Based on the novel of the same name by Ottessa Moshfegh, Eileen screened in the Premieres section on Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival. The psychological thriller stars Anne Hathaway, Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, and Owen Teague. Set in the 1960s, it follows a 20-something Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie), a strange young woman who leads a dreary life working as a secretary at a boy’s prison in Massachusetts, then goes home to her cruel, alcoholic father (Shea Whigham). When Rebecca Saint John (Anne Hathaway) joins the prison staff as the new psychologist, Eileen becomes her confidante. But their friendship entangles her in a crime that alters her life.

“I feel so lucky to be in this film and to be in this cast,” said Hathaway. "Everybody is a revelation and a discovery.” McKenzie also described being fortunate to collaborate with talented people like Hathaway, Whigham, and Ireland. “Usually, what I observe the most when I am on set with people I admire, is how they handle themselves,” she said. “And learning from that, especially the people who have found longevity in this kind of crazy career we have dedicated our lives to.” 

Whigham, who plays McKenzie's father in the film, described his character as brutal. “We had to figure out the humanity in him...was there any in him without trying to sugarcoat him,” he said. “This relationship is a real relationship. That was one of the challenges I loved... could Thomasin and I find that father-daughter on screen."

To get into the mindset of the movie, Ireland, who had read the novel, also watched the documentary Lost for Life. Moshfegh told her about the juvenile prison documentary after a Zoom call. “That was such a great place to start,” said Ireland. “Talk about getting myself into the mindset of this thing.” 

When it came to the mindset of attending the premiere of Eileen at the Sundance Film Festival, Hathaway had a different perspective coming back to the festival. “I feel like the pandemic was a reset for a lot of people," she said. "When I came to this festival before...I focused a lot on how scary it all was...I am really happy to see everybody, and I am really happy to be here.”

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Anne Hathaway, Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, and Marin Ireland at Premiere of Eileen at Sundance

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Tide, America’s #1 trusted laundry detergent, has launched what they’re calling the biggest laundry innovation of the 21st century and it comes right in time for Earth Month.

It’s called Tide evo, an innovation that’s been in development for over a decade -- a lightweight tile, made from tens of thousands of miniscule fibers spun together to create layers of soap – all without unnecessary liquid or fillers. All six layers that make up the tile are made of 100% concentrated cleaning ingredients.

It activates instantly in water and fully dissolves, ensuring a powerful clean with a fresh scent from the start. Plus, Tide evo is environmentally conscious. It’s designed for cold water washing letting you save 90% of energy use by avoiding a hot water wash.

It comes in ready-to recycle paperboard and is lightweight and easier to store and pick-up.

The brand says they wanted to create a laundry solution that is lighter, faster, and simpler and aligns to a modern lifestyle.

Tide evo is first launching exclusively in Colorado starting April 2 with expanding national availability later this year.

To learn more visit tide.com/evo

Eco-Friendly Laundry Innovation

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One listen to Jason Gould’s powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, and you know you’re listening to something special. And how could it not be…born into Hollywood royalty, his mom is Barbra Streisand and dad the iconic actor Elliott Gould, yet this humbled, impassioned soul struggled to realize his own talents growing up. The 57-year-old singer/songwriter has just come out with his second EP called Sacred Days, an upbeat dance collection of songs that will leave you wanting more. We sat down with this uber talent recently in his hometown LA, to hear all about it and more. This is a LifeMinute with Jason Gould.

Singer/Songwriter Jason Gould Releases New EP Sacred Days

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For the last decade, singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan has toured his unique voice and evocative lyrics across the country, and it was a shot on The Voice in 2020 that garnered him national attention.

In fact, Blake Shelton called his voice, “the most unique he’s ever heard” on the show. Gwen Stefani said, "nobody has a voice that sounds like that, it's just so rare."

Flanigan also keeps his eye on life's bigger picture. He just got married to long-time girlfriend, Kelsey Charles, and celebrates nine years sober this April, with a commitment to helping others, serving on the advisory board of Hope Rocks, the New York organization that supports those who are struggling with addiction, depression, and social isolation.

His latest album Strong has gained much success, and he’s working on new music that’s soon to be released, as well as a tour. We were fortunate to get a listen at the LifeMinute studios recently to hear all about it and more.

This is a LifeMinute with Ian Flanigan.

Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Talks Music, Marriage, and Plays New Track "Broken Heart"

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson leads a colorful life. Besides fronting one of the worlds’ most iconic metal bands, he’s also a commercial pilot, even flying the band to numerous gigs, a competitive fencer, owns a brewing company, has written films and novels, hosted radio shows and he’s been working for years on a solo project that’s also a comic book series called The Mandrake Project. Editor-In-Chief Joann Butler caught up with him recently at Evergreen Studios in LA to hear all about it and more.

This is a LifeMinute with the legendary, Bruce Dickinson.

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Releases Solo Music and Comic Book Series The Mandrake Project

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William Shatner was celebrated at the red-carpet premiere of his documentary, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City Sunday night.

The film is an intimate portrait of William Shatner's personal journey across nine decades of a boldly lived and fully realized life, stripping away all the masks he has worn during his storied career, to reveal the man behind it all.

William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill comes to theaters on Shatner’s 93rd birthday on March 22.

Actor William Shatner Says His Secret to Longevity is to Cherish Each Day and Stay Curious

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Spring has just sprung, and with it, a chance to spruce up our outdoor spaces, make our indoor spaces sparkle and brighten up our menus with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We’re here to help you get spring-ready with all your essentials at a great value.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is the perfect one-stop shop for the family especially this time of year. BJ’s has everything a family needs for weekly grocery shopping including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, fresh meats, tasty snacks for the kids and even rotisserie chicken, great for a quick weeknight dinner. They help to save members up to 25% off grocery store prices every day with items like BJ’s exclusive Wellsley Farms brand, which provides even more value on everything, including ready-made meals, deli meats and cheeses and so many delicious breakfast items.

BJ’s offers an abundance of fresh seasonal options, but they also have that fresh bakery with custom cakes, breakfast favorites and sweet treats as well as a full-service deli. BJ’s other exclusive brand Berkley Jensen offers amazing value on items to help with all of your spring cleaning and outdoor seasonal décor from disinfecting wipes to outdoor planters.

Beyond food and household essentials, they have tons of great beauty buys, perfect to refresh yourself this spring. And of course, it’s allergy season too, and BJ’s has all your medicine cabinet must-haves for you and your family all at a great value.

There are so many ways you can save time while shopping at BJ’s from in-club pickup to curbside pickup, ship-to-home from bjs.com and same-day delivery, where you can get your groceries delivered right to your front door in as little as two hours and save up to 25% off grocery store prices. Try their ExpressPay, where you can use the BJ’s mobile app to scan items as you shop in-club and skip the checkout line. Plus, it’s easy to clip coupons using the BJ’s mobile app for even more savings.

To become a BJ’s member visit one of our clubs nearest you, they have over 240 locations or you can just go online to bjs.com.

Big Savings on Spring Must-Haves

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Spring is upon us and there is more to clean than just your home. Even your oral care routine can use a refresh. Here are some tips for those who are hoping to do just that.

There’s more to oral care than just brushing and flossing. An oral rinse is a crucial step to a healthy mouth due to its ability to kill bacteria. A good dental care routine is key to achieving total wellness, and poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. Consistent brushing and use of oral rinses in the morning and before bedtime, along with regular flossing, are essential practices for maintaining a healthy mouth. Just as you prioritize your annual physical or consult with medical specialists, it's crucial to schedule regular dental check-ups every six months as well. These appointments not only entail professional cleanings from a hygienist but also ensure that your oral health is at its best.

To refresh your smile for spring make sure to brush and floss twice a day; use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brushing and flossing help remove plaque, bacteria, and food particles that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Don't forget to use an oral rinse regularly, too. Eat fibrous foods (fruits and veggies) daily to remove bacteria from mouth, help hydration and deter dry mouth. Ensure that your balanced diet includes vitamins C, D, and E. Stimulate salivary flow with sugar-free mints, lozenges, or gum.

TheraBreath, created by a dentist over 20 years ago has an all-new Deep Clean Oral Rinse with antiseptic benefits to incorporate in your daily routine, all while preserving their signature alcohol-free formula across their oral rinses. This rinse also effectively kills 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis.* Available in a new Fresh Mint flavor, Deep Clean Oral Rinse provides a minty fresh taste. Additionally, hit snooze on morning breath with the TheraBreath Overnight Oral Rinse, which is intended for nighttime use and is an anticavity fluoride rinse that fights bad breath for 12 hours**.

Go to therabreath.com to learn more about these rinses, and they are available for purchase at major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy in addition to Amazon.

*In laboratory testing
**When used as directed

Spring Clean Your Oral Routine

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Spring has sprung and with it, allergy season is in full bloom. Dr. Tania Elliott, M.D., board-certified in allergy and immunology chatted with us about the do’s and don'ts to empower the one in four Americans that live with allergies.

For starters you need to figure out what’s causing your symptoms. It can be difficult to tell if the symptoms you are experiencing are allergies, so patients may not treat it with the right medication. Common symptoms of allergies are sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and itching of the nose or throat.

And if your symptoms are from allergies, don’t forget to treat at first sign of symptoms with an oral antihistamine like ZYRTEC. Dr. Tania Elliott always recommends ZYRTEC to her patients because it provides a full 24 hours of indoor and outdoor allergy relief, and it starts working hard at hour 1 and stays strong day after day.

Something else you should do is keep your home clean so that pollen or other allergens are not settling into your carpeting, furniture or bedding, which can trigger symptoms even if you’re not spending too much time outside. You can also keep the windows closed and the air conditioning on so that when you are ready to get outside, you’re not already suffering from pollen that snuck inside.

And on that note, don’t forget that springtime is supposed to be fun! Embrace the benefits of spending time outdoors with your friends and family when you can. If your kids are suffering from allergies this season, don’t forget to give them a shower as soon as they get home. You don’t want to wait until the evening or (even worse) the morning. If you do, they can track pollen into their beds at night and sleep on what they are allergic to.

When your little ones appear sick, keep an eye out for eye rubbing or nose rubbing (aka the “allergic salute”), as these can be signs of allergies. If you notice any of these signs, consider an OTC allergy medicine like Children’s ZYRTEC Chewables, which are a great tasting, dye-free chewable that provides powerful allergy relief that stays strong day after day for the whole family.

To learn more, check out ZyrTalk on zyrtec.com, which is a great resource that is helping make the science behind allergies fun and easy for anyone to understand.

Spring Allergy Relief Tips

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Nothing makes you look and feel as good as when you know your teeth are really clean and bright white - but reality checkup - when it comes to a whiter smile, not all toothpastes whiten the same and your current, basic toothpaste likely isn’t cutting it. Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste, Vibrant Peppermint delivers a noticeably whiter and brighter smile in just three days by removing 100% more stains and you’re just left with pearly whites. It tastes great too and gives you that extra confidence boost that you need, because when you’re confident, you smile more, and nothing is more beautiful than smiling. Get it at crest.com and retailers nationwide.

If you’re looking for a spring refresh for your hair especially after the harsh cold weather, Pantene has recently launched an amazing shampoo and conditioning duo that gives you luxury results without the luxury price tag, you can get it right at Walgreens. Pantene Pro-V Miracles Infinite Lengths Shampoo and the Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner. The conditioner is really the star with Melting Pro-V Pearls that visibly repair six months of damage and just leave your hair soft and healthy. It works as well as the leading $60 hair bonding competitors out there. The shampoo has biotin and collagen and delivers 90% less hair breakage in your strands to promote length that lasts and gives you healthy hair from the inside out. Grab them both at Walgreens.

Now of course the start of spring and warmer weather also means the start of allergy season for a lot of us. Allergies can majorly impact how you feel of course but also how you look due to sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes and throat. If that’s you try Xyzal, it helps so much giving you 24-hour continuous relief so you can feel and look your best all day long. What makes Xyzal unique from other allergy medications is that you take it at night to relieve symptoms while you sleep so you can wake up refreshed and ready for the day, when pollen levels are at their worst. You can find Xyzal at food, drug and mass retailers like Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens. For more info visit xyzal.com.

Spring 101: Wellness and Beauty Buys

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is one of America’s favorite inspirational storytellers, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. A dozen have topped bestseller lists, many of which have been developed as major motion pictures. Her latest, Someone Like You, is one of them—but this time, Karen and her husband Donald, used their savings to make the film all on their own without the help of studios or investors.   

Shot last year in her home state of Tennessee, as well as Alabama, Someone Like You was co-written by Kingsbury and Tyler Russell (A Thousand Tomorrows), who makes his feature directorial debut. Kingsbury and Russell also produced the film, alongside Natalie Ruffino Wilson (Best Laid Plans) and Trevor K. Ball (This is 20).

The film stars Sarah Fisher who plays the two lead roles (Degrassi: The Next Generation, Kiss and Cry), Jake Allyn (No Man's Land, The Quad), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch, The Karate Kid Part III), Bart Johnson (High School Musical I, II, III), Scott Reeves (Nashville, The Young and the Restless), and Lynn Collins (The Walking Dead, X-Men Origins: Wolverine).

The film explores the timely topic of embryo adoption, a subject close to Karen's heart, as her One Chance Foundation has given several grants to embryo adoption. A portion of proceeds from Someone Like You will benefit the organization. Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner are marketing partners with the film. A portion of proceeds will also benefit their The Lemons Foundation, which encourages and advocates for those struggling with mental health and provides accessible resources and support.

Head to someonelikeyou.movie to see where it’s playing at a theater near you. You can also buy a ticket for a friend here as part of the “Share the Hope” campaign. The more tickets sold, the longer the film stays in theaters.

Anne Hathaway, Thomasin McKenzie, Shea Whigham, and Marin Ireland at Premiere of Eileen at Sundance

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