Refinery29 Archives - August 23, 2017

Books & Art
Can An Author Write About Their Parents?
Dina Nayeri is the author of Refuge, a novel about a father-daughter relationship set against the backdrop of global immigration and the refugee experience
by Dina Nayeri

TV Shows
This Theory Would Mean Littlefinger Is Actually Already Dead & It...
Fellow Game of Thrones theory enthusiasts, it's time to strap on our tin foil hats, because this one is a marathon down conspiracy theory lane. With j
by Meagan Fredette

Tech
These Are The Most Popular Hashtags Of All Time
As the humble hashtag turns 10 years old, we round up the examples people use on Twitter most frequently.
by Nick Levine

US News
White Nationalist Leader Plans To Turn Himself In For Charlottesv...
A white nationalist leader wanted for three felonies related to the recent violence in Charlottesville will reportedly turn himself in.
by Lauren Holter

Wellness
Is Being Lonely Making You Selfish?
Being alone and being lonely are two different things, and the latter is arguably more emotionally taxing than the first. But could your feelings of isolat
by Kimberly Truong

Movies
Why Going To The Cinema Alone Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Yo...
I’m afflicted with a very millennial kind of hubris. I truly believe that I’m able to sit in front of the TV while looking at my phone at the same time
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
21 Times Kids Acted Alongside Their Famous Parents
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
THIS Is How Much The Game of Thrones Cast Gets Paid
You'd expect that prestige television would come with, well, prestige salaries for the actors who perform in these shows. And when it comes to the Gam
by Meagan Fredette

Music
New Taylor Swift Music Is Coming TOMORROW & Fans Are Losing It
It's. Finally. Happening. After a three year wait, Taylor Swift is coming out with new music, and the first single drops tomorrow night. This news com
by Kathryn Lindsay

Celebrity Beauty
Someone Created A Fake Kylie Cosmetics Site — & The Real Kylie Is...
This drama is legit scary.
by Jen Anderson

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The Z List
How Do Teenage Stars Get Discovered These Days?
Young talent is increasingly being discovered in new ways. Here's how it happens.
by Lauren Le Vine

Hair
Reddit Has A Wild Theory About Daenerys Targaryen's New Hairstyle
It makes perfect sense.
by Rachel Krause

TV Shows
Yes, You Can Call That Fosters LGBTQ Sex Scene Groundbre...
Some shows get all the (much-deserved) credit for breaking down barriers in television, like Orange Is The New Black and Transparent. But, another series h
by Ariana Romero

Pop Culture
Apparently Taylor Swift’s Lyrics Are Hidden In This Greeting Card
Is this what it's come to? Taylor Swift has been playing mindgames with us since last Friday. Every moment since then has been filled with anticipatio
by Zoe Haylock

TV Shows
Why I'm Furious About What Happened To DeMario Jackson
What happened to Jackson makes me sad, but the feeling that there will never be any justice for it pisses me off.
by Sesali Bowen

Health Trends
What Your High School Friendships Mean For Your Health As An Adult
If you weren't one of the popular kids in high school, you may count yourself lucky. As you can probably guess, it's the quality of your friendsh
by Kimberly Truong

Politics
"Back Up, You Creep": Clinton Describes That Debate In N...
In her upcoming memoir "What Happened," Hillary Clinton describes what she felt as Donald Trump hovered over her in the second presidential debate.
by Hillary Clinton

Celebrity Beauty
The 5 High-Street Highlighters Pros Actually Use On Celebs
We tested 68 highlighters to find the top 5.
by Lexy Lebsack

TV Shows
Is This The Actor Playing Jon Snow's Real Dad In The Game of ...
“I am the last Targaryen, Jon Snow,” Dany (Emilia Clarke) says declaratively, though fans were knowingly chuckling among themselves. We've
by Meagan Fredette

TV Shows
GOT Has Been Secretly Teasing A Dany & Jon Relationship ...
After the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones’ seventh season premiered on Sunday, director Alan Taylor confirmed that we were indeed heading toward a
by Olivia Harrison

US News
Malia Obama Moves Into Harvard, Joining The Class of 2021
After taking a gap year, the Obamas' oldest daughter is gearing up to start college this fall.
by Lauren Holter

Body
We Didn't Get Out Of Men's Way For A Week — This Is How Many Inju...
by Kimberly Truong

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The Z List
What It's Really Like To Be The Daughter Of A Famous Hollywood Star
Generation Z is the 20-and-under crowd of actresses, musicians, artists, and entertainers on the verge of ruling Hollywood. Meet the freshest faces in the
by Morgan Baila

Music
Update: Taylor Swift Has Posted The (Hopefully) Last Piece Of Her...
At 10a.m. sharp, Taylor Swift uploaded what I'm hoping, begging is the final piece of the puzzle she has been teasing all over social media. If so, it
by Kathryn Lindsay

Entertainment News
What It’s Really Like To Be A Famous Z-Lister’s Mum
Kiya Cole tells Refinery29 what it's like to raise an up-and-coming star.
by Kiya Cole

Pop Culture
Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Taught Elizabeth Olsen This One Major Li...
Having Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen as big sisters definitely comes with its perks. The Olsen twins have been in the public eye pretty much their entire live
by Meghan De Maria

Sex
The Benefit Of Boy Friends: Why I Love My Male Pals
Forget all of that When Harry Met Sally you-can’t-be-friends-with-people-of-the-same-gender-you-happen-to-fancy nonsense. I’m straight and my male frie
by Kate Townshend

News
Woah, Donald Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills Are Now A Thing
A stash of bright orange Donald Trump-shaped ecstasy pills have been seized in Germany.
by Nick Levine

Fashion
5 New Brands To Keep On Your Style Radar
by Georgia Murray

Sex
The Important Things I Learned After Leaving My Abusive Relationship
"You’ll defend your abuser, even when logically you know it’s absurd."
by Anonymous

Living
Money Diary: Drag Queen In London On 16k
by Anonymous

US News
Trump Uses Arizona Rally To Slam The Media
After a disastrous week that brought him criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, Donald Trump traveled to Phoenix, Arizona for a rally. Back in camp
by The Associated Press

TV Recaps
Being Mary Jane Season 4, Episode 16 Recap: Feeling Ambu...
Mary Jane Paul and Justin Talbot have given in to their newfound fame. At the end of last episode, these two were ready to shift the focus to the school bo
by Zoe Haylock

TV Shows
Hannah Montana Wasn't Supposed To End The Way It Did
The show's final moments were actually ad-libbed.
by Christopher Luu

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Pop Culture
A Surprise Actor Just Knocked The Rock Out Of The Highest-Paid Ac...
"Forbes" published its annual list of top-paid stars and an unlikely underdog took the top spot from the WWE vet.
by Christopher Luu

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