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.
samedi 23 décembre 2017
16 Turkey-Cooking Tips You Need to Know Before Thanksgiving
We get it - there are a million variables when it comes to cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving: to brine or not, to butterfly or roast whole, to deep-fry or cook in the oven. That's why we pulled together all of our turkey-cooking tips from over the years, so you can school up on everything there is to know about successfully cooking a turkey.
The 13 Best Frozen Appetizers From Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is the absolute best place to find budget-friendly, frozen appetizers to feed a hungry crowd. And let's be honest: how much easier is it to take a quick trip to the grocery store instead of making a bunch of homemade appetizers when you're entertaining? We fully support taking a shortcut by buying premade food from the frozen aisle - as long as it's delicious. Here, we're sharing our favorite Trader Joe's frozen appetizers that we've tried and loved. For your next girls' night in or low-key dinner party, pick up some of the following bite-size goodies from TJ's, which can all be found in the freezer aisle.
Kendrick Lamar Drops a Major Hint About Black Panther in His "Love" Music Video
Kendrick Lamar just wants to be with his main girl in the emotional music video for "Love," the latest track off of his album DAMN. In it, the rapper shows the highs and lows of being in a relationship. You make love, you argue, and you end up alone sometimes when things get too rough. It seems Lamar also gave fans a hint at his involvement in the soundtrack for the upcoming film, Black Panther. At the 1:54 mark, you see a clapperboard with the words "B.Panther soundtrack coming soon" written on it right before he comes back into frame. The video explores him trying to get back to a good place with his girlfriend, and the ending will make your heart skip a beat. Watch it all unfold above.
Finally Find Out What the F*ck Brut Means on Bottles
As you're looking around the Champagne aisle for the perfect type of bubbly to bring to a party, you are confronted with an array of choices: sweet, brut, dry, extra dry, and a few more. While some of these are easy to make assumptions about, brut can definitely stump a Champagne or sparkling wine drinker. So, what exactly is brut?
"The term brut refers to a style of sparkling wine or Champagne, based on how sweet it is," Melissa Rockwell, direct-to-consumer sales manager at Long Island, NY, -based Sparkling Pointe, told POPSUGAR via email.
Developed in the 1800s, brut is a dry, crisp style of Champagne or sparkling wine, compared to the sweeter extra dry, sec, demi-sec, and doux. Those Champagnes or sparkling wines that are members of the brut variety have between zero and 12 grams per liter of residual sugar.
According to Rockwell, brut and the other terms used to describe sweetness levels originated with Champagne in France.
"The sweetness comes from a step in the méthode champenoise process, called the dosage. This is a small amount of sugar added back into the wine after disgorging and before corking. It is the last step of the méthode champenoise process and is used to balance the natural high acidity in Champagne and sparkling wine to a desired amount of dry or sweet," she said.
Brut tends to pair well with a plethora of food flavors, from caviar and oysters Rockefeller to heavier dishes like pot roast and potatoes. Additionally, bottles can range from $9 to more than $50, depending on the brand of Champagne or sparkling wine.
Hi, Hello - Cracker Jack Has a Holiday Popcorn That Tastes Like Sugar Cookies!
After falling for Pop Secret's Popfetti, we have a taste for sugary-sweet popcorn that simply can't be satiated. Thankfully, Cracker Jack - yes, the nostalgic popcorn synonymous with baseball games - has a delightful flavor based on the taste of holiday sugar cookies.
Much to our surprise, Cracker Jack's seasonal Holiday Sugar Cookie Popcorn has been out for a few years now. The sweet snack consists of vanilla candy-coated popcorn with tiny red and green sprinkles. According to Junk Banter, the popcorn is good if you have an exceptional sweet tooth. "The glaze is smooth and identical to what one would expect from a caramel corn," the blogger wrote. "The flavor is a sweet vanilla. Like, really sweet. I'd like to say too sweet, but it's not any sweeter than I expected from a Cracker Jack product."
If you prefer snacks that don't hold back on the sugar, then this will probably be the festive treat for you. Just don't wait too long - the popcorn likely won't be available anymore following the holiday season.
Not Sure What Wine to Grab From Trader Joe's? Here Are 16 Tasty Options
While Trader Joe's may be the best thing in the world for great bargains, healthy options, unique foods, and really fun people-watching, the store also carries a wide variety of wines. From red blends to Champagne, its wine selection can meet the needs of any dinner party, brunch, or night in.
Also a big win? The price. The bottles are usually a bargain, and although you may be going for something a little bit finer, there is just something about grabbing a bottle of Two Buck Chuck for good measure that makes the college kid in me smile. (OK, I still drink it sometimes and I'm well into my 30s.) Check out our definitive list of the best bottles of wine you can find at Trader Joe's.
20 Years Later, M&M's Reveals What Happens at the End of That Famous Christmas Commercial
Every year, M&M's classic Christmas commercial from 1996 plays on TVs across the country - you know the one. The short ad, which you can view below for a refresher, shows Red and Yellow encountering Santa, prompting both Santa and Red to faint in disbelief at each other's existences. Just in case you ever wondered what happened after they faint, you can finally find out! Ending the 20-year-old cliffhanger, M&M's has released a sequel to the commercial. In it, Yellow saves the day by delivering all of Santa's presents . . . except he gets the houses all wrong. The ending is actually really sweet and will remind you of the true spirit of Christmas. Watch the much-anticipated sequel for yourself above!
Star Wars Fans Think The Last Jedi Is So Bad, They're Signing This Savage Petition
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has gotten mixed reviews, to say the least, but a new petition shows just how strongly the film's detractors really feel. After seeing the latest installment in the galactic franchise, a passionate fan created a Change.org petition addressed to the Walt Disney Company titled "Have Disney Strike Star Wars VIII From the Official Canon," and it's already reached 46,000-plus signatures at press time. The person behind the petition, a man named Henry Walsh, explained exactly what it is about the movie that pushed him to take action.
"Star Wars has long been a story about two things, the Jedi and Luke Skywalker. After over 260 novels where we could follow the adventures of that great hero you, the Walt Disney Company, decided to strike all of that from the official canon and wiped out three decades of lore," he wrote. "Episode VIII was a travesty. It completely destroyed the legacy of Luke Skywalker and the Jedi."
Ouch.
Despite the fact it's the most feminist film in the Star Wars franchise and gives a voice to women of color like Rose and Paige Tico, fans are deeply unhappy with a few of The Last Jedi's biggest plot points. With the longest runtime in Star Wars history, the latest film packs a whole lot in its two-and-a-half hours - including a sweet cameo from Carrie Fisher's dog! - but it's clear that not everyone is on board when it comes to Luke's apparently controversial storyline and its other major themes.
23 Stars Who Became Fathers This Year
With a new year comes a new batch of celebrity dads. George Clooney welcomed twins Alexander and Ella with wife Amal in June, while Steven Yeun, Bradley Cooper, Ian Somerhalder, and Jordan Peele all expanded their families as well. Let's take a moment to honor all the new famous dads of 2017.
Let Us Now Praise Meghan Markle's Natural, Curly Hair
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While we await the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in May 2018, beauty girls are left dreaming of all the ways the actress could wear her always-gorgeous hair. While Meghan's go-to is a soft, straight blowout (much like her future sister-in-law, Kate Middleton), the Daily Mail dug up some old high school yearbook photos of Meghan that are making us hope that the soon-to-be royal will wear her naturally curly hair down the aisle.
Yup, back in 1998, the (likely) future duchess was known as Rachel Markle, a 17-year-old student at LA's (all-girls!) Immaculate Heart High. While the thought of the entire world seeing your junior year class picture might make you break out in hives, our girl was predictably working it with a fresh face and voluminous natural curls. And Twitter is LIVING FOR IT.
"We got curls in the royal palace y'all!!!" Twitter user Kamie Crawford wrote. "Starting a petition to get Meghan to wear a fresh wash & go around the palace." Where do we sign?
SOLVED MY OWN CASE! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 We got curls in the royal palace y'all!!! ➰➰➰➰😩😩😩🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Starting a petition to get Meghan to wear a fresh wash & go around the palace. #MeghanMarkle http://pic.twitter.com/5QyRed0VDJ
- Kamie Crawford (@TheRealKamie) November 27, 2017
Safe to say, we're f*cking thrilled that the royal family will soon include a woman with beautiful, natural curls. We're crossing our fingers that Meghan reps them next Spring while walking down the aisle of St. George's Chapel, even if she's pretty much always seen in public with straight hair. Perhaps it's a long shot, but hey, so is marrying a prince.
"Lip Shit" Lip Balm Was Made For Beauty Mavens Who Really F*cking Love to Curse
Just when I thought I'd found my go-to, never-leaves-my-purse lip balm that I'd use till the day I die, an unexpected product came into the picture and f*cked everything up. Enter Lip Sh*t: the lip balm that was basically made for potty-mouthed beauty-lovers who curse like a sailor. I randomly stumbled upon this under-the-radar lip product during one of my online shopping escapades, and I'm sure as hell glad I did.
Each Lip Sh*t tin features the most adorable illustrations and the words "Lip Sh*t" unabashedly plastered across the top - minus the asterisk. Made with a formula that includes ingredients like coconut and sunflower oils and beeswax, Lip Sh*t is hydrating and moisturizing AF, which is very necessary for those chapped Winter lips. At just $8 a tin, the stuff is hard to resist and makes the perfect holiday stocking stuffer for a pal - or a great treat-yourself type of gift!
Ahead, shop all 12 tempting Lip Sh*t flavors, and get ready to pucker the f*ck up.
Gabrielle Union Recalls the "Bullsh*t" Time Her Twists Were Called "Unprofessional"
Whether she's rocking braids, twists, a ponytail, blond highlights, long extensions, or her gorgeous natural hair, Gabrielle Union is constantly inspiring women with her array of looks. But, even as a successful actress and businesswoman (she created her own haircare line, Flawless), Gabrielle has faced scrutiny over her hairstyles being accepted as "professional." In a recent interview with Byrdie, she opened up about her experience as a woman of color in entertainment and society's beauty standards.
"There's a larger conversation with people of color when it comes to our hair and our skin color," Gabrielle said. "People will try to lighten our skin tones and alter our hair, which says a lot of about how we feel about ourselves versus how other people feel about our blackness and textured hair. We need to showcase the fullness of our beauty."
In a role where she was playing a "professional woman," Gabrielle wanted to wear twists, and producers dismissed her saying the style wasn't "professional" or "polished," but Gabrielle wasn't letting this one go.
"I was doing a project and with the character the producers were coming up with what they wanted to do for her hair," she recalled. "And they were like, 'She's beautiful, sophisticated, and professional.' I was like, 'Well, I want to wear braids.' And and they were like, 'Well, I mean, she's beautiful, sophisticated, and corporate America.' I responded, 'Yes, and specifically I want twists.' And they went on to say, 'We just really want her to look more polished.' I said, 'You all really don't understand what are we talking about here?'"
She continued, "The idea that how you wear your hair somehow relates to your character, your intelligence, or your wokeness is bullsh*t."
In an essay she wrote for Glamour earlier this year, Gabrielle got real about her struggle to embrace her natural hair at an early age. After 20 years of her hair "being used and abused," she knows what makes her happy. "I've finally gotten to a place of self-acceptance and recognizing that my natural hair is beautiful - and so is whatever weave I may wear," she wrote. "I'm perfectly happy rocking an Afro puff, my French braids, Senegalese twists, a faux-hawk, or an ombré wig, or heat-styling my natural hair with extensions . . . and that makes me a happy person in my life."
Lush Sells a 2-Pound Bath Bomb, So Picking It Up Almost Counts as a Workout
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Headquartered in the UK, Lush has become known and loved worldwide for creating festive bath bombs, such as the cognac-scented Golden Wonder ($8).
But this is America, and here we like to supersize things - so allow us to introduce you to the Giant Golden Wonder Bath Bomb. It's a six-pound version of its predecessor, and we only have two questions: (1) how do we get our hot little hands on this bad boy, and (2) does lifting it up count as a workout?
The jury's still out on the latter, but we do have deets on the former. The Giant Golden Wonder Bath Bomb ($20) is a limited edition, and if you want to make the US Postal Service do the heavy lifting, you can buy it online at Lush now.
The lime- and orange-scented fizzer will also expand into stores on Dec. 15, so you better start on those weight reps now so you can lug it home.
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vendredi 22 décembre 2017
28 Classic Gifts That Make Every Fashion Girl Jump With Joy
If you don't know what to give a fashion girl, start with the classics. Think a handbag from her favorite designer label or a pair of sparkly diamond earrings. We know investing in a timeless piece often comes with a luxury price tag but, oh we promise, the splurge will be worth it. (You'll know what we mean when you gift her that Chanel bag she's been eyeing.) Though, if some of the items below are just a little out of your reach, we found some affordable, classic pieces too. Either way, they will never go out of style.
Sparkle-Lovers, Your Jaw Will Drop For These 13 Glitter Gifts on Amazon - All Under $20!
Glittery things don't have to be expensive things - we've got the dazzling gifts to prove it. If you're on the hunt for sparkly products that will make people gasp when they unwrap them, we have some excellent options. They're all from Amazon for under $20, so ordering them will be a breeze. Take a look at all the fun items and treat a friend, sibling, or coworker.
Fashion Girls Will Flip For These 11 New Pieces From ASOS
We're not going to lie - we check ASOS every day for new releases. The huge British retailer is always full of lovely essentials we thought we could only find in our dreams. The latest designs are no different; we're totally obsessed. Shop through our favorites and see if anything sparks your interest.
If You Want to Know What Trend Beyoncé's Most Excited About, Look Down at Her Feet
Beyoncé is the queen of photo shoots, and she centered the latest around her Vogue tee. The star wore a vintage, tattered top with the mag's title written across the chest in pink and a body-hugging red Givenchy pencil skirt. She piled on the accessories - a bunch of necklaces and a red Givenchy bag - before striking several poses for the camera.
Although your attention might have been initially directed toward her ripped top, you'll also notice she's rocking a Spring '18 trend: PVC material. She wore a pair of heels with clear straps (almost completely missable at first glance) and later changed into a pair of Off-White x Nike sneakers. We love the quick shoe change-up, especially since she eventually matched her daughter Blue Ivy in comfy kicks. Read on to see Beyoncé's outfit snaps, then give the PVC trend a try with these tips and tricks.
Meghan Markle's Christmas Outfit Is About to Consume Your Thoughts and Sell Out Instantly
It's been confirmed: Meghan Markle's spending Christmas with Prince Harry. But not just alone in their cottage - they'll be joining in on the royal family's traditions at Sandringham Estate. After Kate Middleton got engaged to Prince William, she spent the holidays with her own family. But times are changing, and it appears Meghan marches to the beat of her own drum, and we're not just referring to routines and rituals.
In fashion, Meghan manages to mix in some popular brands at Kensington Palace, but her signature look seems to be a bit more laid-back. (Meghan caused a stir when she chose a tote bag over a clutch for her first official appearance.) So, what will she choose to put on for a public occasion as weighty as Christmas? Ahead, you can see what Kate and Pippa Middleton have worn at church services past and read up on some of our predictions.
Will Meghan be styled, yet again, by BFF Jessica Mulroney? Only time will tell. But one thing we do know for sure is that ladies will be searching the internet for her outfit - and probably shopping it too.
9 Mini Drugstore Products You Need For Your Next Trip - All $12 or Less
Between the price of airfare and lodging, travel can get expensive. But you can cut down on costs by purchasing drugstore minis that are just as good as the high-end versions. Having all your beauty and skincare essentials prepared before you take flight will only make things easier on you, too. So whether you need makeup or skincare products, we have top-rated drugstore items in tiny packaging. Feel glam no matter where you are.
What I Learned From Not Wearing Makeup For 2 Months
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I've had the travel bug for as long as I can remember; I just can't stay put for too long. Last year, before I'd even finished the last of my university work, I'd jetted off to the USA to stay with family for six weeks. From there, my boyfriend and I traveled around Southeast Asia, part backpacking, part nice (budget) holiday-ing. I'd managed to pack up my belongings in a bag of a similar size to the one I now carry to work every day. I'd also packed less makeup and skin care for the trip than I use in a single day at home.
I packed only six items: cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer, SPF, shampoo, and mascara. That's it. I'd recently had an HD Brows treatment (which included tinting), so I didn't need to worry about them. I didn't even take conditioner or hair oil (though I later regretted this and bought some on my travels). To say I packed light is an understatement.
Over the first few days, I missed my acid toner, mists, and array of concealers to rid my blemishes and dark circles. But surprisingly, after the initial shock of only having minimal products, I actually forgot about my lack of beauty products and didn't miss having those extra steps in my day.
Although I've been blessed with a quite a good complexion, I still have my skin hangups. Right now I could tell you exactly where all my skin concerns are (two spots by my nose, a scar on my left jaw, and a weird blackhead on my left cheek). I stare at them every time I do my skincare routine, wishing them away. But I actually can't tell you if my skin was particularly good or bad when I was traveling, because I didn't notice it, nor did I care. I didn't have the time (nor energy) for a 15-minute skincare routine, which is one of my favorite things at home.
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My skin has definitely benefited from using an array of products, and I don't think I could ever have such a minimal routine long term. However, I have learned that giving my skin a break also gave me a break from obsessing over every blemish and imperfection. It also made me appreciate makeup. When I did decide to wear a slick of mascara once or twice in the evening, I felt great - like really great. I was amazed what such a tiny amount of product could do as a confidence booster. Never underestimate the power of mascara!
Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't ever think about skin care again. Although there is more to life than beauty products, I strive for perfect skin and I really enjoy trying different products to find what works for me. But, there are no benefits to scrutinizing your every blemish in the mirror twice (or more) a day, because it probably isn't doing you or your skin any good. Sometimes, the basics are all you need. Embrace your natural beauty and enjoy those no-makeup moments as much as the makeup moments.
Your '90s-Loving Heart Won't Be Able to Handle These Cute Hello Kitty Beauty Products
You may want to delay sending your holiday wish list to the North Pole because we just found some adorable products you'll want to add to the very top. DHC, a skincare company with roots in Japan, recently launched the cutest collaboration featuring none other than the '90s queen herself, Hello Kitty. The two-item DHC x Hello Kitty line includes a hydrating Lip Cream for banishing those chapped lips and an Eyelash Tonic that helps your lashes look fuller on their own - bye-bye, falsies! The packaging for each of these products is simply to die for, featuring the adorable bow-wearing Sanrio character in all her nostalgic glory.
The DHC x Hello Kitty duo is here for a good time, not a long time, so you may want to act fast if you're interested in getting your hands (and lips and lashes) on these cute-as-can-be products. The limited-edition goodies are now available for purchase on DHC's website, either separately or as a set. Read on to see more photos of the picture-perfect stocking stuffers and shop them for yourself or a fellow Hello Kitty-lover.
Rihanna Explains Why She Won't Use Transgender Models as a "Convenient Marketing Tool"
Much has been said about the way Fenty Beauty celebrates diversity. One fan, however, questioned Rihanna about one type of representation that seemed to be missing from the brand.
Brazil-based Twitter user @ibertootero messaged the singer to tell her, "Fenty Beauty campaign is awesome, next time you should invite a trans girl to the group." In her response, she brilliantly shed light on a major problem with the beauty industry's idea of diverse casting.
"I've had the pleasure of working with many gifted trans women throughout the years, but I don't go around doing trans castings! Just like I don't do straight non trans women castings! I respect all women, and whether they're trans or not is none of my business!" she said.
"It's personal and some trans women are more comfortable being open about it than others, so I have to respect that as a woman myself!" she continued. "I don't think it's fair that a trans woman, or man, be used as a convenient marketing tool! Too often do I see companies doing this to trans and black women alike! There's always just that one spot in the campaign for the token 'we look mad diverse' girl/guy! It's sad!"
When I thought she couldn't teach me more... @rihanna ❤ http://pic.twitter.com/iAX3kJBAr1
- savage (@lbertootero) November 29, 2017
"I don't think it's fair that a trans woman, or man, be used as a convenient marketing tool."
While neither Rihanna nor Fenty Beauty has confirmed or reposted the exchange, there's reason to believe her response was real. Rihanna has a strong relationship with her fans (better known as her "navy"), and she's been known to comment and direct-message back.
If this is true, we have even more reason to praise Rihanna. While representation in all forms of media always matters, she's right about beauty companies jumping on casting black, Muslim, male, and transgender models and making their existence a marketing tool under the guise of empowerment. Diversity isn't a trend. It's a necessity - and it should be the standard.
The fact that Rihanna refuses to participate in being self-congratulatory about casting any one type of person is a testament to her mission of creating a new normal, where people aren't reduced to tokens. Consider it reason number 10,000 we love Fenty Beauty.
3-Ingredient DIY Glitter Eyeliner Is the Easiest Way to Look Festive as Hell
The holiday season is the perfect excuse to indulge in all your heart's glitzy desires. In fact, it's probably the one time of year when you could be decked out in head-to-toe glitter and no one would think twice about it. My latest sparkly obsession? Glitter eyeliner!
I first fell in love with the look after using Urban Decay Cosmetics Heavy Metal version to spice up my Halloween makeup. While I adore the product (and definitely ran it dry in October), dropping $20 on the little bottle got me thinking: "Wouldn't it actually be pretty easy to make this myself?"
After a little research and getting my hands dirty, I found that yes, it is! The stunning eyeliner only requires two ingredients you probably already own and takes mere minutes to whip up. Read on to learn how to create this eye-catching look at home just in time for the holidays.
These 3 New E.L.F. Brushes Are the Most Affordable Way to Do Holiday Glitter Makeup
Glitter eye makeup is a gift from above - as long as you're willing to forgive the havoc it wreaks on your makeup brushes. While getting ready for a holiday party is super fun, nothing spoils the high note in "All I Want For Christmas Is You" more than having to stop to clean your eyeliner tool before you can use it to apply glitter shadow. So, what's a unicorn to do? E.L.F. now has three solutions - and all cost less than your lunch.
The affordable line just dropped three silicone tools that are all meant for building the different facets of an eye look. First, there's the Smudge Brush, which you can use to blend your pencil liner into a precise, thick look. If gel's more your thing, then opt for the Angled Brush, which can also be used to fill in brows. And when it comes time to top off your peepers with glitter, there's a specific brush for that, too.
Since all applicators cost $3 (which rounds out to a very nice nine bucks for the entire trio), you can spend more on the makeup you'll use for all of your seasonal soirées. Read on to see all three tools.
The Most Effective Dry Shampoo May Be Hiding in Your Makeup Bag
For the record, I would pretty much try any product, DIY miracle remedy, or voodoo ritual under the sun if it meant extending a good hair day an extra day (or three). So, when a close friend let me in on her little secret that It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Loose Powder ($24) - as in the makeup setting powder you likely already have in your beauty bag - was her favorite dry shampoo, I immediately started digging through my collection.
As soon as I came across the unsuspecting powder, I decided to put it through the greasy roots test. Read on to see how a lineup of dry-shampoo junkies, an expert stylist, and even the ladies at It Cosmetics have been using this overachieving powder to freshen their roots - with the before and after photos to prove it.
50 Glitter Makeup Products That'll Make Your Face Sparkle Like a Christmas Tree
'Tis the season to OD on sparkle and shine. While the holidays are a time to adorn your home with twinkle lights and tinsel, it's also a time to adorn yourself with glitter. Ahead, we've searched far and wide for the absolute best shimmer makeup products. From eye-shadow palettes to lipstick, to glitter pigments, shop all the shiny goods to get your face lookin' festive. Get your KiraKira app ready.
If You Think A Christmas Prince Is So Bad It's Good, You're Definitely Not Alone
The best part of Netflix's A Christmas Prince is the entire thing. If that seems impossible or does not make sense to you, then clearly you have not yet seen the masterpiece that is Netflix's A Christmas Prince. How can a movie about a journalist going undercover at a castle to spy on - and then fall in love with - a prince over the holidays be simultaneously so nonsensical and perfect in every way? We, and the following emotional Twitter users, are still trying to figure that out.
The Final Scene in Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is as Subtle as It Is Important
Warning: big spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi below!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi ends on a hopeful, if curious, note. The Battle of Crait is the big finale set piece, seeing Luke sacrifice his life (or at least his physical form) for the cause during an 11th-hour lightsaber fight with Kylo Ren. Although the legendary Jedi and those gold dice seemingly vanish into thin air, the fighting spirit of the Republic does not disappear along with them; against all odds and despite all losses, the Resistance is still very much alive.
There are two scenes that seem to confirm this. The first is the shot of Rey closing the door of the Millennium Falcon, which comes directly after a shot of Kylo Ren. It appears to visually signify her cutting off the mental line of communication that Supreme Leader Snoke opens between the two young Force users earlier on in the film, which is already fractured by The Last Jedi's conclusion since Rey rejects Kylo's offer to rule the galaxy together. Luke might be gone, but Rey is more than ready to step into his shoes and lead the Resistance alongside Finn, Poe, and General Leia Organa; the empathy she feels for Kylo will no longer muddy her mission.
The second scene is by far the riskier one, narratively speaking, since it opens up a whole bunch of new doors for the future of the franchise. After seeing the Republic narrowly escape certain death on Crait, we're dropped back into Canto Bight. The ocean-side city is where Rose and Finn go to find a "slicer" to prevent the First Order from tracking their ship. In addition to a colorful trip through a casino and a run-in with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the duo end up sneaking into the stables under the casino where rabbit-horse hybrids called Fathiers are kept. They're able to escape with the help of a young stable boy once Rose flashes him her Resistance ring, and it's this character - played by Temirlan Blaev and credited only as "Stable Boy" - that the movie decides to end on.
The moment is as subtle as it is important.
The final sequence of the movie sees the boy listening to another young stable boy tell stories about Jedi before being yelled at to go outside and sweep by their angry alien boss. The boy does as he's told, but the real kicker is when he reaches for the broom: he pulls it into his hand using the Force. The moment is as subtle as it is important. He's then seen twisting Rose's Resistance ring around his finger (I guess she had time to give it to him in the midst of the Fathier stampede?), holding his broom like a lightsaber, and staring up at the starry sky with hope.
While there's no telling where Episode IX will go, this scene seems to echo a line uttered by Poe Dameron earlier on in the film: "We are the spark that will light the fire that will burn the First Order down." No matter how dire the situation gets for the Resistance, the seeds of rebellion have been planted in a whole new generation of people. Even if we never see this boy again, his small use of the Force is sign enough that Luke's sacrifice was worth it - a new class of Jedi has been born. And since Rey saved the Jedi texts, she's ready to teach them.
Sophie Turner Confirms the (Very Upsetting) Release Date For Games of Thrones Season 8
"When will the final season of Game of Thrones come out?"
It's a question that's been on the minds of every fan since season seven's epic, heartwrenching conclusion, and now we finally have an answer courtesy of star Sophie Turner. Well, sort of. First, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss revealed that season eight will only consist of six episodes. Then, sound designer Paula Fairfield let it slip that each episode will be 80 (or more) minutes. Now we have a concrete time frame of when, exactly, the last season will drop thanks to Turner's recent interview with Variety.
"We started in October, so we're maybe like a tenth of the way through," she joked. "No, no we've got six or seven months left. Game of Thrones comes in 2019."
That means we have two whole years before we find out what will happen between Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen after their glorious sex scene. Do you think you can wait that long to know (like, really know) who the Night King is? Or what Cersei is going to do now that war has come to Westeros? Fortunately, her interview wasn't a total tease. Turner also revealed some choice details about where we're going to see Sansa next season now that Littlefinger is dead.
"It's going to be tricky for her, because at the end of last season, she felt that she had everything set up," she explained. "She had her family back together. They were in control of the North again. This season, there's a new threat, and all of a sudden she finds herself somewhat back in the deep end. And without Littlefinger, it's a test for her of whether she can get through it. It's a big challenge for her, without this master manipulator having her back. This season is more a passionate fight for her than a political, manipulative kind of fight."
We can't wait to find out who this new threat is, even if we will have to wait two years for it. And, hey, that just means we have plenty of time to unpack each and every one of these wild Game of Thrones theories.
A Comprehensive Guide to Who Taylor Swift's Songs Are About
In the wake of Taylor Swift's recent release of Reputation there's no better time to make sure you have your Swift facts straight. Most importantly, she writes from the heart, and a lot of her songs are about certain people. She doesn't reserve her songwriting for romance gone bad, either: she's also called out a couple of ladies and exes. Here is a brief history of Swift's songs about other famous people.
Will Smith's New Netflix Movie Already Has a Sequel - Here's Why That's Such a Big Deal
Netflix's Bright isn't even out yet, but clearly the streaming giant has a lot of faith in it. Suicide Squad director David Ayer's gritty, supernatural action film cost a reported $90 million to make and takes place in an alternate version of LA where orcs, fairies, and elves live alongside humans. When a pair of mismatched cops team up - Daryl Ward (Will Smith), a human man, and Nick Jakoby (Joel Edgerton), an orc - the unlikely partners have to overcome their differences to keep one magic wand from getting into the hands of an evil elf (Noomi Rapace). No big deal, right?
While the thought of Smith saving a fictional world for the umpteenth time might not sound so crazy, the fact that he and Netflix are about to embark on a franchise (of sorts) is what's more out of the ordinary. According to Bloomberg, a Bright sequel is already underway with Smith fully on board. Netflix reportedly has an $8 billion budget and an 80-movie slate scheduled for 2018, making it clear that the streaming service is staking its claim in the movie industry. In fact, the Bright sequel will mark the first streaming franchise in history.
At a UBS media conference in early December, it was revealed that the big-budget action film is just the tip of the iceberg for Netflix. The company's content boss, Ted Sarandos, said Bright will join four other large-scale properties that are on the way, which has us even more excited for 2018 than we thought possible.
Bright hits Netflix on Dec. 22.
The First Teaser for Narcos Season 4 Reveals a Whole New Cast
Netflix just dropped the first teaser for season four of Narcos, and we're already sitting on the edge of our seats. The short clip confirms that not only will the new season be about the Guadalajara cartel in Mexico, but also that longtime series star Pedro Pascal won't be in it. Instead, it looks like Rogue One's Diego Luna and Ant-Man's Michael Peña are joining the cast. Watch the teaser above, and get ready for its release in 2018.
Anna Faris Gets Her Sweet Revenge in This Gender-Swapped Remake of Overboard
The first official trailer for Overboard is finally here. The updated version of the 1987 classic puts a spin on the original romantic comedy, which originally starred Goldie Hawn as a spoiled heiress who gets amnesia and falls for a carpenter played by Kurt Russell. This time around the gender roles are flipped and Anna Faris plays a working-class mom who gets her sweet revenge against a spoiled playboy played by Eugenio Derbez. The film also stars Eva Longoria and hits theaters on April 20, 2018. Watch the full trailer above.
What Do the Royals Do For New Year's Eve?
We all know that a royal Christmas is made up of church services, black-die dinners, and gag gifts, but when the formalities and traditions are over, how do the various members of the family choose to ring in the New Year? Some of them are on a plane faster than you can say "passports, please," winging their way to various corners of the globe, while others opt for ultraexclusive house parties, and even the wilds . . .
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Release Their Official Engagement Photos
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just released a set of beautiful photos in celebration of their engagement. Kensington Palace shared the shots on Thursday, revealing that the lovebirds posed for photographer Alexi Lubomirski earlier this week in Windsor. The first photo shows the couple sitting together on the steps of Frogmore House, holding hands. The second and third are more relaxed black and white shots, which show Harry and Meghan in sweet embraces. The photos put Meghan's stunning engagement ring front and center, naturally.
Harry and Meghan recently set the date for their wedding, confirming that they will wed at St George's Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018. Read up on the details about the $75,000 Ralph & Russo Couture dress and ivory sweater Meghan chose for the shoot.
Demi Lovato and Charlie Hunnam Had Lunch Together and We'd Like More Information, Please
Demi Lovato and Charlie Hunnam were spotted having lunch together in LA on Wednesday. The two stars, along with Brazilian jiu jitsu champion Rigan Machado, sat for a meal and were photographed leaving the restaurant separately. An unlikely pairing? Perhaps. But back in April, Demi and Charlie appeared side by side on an episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden and discovered their mutual love of jiu jitsu - maybe they were discussing techniques? Demi did receive her blue belt in August. Or perhaps there's a chance that Charlie could pop up as a love interest in one of Demi's next videos? Whatever the nature of their conversation, we kind of love that these two are hanging out.
In "That's So Random" News, Katy Perry Might Have a Cameo in Taylor Swift's New Video
Are Taylor Swift and Katy Perry burying the hatchet? According to E! News, sources claim Katy filmed a cameo for Taylor's "End Game" music video in Miami on Tuesday. If you recall, Taylor and Katy's nearly four-year-long feud began in 2013 after Taylor alleged Katy stole backup dancers from her Red tour to use in her Prismatic World Tour the following year.
Since then, Taylor and Katy have traded blows against each other in songs and music videos (who could forget the "Bad Blood" music video or Katy's "Swish Swish" with Nicki Minaj, another one of Taylor's ex-foes?). In June, Katy extended an olive branch to Taylor and called for an end to their feud, telling Thrive Global's Arianna Huffington, "I am ready to let it go. I forgive her and I'm sorry for anything I ever did, and I hope the same from her. I think it's actually like, I think it's time. There are bigger fish to fry, and there are real problems in the world. You know what I'm saying?"
Well, it looks like Katy may have gotten got her wish. As E! News pointed out, Katy was in fact in Miami at the time Taylor was filming her music video in the Sunshine state with rapper Future, who is also featured on the song with Ed Sheeran, although the English crooner was not spotted on set. Only time will tell whether Taylor and Katy's petty feud is truly dead for good - at least until the music video is released and we see Katy in the flesh - but it sure would be a nice way to close out 2017, am I right?
5 Things You Should Know About Meghan Markle's Mom
From the moment Meghan Markle began dating Prince Harry in 2016, her name and her personal life became a hot topic to just about everyone. Now that the happy couple is engaged and set to tie the knot in May of 2018, all of Meghan's life is on display, including where she comes from, and of course her parents.
While some people may know that the Suits actress comes from a divorced, bi-racial home, many people don't know much about who her parents are. The short version is that Meghan was born in Los Angeles to her parents, Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle in 1981, and although her parents split when she was young, she still has a relationship with each of them.
If you want to know more about Meghan's parents, specifically her mother, Doria, keep reading. Spoiler alert: Meghan and Doria are very close, and it's probably because they both are pretty cool ladies!
- She's an LA lady. Doria met her now-ex-husband in Los Angeles in the 1970s, had Meghan in the same city, raised her in The Valley area, and to this day she still lives in LA. Doria herself was raised in LA, and according to her Facebook she attended Fairfax High School, before eventually getting a Master's from the University of Southern California. She currently resides in LA and has proved that she will always be an LA baby, because she's never left!
- She's a free spirit. "For me to watch this level of life-long sensitivity to nurturing and caregiving, but at the same time my mom has always been a free spirit," Meghan told Glamour about her mom's balance between yoga and social work. "She's got dread locks and a nose ring. She just ran the LA Marathon. We can just have so much fun together, and yet, I'll still find so much solace in her support. That duality coexists the same way it would in a best friend."
- Philanthropy is a family trait. While Meghan and Prince Harry might be in the limelight for their philanthropic work, it's clear that the actress got her drive to help others from her mom, who has a master's degree from the USC in social work. "My mum raised me to be a global citizen, with eyes open to sometimes harsh realities," Meghan previously wrote in a letter for ELLE UK. "We spent time travelling to remote places, taking trips to Oaxaca in southern Mexico where I saw children peddling Chiclets candy for a few extra pesos to bring home."
- She's a yogi. When Doria is not working as a clinical therapist, she is teaching yoga . . . classes that Meghan frequently joins.
- She approves of her daughter's engagement. After news of Meghan and Prince Harry's engagement broke, Doria and her ex-husband, Thomas, issued a statement of congratulations to the happy couple. Plus, she's spent time with her daughter and her fiancé on numerous occasions, and reportedly gave Harry her blessing to ask for Meghan's hand in marriage.
Uh-Oh, Selena Gomez Reportedly Walked Out on Justin Bieber During Their Date
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were spotted jetting out of LA for a romantic trip to Seattle over the weekend, but it looks like things didn't go quite according to plan. The couple, who rekindled their romance back in October, visited the Sugar Factory to enjoy some sweet drinks, and apparently, Selena was not in the mood for Justin's dancing. According to E! News, Selena ended up walking out on Justin because his dancing was drawing too much attention to them. It reportedly took Justin a while to get the hint, but eventually he got up and followed her.
Trouble in paradise already? The news also comes amid reports that Selena's mom, Mandy Teefey, was recently hospitalized over an argument she had with Selena about Justin. While it's no secret that Selena's family "is still getting comfortable with the idea of them back together," Mandy reportedly freaked out when Selena told her that she and Justin were going to couples therapy because she didn't realize they were trying to make their relationship long-term. It looks like Justin and Selena may be spending the holidays apart again.
Real-Life Wonder Woman Gal Gadot to Receive the #SeeHer Award at 2018 Critics' Choice
The 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards aren't until Jan. 11, but Gal Gadot has already won the first trophy. The real-life Wonder Woman, who played the titular superhero in director Patty Jenkins's wildly popular and empowering DC film over the Summer, is being honored with the #SeeHer award.
According to a statement released by the Broadcast Film Critics Association on Thursday, the special award "recognizes a woman who embodies the values set forth by the #SeeHer movement - to push boundaries on changing stereotypes and recognize the importance of accurately portraying women across the entertainment landscape. Gadot broke through this year as a powerful voice advocating for women, not only on screen as the iconic Wonder Woman, but in life as well, using her platform to encourage those in the entertainment industry and beyond to strive for fairness and parity across genders."
Gadot will be presented with the award at the star-studded ceremony by Jenkins, which is only fitting. Together, their work on Wonder Woman not only resulted in Warner Bros. crossing the $5 billion mark at the box office and cementing it as the highest-grossing live-action film to be directed by a woman, but it also ignited a conversation about the importance of female representation on screen. Watching Wonder Woman literally and figuratively smash the patriarchy was easily one of 2017's greatest highlights.
Gadot follows in the footsteps of Viola Davis, who received the inaugural Critics' Choice #SeeHer award at last year's ceremony.
35 Songs to Turn ALL the Way Up to This New Year's Eve
In spite of all the terrible things that happened, 2017 was filled with some pretty solid music. From the waterfall of Summer jams to all those sexy songs that had your hips moving, it seems the plenitude of bops was actually one of the bright spots of the last 12 months. And what better way to bid farewell to this garbage year than to remember some of the best pop songs it had to offer? This New Year's Eve, turn the volume all the way up, put your worries to bed, and dance. We even made a Spotify playlist for you. (You're welcome.)
Fans Have 1 Heartbreaking Question About the Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Trailer
The first wildly exciting trailer for the Mamma Mia sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, dropped on Thursday, but one moment from the new footage has fans worried. Although it's full of glorious new music, a fresh young cast, and Cher (yes, Cher!), the trailer also appears to hint that Donna (Meryl Streep) has died. That can't be true, right?!
In the clip, we find out Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, is pregnant, and her mother's life-long friends are right by her side. "Your mother is the bravest person we ever met," Rosie (Julie Walters) says. That begs the question: is Donna really dead, or what? The trailer also doesn't seem to feature any new footage of Streep in the movie but instead shows Lily James playing a younger Donna in flashbacks.
Watch the trailer below to decide for yourself, and then check out what fans are saying on Twitter about the potentially heartbreaking moment.
2017: The Year We Got a Closer Look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Whirlwind Romance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been dating since 2016, but it wasn't until this year that the world got a closer peek at their romance. Not only did Meghan accompany Harry to his best friend Tom "Skippy" Inskip's wedding in Jamaica back in March, but Harry also brought Meghan as his date to Pippa Middleton's May wedding. To make matters even more exciting, Harry and Meghan are now engaged! During their engagement photocall at Kensington Palace's Sunken Gardens in November, Harry revealed that he knew Meghan was the one from "the very first time we met." Aw! As we await more details on their upcoming nuptials, take a look at some of Harry and Meghan's sweetest moments from this year so far!
Every Juicy Quote the Game of Thrones Cast Has Spilled About Season 8
The premiere date for Game of Thrones' highly anticipated eighth season is still almost two years away, which means we have plenty of time to obsess over each and every little thing the cast and crew have let slip. Thanks to interviews with Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), and more, we've gotten a pretty good idea about how the final season is shaping up. Spoiler alert: it's going to be insane.
The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Love Triangle That Never Was (Sigh)
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Maybe you shamelessly adore love triangles. Maybe you want to claw your eyes out and scream, "for the love of God, not another Jacob, Edward, and Bella!" While I can't deny my addiction to the will-they/won't-they among a trio of favorite characters, one of the best things about the Harry Potter series is that there were way more important things going on than who was snogging whom. We got a little romance every now and then, but a love triangle? Not so much. Apparently, we were this close to getting the extra drama in The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 movie.
Stanislav Ianevski, the actor who played Bulgarian Quidditch player and Durmstrang student Viktor Krum, was a guest on EW's Binge podcast, and he revealed some juicy details about the love triangle that was planned then scrapped for the film.
"She remembered our old times, Viktor was acting like a gentleman again, happy to see her, she was happy to see him. Ron was sitting on the side, was jealous, and then Viktor took her to the dance floor."
Viktor Krum and Hermione Granger had a sweet romance that lasted throughout The Goblet of Fire and led to Hermione's involvement in the Second Task, when Krum had to save her from her slumber under Great Lake. The two danced the night away at the Yule Ball and remained in contact even after the Triwizard Tournament. In the books, the courtship fizzled once Krum left Hogwarts, but Ianevski revealed that director David Yates actually wanted to bring Krum back for Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding in Hallows. He recalled the potential plan for the triangle:
"[Yates] invented a new story that wasn't in the books, a love triangle between Viktor Krum, Hermione, and Ron, but that was cut out of the film because it obviously didn't fit with all the horrible things that happen in the last book. . . . We did a new dance scene, I sort of stole [Hermione] from Ron. She remembered our old times, Viktor was acting like a gentleman again, happy to see her, she was happy to see him. Ron was sitting on the side, was jealous, and then Viktor took her to the dance floor."
And . . . I can't say I hate this alternate idea for the scene. For one, it would have added a little extra excitement to the movie, especially considering Deathly Hallows - Part 1 was one of the slower films. It also would have totally made sense and fit into the plot line, playing later on Ron's extreme jealously over the relationship he (wrongly) believes Harry and Hermione have, which hits its dramatic climax when Ron destroys the locket Horcrux with the Sword of Gryffindor. Plus, who doesn't love a little bit of sexual tension between our favorite characters?
Still, it ultimately would have taken away from a more meaningful narrative. Yates made the right call by nixing the scene, because bigger things were going on in the wizarding world and it's likely that a love triangle would have trivialized the importance of everything that was at stake (*cough* Katniss and Peeta and Gale *cough*). Still, fans can dream about the dramatic love affair and search all dark corners of the internet for the fanfiction that undoubtedly exists for Krum and Hermione shippers.
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9 Mini Drugstore Products You Need For Your Next Trip - All $12 or Less
Between the price of airfare and lodging, travel can get expensive. But you can cut down on costs by purchasing drugstore minis that are just as good as the high-end versions. Having all your beauty and skincare essentials prepared before you take flight will only make things easier on you, too. So whether you need makeup or skincare products, we have top-rated drugstore items in tiny packaging. Feel glam no matter where you are.
The Best Geek Gifts on Earth, Because Science
It's too bad that the best kind of element - the element of surprise - isn't charted on the periodic table. Get the science geek in your life when he or she least expects it with clever (and practical!) presents saluting the natural and physical sciences.
From a Marie Curie pint glass to a cocktail chemistry mixology set, we've got everything you'll need to make the mad scientists on your holiday shopping list smile (or better yet, "muahaha").
If You Think A Christmas Prince Is So Bad It's Good, You're Definitely Not Alone
The best part of Netflix's A Christmas Prince is the entire thing. If that seems impossible or does not make sense to you, then clearly you have not yet seen the masterpiece that is Netflix's A Christmas Prince. How can a movie about a journalist going undercover at a castle to spy on - and then fall in love with - a prince over the holidays be simultaneously so nonsensical and perfect in every way? We, and the following emotional Twitter users, are still trying to figure that out.
10 Insider Tips For Upping Your Candy Crush Game
Candy Crush is celebrating its fifth birthday this year, and if you're anything like me, you're still just as addicted to crushin' that candy as you were back in 2012. Here's the thing: as with any game, the further along you get - and for most of us, that's pretty damn far - the harder it can be to progress, and the more often you find yourself scraping the internet for every last hot tip you can find to ease yourself along to the next oh-so-sweet level.
So to make things just a tiny bit easier for all the like-minded individuals out there, I went straight to the source: below, you'll find 10 insider tips from Rasmus Eriksson, senior level designer for Candy Crush Saga. Here's to five more years of our favorite candy-colored mobile game - and to always reaching "delicious" status on the very first try.
- Try to make Special Candies when you can; they are extremely useful for getting you out of a sticky situation. In order to create a Striped Candy, all you need to do is match four regular Candies in a row. To activate it, match it with two Candies of the same color to create a line blast. Matching it with another Striped Candy will create a double line blast, which is even better!
- To make a Wrapped Candy, you'll have to match four Candies in either a T or L formation. To activate it, match it with two or more Candies of the same color. The result of this combination is quite powerful. The Wrapped Candy will explode (twice!), clearing all Candies in its blast radius - nine square tiles.
- If you're playing a level that requires you to collect a certain number of points, make as many Wrapped Candies as you can - you'll not only clear Blockers and unwanted Candies, but you'll also receive a ton of points, which can be especially helpful.
- The Color Bomb is definitely my favorite Special Candy! Activating a Color Bomb will clear every Candy on the game board of any one color, so if you match your Color Bomb with a red Candy, all the red Candies on the game board will be destroyed!
- When you encounter levels involving the creamy Frosting blocker, it helps to activate line blasts or double line blasts with the Special Candy combinations to clear the board.
- When you hit a level where you need to clear the Jelly on the board, it helps if you can activate a Swedish Fish booster to generate three swimming Swedish Fish that will remove three random Clear Jelly tiles.
- On the collection mode levels, try to match a Color Bomb with a Candy that you don't need to collect - its removal from the game board will cause cascades that will assist you in the task of collecting Candies you need.
- If there isn't much movement on the game board, try to make matches at the bottom of the board - it will cause cascades and help you beat those tricky levels!
- If you get stuck on a Chocolate Fountain level, try to hold off on clearing the Frosting above the Chocolate Fountain for as long as you can to avoid the game board being filled with Chocolate!
- Keep an eye on the Chocolate - it can easily grow out of control. This is where those Special Candies can come in handy.
The Final Scene in Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is as Subtle as It Is Important
Warning: big spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi below!
Star Wars: The Last Jedi ends on a hopeful, if curious, note. The Battle of Crait is the big finale set piece, seeing Luke sacrifice his life (or at least his physical form) for the cause during an 11th-hour lightsaber fight with Kylo Ren. Although the legendary Jedi and those gold dice seemingly vanish into thin air, the fighting spirit of the Republic does not disappear along with them; against all odds and despite all losses, the Resistance is still very much alive.
There are two scenes that seem to confirm this. The first is the shot of Rey closing the door of the Millennium Falcon, which comes directly after a shot of Kylo Ren. It appears to visually signify her cutting off the mental line of communication that Supreme Leader Snoke opens between the two young Force users earlier on in the film, which is already fractured by The Last Jedi's conclusion since Rey rejects Kylo's offer to rule the galaxy together. Luke might be gone, but Rey is more than ready to step into his shoes and lead the Resistance alongside Finn, Poe, and General Leia Organa; the empathy she feels for Kylo will no longer muddy her mission.
The second scene is by far the riskier one, narratively speaking, since it opens up a whole bunch of new doors for the future of the franchise. After seeing the Republic narrowly escape certain death on Crait, we're dropped back into Canto Bight. The ocean-side city is where Rose and Finn go to find a "slicer" to prevent the First Order from tracking their ship. In addition to a colorful trip through a casino and a run-in with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the duo end up sneaking into the stables under the casino where rabbit-horse hybrids called Fathiers are kept. They're able to escape with the help of a young stable boy once Rose flashes him her Resistance ring, and it's this character - played by Temirlan Blaev and credited only as "Stable Boy" - that the movie decides to end on.
The moment is as subtle as it is important.
The final sequence of the movie sees the boy listening to another young stable boy tell stories about Jedi before being yelled at to go outside and sweep by their angry alien boss. The boy does as he's told, but the real kicker is when he reaches for the broom: he pulls it into his hand using the Force. The moment is as subtle as it is important. He's then seen twisting Rose's Resistance ring around his finger (I guess she had time to give it to him in the midst of the Fathier stampede?), holding his broom like a lightsaber, and staring up at the starry sky with hope.
While there's no telling where Episode IX will go, this scene seems to echo a line uttered by Poe Dameron earlier on in the film: "We are the spark that will light the fire that will burn the First Order down." No matter how dire the situation gets for the Resistance, the seeds of rebellion have been planted in a whole new generation of people. Even if we never see this boy again, his small use of the Force is sign enough that Luke's sacrifice was worth it - a new class of Jedi has been born. And since Rey saved the Jedi texts, she's ready to teach them.
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