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Gwen & Blake Bring Romance To Starry Hamptons Fundraiser

Michael Hafford

Keeping Up With The Kardashians Episode 14: “The Digital Rage&#...

Simone Biles Caused Closing Ceremony Traffic Jam Because Selfies

Michael Hafford

Different Interpretations in The Night Of Part 7, “...

This week's episode is all about interpretation. A knife is just a kitchen utensil, until it is found in the possession of someone escaping a brutal c

by Morgan Baila

Let Simone Biles Teach You How To Stack Gold Medals

Simone Biles our new Olympic hero. She took home four gold medals and a single bronze and served as flag bearer in the epic closing ceremony. So it's

by Michael Hafford

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Your Guide To The Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Rio Olympics came off mostly in style. The American delegation dominated the medal count, and American women made more than their fair share of history

by Michael Hafford

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Tyra Banks Is Now A College Professor

Talk show hostess, former Victoria's Secret model, and forever meme queen Tyra Banks is going back to college. This time, however, she'll be doin

by Michael Hafford

Watch The Buzzcut That Created Stranger Things‘ El...

We imagine that it was no easy task convincing Millie Bobby Brown to shave her head and transform into Stranger Things' Eleven. But series creators th

by Michael Hafford

There’s A New Harry Potter Café In Islamabad, Paki...

A new Harry Potter-themed café has opened in an unexpected place.

by Shannon Carlin

These Adorable Kids At Weddings Totally Steal The Show

You know that old adage about how actors should never work with kids or animals, because they steal all the attention? This is doubly true for weddings &md

by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Man Kills 5, Including A Pregnant Woman, In Alabama

Five people were found dead in Alabama on Saturday, including a pregnant woman, in connection to a domestic dispute. The Mobile Sheriff released a report o

by Shannon Carlin

These Olympic Runners Earned A Medal Rarer Than Gold

We've almost had our fill of triumphant gold medal moments as the 2016 Olympics sprint to the finish on Sunday. We've certainly heard enough abou

by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Rachel Bloom’s Instagram Leaves Us Wishing For A Kylie Jenn...

Rachel Bloom, the creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, just won Instagram with this perfect caption to a photo of Kylie Jenner. The pic, which Jenner p

by Shannon Carlin

A Week In NYC On A $50,000 Salary

1:55 p.m. — I put a quarter in the office Sorry Jar. Our office is predominantly female and we’ve been trying to correct the habit we have of constantl

Allyson Felix Broke A Major Olympic Medal Record

Allyson Felix's total Olympic medal count is now at nine.

by Ally Hickson

Team USA’s Female Athletes Are Dominating The Olympic Medal...

Team USA may be totally dominating the Rio Olympics in the medal department, but it's the women on the team who are truly killing it. According to USA

by Shannon Carlin

Walking Dead Will Get A Lot Worse In Season 7, Director ...

Walking Dead's season 6 finale stunned and shocked a lot of fans — especially the cliffhanger ending with Negan appearing to be killing an as-ye

by Tanya Edwards

H&M’s Factories In Myanmar Employ Workers As Young As 14

A new book, set to be released in Sweden next week, asserts that the factories in Myanmar under contract with H&M hired employees as young as 14 and ha

by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

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How Witches Are Casting Emoji Spells

If you were worried teenaged girls were so over witchcraft after The Craft, think again. According to Mic, witches of the internet are using emoji spells t

by Ally Hickson

Why *NSYNC & The Backstreet Boys Have “Mixed Emotions”...

After ex-manager Lou Pearlman's death, the members of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC have mixed reactions.

by Shannon Carlin

Coco Rocha Dancing With This Bride Is The Greatest

Before Coco Rocha was a famous model, she was a dancer. Her speciality? Irish dance.

by Ally Hickson

Read The Poem Kanye West Wrote About McDonald’s For Frank O...

Kanye West wrote a poem about McDonald's for Frank Ocean's new release, Blonde.

by Tanya Edwards

What It Was Like Working For A Billion-Dollar Sham

What was it really like to work for Miss Cleo as a telephone psychic? A writer shares her personal experience.

by Amber Brooks

Here’s The Best Time To Book This Year’s Holiday Travel

New data shows the best time to save money on holiday travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

by Tanya Edwards

Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson Reunite In L.A.

As if we didn't already assume Joshua Jackson lives his life just like Pacey, things just took a seriously Dawson's Creek-esque turn. Just a mont

by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

These New Leggings Are Sure To Sell Out

by Alyssa Coscarelli

JoJo & Jordan’s Families Threw Them A Surprise Engagement P...

My heart is so full! ❤️ Jordan and I were going out to what we thought was just a little dinner with friends but instead walked into a room full of bot

by Tanya Edwards

5 Hacks For A Healthier Week — Aug 21 2016

In case you need a reminder that there's more out there than Chipotle, these 10 fast-casual restaurant chains serve up dishes that are delicious &mdas

by Sara Coughlin

Brother Of Syrian Boy Wounded In Aleppo Has Died

According to anti-government activists, the of brother of a wounded Syrian boy who gained international attention due to a photo that circulated this week

by Tanya Edwards

6 Social Media Mistakes That May Cost You The Job

Relationship expert Blaire Allison was ecstatic when she was recruited to cohost a Florida radio dating show and answer callers’ questions as “The Love

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The Totally Unfair Truth About Being A Married, Working Mom

For Angela, 35, a physician's assistant in an oncology department in Chicago, a typical day also sounds like a very difficult day. To keep her family afloa

by Laura Norkin

How To Wear The Contents Of Your T-Shirt Drawer The Fashion Week Way

by Connie Berg at Ka...

Turkey Wedding Bomber Kills Dozens

A Kurdish wedding in Turkey ended in tragedy when a suicide bomber attacked. It is believed that the bomber was young as 12 years old. At least 51 people a

by Ally Hickson

I Knew Accutane Was Going To Be Rough, But Holy Hell Was It Awful

by Megan McIntyre

This Eye Cream Looks Like Unicorn Snot & We Dig It

Usually, when the word “unicorn” is used to describe something, it signifies an item that is rare, special, and magical. And sometimes, it just

by Megan McIntyre

Ryan Lochte Blames His “Immaturity” For Rio “Ru...

After a week of turmoil, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte took responsibility for the incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station and apologized for the “imm

by Ally Hickson

Your Horoscope This Week — Aug 21 2016

by The AstroTwins