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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.
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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
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dimanche 26 février 2017
30 Taco Memes That'll Have You Saying: "Same, Same"
Have you written long love letters to tacos, telling them how much you adore them, in any shape or form, and at any and all times? Have your friends stopped asking what you should get for dinner because they know the answer will most likely always be tacos? Then, these memes will have you nodding and going "same" over and over again.
From choosing tacos over people to knowing true romance is eating the Mexican food under the rain not a candlelit dinner, tacos are a true addiction for you. So join the internet in celebrating them with these 30 LOL-worthy puns you'll surely be bookmarking.
Dig In to This Funfetti Cheese Ball
Who needs an ordinary cheese ball when you can serve up something both colorful and sweet? This decadent cheese ball is loaded with Funfetti cake flavor and topped with bright rainbow sprinkles. This is destined to be a winner at your next get-together. We dare you to just have one bite!
12 Things to Know About Ruth Negga Before She Heads to the Oscars
Image Source: Getty / Jason LaVeris
Ruth Negga may be on her way to winning her first Oscar this year, but that isn't the only interesting fact you should know about the Irish-Ethiopian beauty. The 35-year-old actress was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and has been perfecting her craft since 2004. Before she competes for Oscar gold, get to know the Loving actress with these 12 fun facts.
- You may recognize her from the popular UK series Misfits, on which she played Nikki.
- The late David Bowie was her first celebrity crush, and she credits his 1986 film Labyrinth as the inspiration for her to become an actress.
- Her mother is Irish and her father is Ethiopian. She was born in Addis Ababa in 1982 and raised in Limerick, Ireland, moving there when she was 4.
- Her father died in a car crash when she was 7 years old.
Image Source: Getty / Gregg DeGuire
- Ruth has been dating British actor Dominic Cooper since 2009.
- She played Raina on ABC's Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- She graduated from Trinity College in Dublin with a BA in acting studies.
- She received a shout-out from Meryl Streep during her now-famous 2017 Golden Globes acceptance speech.
Image Source: Getty / Vivien Killilea
- Loving, the film she earned her first Oscar nomination for, is based on the true story of an interracial couple who fought for the Supreme Court to invalidate state laws prohibiting interracial marriage in the 1960s.
- She also appeared in 12 Years a Slave, but her most prominent scene was eventually cut from the film.
- Even though she's an actress, Ruth says she is still very shy when it comes to public speaking.
- She isn't on social media . . . and doesn't know what Snapchat is.
15 Photos of Mahershala Ali That Will Make You Question Everything You've Ever Known
When it comes to celebrity crushes, there are the Hemsworth-lovers, the royal worshippers, and the Pratt fanatics. You know who there should be? Mahershala Ali mavens. Mahershala Ali maniacs? Whatever. The bottom line is that the supremely talented actor, who you probably know for his memorable role as Remy Danton in House of Cards, is not only one of Hollywood's biggest up-and-coming stars, but also a total smokeshow. We're going to be seeing a lot of his gorgeous face come award season thanks to his work in Moonlight, so there's no better time to reacquaint yourself (or get acquainted, period). The 42-year-old is happily married to artist and composer Amatus Sami-Karim, but there's no harm in drooling just a little bit over a few photos of him, right? Right.
Consider This Red Carpet Your Pre-Oscars Warm-Up
Ahead of the big show, Charles Finch and Chanel co-hosted a pre-Oscars dinner for the style set in LA on Saturday night. You won't find any showstopping gowns here, but the lineup of chic cocktail dressing is enough to whet our appetites for the glamour to come on Sunday. Clad in - what else?! - Chanel, stars like Janelle Monae, Hailee Steinfeld, and Naomi Watts proved that Oscars weekend really is a marathon - not a sprint - of non-stop style. Check out who wore what as we prepare for the main event tonight.
Beyoncé Cozies Up to Jay Z at an Oscars Preparty After Dropping Out of Coachella
It was date night for Beyoncé and Jay Z at the annual Weinstein Company Oscars preparty in Beverly Hills on Saturday night. The pair, who is expecting twins later this year, appeared to have a blast as they danced in their seats and enjoyed some dessert. At one point, the duo held hands and Jay Z was even spotted stroking his wife's back. Beyoncé's fun appearance comes on the heels of her Coachella cancellation announcement. "Following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months," the post said, "Beyoncé has made the decision to forgo performing at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival." On the bright side, Goldenvoice and Parkwood confirmed that she would instead headline the 2018 festival.
12 Gowns We Want to See on the Oscars Red Carpet
This year's talented lineup of Oscar-nominated actresses deserve a nod for their red carpet looks alone. All award season long, newcomers like Ruth Negga and vets like Meryl Streep have wowed with glamour befitting the Hollywood movie stars they are.
With Sunday in our sights, we're admittedly fixated on what this A-list crew of presenters and nominees will wear, so we're putting our expertise to good use. Armed with our favorite selections from Couture Week and Fashion Month, we're here to humbly offer up a few suggestions for Emma Stone, Naomie Harris, Viola Davis, and the rest. And, at the very least, we can hope - flip through for the 12 gowns we're wishing for on Oscars night.
15 Photos of Mahershala Ali That Will Make You Question Everything You've Ever Known
When it comes to celebrity crushes, there are the Hemsworth-lovers, the royal worshippers, and the Pratt fanatics. You know who there should be? Mahershala Ali mavens. Mahershala Ali maniacs? Whatever. The bottom line is that the supremely talented actor, who you probably know for his memorable role as Remy Danton in House of Cards, is not only one of Hollywood's biggest up-and-coming stars, but also a total smokeshow. We're going to be seeing a lot of his gorgeous face come award season thanks to his work in Moonlight, so there's no better time to reacquaint yourself (or get acquainted, period). The 42-year-old is happily married to artist and composer Amatus Sami-Karim, but there's no harm in drooling just a little bit over a few photos of him, right? Right.
Betty Boop Fans Will Squeal Over These Adorable Beauty Products
Ever since 1930, Betty Boop has been stealing hearts with her huge round eyes, quirkily coiffed hair, and adorably squeaky voice. While her character is ultimately timeless, we've definitely noticed that Betty is going through something of a renaissance lately. Not only did she just inspire a new Zac Posen collection, but she's also been the muse for a handful of beauty products that should be added into your rotation. We can't promise that they'll turn you into an iconic pin-up, but, hey! It's worth a try. Read on to see 10 of our favorite picks.
A Not-So-Brief History of All the Ladies Leonardo DiCaprio Has Dated
It goes without saying that Leonardo DiCaprio is a hit with the ladies - especially ladies who are probably tall, are probably blond, and have probably walked a runway. Over the years, the Oscar winner has romanced Hollywood actresses, Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girls, and Victoria's Secret catwalk queens, all while trying to prove that he's just a regular guy who loves riding bikes around the city, texting his famous friends with club recommendations, and hitting the vape every once in a while.
While plenty of people pine for the love that Leo had with BFF Kate Winslet in Titanic (and sort of wish that they would get together IRL), the 41-year-old isn't really doing anything wrong with sowing his oats - just look at his fellow former Hollywood bachelor George Clooney, who definitely landed a catch when he married wife Amal in 2014. Leo himself revealed in an interview last year that marriage "will come when that time comes," adding, "You can't plan it. It's just going to happen when it happens." For now, we're looking back on Leo's relationship history, from the true romances to the rumored flings. Keep reading to see them all now.
18 Selena Gomez Bikinigrams That Prove She's Definitely a 10
If there's one thing we love about Selena Gomez, it's that she's always game to show off her stylish swimsuits. After all, she's hot and she knows it. In fact, when the star called the TJ Show and was asked to rate her hotness on a scale from one to 10, she said, "On a good day, I would say - like a premiere day - I would be a good nine. And then, on my every day, I feel like a six. Gosh, that sounds so bad! I feel like a six or a seven."
But from the look of Selena's sun-kissed bikinigrams, for which she changes her style based on the prints, colors, and cuts of her suit, we'd say she's a definite 10 - even when she's on the beach with no makeup on. Scroll to find 18 times Selena proved she can work a swimsuit like it's nobody's business.
A Not-So-Brief History of All the Ladies Leonardo DiCaprio Has Dated
It goes without saying that Leonardo DiCaprio is a hit with the ladies - especially ladies who are probably tall, are probably blond, and have probably walked a runway. Over the years, the Oscar winner has romanced Hollywood actresses, Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girls, and Victoria's Secret catwalk queens, all while trying to prove that he's just a regular guy who loves riding bikes around the city, texting his famous friends with club recommendations, and hitting the vape every once in a while.
While plenty of people pine for the love that Leo had with BFF Kate Winslet in Titanic (and sort of wish that they would get together IRL), the 41-year-old isn't really doing anything wrong with sowing his oats - just look at his fellow former Hollywood bachelor George Clooney, who definitely landed a catch when he married wife Amal in 2014. Leo himself revealed in an interview last year that marriage "will come when that time comes," adding, "You can't plan it. It's just going to happen when it happens." For now, we're looking back on Leo's relationship history, from the true romances to the rumored flings. Keep reading to see them all now.
A New Harry Potter Theory Suggests Hagrid Is More Powerful Than You Thought
Anyone who read Harry Potter knows that Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant wizard whose magical abilities are oftentimes flawed, but his courageous spirit is always strong. One recent fan theory gaining traction on Reddit, however, purports that Hagrid is much more powerful than the series lets on.
The theory brings up some compelling points about Hagrid's resistance to magic, sheer strength, and telling relationship with Dumbledore. For example, his ability to remain unfazed by Stunning Spells might point to him having the strength characteristic to full giants.
The theory also suggests that Hagrid could have a rare ability comparable to that of Tonks, who is able to effortlessly change her physical appearance as a metamorphmagus. Though Hagrid might not be aware of his own prowess, it's possible that Dumbledore is. This is evident in the very fact that Dumbledore trusts Hagrid with protecting Harry from the very beginning and possibly knows that his powers extend beyond his half-giant status.
Read ahead for a detailed breakdown of the theory that might leave you believing it to be true.
Daryl Dixon Isn't in The Walking Dead Comic Books, but Are His Stories?
Seeing as The Walking Dead is based on a long-running comic book series, it's nearly impossible not to compare the two. In fact, it can sometimes provide a distinct advantage: we can look into the fates of characters like King Ezekiel and the evil monster, Negan. And of course, we can't help but note the biggest differences between the two. When it comes to differences, the TV show has one glaring addition that sticks out above all else. We're talking about Daryl Dixon.
By now, it's pretty common knowledge that Daryl doesn't exist in The Walking Dead's comic books. Even those who don't read them have likely heard about his absence. Even so, it's tempting to wonder whether Daryl appears in the comic books in another form. Namely, has he absorbed the storylines of other characters along the way? We did some digging into the books and arrived at an interesting answer.
Shockingly, Daryl has never "borrowed" a major storyline from another character. All of his storylines are brand new. This presents an interesting challenge to the writers on a season-to-season basis, because they have to take the comic books into account while working Daryl in. What's more, his presence has consequences. While Negan only kills Glenn in the comics, he also kills Abraham on the show, upping the death count to two. In fact, it's because of Daryl's reckless punch that Negan picks Glenn as the second victim.
The closest Daryl comes to absorbing a narrative happens in this very season, when he gets kidnapped by Negan. In the books, it's Eugene that gets captured and tortured in the hopes that he'll become one of Negan's "troops." It seems like Daryl is the replacement until the midseason finale, when he escapes and Eugene winds up in captivity anyway. So, as it stands, Daryl's still doing his own thing. Then again, who knows what the future will hold?
This Actress Is the Only Latina With an EGOT
Lin-Manuel Miranda is in the running for the coveted EGOT with his nomination to the 2017 Oscars, but before the Hamilton creator came legend Rita Moreno.
The Puerto Rican actress, now appearing in Netflix's One Day at a Time, took just 16 years to land an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony and join the short list of highly awarded performers that have done the same, which includes Audrey Hepburn, Richard Rodgers, and Whoopi Goldberg. But did you know that Rita was only the third performer ever to land an EGOT in 1977 and that she's the only Latina ever to do this? Scroll ahead to find out more details of Rita's record-breaking accomplishment.
- 1961: Rita won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in West Side Story. Her performance of "America" is legendary!
- 1972: She takes a Grammy Award for Best Album for Children for The Electric Company Album. She was part of the original cast of the PBS show also featuring Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby, Judy Graubart, Lee Chamberlin, and Skip Hinnant.
- 1975: The Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play goes to Rita for her role as Googie Gomez in The Ritz, which was later turned into a movie also featuring the actress.
- 1977: To complete her EGOT, Rita took an Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for a supporting role in The Muppet Show. Interesting, right?
This Actually Isn't Justin Timberlake's First Time Performing at the Oscars
Although this year's Academy Awards mark Justin Timberlake's first time attending as a nominee, the singer isn't a stranger to the Oscars stage. Timberlake is up for best original song for "Can't Stop the Feeling," his hit from the Trolls soundtrack, and he'll be performing the catchy song during the show. There's plenty of buzz and excitement about his upcoming performance, but this actually isn't his first time in the Oscars spotlight.
Timberlake's return to the Oscars stage comes after 17 years (!) and (RIP, curls) several different hairstyles. Back in 2000, he and the rest of *NSYNC joined Gloria Estefan to perform "Music of My Heart" from the movie Music of the Heart. The song was nominated in the same category, best original song, with music and lyrics by Diane Warren.
Ready for a trip down memory lane? Check out the 2000 performance below, which will truly fulfill all your nostalgia needs.
These Badass Muslim Athletes Are Breaking Barriers and Stigmas All Over the World
We love watching strong, empowered women break down barriers in all ways - but we're particularly fond of athletic endeavors. Right now, we're especially inspired by these insanely impressive Muslim women who are breaking all sorts of records: in action sports, in the Olympics, and even in CrossFit. Strong in both body and mind, these are just some of the ladies who are making history, and they're doing so without compromising any part of who they are.
The 1 Ingredient That Makes the McCafé Shamrock Drinks Different Than the Shake
By now, you may have consumed your weight in McDonald's minty Shamrock Shakes (I don't blame you!), but have you tried the new line of chocolate Shamrock drinks? I visited a McDonald's near the POPSUGAR headquarters to see how all of the drinks are made. You may know that the shake machine dispenses the Shamrock Shake and new Chocolate Shamrock Shake, but did you know the shake isn't the base for the hot chocolate or coffee drinks? Yes, this includes the frozen, blended coffee Frappé. Instead, McDonald's achieves the signature mint-chocolate flavor with the mocha-mint syrup you see pictured. This is the secret ingredient for transforming all of your favorite McCafé drinks into Shamrock!
What people love about the Chocolate Shamrock Shake is the creamy richness from the ice cream, strong vanilla flavor, and chocolate-minty finish. The sauce captures these flavors, but I must admit it is slightly chocolaty and less sweet than the flavors found in the shake . . . but this isn't a criticism at all! It's still quite tasty. We wondered if McDonald's had simply repurposed its peppermint mocha sauce (which came out during the holiday season), but if you compare the syrup ingredients listed in the Peppermint Mocha Latte and the Shamrock Mocha Latte, they are different indeed! The chocolate peppermint syrup is heavier on the peppermint flavors, while the mint mocha syrup is heavier on the chocolate flavors.
2017: The Year of Unfair Wins
Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk
Aren't we used to this feeling by now?
I've been asking myself and my like-minded friends this question a lot lately, and it came up again on Sunday night, when Adele was called to the Grammys stage one final time, for her album 25's win for album of the year. Obviously, Adele is incredible, but even Adele was flabbergasted by the fact that Beyoncé's Lemonade - a history-making, multimedia, cultural touchstone of 2016 - didn't win. "What the f*ck does she have to do to win album of the year?" Adele herself asked in the press room, just after her win.
We don't need to have the conversation of which album was "better" or who's the more talented between two of the most talented women of our generation, because we're looking at the bigger picture. When you look at the history of album of the year, there's a clear disconnect happening with the Recording Academy, and a conversation about race that can't be ignored. Regardless of how you feel about that assertion, if you were one of the millions of Lemonade fans, one thing is certain: Beyoncé was robbed.
Which brings me back to my question: aren't we used to this feeling by now?
Nov. 8, 2016, was the first time it happened. The heartbreak that voters felt over Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump was profound for a country that would be retiring its first black president. Like the glass ceiling that didn't get shattered by Clinton's would-be victory, learning that arrogant white billionaire Trump would be the 45th president made us feel like we were stuck in suspended animation. Or worse, going backward. Up was down. Wrong was right. The lesson trumpeted out was that you could work the hardest, do everything the right way, and still, you'd lose.
Image Source: Getty / Justin Sullivan
In the political realm, the series of losses has piled up: Trump was officially confirmed by the electoral college in December. Betsy DeVos was confirmed as secretary of education. Jeff Sessions was confirmed as attorney general. And it wasn't like we've all been helplessly watching. We voted. We donated to causes that needed it. We participated in marches, wrote postcards, called our elected officials - and the sense that people would do the right thing on our behalf slipped away as the headlines confirmed the worst.
In its wake, the pop culture of 2017 has been following a similar downward spiral, and the Grammys weren't the beginning of it. The Super Bowl became more than the two best football teams in the country competing against each other. Again, the sides of right and wrong seemed to rise up again as the vitriol toward Tom Brady and the Patriots morphed their potential win into a black mark on the year. Brady, seen as a cheater since the notorious Deflategate (and, incidentally, he's actually friends with Trump), represented the white, privileged brat who flouted the rules. Race also infiltrated the divide, as Saturday Night Live's Michael Che joked about it on Weekend Update the night before: "I just want to relax, turn my brain off, and watch the blackest city in America beat the most racist city I've ever been to." Of course, the Patriots won after the Falcons whiffed a 28-3 point lead. Like the Adele/Beyoncé talent debate, the emotional response overtook the logical argument of who played better. That defeated feeling was back, and then it returned two Sundays later for the Grammys.
Image Source: Getty / Timothy A. Clary
It's not nearly over, either; in the pop culture world, we still have the Oscars to look forward to, and Casey Affleck is probably going to win the best actor Oscar despite the allegations of sexual assault, despite the outrage, despite another award season hopeful whose Oscar chances were dashed long ago due to similar circumstances.
It's also far from over politically, too, which we painfully remember each time someone reminds us of Trump's four-year term. But even if we can't change things there now, it would be nice to see some progress at the award shows that reflect the art of our time, if they could strive to be on the right side of history. All anyone has to do to take part in the positive change is to start paying attention to these conversations and what's behind them. Like Frank Ocean memorably advised in his pre-Grammys takedown: "Use the old gramophone to actually listen, bro."
These Badass Muslim Athletes Are Breaking Barriers and Stigmas All Over the World
We love watching strong, empowered women break down barriers in all ways - but we're particularly fond of athletic endeavors. Right now, we're especially inspired by these insanely impressive Muslim women who are breaking all sorts of records: in action sports, in the Olympics, and even in CrossFit. Strong in both body and mind, these are just some of the ladies who are making history, and they're doing so without compromising any part of who they are.
2017: The Year of Unfair Wins
Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk
Aren't we used to this feeling by now?
I've been asking myself and my like-minded friends this question a lot lately, and it came up again on Sunday night, when Adele was called to the Grammys stage one final time, for her album 25's win for album of the year. Obviously, Adele is incredible, but even Adele was flabbergasted by the fact that Beyoncé's Lemonade - a history-making, multimedia, cultural touchstone of 2016 - didn't win. "What the f*ck does she have to do to win album of the year?" Adele herself asked in the press room, just after her win.
We don't need to have the conversation of which album was "better" or who's the more talented between two of the most talented women of our generation, because we're looking at the bigger picture. When you look at the history of album of the year, there's a clear disconnect happening with the Recording Academy, and a conversation about race that can't be ignored. Regardless of how you feel about that assertion, if you were one of the millions of Lemonade fans, one thing is certain: Beyoncé was robbed.
Which brings me back to my question: aren't we used to this feeling by now?
Nov. 8, 2016, was the first time it happened. The heartbreak that voters felt over Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump was profound for a country that would be retiring its first black president. Like the glass ceiling that didn't get shattered by Clinton's would-be victory, learning that arrogant white billionaire Trump would be the 45th president made us feel like we were stuck in suspended animation. Or worse, going backward. Up was down. Wrong was right. The lesson trumpeted out was that you could work the hardest, do everything the right way, and still, you'd lose.
Image Source: Getty / Justin Sullivan
In the political realm, the series of losses has piled up: Trump was officially confirmed by the electoral college in December. Betsy DeVos was confirmed as secretary of education. Jeff Sessions was confirmed as attorney general. And it wasn't like we've all been helplessly watching. We voted. We donated to causes that needed it. We participated in marches, wrote postcards, called our elected officials - and the sense that people would do the right thing on our behalf slipped away as the headlines confirmed the worst.
In its wake, the pop culture of 2017 has been following a similar downward spiral, and the Grammys weren't the beginning of it. The Super Bowl became more than the two best football teams in the country competing against each other. Again, the sides of right and wrong seemed to rise up again as the vitriol toward Tom Brady and the Patriots morphed their potential win into a black mark on the year. Brady, seen as a cheater since the notorious Deflategate (and, incidentally, he's actually friends with Trump), represented the white, privileged brat who flouted the rules. Race also infiltrated the divide, as Saturday Night Live's Michael Che joked about it on Weekend Update the night before: "I just want to relax, turn my brain off, and watch the blackest city in America beat the most racist city I've ever been to." Of course, the Patriots won after the Falcons whiffed a 28-3 point lead. Like the Adele/Beyoncé talent debate, the emotional response overtook the logical argument of who played better. That defeated feeling was back, and then it returned two Sundays later for the Grammys.
Image Source: Getty / Timothy A. Clary
It's not nearly over, either; in the pop culture world, we still have the Oscars to look forward to, and Casey Affleck is probably going to win the best actor Oscar despite the allegations of sexual assault, despite the outrage, despite another award season hopeful whose Oscar chances were dashed long ago due to similar circumstances.
It's also far from over politically, too, which we painfully remember each time someone reminds us of Trump's four-year term. But even if we can't change things there now, it would be nice to see some progress at the award shows that reflect the art of our time, if they could strive to be on the right side of history. All anyone has to do to take part in the positive change is to start paying attention to these conversations and what's behind them. Like Frank Ocean memorably advised in his pre-Grammys takedown: "Use the old gramophone to actually listen, bro."
10 Nursing Hacks For Mamas Who Breastfeed
Just because breastfeeding can be one of the most amazing mom-baby experiences doesn't mean it's wonderful 100 percent of the time. To ensure that your nursing sessions are as good as they can possibly be, we've rounded up a few tips and tricks to help you and your little one be as happy and comfortable as can be during this precious time together.
If you breastfeed, read through for 10 helpful nursing hacks.
Reminder: Here Are the 2017 Oscar Nominations!
While every moment of award season is exciting, any movie buff will tell you that the Academy Awards are the best part. This year's list of nominees was announced in January, and it's packed with a lot of familiar faces and titles. La La Land is leading the pack with 14 nominations, an impressive number that ties the all-time nomination records set by All About Eve and Titanic. Meanwhile, Moonlight, Manchester by the Sea, Hacksaw Ridge, and Fences are all represented in several categories. And as if you needed confirmation, Meryl Streep is up for yet another Oscar. Take a look to see what else scored nods (Suicide Squad! Doctor Strange!), and tune in for the Oscars on Sunday!
BEST PICTURE
Arrival
Fences
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
BEST DIRECTOR
Denis Villeneuve, Arrival
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
BEST ACTRESS
Isabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Emma Stone, La La Land
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins
BEST ACTOR
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington, Fences
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Viola Davis, Fences
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Dev Patel, Lion
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Hell or High Water
La La Land
The Lobster
Manchester by the Sea
20th Century Women
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Arrival
Fences
Hidden Figures
Lion
Moonlight
BEST FOREIGN FILM
Land of Mine
A Man Called Ove
The Salesman
Tanna
Toni Erdmann
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Kubo and the Two Strings
Moana
My Life as a Zucchini
The Red Turtle
Zootopia
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Fire at Sea
I Am Not Your Negro
Life, Animated
O.J.: Made in America
13th
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
Extremis
4.1 Miles
Joe's Violin
Watani: My Homeland
The White Helmets
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
"Audition," La La Land
"Can't Stop the Feeling," Trolls
"City of Stars," La La Land
"The Empty Chair," Jim: The James Foley Story
"How Far I'll Go," Moana
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Arrival
La La Land
Moonlight
Lion
Silence
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN
Arrival
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hail, Caesar!
La La Land
Passengers
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
Allied
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Florence Foster Jenkins
Jackie
La La Land
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM EDITING
Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
La La Land
Moonlight
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
A Man Called Ove
Star Trek Beyond
Suicide Squad
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Jackie
La La Land
Lion
Moonlight
Passengers
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Blind Vaysha
Borrowed Time
Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Pearl
Piper
BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILM
Ennemis Intérieurs
La Femme et le TGV
Silent Nights
Sing
Timecode
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING
Arrival
Deepwater Horizon
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Sully
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING
Arrival
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS
Deepwater Horizon
Doctor Strange
The Jungle Book
Kubo and the Two Strings
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
11 Fashion Trends to Know For 2017
Ever the optimists, we're remaining positive about the changes for 2017 - at least, as far as our wardrobes are concerned. Style moves like this mean a fresh start for tired basics that may be begging for a new year, new look. That's exactly what the style world has planned - a makeover rooted in fresh streetwear, silhouettes that are big on proportional play, and everyday shoes with cool-girl appeal. These 11 looks are here to shake up the year in the best way possible. Read on for the rundown and get ready to master the styles ahead.
These Adorable Pigs in a Bagel Will Make You Squeal With Delight
It's hard to improve upon bagels, but we managed to do it anyway with these cute little pigs! Make a fun breakfast or snack your for your little ones, or just enjoy a little pick-me-up for yourself. The light touch of sweet combined with the fluffy cream cheese and marshmallow make for a heavenly bite. These will be your new go-to snack. If you're wanting more sweet bagel ideas, try our rainbow bagels recipe and Oreo bagels.
8 Disturbing Bombshells From Leah Remini's Scientology Documentary Series
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When you think of Scientology, a few people probably come to mind: Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Leah Remini. While Cruise and Travolta are partly known for their unwavering devotion to the "church," Remini publicly split from Scientology in 2013. After having doubts about things the church was doing and questioning the church's leader, David Miscavige (which is apparently a big no-no), about the unknown whereabouts of his wife, the actress had had enough.
In addition to speaking out about her experiences with interviews and a book, Remini decided to dive even further into uncovering the church's corrupt reality with her A&E documentary series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. On the show, she travels around the country with Mike Rinder, Scientology's former senior executive and one of Miscavige's right-hand men, to talk to former church members about the horrors they allegedly endured over the years (the church denies all claims made in the show). See the biggest bombshells below, which include forced abortion and physical abuse.
- The church's leader, David Miscavige, reportedly beats his staff. Several former church members have spoken out on the show about the physical abuse they endured at the hands of Miscavige (he's 5'1", by the way). All of the situations they described include the church leader's attitude changing at the drop of a hat and him punching, shoving, and choking them in front of other Scientology staff members. Whenever someone even looked like they were about to fight back, a group of Miscavige's men would swoop in and immediately remove that person from the building. One former church member, Jeff Hawkins, recalled that Miscavige looked at him after physically assaulting him and said, "Do you know why I did that? To remind you who's boss."
- Women in the Sea Org are reportedly forced to have abortions if they get pregnant. In the show's fifth episode, Remini sits down with Marc Headley, a former event coordinator and video producer for Scientology, and his wife, Claire, a former Sea Org member. While working in the Sea Org, a now-land-based organization of the church's most dedicated members that control management operations, and living at the church's international headquarters in Hemet, CA, Claire became pregnant with their first child. But since Claire alleges that Scientology thinks women in the Sea Org who get pregnant actively want to leave, she was forced to get an abortion. "If a woman got pregnant, she would instantly be scheduled to go and get an abortion," she said. "If she refused in any manner, she would be segregated, not allowed to speak with her husband, put under security watch, put on heavy manual labor, and interrogated for her crimes." Marc and Claire managed to narrowly escape the church (he says he was run off the road by church members in an SUV; she says she snuck out of Walmart and hopped on a bus), but that will never take away their pain. "I can go, 'Well, now I have three beautiful children who are my life,'" she continued. "But it doesn't make me feel better about not being strong enough to tell them to go f*ck themselves."
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- Despite escaping the church, some people are reportedly still tracked down and brought back. Claire and Marc also went into detail about the heavy security that Sea Org members are reportedly under when they live at the base in Hemet. In addition to security cameras being everywhere, their outgoing mail is always read before being sent, they are on strict meal schedules, and the fence that surrounds the property has large spikes on both sides, which prevents anyone from entering or leaving. Claire revealed that when her friend tried to escape, she fell in a ditch outside the property and was brought right back in by church members and put on heavy labor duty. She also said she knew one member who fled all the way to South Africa, where he was tracked down and brought back.
- Private investigators reportedly hired by Scientology followed Remini during the filming of the show. In the fifth episode of the show, Remini and Rinder are driving when they notice a suspicious-looking car close by. After signaling to the car several times that he can pass, he refuses. When they pull up next to him and ask him who he is, he says he works for TMZ, but suspiciously doesn't have a camera and quickly drives away. When they then pull into their hotel, two men are sitting in the lobby with their phones pointed at Remini's car. The hotel manager asks if they are guests, and they both quickly get up to leave. Rinder confronts them, they act like they don't know anything, and Remini later reveals that one of the men is a private investigator (oh, and the TMZ guy was driving the PI's wife's car).
- Church members will spend thousands of dollars trying to reach the highest level of spirituality in Scientology. Scientology was founded by a man named L. Ron Hubbard, who believed that you need to clear yourself of your "reactive mind" in order to advance up "the Bridge of Total Freedom." People do this through auditing sessions, where a Scientology auditor asks the person a series of questions while they hold two metal cans attached to a machine. The machine tells the auditor if the person is telling the truth, and in order to continue to grow spiritually, church members have to pay for expensive courses in order to improve. It also should be noted that Hubbard holds the Guinness World Record for most published works by one author (and they're mostly science fiction) . . .
- If you leave the church, you will most likely lose your entire family. If a member of the church speaks out against Scientology or decides to leave, they will be labeled a "suppressive person" (watch Tom Cruise talk about it at the 4:29 mark). If the rest of that person's family is still in the church, they will be pressured to disconnect from that person, which means cutting off all communication and essentially never seeing them again.
- David Miscavige reportedly told private investigators to let his father die. David's father, Ron, was the one who got his son involved in Scientology when he was a young boy. But after years in the church and being heavily monitored while living at the base in Hemet, Ron and his wife, Becky, decided to plan their escape. In episode four of the show, Ron told Remini that he knew he needed to get out after he walked by his son one day and decided to say hello. "Dave looked at me and I knew that I had done the wrong thing," he said. "By calling him Dave," Remini clarified, to which he replied, "Yes." After Ron and Becky finally escaped, his son hired private investigators to follow him, one of whom was brought in for questioning by police and revealed everything. According to Ron, the investigator told police that when they saw Ron have what appeared to be a heart attack (he was simply holding his cell phone in place in his chest pocket), they called David to see if they should intervene, but David replied, "If it's my father's time to die, let him die."
- Scientologists believe they have the cure for mental illness. In the show's season finale, Leah sat down with Brandon Reisdorf, a former church member who suffers from bipolar disorder. At the time of their interview, Brandon was in psychiatric care but his family agreed to let him tell his story. While Brandon said he's doing much better now that he's in the care of actual doctors, he detailed his horrific time in the church. After one of his mental breakdowns, the church decided to give him an "introspection rundown," or what they think is the cure for mental illness. It involves locking the person in a room until their "episode" passes, which they think means their body is rid of the illness for good. Scientologists are also well-known for hating psychology and thinking you can treat mental illness with vitamins and intense auditing sessions (as seen in this infamous Tom Cruise interview with Matt Lauer).
Big Little Lies: Let's Theorize Who's Dead and Whodunnit
Big Little Lies is HBO's latest buzzy series, and it deserves the buzz: it's based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty and has a star-studded cast, including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, and Laura Dern. Not only is the production quality predictably excellent (this is HBO, after all), another reason we're already obsessed is that it kicks off with a murder mystery.
So obviously, there's only one thing to do while we wait for the next episode: theorize on who did it and who's dead. Of course, the book Big Little Lies has been out since 2014, so book readers already know the answer, but for those of us who are only watching the show, let's break down some theories! We'll be updating the suspect/killer list as we go, and we're also keeping in mind the ominous words of the detective in the pilot: "Nobody has been ruled out."
Kate Middleton's Got Competition From These 9 Stylish Royals
While you might think you know every last style note about Kate Middleton, there are a handful of fashionable royals from all over the world, with outfits to rival the duchess. The best part is, the nine icons below also maintain Instagram feeds bubbling with personality. You can follow along as they share candid moments from their duties, then digest their late-night glamour shots after they've attended an evening full of events. Scroll on to find the royals whose pics we double tap on the regular, and we highly suggest you follow suit.
This Is What Date Night Looked Like at the Oscars in 1997
As we prepare to celebrate films like La La Land and Hidden Figures at the Oscars in late February, it's important to remember the historic award show's roots (and let me tell you - those roots are covered in a hell of a lot of satin). Two decades earlier at the 1997 Academy Awards, the red carpet was crawling with celebrity couples. From enduring Hollywood duos like Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn to some short-lived flings (Vivica A. Fox and Dennis Rodman, anyone?), the Oscars that year were a hotbed of PDA, hand-holding, and some very . . . um . . . interesting fashion choices. Bask in the glory of all of these late-'90s couples ahead!
This Is What Date Night Looked Like at the Oscars in 1997
As we prepare to celebrate films like La La Land and Hidden Figures at the Oscars in late February, it's important to remember the historic award show's roots (and let me tell you - those roots are covered in a hell of a lot of satin). Two decades earlier at the 1997 Academy Awards, the red carpet was crawling with celebrity couples. From enduring Hollywood duos like Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn to some short-lived flings (Vivica A. Fox and Dennis Rodman, anyone?), the Oscars that year were a hotbed of PDA, hand-holding, and some very . . . um . . . interesting fashion choices. Bask in the glory of all of these late-'90s couples ahead!
This Is How Oprah Transforms Scrambled Eggs Into a "Sexy Breakfast"
Oprah Winfrey stopped by The Dr. Oz Show to share recipes from her new cookbook Food, Health, and Happiness, including what she calls her "sexy breakfast." "I don't even know if you want to call this a recipe," Oprah said of the breakfast, which is scrambled eggs with salsa. But the real secret is in the heat of the homemade salsa - "lots of jalapeños in there," Oprah said, explaining that the recipe comes from Eduardo, "one of the guys that helps me at my house." The other key to perfect scrambled eggs, according to Oprah? Temperature - always serve them hot. "The thing about anyone who is a real cook . . . don't you want people to come to the table when the food is hot?" she asked Dr. Oz.
In addition to her cookbook, published on Jan. 3, Oprah is celebrating her 42-pound weight loss since joining Weight Watchers in the Summer of 2015. Get a sneak peek of Oprah's appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, and allow her breakfast to inspire your next scrambled eggs recipe.
Get the recipe: Oprah Winfrey's Sexy Breakfast
12 Things No One Tells You About Having a Second Baby
People throw so much advice at you when you're a first-time parent. Just the sight of your pregnant belly and a confirmation that it's your first brings an onslaught of unsolicited tips and sometimes helpful musings. Cut to the second time you expand and your family and everyone just assumes you've got it down. The only advice I got this time was: "If they both need you, help the older child first." (Good advice, by the way.) My general lack of mental preparation before doubling the number of children I had made for some surprising findings in my first few months as a second-time mom.
1. You Will Feel More Guilty Than You Ever Have
You'll feel guilty for spending too much time with your newborn and not paying enough attention to your older child. And then you'll spend more time with your older child and feel terrible for neglecting your newborn. You'll wish you could spend every second with each of your children while also wishing you could take 20 minutes to shower by yourself. It's a guilt-ridden cycle that I wish I could say goes away, but it really just gets a little less intense. Because what's motherhood without a little guilt, really?
2. You Won't Remember as Much as You Think You Will
Prepare to go through the process of figuring it all out all over again. It does come back to you, but it's not as immediate as you might think. After the birth of my second son, I had to ask the nurse in the hospital how often I should feed him and when we got home I was shocked at how many diapers we went through. Don't be surprised if you and your partner look at each other with bewilderment when trying to remember what time you used to put your first to bed at night or how many ounces he would take from a bottle.
3. The Whole Experience Will Be Less Intense
This isn't to say it's not as special and important, but it's just not as life changing as that first time you brought a baby out into the world from inside of your body. You've already witnessed the insane and unimaginable miracle that is a tiny human created by you and your partner. It's not so much been there, done that, but it just doesn't quite shake you to your core the way having a baby the first time can. This is not to say your hormones won't still be all over the place. It just means that instead of being on a loopy, upside-down roller coaster at Six Flags, they'll probably be riding something more like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland.
4. Breastfeeding Will Still Be Hard
I was told so many times that breastfeeding is so much easier the second time. And I will say it's easier . . . but it's still hard. You might feel less overwhelmed by the idea if you've already been successful at nursing once before, but if you're like me, you'll still have to work on the latch at the beginning and you'll still be ordering nipple cream on Amazon from your hospital bed. The good news is that (for me at least) the nipple pain didn't last as long and it felt like we were in a better place feeding-wise much more quickly than the first time.
5. You'll Have Even Less Modesty Than Before
Seems impossible, I know, but everyone's already seen it all and now they've seen it all again. Especially your boobs. You don't have the luxury of timing your day around nursing schedules since your older one probably needs to leave the house at some point. So you get extremely comfortable, dare I say nonchalant, about nursing your baby in public. Anywhere, anytime. It's actually quite freeing if, like me, you spent the first go-around desperately seeking a hidden spot to feed on the go.
6. Your Maternity Leave Days Will Look Much Different
Remember lingering in bed for morning feedings and rocking your baby while he slept during the day? Maybe you even enjoyed some leisurely lunches with friends and a little daytime TV after having your first. You guessed it: unless you have live-in help or an older one in full-time preschool, those days are long gone. Get some help that allows you to have even just a few hours a week of sweet, uninterrupted newborn time. It goes a long way.
7. You Will Need More Help Than You Think
You now not only need someone to help you with your own recovery and with the tiny human, but you also need someone to entertain your older child and keep your house in order. Ask neighbors and friends to set up a dinner drop-off, schedule play dates for your toddler, and say yes to anyone who offers to help you around the house. You might even want someone to join you to tackle your first out-of-the-house adventure with both kids. Even if you think you've got it down, you'll be glad to have the extra hands.
8. There Will Be More Laundry Than You Thought Possible
It doesn't seem like a little person with teeny-tiny things would add that much more to the laundry pile already created by three people, but somehow, the baby seems to actually double it. If you don't do at least one load of laundry every day, you are already behind. See previous point.
9. You Will Appreciate Babywearing Like Never Before
Keeping your baby close is not only a sweet way to bond, but with the second, it's a necessity. It helps leave your hands free to deal with all things toddler and beyond throughout the day and also gives you a little peace of mind without having to follow your older one's every move. Because this time when you set your infant down, you not only risk crying that needs to be tended to, but also you have the added element of a toddler who may want to "play" with the baby by putting blankets on his face or driving cars over his soft spot while you take a quick bathroom break. It's just easier if the baby is with you.
10. You Will Become the Master of Logistics
One of the biggest question marks for me before I became a second-time mom had to do with how I would get both of them in and out of the house or car to go anywhere, ever. Does the toddler get out of his seat first and hold your hand so he can't run into the parking lot while you get the baby into the stroller? How do you take them both to Target and still have room in your cart to actually shop (see number eight)? It requires some trial and error, but you'll become the master of the juggling act and feel pretty accomplished after that first successful trip to the grocery store with two.
11. You Can Get By With Less Stuff
I tried to be pretty minimal with the "stuff" with my firstborn since we lived in a one-bedroom apartment. When the second arrived, it became apparent that I still had way too much gear, clothing, and blankets, despite having twice as much space. You just don't need as much with the second one since that nagging first-time-mom feeling that you MUST BRING EVERYTHING on your 15-minute walk around the block is replaced by less anxiety-fueled thoughts. Plus, there's just not enough room for all those toddler snacks and three outfit changes for the baby in your bag.
12. You Won't Care So Much About Screen Time
If your older one is at an age where TV is capable of capturing their full attention, you'll be more than happy to have the option of plopping them in front of a show while you nurse for the hundredth time. Trust me. I'm back to regulating screen time with my older one now that the little guy is 5 months old, but I wouldn't have gotten through the early days without a DVR full of Thomas and Friends.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Clearly Have Crazy, Stupid, Love For Each Other
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have graced the big screen together three times, and their latest project, the musical romantic comedy La La Land, is already making an award season splash. With eight Critics' Choice Awards wins already, seven Golden Globes wins, and Oscar glory likely on the way, the longtime friends and co-workers are racking up career milestones left and right - they even cemented their place in Hollywood history (literally) at a recent hand and footprint ceremony. And yes, we know that they are not (and will likely never be) a couple, but we'll never stop swooning over their sweet moments together.
44 Bright and Bold Ways to Celebrate Spring Birthdays
If you have a little one with a Spring birthday, boy are you lucky! Your kiddo's birthday month falls right in between cold and blustery Winter and too-hot-to-handle Summer, making an outdoor soiree a likely option. We've plowed through our massive pool of kiddie birthday party themes and narrowed down our top 44 ideas for Spring babies. They cover boys, girls, and kids of all ages, with a focus on bright colors and plenty of fun. Scroll through, and get inspired by the party-planning geniuses who have been kind enough to share their skills on our site.
Vanessa Hudgens's Swimsuit Has a Sexy Detail You Shouldn't Miss
Vanessa Hudgens is on vacation in Mexico, posing in a beige one-piece with a straw hat and a drink in hand. At first glance, the suit blends perfectly with the sandy beach, which is why we almost missed the sexy low-cut side detail.
This subtle yet sultry swimsuit style was popular over the Summer, spotted on celebrities like Shay Mitchell and Bella Hadid. Judging from Vanessa's snap, the style won't fade out for 2017. In fact, we're obsessed with this particular one-piece and even found similar options to shop below.
The Most Iconic Dresses Worn to the Oscars by Latinas
You might not be able to predict who will take the Academy Award for best actor or who will get cut off by the music midspeech, but there's one thing you can always count on at the Oscars: the gowns will be stunning.
It's no doubt we love the night when stars pull out all the stops, wearing their most princess-worthy and impressive dresses (even if they're not nominated), basically floating and sparkling across the red carpet as we "ooh" and "aah" at the TV. But out of all the looks we've labeled as best in our minds, there are a few that stand out more and take our award for most memorable. These are them!
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Clearly Have Crazy, Stupid, Love For Each Other
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have graced the big screen together three times, and their latest project, the musical romantic comedy La La Land, is already making an award season splash. With eight Critics' Choice Awards wins already, seven Golden Globes wins, and Oscar glory likely on the way, the longtime friends and co-workers are racking up career milestones left and right - they even cemented their place in Hollywood history (literally) at a recent hand and footprint ceremony. And yes, we know that they are not (and will likely never be) a couple, but we'll never stop swooning over their sweet moments together.
Bill Paxton Dies at Age 61
Bill Paxton has died at age 61, after complications related to surgery. His family fave the following statement:"It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery. Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable." The actor's long career included memorable roles in Apollo 13, Titanic, Big Love and more.
Bill Paxton Dies at Age 61
Bill Paxton has died at age 61, after complications related to surgery. His family fave the following statement:"It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery. Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable." The actor's long career included memorable roles in Apollo 13, Titanic, Big Love and more.
15 Reasons Moonlight Star Trevante Rhodes Should Be Your New Celebrity Crush
Trevante Rhodes is already making a name for himself with his beautiful performance in the Oscar-nominated film Moonlight, but we'd be lying if we said the 26-year-old actor wasn't also on our radar for his good looks. The former track and field sprinter has arms of steel and a chiseled chest that make it hard to look away whenever he's on screen. Keep scrolling to see 15 reasons he should be on your bae-watch list, too.
These Are the Chores Your Child Should Be Doing This Year Based on Their Age
If you're a mama who feels like she's doing literally everything around the house, including picking up after your very capable kids, we know how you feel. It makes some parents feel guilty to give their children mundane responsibilities like taking out the garbage, and some moms follow the "if I do it, it'll get done faster and better" mode of thinking. But the truth is, our children can - and probably should - handle more than we think.
We're not suggesting you turn your child into a regular Mrs. Doubtfire, but there are a bunch of tasks around the house that can be completed by children based on their age. If you're looking to set your kiddos up with a chore chart to help them learn about hard work and having responsibilities, there's something every child can help with.
Scroll through for a list of manageable household chores for kids based on their age.
15 Reasons Moonlight Star Trevante Rhodes Should Be Your New Celebrity Crush
Trevante Rhodes is already making a name for himself with his beautiful performance in the Oscar-nominated film Moonlight, but we'd be lying if we said the 26-year-old actor wasn't also on our radar for his good looks. The former track and field sprinter has arms of steel and a chiseled chest that make it hard to look away whenever he's on screen. Keep scrolling to see 15 reasons he should be on your bae-watch list, too.
How to Clean Your Engagement Ring at Home - in Less Than a Minute
Call it materialistic, but there's nothing quite like the sparkle of a gorgeous diamond - and when it becomes a little lackluster, literally, it's a bummer. The solution to bringing your gem back to maximum luster is easy and requires items you likely already have stored in your kitchen. We chatted with Ritani's vice president of marketing, Mark Keeney, to nail down the safe (and simple!) ways to keep your engagement ring at its personal best.
POPSUGAR: What's the quickest way to clean your ring using products you'd already have at home?
Mark Keeney: There are three products you can use that are likely found within the home. The first is baking soda, [because] its mild, nonabrasive consistency makes it a great choice for cleaning all manners of metals and precious stones. In order to clean your ring with it, simply pour a bit into the bowl and mix it with a bit of warm water to create a soft paste. Take off your ring, and use your fingers to gently rub the paste around the stone, the setting, and the band. Rinse the ring in warm water, and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Toothpaste also cleans engagement rings in a pinch. Take a bit and apply to a soft-bristled toothbrush - the nongel, chalky kind is best. You might even want to invest in a child-size brush. They have smaller heads and softer bristles that are perfect for ring cleaning. Gently scrub the ring all over the brush, rinse with warm water, and dry with a lint-free cloth.
And for an even deeper clean, simply squirt a bit of liquid dishwashing detergent on a toothbrush. Again, the small size and soft bristles of a child's brush would come in handy. Add a tiny bit of warm water, scrub the stone and setting gently, and then rinse the bubbles away with warm water. Dry with a lint-free cloth. If your ring is especially grimy, let is sit in a solution of warm water and dish soap for half an hour before scrubbing.
PS: If you have a free afternoon at home and want to give your ring a good cleaning, is there a more intensive process you can master?
MK: Clean it using one of the above methods, and then let the ring soak in a mixture of one part ammonia to three parts water for half an hour. Take the ring out, and let it air dry. With regular cleaning sessions, your ring will remain as shiny as the day you received it.
PS: Any products you should always avoid exposing your ring to?
MK: Avoid hairspray, nail polishes, cleaning polishes, and bleach, which all contain hazardous chemicals. They have the potential to cause serious damage to your ring.
PS: To keep it clean and sparkly, should the ring be removed when you're showering, washing your face, or applying lotion?
MK: Yes!
What Has Mahershala Ali Been In? 5 Reasons You Know the Moonlight Star
Mahershala Ali's star is on the rise! You may have recognized his face before, but 2017 is the year the world finally learns how to pronounce his name: Ma-HERshala. The actor earned a Critics' Choice Award and a SAG Award for his supporting role in Moonlight, and he's up for an Oscar this Sunday, as well. While this is his breakout award season (he's also in Hidden Figures ), Ali has been acting since 2001, when he appeared as Dr. Trey Sanders on Crossing Jordan. Since then, he popped up on dozens of TV shows before making it to the big screen in movies like Predators and The Place Beyond the Pines. While his credits are too long to list here, these are the five places you're most likely to have seen Ali.
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