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World News
This Is What A $31M Diamond Looks Like
Joanna Clay
May 18, 2016
Pop Culture
Blake Shelton: “Gwen Saved My Life”
Michael Hafford
May 18, 2016
Shopping
Your New Denim Jacket Is In This Slideshow
Alyssa Coscarelli
May 18, 2016
TV Shows
Nashville
Will Have A Scene In VR & You Can Watch It Here
Nashville might be on its way out (or maybe not) but it won’t go out with a whimper. A musical scene in an upcoming episode will also be presented in
by
Michael Hafford
Entertainment News
Alexis Bledel Is A New Mom
Rory Gilmore has a child. Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel has a baby boy with husband Vincent Kartheiser, her reps confirmed to E! News. The son was born
by
Michael Hafford
Movies
The New
Ghostbusters
Trailer Brings Back Fan Favorites
After the first Ghostbusters trailer made history as the most-disliked video on YouTube, the new one looked to counter some of that soft sexism by reintrod
by
Michael Hafford
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Food & Drinks
McDonald’s Is Giving Away Golden Fries
McDonald’s is offering a promotion that they hope is more Willy Wonka than Goldmember. The fast food giant will be offering a Japanese customer a box
by
Michael Hafford
US News
Update: Trump Unveils List Of Possible Supreme Court Picks
Update: One of Donald Trump’s proposed Supreme Court picks is pretty far from a Trump fan, according to The Huffington Post. Justice Don Willett, a j
by
Lilli Petersen
Food & Drinks
Here’s What Selena Gomez Eats On Tour
Tour riders are where rock stars make their food preferences known. The most famous example is Van Halen’s “no brown M&Ms” policy, de
by
Michael Hafford
Tech
The Small Google Announcement That’s Actually Huge
Google announced a lot of things today at the opening keynote of its annual developer conference, and most of them deserved some light clapping or head nod
by
Christina Bonnington
Styling Tips
How To Hack Your Swimsuit Top (No Sewing Required)
If you've ever had to choose between a swimsuit style you love and one better suited for body surfing and beach volleyball, get ready to do a celebrat
by
Katie O'Donnell
Pop Culture
Luna Legend Has Discovered The Camera
All infants' lives are full of firsts. Baby's first smile. Baby's first word. While Luna Legend hasn't had baby's first selfie yet
by
Molly Horan
Home
The Most Disgusting Thing The Property Brothers Ever Found In A H...
The Property Brothers are busy guys. They’ve managed to turn their real estate and home renovation expertise into a veritable empire, filled with TV
by
Marshall Bright
Shopping
The Best Emerald Jewelry For May Babies
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
Pop Culture
Jennifer Lawrence Suffered The Consequences Of Lying At The Airport
Here's how not to act at an airport, courtesy of Jennifer Lawrence. She told this cautionary tale during a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show
by
Esther Zuckerman
Books & Art
The
Lemonade
Coloring Book You’ve Been Waiting For
You might think that after your 100th re-watch, you've run out of new ways to experience Lemonade. But artists will always inspire other artists, and
by
Molly Horan
Work & Money
The Real Cost Of Our Favorite Movie Proms
Most of my prom was pretty uneventful, but I do remember one moment towards the end where I thought to myself, I hope this isn’t actually the most ma
by
Marshall Bright
Work & Money
The 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Switching Careers
by
Lisann Valentin
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Pop Culture
Bath Time At The Tatums’ Is A Party We’d Like To Join
Are you ever curious as to what goes on in the Tatum family bathroom? We bet you are now. Actress Jenna Dewan Tatum shared a funny video of herself giving
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Skin Care
Can You Really Kill Your Fat Cells?
Let’s get this out there right off the bat: We are all about body positivity, and support whatever makes you feel most comfortable and happy in your
by
Jolene Edgar
Tech
The 5 Most Important Things Google Announced Today
Today, in Mountain View, CA, Google gave us a preview of the biggest new things we can expect from the company over the next 12 months. The announcements m
by
Christina Bonnington
Health Trends
This Teen’s Diary From When She Was 7 Is Going Viral
As we know, relationship woes can strike early in life. After happening upon a diary entry from when she was 7 years old, Madie Cardon, now 16, uncovered t
by
Kimberly Truong
Pop Culture
Andi Dorfman Opens Up About Her
Bachelor
Exes
It's not too often that we hear about what went on behind the scenes of a Bachelor or Bachelorette breakup. But former Bachelorette Andi Dorfman just
by
Suzannah Weiss
TV Shows
17 Examples Of How Much More Graphic TV Sex Has Gotten
by
Esther Zuckerman
Sex
What To Do If You Can Orgasm Alone, But Not With Your Partner
You've written me with questions, and this week, I'm answering some. Check Refinery29's Snapchat Discover Channel every Saturday for answers
by
Hayley MacMillen
TV Shows
Scott Patterson Gushes About Luke & Rory’s Bond On
Gilm...
When it comes to Gilmore Girls, the relationships between Lorelai and Rory, and Lorelai and Luke, tend to get all the attention. But the bond between Rory
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Pop Culture
Anwar Hadid Shares The Advice His Sisters Gave Him
Anwar Hadid, the brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, was the cover star of Teen Vogue's June 2016 issue, along with Vine star Cameron Dallas.
by
Suzannah Weiss
Food & Drinks
How Bacon-Obsessed Is Your State?
There’s nothing more American than bacon, but it turns out some states are way more obsessed than others. The blog Estately teamed up with Ginny'
by
Olivia Harrison
Makeup
We Tried Peel-Off Beauty Products — & Here’s What Happened
On a recent work trip, a scientist at a skin-care lab I toured told me how important it is to test for “skin feel.” What, exactly, is “sk
by
Mi-Anne Chan
Sex
Pornhub Is Making Sex Into A Workout
Oh, the gifts Pornhub bestows upon the world. First, it promised us a space-bound porno, then VR-based porn, and, most recently, an emoji-enabled search en
by
Sara Coughlin
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Makeup
Under-$20 Makeup The Pros Actually Swear By
by
Lexy Lebsack
Pop Culture
Mariah Carey Continues To Claim She Doesn’t Know J.Lo
On Tuesday night's Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen confronted Mariah Carey about her insistence that she does not know Jennifer Lopez, despite J.L
by
Suzannah Weiss
Sex
This Trans* Couple Photographed Their Changing Relationship — & G...
by
Hayley MacMillen
Living
The 9 WORST Guests At Every Wedding
by
Jonathan Parks-Ra...
Home
10 Non-Food Things You Should Keep In Your Fridge
by
Apartment Therapy
Pop Culture
Not Even Drake Believes Himself When He Says He’s Not Datin...
Drake had a nice little sit down with Ellen DeGeneres this week. And of course — like any good interviewer — she sidled up to the question of w
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Makeup
H&M’s New Beauty Collection Is Crazy-Pretty
by
Taylor Bryant
Fashion
A North Carolina School District Considers Banning Skinny Jeans
Another day, another seemingly innocuous clothing item causing controversy. A school district in North Carolina is currently revising its dress code, and a
by
Ana Colon
TV Shows
Tormund & Brienne’s
Game Of Thrones
Love Thrives O...
It's unclear if anything will come of the bedroom eyes that Tormund and Brienne exchange in the most recent episode of Game of Thrones. Sure, it would
by
Esther Zuckerman
US News
Robin Wright Demands Equal Pay For
House Of Cards
Robin Wright is the latest actress to demand equal pay for doing the same job as a man. Speaking at the Rockefeller Foundation in New York, the House of Ca
by
Us
Music
This Is What Desiigner Is
Actually
Saying In “Pand...
Ever wonder what Desiigner is really saying on his hit song “Panda”? Don't worry, you're not alone. That's why Genius had Desiig
by
Shannon Carlin
Body
The Problem With The Bikini Body Guide
Last year, I spent four months working my way from sedentary to active. I'd gone from breaking a sweat just walking up a flight of stairs to running m
by
Danielle South
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Food & Drinks
The 1% Food Trend We Didn’t See Coming
Dessert trends seem to be constantly changing. Cupcakes were king for a hot minute, then they fell to the mighty doughnut, and French macarons also had the
by
Olivia Harrison
Shopping
What Makes Fast-Fashion Shoes Look Expensive
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
Pop Culture
Here’s Why Cara Delevingne Never Wanted To Play Wonder Woman
As it turns out, Cara Delevingne has always been a bit of an anti-hero. At least, when it came to playing dress up as a child. “When I was a kid, I a
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
TV Shows
Yes, There Is A TV Show Based In Every State
It can seem like every major TV show is set in New York City or California. If really pressed, you can probably remember Breaking Bad takes place in New Me
by
Molly Horan
Body
13 NSFW Photos That Redefine Women’s Beach Stereotypes
by
Sara Coughlin
Hair
The Internet Is Freaking Out About This IRL Rapunzel
Last year, we met the Rapunzel family. (The mom has gone her
entire life
without cutting her hair.) And, it looks like the internet just discovere
by
Taylor Bryant
Work & Money
The Millennial Money Problem No One Talks About
by
Priya Malani
Pop Culture
The One Thing These 10 Faves Have In Common
by
Ally Hickson
Food & Drinks
I Ate Like My Favorite Children’s Book Characters
by
Molly Horan
Travel
8 Bogus Tourist Attractions People Believe Are Real
by
Michele Sponagle
Pop Culture
How To Be A Pop Star According To Britney Spears’ App
Britney Spears' own app is finally here. American Dream just hit the iTunes app store this week, and while it's being marketed as a mere mobile g
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Celebrity Beauty
Christina Aguilera Just Made A MAJOR Hair Change
Christina Aguilera is not afraid of a hair transformation. Whether it's a length change or a color swap, the singer has pretty much tried it all. And while
by
Maria Del Russo
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Movies
16 Nora Ephron Quotes That Taught Us How To Love
by
Anne Cohen
Designers
Athleisure Has Officially Hit Handbags — & We’re Kind Of Ob...
by
Erin Cunningham
TV Shows
Shonda Rhimes Goes Medieval With New Romeo & Juliet Drama
Sti...
Shonda Rhimes' new series for ABC, Still Star-Crossed, begins where Romeo and Juliet leaves off. Based on Melinda Taub's 2013 book of the same na
by
Shannon Carlin
Tech
12 Apps We Can’t Believe Are Free
by
Jonathan Parks-Ra...
Living
I Was Her Maid Of Honor. Now I’m Dumping Her.
Dear Kelsey, I had this super-rad best friend in high school. I'll call her “Sarah.” We mostly lost touch after college, but I wasn't
by
Kelsey Miller
Sex
I Lost Weight — & It Ruined My Relationship
When I met James, I thought he was a total catch. He was smart, educated, he owned his apartment (not an easy feat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan), an
by
Samia Mounts
Living
How To Survive In The Wild
You never know when you're going to be stranded out in the wilderness with no heat or light. (Or when you'll need to demonstrate some very random skills at
by
Laura Delarato
Pop Culture
Emilia Clarke Is The Mother Of Pranks On
Game Of Thrones
Emilia Clarke isn't just striking fear into the hearts of the Dothraki on Game of Thrones, she's also terrorizing them on set. As a behind-the-sc
by
Shannon Carlin
Food & Drinks
These Are The Top Ice Cream Sandwiches On Pinterest
We all scream for ice cream, especially when it’s sandwiched between two of our favorite fluffy cookies (oh, AND rolled in sprinkles). As we head int
by
Elizabeth Buxton
TV Shows
Lauren Conrad Admits To Freaking Out At Speidi’s Wedding
Lauren Conrad seems like she'd be the perfect wedding guest, the kind of friend who'd hold the bride's dress up while she pees, donate a sup
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
Kim Kardashian Believes Her Brother Rob Will Be The “Best D...
Kim Kardashian only has good things to say about her brother Rob and his upcoming baby with fiancée Blac Chyna. In an interview with Entertainment T
by
Shannon Carlin
TV Shows
Will & Grace
Ended 10 Years Ago — Now What?
by
Erin Donnelly
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Fashion
Meet The Models Calling Out The Fashion Industry, One Brilliant M...
For every Kendall, Gigi, and Bella in the world, there are a thousand models whose names you’ll never know. They work in an industry that affords the
by
Tabi Jackson Gee
Nails
Jin Soon Just Created The Perfect Cool-Girl Polish
by
Maria Del Russo
Pop Culture
Exes Kate Beckinsale & Michael Sheen Share The Cutest Throwback P...
Yes, yes, we've all read the study that says people who keep in touch with exes are narcissists and psychopaths. But that probably goes out the window
by
Erin Donnelly
Music
Gwen Stefani’s One Big Fear About Her Duet With Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani is opening up about the true story behind her duet with boyfriend Blake Shelton — and how scary the process was for her. As People repor
by
Shannon Carlin
TV Shows
This New Dating Show Claims It’s Not Sexist, But It Definit...
This week, FOX got in on that sweet, sweet ratings gold that is reality TV dating. The network launched Coupled on Tuesday night — a mashup of The Ba
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Tech
Britney Spears: American Dream & 15 Other Celebrity Apps You Need...
by
Christina Bonnington
Pop Culture
Blake Lively’s “Oakland Booty” Joke Has Angered...
How could a Sir Mix-a-Lot shout-out go so wrong? Everyone's been drooling over Blake Lively thanks to her stunning swanning up and down the Cannes red
by
Erin Donnelly
US News
Voting Helped Her “Get One Step Closer To Feeling Normal...
Novlette Haughton woke up before the sun started rising over Baltimore. She put on jeans and a beige T-shirt. Tattoos of her sons' names peeked out fr
by
Torey Van Oot
US News
Dr. Luke’s Label Won’t Let Kesha Perform At The Billb...
1. Here At Home: The Senate passed a $1.1 billion measure to combat the Zika virus. The 68-29 vote propelled the measure over a filibuster and sets the sta
by
Us
Pop Culture
Miley Cyrus’ “Broken Doll” Face Is The Stuff Of...
It's not enough that Miley Cyrus' knee looks just like Seth Rogen. The pop star also has to destroy us with some seriously disturbing facial mane
by
Erin Donnelly
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