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Staying In(Stant): Veep, The Sassy Sister Of House o...

Photo: Courtesy of HBO. Full disclosure: We love TV. So much so that sometimes we'd rather spend a whole weekend in front of the tube than dancing in

by Hayden Manders

Movies
Outlander Is The Best TV Show You’re Not Watching
Photo: Courtesy of Starz. I hadn't actually heard of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander novels before Starz dropped the show's pilot online ahead of
by Lauren Le Vine

Hair
Insider Hair Tips From Celebrity Stylist Oscar Blandi
Photo: Courtesy of ABPT. When your hands regularly grace the manes of big-name celebrities, including Kelly Ripa, Naomi Watts, and our very own Drew Barrym
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Movies
Contrary To Popular Belief, Cats Are Very Good At Selling Pizza
You're likely unfamiliar with the nuances of Japanese advertising culture. But, you are familiar with the way brands try to sell you things in America
by Vanessa Golembewski

Mind
This Is What Your Favorite Music Does To Your Brain
Photographed by Claire Pepper. Music is one of the most effective (and cheapest) mood-boosters there is. You already know your favorite tunes get you out o
by Hayley MacMillen

Shopping
Wear Leather While It’s Still Hot Outside, No Sweat
by Ellen Hoffman

Music
5 Months Away From Gwynnie & Chris Martin Is Already Fat
Chris Martin's been making so many headlines over his love life lately, it's easy to forget that, oh yeah — he's in a band. And, he�
by Erin Donnelly

Skin Care
Skin Sins You Didn’t Even Know You Were Committing
Photo: OJO Images/REX USA. While those who struggle with breakouts, cysts, brown spots, and sensitivity will do just about anything for a flawless complexi
by Renée Rouleau

Pop Culture
Frat Bros Remind Us Why The World Doesn’t Want Them
Think about the most ridiculous frat bro you've ever met in your life. It doesn't even matter if you, yourself, were in Greek life or not. In fac
by Vanessa Golembewski

Celebrity Style
Last Weekend Was Like The Real World But With Models
by Annie Georgia Gre...

Movies
You Can’t Unsee This New AHS: Freak Show Teaser
No offense to anyone out there who might actually have a forked tongue, but a close-up shot of one of those suckers going to town on a lollipop is somethin
by Erin Donnelly

Entertainment News
Taylor Swift Just Realized She’s A Feminist
Photo: REX USA/MediaPunch Inc. Brace yourselves, folks. Taylor Swift is ready to clear the air about her take on feminism. Ready? In an interview with The
by Erin Donnelly

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Makeup
Lipsticks For The Lipstick Haters
Illustrated by Ammiel Mendoza. Believe it or not, some women just do not enjoy wearing lipstick. Whether they despise the constant reapplying or just the c
by Taylor Bryant

Pop Culture
Whoa: Adult Female Video Gamers Outnumber Teen Boys
Photo: Courtesy Crystal Dynamics. Step aside, Junior. When it comes to playing video games, grown women are coming out on top. A survey from the Entertainm
by Erin Donnelly

Hair
Mayonnaise Is The Secret To Softer Hair?
Photography by Mark Iantosca. It's a common misconception that going natural will save you a ton of money. You'd think cutting back on those week
by Taylor Bryant

Tech
Secret App Isn’t Actually Secret
Photo: Courtesy of Secret. Whenever a web site or app is hacked, users can become concerned about the general security of the program in question. But, whe
by Vanessa Golembewski

Food & Drinks
A 5-Ingredient Shrimp Salad Recipe To Make Tonight
Photo: Courtesy of LeafTV. We're always craving light and healthy food in the summertime, that's where this salad comes into play. It has minimal
by Leaf.tv

Music
Nicki Minaj’s Backup Dancer Bitten By Anaconda During VMA R...
Photo: Courtesy VEVO. Being Nicki Minaj's backup dancer sounds like a fun gig, so long as you don't mind waving your booty in people's faces
by Erin Donnelly

Homepage
Think You’re A Style Badass? This ‘Grammer May One-Up...
by Ellen Hoffman

Movies
Brittany Murphy’s Biopic Trailer Is Here
Photo: BEImages/Matt Baron. Next month, Lifetime will air The Brittany Murphy Story. Featuring Amanda Fuller as Murphy, the biopic will show the childhood,
by Vanessa Golembewski

Home
The Hot Item To Automatically Make Your Place More Elegant
by Jill Singer

Makeup
4 Tips For Getting Gorgeous Eyebrows
Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Statement brows have been making a bold appearance on the runway and red carpet, complementing every look and complexion. From t
by GLAMSQUAD

Food & Drinks
Quick, Gluten-Free Waffles That Don’t Suck
Photo: Courtesy of Dana Shultz. If you’re anything like me you end up having the same thing for breakfast most days without realizing you haven&rsquo
by Dana Shultz

New York
This Brunch Recipe Is Almost TOO Easy
Photographed by Nicolas Bloise. We would be lying if we said we didn't wake up every Saturday (and Sunday) morning dreaming of brunch. Bacon and eggs,
by Erin Cunningham

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Hair
How To Do A Loose Updo, Without All Of Your Hair Falling Out Of It
Perhaps no hairstyle has been in heavier rotation for us this summer than the braid. Whether it was a fishtail to spice up a boring ponytail or a crown bra
by Jack Pearce

Body
If I Don’t Count Carbs, It’ll Kill Me — Literally
When I turned 21, I was diagnosed with diabetes, and food became a living nightmare. All women can relate to flipping over a package and counting calories,
by Arianna Schioldager

Food & Drinks
Warning: MAJOR Food Porn Ahead
by Lily Kunin

Shopping
Don’t Throw Away Your Wedding Outfit (Yet)
by Ellen Hoffman

Diet & Nutrition
The Truth About Fats & Oils
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. Great news for all who love food that doesn’t taste like wood: Oil is not the Anti-Christ, and eating fat will not make you fa
by Grace McCalmon

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