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This poignant drama is practically a remake of Kramer vs Kramer from 1979 – though this time with two divorcing New York-based dads fighting for custody of their kid instead of K2’s traditional pairing of a husband and wife. And like the older Dustin Hoffman-Meryl Streep vehicle, Our Son is a bit soapy and middlebrow, but impeccably performed all-round, led by a trio of terrific turns from Luke Evans and Billy Porter as the two fathers, with winning, winsome support from Christopher Woodley as Owen, their eight-year-old…

Being a new parent is an extremely exciting yet chaotic time. While running on little to no sleep to ensure that their new family member is well taken care of, moms and dads try to adjust to their new lives as quickly as possible. Simple things like finding the time to take a shower become incredibly challenging, but little things like seeing your baby smile become what you live for.If you know the joys and struggles of being a parent, we’ve got a list down below that you might find painfully relatable. We took a trip…

Royal Enfield motorcycles are often seen as an emotion by many riders. One of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world, it has fan followings all around the world. While we hear stories about people buying new bikes and scooters after selling their old ones, here we have a story from Kerala where a son restored his late dad’s 45-year-old Royal Enfield Bullet that was nearly abandoned for years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Being Royal…

The West family has been giving the internet a series of headline-worthy posts for the past few days since the release of Kanye West‘s newest project, Vultures 1. Now, 10-year-old North West is the latest member of the family to make the internet’s jaw collectively drop.The young progeny of Kanye and Kim Kardashian had reportedly created a drawing that features her nearly-naked stepmom, Bianca Censori, as a nod to the artwork of her father’s new album. The Vultures 1 album is a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, and the…

The Dad’s Army and EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has died at the age of 77, his agent has said.Lavender, who is best known for playing Private Pike in the classic BBC TV comedy, was also its last surviving regular cast member. He died on Friday morning.His hapless Pike frequently had run-ins with Captain George Mainwaring, played by Arthur Lowe, and was looked after by Sergeant Arthur Wilson, played by John Le Mesurier.Pike, the youngest member of the Home Guard troop and a bank clerk, would often refer to Wilson as Uncle…

Back in the beginning, Davido used to dream of just wanting “to hear my song on the radio once or twice” — getting to the Grammys was barely a glimmer. But last night the Nigerian-American superstar let Rolling Stone tag along as he rolled up to music’s biggest night for the first time, and with three nominations to his name. “To have transcended to this is just amazing,” Davido said en route to the big show. “Just being nominated, just being recognized alone, is enough to make me proud of myself.”  Davido…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain For young dads—those aged 25 or younger—sharing the news of their fatherhood may be more likely to bring raised eyebrows than congratulations. Young dads are often portrayed as irresponsible, absent or as "deadbeat dads." But our research has found that even when pregnancies are unplanned, the children of young fathers are…

Christmas and families are intrinsically interlinked, but there’s also a fair share of challenges that arise when you combine the two.For Reddit user Any-Might7823, they turned out to be too big to handle.A few days ago, she shared a raw and personal account of her holidays, during which her father and his second wife pushed the teenager to accept the lady as her new mother, and continuously ignored her boundaries.It got so bad that she had a full-blown meltdown in front of everyone.When communication breaks down within…

It seems as though the best Christmas movies revolve around family, and while each member of the family is equally important, I tend to focus on the dads more than most. As a father of a child, I look as much to the dads of Christmas movies as much as my own father and step-father to try and deliver the perfect holiday experience. I want to be like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, without bringing the annoying cousin Eddie I'd hate spending time with at Christmas. With many options to choose from,…

At the core of parenting is the idea that you’re responsible for your children, no matter how good or bad you might feel at the moment. At the same time, it’s vital to remember that parents aren’t just parents. They’re people with needs and wants.Though parenting is a noble cause, it can lead to a lot of frustration if it’s the only thing folks have going on in their lives. Spending time with your partner and friends, and taking the time to focus on other passions and hobbies isn’t something to avoid: it’s healthy. …