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.
mardi 27 décembre 2016
Decades of Diehard Britney Fandom - in GIFs
There are some things that only true, dedicated Britney Spears fans will understand. Her career spans decades, moving from plaid and pigtails to sequined bodysuits to the fierce look she has today. From the schoolgirl era to the VMAs stage, Britney's proven time and time again why she's a pop icon. To celebrate her icon status, let's take a trip down memory lane with the journey of being a Britney fan - in GIFs.
10 Blogger-Inspired Nail Trends to Try in 2017
With 2017 on the horizon, it's time to remember all the nail trends we saw hit the runway and Instagram ahead of the shiny new year - with a little help from our favorite fashion and beauty bloggers.
Whether you're a fan of all-over color or intricate lines and designs, there's a look for you, trust us! Ahead, find 10 examples of on-trend nails you'll be itching to re-create as soon as possible. Keep scrolling to see them all, then, while you're at it, peep the blogger-inspired style trends you'll want to follow, too.
17 Tech Hacks That'll Make You Feel Like a Boss
No one can resist the power of a game-changing secret, especially when it comes to the gadgets and technologies we use on the daily. If you want to know how to keep earphones from getting tangled or what to do with your favorite square Instagram prints, there's a hack for that, and we've rounded them all up. Your tech life's about to get a whole lot easier.
After geeking out to these gadget tricks, check out 33 more game-changing, brilliant hacks.
Hot or Cold: What's the Best Way to Shower After a Workout?
Have you heard of recovery showers? Apparently there's a better way to rinse off after an intense workout - one that boosts recovery. Best part? It's not an ice bath.
The concept of a "recovery shower" is alternating temperatures from hot to cold. Is this an effective way to stimulate circulation and aid in muscular recovery? "There is no yes or no answer to this question," said Dr. Kristin Maynes, PT, DPT. "We all have to remember that every person's body is different and may react to certain therapies differently." That said, she totally recommends recovery showers.
"Yes, it can be an effective aid to muscle or injury recovery; however only for someone without an acute injury," she told POPSUGAR. So as this is a great general method for recovery, keep in mind that if you're dealing with an injury, you'll need to discuss this with your own physical therapist. "If there is no injury, it [can] speed up the recovery process, keep the body mobile, and prevent stiffness." Here's how the recovery shower works:
First, Cold
"After a workout, you want to start off with cold - an ice bath or cold shower - to aid in the decrease in inflammation of muscles, joints, and tendons," said Dr. Maynes. Exercise inflames these parts of your body, and as she put it, "it's unhealthy to be in an inflamed state for prolonged periods of time."
The cold water locally decreases blood flow, reducing inflammation, stiffening the muscles and joints - thus decreasing pain (just like icing an injury). This is "very important for immediate recovery and works well in the acute stages of injury or right after a workout," she said. "It is like a 'pause' button in the healing process to decrease the body's quick response to injury, which can be very painful at times."
Then Hot
Then switch to hot. "This will improve muscle and joint recovery to flush out all the build up of inflammatory cells, dead cells, scar tissue build up, etc. to improve the health of the bones." Going from cold to hot also helps with potential stiffness. You know how you sometimes can't walk after leg day? Try a cold-to-hot shower. "This can also aid in improvement of mobility of body structures so stiffness does not set in," she said. "This is very good to use in the subacute and chronic stages of an injury."
That said, if you're injured, she stressed that this is not the way to recover. "You do not want to use heat in the first few days up to a week of an injury," so avoid this kind of recovery shower.
The Best Workout Recovery?
Post-workout recovery is essential, and it varies for everyone. "If you are active in aiding your recovery after an intense workout [with] stretching, foam rolling, yoga, etc., then adding an alternating hot shower or an ice bath is going to help," said Dr. Maynes. "Find out what works best for your body whether it be hot shower, ice bath, or both; stick to it and it will help you."
But be patient! "Nothing works in a day; you have to do it more than once to see an effect."
Hot or Cold: What's the Best Way to Shower After a Workout?
Have you heard of recovery showers? Apparently there's a better way to rinse off after an intense workout - one that boosts recovery. Best part? It's not an ice bath.
The concept of a "recovery shower" is alternating temperatures from hot to cold. Is this an effective way to stimulate circulation and aid in muscular recovery? "There is no yes or no answer to this question," said Dr. Kristin Maynes, PT, DPT. "We all have to remember that every person's body is different and may react to certain therapies differently." That said, she totally recommends recovery showers.
"Yes, it can be an effective aid to muscle or injury recovery; however only for someone without an acute injury," she told POPSUGAR. So as this is a great general method for recovery, keep in mind that if you're dealing with an injury, you'll need to discuss this with your own physical therapist. "If there is no injury, it [can] speed up the recovery process, keep the body mobile, and prevent stiffness." Here's how the recovery shower works:
First, Cold
"After a workout, you want to start off with cold - an ice bath or cold shower - to aid in the decrease in inflammation of muscles, joints, and tendons," said Dr. Maynes. Exercise inflames these parts of your body, and as she put it, "it's unhealthy to be in an inflamed state for prolonged periods of time."
The cold water locally decreases blood flow, reducing inflammation, stiffening the muscles and joints - thus decreasing pain (just like icing an injury). This is "very important for immediate recovery and works well in the acute stages of injury or right after a workout," she said. "It is like a 'pause' button in the healing process to decrease the body's quick response to injury, which can be very painful at times."
Then Hot
Then switch to hot. "This will improve muscle and joint recovery to flush out all the build up of inflammatory cells, dead cells, scar tissue build up, etc. to improve the health of the bones." Going from cold to hot also helps with potential stiffness. You know how you sometimes can't walk after leg day? Try a cold-to-hot shower. "This can also aid in improvement of mobility of body structures so stiffness does not set in," she said. "This is very good to use in the subacute and chronic stages of an injury."
That said, if you're injured, she stressed that this is not the way to recover. "You do not want to use heat in the first few days up to a week of an injury," so avoid this kind of recovery shower.
The Best Workout Recovery?
Post-workout recovery is essential, and it varies for everyone. "If you are active in aiding your recovery after an intense workout [with] stretching, foam rolling, yoga, etc., then adding an alternating hot shower or an ice bath is going to help," said Dr. Maynes. "Find out what works best for your body whether it be hot shower, ice bath, or both; stick to it and it will help you."
But be patient! "Nothing works in a day; you have to do it more than once to see an effect."
Who Is Your Favorite Character on Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time has some fairytale-perfect characters, and we want to know which one is your favorite. Do you love Prince Charming and Snow White? Are you an Evil Regal, or is Emma Swan your preferred heroine? Vote for your favorite Once character of 2016 here. The poll will close on Dec. 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Even If You Think NYE Is Highly Overrated, You'll Want One of Reformation's New Party Dresses
If the thought of all that New Year's Eve hoopla is enough to make you want to face-plant in the nearest sofa, consider Reformation's new holiday collection the answer to your party prayers. Enlisting the stylishly cool Haim sisters, the brand is launching another round of festive pieces that take the effort out of getting dressed, keeping things easy and just a bit sexy.
"We're longtime fans of Ref and it's awesome to celebrate their mission of sustainability and work together with like-minded women. As far as the collection, NYE is the holiday that's always over-hyped, but Ref clothes make you want to get dressed and go out - so it was fun creating our own version of that," the Haim sisters said in a press release.
In addition to Reformation's usual suspects - like slinky slit dresses - you can also look forward to a few surprises, like a patent jacket, for starters. Consider it the lineup that'll get you through the holidays, and then some. Scroll through to get a sneak peek before you click over to shop online or in Reformation stores today.
Paula Deen's Transformative Way to Scramble Eggs
You will never make scrambled eggs another way after learning Paula Deen's method. When I spoke to the Southern chef a few weeks back, she told me her unique method of scrambling eggs:
"We can't operate without Vidalia onions out here. I like to fry the onions and mix with my scrambled eggs. I use water instead of milk. Water makes them lighter. Water doesn't make it as tough as milk. I cook them on low, and use half bacon drippings and half butter, so you have the best of both worlds. I like to put a lid on my scrambled eggs, turning them all at once. If you cook them too fast, it makes them not so good."
So, geared up with bacon grease, Vidalia onions, my favorite salted butter (Kerrygold), and some eggs, I got to work. The results tasted more delicious than I could have imagined. Curious about how to re-create this at home? Here's some step-by-step instruction.
Queen Letizia Loves Zumba and 24 Other Little-Known Facts About the Royal
She's the first commoner to become queen of Spain, and over the 12 years she's been part of the royal family, she has been through ups (the birth of the heir to the throne of Spain) and downs (personal tragedy, including the loss of her grandmother). As a journalist she saw war and terrorism firsthand, and as a royal she has finally won the approval of her people, juggling motherhood, philanthropic work, and redefining a monarchy that was only reinstated 38 years ago. It's been quite a journey, and there is certainly more to Queen Letizia than meets the eye. Scroll ahead for 25 little-known facts about her.
Emma Roberts Picked This $60 Winter Coat Right Off the Racks
Only LA weather would let you get away with wearing a denim mini skirt and a furry coat, which is why we were a little jealous of Emma Roberts's outfit when we saw her. For her shopping trip, Emma wore a colorblock Tory Burch sweater and styled the top with something a little less pricey - a $60 coat from Forever 21. While the sweater was cute and definitely festive for the holidays, it was really her jacket that stole the attention.
The luxe-looking coat perfectly complemented her outfit, making Emma a master of the high-low style. To recreate your own version of Emma's outfit, shop her exact sweater ahead. Although the coat isn't available anymore, we did find similar picks below to fit everyone's price range.
After 3 Back Surgeries, Bar Method Helped Me Find the Joy in Exercising
I never expected to utter the words “joy” and “exercise” in the same sentence. Then, two years ago, on a whim and with a little convincing from my best friend, I tried The Bar Method. To this day, I take classes five and sometimes six times a week. I spring out of bed every morning at 5 a.m. and put on my grippy socks to ensure I don’t miss one of my favorite hours of the day. But it wasn't always that way.
As a child, I was never very active. I did gymnastics, but I was never into sports. My love of gymnastics came to grinding halt when I was 10 years old and learned that I had a pretty severe case of scoliosis (curvature of the spine). In just one year, I endured three extensive surgeries. I don’t want go into too many gory details, but the ordeal involved rib removal, spine twisting, and a Herrington rod (metal rod that was inserted and screwed into my spine along one side to straighten my spine) coming loose.
When it was over, I was three inches taller but a hell of a lot less flexible. Prior to the surgery, I could do backbends and bridges, but afterwards, I could only move at my neck and bend at my hips - everything in between was as straight as an arrow. With this limited flexibility and my exceptional caution, I just stopped being active, and I always had a doctor's note that allowed me to pass gym with little effort. I knew after my surgeries I would never gain the same flexibility, but I should have been able to maintain strength. Unfortunately, the fear of more surgeries and just exceptional caution lead to me a path of weakness in both my core and back.
When I heard friends say they loved exercise, I thought they were crazy, but deep in the back of my brain, I was a little jealous. As an adult, I would entertain the idea of exercise for a few months - with yoga, crazy circuit training, and gym memberships - but nothing stuck, and I hated all of it. Looking back now, I realize I was always haunted by my three back surgeries; I was fearful that overexerting myself would result in more surgeries. And after years of babying my back, much of my muscle had atrophied.
But then I tried The Bar Method - a low-impact full-body workout that utilizes a ballet barre for many of the exercises and stretches. From the beginning, the classes were incredibly hard and intense, but to my surprise, I found myself craving them. I started slowly, going no more than three times per week, and I always did the easy or modified versions of the exercises.
Throughout those early classes, my back never hurt and I never felt as if I couldn't do the exercises. The amazing Bar Method teachers taught me which exercises I needed to modify and truly helped me focus on engaging my back and core (muscles I hadn't used in years, but I could feel my muscles' memory kicking in). Within the first couple weeks, my first win was when I realized I could stand up, bend over, and actually touch the floor. I hadn't been this flexible since I was a kid.
After several months, I began to understand the joy of exercising regularly: not only did it help clear my head but also I left class with less stress. A common phrase you hear from instructors in Bar Method class is “good choices” when you challenge yourself just a little more, like going from doing push-ups on your knees to doing them on your toes.
In turn, I began to focus on my own wellness and to realize that life is full of choices, both in barre class and out. I slowly increased my schedule to five classes per week, and after the first year, I switched to the 6 a.m. class from the evening classes to ensure I never missed a session. Every class, I challenge myself to try something new or just to stretch a little further. If I am tired, I trust the instructors, who come to know your abilities and always push you a little harder.
It took me 20-plus years to discover the joy of exercising - and my love for it wasn't instant. It took time and the realization that those small challenges and movements during class have changed my body, helped me gain muscle strength, and improved my flexibility throughout. Yes, I also lost weight, but honestly, I am more proud of the strength I have gained over the last two years, and I have slowly gained confidence in my back! If you have had scoliosis surgery or other back problems or just haven't found "your" exercise, I highly suggest trying The Bar Method. If that doesn’t ignite your passion, keep looking; you never know when you will find the thing that makes you spring out of bed every day at 5 a.m.
Related:
5 Barre Workouts You Can Do at Home
A Bar Method Instructor Explains Why Your Thighs Can't Stop Shaking in Class
Mom's Emotional Letter on Her Girls' Adoption: "I Don't Love You 'Like You're My Own'"
When Jamie adopted her two youngest daughters and officially expanded her family to six, she commemorated the occasion with a heartfelt letter that explains exactly how much these little ones are loved.
On this day, Jamie cherished the fact that there is no longer a prefix, subtext, or "sort of" to their relationship. "You're not my foster daughter, I don't love you 'like you're my own,'" the mom-of-four shared on her blog, Foster the Family. "Today you are wholly, completely, for forever my daughter."
When the girls were first dropped off at their home, Jamie explained that she and her husband chose to love them like daughters and that they made this decision before they even had a chance to fall in love with them. "But the falling happened. After bursting into our family, you eased into our lives and hearts," Jamie wrote. "The formalities of our state-regulated, court-appointed, 'temporary' relationship faded away. We dropped the 'foster' from your title, and you simply became 'daughter.'"
She then eloquently explained how this day was different than when she birthed her oldest two children. Instead, it felt most similar to when she married their new daddy. "I met him. Then I fell in love with him, knew I would spend the rest of my life with him, and then came the day to make it official," she explained. "Papers were signed, names were changed, ceremonies were had, but I didn't love him any more than I had the day before. He was the same. I was the same. Nothing had changed. But everything had. After that day, we belonged to each other, officially, forever."
As she concluded her monumental note, Jamie vowed to love both girls forever on the day when nothing and yet everything changed.
I believe that, as of today, our family is now complete. That the six of us will be at this "family" thing, just us, forever. As far as I can see, our growing family has finished growing. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe others will join this little unit of ours. But, I know, I know, that no matter what, we are a family now. Forever.
This day, this adoption day, is one of the happiest days of my life. Today, I become your mother. Today, you become my daughter.
Happy Adoption Day, my dear daughter, I love you.Love,
Mommy
After 3 Back Surgeries, Bar Method Helped Me Find the Joy in Exercising
I never expected to utter the words “joy” and “exercise” in the same sentence. Then, two years ago, on a whim and with a little convincing from my best friend, I tried The Bar Method. To this day, I take classes five and sometimes six times a week. I spring out of bed every morning at 5 a.m. and put on my grippy socks to ensure I don’t miss one of my favorite hours of the day. But it wasn't always that way.
As a child, I was never very active. I did gymnastics, but I was never into sports. My love of gymnastics came to grinding halt when I was 10 years old and learned that I had a pretty severe case of scoliosis (curvature of the spine). In just one year, I endured three extensive surgeries. I don’t want go into too many gory details, but the ordeal involved rib removal, spine twisting, and a Herrington rod (metal rod that was inserted and screwed into my spine along one side to straighten my spine) coming loose.
When it was over, I was three inches taller but a hell of a lot less flexible. Prior to the surgery, I could do backbends and bridges, but afterwards, I could only move at my neck and bend at my hips - everything in between was as straight as an arrow. With this limited flexibility and my exceptional caution, I just stopped being active, and I always had a doctor's note that allowed me to pass gym with little effort. I knew after my surgeries I would never gain the same flexibility, but I should have been able to maintain strength. Unfortunately, the fear of more surgeries and just exceptional caution lead to me a path of weakness in both my core and back.
When I heard friends say they loved exercise, I thought they were crazy, but deep in the back of my brain, I was a little jealous. As an adult, I would entertain the idea of exercise for a few months - with yoga, crazy circuit training, and gym memberships - but nothing stuck, and I hated all of it. Looking back now, I realize I was always haunted by my three back surgeries; I was fearful that overexerting myself would result in more surgeries. And after years of babying my back, much of my muscle had atrophied.
But then I tried The Bar Method - a low-impact full-body workout that utilizes a ballet barre for many of the exercises and stretches. From the beginning, the classes were incredibly hard and intense, but to my surprise, I found myself craving them. I started slowly, going no more than three times per week, and I always did the easy or modified versions of the exercises.
Throughout those early classes, my back never hurt and I never felt as if I couldn't do the exercises. The amazing Bar Method teachers taught me which exercises I needed to modify and truly helped me focus on engaging my back and core (muscles I hadn't used in years, but I could feel my muscles' memory kicking in). Within the first couple weeks, my first win was when I realized I could stand up, bend over, and actually touch the floor. I hadn't been this flexible since I was a kid.
After several months, I began to understand the joy of exercising regularly: not only did it help clear my head but also I left class with less stress. A common phrase you hear from instructors in Bar Method class is “good choices” when you challenge yourself just a little more, like going from doing push-ups on your knees to doing them on your toes.
In turn, I began to focus on my own wellness and to realize that life is full of choices, both in barre class and out. I slowly increased my schedule to five classes per week, and after the first year, I switched to the 6 a.m. class from the evening classes to ensure I never missed a session. Every class, I challenge myself to try something new or just to stretch a little further. If I am tired, I trust the instructors, who come to know your abilities and always push you a little harder.
It took me 20-plus years to discover the joy of exercising - and my love for it wasn't instant. It took time and the realization that those small challenges and movements during class have changed my body, helped me gain muscle strength, and improved my flexibility throughout. Yes, I also lost weight, but honestly, I am more proud of the strength I have gained over the last two years, and I have slowly gained confidence in my back! If you have had scoliosis surgery or other back problems or just haven't found "your" exercise, I highly suggest trying The Bar Method. If that doesn’t ignite your passion, keep looking; you never know when you will find the thing that makes you spring out of bed every day at 5 a.m.
Related:
5 Barre Workouts You Can Do at Home
A Bar Method Instructor Explains Why Your Thighs Can't Stop Shaking in Class
12 Ways You're Using Your Beautyblender Totally Wrong
The Beautyblender isn't your grandmother's makeup sponge. There's a reason professional and YouTube makeup artists keep more than one in their kits at all times. Since the brand launched over 10 years ago, it has become an insider favorite and created a new category of edgeless sponge applicators (with plenty of knockoffs available).
The main question we get when someone sees us with the pink egg: "Is it worth the money?" Yes. The Beautyblender will cost you $20 (which is about 19 more dollars than the cheap triangle versions at the drugstore). But you'll get a dewy, airbrushed finish you can't achieve with brushes alone.
There are a few things you need to know before you run out and buy one. Consider this your Beautyblender owner's manual straight from the product creator, Rea Ann Silva. Avoid these 12 mistakes to keep you from getting mold, tears, or stains in your prized beauty tool.
These Are Most Gorgeous and Unique Makeup Brushes You Have Ever Seen
Every now and then while slipping into the rabbit hole that is my Instagram feed, I come across a product so freaking beautiful that I instantly fall slave to its coolness. Naturally I make sure to get my hands on the item before singing any public praises (as any good beauty editor would); but admittedly, it is often the sheer beauty that steals my heart. That is what happened with this lineup of drool-worthy brushes.
Makeup brushes by definition are pretty darn beautiful, but this 'gram-worthy lineup takes the crown and does one hell of a job applying a stunning face of makeup, too. So in an attempt to save you from hours of endless scrolling, here are the coolest and most beautiful makeup brushes you have ever seen!
This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Make Chicken Breasts
It's no secret that boneless, skinless chicken breasts aren't the most exciting ingredient, but they're certainly one of the most popular among home cooks. If you're feeling totally uninspired by your usual chicken recipes, allow these chef-approved tips to get you out of your rut. Here's how some of the best Food Network personalities and more of our favorite celebrity cooks transform their chicken breasts.
Alton Brown: Pounded Thin
Alton Brown's recipe is for chicken kiev, a popular dish that involves pounding the chicken breasts thin before stuffing them with herbed butter, coating them in breadcrumbs, and frying them. Alton's pro tip is to refrigerate the rolled-up, stuffed chicken breasts for at least an hour so they stay intact while being fried, so you don't have to worry about pesky butcher's twine.
Ina Garten: Lemon on Lemon
Ina's lemon chicken breasts recipe has a five-star rating out of more than 600 reviews, and it's easy to see why. She makes sure there's maximum lemon flavor by baking the chicken breasts with plenty of zest, juice, and wedges.
Chrissy Teigen: With a Brick
Yes, an actual brick. Once you try the technique in Chrissy Teigen's brick chicken recipe, you might never go back.
Rachael Ray: Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed
Rachael Ray's spinach- and mushroom-stuffed chicken is further proof that stuffing your food is always a good idea. A filling made of spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan, and garlic results in chicken that's anything but bland.
Giada De Laurentiis: Piccata
Giada's foolproof chicken piccata is the ultimate Italian-style chicken dinner. With a short list of impactful ingredients (butter, lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers), you can make your own restaurant-worthy chicken.
Ted Allen: Parmesan-Crusted
When in doubt, add parmesan cheese. Chopped host Ted Allen recommends baking the chicken in a crunchy crust of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
What Exactly Is Taboo About? The Scoop on Tom Hardy's New Show
While Tom Hardy is a verified movie star, the actor is no stranger to TV. Every so often, he pops up on Peaky Blinders, and he has a crazy-looking new series of his own: Taboo. He created it alongside his father, Chips Hardy, and writer Steven Knight, who wrote Eastern Promises and, not coincidentally, Peaky Blinders. The drama is also executive-produced by Ridley Scott, and it looks insane. Here's the beginner's guide to everything you need to know about the show!
The Plot
James Keziah Delaney (Hardy) returns home to London after years traveling the world. He's been gone so long that people, including his own family, thought he must have died on his trip. He's come back to claim his stake on his father's shipping empire, but the family's dirty business tactics affect his life in terrible ways. Oh yeah, and there's black magic involved.
The Cast
In addition to Tom Hardy, Taboo stars Oona Chaplin, a Spanish actress you may notice from the "White Christmas" episode of Black Mirror. Jonathan Pryce (aka the High Sparrow from Game of Thrones), Franka Potente, and Michael Kelly are also in it.
The Trailer
The Premiere Date
The show is initially premiering in the UK on BBC One but will begin airing on FX on Jan. 10.
This Is Why We're Sure 2017 Will Be Selena Gomez's Best Year Yet
This was a wild year for Selena Gomez. Though the singer and actress started with a world tour to promote her hit album Revival and appeared on every red carpet, including at the Met Gala and the Oscars Vanity Fair party, by the time August rolled around, Selena was ready for a break, saying she wanted to concentrate on caring for herself after her diagnosis of lupus brought on side effects of depression and anxiety.
After 90 days away, a period in which we collectively rooted for Selena, we were happy to see her make her return to the spotlight with an emotional speech at the American Music Awards in November. Now that Selena is healthy and feels strong, we can only expect 2017 to be her best, most in-control year yet. Scroll ahead for our predictions of what we think Selena will be tackling this year.
Princess Beatrice of York Hangs With Kate Middleton, but Her Style's on Another Level
You might have heard Princess Beatrice's name with ties to Uber executive Dave Clark. The longtime couple made headlines recently with news of their split, but we're here to prove the Royal Highness of York can hold her own. Not only does the princess regularly attend family events alongside her younger sister, Eugenie; her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II; and Kate Middleton, but she also participates in charity work and is developing a career in business.
From a fashion perspective, Beatrice is a natural. Her wardrobe consists of key pieces that turn heads on the red carpet, at fashion shows, and on the street, but it's the way she wears them that counts. While the princess favors Peter Pan collars, avant-garde fascinators, and all sorts of embellishments, every outfit includes an element of surprise. Read on for 73 lessons you can learn just by studying her style.
Every Hot Picture of Jensen Ackles We Could Get Our Hands On
It's high time we pay tribute to one of the most important things about Jensen Ackles: his beautiful, heart-stopping good looks. Of course, we all know by now that he's more than just a pretty face; his epic expressions on Supernatural are a force to be reckoned with, his amazing sense of humor makes us laugh, and, of course, nothing beats those ridiculously magical modeling pictures from the '90s. Keep reading to see the hottest pictures of Jensen we could possibly find.
This Video of Students Giving Their Teacher a New Computer Will Make You Cry
If you need proof that holiday miracles do exist, then you need to watch this sweet clip of a group of students giving their physics teacher a new computer. The video, which was tweeted by one of the teacher's students, shows how touched the teacher is by the gesture and is nearly impossible to watch without tearing up.
According to the tweet, Physics teacher Steve Hlaudy, who teaches at Canfield High School in Ohio, complained about his computer's speed. His students heard his complaint and chipped in to buy him a new one. Twitter user miabattistal, a student at the school, filmed his reaction and tweeted the heart-warming video.
Our physics teacher always complained about how slow his computer was so we all pitched in and got him a new computer for Christmas 🎄 http://pic.twitter.com/gr7a63J5lH
- Mia Anne (@miabattista1) December 22, 2016
The tweet, which was posted on Dec. 22, already has more than 35,898 retweets and 77,069 likes. It's exactly what you need to restore your faith in humanity after a rough year.
If You Prefer Sofia Vergara's Bikinis, You Obviously Haven't Seen Her Sexy One-Piece Suits
We're all ready for Summer 2017, thanks to Sofia Vergara's most recent family trip and the sexy one-piece swimsuits she wore while relaxing on the beach.
The Modern Family actress spent Christmas in Hawaii with husband Joe Manganiello and son (and new model) Manolo, and while other celebrities were posing in Santa hats and under the mistletoe, Sofia was spending time on the hot sand in our new favorite swimwear.
While you might be drooling over her hot body in the photo above, we immediately went on a shopping frenzy after seeing her vacation snaps, adding both her revealing low-cut black one-piece and curve-hugging strapless black and white striped swimsuit to our cart - because whatever makes Sofia look this fiery in the middle of Winter is what we want to live in from May to September. Read on to take a look, then shop similar silhouettes.
The Best GIFs of the Year Capture the Hot, and Sometimes Enjoyable, Mess of 2016
Sometimes words aren't enough to capture what you're feeling, which is where GIFs come in. We use them in so many different conversations, from our text messages to tweets, that it's hard to even know what your favorite GIF to use is. The next time you're in a GIF rut, just look at GIPHY's most popular GIFs of the year.
The GIFs range from moments in our favorite movies (the sloths from Zootopia are still the best) to the election, and even include one of the best BFF duos out there. See the top 10 list ahead and start using them in your life.
12 Shirtless Aaron Diaz Pictures That Deserve Their Own Calendar
Aaron Diaz has been heating up your TV screen for years on hit telenovelas like Teresa and Lola, Érase una Vez, and now that he has crossed over into the US market with a role on Quantico, he has more fans than ever before!
The hunky 34-year-old Mexican actor, who is married to and has two kids with Argentine singer Lola Ponce, is the hot dad of everyone's dreams - and he isn't afraid to let his followers know it. Just look at his abs! Basically, Aarón's Instagram is filled with sizzling closeups of his physique, so if you aren't following him, it's highly recommended you do it now. Keep scrolling to see 12 examples that, yes, could be a freaking sexy calendar.
How 1 Sneaky Kitten Ruined a Girl's Christmas Surprise Will Leave You in Hysterics
If this moment when a 3-year-old girl was trying to open up her holiday surprise wasn't so funny, it would definitely be a Christmas fail.
Heather Brooker and her husband had planned on giving their daughter a cat, and when Christmas morning arrived, they waited until the child had already opened up her other gifts before bringing out one last box. However, the kitten had another idea in mind - as well as epic comedic timing - and managed to slip out of the box without the child noticing. Instead of being overcome with happy tears when she opened the box to discover her new pet, this little girl was left completely confused with an empty box and a priceless reaction.
Heather described on her website how she and her husband spent months brainstorming how they would pull off the surprise before deciding on letting their daughter "open" the cat as a final gift from Santa Claus. "It would be perfect!" she wrote. "But sometimes when you plan things, they don't end up the way you thought they would. They turn out even better."
16 of the Most Memorable Internet Posts of 2016
Most of us can agree that 2016 felt like one of the worst years we could ever remember living through. However, despite the many negative memories 2016 brought us, it also gave us some happy and uplifting stories. Imgur felt the same when it selected its top 16 posts of the year.
"The posts we selected this year helped to lift the world's spirits during the famous disappointments of 2016," wrote Sarah Schaaf, the director of Community at Imgur in a post. "These posts helped shape this community's culture and left a lasting impact on the Internet as a whole." Check out the posts ahead, each with captions from Imgur. Warning: some of which will make you laugh until you cry!
When You See These Photos of Michelle Obama, You'll Realize She's the Queen of Holiday Style
When it comes to holiday dressing, Michelle Obama is fit to teach us a thing or two. After all, the first lady has worn countless beautiful gowns over the years and has become as powerful of a style icon as Jackie Kennedy. Though Michelle has access to a host of stylists and talented designers, make no mistake - the first lady knows how to wear clothes. She's always confident and poised, whether she's wearing a bold print or a power color like red. She may not have done it knowingly, but the first lady's given us 29 holiday dressing tips we'll never forget.
Finally - What to Wear to That Winter Wedding
Dressing for a wedding is already a high-stakes outfit situation. You want to look great, but don't want to upstage the bride. And, of course, you have to be careful to steer clear of white, ecru, cream, etc. So, you really don't need anything making the dress code any more complicated. We hear you. Inside, we're taking the work out of dolling up - because shouldn't getting glam and celebrating your friends and family be fun? Stop stressing about your dress and shop 40+ options ahead, all totally appropriate for any Winter wedding.
Chrissy Teigen Gave Away Her Holiday Dress For the Sweetest Cause
After Chrissy Teigen wore a holiday-red velvet dress on Lip Sync Battle, paired with a Santa Claus hat and strappy pumps, some of us couldn't get it out of our heads. (It was a good look, can you blame us?) But Rebecca Howe, a big fan with high hopes, sent out a tweet to the supermodel:
@chrissyteigen but seriously when you're done with that red dress from this week's @SpikeLSB can I have it please 😍
- Rebecca Howe (@Rebecca_Howe42) December 23, 2016
Seeing that Chrissy is always tracking her social media accounts, we weren't surprised to find she quickly responded to the request. Chrissy offered the Nicholas mini to Rebecca right away, and the two arranged shipping through their DMs. Rebecca was so excited about the exchange, she broke down the process in a blog post called "Merry Chrissymas to Me."
Scroll to read the story about how Chrissy played Santa Claus this year, and check back on New Year's Day for photos of Rebecca working the dress for her night on the town. Then, shop similar designs if you're still in need of an outfit to ring in 2017.
17 Too-Real Parenting Quotes From Zoe Saldana That'll Make You Love Her Even More
Zoe Saldana is not going to sugarcoat it for you: being a mom (yes, even in Hollywood) can be complicated, draining, and messy. Of course, all that matters to the Puerto Rican-Dominican actress is being there for her 1-year-old twins, Cy and Bowie, giving them all the care and support they need - but Zoe will be the first to tell you she's probably doing all that loving with a little poop on her hair.
From the emotional process that is sleep training to the hurdles of wanting to pass along her native Spanish and her husband's Italian to her kids to negotiating with Hollywood studios to pay for her daycare, scroll ahead for 17 times Zoe was deadpan honest about her experience being a mom.
Andrew Garfield Goes For an Oceanside Stroll With His Parents Over the Holidays
Andrew Garfield has been having a pretty amazing last few months. After generating plenty of Oscar buzz for his roles in both Hacksaw Ridge and Silence, he took a break from his busy schedule to spend quality time with his parents, Lynn and Richard. The adorable trio stepped out the day after Christmas in Malibu, CA, and hit the beach for a leisurely stroll. Andrew linked arms with his dad (who was rocking matching sunglasses with his son, naturally), while his mom walked along behind them. Not a bad way to keep the inevitable postholiday depression at bay, right? Thanks to Andrew's multiple nominations in upcoming award shows, we'll likely be seeing a lot more of him soon. Here's hoping he'll bring his parents as his dates to at least one of the big events!
Watch Kit Harington Adorably Complain About Having a Birthday the Day After Christmas
If you have a December birthday, then you can definitely relate to Kit Harington's latest video. During an interview with W magazine, the Game of Thrones actor opened up about what it's like having a birthday the day after Christmas. Not only is it amid the holiday chaos, but his birthday actually falls on another holiday in England: Boxing Day. While Kit complains about the lack of presents, he does admit that he always gets to spend the day surrounded by family and friends. "I just never get enough attention," he admitted. "But I never get enough attention." Well, we would definitely beg to differ!
Our Baby Was Killed at Day Care - and It Wasn't an "Accident"
His death could have been prevented. YourTango shares the story of Shepard Dodd's life via his father, Derek.
Shepard was an unnaturally happy and healthy 11-week-old baby boy. He would smile until something needed to be corrected. He would cry, you would fix it, then he would smile again. He was a special baby to my wife and I after years of infertility, and he had a life ahead with limitless possibilities.
Which is why on April 6, 2015, our world changed forever.
We chose an in-home day-care provider in Oklahoma (where we reside) to watch Shepherd. The woman was highly recommended by a friend and she would only watch teacher's kids. This meant she would be closed during the Summers and school breaks, which was great for us because I'm a teacher.
On April 6, I left for work early and was able to kiss Shepard and Ali goodbye. I will never forget him looking over for me and smiling. Shepard had only been going to the in-home day care for five days when Ali took him on that Monday. He had his first runny nose that weekend and had woken up that morning with congestion, but he was in good spirits, so we weren't overly worried.
Ali messaged the day-care provider about using a rock'n'play for sleeping so that Shepard could be on an incline instead of having to lie on his back. Originally she agreed, but when Ali arrived and saw what it was, she couldn't let him sleep in it.
In fact, this childcare giver confided that she had been cited by the Department of Human Services (DHS) 10 days earlier for allowing another infant to fall asleep in a swing, and that they told her how dangerous both car seats and swings were for babies to sleep in.
On that Monday, as Ali was unpacking her diaper bag, she realized that she had forgotten the bottles so she ran back home. She was very concerned about Shepard getting sick if she were to lay him down flat for his naps. While she was home, she grabbed her Ergo 360 carrier that our childcare giver had used before so she wouldn't have to put him down if she didn't want to.
Ali also requested a doctor's note for the caregiver so she would also have the option to use the rock'n'play. When Ali returned, the childcare giver reported that she had come up with a plan: she would sit the rock'n'play in front of the couch so Shepard could nap in it, so if DHS stopped by to "check on her," she could just pick him up and answer the door with him.
This ensured she wouldn't get in trouble. Ali, feeling confident the attention Shepard would be getting would be more than sufficient, left to go to her morning meetings and notified our childcare giver that our doctor was faxing her the note for the rock'n'play at 9:45 a.m.
At 12:51 p.m., the daycare provider called Ali and told her she needed to come quickly. The childcare giver reported that Shepard wasn't breathing. She had called 911, and a police officer and EMTs had responded.
Ali asked her to give the phone to an EMT, and after speaking with him she knew the situation wasn't good. Ali called me. In the middle of teaching a class I had to answer the phone to Ali saying I had to go, that Shepard wasn't breathing.
I ran to the truck and drove way too fast to the day-care provider's home. When I arrived, they were wheeling my son out of the house on a stretcher. They were still working on him, but told me that they had yet to get his heart going or him breathing on his own.
As I rode in the van in front of the ambulance, I had to prepare myself for life without my son and the grief that would follow. When we arrived at the hospital, as they wheeled him past me into the ER, I gave him a kiss on the forehead.
He was cold.
As they were working on our son, the attending physician came over and told us that they would try another push of epinephrine and two more rounds of CPR, and then they would have to call it.
Surrounded by doctors and nurses with looks of pity, and police officers, detectives, and DHS officials waiting to interview us, we had to say goodbye to our son, intubated on a stretcher.
Unbeknownst to us, our childcare provider had been educated by DHS for the swing violation where she was specifically counseled about safe sleep practices. The next day, DHS returned due to the serious violation, and she was reminded again of the dangers of putting a child in a swing.
It's documented in her public file that she specifically inquired about infants napping in their car seats. DHS told her that sleeping in the car seat was a dangerous practice and would increase the chances of SIDS. She was told this just 10 days before she chose to put our child in an unbuckled car seat on the floor, swaddled, where he wiggled down until he lost his airway and suffocated to death.
He was unable to alert anyone to the terrible trouble he was in because the door was closed and there was no monitor to catch his struggle. In addition, our childcare provider was distracted by her friend who had stopped by around lunchtime so she could drop off her 2-year-old while she went and had lunch with other moms.
TWO HOURS passed before she finally checked on Shepard and found him completely blue.
The childcare provider has never been charged with any crime. Shepard's case is still open and we're hopeful as a family that justice will find her in this world or the next.
This wasn't an accident.
She knew that a car seat wasn't safe for sleep and that two hours is much too long to leave an infant behind a closed door.
Shepard's death doesn't have to be in vain. Unsafe sleep surfaces are a REAL danger. We're looking to focus the attention to safe sleep standards so they can protect Oklahoma's children from negligent decisions.
Follow Ali & Derek's nonprofit (in honor of their son Shepard) for more updates.
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The New Trailer For Beauty and the Beast Will Make You Cry Pools of Tears
Attention, Disney fans: an extended look at Beauty and the Beast is here, and it's just as magical as you would have hoped. Not only does the new clip showcase the beautiful set and costumes that we saw in the first official trailer, but it also gives us a better look at some of the film's most memorable moments, including the iconic ballroom scene, and some dialogue from the Beast himself. As he and Belle slowly start to fall in love, the film's enchanting score plays in the background, leaving us in a puddle of emotions. Honestly, it's enough to give you chills. The movie doesn't hit theaters until March 17, 2017, but you can bask in all the beauty above!
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Which Once Upon a Time Couple Is Your Favorite?
Once Upon a Time is certainly filled with some epic love stories, but we want to know which is your favorite. Are you a Captain Swan shipper? Do you live for Outlaw Queen? Or is your OTP a bit more underrated? Vote for your favorite couple of 2016 here. The poll will close on Dec. 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Here's How You Can Score a Free Latte During Starbucks's 10 Days of Cheer
Starbucks is giving us another excuse to satisfy our Peppermint Mocha cravings. Starbucks's 10 Days of Cheer, which starts on Dec. 23, is a way for the company to celebrate its customers at the end of the year with pop-up parties at stores across the country over the course of 10 days. At each "cheer party," Starbucks is giving customers free Tall (12-ounce) espresso beverages, including Chestnut Praline Lattes, Flat Whites, and Mochas. These in-house events will be hosted at 100 stores per day from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. local time, and you can find the location of each Starbucks cheer party to see where your closest one is.
Additionally, during the 10 Days of Cheer, Starbucks will be handing out a "Cheer Card with a special offer," which could include 50 percent off a Spiced Sweet Cream Cold Brew or Holiday Spice Flat White beverage, 50 percent off any lunch item (sandwiches, salads, bistro boxes), or a free holiday cookie or Cranberry Bliss Bar with the purchase of a handcrafted beverage (any size).
If Starbucks is giving us yet another reason to show off our holiday red cups, you better believe we'll take it.
Princess Charlene Skipped Her Heels For the Most Perfect Holiday Flat
As the song says, "it's the most wonderful time of the year," and that's especially true for fashion lovers. Chic, shiny pieces are worked into everyday wardrobes, capturing the season's festive spirit, much like Princess Charlene did at Monaco Palace's Christmas gifts distribution. For the annual event, the royal paired her red coat, white button-down, and gray wide-leg pants with pointy metallic flats - aka the comfy yet cute option for any holiday party.
Looking at Charlene's outfit in full, the pop of sparkle made it something special, and we're totally on board to copy this tiny detail for New Year's Eve. Read on for a better look at what she wore, then snag similar shoes for yourself.
Shannen Doherty and Her Husband Have a Love Some People Only Dream About
Shannen Doherty tied the knot with her husband, film producer Kurt Iswarienko, in October 2011, and in the five years since then, the couple has shared a lot of precious moments together. The actress frequently posts pictures of Kurt on social media, most recently gushing about their romance on Instagram while partaking in the "7 day #loveyourspousechallenge," which has people post sweet things about their spouse for a week. "I'm lucky. I married my other half, my soul mate," she wrote alongside a photo of them on their honeymoon. Shannen and Kurt have also put on a beautiful and united front after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2015. In addition to attending the Stand Up to Cancer event in September, they've shared very honest moments from her battle with her fans, flipping off the disease for the camera and voicing their unwavering support for each other. Now that's love.
11 Products That Will Keep You Looking Flawless as You Transition to Natural Hair
Managing transitioning hair is a lot like dating. It requires the patience of a kindergarten teacher and you need to connect with a variety of prospects (beauty products) before lo and behold, you meet your match. Talk about stressful!
We've read endless reviews of shampoos, deep conditioners, and leave-ins equipped with moisturizing and detangling qualities for ladies embarking on the journey from relaxed to natural hair. While it's important to nourish your kinks and curls to prevent breakage, avoid jumping on the product-heavy bandwagon.
"Women who are transitioning must understand the importance of maintaining the balance of moisture and protein," says Noël Reid-Killings, celebrity and master hairstylist of Noël New York Salon. "New naturals aren't familiar with their natural texture and tend to gravitate towards moisturizing products unnecessarily. What's often seen as dry hair is really just a coarse hair texture. Over moisturizing can be dangerous and cause more tangling with the relaxed hair, leading to breakage."
As you get acquainted with your new tresses and find the right system for your routine, it's time to consider styling essentials and must-have products to make everyday maintenance much more manageable. Hot tools for occasional straight styles, a feel-good detangling brush for wash days (finally!), and vibrant head wraps that can make a three-days-old twist-out look bomb are just a few of our favorites for transitioning hair.
Click through for more details on these and a few other gems you'll want for your arsenal if the big chop wasn't for you. You're one step closer to happy transitioning tresses!
This Is How Your Favorite Celebrities Celebrated This Holiday Season
It doesn't matter if you're someone who has their holiday decorations on display immediately after Thanksgiving or someone who prefers last-minute cheer, chances are you shared a snap or two of your favorite moments on social media. And your favorite stars are doing the exact same thing!
From picking out a picture-perfect tree to holiday parties galore, see how celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Camilla Belle (pictured above in a forest's worth of Christmas trees) felt the holiday cheer.
Kim Kardashian Pops Up at Kris Jenner's Annual Christmas Eve Party
The Kardashian-Jenner crew sure knows how to throw a party. This year, Kris Jenner held her annual Christmas Eve bash on Saturday, and as usual, it included a star-studded guest list. The host of the night was joined by all of her daughters, including Kim Kardashian, who has recently been absent from social media after her robbery in Paris in October. Although Kim's sister Khloé Snapchatted a video of North, it is unclear whether or not Kim's husband, Kanye West, attended the event following his recent hospitalization. Kylie was joined by her boyfriend, Tyga, while Kourtney snapped a few photos with Scott Disick and their kids in the photo booth. John Legend, Babyface, and David Foster also made some fun appearances as they serenaded the guests with a few songs on the piano. Read on to see more photos from the over-the-top party.
A Stranger's Unexpected Act of Kindness That Changed Everything For 1 Pregnant Waitress
Sarah Clark was preparing herself for an exciting yet difficult upcoming start to 2017. At nine months pregnant, the Arizona waitress was working her last shifts before starting unpaid maternity leave in January. Unfortunately, her fiancé is also having surgery this week and will be recovering, while temporarily out of work due to the procedure, for months.
However, a customer who was also pregnant and moved by Sarah's circumstances took it upon herself to leave this expecting mom a shocking tip: $900. "I couldn't believe what I was looking at because it was such a high amount," Sarah told CBS News. "Nine hundred dollars is a lot of money. It took a while for it to set in, and once it did I cried for a little while. You always hear about these things happening, but you never expect to be the recipient of it."
Along with the generous tip, the woman left a note on the receipt before picking up her takeout order and leaving. "This is God's money - He gave it to us so we could give it to you. God bless," the unidentified woman wrote.
Sarah and the kind woman had chatted several times when the patron was in the restaurant before and Sarah said she didn't even notice the tip until the woman had already left. "I don't know if she really understands how much this is going to help us this season," Sarah said. "Me being on maternity leave and him being out of work, we're not going to be making any income. So this is really going to help with rent and other bills and things like that."
Kylie Jenner Strips Down For a Wet and Wild Short Film With Tyga
So far, Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Tyga have appeared in a number of (PG-rated) videos throughout their bumpy relationship, including the rapper's music video for "Stimulated" and a fun-filled clip promoting Alexander Wang's Fall 2016 campaign. Their latest, however, might take the cake. Directed by photographer Sasha Samsonova and featuring music from Niia (that will soon be featured on everybody's sex playlist), the steamy video - which was released on Christmas as Kylie's "surprise gift to the world" - shows the reality star getting hot and heavy with her boyfriend in the shower. Scenes vary from artistic interpretations of a white t-shirt contest to topless cuddling, so watch it at your own risk.
From Her Engagement to 2016, This Is Queen Letizia of Spain's Style Evolution
There's a clear difference in Queen Letizia of Spain's style from the moment it was first announced that the TV reporter (then known as Letizia Ortiz) was engaged to Prince Felipe, back in 2003, to today. During her first years as princess of Spain, Letizia kept a conservative look, wearing pantsuits, high necklines, and demure gowns, much like she did during her journalist days. But in the past couple of years, the queen has taken more risks, giving her style a modern turn in body-hugging dresses, printed skirts and pants, and Disney-worthy gowns. See the royal's transformation ahead, then check out her best moments with the king.
The Best, Most Durable Black Tights You Can Buy, According to Reviews
Groan - it happened. Before we had a chance to truly get accustomed to the whole idea of Fall and Winter weather, it was time to break out the tights again. And while we always try our hardest to switch things up color-wise, we know in our heart of hearts that the true hue for us will always be black. It's just the sleekest and the simplest, and it pairs well with a variety of different looks. A win all around.
But how can one tell a pair of quality tights from ones that'll rip the second they're slipped on? The reviews, of course, which we've already scanned to find the best options out there. Read on to see and shop the internet's best-rated pairs, then check out some outfit ideas that'll go great with your new legwear.
Drop Everything and Check Out Suki Waterhouse's 3-Piece Bikini Set
Leave it to a stylish supermodel like Suki Waterhouse to remind us that the best beach looks are well-considered. Suki is vacationing in Barbados for the holidays, and she stepped out in an Adriana Degreas set. It didn't only include a halter-neck lace-up bikini, but a silk maxi dress to match.
Suki went one step further and finished her outfit with a complementing silk headband, oversize Gucci sunglasses, gold dagger earrings, and criss-cross slides. She wasn't just dressed for a swim, she was dressed for a full day at the ocean - and there's nothing wrong with that. Take a tip and shop Suki's look along with similar options, once you zoom in on the details.
Try This 30-Day Challenge to Improve Your Spanish!
Improving your Spanish always seems like a daunting task, except if you break it down into a challenge. Thirty days of practicing the language means that you get to take baby steps, seamlessly incorporating your lessons into your daily life.
Do you always stop at a coffee shop in the morning? Great, practice ordering in Spanish (even if it's just while you're waiting in line). Writing out your to-do list for the month? Do it in Spanish, too! That, plus other simple steps, like downloading a vocabulary app and watching a movie in Spanish without subtitles, will improve your bilingualism in no time.
Mariah Carey Pens a Touching Tribute to Late Friend and "Genius" George Michael
Since George Michael's untimely, tragic death from heart failure on Christmas Day, there has been an outpouring of love for his life and work from his family members and celebrities alike. Close friend Mariah Carey is one of the many struggling to come to terms with the 53-year-old's passing. After tweeting about how he was an "inspiration," the "All I Want For Christmas Is You" singer penned a lengthy letter on her website about all the ways the legendary musician affected her singing career. "George was only 53 at the time of his passing. He left us way too soon," she began. "He was a genius that gave us classics like 'Faith' as well as boundary pushing singles 'I Want Your Sex' and 'Father Figure.' He also gave us the FIRST modern Christmas classic with 'Last Christmas.'"
In addition to touching on his professional accomplishments, Mariah made sure to recognize his fierce determination to bring "a greater understanding" and acceptance to the LGBTQ community. "He touched so many lives and inspired us all," Mariah wrote. She also revealed that her track "One More Try" on Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse is a direct "tribute to his influence, in many ways." George himself tweeted his excitement about hearing the song in 2014:
.@GeorgeMichael I'm so honored u like my rendition of "One More Try." You & this song have always meant so much to me. Fan&friend for life♥♥
- Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 25, 2014
"George Michael was an original. He changed music and his music changed lives," Mariah concluded. "We'll continue to mourn the loss of an incredible artist and friend but his music will keep us smiling and dancing, forever. Rest in Peace, George."
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