14 Things You Might Not Know About the Sears/Willis Tower

From the second it opened as the world ’s tall edifice in 1973 , the construction formerly known as the Sears Tower has bewitch the vision of visitor . Even if you ’ve step out onto the transparent Skydeck , here are a few thing you may not sleep with about the towering building . 1. THE SEARS TOWER YOU’VE HEARD OF WAS ACTUALLY NOT THE FIRST. The record - damp skyscraper that looms over Chicago ’s Wacker Drive was conceived and constructed between 1969 and 1973 , a good six decennium after the development of Sears , Roebuck & Company ’s original home base ....

March 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1443 words · Tara Torres

Dealzmodo: Buy Parallels, Get Parallels Free

The new reading ofParallels , virtualization software that runs Windows XP in the background of OS X , is now useable in a vacation “ buy one , get one free ” package . https://gizmodo.com/parallels-4-out-now-50-faster-than-parallels-3-5083111 Through December 31st , you’re able to snag Parallels 4 ( $ 80 ) alongside an supernumerary licence at no extra charge . Just hitthis nexus — no special codes or rebates required . Then debase two version of Parallels onto your computer and control three OS at the same time … or something ....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Natasha Young

The Tragic Story Of Valery Legasov, The Physicist Who Committed Suicide After Investigating Chernobyl

Valery Legasov was a respected chemist who led the investigation behind what caused the meltdown at Chernobyl. Two years later, he ended his own life unexpectedly. Soviet nuclear physicist Valery Legasov led the commission that investigated theChernobyl disaster . He was a exponent of transparence between the charge ’s findings and the public in nastiness of the Soviet Union authorities ’s effort to minimise the disaster . Many credit him as the exclusive rational figure involved in the fallout of the tragedy as it was Legasov who was responsible for launching the prompt remedies to Chernobyl ’s foresighted - term effects ....

March 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2222 words · Jesse Ellis

'90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' Sneak Peek: Kim Asks Usman to Share a Hotel Room with Her

Kim MenziesandUsman Umarhave a few differences of opinion when it comes to time spent with each other. In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at Sunday’s episode of90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,Kim wants Usman to stay in the same hotel room with her — but he disagrees. “Now that your video’s over and stuff, so is this how it’s going to be now, like every day? Like we’re going to be hanging out, doing different stuff?...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Matthew Clark

'American Idol' Frontrunner Kenedi Anderson Drops Out of Competition for 'Personal Reasons'

Kenedi Anderson will no longer be competing onAmerican Idol. The 17-year-old singer revealed the news on Instagram Monday after her pre-taped Top 24 performance aired, in which the season 20 frontrunner sang a stunning rendition of Christina Perri’s song “Human.” “For personal reasons, I’m unable to continue onAmerican Idol. This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I know it’s necessary,” Anderson wrote. “I’m so grateful toAmerican Idol, the judges, the producers, the amazing contestants, and all the fans who have supported me....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Evelyn Garcia

'Big Brother' 's Nick Starcevic Marries Girlfriend Griffin Swisher

Big Brother alum Nick Starcevic is a married man!The season 8 contestant tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Griffin Swisher, in an intimate wedding ceremony in the Bahamas on Nov. 24.“It was a small wedding of family — only 12 people,” Starcevic, 36, tells PEOPLE. “Both of our parents were in attendance.”The wedding was held on the beach of Old Fort Bay, a members-only club to the northwest of Nassau, and a Bahamian pastor performed the ceremony....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Veronica Poole

'Big Little Lies' Actress Says Someone Was Supposed to Die in Finale: 'It's a Different Script'

Big Little Liesalmost ended with a completely different cliffhanger. Actress Poorna Jagannathan, who starred as Celeste’s lawyer on season 2 of the hit HBO show, saidwhat aired during the season finalewas different than what was in her original script. “I read the script and I watched yesterday’s episode and I was like, ‘Oh my god there might be a season three!’ ” she said onVanity Fair’sStill Watchingpodcast. “It’s not the script I got!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Cameron Crawford

'Blonde' Director Says Ana de Armas-Starring Film About Marilyn Monroe Will 'Offend Everyone'

Ana de Armas (L); Marilyn Monroe.Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage; Michael Ochs Archives/GettyAndrew Dominik believes it’s an “interesting time” for his upcoming fictionalized movie aboutMarilyn Monroeto be released.The 54-year-old director opened up toVultureaboutBlonde, which starsAna De Armas, coming out in the post-#MeTooera.“If it had come out a few years ago, it would have come out right when #MeToo hit and it would have been an expression of all that stuff,” he said. “We’re in a time now, I think, where people are really uncertain about where any lines are....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1937 words · Todd Benson

'Botched' 's Dr. Paul Nassif Takes a Tumble on His Treadmill — and the Fall Is Caught on Camera!

Dr. Paul Nassif.Photo: Paul Nassif/instagramTalk about aBotchedworkout.On Tuesday’s season 7 premiere of the E! reality series,Dr. Paul Nassifrevealed he had slightly hurt his back after falling off a treadmill while exercising.What’s worse, according to the 58-year-old plastic surgeon, was that the entire tumble was caught on camera.“Talk about stupidity,” remarked to costarDr. Terry Dubrow, before recalling what happened in the fall.“So, here’s the treadmill lined up and it was on three miles per hour,” he said....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Michael Davis

'Charlie's Angels' Stars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd Reunite 38 Years After Their Iconic Show Ended

Photo: Jaclyn Smith/Instagram Jaclyn SmithandCheryl Ladd‘s days of investigating may be over, but their friendship is still going strong! On Friday, Smith, 73shared a photoof herself with Ladd, 67 on Instagram. “With my sweet friend @angelcherylladd. No time has past when we are together,” Smith wrote. In the shot, theCharlie’s Angelsstars can be seen smiling — looking as youthful as ever! Ladd opted for a beige turtle neck and a black blazer while Smith sported a grey sweater and a camel coat....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · John Mack

'Cheer' Star Morgan Simianer Bought the First Wedding Dress She Tried On: 'Craziest Experience Ever'

Photo:@micahcookphotosMorgan Simianer’s quest to find the perfect wedding dress didn’t go quite as planned!TheCheerstar, whomarried husband Stone Burlesonin Hickory Creek, Texas, on May 28, wore a stunning long-sleeved lace gown with a sweeping veil for the occasion, but Simianer says that her dress of choice wasn’t what she had in mind before tying the knot.“I had a couple of pages on my vision board, but it was just so different when I went in person," Simianer tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Charles Watson

'Emily In Paris' Season 2 Trailer Sees Life and Love Get Even More 'Dramatic' for Lily Collins

Bonjour,Lily Collins! Netflix dropped the trailer for the highly-anticipated season 2 ofEmily in Parison Thursday, showing Collins' Emily Cooper living up every moment in Paris. The new season appears to pick up right where season 1 left off, with Emily trying to come to terms with her emotions after falling for her neighbor Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) who is dating her friend Camille (Camille Razat). “This is just such a huge mess,” she says....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Scott Hogan

'Every Day Is a Gift' and More of Aretha Franklin's Deepest Quotes

01of 08Fred A. Sabine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty"I’m a people person. And I love performing. It’s the way it is and the way it’s going to be."— toAARP Magazine, 201102of 08Michael Ochs Archives/Getty"It’s the rough side of the mountain that’s the easiest to climb; the smooth side doesn’t have anything for you to hang on to."— toEbony, 196403of 08Paul Natkin/Getty"Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Yvette Frey