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Matthew Perry Dies: Chandler Bing From ‘Friends’ Actor Was 54 – Deadline

Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, has died. He was 54. The actor was found unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. home by first responders who were unable to …

News | The News

The First Central Perk Location Is Coming to Boston

Instead of staying true to the New York setting of 'Friends,' the Central Perk Coffeehouse is opening its first location in Boston.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

'Friends' Creator Apologizes for Misgendering Chandler's Transgender Dad

After pleading mea culpa for the show's lack of diversity, NBC's "Friends" co-creator Marta Kauffman is once again asking for forgiveness, this time for the crime of misgendering one of the sitcom's most memorable characters -- Chandler Bing's transgender

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

The Science of How to Make Friends as an Adult (and Why You Should Put in the Effort)

Science confirms it's harder to make friends as an adult, but psychology offers a few tricks to help.

News | The News

LA Times Writer Angry “Friends” Reunion Wasn’t More Diverse

The Los Angeles Times would like the show “Friends” to go back in time and retroactively feature a more diverse cast. “It should have been subtitled, 'The

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

‘Friends’ Reunion Trailer: Trivia, Tom Selleck and More Guest Stars Return for Epic Event

In the first trailer for the 'Friends' reunion special, the cast recreate their famous trivia game night and look back at the iconic series — watch

News | News

Rami Dabbas – Should Israel be a friend of Riyadh?

Rami Dabbas – Should Israel be a friend of Riyadh? Riyadh is unable to effectively defend itself on its own, and any diplomatic relationship with Saudi Arabia must be based on this fact. The conclusion of a peace treaty with one of the leading and w

Psychology | Psychology

Why Is Making Friends So Hard?

True friendship is one of life's greatest joys ... and, for many, one of its most elusive.

Recipes | Recipes

Make a Sitcom-Quality Meal With the Official Friends Cookbook

Make recipes inspired by the hit sitcom Friends, including everything from Monica's Moist Maker to Rachel's Thanksgiving Trifle.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Surprising Characters on Friends Who Were Originally the Show's Main Couple | Mental Floss

Fans of 'Friends' know the story of Ross and Rachel well, but the original plan was to have Monica and Joey get together.

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Friends Reunion Special Will (Hopefully) Shoot In August, Says Co-Creator Marta Kauffman

Ever since the cast of 'Friends' confirmed that a reunion special would be making its way to HBO Max in 2020, fans of the '90s sitcom have been awaiting details about when it will air. 'Friends' co-creator Marta Kauffman has some good news.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

55 Actors Who Were Casually Replaced on Their Own TV Shows

Your mind is going to be blown by these 55 TV actors that were recast on some of your favorite shows including Friends, Game of Thrones, and Boy Meets World.

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Friends' Star Matt LeBlanc Says "Weird Things" Happened During Show's Heyday | Mental Floss

Matt LeBlanc, the actor who played Joey Tribbiani on 'Friends,' talked about seeing his house on the news on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.'

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'Friends' Reunion Special Delayed at HBO Max | Hollywood Reporter

HBO Max's eagerly anticipated 'Friends' reunion special is being delayed amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Psychology | Personality

Separation Stings: Study Finds Social Isolation May Cause Physical Inflammation

Researchers at the University of Surrey and Brunel University London say that social isolation may lead to increased bodily inflammation.

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The Friends Reunion Is Officially a Go at HBO Max!

HBO Max is officially releasing a Friends cast reunion special, starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc

Entertainment | Entertainment

Jennifer Aniston Divulges That the 'Friends' Cast Wants a Reunion

Jennifer Aniston told Ellen DeGeneres that the 'Friends' cast are "working on something."

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Paul Rudd recalls embarrassing Jennifer Aniston moment during final episode of Friends

Paul Rudd has revealed an embarrassing moment he experienced while filming the final-ever episode of Friends.  Rudd, who starred as Phoebe Buffay’s (Lisa Kudrow) boyfriend and eventual husband Mike Hannigan on the hit sitcom, appeared on the Graham Norton

Business & Finance | Career Advice

Being Busy Is Eliminating the Joys of Shared Free Time - The Atlantic

Our unpredictable and overburdened schedules are taking a dire toll on American society.

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

Jennifer Aniston makes 50 look like 30 — here's how she gets such flawless skin

From the products she uses to the treatments she stays away from, here are all the beauty tips that keep Jennifer Aniston's skin looking so good.

Entertainment | Entertainment

11 Famous 'Friends' Guest Stars That Stole the Show

These A-list stars, like Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon, made memorable appearances on the hit sitcom.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

Friends is a Generation X Show. Why Don’t We Call It That?

Baby boomers created it. Millennials and Gen Y keep it popular today. But Friends, which premiered 25 years ago on NBC, will always be about Generation X, even if we don’t talk about it that way.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Matthew Perry at 50: His best quotes on 'Friends,' sobriety and fame

Matthew Perry, who rose to stardom as Chandler Bing in 'Friends,' celebrates his 50th birthday on August 19. We rounded up some of his best quotes.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The LEGO Group Is Releasing a Central Perk Set for the 25th Anniversary of Friends | Mental Floss

Reenact a 'Smelly Cat' concert by Phoebe or your own favorite laugh-out-loud scene with LEGO’s latest incredible 'Friends' set.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!

Friends Fans Can Now Buy Central Perk Coffee to Celebrate the Show's 25th Anniversary

Finally! 'Friends' fanatics can now binge-watch the show with a cup of Central Perk coffee in their hand.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

From Downton Abbey to Friends: How Much Your Favorite TV Homes Would Cost In Real Life | Mental Floss

If you've ever wanted to live like the lords and ladies of 'Downton Abbey,' you'd better be prepared to shell out some serious cash.

Entertainment | HBO

HBO Max will be the exclusive streaming home of 'Friends'

AT&T's WarnerMedia finally has a name for its streaming service -- and some unfortunate news for people hoping it would share some classic shows. The new p...

Entertainment | Entertainment

Can Watching Friends Help Ease Your Anxiety? One Psychologist Says Yes | Mental Floss

But it's not just 'Friends' that could do the trick, according to clinical psychologist Marc Hekster. 'The Big Bang Theory' can also help reduce your anxiety.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

It's Been 15 Years Since 'Friends.' So Why Does It Dominate Netflix?

'Friends' is so valuable to Netflix that it reportedly cost the company $100 million to renew its rights to the show this year.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

6 Rules for Healthy Friendships | Psychology Today

The shape of communication and connection may shift with technology, but the shape and substance of healthy friendships reflects a half dozen key rules.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

The reason you keep Googling friends who are no longer in your life

It was my own fault. I hooked up with a friend's boyfriend and instantly regretted it. I betrayed a friend I really cared about and nothing I could say or do would erase what I'd done. When our entire friendship group eventually found out, one by one, friends began dropping like flies

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Courteney Cox revisits her old 'Friends' apartment on Instagram

'Friends' star Courteney Cox posted a nostalgic throwback to the beloved '90s sitcom, taking a stroll outside her character's apartment in New York City.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

7 Awkward Tips for Making New Friends | Psychology Today

Research find that friendships last an average of seven years, so we all find ourselves short on friends sometimes. Making new ones takes some effort, but it's worth it.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

Don't Hide Your Feelings: Honesty Truly Is The Best Policy, Study Finds

Researchers with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that our fear of honesty is unfounded. Most people can handle -- and want to hear -- the truth.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

How to Deal With Friends Who Only Call When They Need You

If you’ve ever had a friend who has treated you more like a utility than a friend, it could be time to cut bait. Read what a therapist has to say about those friends who only call when they need you.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Police Identify Viral David Schwimmer Lookalike Theft Suspect | Time

Police in the U.K. searching for a man resembling David Schwimmer, who played Ross from Friends, said the suspect has been identified.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Will & Grace & David Schwimmer, together at last

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Thursday, October 4. All times are Eastern.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Ross and Rachel on Friends originally weren't going to go on that break

Across the entire Friends saga, few storylines had as much of a lasting impact as the initial romance between Ross and Rachel, right up until they decided to take—as Rachel confusingly dubbed it—”a break.” After a few episodes of Ross being a real

Psychology | Relationships

3 Tips to Have Better Conversations

Be genuine. Be interested. And stop hogging the conversation.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Matthew Perry was in the hospital for the last 3 months 

In a surprise tweet on Friday night, Matthew Perry revealed that he has been in a hospital bed for the past three months. We don’t know what specifically required Perry to be hospitalized for so long, but a representative told People back in August that

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

When Your Sense of Self Includes Your Best Friend

A new study on one of the best challenges of close friendship: knowing where one of you ends and the other begins.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

A Lack of Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness | Thrive Global

A recent study found a direct link between poor sleep and social isolation. Here's what the researchers want you to know about their findings.

Psychology | Personality

What it Really Means to Hold Space for Someone

Do you want to be there for a loved one, but don't know how? Here are some techniques to help you 'hold space' for people in need.

Psychology | Personality

If You Think a Friend Might Be Suicidal, Ask

Don’t let your anxiety or worries about triggering someone hold you back.

News | Interesting Links

Why Male Dolphin Buddies 'Hold Hands'

Bottlenose dolphins in Australia call each other by name and touch frequently to maintain alliances with other males, a new study says.   

Psychology | Personality

Americans Are More Socially Isolated, but Less Lonely

What's the difference between social isolation and loneliness? And why is one rising while the other one is declining over time?

Psychology | Personality

What Is Anxiety Contagion?

Research shows that the human brain can pick up on and experience stress felt by our partners and friends.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

You Share Everything With Your Bestie. Even Brain Waves

Scientists have made astonishing discoveries about the nature and evolution of friendship. Without it, humans suffer significant physical and emotional damage.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Matt LeBlanc Is Actually The Reason Joey & Monica Didn't Get A 'Friends' Love Story

After witnessing the glory of Ross and Rachel, and Monica and Chandler, Friends fans probably aren't looking back and yearning for another love story. So it may be best that Matt LeBlanc prevented Monica and Joey from having a romance. In a new excer…

Entertainment | Entertainment

These people just watched Friends for the first time – and have questions

The beloved '90s sitcom is now available to stream on Netflix, and a new generation is binging it until their eyes fall out.

Advice & Self-Help | Relationships

Strong Friendships In Adolescence Pay Dividends In Adulthood : Shots - Health News : NPR

Researchers have found that people with deep friendships in adolescence had less anxiety and a greater sense of self-worth in early adulthood. Close friends matter, their study found.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

The average American has only one close friend — here's how we got to this point

Stanford psychologist Emma Seppala says Americans are experiencing a crisis of loneliness, and it's partly a result of our desire for independence.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Social Interaction Is Critical for Mental and Physical Health

Having friends is a critically important contributor to good health and longevity.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Did Monica and Chandler From 'Friends' Move Into the 'Home Alone' House? | Mental Floss

Despite living in two separate states, Monica and Chandler somehow wound up in the same house as the McCallister family.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

How to Make Friends Faster

Five scientifically proven ways to build meaningful relationships quickly.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Do Your Friends Actually Like You?

Recent research suggests that only about half of perceived friendships are mutual.

Psychology | Relationships

Everyone Secretly Hates Going Out, Study Says

Four out of five Americans said they made up excuses in order to avoid going out and instead played video games, ate in, or did chores.

Entertainment | Entertainment

David Schwimmer Isn’t on a Break Anymore

More than a decade after ​Friends​ left the air and with his new AMC drama ​Feed the Beast​, he's finally ready for the next stage of his career.

Psychology | Relationships

Connect With Spiritual Friends: Here's How

I knew I needed to make some new friends who shared my love for everything wellness and woo-woo, but I didn't know where to find these hip, heart-centered, crystal-loving ladies. Turns out, they're everywhere. You just have to know where to look. If you��

Psychology | Psychology

The Science of Making Friends - WSJ

Starting in early adulthood, our number of friends starts to decrease steadily; there are ways to reverse the tide, writes Elizabeth Bernstein.

News | News Items

Support Best friends with a GREAT idea!

We're Josh Namm and Charles Haspel. We've been best friends for over 30 years. A few years ago, a few friends of ours were sending us links to articles when we thought

Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth

The Science of Making Friends

Starting in early adulthood, our number of friends starts to decrease steadily; there are ways to reverse the tide, writes Elizabeth Bernstein.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Science Explains How It Feels To Be A Cat

Cats can be independent, aloof and mysterious. Learn science-backed information that explains what it really feels like to be a domestic cat.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

When Friends Are 'Like Family'

The comfort of a close bond can sometimes morph into the restraints of bondage.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

90 Amazing Facts About the '90s

In this nostalgic List Show episode, John Green remembers the '90s.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Is ‘Friends’ Still the Most Popular Show on TV? -- Vulture

Why so many 20-somethings want to stream a 20-year-old sitcom about a bunch of 20-somethings sitting around in a coffee shop.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

David Schwimmer: Friends Reunion Isn’t a Reunion -- Vulture

You know that Friends reunion people have been gabbing about, where all the stars of the show's cast (minus Matthew Perry, who is stuck in London) will gather to honor director James Burrows?

Health & Fitness | Health News

Don't Cancel Your Dinner Plans

Nobody ever mentions the importance of an active social life.

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

Watch Taylor Swift Sing 'Smelly Cat' With Lisa Kudrow at L.A. Show | Rolling Stone

Taylor Swift is joined by Lisa Kudrow for a cover of "Smelly Cat" at the Staples Center. Justin Timberlake and Selena Gomez also made appearances.

Science & Technology | Technology

Facebook Gives Users More Control Over Their News Feeds

Facebook announced a set of features that will give users more control over what they want to see in their news feed. In essence, you get to reprogram the social network’s algorithm.

News | Interesting Links

Two Personality Traits Which Predict Long Life

Why friends are better at predicting how long you’ll live from personality traits. Men with conscientious personality traits and those who are open to experience live longer, a new study finds. For women, those who are more agreeable and emotionally st

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

Why Your Old Friends Are Vital to Your Future

A new study finds surprising links between our youthful and adult social lives.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Someone Reimagined 'Broad City' as 'Friends,' Laugh Track and All, And It's the Best Thing You'll See Today

This is magical. A brilliant YouTube creator has finally answered that age-old question, "What would Broad City look like as an episode of Friends?" Answer? Like everything you'd want it to be.

Family & Parenting | Kids

How to Find a Best Friend - WSJ

It is harder for children to form lasting friendships; rising screen time and lots of activities get in the way.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Nerdist Presents: FRIENDS: REBOOTED

♫ So no one told you life was gonna be this way… ♫ It’s been a full month since Netflix released all ten seasons of Friends, which means we’ve had plenty of time to rewatch the series from start to finish. And…

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

24 Ways Monica And Chandler Ruined All Other Relationships For You

Life hack: Marry someone who forgives you for cutting off their toe.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

The Most Inspiring TV Apartments - Best Apartments on Television - Harper's BAZAAR

In honor of the return of fall TV (as well as the news that Friends is headed to Netflix), we've rounded up the most iconic apartments on television for a little weekend redecorating inspiration.

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Seeing Eye Cat Adopts Blind Dog As Best Friend, Guides Him Everywhere

This is the classic story of a dog chasing a cat, though it turns the convention on its tail, so to speak. The remarkable tale of friendship focuses on Pudditat, a stray feline with a fierce reputation as a bully who grew close to Tervel, a blind ...

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

9 Nostalgic Reasons We Miss Friends in GIFS !

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Friends finale, and despite the time that's passed, we're still going through withdrawal.

To help ourselves cope, we've found the animated GIFS that best illustrate why Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing, Ross Geller, and Joey Tribbiani will live in our hearts forever.