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.
Public health
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.
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13 Moves That Trainers Swear Will Strengthen Even the Deepest Part of Your Core
There are so many ways to work your abs - standing, on the floor, with or without weights - that there are probably dozens of possibilities you haven't tried. And it's not just for aesthetics; having a strong core supports your back and virtually every movement you do on a day-to-day basis. We could name plenty of exercises we love, but we wanted to hand it off to 11 trainers for their go-to ab moves. This isn't a workout: rather, a collection of some challenging and effective moves you can incorporate into your next home or gym workout. Now, let's get to shredding that core.
Nosh on Any of These 58 Protein-Packed Snacks to Stay Full and Help You Lose Weight
When grabbing a snack, you won't feel very satisfied if you just grab a cookie or piece of fruit - you need some protein. It'll satiate your hunger until your next meal. This will help you consume fewer daily calories and achieve your weight-loss goals. Experts recommend snacking on six to 10 grams of protein at a time to help you stay fuller longer and to also help you reach your daily protein goals. Arm yourself with these snack recipes to satisfy your salty, sweet, creamy, or crunchy cravings - all offering at least six gram of protein for around 200 calories or fewer.
This Gluten-Free Granola Tastes Exactly Like Cake and Has Less Than 10 Grams of Sugar
When you open a bag of Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola, you'll instantly get the urge to blow out your candles; the sweet aroma brings you way back to icing and party hat days. But what makes this granola special is that it smells and tastes exactly like cake without the calories, sugar, and fat your favorite frosted slice most likely has. Safe + Fair granola is free from the FDA's eight major food allergens, what Safe + Fair calls the "Top 8": peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy, shellfish, and fish. It's vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
There are no artificial ingredients. In fact, the sprinkles in the Birthday Cake granola are naturally colored and contain cane sugar, vegetable juice, and turmeric, among other things. (Note: if you're wondering, "Isn't all granola vegan?" you're not alone. As my vegan friend so kindly informed me, most granola is vegan, but some brands put milk products in their recipes, so you have to check labels to make sure.)
A one-third cup serving contains 130 calories, four-and-a-half grams of fat, 21 grams of total carbs, one gram of dietary fiber, nine grams of total sugars, and two grams of protein. I had the granola straight out of the bag, and ever since in my afternoon yogurt. It's not too crunchy, not too soft, and it'll certainly try to take the cake for the best granola you've ever had. Safe + Fair also sells Blueberry Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Sweet & Salty Kettle flavors, and 12-ounce bags are available for $5 on safeandfair.com. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grab a slice (I mean, bowl).
Here's How Sleep Helps You Lose Weight - and How Many Calories the Zzz's Alone Burn
Whenever you approach a new weight-loss plan, the first things that likely come to mind are diet and exercise. While those two are certainly key to achieving results, there's another factor that can have a significant effect: quantity and quality of sleep. Those precious hours of rest can help prevent overeating, making it that much easier to create a calorie deficit - but, fun fact, you also burn calories as you sleep, though just how many varies from person to person.
According to a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, you can estimate how many calories you burn while sleeping by first calculating your basal metabolic rate (the number of calories your body needs to function at rest), and dividing that number by 24 (the number of hours in a day). One way to determine your BMR is by using the Harris-Benedict formula, which is based on your weight, height, age, and sex. For a woman, the calculation is:
BMR = 655 + (1.8 x height in centimeters) + (9.6 x weight in kilograms) - (4.7 x age in years)
For example, a 35-year-old woman who is 5'4" tall and weighs 120 pounds has a BMR of roughly 1,305 calories per day. Divide that number by 24, and she burns about 54 calories per hour while sleeping.
The more you exercise and the more muscle you build, the more calories you'll burn at rest. But working to get your seven to eight hours can also help fuel those efforts, as quality sleep is key for efficient muscle recovery and overall strength building, Josh Holland, an NASM-certified trainer and cofounder of SystimFit and 432 House in New York City, told POPSUGAR.
"Lack of sleep makes it challenging for your body to recover from exercise and lose weight by decreasing growth hormone and increasing the stress hormone cortisol," added Holly Roser, an NASM-certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist in New York City and San Francisco. At the same time, too little sleep can disrupt the hormones ghrelin and leptin, which signal to the body when you're hungry or full, she explained. In other words, it slows muscle building, while putting you at risk for cravings, stress or otherwise.
So, if you want to boost your metabolism and burn more calories - while feeling more energized and in control - it's best to start with a solid night's sleep.
If You Want to Shed Fat and Build Muscle, a Dietitian Recommends These 6 Foods
It's no secret that diet is crucial to most fitness goals, whether you're looking to burn fat, gain muscle, or both. "Abs are made in the kitchen," after all; you have to work to build the muscles and shed the fat on top of them if you want them visible, and the right eating plan is key to both of those goals. So what food should you be stocking up on to do just that?
Low-Carb Foods to Help Burn Fat
"Not having lots of carbs, especially from sugar, can help you burn fat," said registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick of the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute. She explained that when it comes to diet, fat loss isn't so much about the exact foods you eat, but making sure you get the right levels of macronutrients - that is, protein, fat, and carbs - while depleting your body's glucose stores. "Glucose is the body's preferred fuel," she told POPSUGAR, and carbs break down into glucose - aka sugar - in your body. Eating fewer carbs gives your body less sugar to work with. To get the energy you need, you'll start burning fat instead.
Protein Will Help Build Muscles
No surprise here. Kristin confirmed that if you're looking to build muscle, protein is crucial. That's because it's made from amino acids, which she said are helpful post-workout, when your muscle fibers are broken down. The amount of protein you need depends on a few different factors, Kristin said, including the kind of workout you're doing (cardio vs. resistance training) and its length.
Low-Carb, High Protein Foods
If you're trying to both burn fat and build muscle, you'll be looking for foods that are brimming with protein and low in carbs. Kristin highlighted six that are good to add to your cabinet:
- Nut butters
- High-protein, low-carb energy bars
- Full-fat dairy
- Meat
- Tofu
- Beans
Two other strategies can help lose fat and build muscle: intermittent fasting and tracking macros. IF has been shown to protect muscle mass, Kristin said, and she added that some studies have shown that working out in the morning before you eat can bump you into a fat-burning zone.
Hitting your macros is also key - and more important than counting calories. That's what makes the keto diet so popular, Kristin said: "Calories are sky-high, yet people lose weight."
While keto and IF might not be for you, incorporating Kristin's six key foods into your diet, whatever it is, is an effective way to start shedding body fat and building your muscles.
I Teach Yoga and Do CrossFit, and These Are the 18 Core-Carving Yoga Poses I'm Obsessed With
Both yoga and CrossFit have been essential in strengthening my core, but when I'm not firing up my abs doing thrusters, working on pull-ups, or doing countless reps of knees to bar, these are the core-blasting yoga poses I do every week. Some are basic and some are pretty advanced, so choose the ones that best suit your ability.
You Don't Need Any Equipment For This 30-Minute Cardio HIIT Workout
Get ready to torch calories with Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins! This no-equipment HIIT workout includes three circuits guaranteed to fire up your muscles and raise your heart rate to burn calories. The ab sections at the end will definitely have you feeling le burn! Grab some water, press play, and get ready to sweat.
On Anna: Koral leggings and bra, Define Your Inspiration tank, and APL shoes. On Charlee: Athleta outfit and Adidas shoes. On Christina: LNDR leggings, Cotton on Body tank, and APL shoes.
10 Chocolates That Have Less Than 5 Grams of Sugar - So Is It Dessert Time Yet?
My love for chocolate is borderline unhealthy; I can never resist a piece (or 20). But I also know some of the detrimental effects that come with a high-sugar diet, so I'm making a conscious effort to watch my consumption. Ever the problem solver, I've found a way to have my chocolate and eat it, too. These 10 options all have less than five grams of sugar per serving (!), so I can still indulge every single day.
Eat More of These 25 Foods and Lose Weight
Regular exercise is great for building muscle and losing fat, but if you want to see real weight-loss results, what you eat matters. But dropping pounds isn't about depriving yourself - it's about choosing the right foods that satisfy without the calories. Revamping your diet is an important place to begin if you want to lose weight. For a clean start, add these 25 foods to your rotation, and check out how to turn them into some healthy and hearty meals.
- With Lauren Harano, Lizzie Fuhr, Jenny Sugar, Leo Danzig, and Michele Foley
I'm a Trainer, and If Your Goal Is to Lose Belly Fat, This Is What I Want You to Know
As a trainer and a fitness editor, one topic that comes up a lot is how to get rid of belly fat. I know that belly fat may be a problematic area for some, and when it comes to reducing your belly fat, I have some advice.
I've written about spot reduction for weight loss and why it doesn't work. When it comes to losing belly fat, I feel the exact same way. Instead of trying to find the two or three ab exercises you can do to reduce belly fat (spoiler alert: ab exercises alone won't work) and the best foods to burn belly fat, I recommend looking at the bigger picture in order to lose belly fat and body fat, in general.
If a client has an area they really want to improve upon, I take that into account when programming workouts, but we still focus on total-body strength, building lean muscle, and mobility. I think it's important that you feel like your workouts are helping you reach your goals, but I also think it's important to focus on learning how to move properly and strengthening your entire body instead of solely focusing on one body part.
Another reason I prefer focusing on overall strength and functional movement is pretty simple: you can't spot-reduce fat anywhere on your body. In my opinion, trying to do so will lead to major disappointment. Instead, by focusing on improving your strength and mobility and learning the basics of nutrition, you'll more than likely have success losing fat around your stomach or any other "trouble area," and you'll become stronger all over.
If you're wondering if I think there's a best workout to lose fat my answer is: it depends. I know this can be a frustrating answer, but a lot more comes into play than doing a HIIT workout or lifting weights. I recommend strength training (it can help you lose fat and build lean muscle), sprinting, and cardio. How often you'll need to train will vary, depending on your fitness level, goals, and ability. Generally speaking, I think a minimum of two strength sessions and one cardio session per week is a good place to begin.
I know this may not be exactly what you were expecting to hear, but my hope is that you realize there's more to health and wellness than getting rid of belly fat. There are so many other indicators of health and strength to focus on and celebrate instead.
Allie Lost 80 Pounds With Keto and Completely Changed Her Relationship With Food
When Allie Burk (@alliedoesketo on Instagram) started her health journey at 245 pounds, the biggest factor was the way that extra weight was making her feel. "I was embarrassed about the way I looked and felt. I had no energy at all," she told POPSUGAR. She was insecure about her body and felt like her eating had gotten out of control. And beyond all of that, she says, her health was keeping her from being there for people in her life that she cared about "because I wasn't OK."
15 Coffee Mugs Only Real Caffeine-Lovers Will Appreciate
If you're a coffee-lover, you know that there's no such thing as too many coffee mugs. From the brightly colored and heat reactive to ones that are connected to your alarm clock and brew themselves (yes, they exist!), mugs keep you drinking your much-needed caffeine all day. But while cute "I love coffee" and "Don't talk to me before I've had my coffee" mugs are great, what about ones that keep your beverage hot, reduce spillage, and just look really fun? Keep reading for 15 mugs you'll want to wrap your hands around ASAP.
Related: These Pioneer Woman Mugs Are the Perfect Addition to Your Farmhouse-Inspired Kitchen
Here Are the Best New Trader Joe's Products Out This Year That You Can't Miss
If there's anything better than Trader Joe's, it's new Trader Joe's. This year, the store is shaking things up with a bunch of fantastic new food products in seemingly every department. The salad dressing arena has received a few newcomers, and there are even some breakfast loaves we've been drooling over, to name a couple. Trader Joe's is rolling out the new, and we're here for it.
From cookies to hummus to chocolate-covered goodies, TJ's is stocking shelves with all sorts of new and shiny things. Here's a roundup of the can't-miss newbies of 2019. Yes, you should try them all.
TJ Maxx Has the Most Breathtaking Home Decor - For Astonishingly Cheap Prices
If a pastime of yours involves scrolling through eye-catching home photos while dreaming up ways to redesign your space, then I feel you, and I feel you even more if you gasp when it comes to the price tag. The reality is that home decor isn't cheap, but there are certainly solutions that make our bank accounts feel not-so-bad when we do decide to make a purchase. TJ Maxx is one of them. Whether you're obsessed with poufs, mid-century furniture, macramé accent pillows, or woven baskets, TJ Maxx has it all - at a price point we can get on board with. We've shopped some standout pieces that are worth your buck. Turn your home into a place you adore with the products ahead!
Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Hummus Is Here to Spice Up Snack Time, and We. Are. Ready.
Gather around, snack-lovers: we've got a new dip to add to our regimen, and it's a game changer. After years of dipping carrots, celery, and pita chips into every variation of hummus that comes to mind, the new Organic Buffalo Style Hummus from Trader Joe's might just surpass them all. Maybe it's the fact that it tastes like buffalo wings, or because of the spicy kick we all love so much, but either way, the new $3 product has Trader Joe's shoppers running to grab a few containers at once.
The product was spotted by avid TJ shoppers on Instagram, and the reviews are already pouring in. Some are saying it's really spicy, but others have agreed that the texture is ideal for celery stick-dipping. "This hummus definitely has a spicy kick, which completely masks the inherent flavor of the chickpeas, and tricked me into eating about half the container like it was a bowl of queso. It's not dry or too chunky, either," stated one review on The Kitchn. And if you're looking for more than just a dip, another person commented, "I made buffalo chicken wraps with this with the traders chicken tenders and [blue] cheese. It was amazing!"
Well, it looks like snack time just got a whole lot spicier, and we're not complaining! See how people are loving the new Trader Joe's dip ahead, and be inspired to spice up your meals with the Buffalo Style Hummus.
15 Impressive Sofas You Can Buy For Under $350, Thanks to the Internet
If you're looking to spruce up your living room, the best place to start is with your sofa. Shopping for a new one can be both stressful and expensive, but thanks to the internet, it doesn't have to be. We went on a mission to uncover the most affordable and stylish couches out there. Surprisingly, we found 15 impressive picks that all come in under $350. So what are you waiting for? Keep reading to shop these hot picks before it's too late.
Here's a List of Everything You Need to Do After You Change Your Name Post-Wedding
One thing that can put a damper on your post-wedding buzz is all the confusion that comes with changing your maiden name to your new married name. Sure, the actual process of changing your name is pretty simple, but then you're faced with having to change your personal information basically everywhere (*cue the freak out*).
Figuring out where to start and trying to remember everything you need to do when you get a new last name can be daunting, so we've made a handy to-do list for you. The easiest thing to do is to start with your legal obligations first - the stuff that must have your correct, up-to-date name on it - before tackling the more fun stuff, like social media. Work your way down the following list so that you can officially start living that Mrs. life!
- Update your social security information. You'll keep the same number but your name will be changed on your new card.
- Change your driver's license. To do this, you'll need your current license, your marriage certificate, and your new updated social security card.
- Get a new passport.
- Change your name on any bank accounts that you have.
- Get new credit or debit cards.
- If you use checks, order new ones.
- Make sure your work place has a note of your name change for wage and tax purposes.
- Update your information on the electoral register.
- If you have a pension or mortgage, both of these will need to be updated with your current name.
- Any bills or direct debits that you pay will need a note of the change.
- Do you pay for breakdown coverage on your car? If so, give them a call and update your details.
- Notify all of your doctors' offices.
- Update any membership details, like gyms or magazine subscriptions.
- If you want to, update your personal and work email addresses.
- And lastly, change all the social media sites you use to display your new last name.
My House Is Literally Swathed in Dog Hair, and This $13 Item Gets It All
I'm pretty sure my 10-year-old Golden Retriever's entire goal in life is to shed as much of her long hair as possible. If she can do it in such a way that she can create a forceful breeze with her tail and get a ball of hair to float up and land on the couch, well, then she's really done her day's work. The vacuum certainly does its job on hard wood, but so much hair just sticks to fabric that I never get it all up . . . until now.
The Evercare Pet Mega Floor Lint Roller ($13) lets you roll up pet hair and other dirt off of rugs, carpets, couches, and blankets - all of which can be difficult to vacuum (ever tried to vacuum a blanket? You can't!). It comes with 25 sheets, and you just peel them off when you're done. The handle is extendable so you can adjust it to meet your needs.
Amazon Has a Secret Overstock Discount Section, and These 16 Cool Products Are Life-Changing
We're going to let you in on some juicy shopping intel: Amazon has a secret section of overstock deals. There are thousands of discounted products that are shockingly cool - when you start looking it's hard to stop. That's why we curated a selection of the very best stuff you can get from this fascinating little corner of Amazon. Shop through our favorites now.
I've Started to Cancel All My Weekend Plans to Focus on Self-Care, and It's Incredible
I've struggled with weekend anxiety my entire adult life. The feeling that I should be out doing something: networking, attending industry events, or merely dressing up and hitting the town with my girlfriends because I'm young and that's what you do when you're young. Besides, if I'm not out taking advantage of everything New York City has to offer, why am I spending half of my annual income on an apartment the size of my parents' bedroom?
It's so much more than the FOMO effect (which is still present). I actually feel anxious and guilty if I turn down invitations when I don't have any other plans in the books. The problem with this fear of saying no is it completely wears me out. The holiday season is always an anxiety-ridden time for me (holiday parties, family commitments, constantly attempting to be available for everything so I don't let anyone down), and I went into January with a completely packed schedule. I was quickly approaching burnout mode when my fiancé suggested (lovingly but sternly) that I take the weekend to do nothing.
Nothing? It was a foreign concept. But he was going out of town for business, and I would have the apartment to myself. So, I decided to cancel all my weekend plans and focus on self-care. Because frankly, I was exhausted.
Step one: put down my damn phone. I vowed to stay off social media for 48 hours and only pick up my phone with intent, like sending a quick text to my partner or mom.
Hanging out by myself every once in a while is rejuvenating. It was freeing to not be on a schedule.
Step two: slow down, breathe, and relax. As one of those millennials who feels like they have 17 million different jobs and projects in the air at all times, I'm constantly reading advice books and columns about how to be more productive, make more money, or become more skilled. This weekend? I read a fiction novel - one that made no mention of Roth IRAs, Instagram growth tips, or how your personality type influences your professional success. It had been sitting on my bedside table, unopened, for about six months.
My weekend breakfast routine typically consists of an egg-white wrap on the go, but this particular morning, I decided to whip out the frying pan and try my hand at breakfast for one. And, no offense to my local deli, but I discovered that I make a mean egg-and-turkey panini. Later I took a yoga class, followed by a long, leisurely walk around my neighborhood (sans phone). I stopped in my local coffee shop, aforementioned novel in tow, and read for almost two hours over a chicory cold brew. That night, I opened my laptop for the first time all weekend to write - not because I was on a deadline, but because I was feeling inspired.
Sunday consisted of another delicious breakfast panini, a crossword puzzle, and a whole lot of R&R. All weekend, I ignored any texts asking where I was or what I was doing. The responses could wait until Monday. It was a glorious two days.
Going into the weekend, I feared that not only would I feel guilty or that I was missing out, but that I would get bored spending 48 hours with me, myself, and I. To my surprise, I was completely misguided. It felt good. In a city like the Big Apple, when minutes disappear in a matter of seconds and so many things are constantly going on around you, I discovered how important it is to slow down, check in with yourself, and take the time to focus on doing the little things that refill your well. I'm an extrovert, yes, but I realized that hanging out by myself every once in a while is rejuvenating. It was freeing to not be on a schedule. My to-do list consisted of one singular task: to relax. Come Monday, I felt rested and ready to take on the world again.
I think I'll do this more often.
Mindy Kaling Ranking Random Oreo Flavors Is the Type of Content We Needed Today
When Mindy Kaling found out it was National Oreo Day on March 6, she did what any self-respecting Oreo-lover would do: she ranked random flavors. She shared a delightful Instagram Story with riveting real-time reviews of six of the most memorable Oreos: Birthday Cake, Mint, Lemon, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Red Velvet, and - newest to the club - Most Stuf. No, this was not sponsored, and yes, Mindy really does just love Oreos as much as you do (reason 4,567 she's relatable).
"Believe it or not, this is like one-third of the amount of Oreo cookies that are actually out there, but I couldn't imagine being able to eat 50 Oreo cookies in a sitting, so this is our sampling," Mindy said. (Fan-favorite S'mores Oreos were not invited to the party, but that's because they don't return until Spring). The actress went one by one and delivered an honest review of each cookie, and if you've tried 'em all, you'll probably agree. See snaps from her funny Instagram Story ahead, which ends with an obvious winner.
24 Cute Dresses You'll Be Wearing 24/7 Because They Flatter Your Arms
When it comes to dresses, I want to buy an option that makes me feel confident. It's tough to discover something both cute and well-cut, and I'm always on the lookout for designs that flatter my arms. There are plenty of tricks that make dresses look great across your top half, whether you choose something with sleeves or flowy fabrics. We curated a selection of our favorite designs that will make you feel your best - shop through these popular choices now.
21 New Floral Dresses So Pretty, They'll Be Your Closet Staples For Spring 2019
We know that Miranda Priestly doesn't think florals for Spring are exactly groundbreaking, but they're definitely pretty in our eyes! There are so many lovely dresses out this season that come in a variety of floral patterns. We curated a list of our favorite options at a wide variety of price points. These designs are ideal for occasions, everyday, and all the other events in between. Shop through the tempting choices, and get yourself something beautiful.
Related: 16 Leopard Print Dresses So Stylish, They're All You'll Wear This Spring
39 Fashion-Girl Approved Tops That Easily Elevate Your Wardrobe
If you're looking for an easy yet fashionable wardrobe update, consider buying yourself some new tops. There are plenty of pretty styles recently released online for Spring. Whether you want something flowy and boho or sweet and simple, we curated choices you'll find irresistible. They go great with jeans, skirts, and everything else you already own. Shop through them all and add them to your cart before they disappear!
These Are the Dresses You've Seen All Over the Spring Runways
One of the biggest trends to take the Spring 2019 runways was a major throwback, and we're not talking '90s style. Victorian-inspired silhouettes took over the shows, and now they're making their way into our closets. The corseted, puffy-sleeved, romantic dresses are positively dreamy, and they're ones we can imagine wearing for date night or running around with friends on the weekends. If you've been curious to try the trend, these 20 picks are ultrawearable and positively gorgeous.
Fiona Exited Shameless in the Most Beautiful Way, and She's Definitely Not Looking Back
The following post contains spoilers for the emotional season nine finale of Shameless.
When entering the Gallagher household during the season nine finale of Shameless, it's only appropriate that Lil Wayne's "Mess" plays in the background. As the lyrics go, "My days is a mess, my nights is a mess, my life is a mess," Fiona walks through the long-time family home to see what's left for her in the South Side of Chicago: Frank's very smelly bedpan and an expected six-month recovery from his leg injury, Debbie and Carl sticking together to face their own problems, Liam wanting nothing to do with the family, and her empty suitcase ready to be packed up.
While fans feared the worst for Fiona and her impending departure from the show, after 111 episodes and nine seasons, Emmy Rossum's character exited gracefully. For a character who has found herself in some very low places, and one that we've both hated and loved so many times, Fiona left Chicago to focus on the one person she neglected while keeping the family afloat for years: herself.
She packed her suitcase, took her first flight ever (presumably to somewhere tropical given the embroidered palm trees on the plane seats), and left before she had the opportunity to run back and fix another broken Gallagher. The fact that Fiona left on her own, without any interference from a Jimmy/Steve character or running from a pernicious person of her past, proves just how powerful her exit was. Because she did it on her own terms.
When Fiona has that check for $100K in her hands, she knows she has two options. She can stay and watch the family she raised grow up and deal with the same problems she's been dealing with her whole life, or she can take this blessing and go find out who she really is without the weight of her family. Given the way Gallagher history has repeated itself, she made the right choice by choosing the latter.
Her public defendant said it best: "You seem like a smart girl, Fiona. [It's] time to leave this South Side hood-rat crap behind you and get on with being an adult." Then Ian said it again when she visited him in prison, "Go as far away from here as you can and never look back." What will happen to the family now that Fiona is gone is going to be interesting. Debbie is going to step up as the head of the household, Lip is possibly going to be a father, Carl is hopefully going back to school, and Liam is going to move in with his friend. With nothing and no one left left to worry about, Fiona takes the opportunity to get a fresh start elsewhere.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, series showrunner John Wells said, "This show is a reflection of how life is: people we love and who are central to our lives leave and things change. In those instances, even though you don't want things to change, they're the fodder for good storytelling. It's what makes it feel real." And even with that half-hearted goodbye with Frank, Sunday's finale absolutely felt real.
The emotions of the finale were once again felt by the music, as Brockhampton's "San Marcos" plays throughout the final scenes. The lyrics, "I want more out of life than this," repeat as Fiona takes off, and the Gallaghers as well as Shameless fans hope she finds that something more.
Game of Thrones: The Night King Is Definitely After a Stark - but Maybe Not the One You Think
If there's one thing every Game of Thrones fan knows, it's that the Night King is one bad dude. From the moment his icy blue eyes filled our screen in season four, his every action has led to devastation, tragedy, and on one special occasion, an ice dragon. But despite all the attempts at trying to figure out why he's bent on destroying all of the Seven Kingdoms, no one has ever gotten the mute villain to speak. But recently, in a rare interview with Entertainment Weekly, actor and stuntman Vladimír Furdík - who has played the Night King since season six - gave us quite an insight into who exactly the frosty menace is after.
"Somebody made him the Night King. He never wanted to be the Night King. I think he wants revenge," Furdík admitted. "Everybody in this story has two sides - a bad side and a good side. The Night King only has one side, a bad side."
Well, we've definitely witnessed plenty of that bad side. In season five, the first time we see the Night King outside of Bran's vision is during The Massacre at Hardhome. For those who need a refresher, Hardhome was a fishing village inhabited by Free Folk beyond the Wall. Jon and Tormund go there to convince the Free Folk to come back to Castle Black, but they're interrupted when the Night King and White Walkers come through and just start killing everyone. Though the Night King doesn't actively participate in the massacre, he watches over the proceedings and looks particularly interested when Jon kills one of his lieutenants with Longclaw.
This is when things take a turn for the personal. As Jon, Tormund, and everyone else left alive board a boat back to Castle Black, the Night King appears on the dock. He purposefully locks eyes with Jon and, as if to show him his power, reanimates the dead scattered around the dock as wights, all by merely raising his arms. It's the ultimate, "Don't try me, b*tch," and according to Furdík, it won't be the last time the two share such an intense moment.
"People will see he has a target he wants to kill, and you will find out who that is," he teased. ". . . also that moment [in "Hardhome"] . . . there's a similar and even stronger moment between Jon and the Night King this time."
Considering the fact that Jon has basically made it his personal mission to end the Night King's reign of terror, it's not shocking that the latter has him in his sights. But I don't think Jon is the person that the Night King is actively planning on killing (aside from wanting him to go away, kind of like people feel about mosquitoes). It makes more sense that the blue guy would be after the other Stark brother trampling into his way every other episode, Bran Stark. After all, Bran is basically the only living person who could hold the key to permanently defeating the White Walkers. (Unless he is the Night King, which is a whole other can of worms.)
I don't think Furdík is misleading us; there's no doubt that Jon and the Night King will have another charged moment in the final season. The King in the North has been prepping his people for a major battle, and when they clash with the Night King's army, it's bound to be intense. But while Jon is a threat, he isn't the ultimate threat. That's Bran, aka the Three-Eyed Raven. No one has the same connection to the Night King that Bran has, and no one has as much information as he does. As his powers grow, who knows what kind of information Bran could learn that would turn the tides against the Night King? He's definitely a bigger prize for a villain that's greatest power is the mystery surrounding him.
Or maybe it's actually Samwell Tarly and we're all wrong! Either way, we'll just have to wait for season eight to figure it out.
Meghan Markle Attends International Women's Day Panel Following Vice President Announcement
She might be getting ready for the arrival of her first child, but Meghan Markle has no plans to slow down the pace of her royal engagements. Following her Moroccan tour with Prince Harry, she also attended a reception to honor Prince Charles, as well as making a surprise appearance at Prince Harry's WE Day event. On Friday, the duchess joined a panel discussion at King's College London convened by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust (which Meghan recently became Vice President of) to celebrate International Women's Day and discuss the importance of it, spotlighting issues that still affect women across the world.
The event brought together a group of female activists and thought leaders to discuss issues affecting women today. Meghan was in great company, as panelists included Annie Lennox, founder of The Circle NGO; Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk; Julia Gillard, chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership; Chrisann Jarrett, founder of Let Us Learn; and Angeline Murimirwa, executive director of the Campaign For Female Education. Keep reading to see all the photos from the afternoon.
Forget the Year 3000! The Jonas Brothers Are All About 2019 in This Hilarious Remix
Thank God we didn't have to wait until the Year 3000 for a Jonas Brothers reunion. Nick, Joe, and Kevin continued promoting their new music and upcoming tour on The Late Late Show with James Corden on March 5 and brought back their iconic first single with a bit of a twist. This time, the Jo Bros stuck with the Year 2019, but boy, have things changed since they burst onto the scene almost 13 years ago. The Rock is an actor, Donald Trump is president, and, oh yeah, Nick's married to the lovely Priyanka Chopra! Watch the full video above to experience the hilarious nostalgia for yourself.
Sarah Michelle Gellar's Birthday Post For Freddie Prinze Jr. Really Went There, Huh?
Sarah Michelle Gellar just publicly wished her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. a happy birthday with an Instagram post that's, er, very honest - definitely honest! In honor of the actor's 43rd birthday on March 8, Sarah shared two impossibly sweet selfies, writing, "They say you don't really love someone, unless you have fantasized about killing them." Uh? She then added, "I REALLY love you."
Sarah and Freddie began dating three years after working together in 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer. Two children and 16 years of marriage later, Sarah and Freddie are often celebrated for their long-lasting relationship, particularly by Hollywood standards. In a 2017 interview with POPSUGAR, Sarah credited her marriage's fairly private nature as being key to its success. "I love that we keep our relationship private," she said. "I think that's probably why we manage to survive."
Shameless Fans Say Goodbye to Fiona in the Warmest, Most Un-Gallagher Way Possible
Warning: the following post contains spoilers for the season nine finale of Shameless.
It was a bittersweet goodbye for Fiona Gallagher during Sunday night's season nine finale of Shameless. Since Emmy Rossum announced that she'd be leaving the show after this season, fans have hypothesized about her exit. Would she reunite with Jimmy/Steve? Would she keep going down a dark path and end up in jail or rehab? But as fans prepared for the worst, Fiona's exit went down in the warmest, most un-Gallagher way possible, and it has everyone crying happy tears.
After hitting rock bottom during last week's episode and later receiving a check for $100K from her former business partner Max, Fiona is very aware of the second (or sixth) chance she is given. Her attorney said it best: "You seem like a smart girl, Fiona. [It's] time to leave this South Side hood-rat crap behind you and get on with being an adult." So, that's exactly what she did.
Fiona says her goodbye to Ian in prison, leaves a very generous gift for Debbie, and she even shares an unexpected, tear-jerking moment with Frank before taking her suitcase and heading out the door. It's an incredibly emotional farewell, but a happy one, and we can't wait to see how the Gallagher family evolves without her leadership in season 10. Ahead, see how fans are reacting to Fiona's sentimental departure after 111 episodes on the show.
Everything You Need to Know About Captain Marvel Scene-Stealer Lashana Lynch
We've closed in on Marvel's latest release, Captain Marvel, which gifts us with tons of cool revelations about the incredibly powerful superhero. Even all those trailers and special looks weren't enough to properly prepare us for her greatness. But along with Carol Danvers's very fuzzy new sidekick, Goose, the film introduces us to Maria Rambeau, played by the brilliant Lashana Lynch, who is Carol's best friend and former copilot.
In Summer 2018, POPSUGAR visited the LA set of Captain Marvel with a group of other journalists. During our time in the thick of the action, we were treated to an interview with Lynch. The fact that she'd joined the Marvel universe is huge; not only is she a fresh face in the superhero world, but she's a pretty recent newcomer in Hollywood, too. And here she is, kicking ass alongside a badass female superhero in one of Marvel's most important releases in the past decade! To introduce you to the rising star, we've scribbled down a handful of fun facts about the character . . . and the delightful woman who plays her.
1. She Plays the Mother of a Well-Known Marvel Comics Character
"I play Maria Rambeau, who is the mother of Monica Rambeau, who we know from the comics," Lynch revealed. In Marvel's official database, Monica Rambeau notably takes the Captain Marvel namesake after she joins the Avengers, but she's only 11 in the film and hasn't quite developed her own superpowers yet (though she clearly worships her Aunt Carol). It seems like the perfect way to segue into the Captain Marvel sequel, no? But back to Maria!
The comics don't seem to give a lot of information about Monica's mother. Luckily, we had Lynch to fill us in: "We are going from the beginning, so we're going from before Carol Danvers got her powers. We have us being set in the mid-'90s, which is nice because we have lots of flashbacks. You know, memories that we all know and love." Although we would've loved to see meatier flashbacks in the film to get a better sense of Maria's friendship with Carol, the bond between them is still very much genuine, and a high point of the film.
"My character, along with Carol Danvers, is a fighter pilot, so you catch a lot of us being the strong, driven, bold females in the workplace, in a male-oriented environment," Lynch continued. "It's nice to flash back and see that - see how women can really burst through being in that environment and still holding their own, and not having to have a man telling them what to do, where to stand, how to look. And also not be glamorous at work: not having to wear heels and the pencil skirt and be on their Ps and Qs, just being a complete badass going to work."
2. Carol's Relationship With Maria Actually Runs Deeper Than You Think
Not only were Maria and Carol best friends as fighter pilots before Carol disappeared, but they also grew up together! "They were best friends in the beginning. Absolute best friends," she said. "They were in and out of each other's houses. Carol was very close with Monica." The film hints at how tight the pair were in a scene when little Monica is showing a recently resurfaced Carol a ton of photos from her former life. She mentions how Carol wasn't close with her biological family (her father is very briefly shown as domineering and cruel) and tells her that instead, "We became your family."
Because of that time together, Lynch revealed, Maria and Carol do have a pretty incredible bond. She said they give each other "strength, mainly, and spiritual strength. In order to do the job that we do - and especially with me being an African-American female fighter pilot - any other woman just gets you, understands the journey. It gives you enough power [to] just go to work."
3. Maria Is the Key to Captain Marvel's Reverse Awakening
Once Carol returns to Earth, Maria and Monica help spark a major change in our hero. "There's a certain energy that you share with your friends that you can't get anywhere else, and she has these flashes of the feeling," Lynch told us. "The feeling of being herself through seeing her friend, the feeling of being at home through being in a home - which is mine - and the feeling of being normal and accepted, able to be herself without being an object, which I think is kind of what happens when she gets her powers." That's a pretty impactful piece of Carol's fragmented puzzle of a life.
4. Maria Can Absolutely Hold Her Own With Nick Fury
In the film, we witness a team-up of sorts between Carol, Maria, the young Nick Fury, and the fuzzy little Flerken known as Goose. Nick Fury totally factors in majorly; Lynch said he's "there to be Nick Fury, to save and support and make things happen" when Carol Danvers starts to come to terms with her own identity." While we were on set, we witnessed the scene in which Nick, Maria, and Captain Marvel all board an alien spacecraft. Now that we've seen the completed film, we couldn't imagine the story without Maria, you know?
5. Fun Fact: Lynch Auditioned For Black Panther and Almost Got Picked
In the midst of our interview, Lynch revealed that she's a longtime Marvel fan and had made it a goal for herself to get into a Marvel movie. She really had her sights set on Black Panther. "Literally, I was begging my manager to get me in Black Panther. I was in LA and they hadn't started yet, because they were just finishing up on Spider-Man," she recalled. "And I said, 'Gut I'm here now, and I could just do a tape. I'll make up sides, and I'll just do an audition, and it'll be great.'"
By now, the end of the story should be clear. "It didn't happen. I was shooting a series at the time and sent them the tape, and they loved [it] . . . and then there was an age issue; like, I looked too young for one and too old for the other, and that didn't happen. I'm really happy, because in the end, Letitia Wright got it, and she is bombastic."
6. Maria's Costume Has a Cute Little Easter Egg
A close look at Lynch's costume revealed a very cute little detail: she wears a necklace that spells "Monica" in gorgeous gold-plated lettering. "That was my idea," Lynch said, glowing. "Yeah, it says Monica, because it's the '90s." How very Carrie Bradshaw of her.
Before We Dive Into Avengers: Endgame, Here's a List of Where We Last Saw All the Avengers
With the release of Avengers: Endgame practically right around the corner, there's a lot to remember. We're not 100 percent sure what's going to happen, but we have ideas, and even they're a lot to process. But the most important thing we definitely need to know before Endgame is where everyone ended up when we left them in Avengers: Infinity War. I know this is gonna hurt, but be strong, guys. Let's take this painful trip down memory lane together and go over where we last saw all the Avengers.
Nola Darling Is Back! Netflix Finally Announces She's Gotta Have It Premiere Date
She's back, baby! The artist, the lover, the one and only Nola Darling, is officially coming back for season two of She's Gotta Have It on May 24.
The Netflix original series - inspired by Spike Lee's 1986 film of the same name, as well as created and executive produced by the Oscar-winner - will return for another season full of love, black art, and banging music. While the first season introduced us to Nola's world and those of her four lovers, season two sees the free-spirited artist dealing with the polarizing aspects of fame and success. While she struggles with her journey of self-discovery, the lives of her family and friends transform as well, and we're taken for a ride beyond Nola's home base in Fort Greene, Brooklyn as everyone's world is changed by the gentrification that sweeps the neighborhood.
We probably won't get an answer to "Who is Nola Darling" in this season, but we'll definitely have a good time trying to figure it out! Look out for season two of She's Gotta Have It when it hits Netflix on May 24.
Captain Marvel Just Blasted Her Way Into a Historic Box Office Debut
If you're one of the many cat-lovers who hit up a movie theater this weekend to watch Captain Marvel, then congratulations - you helped Carol Danvers (aka Brie Larson) land the biggest-ever opening for a female-fronted film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The newest superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially came out on Friday, March 8 (though late showings began the evening before, on March 7), and has since earned an estimated $153 million for its debut weekend in North America, in addition to an estimated $455 million globally. Now that's something to purr about, eh, Goose?
The last time a female-fronted superhero film came even close to being this lucrative was 2017's Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, which raked in $103 million combined in America and Canada during its opening weekend. As far as films in general with a female lead, Disney's Beauty and the Beast reboot earned $357 million globally in 2017. Captain Marvel now has the distinction of not only scoring the biggest worldwide opening of all time for a female-fronted film, but also the seventh-biggest debut for the MCU (behind the record-breaking Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, and Iron Man 3, not adjusted for inflation).
So, in other words: keep the popcorn coming, Brie Larson.
Watch Captain Marvel's Brie Larson and Gemma Chan Take Our '90s Girl Power Icon Quiz
It's hard not to feel inspired as hell when you come across any Captain Marvel poster, movie clip, or even a literal pineapple featuring a brief glimpse of Brie Larson as the badass Carol Danvers. In this latest addition to the Marvel universe, Larson and Gemma Chan star as intergalactic female soldiers in the early '90s who are locked in an ongoing war with another alien race - kicking ass as the only female members of their unit.
So in honor of their onscreen heroism, everyone's love for the '90s, and that era's epic wave of girl power, we had Larson and Chan take POPSUGAR's quiz to find out which '90s girl power icon they truly are - during which we discover Larson's love for Gushers . . .
. . . and Chan's obsession with every '90s teen's dream store: Claire's.
Watch the video above to find out their '90s girl power alter egos, and catch them on the big screen when Captain Marvel hits theaters Friday, March 8!
Leaving Neverland: A Breakdown of the Disturbing Allegations Against Michael Jackson
Warning: This story discusses graphic elements from HBO's documentary Leaving Neverland.
Part one of HBO's controversial documentary about Michael Jackson, Leaving Neverland, aired on March 3, and the allegations made by two alleged victims against the King of Pop are disturbing, to say the least.
James Safechuck and choreographer Wade Robson are now adults - ages 41 and 36, respectively - but both originally encountered Jackson as young boys through show business connections: Safechuck met Jackson while filming a Pepsi commercial in the '90s, while Robson, who is Australian, won a Jackson-themed dance competition in his hometown of Brisbane that came with a prize of meeting the star after his concert.
After the boys' first encounters with Jackson, the late music icon allegedly began grooming them and their families with lavish gifts, trips, and promises of help with their dancing careers. Both men now say that they were repeatedly sexually abused by Jackson, who lulled them and their parents into a false sense of security. As the boys got older, they claim the abuse only escalated, before Jackson effectively kicked them to the curb in favor of younger victims.
When Jackson was taken to court over other allegations of abuse in 1993 and 2005, Robson and Safechuck defended the star, but no longer; the disturbing allegations made in both parts of Dan Reed's documentary against Jackson are ahead.
Brie Larson Thanked Captain Marvel Fans in the Best Way - by Serving Them Popcorn
Did you catch Brie Larson in your showing of Captain Marvel this weekend? Blink, and you might've missed her! The 29-year-old actress surprised moviegoers over the weekend by popping into a New Jersey theater to thank fans. She served up soda and popcorn at the concession stand before stepping into the IMAX theater, greeted by a standing ovation and applause.
"I just heard that I was on the cups and popcorn and wanted to see for myself," Larson joked, while decked out in a custom Juicy Couture sweatsuit. "Thank you so much for coming. You guys are so awesome to come opening weekend." Watch the full video of Larson's surprise above - something tells us she waited till those important end credits stopped rolling.
Sharp Objects Showrunner Isn't Ruling Out a Second Season: "I Have Thoughts on It"
The latest Gillian Flynn book adaptation, Sharp Objects, made Gone Girl fans all sorts of excited, and for good reason. After seeing how well HBO handled Big Little Lies, Jean-Marc Vallée (who directed both projects) had another masterpiece on his hands thanks to the way he brought Flynn's debut novel to the small screen in 2018. Now that a second season of Big Little Lies is on the way, though, we can't help but wonder if Sharp Objects will continue past its first season as well, especially given the shocking, open-ended note the eighth (and presumably final) episode wraps up on. According to Flynn, that very well may be a possibility, and showrunner Marti Noxon seems to agree.
Sharp Objects tells the story of a crime journalist named Camille Preaker (played in the show by Amy Adams), who returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, MI, to investigate the mysterious murder of a young girl. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Flynn said she can already imagine the story continuing for Camille and her other characters past what has already been written. "My characters always go on in my imagination," she said. "They have full working lives in there, and I keep in touch with all of them . . . I know exactly what happens to them."
In March 2019 Noxon echoed Flynn's words at a SXSW keynote, per Deadline, teasing that a second season could be in order about other members of the Crellin family.
"Maybe there will be a sequel, maybe we'll get to find out more about [Adora and Camille's sister]," she said. "Gillian and I have thoughts on it." Noxon went on to explain how she originally wanted to adapt Flynn's twisted novel into an "ongoing series" that thoroughly examined other citizens in Wind Gap, rather than zeroing in just Camille's story. HBO obviously didn't end up going with this version, opting instead for the limited miniseries.
Even though Flynn and Noxon might be on board with the new take on the show, HBO head Casey Bloys dismissed any notions of new episodes during a TCA panel in Summer 2018.
"No, no," he said when asked if Sharp Objects would get a sophomore season the way Big Little Lies has. "I'll tell you the difference. For Big Little Lies, Reese [Witherspoon], Nicole [Kidman], Laura [Dern], Shailene [Woodley], and Zoë [Kravitz] - they all wanted to do it again. This is very - as you know, the show is dark, and Amy [Adams]'s character is very dark. It's a difficult role for an actress to play. I believe she doesn't want to play that character again, which I completely understand. It's a lot to take on, and without her I just don't see. I think this is one where you gotta say, 'We got a fantastic limited series, and we'll leave it at that.'"
If HBO, Adams, and Noxon ever do want another season documenting Camille Preaker's investigations, or the future of her sister Amma Crellin, Flynn confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she's not ruling it out: "I would never say no [to another season]." We'll just have to wait and see!
6 New and Upcoming Netflix Original Documentaries You'll Want to See
If you're looking for a supply of great documentaries on every topic you can imagine, look no further than Netflix! The streaming platform has curated a collection of nature documentaries, explorations of history, and more. Alongside the acclaimed documentaries that Netflix has secured streaming rights for, there are plenty of Netflix originals in the documentary category as well. This year has already seen the release of a few top-notch documentaries produced for Netflix, and there are more about to be released. From explorations of human psychology - both good and bad - to creepy true crime stories, check out the original documentaries made for Netflix so far in 2019.
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