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Listen To President Obama’s Surprising Summer Playlists

Michael Hafford

The Virginity Myths We Need To Stop Believing

Hayley MacMillen

This Is How To Use An Extraction Tool Without Messing Up Your Skin

5 Breakfasts-In-A-Jar That Will Be Your New Obsession

What’s The Greatest Teen Movie Of All Time?

Once upon a time, there were two types of movies: one for adults and the other for children. Few films fell in between. Then, the 1980s came along. And sud

by Ally Hickson

Celebrity Style

Zayn’s Fashion Career: From Tour Merch To Luxury Shoes

Zayn is adding yet another title to his mononymous brand: Come next year, he'll officially be a shoe (zhoe?) designer, when his first-ever collaborati

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This Instagram Account Is Revealing Olympians Who Use Tinder

Update: Not only are quite a few Rio Olympians on Tinder, they're also getting in lots of swiping action at the Olympic Village. In an interview with

by Madeline Buxton

Here’s The Most Popular Wedding Dress On Pinterest

Many brides-to-be prioritise finding a unique gown. Well, if you end up opting for a particular Grace Loves Lace dress for the big day, that isn't goi

by Alexandra Ilyashov

Celebrity Beauty

This Olympic Swimmer Is Being Bullied On Social Media For The Wor...

First, Olympics viewers bypassed the wonder that is Gabby Douglas flipping her body through time and space and chose to focus on her hairstyle instead. The

by Erika Stalder

I Got My Face Shaved For Better Skin — This Is What Happened

I felt pangs of anxiety as I sat in aesthetician Mary Schook's office, waiting for what would be one of the more unexpected beauty treatments I had ev

by Mi-Anne Chan

Can Witchcraft Help You Get Tinder Dates?

Let's face it: Swiping through Tinder can sometimes feel like an endless loop of disappointment. You may have tried everything from updating your prof

by Kimberly Truong

Gear Up For Netflix’s The Get Down With This Sneak...

Clear your schedule on Friday. You've got plans. Important binge-watching plans. On August 12, Netflix's latest highly anticipated series is maki

by Elizabeth Kiefer

Uh-Oh What Is Drake’s Dad About To Do?

It was just a fortnight ago that Canadian rock band Arkells dropped the video for their single “Drake's Dad”, featuring a surprise cameo f

Swimming Pool Bans Women On Their Period

Women have been reportedly banned from swimming in a gym's pool while they are on their period. A sign in the women's changing rooms at the Vake

Why Everyone Is Wearing Boozy-Scented Fragrances Right Now?

by Maria Del Russo

This Could Be The Silver Lining Of Brexit

We may have lost the right to live and work in 27 other countries, but if there's one good thing to come out of the Brexit debacle for young people in

Watch: The Most Hypnotic Gymnastic Routines From Rio

The 2016 Rio Olympics has not been without its drama. Ellie Downie landed on her neck, Samir Ait Said had a Final Destination-style leg break and Louis Smi

The Smoking Diaries 3: A Journey To Quitting

I recall a couple of years ago reading about a big study into the effects that smoking had on your appearance. I forget where I saw it, but I’m prett

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South Americans Explain The Bonkers World Of Telenovela

“There was this young girl who dreamt of ice skating professionally but her evil arch nemesis, another girl, pushed her and broke her legs to ruin he

Shop: The Prettiest Coloured Denim

There’s A Lot Of Bacteria Lurking In Your Makeup Bag

by Philippa Pearne

Here’s Why Olympians Are Always Biting Their Medals In Photos

Why are Olympians always biting down on their gold medals after a big win? Turns out, it's got a little something to do with science. As Bustle points

by Shannon Carlin