Callie Byrnes
Callie joined Thought Catalog as an intern in 2017 and now works as the Editorial Director for its sister site, Collective World. She enjoys writing personal essays and articles about pop culture, astrology, and tarot. She published her first book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ in 2024.
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Here’s Exactly What To Expect In Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 (Based On The Book ‘An Offer From A Gentleman’)
Bridgerton is back, baby! Well, partially—Netflix has split its fourth season into two separate parts, and as of January 29th, we’ve been given the first four episodes of the season. And as for the other half? We’ll have to wait till the end of February for those. Still, Part 1 is a lot of fun…
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8+ Most Memorable Quotes And Memes From Bridgerton, Season 4
Bridgerton is officially back for it’s fourth season (or at least, the first part of it), which means we’re finally getting to reconnect with some of our favorite characters—and for some of them, things have changed a lot. Eloise spent time in Scotland with the newly-married Francesca and her husband, Penelope now has her own…
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Here’s Exactly What Happens In The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sequel, ‘The Long Game’ (In Case You Want Season 2 Show Spoilers)
So, we’ve reached the end of Heated Rivalry season 1. Now what? According to Variety, while we ARE getting a season 2, it probably won’t drop till 2027, which means fans will have to wait a long time to know what’s in store for our new favorite hockey players—or will we? As many people know…
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Here’s Exactly What Happens In The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Book (In Case You Want Show Spoilers)
Heated Rivalry, a new romantic hockey drama, is taking over the Internet, and for good reason. The show revolves around Asian-Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov, the top two most promising players in the NHL and arch enemies—who miiiiiight be more than rivals, actually. Because it doesn’t take long for the two to start…
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4 Zodiacs That Make The Best Husbands
They have a lot of affection to give, and once they give you their loyalty, it’s unmatched.
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What Your Birthstone Means (And How It Attracts Abundance)
You might know what your birthstone is, but do you actually know what it means? While we might like to adorn ourselves with the gems signifying the month we were born, many people don’t know the history behind theirs, including the believed healing and mystical properties behind each stone. Here’s what your birthstone can offer…
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Fans Think Hilary Duff’s Lyric ‘Very Leo Of You With Your Scorpio Touch’ Has Nothing To Do With The Zodiac (+ Everything To Do With This Celebrity)
Hilary Duff is back, baby! Her music was the soundtrack of many of our childhoods (“What Dreams Are Made Of” is still a go-to karaoke song for me), and as she’s grown up with us, her music has matured with us—literally. In her newest single, Mature, Duff looks back on her life from a new…
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4 Zodiac Signs Ready To Believe In Love/Hope Again On 11/11
In numerology, 1111 is seen as an auspicious number sequence that can suggest significance, luck, or even the influence of a spiritual guardian. It’s no surprise that November 11 (or 11/11) has a particularly positive effect on people, especially those who might be struggling to see the bright side of things. While 11/11 asks that…
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Did David Harbour Get Left Out Of The New ‘Stranger Things’ Trailer Because Of Lily Allen?
Good news: The Stranger Things season 5 trailer is officially here! While fans are sure to be obsessing over all the new scenes we’ve been given for the final showdown (remember, this is the series finale!), there’s one question that’s on our mind: Where the hell is Hopper? The character, played by David Harbour, is…
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I Bet You Didn’t Catch These Hilarious Easter Eggs While Watching ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2
Nobody Wants This is one of the funnest shows streaming right now—it’ll make you laugh out loud and swoon all in one fell swoop, and who can be mad about that? The show follows Noah (Adam Brody), who is nicknamed “Hot Rabbi” because… well, he’s a rabbi and he’s hot, and Joanne (Kristen Bell), a…
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Lily Allen’s New Album Reveals Shocking Allegations Against Ex-Husband David Harbour Cheating And Possibly Fathering Another Woman’s Child
Earlier this year, singer Lily Allen and Stranger Things actor David Harbour called it quits on their four-year marriage. The two married in 2020, though there has been hints that things weren’t going well at the end of 2024. And with the release of Lily Allen’s latest album, West End Girl, the songstress might just…
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Six Flags Is Back, Baby! At Least It’s About To Be, Thanks To Travis Kelce And An ‘Activist Group’
You heard me! Six Flags is coming back! Not that it was ever gone—to be clear, Six Flags is still a functioning theme park. But the competition has gotten grueling, with Disney continuing to cement itself as a household name and Universal finally opening Epic Universe, giving roller coaster fanatics new incentives to keep coming…
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The Louvre Robbers Left Behind This $60 Million Diamond During Their Jewel Heist—Supposedly Because It’s ‘Cursed’
We, as a society, still haven’t recovered (spiritually, of course) from this week’s Louvre jewel heist, where thieves managed to get into the museum in broad daylight and leave with their spoils within eight minutes. It’s a pretty impressive feat and a story that sounds like something out of a movie: they dressed as constructions…
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Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve’s Forgotten Twisty ‘Who’ll-Do-It’ Black Comedy Is The Perfect Watch For ‘Knives Out’ Fans
We’ve still got over a month till Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery releases in theaters (and then another few weeks till it’s officially available on Netflix), and we’re all waiting rather impatiently for this next installment. With its stunning cast—including Josh O’Conner, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, and Jeremy Renner—it’s promising…
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This Romance Movie Was Made To Be Watched On Your Phone—And It Might Have The Best Male Actor To Star In A Rom Com In Years
If you’re a social media scoller, you’ve probably fallen victim to plenty of ads pushing low-budget, made-for-your-phone short films and mini-series, usually of the romantic persuasion. I know because I’ve done the same, but I’ve never seen quite the response I’ve seen as Candy Jar’s Loving My Brother’s Best Friend. Okay, let’s address the elephant…
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‘Red, White, And Royal Blue’ Is Getting A Sequel—And A Wedding
Red, White, and Royal Blue is a pop culture zeitgeist that began with a book (written by Casey McQuiston) and soon became a Prime Video movie (directed by Matthew López). The story revolved around Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the President of the United States (played by American royalty Uma Thurman), who…
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The Best (And Funniest) YouTube Comments About Dan And Phil’s Relationship Reveal
If you’re an OG YouTube patron, you know who Dan and Phil is—hell, even if you aren’t, you probably do. The duo started making videos together in 2009, and they were quickly up to their knees in relationship rumors—even though neither of them had confirmed their sexuality. So what does that have to do with…
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What Happened In ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 1? An Episode-By-Episode Breakdown To Prepare You For Season 2
Nobody Wants This was one of the biggest shows from last year, thanks to stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody (and their insane chemistry, which is basically a third character), and now finally the second season is ready to drop. Starting October 23, the next installment of Joanne and Noah’s story will be available to…