of myself that I can be,; she told People in May.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dancing with the Stars Season 34: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt join cast
Two stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are set to trade drama for dance in the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. On the Reunion Special of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, host Nick Viall made a surprise announcement: both Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt will compete on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, as per an Entertainment Weekly report. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt are joining Dancing With The Stars Season 34 cast(Instagram/ @dwts) Affleck was revealed first. Castmate Jessi Ngatikaura shared, "This is like all she's wanted," while Taylor Frankie Paul added that Affleck has dreamed of it since she was little. Leavitt, a trained dancer, was happy for her friend and said she would be cheering her on. But the celebration doubled when Viall dropped another twist: Leavitt was also in. 'Whitney Leavitt, you are going to Dancing With the Stars,' he announced. ALSO READ: Jurassic World Rebirth first reviews: Critics hail special effects, but bemoan lack of depth in Scarlett Johansson film Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt's Reactions Leavitt hugged her husband, Connor, and then joined Jen, both thrilled to be moving to L.A. 'We're moving to L.A.! I hope you know you're going down! Just kidding. Bring it on,' Affleck joked. Connor replied, 'Well, know I'm not voting for you, Jen.' The two said they hope to be the last two standing on the show. Leavitt, often labeled the 'villain' of Secret Wives, said she is ready to take on the ballroom with Affleck by her side. FAQs: 1. Which The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars are joining Dancing with the Stars Season 34? Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt are both joining the new season. 2. When was the cast reveal made for DWTS Season 34? It was revealed during The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Reunion Special by host Nick Viall. 3. What did Jen Affleck say after being announced? She said, 'We're moving to L.A.! I hope you know you're going down! Just kidding. Bring it on.'
