Monica Anderson, DDS, DBA is a licensed dentist who has been living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) since 2012. Here, she shares everything she wishes she had done right after she got her diagnosis. To say that getting a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming is an understatement. Nothing prepares you for that type of news, or entering the uncharted territory that comes with a long list of questions and concerns. For cancer patients who reflect back to the beginning of their journey, many can name a few lessons learned along the way....

The last decade was rife with memorable awards show moments, and it was tough to narrow down the most powerful speeches because there were so many that went beyond thanking the Academy and shouting out moms, husbands and kids. There are themes of feminism, LGBTQ+ empowerment, equality, justice and simply love. From tearful tributes at the Tony Awards and grand gestures at the Grammys to rousing calls to action at the Oscarsand golden moments at the Golden Globes, these are the most memorable and powerful awards show speeches of the past decade....

But her time off screen is a plus for new cast members Special Agent Fatima Namazi (Medalion Rahimi) and Special Agent Devin Rountree (Caleb Castille) because it affords them the opportunity to flex their wings a little more. “It’s such a different experience directing them versus directing somebody like Eric, or Todd [LL Cool J] or Chris [O’Donnell] who are not only more established in the show but are more seasoned actors,” Ruah told Parade....

One of our favorite events of this festive evening is the “Mutant Toy Parade” which takes place in NYC and 5 other cities. This innovative, participatory event was envisioned by the Argentina-based artist Laureano Cantarutti in which kids of all ages and their families make music with three types of circuit-bent toys. The NYC program begins at 5:30 pm in front of the NYPD 25th Precinct on E 119th Street between Lexington & Park Avenues, when NYC percussionist and bandleader Jochen Ruekert will lead a workshop to teach the participants a specially created composition using their new toy instruments....

“Confession: My wedding was over 10 years ago and I still cringe when I think about our horrible DJ. He played the wrong song for my father/daughter dance and was just really unprofessional. Does anyone truly have a picture-perfect wedding, or does everyone look back on their wedding and wish they could change one thing. I need to move on, but it still bothers me!"—Colleen, 35, Mass. Asher Fogle Paul: Colleen, I am so sorry that your DJ ruined such a meaningful moment for you....

There’s a new diet gaining notoriety, likely because it sounds a bit extreme. It’s the one meal a day (OMAD) diet, a form of intermittent fasting that’s exactly what it sounds like: You spend most of the day fasting, except for when you eat just one meal. Celebrities like Channing Tatum and Brooke Shields originally piqued the public’s interest about the trend, with #omad returning over 450,000 Instagram images, including before and after photos, and Google searches of “OMAD weight loss results” up 130 percent in the past year....

The Criminal Minds star has joined the ranks of Paulina Porizkova, Shania Twain, Cameron Diaz, and more, who have all recently opened up about the aging process and are working to be the role models that they never had as young women. Brewster, 53, took to Twitter on New Year’s Day to celebrate the changing tide, where she took stock of the passing time. She shared a professional photo against a gray backdrop, in which the actress leaned slightly to the right donning a serious facial expression....

And this funnyman isn’t joking—Rudd doesn’t even have any social media (only an “official fan page” on Instagram). But, we were able to dig up some tidbits he’s dropped over the years about his life with Yaeger and their children, who are clearly the center of his very private life. “I identify myself as a parent and a husband way more than as somebody who rides around on the back of an ant,” Rudd, who is currently filming the third installment of the Marvel Ant-Man movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, told MarieClaireUK in 2018....

The model, 57, took to Instagram on Friday, Oct. 21 to share a topless photo of herself covered only by a copy of her book, No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful. “Yes, I’m baring it all,” she wrote in the caption of the vulnerable photo. “No filters.” She then took the opportunity to give her followers a little bit of insight about the forthcoming book, which contains a collection of essays about a variety of intimate and profound topics and life lessons....

The singer took the stage at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Wednesday evening, giving the mic to a fan to perform his hit song, “Stay.” Malone pulled the fan, whose name was Nick, up on stage to play the guitar for the performance. Before Nick started to play, he mentioned something to the singer before telling the crowd, “My brother just got back from deployment serving in the Army, he wants to come up and sing with us!...

Little could the real Angelica know that, one day, there’d be a female vice president…which was Goldsberry’s exact reaction when asked why it’s special to star in projects steeped in girl power. “We have a woman vice president! I find it crazy to be excited about that because it should just be,” the Tony Award winner tells Parade.com in a new interview. Since taking her final bow as Angelica on stage in 2016, Goldsberry has gone on to star in Peacock’s new comedy Girls5eva and has reportedly been cast in Disney+’s forthcoming Marvel series, She-Hulk....

Research confirms it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people with symptoms of anxiety and depression quadrupled in the past year compared to the previous year. Unfortunately, finding a therapist can be stressful between the insurance hassle and choosing one that’s a good fit. Thankfully, many retailers are providing counseling for those who need it. Here is a comprehensive list of all of the companies that will be offering mental health services...

A big lesson Harry has learned in life “One of the biggest lessons that I’ve ever learned in life is you’ve sometimes got to go back and to deal with really uncomfortable situations and to be able to process it in order to be able to heal. For me, therapy has equipped me to be able to take on anything. That’s why I’m here now. That’s why my wife is here now....

“This is Anne’s son Christopher and it breaks my heart to inform you that earlier tonight Anne passed away due to complications resulting from a stroke,” her author son Christopher Rice Tweeted and wrote on Rice’s Facebook page. “She left us almost nineteen years to the day my father, her husband Stan, died. The immensity of our family’s grief cannot be overstated,” he went on to write. “As my mother, her support for me was unconditional—she taught me to embrace my dreams, reject conformity and challenge the dark voices of fear and self-doubt....

The sweet moment depicts Roberts with her two nephews, Lawrence Roberts and Jeremiah Craft. Roberts captioned the photo, “Nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family. These two handsome guys are my amazing nephews! At 6’9” it’s always hard to fit Lawrence (named after his father & grandfather)in the frame. 🤭❤️.” She tagged the location as Ashford & Simpsons Sugar Bar in the Upper West Side of New York City....

Meanwhile, Robyn and Aunt Vi (Lorraine Toussaint) discuss which is more important—pasta or the sauce that goes on it and Delilah (Laya DeLeon Hayes) begins training with Mel. In this Parade.com exclusive sneak peek, Dante and Robyn discuss the police viewing her as a possible suspect. Make sure to tune in Thanksgiving weekend when another new episode of The Equalizer premieres—and Kelly Rowland guest stars. New episodes of The Equalizer air Sundays at 8 p....

Sink spoke to Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush on TODAY about the series ending, saying, “It’s going to be awful. It’s going to be horrible. These kids, this entire cast and crew, this is like — I mean, it’s family. People say it all the time, but I genuinely mean it.” “And to think that we have to kind of say goodbye to that security and knowing that we won’t be seeing each other for another season,” she continued, “It’s scary and sad, but I think it’s exciting to move on to the next chapter....

While they probably won’t be dropping folding smartphones, like the effortlessly chic Galaxy Z Flip 4, it should be a trio of devices. Or at least, that’s what the teaser invite is getting us thinking. It features, as you can see above, three spotlights which could mean three smartphones or a three-camera system. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned....

“Since a very young age, I’ve been rejected constantly. When people starting out ask me for advice, I always say to stay open-minded, because you never know,” she said. “I’ve never felt that I had both feet out, you know? I never imagined having another career, but there were definitely times when I felt like I should try something else in the industry.” It’s a good thing she didn’t: Thanks in large part to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johansson brings in major bank, raking in $14 billion in box office bucks throughout her career—and that’s before the release of her first MCU star vehicle, Black Widow, which finally arrived on July 9....

A slew of TikTok influencers are raving about a pair of bottoms that have been dubbed “scrunch butt leggings.” These leggings—which start at $12, by the way—are tight and made of special honeycomb-style fabric. They have a seam that runs right down the middle of your tush, creating a scrunched effect around it when they’re not being worn. That, along with the fabric, helps lift and separate your butt, creating a more rounded, defined overall look than you’d get with ordinary leggings....