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It was the Charlotte rapper's first-ever performance for the VMAs and a stellar night for it; DaBaby is up for four awards this year including artist of the year and best hip-hop video and best choreography for his music video for "Bop." With the Jabbawockeez at his side, DaBaby performed a medley of hits "PEEPHOLE," "Blind," and "Rockstar." His performance was a nod to the recent police brutality protests, having DaBaby riding cuffed in the back of a cop car before ending the performance against a backdrop of fire. Beyond this, it also referenced the COVID-19 pandemic, as the boxes during "PEEPHOLE" were full of face masks. You can watch the story unfold for yourself with his full performance above.
The 2020 MTV VMAs are technically airing "live" on Sunday night, but in reality, they're not actually live this year. Due to the restrictions from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the usually huge, live ceremony and night-of performances couldn't happen as they usually do, and reportedly, MTV's solution was to put together a broadcast assembled from prefilmed footage - including the award announcements themselves.
The majority of the show was filmed ahead of time in New York City. Anyone traveling into New York to film performances or other content had to quarantine for three to four days before their scheduled filming time slot, and all crew on the set were also frequently tested for the virus in order to comply with CDC recommendations. For artists who didn't want to fly into New York or were unable to, MTV helped them film from Los Angeles using green screens to make it appear they were blending into the New York sets.
"Performers in Los Angeles were all shot in-studio on a green screen. Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat all shot theirs on a screen to make it look like they were in New York but they never came here," a source told Page Six.
It's reportedly not just the performances that were filmed ahead of time. All the things we'd think of as being "live" for a normal award show, like "red carpet" interviews, were also prefilmed and packaged in advance. Even the awards themselves (and the acceptance speeches!) were prefilmed during these carefully choreographed and quarantined production bubbles. It makes sense, especially for a production-heavy show like the VMAs, that any sort of live show would simply not be feasible with the social distancing still recommended for safety during the pandemic. Instead of live numbers from living rooms and home studios, MTV opted to find the safest way possible to still bring major production values, and sacrificing a few live performances seems like an OK price to pay!
Miley Cyrus returned to the MTV VMAs stage as she performed "Midnight Sky" live for the first time on Sunday night. Wearing a sexy black dress, the 27-year-old singer strutted her stuff as she crooned the lyrics about letting go of past loves. Of course, one of the best moments of the performance was when she ripped off the skirt of her dress and swung on a disco ball. Anyone else getting "Wrecking Ball flashbacks? The new track, which dropped on Aug. 13, seems to chronicle her most publicized romances over the past year, as she makes references to exes Liam Hemsworth, Kaitlynn Carter, and Cody Simpson. Seeing that she performed her emotional breakup song "Slide Away" during the show last year, her latest performance about embracing the single life really brings things full-circle. Watch her incredible performance above.
Lady Gaga is ready to make it rain at the 2020 MTV VMAs. The singer, who is performing her hit single "Rain on Me" with Ariana Grande for the first time ever, pulled out all the stops for the virtual award show's red carpet. Gaga wore a dramatic metallic dress paired with superhigh platformed lace-up boots and a headpiece that's perfect for someone nominated for nine awards. The singer is nominated for video of the year, artist of the year, song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best quarantine performance, best cinematography, best visual effects, and best choreography.
Gaga is no stranger to going all out for the award show – I mean, I still think about her meat-covered ensemble at the 2010 VMAs regularly - and her metallic outfit during Sunday night's show is definitely one to remember. "I was wearing face shields before it was a thing 👆🤣 #VMAs," she wrote on Instagram. Check out Lady Gaga's outfit at the 2020 MTV VMAs ahead.
The mullet haircut has been staging a comeback this year, but tonight may be the first time that we've seen the throwback style hit a red carpet all year thanks to Miley Cyrus and her appearance at the 2020 Video Music Awards. The singer has been wearing the haircut for a few months now, but somehow when she showed up to the show's virtual red carpet on Sunday night, her hair looked even more mullet-y than before.
Cyrus's style for the event mimicked the '80s glam that seemed to inspire her latest music video for "Midnight Sky." She wore a strapless, mesh maxi dress with jewel accents and matching elbow-length gloves that she paired with bright red lipstick and black eye makeup. Read ahead to see more photos of Cyrus on the red carpet.
Joey King gave us a peek at her 2020 MTV VMAs outfit ahead of Sunday night's show, but we still weren't fully prepared for just how good she looks. That dress! Those nails! That makeup!
The Kissing Booth star hit the red carpet dressed in a full Versace ensemble, complete with thick gold chains and gold hair clips. Her soft glam makeup look was done by celebrity makeup artist Allan Avendaño, while her extra-long hair was styled by Dimitri Giannetos.
When Travis Mills asked King what went into picking her outfit, she gave the most amazingly candid answer. "Uh, I'm wearing Versace. My first time wearing Versace. What's up? And what all went into it is I'm wearing a lot of Spanx, I've got some fake makeup on my legs so that they look shiny, and yeah, I have extensions in my hair. So you know, I don't really look like this." We love the realness.
Candidly, we didn't really know what to expect going into the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Aside from the usual questions - like who will win artist of the year? Who is performing? What over-the-top beauty looks will this year's guests pull out? - we were all curious to see how the COVID-19 pandemic would change this year's event.
Now that the big night is here, we're happy to report that stars like Keke Palmer, Joey King, and Bebe Rexha did not let this year's unique situation stifle their creativity . . . like at all. Ahead, we rounded up a few of the best beauty moments from the 2020 VMAs.
Dress for the award you want - that's how the saying goes, right? Well, Lady Gaga must've gotten the message because she showed up to the MTV VMAs channeling full Moon Person energy, and we're here for it. The "Rain on Me" singer is nominated for nine awards and is set to perform her hit single with Ariana Grande later in the Aug. 30 show, which is sure to be a must-watch.
As expected, The Weeknd did not disappoint when he opened Sunday's MTV VMAs. Clad in his now-signature red-and-black suit, a bloodied and bruised The Weeknd performed his hit "Blinding Lights" from over 1,000 feet above Manhattan on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards.
The song is about drunk driving, and in a recent interview with Esquire, The Weeknd explained, "'Blinding Lights' [is about] how you want to see someone at night, and you're intoxicated, and you're driving to this person and you're just blinded by streetlights, but nothing could stop you from trying to go see that person, because you're so lonely. I don't want to ever promote drunk driving, but that's what the dark undertone is."
Joey King gave us a peek at her 2020 MTV VMAs outfit ahead of Sunday night's show, but we still weren't fully prepared for just how good she looks. That dress! Those nails! That makeup!
The Kissing Booth star hit the red carpet dressed in a full Versace ensemble, complete with thick gold chains and gold hair clips. Her soft glam makeup look was done by celebrity makeup artist Allan Avendaño, while her extra-long hair was styled by Dimitri Giannetos.
When Travis Mills asked King what went into picking her outfit, she gave the most amazingly candid answer. "Uh, I'm wearing Versace. My first time wearing Versace. What's up? And what all went into it is I'm wearing a lot of Spanx, I've got some fake makeup on my legs so that they look shiny, and yeah, I have extensions in my hair. So you know, I don't really look like this." We love the realness.
Fans of a good brain teaser will know that The Riddler is basically a walking puzzle factory, and his latest riddle in the trailer for The Batman already has fans in full-on detective mode. In the trailer, a card packaged in a green envelope arrives addressed to "The Batman." Inside, the card poses a handwritten question: "What does a liar do when he's dead?" Followed by a set of unfamiliar symbols that seem to be hiding some kind of message, the card continues, "Haven't a clue? Let's play a game, just me and you . . ."
In a feat that would make both Commissioner Gordon and Alfred proud, DC fans have already solved the puzzling riddle using some impressive word-to-letter correlations, and the breakdown is just as mind-boggling as the original clue. In a Twitter thread, game designer Mike Selinker explained exactly how he solved the puzzle. Keep reading for the final solution and to see exactly how the cryptic symbols translate to an ominous message that has us hoping emo Robert Pattinson Batman can solve this riddle for himself in record time.
Miley Cyrus completely stole the spotlight when she stepped out on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. The 27-year-old singer looked stunning as she wore a see-through strapless gown matched with her bleach-blond mullet and bright-red lipstick. It's sure to be a big night for Miley. Not only is she up for two awards, but she is set to perform her new single, "Midnight Sky," for the very first time. If her flashy, disco-inspired music video is any indication, we're in for a real treat. See some of her best moments from the night ahead.
Let's give Miley Cyrus a round of applause because she definitely *brought it* at the 2020 MTV VMAs. The singer, who is performing "Midnight Sky," stunned in a sparkly black Mugler dress that was completely sheer. (No shocker there since she's the queen of daring MTV VMAs red carpet looks.) She paired the see-through dress with matching black underwear, and the strapless number was covered with tiny silver mirrored embellishments that reflected with the camera flashes.
Miley's dress came with a pair of matching sheer gloves that featured black studs in place of the silver embellishments. As for her accessories, she styled the see-through dress with big gold hoops and a chain choker necklace. She slipped into a pair of black strappy heels to finish off her look. Keep reading to see her outfit ahead.
Keke Palmer is the 2020 VMAs host with the most, and naturally, she has the outfits worthy of such a job. The "Snack" singer teased a few stylish options on Instagram before the big show on Aug. 30, and we're thrilled with what she ended up choosing.
She kicked off her outfit cycle for the night with a chic Tiffany blue minidress with a bow above the leg slit, which she paired with a glittering jeweled choker and embellished pumps. Get a look at Keke's first ensemble below, as we wait patiently for the rest of her looks from the night. We already know they're going to be "fresh and cool," as True Jackson VP would say.
Candidly, we didn't really know what to expect going into the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Aside from the usual questions - like who will win artist of the year? Who is performing? What over-the-top beauty looks will this year's guests pull out? - we were all curious to see how the COVID-19 pandemic would change this year's event.
Now that the big night is here, we're happy to report that stars like Keke Palmer, Joey King, and Bebe Rexha did not let this year's unique situation stifle their creativity . . . like at all. Ahead, we rounded up a few of the best beauty moments from the 2020 VMAs.
I'll admit, when I finished binge-watching season three of Selling Sunset, I was a little disappointed. Not because of how the show ended (trust me, that was probably the best season yet) but because now I had nothing else to watch and I'd probably spend yet another weekend scrolling through Netflix trying to figure out what to stream to no avail (yep, been there way too many times). How else was I going to get my fix of drooling over stunning luxury properties that I could never possibly afford, while trying to keep up with all the drama between The Oppenheim Group? You see my dilemma?
Enter Million Dollar Beach House. When Netflix announced their list of new shows hitting the platform in August, I was immediately intrigued by the series. Similar to Selling Sunset, Million Dollar Beach House follows the exclusive group of real estate agents of Nest Seekers who cater to high-end clients looking to purchase luxury homes in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY. Sounds promising, right? Well, turns out, Million Dollar Beach House doesn't quite measure up to Selling Sunset.
For starters, the cast just isn't that exciting, plain and simple. Michael is a model-turned-real-estate-agent who is juggling the stress of being a realtor along with becoming a dad. He is the epitome of that self-entitled high school jock and clearly has it out for Noel from the very beginning - that alone just makes it hard to watch. Speaking of Noel, he is a new addition to Nest Seekers and is simply trying to further his career. However, his team perceives him as pompous and rude. Given that he's the only BIPOC character, it's borderline irresponsible of Netflix to paint him out as the villain without exploring the dynamics of what it may be like for him as a Black man selling luxury real estate to a predominately white clientele.
Then there is JB who recently made the switch from working in the financial industry to real estate and spends most of the season trying to prove to Jimmy that he can take on his own listings. Jimmy is the lead at Nest Seekers and basically has his hand in all the luxury properties. We don't really know too much about him, but he does seem nice - just not interesting enough for reality TV. And to round out the team, there's Peggy, a broker veteran who transferred to Nest Seekers after working in New York City. Like Michael, she too doesn't get along with Noel, but things really escalate as the season goes on.
The series only really shows the cast hanging out at the office and showing listings to clients, so we don't really know much about their personal lives other than what they choose to share, which honestly made it pretty boring for me and left me wanting more. Instead, I would have preferred to know about their personal relationships, what they do outside of work, and if they're actually all friends because it seems like JB and Michael are the only ones with a real friendship. Is there any family drama? What's the deal with Noel's twin brother, Joel? Tell me more.
Now, I'm aware that not everyone gets along on Selling Sunset, but there are some true friendships there. Mary and Amanza have known each other for years, and Mary is also close with Chrishell and Heather. While we do get glimpses of the women showing properties, they've also opened up their personal lives to viewers. We saw both Mary and Christine tie the knot, Amanza shared her custody battle, and Chrishell's divorce was front and center in the latest season. And I know that couldn't have been easy.
Which leads me to my next point: where was all the drama? Everybody knows that a good reality TV show has to have it, but it seemed to fall short here. The whole thing with Michael coming for Noel gets old real quick, so I don't feel like it was worth dragging it on. That's pretty much all the show has to offer in terms of drama. Yep, that's it. Maybe for season two (if there is one, anyway), Million Dollar Beach House can take a page out of Selling Sunset's playbook and throw some drinking, name-calling, and backstabbing into the mix - just a thought.
But then again maybe Million Dollar Beach House isn't meant to be that kind of reality show and it's more about showcasing all the beach houses, which are gorgeous by the way. Did I find them as appealing as the ones on Selling Sunset? No, but the Amagansett house did come pretty close, and it still stung a little when I realized I'll probably never own a beach house as I sat in my 625-square-foot apartment. I'm OK, I promise.
Anyway, if you're into real estate reality TV shows, it's worth giving Million Dollar Beach House a watch - just don't go into it expecting it to be like Selling Sunset.
Dress for the award you want - that's how the saying goes, right? Well, Lady Gaga must've gotten the message because she showed up to the MTV VMAs channeling full Moon Person energy, and we're here for it. The "Rain on Me" singer is nominated for nine awards and is set to perform her hit single with Ariana Grande later in the Aug. 30 show, which is sure to be a must-watch.
As expected, The Weeknd did not disappoint when he opened Sunday's MTV VMAs. Clad in his now-signature red and black suit, a bloodied and bruised The Weeknd performed his hit "Blinding Lights" from over 1,000 feet above Manhattan on the observation deck from Edge at Hudson Yards.
The song is about drunk driving, and in a recent interview with Esquire, The Weeknd explained, "'Blinding Lights' [is about] how you want to see someone at night, and you're intoxicated, and you're driving to this person and you're just blinded by streetlights, but nothing could stop you from trying to go see that person, because you're so lonely. I don't want to ever promote drunk driving, but that's what the dark undertone is."
Fans of a good brain teaser will know that The Riddler is basically a walking puzzle factory, and his latest riddle in the trailer for The Batman already has fans in full-on detective mode. In the trailer, a card packaged in a green envelope arrives addressed to "The Batman." Inside, the card poses a handwritten question: "What does a liar do when he's dead?" Followed by a set of unfamiliar symbols that seem to be hiding some kind of message, the card continues, "Haven't a clue? Let's play a game, just me and you . . ."
In a feat that would make both Commissioner Gordon and Alfred proud, DC fans have already solved the puzzling riddle using some impressive word-to-letter correlations, and the breakdown is just as mind-boggling as the original clue. In a Twitter thread, game designer Mike Selinker explained exactly how he solved the puzzle. Keep reading for the final solution and to see exactly how the cryptic symbols translate to an ominous message that has us hoping emo Robert Pattinson Batman can solve this riddle for himself in record time.
Miley Cyrus completely stole the spotlight when she stepped out on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. The 27-year-old singer looked stunning as she wore a see-through strapless gown matched with her bleach-blond mullet and bright-red lipstick. It's sure to be a big night for Miley. Not only is she up for two awards, but she is set to perform her new single, "Midnight Sky," for the very first time. If her flashy, disco-inspired music video is any indication, we're in for a real treat. See some of her best moments from the night ahead.
I'll admit, when I finished binge-watching season three of Selling Sunset, I was a little disappointed. Not because of how the show ended (trust me, that was probably the best season yet) but because now I had nothing else to watch and I'd probably spend yet another weekend scrolling through Netflix trying to figure out what to stream to no avail (yep, been there way too many times). How else was I going to get my fix of drooling over stunning luxury properties that I could never possibly afford, while trying to keep up with all the drama between The Oppenheim Group? You see my dilemma?
Enter Million Dollar Beach House. When Netflix announced their list of new shows hitting the platform in August, I was immediately intrigued by the series. Similar to Selling Sunset, Million Dollar Beach House follows the exclusive group of real estate agents of Nest Seekers who cater to high-end clients looking to purchase luxury homes in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY. Sounds promising, right? Well, turns out, Million Dollar Beach House doesn't quite measure up to Selling Sunset.
For starters, the cast just isn't that exciting, plain and simple. Michael is a model-turned-real-estate-agent who is juggling the stress of being a realtor along with becoming a dad. He is the epitome of that self-entitled high school jock and clearly has it out for Noel from the very beginning - that alone just makes it hard to watch. Speaking of Noel, he is a new addition to Nest Seekers and is simply trying to further his career. However, his team perceives him as pompous and rude. Given that he's the only BIPOC character, it's borderline irresponsible of Netflix to paint him out as the villain without exploring the dynamics of what it may be like for him as a Black man selling luxury real estate to a predominately white clientele.
Then there is JB who recently made the switch from working in the financial industry to real estate and spends most of the season trying to prove to Jimmy that he can take on his own listings. Jimmy is the lead at Nest Seekers and basically has his hand in all the luxury properties. We don't really know too much about him, but he does seem nice - just not interesting enough for reality TV. And to round out the team, there's Peggy, a broker veteran who transferred to Nest Seekers after working in New York City. Like Michael, she too doesn't get along with Noel, but things really escalate as the season goes on.
The series only really shows the cast hanging out at the office and showing listings to clients, so we don't really know much about their personal lives other than what they choose to share, which honestly made it pretty boring for me and left me wanting more. Instead, I would have preferred to know about their personal relationships, what they do outside of work, and if they're actually all friends because it seems like JB and Michael are the only ones with a real friendship. Is there any family drama? What's the deal with Noel's twin brother, Joel? Tell me more.
Now, I'm aware that not everyone gets along on Selling Sunset, but there are some true friendships there. Mary and Amanza have known each other for years, and Mary is also close with Chrishell and Heather. While we do get glimpses of the women showing properties, they've also opened up their personal lives to viewers. We saw both Mary and Christine tie the knot, Amanza shared her custody battle, and Chrishell's divorce was front and center in the latest season. And I know that couldn't have been easy.
Which leads me to my next point: where was all the drama? Everybody knows that a good reality TV show has to have it, but it seemed to fall short here. The whole thing with Michael coming for Noel gets old real quick, so I don't feel like it was worth dragging it on. That's pretty much all the show has to offer in terms of drama. Yep, that's it. Maybe for season two (if there is one, anyway), Million Dollar Beach House can take a page out of Selling Sunset's playbook and throw some drinking, name-calling, and backstabbing into the mix - just a thought.
But then again maybe Million Dollar Beach House isn't meant to be that kind of reality show and it's more about showcasing all the beach houses, which are gorgeous by the way. Did I find them as appealing as the ones on Selling Sunset? No, but the Amagansett house did come pretty close, and it still stung a little when I realized I'll probably never own a beach house as I sat in my 625-square-foot apartment. I'm OK, I promise.
Anyway, if you're into real estate reality TV shows, it's worth giving Million Dollar Beach House a watch - just don't go into it expecting it to be like Selling Sunset.
Jeanette Jenkins has been on a roll when it comes to posting workouts you can do right in your living room, backyard, bedroom (my workout area of choice sometimes!), and other places in your home. Remember her ab workout using only a pillow? Now, Jenkins has a 10-move cardio sculpt workout that targets your abs, back, arms, and lower body. It has many of our favorite qualities: it's low impact (aka there's no jumping and, she explained in her Instagram comments, there's minimal impact on the body and joints) and includes exercises that require zero equipment.
Jenkins said you should do each exercise for 30 to 60 seconds and complete the circuit two to three times through. See her demonstrate the moves in the Instagram slideshow above. Note: some slides feature more than one exercise. The 10 exercises are:
Sumo squat with rotation
Low-impact stiff-arm burpee
Reverse lunge with double front punch
Two knees and two kicks
Plié squat on toes
Cross torso repeater knee
Extended arm and leg abduction
Back extension with floor push-up
Cross-body elbow to knee with leg extension
Single-leg lower
This can still be a high-intensity workout even though it's not high impact, Jenkins said, explaining that "high intensity" refers to your heart rate and "high impact" means you're jumping and putting force on your joints.
It doesn't take much convincing for me to eat a plate of pancakes. I don't care if it's morning, noon, or night, I'm always down for pancakes. It took until my college years before I perfected the art of making them (thanks to a roommate who was a master at it), and I honestly still mess them up half the time. There's something to be said about being able to flip a pancake at the right time. Just saying.
Nevertheless, after I saw this recipe for pineapple upside down pancakes, I knew I had to try it. Pineapple upside down cake is also a favorite dessert of mine (I really just love pineapple), so this sounded like a fun twist on both dishes. After perusing the recipe, I decided to switch up how I made the pancakes a little bit, mostly because I live in an apartment with a gas stove that's older than I am. Thanks to its age, it only has two settings: off and screaming hot. The original recipe says to put the pineapple down first and put the batter over it, but I was low-key worried about how that would go on my skillet, so I did it backwards - and it worked just as well!
Keep in mind that the pineapple will make it take a little longer to cook the pancake through than you might be used to, so give it some extra time before you take it off the heat and enjoy it! I also added some extra maraschino cherries, because I can never have too many of those! Check out the original recipe ahead and try these for yourself at home.
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
Grandbaby Cakes
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar, separated
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk or refrigerated coconut milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Extra butter for your griddle
20 ounces thin-sliced pineapple (or if fresh, use one medium-sized pineapple that has been peeled, cut, and cored into very very thin slices)
Optional: 8-10 maraschino cherries with stems removed
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar until well mixed.
Next whisk in eggs, buttermilk (or coconut milk), melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until batter just comes together. Leave the lumps there. No need for a smooth batter.
Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt extra butter.
Once hot, add one pineapple ring to center of the griddle or skillet. Sprinkle the top of the pineapple with a little of the remaining brown sugar and turn over after browned a bit.
Optional: add a cherry to the center of the pineapple ring.
Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter over the pineapple, allowing it to go outside of the ring. Cook until bubbles form and the bottom is sturdier, golden brown, and crisp.
Carefully flip the entire pancake over, including the pineapple and cherry (use a large spatula since this process can be a bit more flimsy with the weight of the pineapple). Cook until golden brown and crisp on the other side.
Remove the pancake and place in a warm oven, pineapple side up (about 225 degrees), and repeat the process (starting with buttering the griddle) until all pancakes are done and you're ready to serve.
Put simply, breathwork is any kind of breathing exercise or technique, or any type of intentional change you make to your breathing rhythm. "It starts with the conscious changing with the pattern of your breath," said Millana Snow, an energy healer, breathwork teacher, and founder of Wellness Official. All of us are breathing, all the time, every day, but when you do breathwork, "You're choosing a specific pattern that you repeat over and over again," Snow told POPSUGAR. "You can ultimately alter the state of not just your body, but also your mind, your emotions, and your energetic and spiritual state."
It sounds like a tall order for something as simple as breathing, but the science is there to back it up: studies have shown evidence of the positive mental and physical effects of breathwork, even recommending it to college students in need of a mental boost. "It's kind of having a new resurgence, with people recognizing how powerful it is," Snow said. "It's an ancient, ancient form of altering your state."
There are multiple approaches to breathwork and practices to try, with some focused on specific goals like relieving stress or anxiety, but whatever approach you try, you're in for a valuable and revelatory experience, Snow said. Ahead, read up on her four tips for approaching your first breathwork practice, including what to expect and a simple, effective technique you can try right now.
Meghan Markle sat down with Gloria Steinem for a backyard chat ahead of a new documentary about the activist's life, and although much of their conversation was about the power of voters, they also discussed the evolving meaning behind feminism.
"As I've gotten older, I've been able to understand that it's not mutually exclusive to be a feminist and be feminine," the Duchess of Sussex said. "And to own that and harness your femininity and your identification as a woman in all of the different layers."
Steinem added: "Well, you can be a feminist and be masculine and a guy."
"Like my husband!" Meghan replied. "I love that when he just came in, he said, 'You know that I'm a feminist, too, right, Gloria?! It's really important to me that you know that.'"
Meghan then shared what it's meant to see Prince Harry assume such a role for their 15-month-old son, Archie.
"I look at our son and what a beautiful example that he gets to grow up with a father who is so comfortable owning that as part of his own self-identification," she said. "That there's no shame in being someone who advocates for fundamental human rights for everyone, which of course includes women."
Steinem also noted from observation that Harry is a "nurturing" dad as well: "Because then your son will grow up knowing that it's OK to be loving and nurturing."
Put simply, breathwork is any kind of breathing exercise or technique, or any type of intentional change you make to your breathing rhythm. "It starts with the conscious changing with the pattern of your breath," said Millana Snow, an energy healer, breathwork teacher, and founder of Wellness Official. All of us are breathing, all the time, every day, but when you do breathwork, "You're choosing a specific pattern that you repeat over and over again," Snow told POPSUGAR. "You can ultimately alter the state of not just your body, but also your mind, your emotions, and your energetic and spiritual state."
It sounds like a tall order for something as simple as breathing, but the science is there to back it up: studies have shown evidence of the positive mental and physical effects of breathwork, even recommending it to college students in need of a mental boost. "It's kind of having a new resurgence, with people recognizing how powerful it is," Snow said. "It's an ancient, ancient form of altering your state."
There are multiple approaches to breathwork and practices to try, with some focused on specific goals like relieving stress or anxiety, but whatever approach you try, you're in for a valuable and revelatory experience, Snow said. Ahead, read up on her four tips for approaching your first breathwork practice, including what to expect and a simple, effective technique you can try right now.
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