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.
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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
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 27 mars 2017
I Did Intermittent Fasting For 1 Month and This Is What Happened
After six months of CrossFit, five days a week, my transformation wasn't as dramatic or amazing as I had hoped. I didn't get insanely ripped as planned - I still had extra weight around my stomach that I was hoping to ditch. So I was on a quest to find a way to keep up with the workouts I loved without having to add in extra cardio or drastically changing the foods I liked to eat.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Mark Popovich
I'd heard of intermittent fasting because my father had success doing the 5:2 plan: you eat normally five days a week, then eat 500 calories a day twice a week. But there's no way I would be able to eat so little and be able to exercise, work full-time, and take care of my family.
What I Did
I decided to try a version of the 16/8 plan, where you fast for 16 hours and eat for eight. This seemed to fit my lifestyle better. I'd stop eating around 7 or 8 at night, then wouldn't eat again until 11 a.m. or noon the next day. It basically meant that I'd skip breakfast, then eat three times the rest of the day, consuming roughly the same amount of calories I would if I'd been eating all day long.
"It [intermittent fasting] gets your body out of 'storage mode' and mobilizes fat stores for energy," said certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition. This means that without having a constant food source, your body will dip into the fat it already has stored.
How I Dealt With Hunger
I'm not gonna lie. The first two weeks were rough. Especially on days that I woke up at 4:45 a.m. to do CrossFit at 5:45 for an hour. The hardest part was coming home from class at 7:00 a.m. and having to prepare breakfast for my kids. The temptation of grabbing a banana or polishing off their crusts was almost unbearable. My husband was very supportive and took over breakfast duties so I wouldn't have to smell cinnamon toast. I'd just down a huge glass of water and keep myself busy getting them ready for school. Around 9 or 10 a.m., I'd make a cup of chai tea with a splash of cashew milk. Many intermittent fasters recommend caffeine to suppress hunger, usually black coffee. Also, any beverage under 50 calories still counts as fasting, and sipping on that totally helped, as well as plain water throughout the morning.
Those first two weeks, I found myself looking at the clock every 20 minutes, hoping it was noon already. I didn't really get any headaches as I thought I would, but I did find myself a little cranky - working alone from home was definitely a plus. But every day got a little easier. By the fourth week, I usually didn't start feeling hungry until 30 minutes before I was supposed to start eating.
One thing that's great about this 16/8 plan is that eating was more enjoyable. I was able to eat larger meals and ate anything I wanted to. Although my diet is already pretty healthy with no meat or dairy and hardly any refined sugars, I loved the freedom of being able to sit down to a huge lunch or dinner without having to make sure it was under a certain amount of calories. Knowing this made it easier to get through that fasting window, because I knew by noon I'd be sitting down to a plate full of yumminess.
What I Ate
Once I entered my feeding window, I made sure not to pig out. This wasn't too hard because I noticed that I'd feel fuller sooner than I did before I had starting intermittent fasting. Drinking water with each meal also helped.
12:00 p.m. (first meal): A big salad with beans and a slice of toast, or veggie lentil soup with toast, or avocado toast with tomatoes, salted sunflower seeds, and marinated tofu (#ilovetoast). I always finished with a small bowl of raspberries or strawberries just to satiate my sweet tooth.
2:30/3 p.m. (second meal/snack): I'd have a banana with crunchy almond butter, an apple with a big handful of raw almonds, a Cashew Cookie Larabar, or a plain dairy-free yogurt topped with some chopped fruit and nuts.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
5:30/6 p.m. (third meal): A big kale salad with roasted butternut squash and beans, or a veggie burger patty with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli, or some kind of tofu veggie stir fry with rice. Oh, and pasta. I had pasta at least once a week, usually this avocado pasta recipe with Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs. I definitely did not give up carbs.
6:30/7:30 p.m.: After dinner, I usually went for some fruit, trail mix, or dates, but that third week I was craving sugar and indulged in some vegan cashew milk ice cream three nights in a row. Although so very delicious, I definitely didn't feel great after eating it, which reminded me why I had given up sugar. So that last week, I was back on track, focusing on eating food for fuel.
Did I Lose Weight?
Yes! I lost about two pounds, which for me was HUGE, since I wasn't seeing the scale budge otherwise. I was still doing CrossFit, so I know I was gaining muscle weight, but still the scale showed a decrease. I was amazed. The biggest thing, and I noticed this after the first week, was when I looked in the mirror, I could see more definition in my abs and upper back. That visual progress was what kept me going when I wanted to throw the towel in and drown myself in a bowl of oatmeal.
What Surprised Me
The thing that intrigued me the most about intermittent fasting, and the reason I wanted to try it, was that I knew I had a slight obsession with tracking my food. As someone who's been trying to lose weight on and off since I was in high school, I hated the fact that I was constantly thinking about food. What to eat, what not to eat, how many calories a food had, how many calories I'd eaten, and how many calories I wish I hadn't eaten. So much time was consumed by planning out what I was going to eat, shopping for food, making food, and then eating it. It was exhausting.
I thought not being able to eat all morning long would make me think about food more, and I already had an issue with wanting to eat all day long, but the opposite happened! Fasting all morning freed up my time and my mind for other thoughts. By the last two weeks, I wasn't thinking about food or checking the clock much at all during my fasting window. I even accidentally fasted too long a few times, realizing it was 1:30 p.m. and I hadn't eaten yet.
Other Benefits
Aside from slimming my belly and gaining a better relationship with food, I also found that I had better digestion and less bloating (because I wasn't overeating), slept well, and got another bonus - a clearer, more focused mind. My mornings felt more productive without the usual brain fogginess and fatigue I'd experience after eating.
Now What?
I'm going to keep going. I feel like I've finally hit a point where my body has adapted to this style of eating, and it's gotten easier to not eat all morning long, so I can better dial in my diet and exercise harder. I'm already psyched with everything I've experienced and can only imagine that there are more benefits to come.
Editor's note: Before starting intermittent fasting - or any new eating plan - be sure to talk to your doctor to make sure it's the right diet for you.
Turn Your Living Room Into a Pilates Studio With This 4-Move Workout
You don't need to buy a Megaformer for your house to get a great Lagree-style workout at home. In fact, you can do many of these moves with slider discs (or wash cloths or paper plates!), a booty band for your ankles, and an exercise ball. These small, inexpensive, and practical at-home equipment pieces are ideal for creating the sliding motions and resistance of a Megaformer.
"We have several clients that have asked for on-the-go Lagree fitness moves that could be done off the Megaformer while traveling," said Melissa Hennessee, owner of Trim Fitness Studio Lagree Method in Orange County, CA. "While there are several exercises that can be done on discs, I think the most important tip is to move as slow as possible in each movement. Slowing down movements to at least a four-second count will activate the 'slow twitch' muscle fiber, make the movement more challenging, and increase the heart rate."
What's also great about these moves is that they're all low-impact. Trim trainer Natalie Franks told us that "after a career-ending soccer injury followed by five knee surgeries, I was left hopeless as most forms of exercise led to excruciating pain. The Lagree method was the only workout that helped me regain strength, endurance, and balance while protecting my knee." Natalie created this low-impact, at-home workout to target the legs and abs in a way that won't hurt your joints, but will still totally burn those muscles.
This CrossFit Workout May Sound Insane, but It's Totally Doable
Burpees aren't fun - we know this. But they work the entire body, and that's one of the reasons CrossFit coach and competitor Dani Horan of Champlain Valley CrossFit is suggesting this simple yet grueling workout.
The Workout: Complete 100 burpees as quickly as you can.
Here's how to do a basic burpee:
- From standing, lower into a crouching squat with your hands on the floor.
- Do a squat thrust by jumping your feet back, simultaneously bending the elbows behind you, touching your chest to the floor.
- As you jump the feet forward to the hands, straighten the arms and come back to into a squat.
- Do an explosive jump straight up, getting as much height as you can.
Yep, that's it. One hundred burpees all at once. You'll get a total-body workout in about 10 minutes, and it's an awesome way to get your heart rate up. But what makes this workout the definition of CrossFit is that it's mostly mental. Yeah, your arms and legs might get tired from burpee after burpee (after burpee!), but mostly it's your mind that will keep saying it wants to stop.
It's great for those training for a race or a fitness competition to practice pushing yourself no matter what and believing you can do it. And though it may not be that fun, you're going to feel so proud once you get to the last one!
If doing this total-body move is tough for you, here are four moves you can do to build up to a burpee. If this many burpees at one time seems completely crazy, here's a four-week workout plan to build up to 100 burpees. And if you love burpees and want more, try this burpee challenge that involves five different variations of burpees.
I Did Intermittent Fasting For 1 Month and This Is What Happened
After six months of CrossFit, five days a week, my transformation wasn't as dramatic or amazing as I had hoped. I didn't get insanely ripped as planned - I still had extra weight around my stomach that I was hoping to ditch. So I was on a quest to find a way to keep up with the workouts I loved without having to add in extra cardio or drastically changing the foods I liked to eat.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Mark Popovich
I'd heard of intermittent fasting because my father had success doing the 5:2 plan: you eat normally five days a week, then eat 500 calories a day twice a week. But there's no way I would be able to eat so little and be able to exercise, work full-time, and take care of my family.
What I Did
I decided to try a version of the 16/8 plan, where you fast for 16 hours and eat for eight. This seemed to fit my lifestyle better. I'd stop eating around 7 or 8 at night, then wouldn't eat again until 11 a.m. or noon the next day. It basically meant that I'd skip breakfast, then eat three times the rest of the day, consuming roughly the same amount of calories I would if I'd been eating all day long.
"It [intermittent fasting] gets your body out of 'storage mode' and mobilizes fat stores for energy," said certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition. This means that without having a constant food source, your body will dip into the fat it already has stored.
How I Dealt With Hunger
I'm not gonna lie. The first two weeks were rough. Especially on days that I woke up at 4:45 a.m. to do CrossFit at 5:45 for an hour. The hardest part was coming home from class at 7:00 a.m. and having to prepare breakfast for my kids. The temptation of grabbing a banana or polishing off their crusts was almost unbearable. My husband was very supportive and took over breakfast duties so I wouldn't have to smell cinnamon toast. I'd just down a huge glass of water and keep myself busy getting them ready for school. Around 9 or 10 a.m., I'd make a cup of chai tea with a splash of cashew milk. Many intermittent fasters recommend caffeine to suppress hunger, usually black coffee. Also, any beverage under 50 calories still counts as fasting, and sipping on that totally helped, as well as plain water throughout the morning.
Those first two weeks, I found myself looking at the clock every 20 minutes, hoping it was noon already. I didn't really get any headaches as I thought I would, but I did find myself a little cranky - working alone from home was definitely a plus. But every day got a little easier. By the fourth week, I usually didn't start feeling hungry until 30 minutes before I was supposed to start eating.
One thing that's great about this 16/8 plan is that eating was more enjoyable. I was able to eat larger meals and ate anything I wanted to. Although my diet is already pretty healthy with no meat or dairy and hardly any refined sugars, I loved the freedom of being able to sit down to a huge lunch or dinner without having to make sure it was under a certain amount of calories. Knowing this made it easier to get through that fasting window, because I knew by noon I'd be sitting down to a plate full of yumminess.
What I Ate
Once I entered my feeding window, I made sure not to pig out. This wasn't too hard because I noticed that I'd feel fuller sooner than I did before I had starting intermittent fasting. Drinking water with each meal also helped.
12:00 p.m. (first meal): A big salad with beans and a slice of toast, or veggie lentil soup with toast, or avocado toast with tomatoes, salted sunflower seeds, and marinated tofu (#ilovetoast). I always finished with a small bowl of raspberries or strawberries just to satiate my sweet tooth.
2:30/3 p.m. (second meal/snack): I'd have a banana with crunchy almond butter, an apple with a big handful of raw almonds, a Cashew Cookie Larabar, or a plain dairy-free yogurt topped with some chopped fruit and nuts.
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
5:30/6 p.m. (third meal): A big kale salad with roasted butternut squash and beans, or a veggie burger patty with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli, or some kind of tofu veggie stir fry with rice. Oh, and pasta. I had pasta at least once a week, usually this avocado pasta recipe with Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs. I definitely did not give up carbs.
6:30/7:30 p.m.: After dinner, I usually went for some fruit, trail mix, or dates, but that third week I was craving sugar and indulged in some vegan cashew milk ice cream three nights in a row. Although so very delicious, I definitely didn't feel great after eating it, which reminded me why I had given up sugar. So that last week, I was back on track, focusing on eating food for fuel.
Did I Lose Weight?
Yes! I lost about two pounds, which for me was HUGE, since I wasn't seeing the scale budge otherwise. I was still doing CrossFit, so I know I was gaining muscle weight, but still the scale showed a decrease. I was amazed. The biggest thing, and I noticed this after the first week, was when I looked in the mirror, I could see more definition in my abs and upper back. That visual progress was what kept me going when I wanted to throw the towel in and drown myself in a bowl of oatmeal.
What Surprised Me
The thing that intrigued me the most about intermittent fasting, and the reason I wanted to try it, was that I knew I had a slight obsession with tracking my food. As someone who's been trying to lose weight on and off since I was in high school, I hated the fact that I was constantly thinking about food. What to eat, what not to eat, how many calories a food had, how many calories I'd eaten, and how many calories I wish I hadn't eaten. So much time was consumed by planning out what I was going to eat, shopping for food, making food, and then eating it. It was exhausting.
I thought not being able to eat all morning long would make me think about food more, and I already had an issue with wanting to eat all day long, but the opposite happened! Fasting all morning freed up my time and my mind for other thoughts. By the last two weeks, I wasn't thinking about food or checking the clock much at all during my fasting window. I even accidentally fasted too long a few times, realizing it was 1:30 p.m. and I hadn't eaten yet.
Other Benefits
Aside from slimming my belly and gaining a better relationship with food, I also found that I had better digestion and less bloating (because I wasn't overeating), slept well, and got another bonus - a clearer, more focused mind. My mornings felt more productive without the usual brain fogginess and fatigue I'd experience after eating.
Now What?
I'm going to keep going. I feel like I've finally hit a point where my body has adapted to this style of eating, and it's gotten easier to not eat all morning long, so I can better dial in my diet and exercise harder. I'm already psyched with everything I've experienced and can only imagine that there are more benefits to come.
Editor's note: Before starting intermittent fasting - or any new eating plan - be sure to talk to your doctor to make sure it's the right diet for you.
Turn Your Living Room Into a Pilates Studio With This 4-Move Workout
You don't need to buy a Megaformer for your house to get a great Lagree-style workout at home. In fact, you can do many of these moves with slider discs (or wash cloths or paper plates!), a booty band for your ankles, and an exercise ball. These small, inexpensive, and practical at-home equipment pieces are ideal for creating the sliding motions and resistance of a Megaformer.
"We have several clients that have asked for on-the-go Lagree fitness moves that could be done off the Megaformer while traveling," said Melissa Hennessee, owner of Trim Fitness Studio Lagree Method in Orange County, CA. "While there are several exercises that can be done on discs, I think the most important tip is to move as slow as possible in each movement. Slowing down movements to at least a four-second count will activate the 'slow twitch' muscle fiber, make the movement more challenging, and increase the heart rate."
What's also great about these moves is that they're all low-impact. Trim trainer Natalie Franks told us that "after a career-ending soccer injury followed by five knee surgeries, I was left hopeless as most forms of exercise led to excruciating pain. The Lagree method was the only workout that helped me regain strength, endurance, and balance while protecting my knee." Natalie created this low-impact, at-home workout to target the legs and abs in a way that won't hurt your joints, but will still totally burn those muscles.
Our Obsession With Rocks Is Officially Crystallized With the Geode Hair Trend
It's no secret that geodes have taken over our lives recently. First came geode lip art, which was adorable but unfortunately far from kissable. Then came geode nails, which crystallized every sentiment we had for the rock-inspired trend. And now we present you with geode hair, the adorable new trend that takes our love for rainbow hair to a new level. Geode hair combines our obsession with all things iridescent with bright shades to have us ready for the Summer.
In order to replicate the interior of a crystal geode, stylists are lightening clients' hair from the bottom up. Los Angeles-based stylist Cherin Choi told Refinery 29 that in order to achieve the geode hair look above, she starts by simply lightening the hair. "The hair is completely dried, then the amethyst purple is applied on the mid sections, then the moonstone blue onto the very tips," she shared. "I use a brush and emulsify with my hands to blend the colors."
The main difference between rainbow hair and geode hair is that geode hair does not require you to completely bleach your hair to get the glowing look; it only requires the hair to be lightened and colored with one or two shades that are blended by hand. The look gives off the appearance of the inside of a crystal with the fading of one color to more iridescent colors or back to the natural hair color. It's stunning!
Keep reading to see photos of the magical geode hair trend.
A Day-by-Day Timeline of Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's Whirlwind Romance
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd threw everyone for a loop when they were photographed kissing outside of Giorgio Baldi restaurant in LA on Jan. 10, just two months after the "Starboy" singer split from model Bella Hadid. Their relationship is fairly new, but the stars haven't tried to keep it under wraps. Not only are they now officially following each other on Instagram, but they recently enjoyed a romantic vacation in Italy, where they were not shy about showing PDA. It's only been two months since Selena and The Weeknd first got together, but so much has happened since then.
A Day-by-Day Timeline of Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's Whirlwind Romance
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd threw everyone for a loop when they were photographed kissing outside of Giorgio Baldi restaurant in LA on Jan. 10, just two months after the "Starboy" singer split from model Bella Hadid. Their relationship is fairly new, but the stars haven't tried to keep it under wraps. Not only are they now officially following each other on Instagram, but they recently enjoyed a romantic vacation in Italy, where they were not shy about showing PDA. It's only been two months since Selena and The Weeknd first got together, but so much has happened since then.
If You Experience Hormonal Breakouts, You'll Thank God For This Mask
I've yet to find a woman who hasn't encountered this issue: you're about to embark on that time of the month, and your skin appears to be mirroring just how annoyed, inflamed, and pissed off you feel on the inside. (If you haven't, please DM me immediately so I can paint a full picture.) But I've found something that has helped my skin during this monthly visit - premenstrual, if you will - and it doesn't require removing my uterus. Yay! In fact, it's a face mask, and it's going to be something you will wish they sold at Costco. Someone just get me a giant vat of this stuff.
The mask comes from Renée Rouleau, Demi Lovato's go-to esthetician and Texas native. She has helped me with two major skin care woes in my life, issues that have plagued me. First, she is the one who identified that I had melasma when I was 25. Mid-20s me thought the dark spots on my forehead and cheeks, which could appear to be shadows to the naked eye, were remnants of my self-tanner that I wasn't able to wash off. (To be young and naive.) It was during a facial at her Dallas location that she gently brought up that I had melasma and informed me of what triggered it: my birth control.
This changed my life. Seriously. I got off birth control, something I was able to do without worry at the time. I stopped upsetting my melanocytes - the cells that produce melanin, or pigment, in the skin - with heated, aggressive treatments. (For the most part.) I wore a hat to the beach and aspired to stay out of the heat in general, knowing the temperature could set my melasma off. And although there's a little bit on my forehead, it's less noticeable than it once was.
Then, a few years later, I had a breakout after leaving the Coachella Valley. God help me. My cheeks were ridden with red bumps and pustules, something I knew wasn't normal, and I realized they recurred each time I left Palm Springs. My (since dropped) dermatologist was quick to prescribe me pills to kill whatever it was, but wanting actual answers, I wrote Renée, who is now based in Austin. She asked me a variety of questions about my weekend that helped her pinpoint what I was experiencing: acne cosmetica. Spending long days in the dry climate with heavy winds and an oil-based foundation meant my pores were being blocked by my foundation and increased my oil production, resulting in what looks like a breakout. She made an easy suggestion: wear powder foundation on your next trip. And you know what? I haven't had a breakout in the desert since!
Now you know that I trust this woman. She dug deeper than my dermatologist bothered to in order to find the right solution. This is incredibly helpful when you're trying to fix any skin issue you have; it is invaluable.
Visiting Renée over Golden Globes weekend, I got a chance to receive a facial and learn about her new products. First, she told me I needed to "put the fire out of my skin." It was inflamed as hell, and I had several cysts that I hadn't battled with in some time. And truth be told, it kind of comes with the territory when you're testing skin care products regularly, but she reminded me that I must be gentle. She took a minute to give my skin a chill pill in the form of a rubber mask, then introduced me to her newest baby, an anti-breakout solution for hormonal acne that won't dry out your skin: the Rapid Response Detox Masque ($61).
Is it too good to be true? No. It works. I've tested it for a month, and I'm currently wearing the sheerest foundation I own - a compact from Laneige - if that gives you any indication. It works to help with clogged pores that result from travel, hormones, and even sleeping with makeup on. Renée suggests it for premenstrual acne to help "disrupt the acne cycle." This is mask is lightweight and dreamy; when it dries, it doesn't feel hard, sticky, or taut. Renée suggests exfoliating before applying the mask, so lightly scrub or use a peel to help get rid of dead skin. The mask itself is a golden, shimmery gel. Slather it on and let the following eliminate your future breakouts: tea tree leaf oil is antimicrobial and an anti-inflammatory that helps with acne bacteria. Helping to stop inflammation is key when it comes to getting rid of your breakouts, which is why she also included lichocalchone, or Chinese licorice, which helps soothe the skin. Manuka branch/leaf oil helps with the microbial - or bacteria - count on your skin's surface, and she included a salicylic acid complex to help exfoliate and reduce oil.
This mask doesn't include parabens, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, SD alcohol, or gluten, which my skin was thrilled about. I use it once a week, and it's recommended you leave on for about 15 minutes. (I tend to go over since I get distracted and forget I have it on.) Many masks take a few minutes to get off because they leave patches of product behind. This slides off the skin easily and leaves your with a glow afterward.
Investing in your skin, period, is always a good idea, but especially during that time of the month. My skin will take any help it can get!
The 6 Biggest Differences Between the Big Little Lies Novel and TV Show
When news broke that HBO was taking the reins in adapting Liane Moriarty's beloved mystery novel Big Little Lies, many wondered how the resulting miniseries might turn out - would the casting be on point? Would it still take place in Australia? Would the story still end with a shocking, twisted death? After watching nearly the entire season (save for Sunday's finale!), we can confirm that the show is not only exceptionally entertaining, but mostly faithful to the book. There are some key differences, though, which range from fairly minor to pretty major.
1. It's no longer set in Australia.
Perhaps the biggest difference is that Big Little Lies has been uprooted from the small, coastal Australian town of Pirriwee to posh Monterey, CA, though the core story is still the same: Jane Chapman (Shailene Woodley) moves there with her son, Ziggy, from Santa Cruz to start a new life. Monterey is also a seaside town, and each episode is full of gorgeous ocean shots and lush, green and blue tones. Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman) might have been the only one with real wealth in the book, but in the TV show, everyone who lives in Monterey (with the exception of Jane) also seems to have boatloads of money, which you can't miss thanks to the reels and reels of house-porn footage we're treated to in each episode (seriously - everyone who lives there has an oceanfront mansion?!).
2. Pirriwee Public gets an update.
Pirriwee Public is the school at the root of all of the events that go down in the novel, but in the show, it's Otter Bay Public. Don't worry, though, because there's still just as much (if not more) drama between the kindergarten parents and teachers at the ritzy public school to keep you entertained. The only big thing to note is that the vicious "Blond Bobs" (a group of rude, gossipy kindergarten mothers with matching haircuts) didn't make it into the show (Harper is still there to cause trouble, only she does it with long, brown hair).
3. Madeline doesn't have a son.
Incredibly girlie and dramatic, Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon) makes for one of the book's most interesting main characters. She's married to Ed (played by Adam Scott in the miniseries), and on top of her daughters, Chloe and Abigail, she also has a mischievous son named Fred. Unfortunately for him, his character doesn't exist in the miniseries.
4. Fringe characters in the book are more fleshed out.
Renata Klein is a high-powered career woman and mother of a little girl in Ziggy's kindergarten class at Pirriwee Public and also Madeline's main nemesis throughout the book. We only ever view her through the eyes of the book's main three characters - Jane, Madeline, and Celeste - but she gets a big makeover in the show. Laura Dern plays her, and she's a major character with her own backstory and scenes that make her a much more sympathetic figure, cluing us into her motivations and family life. Ed, Nathan (Madeline's ex-husband, played by Revenge's James Tupper), and Bonnie (Nathan's chill, yogi wife, played by Zoë Kravitz) also get more time in the spotlight. This works to varying effect, since you might find yourself itching to get back to the main drama surrounding Jane, Madeline, and Celeste in the scenes focusing on the others. Overall, it gives us a much more well-rounded set of characters.
5. Madeline's job with the community theater is a big part of the show.
In the novel, Madeline references her part-time job helping out in the marketing department of the local theater a few times in passing, but we don't really get to see her in action. The show turns that small part of her life into its own full-blown storyline, with her fighting against fellow kindergarten mom Renata for the right to put on a controversial production of Avenue Q.
6. Ed and Madeline's relationship is much more strained.
Although Ed and Madeline seemed to be comfortable in their suburban family rut in the book, their marriage faces quite a few more ups and downs in the miniseries. Scott and Witherspoon work well together on screen and really sell the rougher, realistic bumps their relationship stumbles over, but any fans of their loving romance in the book might come away from the show disappointed.
Disney's Live-Action Dumbo Is Coming Whether You Like It or Not
Disney is in the middle of remaking all your favorite animated films with real people, and we recently got some big news about the live-action Dumbo film. After Will Smith, Chris Pine, and Casey Affleck all passed on the role, Colin Farrell is in talks to play the father of a group of children who fall for the adorable floppy-eared elephant. If his deal goes through, Farrell would be starring alongside Eva Green (as a French trapeze artist) and Danny DeVito (as the ringmaster).
The remake of the 1941 film is in good hands; Tim Burton has signed on to direct, and Ehren Kruger (responsible for three Transformers movies) is adapting the screenplay. On second thought . . . we're nervous about this.
Get Drunk Without Taking 1 Sip of Alcohol Thanks to This Cool Trend
Maybe it's teenagers and their infatuation with blowing smoke clouds in crazy styles for Instagram videos or the strongly scented flavors that make me gag as I pass them on the street, but there's something about "vaping" that just makes me cringe. Well, that was until I heard it was possible to vape your alcohol. I recently stumbled upon the Vaportini on Instagram, and instantly, my snobby, millennial judgments blew up in smoke. I was totally intrigued.
OK, you're probably wondering WTF is a "Vaportini" and how on earth alcohol can be vaporized, but don't worry, you're not alone. Vaportini, as described by the website, is "a revolutionary way to consume alcohol, it is inhaled rather than swallowed." My lung-doctor father is probably rolling his eyes and preparing a lecture on the dangers of vaping, but the Vaportini team swears by its legitimacy.
The concept is a replication of the Finnish tradition "of pouring vodka over hot coals in a sauna and inhaling the fragrant fumes," except with the Vaportini, you're in a social setting and your clothes are hopefully on, unlike in a sauna. Using the company's official set, you will light the candle and place it under the Vaportini cup. Then, you can pour a shot of liquor with the funnel into the sphere and place it on top of the cup. In five short minutes, the alcohol will be vaporized and ready to be, for lack of a better word, vaped. The alcohol in the sphere remains "active" for 30 minutes.
Well, if consuming one ounce or one shot at a time isn't really your style, it's necessary to point out the impressive benefits of the Vaportini. In addition to taking out the impurities of alcohol, the vaporization process removes the majority of the calories and carbohydrates from the liquor. Need we say more? The effects of the single shot are felt almost immediately. It's recommended that Vaportini users choose a liquor with a minimum of 35 percent alcohol content, and beer and wine should not be used.
It's important to talk about the safety issues of this concept, because any time alcohol and fire are combined, there are guaranteed to be some questions. Although the company website does provide information from a research study done on the Vaportini, there is the potential risk that the alcohol can damage brain cells when it is smoked instead of swallowed. When you drink alcohol, it is filtered through the liver, but smoking it sends the alcohol straight to your lungs and into your body without being metabolized properly. There's also the obvious risk of consuming more alcohol than your body would typically take in by drinking because it is not being watered down with a mixer or ice. However, when used in the proper social setting and with caution, the Vaportini could be a unique way to spice up how you consume alcohol with friends.
The Complete Vaportini can be purchased for $45 or the Deluxe Kit for $80. There are even artist-designed Vaportini kits available for purchase. Keep reading to see how the awesome Vaportini concept works.
Rachel Bilson Jokes About "Always" Being a Bridesmaid at a Friend's Wedding
Rachel Bilson has been keeping a low profile since her Hart of Dixie days, but over the weekend, she stepped out for a very special occasion: her former set costumer Gelareh Khalioun's wedding at the Hummingbird Nest in Santa Susana, CA. The 35-year-old actress served as a bridesmaid once again (she was part of Josh Schwartz and Jill Stonerock's big day back in September 2008) and looked gorgeous in a blush mermaid dress. Rachel and several other guests shared a handful of photos from the gorgeous nuptials on Instagram, including a stunning shot of Rachel and the bride, which she captioned, "My beautiful baby bunns is married. I love you @gegelspot to the moon and back ❤❤❤ #gorgeousbride #youfancy." Rachel also poked fun at the fact that she's always a bridesmaid, using the hashtag "#alwaysabridesmaid."
Rachel and longtime partner Hayden Christensen have been together since 2007 and are parents to 2-year-old daughter Briar Rose. While it's unclear if they attended the wedding, the couple was all smiles while grabbing lunch in LA last week.
15 of the All-Time Greatest TV Parents
Television's scripted family dynamics aren't always realistic, but there are definitely lessons to be learned from the parents in our favorite TV families. Remember Cliff Huxtable's playful parenting? What about Uncle Phil's well-intentioned tough love? From The Brady Bunch's Mike and Carol to the Bravermans from Parenthood, here are 15 of the best TV-family units, plus the lessons we've learned from their parenting styles.
There Is Enough to Be Scared of These Days, So Let's Not Be Scared of Foundation
Let's stop beating around the bush. Here's the deal: you have imperfections but you don't want people to see them. Foundation was invented millions of years ago for this very purpose. If you are going to wear foundation, then for God's sake, just wear it. Go for it, there's nothing to be afraid of.
I'm a makeup artist, and at least once a day, a client sits down. She asks me to do her makeup and if I can remove the foundation that she put on that morning. More often than not, there is no visible sign of foundation on her skin. When I say "no visible sign," I mean that I can see every flaw on her face. Dark spots, redness, and blemishes are on full blast to the naked eye.
"You have foundation on?" I will ask gently as I pretend to be wiping off her makeup.
"Well, I just use a tiny bit, and I mix it with my moisturizer," or "I just use my fingers to apply it in spots," are two of the answers I receive most often.
As soon as I suggest using a proper moderate-to-heavy coverage foundation, the client will often become tense and back away from me while clutching a hand mirror. She will tell me nervously how she doesn't like a lot of makeup and doesn't want to look like a clown.
Thankfully, I no longer have feelings. I can no longer get offended by clients who are not familiar with modern technology in makeup, so I proceed as though they have said nothing.
I am confident that what I choose will most likely be a great solution. Not only because I am a superstar makeup artist, but more importantly, because the real "makeup people" (the ones in the labs creating the makeup) are quite brilliant. The technology that is used in today's cosmetics is the most innovative and impeccable stuff we have seen in decades. Let's use it.
I know that many of you are afraid of that dreaded "line" of foundation on your jawline. That line that we have all seen on our poor friend who is wearing the wrong shade of foundation. It screams "I am wearing too much makeup, and I don't know what I am doing."
We want to look flawless but we don't want the world to know that we have spent our morning covering up our flaws. This is extremely attainable these days.
The most obvious choice is tinted moisturizer. First, for those of you who are handcrafting your own concoction by mixing your foundation with your day cream each morning, stop the madness. There are many great tinted moisturizers on the market. The great people, behind the curtain, have done the work for you. These products will even out skin tone, give a little bit of coverage for redness, and give your face a healthy glow and a nice dose of SPF.
The best one is Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, hands down. I have worked for this brand for 12 years, and I can probably count on one hand the number of people I have applied it on that haven't loved it.
If you are in the market for a traditional foundation, the world is your oyster. I can safely say that almost every brand - even drugstore brands - has something pretty decent to offer. It is simply a matter of finding the one that works for you.
If you are oily and petrified of liquids or creams touching your skin (for fear of breakouts), I get it. You, more than any other, need coverage, because chances are you have blemishes or pores that need covering. A powder foundation is your friend. However, tread lightly. If you aren't careful, you will go to your nearest department store and leave with 15 pounds of mineral powder on your face.
While you might feel "covered," one doesn't want their mineral powder entering the room before them. Nothing says "I have bad skin" like an inch of powder foundation. My favorite is IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder. It provides sheer to full coverage, skin care benefits, and SPF 50! Most importantly, it looks natural and you can still see that your face is actually made out of human skin.
If you want to achieve a dewy look while simultaneously covering anything unseemly, then walk yourself over to the Armani section of your department store. Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is the king of foundation. It is so glowy and perfect, you won't even recognize yourself. This formula provides the coverage that we all want and makes our imperfect skin look like porcelain glass.
To be sure that you will feel comfortable, let's think about your application practices. While fingers are okay, let's be honest about how well our fingers work. Are we in a rush? Is the lighting bad in our bathroom? Are our children late for school and we don't have time for perfect finger blending? Do we have early signs of arthritis in our finger joints?
There are many reasons we might benefit from a tool. If you are wearing a tinted moisturizer, then that tool should be a good, quality foundation sponge. If you are wearing a true foundation, then try a foundation brush.
DO NOT tell me you are applying your foundation with a "blender." "Blenders" are for "blending." Use a foundation sponge or brush to apply foundation. It will work faster than your fingers and create an airbrushed look to your skin. An added bonus is that you don't have to wash your hands afterward, which also saves all that $64 Armani foundation from going down the drain, literally.
When you decide to live life on the edge and apply your foundation all over your face, as it is designed to be, you will find a fabulous person looking back at you in the mirror. You will be ecstatic that you embraced foundation.
We have so much to worry about these days. We can stay up all night worrying about our jobs, our kids, our cholesterol, health care, Russians . . . Let's not worry about foundation.
Rachel Bilson Jokes About "Always" Being a Bridesmaid at a Friend's Wedding
Rachel Bilson has been keeping a low profile since her Hart of Dixie days, but over the weekend, she stepped out for a very special occasion: her former set costumer Gelareh Khalioun's wedding at the Hummingbird Nest in Santa Susana, CA. The 35-year-old actress served as a bridesmaid once again (she was part of Josh Schwartz and Jill Stonerock's big day back in September 2008) and looked gorgeous in a blush mermaid dress. Rachel and several other guests shared a handful of photos from the gorgeous nuptials on Instagram, including a stunning shot of Rachel and the bride, which she captioned, "My beautiful baby bunns is married. I love you @gegelspot to the moon and back ❤❤❤ #gorgeousbride #youfancy." Rachel also poked fun at the fact that she's always a bridesmaid, using the hashtag "#alwaysabridesmaid."
Rachel and longtime partner Hayden Christensen have been together since 2007 and are parents to 2-year-old daughter Briar Rose. While it's unclear if they attended the wedding, the couple was all smiles while grabbing lunch in LA last week.
I Never Thought That My Perfect CrossFit Shoe Would Be These Nikes
I used to wear running sneakers to CrossFit. I mean, we did run, so it seemed fine - that is, until my coach said it was one of the biggest mistakes I could make when it came to lifting. The extra cushioning makes it harder to balance and also puts your feet on an angled surface, causing you to lean forward.
Made sense, so I got a pair of Reebok Nano 6s to try. I liked them. They fit my foot well, and the sole was great for lifting heavy, but they felt a little too wide for me. I wore those for about seven months but knew that since the majority of people at my box were Nike-wearers, they must be on to something. So I was so psyched to get my feet in a pair of Metcon 3 Training Shoes ($130).
Is there a saying that once you go Nike, you never go back? Well, there is now. I've been wearing these five days a week for two months and I'm obsessed. They fit perfectly the moment I slipped them on, as if they were made for my feet. The laces are easy to tighten for a snug fit, and the sole is flexible, yet the firm, flat heel offers stability for lifting heavy. I love that they're super lightweight, which is great when box jumping, doing burpees, or jumping rope. I also love the added grip on the inside sole for rope climbing.
I have a pair of the regular Metcon 3s and also the Metcon DSX Flyknit ($160). Comparing the two, the Flyknits have a slight edge because the fabric is more flexible and breathable (but I also love the color combo, seen in the photo above!).
If you're looking for a stable sneaker that offers flexibility and a snug, comfortable fit while strength training or doing CrossFit, give them Metcon 3s a go. You just might become as obsessed as I am.
I Never Thought That My Perfect CrossFit Shoe Would Be These Nikes
I used to wear running sneakers to CrossFit. I mean, we did run, so it seemed fine - that is, until my coach said it was one of the biggest mistakes I could make when it came to lifting. The extra cushioning makes it harder to balance and also puts your feet on an angled surface, causing you to lean forward.
Made sense, so I got a pair of Reebok Nano 6s to try. I liked them. They fit my foot well, and the sole was great for lifting heavy, but they felt a little too wide for me. I wore those for about seven months but knew that since the majority of people at my box were Nike-wearers, they must be on to something. So I was so psyched to get my feet in a pair of Metcon 3 Training Shoes ($130).
Is there a saying that once you go Nike, you never go back? Well, there is now. I've been wearing these five days a week for two months and I'm obsessed. They fit perfectly the moment I slipped them on, as if they were made for my feet. The laces are easy to tighten for a snug fit, and the sole is flexible, yet the firm, flat heel offers stability for lifting heavy. I love that they're super lightweight, which is great when box jumping, doing burpees, or jumping rope. I also love the added grip on the inside sole for rope climbing.
I have a pair of the regular Metcon 3s and also the Metcon DSX Flyknit ($160). Comparing the two, the Flyknits have a slight edge because the fabric is more flexible and breathable (but I also love the color combo, seen in the photo above!).
If you're looking for a stable sneaker that offers flexibility and a snug, comfortable fit while strength training or doing CrossFit, give them Metcon 3s a go. You just might become as obsessed as I am.
Angelina Jolie Opens Up About Where She Sees Her Family in 10 Years
Angelina Jolie has been busy promoting her latest venture, First They Killed My Father, and was recently named the new face of French beauty brand Guerlain. The actress sat down with Hello magazine earlier this month to discuss her projects and where she sees herself in 10 years. "I imagine I will spend my days traveling from country to country to visit our children, who I expect will live around the world," she said. "I think some will be interested in the international work I do, and I would love to partner with them as I continue. I imagine I will be less involved in film and be focused more on family and foreign affairs."
When asked about what makes her truly happy, Angelina responded, "The sound of Zahara's laugh. She is one of those people who laughs with her whole body. Completely open and full of joy." Angelina and estranged husband Brad Pitt are parents to six kids - 15-year-old Maddox, 13-year-old Pax, 10-year-old Shiloh, 12-year-old Zahara, and 8-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. During a trip to Cambodia in February, we got a lovely glimpse into the family's everyday banter as Angelina cooked and ate tarantulas and scorpions with her children.
18 Hijabi Brides Who Have Mastered the Art of Modesty, Elegance, and Everything in Between
If we could look at photos of hijabi brides all day, we would. The ladies have shown that the headpiece is not merely an accessory, but an integral part of their culture, especially on their wedding day. No two brides wear the hijab alike with their wedding gowns. Some wear it under a veil, while others simply wear the hijab.
What all the brides have in common, however, is their ability to pull off modesty with refined elegance at their nuptials. Scroll ahead to see how 18 brides wore their hijabs and wedding gowns on their big day. You won't be able to look away.
The Lowdown on What Happens to Sasha in the Walking Dead Comics
Image Source: AMC
Spoilers for the Walking Dead comics below!
The last few episodes of The Walking Dead have made it abundantly clear that Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) is in grave danger. After her mind-bogglingly stupid decision to try to barrel into the compound of Negan's Saviors solo went south, she was quickly captured by the terrifying leader. Will she make it out of The Sanctuary alive in the seventh season finale? Only time will tell, but until then, there's one place we can turn to to unearth a little bit more about the future of her character: the comics.
You might be surprised to know that Sasha, like Daryl, doesn't actually exist in the show's source material. Sasha's story does, however, closely align with the actions of Holly (a character of the same name briefly popped up in the show but is no more), as well as a few other minor characters. We first get a glimpse at references to TV Sasha with the character of Tyreese. He's her brother on the show, but in the comics, Tyreese has a daughter instead of a sister, and he's extremely protective of her. Unfortunately, she dies shortly after they arrive at the prison. Parallels have also been drawn between Sasha and Andrea, since the comic version of Andrea becomes an adept sharpshooter. For the most part, though, TV Sasha's trajectory mirrors Holly's story.
Just like Sasha, Holly gets romantically involved with the ill-fated Sgt. Abraham Ford, igniting a love triangle between her, the former sergeant, and a burned Rosita. Although Abraham dies from an arrow through the eye socket in the comics (aka the way Denise dies in the show) instead of being murdered by Negan, Sasha and Holly both find themselves mentally unstable in the wake of his death. Holly decides the only way she can now truly help the group is if she sacrifices herself for them and takes on Negan herself. She slams a bus through the gates of The Sanctuary in hopes that zombies will come pouring in through the hole and she'll die doing something worthwhile.
Holly survives, but because this is The Walking Dead and no one is allowed to be happy, she's almost instantly captured by Negan. To make matters worse, he's obviously not keen on the idea of letting her just walk out of The Sanctuary scot-free. After alerting Rick and the rest of Alexandria that he's holding Holly prisoner, Negan arranges a trade with the group. He returns Holly to her friends with a bag over her head, and Denise (who's still alive at this point in the comics) lifts it off her face. She realizes too late that Holly has been turned into a walker and gets bitten by her former friend. They both die in the ensuing struggle.
Image Source: Image Comics
Her fate seems all but sealed, right? Well, as fans of the show can attest, there have been instances where characters have survived longer than their comic-book counterparts, so there might be hope for Sasha after all. Still, it's hard to deny how closely Sasha has been walking Holly's path of late. With the war between Rick and Negan on the horizon, only one thing is for certain: there's going to be a lot of carnage in our future.
A Magical Encounter With a Stranger at Target Left 1 Disney Fan Dazed and Amazed
Like many little girls who couldn't wait for the new Beauty and the Beast movie to come out in theaters, Alina Cathcart's daughter wanted to see it dressed up as Belle.
However, this little girl didn't sleep off her excitement - she insisted on wearing her princess costume the next day as well. Alina gave in, and as the mother-daughter duo stopped at their local Target, an employee not only noticed the child's special dress but also made a point to admire her costume and chat about the movie. "Although she was acting painfully shy, he patiently waited for her to slowly tell him her favorite parts and all about the birthday party she was invited to this weekend," Alina shared on the Love What Matters Facebook page.
The little girl noted what a nice man the employee was as he walked away and Alina couldn't help but feel thankful to this stranger who took time out of his day to make her child feel special. "Ten minutes later, we once again crossed paths with Cal. He walked up to my daughter and knelt down to be on her level," Alina shared. "With great care and sincerity, he asked if she could protect and keep this rose safe for the Beast."
As the child "barely got a shocked, 'Yes!'" out of her mouth, Cal handed Alina a gift receipt for the toy and reminded the girl not to forget her promise. "I don't know what made him think to do such a kind act, but it brought me to tears," she wrote. "In this crazy world, he took the time to create a special moment for a little girl who still believes in magic and that the world is filled with wonders and possibilities."
However, Cal's kind deed didn't just have an impact on the mesmerized child. "A thousand thank yous will never be enough for you to understand what you did for my daughter and how you helped me see there IS a little magic left in this world," Alina added.
Angelina Jolie Opens Up About Where She Sees Her Family in 10 Years
Angelina Jolie has been busy promoting her latest venture, First They Killed My Father, and was recently named the new face of French beauty brand Guerlain. The actress sat down with Hello magazine earlier this month to discuss her projects and where she sees herself in 10 years. "I imagine I will spend my days traveling from country to country to visit our children, who I expect will live around the world," she said. "I think some will be interested in the international work I do, and I would love to partner with them as I continue. I imagine I will be less involved in film and be focused more on family and foreign affairs."
When asked about what makes her truly happy, Angelina responded, "The sound of Zahara's laugh. She is one of those people who laughs with her whole body. Completely open and full of joy." Angelina and estranged husband Brad Pitt are parents to six kids - 15-year-old Maddox, 13-year-old Pax, 10-year-old Shiloh, 12-year-old Zahara, and 8-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. During a trip to Cambodia in February, we got a lovely glimpse into the family's everyday banter as Angelina cooked and ate tarantulas and scorpions with her children.
All the Celebrities Who Have Served as a Friend's Bridesmaid
Many celebrities have walked down the aisle without saying "I do," including all the stars that slipped on bridesmaid dresses over the years. Emma Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, Taylor Swift, and more have shown their support for their closest pals and loved ones on their wedding day. Click through to see all of the snaps of your favorite stars as bridesmaids, and in the spirit of wedding season, be sure to take a look at our ultimate celebrity wedding gallery too!
If You Have a Daughter, Please Spend 3 Minutes Watching This Video For Her Sake
"This is Ellie. She is 5 years old."
That's how this video starts, but if every mom simply substitutes their own daughters' names and ages, it's as if the next three minutes were made just for them.
Because, like Ellie, there are certain things your child knows and some things she doesn't. She knows she's smart, fast, and strong. She knows anything is possible. She doesn't know, however, that the world can be a difficult place for girls. For instance, she doesn't know that:
- Only 11 percent of practicing engineers and one-fifth of head chefs are female
- Women make up just 5 percent of the artists in the New York Metropolitan Museum's modern art section
- By middle school, girls earn higher grades in science but feel less confident than boys
- By age 11, 30 percent of girls will try a diet
- 60 percent of girls give up doing something they love because they don't like the way they look
Before you start feeling defeated, the thing to remember is . . . she doesn't know those things yet, and maybe she won't have to.
The video - made to introduce Kazoo, a "new kind of magazine" for girls, on Kickstarter before its launch this Summer - should be mandatory viewing for any parent of a daughter because it reminds us all that, in this ever-changing world, the possibilities for her are endless if we keep it that way.
This post was originally published on March 20. 2016.
All the Celebrities Who Have Served as a Friend's Bridesmaid
Many celebrities have walked down the aisle without saying "I do," including all the stars that slipped on bridesmaid dresses over the years. Emma Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, Taylor Swift, and more have shown their support for their closest pals and loved ones on their wedding day. Click through to see all of the snaps of your favorite stars as bridesmaids, and in the spirit of wedding season, be sure to take a look at our ultimate celebrity wedding gallery too!
True Detective: Is Season 3 Really Happening?
Hey everyone, remember True Detective? You know, that show you loved during season one then stopped watching halfway into season two? Well, season three is still a thing that is probably happening. In March, some interesting news about the status of a third season was reported, but before we get to it, let's review everything we know.
True Detective season two ended in August 2015. HBO did not renew the series, but the network did ink an overall deal with creator Nic Pizzolatto, meaning he would exclusively create content for them through 2018. A write-up by Variety made it seem like HBO wanted another season, but it was up to Pizzolatto, and he wasn't giving them an answer.
In January 2016, HBO programming president Michael Lombardo all but admitted that season two sucked and accepted the responsibility. "I set [Pizzolatto] up to deliver, in a very short time frame, something that became very challenging to deliver," he said during a radio interview. "That's not what that show is. He had to reinvent the wheel, so to speak. Find his muse. And so I think that's what I learned from it. Don't do that anymore."
Despite no forward movement, in July 2016, newly appointed HBO programming chief Casey Bloys assured critics that a third season wasn't out of the question. "It is not dead," Bloys said. "I talked to Nic about it and both Nic and HBO are open to another season. I don't think Nic has a take and he's working on some other projects. We're open to somebody else writing it and Nic supervising it. It's a valuable franchise, it's not dead, we just don't have a take for a third season yet."
On March 27, Entertainment Weekly revealed that Pizzolatto has written "at least the first two episodes for a potential third edition" of the show. Not only that, but writer-producer David Milch (Deadwood, NYPD Blue) is working with him. HBO hasn't commented on the news yet, so we don't know yet just how much Milch will be contributing.
And now you know as much as we do!
Tie-Dye and Treats - Everything Your Toddler Loves in 1 Bowl!
Get your toddler excited about breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tie-dyed recipes they are sure to love. Using basic food coloring (even natural ones will work!) and a little creativity, classic recipes can burst with color and a rainbow twist. Make multicolored spaghetti for a fun weeknight treat or brighten up a party with a colorful cake. Whatever the occasion, you'll be sure to see a smile on their face and leave everyone curious about your tie-dye tricks!
Daisy Fuentes's Topless Vacation Is Giving Us Serious MTV Spring Break Vibes
Former MTV VJ Daisy Fuentes knows how to get the best out of a Spring beach vacation - after all, she was the Spring break queen in the '90s. That's why we're not totally surprised to see her living her best life while on a beautiful sandy beach in the South Pacific with husband Richard Marx.
The Cuban beauty is enjoying her relaxing time so much, in fact, that she decided to bare it all, sharing a topless photo of herself on Instagram and posing in a skimpy black Brazilian-cut bikini. Scroll ahead to check out the hot photos!
The Food Trend That's Somehow Making Yogurt Actually Exciting
Following the widespread popularity of colorful latte art, creative food enthusiasts are applying a similar technique to an unexpected breakfast staple: yogurt. So-called yogurt art has become especially popular in Japan, according to The Toronto Star.
If you're looking to try it out yourself, it's easier to use chopped fruit to create your art. More advanced artists use fruity sauces, preserves, or other yogurt flavors to draw on the yogurt canvas. It is recommended that you use a flat plate and serve a thinner layer of yogurt so that your art doesn't sink. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the prettiest examples out there.
American Horror Story's Cast Teases What We Might See in Season 7
We're already well into 2017, and surprise, we know very little about the new season of American Horror Story. Sure, we've learned that it will handle the 2016 election, and we've received a few more spare details, spun up plausible theories, and shared our dream cast. At the AHS Paleyfest panel in March, we saw an opportunity. Why should we be the ones coming up with all the theories? That's why we asked the cast to venture guesses at what the mysterious seventh season might hold, and they did not disappoint.
Cheyenne Jackson
"You know what, I've tried to speculate, and I think like, what could he possibly dream up? Nothing I could do, nothing I could think of would be as twisted. I know personally how he dealt with the election, so I wonder how that would manifest. I think he'd be speaking to a lot of people. I don't know."
Denis O'Hare
"God knows. You know, I think it's ripe for opportunities with, like, the Manchurian candidate. The idea of the people behind the candidate, putting someone up, trying to prop them up. What if that candidate is a murderer, or the candidate is not actual a human being and they're trying to pass it off as a human being? There's great opportunities with factional backstabbing. There's great backstage intrigue. There's a live television idea, because so much is televised. Can you imagine horrible things happening on live television? Yeah, and I think body snatchers! I think there should be a body-snatchers meets politics."
Sarah Paulson
"Well, that's the genius of Ryan Murphy. I have no idea. Around this time in the past, I've seen a script or two. I haven't seen anything yet. I think he's keeping it close to the vest this year, I think we'll probably be very surprised about what angle this will take. And I can't wait. I can't wait. I'm probably more excited than any of the fans are, which is probably a great way to begin the season. Which we'll probably start shooting in a couple weeks."
Adina Porter
"Well, there will be blood, you know? That's all I can think about. There's going to be blood and gore, and it's going to make us think. And I really hope they can figure out a way to put in some 'fake news.'"
How a Bus Driver Taught 1 Dad an Incredibly Important Lesson
At the start of the school year, 6-year-old Amelia Feaster met a new bus driver, Gina Hess.
Although the first grader has only known Gina for a short amount of time, this generous woman taught both the child and her dad, Caleb, a major lesson about humanity. A few days ago, the Pennsylvania dad heard a knock at the door and was surprised to see Gina standing there.
Apparently earlier in the school year, Amelia had mentioned that she didn't have a bike anymore because she had outgrown hers. Gina told the child that she would bring her a new one when it got warmer out, and on that evening, she kept her word. However, instead of bringing one new bike, she brought two and told Caleb that the second bike was for when Amelia had friends over.
Amelia wasn't at home at the time, but when she arrived, she went running toward the Hello Kitty bike and exclaimed that it was exactly what she wanted. "I think it's interesting that kindness can come from anywhere; it's not necessarily someone you know well or someone you even see daily," Caleb told POPSUGAR. "We should all be willing to love our neighbors as ourselves. This involves giving - giving generously without expecting anything in return."
Caleb asked if he could repay Gina, but she wouldn't accept any money. Amelia is the only girl in her family with three younger brothers, and Caleb noticed not only how much this unexpected gift meant to the child but also how excited Gina was to give it to her. "Gina has personally inspired me to see the needs of others, to listen to others around me, and to meet these needs when given the opportunity," Caleb added.
Relive Every Epic Moment of Solange's Wedding Weekend With Beyoncé and Jay Z
Solange Knowles may have tied the knot with music video director Alan Ferguson in New Orleans way back in November 2014, but we still can't stop obsessing over it. According to reports, Solange and Alan said "I do" at Holy Trinity Church in the Bywater neighborhood after arriving on white bicycles. Although Solange made her entrance in a pantsuit by Stéphane Rolland, she later changed into a Humberto Leon for Kenzo gown and cape. Meanwhile, the bride's sister, Beyoncé, showed off her figure in a tight white dress. The singer attended the event with husband Jay Z and the couple's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Following a celebration with about 200 friends and family members, Bey and Jay Z made their way outside to dance in the streets with Solange, Alan, and other wedding guests.
Solange and Beyoncé kicked off the festivities with family and friends at the Indywood Theater, which shared details about the event on Facebook. "Solange is getting married to a wonderful man on Sunday and they rented out the theater for a pre-wedding party," the cinema wrote in a status update. According to the theater, the group watched Diana Ross's classic film Mahogany, which Solange and Alan reportedly saw on their first date. The couple added another personal touch to the event, playing a film about the early days of their relationship.
Mom's Thoughts on the Child Who Punched Her Girl: "Sometimes Kids Get It Wrong"
When Olivia Wilson's little girl came home from school "with a bruise the size and shape of a 10-year-old boy's fist" on her chest, this mom of two understandably went through a range of emotions.
"[I was] shocked, flabbergasted, upset, concerned, angry; no livid, enraged, outraged, beside myself, sweaty, dizzy, pacing up and down the kitchen . . . how could anyone do this?" Olivia wrote on her blog, The Wilsons of Oz. But after a Friday night spent thinking about the incident over a glass of wine, Olivia tried to consider the other child's perspective.
"Saturday morning arrived, I was regretting the wine, and also regretting how horribly I had handled my emotions," she wrote. She realized that she has also been in this situation before, but on the other side of things with her older child, Monty.
"He is loud, brave, a little punchy, energetic beyond belief, and will always, without fail, step in if he thinks someone is being wronged," she wrote. "He can often be seen pushing his big sister out of the way, so as he can confront the big kid who's being mean to her. He always runs to the aid of his friends."
However, Olivia admits that sometimes Monty's "protective nature" gets the better of him and he takes things a bit too far. "Honestly, he has been known to make much bigger kids cry and run to their moms when he has been standing up for someone," she wrote.
A time when Monty was 2 years old and pinched another toddler came to her mind. When Olivia found out that her kid had hurt another child, she felt awful and was torn on what part of the situation upset her more. "I couldn't make out whether my heart was breaking because I was upset that my child would hurt someone else on purpose, or whether I was sad for the other mother who was now being told her precious child was going home with an injury," she wrote.
After recalling how difficult it was for her to be in that position, Olivia began to empathize for the mother of the child who hurt her girl. "How would I feel if I'd had a phone call to say he had punched someone so hard they had to go and have an x-ray?" she wrote. "Honestly . . . I think that feeling would far outweigh my frenzied lioness feelings."
Thanks to Olivia's unique perspective having been the parent on both sides of this difficult situation, she is encouraging other moms and dads not to be too hard on themselves if their kid acts out.
To learn that your child has shown such aggression toward another student has to be heartbreaking to say the least. When we send our children out into the big wide world, we hope that we have taught them enough to cope in certain situations, how to stand up for themselves in the right way, how to use their manners all of the time.
What we don't really consider as parents is, sometimes they will forget these rules, accidentally let loose and lash out, forget to wash their hands or say please may I. This in no way is a reflection on the school or the teachers, nor is it a reflection on how we have parented our children. Sometimes kids just get it wrong, very wrong.
15 Yummy Reasons to Get on Board With the Cauliflower Craze
Cauliflower: the other white, non-carb reason to love life. Get your pasta or rice fix via this healthy veg that can be used in soups, salads, sides, and buffalo-like bites. You won't even have to feel guilty about reaching for seconds when it comes to this waist-friendly floret.
15 Yummy Reasons to Get on Board With the Cauliflower Craze
Cauliflower: the other white, non-carb reason to love life. Get your pasta or rice fix via this healthy veg that can be used in soups, salads, sides, and buffalo-like bites. You won't even have to feel guilty about reaching for seconds when it comes to this waist-friendly floret.
Relive Every Epic Moment of Solange's Wedding Weekend With Beyoncé and Jay Z
Solange Knowles may have tied the knot with music video director Alan Ferguson in New Orleans way back in November 2014, but we still can't stop obsessing over it. According to reports, Solange and Alan said "I do" at Holy Trinity Church in the Bywater neighborhood after arriving on white bicycles. Although Solange made her entrance in a pantsuit by Stéphane Rolland, she later changed into a Humberto Leon for Kenzo gown and cape. Meanwhile, the bride's sister, Beyoncé, showed off her figure in a tight white dress. The singer attended the event with husband Jay Z and the couple's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Following a celebration with about 200 friends and family members, Bey and Jay Z made their way outside to dance in the streets with Solange, Alan, and other wedding guests.
Solange and Beyoncé kicked off the festivities with family and friends at the Indywood Theater, which shared details about the event on Facebook. "Solange is getting married to a wonderful man on Sunday and they rented out the theater for a pre-wedding party," the cinema wrote in a status update. According to the theater, the group watched Diana Ross's classic film Mahogany, which Solange and Alan reportedly saw on their first date. The couple added another personal touch to the event, playing a film about the early days of their relationship.
Wait, Do Prince William and Prince Harry Have a Last Name?
If you grew up fantasizing about marrying your celebrity crush, much like Kate Middleton reportedly did before her dream became a reality, then you probably doodled your new last name all over your notebook (Mrs. DiCaprio had such a nice ring to it). But if your crush happened to be a royal, you probably just stuck to doodling your new prince or princess title. When it comes to royalty, in particular the British royal family, have you ever found yourself wondering if they actually have a last name? Same here.
The world is used to referring to the royals by their proper titles, aka Prince William, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II, etc., but what do they do with the "Surname" box whenever they have to fill out forms (or their staff fills them out for them)? Well, it turns out that the British royal family actually does have a last name, they just don't use it. Before 1917, they didn't have one, but George V changed the family name from the German Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to the House of Windsor. In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II decided that she wanted her direct descendants to be distinguished from the rest, so they, including Harry and William, technically carry the name of Mountbatten-Windsor. While Windsor is from the queen's side, Mountbatten reflects Prince Philip's family name. And what about Prince George and Princess Charlotte? Palace officials have stated that HRH ("her royal highness" and "his royal highness") don't formally have last names. So there you have it.
Big Little Lies: Let's Theorize Who's Dead and Whodunnit
Big Little Lies is HBO's latest buzzy series, and it deserves the attention: 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 finale: 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're keeping in mind the ominous words of the detective in the pilot: "Nobody has been ruled out."
6 Things You Need to Know About Netflix's 13 Reasons Why Adaptation
Jay Asher's heartbreaking novel Thirteen Reasons Why is being developed into a TV series for Netflix, retitled 13 Reasons Why. While details surrounding the project have been pretty scarce over the past year, producer Selena Gomez revealed the release date a few weeks ago, and now we have the official trailer. If you're excited about the adaptation or you're not familiar with the book, check out the crucial details below.
What It's About
Based on the bestselling book, the series follows a teenager named Clay Jensen who receives a series of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, a classmate who recently committed suicide. On the tapes, she explains to her peers how they each played a role in her death, detailing the 13 reasons she took her own life.
Who's Starring?
Dylan Minnette (Don't Breathe) and newcomer Katherine Langford will play Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker, respectively. The 13-episode series will also star Kate Walsh, Derek Luke, Brandon Flynn, Alisha Boe, Christian Navarro, Justin Prentice, Amy Hargreaves, Miles Heizer, Devin Druid, and Ross Butler.
The Production Team
This has actually been a passion project of Gomez's for quite some time now, and she's an executive producer. Spotlight's Tom McCarthy directed the first two episodes and Brian Yorkey, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his work on Broadway's Next to Normal, wrote the script for season one.
The Trailer
The Poster
When Is It On?
It will be available to stream on March 31!
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