Refinery29 Archives - June 21, 2017

Entertainment
The TCA Awards Acting Nominees Are Only Women & Actors Of Color
Hollywood has rightfully earned a reputation for being boys' club: specifically, a white boys' club. The white-washed list of Academy Award nominees
by Caitlin Flynn

Movies
A Child Psychologist Is Suing Disney Over Inside Out
Disney-Pixar's Inside Out went down as one of the most original (and tear-jerking) ways anyone had ever depicted the inner workings of the mind. But
by Christopher Luu

Entertainment News
No One Is Happier That BiP Is Coming Back Than Ashton Ku...
After weeks of asking "will they or won't they," fans all over were thrilled to learn that ABC and Warner Bros. have decided to officially bring back
by Madison Medeiros

TV Shows
Kate Walsh Reveals That We'll Uncover More Of Hannah's ...
There's still more story to tell, teased 13 Reasons Why star Kate Walsh of the Netflix series. The show, which debuted on Netflix on March 31, has
by Kaitlin Reilly

News
O.J. Simpson's Sister Thinks He Might Be Released On Parole
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the double murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, but he's been behind bars for
by Caitlin Flynn

Movies
Iron Man Won't Be Back For The Spider-Man Sequel
It looks like Marvel's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is going to have a string of mentors in his future. For the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming, that
by Christopher Luu

Beauty
You're Going To Want All Of Target's New Summer Beauty ...
We once believed that beauty hauls were only for the 1% who could afford to drop major dough on La Mer or Tom Ford without thinking twice. But in 2017,
by Jen Anderson

TV Shows
Is This The Real Reason Mona Punches Spencer In The Pretty Li...
It's time to get onboard, people. Spencer Hastings totally has a twin on Pretty Little Liars, and it looks like that twin is getting punched in the face.
by Kaitlin Reilly

Food & Drinks
The Ultimate Grocery List For All Your No-Cook Summer Meals
Today marks the first official day of summer — also known as the first official day of sweat season. And for those of you out there trying to stay dry
by Elizabeth Buxton

Politics
As Ivanka Talks Paid Leave, Female Democrats Meet About An Altern...
Ivanka Trump was widely credited with getting a paid family leave proposal into President Trump's budget plan, and the first daughter and senior advisor
by Lauren Holter

Food News
George Clooney Just Sold His Tequila Brand For $1 Billion
George Clooney has a lot to celebrate these days. Earlier this month, the actor and his wife Amal welcomed twins into the world. Now, just a couple weeks
by Olivia Harrison

Beauty
The Comments On This Comic Strip About Body Hair Will Infuriate You
Remember back when you'd fight your siblings on Sunday morning for the comics section of the paper? How times have changed, but luckily, you can find the
by Kelsey Castañon

Weddings
We're Surprised That Millennials Are Reviving This Old-Timey...
Millennials are supposedly killing marriage by staying single in record numbers. Reportedly, we're also killing face-to-face interaction, homeownership,
by Natalie Gontcharova

Beauty
This Deodorant Will Make You Smell Like Booze — In A Good Way
You’ve waited in line with hangry, hungover strangers for three hours, written five-star Yelp reviews (and a few single-stars here and there, too),
by Rachel Krause

TV Shows
The Bachelor In Paradise Contract Was Leaked & It's...
CNN has obtained a document that will be of interest to anyone absorbed by the Bachelor In Paradise scandal which has dominated the news cycle for the
by Carolyn L. Todd

Fashion
Everything Petite Girls Will Want To Wear This Summer
You might think petite ladies have it easy come summer. Short-shorts, tiny dresses, and crop-tops are all synonymous with the season, but that doesn't
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Wellness
Watch These Kids Jump Rope 225 Times In 60 Seconds
A group of 14 students from an elementary school in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan just made history by breaking a previously set Guinness World Record for most
by Kasandra Brabaw

Beauty
Khloé Kardashian Just Revealed A Huge Hair Secret
Announcing that the Kardashian-Jenner family wears weaves is similar to saying that water is wet. I know, I get it, I hear you. And yet, you can go ahead
by Khalea Underwood

Beauty
Kaia Gerber Just Proved The Shag Cut Is As Cool As Ever
It's no secret that Kaia Gerber and her mother Cindy Crawford could pass for twins. In fact, the supermodel is almost an exact mini-me, which makes it
by Samantha Sasso

Movies
Christy Carlson Romano Just Sounded Off About That Sexual Tension...
If you didn't notice the sexual tension between Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano's Cadet Kelly characters, then you simply weren't paying close
by Kaitlin Reilly

TV Shows
Where In The World Is Gendry On Game Of Thrones?
If there's one thing Game Of Thrones has in abundance, it's handsome British men with brown hair. In fact, there are so many, it's easy to get them all
by Ariana Romero

Health
What It's Really Like To Go Through High School As A Trans P...
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible
by Rachel Selvin

Beauty
Ulta's Free Samples Are About To Be Even Better
When you think of companies saving the information you share with them for their own purposes, you might think identity theft and getting caught up in
by Rachel Krause

Beauty
Getting A Breast Reduction Was The Most Empowering Decision I...
I was 15 when, mid-conversation with a group of friends, one of the guys turned to another and said, “Really? You’re trying to take a picture of her
by Brittany Goldfiel...

Pop Culture
I Hate To Admit It, But The BET Awards Are A Big Deal
For Black people, watching televised awards shows can be a torturous experience. We spend most of the time trying to figure out who’s who among the
by Sesali Bowen

Health
The Trans Community's Overlooked Struggle For Basic Healthcare
From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible
by Rachel Selvin

Entertainment News
Jesse Williams Is In A Heated Custody Battle With His Estranged Wife
Jesse Williams may be woke, but that is not saving him from a fiery custody battle with his estranged wife, Aryn Drake-Lee. Us Weekly writes that the
by Morgan Baila

Food & Drinks
Forget Grilling & Try These 3 Easy Summer Sheet Pan Meals
Ah, summer. A season that reigns supreme in cookouts complete with hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, chicken, and veggies a plenty grilled on the BBQ. But
by Elizabeth Buxton

Recipes
Carrot-Cake Muffins With Salted Caramel Filling
Carrot-Cake Muffins With Salted Caramel Filling Serves 12 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients Canola-oil cooking spray 2 cups
by R29 Brand Experie...

TV Shows
Our First Look At Season 2 Of Riverdale Is Here & Fred I...
Our first behind-the-scenes look at season 2 of Riverdale has arrived, and there's one question that should be on everyone's mind: Where the heck is Fred
by Kaitlin Reilly

Beauty
You Have To See These Amazing Braid Sculptures
The essence of Black girl magic is complex. It lies in our resilience, it's apparent in our resourcefulness, and it shows in our hair, too. Who else can
by Khalea Underwood

Beauty
Baby Foot Is About To Make Sandal Season That Much Better
Summer is officially here, and that means you get to unpack your sun dresses, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Also making an appearance? Your strappy sandals.
by Megan Decker

Wellness
The Reassuring Message Everyone Who Takes Antidepressants Needs T...
In case you needed a reminder: There's nothing shameful about taking antidepressants. Although that should be obvious, the stigma surrounding mental
by Kasandra Brabaw

Fashion
Did You Catch This Hidden Detail in Rihanna's New Music Video?
It's no surprise Rihanna's music video appearance history includes outfits of epic proportions; who can forget the striking, zebra-print gown she wore in
by Aliza Abarbanel

Food News
Here's What Zayn Malik Cooks For Gigi Hadid
We can imagine that dating someone like Zayn Malik comes with some major perks. For one, he could serenade you with love ballads from his One Direction
by Olivia Harrison

Beauty
This Frida Kahlo Makeup Compact Is A Work Of Art
To call Frida Kahlo a legend would be an understatement. Her powerful story — both of personal struggle and creative triumph — has made her one of the
by Kelsey Castañon

TV Shows
12 New Game Of Thrones Posters Foreshadow A World Of Whi...
June 21 will be remembered as a damn good day for Game of Thrones fans around the world. HBO dropped an epic second trailer for the upcoming seventh
by Carolyn L. Todd

Dating Advice
Do You Have To Break Up With Someone If You Aren't Officiall...
If you're in a casual relationship, or have ever been in one, you probably can't pinpoint when it started or ended. That's the whole point of a casual
by Cory Stieg

Pop Culture
Bindi Irwin Says Chandler Powell Is A Light In Her Life
Bindi Irwin constantly shares the sweetest things about her boyfriend, Chandler Powell, on social media. But Irwin just might have all the other ones
by Zoe Haylock

TV Shows
Sutton Foster & Hilary Duff Give Us The Scoop On Younger...
TV Land's Younger is many things: a sharp parody about the world of book publishing, a romantic comedy, and a testament to how far parents will go for
by Meghan De Maria

Movies
We'd Give Anything To Watch Sofia Coppola's Darker ...
In 1989, Disney released the full-color underwater musical phenomenon that is The Little Mermaid. The animated film followed Ariel, the redheaded Disney
by Morgan Baila

Weddings
How To Say "No" To A Wedding Without Sounding Like A Jerk
We all know what it means when a glossy envelope with fine calligraphy lands in your mailbox: Someone's getting married, and they're hoping for you to
by Venus Wong

Music
Why You'll Be Seeing Ellie Bamber Everywhere Soon
Shawn Mendes seems head-over-heels in love in the music video for his song, “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back.” The 18-year-old singer chases his
by Elena Nicolaou

Beauty
Ciara's Stretch-Mark Treatment Involves... Not Moving?
Our society's obsession with a "post-baby" body is problematic, to say the least. Even worse? News outlets that splash bikini photos of celebrities on
by Rachel Krause

Food News
Khloé Kardashian Just Dished On How She Learned To Cook
If we were born Kardashians, we’d have a personal chef cook us decedent meals several times a day, and we'd probably eat them while lounging in our
by Olivia Harrison

Tech
Here's Why Not Everyone Has The "Pride" Reaction On Facebook
During Pride month, rainbows take over company branding, websites, and social media. Facebook joined the celebration by offering a rainbow reaction,
by Lauren Holter

TV Shows
Trevor Noah Has Been Pulled Over By Cops 8-10 Times: "I’ve Been S...
Last week, the Minnesota cop who shot and killed Philando Castile during a routine traffic stop in July 2016 — with Castile's girlfriend and 4-year-old
by Carolyn L. Todd

Work & Money
There Is A Right Way To Talk About Money With Your Siblings
When I was a kid, my parents had a very fair way of doling out gifts to me and my brother. If he, the older sibling, got a bike — then so did I. If it
by Judith Ohikuare

TV Shows
Who Is Jon Snow Talking To In The New Game Of Thrones Tr...
Game of Thrones is celebrating the summer solstice the only way it knows how — reminding us all that Winter Is Coming. In a brand new trailer, released
by Morgan Baila

Movies
The Downton Abbey Movie Is Officially Happening, But Som...
After months of rumors, NBCUniversal International Studios has confirmed that the Downton Abbey movie is happening. Unfortunately, it looks like the
by Meghan De Maria

Wellness
Reminder: Pregnancy Sex Is Really Hot — & Yes, It's Safe
The Ayush ministry in India has been making waves lately for recommending that pregnant women "Shun desire and lust." In a new booklet on pregnancy and
by Kasandra Brabaw

TV Shows
New Photos From The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American...
Will the new season of American Crime Story receive the same level of critical acclaim as the Emmy-winning The People V. O.J. Simpson? Only time will
by Kaitlin Reilly

Cooking Tips
There Really Is Only One Way To Know If Your Chicken Is Safe Enou...
Newbie and seasoned cooks alike can be stumped by the same question: Is the chicken done? More so than any other meat, we live in fear of consuming
by Marshall Bright

Movies
Wait, Is The New Transformers Movie Feminist?
Transformers: The Last Knight was supposed to be different. The trailer sold it as a girl power robot riot, which was novel for a series that sticks to
by Rebecca Farley

Work & Money
Your Cell Phone Bill Could Cost $1 For One Year — But There'...
This article was originally published at 1:35 p.m. EST on June 21, 2017. It has been updated with comments from Virgin Group head Sir Richard Branson and
by Judith Ohikuare

Movies
The Intense Battle Scenes We Could Barely Sit Through
If you’re as squeamish as I am, then you probably watch Game of Thrones’ battle scenes through fingers over your eyes, occasionally peering out to
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
The Most Plausible Pretty Little Liars Theories For Uber...
If you're a Pretty Little Liars fan, congratulations: you have serious endurance. The series is officially bowing out after seven seasons, and in doing
by Kaitlin Reilly

TV Shows
The 2nd Game Of Thrones Trailer Just Dropped & #WinterIs...
It's hot outside, but things are looking icy in Westeros. Or, as HBO puts it in the tagline for the second full-length Game of Thrones season 7 trailer,
by Carolyn L. Todd

TV Shows
Queen Sugar Just Offered A Much-Needed Perspective On Bl...
Intimate partner violence, police violence, the wage gap, cultural appropriation, and reproductive justice are all concerns under the umbrella of Black
by Sesali Bowen

TV Shows
I See So Much Of Myself In This Bold Type Character But ...
I don’t often find myself feeling jealous of the fictional characters populating the many, many TV shows I watch. I’ve never coveted Olivia Pope’s
by Ariana Romero

Work & Money
Robin Roberts On Why You NEED To Ask For Help When You're Stuck
Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts is gearing up for season 2 of her podcast Everybody's Got Something, which launches today. As someone who has
by Natalie Gontcharova

US News
What's Up With The Scorching Heat Wave In The Southwest?
Scorching temperatures in parts of Arizona, California, and Nevada are breaking daily records and causing serious problems for airlines. In fact,
by Lauren Holter

Beauty
Here's How To Get Your Favorite Luxury Beauty Products For H...
Even if it’s been a decade since you last felt the overwhelming sense of relief wash over you as the last day of school let out, the first day of summer
by Rachel Krause

Mothership
Courteney Cox Isn't Done Having Children
Courteney Cox is already a wonderful mom to her thirteen year old daughter, Coco Arquette. Now, she's ready to have a second child, this time with fiancé
by Zoe Haylock

Fashion
This Brand Appropriated #BlackLivesMatter — & The Internet Isn’t ...
As racially-motivated police brutality continues without justice — demonstrated this week with the case of Philando Castile — the #BlackLivesMatter
by Aliza Abarbanel

Pop Culture
Rachel Lindsay's Most Epic Zingers & Comebacks On Twitter
Rachel Lindsay is giving Chrissy Teigen a run for her money as Twitter's clapback queen. The Bachelorette hasn't been shy about responding to her
by Meghan De Maria

Beauty
The Raddest Liner Look For Your Eye Shape
Eyeliner is one of the great makeup-bag equalizers: We'd venture to guess that just about everyone has one type or another in their arsenal. But, how do
by Ben Ritter

TV Shows
Where We Left Off With Daenerys On Game Of Thrones
It's looking like our girl is off to rule Westeros, and we've never been prouder. In Season 6, we were treated to yet another spectacle in which Daenerys
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
All The Creative Ways Women Are Described In The 1971 Trailer For...
By now, you've probably heard that The Beguiled, Sofia Coppola's latest film about a girl's school in the Civil War South whose placid atmosphere gets
by Anne Cohen

Home
The Estate Where Jackie Kennedy Spent Her Childhood Is On The Mar...
The estate where Jacqueline Bouvier, later first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, spent her childhood is on the market for $49.5 million, reports Elle Decor. The
by Natalie Gontcharova

Sex
I Came Out As Queer 2 Years Ago — But I Didn't Leave My Husband
My ex-husband and I used to take turns selecting films for our movie nights. His choices ran the gamut, and so did mine — until my curiosity was piqued
by Rachel Vorona Cote

TV Shows
There's A Reason Young Daya On OITNB Looks So Familiar
Daya (Dascha Polanco) is, in many ways, the character holding the fifth season of Orange Is The New Black together. The fourth season ended on a major
by Meghan De Maria

TV Shows
So, Who Really Killed CeCe Drake On Pretty Little Liars?
Warning: This story contains spoilers for the penultimate episode of Pretty Little Liars. The end is truly nigh for Pretty Little Liars. Last night’s
by Ariana Romero

Entertainment
Here's Everything Leaving Netflix In July
It's the first day of summer and Netflix is getting in the spirit of a new season by clearing out some old titles, but don't despair. Classic movies like
by Kathryn Lindsay

Fashion
This Brand Is Changing The Way You Bra-Shop (& Thank Goodness)
Launching Wednesday, Harper Wilde is flipping everything you know about shopping for bras on its head — and adding a sense of humor to it all.
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Music
The Drop: Exclusive Music Video Premiere For Emily Warre...
Welcome to The Drop, Refinery29's new home for exclusive music video premieres. We want to shine the spotlight on female artists whose music inspires,
by Morgan Baila

Pop Culture
Your Horoscope According To Celebrities
It's the first day of the summer, and the first day of the Cancer sign, running from June 21 to July 22. To all my crabs out there: Happy Birthday! To
by Morgan Baila

Body
What Losing 110 Pounds REALLY Looks Like
This guest post comes from Elna Baker, a writer and performer I've long admired. You may know her from myriad storytelling podcasts, her work on This
by Elna Baker

Movies
What The Big Sick Gets Right About Intercultural Relatio...
Until I saw The Big Sick, a romantic comedy out this Friday, My Big Fat Greek Wedding was the only film that came close to encapsulating my family's
by Elena Nicolaou

Pop Culture
Celebrity Selfies That Broke The Internet
Given that the month of June is home to National Hazelnut Cake Day and National Daylight Appreciation Day, should you really be surprised that June 21 is
by Elena Nicolaou

Beauty
Sophie Turner Just Revealed Something Huge About Her Game Of ...
Each hour-long episode of HBO’s adaptation of Game of Thrones gives us a closer look at an inextricably tangled web of complicated alliances, of sex,
by Rachel Krause

Fashion
The Sneaker Styles Flooding Your Instagram Feed
This story was originally published in June 2016. These days, Instagram has become our go-to for what's trending — even more than the traditional
by Us

Pop Culture
Kim K. & Kanye Reportedly Hired A Surrogate For Baby No. 3
The Kardashian-West Empire is set to expand! Kim Kardashian West is reportedly planning to have a third baby via surrogate. After a few months of
by Rebecca Farley

Pop Culture
Chrissy Teigen's IVF Joke Sparks Yet Another Pregnancy Rumor
Greedy much? Beyoncé and JAY-Z's blessed twins aren't even a week old and already people are clamoring for another celebrity baby. In the case of
by Erin Donnelly

Pop Culture
Miley Cyrus Says She Was Treated Unfairly As A Child Star
There seems to be a recurring theme this week: Child stars don't have it easy. People reports that Miley Cyrus has called out the way she was treated as
by Erin Donnelly

Movies
Twitter's Got Daniel Day-Lewis Jokes
Oh, the injustice. Adam Sandler shows no sign of slowing down, Hollywood is still churning out Transformers sequels, and now we're losing Daniel
by Erin Donnelly

TV Shows
DeMario Jackson Reportedly Invited Back To Bachelor In Paradi...
Now that he's officially been cleared of any misconduct, DeMario Jackson might have another shot at paradise. Sources have told Us Weekly that Jackson is
by Erin Donnelly

Tech
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Has Resigned
Silicon Valley just experienced a major shake-up. The New York Times reports that Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick has resigned at the request of
by Erin Donnelly

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