For such a heartwarming movie, it’s surprising that the film’s production was so full of drama. For starters, there were four directors, although Victor Fleming directed most of the film before ducking out to work on another future classic, Gone With the Wind. Then there were the hospitalizations. During filming, both Margaret Hamilton (who played the Wicked Witch of the West/Almira Gulch) and Buddy Ebsen, the original Tin Man, had to seek urgent medical attention because of their makeup....

I don’t know about you, but on the coldest days of the year, I often crave meals that will fill me up and combat chilly weather at the same time. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a skillet full of pasta, a big bowl of pumpkin curry over rice, or Swedish meatballs in brown gravy, as long as it keeps me warm and full on a blustery night home, it’ll do the trick....

Whether you’re looking to throw the most festive at-home dinner party, or you need to decorate for the office holiday party, we have the 55 best Christmas party themes for you to choose from! 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....

Thanks to thousands of avid riders—and a devoted fan base—there are countless witty, smart, and funny posts out there (to go with the funny Peloton leaderboard names people have come up with). Here are a few of our favorites. And don’t worry, even the Peloton peeps got in on the Bernie (Sanders) meme bandwagon. Funny Peloton Tweets Memes and More Motivational Peloton Tweets Next up, read about how you can over $1500 on a peloton with the Bowflex C6 Bike....

If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, these touching rest in peace quotes and messages may help you put to words what you are feeling. These RIP messages and quotes can be used if you are delivering a eulogy, in an Instagram post, or for a family newsletter. You can even write one of them in a sympathy card or note for someone else. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief, and there is certainly no timeline on when your period of mourning should be over....

But, if you’re going to be drinking on St. Patrick’s Day (god bless your little alcoholic heart), steer clear of the green beer. Sure, it’s “fun,” but remember that it’s just cheap beer with green food coloring in it. Nothing more, nothing less. Want to stand out from the pack of hard-drinking, fist-pumping bros? Stay away from the drink specials hawking green beer, Guinness, and Jameson. Any bar worth anything is going to have some craft beers with an Irish lilt to them....

Every season has its own treasure trove of fruits and veggies we wait all year long to enjoy. Autumn apples peeled and baked into pies, winter squash that tastes almost like candy when glazed, spring asparagus ready to be roasted … it’s nature’s own revolving menu. Right now, we’re right on the cusp of summer produce. Soon, the produce section will showcase watermelon, strawberries, and tomatoes. For the majority of the U....

No one was able to dethrone the Grown Ups actor from the top spot on this year’s Google Year in Search “Celebrity Outfits” list. The data reflects top trending searches that saw a spike in traffic over a sustained period throughout the year in the U.S., per Google. The 56-year-old was in good company with the likes of football quarterback Joe Burrow, basketball player Jarrett Allen, rising Latin superstar Bad Bunny, and Pamela Anderson....

The 68-year-old weatherman returned to the morning news program for his first in-studio appearance in nearly two months following a series of health complications. Al appeared on the show alongside his wife, Deborah Roberts, who called her husband’s return “a living, breathing miracle.” “It is a really special day … and I’m sorry because the tears are already flowing, because Al Roker is back!” anchor Savannah Guthrie stated early on in the show....

All four Toy Story films ranked 4. Toy Story 4 It’s safe to say that every Toy Story movie is great, but there’s always got to be one that’s not as well like as the others, and that’s Toy Story 4. The most recent film, which came out in 2019 —almost a decade after the third film — just doesn’t have the same spark and momentum as the others do. That being said, it’s still a fantastic film, one which had to face the challenge of bringing something new and worthwhile to a long-lasting, fan-favorite franchise, and it definitely succeeded....

American Idol Top 24 for season 4: Alana, 22Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Food Delivery Driver Song: “Bust Your Window” by Jazmine Sullivan Alanis Sophia, 19 Dade City, Fla. High School Student Song: “Uninvited” by Alanis Morissette Alyssa Wray, 18 Perryville, Ky. College Student Song: “I’m Here” from The Color Purple Andrea Valles, 23 Houston, Texas Wedding Singer Song: “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton Annilee List, 20 Los Angeles, Calif. College Student Song: “Ain’t Nobody” by Rufus and Chaka Khan Ava August, 15 Laguna Niguel, Calif....

It is a close competition with the possibility that any of them can win, so their song choices and performances tonight —including one song dedicated to Bruce Springsteen—could sway the vote and the decision. In addition, Leah will be singing “Fireworks” with Katy Perry, HunterGirl will perform Randy Travis’ “I Told You So” with Luke Bryan, and Noah will get the opportunity to sing with Melissa Etheridge. There will also be showstopping performances by Idol judge Lionel Richie, Idol legend Carrie Underwood, and superstars James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai Verdes and more....

Washington’s Allen Stone, who was one of the frontrunners, was unable to be present in person but his song was pre-taped to keep him in the competition and he later joined remotely. After all the performances, while the votes were being counted, Jimmie Allen performed “Down Home.” Then, when all was said and done, the results from the jury and America’s votes were counted in real time and the winner was revealed....

On Jan. 8, the Jeopardy! superstar not only scored her 28th consecutive win, she earned $42,200. Friday’s winnings brought her total to $1,019,001. “It feels amazing, it feels strange,” said Schneider of reaching this milestone in a statement from Jeopardy!. “It’s not a sum of money I ever anticipated would be associated with my name.” Schneider has already broken several records. She is the first woman to earn more than $1 million in regular season play....

Anthony Anderson’s best roles Life (1999) Wrongfully convicted prisoners Ray and Claude (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) befriend fellow inmates, including Anderson’s chef Cookie, while searching for freedom. Liberty Heights (1999) Barry Levinson wrote this semi-autobiographical comedy-drama about racial animus between Baltimore’s Black and Jewish communities. Anderson is Scribbles, a friend to Orlando Jones’ drug-dealing Little Melvin. The Shield (2005–07) This FX crime series follows criminal cops and their exploits, with Anderson entering in the fourth season as the drug kingpin antagonist Antwon Mitchell....

Ashley Park, who stars on the hit Netflix show alongside Lily Collins, is giving her followers an inside look at what actually happens on the Emily in Paris set when the cameras aren’t rolling—and let’s just say it looks like a whole lot of fun. Park, 31, plays Mindy Chen on the campy comedy drama series, an aspiring singer and best friend to Collins’ character Emily Cooper, but the friendship definitely goes beyond the screen....

My mom brought us up in a home filled with love but not a lot of money. Now that I’m in my 30s and she’s retired, I want to be able to help her out financially but in a way that also protects her sense of pride and independence. What do you recommend? —A Reader Dear Reader, As I’ve said many times, I’m all in favor of one generation helping another....

April Fools’ Day can make for a good joke but there are certain myths about money that, if not dispelled quickly, are no laughing matter. And misconceptions about credit and debt are right at the top of the list. Here are 10 common beliefs about credit that can lead to financial trouble. Don’t fall for them! Myth 1) A credit score is only important if you need to borrow money....

My boyfriend and I just got engaged. While we agree on most things, we seem to have a lot of differences when it comes to handling money and have had several arguments about it. How can we keep this from becoming an ongoing problem? —A Reader Dear Reader, “How to avoid fighting about money” should be a required class for every couple. No matter how close you are, money differences have a way of creeping into—and causing problems in—the best of relationships....

I’m about to retire and have to decide between taking a lump sum or lifetime income payments for my pension. I’m leaning toward taking the lump sum. Is this a good idea? —A Reader Dear Reader, My first thought is to say congratulations! A pension in any form—whether taken as a lump sum or as lifetime income (sometimes called a pension annuity)—or some combination of both is a valuable and increasingly rare benefit....