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.
jeudi 7 mars 2019
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Chef Samin Nosrat's 7 Favorite Books About Food Will Feed Your Soul
If you've happily binged your way through Samin Nosrat's truly delightful (and informative) Netflix cooking docuseries Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, then we come bearing excellent news: the celebrity chef and bestselling author has shared a list of her seven favorite books about food writing with us exclusively, and each pick is bound to inspire you both in and out of the kitchen.
In a reading list curated in partnership with digital library, e-book, and audiobook subscription service Scribd, titled "Food Writing to Feed The Soul," Nosrat serves book-hungry fans a diverse menu of classics that any cooking enthusiast should add to their bookshelf ASAP. From poetic meditations on meals to books that recognize the forgotten legacies of some of America's greatest chefs, Nosrat has selected seven total gems.
Check out her exclusive list ahead, which includes commentary from Nosrat herself about why she chose each book, and then pick up Nosrat's James-Beard-award-winning Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat for yourself on Scribd!
15 Poetry Collections That Are Seriously Inspiring (and Totally Accessible)
We'll admit it: poetry isn't always accessible. Poetry collections can be dense and difficult to interpret, and - though usually short in length - they can still contain volumes. However, there's a reason lines from poems are used as captions on Instagram photos and inspiration for tattoos. Poetry can help ease pain, inspire hope, and lift spirits, all while saying very little, and if you're willing to give it a try, poetry can be for everyone, not just for literary sorts. If you're looking for an extra dose of inspiration, read on to see collections that will challenge you and fill you with hope, no matter what you're going through.
The Hilarious Trailer For Netflix's Someone Great Will Make You Want to Hug Your BFFs
A new Netflix romantic comedy is on the way, but this time around, it seems the story is more about falling in love with yourself and your friends, rather than a significant other. And, that's a message we can certainly get behind!
In the first trailer, above, we meet music journalist Jenny (Gina Rodriguez), who has landed a coveted gig at Rolling Stone. The only catch? It means moving from her home in New York City to San Francisco, leaving behind her longtime best friends Erin (DeWanda Wise) and Blair (Brittany Snow). It also complicates matters with her boyfriend of nine years (Lakeith Stanfield), who decides he can't do long distance and that their relationship has effectively run its course. Heartbroken and desperate for distraction, Jenny, Erin, and Blair set out to have one final, wild adventure together over the course of one insane day in the city.
Watch the trailer for the Jennifer Kaytin Robinson-directed film above, before it arrives on Netflix on April 19!
14 Celebrity Book Clubs That Will Inspire You to Get Your Read On
Reading is cooler than ever these days, partly thanks to the fast rise of #bookstagram, and partly thanks to some of our favorite characters, like Hermione Granger, Belle, and Elle Woods. Even better, the actresses who brought them to life have started their own book clubs, championing their love of reading.
The celebrity book club trend is growing, and sometimes it's hard to keep up. While some are officially branded and have their own Instagram pages and/or websites, like Oprah's Book Club (which requires no introduction) and Reese Witherspoon's Book Club x Hello Sunshine, others are yearly roundups and lists by figures like Barack Obama and Bill Gates, and (more often) others are casual suggestions by celebrities on their personal pages. These recommendations range from quick posts about a book they love, like Brie Larson does, to in-depth discussions offered by Emma Watson. While it's mostly women participating in this trend, it's nice to see some men in the mix, with the entry of NFL quarterback Andrew Luck, and Jimmy Fallon's Summer book club.
Here's a roundup of these famous readers and some of their recent picks to add to that never-ending to-read list we all seem to have.
No One Is Safe From the Feels These Rare Photos From the Grey's Anatomy Pilot Will Give You
If it feels like Grey's Anatomy has been on since the beginning of time, that's understandable. The ABC series just became the longest-running medical drama with the airing of its 332nd episode on Feb. 28, and despite some moments of concern, there are no signs of it stopping anytime soon. In celebration of such a historic occasion, series creator Shonda Rhimes pulled out some serious #ThrowbackThursday snapshots from the early days of Grey's and shared them on her official Shondaland site.
The personal photos are all behind-the-scenes snapshots from the pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night," aka the very first episode in 2005. If you've been a Grey's fan since day one, you will definitely find yourself in your feelings checking out these snaps. Keep scrolling to see the really OG cast of Grey's Anatomy, including Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, T.R. Knight, Katherine Heigl, and Patrick Dempsey.
All the Thorny Details We Have About the Maleficent Sequel, From the Title to the Release Date
If you found yourself worshiping at the altar of Angelina Jolie in 2014's Maleficent, we have excellent news: a sequel is on the way! While murmurs of a follow-up film have been permeating throughout Hollywood for quite some time, Disney confirmed that the film was moving full speed ahead in May 2018. In the time since, plenty of exciting details about the new project have trickled out. Now, we have a loose story, a whole bunch of exciting new cast members, and even a release date! We can't wait for the drama to unfold on screen again. Those wings! Those horns! Those cheekbones! Check out everything we were able to dredge up about Maleficent 2 thus far.
Luke Perry's Son Vows to Carry on His Father's Legacy: "I'll Miss You Every Day"
Two days after Luke Perry's untimely death, his son Jack paid tribute to the Beverly Hills, 90210 actor with a touching Instagram post. The 21-year-old wrestler joined in his sister Sophie's sweet sentiments and recognized their father's incredible impact.
"He was a lot of things to a lot of people. To me, he was always Dad," Jack captioned the photo gallery, published Wednesday. "He loved supported me in everything, and inspired me to be the best that I could possibly be. I've learned so much from you, and my heart is broken thinking about everything you won't be here for."
"I'll miss you every day that I walk this earth. I'll do whatever I can to carry on your legacy and make you proud," he continued. "I love you Dad."
Luke parented Jack and 18-year-old Sophie with his ex-wife, Minnie Sharp. The three were by his side when he died, along with Luke's fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, his mother, and other family and friends.
Now That Cassie Is No Longer Starring on The Bachelor, Here's What Keeps Her Busy
Warning: spoilers for the most recent episode of The Bachelor below!
The Bachelor's March 4 episode was not only an emotional roller coaster, but it also essentially narrowed down leading man Colton Underwood's final choice: Cassie Randolph. He repeatedly told Cassie - who's been a front runner for quite some time now - that he's all in, saying, "I care for you, I love you, I want it to be you at the end of this."
If you've seen the episode, you know that Cassie chooses to leave the show anyway, making us wonder if Colton will continue to fight for her, or choose another contestant. But regardless of who Colton ends up with, what will Cassie be up to offscreen? (Assuming she turns down all those Fit Tea and waist trainer sponsorships that are likely pouring in as we speak, of course.)
Seeing as she's just 23-years-old, the Young Once star (yep, she was on ANOTHER reality show) is in the process of kicking off her career as a speech pathologist. Cassie is a California girl, having grown up on the Golden Coast. She still resides in the state, having put down roots in Huntington Beach, where she's an avid surfer. But when she's not in the water, she's in school completing her graduate degree so she can become a licensed speech pathologist.
If you find it odd that someone would be competing to find a forever partner at such a young age, also keep in mind that Colton is one of the youngest Bachelors in the show's history (he's now 27). Although his future with Cassie is still very much up in the air, Colton was clearly smitten with her from the very beginning.
It will be interesting to see where Cassie ends up now that she's decided to ride away from the show in the usual black SUV - will she stay in grad school or end up on Bachelor in Paradise? Or will she have a change of heart and return to Colton? We have a feeling we'll be getting an update soon.
If the Plot of Five Feet Apart Sounds Familiar, You've Probably Seen 1 of These Similar Movies
The upcoming teen drama Five Feet Apart feels like a fresh take on a genre we've seen lots of before: teenagers falling in love amid difficult or even tragic circumstances that threaten to tear them apart or keep them from ever coming together in the first case. In this case, they're both cystic fibrosis patients whose ability to get close is limited - literally: they can't get within six feet of each other. Five Feet Apart arrives in theaters on March 15, but in the meantime, if you're looking for an emotional teen movie with a hint (or more) of angst and impossible odds, check out one of these eight movies. We guarantee you'll cry at least once!
The Dirt: Netflix's Mötley Crüe Movie Has the Most Insane Cast
If you thought Bohemian Rhapsody was wild, just wait until you see The Dirt, the latest rock band biopic coming to Netflix. Based on Mötley Crüe's bestselling 2001 autobiography The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band, this long-awaited biopic will follow the story of the heavy metal band's rise from obscurity to super stardom and international fame during the course of the 1980s. The book (which is supposedly all true, as unbelievable as it seems) boasts some of the grittiest and raunchiest tales of drugs, alcohol, and groupies that you could imagine, and we're both anxious and terrified to see Mötley Crüe's story come to life. Read on to see who was brave enough to take on the roles in this biopic, debuting on March 22.
Eddie Vedder's Cover of A Star Is Born's "Maybe It's Time" Would Make Jackson Maine Proud
While performing his set at Tempe, AZ's Innings Festival, Eddie Vedder decided to give all the A Star Is Born fans in the crowd a special treat. After telling the audience that the song "is about another guy from here," the rock musician launched into a soulful cover of "Maybe It's Time," which is performed by Bradley Cooper's Jackson Maine in the Oscar-winning film (yes, the actor was really singing).
What makes the onstage moment even cooler is that Cooper has said his character - a grizzled, deep-voiced musician - was partly inspired by the Pearl Jam frontman. According to Cooper, he used Vedder as a resource for insight into what it's really like to be a famous rock star, asking him "9,000 questions" in order to properly flesh out Jackson.
"[Vedder] gave me minor, little things that only musicians know about what to do, just aesthetically and the inner workings," Cooper explained, before revealing Vedder's (hilarious) reaction to Cooper's decision to reboot the film: "He thought it was crazy I was going to do this movie. He was like, 'What? Bro, don't do that.'"
The cover also inspired the awe of songwriter Jason Isbell, who penned the track for A Star Is Born, on Twitter. "Holy sh*t Eddie Vedder sang my Bradley Cooper song in his set tonight. That is by far the strangest sentence I've ever composed but it's certainly a huge honor," he wrote. "I was 12 when 'Ten' came out and by god I learned how to play every song on it."
Listen to Vedder's interpretation of the song ahead!
Princess Eugenie Has a Job Way More Important Than Simply Being a Royal
She may be the wife of Jack Brooksbank now, but if you think that is Princess Eugenie's only job, then you've totally underestimated her. Unlike her cousins Prince William and Prince Henry, Eugenie and her older sister, Beatrice, are not 'working royals,' which means that, even though her schedule is free from all of those royal events and obligations, she isn't eligible to receive the Sovereign Grant, a tax-funded salary made up of revenue from the Crown Estate, given annually to fund the queen and other royals in their official duties. Don't feel too bad, though - we imagine that her enormous trust fund (and the aid from her father, who "supports both of his daughters financially from his private income") will keep her afloat.
But if she's not fulfilling royal duties on a daily basis, what exactly is the 28-year-old princess up to? Eugenie has always had a passion for art (she studied English literature and art history at Newcastle University, from which she graduated in 2012), and in 2013, she moved to New York City to pursue that passion. As she told Harper's Bazaar back in 2016, "I've loved art since I was very little. I knew I definitely wouldn't be a painter, but I knew this was the industry for me. I love being able to share my passion for art with people."
Her first full-time job was at a high-end online auction house called Paddle8, which caters to modern collectors looking for very specific and very expensive collectible items. She spent roughly two years working at the shop as a benefit auctions manager, becoming the first royal to actually set up a life in the US, a move that was pretty shocking. In the Summer of 2015, the princess moved back to London to work for the Hauser & Wirth art gallery as an associate director, earning a promotion to the position of director two years later. According to Eugenie, her job responsibilities include "planning special projects, supporting the artists in the gallery, and managing events," which seems like the perfect fit for the princess.
Like her sister, Eugenie has involved herself in a number of philanthropic ventures in addition to her full-time job. She is a patron of the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital's Redevelopment Appeal (as she spent time at RNOH after she was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12) and the Teenage Cancer Trust, alongside her mother, Sarah Ferguson. Eugenie also serves as an ambassador of Project 0, a charity that works to prevent plastic pollution in the ocean. As cofounder of the Anti-Slavery Collective, Eugenie contributes to the fight against modern slavery, human trafficking, and violence against women, even speaking as a representative at the United Nations.
Eugenie and Beatrice's parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, may be divorced, but they are a united front when it comes to supporting their daughters' endeavors. "As a father, my wish for my daughters is for them is to be modern working young women, who happen to be members of the Royal Family, and I am delighted to see them building their careers," Andrew said in a press release. In an interview with People, their mother added, "These are two girls who've worked so hard in their own careers and have taken time off today to spread the word on teen cancer, which is so important."
Haley Lu Richardson Is Dating Your Crush in Five Feet Apart, and Engaged to Your Other Crush IRL
Nestled in the heartstrings-pulling sentiment of A Walk to Remember and The Fault in Our Stars, the sweet trailer for Five Feet Apart probably had you feeling all mushy inside. Two teenagers with cystic fibrosis who can't touch each other? Tissues, please! Viewers may immediately recognize the male lead as none other than Cole Sprouse, who's more or less cemented in pop culture as Riverdale's Jughead. But if you're wondering why his costar Haley Lu Richardson looks so familiar, it's because you've probably seen her before. The young actress's work is known across both popular and independent circuits, so she should definitely be on your radar!
Richardson first started her work in entertainment as a dancer, training in a competitive dance company for years before moving to Hollywood at age 16 to pursue acting. After a handful of TV roles, including a recurring one in the Pretty Little Liars spinoff, Ravenswood, Richardson debuted her first two major features in 2014 - the post-apocalyptic The Last Survivors and rom-com The Young Kieslowski.
One of her biggest projects to date is her role in M. Night Shyamalan's 2017 thriller Split, in which she plays Claire Benoit, one of the teenage girls captured by James McAvoy's "Dennis" personality to be sacrificed to the Beast. You might also remember Richardson from another angsty teen drama before Five Feet Apart - she starred as Hailee Steinfeld's grounded and sweet BFF in The Edge of Seventeen in 2016.
Besides bigger crowd-pleasers, Richardson has also been praised for her work in slice-of-life indie projects such as Columbus and Support the Girls. In Columbus, she stars across John Cho as Casey, a young woman who resides in the small town of Columbus, IN, in order to take care of her mother, a recovering drug addict. While it's no blockbuster, Columbus is a great quarter-life crisis flick, as well as a cinematography delight with its lush shots of beautiful architecture. Richardson deservedly received critical acclaim for it, earning a Gotham Independent Film Award nomination for best actress.
Her somber persona flips a complete 180 in Support the Girls, in which Richardson portrayed Maci, Regina Hall's spirited right-hand woman at a Hooters-like restaurant. It should be noted that the underrated movie just so happens to be one of Barack Obama's favorite 2018 films. The same year that Support the Girls came out, the actress also starred in two smaller historical dramas - Operation Finale and The Chaperone.
You can check out updates about Richardson's life and projects on her Instagram, where she occasionally posts about her fiance Brett Dier (Michael from Jane the Virgin!) and her cute Etsy shop for crocheted goods. In the meanwhile, peek ahead to see her latest roles!
Captain Marvel: Everything You Need To Know About Marvel Villain Ronan the Accuser
A superhero movie isn't much good without an equally super villain. The movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have definitely had their share of epic villains, from one-off baddies like Justin Hammer to long-term antagonists with their own epic story arcs, like Loki or the Winter Soldier. In the new Captain Marvel, a familiar face makes another appearance: Ronan the Accuser, the Kree extremist last seen in Guardians of the Galaxy. Played by Lee Pace, the blue-skinned zealot is back, perhaps even to show us a bit of his own origin story. Here's a recap of what we've learned about the character so far.
Ronan the Accuser first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe back in 2014, when he was the primary villain of Guardians of the Galaxy. In that movie, his backstory and motivations are revealed. His hatred for Nova Empire and Xandar stems from the Kree-Nova War, which took place a millennium prior to the events of Guardians of the Galaxy. After the empires signed a peace treaty, he was so angry and disgusted that he ran away from the reaches of the Kree Empire, becoming an outlaw warlord and eventually agreeing to work for Thanos to attempt to exact his vengeance. It was during this time that he attacked the home world of Drax the Destroyer as well.
In the first Guardians film, he is seen searching for the Orb (later revealed to be the Power Stone) for Thanos, in exchange for Thanos's aid in destroying Xandar's home world. It's Ronan who sends Gamora to pursue Star-Lord and the Orb, thus inadvertently helping to form the Guardians of the Galaxy. When Ronan realizes Gamora has switched sides, he takes Nebula with him and sets off in pursuit, ultimately gaining possession of the Orb and taking the powers of the Infinity Stone within it for himself, betraying Thanos in the process. During the Battle of Xandar, Ronan's forces destroy almost the entirety of the Nova Corps fleet, but he loses control of the Power Stone during his confrontation with the Guardians and is subsequently destroyed when they direct its energy at him.
Ronan appears again in Captain Marvel, alongside his Guardians-era second-in-command Korath the Pursuer, as a less extremist, younger version of the character. Captain Marvel takes place some years before the events of Guardians of the Galaxy, allowing Ronan to appear even though he's dead in the present day of the MCU. Here, his ties to the Kree are again at the forefront, as the war between the Kree and Skrull empires plays a major part in Captain Marvel, with the Kree being presented as the enemies of the shape-shifting Skrull.
In the comics, he's a longtime foe of the major hero teams, including the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers. He has ties to the original Captain Marvel, aka the Kree alien Mar-Vell, too: Mar-Vell initially works with Ronan and the Kree to scout out Earth, but the two become enemies when Ronan is overtaken by the Supreme Intelligence, an artificial intelligence that rules the Kree. Although Ronan the Accuser is not one of the long-running villains of the Marvel movies, he's definitely among the most memorable!
The Masked Singer Season 2 Could Be Here Sooner Than You Think
In a sea of reality TV programming, Fox's quirky singing competition The Masked Singer managed to rise above and become a genuine phenomenon in its first season. Based on a South Korean show, the reality series brings a new twist to the live singing competition genre. Celebs compete - hidden behind elaborate costumes and masks - from week to week, and the judges and audiences vote on who gets to move forward, all while trying to guess who's behind the mask. Even before the first season's finale in February, Fox announced that the series has already been renewed for a second season!
The Jan. 30 announcement was posted on the show's official Instagram account, and that image already has more info about the second season. All four judges - Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Robin Thicke, and Nicole Scherzinger - are set to return for another season, and host Nick Cannon has also signed on to return. And it turns out that some of season one's fan-favorite competitors might return too, albeit in a non-competitive way. Executive producer Craig Plestis told Entertainment Weekly that they're already discussing some favorite characters to bring back.
"I can guarantee you, every season you'll see a whole new batch of characters . . . [but] you also might see some of the older characters come back, but not in a competition way. You never want to say completely goodbye to the Hippo."
The format will probably remain the same for season two, but one thing might be tweaked: the clues to the singers' identities might become harder to guess. Plestis told The Hollywood Reporter that he wishes some of the clues in season one had been more challenging.
"The one thing I want to try to work on in season two is that combination of giving enough clues out to America so they can be involved in it, but not giving so much that we give everything away. So it will be a balance for every season after. People get invested in this; they want to figure it out; and we want them to figure it out as well . . . You can add all these clues up and go, 'OK, without a doubt, I know who's underneath that mask.' It's like a well-crafted crime novel. And that's a little bit what we have to do with the show."
The premiere date for the second season has not yet been announced, but it's looking pretty likely that we won't have to wait a full year for new episodes. Most of the major broadcast networks fill their Summer schedules with reality and game shows, so The Masked Singer would fit right in. Until the new season premieres, you can rewatch or catch up on season one on Hulu!
Cole Sprouse Reflects on Working With Riverdale Costar Luke Perry: "He Was Well-Loved"
Following Luke Perry's death on March 4, the cast of Riverdale has been coming together to pay tribute to their costar. While some have posted meaningful tributes to the 52-year-old actor, others are reflecting on what a great costar and friend he was.
While promoting his upcoming film Five Feet Apart on Wednesday, Cole Sprouse briefly opened up to POPSUGAR about what is was like working with the actor on the set of The CW drama. Though the 26-year-old actor admitted it would "be impossible" to pick one favorite memory, he did express how well-loved he was among the cast.
"He was very close to all of us," he said. "And he was an incredibly passionate, well-loved person, and I think the whole world is lamenting his passing."
Luke portrayed Fred Andrews on the hit series. When the news of his death broke, the show released a touching statement: "Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all." On Wednesday, Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa revealed that the remaining episodes of season three would be dedicated to Luke.
This Year's 6 Most Achingly Sad Songs
Music can pick us up and bring some light to a bad day - but sometimes, you really just want to listen to some emotional, gut-wrenching songs. From heartbreaking songs of lost love to devastating introspection, these sad songs are packed with content that will hit you right in the feels. Grief, loss, heartbreak, and longing are pretty terrible to go through in real life, but they sure do make for incredible music! If you're in the mood to listen to some sad, deeply emotional songs, look no further: we're rounding up some of the best sad songs of 2019, all in one gallery playlist below. Check back as we update this throughout the year!
She May Not Be a Working Royal, but Princess Beatrice Definitely Works For a Living
You might think that Princess Beatrice of York has nothing better to do than shop for fabulous hats all day and go on dates with her multi-millionaire property developer boyfriend, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, every night, but believe it or not, the 30-year-old actually is more than just a socialite. Yes, Beatrice may attend garden parties and the annual Trooping the Color (and she may regularly go on vacations with her celebrity pals, like Karlie Kloss and Ellie Goulding), but unlike her cousins Prince William and Prince Harry, Beatrice and her younger sister Eugenie aren't 'working royals,' which means their calendars aren't filled with obligatory engagements from the queen.
Unfortunately for them, this also means they're not supported by the Sovereign Grant, also known as the revenue from the Crown Estate, which includes the royal palaces and other properties. This tax-funded salary is given annually to fund the queen and other royals in their official duties, including the girls' father, Prince Andrew. However, we think the sisters are doing okay money-wise. It is made clear on Prince Andrew's website that he helps his daughters out with rent, stating that he "supports both of his daughters financially from his private income."
The sisters also have enormous trust funds to help support them (according to The Telegraph, £1.4 million of their mom Sarah Ferguson's £3 million divorce settlement was set up a trust for the princesses, not to mention the money they'll eventually come into from the queen). But even if she doesn't necessarily need the money, what does Beatrice do all day if she's not shaking hands and attending events?
Though Beatrice struggles with dyslexia, she certainly hasn't let that hold her back from pursuing her career goals. In 2011, the princess earned her degree in history and history of ideas from Goldsmiths College in London, and now she's living the busy life of a working woman, splitting her time between London and New York City. Besides supporting several charitable organizations, Beatrice has added an impressive number of job titles to her resume over the years, a rare feat for a royal. As she pointed out in an interview with Vogue, "We are the first: we are young women trying to build careers and have personal lives, and we're also princesses, and doing all of this in the public eye."
In the past, Beatrice has worked as an actress (in 2009 she became the first royal to appear in a non-documentary film, The Young Victoria, where she had a small non-speaking role) and as a research analyst for her mother's charity, Children in Crisis. She also has experience working as an associate at Sandbridge Capital (a small investment firm), and later for Sony Pictures as a business development associate. Currently the princess works for Afiniti, a US-based technology company. According to the Afiniti website, Beatrice serves as Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy, responsible for managing client development and company growth.
What does the royal family think of Beatrice being a modern working woman? Her father Andrew couldn't be prouder. "As a father, my wish for my daughters is for them is to be modern working young women, who happen to be members of the Royal Family," he said back in 2016, "and I am delighted to see them building their careers."
12 YA Books Coming to the Big Screen (or Netflix) in 2019
There are plenty of book-to-movie adaptations coming your way in 2019, but some of the most exciting projects are the YA books set to become films. Last year was huge for YA adaptations with movies like Love, Simon, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and The Kissing Booth leaving fans of all ages swooning. While there are plenty of romantic adaptations coming your way in 2019, there's also a nightmarish anthology series heading to the big screen, a classic steampunk caper getting the Disney treatment, and so much more. Mark your calendars now, because it's looking like all of these YA films will be must-see.
10 Ariana Grande Dance Videos So Good They'll Have You Bopping From Side to Side
Pop queen Ariana Grande's songs are all certified jams and utterly danceable, but if you think Ariana is a great dancer, just wait until you see professionals take on her songs. From Los Angeles to South Korea, expert choreographers love putting their moves to Ariana's hits, and when they get the best dancers in the business to perform it, the results are pretty insane. Whether you can bust out impressive moves yourself on the dance floor or have two left feet, read on to see world-famous choreographers and their dancers take on Ariana and prepare to have your jaw drop.
How Lady Stoneheart Could Finally Make Her Debut in the Last Season of Game of Thrones
Hey, did you guys hear? Game of Thrones is coming back for an eighth and final season! Yes? It's all you've been thinking about for months? Fine - what you probably haven't considered, though, is the fact that a character whom many fans had long ago given up hope on ever seeing might make her debut during a particularly nail-biting sequence in season eight: Lady Stoneheart. (Emphasis on "might.")
The scene I'm referring to is actually depicted in the new season eight trailer, which begins with Arya (Maisie Williams) running for her life down a dimly lit corridor. She has blood running down one side of her face and is huffing and puffing, clearly in distress. The thing is, since the clip is so damn dark - par for the course with this show, to be fair - it's not entirely clear whom she's running away from. Or whom she's running toward. Fortunately, there are already quite a few theories about what could be causing one of our favorite Starks to be so scared.
First, check out the initial few seconds we see of her running at the start of the trailer. (And also take a moment to appreciate the fact that I lightened the image for you, since the trailer is barely a step up from being pitch black.)
Image Source: HBO via Giphy
Thing aren't looking good for Arya, right? But, as Redditor FadedandJaded notes, the next scene of her running shows a shadowy figure running around a corner, seemingly in chase of her. Check it out below (after Varys turns his head, it cuts to Arya running, and the figure zooming around the corner behind her):
Image Source: HBO via Giphy
So, if she is indeed running away from someone, who could be scary enough to inspire terror in Arya "I Kill People in My Sleep" Stark? If you ask me (and basically everyone else on the internet), the most likely option is a wight or a White Walker. After all, we know the Night King's icy horde is on its way down from the Wall, and right now the Starks are gathering at Winterfell to prepare for a fight (and meet Jon's fiery new boo). So, it stands to reason that a few of the undead villains could slip into the fortress and chase after Arya. But hold up - what if who's chasing her isn't just any wight?
Some have theorized that, given the line Arya utters at the beginning of the trailer - "I know death. It has many faces. I look forward to seeing this one." - that whoever is chasing her could have a personal connection to either her or the Stark family in general. While seeing the icy, undead body of her father, Ned Stark, trying to kill her would definitely cause a fright, a (very, very slightly) more plausible theory could be the reappearance of her late mother, Catelyn Stark, who was murdered in the Red Wedding. You see, in the books, after Catelyn's throat is slit and her body is thrown into a nearby river, Arya's abandoned direwolf, Nymeria, pulls her ashore. The Brotherhood Without Banners, led by Beric Dondarrion, gives his life to her through a magical act known as the "last kiss," and she becomes known as Lady Stoneheart. She spends the rest of her existence barely able to speak and overcome with vengeance, as she stalks Westeros, killing anyone she finds who supports the Lannister, Bolton, or Frey families.
Since this storyline never came to fruition on the show, having a wight version of Catelyn chasing after her daughter could be the only nod to Lady Stoneheart character that creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have left. And as cool (and f*cking terrifying) as her cameo would be, I can also admit that it's highly unlikely. How would the Night King have gotten his hands on Catelyn's body after the Red Wedding? Given the way Walder Frey orchestrates her murder, I doubt he'd be respectful enough to have it sent back to the Winterfell crypts to be entombed (and at this point, her body would just be bones and therefore unrecognizable to Arya anyway, right?). If you ask me, the figure behind Arya isn't a White Walker or a wight or even chasing her at all - they're frantically running in the same direction as Arya to escape whatever is hunting them down.
Reddit user Kingslayer117 brightened the image and circled the part of the frame where you can actually see TWO figures behind Arya. While that could definitely mean a horde of wights or White Walkers are on her tail, I also have to say that the figure on the right looks a bit like Jaime Lannister. (Yes, he's basically just a blur in this photo, but it looks like him, I don't care what you say!) And the person running next to Maybe-Jaime kind of looks like Samwell Tarly.
[SPOILERS] Brighter photo showing guy (or guys) behind Arya while she's running from r/gameofthrones
As you can see in the GIF I embedded above, Varys and other members of Winterfell who aren't fit to fight in battle seem to be hidden in the crypts as the castle shakes around them, implying a key battle is raging outside. The trailer also sees Jaime on a ship, presumably on his way to Winterfell to defend the living, so all three of them would be convened in the same spot. Could Arya be on her way to warn someone of something? Or are she, Maybe-Jaime, and Maybe-Sam running from a threat hidden in the dark halls of Winterfell? Fortunately (or rather unfortunately) we have until April 15 to try to figure it out.
Need a Pick-Me-Up Playlist? Here Are 10 Joyful Songs From 2019
One of the best things about amazing music is how happy it can make us feel! Whether it's the sheer joy of going out dancing, imagining a luxe life, or just feeling amazing, there's plenty of upbeat music with fun lyrics designed to make you smile, dance, and sing along at the top of your lungs. For a midday pick-me-up or a cheerful soundtrack while you get ready to go out, happy songs really can lift up your whole day. Because you can never have too many of those songs, we're starting a roundup of the best, most joyful songs of 2019 - check them out below, and keep coming back for more updates as more songs are released!
15 Fun and Free Things to Do Alone
We all lead such busy lives that sometimes we find ourselves at a loss about what to do when we have time to ourselves. If you're an introvert, plans getting canceled at the last minute gives you much-loved alone time, and if you're an extrovert, it creates an opportunity for you to go out and meet new people on your own. And many times, you're just treating yourself to some "me" time.
But what can you do? It's important to remember that enjoying your own company isn't sad, lonely, or boring (it's actually quite the opposite!), and it definitely doesn't mean you have to spend money in order to keep yourself occupied. From working up a sweat to writing down your thoughts, keep reading for 15 really nice things you can do alone that won't cost you a dime.
Finally! A Flower Crown Your Dog Will Actually Wear . . . and Maybe Chew on a Little, Too
Calling all pet owners! Flower crowns for dogs are real, and now you can get one that they won't destroy. Made by the inventors of BarkBox, BARK - a leading source in everything dog-related - this plush Flower Crown ($12) is a playtime dream and the perfect photo op accessory. It's no secret that our fluffy friends want to do everything with us. And, while it's nice to have a companion on walks through the park (or just someone to howl at the door while you're in the shower), it's also nice to occasionally be able to match with our pets, too.
It stretches (up to 16 inches), it squeaks, and it makes any pup look ready for a warm-weather family gathering. So, whether your four-legged friend is big or small, just imagine how adorable they would look wearing flowers on top of their head while playing in the yard or even posing for a (hopefully, matching) family photo.
Costco Is Selling Everything Bagel Seasoning in Bulk, and We Plan on Filling Our Living Rooms
Costco just keeps outdoing itself. Between its five-tier wedding "cakes" made entirely of cheese wheels, its delicious taco kits that make weeknight dinner about 10 times easier, and its ginger and turmeric shots sold in bulk to help you stay in tip-top shape, a visit to Costco is more like a visit to heaven. And if you can believe it, your next shop just got even more exciting, because it turns out that Costco also carries Everything Bagel Seasoning in bulk. (And I thought I hit the jackpot when they started selling a 27-pound tub of macaroni and cheese.)
The bagel seasoning, made by Olde Thompson, features a delicious blend of garlic, onion, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. Most often associated with bagels, this seasoning can be sprinkled on pretty much anything, from sandwiches and meats to even popcorn and salads. And don't worry about running out - with its 11.5 ounce container, there's surely enough to add to all of your favorite dishes.
The seasoning retails for around $4, but be sure to check your local Costco store as prices and availability may vary based on location. Happy sprinkling!
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Chef Samin Nosrat's 7 Favorite Books About Food Will Feed Your Soul
If you've happily binged your way through Samin Nosrat's truly delightful (and informative) Netflix cooking docuseries Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, then we come bearing excellent news: the celebrity chef and bestselling author has shared a list of her seven favorite books about food writing with us exclusively, and each pick is bound to inspire you both in and out of the kitchen.
In a reading list curated in partnership with digital library, e-book, and audiobook subscription service Scribd, titled "Food Writing to Feed The Soul," Nosrat serves book-hungry fans a diverse menu of classics that any cooking enthusiast should add to their bookshelf ASAP. From poetic meditations on meals to books that recognize the forgotten legacies of some of America's greatest chefs, Nosrat has selected seven total gems.
Check out her exclusive list ahead, which includes commentary from Nosrat herself about why she chose each book, and then pick up Nosrat's James-Beard-award-winning Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat for yourself on Scribd!
15 Poetry Collections That Are Seriously Inspiring (and Totally Accessible)
We'll admit it: poetry isn't always accessible. Poetry collections can be dense and difficult to interpret, and - though usually short in length - they can still contain volumes. However, there's a reason lines from poems are used as captions on Instagram photos and inspiration for tattoos. Poetry can help ease pain, inspire hope, and lift spirits, all while saying very little, and if you're willing to give it a try, poetry can be for everyone, not just for literary sorts. If you're looking for an extra dose of inspiration, read on to see collections that will challenge you and fill you with hope, no matter what you're going through.
Nothing to See Here, Just the Most Cutting-Edge Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2019
There's nothing more liberating than getting a fresh haircut, and these celebrities know that all too well. So far this year, celebrities have graced us with such hot hair looks that we can't stop saving them to every Pinterest board and Instagram folder we have. Charlize Theron snipped her hair the day of (!) the 2019 Oscars, showing us that the time is always right to take to the scissors. Gabrielle Union (literally) turned heads at the 2019 Vanity Fair afterparty with her cutting-edge pixie, and to say we were star-struck is an understatement. From red-hot hues to lengthy cuts, these celebs changed their locks and their looks with these tantalizing hair color and cut transformations.
As Coco Chanel once said, "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life," and she was exactly right.
The Very Best Products From Kylie Cosmetics, Because It's Not Just Lip Kits Anymore
Regardless of what you think of Kylie Jenner, the 21-year-old makes some quality makeup products. Since launching her revolutionary lip kits in 2015, Kylie Cosmetics has grown tremendously and now includes tools, eye shadows, highlighters, and more. The expansive color selection and limited-edition collections can be tricky, so we've picked out the very best formulas in the line so you can shop with ease.
Check them out ahead so you can recreate Jenner's makeup looks with the products she uses herself. Even if you don't quite nail it, we think you're doing great, honey.
This 'Grammable Hair Accessory Will Complete Your Festival Look, and It's Only $6
Your hair during a festival - with its bright colors, intricate braids, and shimmering jewels or glitter - has to somehow last through warm temps and dancing in crowds. The new Sincerely Jules x Scunci Collection somehow creates magical hairstyles that are also practical. The 10-piece line has you covered for your next Summer adventure with its jewels for braided styles, bedazzled clips with a secure hold, rainbow sweat-slicking headwraps, and a brilliantly curated visor - all of which cost under $10.
See everything in the line, which hits Target shelves on March 10, ahead.
Did Your Spring Cleaning? Here's Where to Donate Your Beauty Products
So you've finally made it through binge-watching Netflix's Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, you've purged everything that doesn't spark joy, and now you have a mountain of rejected beauty products in need of a home. Luckily, there are a handful of organizations that collect your new, unused, or gently used products and give them to someone in need. Ahead, check out five places you can donate your beauty products so you can declutter with a clear conscience.
This Blow-Drying Hot Tool Is Easy to Use - That's Why It's the No. 1 Bestseller on Amazon
Achieving voluminous yet smooth hair isn't always easy: it can take a lot of work. That's why we were so excited to see this Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer ($60) going crazy in sales on Amazon. Customers claim it truly works and saves tons of time. Over 2,400 buyers have reviewed the styling tool, and 73 percent of those people give it a perfect five stars. There are even over 100 customer photos on Amazon showing how well the styler works for them.
What makes this tool unique is that it's a brush and blow dryer in one product. The oval brush is designed for smoothing the hair, while the round edges create volume. It's made with nylon pin and tufted bristles for easy detangling. There are two heat and two speed settings on the brush you can choose from.
I shouldn't have waited so long! It cut my hair-drying time in HALF and it's super easy to use.
"I've put off buying something like this for years, but finally I gave in with a great deal of trepidation," one reviewer wrote. "I shouldn't have waited so long! It cut my hair-drying time in HALF and it's super easy to use. My hair looks much better than when I use a round brush with a regular hair dryer because the oval shape gives me better angles to use. I get the pull I need on my hair without completely burning out my biceps. You can use this with one hand! Miracles happen, clearly. You will not regret buying this."
We are totally sold. This tool is selling like crazy, so treat yourself soon. 2019 is looking good already.
50+ Festival Hair Ideas, So You Can Whip Your Hair Back and Forth All Weekend Long
Festival season is upon us, so put your records on, you go ahead, let your hair down - or tie it up into a ponytail brushed back with glittery gel, accessorize a top knot with temporary hair tattoos or rhinestone hair stickers, or weave rainbow hues into your braids with synthetic hair, yarn, or tinsel extensions.
Whether you're going for a hippie-chic vibe while camping out at Bonnaroo or an out-of-this-world look in the desert at Coachella, you need a hairstyle that will hold all weekend long. Ahead, we've rounded up our favorite festival hairstyles, guaranteed to make you wanna whip your hair back and forth.
Yara Shahidi's Lilac Eye Shadow Is Basically Swipes of Springtime
Despite how many colors were swirled into her blouse, the ones on Yara Shahidi's eyes demanded the most attention.
Shahidi showed up at this season's Tommy Hilfiger show during Paris Fashion Week with an eye shadow look so vibrant, we couldn't look away. Her lids were painted with lilac eye shadow that had a hint of shimmer. Shocks of color are showing up more and more on celebrities - like this electric blue cat eye - as we near the start of Spring. See Shahidi's look ahead, plus five shadows that you can use to re-create it at home.
These Teal Hair Looks Will Convince You to Strut Like a Peacock
Looking for a bold color to enter the new season with? Teal hair is just the thing. The peacock-green hue is a statement shade that looks edgy and fresh regardless of your hair texture or complexion. You can choose to add the color on just the ends or dye your entire head the vivid shade.
While blondes can get away with the shade without bleach, those with darker hair colors will have to take a trip to the salon to get their hair lightened beforehand. On Instagram, fans of this trend are showing off their bright new styles and proving anyone can pull off the look. If you're still unconvinced, see how people are wearing teal hair, ahead.
Here's Your First Look at Tarte's New Foundation, Launching This Month
Tarte has been hard at work. Yesterday, the brand launched the High Tides and Good Vibes Palette ($39), and now, it's announced yet another launch: Babassu Foundcealer. But what is it, exactly?
Foundcealer ($38) is a light-to-medium-coverage foundation. Which begs the question, why? Tarte already has a large collection of coverage products: Rainforest of the Sea, Face Tape, Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation, BB Tinted Treatment Primer, Amazonian Clay Stick Foundation, Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation, Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, Shape Tape Matte Foundation, and Shape Tape Hydrating Foundation. Phew. Foundcealer, Tarte says, is a unlike any other formula in the line. It's a multitasking foundation and concealer hybrid that "covers, protects, treats, hydrates and minimizes the appearance of fine lines while you wear it." The brand says it's skin care and makeup in one.
The light-to-medium coverage makes it buildable and includes ingredients like babassu, an emollient ingredient commonly used to nourish, moisturize, and soothe the skin; vitamin E; sunflower seed extract; and hyaluronic acid. It's also vegan, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic. One thing I personally appreciate about this product is that it includes physical sunscreens like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. (It's SPF 20.)
The packaging is a twistable, airtight pump, but one thing I had trouble with was deciding my shade just from looking at the packaging. The fogged acrylic distorts the shade of the actual foundation, so I had to pump several shades onto my hand to find the best match. (Word to the wise.) While this product is touted as lightweight, I felt that the consistency, while it was easy to blend, did have a slight thickness to it - perhaps it's the sunscreens or that the product is supposed to minimize the appearance of fine lines. I didn't mind it, but normally with light-to-medium-coverage products, they're a bit creamier. Foundcealer does have impressive pigmentation, and after testing it, I love the glow it gives my skin. It feels weightless, evens out my skin tone, and hides my pesky melasma, too.
I took photos wearing it without powder - see how glowy it makes you? If you have dry skin or want that dewy look, this delivers. In the second photo, I added powder to control the shine and some blush to brighten up my face.
Foundcealer is launching March 21 with 30 shades and five undertones, so you'll have to wait to test it out for yourself.
This $16 Eyebrow Pencil From Amazon Made Me Throw All My Others in the Trash
I spent my teenage years plucking off my already sparse eyebrows in the hopes it would turn me into Kate Moss. Now, I'm spending most of my 20s investing time and money into getting them back. From dyeing them to using growth serum, makeup pens, gels, and powders, my brows have seen it all. But recently, I came across a product that replaced almost everything in my overflowing drawer. I gave this P/Y/T Beauty Brow Pencil ($16) a try and haven't used another product since.
The consistency of the pencil is like a gel, pen, and powder all rolled into one.
The consistency of the pencil is like a gel, pen, and powder all rolled into one. It glides on my skin without looking overly done, and most importantly, it doesn't come off until I use makeup remover. This is the first time that filling in all those bald gaps actually looks natural. Another huge selling point for me is that the pencil is hypoallergenic and paraben-, paraffin-, and cruelty-free. So, what are you waiting for? Try it for yourself. It is available on Amazon Prime and will be delivered right to your door in just two days.
This Just In: Beauty by POPSUGAR Is Coming to Kohl's
If you've fallen in love with our clothing collection at Kohl's (because who doesn't adore this coat?), get ready. Our makeup line, Beauty by POPSUGAR, is hitting the mega retailer this month. You'll be able to head to your local Kohl's to shop all of our long-lasting, pigmented products, including the lip-saving Be Calm Lip Salve ($20) and Be Smooth Sugar Lip Scrub ($22), the impenetrable Be Noticed Eye Shimmer Putty Powder ($23) that won't budge as soon as you swipe it on, and mesmerizing Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lips ($26). Not only will they create the prettiest beauty looks, but these conditioning ingredients also work to hydrate your skin and lips (our Be Calm Lip Salve has three different oils in it, as well as shea butter).
Ahead, check out each product from our prismatic collection, hitting Kohl's stores across the country on March 11.
As If! These Clueless Lip Glosses Are a MUST For Fans of the Movie
Even though Cher's high-tech closet in Clueless isn't quite available yet, the next best thing is: the Clueless Totally Buggin' Lip Gloss Set ($15). The trio of plaid-adorned glosses are available at pop culture store Boxlunch and are a must-buy for any superfan (we know you go to Clueless trivia every Thursday).
The three glosses are decorated just like the film's three main characters - Cher, Dionne, and Tai - and are encased in a packaging that looks like a '90s translucent purse that the girls would probably buy immediately. You're going to look like a total Betty in all three shades (pink, red, and nude) and not be able to stop buggin' over the adorable packaging. Check them out ahead, and don't become a fashion victim.
Amazon's 10 Top-Rated Concealers Are Like Magic - Dark Circles and Acne Scars Will Vanish
I have dark circles under my eyes and acne scars that just won't go away. It doesn't matter how persistent I am with my skincare regimen, they're always there. That's why I'm always on the hunt for the very best concealer; something long-lasting and with plenty of coverage. Luckily, Amazon carries plenty of top-rated options that are easy to order. Check out these editor-curated options and consider them for yourself.
Anastasia Beverly Hills's Riviera Is the One Palette You'll Need on Your Next Vacation
Blendable, buildable, and highly opaque: we already knew that the eye shadows in the Anastasia Beverly Hills Riviera Palette ($45) would check off all of these boxes. What we didn't expect was how wearable each shade would be. From the glittering turquoise Seychelles to the gold-flecked Inheritance, the array of metallics and mattes mix and match perfectly to take you from a day on the beach to a sultry evening escapade.
Check out the swatches of each of the shades ahead. They will have you dreaming of your next vacation.
From K-Beauty to Curl Creams, Here Are the Beauty Products Hitting CVS This Spring
The beauty shelves at CVS have always been stocked with heroes in skin and hair care, as well as makeup. This Spring is no different, but this month, the shelves will also have a trendy new athleisure-inspired makeup collection, more K-beauty skincare favorites, and some of the most hydrating products for curly hair.
Ahead, see the best new Spring launches hitting CVS - the ones that work wonders for a low price tag.
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