Richard Simmons Signs New Merchandising Deal

April 5, 2017 4:01 PM EDT The reclusive fitness mogul Richard Simmons, back in cultural consciousness due to the popular podcast Missing Richard Simmons, has inked a new deal with a company to take on his licensing, merchandising and endorsements. With the deal, Prominent Brand + Talent now plans to expand on Simmons’s current lineup, which has sold more than $1.5 billion in merchandise, trade publication License Global reported. Simmons signed the deal with Prominent partly because of the popularity of Missing Richard Simmons, which explored his abrupt disappearance from public life and his friends’ lives without explanation in 2014, according to his longtime manager Michael Catalano. [Read More]

Sheikh Gumi Rejects Naira Redesign, Says Bandits Can Demand Dollars

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has slammed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for moving to redesign the naira at this time. In a statement titled: “Changing the Naira: This is no time for economic kamikaze!”, the cleric said the plot to resign the naira is ill-timed as it could lead to economic suicide, especially among rural dwellers. He said most Nigerians depend on cash transactions, adding that any policy that will cause more cash crunch will be a disaster for the nation. [Read More]

Single Nigerian Woman Laments Not Finding Man to Marry at 40, Begs God for Help

Worried that she does not have a life partner at 40, a Nigerian woman took to social media to lamentIn a now-blown post on TikTok, she begged God to come to her aid and provide a man for marriageMixed reactions trailed her post as some people argued she turned down men when she was youngerA Nigerian woman, @joesdiv, has revealed she is still single at 40. Taking to TikTok, the unhappy woman lamented her inability to find a partner. [Read More]

Why Brittney Griner Wept on the Paris Olympic Medals Stand

As the national anthem played, gold medal around her neck, Brittney Griner placed her hand on her heart, while tears streamed down her face. The United States had just defeated France, 67-66, at Bercy Arena in the Olympic final on Sunday, the last sporting event of the Paris Olympics. The game was a thriller, with France nearly ending Team USA’s 60-game Olympic winning streak that went back to 1992. Griner played less than five minutes in the gold medal game, scoring just four points. [Read More]

11 Pairs of Dog Breeds That Even an Avid Dog Person Might Confuse

There are more than 200 dog breeds in the world. And despite this huge diversity, many of them look alike. Spaniels, Boxers, and Pekingese can turn out to be completely different dogs. We won’t try to make you cynologists, but we will help you a bit to see the differences between similar looking pups. For this, we at Bright Side created a list of dogs that are very easy to confuse. And next time you will clearly understand what kind of dog you are looking at. [Read More]

Andy Lau - Age, Family, Bio

Singer and actor best known as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop. He also starred in the films Infernal Affairs III and House of Flying Daggers. His repertoire of over 160 films made him the top Box Office Actor of Hong Kong from 1985 to 2005. Before Fame He signed up for acting lessons offered by Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited station, and got a lead role on their 1982 series, The Emissary. [Read More]

AStudy Shows That Watching Scary Movies Can Actually Help You Lose Weight

If you feel a little down because you just broke your diet eating chocolate, go turn on the TV. Researchers at the University of Westminster have found a link between spikes in a person’s heart rate while watching a horror film and calorie loss. Bright Side is about to share the info we found with you and explain why covering your eyes in fear during a horror flick wasn’t a good idea after all. Don’t miss the movie recommendations at the end! Scientists at the University of Westminster guided by Dr. [Read More]

Bunnie Xos biography: what is known about Jelly Rolls wife?

Who is Bunnie Xo? She is an American model, actress, podcast host and YouTuber. She graces media headlines through her Dumb Blonde Podcast, which she airs on YouTube. She is well-known for being the wife of the American rapper Jelly Roll. Bunnie Xo is a model who boasts a considerable following on various social media platforms. She is a lover of animals, especially dogs. Her most treasured one is called Chachi. [Read More]

Colonial America Is a Myth

There is an old, deeply rooted story about America that goes something like this: Columbus stumbles upon a strange continent and brings back stories of untold riches. The European empires rush over, eager to stake out as much of this astonishing New World as possible. Even as they clash, they ignite an era of colonial expansion that lasts roughly four centuries, from the conquest of Hispaniola in 1492 to the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. [Read More]

Is Savannah Lee Smith Dating Anyone? What We Know About the Gossip Girl Stars Love Life

Savannah Lee Smith is back for Season 2 of 'Gossip Girl' as Monet de Haan. Who is the HBO Max star dating in real life? Here's what we know. Source: Instagram/@ssavannahsmithh The HBO Max reboot of the CW’s popular mid-2000s show Gossip Girl has slowly strayed away from the Upper East Siders whom viewers tuned in for from 2007 until 2012. One key difference between the original Gossip Girl versus its new take is the diverse group of students at Constance Billard-St. [Read More]