Refinery29 Archives - April 26, 2016

Pop Culture
Matt McGorry Just Started A Feud With Piers Morgan Over Beyoncé&#...
Since Matt McGorry knows you're very busy doing so many important things, the How To Get Away With Murder actor took it upon himself to school Piers M
by Shannon Carlin

Work & Money
Tech Interns Make Almost $125,000 A Year
We’ve always known that Silicon Valley was a modern-day gold rush, but a recent study conducted by a UC Berkeley student has our mouths agape. Rodney
by Michael Hafford

Music
Prince Didn’t Leave A Will
Prince’s sudden death shocked everyone worldwide. Despite his massive fortune — figured to be as much as $300 million, with the possibility tha
by Michael Hafford

Tech
Apple Just Made History, But Not For The Reason You Think
For the past decade, Apple has seemed invincible. Its new announcements are so heavily shrouded in secrecy and its products are so widely used (can you ima
by Madeline Buxton

Diet & Nutrition
Meet Auntie Angel, Pioneer Of The Grapefruit Blowjob
Yesterday, Vice introduced its readers to “Auntie Angel” by way of an exclusive interview with the sexpert and blowjob aficionado, and we were
by Hayley MacMillen

Celebrity Beauty
Emma Stone Joins The Brunette Brigade
Emma Stone could easily be considered the most beloved redhead in Hollywood — despite the fact that she's actually a natural blonde. We adore, p
by Taylor Bryant

Home
4 Tiny-Apartment Upgrades So Easy You’ll Actually Do ‘Em
At the beginning of any given week, taking on an ambitious, weekend-long home-improvement project feels like a wonderful idea. A crack-of-dawn trip to pick
by Lily di Costanzo

Pop Culture
Dakota Johnson Is Very Happy Her Dad Doesn’t Watch Her R...
Currently shooting the next two installments of Fifty Shades Of Grey back-to-back in Vancouver means Dakota Johnson is often spending most of her day naked
by Shannon Carlin

Pop Culture
What Wendy Williams Has To Say About Chrissy Teigen’s Post-...
A famous person did something, which means that Wendy Williams has an opinion to share. (See: Rachel Roy/Beyoncé, Kesha, Caitlyn Jenner, Ariana Gran
by Carolyn L. Todd

Food & Drinks
Why Is No One Talking About Beyoncé’s Lemonade Recipe
Beyoncé's latest surprise album is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do we get to watch, listen, and revel in the dramatic aftermath, but
by Zoe Bain

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Music
Ellen DeGeneres Remembers Prince As One Of Her First Guests
On today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, DeGeneres paid tribute to Prince. Not just as a talented artist, but as a celeb who helped her before
by Molly Horan

Shopping
Cat-Lovers Will Freak Over This New Activewear Line
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Entertainment
Kim Kardashian Plays Fact Or Fiction With Her Craziest Headlines
Kim Kardashian recently Googled herself for the first time in years (she swears!) and noticed there were quite a few ridiculous headlines about her that ar
by Shannon Carlin

TV Shows
Will This National Enquirer Series Be The Next True-Crim...
If you were getting worried about what you're going to watch on TV this summer, we have some good news. A new true-crime show has been announced, and
by Morgan Baila

Sex
The Hard-To-Take But Smart Relationship Advice Beyoncé Has Given Us
There’s a moment in the WNYC podcast Death, Sex & Money that hasn’t left my mind since I heard it. It’s from a July 2014 episode in w
by Brittany Luse

Makeup
31 Products That Are Really, Really, Ridiculously Good-Looking
by Megan McIntyre

TV Shows
JoJo Fletcher Is Getting Back On The Unicorn In This Bachelor...
“Bring on the men!” Jojo Fletcher, ABC's new resident bachelorette, announces in the promo for the upcoming season. Fletcher — who w
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Tech
The Easiest Way To Save Info On Any Device
You're plugged in, on the go, and playing your favorite station on Spotify when a great new song comes on. Sure, you could go into your notes and type
by Madeline Buxton

Pop Culture
How Jennifer Lawrence Turned Daniel Radcliffe Into A Woke Bae
Daniel Radcliffe would like to personally thank Jennifer Lawrence for opening his eyes to the gender pay gap in Hollywood. In a recent interview with Austr
by Shannon Carlin

Makeup
This New Mascara Is Bending The Rules — & The Results Are Amazing
If there’s one thing that’s certain beyond death and taxes, it’s that the search for the perfect mascara is eternal. Luckily, the beauty
by Erika Stalder

TV Shows
The Next Time You Want To Regift Something, Think Of Kendall Jenn...
An explosive clip from this Sunday night's premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashians offers a sneak peek at some major family drama. Apparently, Rob
by Carolyn L. Todd

Designers
What Happens When You Treat Prosthetics As Accessories
by Landon Peoples

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Food & Drinks
We Are Freaking Out Over Zac Efron’s New Gig
We're used to watching Zac Efron take his shirt off in many, if not all, of his movies, but now he's going to be doing something else on camera:
by Zoe Bain

Music
Beyoncé’s Dad On The Inspiration Behind Lemonade
Everyone and their father is talking about Lemonade, Beyoncé's amazing new visual album. Of course, that list includes the singer's own da
by Molly Horan

Sex
Sharing A Fetish, With Help From Shakespeare
If you: have ever been either bewitched or bewildered by Shakespeare's work; are kinky or have a fetish, or are merely curious about sexuality; or enj
by Hayley MacMillen

Tech
Here’s What You Should Know About The ‘Dark Web’
Welcome to What The Tech?!, Refinery29's weekly column explaining the basics behind a buzzword or concept you've heard tossed around in conversat
by Christina Bonnington

Celebrity Beauty
Forget The Cheating Rumors, “Becky With The Good Hair”...
There was a lot to take in when watching Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade Saturday night: the imagery, the lyrics, the symbolism, the beautiful
by Taylor Bryant

Celebrity Style
Emma Roberts’ Style Secret? $1 Dresses
We have Emma Roberts to thank for piquing our interest in velvet shoes earlier this year. Big on texture and available in myriad, already-beloved silhouett
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Music
Rita Ora Denies That She Is “Becky With The Good Hair”
So, if Rachel Roy isn't Becky, and Rachael Ray isn't Becky, and Rita Ora isn't Becky — then who is?! We may never know. But following
by Morgan Baila

Pop Culture
Emilia Clarke’s Letter To Her 18-Year-Old Self Will Give Yo...
It's easy to forget that Emilia Clarke wasn't always one of the most badass women on television. We know the actress as the fearless Daenerys Tar
by Carolyn L. Todd

Pop Culture
Why We Need To Stop Saying “Empowerment” When We Mean...
Earlier this month, I received an email from Lifetime declaring that the network is now referring to itself as a Fempire. I'll admit the first place m
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Music
11 Songs You Didn’t Realize Were Sampled On Lemonade
by Morgan Baila

Pop Culture
Donald Trump Just Threw Some Major Shade At Lena Dunham
So, we're guessing Donald Trump isn't a Girls fan. The republican front-runner recently made some unflattering comments about Lena Dunham, after
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Hair
What Happened When I Let Men Dictate My Beauty Look
I've developed a reputation at the Refinery29 offices as the beauty team's “try girl.” Meaning, I've tossed my lone hat into the
by Maria Del Russo

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Body
18 Women Share What It’s Really Like To Live With PCOS
To mark National Infertility Awareness Week, Refinery29 is dedicating a full week of coverage to an open discussion about becoming a parent. Check out more
by Sara Coughlin

US News
Hillary Clinton Wants To Bring More Women To The White House
If elected, Hillary Clinton won’t be the only woman coming to the White House. Clinton announced at a town hall event in Philadelphia on Monday night
by Lilli Petersen

Movies
THIS Is Why Channing Tatum Is The Sexiest Dancer Alive
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
Your Favorite Discontinued ’90s Snack Is Coming Back
The '90s saw a lot of fallen snacks. Squeeze-Its. Crispy M&Ms. That slightly unsettling purple ketchup. Without a possibly very dicey eBay purchas
by Molly Horan

Wellness
The Beyhive Is Calling Out A Magazine For Photoshopping Beyoncé
Beyoncé fans have turned their anger from “Becky with the good hair” to a new target: W Magazine. On Monday, the fashion publication sha
by Ally Hickson

TV Shows
Another Game Of Thrones Red Woman Theory Is Currently Me...
Once everyone got over the shock of seeing the Red Woman in her true form in Sunday night's Game of Thrones season premiere, quite a few diehards bega
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Body
Jazmine Sullivan’s Latest Video Sends A Powerful Message Ab...
Jazmine Sullivan was one of four plus-size women to appear on the cover of Ebony's barrier-breaking March issue. Now, the Grammy nominee is continuing
by Sara Coughlin

TV Shows
Why Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Is Too Painful For Me To W...
Last Wednesday night, my boyfriend and I finished watching the second season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, turned off the television, and went to bed. I di
by Kelsey Miller

Shopping
16 Reasons To Finally Give Culottes A Chance
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Tech
Refinery29 Won Two Webby Awards
Update April 26th: Thanks to all who took the time to vote in this year's Webbys! Refinery29 came out with two Webby awards: One for The Skinny in the
by Christina Bonnington

World News
Haunting Photos Of A 15-Year-Old Forced To Marry A Man Twice Her Age
by KAELYN FORDE

Music
This Video Of Zendaya Dancing To Lemonade Is All Of Us
Zendaya is one of the lucky few humans on the planet who got to be a part of Beyoncé's epic new visual album, Lemonade. But that doesn't m
by Carolyn L. Todd

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Movies
Rebecca Romijn Is Glad Someone Pointed Out X-Men‘s...
Much has been written about Hollywood's double standard when it comes to aging actresses. The X-Men franchise is perhaps one of the most glaring recen
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Celebrity Style
Why Are Madonna & Pia Mia Pairing Up?
Pia Mia, a singer with a pretty killer social media following, just got Madonna’s stamp of approval: The Guam-bred performer has been tapped to be th
by Alexandra Ilyashov

US News
A Trans Teen Was Allegedly Suspended For Using The Bathroom Of Hi...
So-called “bathroom laws” are a controversial topic in the United States. As places like North Carolina and Mississippi face backlash for their
by Meghan De Maria

Living
10 Stunning Pictures Of Wedding Dresses From Around The World
by Marshall Bright

Pop Culture
Time To Meet Louis Tomlinson’s New Girlfriend — & Yes, She&...
Louis Tomlinson recently spent some time in the desert. The desert being Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, of course. The One Direction singer atte
by Morgan Baila

TV Shows
THIS Is Why So Many Women Love Netflix
by Danielle South

Work & Money
A Week In Washington, D.C., On An Intern’s Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennial women how
by You

Music
Iggy Azalea Calls “Becky” Lyric A Negative Stereotype...
First there was Rachel Roy. Then there was Rita Ora. Now, it seems Iggy Azalea wants in on this Lemonade “Becky” drama. Or, to be more specific
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

TV Shows
Jodie Sweetin Gave An Incredible Dancing With The Stars ...
Last week, footage emerged of Jodie Sweetin suffering what appeared to be a painful ankle injury while rehearsing for Dancing With the Stars. The Fuller Ho
by Esther Zuckerman

Food & Drinks
These Leftover Reheating Tips Change EVERYTHING
by Christina Stanley

TV Shows
Kelly Ripa Returns To Live!, Gets Standing Ovation
Kelly Ripa's back on TV, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Yes, even you, Michael Strahan. The TV host returned to Live! With Kelly and Michael
by Erin Donnelly

TV Shows
How A ‘90s Kids Show Predicted The Downfall Of Humanity
Children of the '90s likely don’t remember specifics of the era's biggest news stories. Here are a few: The Persian Gulf War came to an end
by Vanessa Golembewski

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Designers
Is This 19-Year-Old About To Win One Of Fashion’s Most Pres...
When the eight finalists of this year’s prestigious LVMH Prize were revealed in March, the name Vejas Kruszewski was little-known — even within
by Truc Nguyen

Skin Care
Orange Flower Water Is A Fab (Cheap) Way To Fight Acne
Floral waters have always seemed like a pointless beauty product to me. It's water. That smells like a garden. Big whoop. But when you're a beaut
by Megan McIntyre

Pop Culture
Rachel Roy’s Teen Daughter Is Getting Trolled By The Beyhive
The hunt for “Becky with with the good hair” is still on. Even though Rachel Roy has done everything she can to take herself out of the running
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Pop Culture
Rachel Roy Says There Is “No Truth” To The Becky Rumors
Rachel Roy has been put through the internet wringer this week. Ever since Beyonce's sixth album, Lemonade, premiered on HBO April 23, many believed R
by Morgan Baila

TV Shows
Amanda Peet Is Getting “Pushed Out” By Younger Actresses
Oh, Amanda Peet. We're here for you, sister. In the latest Lenny letter, the Togetherness star opens up about why she gets peels and buys anti-aging c
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

TV Shows
12 New Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Phrases To Improve Your...
In Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, our heroine sometimes drops outdated phrases. Nearly everything she says feels like an excerpt from your inner monologue, cir
by Vanessa Golembewski

Celebrity Style
Rita Ora Wears Beyoncé’s Dress Amid “Becky” Bac...
Despite the Beyhive hating on her hard, Rita Ora isn't shying away from the controversy surrounding Lemonade and the woman Beyoncé seems to hav
by Erin Donnelly

Skin Care
The Best Tricks To Nix Your Rosacea
by Rachel Adler

Pop Culture
Gigi Hadid Got Some Birthday Love (& A Cake) From Taylor Swift
Zayn Malik wasn't the only big name helping Gigi Hadid celebrate her 21st birthday. Pal Taylor Swift posted a tribute to the model on social media, bu
by Erin Donnelly

People
Erin Andrews Settles Lawsuit Against Hotel Over Peephole Video Ta...
Update: Erin Andrews has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the Nashville hotel where she was secretly recorded by a stalker through her room'
by Courtney E. Smith

US News
A Designer Is Suing Over Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress, Pl...
1. Major News: Cleveland will pay Tamir Rice's family $6 million to settle a lawsuit over his death. The settlement from the city of Cleveland, announ
by Us

Movies
Which Harry Potter Star Is A Cage Fighter Now?
Josh Herdman may no longer be playing Draco Malfoy's skulking Slytherin sidekick, but he hasn't stopped using his muscles to intimidate others. T
by Erin Donnelly

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