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The LP is an all-too-relatable exploration of romance and the beautiful, ugly, and confusing emotions that accompany relationships. On each track, the quartet's matured confidence shines through plainly and subtly. Case in point, the Ramirez siblings, both queer, decided to identify their love interests using she/her pronouns during the songwriting process - something they evaded in their debut record. In an interview with POPSUGAR, The Aces opened up about Under My Influence's aplomb, as well as their experience creating the album, the emotional journeys they endured together, and some of the biggest lessons they learned along the way.
POPSUGAR: You previously said that the album title comes from you wanting fans to feel under your influence while listening to it. How would you describe that influence?
Alisa Ramirez: It's going to be different for everybody. That's the best thing about art and music: everyone interprets it in their own way. There are so many different vibes on this album, but it's true to who we are as The Aces, and, hopefully, fans will feel the confidence that we felt when we made it. When we say you'll be under our influence, it's the notion that we put so much of ourselves into it, and there's no room to question that.
PS: The album explores so many facets of love and romance. It's very multidimensional and personal. During the songwriting process, was it easy to bare your soul or did you have to keep pushing yourselves to dig deeper?
Cristal Ramirez: It was a mixture of both. It was so needed and therapeutic, but, at the same time, there were times when we were pushing each other to go deeper. Alisa would say, "You have to say that. It's so honest. People are really going to relate to that." I would be a little nervous, like, "Is that too personal?" But it's never too personal. Being vulnerable resonates with people. So it felt good to be honest, but we were constantly pushing each other to keep going deeper.
PS: Were there any songs that took more effort when tapping into your feelings?
"There are so many different vibes on this album, but it's true to who we are as The Aces, and, hopefully, fans will feel the confidence that we felt when we made it." - Alisa Ramirez
CR: Definitely. "Cruel" took a lot of emotional vulnerability, personally, because I was going through a heartbreaking breakup. It was with someone I really cared about and spent a lot of time with. We tried to get back together, and it had just fallen apart again. I was really devastated by it, and I remember being in Malibu deciding, watch Netflix and do nothing or write a bunch of music? Alisa was like, "Dude, you should just write about it. You're so upset about it. It doesn't even have to be on the record if you don't want it to be, but you might as well use your art to help you process." I was hesitant, but I did it. Alisa sat and transcribed as I told her word for word how I was feeling, and she helped me write the song. It was so emotionally charged. This weight was lifted off my shoulders, and I felt so much better after getting my thoughts out. So that song is a really special moment on the record.
AR: "801" is cool because it's about where we're from and how we were raised. It's something that we've always wanted to talk about but didn't quite know how to until now, and it was such an amazing experience to talk about it from a bird's-eye view. It's become one of our favorites off the record. I've been surprised to see how many people deeply feel that song and relate to it because they've been through similar things. It just feels really good whenever I hear it.
PS: I actually got a tiny peek into the Utah music scene a few months ago - before the world shut down - when I went to a Sofar Sounds concert in Manhattan. A Utah-based band called Brother. performed, and I really enjoyed them.
CR: There's an awesome community. I actually think I know Brother. and a few of the band members. There's a music scene in Utah for sure, and a lot of amazing musicians and artists that come from there, so I'm glad you got a taste of it. "801" is our little hometown nod because a lot of who we are is because we grew up in that environment. Even though it could be restricting at times and conservative - and we don't live our lives that way - it showed us what it takes to be ourselves and find that courage. It kept us really grounded, so there's a lot to be grateful for being from there.
PS: In the album's trailer, you say that at the beginning of your journey, you were concerned about how you'd be perceived, but now you don't feel that pressure as much. What did it take for you all to get to that place of freedom?
"Making the record felt like a spiritual experience in a lot of ways because it was so effortless, and it just felt good. The songs were just pouring out of us. It felt like this natural self-expression that was meant to be. - Cristal Ramirez
CR: I think that just comes with age and maturity and realizing that in life, none of the little details, silliness, and preconceived notions really matter. A lot of that stuff weighs us down, but, ultimately, they're just voices in our heads. We think, "If I'm my whole self, I'll never be accepted, and I'll never be OK," and all these things, which are very real and temporary, but you always come out on the other side. With experience, you start to see that you only have one life and the present moment, so you might as well do whatever the f*ck you want or you're going to regret it.
Katie Henderson: Totally. Like Cristal said, it just comes with life experience and overcoming situations together, like going into venues and automatically being written off just because we were four young girls. It's about realizing that we're confident in ourselves, knowing what we're capable of, and not holding back.
PS: Did the process of making the album help you get to that place of freedom or did you have to first find that freedom in order to make the album?
CR: I think the album took us there, honestly. When we set out to write Under My Influence, we weren't totally sure what was going to come out of it. We just knew that we wanted to write and that we had a lot to say. And then, little by little, as we started uncovering the album, it took shape. It was already there, already in the air, and we just needed to grab it. As an artist, there are some pieces of work that are a struggle and you have to pull teeth to get it out, and then there are other times when a song already exists, and it just comes through you. Under My Influence, for the most part, was already existing and ready to be born. Making the record felt like a spiritual experience in a lot of ways because it was so effortless, and it just felt good. The songs were just pouring out of us. It felt like this natural self-expression that was meant to be.
PS: In what ways does Under My Influence show your evolution as artists?
CR: We're better songwriters now. When My Heart Felt Volcanic was more vague lyrically, but Under My Influence is more blunt and obvious. It's a lot more mature in terms of being sexual and exploring adult relationships. It's also very queer, and doesn't try to hide that. So there's a lot in there, and you can hear the growth. When we showed people this record, they were like, "This feels like a total evolution for you guys as a band. It feels like the right next step for you."
PS: Were there any elements that you really loved about your last album that you made sure to incorporate in Under My Influence?
AR: We set a strong foundation of what The Aces sound was with the first record. We were super conscious of that coming into the next one and not doing anything that was too removed from that but also not making the same record. So it was about bringing that Aces quality from the first album to all of the new music, whether it was through an attitude, an energy, or certain guitar or drum sounds.
CR: Katie can speak to that, too, because a lot of what The Aces sound is has to do with the way she plays guitar and the way Ken plays bass. It's unmistakable when they're playing. And when we're creating, it's like, "OK, this song is sick, but we need Katie on it now," or, "We need Ken on it now." You'll always get that nostalgia from the first record because of them.
KH: I was thinking the same thing. Because when you hear Cristal's lead vocals, it's unmistakably Aces. There's just a tone that's so different from everything else. That's what is so cool about the group. We can experiment and try new things, but when we come together and add all of our touches, it becomes The Aces. We call it "Ace-ifying."
PS: Which singers, drummers, and guitarists have influenced each of you the most?
CR: Jessie J was huge for me. Seeing her and how amazing of a vocalist she is inspired me. I started singing when I was about 9 years old, and we started our band when I was 12. But it wasn't until I was 16 and got into Jessie J and saw what a technical and amazing singer she is that I started to think about what singing truly was. It wasn't just a thing that I was doing - it was a craft. I could learn how to use my voice stylistically and learn the kind of singer I wanted to be. I was really inspired by her and a lot of soul music, so obviously Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. And then Brandon Flowers from The Killers - he's just a powerhouse. I saw him perform at this festival we were at, and he's just the epitome of an amazing lead singer.
AR: As a drummer, someone who was influential to me was Zac Farro, the original drummer from Paramore. I first got a drum kit when I was about 8 years old, and we were all in love with that band. I remember learning "Misery Business" and every song off of Riot!. That's what I built my style off of - that energetic, aggressive rock drumming. Now, I'm a little more influenced by funk drummers, but my roots are in rock drumming and playing hard and heavy with a lot of energy. So I always revert back to that style. It's what comes the most natural to me, and it's so fun to play.
KH: Growing up, a big influence for me was Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, and Jack White. Every time I listen to them play guitar, it's like they've created a voice, and you always know who's playing. They just have this creativity that I'm constantly fighting to build for myself.
PS: What are some of the biggest lessons you've learned thus far in your 20s, and what do you hope to get out of your 20s?
"The most important thing is to be confident in yourself, be confident in the decisions you make, and do what's right for you. If your intentions are good, then good will always follow." - Katie Henderson
CR: A big lesson I've learned in my 20s is listen to yourself. You know what you're supposed to do. We get really caught up in, "I don't know. Should I do this? Should I do that?" But you should just do what you want to do, don't do anything you don't want to do, and listen to your gut. Connect to your intuition and follow your feelings because they're always right. Even as a 24-year-old, I'm still learning, but that's been a big life lesson of mine. And I hope to keep living the dream that I'm living with The Aces. I'm so grateful and lucky that I have this band, and it means everything to me. So if I get to keep being a part of The Aces and doing this kind of thing where we get to talk to really cool people like you and travel, then I'm happy. That's what I want to get out of my 20s.
AR: I'm only two years into my 20s, so I'm still trying to figure out the big lesson every day, but I agree with Cristal. What I'd like to get out of my 20s is not ever taking any moment for granted. With this year especially, I've realized how many simple things I took for granted that I haven't been able to do. As a young 20-something-year-old, it can go by really fast, and I just want to make sure that I'm stopping to be present and thankful, even for the little things.
KH: I've learned so much within the first four years of my 20s that it's hard for me to put into words. I've just been through so much within that short amount of time. But one big takeaway for me is that things take time, but when you know it's right, you know it's right. The most important thing is to be confident in yourself, be confident in the decisions you make, and do what's right for you. If your intentions are good, then good will always follow. And what I want to get out of my 20s is, like Cristal, to keep playing music. I want to learn as much as I can about different things - music, creating - and constantly improve in all areas of my life. I don't ever want to be too stagnant. I want to keep moving, growing, and progressing.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi got married in a private wedding ceremony at All Saints Chapel in Windsor on Friday, July 12. On Sunday, Buckingham Palace released two beautiful photos of the newlyweds, which highlighted the subtle styling details of Beatrice's bridal look that honored her love for her mother, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Princess Beatrice altered Queen Elizabeth's vintage Hartnell gown by adding similar puff sleeves worn by Sarah, Duchess of York on her own wedding day on July 23, 1986. Ferguson wore an embroidered Lindka Cierach gown for her marriage to Prince Andrew, Duke of York that featured diamanté embroidery and gigot sleeves - which have come full circle back in fashion. Beatrice also chose to wear her hair in a half updo as a subtle secondary nod to her mother's bridal beauty look.
Ahead, a closer look at Princess Beatrice's wedding dress and the royal style moments that inspired her sweet bridal details.
I don't get out of bed every morning feeling particularly positive or confident with the way my body looks. Rather, it's something I have to work toward every day. And when I do have blips of body acceptance, there's no guarantee that I'll feel the same way tomorrow, or even in a few hours. Body confidence is tricky like that. One moment it's here, in another it's gone. I could be scrutinizing over every inch - scratch that, centimeter - of my body, yet the next day be checking myself out in the mirror, flabbergasted that I ever thought my body wasn't beautiful or sexy enough. The thing about body confidence is, just because you have it, it doesn't mean all the negative thoughts vanish into thin air.
Social media is a breeding ground for insecurities, and if you're working on building your body confidence, this is the easiest place to wreck it. Wish your butt filled out your shorts more or you had tinier boobs to pull off a stringy swimsuit? Here's thousands of people at your disposal that don't look like you and can do those things. The amount of jealousy and envy that social media can amount on someone is monstrous. I've caught myself too many times thinking, "Wow, I would look so cute in that if only I weighed less or didn't wear a size in the double digits."
We're constantly editing or tuning our bodies to fit this mold of what society is telling us the "perfect" woman should look like, and I'm guilty of it as well. Photos go through rounds of editing before even making it on Instagram, and I'm left wondering how we as a society got to to this point. It's uncommon to have in-person interactions with a majority of our followers on social media, and the ones we do already know what our bodies look like! So, why are we wasting time worrying about what other people think of our bodies?
As I'm growing and learning to love my body, I've continued to tweak the type of content I'm consuming on my social media accounts. I'm breaking up with immediately feeling self-conscious or insecure about my size as soon as I open Instagram. If I'm putting in the work to appreciate my full figure and curves, I should be aligning myself with social media accounts that do the same. By following people who don't look like me, I'm only doing myself a disservice.
I make a mindful effort now to only follow and support brands and retailers who elicit body positivity and inclusivity. Believe it or not, I want to be tempted over and over again to spend my paycheck on swimsuits or formfitting jeans, and it's hard to be influenced or excited about a product that only exemplifies one body type. Curvy influencers have become my most trusted resource when it comes to shopping, because if they look like me and it fits their body, it'll fit mine. Seeing a real person using their platform to advocate for curvy products goes a lot further than a sponsored advertisement promoting all sizes with a model that looks nothing like me.
Body positivity and body confidence is something I have to work at daily, but reevaluating who and what I give my attention to on social media has made all the difference.
I learned that I was successfully teaching my kids body autonomy when my youngest was 5 years old. She bounced into the car after her very first day of kindergarten. "I love my teacher and friends, Mom!" she boasted. From there, I took her and her big brother to get some ice cream at our local ice cream shop to celebrate their big day. As she licked her superman cone, it was as if her memory clicked on. "Oh, I forgot to tell you," she said. "A boy pushed me down on the playground today at recess."
"What?!" I said, shocked anyone would put their hands on my 5-year-old daughter.
"Yeah, he was mean."
My inner mama bear awoke, and I grew heated. I mean, it was my baby's first day of school for crying out loud. But still, I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "What happened?" I asked her.
"Well, I stood up and told him, 'Don't put YOUR hands on MY body.' Then I told him if he did it again, he'd have to go to the principal's office."
I sat there in awe. My daughter didn't cry, whine, or wail. She didn't even call him a bully. She was matter of fact about it. And you know what? That boy didn't touch her again the rest of the school year. I guess my preaching of body autonomy is starting to pay off.
You see, since my kids were toddlers, my husband and I have tried to teach them about personal space, individualism, and body autonomy. "You can tell people not to touch you if you're not comfortable with it," I tell them. This goes for brothers, sisters, friends, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. It's always been important that I don't make my kids hug everyone before we leave a social gathering, for example. "Maybe a high-five," I say instead. Or, "They just don't feel like it today." This way my kids learn that they don't have to tolerate someone putting their hands on their bodies in any way if they don't want them to - because it's their bodies, after all.
We do the same with clothes. My daughter will wear the craziest clothes I've ever seen - leopard leggings with floral dresses and five bows on top of her head. You name it, she'll wear it. But if she's comfortable in those clothes and they empower her to be her own unique self, so be it. I want both of my kids to rock their individuality regardless of how horrible I secretly think their current taste is.
Now, I'll admit. This recently backfired on me in a funny way. My 8-year-old son has some beautiful, golden and curly hair. His dad, however, started shaving his head in his twenties because of that fun receding hair line he had. But still, my son wanted to "look like Daddy" by shaving his own gorgeous hair. "Well, why don't we wait on it," I said. "Maybe wait a couple weeks to see if you still want to shave your head. It's a big decision."
"But Mom," my son said. "It's MY body. I can do what I want with it." I gulped. My eyes grew wide and my mouth hung open. "You're right," I said.
A few days passed and I asked him when he was going to do his big head shave. "I decided to just to have it cut short," he said. All my son really needed was the choice to do what he wanted with his body. Perhaps it wasn't about his hair at all - just the affirmation that it was his choice. I'll admit that giving him that freedom was hard. Yes, I know that hair grows back, but it was still a difficult one for me. Yet he chose all on his own to just keep his hair short, not buzzed.
Of course, my kids will make some wild decisions with their hair, makeup, and more as they get older - ones that I won't necessarily agree with. But I know that teaching them autonomy with both individualism and respect to their bodies will only pay off in the long run. Because not only will they learn to respect their bodies, but others will, too.
Seasons one and two of Last Chance U followed East Mississippi Community College football players; then Kansas's Independence Community College got the spotlight in seasons three and four. Now, the fifth season of the docuseries goes to the Eagles football program at Laney College in Oakland, CA. Players there, led by coach John Beam, won their first California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) state championship in 2018.
"I told them we're not 'Last Chance U.' We're your first chance," Beam said to The Mercury News back in 2019. "We're your 'Best Chance U'." The players on Beam's team, he noted, choose Laney for a reason. "How many NFL players and NBA players have come out of this city of 400,000? A lot. Why is that? We think Oakland is special, and I hope that's how [Last Chance U] portrays our city."
The trailer, seen above, promises action and athlete storylines of hardship, hard work, and hustle as we follow the Eagles' journey to defending their title. There are no scholarships or dorms at Laney College - some players drive long hours to get to the field and the classroom. Some, as you'll see, have kids and families to support at home. "Our job is to believe in them so they can believe in themselves," Beam says in the trailer. The players' motto? "Laney Built."
Last Chance U is executive produced and directed by Greg Whiteley, who also worked on the hit mat-talking seriesCheer. The fifth and final football season of Last Chance U (before the series transitions to basketball) comes to Netflix on Tuesday, July 28.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi got married in a private wedding ceremony at All Saints Chapel in Windsor on Friday, July 12. On Sunday, Buckingham Palace released two beautiful photos of the newlyweds, which highlighted the subtle styling details of Beatrice's bridal look that honored her love for her mother, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Princess Beatrice altered Queen Elizabeth's vintage Hartnell gown by adding similar puff sleeves worn by Sarah, Duchess of York on her own wedding day on July 23, 1986. Ferguson wore an embroidered Lindka Cierach gown for her marriage to Prince Andrew, Duke of York that featured diamanté embroidery and gigot sleeves - which have come full circle back in fashion. Beatrice also chose to wear her hair in a half updo as a subtle secondary nod to her mother's bridal beauty look.
Ahead, a closer look at Princess Beatrice's wedding dress and the royal style moments that inspired her sweet bridal details.
Playing into your kid's Disney obsession could be the key to getting them excited about fitness. Or maybe they're animal or nature lovers - with YouTube, there are plenty of themed kid-friendly fitness videos that'll drive your little ones to get active.
The whole family can get involved, too. Bonding over games that promote cardio fitness or partaking in a guided dance party is great for everyone's mental and physical health.
Even better, you don't have to pay a dime or do any planning - just keep the following family workout YouTube videos saved in your bookmarks for when everyone could use a soothing yoga break or some endorphin-inducing self-care.
My morning runs aren't always cathartic - in fact, sometimes I arrive home feeling worse than I did before taking off down the sidewalk. Whether I'm feeling sluggish and tired, or my anxiety is getting the best of me, feeling relaxed while running has proved to be challenging - and this experience is definitely more prevalent in the summer while running in intense heat and humidity. But the need to get outside for some alone time, exercise, and a change of scenery motivated me to find a solution to my stressed-out runs, and I got to work on implementing a few tiny tweaks to my running routine.
Ahead, you'll find the five tricks that helped me relax and reap the benefits of a morning run.
Concentrating on My Breath
When I'm in a particularly stressful situation or when my emotions run high, my breathing patterns get fast and shallow. As you can imagine, that makes running in 80-degree heat (which is already hard) all the more difficult.
To avoid getting overheated and overwhelmed, I started setting my alarm for an hour earlier to take advantage of the early morning breeze. Then, I began breathing on a rhythm - inhaling for a certain amount of counts and exhaling for a certain amount of counts. This type of breathing allows me to hyperfocus on every deep inhale and exhale, instead of getting wound up in my thoughts.
Switching Up My Playlist
My high-energy running tracks have grown stale over the past few months. Without music to zone out to, I ruminate over every sore muscle and mile split. Switching up my workout playlist with suggestions from my friends, family, and fiancé has helped so much.
Hot tip: While fast-paced tunes will get you motivated to move, don't discount slower songs - they can help you chill out and quiet your mind on a long run, too.
Trying Mindful Running Sessions
Mindful running helps me stay in the present while on the pavement. It's another method I use to take my mind off of the temperature outside or feeling fatigued. The guided sessions are also a great tool to turn to while you're still working on forming that new playlist.
"I can do this!" Sometimes I just need to repeat that to myself over and over and over again. This self-motivating phrase gets me up steep hills and pushes me through those last few yards of my run when all I want to do is stop.
Walking It Out
While I'm a big believer in pushing myself to keep running - one step at a time - I realize it's important to know the difference between what my mind is telling me and what my body is saying. Sometimes I need to break my stride and walk it out for a little bit. After a few minutes, I usually feel rested and confident enough to pick up my pace and start running again. I've also learned there's absolutely nothing wrong with walking in the middle of a run, and I now do so without feeling any unnecessary guilt.
Michaela Coel is a force to be reckoned with, both on screen and off. Whether it's through her ruminative I May Destroy You HBO series, her illuminating interviews, or being her unapologetic self, the 32-year-old Ghanian-British actress has inspired and captivated the hearts of many. Most recently, Michaela gave us all a lesson on the importance of knowing your worth when she revealed that she rejected a $1 million deal with Netflix after they denied her copyright request for I May Destroy You. In turn, Michaela ended up inking a deal with BBC and HBO and received full creative control and ownership of the project. So yes, we could all learn a thing or two from her. Ahead, read some of Michaela's most inspiring quotes.
Michaela Coel is a force to be reckoned with, both on screen and off. Whether it's through her ruminative I May Destroy You HBO series, her illuminating interviews, or being her unapologetic self, the 32-year-old Ghanian-British actress has inspired and captivated the hearts of many. Most recently, Michaela gave us all a lesson on the importance of knowing your worth when she revealed that she rejected a $1 million deal with Netflix after they denied her copyright request for I May Destroy You. In turn, Michaela ended up inking a deal with BBC and HBO and received full creative control and ownership of the project. So yes, we could all learn a thing or two from her. Ahead, read some of Michaela's most inspiring quotes.
Aisha Dee can truly do it all; she acts, she dances, she sings, and she plays the ukulele. While the 26-year-old is best known for her role as Kat Edison on The Bold Type, if you scroll through her Instagram, you'll find several videos of her showing off her vocal prowess while covering artists like Pink Sweat$, H.E.R., and Frank Ocean. Oh, and they're extremely soothing!
In a recent interview with Byrdie, Dee opened up about her musical talent, crediting her parents as they are both musicians. "I play ukulele to just calm down. I've played instruments all my life, and my parents are both musicians, so music has always been a really big part of who I am," she said. "Something about playing my ukulele, especially right now - it helps me go to sleep and get up in the morning." I'm still waiting for The Bold Type to get renewed for season five, so in the meantime, check out Dee's best singing videos ahead and consider this my petition for her to put out an album.
HIIT, yoga, low-impact strength, power and mobility: if you're up for any of these workouts, you're in luck - we've got all of them (and more) coming up this week on Instagram Live via @popsugarfitness. Join in on Monday for a 15-minute full-body workout, come on Tuesday for toning, hit power and mobility on Thursday, slow it down with yoga on Sunday, and check out everything else we've got going on in between. Add the full schedule to your Google Calendar to stay in the know and don't forget to check out our past Instagram Live workouts on the Glow by POPSUGAR app. See you on the mat!
15-Minute No-Equipment Full-Body Workout WithMelissa Wood Health: Monday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET
30-Minute HOUSEWORK Full-Body Toning Workout With Sydney Miller: Tuesday, July 21 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (equipment recommended: two hand towels or gliders)
35-Minute No-Equipment Barry's Workout With Tiana Okoye: Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
45-Minute Low Impact High Intensity Strength Workout With LIT Method: Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (Equipment recommended: mini resistance band)
30-Minute No-Equipment HIIT With Charlee Atkins: Friday, July 24 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
30-Minute BPM, Balance of Power and Mobility Workout With Kellie Williams: Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
30-Minute Sunday Soul Flow with BK Yoga Club Co-founder Alicia Ferguson: Sunday, July 26 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
HIIT, yoga, low-impact strength, power and mobility: if you're up for any of these workouts, you're in luck - we've got all of them (and more) coming up this week on Instagram Live via @popsugarfitness. Join in on Monday for a 15-minute full-body workout, come on Tuesday for toning, hit power and mobility on Thursday, slow it down with yoga on Sunday, and check out everything else we've got going on in between. Add the full schedule to your Google Calendar to stay in the know and don't forget to check out our past Instagram Live workouts on the Glow by POPSUGAR app. See you on the mat!
15-Minute No-Equipment Full-Body Workout WithMelissa Wood Health: Monday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET
30-Minute HOUSEWORK Full-Body Toning Workout With Sydney Miller: Tuesday, July 21 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (equipment recommended: two hand towels or gliders)
35-Minute No-Equipment Barry's Workout With Tiana Okoye: Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
45-Minute Low Impact High Intensity Strength Workout With LIT Method: Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (Equipment recommended: mini resistance band)
30-Minute No-Equipment HIIT With Charlee Atkins: Friday, July 24 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
30-Minute BPM, Balance of Power and Mobility Workout With Kellie Williams: Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
30-Minute Sunday Soul Flow with BK Yoga Club Co-founder Alicia Ferguson: Sunday, July 26 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
Sunglasses? On. Glass of wine? In hand. The summer vibes don't get much stronger than Kendall Jenner's latest bikinigram. In a recent photo posted by Rob Kardashian on Instagram, you can see Kendall looking seriously serene in a Monday Swimwear two-piece. She's sipping on her drink with a bucket hat pulled low, fully embracing the beachside mood.
Kendall's palm-print bikini perfectly complements her time by the water with family. The triangle top and cheeky bottoms are two of her favorite styles, so it makes sense that she'd pair them together for this chill day. Ahead, shop her exact suit for yourself or check out our selection of similar two-pieces.
988 will soon be the official number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday. The Commission will require all phone service providers to make the switch by July 16, 2022, and in the meantime, Americans who need help should continue to contact the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) or online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Veterans and service members can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing one after dialing, texting 838255, or going to veteranscrisisline.net. 988 is not currently active nationwide.
"Suicidal thoughts don't inevitably lead to action. Help is available, and it can be effective," said FCC chairman Ajit Pai in a statement. "A timely match of someone struggling with someone who can help can make all the difference. This is why the FCC's action today is so important." Establishing the easy-to-remember 988 number "will make it easier for Americans in crisis to access the help they need," he said. "Indeed, experts predict that it will result in millions more Americans receiving the intervention services they desperately need. And when more Americans receive these services, we know that more lives will be saved."
The two-year timeline is the "earliest technically-feasible" plan for service providers to complete the rollover to 988, Pai said. The FCC's statement notes that it also gives time for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to "prepare for the expected increase in the volume of calls." The rules to establish 988 apply to all telecommunications carriers as well as all interconnected and one-way Voice over Internet Protocol service providers, the FCC added.
Pai said, "My hope is that by establishing a government-backed 988 suicide and mental health three-digit dialing code, on par with the 911 dialing code that all Americans know, we will send a powerful signal that there's nothing shameful about seeking help in times of crisis - that it's a sign of strength, not of weakness. We will let people know that they are not alone."
If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal ideation or are at risk, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has several resources and a 24/7 lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
I grew up with cobblers that were much more aligned with crumbles. Typically, this meant a warm apple dish capped with a crumbly oat topping and plenty of cinnamon. After moving to the South, however, I felt I should branch out to Southern classics. I needed to expand my range and began researching simple dishes like this peach cobbler. I searched around for an easy yet indulgent recipe and found the perfect one by Tastes Better From Scratch.
While I added brown sugar to satisfy my particular palette, this recipe is unbelievably delicious and is perfect as written. However, should you have specific dietary needs, it's totally adaptable. Gluten-free? Switch out the flour for your favorite alternative. Dairy-free? Oat milk would work beautifully. Watching your sugar intake? Try substituting monk fruit sweetener in place of sugar. This sumptuous and flexible peach cobbler will satisfy all of your comfort food needs, while saving you precious time in the kitchen. Just don't forget the vanilla ice cream - it's a perfect match!
Don't be afraid to experiment and adapt this recipe to your tastes. I switched out the milk for buttermilk in equal amounts and added a bit of brown sugar to the butter to add a caramelized depth to the dish! Recipe directions have been adapted from the original source.
Ingredients
Peach Preparation:
5 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups) *frozen peaches can be substituted in equal amounts
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
For the Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of butter
Ground cinnamon to taste
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Add 4 cups of sliced peaches to a deep pan. If you can't find ripe peaches, frozen peaches work equally well. Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the peaches, and cook over medium heat until the peaches are softened and bubbling. Remove from heat.
Add butter to bottom of baking dish. Place in oven until melted. Remove from oven. Swirl until butter evenly coats the bottom.
Begin making your batter. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a bowl. Combine gently with 3/4 cup of milk (or buttermilk) until smooth. Pour batter over the melted butter within the baking dish. Do not mix. If the batter forms in the middle of your dish, you can direct it to spread more evenly if needed.
Add peaches to the batter layer without mixing. Top with cinnamon and brown sugar to taste.
Once oven has reached 350 degrees, place your unbaked cobbler into the oven for 40 minutes.
Layne also revealed that she first saw the film when she was about 9 years old and has been a huge fan ever since, making the experience of taking part in the sequel truly special for her. "It's such a classic and these are all people that love that first film, love working together," she said. "And so, you know, to be able to witness this family reunion of sorts, and then to be invited to be part of that family, it's special, it's so special."
Coming 2 America will be released on Aug. 7, and will star some of the original cast, including Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones. If Layne's character is anything to go by, we strongly suspect this movie is going to kick ass.
Nick Jonas is giving some birthday lovin' to Priyanka Chopra! On Saturday, the "Sucker" singer wished his wife a happy 38th birthday, sharing an Instagram snap of the two cuddling up and gazing into each other's eyes. "I could stare into your eyes forever. I love you baby," Nick captioned the post. "You are the most thoughtful, caring and wonderful person I have ever met. I am so grateful we found one another. Happy birthday beautiful."
The pair, who tied the knot in December 2018, also recently celebrated the second anniversary of their first date. "This beautiful woman and I went on our first date two years ago today," Nick captioned an Instagram post in May. "It has been the best two years of my life, and to think I am lucky enough to get to spend the rest of my life with her is such an incredible blessing. I love you babe." Priyanka commemorated the special occasion with a post of her own, writing, "2 years ago today we took our very first picture together. Every day since then you have brought me endless joy and happiness. I love you @nickjonas Thank you for making our life together so incredible. Here's to many more date nights."
Anderson Cooper is a dad! The new father shared his exciting announcement during CNN's evening news on April 30 and held back tears as he talked about his son's birth, where his name comes from, and how special of a gift surrogacy was for him. Since publicly sharing his news, Anderson has posted a few photos of his newborn on social media, and confirmed, he's a cutie!
Keep reading to learn more about Anderson's newest addition and to see all of his photos so far.
Boredom. To some parents, it's a four-letter word – synonymous with laziness or a lack of motivation. But to others, it's one of the best things you can provide for your otherwise over-scheduled children.
Turns out, both sets of parents are right. Or wrong.
"Boredom is neither good, nor bad," Sandra Stone, PhD - a sociologist, professor, researcher, and author with more than 25 years of experience studying childhood play and development - told POPSUGAR.
Deepanshu Pandita, the CEO of Kido, an early-education platform, concurred: "It's like asking if feeling discontent with the way things are is good or bad – it can lead to inventions and medical discoveries or it can set one up for psychological suffering."
"We need to give children the time and freedom to follow their own interests."
Either way, there's certainly no escaping the feeling, particularly among children. The summer months off of school tend to be a breeding ground for boredom in general, but with the added layer of a pandemic - when there's little available to do and even fewer parents with the free time to facilitate any of it - the "I'm bored" whines are already reaching a fever pitch in most households.
So, then, how should parents navigate it? Stone and Pandita addressed the truth about this polarizing term.
How to Know If Their Boredom Is Actually Something Else
Boredom, Stone explained, is simply a "loss of interest" and it can take many forms in children. So, even if a child defines their lost interest as boredom, it could be due to something else entirely, and it's worth it for parents to dig in, especially with young kids who might not even fully understand the concept but have heard the phrase enough to use it.
"Children may also lose interest due to fatigue," she said. "Children who are tired may just need some down time, a time to rest. Rest could be restorative and provide the energy to purse an interest or to play."
"The word 'boredom' could be interpreted as 'I need to be with someone who loves me.'"
Another possibility is the need for human connection. "The word 'boredom' could be interpreted as 'I need to be with someone who loves me,'" Stone said. "This is a time when parents put aside the many things demanding their time and take the precious time to sit with their child, talk with their child, and snuggle with their child." It often doesn't require more than that, but occasionally, if a child is lonely, Stone suggested becoming a playmate for a few minutes until the child is satisfied.
Bottom line, if a child is expressing boredom, she said to "be careful not to first jump to providing him or her with a litany of ideas."
Although tempting to offer a quick solution, this puts the parent in control of the child's experience. "Instead, take the time to sit with your child and let your child 'talk' with you. Ask them to 'explain' what they mean when they say they're bored. The conversation may lead you to discover if the child is exhausted or simply needs your attention."
How to React When They Are Legitimately Bored
If it's not exhaustion or a need for attention, your child may be officially bored. In this case, it's usually to do with having lost interest in their current play environment – you took away their iPad and nothing can compete, they are ready for a bigger challenge, or they simply are stuck with what to do next. "Pay some careful attention to the causality behind it," Pandita noted.
For young children, parents can take an active approach. Pandita recommended redirection - "reminding them of activities they may not have considered." Stone suggested rotating toys throughout the week so the choices become different.
For five-year-olds and beyond, however, Pandita finds verbal engagement to be a more effective response that direct action.
"Even not doing anything at all is better than telling them how they have a million things they could do and have no right to feel bored."
"Try agreeing with them wholeheartedly – 'tell me about it!' and see what happens," he suggested. "They may feel compelled to find a reason to disagree simply because that isn't what they were expecting. Even not doing anything at all is better than telling them how they have a million things they could do and have no right to feel bored."
Stone also urged parents not to undermine children's abilities to decide on their own ideas for what to do about being bored.
"Gently lead your child to become independent in his or her thinking," Stone said. "As your child thinks of ideas, you can support those ideas and you can then expand on those ideas, adding suggestions. Again, be sure your child makes the choices. If he or she makes the choice, then boredom should not be an issue."
How to Respond If Nothing Seems to Combat Their Boredom
The trouble is that many kids, namely those who normally take on each day with a packed calendar of extracurricular clubs and sports, have been trained out of knowing how to combat boredom They literally don't have time to be bored and thus don't know how to address it.
"Unfortunately, our society, including schools, can derail children's natural course of following their own interests," Stone said.
Studies have shown that children are unintentionally directed by adults - for instance, to always be doing something, usually in the form of organized, highly-scheduled activities – so often that they actually give up their autonomy and sense of independence, and that it can stifle curiosity.
"Autonomy gives children the understanding that things are under their control," she said. "It promotes children making their own decisions about what to do and when to do it."
So although even autonomous, independent children can get bored, it's rarely an issue because they know what to do next, and, as Pandita said, they often grow and evolve as a direct consequence of boredom. "They'll naturally find something else to do or play," Stone said. "The issue on the other end of the spectrum is, 'has my child become dependent on me to entertain him or her?'"
For these kids, Stone and Pandita both advise encouraging open-ended play - a style of play that has no designated outcome to what will happen - as much as possible. "As adults, we need to give children the time and freedom to follow their own interests," Stone said. "If parents sense that this has diminished in their own child, then they may need to backtrack and support the child's sense of autonomy and independence by supporting their ability to make their own choices, to be curious, to follow their own interests. This may take more time at first, but the benefits will be worth it in the long run for both the child and the parent."
Nick Jonas is giving some birthday lovin' to Priyanka Chopra! On Saturday, the "Sucker" singer wished his wife a happy 38th birthday, sharing an Instagram snap of the two cuddling up and gazing into each other's eyes. "I could stare into your eyes forever. I love you baby," Nick captioned the post. "You are the most thoughtful, caring and wonderful person I have ever met. I am so grateful we found one another. Happy birthday beautiful."
The pair, who tied the knot in December 2018, also recently celebrated the second anniversary of their first date. "This beautiful woman and I went on our first date two years ago today," Nick captioned an Instagram post in May. "It has been the best two years of my life, and to think I am lucky enough to get to spend the rest of my life with her is such an incredible blessing. I love you babe." Priyanka commemorated the special occasion with a post of her own, writing, "2 years ago today we took our very first picture together. Every day since then you have brought me endless joy and happiness. I love you @nickjonas Thank you for making our life together so incredible. Here's to many more date nights."
I grew up with cobblers that were much more aligned with crumbles. Typically, this meant a warm apple dish capped with a crumbly oat topping and plenty of cinnamon. After moving to the South, however, I felt I should branch out to Southern classics. I needed to expand my range and began researching simple dishes like this peach cobbler. I searched around for an easy yet indulgent recipe and found the perfect one by Tastes Better From Scratch.
While I added brown sugar to satisfy my particular palette, this recipe is unbelievably delicious and is perfect as written. However, should you have specific dietary needs, it's totally adaptable. Gluten-free? Switch out the flour for your favorite alternative. Dairy-free? Oat milk would work beautifully. Watching your sugar intake? Try substituting monk fruit sweetener in place of sugar. This sumptuous and flexible peach cobbler will satisfy all of your comfort food needs, while saving you precious time in the kitchen. Just don't forget the vanilla ice cream - it's a perfect match!
Don't be afraid to experiment and adapt this recipe to your tastes. I switched out the milk for buttermilk in equal amounts and added a bit of brown sugar to the butter to add a caramelized depth to the dish! Recipe directions have been adapted from the original source.
Ingredients
Peach Preparation:
5 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups) *frozen peaches can be substituted in equal amounts
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
For the Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of butter
Ground cinnamon to taste
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Add 4 cups of sliced peaches to a deep pan. If you can't find ripe peaches, frozen peaches work equally well. Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the peaches, and cook over medium heat until the peaches are softened and bubbling. Remove from heat.
Add butter to bottom of baking dish. Place in oven until melted. Remove from oven. Swirl until butter evenly coats the bottom.
Begin making your batter. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a bowl. Combine gently with 3/4 cup of milk (or buttermilk) until smooth. Pour batter over the melted butter within the baking dish. Do not mix. If the batter forms in the middle of your dish, you can direct it to spread more evenly if needed.
Add peaches to the batter layer without mixing. Top with cinnamon and brown sugar to taste.
Once oven has reached 350 degrees, place your unbaked cobbler into the oven for 40 minutes.
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