Soaring bills and frayed tempers: what happened when empty nesters got their kids back during lockdown

Quinton Aaron is on a health journey and he’s never looked better! The 37-year-old actor, best known for his role as Michael Oher in 2009’s The Blind Side opposite Sandra Bullock, shared during a recent interview with TMZ that he’s lost nearly 100 lbs. after focusing on changing his lifestyle in the new year. “I used the new year as a way to get a new me,” he told the outlet on Monday.

student was brewing homemade rocket fuel in a dorm kitchen when it sparked a huge "fireball" explosion.A blast from the experiment set off the fire alarms and sprinklers in the dorm halls, causing flooding in parts of the building.The student from Brigham Young University, Utah, started the experiment at around 4.30pm.BYU police said they and the Provo Fire Department responded to the blast.Police said in a statement: “The flames from the explosion had engulfed the walls and ceiling around the stove and the intense heat tripped the fire sprinkler system."Firefighters quickly secured the scene and were able to put out the remnants from the fire."Police reported that the building suffered "extensive damage" but no one was injured in the explosion.

Meghan Markle has received a huge honor!

Jamie Lee Curtis commemorated the last day of shooting on the final movie with some emotional memories and candid behind-the-scenes moments caught on camera.Curtis — who has played the protagonist Laurie Strode since the first film in the series was released in 1978 — took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a slideshow of black-and-white snapshots that summed up what it was like wrapping production on both the movie and her part in the massive franchise.«A bittersweet END for me on the movies. I've made great friends and have collaborated with wonderful artists on these three movies and today my part in the film has been completed and with it the END for me of this trilogy,» wrote Curtis, emphasizing the word «end,» likely because the name of the film is .After playing Laurie in  and its sequel,, in 1981, she then returned in 1998 for and again in 2002's.

J. Kim Murphy NBC is staying in “The Blacklist” business. The network has renewed its flagship espionage series for a tenth season.Series star James Spader revealed news of the renewal during his appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday evening.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers picking up second balls after the break was key to their victory over Lincoln City and led to their goals in the encounter as he set a target to try and win against MK Dons on Saturday in their surge to reach the League One play-offs.

Soundtrack #1.Yesterday (February 22), the vocalist released a live music video for his the solo track, a ballad titled ‘A Little More’. “Even when I was pretending to be brave, pretending to be bold / Trying to not be so obvious but it seems like my face can’t hide it,” Doyoung croons, accompanied by an orchestra.‘A Little More’ is the seventh track released as part of the upcoming Disney+ K-drama.

Mandy Moore put on a glamorous display as she got ready to make a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night.The entertainer, 37, took to Instagram to show her sleek look to her 4.8 million followers.It came after Mandy celebrated the 100th episode of her hit NBC show This Is Us with her castmates. Gorgeous! Mandy Moore put on a glamorous display as she got ready to make a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night The New Hampshire native wowed with her dark hair pulled back into a chic, low, undone bun placed at the back of her head.Delicate face-framing pieces were left out in the front and styled in a loose wave pattern.

Kristin Davis was among the people who lent their support for Canidae's Puppy Playdate Event in the Burbank neighborhood of Los Angeles.The event not only celebrated the launch of the company's first Kibble Refill it also served as a promotion for the adoption of abandoned and homeless dogs.The Sex And The City star was the picture of casual-cool in the fashion department when she showed up decked out in an all-denim jumpsuit as she posed alongside some of the pooches that need a forever home. Star power: Kristin Davis, 56, lent her star power to Canidae's Puppy Playdate Event, which celebrated the launch of its first Kibble Refill Station in Burbank on Tuesday The actress also wore a pair of black leather boots, and her dark brown tresses were styled long and flowing well past her shoulders with a part off to the right.

Katharine McPhee loves being a mother, and she wanted all of her nearly 900,000 Instagram followers to know it.The singer-songwriter, 37, posted several pictures from her and husband David Foster's baby son Rennie's first birthday on Tuesday.She captioned the set of photos, 'Happy Birthday to our cutie baldie baby who turns 1 today! Where does the time go? Enjoying motherhood:Katharine McPheeposted several pictures from her and husband David Foster's son Rennie's first birthday on Tuesday'I know you've heard this before but being a mommy is the greatest fricken thing in the world. Here are some highlights from his 1st party.

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris help bring Walter Tevis' iconic 1963 novel to life in the new trailer for Showtime's The Man Who Fell to Earth.Ejiofor plays a new alien character who arrives on Earth at a key point in human evolution as the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.Harris playsJustin Falls, described as, 'a brilliant scientist and engineer who must conquer her own demons in the race to save two worlds.' Trailer:Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris help bring Walter Tevis' iconic 1963 novel to life in the new trailer for Showtime's The Man Who Fell to EarthThe trailer begins with a man saying, 'There's a door in front of you. On the other side is something I could never imagine,' as we get a glimpse at Harris' character Justin, laying in bed awake next to her sleeping daughter Molly (Anelle Olaeye).She's next seen power-washing her truck, saying, 'they're gonna take the house next month, I'm always working and Molly has no one.' A shooting star - or so we think - is seen as Justin says, 'I saw something and it freaked me out.' Justin and Molly:The trailer begins with a man saying, 'There's a door in front of you.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is promoting his new show, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.

Dua Lipa is stepping out for dinner!

Evan Rachel Wood is opening up in a new documentary.

Andrew Garfield suits up for a special screening and conversation of tick, tick…Boom held at 92nd Street Y on Tuesday night (February 22) in New York City.

snowfall, forecasters say.New weather maps from WX Charts show nine inches of snow landing over northern parts of Scotland today (February 23) along with a tight band of heavy rain.Wednesday night into the following day then sees a much larger front of snow sweep across every corner of the United Kingdom, with flurries and patchy wintry showers appearing throughout Thursday.A much clearer day on Friday will come after, with the return of some flurries to higher ground in north Wales and the Highlands on Saturday.The especially wintry forecast has seen the Met Office apply a yellow warning for wind and snow for Scotland and Northern Ireland from 1pm today to 3pm on Thursday, with "frequent lightning" also predicted in this time frame.The Met Office outlook for Wednesday says: "Frequent, blustery showers in the north, turning colder with snow to low levels by evening. Further south, sunny spells, isolated showers and mild.

fashion week, held in less than ideal circumstances (some brands, such as Burberry, are still citing Covid problems as the reason they didn’t show this week) also happened to produce some of the most elegant clothes seen in years. Let me stick my neck out here – possibly some of the most elegant ever.It was all the more notable because elegance is not traditionally in plentiful supply on any catwalks. Edginess, outrageousness, “heightened reality”, yes.

fashion week gets, it’s not the average nine-to-five – that gives me the confidence to break out of my style comfort zone as well. It helps to have the right clothes and accessories, which the editors, buyers and influencers who populate this industry do. A fair amount of borrowing from designer labels takes place, too – and some attendees are even paid to wear things, as brands know that ‘street style’ photographs will be widely circulated and published in fashion media for the next six months.‘When someone turns up with a popular bag, but has styled it in an unexpected way or has added a certain detail to their outfit that no one would expect, it really sets them apart,’ says Zee Khan, a writer, who with her photographer sister Noor, documents the street style scene at fashion week.

Sam Hunt's estranged wife has filed to withdraw her divorce complaint just hours after making her original filing.In new docs obtained by ET, it appears that just 2 and a half hours after Hannah Lee Fowler filed for divorce, a notice of voluntary nonsuit was filed.Per the state of Tennessee, a nonsuit allows the plaintiff to «have the right to take a voluntary nonsuit to dismiss an action without prejudice by filing a written notice of dismissal at any time before the trial of a cause.»ET has reached out to Fowler's lawyer about this new filing, as the divorce is still showing as «pending» in the county court database.According to Fowler's original filing, the 33-year-old nurse filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee on Feb. 18. In the docs, Fowler cites «irreconcilable differences» as the reason to terminate the marriage, and she accuses the country star of «inappropriate marital conduct» after claiming he is «guilty of adultery.» Fowler also revealed she's pregnant and is due in May.

interview with  Monday, Aaron revealed that he's lost 97 pounds, after telling the outlet that he put on some pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.«I used the new year as a way to get a new me,» he said before sharing that he went from 559 pounds to 462 in a matter of just three months.Aaron told  that he switched up his routine, which included ditching chocolate and bread for Cobb salads, and a more strict, keto diet. In addition to fasting, Aaron has also started walking more and doing stretching exercises to shed the weight.The 37-year-old actor said he wanted to make a change in order to achieve some of his longstanding professional goals, which include working on his production company and music career.A post shared by Quinton Aaron (@officialquintonaaron)Aaron isn't done yet. He told  that he wants honor his late mother on her birthday and drop another 64 pounds by May 10 — returning to the weight he was when he starred in .Ultimately, Aaron said his goal weight is anywhere between 300 and 325 pounds.Since starring in his breakout role of football player Michael Oher alongside Sandra Bullock in the 2009 film, Aaron has continued his acting career with roles in,, and up next, a film with Haylie Duff.The pair are starring in , which Aaron said is set to be released this spring, while wishing Duff a happy birthday on Saturday.«Sending a happy birthday shout out to a very good friend of mine @HaylieDuff.

Tinashe put her best fashion foot forward as she arrived toEl Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood on Tuesday.The 29-year-old musician is set to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live and perform music from her forthcoming project 333.The Kentucky native showed off her assets in a low-cut tank top, matching pants, and statement-making fur-trimmed coat. Fashionista: Tinashe put her best fashion foot forward as she arrived to El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood on TuesdayTinashe - or Sweet T, as she calls herself - stunned in the two-piece co-ord, which was cream and boasted a vintage tattoo-like pattern.The pants had a blue heart with a banner that said 'amour' on one leg, as red flames hovered above it.