Mandi Kerr is an experienced entertainment writer. She specializes in British royal family content, covering Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and more. Mandi’s coverage analyzes how the royals interact with each other and the media, giving readers valuable insight. She’s been interested in how many members of the family make their own interests part of their royal identities. (Mandi points to Middleton’s passion for parenting and the study she helped to conduct as one example.) Her personal interests in Gilmore Girls and baking, particularly with recipes from Ina Garten, led her to cover those extensively for our site.
Ina Garten dinner parties are famous but the Barefoot Contessa makes it a point to avoid hosting Saturday night dinners because it's the 'hardest party to pull off successfully.' She'd much rather serve a casual Sunday lunch she can make ahead.
Retiring from music means something different to Selena Gomez. While she might take a long break from recording songs she says she'll never fully retire.
Prince Harry wants police protection for himself and his family while in the U.K. His recent legal action to do so means, according to a royal expert, a trip to the U.K. is definitely a possibility for Prince Harry, Meghan, and their kids.
Queen Elizabeth reportedly refused the U.K. government's offer to temporarily ease coronavirus restrictions at Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021 because she didn't want special treatment.
Ina Garten's arugula salad is a Barefoot Contessa take on Italian cooking. Spoiler: There's no cooking involved, just a lot of tossing ingredients together.
Prince Harry's asking the U.K. government for more security when he and his travel there but a royal expert feels he's never going to get Queen Elizabeth's support because she'll always 'choose monarch.'
In 'Paris in Love' Season 1 Episode 11: 'Ms. Hilton Goes to Washington,' Paris Hilton heads to Capitol Hill to discuss her past but her mother's not quite ready.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could skip an upcoming memorial for Prince Philip because, according to a royal expert, their security concerns are a 'good excuse.'
Ina Garten's Salmon Salad is a perfect example of the cookbook author making food simpler. By tossing all the ingredients in a bowl, dressing included, she saves time and uses fewer dishes.
Ina Garten got her start in food running her Barefoot Contessa store. Although it has long since closed, the Food Network star still uses many lessons she learned there.
After starring in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Zendaya learned she doesn't want to play a superhero. In fact, she's just fine playing MJ to Tom Holland's Spider-Man.
Trisha Yearwood makes grilled cheese fit for a party, or a cozy night at home, with a few simple additions including spinach, cabbage, carrots, and an easy, three-ingredient sauce.
Ree Drummond's budget-friendly recipes include a Pioneer Woman take on a popular boxed dinner, repurposing applesauce, and using what's in the fridge to make breakfast.
Kate Middleton's carol concert she hosted in December 2021, is proof, according to an expert, the royal family's learned how to 'operate as one team' following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's exit.
Barefoot Contessa dishes that travel well range from hearty salads (Charlie Bird's Farro Salad) to Lemon Poppy Seed Cake and cheesy sandwiches (Tomato Mozzarella Pan Bagnat).
Ina Garten's chicken skewers used to be famous at the Food Network star's Barefoot Contessa store. Make them at home — ahead of time or not — and prepare for rave reviews because, according to the cookbook author, people love them.
Comparisons to Princess Diana may have started early on for Kate Middleton but an expert says the 40-year-old really is a lot like her late mother-in-law, from her body language to how she interacts with others.
What are on-screen husbands for? Selena Gomez remembers appreciating her 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania' co-star, Andy Samberg, making her laugh by diffusing 'weird questions' while promoting the original film.
There's nothing to stress about when making Ina Garten's winter menu because the. Barefoot Contessa's recipes — roasted pork, baked beans, and slaw —are practically foolproof.