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Today, Katherine Noel Frances Valentine died in her apartment in Manhattan, having taken her own life. Few would know her by the name she chose for herself

by Connie Wang

Tech

New Updates Make Apple's Safari A Woke Browser In An Era Of Priva...

It isn't uncommon for tech giants to throw a little shade at each other during major announcements. Samsung pokes fun at the iPhone X's notch, Go

by Madeline Buxton

Dedicated Feature

8 Unexpected Ways To Unwind After A Really Long

(Paid Content) Although we'd all like to think we have our lives totally figured out, the truth is, plenty of us struggle to find the right balance between

by Jen Anderson

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Beauty
I Got An "Invisible Haircut" — & This Is What It Looks Like
When I tell you I'm low maintenance about my hair, I'm not referring to the “model-off-duty” kind of low maintenance that includes om
by Samarah Daher

Beauty
People Are Getting Tattoos To Match Meghan Markle's Freckles
Update: According to NewBeauty, Montreal-based cosmetic artist Gabrielle Rainbow has reported seeing a sudden spike in client requests for the trendy semi-
by Us

Sex
What Sex And The City Taught Us About Sex Toys
Despite Sex And The City's unrealistic portrayal of life in New York City (I'm looking at you, giant walk-in closet), Carrie Bradshaw and her fri
by Kasandra Brabaw

Pop Culture
On The Scene At Anna Delvey's First Hearing As The Notorious Soho...
Walking into the Manhattan Civil Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon to witness Anna Delvey's latest hearing, I, too, felt like I was pretending to be som
by Kathryn Lindsay

Fashion
What Kate Spade – The Woman, The Bag & The Brand – Meant To Women
For many who came of age in the late ‘90s and early aughts, a boxy, black Kate Spade bag is the first designer item they can remember really wanting. Bef
by Cait Munro

Beauty
Mariah Carey, An Icon, Bathes In Cold Milk
When you're a celebrity — more specifically, a pop superstar — you will not only be monitored for billboard-scaling hits or ticket sales, but also
by Samantha Sasso

Movie Reviews
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Review: No More Running I...
Warning: This review contains spoilers for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Bryce Dallas Howard is wearing sensible footwear. It seems important to mention
by Anne Cohen

Spirit
The Crystals You Need To Pack For Your Next Vacation
Ah, vacation — those blessed days where you're free to kick back, relax, and put your worries on pause. Of course, your beach getaway or city advent
by Sara Coughlin

Pop Culture
John Cena, “A Little Older,” Wants Kids Now
Good news: John Cena wants kids! This comes after Cena dramatically broke up with Nikki Bella weeks before their wedding. They later slurped back together,
by Rebecca Farley

TV Shows
Everything We Know About Dietland's #MeToo Revenge Mystery
by Ariana Romero

Beauty
This 23-Year-Old Is The Most In-Demand Hairstylist In Hollywood
Kahh Spence is a name you need to know.
by Khalea Underwood

TV Shows
Is This Who Is At The Center Of Younger's Big #MeToo Mom...
TVLand's Younger has gone above and beyind its initial premise of a divorced, 40-plus-year-old woman (Liza, played by Sutton Foster) who lies about he
by Kaitlin Reilly

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TV Shows
So This Is What Kerry Washington Is Doing Post Scandal
The woman formerly known as Olivia Pope just helped produce a teen drama that you can watch right now.
by Sesali Bowen

Food News
Chrissy Teigen Just Gave Kris Jenner The Best Gift A Champagne Lo...
The Kardashian-Jenner homes are decked out with some of the most covetable, over-the-top gadgets and furniture imaginable. Over the past ten years famous f
by Olivia Harrison

Dedicated Feature
How To Prep For Your Best Friend's Wedding — In Just One Week
(Paid Content) Wedding season is officially here, and this time around, it's your BFF's special day. As a bridesmaid and dedicated best friend, you no doub
by R29 Brand Experie...

Beauty
Prepare To See These Nail Polish Trends Everywhere This Summer
by Samantha Sasso

Money Diaries
5 Money Diaries From 31-Year-Old Women In The U.S.
by You

Fashion
We're Going Bananas For These Tutti Frutti Earring Designs
by Ray Lowe

Spirit
How You Can Make The Most Of The Moon — Even When It Isn't Full
by Sara Coughlin

Beauty
High Ponytails Met High Fashion At The CFDA Awards
by Khalea Underwood

Music
Selena Gomez's "Back To You" Video Is An Ode To This Summer Of He...
This summer's hottest club is: Crimes. Crimes of all kinds. Whether it's stealing jewelry at the Met Gala a la Ocean's 8, grifting hundreds
by Kathryn Lindsay

Food News
An Interactive Rosé Mansion Is Opening In New York This Summer
Millennials love immersive experiences where we can explore, learn, and yes, take incredible Instagram photos. Soon, we'll be able to engage with one
by Olivia Harrison

TV Shows
The Bachelorette Needs To Keep Arie's Name Out Of Its Mouth
During Monday night’s The Bachelorette, I thought it would be a fun game to count just how many times disgraced Bachelor lead and Becca Kufrin ex-fiancé
by Ariana Romero

Queer Voices
Why Mary Lambert, Nico Tortorella, & 7 Other Queer Celebs Love Be...
by Kasandra Brabaw

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Dedicated Feature
4 Graphic Beauty Looks Inspired By Chicago
(Paid Content) Chicago is often referred to as the Second City, but we say it’s about damn time that the midwestern city be recognized for its own acclai
by Claire Fontanetta

Pop Culture
Celebrities React To Kate Spade's Death
by Kaitlin Reilly

Shopping
A Capsule Wardrobe Is The Solution To All Your Summer Dressing Woes
by Us

Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Shares New Look At True Thompson, But Still None...
Be prepared for your heart to explode from cuteness, because Khloé Kardashian just posted the most precious video of daughter True Thompson to date. The p
by Maia Efrem

Fashion
I Hate Chokers, But I Love These
I hate chokers, but I love these.
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Tech
Apple's Memoji Are Gender Neutral — Here's Why That Matters
Many adjectives are used to describe emoji — playful, silly, expressive — but progressive is not usually one of them. Since Unicode, the non-profit tha
by Madeline Buxton

Beauty
3 Flight Attendants Put "Jet Setter" Products To The Ultimate Test
by Erika Stalder

Entertainment News
Star Wars Star Kelly Marie Tran Departs Instagram Due To...
Kelly Marie Tran, who plays Rose Tico in the Star Wars franchise, deleted all of her Instagram posts last night as an apparent response to harassment. Her
by Rebecca Farley

Workout Clothes
We Worked Out In The Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress & It Was Inter...
To help you find workout gear that's as functional as it is stylish, we're trying out the latest products and letting you know how they fare when
by Cory Stieg

Fashion
Designer Kate Spade Dead At 55 Of Apparent Suicide
She was found dead in her Manhattan apartment.
by Channing Hargrove

Entertainment
Awkwafina On How to Throw A Rooftop Party On A Budget
Summer is prime rooftop season — so in this episode of Ballin' On A Budget, Awkwafina (Oceans 8, Crazy Rich Asians) shows us how to throw a killer r
by R29 Team

US News
Stoneman Douglas Activist David Hogg's Family Was "Swatted"
Somebody “swatted” the family of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student activist David Hogg in Coral Springs, FL, on Tuesday morning, acc
by Natalie Gontcharova

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Beauty
Meet The Nose Behind All Your Favorite Perfumes
It's 1994, and just a dab of Calvin Klein's naturally clean, fresh, androgynous CK One feels like enough to provide you with the same effortlessl
by Jacqueline Kilikita

TV Shows
The TV Shows Everyone Is Going To Talk About This Summer
by Ariana Romero

Pop Culture
The Cast Of Suits Have New Royal Wedding Details To Share
Since we weren't invited to the Royal Wedding, we've spent most of its aftermath in search of the next best thing: all the juicy details. Invitee
by Kathryn Lindsay

News
On International Whores Day, Sex Workers Took A Stand Against SES...
by Leah Carroll

Fashion
Did You Catch The Hidden Message On Issa Rae's Dress?
“It was a last minute idea that tied in the messages of our last show as well as Issa’s artistry,” Pyer Moss’ Kerby Jean-Raymond tells Refinery29.
by Channing Hargrove

Home
Dear Men's Rights Activists: Please Come Clean My Home
Last month, the New York Times published an in-depth interview with men’s rights activist Jordan Peterson. He’s the kind of person who, not unlike Comm
by Cait Munro

Culture
The Miss America Pageant Is Eliminating Its Swimsuit Competition
"We are no longer a pageant," Gretchen Carlson, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Miss America Organization, said. "We are a competition."
by Andrea González-R...

Food News
Nurses Can Get Free Chipotle Today
A few weeks ago, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Chipotle gave school faculty and staff free burritos. Today, nurses get their turn to receive the s
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Pete Davidson's Love Language Is Instagram Comments
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande's relationship is spelled out very explicitly over Instagram: They're kind of obsessed with one another. Davidson
by Rebecca Farley

TV Shows
What The Rising Interest In Ballroom Culture Really Means For QTPOC
But how is the new wave of exposure for ballroom culture actually impacting the queer communities of color?
by Sesali Bowen

Beauty
Meghan Markle Is Leading 2018's Biggest Hair Trend
by Danielle Cohen

Fashion
Can We Talk About How Good The CFDA Awards Red Carpet Was?
Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, and more of the best dressed guests at the 2018 CFDA Awards.
by Erin Cunningham

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News
After His Comments On #MeToo, 2018 Should Be The Year We Cancel B...
When Bill Clinton kicked off the press tour this weekend for his book with bestselling author James Patterson, he seemed shocked when he was asked about hi
by Lily Herman

Pop Culture
The Sofia Richie & Scott Disick Narrative Has Changed Again
Update: Scott Disick has responded to the rumors on his Instagram story, posting a screenshot of a TMZ headline that read “Sofia Richie & Scott
by Kathryn Lindsay

Home
Here's What The Apartments From Sex And The City Would L...
by Cait Munro

Movies
7 Movies You Forgot Rihanna Was In
by Elena Nicolaou

Pop Culture
Colton Pulled A Big Bachelorette No-No Last Night
Colton Underwood, ex-boyfriend to gymnast Aly Raisman and current contestant on The Bachelorette, has a bit of a Bachelor-related history. He revealed on l
by Rebecca Farley

2018 election
California’s Primary Shows A Blue Wave Of Progressive Democrats I...
Hundreds of thousands of people head to the polls today in California, the nation’s most populous state. There’s a lot of talk about California being a
by Lily Herman

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