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Celebrity Style
Young Thug Poses In Dress For Mixtape Cover, Twitter Goes H.A.M.
Michael Hafford
Aug 25, 2016
Entertainment News
Here’s Katy Perry’s Response To The
Catfish
Victim Who ...
Kathryn Lindsay
Aug 25, 2016
Sex
Stanford Sexual Assault Judge Will No Longer Hear Criminal Cases
Michael Hafford
Aug 25, 2016
Entertainment News
Shock Development In Kesha Case As Judge’s Impartiality Que...
New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich may have been less than impartial when she dismissed Kesha's hate crimes allegations against producer
by
Michael Hafford
Movies
This Is What Martha From
High School Musical
Looks Like Now
Those who grew up on High School Musical can still sing the songs backwards and forwards at even their slightest mention, but not many have kept up with th
by
Kathryn Lindsay
Fashion
This Skirt Made Out Of Lisa Frank Stickers Is Peak Nostalgia
While Lisa Frank’s recently released clothing line does a good job of capturing her colorful, make-believe world in dresses, leggings, and flip-flops
by
Kathryn Lindsay
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Shopping
Yes! It’s Time To Shop For Turtlenecks
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
Wellness
105-Year-Old’s Birthday Wish For Hot Firefighter Party Come...
Ivena Smailes lived out a very specific fantasy when a firefighter climbed through her nursing home window to deliver her 105th birthday cake, according to
by
Michael Hafford
Music
Stranger Things
‘ Eleven Just Posted An Amazing Amy...
Millie Bobby Brown is rapidly ascending to unreal heights of cool for a 12-year-old. The Stranger Things actress and buzzcut recipient has a well-establish
by
Michael Hafford
Entertainment News
Amber Heard Blasts Johnny Depp For Using Donation As A Tax Deduction
Amber Heard's divorce from Johnny Depp may not be going as smoothly as it appeared just earlier today. Heard's representatives have released a st
by
Michael Hafford
Shopping
Here’s How To Do Oversized Sweaters This Season
We've been digging oversized sweaters for season after season. Who doesn't want to rock a top that also feels like a big cushy blanket? Answer: nobody.
by
Rachel Besser
Sex
7 Things I Learned About Sex From Watching Porn
by
Charyn Pfeuffer
Politics
Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About The Clinton Foundation
Did anyone who donated money to the Clinton Foundation while Hillary Clinton was secretary of state receive an unfair advantage? That's the question c
by
Jenifer Fenton
Pop Culture
Beyoncé Posted A Throwback Video In Memory Of Aaliyah
Beyoncé posted a video of herself and Aaliyah on the anniversary of the singer's death.
by
Molly Horan
Fitness
Why Working Out Together Could Be Better Than Couples’ Therapy
You’re probably aware of all the benefits that working out on the regular has on your overall health and well-being, from reduced stress to a boosted
by
Danielle Page, Cl...
Music
Why Taylor Swift Is Reportedly Skipping The VMAs
Last year, Taylor Swift pretty much owned MTV's Video Music Awards. Her elite girl squad reigned supreme on the red carpet. She caused jaws to drop wh
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Living
This Wedding Photo Shoot Took Place On An Active Volcano
by
Olivia Harrison
Fashion
What Happens When You Submerge A Dress In The Dead Sea For Two Mo...
by
Landon Peoples
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Diet & Nutrition
Why Your Sugary Breakfast Isn’t “Bad”
We don't do diets. But we still love to eat — and we want to eat well. In her column, How To Eat, Refinery29's favorite intuitive eating co
by
Christy Harrison,...
TV Shows
Reddit Found An Amazing Connection Between
Stranger Things
Redditors have discovered an amazing fictional connection between
Stranger Things
and
The Walking Dead.
by
Morgan Baila
Entertainment News
Why Are All These Shows Premiering On 9/11?
September 11, 2001 was nearly 15 years ago, but the date still holds a lot of weight in American culture. This year, the anniversary of that tragic day hap
by
Hunter Harris
Skin Care
Dr. Pimple Popper’s Latest Video Might Be Her Most Shocking Yet
Like the shock films you watched in Driver's Ed, Sandra Lee, MD’s (a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper's) dermatological videos are educational, but g
by
Erika Stalder
Movies
This
Princess Diaries
Actor Wants Another Sequel As Much...
We were psyched to hear rumors that a Princess Diaries 3 might be in the works, and it looks like we're not the only ones pining for more Mia Thermopo
by
Eliza Florendo
Movies
Clea DuVall’s
Intervention
Features Friends Way Mo...
Everything about The Intervention feels lived-in. The movie's many friendships and relationships produce conversations that toe the line between kind
by
Hunter Harris
Fashion
Bloggers Tell Us What Straight-Size Brands Need To Expand
by
Liz Black
TV Shows
Update: Britney Spears Isn’t Involved In The Lifetime Movie...
Britney Spears will not have a hand in her upcoming Lifetime biopic, according to the pop star's representative. “[She] will not be contributing
by
Michael Hafford
Los Angeles
The Best Drugstore Products For Fall, From Hollywood’s Top ...
by
Lexy Lebsack
Food & Drinks
You Can Officially EAT Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress
Back in 2010, Lady Gaga took avant-garde to a whole new level when she wore a dress made of meat to the MTV Video Music Awards. The dress became a pop-cult
by
Olivia Harrison
US News
Donald Trump Calls Himself “Mr. Brexit” & Appears Wit...
Donald Trump was joined by a controversial British politician at his campaign rally last night.
by
Natalie Gil
Pop Culture
This Is What Heidi Montag & Lauren Conrad Looked Like At The 2006...
It's been years since Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag have spoken to each other, let alone taken a photo together. But back at the 2006 MTV Video Music
by
Molly Horan
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Sex
You’re Not Weird & You’re Not Alone
My formative sexual education came not from my peers or school or parents so much as it came from the internet. There isn't much data on how true this
by
Hayley MacMillen
Fashion
What Was
Vogue
Brazil
Thinking With This Paraly...
Vogue Brazil is coming under heavy criticism for a series of photos in which able-bodied actors were digitally altered to look like they have disabilities,
by
Natalie Gil
World News
This Man Thinks He’s Jesus (& People Believe Him)
by
Meghan De Maria
TV Shows
Everything We Know About
Narcos
Season 2
Narcos is returning for a second season to answer one question: Who killed Pablo Escobar? Escobar, a real-life Colombian cocaine dealer and the focus of th
by
Molly Horan
Travel
JetBlue Has $15 Flights Right Now — But They’ll Be Gone In ...
Sometimes, you just need a vacation. But leaving flight-booking to the last possible minute usually means dropping a whole lot of cash. Now, spontaneous tr
by
Olivia Harrison
Shopping
The Kylie Jenner-Approved Swim Brand You Can Actually Afford
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
TV Shows
New
American Horror Story
Trailer Resurfaces Old Theory ...
We have another one, folks. This time, FX wants to teach us “A Lesson” with the millionth teaser for the upcoming sixth season of American Horr
by
Morgan Baila
US News
Teen Gets Probation In Sexual Assault Case So He Can Go To College
A Massachusetts high school athlete accused of raping two classmates has been sentenced to two years probation, after his defense attorney argued that jail
by
Lilli Petersen
TV Shows
What You Need To Know About Noel,
Pretty Little Liars
...
In this week's episode of Pretty Little Liars, we learned that Noel Kahn (Brant Daugherty) is not just a misunderstood character, as the writers have
by
Rebecca Smith
Fashion
These Are 2016’s Most Popular Trends, According To Google
We may first see them on the runway, but the trends that truly stick with us all live in one place: our Google search bar. It's where we ask our deepe
by
Ana Colon
Pop Culture
Ryan Reynolds’ Birthday Tweet to Blake Lively Is #GOALS
Oh, Ryan Reynolds. You never fail to surprise us with your sweetness and hilarity. Especially on Twitter, where the actor shuts down pervy trolls with his
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Health Trends
Sarah Jessica Parker Speaks Out Against The EpiPen Price Hike
Last week, we learned that prices for the EpiPen are only continuing to rise, despite the relatively low cost of epinephrine (the drug that EpiPens contain
by
Sara Coughlin
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Movies
Sarah Hyland Tells Us About
XOXO
& How To Play The ̶...
Sarah Hyland's busy schedule doesn't leave much time for attending music festivals, but her new movie XOXO took her to so many concerts she can
by
Hunter Harris
Travel
The Gold Medal For Baggage Claiming Should Go To Great Britain
This year at the Rio Olympics, Great Britain won a total of 67 medals. The country's athletes continuously impressed the world throughout the games. A
by
Olivia Harrison
Tech
Here’s How I Fixed My Uber Rating
I have always cared about grades. Since I can remember, I have too closely equated any sort of outside rating with my own self-worth. Yes, this was great w
by
Christina Najjar
Celebrity Beauty
Kat Von D FINALLY Showed Us Her Highly Anticipated New Lip Colors
If this week in beauty news had a theme song, it'd be “All I Do Is Win.” For those keeping track, Too Faced leaked a glow-inducing collab
by
Erika Stalder
Mind
Prince William Opens Up About Losing His Mother To Console Grievi...
Prince William recalls his mother's death as he consoles a grieving family.
by
Kimberly Truong
Celebrity Style
Lena Dunham & Jemima Kirke Pair Up For New Lingerie Campaign
Lingerie imagery can so often feel overly staged, overly airbrushed, or just plain over-the-top — which is why it's refreshing when a company ta
by
Ana Colon
Music
Rihanna’s Best (& Worst) Music Videos Of All Time
Bad Gal RiRi is being honored with the video vanguard at MTV's VMAs, so it's worth taking a look back at her best and worst videos.
by
Hunter Harris
Movies
We Want Natalie Portman & Lily Rose Depp To Be Our Mediums
Watch the new trailer for
Planetarium
, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Natalie Portman.
by
Morgan Baila
Work & Money
The Job Offer Mistake EVERYONE Makes
by
Anna Davies
Living
This Sleeping Baby In A
Stranger Things
Costume
by
Olivia Harrison
Pop Culture
Kendall Jenner Wants New Neighbor Jimmy Kimmel To Invite Her Over
Jimmy Kimmel and Kendall Jenner are neighbors now, and she's got beef with the late-night host: He still hasn't properly welcomed her to the hood
by
Hunter Harris
Movies
You Won’t Believe How Many Times John Krasinski Has Seen
John Krasinski is a big fan of wife Emily Blunt. This we know. But of all his wife's film roles, there's one movie that the actor has a very spec
by
Carolyn L. Todd
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Music
Shawn Mendes & His Fans Are Not Happy With His Billboard Feature
Shawn Mendes is an 18-year-old singer. You may recognize his song, “Stitches” which currently has more than 500 million views on YouTube. He is
by
Morgan Baila
Travel
Discover Hawaii’s Spectacular Beauty In Virtual Reality
If you're like me, you didn't make it to the beach nearly as often as you'd hoped to this summer. (Official tally: one trip, Far Rockaways.
by
Rachel Selvin
TV Shows
The Iciest Woman On TV: Stephanie Corneliussen Spills On Her
...
Stephanie Corneliussen is arguably the breakout star of Mr. Robot’s second season. The Danish actress has become a series regular and turned her char
by
Michael Hafford
World News
Can You Match The Country To The Flag?
Here's a scary fact: When Gallup polled Americans in 2003 to see if they knew the names of foreign leaders, only 6% could name the prime minister of C
by
Ally Hickson
Pop Culture
Guess Who Everyone Wants To Sit Next To At The VMAs?
All those iconic shots of famous BFFs dancing and celeb couples booed up at the VMAs are no coincidence. Cosmopolitan spoke to the vice president of music
by
Arianna Davis
Movies
Gina Rodriguez Shows Off Shaved Head For New Role
Gina Rodriguez looks every inch the action hero in her new photo shoot for Latina's October issue. The Jane the Virgin star plays a paramedic charged
by
Erin Donnelly
TV Shows
Barry Watson Tells Us What Advice He’d Give To His
7th ...
This week marks 20 years since 7th Heaven premiered on August 26, 1996. Bill Clinton was in the White House, the Olympics were winding down in Atlanta, and
by
Leigh Raper
Movies
Exclusive Look At R29’s Shatterbox Anthology Short Film:
Enjoy this exclusive trailer for the short film Watching You, Watching Me.
by
Laura Delarato
Pop Culture
Amanda Bynes Returns To Twitter To Let Us Know She’s Loving...
Amanda Bynes is back. To Twitter, that is. And it sounds like she's been doing spectacularly well since retreating from the spotlight after a highly p
by
Carolyn L. Todd
TV Shows
This Very Important
Stranger Things
Theory Has Finally B...
If you were one of the many people binge-watching Stranger Things this summer, then you might have noticed an eerie detail lurking in every episode. No, I&
by
Morgan Baila
World News
FARC & Government Reach A Peace Deal — Here’s What Life Is ...
by
Andrea González-R...
Designers
French Designer Sonia Rykiel Passes Away At 86
Fashion has lost another legend: Sonia Rykiel, the French designer best known for her colorful striped sweaters and sparkling knits, passed away Thursday,
by
Ana Colon
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Work & Money
Celebrate National Dog Day With Refinery29’s Office Dogs
National Dog Day is August 26, and we're taking a moment to recognize our favorite canines. Refinery29 is a dog-friendly office, and you're likel
by
Meghan De Maria
Wellness
All The Questions Moms Wish They Could Ask Their Babies Before Th...
In a perfect alternate reality, moms-to-be would be able to communicate with their babies via umbilical cord. That way, by the time their due dates arrived
by
Sara Coughlin
Entertainment News
Johnny Depp Vows To Honor Amber Heard’s Charity Pledge
Amber Heard made headlines earlier this week when she announced that she would be donating the $7 million settlement in her divorce from Johnny Depp to cha
by
Erin Donnelly
Skin Care
THIS Is Why Baths Are So Good For You
For as long as I can remember, my mom has been a big proponent of baths. Morning, night, doesn't matter, she's taking a bath unless the setup abs
by
Taylor Bryant
Entertainment News
Serial
‘s Asia McClain Chapman Responds To Lying Cl...
Asia McClain Chapman, the alibi witness for Serial's Adnan Syed, has issued a statement responding to accusations that she offered to “make up a
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
In
Southside With You
, Tika Sumpter Tells Michelle Obama...
America knows Michelle Obama. We've watched her live in the White House, address the entire nation, and cackle and sing with Missy Elliott. In Southsi
by
Hunter Harris
Video
#DearHollywood: You Can’t Win Without Women
Let's talk numbers for a minute. Of the 100 top grossing films in 2014, only 12% had a female protagonist. Those 100 films featured 4,610 speaking cha
by
Us
World News
Update: 7 Dead In Attack On American University In Afghanistan
Update: At least seven people have died in this week's attack on American University in Kabul, The Associated Press reports. Dozens more were wounded.
by
Torey Van Oot
Pop Culture
Katy Perry Tweets Support For Leslie Jones After Hacking
We're not the only ones outraged by the hacking of Leslie Jones' website. Katy Perry tweeted her support for the Saturday Night Live star yesterd
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
Audrina Patridge Shows Off Photos Of Baby Kirra
by
Erin Donnelly
US News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Aug 25 2016
1. Major News: The death toll for the earthquake that struck Italy on Wednesday was raised to 120. The U.S. Department of State has offered its condolences
by
Us
Celebrity Style
Let Taylor Hill Show You All The Ways To Layer This Fall
The first time Taylor Hill walked into a Topshop, it was New York Fashion Week — her first as a model.
by
Ana Colon
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