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Tattooing goes back millennia and spans cultures, as evidenced by mummified remains, yet many details of the body modification's origins have been shrouded in mystery. Now an ancient bone tattoo kit from the Pacific island nation of Tonga is providing researchers with more than an inkling into the rich history of Polynesian body art, a method so indelible, little has changed in some 3,000 years. Radiocarbon dating reveals the implements to be around 2,700 years old, according to researchers in Australia, who say to their knowledge that makes them the oldest of their kind ever discovered.

At least the hit Broadway musical, on which this latest adaptation of Les Misérables is based, did away with the part in Victor Hugo's novel in which Fantine sells her front teeth! Hathaway's camp has insisted that she took no drastic efforts to lose weight, but rather just cut down where cutting down was due in order to look "more frail." The film also stars Russell Crowe as Jean Veljeans's nemesis, the relentless Inspector Javert, Amanda Seyfried as the sheltered Cosette, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter as the comedically treacherous Thénardiers.

Play video content CALLING IT QUITS AFTER RING #2 Reggie Bush says Drew Brees will call it a career after this season only if the Saints do one thing ... WIN THE SUPER BOWL!! There's been a lot of talk about Brees' potential retirement lately -- the dude does turn 40 in January -- so, we went to one of his ex-New Orleans teammates to get a read on the situation.

Play video content RICKY ROSÉ ✈️ Rick Ross has managed to up his luxury game even further -- showing off an 18-passenger plane that's wrapped in his signature logos and colors!!! On Friday, the Biggest Boss showed off the new toy and debuted the name "Maybach Airlines." He also thanked his plug, Duncan Aviation, for the sweet hookup. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbnZZ5qopV9nfXN%2FjmltaGhpZL%2Bqr8pmqairo2K9ra3NnmSmmamXrqS0jJqgq6SZo7K0ecyenKRlnZ65rXnMpp5mqJ%2BkuW68wKursmc%3D

Adam Jones signed a ceremonial contract with the Baltimore Orioles in order to retire with the franchise with which he spent the bulk of his career.  Jones, 38, was honored before Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, hours after he signed his contract. He jogged in from center field with his two sons at his side to a loud ovation. After a video montage featuring tributes from several former teammates, Jones threw an honorary first pitch to ex-Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis.

Dolly Parton is a national treasure with a music career spanning more than 50 years. But, her talents aren’t limited to the recording studio. Dolly also has some fantastic skills in the kitchen, and she’s got a recipe for a 5-layer casserole that everyone should have in their dinner rotation. Here is a quick look at Dolly’s layered casserole — plus 9 other famous celebrity recipes.  1. Dolly Parton’s layered casserole is a signature dish Dolly’s recipe for 5-Layer Casserole is the ultimate Southern comfort food, and it’s rumored to be one of her signature dishes.

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Netflix’s Heartstopper has taken over as one of the most resonating LGBTQ series of the year so far. It centers on a year 10 openly gay student who finds friendship and growing feelings for the school’s top rugby player. Based on a graphic novel series, Heartstopper does not shy away from kissing scenes or romance. Leading actor Kit Connor jokes his co-star Joe Locke drank coffee at the worst possible times when it came to their kiss scenes.

The “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series at Disney+ has added three new actors to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively. Adam Copeland, Suzanne Cryer, and Jessica Parker Kennedy are the latest additions to the cast of the series based on Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novels.