Ryan Murphy is here to tell us about the story one of the biggest, most unapologetic feuds in Hollywood: Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford.
Today, Entertainment Weekly gave us a first look into Murphy's latest FX series, Feud: Bette and Joan, which details the rivalry between the two women, from their heyday in the 1930s until the very end.
Susan Sarandon stars as Bette Davis while Jessica Lange takes on Joan Crawford. On the EW cover, the two women look sternly into the camera — in full glamorous makeup, nestled in a cozy booth.
Of the real-life women, Murphy said, "They should have been friends. They should have been fighting the studio system and male patriarchy together. If they had just bonded and had a united front, they could have been so much happier and gotten so much in return.”
The star-studded cast doesn't end there: Catherine Zeta-Jones (as Olivia de Havilland), Alfred Molina (as Robert Aldrich), Kathy Bates (as Joan Blondell ) and Sarah Paulson (as Geraldine Page) are also set to appear.
While older generations know about the longtime feud, this series is a great opportunity for a younger demo, unfamiliar with Hollywood's Golden Age, to hear the story.
These days, a celebrity feud often feels like a PR stunt. And while we really do want everyone to just get along, sometimes, a competitive battle between two adversaries is just damn good entertainment.
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More than 200,000 people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. the morning after President Trump’s inauguration for the Women’s March — around the same number as the 1963 March On Washington led by Martin Luther King. That will make it one of the largest demonstrations in American history. It could also become one of the most iconic.
As women across the country are packing their bags, they’re considering how to dress not just for the weather, which looks to be unseasonably balmy (Good from a marching perspective! Terrifying from a climate change one!), but also to make a statement. As Women’s March organizer Tamika Mallory told former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau on his new podcast, Pod Save Us,“We have a president coming into office who’s very powerful and very dangerous. And, I know that we just have to put on [our] entire armor.”
Armor. It’s a strange way to think about the pervious fabric you wear to clothe your body, but all women know how certain outfits can make us feel bigger and stronger and more warrior-like, which comes in handy in moments where we need to feel those things. Like now.
Women’s protests and clothing have always been closely linked (long white dresses for the suffragettes, bra-burning for the second wave feminists who marched for women’s rights in the 1960s, black and white T-shirts for Black Lives Matter). But what you wear to the march isn't just about creating a visual: It's about using your sartorial choices to signify how you want to be seen in the world and shake off the assumptions that society makes about women in general. A short skirt does not mean you're a slut; not does a long dress equate to prudishness. Suits are sexy and there is absolutely such a thing as a power dress. Your outfit is your armor, just like Mallory said.
The only question that remains is this: What are you going to wear into battle this weekend?
Photo: Courtesy of The Library of Congress.
1. Identify The Enemy
The first step: have a clear idea about why you’re marching. The official Women’s March platform is five pages long. That’s a lot. And while you may stand for many of the issues laid out in the platform, it’s okay to pick the issues that speak most personally to you. That could be the broader policy issues like reproductive rights, equal pay and a right to stay safe from pussy grabbing.
But there are other aspects of your identity that you may want to make sure are represented too: Maybe you’re afraid to to wear your hijab. Or you’re concerned that your Americanness will be questioned when you drape yourself in your sari. Or, that you’ll be taunted and attacked when you and your trans sisters deign to wear dresses. Those experiences are specific and special to women, even though they are not the experiences of all women.
Those politicians and systems of power who prefer to keep women back (or even regress into less-just times) — those are the enemy you’re marching against.
2. Learn Your History
If there is one thing women have known how to do since time immemorial, it’s how to dress for a show. When women who fought for our right to vote descended on Washington in 1913 for Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, suffragettes used their clothes to drive home ideas of equality and justice. The result was stunning: Most women wore white dresses and top coats. But the more dramatic among them decked themselves in ivy garlands and American-flag capes. They wore these items while riding horseback, armed with actual breastplates and Roman helmets.
The more understated suffragettes chose a variety of buttons, pins, and ribbons — a practice that extended to the Civil Rights protests of the 1960s, the Equal Rights protests of the 1970s, the Abortion Rights protests of the 1980s, and the Gay Rights protests of the ‘90s and early aughts. It’s the easiest way to let people know why you’re there: you wear your issue on your lapel.
Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images. Photo: Courtesy of The Library of Congress.
3. Know Your Team Colors
The easiest way to unify a group of people is to deck them all in the same color (just ask any sports fan). For the Women’s March, we have a few colors to consider.
Obviously, there's white. The suffragettes chose it as a dress color because it represented “purity” (It didn’t hurt that their colorful pins and ribbons stood out best against a white backdrop). Ever since, it’s been used as a reference to women breaking glass ceilings in politics (When Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to congress in 1969, she wore white; when Geraldine Ferraro became the first female selected as a major party vice presidential candidate in 1984, she wore white; and when Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated as a major party presidential candidate last year, she wore white.) Beyond politics, white was the color of choice for activists: From Dolores Huerta’s white slogan T-shirts to the prim, white shirt-dresses of the Little Rock Nine.
If you're into rocking a deep cut, think about yellow and gold. American suffragettes used yellow and gold as as an homage to the sunflower, the state flower of Kansas where early suffrage campaigns took place.
There's also purple: British suffragettes gave us green (for hope) and purple (for dignity). But these days purple—a mix of red and blue— represents unity. It’s the color Hillary Clinton chose to wear to deliver her concession speech.
And finally, there's the pink. No color says “girly” more than pink. But that is the wrong way to think about it. For one thing, women have reclaimed pink as their own: the so called “Millennial Pink,” wherein intelligent, strong, modern women sport the color as a Shibboleth of sorts. Pink is also the color of Planned Parenthood. And softer shades of pink are used by progressive women-run brands like Glossier, The Wing, Mansur Gavriel, and Thinx. It’s not a coincidence that Pussyhat Project, an organization committed to outfitting marchers with hand-knit, pink caps with cat-ears chose pink as their unifying color. “These are not Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ red caps, many of which were ironically made in China,” says Pussyhat organizer Krista Suh. “These are hats handmade by women and men all over the country. When you see that sea of pink at a march, this says that we stand together and we will not be erased from the political conversation.”
Photo: Helen H. Richardson/Getty Images. Photo: Courtesy of The Library of Congress.
4. Mind The Weather
If there is a time to cash in on good weather juju, it’s now — and with any luck, Washington D.C. will be relatively warm and partially sunny. That combination of cool-but-not-cold and sunny-but-not-blinding is a clothes-wearing person’s dream, because you can wear a lot of clothes at once, but you don’t have to cover it all with a parka. That also means that visually, there will be a ton more diversity than just a sea of puffers.
But you should still prepare for random acts of disappointment. Throw your HeatTech, a poncho, some extra socks, and your warmest puffer jacket in your suitcase, just in case.
There’s also a matter of shoes: The march will approximately include three hours of standing around and a few more hours of walking, which means the average person could log around ten miles. So, wear old shoes that won’t give you blisters. And if you err on the side of rain, wear a waterproof pair.
When it comes to bags, it’s time to minimize. According to March rules, “Backpacks are not permitted unless they are clear,” which reads to you like a fun opportunity to get a see-through plastic backpack. Since that won’t be so easy to find, opt for a crossbody or fannypack, which have always been the practical woman’s purse.
5. Support Your Sisters In Arms
There were the ubiquitous symbols from the election like pantsuits or Nasty Woman merchandise. There are also a wide variety of shops that cropped up after the election, like Dynasty, Pincause, and the official merchandise from the Women’s March, most of which donate profits to women’s causes and organizations.
There are also many feminist brands to support with leaders who stuck out their necks during the election, and held fast to it even when the pile-on followed. There was e-commerce retailer Wildfang, who outfit women who have no interest in dressing feminine; art collective Otherwild who demanded that the future be female; and accessories brand Kidd Bell whose pins, caps, and tees present a stellar example of what intersectionality can look like. There are also a host of women-run business and women-designed brands that have made feminism an everyday reality of their business and mission (and not just superficially traded in it for relevancy), like Chromat, Zana Bayne, Rachel Comey, Tanya Taylor or Opening Ceremony.
And of course, if you felt uplifted by this exercise and excited by its potential, don’t be shy about following this guideline the other 364 days of the year. As long as you’re reminded daily about women’s injustices in your paychecks, your nights out, your meetings at work, or just your walks down the street, it’s fair game to remind yourself too that 200,000 women have your back.
See you in your full gear this Saturday.
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British R&B star Jamelia boarded a first-class car in a train at London's Euston station with her 11-year-old daughter. Soon after the two sat down, another passenger approached her and asked a strange question — whether she had a first-class ticket. The 36-year-old and her daughter were the only Black people in the car.
"Why did you ask me that?" said Jamelia. The woman responded: "Well, I've just seen the conductor and he won't let you travel in this carriage." After some back-and-forth, Jamelia decided to call out the woman. "Let this be a lesson to you," she said. "Don't you ever make this assumption out loud again, I hope you feel ashamed."
After Jamelia and her daughter moved away from the lady, a white man came and sat where they had — but the woman didn't ask him anything. Jamelia documented her entire experience on Twitter, which was originally reported by Madame Noire.
On her blog, she wrote a longer response to the incident, which was unfortunately not isolated. “Most of my train travel is first class, and I would estimate that at least 60% of the time, I experience this exchange with either another passenger or someone working for the train company," she wrote. "It’s irritating, embarrassing, but I, like many affluent, Black women, accept it as an annoying part of the space I occupy in society. I have multiple replies to my tweets from people who have had similar exchanges, and rarely are they isolated incidents."
It's exhausting to have to keep calling out institutionalized racism, but it's important to continue doing the work — whether you are the target or witness another person being subjected to it. We're ashamed that these incidents are still happening in 2017 — and that many kids, like Jamelia's daughter, are growing up while being subjected to discrimination.
I'm done not calling people out. I am also raising two wonderful young women who will grow up to call you out too...you have been warned 😑😑😑
3 Amazing Looks The Work At The Gym Or In The Office
Wake up. Hit the gym. Eat breakfast. Yes, it seems like the perfect trifecta to start your day — except when you're left with no time to change into presentable work attire. And arriving to that super-important meeting in workout clothes isn't ideal...or is it? We partnered with a Macy's Stylist to help us figure out not one but three ways to make those track pants transition from the treadmill to the office (and anywhere else your day takes you). Life just got a lot easier.
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The Screen Actors Guild Awards is one of the few Hollywood award shows that's exclusively for performers.
This year, the show will air on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 29, and honor nominees such as Denzel Washington ( Fences), Ryan Gosling ( La La Land), Natalie Portman ( Jackie), and Emily Blunt ( The Girl On The Train). While there will be plenty of stars receiving awards, one thing that the SAG Awards won't have is a host.
While some might see this as a lost opportunity for Jimmy Fallon or Ellen DeGeneres to entertain the masses, there's a very important reason why the SAG Awards prefer to go sans-host. According to a 2013 interview with producer Kathy Connell for the SAG Awards blog, it all has to do with timing. Connell tells the blog:
"We chose to not have a host was because we didn’t want the time taken away from the people we were honoring. Our show is just two hours long. We wanted the whole evening to be about the actors and not about one personality."
The lack of host puts the focus back on the performers. In addition to traditional actors and actresses, the SAG Awards also honor stunt performers in two categories: Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series, and Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.
The takeaway: If you watch award shows exclusively to see which of your favorite stars takes home a prize, the SAG Awards will be your favorite ceremony of the season.
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Remember when TV couples slept in twin beds and everyone pretty much assumed that Little Ricky was the product of some immaculate conception? Remember when you could watch a show and not worry about a parent or nephew walking in on you? Remember when David Caruso's bare buns on NYPD Blue was as steamy as it got, which is to say, not steamy at all?
Now you don't even need cable to see your favorite TV characters doing the deed, though it certainly doesn't hurt. Viola Davis is pulling out her back. Merkin sales must fly through the roof when Outlander is filming. Frank and Claire Underwood are having threesomes and Remy Danton is a cunning linguist. Thanks to Broad City, "pegging" has entered the mainstream lexicon.
It's hard to play favorites, especially when so much of the good stuff isn't available on YouTube, but these small-screen sex scenes stand out from the rest. Was it good for you?
Raffi & Terry, Murder In The First
If two cops slip into the back room to "check some evidence," you know what it means.
Abraham & Rosita,The Walking Dead
If sex gets hotter when someone else watches, Abraham and Rosita were having very, very hot sex.
Carrie & Big,Sex and the City
When Carrie and Big started the affair that destroyed both of their relationships, it was one of the steamiest moments of their relationship.
Cordelia & Hank, American Horror Story: Coven
Their relationship might have turned out to be, um, toxic, but Cordelia and Hank did have some hot ritual sex before it all fell apart.
Rayna & Deacon,Nashville
They get together and break up with enough frequency (and velocity) to break your neck, but when they do come together it's a powerful physical connection.
Damon & Elena, The Vampire Diaries
There were a lot of couples in this show, but Damon and Elena were always the hottest...and the most star-crossed.
The Fall
When Stella gets her groove on in The Fall, it is always hot.
Sense8
When a group of people around the world find themselves mentally linked, "group sex" takes on a completely different meaning.
Hank & Abby,Californication
Call it tit for tat: after Abby gets Hank off his jail sentence, Hank gets Abby off.
Don & Rachel, Mad Men
Don Draper had a lot of affairs, but his love for married store owner Rachel Katz was the hottest, deepest, and realest relationship he seemed to get into.
Lip & Helene,Shameless
Lip's forbidden affair with his older female professor created some of his hottest scenes on the series to date -- in part because he finally got emotionally invested in his sex life.
Henry & Casey, Party Down
The sexual tension between these two finally came to a head when Casey told Henry she was getting a divorce.
Poldark &Demeiza, Poldark
Demeiza goes from house maid to future wife in one very seductive twirl of the dress.
Ragnar, Lagertha, & Athelstan, Vikings
When two godless heathens try to tempt a priest into their bed, this is what happens.
Bill & Sookie & Eric, True Blood
Whether you were Team Bill or Team Eric, we has to admit that this dream sequence brought us the best of all worlds.
Alex & Ryan, Quantico
It's a meet-cute in reverse when you have super hot car sex on the first date, right?
Jake & Amanda, Melrose Place
They fight, they make up, wash, rinse and repeat -- that is the formula for hot sex on a nighttime soap.
Mary & Francis , Reign
It took a long time, as was the custom for the time period, but when Francis and Mary finally consummated their marriage it was magical.
Tommy & Grace, Peaky Blinders
He's a bad man and she's a spy, but when they finally come together it's worth crossing enemy lines.
Mary Jane & Andre,Being Mary Jane
The hotness just jumps off these two whenever they're together, and they get together in some really sexy spots.
Nancy & Jack, Weeds
The hair pulling is only beginning of this sexy scene revolving around domination.
Buffy & Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Anticipation is the key to Buffy and Angel's love, but when they finally do connect physically, it turns sour — quickly. But goodness, all the time we spent waiting for that moment to come!
Karen's Fantasy Threesome, Mistresses
It's very, very difficult to lead a group marriage counseling session when all you can think about is the hot threesome you'd rather be in.
Jimmy & Gretchen, You're the Worst
If you ever wonder what keeps Jimmy and Gretchen together, it's their amazing sex life.
Belle & Her Favorite Client,The Secret Diary of a Call Girl
There's a lot of sex in this series about the life of a call girl, but most of it is not terribly sexy. When Belle is reminiscing about a meeting with her favorite client, however, things get really, really hot.
Eddie & Sarah,The Path
This is what hot, married sex looks like. Eddie and Sarah are constantly negotiating their differences, but they often resolve their problems with amazing sex. Frequently in the kitchen.
Pictured: Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan in The Path.
Photo: Courtesy of Hulu.
Ali & Emily,Pretty Little Liars
Emison is born with one hot kiss under the covers, while a longing version of "I'll Be Watching You" plays in the background — sexy and mysterious.
Jessica Jones & Luke Cage, Jessica Jones
When two superheroes get carnal, everything around them gets destroyed. It's super sex.
Danny & Alex, London Spy
Ben Whishaw and Edward Holcroft steam up the screens in this British spy drama. The scene drew some viewer complaints, but they weren't from us.
Video: Courtesy of BBC.
Chuck & Blair, Gossip Girl
This limo scene started one of the greatest relationships of our time. #Chair forever.
Pictured: Kit Harington and Rose Leslie in Game of Thrones
Photo: Courtesy of HBO.
Kate & Sawyer, Lost
It's animalistic and hot, except you can't help but wonder how Kate's armpits are still hairless when she's been imprisoned on a deserted island for so long.
Video: Courtesy of ABC.
Connor & Paxton, How To Get Away With Murder
"He did this thing to my ass that made my eyes water," Pax said after their copy room hookup.
Pictured: Natasha Lyonne and Yael Stone in Orange Is the New Black
Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
Libby & Robert, Masters of Sex
One second, they're discussing the roles to which society confines them, the next, they’re making rapturous love on the kitchen floor.
Pictured: Caitlin Fitzgerald and Jocko Sims in Masters of Sex
Photo: Courtesy of Showtime.
Olivia & Fitz, Scandal
Let's be honest: There were a lot of scenes to showcase from Scandal, because Olivia and Fitz's chemistry is off the charts. There was that time on the campaign trail, "If you want me, earn me," and the cabin in Vermont. We're choosing the phone sex, though, because how often do you witness truly hot phone sex on TV?
Video: Courtesy of ABC.
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Alisha & Future Simon, Misfits
Do Brits do TV sex better? A very important case study.
Video: Courtesy of E4.
Kalinda & Lana, The Good Wife
Kalinda employs a creative manipulation technique here. Alas, the uncooperative Lana is left with some proverbial blue balls.
Video: Courtesy of CBS.
Sons of Anarchy, "Fucktage"
Almost every member of the SAMCRO gang is getting it on in the explicit opening montage of an episode called "Faith and Despondency." Also note Wendy engaging in some battery-operated self-loving.
Pictured: Charlie Hunnam in Sons of Anarchy
Photo: Courtesy of FX.
Marnie & Desi, Girls
It's nice to see Marnie trying new things.
Pictured: Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Allison Williams in Girls
Photo: Courtesy of HBO.
Noah & Alison, The Affair
Four episodes in, we finally get to see the titular affair. It does not disappoint.
Pictured: Dominic West and Ruth Wilson in The Affair
Photo: Courtesy of Showtime.
Charlotte & Harry, Sex and the City
She can't believe he'd find her sexy in her glasses. The bachelor pad in which he's squatting is repulsive. Neither of things matter because it's on.
Video: Courtesy of HBO.
Jamie & Claire, Outlander
She’s conflicted because of her overwhelming attraction to the young Scot and the fact that she’s technically married to someone else in the 20th century. He’s nervous because he’s a virgin. They figure it out in no time flat on their wedding night.
Photo: Courtesy of Starz.
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This year is going to belong to Donald Glover. I can feel it. The rapper, actor, writer, producer, etc. dropped a new album in December and took home multiple Golden Globes for his hit FX series Atlanta. He used one of his acceptance speeches to shout out Migos, and wore a brown velvet suit for the affair. The man affectionately known in my text correspondence as “Zaddy” is wearing multiple hats and winning.
But when it comes to the success of Atlanta, Glover didn’t need to use any of his multiple hyphens to bring the show to life — being Black was enough. Writing about Glover and the show for a recent profile for Wired, Allison Samuels notes that one of the challenges Atlanta had to tackle early on was bringing a Black dramedy to life, focused on important issues, without being insensitive, or worse, corny. For Glover the solution was simple: Black people have to write about the experiences of Black people. He told Wired, “I knew I wanted people with similar experiences who understood the language and the mindset of the characters and their environment.”
Even though Atlanta broke a television mold, Glover had some inspiration. He credits Dave Chappelle and Bernie Mac for setting an example of Black comedy that is still “honest and true.” Both OG comedians tackled serious issues like drug addiction and racism in their respective shows.
To reiterate, depictions of Black people on screen always work out better when they come from Black artists. I can feel Hollywood executives scratching their heads from where I sit in New York.
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While there are lots of ways to boost your savings now that don't require cutting back on a daily latte, the study got us thinking about ways you could boost savings from your coffee fund. If you use our hacks, and put the $5 you were dropping at Starbucks in the bank, you could boost your savings by as much as $1,000 a year, easily.
Click through to see our five favorite tips for saving while getting your caffeine fix. (Don't worry, we're not going to tell you to give up coffee completely — we're not monsters!)
Invest In Coffee-Making Supplies
While "just make the coffee yourself!" is officially the oldest trick in the book, hear us out: It is undoubtedly the easiest way to save big. A one pound bag of coffee could last you a month, depending on how you use it (ie, don't brew more than you'll really drink). Even if you splurge on good beans, you could be getting coffee for as little as a quarter a cup. That said, running out and buying a coffee machine isn't going to inspire you to skip the coffee shop.
First, take some time to figure out why you like buying coffee out. Is it because you never have time to do it yourself before you run out the door? Invest in a timed coffeemaker so your brew is ready when you wake up. It's a tad pricier than a basic drip machine, but if you actually use it, the initial investment will pay for itself in a few months. Do you like the speciality drinks? Stovetop espresso makers cost around $20, and you can buy a milk frother or flavored creamers for even less than that. You can still easily save $1,500 in a year by becoming your own barista.
Hack Your Starbucks Card
If you absolutely can't give up on your daily Starbucks run, take steps to spend less for the exact same things. Buying a Starbucks gift card on Gift Card Granny can save you as much as 13%. Then, if you redeem the gift card through the app, you'll also earn a free drink for every $62.50 you spend after qualifying for gold level rewards. That's easily a free drink a month for heavy users.
A gold-level rewards member using gift cards purchased at a discount would save around $20 extra a month with minimal effort. It's not as lucrative as skipping the store-bought brew altogether, but it's a start.
Bring Your Own Mug
Certain coffee shops offer discounts for bringing your own reusable mug. The discount probably won't be huge — most range from 10¢ to 25¢ — but if you calculate the amount you're saving on average, you can set up a small monthly contribution to your savings account. Saving just 25¢ a day adds up to nearly $100 over the course of a year.
Keep Cold Brew At The Office
For many caffeine aficionados, making the first cup of coffee at home is easy — it's the mid-morning slump at the office when it becomes tempting to dip out for a second cup. If you can't bear your office's brew (or there just isn't any to be had), consider keeping a bottle of cold brew concentrate on hand. You can add cold or hot water to make the drink of your choice, and save big. One of our favorite cold brew brands, Chameleon, retails for around $10 and makes eight servings, which would translate to nearly two weeks of workday coffee runs.
Again, assuming a cost of $5 a drink, you'd save around $900 a year by switching to a concentrate.
Download A Coffee App
Several coffee apps offer loyalty programs similar to Starbucks' that can be used at multiple stores. We especially like CUPS, which offers savings starting at 15% when you pay with the app. Saving 15% on your $5 daily cup could save you an additional $273.75 a year.
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Although we may not agree that spaghetti squash tastes just as good as real spaghetti, we can still rally behind it as a more than tasty (and gluten-free) dinnertime alternative. In fact, we might even go as far as to argue that the whole squash cooking process is actually less labor intensive than the real deal. No pots of water to be boiled. No scalding hot straining steam burns to be acquired. All you need is a sheet pan, sharp knife, and your old faithful oven. The best part of all? You can even use the squash shell as a bowl to serve your damn spaghetti in. Boom — no dishes, no problems.
Thanks to Pinterest, we've rounded up the top ten most pinned recipes below. Covering the classic noodle bases, from shrimp scampi to chow mein. And they all look pretty fire. With dishes like these, we may be reconsidering our real spaghetti stance... maybe.
But then, actors go and blow the lid off of it all. In this particular case, we're really happy that Mandy Moore did, because this little piece of This Is Us trivia is so fun. Moore is the star of the wildly successful NBC series which chronicles decadelong spans of time for one big, complicated family. Because of the vast periods of time represented on the show, viewers see her hair changes, her makeup changes, and her bra size changes.
"I think I had four different sets of boobs. Seriously," she told People at a Television Critics Association event. "There was like progression of like, this size boob, this size boob and then, like, gigantic. I was like, 'This is insanity.' And different pregnancy pads, yes. I was most interested in the different-sized cutlets that I had to put on."
It makes sense, though. On top of her inflating and deflating chest size, Moore adjusted her breathing pattern to match that of a pregnant woman. "Just like a lot of breathing, as you can hear," she described. "Just heavy breathing. Because I imagine like lugging around an extra like 60, 70, maybe more pounds."
Moore's commitment to her character's appearance may be part of the reason why the series has been renewed for not only one, but two more seasons.
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This year's Beauty and the Beast remake just keeps getting better. The cast is wonderful (with Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evans as Gaston). The costumes are magical. And the amazing music just got even better.
Céline Dion, who sang a version of the title song on the 1991 soundtrack with Peabo Bryson, announced on Thursday that she is making a brand new song for the movie, out March 15. "I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be performing an all-new original song, 'How Does A Moment Last Forever,' for Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast," the 48-year-old wrote on Instagram. "Being a part of the original film was such a magical experience in my life, and I’m truly honored to be a part of this film again." (She also included the caption in French.)
And what about Dion's original contribution? That powerful duet belongs to John Legend and Ariana Grande, who no doubt will do wonders with the song.
Dusty rose and coppery red dominated last year, but get ready, because they're something far brighter on the hair horizon. While we saw a handful of celebrities (Elle Fanning, Ashley Tisdale, and Ashley Benson to name a few) jumping on the pastel bandwagon, and others going full redhead in spades, 2017 is bringing us a more whimsical version of these hair trends. Enter: blorange.
It's basically a sunset on your head — a mash up of blond and orange that looks exactly like a tropical drink. To be honest, it's basically just an updated version of the rosé trend that we came to know, love, and see everywhere last year. Except this time, redder tones are emphasized, making it particularly flattering for fair and golden skin tones.
Click ahead to see some of the best “blorange” looks — and just try not to book your salon appointment right now.
If going for a full head of "blorange" makes you nervous, opt for a more-subtle ombré effect instead. The grow out with be easier and it will be less damaging to hair.
Photo: Via @alyshawalkerbeauty/Instagram.
Can't quite escape your love for pink? We suggest slowly transitioning your hair to the redder hue while maintaining your dark roots, like you see here.
Photo: @dannyanhle/Instagram.
Georgia May Jagger went full "blorange" months ago — and we're not surprised. The rocker chic model always knows how to be one step ahead of everyone else.
Photo: Via @georgiamayjagger/Instagram.
Rose gold hues growing out? Dip your toes into "blorange" with an opposite ombré look to take the trend to another colorful level.
Photo: @hairbyaustinclaire/Instagram.
No matter your length or hair type, this vibrant shade will slay.
Photo: Via @fem_coiffeur/Instagram.
The fresh hue is perfect to lift your winter blues.
Photo: Via @izabellesvensson/Instagram.
Those with naturally-light hair can achieve the hue without bleaching their strands first. However, if you're a brunette, you will have to bring your base color lighter to see similar results.
Photo: Via @lorealpro/Instagram.
This faded option is cotton candy hair perfection.
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Pixie cuts look rad with the glossy color choice.
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Hues veering more on the orange side scream summer — no matter what the weather is like outside.
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Forget blond hair and dark brows — we're thinking sunset streaks and defined arches are the new dynamic duo.
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Even in its most subtle form the blood orange palette works so well.
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Dark roots with the pink ends is your new festival go-to.
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If there's a recipe for the quintessential evening out in New Orleans, it definitely involves a visit to renowned jazz club Le Bon Temps Roulé. Just ask Isadora, TK Wonder, and Cipriana Quann, who literally danced the night away at this Magazine Street mainstay after an afternoon spent exploring the district's notoriously seductive shopping scene. After all, what could be more NOLA than a trumpet-blasted, saxophone-saturated dance floor? Grab a bourbon and put on your comfiest shoes, because we're taking you to the smokey, sultry heart of this historic hot spot for an unforgettable adventure — in virtual reality, of course.
Once you've swayed to literally all the jazz, join TK Wonder and Cipriana for a breather on the impossibly idyllic steps of Melrose Mansion, an antebellum mansion-turned-B&B nestled in the center of NOLA's Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. Don't forget to look up to see the estate's gorgeous balconies.
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When you're in a beauty rut, it's a little like looking in your closet and seeing absolutely nothing to wear. Sure, you have the bones to create a killer look — a bold liner here, a bottle of texture spray there — but sometimes you just need a boost of inspiration. That's why we created Short Cuts, a series of quick, easy-to-follow videos meant to educate, refresh, and excite the beauty nerds in all of us. Whether you're looking to learn something new or to refresh your current routine, there's a Short Cut for you.
We all know that it's important to give our natural curls a break from pulling, brushing, twisting, and harsh weather — making a protective hairstyle perfect right now. But the best part about it? The versatility. They make it easy to try something new or take risks, without damaging what you love most. These crochet curls are bouncy and beautiful, so you don’t have to think twice about working this into your hair routine.
Press play above to watch the style in action, then follow the steps below to try it out for yourself.
Step 1: Begin by cornrowing your hair.
Step 2: With a crochet tool, slide the hook under a cornrow and attach the looped end of an extension to the end. Lock the hook.
Step 3: Pull the hair underneath the braid and unlatch the hook.
Step 4: Open the looped extension end and pull the long end through.
Step 5: Repeat all over your head for perfect curls!
You don't often see toddlers ordering lattes at Starbucks or kids downing a few shots of espresso early in the morning. That might be because coffee is what some call "an acquired taste" or because it's kept away from kids for fear that it may stunt their growth, or maybe it's simply because they don't need the caffeine — it is, after all, socially acceptable for them to take naps every day. No matter the reason, coffee just isn't a drink for kids, and that's why 3-year-old Adler Webb is so unique. He is the world's youngest barista.
Adler is the son of Andrew and Jenn Webb, who own Bindle Coffee in Fort Collins, CO. An Instagram post from the coffee shop's account explains, "He is curious and sweet and wants to know how things work. He already knows how to grind and tamp espresso and enjoys sneaking drinks of black coffee." The account also shows images of Alder practicing at the espresso machine with his dad and learning how to make pour over coffee for Brindle's customers.
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If you're intrigued by the photos, you can see Adler in action in a video recently posted to Facebook by UniLad. The video shows the 3-year-old working with his father to make a cappuccino, and trust us when we tell you it's so, so cute. Take a look:
Alder's already got some major skills. Even if he doesn't top the cappuccino with the perfect foam art, that drink looks delicious. Plus, he's certainly got plenty of time to perfect his craft.
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Most people find cheating to be a rather icky thing to do. No matter how you feel about monogamy, it's pretty awful to lie to your partner and violate their trust by getting involved with someone behind their back. Of course, while most of us would hate to find ourselves in this romantic situation in real life, movies are a much different story.
Even the most loyal among us sometimes like to indulge in films about affairs. Maybe it's getting lost in a fantasy you know you would hate to fulfill in real life, or just the general excitement that comes from the movie's illicit love (or, often, straight-up sex). No matter what your reason for sitting through a film about a not-so-neat affair, there's more than enough movies to satisfy the urge. Hollywood adores some steamy adultery, so don't feel guilty about enjoying this genre.
So what affair movies are top-notch? These movies range from romances to thrillers, but each one has something in common: They're totally extra (-marital, that is.) Click through to see which ones you should watch when the mood strikes.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson play adulterers in this Woody Allen thriller. Though their romance is peppered with steamy kisses in the rain, ultimately, the film ends...well, not so well for everyone involved.
Swimfan (2002)
At the height of the early-'00s teen melodrama, there was Swimfan, a movie as sexy as it is scary. In the film, reformed bad boy turned swimming superstar Ben (Jesse Bradford) cheats on his lovely girlfriend Amy (Shiri Appleby) with the seductive new girl Madison (Erika Christensen). Turns out, Madison is a bucket of crazy, and attempts to ruin Ben's life (and end it) after he decides to end their affair. At least they'll always have sex in the high school pool...?
Closer (2005)
If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking. Such is the premise of Mike Nichols' affair drama, which entangles two couples into one another's lives with devastating consequences. Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, and Julia Roberts give performances that are as excellent as they are heartbreaking.
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Some hot affairs fizzle out. Others end with your daughter's pet bunny in a pot on the stove. (Ugh, nightmares for days.) While you might not fantasize about this affair, you'll be hooked, and likely terrified, by Glenn Close's portrayal of the obsessed Alex.
Chloe(2003)
This movie, a remake of the 2003 French film Nathalie, features Amanda Seyfried in a role far darker than some of the rom-com heroines she's played. Here, she's a manipulative call girl named Chloe, whom suspicious wife Catherine (Julianne Moore) hires to tempt her husband (Liam Neeson) to see if he has been unfaithful. Things get more complicated when Catherine is seduced herself.
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A new survey from NerdWallet found that the state where women earn the least compared to men is Wyoming. Women there, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, only earned 64.4 cents for every dollar men made in 2015. Louisiana had the second largest income discrepancy between genders, with West Virginia coming in third. So it's clear that while the wage gap between men and women may be closing, there is still a lot of work to be done.
The report says that this inequality is trickling down to women's savings, like their 401Ks. Women in Wyoming have to save $1.55 for every dollar their male counterparts invest in retirement savings in order to save the same amount.
On the other hand, the state with the smallest wage gap is New York. Women there make 88.7 cents for every dollar men make.
We hope to see the gap close more in the coming years — though while Donald Trump has said that he supports equal pay in principle, he has been hesitant to discuss implementing policies on a national level.
See the video from Veuer below for the full story.
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Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old singer who will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, is ready for Friday's events.
Evancho, who placed second in America's Got Talent when she was 10 years old, shared a photo of the U.S. Capitol building on Instagram, between rehearsals for the inauguration performance. "Im here! #inauguration #NationalAnthem," she wrote in the photo's caption.
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While Evancho seems pretty stoked to be performing at the event, not everyone is excited as she is. Evancho faced online backlash for agreeing to perform at the inauguration — she has a transgender sister, and some Twitter users questioned why she would perform for an administration that doesn't seem to favor LGBTQ rights.
Evancho's decision to sing at the inauguration may have ruffled some feathers, but it's not her first time singing for a presidential audience. She performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2010 as well as at 2012's National Prayer Breakfast.
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Last week, we introduced you to a Tinder poet. Today, we'd like to draw your attention to a man with a completely different approach to the dating app. 20-year-old Max, who attends Iowa State University, is banking on his PowerPoint skills to get right swipes. His in-depth slideshow, "A PowerPoint explaining why you should swipe right," blends a traditional dating profile with a cheeky academic spin that's adorable and unforgettable.
Max's profile was posted to Twitter by Sabrina Sweet and quickly caught the internet's eye. In her screencaps of Max's profile, we can see him trying his best to impress with fun facts, dashes of comedy, and a good helping of earnest self-deprecation.
Not only can Max build an impressive PowerPoint presentation, he insists that his mom says he's "a good singer" and "sometimes sounds like Nick Jonas." He's also "a great cook" and "an excellent Netflix and chiller."
He's got both a turtle and a dog, so if you're into animals, Max is your guy.
Our favorite slide, however, has to be "Other neat characteristics about me." On it, Max explains that he's a "family man" and a "cool guy" with the social-media stats — over 700 Twitter followers and 300 Facebook friends — to back it all up. There's no denying he's honest.
Wait, did we mention that he's met Bill Clinton? Because he has. (And got a compliment from the former president, too.) While Max did pile on the charm, maybe the 70-mile distance between him and Sweet kept them from actually meeting. She didn't mention whether or not she swiped right on Max's unique profile, but we're betting he's getting plenty of attention with an approach like this.
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While many of us can probably predict how the J.Lo and Drake saga will end, we can't look away. It's kind of like when you begin bingeing on a new show and can't...stop...watching.
According to ET, after attending a panel discussion on Wednesday about her NBC show, Shades of Blue, Lopez veered a little off topic.
When the interviewer asked about her relationship with Drake she responded, "He just asked me to do a song with him and that's what we've been doing."
Doing? That's what you've been... doing?
Many would beg to differ. For several weeks now, J.Lo and Drake have been playing with our emotions. They've posted cozy photos and videos together with no context. We've asked: Are they a couple? Are they trolling us? Did Drake really dis Rihanna?
The kicker? "We'll see if it's on his next album," she continued. So not only are you playing with our emotions, we can't even be guaranteed a song?
It's well known that Drake has no problem soaking up the limelight that comes with a high-profile union. And J.Lo has only recently come off of a messy relationship with her cheating ex, Casper Smart. It's almost too perfect a match.
It would be different if they were dating privately. But between the rumors, photos, and videos...guys can you just throw us a bone already?
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