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Why *NSYNC & The Backstreet Boys Have "Mixed Emotions" Over Lou Pearlman's Death

After ex-manager Lou Pearlman's death, the members of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC have mixed reactions

Brother Of Syrian Boy Wounded In Aleppo Has Died

According to anti-government activists, the of brother of a wounded Syrian boy who gained international attention due to a photo that circulated this ...

The Fashion Buys You Should Never, Ever Spend Money On

Even if you're the most careful shopper in the world — forgoing sample sales, "just looking" store trips with friends, and even those curiosity purchases ...

JoJo & Jordan's Families Threw Them A Surprise Engagement Party

My heart is so full! ❤️ Jordan and I were going out to what we thought was just a little dinner with friends but instead walked into a room full of ...

What It Was Really Like To Be A Phone Psychic For Miss Cleo

What was it really like to work for Miss Cleo as a telephone psychic? A writer shares her personal experience

"I've Had To Change Since Having Kids — My Husband Hasn't"

For Angela, 35, a physician's assistant in an oncology department in Chicago, a typical day also sounds like a very difficult day. To keep her family ...

Do You Have FOMO?

The fear of missing out can actually cause you to miss out! Wait, how does that work

Olympic High-Jumper Chaunté Lowe Isn't Going Home Without A Medal

Chaunté Lowe is no stranger to hard work. As the American record-holder in the women’s high jump, she was the event favorite for London’s summer games ...

Simone Biles Caused Closing Ceremony Traffic Jam Because Selfies

Simone Biles bore the American flag during the closing ceremony, but she's in the headlines for a slightly different reason. The American gymnast, she of ...

Michael Hafford

Your Guide To The Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Rio Olympics came off mostly in style. The American delegation dominated the medal count, and American women made more than their fair share of history...

Michael Hafford

These Olympic Runners Earned A Medal Rarer Than Gold

We've almost had our fill of triumphant gold medal moments as the 2016 Olympics sprint to the finish on Sunday. We've certainly heard enough about Ryan ...

Sabrina Rojas Weiss

What Harajuku Girls Look Like These Days

From Gothic Lolitas to Yoyogi Rockabillies, the Tokyo neighborhood of Harajuku is a wellspring of some of the world's most unique and extreme fashion ...

This Might Make You Rethink The Way You See Gender

There are many items of clothing that announce to the world that their wearer is now a woman. For some people, it's the bra, for others, it's their first ...

Style Out There

Korea's Matchy-Matchy Couple Outfits Take Relationships To The Next Level

For some couples, doing “couply” things comes naturally, whether that's sharing a whole dictionary of inside jokes, always splitting entrees, or ...

Style Out There

Man Kills 5, Including A Pregnant Woman, In Alabama

Five people were found dead in Alabama on Saturday, including a pregnant woman, in connection to a domestic dispute. The Mobile Sheriff released a ...

Team USA's Female Athletes Are Dominating The Olympic Medal Race

Team USA may be totally dominating the Rio Olympics in the medal department, but it's the women on the team who are truly killing it. According to USA ...

H&M's Factories In Myanmar Employ Workers As Young As 14

A new book, set to be released in Sweden next week, asserts that the factories in Myanmar under contract with H&M hired employees as young as 14 and ...

Sabrina Rojas Weiss

How Witches Are Casting Emoji Spells

If you were worried teenaged girls were so over witchcraft after The Craft, think again. According to Mic, witches of the internet are using emoji ...

As Olympics Draw To A Close, The U.S. Dominates With The Most Medals

Thousands of women and men have been going for the gold since the start of the 2016 Olympic Games two weeks, but only a select few will earn one of those ...

5 Hacks For A Healthier Week

In case you need a reminder that there's more out there than Chipotle, these 10 fast-casual restaurant chains serve up dishes that are delicious — and ...

Turkey Wedding Bomber Kills Dozens

A Kurdish wedding in Turkey ended in tragedy when a suicide bomber attacked. It is believed that the bomber was young as 12 years old. At least 51 people...

9 Under-$50 Fragrances That Smell Like A Million Bucks

Carrie Underwood once sang, "I can tell by the smell of that perfume, it's like 40 dollars too cheap." Burn. Most of us hear "cheap perfume" and think of ...

We're Making It Easy For You To Get Involved In Politics

Election Day lasts just one day — a 24-hour culmination of the seemingly never-ending campaign season. But we’ll spend the next two, four, six years ...

Frank Ocean Finally Dropped His Album, Here's Where To Hear It

This is not a drill! The Frank Ocean album we've been waiting for, formerly known as Boys Don't Cry, is here! The album, now titled Blonde, popped up ...

Courtney E. Smith

This New Brush Does WAY More Than You Think

When it comes to facial exfoliation, the options are seemingly endless. From enzyme washes to grainy scrubs to AHA masks, the formulas to choose from can ...

Your Ultimate Guide To Buying Beauty Products Online

Buying beauty products online can be a tricky business. Whether you're shopping for something you haven't tried before, or attempting to get the best bang ...

Maria Del Russo

Sofia Richie Reveals Her New Hair On Instagram

Don't let her nonchalance fool you, this much shorter hair is a big change. It looks like Richie removed her extensions and got a few inches chopped off

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Stranger Things Creators Promise There Will Be Justice For Barb

Although a second season of Stranger Things hasn't been officially announced, Barb fans already have something to look forward to. Sort of. The show's co...

Alaskan Village To Relocate Due To Global Warming

The Inupiat hunting and fishing community has held out against rising water levels and diminishing shorelines for decades, but even its subsistence ...

Director Spews Fire At Zendaya Casting Controversy

James Gunn has took to Facebook to address the non-troversy swirling around the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming film

Charissa Thompson Speaks Out Against Double Standards For Female Broadcasters

When Fox Sports reporter Charissa Thompson decided to dye her hair, she learned an ugly lesson about sexism in the broadcast industry

Celebs & Influencers

Demanding Justice For Transgender Woman & Activist Hande Kader

People around the world are demanding justice after 22-year-old transgender woman and activist Hande Kader was brutally raped and burned to death in ...

Here's The Deal With Night Sweats

Sweat is one of those unpleasant constants we all live with, but waking up in the middle of the night positively soaked is a specific problem. If you've ...

Here Is Your New Favorite Butt-&-Legs Workout

Get your heart rate going and work your legs with this explosive move

Add This Best-Kept-Secret Online Shop To Your Bookmarks

Being a K-pop fangirl who stalks the styles of my favorite stars has actually led me to tons of interesting hidden-gem brands from overseas. I've found ...

#GirlSquadGoals: Win A Trip For 4 To Miami

Sure, A-listers party with their #girlsquads on private islands and yachts bigger than your apartment. But can they jet off to paradise with a gaggle of ...

Rihanna Wrote The Sweetest Note To Naomi Campbell On Instagram

Rihanna — with her many performances, accolades, teetering stilettos, and portable wine — is an icon to many. But Robyn Fenty, too, had her heroes ...

The Sexiest Songs Of All Time

Everyone has that song that makes their blood rush, their face flush, and their pulse quicken. It's the jam you always have queued up when there's even the...

This Plus Brand Is Hitting All The Trends Right Now

When a one-stop-shop situation arises, we don't pass it up. Usually, a brand tackles one trend and runs with it, like Pixie Market has done with the cold ...

Alyssa Coscarelli

Simone Biles Tells R29 About Her Pop Culture Favorites & Meeting Zac Efron

Simone Biles is the quite literally the best. Having won gold medals in the team competition, the individual all-around, as well as for vault and floor ...

15 Industry Experts On The State Of The Teen Magazine In 2016

Teen magazines were treasured objects during my formative years: Absolutely none of the sex or relationship advice was relevant, and I didn't actually buy ...

Alexandra Ilyashov

FGM Survivor & Activist Alimatu Dimonekene Will Not Be Silent Again

When Alimatu Dimonekene showed up at the U.K. government's House of Commons to give a speech there on November 5, 2013, she had no idea of how much her ...

Sex & Relationships

Hayley MacMillen

President Obama Will Visit Flood-Damaged Louisiana — Here's How You Can Help

Update: President Obama will head to flood-ravaged Louisiana next week. The announcement that the president will visit Baton Rouge on Tuesday comes ...

Andrea Gonzalez-Rami...

What's The Best Way To Cook Bacon?

Welcome to Advice for Impatient Foodies, R29's new cooking column. Each week, our executive food editor and Impatient Foodie founder, Elettra Wiedemann, ...

Elettra Wiedemann