“Never. That’s not child-appropriate,” Parks, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival, which takes place on Sunday, October 10.

Parks shares sons Ayden, 11, and Dylan, 8, with ex-husband Apollo Nida. “I don’t think it was created for children and so I don’t know if any responsible parent allows their child to watch those types of shows,” the Atlanta attorney continued. “I mean, there’s maybe six [or] seventh graders, [but] I don’t even know that. Maybe high schoolers can watch it, but I would never allow my kids to watch the Housewives ’cause it’s too adult.”

Parks was a cast member on the show from seasons 3 to 9 and departed in 2017 after her controversial exit. Fast forward four years later, RHOA fans are in for a surprise. As Us previously revealed, the reality star will be returning to season 2 of the Real Housewives mashup series on Peacock, which was filmed in September.

Despite not seeing their mom on TV, Parks’ sons — both of whom made appearances on RHOA — still understand that she’s famous.

“To be honest, I think it’s second nature to them because … you know, of course, they were both born on television and people see them,” Parks told Us. “At first they thought I just knew everyone in the world in the grocery store. They’re like, ‘Mom, how do you know these people?’ … I’m very cordial to anyone that usually approaches me. [My sons] always witnessed it. Now, they realize like, ‘Oh, these people don’t know you. They just watch the TV show.’ So they see my memes and, you know, their friends are like, ‘Oh my God, your mom is famous!’ And so, [they are] very tickled by it.”

A few months after Season 13 of RHOA finished airing in May, both Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey announced they won’t be returning to the show. Parks mentioned to Us that she spoke to both housewives “a couple of days ago.”

“Nothing surprises me,” she said of the news that Williams and Bailey were leaving. Parks keeps in touch with all of her costars — except one.

She added, “I don’t speak to Kandi [Burruss], but everyone else — I’m very friendly with them.”

Keeping her friendships intact, Parks, who will make her acting debut on Covenant (a four-part anthology series premiering on Allblk on Thursday, October 14), says she “just spoke” to Nene Leakes, who is grieving the loss of her husband Gregg Leakes.

“This is a very difficult time and so, if I can make her laugh — and I try to send her funny stuff and tell her about funny stuff to make her laugh — and you know, this morning she was laughing,” Parks shared. “So if she’s laughing, I think I’m being a great friend to her because she has plenty of moments where she is distraught and in tears because losing Gregg was life-changing for her. They’ve been together forever and he adored her so much. And so, I think that’s a once-in-a-lifetime type of love.”

Parks continued, “I’ve been very, very intentional with her during this time to make sure that she knows that I’m going to support her and anything she needs, I will make sure that I’m there for it … I just know every day there will be a struggle and I don’t know how long her grief will last, but, I mean, it’s definitely not an overnight process.”

In between making time for her friends and juggling work duties, the mom of two is busy at home with her third and sixth graders. On October 10, she’ll be participating in Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival, which includes exclusive deals and discounts for consumers while also giving money to various charities.

“I’m excited to be shopping for the holidays in advance,” she said. “I’m excited to get a head start on holiday shopping for my kids and myself and family and friends … but [I’m] also very stoked about shopping for a purpose and being able to have some of the money benefit organizations that I really love.”

Participating retailers and brands will be donating a minimum of 5 percent of sales to partnering charities, including the American Heart Association, Delivering Good, National Breast Cancer Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Diana Cooper

Club Quarantine is back! D-Nice is bringing his famous Instagram virtual DJ set to Preakness Live, the much-anticipated entertainment experience for this year’s Preakness 146 event.

Preakness Live will be an in-person concert headlined by D-Nice and 2 Chainz taking place at Preakness 146, the annual horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, May 15. Last year, it was a drive-in concert held exclusively for first responders and frontline healthcare workers. Now, D-Nice says Preakness Live, owned by 1/ST and 1/ST EXPERIENCE, will be his “biggest in-person performance since the pandemic.”

“Anytime I get to DJ in front of a live audience, it’s special to me … [Last year] was the first time playing in front of a live audience after several months in quarantine. I am happy to be back and be able to see faces [in person] while DJ’ing,” D-Nice tells Us Weekly exclusively.

The Bronx, New York native began #ClubQuarantine, his revolutionary Instagram Live series, during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring joy and entertainment, help raise money for first responders, and make a positive impact across the globe. Some of his achievements in the past year alone include earning the title of Entertainer of the Year by the NAACP Image Awards and DJ of the Year by the BET Awards. But, what he cherishes the most is recognition by his fans.

“It’s always been important to me to use my platform to make a positive impact on people’s lives. I am fortunate to be able to help raise awareness and funds for great causes and I will continue to do so,” D-Nice tells Us. “Over the last year, so many people have expressed to me how Club Quarantine helped them get through tough and lonely times and honestly, it helped me just as much. I have a whole CQ family!”

D-Nice enlisted help from his famous pals to generate more views during his IG Lives. Some A-listers who’ve made appearances include Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, Diddy, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Lenny Kravitz.

He shares with Us that some of his “most memorable” drop-ins were “the ones you [would] least expect,” such as Sharon Stone and Bobby Flay. “At the same time, the people who show up every day during my sets, the names I have now come [to] recognize in the comments, are just as memorable to me,” the DJ says.

Tickets for the live outdoor socially distanced event are available in four, six, or eight-person pods. Food and beverage concessions will feature DIAGEO premium spirits brands and the official wine sponsors, Kendall-Jackson and La Crema, will have pop-up wine tastings.

The actual race broadcast will be airing on NBC from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET and D-Nice’s #ClubQuarantine will be live-streamed on his Instagram during the second screen JockeyCam experience. For more information, visit www.preakness.com.

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“I don’t think it’s going to be awkward. I think at this point we should be able to coexist,” Rose tells Us Weekly exclusively. “Jake’s a businessman so I think, if anything, he’ll be able to respect this. For me, I can’t speak for Joe’s motives and I can’t speak for the press’ motives, but what I can say for myself is that this is a huge business opportunity for me … I think despite our history between Jake and I, I hope as a business entrepreneur himself, he can look at this and respect this as a business play on my end.”

The famous YouTuber and the 27-year-old model broke up around May 2020, so it will be about a year since they were together romantically. Rose tells Us she’s “single” at the moment and adds, “I always like to say I’m dating Shagmag (the magazine she founded). Unfortunately, I have to be a little bit selfish now. I wake up next to Shagmag, fall asleep next to Shagmag. That’s my long-term relationship right now.”

Rose, who appeared on Season 4 of the MTV series Are You the One?, says she won’t be returning to reality TV in the near future. She shares, “I guess being in Joe’s corner this weekend will be a good TV opportunity … but no reality TV. Unless if The Bachelorette wants to reach out to me, we can go that route one day.”

Fournier had reached out to Rose to ask if Shagmag would sponsor his fight. “Why not do this?” Rose says. “It’s such a great opportunity. This is our way to get the brand recognition that we deserve.” She’s since become the corner coach assisting Fournier and notes she’s had some training herself in the past to prepare for this role.

“I don’t really share this with a lot of people, but I’ve actually been training myself with boxing for about two years now. I train at a gym called Unbreakable in West Hollywood with [founder] Jay Glazer,” she says. “As far as the assistant coach side, Dino [Spencer] from 5th St. Gym has been teaching me a lot of different things here and there. I’m a quick learner so I pick up on things pretty fast.”

Triller Fight Club, co-owned by Snoop Dogg, will be a four-hour pay-per-view experience on Saturday, April 17, and will include performances by Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and Diplo, as well as appearances by Pete Davidson, Mario Lopez and Taylor Hill.

“I think I’m most looking forward to the performance itself, the fight. Seeing what Joe and these guys put themselves through to train for something like this is insane, so it all comes down to this one moment and to see how well they perform,” she tells Us. 

“Jake’s obviously an awesome performer, and so is Ben. You’re putting together two completely different people in a ring, and I think it’s going to be a real interesting fight. I don’t really have an exact prediction on who’s going to win but I’m excited to watch it.”

For more information, visit TrillerFightClub.com.

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Diana Cooper

Feel the rush! Sugar Rush, a new fun-filled walk-through experience, will be emerging next month in L.A. From the same company that brought the drive-thrus WonderLAnd and Haunt’Oween, there will soon be a candy-fueled family adventure in Woodland Hills, California.

The one of a kind event has recently attracted the likes of Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Christina Aguilera, Elizabeth Berkley, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth and many more. This time around, guests of the amusement park will be able to take their little ones outside of their vehicle, which will be Covid-friendly in terms of social distancing and the limited amount of people allowed during a given time.

An expansive 40,000-plus square feet of space at 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard will turn into an oasis of “colorfully sweet installations, oversized props, art displays, custom parade floats, whimsical sets, countless curated photo ops, performances, immersive tunnels, geodesic domes, and multiple candy-powered interactions,” per the press release. There will be six vast immersive environments for friends, families and even dogs to enjoy.

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The hit Christmas attraction, WonderLAnd, was open to the public in late 2020. Filled with Christmas light tunnels, a massive holiday tree forest, an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an abundance of holiday cheer, WonderLAnd was featured all over social media. Jersey Shore‘s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro even shared an Instagram Story with his daughter Ariana Sky taking in the spectacle!

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The same team from Experiential Supply Co. has previously worked on the 2020 Halloween attraction Haunt’Oween, IT Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie and Smallfoot, which centered around the movie’s premiere in 2018.

“The drive-throughs have been a lot of fun and were necessary last year during the holidays,” Jasen Smith, CEO of Experiential Supply, said in the press release. “Now we feel it is time to welcome families into our world on foot to take in the rich immersive environments we are building. The vast walking path we are creating naturally makes for a safe, distanced, and intimate experience. There are magical things to see and interact with. Plus, everyone’s favorite, candy, is included in your ticket price!”

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Sugar Rush will be open daily beginning April 2 and will remain open for a month. Tickets are now on sale, starting at $30 for a single ticket and $108 for a family of six. For more information, visit ridesugarrush.com.

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Nicole Kidman has a new role in the beauty industry and it just happens to be the perfect fit for her! The Undoing star has a newfound love of CBD topicals, so it made sense for her to sign on with Seratopical as Strategic Business Partner and Global Brand Ambassador.

After sustaining an injury while jogging, Kidman, 53, experienced the benefit of CBD wellness products firsthand after a friend had introduced her to topical CBD.

“She tried it out and felt the benefits immediately,” Sera Labs brand founder Nancy Duitch tells Us Weekly. “CBD is a natural plant-based ingredient that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s a no-brainer for anyone who prefers to use more natural ingredients on their skin.”

Ahead of announcing her partnership in December 2020, Kidman shared with her followers, “I’ve been in love with their anti-aging skincare products for all ages and skin types for a while now.” She also told Forbes, “SeraLabs and I are aligned on the importance of empowering women within business. So, while I loved the products, I loved even more that I was joining a company that I had the same values around women in business as I do.”

As for the products Kidman swears by from the Seratopical by Sera Labs line, she shared that she loves the Rapid Soothing Pain Creme, and always carries it in her purse. “[I] love how easy it is to apply. It’s not messy at all,” Kidman said.

Her other favorites include some of the newer products like the Overnight Hand Therapy, Love Your Eyes Anti-Aging Serum and Radiant Glow Facial Oil. She’s also a fan of the Cracked Heel Souffle, which instantly improves cracked, dry heels and rough skin on the bottom of the feet. Products from the line contain 100mg-300mg CBD and other all-natural ingredients, such as manuka honey, coconut oil, and essential oils like peppermint and lavender.

The Big Little Lies actress is going to be more than just the face of the brand — unlike previous endorsement deals, she’s going to actually be “working on product development and creating products that are solution-based,” Duitch shares.

Follow along on Seratopical’s Instagram to see the wife of country crooner Keith Urban trying out the products herself. She recently showed fans how the Radiant Glow Facial Oil is applied and quipped, “bring on the dewy!” Her pal Melissa McCarthy also raved about Love Your Eyes to her followers, showing them how she applies it and mentioning, “Thanks Nic — that is good stuff!”

Now this is not Kidman’s first foray into the world of beauty and style. She had previous endorsement deals with Neutrogena and still works with Chanel No. 5 perfume and Omega watches as a brand ambassador.

For more information, visit seralabshealth.com/cbd-beauty.

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WoodSpoon, a community-based marketplace, connects local chefs with consumers who can order delicious, authentic homemade food straight to your door. With over 120 talented local chefs participating in this service — some of whom have backgrounds working for nationally recognized restaurants — you can expect nothing less than top-notch food.

Some diverse meals you can find on the app include salmon sushi bowls, Middle Eastern custard Mahalabi, Shakshuka baguettes, Tunisian Fricassee and Russian honey cake. Your taste buds will be very satisfied!

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“WoodSpoon allows me to focus on my passion, which is cooking healthy and allergy-friendly dishes for diners. The app takes away worrying about packing, payments, and deliveries, so I can focus on creating healthy, safe, and delicious food for every order,” Chef Leslie Raney shares with Us Weekly. “WoodSpoon offers a unique benefit for customers interested in supporting local chefs who provide the ‘private chef experience’ delivered right to their door.”

How it works is just as simple as ordering an Uber or Starbucks via your phone. First, you’ll browse your neighborhood to see what’s available either through the WoodSpoon app or the website. Then, you place your order, which will be cost-friendly and a fraction of what you would be paying for a personal chef. Finally, wait for your meal to be delivered … and bon appetit!

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“Our app is a great way for diners to stay connected with their favorite foods during the pandemic, which unfortunately has forced many restaurants to close,” Youval Amit, Head of Chef Experience at WoodSpoon, tells Us Weekly. “When you order with WoodSpoon, you are getting high quality, homemade foods and directly supporting the hard-working chef preparing your authentic meal.”

WoodSpoon, founded by Oren Saar and Merav Kalish Rozengarten in January 2019, is currently operating in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken and Jersey City. It will be expanding to the Bronx and other major cities in the United States in the future.

The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

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Smell this: When two friends, Phil Riportella and Bryan Edwards, launched a new fragrance line called Snif, they weren’t expecting the amount of attention it would receive from celebrities, including the Kardashians!

Snif launched in October 2020 with a unique try-before-you-buy approach to fragrance and it quickly accumulated a fan base, including Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner. It has also gotten into the hands of Tan France, La La Anthony, Olivia Culpo, Ashley Greene and Olivia Palermo. Hollywood is wild about these fragrances!

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Each scent is free of preservatives and vegan. The brand launched with three fragrances: Salty Stares, Ex On The Beach, and Way With Woods ― all of which are limited release. There’s now a brand-new release created in partnership with Harry Hudson that’s a scent “focused on positivity and happiness,” co-founder Phil Riportella tells Us Weekly.

So what made the guys get into fragrance? The idea for Snif began almost two years before the pandemic hit. “We always had this idea for a try-before-you-buy model and then of course the pandemic happened and now more than ever it’s almost impossible to buy a fragrance in store because you can’t really smell a fragrance through a mask,” Riportella said.

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The co-founder — who has been engaged to PR giant Simon Huck for about a year — says both he and his fiancé both launched startups during the pandemic and have been working from home together. Simon, who is pals with the Kardashians, launched Judy, an in-case-of-emergency kit startup.

“He’s been the most supportive,” Riportella told Us. “He of course was always supportive and then when it came time to launch and this became a real thing and Bryan and I had all our ducks in a row, Simon’s been [essential] in helping us with our PR and marketing and that whole type of strategy.”

The try-before-you-buy concept has been great while people are staying at home, too. First, you choose either the single kit for $65 or the bundle kit for $150 and a temporary hold will be put on your credit card. After you receive the kit with full-size bottles and samples, you can spray, wear and share the samples. Once the trial period is over, the order will be processed for only the full-size bottles you decide to keep.

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“Our plans are to launch three new scents, probably each quarter,” Riportella mentioned. “We’re still trying to figure out timing but we do have Collection 2 coming early spring so that’s something to look out for mid-March.”

For more information on Snif, visit the website here.

This story originally appeared on: US Magazine - Author:Diana Cooper