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Anna Kendrick Talks Beer, Beyoncé, And Big-Time Crushes

The 1975 Return To Its Colorless Roots For “Settle Down”

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Justin Bieber Turns Himself In To Police For Assault, Has Worst Week Ever

These Super Bowl Playlists Will Get You Ready For Some Football

The Super Bowl is less than a week away, and the anticipation couldn't be any thicker. As the eyes of the world descend on New York, experts are predi

by Daniel Barna

Why Is NY So…Expensive? The U.S. Via Autocomplete Searches

Photo: Courtesy of @Amazing_Maps. As proud U.S. residents, we think a map of the USA is something to behold — a beloved quilt, if you will, with each

by Hollis Miller

Beyoncé Won The Grammys With This Performance

You just know you're in for a night of many a bathroom break and excuses to leave the room when an award show's best moment is its first performa

by Hayden Manders

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Online Flu Predictor Tells You When You’ll Get Sick

Photo: Courtesy of Columbia University. If you live in Beaverton, OR, there's a statistically significant chance that you have the flu right about now

by Matthew Zuras

The Ultimate Guide To Grammy Weekend Parties

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN LONDONO. The Grammy Awards are coming up fast — this Sunday, actually. And, aside from the spectacular performances (from Lorde,

by Nicole Shoohed

Entertainment News

Chloë Grace Moretz Is NOT A “Flimsy Floodle”

Photo: REX USA/Everett Collection. Like a young Sigourney Weaver or Natalie Portman circa The Professional, Chloë Grace Moretz has a pretty amazing pl

by Leila Brillson

James Franco’s Kinky New Doc Finds A Home

Another day, another piece of James Franco movie news. Just yesterday, we showed you the first trailer for the Franco-directed revenge thriller, Child of G

by Daniel Barna

These Are The Jeans We’ve Been Waiting For

Lauren Conrad’s Perfect Winter Veggie Soup

Photo: Yoni Goldberg/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad. From her laid-back, effortless style to a fresh, ahead-of-the-trend beauty aesthetic, Lauren Conrad is a gi

by LaurenConrad.com

Looking Recap: The Series Premiere

Photo: Courtesy of HBO/David Moir. I often wonder what goes down when a show like HBO's new series Looking is pitched. Like, picture this: Three guys,

by Hayden Manders

Entertainment News

Madonna Apologizes For Instagram Gaffe

UPDATE: So, Madonna has removed the “apology.” In case you missed it, the post read: “ Photo: Via Instagram. I am sorry if I offended any

by Daniel Barna

Entertainment News

Meryl Streep, Super-Actress, Can Make An Oatmeal Recipe Sexy

In case you weren't aware, it's Meryl Streep's world, and we're just living in it. There is (almost) literally nothing she can't d

by Hayden Manders

Entertainment News

$10K For Unretouched Lena Dunham? No, Thanks

Photo: REX USA/Can Nguyen/Rex. UPDATE: Lena Dunham has maybe responded to the controversy via Twitter. You be the judge. Some shit is just too ridiculous t

This Terrifying Vibrator Will Take You To “Third-Level̶...

Photo: Courtesy Of Ann Summers. Here at R29, we're all about investigating the latest and greatest toys and tips to “get you there.” So, w

by Kelly Bourdet

Would You Wear Just One Earring?

by Leeann Duggan

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The Entire Peter Pilotto For Target Lookbook Is Out!

Girls “Truth Or Dare” Recap: Lots Of Truths,...

Who hasn't thought about their favorite utensil before? (For the record, I kind of agree with Adam, I am also on Team Fork.) Last post, I mused that I

by Leila Brillson

The Ultimate Megamix of Beyoncé’s New Album — You’re ...

There's no stopping Beyoncé's surprise victory lap. Her self-titled album is the best-selling female debut of 2013. (She goes and saves th

by Colleen Nika

Diet & Nutrition

What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You

Photographed by Eva K. Salvi. This post was originally published on November 12, 2013. I’ve always heard that craving salty or sweet foods can actual

by LaurenConrad.com

Hayao Miyazaki Gets An Epic Send-Off From “The Simpsons”

Over the years The Simpsons has satirized and spoofed just about every cultural institution known to man. Frankly, it's what they do best. But, in thi

by Daniel Barna

The Full Coachella Lineup Is Here!

It's been a long, hard wait for this year's Coachella lineup, especially if you bought your passes way back during the advance sale last spring.

by Seija Rankin

All Of Pre-Fall ’14’s Best Looks, From Bold-Printed T...

by Gina Marinelli

This Is The Trippiest Movie You’ll See All Week

Prepare thyselves for a whole new kind of viral video. We've all heard of palindromes — they're things that are the same backward and forwa

by Seija Rankin

Uh-Oh. Siri Is A Bit Jealous Of Her

image: via The Verge. Siri is throwin' some serious shade. Spike Jonze's latest film, Her, is the story of a lonely writer who falls in love with

by Cameron Keady

Downton‘s Michelle Dockery Is A Total Badass In Th...

In what might be seen as an attempt to avoid being typecast, Michelle Dockery is joining the police force. Well, not really. But, this video is the next be

by Daniel Barna

4 Highly Effective Ways To Quit Smoking

So, you've made the decision to quit smoking. Maybe it's the rising prices, the necessity of standing outside in frigid temperatures, or the heal

by Kelly Bourdet

Celebrity Beauty

What Do Hillary Clinton’s Bangs Mean For America?

Photo: REX USA/MediaPunch Inc. Ever since the moment Hillary Clinton conceded to then Democratic primary challenger Barack Obama in 2008, the question has

by Gabriel Bell

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8 Ways To Stop Overspending In 2014

Illustrated by Ly Ngo. Sure, women are bringing home the bacon in record numbers these days, but what if you're still not reaching your maximum earnin