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Luke Wilson Welcomes First Child
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Luke Wilson Welcomes First Child

Luke Wilson is a proud papa. The 54-year-old and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Kendall Yates, welcomed a baby girl. The first-time father opened up about fatherhood during the premiere of his new comedy, The Hawk. Luke and Kendall kept the pregnancy quiet, like many other aspects of their relationship. They’ve dated for a while, but like to keep their private life private. Luke Wilson opened up about his new baby to Entertainment Tonight “It’s just what everybody says about it, but I’m just trying to do a good job,” he said. “I’m very proud to be a dad.” @entertainmenttonight Luke Wilson has had a very eventful week so far, from becoming a new dad to getting trapped in an elevator with Wes Anderson #lukewilson #wesanderson ♬ original sound – Entertainment Tonight – Entertainment Tonight Fans Seemed Surprised About Luke Wilson’s New Baby Although Luke Wilson seemed excited about the new baby news, some fans had a difficult time wrapping their heads around it. The 30-year age gap made plenty of people confused. This person did some math that really shed light on the situation. “If his baby’s mother was born in 2002, that means when she was born the year after he starred in Charlie’s Angels and Legally Blonde. Let that sink in,” they wrote. Others couldn’t help themselves from making mean jokes. Like this person who wrote, “Haven’t seen him in much lately. Must’ve been combing graduation ceremonies looking for gfs.” But others gave Luke Wilson the benefit of the doubt. If he finally found the love that he’s longed for, then this baby came at just the right time. “He’s been saying he wanted to have a family and kids for years. It’s better to wait than have kids with the wrong person,” a fan pointed out. As long as they’re happy and caring for their baby, who is anyone to judge a couple’s decision to have a baby? This story’s featured image is by STEWART COOK / AFP via Getty Images

Ina Garten Tiptoes Into New Territory with Podcast
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Ina Garten Tiptoes Into New Territory with Podcast

For years, Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, has taken Food Network fans on incredible food journeys. She’s taught them to cook and live happily in their kitchens. According to the New York Times, Ina Garten struck a seven-figure deal for the upcoming podcast Happy Hour With Ina Garten. The podcast will be a TV-show-style video podcast premiering in September. Ina told the Post she’s very excited about the new adventure, explaining that podcasting “was kind of younger and cooler and it was the thing that was moving fast, and I thought it would be really fun to be in that stream.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vox Media (@voxmedia) Ina Garten Explained the Podcast with Be Different Instead of recording at her farm, Ina Garten’s podcast will record at her Manhattan apartment. “It’s happening in real time, it’s not overedited, so it feels authentic in a way that nothing else does,” she explained. “I’m always in pursuit of that messiness of real life.” A podcast can be a bit more casual than a scripted, or even unscripted, television show. Podcasts are conversational and attract a different audience than a typical television show. Ina Garten understands that, and she wants to be part of this new and evolving medium. Every episode of a podcast can be completely different from anything before it, which makes it exciting for the host and potential guests. “It’s all about personalization,” Ina Garten told the Post. “You can watch TV one way, but you can watch and listen to podcasts any way you want, and I think that’s really what’s appealing about it.” We don’t have the exact date yet, but we expect it will be very popular. This story’s featured image is by Sean Zanni/Getty Images for Once Upon A Farm

16-Year-Old Creates Hurricane Prep Education for Kids
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16-Year-Old Creates Hurricane Prep Education for Kids

Hurricanes can be terrifying for those living near the ocean. In 2015, Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on South Florida. Elise Raurell remembered how the storm affected her community and how, as a child, she felt unprepared. In 2025, at just 16, she created Storm Smart as her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Storm Smart teaches about hurricane preparation in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. “Growing up in South Florida, going to public school, I realized that we weren’t really learning anything about hurricane preparation safety, even though it’s super important,” Elise told CBS News. Storm Smart Helps Kids to Create Hurricane Preparation Kits Elise knew that the best way to teach kids about prepapring for a hurricane was to use kids as the teachers. Storm Safe makes learning about hurricane prep simple and not scary. “Module 3 covers the details of during and after the storm, which might be the most important part: how to stay safe when the hurricane is actually happening, and after it occurs,” Elise explained. So far, Storm Safe has helped 500 students learn how to prepare for a hurricane properly. “One of the most rewarding parts of this program is seeing students learn the material and then go on to teach their peers about it, and through that learn leadership and teaching skills,” Elise said. She explained that the idea came to her as she reflected on her own experience during Hurricane Irma. “I was scared about the destruction on my street, and the trees that had fallen down. I want to make sure that every student is prepared for that, and they know what to expect,” she said. Her mother, Abbie Raurell, told CBS her daughter’s enthusiasm impressed her. “So proud and just impressed with her ability to come up with a project and work on it in such a self-sufficient and independent way,” Abbie Raurell said. This story’s featured image can be found here

‘The Office’ Star Hams it Up for New Business Venture
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‘The Office’ Star Hams it Up for New Business Venture

NBC’s The Office went off the air more than 13 years ago. The employees from Dunder Mifflin long left their paper days behind and moved on to bigger, and maybe even better, things. Leslie David Baker, who played the office curmudgeon Stanley Hudson, traded his iconic eye rolls to ham it up for his newest gig. According to an Instagram post, Leslie now owns a Honey Baked Ham Co store in Sherman Oaks, California. He celebrated the location’s grand opening with a new ad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie David Baker (@thelesliedavidbaker) Leslie David Baker Looks Pretty Darn Happy Of course, we know Stanley Hudson was just a character Leslie David Baker played on The Office, but his new role with Honey Baked Ham Co sure seems to suit him. He told NBC Los Angeles that he decided to open the store with business partner Tony Vinnie after realizing there wasn’t a location nearby. “I came home one day and was complaining about waiting in the long line at another store,” he said. “You don’t have to go get your meats one place, your vegetables somewhere else, your salads another place, your desserts, you can feed your family and make one stop.” Fans loved seeing Leslie David Baker smiling on TV again. “Perfect place to have it ! Easy parking , very convenient. Can’t wait to swing by ! Congrats!” A follower commented on Instagram. This person agreed, writing, “Congratulations unc! Next stop honey baked ham Beverley hills!” Leslie David Baker will be plenty busy at his new Honey Baked Ham Co. store. “Omg!!! I love this !!! Congratulations on the grand opening,” a friend shared. “Can’t wait to celebrate with you and our beloved Tony.” This story’s featured image is by Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

Dolly Parton’s Newest Dessert Treats Are Flying Off Shelves
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Dolly Parton’s Newest Dessert Treats Are Flying Off Shelves

Dolly Parton stays true to her Southern roots in many ways beyond her music. Dolly’s also an incredible cook and baker. She and her sister not only partnered for a cookbook, but she’s also released a line of cake mixes and frozen foods that fans love. If you want a little something sweet, but don’t want to do the baking yourself, a fan spotted a brand-new Dolly Parton treat that sounds positively sinful. The new frozen desserts are in stores now, and they’re getting rave reviews. Dolly Parton’s new Cookies’ n Custard Frozen Desserts Come in Three Flavors Dolly Parton’s new Cookies’ n Custard frozen desserts come in Banana Crème, Vanilla Shortbread, and Mississippi Mud Pie. The three flavors are perfect for fans who want something sweet, creamy, and cool on a hot summer day. Foodie @candyhutning found them in store. “New Dolly Parton’s Cookies’ n Custard desserts are headed to the freezer aisle now! There are three flavors: Banana Crème, Chocolate Mud Pie, and Vanilla Shortbread. Each box has four single-serve cups,” they wrote. “I found them at Hy-Vee.” Just seeing Dolly Parton’s new Cookies’ n Custard frozen desserts got people excited, and they haven’t even tried them yet. “Oh imma have to find these and surprise my mama and just put them in her freezer when she’s away,” a fan wrote. Of course, some people had jokes. Like this person who wrote, “I’m never gonna be a skinny man.” And this one who can’t get Dolly Parton off of their mind. “Did anyone else read the flavors in their Dolly Parton voice cuz I surely did.” Which flavor do you want to try most? This story’s featured image is by Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images