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Two weeks have passed since Mary Jane Paul’s (Gabrielle Union) world was turned upside down. She’s got the job of her dreams as co-anchor of Good Day U

by Zoe Haylock

Entertainment News

Keegan-Michael Key Brings Back Obama's Anger Translator On Th...

Luther, Obama's anger translator, is back, and he's more riled up than ever. Keegan-Michael Key of Key and Peele stopped by The Late Show with St

by Madison Medeiros

Celebrity Style
Harry Styles Wore Heels & People Are Freaking Out
Singer, actor, heartthrob, and fashion inspiration: Harry Styles seems to have it all. The actor stepped out onto the red carpet at the Dunkirk movie premi
by Madison Medeiros

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Travel
This New British Airways Safety Video Is Very…British
As much as we know that airline safety videos are important, plenty of us zone out the minute they begin rolling. But airlines are totally onto the many pa
by Caitlin Flynn

Music
Miley, Demi, & Selena Just Reunited (Sort Of)
Thanks to another Disney grad, namely an eagle-eyed Kevin Jonas, fans noticed that the current iTunes chart was basically a reunion of the Disney Channel's
by Christopher Luu

Music
Sisqo's 2017 Remix Of The "Thong Song" Is Setting The Internet On...
In a world filled with depressing news stories, this “2017 version” of Sisqo's '90s hit, “Thong Song,” may just be the be
by Madison Medeiros

Travel
You Can Now Book Roundtrip Tickets To Europe For As Little As $377
Our patron saint of cheap travel, Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights, has discovered yet another deal.
by Marquita Harris

Body
Why This Fitness Guru Felt Pressured To Get Breast Implants
The woman behind Blogilates on YouTube just got real about a vulnerable moment from her past.
by Marquita Harris

Movies
Felicity Jones Just Nabbed A Badass New Role As Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Oscar nominee Felicity Jones just snagged the role of everyone's favorite badass Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
by Christopher Luu

Fashion
Rejoice! Everlane's First "Real" Store Is Opening In San Francisco
We've been smitten with Everlane's designs ever since the online retailer opened shop in 2010. The company prides itself on “radical transp
by Caitlin Flynn

Travel
This Is Airbnb's Most Requested Listing Ever
Forget castles and celeb pads, the most popular listing on the home-sharing network is actually a treehouse in Atlanta.
by Christopher Luu

Entertainment News
Cristiano Ronaldo & His Girlfriend Are Expecting A Baby Weeks Aft...
It looks like congratulations are in order (again!) for dad-to-be Cristiano Ronaldo. In June, the world-famous Portuguese soccer player welcomed adorable t
by Madison Medeiros

TV Shows
Dean Unglert Says He Might Never Get Over Rachel Lindsay
After the hometown dates, Unglert said he may not ever get over Rachel Lindsay.
by Christopher Luu

Pop Culture
Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Cutter Dykstra Are Expecting Their Second Child
Jamie-Lynn Sigler and her husband Cutter Dykstra are expecting their second child and, lest there be any doubt in your mind, the Sopranos alum posted a pho
by Caitlin Flynn

News
These Celebrities Are Urging The White House To Speak Out On Anti...
Speculations that Chechnya had detained and tortured over 100 gay men have been circulating since Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported on the atrocious
by Madison Medeiros

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Movies
The S&M Love Story That Inspired Wonder Woman Is Getting Its Own ...
It seems like hardly a week can go by without there being news of a brand-new superhero movie coming to theaters. However, there are few movies that give u
by Kaitlin Reilly

Movies
Dove Cameron & Thomas Doherty's Descendants 2 Characters...
Sometimes it's hard to contain real-life chemistry when actors are obligated to play platonic onscreen. For these two Disney Channel stars, however, t
by Kaitlin Reilly

Pop Culture
Miley Cyrus Made Out With An Olympian
After he told reporters that he had a crush on Miley Cyrus, Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy got to meet her — and make out with the singer.
by Christopher Luu

Beauty
Why Everyone Is Copying This Surprising Makeup Trend — Including Me
Nothing makes me feel as confident as my freckles. But here's the thing: they're completely fake. I wasn't born with them, nor are they the
by Samantha Sasso

Beauty
David Beckham Just Got The Sweetest Tattooed Tribute To His Kids
You can never have too much permanent body art dedicated to the people you love most in the world.
by Rachel Krause

Fashion
Gabrielle Union Is The Fashion Fan Girl You’d Expect
by Channing Hargrove

TV Shows
Where's The Cast Of Mad Men, 10 Years After The Series P...
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
John Boyega Calls Out Game Of Thrones For Not Casting Bl...
While everyone else has caught Game Of Thrones fever, John Boyega is pointing out a pretty disappointing truth. In an interview with GQ, the Star Wars: The
by Kathryn Lindsay

Pop Culture
This Is What Sarah Hyland Thought Of Ed Sheeran's Game Of Thr...
Sarah Hyland is incredibly busy. When she's not starring as Haley Dunphy on Modern Family, the 26-year-old is writing and recording music. She's
by Anne Cohen

Wellness
A Reminder To Please Give Your Subway Seat To The Lady With A Baby
There's a real problem that many people who rely on public transit know — people almost never give up their seats. In most cases, it's first co
by Kasandra Brabaw

Work & Money
The 25 Best Companies For Women
Whether you're actively looking for a new job, or are simply doing a bit of harmless research into what's out there — it might be good to know
by Judith Ohikuare

Politics
Wisconsin Lawmakers Want To Keep Doctors From Learning How To Per...
If approved, the bill would prohibit employees in the University of Wisconsin system from performing or training medical students on abortion procedures ou
by Lauren Holter

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Wellness
People Are Obsessed With A Teen Who Actually Cried Over His Girlf...
When 18-year-old Rozaline Siordia sent three of her selfies to her boyfriend, 19-year-old Nathan Urias, she wasn't expecting such a strong reaction ?
by Kimberly Truong

Fashion
These Designer Deals Are Kind Of Crazy — In The Best Way Possible
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Hair
I Cut My Own Hair — & Here Are My Coworkers' Reactions
I have exactly zero experience cutting hair. My only attempt wielding a pair of scissors was back in high school and it involved a DIY bang trim — and le
by Serena Kerrigan

Take Back The Beach
Karen Wang, 23, Pleasanton
One person's story of a word or phrase that altered their self-perception and body image.
by You

Tech
Need To Get Stuff Done? These Are The Best To-Do List Apps
by Madeline Buxton

Beauty
This New Study Discovered Something Surprising About Your Risk Fo...
You can find a perfectly good sunscreen at the drugstore for $7 or less, so the fact that sunburn-related trips to the ER cost the United States millions o
by Rachel Krause

Pop Culture
Trading Rappers Is The Hip-Hop Card Game You Need
Trading Rappers is Spades meets the rap GOAT debate. Get ready to argue.
by Sesali Bowen

Entertainment News
Justin Bieber Just Surprised Patients At The Children's Hospital ...
Justin Bieber is trying hard, y’all, and we've got to give him some credit. Like many kids who find themselves in the spotlight at an early age, he
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Allison Williams Talks Her Exciting New Charity Project & A Possi...
Actress Allison Williams might be best known for playing self-obsessed characters like the well-meaning but hapless Marnie Michaels on Girls or the sociopa
by Ariana Romero

Food News
A Disney Restaurant Where You Feel Like You're Eating In Space Is...
There is a certain feeling of joy and utter excitement when a parent says the words “Disneyland” or “Disney World” to a child. In a
by Perri Kressel

Wellness
This Is What Being Genderqueer Really Looks Like
This article was originally published on July 14, 2017. Identity is rarely static — through all aspects of our being, from sexuality to political views t
by Radhika Rajkumar

Weddings
10 Decorating Essentials For A Charming Backyard Wedding
by Venus Wong

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Beauty
Priyanka Chopra Always Wears These 5 Beauty Trends — & No One Has...
by Mi-Anne Chan

Spirit
How To Cast A Love Spell Without Being A Creep
If you're a newcomer in the world of spellwork, you're probably after one of two things: money or love. Of course, willing a little extra cash in
by Sara Coughlin

Pop Culture
Gabourey Sidibe Called Out These Body Shamers In The Most Badass Way
I know Gabourey Sidibe is gorgeous the way she is. You know it, too. Most importantly, she knows it. But apparently some people feel the need to make her f
by Zoe Haylock

Travel
Flights To Japan Are SUPER-Cheap Right Now, Just FYI
If you've always wanted to visit Japan, Scott's Cheap Flights has a great hack for you: Fly to Nagoya, the country's third-largest city, ins
by Natalie Gontcharova

US News
Republicans Are Short On Votes To Repeal Obamacare
Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said they opposed the repeal-only bill.
by The Associated Press

Food News
People Are Tweeting Photos Of Their Secret Snack Stashes & They'r...
No matter how much we love our jobs, a five-day workweek can be tough to get through. That’s why we like to give ourselves little treats so we don’t fa
by Olivia Harrison

Beauty
This Dad Started His Own Beauty Brand For The Sweetest Reason
"When she was born, that was the moment I realized I am a feminist."
by Jen Anderson

Pop Culture
Bella Thorne Says Her Relationship With Scott Disick Was Never Se...
Poor Bella Thorne is going to have to talk about Scott Disick until the end of time. And they never even hooked up, according to a new recent interview on
by Morgan Baila

Wellness
13 People Got Sick After Eating Chipotle, But Don't Worry Too...
Chipotle temporarily shut down a restaurant in Virginia today, following reports that about 13 people fell sick with norovirus after eating there, Reuters
by Kasandra Brabaw

Enter to Win
Itching For An Instagram-Worthy Vacation? We've Got You Covered
Obsessed with photography? In desperate need of a vacay? We’ve got you covered. In partnership with our friends at Artifact Uprising, we’re hooking up
by Kayla Unnerstall

Home
This Surprising Home Product Can Be Dirtier Than Your Toilet
Unless you're adult enough to own a dishwasher, your cleaning up routine in the kitchen likely involves scrubbing your plates, pots, and pans with a k
by Venus Wong

Pop Culture
Ben Higgins: Kissing Anyone Other Than Lauren Bushnell "Would Be ...
Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell are dealing with their breakup very differently. In a new episode of his iHeartRadio show “Almost Famous,” whic
by Meghan De Maria

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TV Shows
Watch Claire And Jamie's Daughter Grow Up In This New Outland...
Now that “Droughtlander” — the term for the long stretch of time between seasons 2 and 3 of Outlander — is almost over, it seems like we ca
by Kathryn Lindsay

TV Shows
Did You Notice This About The Hometowns On The Bachelorette? ...
During last night's “hometowns” Rachel Lindsay visited the homes of four men she's currently dating. At each home, she met their resp
by Rebecca Farley

Money Diaries
A Week In London, On A $53,550 Salary
by You

Politics
Female Republicans Killed The Senate's Healthcare Repeal Efforts
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested simply repealing Obamacare. That idea didn't last long, as three female Republican senators essentially killed th
by Lauren Holter

TV Shows
Is Lucy Hale Coming To Riverdale?
Riverdale has long been called the next Pretty Little Liars. With a mystery almost as twisted as the one that kept us coming back to Rosewood for seven sea
by Kaitlin Reilly

Fashion
Bloggers Are Loving This Brand's Summer Dresses
If social media's any indication, these are the most popular pieces of the season.
by Alyssa Coscarelli

TV Shows
Why The First Bachelor In Paradise Promo Is Already So T...
In less than a month, Bachelor in Paradise will premiere on ABC. Typically, this wouldn't really be newsworthy — it's just another reality tele
by Morgan Baila

Beauty
Tara Reid Stepped Out With A New Haircut — & You Won't Recognize Her
Like most stars from the late '90s and early 2000s, Tara Reid was once surrounded by the kind of tabloid stories that follow The Bachelor contestants
by Samantha Sasso

Fitness
What Are Those Weird Pilates Machines & Do I Need To Use One?
To the untrained eye, Pilates reformers look more like fancy BDSM beds than pieces of exercise equipment. If you've never seen or used a Pilates refor
by Cory Stieg

TV Shows
Does Harry Styles Have A Future In Comedy?
Harry Styles just beat Chelsea Handler at her own game. In an interview for Handler's Netflix talk show, Chelsea, the comedian talked to the Dunkirk s
by Meghan De Maria

Take Back The Beach
Adrienne Hardin, 28, Grinnell, IA
One person's story of a word or phrase that altered their self-perception and body image.
by You

Wellness
FYI: It's Totally Fine To Hate Being Pregnant
British reality TV star Luissa Zissman was criticized recently for an Instagram post that some of her followers deemed “insensitive.” Zissman i
by Kasandra Brabaw

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Pop Culture
Ed Sheeran Left Twitter (Again) & Came Back (Again) After His
Ed Sheeran's cameo on Game Of Thrones may not have gone the way he expected. Shortly after making his camero during the season 7 premiere, the singer
by Kathryn Lindsay

Wellness
This Guy Gave His Date A Kale Bouquet & It Was Actually Really Sweet
Look, dating someone with a different diet than you have can be hard to adjust to at first. Maybe the other person is vegetarian and you aren't, or ma
by Kimberly Truong

Politics
Which Senators Oppose The Healthcare Repeal — & Why
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Republicans would try to repeal Obamacare without legislation to replace it, but once again, he can't whip up the votes.
by Lauren Holter

TV Shows
Drake Is Still Making Money Off Degrassi & Here's The Proof
Drake may claim that he “started from the bottom,” but every fan knows that Drake really hails from Degrassi, the Canadian teen soap that launc
by Kaitlin Reilly

Movies
Could Harry Styles Win An Oscar For Dunkirk?
Harry Styles' dedicated fans now have something new to fantasize about in their fan fiction works of art: his incredibly impressive performance as a w
by Morgan Baila

Beauty
The Bachelorette's Makeup Artist Is Spilling Behind-The-...
Frat parties, step aside. Nowhere on earth hosts as many makeout sessions, dusk-to-dawn drinking binges, and teary admissions as the house on The Bachelor
by Kelsey Castañon

Pop Culture
Seeing Brooks Laich Cry At Julianne Hough In Her Wedding Gown Wil...
We already knew Brooks Laich and Julianne Hough were a match made in heaven. Everything from their early relationship to their wedding prep looked as if it
by Zoe Haylock

Wellness
A Hairstylist Saved This Woman's Life After Noticing An Unusual S...
When Eileen Korey went to see her hair colorist, Kari Phillips, for a touch-up, she expected that it would be like any other hair appointment. But Phillips
by Kasandra Brabaw

Fashion
Emma Watson Asked The Internet To Help Find Her Beloved Rings
Emma Watson needs our help. The actress is offering a reward for the safe return of three pieces of precious jewelry. On Sunday, Watson placed three rings
by Channing Hargrove

TV Shows
Is Peter Kraus Already Preparing His Bachelor Storyline?
From the beginning of The Bachelorette season 13, it was clear “business owner” Peter Kraus would be one to watch. The adorably gap-toothed Wis
by Ariana Romero

Wellness
Why This Mom Is Warning Parents Not To Let People Touch Their Babies
UPDATE: On Tuesday morning, Nicole Sifrit confirmed on Facebook that her baby died after contracting meningitis from a kiss. “Our princess Mariana Re
by Kimberly Truong

TV Shows
There Were Some Serious Mommy Issues On Last Night's Bachelor...
A remix of Beyoncé's "Daddy Lessons" is in order, if you ask me.
by Sesali Bowen

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Wellness
How A BDSM Alter Ego Helps This Photographer Heal
by Sara Coughlin

TV Shows
Peter From The Bachelorette Lashed Out After Fans Sent H...
When it comes to love, some people prefer to take their time — even if they already made it to the hometown visit on The Bachelorette. If you watched la
by Kaitlin Reilly

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