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11 Facts About KFC Gleaned From a Reddit AMA

A group of Kentucky Fried Chicken managers took to Reddit and promised to answer all user questions regarding the worldwide chicken chain. Here's what we found out:<p>1. <b>People in France</b> <b>don't have all the side options</b> <b>Americans have</b>: "I would love to have sides like your KFC has. Where I live (France) …

Style Resolutions: 5 Ways to Style a Maxi Dress

It’s no surprise that a flowy maxi dress has become a summer wardrobe staple in every girl’s closet. Beach goddess vibes aside, the breezy, floor-length frock might be one of the most effortless ways to look instantly polished on a sweltering day. Just toss it on and you’re head-to-toe ready. It’s …

The untold story of New York’s homeless fashion photographer

If you meet a dashing, articulate, well connected fashion photographer in his 50s who shoots for leading publications and turns up backstage at Alexander Wang or Hood By Air shows, you’d perhaps assume that he’s doing just fine. But not everything is always what it seems.<p>Meet Mark Reay and the new …

Men's pyjama trousers: five different looks – in pictures

No longer just for the bedroom, the classic pyjama pant has walked straight into our daytime wardrobe this summer. Keep colours neutral and take your pick from printed, wide and low-slung to simple linen drawstring pants. Team them with relaxed T-shirts, sweatshirts and sandals. Comfort dressing …

'Wet Hot American Summer' cast and crew reflect on path from oddball comedy indie to cult classic

When "Wet Hot American Summer" was released in theaters in July of 2001, the oddball comedy brought in just $295,000 at the box office — barely enough to buy a house in the suburbs, much less recoup its meager $1.8-million budget.<p>Not that anyone expected the oddball indie, set on a single day at a …

People Pets

Betty White is the latest celebrity to speak out about the killing of Cecil the lion earlier this month in Zimbabwe.<p>“You don’t want to hear some of the things I want to do to that man,” the passionate animal activist told the Associated Press on Thursday.<p>The man she’s referring to is Minnesota …

Luke Bryan could reach greater heights, including Grammy Award

Luke Bryan is easily the reigning prince of country music: He's scored 10 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country songs chart; he's one of a few contemporary acts to sell out stadiums; and he's achieved back-to-back multiplatinum albums.<p>But Bryan, who has been on the music scene for a decade, has yet …

One Direction Releases First New Music Since Zayn Malik's Departure

Surprise! One Direction released a new single on Thursday night.<p>Liam Payne Tweeted the good news, offering fans a link to the song on iTunes and …

Ryan Seacrest’s 'Knock Knock Live' Axed After Just 2 Episodes

When Ryan Seacrest, the “busiest man in Hollywood,” touches something in the entertainment world, it usually turns to gold. But it seems the “American Idol” host, radio personality and producer of such mega-hits like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and the Emmy Award-winning “Jamie Oliver's Food …

Courtney Love, daughter, 'urge judge not to release Kurt Cobain death-scene photos'

A Seattle man wants the photographs released, claiming they will prove the Nirvana frontman was murdered<p>Kurt Cobain's widow and daughter are urging a Seattle judge not to release death-scene photos and records that a lawsuit claims will prove the Nirvana frontman was murdered more than 20 years ago.<p>…

Cecil the lion: Zimbabwe requests extradition of US dentist Walter Palmer over killing

Country's environment minister says Dr Palmer was a "foreign poacher" who wanted to tarnish Zimbabwe's image by killing its "iconic" lion<p>Zimbabwe has called for US dentist who shot Cecil the lion dead during a hunting trip to be extradited back to Africa to face poaching charges, which could carry …