Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 21 novembre 2016
This Happy Workout Playlist Will Fix Even the Worst of Moods
If you've had a bad day, now's a better time than any to pop on a peppy playlist and sweat out your feelings. Tune into peppy, positive tunes from Justin Timberlake, Sia, and Bruno Mars. These upbeat jams will not only power you through a fun, mood-boosting, hour-long cardio or weight session, but they'll lift your spirits in the process, too. Yay, happiness!
If this mix isn't your speed or style, check out all of our workout playlists to find something that suits your taste. Just download the free Spotify software or app to listen to our playlists.
Why You Should Think Twice About What You Read on Facebook
Update: Since the publishing of this story, Facebook has taken several steps to combat fake news on the site. The company, along with Google, will "no longer allow fake news sites to use their ad-selling services," reports CNN. Mark Zuckerberg also addressed the controversy again in a Facebook post on Nov. 18. In it, the CEO discusses how it usually leaves the community to decide what's fake on the site. However, if the community is spreading something false, the News Feed "penalizes this content."
Zuckerberg also outlined the seven steps the company is taking to stop the spread of fake news. It involves developing better tools to flag fake news, creating a simpler process for people to report fake news, working with more sources that fact-check news, "showing warnings" when someone decides to read fake news, showing higher-quality content when it comes to related articles, "disrupting" how fake news sites can make money on the site, and lastly, listening and learning from media companies that already do rigorous fact-checking.
The post has more than 131,000 reactions, 9,000 comments, and 10,000 shares. Read it for yourself below.
Original story: A study in May found that 44 percent of US adults get their news from Facebook, which means you - yes, you - quite possibly clicked on this story from your news feed. There's nothing wrong with that; I also get my news from Facebook and the links my friends share. However, what you and I see on our news feed may look extremely different. Though Facebook continues to insist that it is not a media company, the fact that it's how a significant number of Americans get their news suggests otherwise. In its media-company role, Facebook helped disseminate misinformation throughout the election, failing its own mission statement and letting down its users.
On Facebook's own profile page, the company includes its mission statement:
Founded in 2004, Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what's going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.
Based on this statement, it's clear that the company has a duty to you - the user - to "discover what's going on in the world." But is the company failing us if it allows you to find fake news and share it with all your Facebook friends?
Facebook's algorithm surfaced fake news.
After the company fired the human curators who were running Facebook's "Trending Topics" section, the section has repeatedly surfaced fake news. Did you happen to read how Pope Francis endorsed Donald Trump? Or that Hillary Clinton was calling for civil war should Trump be elected? These fake stories spread because they were shared on Facebook.
An algorithm, which one researcher warns is inherently not neutral, cannot distinguish between what is fake and what is not. Facebook's vice president of product management, Adam Mosseri, has admitted to this problem in a statement to TechCrunch.
"We take misinformation on Facebook very seriously. We value authentic communication, and hear consistently from those who use Facebook that they prefer not to see misinformation. In Newsfeed we use various signals based on community feedback to determine which posts are likely to contain inaccurate information, and reduce their distribution. In Trending we look at a variety of signals to help make sure the topics being shown are reflective of real-world events, and take additional steps to prevent false or misleading content from appearing. Despite these efforts we understand there's so much more we need to do, and that is why it's important that we keep improving our ability to detect misinformation. We're committed to continuing to work on this issue and improve the experiences on our platform."
The New York Times reports that, internally, employees at Facebook are also concerned about the role the company played in the election and considering what its responsibility is. Employees are giving product managers suggestions on how to address the news feed problems.
Employees at Facebook are so dissatisfied with Zuckerberg's words and lack of action that dozens of them have formed a task force to investigate whether the company did enough to stop the spread of fake news, reports BuzzFeed. "If someone posts a fake news article, which claims that the Clintons are employing illegal immigrants, and that incites people to violence against illegal immigrants, isn't that dangerous, doesn't that also violate our community standards?" said one anonymous employee to BuzzFeed.
Where is this fake news coming from?
A BuzzFeed investigation found that many of the fake news stories were originating in Macedonia. Teens who wanted an easy way to make money created sites to write fake news that would cater to Trump supporters. One source told BuzzFeed that a friend who runs one of these sites can make "$3,000 a day" when a story takes off. In another investigation, The Washington Post found that sometimes Facebook surfaces stories from known satire sites, like SportsPickle. Fake news isn't the only issue on Facebook either: as an interactive story from The Wall Street Journal points out, your news feed will look vastly different if you're a liberal or a conservative.
Can we change what we see on Facebook?
To a certain extent, you can control what you see in the news feed. Facebook shows you posts it thinks you may like based on previous information, including pages you've "liked," where you're from, and other details in your profile. These same details are surfaced to advertisers, who will then show you things you might like to buy or see. At this point, however, you've probably clicked and "liked" so much stuff on Facebook that it's hard to escape the bubble you've created for yourself on the site. Besides, if what you're seeing is information and stories that you want to believe, why would you try to re-create a new world for yourself on Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't believe the fake news on Facebook had a strong affect on the election
Two days after the election, on Nov. 10, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to all these arguments at a conference. "Personally I think the idea that fake news on Facebook, which is a very small amount of the content, influenced the election in any way - I think it is a pretty crazy idea. Voters make decisions based on their lived experience."
On Saturday, Nov. 12, Zuckerberg wrote a post that said "more than 99 percent of what people see [on Facebook] is authentic. . . Overall, this makes it extremely unlikely hoaxes changed the outcome of this election in one direction or the other." Zuckerberg acknowledged that there is more work to be done in curbing fake news from the site.
Meanwhile, Gizmodo reports that Facebook may already have the features to get rid of fake news. Talking to two sources, Gizmodo found that a news feed update that "would have identified fake or hoax news stories" was in the works. But the source contends the company never moved forward with it because "there was a lot of fear about upsetting conservatives after Trending Topics." The update, in addition to flagging fake news, "disproportionately impacted right-wing news sites by downgrading or removing that content from people's feeds" - which may have been another reason the update was never released.
Facebook denied the report and all of its findings in an emailed comment to POPSUGAR. "The article's allegation is not true. We did not build and withhold any News Feed changes based on their potential impact on any one political party. We always work to make News Feed more meaningful and informative, and that includes examining the quality and accuracy of items shared, such as clickbait, spam and hoaxes. Mark himself said 'I want to do everything I can to make sure our teams uphold the integrity of our products.' This includes continuously review updates to make sure we are not exhibiting unconscious bias."
The company did not respond to our other questions for comment.
Where do we go from here?
Joshua Benton, director at the Nieman Lab, explores several different options. One of the most beneficial ones is to rehire human curators who can decide what goes in the "trending topics" section. See, there is plenty of great, well-reported journalism out there. But, if the algorithm on the site can't fix what you see on your feed, it can at least attempt to resolve this via the Trending Topics section. Benton also goes on to suggest that a team could sort through all the content on Facebook and flag fake news - and even potentially remove the publisher or page from the site if it continues to do this action.
Facebook can also do what reporters have been asking the company to do for months: declare itself a media company. When it controls this amount of information and dictates how and when you see that, it is making editorial decisions. When the company refuses to strike down fake news from the site, that is an editorial decision. Facebook is the company determining what information is vital to its readers - decisions which reporters and editors make in newsrooms every day.
We'll never know the full extent of how much Facebook did or did not influence the election. But with local and state elections now a year away, the company can and should do better. It owes that to its users and employees, who subscribe to a mission statement that wants to "make the world more open and connected."
What you need to know about risky blood thinners
More and more Canadians are taking prescription blood thinners. What's the risk in taking these drugs? Plenty, says @NightshiftMD. as he looks into the findings of a new Canadian study.
What you need to know about risky blood thinners
More and more Canadians are taking prescription blood thinners. What's the risk in taking these drugs? Plenty, says @NightshiftMD. as he looks into the findings of a new Canadian study.
Every Elf on the Shelf Is Going to Want This New BFF
Bringing the Christmas spirit to homes on Santa Claus's behalf can be a lonely job, but luckily for your little one's beloved Elf on the Shelf, he or she can share in the holiday fun this year with an adorable new friend: a pet St. Bernard ($25).
This adorable pup doesn't just serve as a spirited companion for your family scout elf, but he also helps Santa to achieve the perfect holiday for families all over the world. Once your family adopts this sweet pet, he encourages kiddos to perform acts of kindness. As children start doing good deeds for others around them with their St. Bernard by their side and their Elf on the Shelf watching, the little ones are creating much-needed Christmas magic that Santa uses to make everything come together on Christmas Eve.
Along with a sweet book explaining this puppy's magical powers and special tradition, the St. Bernard comes straight from the North Pole with an official adoption certificate. This pup, which is debuting this holiday season, is only the second official Elf on the Shelf pet to be introduced. Is it worth buying even if your family's elf already has the original pet reindeer ($20), which is meant to teach kids about showing love in that each time a child snuggles it, the reindeer creates more Christmas magic that Santa uses to fly his sleigh? Definitely - the more North Pole friends using their "powers" to spread Christmas cheer throughout your home, the better!
The Best Beauty Looks From Afropunk's Fancy Dress Ball
Afropunk hosted a Fancy Dress Ball in LA on Sunday night, and the guests did not disappoint when it came to their beauty looks. Headwraps, natural hair, glitter, and bold lip colors abounded. Afropunk events have always been a hotbed of gorgeous, diverse style, and last night's ball - held as part of Red Bull Sound Selects Presents: 30 Days in LA - was no exception. Check out some of the most mesmerizing faces from the party and private dinner ahead.
10 Amazon Prime Beauty Gifts That You Can Get at the Very Last Minute!
If you're lazy and you know it, sign up for Amazon Prime and bookmark it now. The service allows members to get free and quicker shipping, so if you procrastinate your holiday shopping, you can make up for it with a few clicks and a stored credit card. To help make the gift-giving process even easier, we rounded up 10 of our favorite beauty deals, all available through Amazon Prime. Oh, and they're all under $35! So if you didn't save that much money this year, we won't tell anyone.
Live Video and Snapchat-Like Messages Are Officially Coming to Instagram
Are you someone who goes back and forth between using Snapchat and Instagram? Well, Instagram's two new features, live video and disappearing photos and videos in direct messages, might finally make you stop switching between the two.
Instagram's live video combines features from Facebook Live and Twitter's Periscope. To go live, all you need to do is swipe right and tap "Start Live Video." Unlike Facebook and Periscope, however, the live video exists only in the moment - it disappears once you're done filming. If you're someone watching the live video, you can tap and leave hearts (similar to Periscope) or leave a comment. Swipe right on a live video to see more, or go to the search page to discover who's live right now. Instagram is testing the feature for now and will roll it out to everyone in the next few weeks.
For those of us who love Snapchat's ephemeral photos and videos, Instagram is now integrating something similar into the app. Starting today, you can send temporary photos and videos to your friends as a direct message. When you look at your direct messages, you'll see what messages have these short-lived photos and videos at the top.
Read ahead to see what these two new features look like and start playing around with them. It might be enough to make you forget about Snapchat's spectacles.
The Best Exercise For Toning Your Triceps and Core
If you want to tone your upper body and core, push-ups are one of the most effective exercises you can do. If you're used to doing them with your elbows out wide, try this challenging variation that targets your triceps for a more defined upper body.
- Begin in plank position with the arms and body straight, shoulders over the wrists. Keep the core engaged.
- Bend the elbows behind you and lower your chest to the floor. Keep your upper arms tight to your body so your elbows are against your ribs on both sides.
- Straighten the arms, coming back to plank position.
- This counts as one rep. Do as many reps as you can with correct form.
The Best Exercise For Toning Your Triceps and Core
If you want to tone your upper body and core, push-ups are one of the most effective exercises you can do. If you're used to doing them with your elbows out wide, try this challenging variation that targets your triceps for a more defined upper body.
- Begin in plank position with the arms and body straight, shoulders over the wrists. Keep the core engaged.
- Bend the elbows behind you and lower your chest to the floor. Keep your upper arms tight to your body so your elbows are against your ribs on both sides.
- Straighten the arms, coming back to plank position.
- This counts as one rep. Do as many reps as you can with correct form.
Don't Let Gigi Hadid's White AMAs Dress Distract You - She's Just Getting Started
For this year's American Music Awards, Gigi Hadid received quite the coveted gig: co-hosting the show alongside SNL alumn Jay Pharoah. Naturally, the new job mean planning out a wardrobe worthy of the spotlight, and when the model showed up on the red carpet, she set the bar pretty high. Gigi's lacy white, frilled Roberto Cavalli dress was breathtaking from every angle, hugging her curves and showing off her shoulders. Factor in the voluminous hair and a sparkling diamond choker, and you've clearly got something ready for the record books. But alas, this girl's just getting started.
Scroll through to see the details from Gigi's red carpet ensemble, then stay tuned for her costume changes. There's bound to be a ton.
Gigi Hadid Gears Up For Her Big Hosting Gig at the AMAs
Gigi Hadid arrived in style for the American Music Awards in LA on Sunday. The model braved the rain as she hit the red carpet in a white lace Cavalli jumpsuit and looked as gorgeous as usual as she posed for pictures. Gigi is hosting the ceremony along with former SNL star Jay Pharoah, and with performances from Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and Nicki Minaj, it should a night to remember. See photos from Gigi's night.
7 Before and After Photos That Prove Things Aren't Always as They Seem
With perfectly round and well-lit booty pictures taking over our Instagram feeds, it's almost impossible to not want to get squatting to build that perfect Insta-tush for yourself, but one fitness blogger is using her platform to tell people that those photos aren't always as flawless as they seem. Meet Sara Puhto, a 20-year-old Finnish YouTuber on a mission to have her followers see her at all angles. Oh, and she goes by "Saggy Sara" - need we say more?
Sara uses her platform of over 27K Instagram followers as a way to dispel all the misconstrued messages about body image all over the internet. She posts photos side by side - some flexing, some not; some sitting, some standing - as a way to show that there's a lot more that goes on in a seemingly perfect photo. She's inspiring her followers to love themselves from all angles and sharing that any goal is achievable "with the right amount of determination." She shows that we can't hold ourselves to the standards of perfectly angled celebrity photos, because they might not show the other side of the photo for a reason.
"Don't think you can't because you're comparing a posed photo of a body to your everyday body," she wrote on Instagram. "Use them as motivation but don't get too caught up on them."
Keep reading to see some of Sara's incredibly realistic and eye-opening photos.
dimanche 20 novembre 2016
The Best Albums of 2016
It may feel a little early to declare what music, films, and movies were the best of 2016, but when you think of what amazing music has come out so far this year, we already know who the winners are. We were seriously blessed with new albums from Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West - and not only were there surprises in there, but there were also innovations in music that redefined what it means to be a musical artist these days. POPSUGAR's entertainment team has compiled our favorite albums of the year, so check out what we've been rocking for the last few months - you might discover your new favorite album.
10 Signs of a Strong-Willed Child and Why It's Actually a Good Thing
If you've ever caught yourself exasperatedly wondering, "Why won't they just do as they're told?!" multiple times in the same day - or even hour - chances are good that you have a strong-willed child on your hands. Plenty of parents can relate to dealing with a marathon argument or two, but there's a difference between enduring a sporadic, passionate outburst and the day-in, day-out struggles with a spirited child. And while you may catch yourself feeling envious of the quiet kid at the restaurant or the one who isn't a picky eater, your child's hard-headed tendencies can actually be a blessing in disguise.
Here's a checklist of 10 signs that you have a strong-willed kid and why it can actually be a good thing.
This Brick Wall Optical Illusion Is Making the Internet Go INSANE
This may look like an ordinary brick wall, but it's not . . . When Manchester, UK, Facebook user Arron Bevin posted this photo, the internet flipped out. There's an optical illusion in this picture that some people see right away, while others find it totally impossible to figure out. Are you able to see what everybody is going crazy about?
Many people took to Twitter to express their befuddlement at this viral photo. Check out what they had to say:
That 'optical illusion' with the brick wall that's being thrown about Facebook today is bugging me. What the hell am I looking at?
- Steven Anderson (@Steveeeennn) May 16, 2016
what's the illusion in that brick wall photo my mind hurts already 😅
- gwen (@hemmojee) May 18, 2016
This brick wall illusion made me go loco after staring at it for about half an hour 😓😤
- Andy (@andreyyuuh) May 18, 2016
That brick wall illusion thing actually ruined my life
- jasi (@unrulyharry) May 17, 2016
Once you figure this out, you won't be able to unsee it - we promise. Let's see how long it takes!
If you want to know the answer, keep scrolling . . .
Image Source: NBC
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Image Source: TBS
There's a cigar wedged into the crack of two bricks toward the right side of the photo. That gray hole you see is the end of the cigar. Can you see it now?!
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One Look at Gigi's Outfit, and You Know the AMAs Red Carpet Is Bonkers
With a stylish host like Gigi Hadid on the docket, you can bet the stars came to the American Music Awards prepared to duke it out for the spotlight. Before we get to admire their bedazzled on-stage costumes, the red carpet is stirring with sexy, swoon-worthy gowns, including Gigi's Cavalli number, the very first on the scene. Scroll to see what everyone's wearing, and don't be surprised by the flashiness here. When music and fashion get involved, the award for "loudest look" is always up for grabs.
14 Holiday Traditions You Should Start With Your Family This Year
Christmas is more than just opening a pile of well-wrapped presents under the tree, but the holiday season can sneak up on the most well-prepared parents. Those few weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's really do pass by in one big, festive blur. Before you spend another year just going through the motions, why not start a few family traditions you can always revisit, time and again?
From personalized ornaments to matching PJs to a Christmas tree campout, these ideas aren't hard to pull off or even too time-consuming. In fact, each one adds just enough holiday magic that you - and your kids - will actually look forward to it.
Morph Into a Shimmery Goddess Over the Holidays With Desi Perkins's Metallic Tutorial
When it comes to holiday makeup, the more shimmer, the better. Desi Perkins's latest tutorial is a blinding addition to our roster of must-try looks this season.
Dubbed "Chartreuse Smokey Eye With Metallic Lips" (swoon) on YouTube, the look features pops of bold yellow-green hues, thanks to Makeup Geek's surprisingly affordable Foiled Eye Shadow Pan in Limelight ($10). As far as the metallic lips are concerned, you'll have to press play above to see exactly how Desi achieves them; although, we'll give you a hint: the shimmer is not from a lip product! Once you've fainted from the gorgeousness that is the end result, check out all the makeup palettes your wish list needs.
16 Gifts For the Jensen Ackles Obsessed
Do you have a Jensen Ackles superfan in your life and no idea what to get them for the holidays? The most die-hard Jensen fans have almost certainly spent plenty of time learning obscure facts, fawning over every hot picture, and drowning in the sweet tweets of the handsome actor. But chances are, they haven't gotten their hands on all this delicious merch. This bunch of Jensen Ackles gifts is so good, you might want to everything for yourself.
Celebrate Your Love of Star Trek With This Adorable Clothing Line
The year isn't over yet, which means there are still plenty of days left to celebrate Star Trek's 50th anniversary - and Think Geek and Her Universe just gave you another way to do so. The two brands collaborated to create a Star Trek clothing line, full of dresses, jackets, and more that celebrate the show.
The best part? Buy $85 or more from the collection and you'll get four collectible pins from either Star Trek: The Original Series or Star Trek: The Next Generation. If you really love the collection and buy more than $150, you'll get both sets of collectible pins.
See some of the collection ahead and buy your favorites soon, before they sell out and you see them at every single holiday party.
Jessica Alba Shares the Gifts She Loves to Receive and Give During the Holiday Season
This holiday season, POPSUGAR Latina tapped some of our favorite celebrities to share the gifts they would like to receive or give.
If like us you've always dreamed about being a fly on the wall while Jessica Alba shopped, you'll be happy to hear that while we haven't figured out how to morph into a tiny insect, we did manage to find a different way to take a peek into her must haves for the season: we secured her holiday shopping list!
The actress and beauty entrepreneur, owner of The Honest Company, shared with us 10 presents she'll be buying, wrapping, and giving to friends and family who need to be pampered, love to be healthy, and enjoy the finer things in life. Ahead you'll find her picks and hear straight from Jessica on why she loves each and every single product. Get shopping, Jessica Alba style!
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms With This 3-Week Challenge
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting strong, defined arms; we're here to help. After following this 21-day arm plan, not only will your arms look toned - you'll also be stronger. First thing's first: don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm challenge was designed with everyone in mind - whether it's your first time working out or you're at the gym on a daily basis.
Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each exercise.
Below is an explanation of how to do each of the five exercises, followed by the plan itself. Choosing the appropriate size weight is key here - you want one that fatigues your muscles by the end of the three sets. If the challenge ever feels too easy, that's your cue to increase the weight of the dumbbells (and if you find you are fatiguing too early, decrease the weight amount). Beginners should start the plan with five-pound weights, and for you more-experienced lifters, make this challenge work for you by grabbing a heavier set.
This Photo of a Mom at Target Is What We All Dream Public Breastfeeding Should Be Like
Whoever said dads can't be part of the breastfeeding process hasn't met this guy.
A member of the popular Breastfeeding Mama Talk Facebook page posted a photo of her family's recent shopping trip to a local Target, and it is the definition of public breastfeeding goals.
"When you've been in the Target toy section for 45 minutes with your 10-year-old birthday girl and the 15-month-old wants to nurse, you take their seat and nurse her while the hubs pushes you around," the proud mom wrote.
Just look at this picture, and - aside from imagining that this is how Kate Middleton must nurse all the time - make a mental note to snag one of these carts the next time your whole family is out on a Target run.
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms With This 3-Week Challenge
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting strong, defined arms; we're here to help. After following this 21-day arm plan, not only will your arms look toned - you'll also be stronger. First thing's first: don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm challenge was designed with everyone in mind - whether it's your first time working out or you're at the gym on a daily basis.
Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each exercise.
Below is an explanation of how to do each of the five exercises, followed by the plan itself. Choosing the appropriate size weight is key here - you want one that fatigues your muscles by the end of the three sets. If the challenge ever feels too easy, that's your cue to increase the weight of the dumbbells (and if you find you are fatiguing too early, decrease the weight amount). Beginners should start the plan with five-pound weights, and for you more-experienced lifters, make this challenge work for you by grabbing a heavier set.
13 Holiday Gift Sets That All Brown Beauties Should Snap Up This Season
For women of color, hunting for the ideal gift set can feel like running a marathon: it's a struggle. Some makeup lines fail to offer an extensive range of deeper shades, pigments might look chalky, and body products can lack the much-needed moisture to survive frigid temps. But it's not impossible to cross the finish line cross off every name on your shopping list. Ahead, we've scoured the internet to find the best makeup and skin care holiday offerings for brown beauties, from a set of buttery eye shadows that complement dark complexions beautifully to a collection of nourishing face masks.
22 Desserts That Belong in Mason Jars and Under a Christmas Tree
When you have more than a few people on your holiday shopping list, you need a better solution than hitting the mall hard and filling cart after cart with stocking stuffers. How about a few homemade treats, beautifully placed inside mason jars decorated with ribbons and tags?
These delicious Latin baked goods show that you put effort and thought into crafting a present, but save you more than a few bucks - shh, no one has to know! Keep reading for the perfect recipes to give your neighbor, fitness instructor, favorite barista, and even your co-workers, then check out 100-plus gift ideas for everyone else on your list.
14 Ways The Crown Gets the Royals Wrong
Ambitiously lavish and costing a rumored $130 million to make, new Netflix drama The Crown has won fans around the world since the first 10 episodes dropped on No. 4. The jewels are painstaking replicas of the real thing, the filming locations include 10 stately homes around the UK, and there are over 20,000 costumes worn. But how much of what we see on screen is fact and how much benefits from a little sprinkling of showbiz fiction? The production has been scrupulously researched and much of what is depicted is true to life, but as with any great retelling, it also benefits from a little dramatic embellishment.
- In the opening scenes, we see King George VI coughing up blood into the toilet, but given the series opens in 1947 and the king wasn't diagnosed with lung cancer until four years later, it's unlikely he was exhibiting symptoms at this point. However, the king was in poor health for much of his later reign, so this is an effective device to depict that.
- At Princess Elizabeth's wedding, assorted floral displays are positioned around Westminster Abbey, whereas in real life, there were only two floral displays used - one either side of the altar - because of postwar austerity.
- Princess Elizabeth is portrayed as being very nervous on her wedding day, stumbling over her vows and needing to be prompted. However, a real-life letter from the king to his daughter afterward reads, "You were so calm and composed during the service, and said your words with such conviction."
- Princess Elizabeth's and Prince Philip's wedding was attended by his mother, but although she is depicted in the show wearing a nun's habit, that is not how she attended in real life. She did wear her habit to the queen's coronation, however.
- Cine-camera footage marking the one-year anniversary of Princess Elizabeth's and Prince Philip's wedding is captioned, "Twelve months later, eight months pregnant," when in reality, the princess celebrated her first wedding anniversary with a six-day-old Prince Charles.
- When King George had his lung removed, his anxious family is shown all gathered in the room next door, when in reality it was just his wife who was present. Queen Mary was at Marlborough House and visited afterward, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were at Clarence House and came in the evening, and Prince Charles and Princess Anne were in Scotland.
- When the king knows he is dying and calls for his daughter Elizabeth to sit with him as he works, she asks what paperwork is sent over by the government. However, it seems unlikely that at the age of 25 she wouldn't already know this. This is, after all, a young woman who has always been conscientious and aware and on her 21st birthday gave a speech where she showed a deep understanding of her future role.
- There is no record of Prince Philip making insensitive remarks to the Kenyan dignitaries he meets on his first royal tour. It's likely this is used as a way of portraying how he has become known over the years for making diplomatic faux pas.
- In the wake of the king's death, Princess Margaret's married lover, Peter Townsend, is cautioned by his senior about the affair, saying that everyone is talking about them. However, it was reported in the royal biography Snowdon that at that time, the affair was not common knowledge.
- A dramatic moment in the show comes courtesy of a letter written by Queen Mary to her granddaughter the new queen, advising her of her role and responsibilities. In real life, however, there was no such letter. Queen Mary did have a close relationship with her granddaughter though and had always taken a great interest in her royal development.
- When Prime Minister Winston Churchill advises the new queen to move from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace and retain the surname Windsor instead of her husband's Mountbatten, she resists. Later she seeks the counsel of her uncle the Duke of Windsor and changes her mind on both issues. The general consensus is that the queen is not likely to have sought his advice in this way.
- In the episode featuring the great fog, we're drawn into the intriguing relationship between Winston Churchill and his secretary, Venetia Scott, but in real life Venetia didn't exist. It's likely the government scenes could have come across as a little flat, and so a fictitious character was brought in to add more emotional depth to this part of the story.
- The great fog didn't create as much of a panic as was depicted either, because Londoners were used to thick fogs. A doctor who was alive at the time recently said, "there was no sense of drama or emergency." The impact on mortality was only realized afterward, and there is no record it caused conflict between Churchill and the queen.
- One of the biggest plot points that has been refuted is Prince Philip's reticence to kneel before the queen at her coronation, as there is no record of it happening. Philip did struggle with his own life taking a back seat, but he came from royalty himself and understood how is worked as a concept, so it seems unlikely that he would have had a problem with this.
How to Make Your Holiday Outfit Look Infinitely More Expensive, According to a J.Crew Pro
One glimpse at J.Crew's holiday gift guide, and you'll know the head stylist has Winter fashion mastered. Gayle Spannaus brought the team to Alberta, Canada, where models posed in this season's standout pieces, from checked trousers and flannels to sophisticated coats and cozy turtlenecks. Every image carries the signature J.Crew look: casual print mixing meets laid-back elegance.
When we got the chance to speak to Gayle, we had to know - how can we get the same look this holiday season? Thankfully, she supplied plenty of tips. Gayle offered us unique ways to make a simple LBD look more expensive, and she revealed a few no-fail gifts to shop for your loved ones if you're in need of some ideas. Read on to learn how to party your way into 2017 according to a J.Crew pro, keeping things polished with very little effort.
Soothing Stretches to Instantly Ease Digestion
Most of us end up eating way more than usual on Thanksgiving, and since many of the dishes may be richer or sweeter than you're used to, it can cause some major discomfort in the tummy department. Here are some gentle stretches you can do to ease digestion.
Soothing Stretches to Instantly Ease Digestion
Most of us end up eating way more than usual on Thanksgiving, and since many of the dishes may be richer or sweeter than you're used to, it can cause some major discomfort in the tummy department. Here are some gentle stretches you can do to ease digestion.
Volunteers Rescue Sick Pup Covered in Glue and Left Out to Die
Pascal has not had an easy time in his very short life so far. This pup was tortured, drowned in glue, and left for dead. The glue hardened and nearly killed Pascal by cutting off his circulation, but thankfully some gracious rescuers picked him up to save him. He'Art of Rescue has worked tirelessly to cut off all of Pascal's fur to remove the glue, and surprisingly the dog is doing OK. However, according to the rescue, Pascal's spirit is a bit broken. Thankfully, this sad puppy is surrounded by people who are showering him with the love and affection he deserves. Check out the video above to see more on Pascal and keep updated on his progress (and hopefully adoption!) with He'Art of Rescue.
13 Things You Should Stop Saying to Your Kids Now
Sticks and stones may break kids' bones, put a parent's words can truly hurt them. In moments of anger and frustration, we tend to say things to or around our children without thinking of the consequences. There are some, like our favorite four-letter word, that evoke laughter from kids. And there are other, less humorous phrases that can make kids cry, lower their self-esteem, and potentially ruin their relationship with a parent. Though it may take some extra effort, here are a few phrases you should stop saying to your children (along with some compelling reasons why) immediately.
16 Reasons We're Shipping Wyatt and Lucy on Timeless
NBC's Timeless is already proving to be one of Fall's best new shows. Not only does each episode feature an exciting new adventure, but we just can't seem to get enough of all the complex characters. While each person is intriguing in their own right, Wyatt (Matt Lanter) and Lucy (Abigail Spencer)'s relationship has quickly gained a fandom of its own. Even though they're just friends at the moment, their chemistry is pretty undeniable. If you ship the two just as much as we do, allow us to count down all the reasons they need to make things official, like yesterday.
The Harmful and Helpful Effects of Spending Time on Facebook After the Election
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When Donald Trump was announced as the president-elect, I was shocked. And it very quick made me realize: I live in a Facebook bubble.
As a New York woman who works at a liberal (mostly female) media company, my network is mainly made up of like-minded voters. We all posted "I voted!" selfies and #ImWithHer photos on Tuesday. Based on who I interact with, it felt inevitable: of course she would win!
Clearly that wasn't the case. The country is extremely divided, with just about half the popular vote going to each candidate. That left roughly 60 million people celebrating and the other 60 million devastated.
In the immediate days after the election, my Facebook feed was dominated by crying emoji, dramatic soliloquies from angry Democrats, and friends sharing news articles and op-eds about the results.
Every time I load that familiar blue-and-white screen, I am sucked into a Facebook political vortex.
Sometimes that can feel soothing (I'm not alone!), but it can also be overwhelming. Every time I load that familiar blue-and-white screen, I am sucked into a Facebook political vortex. But the experience can also be isolating, especially if you're a Republican with mainly Democratic friends or vise versa.
Regardless of what your stream is showing, Facebook is one of most polarizing and dynamic places to spend time in our post-election world. The social media platform is one of the easiest and most obvious ways for people around the country to express themselves, discuss the issues, and find solace. But we also need to remember to take a break sometimes.
"Facebook provides a forum to vent, speak your mind, and find support," Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days, said to me via email. "That's all good, but there's a downside. Venting without a plan to resolve or move forward can keep someone stuck. There's also a contagion effect of Facebook. Sure, you'll find people who share similar views and values, but there's a possibility that complaining to a captive audience will perpetuate anxieties and stress."
To dive deeper into this topic, I spoke with friends, POPSUGAR editors, and an expert about the effects of using Facebook post-election and what to do when you log off.
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The Pros of Spending Time on Facebook
You Can Stay Informed: Facebook is a fantastic way to get news. Media outlets and users are posting content about the election nonstop. It's like an RSS feed occasionally peppered with photos of babies and puppies!
"I often scan Facebook throughout the day for news, but since the election, I have been clicking refresh more often than I care to admit," said POPSUGAR Beauty editor Emily Orofino. "It's not just the articles - I like seeing what my friends are reading and learning their perspectives."
In addition, it gives anyone who isn't a journalist a place to create their own "news" and op-eds, so to speak. It eases a feeling of powerlessness since every user has the opportunity to be heard by the masses. In the past week, I've seen friends who are usually pretty politically quiet release multiparagraph mini essays about their election reactions. There are even leaders who have emerged among my friend group, whose pages continue to stream fresh articles and statuses.
It eases a feeling of powerlessness since every user has the opportunity to be heard by the masses.
The shocking election results have also sparked political conversations between different generations, parties, and geographic locations. This type of open dialogue is step one toward uniting our country. It only takes a few seconds to type up comment on your phone. Facebook also allows people who might not feel comfortable calling or texting each other to communicate.
You Can Find a Community: As I described earlier, Facebook can feel like an awesome support group if you need that right now.
One of my Facebook friends, Jessie Diaz, who is the blogger behind Curves With Moves and an self-proclaimed "proud Latina," wrote, "I like that my Facebook is a bubble. It keeps me away from the racist people who are really trying people after the election. Not me. I'm happy living in my Facebook bubble filled with so many cultures, socio and economic backgrounds, intellects, and genders. What I won't see is anyone trying to come for me, my friends, or family, or any group in general. Because as a human, I feel their pain."
There are a lot people, especially minorities, who are feeling scared right now. If Facebook provides you comfort, then keep refreshing that screen!
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The Harmful Side of Spending Time on Facebook
Facebook Can Be an Angry Space You could be surrounded by supportive people in your hometown but face bullies on Facebook, or the reverse: your Facebook friends are comforting, but the people around you are isolating you.
This is happening to both Democrats and Republicans. One of my Facebook friends put up a post describing how she was accosted by a customer in a Philadelphia grocery store for "looking like a Trump supporter." People from both parties are feeling fired up, and much of that is being taken out on Facebook.
"I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, and a lot of people (mostly white men) that I went to high school with have been posting very aggressive things on Facebook since Trump's win," said a woman who prefers to remain anonymous. "They are forcibly telling parents to tell their kids to deal with it; convince other people that Trump is not a racist, rapist, and homophobe; and are spreading the same hate that these election results are based on. It makes me feel extremely angry."
She went on: "People have been respectfully disagreeing, and they respond with anger, entitlement, and aggression. They are clearly seeking out fights with people."
When it comes to these situations, it's best not to engage. The aforementioned editor chose to simply unfriend those people.
Facebook Can Become All-Consuming and Anxiety-Inducing: Even if almost everyone on your feed is "on your side" of the political divide, spending too much time on Facebook can become obsessive.
Personally, I've found it difficult to focus, and all I want to do is check my feed to see who has posted up new rant I can "like" or shared article I can read. While it's important to stay in-the-know, the outpouring of raw emotion and information is, at times, overwhelming.
Step away and ask yourself, "What's more important: our leadership at the top or my health?"
"I have mostly been avoiding Facebook, even though most of my feed agrees with me, because I find it just makes me angry and fuels the drama and keeps me from moving on," said POPSUGAR executive editor Nancy Einhart. "I prefer to talk to people in person because it feels more productive."
Alpert, the psychotherapist I consulted with, also brought up the point that radical reactions can bring on restlessness. "One should be concerned about the propaganda spewing from both side of the political aisle," he said. "Comparisons of Trump to Hitler, for example, or claiming Clinton has a terminal illness. Neither help to calm people's anxieties."
If closing your computer or turning off your screen is difficult (Facebook is addictive!), and especially if you have clinical anxiety, remember that you have a choice about how you spend your time. "Ultimately you must step away and ask yourself, 'What's more important: our leadership at the top or my health?'" Alpert advised. "Anger has profoundly negative effects on the body and can lead to stress-related issues: headaches, stomach aches, body aches, cardiac issues, and more. So ask yourself, 'Is it really worth it?'"
He adds to remember the basics of stress management: good sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding drugs and alcohol.
And finally: "Don't personalize the results," he said. "If your candidate lost, it's not a reflection on you, but rather, it speaks to the political process that's been in place for 200+ years. Understand that what divides this country is also what makes it stronger - diverse ideas, hard-fought battles, and working toward a stronger, more perfect union."
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How to Cope With Social Media Post-Election
If Hillary Clinton can lose the election and still be OK enough to take a walk around the neighborhood with her husband and dogs, so can you.
"Facebook has its benefits, but there's more to life than sitting in front of a computer talking to online friends," Alpert said. "That can be limiting and isolating. Log out and get connected through real life interactions - meet friends for dinner, drinks, or coffee. Get involved in activities. Do something that provides old-school interaction and communication."
I found it therapeutic to take a head-clearing, hip-hop dance class after work one night this week. I wasn't be able to check my phone while memorizing steps and rocking out to Justin Bieber's "Children."
Do something that feeds your soul, be it an indoor cycling class, grabbing brunch with an upbeat friend, or reading a fiction book. It might involve admiring the new Starbucks holiday cups or pretty Fall foliage.
Talk to people. In person. A lot is lost through a screen: nuance, tone, facial expression . . . POPSUGAR Latina editor Ale Foresto credited having a strong group of girlfriends that helped her through the disappointment of Clinton losing.
"By being around people who share similar views, you'll be able to talk out your frustrations and work toward an acceptance of the outcome," Alpert said.
And if you can't get together with someone, make a phone call! It's still more personal than texting or Facebook messaging.
Enjoy what is great about America right now IRL.
The Right Backpack For You - Based on Your Favorite Designer Bag
If you know a gal who could use a backpack from time to time - we call them bag ladies - we know exactly what you should give her for the holidays.
If she's got a favorite designer label or a silhouette she loves, we've done the hard work and translated that aesthetic to a backpack. The selects below all make for the perfect gift for someone trying out a brand new style. Read on to check out our smart pairings, then shop the backpack right for your best friend, mom, sister, or hey, maybe even yourself.
20+ Tech Gifts Your Boyfriend Will Actually Use and Love
Finding the perfect gift for your significant other is no easy task. It's why we've rounded up some of the best ones for your boyfriend that he'll both love and find useful. Some are for boyfriends who are nerds at heart and other gifts are for those who enjoy a little more style in their accessories. Look through and bookmark these!
10 Makeup Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately
Whether you've been applying makeup every morning for the past two decades or only the past two weeks, there are always new tricks to learn. But more importantly, there are mistakes to unlearn. The beauty landscape has evolved so much in just a few short years, and there's a chance that you're using old information that is sabotaging your makeup routine. For example, are you pumping your mascara wand to get excess formula onto the brush? Are you picking a lighter shade of concealer than your complexion? If so, it's time you got schooled. We consulted Nick Lujan, a Make Up For Ever pro educator, who debunked 10 beauty myths to ensure your face always looks flawless.
Try Not to Weep While Watching Ed Sheeran Serenade a Young, Sick Fan (You'll Fail)
Superstar singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been keeping a low profile ever since telling fans he'd be taking a break from social media in December 2015, but he happily answered the call of young superfan Melody Driscoll. The 9-year-old, who suffers from Rett syndrome, has spent 80 percent of her life in the hospital due to her condition. Since she's obsessed with the "Thinking Out Loud" singer, her parents decided to create a Facebook campaign to get Ed's attention, in hopes that he might come meet Melody and cheer her up. Luckily Ed, a veritable master of surprising his fans, delivered. The 25-year-old chart topper visited the children's ward of Epsom Hospital in early November, where he joked around with Melody and serenaded her with one of his more emotional songs, "Photograph." According to Melody's parents, she's apparently "still on cloud nine" and "can't stop smiling." Coincidentally, neither can we.
When You Can Catch All of Hallmark's Original Holiday Movies
Hallmark's Christmas celebrations kicked off on Oct. 29 this year, and there's still plenty of magic to come. last month, the network released the schedule for its famous original holiday films. Now that the movies are finally airing, it's time to take a look!
Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. - A Wish for Christmas (Lacey Chabert)
Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - The Mistletoe Promise (Jaime King)
Sunday, Nov. 6 - Love Always, Santa (Marguerite Moreau)*
Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. - Every Christmas Has a Story (Lori Loughlin)
Sunday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. - Christmas Cookies (Jill Wagner)
Sunday, Nov. 13 - Finding Father Christmas (Wendy Mallick)*
Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - My Christmas Dream (Danica McKellar)
Sunday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. - A December Bride (Jessica Lowndes)
Sunday, Nov. 20 - Operation Christmas*
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. - Christmas in Homestead (Michael Rady)
Thursday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. - Christmas List (Alicia Witt)
Sunday, Nov. 27 - I'll Be Home for Christmas (Mena Suvari)*
Sunday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. - A Christmas Carol
Sunday, Dec. 4 - Hearts of Christmas*
Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. - A Nutcracker Christmas (Amy Acker)
Sunday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. - Meant to Be (Bonnie Somerville)
Sunday, Dec. 11 - The Sound of Christmas*
Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. - My Christmas Love
Sunday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. - Runaway Sleigh
Sunday, Dec. 18 - A Christmas to Remember*
Sunday, Dec. 25 - When Calls the Heart: Christmas (Lori Loughlin)
Sunday, Jan. 1 - Rose Parade New Year (Rachel Boston)
*Airing on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
These Tweets Hilariously Show What Thanksgiving in a Latino Household Is Like
For most people Thanksgiving is about the turkey, football, and having a quiet and relaxing evening with family. For Latinos, it's much more complicated. It involves uncountable amounts of family (and pretend family) members, uneatable amounts of food that run the gamut from traditional (sure, mashed potatoes) to purely Latin (tamales, coquito, arroz con pollo!), a definite touch of dancing, a little pressure to follow tradition, and lots and lots of gossiping.
And because Latinos are all about banding together and sharing, the Twitter-verse created the hashtags #ThanksgivingWithLatinoFamilies and #ThanksgivingWithHispanics. Keep scrolling to see the best memes and tweets that define what it is like to spend this particular Thursday with your relatives, then check out a few ways that Latinos make Thanksgiving their own.
- Additional reporting by Macy Daniela Martin
Meghan Markle Can't Hide Her Smile After Visiting Prince Harry in London
Meghan Markle appeared to be in good spirits while walking around the set of Suits on Saturday afternoon. The actress, who is currently dating Prince Harry, could not hide her smile as she met with crew members and made her way to her car. Meghan bundled up for the chilly Toronto weather in a trench coat, navy scarf, and a baseball cap. Her latest appearance comes just one week after it was reported that Meghan visited Harry in London; the actress was spotted grocery shopping near Kensington Palace, and sources close to her say she's "head over heels" for Harry and is "doing everything she can to make the relationship work." We wonder if she'll be visiting Harry during his Caribbean tour too!
A Mom Shares 8 Years of Elf on the Shelf Antics
The following post was originally featured on Jenny Cookies and was written by Jenny Keller, author of Eat More Dessert.
Buddy and Snowflake are our elves. They arrive every year the day or two after Thanksgiving and fly back and forth to the North Pole each night in December, reporting the children's behavior to Santa. Then on Christmas Eve, they fly back to the North Pole until the next year. It's a daily reminder for kids . . . "The elf is watching you . . . "
There is a part of me that is just beside myself looking forward to all the joy and excitement our elves bring to Ally and Hudson's little faces, and there's another part of me that is absolutely exhausted just thinking about it. We've had Buddy since Ally was 1 year old - 1. She is turning 9 in January. That's a lot of shelves. Is there retirement in our future? A decade of the Elf on the Shelf feels worthy of retirement.
Our elves have been a favorite holiday tradition in our home. We've done some insane things with our elves. I've stayed up late making tiny gingerbread houses or wrapping miniature gifts, but there is little more that I want in life than for my kids to grow up remembering all the fun and special things we did for them. Yep, I'm crazy.
You may be new to this tradition or just needing fresh ideas, so here's a little elf inspiration from our Keller family elves over the last eight years.
25 Gifts That Will Make Jane the Virgin Fans Lose It
With season three of The CW's Jane the Virgin well underway - and Jane's v-card (spoiler alert!) officially swiped in - a lot has changed since that fateful accidental artificial insemination back in 2014.
Despite the admittedly crazy storyline, chances are there is someone in your life who can't get enough of the plot's telenovela-like twists and turns. (Maybe it's you?) And whether they're #TeamMichael or #TeamRafael, we're willing to bet they'll graciously accept some Jane-inspired swag from a brogelio. Ahead, find our guide to all things Jane the Virgin, including a few unexpected items only the truest of fans will understand. Once everything is in your cart, check out what we know about the hit show's current season.
Never Lose a Family Memory Again With Google's New Photo-Scanning App
There might be nothing I love more than going home to my parents' house and looking through old photos from my childhood. The only problem? I now live 3,000 miles away from them and I can't exactly take all these photos with me. That's where Google's new app, PhotoScan, comes in; the new app will scan and digitize old prints - without the glare and hassle that comes with a scanner.
PhotoScan, which is available for free on iOS and Android, is easy enough to use. Place the photo in the frame and take one photo. The app will then guide you to move the camera around three different dots. The end result is a photo that's stitched together and eliminates glare. You can also edit the photo and make adjustments before saving the photo to your Camera Roll and the Google Photos app.
The app should save you countless of hours scanning photos or teaching your parents how to do it properly. Plus, you can carry these photos in your phone - easy enough to use for a quick #TBT photo on Instagram. Watch the video above to see how it works.
Gigi Hadid Isn't the Only Supermodel Who Walks Down the Street Like She's on Set
Here's the thing about supermodels: even when they're not on a shoot, they're so confident, cool, and effortlessly styled, you'd swear they walked right out of a fashion campaign. While some ladies like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Chanel Iman turn to stylists like Monica Rose for outfit tips, their fashion sense seems totally inherent.
It's no wonder these ladies look like they're on set as they walk down the street to grab fro-yo. We rounded up 23 hot shots from 2016 we could have sworn would end up in Vogue, but alas, these are just pictures of It girls running errands. Print them out, hang them up, and by all means let them influence tomorrow's look.
Prince Harry Officially Kicks Off His 14-Day Tour of the Caribbean
Prince Harry has officially kicked off his Caribbean tour! On Sunday, the royal touched down at the V.C.Bird International Airport in Antigua to begin his 14-day tour of the region. Upon his arrival, Harry was welcomed by governor Sir Rodney Williams and a large banner that read, "Antigua & Barbuda Welcomes Prince Henry of Wales." The young royal will be visiting seven different countries throughout his trip, and will attend several independence anniversary ceremonies. He will also spend some of his time focusing on the environment by learning about turtle conservation projects, replanting coral reefs, and spending six nights on a Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight vessel that is used for disaster relief. During his stop in Barbados, Harry is set to mingle with Rihanna at the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert, an event held to celebrate the island's 50 years of independence.
Mariah Carey's Holiday Collection For MAC Has Arrived - and It's Next-Level Amazing
When we heard that MAC Cosmetics would be launching a second holiday collection with elusive chanteuse Mariah Carey, we had only one hope for the launch: bling. An assortment of cosmetics inspired by the diva demands sparkle - in the formulas, all over the packaging - and thankfully, MAC delivered.
The collaboration, which launches on Dec. 15, is obscenely glamorous. Silver glitter and metallic gold elements accent every single product. The formulas themselves boast luminous shimmer as well as names inspired by some of Mariah's greatest hits.
We're especially enchanted by the all-over body sparkle (named "Touch My Body," natch), which comes in a retro canister complete with a bow-accented puff. And we're pretty sure that we don't need to tell you that this collection's stunning gold highlighter - which features the face of Mimi herself on the powder - will be an instant collector's item for MAC and Mariah fans alike.
These pieces are bound to sell out fast, so check out the collection now in anticipation of the launch date . . . you're going to need a plan of attack on Dec. 15!
How Grey's Anatomy Star Jesse Williams Made a Positive Mark on 2016
It's hard not to be smitten by Jesse Williams. Besides being insanely good-looking, the 35-year-old Grey's Anatomy star has emerged as one of the leading voices for social activism during a year filled with political unrest. In 2016, Jesse spoke out against racial, gender, and economic inequality, and called on us all to do our part to make a change. While we can never get tired of staring at Jesse on screen, here are seven times Jesse Williams stole our hearts this year for being beautiful on the inside, too.
Chrissy Teigen's Date-Night Outfit Was So Hot, John Legend Wore It Too
As far as everyday couples style goes, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend don't share too many similarities. While Chrissy is drawn to body-hugging dresses and sexy cuts, John is more casual, often favoring a solid t-shirt or sneakers. And it's cool the pair doesn't always match, because we love when a couple has their own individual style.
So when the two finally did step out in coordinating looks for a dinner event Tuesday night, we had to do a double take. Chrissy and John both wore all black, and to top off the twinning moment, Chrissy chose a furry top in a similar texture as John's coat. Perhaps she chose her top with John's coat in mind or they just happened to coincidentally match. In either scenario, we're just glad that moment happened.
As the two walked hand in hand, we couldn't help but also think of all their past date-night looks. After further research, we've discovered that Chrissy always wears a sexy dress or top while John favors a safe go-to piece: the coat. Though the two each have their own fashion preferences, when it comes to a romantic night out, their outfits together are always a solid 100. Keep reading to see the couple's rare twinning moment, then check out their other date-night outfits.
This Viral Text Message Just Proved Grandmas Are Awesome
When Jamal Hinton received a text message invite from someone claiming to be his grandmother, he wasn't sure what to believe. To make sure the person had the correct phone number, Jamal asked for a picture and what transpired is both hilarious and heartwarming.
After receiving a selfie from his "grandmother," Jamal was sure the woman had the wrong number. "You not my grandma," he replied, before spontaneously asking if he could still "get a plate" for Thanksgiving. What the sweet grandma said in response proved she has a heart of gold.
"Of course you can. That's what grandma's do...feed every one," she wrote. For now, Hinton plans on still going to the grandma's house for Thanksgiving, he told POPSUGAR. The family members of the grandma are letting Hinton know more details.
Both Hinton and the grandma, Wanda Dench, appeared on NBC Nightly News and talked about their text message exchange. They both finally met, and now Hinton's entire family is going to Dench's for Thanksgiving dinner! Watch the heartwarming video below, and then keep reading to see the now-viral text messages, which have accumulated more than 190,000 retweets and 400,000 "likes."
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