Megan Thee Stallion And Planet Fitness Have A New Motivational Partnership

Dec 28, 2023

There's one person we can thank for our never ending love of putting 'hot girl' in front of things — Megan Thee Stallion. After the success of her EP Make It Hot in 2017, she went on to release Tina Snow in 2018 which featured the catchy song "Big Ole Freak." Since then, her mesmerizing melodies have taken the musicindustry by storm. This self-proclaimed fan especially loves the way her lyricism reminds me of the southern rap I grew up listening to.

Now that she's had time to heal and prioritize her mental health after publicly experiencing a traumatic event, I'm excited to share everything our favorite hot girl is up to right now. From a spicy collab with Flamin' Hot to exciting cameos, the Hottie General is back like she never left!

She Has A Collab With Flamin' Hot

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It's no secret that Megan Thee Stallion loves Flamin' Hot Cheetos, but now that love has been solidified with a tasty collab. Briefly stepping away from her Hottie General title, Billboardshared she's going to be "Thee Official Hot Girl Dean of Admissions for Flamin' Hot University." The collab is available online and features a syllabus for courses like food and lifestyle. Also, all of the Flamin' Hot chips can be purchased online and feature new special edition packaging!

Rounding things out is a mini capsule collection that Melody Eshani designed in an effort to help curb the effects of student loan debt for those enrolled at Texas Southern University. Megan told Billboard, "I know what it feels like to be discouraged...and I wanted to be able to give back to other students that I know feel the same way I felt." This sounds like scholarship goals to me!

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She's Joining The Cast Of Big Mouth Season 7

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In addition to her Flamin' Hot collab, Megan Thee Stallion will guest star in Season 7 of Netflix's Big Mouthas a "Hormone Monstress." Since the show revolves around puberty and all the feelings associated with it, this role seems fitting for our fave hot girl.

In the above teaser trailer, her character is seen twerking in an open mouth saying, "Booty badder than a pear, your Hormone Monstress Megan is here." The season premiered on October 20th.

She's Starring In And Producing An A24 Movie

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In other cinematic news, Megan Thee Stallion will be a part of A24's Dicks: The Musical. I know — the title is in-your-face. Nevertheless, Pitchfork announced she's going to make a brief cameo as the sexy and audacious boss of the film's twins who don't even know they were related. It's a raunchy take on a fan favorite film, The Parent Trap, but what's life without a little spice and heaping dose of hot girl sh*t? Boring, that's what.

She Surprised The Crowd During The Renaissance Tour

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Megan Thee Stallion's latest cameo is a surprise performance during the Houston show of Beyonce's Renaissance Tour. Since Queen Bey hails from Houston, fans began speculating she was going to make jaws drop with an announcement or guest appearance. It only makes sense she chose the latter in the form of fellow Texan Megan Thee Stallion.

The two entertainers performed "Savage Remix" as the crowd rapped and swayed to the beat with them. I can't help but notice that Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion are wearing camo print outfits that feel like a nod to Destiny's Child "Survivor" video.

She Released Her New Single "Cobra" Along With A Video

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Megan Thee Stallion began teasing a new project towards the beginning of October and released a tiny visual on Instagram October 23rd. Only her lips are visible in the beginning but she can be heard saying, "Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again." Once her mini dialogue ends, flashes of her seemingly posed as a snake flash on the screen before the visual abruptly ends.

While there were a few speculations that she had a "dark agenda" because of this teaser, Megan's new single "Cobra" and it's accompanying video quickly dispelled them. Released today, Megan begins her first verse with "Breakin' down and I had the whole world watchin'. But the worst part is who really watched me." At first listen, it becomes clear that Megan is ready to dive into the state of her mental struggles and past trauma.

Throughout "Cobra," she expertly delivers bars in only a way she can while being honest about her suicidal thoughts, the harsh judgment she's received and ending a relationship because she caught her partner cheating. Aside from being honest about having depression and anxiety, I believe "Cobra" also serves as a middle finger to the people who want to vilify her. It's likely people will still find a reason to judge her but we're hoping that Megan is finding a way to heal and take care of her mental health.

Watch The Full Video For "Cobra" Below:

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Megan The Stallion Has A New Partnership With Planet Fitness

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In addition to penning a powerful song about her mental health struggles, Megan Thee Stallion has been working on her fitness. She's given her fans a BTS look at her workouts on Instagram— complete with hilarious commentary — and has been motivating others to take care of themselves in the process. Her hard work is paying off because PEOPLE reported that the resident hot girl has a new partnership with Planet Fitness.

The gym and fitness club shared an ad on Instagram that features Megan Thee Stallion as Mother Fitness and she can be heard saying that "the landscape of fitness was bleak." The overall goal is to encourage people to join Planet Fitness so they can enjoy workouts that aren't clouded in judgement or negativity.

The partnership includes workouts unique to Megan The Stallion that are only available on Planet Fitness' app and an upcoming performance during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 in New York. It premiereces December 31st at 8pm on ABC.

What do you think Megan Thee Stallion's partnership with Planet Fitness? Let us know in the comments and follow the conversation on Facebook!

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Nicole Kidman's Hit Limited Series Set For Season 2 At Netflix — With A Catch

Even if you didn't binge watch all of Nicole Kidman's The Perfect Couple when it premiered in September 2024, there's a very good chance you saw footage of Nicole, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, and the rest of the cast dancing on the beach on social media. The Netflix show, which got 75.1 million views after its premiere, follows Amelia, whose wedding into the affluent Winbury family — until a dead body appears on the beach. While the series was originally billed as a limited series, Netflix reportedly just decided to extend it into an anthology series. Here's everything we know.

Netflix is reportedly turning Nicole Kidman's The Perfect Couple into an anthology series. Here's what we know about season 2.

Netflix's 'The Perfect Couple' season 2 is following another Elin Hilderbrand novel.

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Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that The Perfect Couple is getting the American Horror Story treatment; we're getting a brand new story with a brand new cast for season 2. But one thing that would remain the same is its Massachusetts setting.

If Netflix does go through with a second season, The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo would reportedly adapt Elin Hilderbrand's Swan Song.

The 2024 book revolves around the beloved Richardson family, whose life in their $22 million Nantucket home is more than affluent. With their parties, yachts, and overall lives, they put "keeping up with the Joneses" to shame — until their mansion burns down and their most essential employee goes MIA.

Who's in 'The Perfect Couple' season 2 cast?

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We don't have an official cast list for Swan Song yet, but it looks like Nicole Kidman would return as executive producer. The Swan Song characters include:

Bull Richardson, a wealthy movie producer who moves to the island of Nantucket.
Leslie Richardson, Bull's wife who woos everyone with parties.
Ed Kapenash, Nantucket's Chief of Police.
Colleen Coyle (“Coco"), an aspiring screenwriter.
Fast Eddie, a real estate agent.
Blond Sharon, the local gossip.

When is the show coming out?

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Considering we don't have an official greenlight yet, we're getting a bit ahead of ourselves. But if Netflix chooses to move forward with the series, there's a good chance we could see it in 2026.

You can watch all of The Perfect Couple season 1 on Netflix now!

Here are the best Tana French Mystery Books For The Girls Who Binged The Perfect Couple. Add them to your TBR now!

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Is Butter Bad For You? Here's The Number 1 Way It's Impacting Your Health

There's nothing more tasty than a fresh slice of buttered sourdough in the morning. But new research suggests you might want to pass on this delicacy to extend your longevity. So isbutter bad for you? Here's what recent studies found!

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A recent study conducted by Harvard University and Mass General Brigham found that people who consumed more butter had a 15% higher risk of early death compared to those who used it in moderation. On the flip side, people who preferred plant oils had a 16% lower risk of mortality.

The results shed light on the ongoing question of whether butter or plant-based oils are the better choice for your health. Sadly for butter lovers, the findings suggest that replacing even two teaspoons of butter with the same amount of plant oil could lower the risk of early death by approximately 17%.

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For the study, the research team examined dietary data from three major studies: the Nurses' Health Study, Nurses' Health Study II, and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. They tracked over 220,000 Americans' butter consumption, including for both cooking and spreading, as well as their intake of various plant oils, like olive, soybean, canola, corn, and safflower oils.

Over the course of 33 years, the researchers gathered this information via food surveys every four years. Then, they used the data to calculate averages and gain a clearer picture of eating habits.

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A total of 50,932 deaths occurred throughout the study, with 12,241 from cancer and 11,240 from heart disease. The team adjusted for variables such as age, physical activity, weight, alcohol consumption, and smoking, which revealed a distinct trend.

Higher butter intake was associated with increased death rates; meanwhile, higher consumption of plant oils was tied to lower death rates. However, not all plant oils had the same effect, as corn and safflower oils showed no significant benefits.

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Still, increasing plant oil intake by roughly two tablespoons a day was linked to an 11% reduction in cancer death risk and a 6% decrease in the risk of dying from heart disease.

"Replacing three small pats of butter (approximately 15 grams) with one tablespoon of plant-based oil (approximately 15 grams) in the daily diet could contribute to lowering the risk of premature mortality," the team wrote.

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Now, this doesn't mean you need to cut out butter entirely. In fact, the study actually found that butter used for baking or frying wasn't strongly linked to mortality risk. This may be because it's used in smaller quantities or less often.

Butter being spread directly on foods, like bread, showed the strongest connection. So, the researchers suggest making small switches, like swapping out butter for olive oil or canola oil, to maintain taste and enhance your health.

"Even cutting back butter a little and incorporating more plant-based oils into your daily diet can have meaningful long-term health benefits," concluded Dr. Daniel Wang of Harvard's Department of Nutrition.

To read the study's complete findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine, visit the link here.

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The 9 Best TV Shows To Watch On Netflix This Month

We might have lost some great TV shows and movies when they left Netflix at the beginning of March, but never fear. There's plenty of incredible programming you can still stream — including these new shows! Grab the popcorn and get cozy because you'll want to binge watch all these new Netflix shows.

These are the 9 best TV shows on Netflix in March 2025.

1. The Residence — Stream on Netflix March 20, 2025

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Shonda Rhimes' new mystery follows two detectives watching over an important State Dinner at the White House. And with Uzo Aduba and Randall Park, I know it'll be laugh-out-loud funny.

The Residence premieres March 20 and stars Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Mary Wiseman.

2. Survival of the Thickest season 2 — Stream on Netflix March 27, 2025

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Mavis might have to rebuild her life and her styling business (not to mention the fact she's suddently single), but she's doing it on her terms — and with the people she loves.

Survival of the Thickest premieres March 27 and stars Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, and Christine Horn.

3. With Love, Meghan — Stream on Netflix now

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Meghan Markle is celebrating the idea of home in all its forms (cooking! gardening! hosting!) with some special celebrity guests like Mindy Kaling. Binge watch as many times as you want before season 2 drops later this year.

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4. Beauty In Black — Stream on Netflix now

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This Netflix show follows the successful Mallory and Kimmie, who's life is turned upside down when her mom kicks her out. But everything changes for both women when their lives intersect.

Beauty in Black stars Taylor Polidore Williams, Amber Reign Smith, Crystle Stewart, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, Steven G. Norfleet, Julian Horton, Terrell Carter, Shannon Wallace, Bryan Tanaka, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tamera “Tee” Kissen, Ursula O. Robinson, Ashley Versher, and George Middlebrook.

5. Medusa — Stream on Netflix now

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Bárbara's come back from the dead in this thriller — well, sort of. After a failed assassination attempt, she returns home to find out who tried to kill her. And her family members are at the top of the list.

Medusa stars Manolo Cardona, Juana Acosta, Carlos Torres, Sebastián Martínez, Mabel Moreno, and Diego Trujillo.

6. Running Point — Stream on Netflix now

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This Netflix show series follows Isla, who becomes the President of LA's basketball team after a scandal. Running Point literally just premiered at the end of February, so I totally understand if you haven't seen it yet — but considering it got renewed for season 2 you won't want to wait long to binge it!

Running Point stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, and Dane DiLiegro.

7. Zero Day — Stream on Netflix now

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People are still talking about this political thriller — which follows a former President called in to investigate a cyber attack and the subsequent disasters. And considering Zero Daydebuted at number 2 on Netflix's Top 10 with 19.1 million views, you definitely want to watch.

Zero Day stars Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplin, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, Connie Britton, and Angela Bassett.

8. Love Is Blind season 8 — Stream on Netflix now

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It's always the season of love when you can stream Love Is Blind! Watch all the eps before tuning into that insane season 8 reunion — and all its surprises, drama, and infidelity.

Love is Blind season 8 is hosted by Vanessa & Nick Lachey.

9. American Murder: Gabby Petito — Stream on Netflix now

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This true crime documentary follows 22-year-old Instagram influencer Gabby Petito's final days with her fiancé Brian Laundrie in August 2021 — before he killed her.

American Murder: Gabby Petito is directed and executive produced by Julia Willoughby Nason and Michael Gasparro.

Loving these Netflix shows? Check out The 9 Best TV Shows To Watch On Max In March for more!

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Trader Joe’s Easter Items Are Here — 11 Picks To Add To Your Baskets This Year!

Trader Joe’s current lineup of Easter goodies is better than ever. They’ve got so many sweets on deck – including chocolate bunnies, of course – as well as festive spring snacks that simply make the perfectEaster basket additions! This year, there’s really no shortage of fun TJ’s finds to brighten up your season.

Scroll on for 11 Trader Joe’s Easter finds that are totally worth grabbing before they’re gone!

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Milk Chocolate Bunny Bar

This adorable bunny-shaped chocolate bar is topped with tons of bright candy gems and rainbow nonpareils (which are crafted with dyes from natural ingredients) to liven up your Easter snack collection! This limited-time item will definitely not last long on shelves, so run to TJ's soon!

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Peas & Carrots Sour Gummy Candies

Shaped like tiny little peas and carrots, these bites are far from actual veggies. In fact, they're made of a delicious gummy candy tinged with just the right amount of sourness that balances out the sugary goodness.

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Break Apart Bunny

This is not your average chocolate bunny. While still hollow like most traditional treats, this one's actually loaded up with a handful of carrot-shaped gummy candies – like a perfect little (and edible!) Easter-themed piñata. Your Easter basket recipients won't be able to resist breaking it open!

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Chocolate Truffle Eggs

Ooh, fancy. Perfectly packaged for Eastertime gifting, this collection of egg-shaped chocolate truffles boats 7 distinctive flavors that feel oh-so bougie. You're def going to want to grab one for yourself – we're absolutely eyeing that pistachio egg. 👀

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Raspberry Mousse Cakes

These lil' cakes are almost too cute to eat! Each one starts with a base of moist vanilla cake that's topped with raspberry-flavored mousse. The batch then is covered in a sweet confectionary coating (including an edible leaf!) to emulate the sheer magic of raspberries on one easy-to-eat treat.

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Italian Chocolate Eggs

Add these eggs to your Easter candy bowl, stat! This pack comes with 4 decadent flavor pairings encased in colorful coatings so you can easily sneak in a bite of springtime joy throughout the day.

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Sea Salt Brownie Bites

We are obsessed with these brownie bites. The added sea salt on top of 'em adds some extra flavor oomph that feels super elevated and perfectly fancy for a special occasion such as Easter.

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Teensy Candy Bars

Basically like 'teensy' versions of a Snickers bar, these micro-sized candy bars are dangerously easy to snack on. Your little ones will adore them!

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Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle Popcorn

Drizzled with freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate, this kettle corn is unlike anything you've tried before. The fruity notes most definitely qualify it as a great spring snack, while the chocolate adds Eastertime decadence.

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Organic Sparkling Rosé Tea Beverage

For something to sip on, this can is the epitome of spring flavors. It's made with a blend of four teas along with white grape juice, hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and rose hips for some insanely good floral and citrusy notes!

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Tangerine Probiotic Sparkling Beverage

Crafted with probiotics, this bubbly bev contains a "light, refreshing, sweet-tart flavor" that'll have you hooked from first gulp.

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Sophia Bush Finally Opened Up About Hilarie Burton & Chad Michael Murray Leaving 'One Tree Hill': "Stupid"

One Tree Hill fans were heartbroken (and a little bit confused) when season 6 ended and Peyton (Hilarie Burton) and Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) left without a trace. It had been a season of danger, life-threatening situations, and literal murder, and for two of the show's leads to just fall off the face of the earth felt inconsistent with how tight-knit the friend group had always been. And viewers weren't the only ones to think so.

"This is the problem: They didn't give us enough to make where our friends went make sense," Drama Queens host Sophia Bush said of the "unfortunate" decision to write Hilarie and Chad out of the show. (Hilarie has said in a previous episode of the rewatch podcast that both her and Chad were "treated badly, and he defended me...Chad was my teammate.")

Keep reading for what Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Robert Buckley's thoughts on Peyton and Lucas leaving One Tree Hill.

Sophia Bush thought Peyton and Lucas leaving 'One Tree Hill' was "really weird."

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One Tree Hill season 6 ended after Peyton almost died giving birth to her and Lucas' daughter, and after introducing baby Sawyer to the rest of the crew, they just...drive off into the sunset.

"I don't even remember where they moved. Where did they go?" Bethany Joy Lenz says, to which Robert Buckley replies, "They left in a convertible, so I'm gonna guess maybe the West Coast where it's a bit warmer and less rainy."

But no matter where Peyton and Lucas moved, the One Tree Hill cast can't quite wrap their heads around the fact that, in the story, Brooke literally never hears from Peyton again. "I used to ask, 'Why can't Brooke [Davis] be getting text messages from Peyton? Why can't you see them texting? Like, why am I not getting photo updates of this baby? It feels really weird.'"

And while Lucas returns for an episode in season 9, he was also radio silent for his three-season absence, as was his mom Karen. "Everybody, they just faded off into the distance," Bethany says. "I do wish they had kept that up in some more clear way. I don't think it would have been hard."

While Bethany Joy Lenz think is was because of "personal beef" behind the scenes.

But Bethany theorizes the onscreen confusion boils down to behind-the-scenes drama with creator Mark Schwann, whom the cast accused of sexual harassment in 2017. The women of the show wrote an open letter explaining how “many of us were, to varying degrees, manipulated psychologically and emotionally," and how "more than one of us is still in treatment for post-traumatic stress."

"I think it was some sort of personal beef behind the scenes," Bethany adds in the Drama Queens episode. "He was hoping the audience would just forget about them."

"Which seems so stupid because it's a choice rooted in ego," Sophia adds. "It's like, 'Dude, you wrote those characters, so you knew they were great. So why are we suddenly pretending they're not?'"

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Hopefully we'll see all our favorite Tree Hill Ravens return for a One Tree Hill sequel series. While the show hasn't been officially greenlit at Netflix yet, Hilarie Burton exclusively told Brit + Co that everyone involved in the show is "really proud of the work that we did back then too. And so to see the public support this little show we made 20 years later, that's so special and it's so rare."

You can stream all of One Tree Hill on Hulu now — and read up on Chad Michael Murray's Perfect Idea For The One Tree Hill Reunion.

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