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Meghan Markle Was Actually Written Out of Suits Before She Got Engaged to Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in the midst of enjoying the early days of their exciting engagement, but for fans of Suits, a few questions about Markle's departure from the show still linger. How will the USA legal drama wrap up her character, Rachel? Will the long-awaited wedding between her and Mike (Patrick J. Adams) really happen?
In a recent interview with Radio 4's Today, Suits creator Aaron Korsh shed some light on the situation. Apparently the writers have been anticipating Markle's exit from Suits for quite a while now, which hopefully means they've had more than enough time to end her story on the perfect note. According to Korsh, he and the writing team realized that the relationship between their lead actress and Prince Harry was "burgeoning" and that she probably wasn't going to stick around for long.
"I sort of had a decision to make because I didn't want to intrude and ask her, 'Hey, what's going on? What are you going to do?' So . . . collectively the writers, we decided to take a gamble that these two people are in love and it's going to work out," he explained.
"What we decided to do was as the season progresses say, 'Look, I would rather have good things happen to Meghan in her life' - which would likely mean her leaving the show," Korsh added. "So let's plan on that and it's much easier to undo that, if it came to it, than to just plan on her staying forever and then finding out she's going to go. And the only way to write a character out like that would be if they got hit by a bus or something."
Us Weekly shared in November that a wedding scene featuring Markle and Adams was reportedly filmed inside a Toronto hotel, which definitely makes us think the end to their lengthy runs on Suits will be satisfying for fans. Not only that, but Markle definitely appears to have left on good terms. After news of her engagement went public, Korsh reached out on Twitter to share his congratulations:
Congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their engagement. Wonderful news, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Love, Aaron
- Aaron Korsh (@akorsh9) November 27, 2017
USA also released a heartfelt statement honoring her time on the show, writing, "Fans have long admired Markle's character Rachel Zane for her tenacity and integrity, rising in the ranks at Pearson Specter Litt from a promising paralegal to a full-fledged lawyer who was part of Harvey's core team. Through the toughest of times -- whether professional or personal -- Rachel has proven to Suitors around the world that it's always worth it to fight for what you believe in and never lose faith in yourself."
Outlander: Here's Why the Adorable Young Ian Looks So Familiar
Outlander's young Ian Murray, played by John Bell, has become a fan favorite since his introduction in episode "A Malcolm" in season three. Jenny and Ian's youngest son is fiercely loyal and has his eyes set on adventures beyond the Highlands, which often lands him in tricky situations. Not only does he hero-worship his Uncle Jamie and want to accompany him everywhere (just like his namesake), but he accepts Claire upon her return without question, being the only one of his siblings to readily call her "Auntie."
If you've been trying to place where you've seen the young Scottish actor, you're not alone. Bell is most known for his role as Bain in the fantasy film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and its sequel, The Battle of the Five Armies.
After winning the 2006 Blue Peter competition, Bell landed a small role in Doctor Who, which was his breakout, and from there, he went on to star in British and Irish movies and shows such as A Shine of Rainbows, Life of Riley, Tracy Beaker Returns, and Midsomer Murders, among some short films.
He has also starred in the sci-fi movies Battleship and Wrath of the Titans, making his latest role on Outlander a perfect fit. Who else can endure being kidnapped by pirates, taken to Jamaica, and sent off to the Bakra aka the infamous witch Geillis Duncan, who apparently likes them young?! Aside from Outlander, his most recent American TV role was on season two of AMC's Into the Badlands.
Young Ian has become an important character on the show, and because his kidnapping sets off a chain of events for Jamie and Claire that changes the trajectory of their journey, there's no doubt that viewers will get to see plenty of the adorable 20-year-old actor and watch him grow as the show progresses. But in the meantime, let's hope Jamie and Claire are able to rescue him from Geillis's clutches safe and sound!
This Edgy Teen Drama Parody About Arthur Needs to Be a Real TV Show ASAP
if #Arthur was an edgy teen drama (Trailer) http://pic.twitter.com/IDzGbS7Egn
- Daniel Nkoola 🇺🇬 (@DNkoola) November 4, 2017
"Every day when you're walking down the street . . . everybody that you meet . . . is a suspect."
With that chilling take on the original theme song for PBS's animated family cartoon Arthur, I'm convinced that Daniel Nkoola's edgy updated version of the show needs to be turned into a real TV series as soon as possible. The student filmmaker from Austin, TX, shared a dark parody of Arthur on Twitter in early November, which sees the beloved characters - Arthur, D.W., Francine, Buster, and more - trying to solve the mysterious death of their pal Muffy.
The video, which I may or may not have already watched six times, has some strong Riverdale vibes. Since The CW has already turned the Archie comics into a mystery series, can Arthur Read get some love? They already have the costumes ready.
if #Arthur was an edgy teen drama on the CW http://pic.twitter.com/Axk60uHFJ2
- Daniel Nkoola 🇺🇬 (@DNkoola) October 27, 2017
Not to mention, the twist at the end of the trailer with D.W. already has me hooked. Can't you see her as part of some cover-up for the death of Muffy, who finally went too far with a rude Snapchat story? But then it turns out that Muffy has been alive the whole time, and D.W. was just protecting her from a real murderer? But by the time Arthur and Buster figure that out, the killer has already kidnapped Francine?!
Like I said, I'm going to need some full-length episodes in the near future.
This $14 Snitch Fidget Spinner (on Amazon!) Is the Best Harry Potter Stocking Stuffer
Merlin's beard! We have found a stocking stuffer that Harry Potter fans will freak out over. This Wiitin Harry Potter Snitch Fidget Spinner ($14) is a fun little surprise for people of all ages. Plus, the shiny oil slick finish is downright mesmerizing.
All you have to do is flick the wings and they'll go spinning around the ball. Besides being enjoyable to play with, fidget spinners also help with anxiety and focusing. Many people who bought the item are very pleased with it, giving it five stars. One buyer even took a video of the product.
Think ahead like Hermione and buy this fidget spinner now before it sells out. It's such a pleasant treat that you'll forget all about any pumpkin pasties or cauldron cakes.
On-Trend, Swoon-Worthy Gifts For Your Favorite Studio Addict
If your best friend, sister, or girlfriend is constantly running from cardio boxing to ballet barre to "Best Butt Ever" to SoulCycle (and then to a class you've never even heard of like Speedplay or Rise Nation), then you've come to the right place; we've got essential gifts for your very active, very trendy fitness lover. From stylish kicks to necessary post-workout recovery, there's a perfect gift at every price point.
This 1 Plank Variation Works Your Arms, Abs, and Booty All at Once
Doing a plank on your elbows instead of on your hands really targets the upper body and core. And throwing a leg lift into the mix not only works your butt, but it makes your core work even harder to stabilize your torso. Try this plank variation and you'll work your entire body, all at once.
- In an elbow plank, lift your left foot off the floor, keeping your pelvis parallel to the floor. Hold for three seconds, then lower the leg. Repeat on the other side. This completes one rep.
- Do three sets of 10 reps.
Here are other moves like this elbow plank variation that work your abs and booty at the same time.
27 Yoga Gifts Under $25 That Will Thrill Even the Most Zen Yogi
Just about everyone has at least one yoga-loving friend in their life, if not a whole gaggle. If you're worried about what to get your yogi friends this holiday season or if you're stressed about spending a fortune on the squad, don't sweat it (save that for Bikram class). We've got you covered with our selection of the best yoga gifts out there for under $25. Whether they're yoga beginners, seasoned practitioners, or certifiable gurus, click through and find something for all your bendy pals.
Get Ready For Pyeongchang - Here Are the Olympic Events You'll Be Seeing
It's no secret that we're super eager to cheer for the superstar athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. At the same time, you may find that you're not familiar with all the participating sports and disciplines, and you know you want to cheer for all the future cold-weather champions. You won't want to miss any memorable Olympic moments, so we've got you covered with a complete list of what you can expect out of the men's, women's, and mixed events in each participating sport.
Alpine Skiing
Men: alpine combined, downhill, giant slalom, slalom, super combined, super-G
Women: alpine combined, downhill, giant slalom, slalom, super combined, super-G
Mixed Events: parallel mixed team event
Biathlon
Men: 10km, 12.5km pursuit, 15km mass start, 20km, 4x7.5km relay
Women: 10km pursuit, 12.5km mass start, 15km, 4x6km relay, 7.5km
Mixed Events: mixed relay, single mixed relay
Bobsleigh
Men: four-man, two-man, monobob
Women: monobob, two-man
Cross-Country Skiing
Men: 15km, 15km + 15km skiathlon, 4x10m relay, 50km, cross-country cross free, sprint 1.5km, team sprint
Women: 10km, 30km, 4x5km relay, 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon, cross-country cross free, sprint 1.5km, team sprint
Curling
Men: curling
Women: curling
Mixed Events: mixed doubles
Figure Skating
Men: individual
Women: individual
Mixed Events: ice dancing, mixed NOC team, pairs
Freestyle Skiing
Men: aerials, half pipe, moguls, ski cross, slopestyle
Women: aerials, half pipe, moguls, ski cross, slopestyle
Ice Hockey
Men: ice hockey
Women: ice hockey
Luge
Men: singles
Women: singles
Mixed Events: doubles, mixed team relay
Nordic Combined
Men: individual, ski jumping K90 (70m), team/4x5km, sprint K120
Mixed Events: Nordic mixed team NH/3x3km
Short Track Speed Skating
Men: 1,000m, 5,000m, 1,500m, 500m
Women: 1,000m, 3,000m, 1,500m, 500m
Skeleton
Men: individual
Women: individual
Ski Jumping
Men: K120 individual (90M), K120 team (90M), K90 individual (70M)
Women: K90 individual (70M)
Mixed Events: mixed team
Snowboard
Men: giant parallel slalom, half pipe, parallel slalom, slopestyle, snowboard cross
Women: giant parallel slalom, half pipe, parallel slalom, slopestyle, snowboard cross
Mixed Events: team ski-snowboard cross
Speed Skating
Men: 10,000m, 1,000m, 1,500m, 5,000m, 500m, mass start, team pursuit
Women: 10,000m, 1,000m, 1,500m, 5,000m, 500m, mass start, team pursuit
Mixed Events: mixed NOC team sprint
To learn more, visit Team USA. The Winter Games begin Feb 8.
If You Fear Having a Panic Attack From Smoking Weed, Read This Before Lighting Up
While some of us may think of weed as a way to mellow out, some have had an opposite reaction. Sometimes, for some people, panic attacks can happen.
"Street marijuana will not cause panic attacks if it has low levels of THC," said addiction specialist Dr. Cali Estes. "However, if they're dabbing or have a high THC content, such as one of the higher strains of marijuana, it will likely cause panic attacks because it acts more like LSD," Dr. Estes said. Some strains of marijuana help users relax, while others may cause paranoia and anxiousness.
However, it strongly depends on how much you take. For example, if you take an edible worth 200 percent THC, which is the active ingredient in weed that gets you high, you're far more likely to feel extremely anxious - like you're doing LSD or Molly and you're not gonna be able to talk. "For users who have built a tolerance over time, ingesting an edible with similar THC content is more likely to make the user feel sleepy. So it just depends on the individual and how much they take, in addition to which strain they take," Dr. Estes said.
"Some cannabis users can experience anxiety from certain strains - note certain cannabinoids will affect each person differently," said Athena Taylor, budtender at The Herbal Connection in Eugene, OR.
But how common is this anxiety, and is it anything to worry about? "Anxiety from weed is not connected to just sativa strains, but also can be cause by some indica strains. High levels of the cannabinoid THC can cause anxiety to those patients sensitive to THC's psychoactive effects," Taylor said. Too much THC can cause some patients nervousness, restlessness, and inability to focus, whereas other patients find a calm from high levels of THC. And for those unfamiliar with sativa and indica, sativa is the strain of weed that has a higher THC content and gives you that high feeling. Indica has a lower THC content but higher CBD level and gives you the stoned feeling.
A good way to avoid anxiety from marijuana use is to know your cannabinoids and know your needs. "THC is the most widely advertised and known cannabinoid, but not the only one," Taylor said. "For those people that get high anxiety from the Mary Jane, I strongly recommend they switch from strains high in THC to those strains containing a higher percent of CBD (like indica types). CBD functions as antianxiety and anti-inflammatory cannabinoid, providing stress relief, a state of calmness, and body buzz," Taylor said. When smoked, CBD provides great relief from headaches and nausea without the psychoactive effects of getting high.
CBN is another cannabinoid found in marijuana that works as a relaxer for the mind and body. "I always encourage people to go online and read about all the wonderful healing cannabinoids found in weed," Taylor said.
Other factors that can cause anxiety are lack of hydration, using on an empty stomach, and current stress levels. "When going into a dispensary to buy marijuana products, make your budtender aware of what effect you want from a strain/product and any past experiences with anxiety," Taylor said.
Exactly How Much Turmeric to Have a Day to Reap Its Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Turmeric, a spice you probably see in your local grocery store, is often found in recipes everywhere from the Middle East to Asia and India and is the main component of curry powder. There are a lot of reasons to love it - it adds delicious color and flavor to many foods, after all - but it also has pretty incredible potential health benefits.
Turmeric root has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and is most noticeable as the bright yellow coloring in curry powder. "Its ability as an anti-inflammatory agent first gained attention in the study of people who ate curry at least once a week and who had very little risk of Alzheimer's disease, in Indian and Indonesian studies, despite these populations having a high percentage of diabetes," said Dr. Steven Gundry MD, one of the world's top heart surgeons and author of The Plant Paradox. "It was determined that two of the spices in curry powder made all the difference: turmeric and black pepper."
Turmeric, in turn, became known as the wonder spice. "Turmeric is recommended for many patients with inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cancers. Curcumin is the compound found in turmeric," said Atlanta-based integrative medicine physician Dr. Bindiya Gandhi.
Arguably, the most powerful aspect of curcumin is its ability to control inflammation. "The journal Oncogene published the results of a study that evaluated several anti-inflammatory compounds and found that aspirin and ibuprofen are least effective, while curcumin is among the most effective anti-inflammatory compounds in the world," said Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, CNS, DC, bestselling author of Eat Dirt. "This news should have reached every household in the world after the study was conducted, because inflammation puts people at risk for almost every disease process known to man," he said.
You can find turmeric in powder culinary spice form and in its whole root form, as well as in tincture, tablets, and capsules. "A good starting dose for its anti-inflammatory benefits is 400 to 600 mg of standardized powder or curcumin turmeric extract three times a day as tolerated," Dr. Gandhi said. "Cut-root dose is 1.5g-3g per day, dried powdered root 1g-3g per day, and tincture (1:2) 15-30 drops up to four times per day, as mentioned by University of Maryland Medical Center."
When taking it for GI issues, you need to find a formula with black pepper or piperine in it, because it is better absorbed. The black pepper stops the turmeric from breaking down as quickly, which keeps it in your system longer. When taking it for any autoimmune issues, you can take the turmeric by itself.
Caution with turmeric should be noted since it can act as a blood thinner and should be avoided before surgery. It can also cause GI upset in some patients and can reduce blood sugars in diabetic patients. "It can increase gallbladder contraction, which is not a good idea for patients suffering with gallstones. I discourage my patients trying to conceive [from taking] it since it can actually act as contraception and advise my nursing and pregnant mothers to use it with caution since it may stimulate uterine contractions," said Dr. Gandhi, who encourages patients to cook with it daily for anti-inflammatory effects, but encourages a supplement if looking for a higher dosage.
"Cooking with spices is perfect, but you need a higher dose if you're targeting a specific ailment. I am a big fan of turmeric golden milk latte, as well as turmeric ginger teas," Dr. Gandhi said. You can also try an iced golden milk latte.
But that's not the only option out there; in fact, the options are endless. "I prefer turmeric used fresh," said Ariane Resnick, author, certified nutritionist, and celebrity chef. "I like it best as a tea made exactly as you would ginger (slice then boil in water), sipped throughout the day. This method has helped so many people with chronic pain who I've worked with. You can make the tea as a concentrate then add just a tablespoon or two to each glass of water you drink. In this manner, one root will last up to several days," she said.
Whether we are using it in our lattes or teas, or using it as an addition to our curries and soups, it seems turmeric is something we should be stocking up on fast this Winter season.
You NEED These Adorable Harry Potter Book Cover Ornaments on Your Tree
Asking someone to pick their favorite Harry Potter book is kind of like asking someone to pick their favorite child. In short, it's a really tough decision, and the best answer is that you love them all equally but in different ways. So instead of picking just ONE Harry Potter book to represent your love of the series, make a complete seven-book set of adorable Potter-inspired DIY cover ornaments that will make your tree look magical. If you want to go all out with a full-on Harry Potter Christmas (and you should), then we've got you MAJORLY covered.
37 of the Best DIY Gifts For College Students
Everyone loves a personalized gift - and college students are no exception! Since the holiday season is about to take full effect, we have compiled a list of the 37 best DIY gift ideas for the college student in your life. These simple projects are both inexpensive and extremely useful - a win-win! So whether you are looking for a gift for a relative, friend, or fellow classmate, we are confident you will find something to love on this list.
- Additional reporting by Tara Block
43 Insanely Creative Cosplays to Inspire You
From historically accurate costumes to creative combinations of different fandoms, cosplayers always find a way to make their elaborate outfits stand out. At this year's WonderCon, held in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend, cosplayers from all over the country brought their A game. Don't let their hard work go to waste, so check out these incredible cosplays and start preparing for your next con.
Ta-Da! The Real Meaning Behind Those Vague Emoji
Rule number one of emoji: there are no rules. You can use those cute little symbols as much as you want. The only caveat is that sometimes they're a little . . . confusing. What's with the guy on his stomach, for instance? To get the meanings behind the most head-scratching characters, we looked to Emojipedia. Yes, it's a real thing, and all the names listed are official emoji character names. The meanings and descriptions, however, aren't necessarily accurate because Emojipedia isn't affiliated with the emoji makers. But it's better than nothing, right?
Source: Emojipedia
The 19 Best Tech Accessories of 2017
The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived, and we couldn't be more excited to bust out our festive sweaters and bask in good holiday cheer. But there's one thing that's got to be done before anyone's able to truly unwind, and that's buying the perfect present for each and every loved one on your list. To make that process ever-so-slightly easier, we've pulled together our favorite tech accessories of the year. . . all of which are perfect for gifting. From chargers to speakers to quirky accessories, ahead you'll find 19 items that are sure to please - and, of course, will free you up to start making the most out of the holiday season.
25 Awesome Experiences Today's Kids Will Never Understand
Some children alive today have never used a phone with buttons or a bulky computer. The internet has been available to the public for more than 20 years.
If those facts don't make you feel old, think about this: most of your favorite childhood activities have become completely obsolete thanks to modern technology! Today's kids will never experience the glories of Game Boy, a VCR, a boombox, or even a physical encyclopedia. Whether they're better off gone or you'll think back with fondness, let's remember these 25 childhood experiences that technology has made extinct.
The 13 Best AR Apps and Games You Need to Download Right Now
Augmented reality – or AR, as it's more commonly known – is one of those things that lots of people talk about, but very few actually understand. Aside from being the phrase that was (loosely) used to denote the real-life component of Pokémon Go, or used to describe the 3D bitmoji that now live in Snapchat, it's the underlying technology that allows you to mash up real life and the imaginary by simply pointing your phone's camera lens at the world around you. And with the release of Apple's iOS 11, the ability to use it comes standard on every Apple device – and it's high time we all start using the rad new technology we've got at our fingertips more often.
To help you out a bit, we've tested a whole lot of the app offerings in the App Store in to come up with the very best in AR apps and games that are available to download right now. Ahead, click through 13 of these delightfully future-forward apps – all of which will help you get cracking on being the first of your friends to master the latest in ubercool tech.
11 Free Organizational Apps to Help You Get Your Sh*t Together
It's not easy staying on top of all your to-dos, errands, and files, but luckily, there's an app for each of those. If you're looking to stay organized or get a grip on your busy life, you've come to the right place. For anything from prioritizing projects and scheduling tasks to storing all your brilliant ideas, we've found the best mobile apps that make managing your day-to-day a bit easier. The best part? The features mentioned here are free! Make life seamless on and offline by downloading these 11 helpful productivity and organizational apps ahead - you'll wonder how you ever surived without them.
Leave It to Disney to Give Hawaiian Comfort Food Its Own Magical Twist
When booking a Disney trip, you should never expect a "lukewarm" experience - whether you're in the parks or at one of the brand's various international resort locations, Disney never does anything halfway. So if you're expecting a regular ol' Hawaiian vacation when reserving a room at Disney Aulani, think again! When it comes to the menu at the family resort, the chefs know how to infuse a bit of magic into every bite, even when preparing Hawaiian comfort foods. The resort's Disney-fied take on Spam musubi is proof!
Spam musubi is a tasty snack typically comprised of sticky rice, fried Spam, soy sauce, and a nori (seaweed) wrap all rolled into a square or rectangular handheld shape. But at Aulani, the musubi come in a different form - they look like Mickey Mouse! Available at Ulu Cafe in limited quantities (they only make one batch per day), the mouse-shaped snack is a perfect grab-and-go option for a day at the pool. Check out photos of the savory treat and try not to drool; you haven't even seen Aulani's Mickey shaved ice yet!
Watch the Thrilling Trailer For Thoroughbreds, One of Anton Yelchin's Final Films
A new trailer for Thoroughbreds has arrived. Although the preview of the thriller - which stars Olivia Cooke and Split's Anya Taylor-Joy as two upper-class teenage suburban girls who hatch a dangerous plan to solve a very annoying problem - looks intriguing as hell, it's also bittersweet considering costar Anton Yelchin tragically died shortly after filming wrapped in 2016. Catch the latest trailer above (and the teaser below) before the film's release on March 9, 2018.
This Dramatic Cover of Taylor Swift's "I Did Something Bad" Is INCREDIBLE
"I Did Something Bad" certainly marks one of the more incendiary moments on Taylor Swift's explosive new album, Reputation, and I don't necessarily mean that as an insult. The song, which seems to be one of the tracks aimed at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, represents a more carefree Swift who's leaning into this "evil" alter ego the mainstream media has crafted for her. Plus, it's just, like, a pretty great jam. As if things couldn't get any better, Broadway legends Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean have released a dramatic, strings-heavy, and almost murderous version of the song, and I am 100 percent here for it. Can we get a studio version ASAP?
Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Hitch, and 50 Other Titles Coming to Netflix in December
Netflix is pulling out all the stops for December. Although the streaming giant is getting rid of one of our favorite Disney movies, they're also adding a ton of fresh titles that we can't wait to watch. On top of Netflix originals like season two of The Crown and the premiere of the ridiculously creepy Dark, there are also exciting movies like 8 Mile, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and more. Check out the full list of movies and TV shows ahead!
20 Gifts For Bachelor Fans That Are Even Better Than a Rose
Chances are you or someone you know is obsessed with The Bachelor, and you're in luck, because your holiday shopping is about to get easier. From dog accessories to glassware to apparel, we've rounded up the best gift ideas for the Bachelor fan in your life. Sorry, but no actual bachelors are included.
These 30+ Costco Deals Are About to Make Your Holiday Shopping So Much Cheaper
Costco just released its 2017 holiday savings catalog, which means your gift shopping is about to get a whole lot savvier. New deals will be available throughout the month, but here are 30+ standouts - from snacks and kitchen appliances to furniture and electronics - from the first round of sales. Many of the deals expire in a few days, so jump on the savings while you can!
The 10 Coolest Tech Gifts For Kids Under 10 Years Old
There are so many incredible tech products out there made especially for kids. This holiday, get your child something that's both entertaining and forward-thinking. We rounded up our favorite tech items that work for kids of different ages. Check out these genius options and buy them before they disappear. They're purchases you can feel good about.
The 10 Most Popular Toys For Little Kids - All on Amazon
When it seems like your kid has every toy on the planet, it's hard to know what will make a good gift. That's where we have a little hack for you: take a look at Amazon's top toy section. There are all sorts of bestselling, high-rated options that will provide you with plenty of present ideas. You can organize the items by their intended age range, so you'll know you're getting the perfect choices for your child. We rounded up our favorite picks for little ones ages 2- to 4-years-old. These toys will be perfect for the holiday season. Start shopping before they disappear!
28 Gifts Perfect For Her This Season - All on Amazon
Shopping for the woman in your life doesn't have to be challenging. Whether she's a hard-working parent in dire need of some R&R or a budding chef who prefers to spend her free time whipping up delectable dishes in the kitchen, we did the shopping for you and put together a list of 28 gifts she'll love. The best part is they're all on Amazon, so ordering and shipping couldn't be easier.
This Year, Selena Gomez's Style Is Like Nothing We've Seen Her Wear Before
Last year was all about rediscovery for Selena Gomez, but 2017 is all about owning who she is. The "Bad Liar" singer is already having an incredible year with the launch of her show 13 Reasons Why, rekindling her romance with Justin Bieber, and some new music in the works. While she's killing every angle of her professional and personal lives, it's her fashion that has really made a turn for the best.
In 2016, Selena wore tight-fitting, skin-showing looks, but in the past few months she has opted for comfort, still choosing stylish pieces (like cool jackets from Coach, flared jeans, and floral day dresses) while looking more at ease with what she wears. Scroll ahead to see what we mean by taking a look at her best looks of 2017 so far.
- Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You're Making When You Meal Prep
Meal prep is supposed to help you eat healthier and lose weight, right? Well, not if you make these mistakes - you could actually gain! Whether you're new to the meal prep life or you've been meal prepping and not seeing results, make sure you avoid these mistakes.
1. Not Following the Correct Formula
Each meal you prep needs to have healthy carbs, fats, and protein. While it may be quick and easy to prep an enormous dish of baked ziti, you don't want to just eat carbs for lunch. Same with mason jar salads. While veggies are low in calories and high in fiber, you need to include healthy fats and protein to make your salad filling enough so afternoon cravings don't drive you to hit the local bakery. Well-balanced meals are the key to weight loss.
2. Huge Containers
Having the right-size containers will guide your portion sizes, so make sure you have different containers on hand. A 24-ounce mason jar would be great for a salad, but that would be four portions of soup!
3. Prepping Too Much
Slow cookers are a meal prepper's best friend, but you'll want to adjust your recipes to guide how many meals you're planning ahead for. There's no need to make a chili recipe that serves eight if you only need lunch for five days. If you do, freeze the extras - don't spread out eight servings into five containers! Along the same lines, if you know you're going to eat pretzels and hummus for snack all week, don't just bring one huge bag of pretzels and a container of hummus to work. You'll end up eating half the bag in one day! Divvy up portions in baggies or containers so you have one for each day.
4. Not Prepping Enough
While one piece of grilled salmon with a little rice and a few steamed broccoli florets may be enough for one person, it might leave you famished an hour later and reaching for three granola bars from the staff kitchen. Know your body and what fills you up so you can prep an appropriate-size meal that will satisfy your hunger without going overboard on calories.
5. Prepping For Just One Time of Day
High five for prepping a week of salads! OK, now lunch is set, but what about the rest of the day? The more prep you can do for the week, including snacks and other meals, the less room there is to stray from your healthy ways. Set aside enough time on Sunday to plan, shop, and prep for the times you know you need it most.
6. Eating the Same Meal Every Single Day
Simplicity is helpful when meal prepping because it's faster and easier to make the same five lunches over and over. But aside from missing out on a variety of foods and the nutrients they offer, you'll also get incredibly bored. If you're not looking forward to your lunch, you're more likely to feel unsatisfied when you eat and seek out more food or skip it altogether for a trip to the pizzeria down the street. Here are some meal prep ideas for inspiration.
No need to make five dramatically different lunches. Just add a little variation. Mix up the veggies and the way you cut or cook them. Have a different fruit for snack each day of the week. Cook up different whole grains for dinner. Use different salad toppings and dressings each day. Or whip up two different breakfasts like two smoothie freezer packs and three jars of overnight oats. The more exciting your meals, the more enjoyable and the more likely you'll stick with meal prep.
7. Making It Too Strict or Too Healthy
Prepping meals and snacks that keep your macros and calories in check all week will definitely yield the results you're after, but if you feel depressed about how strict your diet is, it could drive you to break down and give up. When meal prepping, leave a small amount of wiggle room. So say you've planned to have lentil soup on Tuesday, but you don't feel like it; you can just grab Wednesday's prepped ingredients for burritos instead.
It's also important to prep some treats, because indulging a little each day can give you that little taste you're craving so you don't feel like you're missing out. These homemade chocolates (like dark chocolate salted caramels made with dates!) are great to make ahead of time to keep in the fridge or freezer.
The Piece of Advice Rachel Lindsay Has For New Bachelor Arie Will Guarantee He Finds Love
Rachel Lindsay might be happy she's no longer the Bachelorette, as she's getting ready to walk down the aisle with fiancé Bryan Abasolo, but she has a piece of advice for new Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. The couple, who got engaged at the end of Rachel's season in August, spoke to E! News at KIIS FM's 2017 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball about the one thing he should keep in mind during this season.
"We're just like, 'be yourself,'" Rachel said. "You can't go wrong with that." Bryan also hopped in, adding that Arie should "just lay it out there. Get those emotions out of everybody and make the most out of every relationship you have with each woman." Rachel and Bryan seem very happy, so Arie might want to listen to their advice as he goes on his journey to find love, even if fans of the franchise still aren't convinced he should have been the new Bachelor.
For our part, we can't wait to see if Arie is finally able to meet "the one" when his season starts on Jan. 1, especially since he already competed on Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette.
Hold On to Your Butts For the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Cast
The Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer has us all kinds of excited for the next Jurassic Park installment. It's brief, but it's heart-pounding, and we get a quick glimpse at the returning cast, like Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, plus some new faces. The movie was announced shortly after the first film blew up the box office in 2015, and since then, details have been steadily coming in. Take a look at who else we're about to see - besides more dinosaurs, obviously. Lots and lots of dinosaurs.
13 Top Tips For Traveling on Public Transport in London
Planning a trip to London? Don't get caught out spending too much on transport, or using the wrong routes. These tips will ensure you ride the tube (and the bus, and the train) like a Londoner.
Contactless Is Cheapest
Unless you're staying for a month or more, the cheapest and most convenient way to pay for travel is to use a Contactless card, like your debit or credit card. Just tap it on the yellow readers found on tube barriers, train and tram platforms, and buses. Travel will be capped to the same as a daily and weekly (Mon-Sun) travelcard for the zones you travel through. An Oyster card (a special card from Transport for London that you can top up with cash or load with a travelcard) is only capped daily at the moment, so it can work out more expensive over a week. However, if you're traveling from abroad it may be a worthwhile investment to avoid any foreign transaction fees on your debit or credit card. You can buy one from any station, for a refundable deposit around $6.
Don't Pay For More Zones Than You Need
If you're buying a travelcard, don't be fooled into spending a fortune on a zone 1-6 card "just in case". Unless you're planning to visit somewhere like Hampton Court Palace, it's highly unlikely you'll ever leave zones 1 and 2. Tourist favorites like Hampstead Heath, Notting Hill and Portobello, and Camden Market are all within zones 1 and 2.
Learn When to Tap Out
On the tube, DLR, and trains, you'll need to tap out as well as tapping in with your card. If you forget to do this, you could be overcharged for your journey. However, you don't have to tap out on London buses or the Croydon tramlink, as the fee for each journey is the same no matter how long you ride.
In Central London, It Can Be Faster to Walk
The tube map doesn't show the distance between stations accurately, and some tube stations are much closer than you think. This includes one of the most popular tourists journeys in London: Leicester Square to Covent Garden. You can walk this journey in minutes by heading down Long Acre, and it's much quicker than navigating the two busy tube stations (one of which has a notoriously busy and temperamental lift). Another famously close pairing is Charing Cross and Embankment. TFL has now produced a brilliant walking tube map that shows the average walking time between stations.
Don't Forget That Your Ticket Goes Beyond Just the Tube
A travelcard or PAYG Oyster or contactless card will let you travel on multiple forms of London transport, not just the tube. Sometimes getting a train can be quicker - want to go to Borough Market from the West End? A train from Charing Cross to London Bridge might be faster than trying to find a connection to the Jubilee or Northern line. You may be able to get to Richmond on a train from Waterloo in a fraction of the time it would take to ride the District Line. And don't forget buses: they'll allow you to see where you're going and get your bearings in a way the tube never will.
Some Bus Routes Make Great Budget Tours
I'm a huge London bus advocate. When I first moved to London, I didn't even pay for a travelcard, I just got a bus pass! It helped me learn the layout of the city and discover all manner of shortcuts I'd never know otherwise. If you don't fancy or can't afford an open-top bus tour, ride the top deck of a London bus and take in the sights for $2! There are loads of options, but I'd recommend two to start you off: the 10 from Hammersmith takes in Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, and Oxford Street. The 88 takes you from Camden Town down into central London, via Trafalgar Square, through beautiful Westminster down to Pimlico for the Tate Britain. Jump off there for a spot of art or stay on until Clapham Common for my favorite South London secret, gelato at Nardulli's.
London Buses Are Cash Free
Another reason to embrace contactless payment: you can no longer pay your fare in cash on the bus. You'll need to tap in on one of the card readers. The new hopper fare means if you transfer between multiple buses (or trams) within an hour, you'll only get charged once (but remember to still tap in each time), which is a bonus given that it's not unknown for them to change their destination after you've got on!
Be Careful Where You Stand
If you want to ingratiate yourself with the locals, learn the rules of public transport. Always stand on the right on escalators at stations: this allows people to rush past on the left. This is an actual rule, not just British politeness! When you get to your platform be sure to move along, don't gather at the entrance blocking other people. There are tube maps all the way along the platform if you're unsure where you're going. On buses, don't stand in the doorway, either at the exit or by the driver, for obvious reasons!
Don't Get Caught Out at the Airport
If you're flying into London, check the airport website for travel information before you set off. Though there may be Oyster barriers at airport train stations, not all routes to and from airports accept Oyster / Contactless for payment, and most airports have two train options, a more expensive "express" train and a cheaper but slower stopping service. You'll need the right ticket for the train you're on or you could face a big fine. London Heathrow is the only airport with a tube station.
Avoid Peak Time If You Can
The commuting hours of 8-9.30 and 5-7pm are very, very busy and if you're not used to the scrum, it can be overwhelming. Commuters have little time for tourists who hold them up on their way to work / home. Try to organize your day so you don't need to use the busiest stations during these times (think mainline rail connections and hubs where multiple lines meet like Oxford Circus, Leicester Square, and Bank). The worst thing you can do in the early evening is make short trips in the center of town (Oxford Circus to Piccadilly Circus, for example) in large groups, or with piles of bulky shopping bags. Walk, wait a bit or take a bus if you can!
Don't Stand in Stupid Places
Trains and tube carriages and buses get busy. Even if it's quiet when you get on, it won't last. Move down, take seats if they're available, and for the love of Prince Harry, please don't lean your entire body against the poles that are designed for people to hold on to!
Shhhh!
Though most people will happily help you if you have a question about your journey, in general Londoners aren't exactly chatty on public transport. You'll recognize them by their headphones, or the fact their head is stuck in a book or a newspaper. Sorry if you think that's rude, but it's just the way things are! The worst thing you can do is engage a Londoner in what you think is a friendly conversation about how busy and hot the tube is and how you "can't believe" they use it every day at rush hour.
Keep a Lid on Your Booze
There aren't many places you can't drink alcohol in London, but public transport is one of them. New rules came into place a few years ago, which mean you can get fined for carrying open bottles of alcohol on tubes and buses. Plenty of folks still take their chances, but it's probably not worth the risk. Save it until you get off the tube or bus and head for the nearest pub! The rules on trains are slightly different and vary depending on the operator.
ELF Just Dropped a 100-Pan Eye Shadow Palette at Target - and More Holiday Newness
Heads up: you need to go to Target, STAT. While beauty junkies already know that the megastore is chock-full of cool products year-round, this holiday season sh*t just got especially good. ELF Cosmetics, purveyors of those fine $1, $5, and $10 budget beauty staples, just dropped a full holiday line. Here's the 411: everything in this collection is gorgeous, fabulous, and well under $20.
We're particularly swooning over the eye-shadow offerings, which include a 100-pan (yes, three digits) palette for just $15. That's 15 cents per shadow, people. The collection also includes one of the dreamiest pairs of $2 false lashes we ever did see that are gorgeously romantic and Princess-esque.
Hence the long version of ELF's acronym - eyes, lips, face - there are affordable products represented for every part of your face. Oh, and also nails, because the line includes sets of 10 polishes for $10 - that's the same price as many single colors we hoard.
If you're not in the holiday spirit, prepare yourself to feel merry and bright, because how can you not when it's possible to buy a lipstick kit for less than a peppermint latte? See everything in this Winter wonderful line, ahead.
The Amazon Reviews of a Trump Christmas Ornament Will Make You Laugh Till You Cry
President Donald Trump is celebrating his first holiday season in office, and while the public perhaps wasn't thrilled by the White House's odd sense of decor, it would seem that the holidays are exempt from the large-scale outrage that we've come to expect with all things Trump. Unless, somehow, you stumble upon the Trump camp's merchandise on Amazon.
Deep in the belly of our favorite online retailer, MAGA-branded holiday merchandise is being absolutely roasted by users far and wide. And it's the Trump Make America Great Again Red Cap Collectible Ornament, priced at a wholly outrageous $59.99, that's feeling the full brunt of a year's worth of Trump-related frustration from the 75 percent of users who have deemed the product to be a one-star experience.
Ahead, we've grabbed some of the best user reactions to the cap-shaped ornament and it goes without saying that while you'll laugh until you cry, some of these comments might be slightly on the NSFW side.
This Doctor Is on a Mission to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Screening as We Know It
Dr. Laura Esserman has never been afraid to be unconventional. The Harvard and Stanford grad has devoted her medical career to researching breast cancer, and her longstanding, vocal position that the medical establishment should be taking a more measured and individualized approach to both breast cancer screening and treatment has been framed as "controversial," challenging to the "status quo," and even "iconoclastic."
But in recent years, as more data and updated recommendations suggest that medicine and research is ready to confront and challenge decades-long opinions about how best to confront this cancer, it seems Esserman may have simply been ahead of her time. Does she sense a sea change? "Well, the tide is starting to turn," a cautiously optimistic Dr. Esserman told POPSUGAR in between meetings at University of California at San Francisco, where she is Director of the Carol Frank Buck Breast Care Center. "I wouldn't say it turned." But if it hasn't yet turned, it seems Esserman's newest effort, the WISDOM study, could turn it.
"There Are Downsides to Doing Too Much"
On the surface, you might wonder what could be problematic about frequent, standardized breast cancer screening for all women with a certain age range. But Esserman and her team are quick to point out several drawbacks, with potential costs that are financial, psychological, and physical. "There are downsides to doing too much, and there are downsides to overscreening and overtreating," says Allison Stover, director of the Athena Breast Health Network, which is overseeing the WISDOM effort.
This is why Esserman may opt not to surgically intervene in cases when other doctors might. "If you need a biopsy and you need a workup, great. But if you don't, that is a hugely stressful thing to go through," she says. "When 75 percent of the biopsies are benign and 90 percent of the recalls aren't for anything, that's a lot of trauma that we don't need."
In an era when healthcare costs and insurance coverage are dominating the political and social conversation, there's also money to keep in mind. "I think the insurance industry should come to the table to help us," Esserman says, noting that shifting money to focus testing on high-risk populations is in everyone's best interest.
Esserman's cautious approach now seems to be echoed across a growing chorus of studies and recommendations urging a rethinking of the way we've been told to view breast cancer testing and treatment. One parallel development of note: guidelines for cervical cancer screening changed in 2012; now, it's recommended that women 21-70 get Pap smears every three years instead of once every year. And in 2017, The American Cancer Association suggested that self breast exams are unnecessary, as they are unlikely to help women detect signs of cancer - a move that took me, a millennial woman, by surprise, considering how frequently, and for how many years, my generation was told we must do them.
"Business as Usual Is Not Going to Cut It"
These are just some of the reasons Esserman's WISDOM undertaking could help revolutionize breast cancer screening and treatment as we know it: by tailoring both to individual women's needs and risk levels. Doing so could lead to stemming potentially invasive treatments and arm a new era of women with a greater knowledge of their own risk. The WISDOM study, which began recruiting last year, is seeking to bring on more than 100,000 women to better understand the best approach for breast cancer screening and guidelines - and hopefully to lead to a model that would allow for individual recommendations as to how often they should be screened. While there have been smaller studies that have tried to achieve similar goals, this is the first randomized, prospective study - versus a retrospective study - to look at breast cancer screening. That's not to mention its scale; the study is seeking to recruit 100,00 women within the next year. The study is open to women ages 40-74 who live in California and haven't had a personal history with breast cancer.
Part of Esserman's goal is to find better ways to treat women for whom breast cancer is a major threat. Notably, people at the highest risk for early death from breast cancer, Esserman says, do not have screen-detected cancers. "Business as usual is not going to cut it," she says. "We've been screening for three decades, and we haven't dropped these aggressive cancer rates sufficiently to say, 'Oh, no problem. We're screening, so we let's all go home and feel good.' No. We have to make it better."
Ideally, the study could help produce a kind of personal blueprint that would help doctors determine the perfect screening regimen for individual women, based on a number of criteria, like her age, family history, and genetics.
"We will really move on when we identify the types of cancers that people get on this trial, and start figuring out, 'Okay if you are an ultralow risk, you don't need to be screened as frequently.' How great is that? If that's really true, that's a major breakthrough," Esserman says. "That means less [intervention] for people who don't need it, but then more for people who do need it."
Esserman's colleague, Stover, similarly says that identifying women who could benefit from increased intervention is just as much a goal of the study as alleviating unnecessary intervention for women for whom it's not required. Chemoprevention medication can help reduce the risk of breast cancer for women who are at high risk, but currently, there's a low uptake of these medications. The study could help better identify these women and give them the information they need to help convince them to take the medication.
"It Took Away This Heaviness and This Fear"
WISDOM uses a risk model in conjunction with genetic information for each woman who participates in the study. The team tests for nine breast cancer genes that are well-known, alongside smaller DNA changes, called SNPs. Those SNPs - or single-nucleotide polymporphisms, for you science buffs - help identify more particular genetic risks. Some of these markers are unique to women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, Stover says, and the valuable information that SNPs can provide about risk factors is currently not being used in clinical practice - making this study all the more potentially revelatory. Women can either opt to be randomly placed in, or make the choice between, the randomized study and personalized study. Women in the personalized arm of WISDOM share more information - and receive more in return.
Bethany Hornthal, 60, lives and works in San Francisco, CA. She got to know Dr. Esserman when she began helping her identify funding for the study in her role as a business development and marketing consultant. Now, she's a participant in the WISDOM study herself.
"Both of my grandmothers had breast cancer; one died of breast cancer," she tells POPSUGAR. "I had my first mammogram at 14 because I had dense, fibrous breasts."
Hornthal said her participation in the study was incredibly simple. Participants in both studies fill out an intake questionnaire and either undergo a mammogram - or just provide the results of their most recent mammogram. Women in the personalized study also submit a saliva sample, which identifies SNPs. Hornthal, who opted into the personalized study, says she was floored by what she learned.
"I have lived 46 years just assuming I am at the highest risk for breast cancer. I had this dark cloud hanging over me, just waiting for it to hit." Instead, she discovered her risk is "very, very minimal," and credits WISDOM with giving her the opportunity to not just learn this information, but to share it with her daughter. All participants in the personalized study are given a personal recommendation for their future screenings and a letter that shares their genetic results, telling them whether they have one of the nine SNP genetic mutations the study screens for. Based on the results of the study and her age, Hornthal plans to get a mammogram once every two years.
"It took away this heaviness and this fear that was potentially unnecessary," says Hornthal, who is now encouraging other women she knows to sign up for the study, which is slated to run for five years. "There's no reason not to do this."
Read more about Dr. Esserman's work, and find out if you're eligible for the WISDOM study, here.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cast Is Full of Familiar Faces
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel could end up being the reason Gilmore Girls takes a while for another revived season, because series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is going to be very busy with it. The showrunner's new pet project is the alliterative series for Amazon, which got picked up for two seasons earlier this year, based on its pilot alone. When you get a chance to take a look at the charming, '50s-set comedy about a young mother who becomes a stand-up comic, you'll immediately recognize its cast, so we've pulled together all the main players for you. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is streaming now on Amazon Prime.
WHO reviewing dengue vaccine amid concerns it could make infection worse
The manufacturer of the first approved vaccine for dengue has warned it could worsen the mosquito-borne disease in people who have not previously been infected.
CVS Is Buying Aetna - Here's What That Means For You
On Sunday, it was announced that pharmacy chain CVS is in the midst of buying health insurance provider Aetna for $69 billion. While on the surface this may appear to be top-level business news, the merger enables two major health service providers with an opportunity to reshape American health care. As The New York Times observes, combining CVS and Aetna will help broaden the types of care that patients will receive at pharmacy locations. The merger will make CVS pharmacies more robust in handling health concerns by shifting them into "community-based sites of care," including on-site nursing staff and the ability to conduct lab work.
The merger also hopes to save patients money by reducing hospital visits, both by way of analyzing and fighting disease outside of a doctor's office. As the Aetna announcement states, much of this will be visible through out-of-hospital check-ins by way of "medical evaluations" and counseling for ailments like diabetes at CVS locations. These beefed up pharmacies will extend the reach of hospitals by bringing experts in-house to explain complicated matters like medications and results like glucose levels at venues blocks away from home.
But the move means something larger than merely a potential win for CVS and Aetna customers: we are likely to see more retailers join forces with health insurance providers to create similar satellite health venues. Other major, billion-dollar deals are currently in the works between Wal-mart and Humana, along with Walgreens, Cigna, and Anthem. Industry experts see these moves as a response to Amazon's potential plans to disrupt the healthcare industry by working directly with drug makers.
A major concern when blurring the lines between healthcare provider and pharmacy is the fact that the combination of giants like CVS and Aetna will mean that people have less choice in care. According to CNN Money, advocacy groups are concerned that these newly joined forces will make patients pay more for a dramatically limited scope of available drugs. Moreover, supposed cost-cutting doesn't quite make sense given both CVS and Aetna were previously working closely to lower drug prices, meaning there's a possibility over-the-counter purchases of drugs will remain the same price.
This year has been a rollercoaster ride for healthcare coverage, and CVS's acquisition of Aetna only complicates the matter further. As NPR notes, the move will effectively turn healthcare retailers into insurers, a reality that has both positive aspects (like insurance seamlessly tailored to a network of drug providers) and negative aspects (like nonlowered drug prices). CVS and Aetna's coupling appears to be an insider healthcare deal, but the reality is that the ripples will be huge and might soon be affecting a pharmacy near you.
The SAG Awards Break Tradition With a First-Ever Host: Kristen Bell!
For the first time in its history, the Screen Actors Guild Awards are adding a host. After over two decades of never having a proper MC, the SAG Awards announced on Monday that Kristen Bell will helm the 2018 ceremony on Jan. 21.
"I am honored to be part of the SAG Awards and am a little nervous about being its first-ever host," the 37-year-old actress, who previously hosted the Independent Spirit Awards alongside Fred Armisen in 2015, said in a press release. "I'm so glad that I'll be in the company of my fellow actors, many of whom I've worked with before, so I know they'll be warm and supportive."
Meet your host of the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday Jan 21, 2018. @SAGawards http://pic.twitter.com/IToeFiPhdf
- Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) December 4, 2017
Executive Producer Kathy Connell also weighed in on the exciting announcement, explaining the motivations behind choosing Bell as their host. "This has been a year in which assumptions have been challenged, stereotypes have been shattered, and precedents have been broken," she said. "We decided to capture the cultural mood by casting aside one of our own traditions, and we're thrilled to have such a talented performer like Bell help us do so."
The reason the SAG Awards have never had a host since their creation in 1995 is really quite simple. Connell has always said the award show didn't want to take time away from the actors they were honoring. This makes sense being that the award show is typically just two hours, while the Academy Awards and Golden Globes tend to run much longer due to various skits and additional categories.
'The CRA lied to us' about tax credit, say diabetes advocacy groups
Diabetes Canada and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation obtained an internal Canada Revenue Agency memo outlining a new procedure to assess disability tax credit applications.
House of Cards Will Begin Filming Its Final Season in 2018 Without Kevin Spacey
The president is finally being held accountable for his actions. Well, in House of Cards, at least.
Following the sexual harassment and assault allegations against star Kevin Spacey, Netflix has severed ties with the actor and decided to resume production on its eight-episode final season with Robin Wright in the lead role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the political drama is set to begin filming the sixth season in early 2018. Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos announced that the streaming giant is "excited to bring closure to fans," although there's still no word on how Spacey's character, the devious President Frank Underwood, will be written out of the series.
The news that House of Cards will resume filming comes hot on the heels of many wondering if Netflix would flat-out cancel the show, since Spacey is not only the star but also an executive producer. On Oct. 29, actor Anthony Rapp came forward in a lengthy interview with BuzzFeed with allegations that Spacey sexually harassed him when he was 14 years old and Spacey was 26. Not long after, Spacey tweeted out a statement apologizing for the incident; however, he also claimed he does not remember it taking place. The 58-year-old actor ended his statement by coming out, noting that he chooses now "to live as a gay man."
Spacey was also recently removed from Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World, which is due out on Dec. 22 and now features Christopher Plummer in Spacey's role.
Target Revealed the Year's 29 Top Toys - and They're About to Take Over Your Holiday List
There are plenty of reasons moms love Target - the ridiculously cute Cat & Jack line of clothes, the late hours that are perfect for some post-bedtime solo shopping, and Starbucks coffee stationed right at the entrance - but today, there's one more to add to the list.
The retailer has announced its annual roster of the 25-plus most coveted toys. For the first time, Target unveiled its 2017 Top Toys List exclusively on POPSUGAR, and it's a good one. Of the store's stash of thousands of great toys, these are the sure-to-be-sold-out stars of this coming holiday season.
"We're a destination for toys throughout the entire year," Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Target, told POPSUGAR. "Leading up to the holidays, we've spent months watching the latest trends, curating the best-of-the-best products, and partnering with top toy makers to create some amazing Target exclusives - all to make gift-giving easy and fun for our guests."
From beloved classics to the newest trends (ahem, Hatchimals!), the toys are cleverly categorized by the type of play they provoke, including character-based experiences and imagination starters. Read on to see what items - including 11 Target-only products - you'll be adding to the tip-top of your shopping list.
Want your hands on these amazing finds? Enter for a chance to win every single item from Target's Toy Toys list here!
Want to Invest in Luxe Skin Care? These Brands Are Worth the Splurge
In beauty, there are a few things you should splurge on: that 90-minute massage, the extralong scalp massage, and your skincare regimen.
Anytime I interview an esthetician, dermatologist, or makeup artist, I can count on this answer making its way into our conversation in one way or another: "Your skin is the key to making your makeup look gorgeous, and it can also be the key to feeling confident without makeup, too!" So, to drill it into your brain as well - your skin is the key to looking good, whether it's helping your makeup look better or saving you time by not having to wear it. And while there are plenty of products that cost less than $15 that can get the job done, many skincare products with high efficacy come with a higher price tag.
That's not to say some luxury brands aren't marking up their products while using a minimal amount of their active ingredient, though. It's frustrating to invest in a luxury product only to notice no results after continually using it, right? Nobody wants to waste their time or money on a $100 product that is equivalent to one that's $15. That said, here's a list of luxury brands that actually deliver on the claims they make, per my own experiences with each. If you're serious about spending some cash on your face, these are the products worth every cent.
Your "Empty" Brow Pencil Could Be Hiding Weeks' Worth of Product
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Maria del Rio
While perusing Reddit's Makeup Addiction page today, I saw something that was majorly impressive. Not only had one dedicated person actually managed to break open their Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($21), but they had also discovered that much more pencil lives inside the product if you bust it open. Consider my mind blown.
Broke open my Brow Wiz after it was "empty" and this is how much product was left from MakeupAddiction
Our hero goes by the handle ihatemashedpotatoes (an opinion I do not endorse but can quietly respect). They managed to pull off the tip of the pencil starting at the area around its neck (shown below). And voila! Quite a bit of product was uncovered - "like a good two months" of supply, another Redditor estimated.
Image Source: Reddit user ihatemashedpotatoes
That post has led to other intrepid beauty enthusiasts experimenting with more pencils. Justascruffygirl tested out the method on an NYX Micro Brow ($10), and lo and behold, you don't have to go buy a new one anytime soon. As one Redditor wrote, "I'm broke but my brows will look GREAT." Small mercies, y'all.
I decided to see if Micro Brow also had hidden depths from MakeupAddiction
According to those who experimented, there's no real finesse required for this method, "Just blunt force. Literally just snap it off." You got this!
Billy Bush Confirms "Yes, Donald Trump, You Really Said That"
Billy Bush confirmed that President Donald Trump did indeed say "grab 'em by the p*ssy," among many other unacceptable comments about harassing and assaulting women, in a searing op-ed published by The New York Times.
The op-ed, published on Dec. 3, was in direct response to Trump's recent assertion that the voice on the now-infamous Access Hollywood tape "was not authentic" and that the "locker room talk" was doctored. This denial stands in direct opposition to Trump taking ownership of and apologizing for the October 2016 revelation.
Bush, who is related to both President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush, seized the opportunity to set the record straight by calling out the president's deflection of culpability. "President Trump is currently indulging in some revisionist history, reportedly telling allies, including at least one United States senator, that the voice on the tape is not his," Bush wrote, adding, "This has hit a raw nerve in me."
In the op-ed, Bush noted that Trump's behavior has undoubtedly "reopened the wounds of the women who came forward with their stories about him" while welcoming the current dialogue surrounding sexual misconduct onto himself. He even suggested that Trump's reckoning is coming, one that Bush swiftly felt via a high-profile firing from NBC as a result of the Trump tape.
While Trump has yet to respond to or tweet about Bush's op-ed, the reiteration of Trump's guilt isn't happening in a vacuum as Bush notes that there were actually "seven other guys present on the bus." Moreover, a former Trump aide confirmed on Sunday via NBC's Meet the Press that the tape was undoubtedly of the president.
As the nation comes to terms with a long, problematic history of sexual harassment and assault, Bush shifting the conversation back to Trump will hopefully - finally - deliver justice to the women harmed by Trump. "Today is about reckoning and reawakening," Bush wrote. "I hope it reaches all the guys on the bus."
The Cast of My Christmas Prince, Your New Favorite Lifetime Movie
When you've exhausted all of the Christmas movies on Netflix, what's a holiday movie-lover to do? Turn to Lifetime, of course. The network recently debuted a new love story just in time for the festive season, My Christmas Prince. The film stars Alexis Knapp as Samantha, a teacher who discovers her boyfriend, Alex, is actually the crown prince of Madelvia (what, never heard of it?) over Christmas break. If you found yourself wrapped up in their romance over the weekend, there's a chance you also found yourself wondering why you recognize the cast. From Knapp to the up-and-coming actor who plays Prince Alexander, we rounded up all the major players ahead.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Director Just Shared a 1-Word Spoiler
Let this serve as a spoiler warning for the most insignificant Star Wars spoiler of all time.
The premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is almost here, but that hasn't stopped the internet from sucking up each and every potential spoiler and wild theory out there. The director of the second film in the new trilogy, Rian Johnson, understands this compulsive need and graciously leaked a spoiler of his own while stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday night. Is it the fate of General Hux? The true identity of Supreme Leader Snoke? Or even some more precious details about Porgs?
LOL, no. Instead, Johnson opted to share . . . drumroll please . . . THE FIRST WORD OF THE LAST JEDI. "It's we're," Johnson revealed. "W-E-apostrophe-R-E. It's huge!"
Now you'll have to excuse us while we go lay down and recover from this truly jarring bombshell, which Kimmel actually pointed out is two words. Incredible.
You Can't NOT Smile at These NYC Commuters Getting Down to Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow"
Play "Bodak Yellow" anywhere and a party will start, guaranteed. @iamcardib brings the people together. #nycsubway http://pic.twitter.com/Aafm05qsHN
- Matt (@mattwhitlockPM) December 3, 2017
The subway stations of New York City are typically filled with bustling commuters, frantic tourists, and occasional buskers, but for a few joyous moments on Dec. 3, the Times Square train station basically turned into a Cardi B dance party. In a now-viral video shared on Twitter, commuters are seen spontaneously breaking into dance as Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" plays in the background. Quite the sizable crowd gathered, with many seemingly forgetting all about rushing to catch their trains to stop and recite the lyrics to the hit. Honestly, the video is so pure and glorious that it makes me rethink my aversion to Times Square.
Soon after the heartwarming video was shared on social media, it went totally viral, garnering nearly 30,000 retweets and more than 75,000 likes. Plus, nearly 1,000 Twitter users couldn't help but offer up their comments on how Cardi B has the power to bring strangers together, even in the depths of NYC's subways. All in favor of making "Bodak Yellow" the new National Anthem, please say "aye."
When bodak yellow unites the country more than its national anthem
- rida 🌿 (@freespiritrida) December 4, 2017
Love seeing people coming together and enjoying themselves & I'm SO happy for @iamcardib !! Girl you did it!!!
- Bella NoShade (@tiffrita) December 3, 2017
if this video doesn't make you happy you need to leave lol
- Master Rahool (@daednixrb) December 3, 2017
Look at this unity💛 I'm literally walking down the aisle to this song ✨
- bodaka (@AkachiPriscilla) December 3, 2017
Dad's Video of Himself Crying Over a Nintendo in 1988 Is Going Mega Viral
On Christmas morning, 1996, I opened the gift that would change my life forever: a Nintendo 64 gaming system, which came with the iconic Super Mario 64. Then, on March 8, 1997, I received Mario Kart 64, for my seventh birthday (while sporting a Goosebumps t-shirt and some seriously awful home-cut bangs - see horrendous photo below as proof). Both occasions are ones I remember well and fondly, and as a grown up Nintendo-lover who still plays Mario Kart weekly, they are moments in time that make me really nostalgic for the 90s and all the times I had playing Nintendo both alone and with friends or cousins.
Steve Bassoli, who has become an internet sensation basically overnight thanks to a 1988 home video he posted to YouTube of himself receiving a Nintendo as a child, surely understands this feeling of nostalgia well. Having found the 29-year-old footage after all this time, Steve decided to share the video in a small sub-Reddit in late November. After posting it to a larger sub-Reddit following the advice of his brother, Kyle - who is also featured in the old video, but isn't nearly as emotional or enthused as Steve - the video went completely viral, garnering over 1 million views in just about a day.
Steve said in an interview with a local news station in Connecticut that though he was very embarrassed upon uploading the video, he got a lot of positivity from people on the internet (because who doesn't love an '80s throwback?!).
Here's hoping that "Crying Nintendo Kid" has as legendary an impact on the world as Screaming Nintendo 64 Kid (not to be confused with me, Awkward Bangs Nintendo 64 Kid).
This Man Will Stop at Nothing to Get His Wife the Right Nail Polish Shade
When Brittney Johnson walked into her local drug store to pick up a few items, she saw an unusual sight in the cosmetics department: a man scouring the rows of nail polish with his phone glued to his ear, trying to find the exact shade of nail varnish his wife wanted.
After one click of the camera, Brittney posted the photo to Facebook - and to say it's gone totally viral would be an understatement. So far, the photo of this incredible man doing his wife a solid has racked up over 370,000 reactions and 267,000 shares at press time, and for good reason. After jokingly apologizing to the man for posting a photo of him from an unflattering angle, Brittney explained in her post why a simple act of kindness can actually make all the difference in a marriage.
"This man was on the phone with his wife, looking so hard for the EXACT olive-colored nail polish that she wanted. "I got this, I got this, I'll be home in a bit. Then he took a picture and sent it to her and she called to help him. He says 'OK, so I sent you the pic. Is that the right one? You wanna know the colors close to it? You just want all three colors?'"
And while Brittney is completely aware that swinging by the pharmacy for your wife is a small favor in the grand scheme of things, she acknowledges that it's the little bit of extra effort here and there that keep a marriage afloat.
"THIS IS ALL IT TAKES. Effort. Showing someone that whatever is special to them means something to you because they want it, or need it, or just really like it," she wrote. "Putting yourself a little out of your comfort zone. Letting yourself feel foolish sometimes for the sake of making your girl (or man) happy."
She also had some on-point thoughts when it came to keeping the fire alive in marriage, and spoiler alert: it has absolutely nothing to do with money. "It's still so cool to me . . . the idea of romance . . . not being flowers and cards and candy . . . but being time, and proof that you've actually listened, and [supported] the things that set that person's soul on fire. Marrying your best friend, being all for ONE person, that's still pretty cool. Don't settle for less than that, y'all. Somebody, somewhere, will love you enough to go shopping alone for your favorite nail polish."
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