Queenie is a compelling exploration of Black motherhood – I’m glad I gave it a second chance

Leigh McLean found solace in training for the fitness race Hyrox as a way to cope with caring for her disabled husband Colin, who has multiple sclerosis. Despite Colin's inability to watch her compete, he takes pride in her achievements and supports her efforts. Participating in Hyrox has not only helped Leigh remain positive and focused but also provided her with practical strength training that aids in her physical caregiving responsibilities for Colin. Full Article

In Love Actually, the popular festive rom-com by Richard Curtis, surprising facts about the film have emerged: Keira Knightley and Thomas Brodie-Sangster had only a four-year age gap, Keira wore a hat to cover a massive spot, and Richard Curtis regretted the level of nudity in a scene. The cast included Curtis' family members, Olivia Olsen turned down record deals after singing in the film, and Laura Linney was personally asked to star. Hugh Grant...

Melissa and her mother worked together as dominatrixes, making porn films and offering spanking sessions. Despite dressing conservatively and never engaging in sexual activities, they found success and enjoyment in their work, traveling and earning good money. Clients often had mother-daughter fantasies, leading to popular films and sessions where they would discipline naughty individuals. Melissa's son eventually joined them in filming, continuing their unique family business. Full Article

PNC Bank calculates the Total Christmas Price Index (CPI) for the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas, revealing a total cost of $49,263.47 in 2024, up 5.4% from last year. The breakdown shows significant price increases for items like geese-a-laying and pipers piping, while some gifts remain stable due to factors like stagnant wages and gold prices. The overall cost of the song, if every gift is repeated, would be $209,272.00 with a 3.6%...

Abbie Bernet via Unsplash reports on the prevalence of Christmas burnout among individuals, as discussed by therapists Shawnessa Devonish Ford and Ilana Lane. Signs of burnout include fatigue, irritability, guilt, financial stress, sleeplessness, and lack of boundaries. To combat burnout, setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and seeking support from helplines such as Mind and Samaritans are recommended strategies. Full Article

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event returns after a 13-year hiatus, featuring Jesse Ventura on commentary and a stacked card with three championship matches and a new title up for grabs. Fans can watch for free on NBC in the US and on WWE's YouTube channel in the UK, before WWE moves to Netflix in January 2025. Tonight's event includes matches like Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship and Drew McIntyre making an...