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When I recently watched the Friends episode where Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel wear wedding dresses just to watch TV, I could relate. (Staying home all the time is boring, OK?) The '90s sitcom is basically always on repeat at my house, providing countless laughs, endless hours of entertainment, and tons of inspiration to make staying home a bit better. It's just so dang relatable: drinking coffee, making up silly songs, redecorating the living room while screaming "Pivot!"? All things I've done over the last few months.
But when you crave even more laugh-out-loud moments in your life - I'm talking more than the number of toppings Joey puts on his sandwich - then you have to watch these Friends bloopers on YouTube. Just try to keep a straight face watching Chandler and Joey improv lines, Ross prank Rachel, and all the stars mess up their words and crack each other up. It's truly great stuff!
Whenever you need a mood boost, these bloopers will be there for you. Watch some of our favorites from all 10 seasons ahead.
When I recently watched the Friends episode where Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel wear wedding dresses just to watch TV, I could relate. (Staying home all the time is boring, OK?) The '90s sitcom is basically always on repeat at my house, providing countless laughs, endless hours of entertainment, and tons of inspiration to make staying home a bit better. It's just so dang relatable: drinking coffee, making up silly songs, redecorating the living room while screaming "Pivot!"? All things I've done over the last few months.
But when you crave even more laugh-out-loud moments in your life - I'm talking more than the number of toppings Joey puts on his sandwich - then you have to watch these Friends bloopers on YouTube. Just try to keep a straight face watching Chandler and Joey improv lines, Ross prank Rachel, and all the stars mess up their words and crack each other up. It's truly great stuff!
Whenever you need a mood boost, these bloopers will be there for you. Watch some of our favorites from all 10 seasons ahead.
We may still have a few questions about this year's MTV Video Music Awards - like who's hosting the night of music - but at least we know everyone who's nominated! Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are leading the pack of nominees with nine nods each thanks in large part to their instant club collaboration "Rain on Me," followed by Billie Eilish and The Weeknd with six nominations each. Not only does this year's list of nominees host two quarantine-specific categories (best music video from home and best quarantine performance) but it also has a couple of history-makers: Eilish is the first artist in VMA history to nab two video-of-the-year nominations while still in their teens and Grande is the first artist to be nominated for video of the year three years in a row since Beyoncé's run from 2014 to 2016, just to name a couple. Who will take home a "Moon Person" this year? Tune in on Aug. 30 to find out!
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish
"Godzilla" by Eminem feat. Juice Wrld
"Life Is Good" by Future feat. Drake
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
"The Man" by Taylor Swift
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DaBaby
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Megan Thee Stallion
Post Malone
The Weeknd
BEST NEW ARTIST
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Lewis Capaldi
Roddy Ricch
Tate McRae
Yungblud
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish
"Say So" by Doja Cat
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion
"Circles" by Post Malone
"The Box" by Roddy Ricch
BEST COLLABORATION
"Stuck With U" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
"Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" by Black Eyed Peas feat. J Balvin
"Beautiful People" by Ed Sheeran feat. Khalid
"Life Is Good" by Future feat. Drake
"Tusa" by Karol G feat. Nicki Minaj
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
BEST POP
"On" by BTS
"You Should Be Sad" by Halsey
"What a Man Gotta Do" by Jonas Brothers
"Intentions" by Justin Bieber feat. Quavo
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
"Lover" by Taylor Swift
BEST HIP-HOP
"Bop" by DaBaby
"Godzilla" by Eminem feat. Juice Wrld
"Life Is Good" by Future feat. Drake
"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion
"The Box" by Roddy Ricch
"Highest in the Room" by Travis Scott
BEST R&B
"Underdog" by Alicia Keys
"Do It" by Chloe x Halle
"Slide" by H.E.R. feat. YG
"Eleven" by Khalid feat. Summer Walker
"Cuz I Love You" by Lizzo
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
BEST K-POP
"On" by BTS
"Obession" by EXO
"Oh My God" by (G)I-DLE
"Someone's Someone" by Monsta X
"Psycho" by Red Velvet
"9 and Three Quarters (Run Away)" by Tomorrow X Together
BEST LATIN
"China" by Anuel AA feat. Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Karol G, and J Balvin
"Yo Perreo Sola" by Bad Bunny
"Mamacita" by Black Eyed Peas feat. Ozuna and J. Rey Soul
"Amarillo" by J Balvin
"Tusa" by Karol G feat. Nicki Minaj
"Qué Pena" by Maluma feat. J Balvin
BEST ROCK
"Happy Days" by Blink-182
"Orphans" by Coldplay
"Wasted on You" by Evanescence
"Dear Future Self (Hands Up)" by Fall Out Boy feat. Wyclef Jean
"Oh Yeah!" by Green Day
"Caution" by The Killers
BEST ALTERNATIVE
"If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" by The 1975
"Some Kind of Disaster" by All Time Low
"Let's Fall in Love For the Night" by Finneas
"Doin' Time" by Lana Del Rey
"Bloody Valentine" by Machine Gun Kelly
"Level of Concern" by Twenty One Pilots
BEST MUSIC VIDEO FROM HOME
"Wildflower" by 5 Seconds of Summer
"Stuck With U" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
"Happy Days" by Blink-182
"Toosie Slide" by Drake
"Bigger Love" by John Legend
"Level of Concern" by Twenty One Pilots
BEST QUARANTINE PERFORMANCE
"Do It" by Chloe x Halle from MTV Prom-Athon
CNCO's MTV Unplugged at Home
DJ D-Nice's Club MTV Presents: #DanceTogether
John Legend's #TogetherAtHome Concert Series
"Smile" by Lady Gaga from One World: Together at Home
Post Malone's Nirvana Tribute
VIDEO FOR GOOD
"Lockdown" by Anderson .Paak
"All the Good Girls Go to Hell" by Billie Eilish
"I Love Me" by Demi Lovato
"I Can't Breathe" by H.E.R.
"The Bigger Picture" by Lil Baby
"The Man" by Taylor Swift
BEST DIRECTION
"Xanny" by Billie Eilish, directed by Billie Eilish
"Say So" by Doja Cat, directed by Hannah Lux Davis
"Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa, directed by Nabil
"Adore You" by Harry Styles, directed by Dave Meyers
"The Man" by Taylor Swift, directed by Taylor Swift
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, directed by Anton Tammi
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
"Old Me" by 5 Seconds of Summer, cinematography by Kieran Fowler
"My Oh My" by Camila Cabello feat. DaBaby, cinematography by Scott Cunningham
"All the Good Girls Go to Hell" by Billie Eilish, cinematography by Christopher Probst
"Harleys in Hawaii" by Katy Perry, cinematography by Arnau Valls
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande, cinematography by Thomas Kloss
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, cinematography by Oliver Millar
BEST ART DIRECTION
"Babushka Boi" by A$AP Rocky, art direction by A$AP Rocky and Nadia Lee Cohen
"Physical" by Dua Lipa, art direction by Anna Colomé Nogu ́
"Adore You" by Harry Styles, art direction by Laura Ellis Cricks
"Mother's Daughter" by Miley Cyrus, art direction by Christian Stone
"Boyfriend" by Selena Gomez, art direction by Tatiana Van Sauter
"Lover" by Taylor Swift, art direction by Ethan Tobman
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
"All the Good Girls Go to Hell" by Billie Eilish, visual effects by Drive Studios
"I Love Me" by Demi Lovato, visual effects by Hoody FX
"Physical" by Dua Lipa, visual effects by Eighty4
"Adore You" by Harry Styles, visual effects by Mathematic
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande, visual effects by Ingenuity Studios
"Highest in the Room" by Travis Scott, visual effects by Artjail, Scissor Films, and Frender
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
"On" by BTS, choreography by The Lab and Son Sung Deuk
"Honey Boo" by CNCO and Natti Natasha, choreography by Kyle Hanagami
"Bop" by DaBaby, choreography by Dani Leigh and Cherry
"Physical" by Dua Lipa, choreography by Charm La'Donna
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande, choreography by Richy Jackson
"Motivation" by Normani, choreography by Sean Bankhead
BEST EDITING
"Graveyard" by Halsey, edited by Emilie Aubry, Janne Vartia, and Tim Montana
"Can't Believe the Way We Flow" by James Blake, edited by Frank Lebon
"Good as Hell" by Lizzo, edited by Russell Santos and Sofia Kerpan
"Mother's Daughter" by Miley Cyrus, edited by Alexandre Moors and Nuno Xico
"A Palé" by Rosalía, edited by Andre Jones
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, edited by Janne Vartia and Tim Montana
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."
June 2020's Supreme Court rulings regarding LGBTQ+ employment protections was a win for me, as a queer person, but the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ruling was a win for my family - specifically for my sister, who is a DACA recipient. The ruling on DACA was fought for and won by undocumented young people, who seeing the destructive actions by ICE and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - including painful deportations resulting in family separations - organized, protested, and put pressure on political leaders to protect immigrant young people. The protection of DACA remains a great example of what happens when young people organize and mobilize. It shows us that it is possible for young people to create policies that directly and positively affect young people.
The Trump administration released a new memo on DACA, stating they would not be opening the program for new applications, and would also be limiting the DACA renewal period from two years to one year.
After the Supreme Court ruling on DACA, my entire family felt some relief for my sister, who is protected from the threat of deportation by the program. That moment was short lived, however. Hours after the ruling, President Trump was already tweeting again about trying to end the program. Just days later, when President Trump came to my state of Oklahoma, he claimed profound victory on DACA at the half-empty BOK Center in Tulsa. He doubled-down, vowing to end the program by saying: "People don't understand, but we actually won on DACA yesterday." He went on: "Most people would say we lost. We didn't lose. We're going to refile it."
This all came true on July 28 when the Trump administration released a new memo on DACA, stating they would not be opening the program for new applications, and would also be limiting the DACA renewal period from two years to one year. What does that mean? It means that he's restricting DACA so that when my sister applies for her renewal she'll only be protected from deportation and have a work permit in one-year increments instead of two.
This new memo had one purpose: to inflict more uncertainty and pain on DACA recipients, especially during a pandemic that continues to see spikes across the country. Make no mistake, Trump is telling us exactly what he plans to do if he's reelected in November. He's already dismantling DACA as we know it, and if elected, he'll finish the job.
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This November, when I head to the polls to vote, I will not be alone. My parents will go with me for the first time. They became United States citizens in 2019 after living undocumented for 23 years. After seeing the realities of life for undocumented people in this country, they know the power of our vote. We will be voting for candidates who commit to upholding the Supreme Court's decision to keep DACA, and expand protections beyond just undocumented youth and to include all 11 million undocumented people living in this country. We will do this because we recognize that we must use this opportunity to participate in electing politicians who will champion immigrants, not use us as scapegoats or punching bags. We will vote for politicians who commit to using their power to do good and stop the pain of deportations.
A lack of status does not make my sister less human and an American birth certificate does not make me any more deserving of dignity. I am voting for my sister's and my future. I am voting for progress, and I ask you to join me.
The three of us will be casting our votes this November thinking of my sister and others who can't vote. I recognize the privilege I have by holding citizenship. I also recognize that people like my sister should have a direct path to citizenship. It is not easy to navigate this country as an undocumented person, I know, because I've seen my parents and sister have to do it. Their courage to come to this country and plant roots here is inspiring - this is the only home my family knows.
While my sister cannot vote, I can, My parents can. My peers can. There's a lot at stake in this election and young people are organizing to make sure we make a difference. Before November, I will make it my mission to mobilize as many young voters as I can, asking them to vote with those who can't in mind.
In my community, there are so many people who selflessly give back without asking for anything back. There are many like my sister who are undocumented, yet that does not stop them from making our country better. They can't vote, but they'll also be activating their networks to vote. This pandemic has shown us the power of solidarity, from mutual aid funds to food pantries to this election, we are all in this together. Our elected officials have a responsibility to represent all of us. A lack of status does not make my sister less human and an American birth certificate does not make me any more deserving of dignity. I am voting for my sister's and my future. I am voting for progress, and I ask you to join me.
Since many of us are having to exercise at home, with minimal equipment and time, certified Pilates instructor Andrea Speir, founder of Speir Pilates, shared this simple home workout to strengthn your arms and shoulders with POPSUGAR - all you need is a hand towel!
Speir said you don't need gym equipment to begin chiseling your upper-body muscles and building strength, because using your own bodyweight is effective for both. By moving your body at different angles with a towel (or paper plates on carpet), you can target various areas, including your shoulders, biceps, triceps, chest, and upper back.
Andrea Speir's Arm Workout Using a Towel
Equipment needed: A small hand towel (or a slider/paper plate if you're training on carpet)
Directions: After warming up with at least five minutes of cardio that involves moving the arms (such as jumping jacks and arm circles), complete the following three exercises three times through, resting one minute between each round. Cool down with these chest and shoulder stretches.
Ghanaian-American creative Joshua Kissi, who contributed to and directed the Ghana portion of the film, tweeted that "there was nothing like contributing to this vision through narratives on the ground in my home country." He went on to add, "This wouldn't be possible without my on the ground Ghana team!" Nigerian creative director Ibra Ake thanked the Nigerian crew for their work before joking on Instagram that "usually there's more jokes about sincere accomplishments but I'm afraid of the hive so on my best behavior."
In June, Beyoncé took to Instagram to talk about how "with this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy." By filming Black Is King globally, Beyoncé was able to craft a narrative that fit her vision and showed that in modern times, the world isn't as big as we may think. To go on one of the most aesthetically pleasing rides of your life, Black Is King is currently streaming on Disney+.
Prego wants to help get more vegetables into your kids' diets through its new line of jarred sauces, Prego+ Hidden Super Veggies. The line is launching with three different sauce variations, including Traditional, Flavored With Meat, and Roasted Garlic & Herb. No matter which you choose, each has the same great taste as the Prego sauces you already know and love, but they're packed with six veggies: sweet potato, carrot, cauliflower, butternut squash, spinach, and roasted red pepper.
Prego is also releasing a second line of new sauces called Prego+ Plant Protein, which includes three protein-packed varieties that each offer four grams of protein from peas. The line includes the brand's first vegan "meat sauce," which contains soy crumbles as a meat substitute. To keep adding to the pro column, both lines contain fiber, are low in fat and saturated fat, and are free of artificial colors and MSG.
This is great news for parents of picky eaters or those kids who aren't exactly into munching on raw carrots as a snack, as the new sauces can help add a bit more dimension to your child's diet, especially if all they want to eat is homemade pizza or a sauced-up pasta dish. And even if your kid eats pretty much everything, jarred sauces are always great to have on hand for quick meals on busy days or on those nights you can't be bothered to do much more than boil a pot of water for pasta.
Keep reading to see the six new 24-ounce Prego sauce jars, which will sell for around $3 a pop, and look out for both the Prego+ Hidden Super Veggies and Plant Protein lines in your local grocery store.
I'm so much better about sun safety than I used to be (no more marathon beach days; SPF is now my favorite summer accessory), but I'd be lying if I said I was fluent in all the rules of staying healthy when the heat index hits 100.
Preventing sunburn is just one small part - prolonged exposure to heat can bring on pounding dehydration headaches (been there, and they're awful) and other serious and potentially dangerous heat illnesses.
Before heading out for your social-distance park hangout, be sure to read up on these safety tips from Dr. Lilli Link, MD, a board-certified internist and functional medicine practitioner at Parsley Health.
First, let's tackle heat headaches and one of its major causes: dehydration.
"Assuming you are heading out into a hot summer sun and will be out for a while, you want to start by being adequately hydrated. That doesn't mean that you need to drink extra water before you head out, because you don't become dehydrated in the first minute you are outside. But do bring water with you and start drinking it early on and throughout the time you are outside." Dr. Link says. Conscientiously sipping on a chilled canteen isn't the only way to stay properly hydrated - your diet can also play a part here. "For example, a cucumber or watermelon is mostly liquid, so those would be hydrating foods, whereas a high protein diet is dehydrating," Dr. Link says.
Keep in mind - your urine output and the color of your urine can signal dehydration: "if you are not urinating or your urine is turning yellow, you are getting dehydrated," Dr. Link explains.
Avoiding alcohol (it's dehydrating!), wearing a hat or staying under an umbrella, wearing polarized sunglasses that cut the glare of the sun, avoiding excessive exercising, and cooling off periodically with a dip on the pool or nearby water feature, and placing a cold, wet cloth on your head are all ways you can help prevent heat headaches, Dr. Link explains.
Following sun safety best practices can also help decrease your risk of developing a "heat -related illness" - which includes heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, and sunburn," according to the CDC. It's important to note that not all of these conditions are treated the same and drastically range in severity. According to Dr. Link, "heat illness can be deadly or cause serious harm."
For example, Dr. Link says that heat stroke is a medical emergency, and those who are showing signs of heat stroke should seek medical attention immediately. Heat exhaustion can also be an emergency condition, "if you are throwing up and can't keep fluids down."
Given the potential severity of heat illness, it's key to follow preventive tips - and there are many! Start by wearing a hat, wearing polarized sunglasses, staying under an umbrella, and wearing light, loose clothing in the heat. As mentioned above, you'll also want to avoid alcohol, which can dehydrate you, and avoid excessive exercise.
Other than drinking water to stay hydrated, Dr. Link suggests drinking slushy/crushed ice drinks. "They help cool your core temperature better than just cold drinks - but try to stay away from sugary drinks as those will be bad for your health in other ways."
Again, considering cooling off periodically or placing a cold, wet cloth on your head, and if you're feeling very hot, Dr. Link says you can "immerse your hands or forearms in cold water for 20 minutes - this helps lower your core temperature." Dr. Link also notes avoiding sunburn and going out in the heat of the day - which is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ghanaian-American creative Joshua Kissi, who contributed to and directed the Ghana portion of the film, tweeted that "there was nothing like contributing to this vision through narratives on the ground in my home country." He went on to add, "This wouldn't be possible without my on the ground Ghana team!" Nigerian creative director Ibra Ake thanked the Nigerian crew for their work before joking on Instagram that "usually there's more jokes about sincere accomplishments but I'm afraid of the hive so on my best behavior."
In June, Beyoncé took to Instagram to talk about how "with this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy." By filming Black Is King globally, Beyoncé was able to craft a narrative that fit her vision and showed that in modern times, the world isn't as big as we may think. To go on one of the most aesthetically pleasing rides of your life, Black Is King is currently streaming on Disney+.
I used to only have one requirement for running shoes - they had to pass my official "pickup test." When I was in a store, if they felt light as a feather when I picked one up off the rack, they got my stamp of approval.
Mind you, this was years ago, and I now know there's so much more to a good running shoe than its weight in my gym bag - one of those things being the shoe cushioning.
When reading the mini descriptions of running shoes online, you might have noticed phrases referencing soft foam cushioning or supportive cushioning that doesn't take away from speed.
Turns out, this level of cushioning can have an impact on the risk of developing or preventing an injury. "It's important for running shoes to have a certain degree of cushioning," Roberto Mandje, an Olympic runner and New York Road Runners Head Coach, explains. "The reason being is cushioning is what absorbs the pounding effect that running has on the body, regardless of surface."
According to Mandje, we experience a vertical force of 1.5 times our bodyweight when we walk - but it increases to three to four/ times our bodyweight during a run. "The more cushioning a shoe has without affecting your biomechanics or efficiency, the better."
Mandje says poor running biomechanics in general can increase your risk of injury - but when paired with wearing shoes with little-to-no cushioning, the risk increases even more.
"Without adequate cushioning from those foot strikes, coupled with perhaps poor biomechanics, the risk of injury to the knee increases - more so if a runner is more of a heel striker than mid-forefoot striker, as it'll likely be the knee area absorbing the foot's strike upon the ground."
On top of buying shoes with the proper amount of cushioning for you from the get-go (a running specialist can help you there) and perfected your biomechanics (consult a running coach!), be sure to replace your running shoes every 300-500 miles.
"When the shoe's cushioning starts to go, you may experience little aches and pains in your legs as they absorb more of the impact that they typically would've when the shoes were newer. The minute you put on a new pair of shoes, even if the make and model is the same, you'll feel the difference between your well-worn, cushion-depleted shoes and what a new cushioned pair should feel like," Mandje says.
While many resort to pancake mix when making a special weekend breakfast, homemade pancakes are a must. Here's the little-known secret: the batter takes just as long to make as a boxed mix, and the result is infinitely better. If the attractive appearance of these golden, crisp cakes isn't enough to push you toward the skillet for a sneak taste, surely the buttery scent and familiar buttermilk tang will send you over the edge.
As long as you follow the recipe and keep an eye on the heat, you'll produce something that looks like pancakes. If your flipping skills are a bit messy, don't worry! You'll get better with practice. The key is to visualize a clean landing and to have confidence that you can flip those pancakes like a brunch master.
Once all of the pancakes are made, stack them high and serve them with a slab of butter and authentic maple syrup. One bite of these pancakes, and you'll be a convert for life.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly Clarified butter or high-heat vegetable oil, for cooking
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture until just combined (lumps are OK).
Heat the oven to 200°F and place an oven-safe plate or baking dish inside. Heat a large, nonstick skillet on the stove top over medium heat. Melt 1/4 teaspoon of butter on skillet. Dollop 1/2 cup batter onto skillet; depending on the size of the skillet, it may fit 2-3 pancakes. Cook pancakes until bubbles rise to the surface and pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Transfer cooked pancakes to plate in the oven. Cover with foil. Repeat with more butter and remaining batter, until all pancakes are cooked.
While many resort to pancake mix when making a special weekend breakfast, homemade pancakes are a must. Here's the little-known secret: the batter takes just as long to make as a boxed mix, and the result is infinitely better. If the attractive appearance of these golden, crisp cakes isn't enough to push you toward the skillet for a sneak taste, surely the buttery scent and familiar buttermilk tang will send you over the edge.
As long as you follow the recipe and keep an eye on the heat, you'll produce something that looks like pancakes. If your flipping skills are a bit messy, don't worry! You'll get better with practice. The key is to visualize a clean landing and to have confidence that you can flip those pancakes like a brunch master.
Once all of the pancakes are made, stack them high and serve them with a slab of butter and authentic maple syrup. One bite of these pancakes, and you'll be a convert for life.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly Clarified butter or high-heat vegetable oil, for cooking
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture until just combined (lumps are OK).
Heat the oven to 200°F and place an oven-safe plate or baking dish inside. Heat a large, nonstick skillet on the stove top over medium heat. Melt 1/4 teaspoon of butter on skillet. Dollop 1/2 cup batter onto skillet; depending on the size of the skillet, it may fit 2-3 pancakes. Cook pancakes until bubbles rise to the surface and pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Transfer cooked pancakes to plate in the oven. Cover with foil. Repeat with more butter and remaining batter, until all pancakes are cooked.
While many resort to pancake mix when making a special weekend breakfast, homemade pancakes are a must. Here's the little-known secret: the batter takes just as long to make as a boxed mix, and the result is infinitely better. If the attractive appearance of these golden, crisp cakes isn't enough to push you toward the skillet for a sneak taste, surely the buttery scent and familiar buttermilk tang will send you over the edge.
As long as you follow the recipe and keep an eye on the heat, you'll produce something that looks like pancakes. If your flipping skills are a bit messy, don't worry! You'll get better with practice. The key is to visualize a clean landing and to have confidence that you can flip those pancakes like a brunch master.
Once all of the pancakes are made, stack them high and serve them with a slab of butter and authentic maple syrup. One bite of these pancakes, and you'll be a convert for life.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled slightly Clarified butter or high-heat vegetable oil, for cooking
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture until just combined (lumps are OK).
Heat the oven to 200°F and place an oven-safe plate or baking dish inside. Heat a large, nonstick skillet on the stove top over medium heat. Melt 1/4 teaspoon of butter on skillet. Dollop 1/2 cup batter onto skillet; depending on the size of the skillet, it may fit 2-3 pancakes. Cook pancakes until bubbles rise to the surface and pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Transfer cooked pancakes to plate in the oven. Cover with foil. Repeat with more butter and remaining batter, until all pancakes are cooked.
When asked how old she was when she knew she wanted to be a mother, Charlize told Diane that she was just 8 years old when the idea of adoption first spoke to her.
"I was connected to the idea of having a family through adoption when I was 8 years old."
"I'm an only child, I didn't have any siblings, and my mom has a letter that I wrote her when I was 8 years old," she said. "In the letter I ask her if we could, for Christmas, go to an orphanage to adopt a brother or sister for me. My mom, when I went through my first adoption, actually showed me the letter. I was connected to the idea of having a family through adoption when I was 8 years old. She's like: 'You never asked me to have another baby. You never asked me to have a little brother or sister for you. You just immediately went to adoption.' But I always knew that I wanted to be a mother always."
Charlize adopted her 8-year-old daughter Jackson in early 2012 and her 5-year-old daughter August in July 2015. Of the adoption process, the 44-year-old shared: "That whole process was incredibly empowering for me as a woman. The fact that I got to choose when I wanted to be a mom . . . There is a great power in choosing to be a mother and then doing it when your body, your mind, and everything is celebrating all of that. And I know that this is what I can handle."
Although Charlize knew from very early on that she wanted to be a mother, and then waited for the right timing to adopt her first child, there were still some surprises along the way.
"My children have completely reopened my eyes to the world and I jokingly always say I'm back at university."
"The thing that was really eye-opening to me was, my children kind of came to me in this unexpected way, where you know, I didn't know I was going to be the mom to two African American girls. I didn't know I was going to be the mom to an African American trans girl," she said. "All of these things have kind of made me more aware of how little I know. My children have completely reopened my eyes to the world and I jokingly always say I'm back at university. I'm back having to learn every single day because they challenge me in that way."
What Charlize does know, however, is that it's OK not to enter into relationships that don't serve you, even if it seems like what you "should" be doing. While in the car with her girls recently, Charlize shared that her 5-year-old proclaimed that her mom "needs a boyfriend," and the actress used this time to teach August that sometimes, the relationship you need most is the one you have with yourself.
In that moment, she responded to her daughter: "Actually I don't [need a boyfriend]. Right now, I feel really good." She continued, sharing that August had told her: "'You know what, Mom? You just need a boyfriend, you need a relationship!' And I was like: 'I am in a relationship. I'm in a relationship with myself right now.' And she had this look in her eye like she had never really contemplated that that was even a possibility . . . her mind was blown. But I know that was the day that she realized there's a different possibility."
Listen to the entire episode of InCharge With DVF featuring Charlize below.
It's a big task to make superfun healthy meals for your kids that are really elaborate and require a lot of time and work. Not that those kiddos aren't worth the effort, but when you're incredibly busy, what you need to reach for is your slow cooker to make your meals. Slow cookers are a gift from the kitchenware gods for busy parents who want to make sure their kids are eating healthy, well-balanced meals. You can truly use them to make everything - even dessert! For 20 recipes you can whip up right in your slow cooker - with barely any effort at all - keep reading. There's a little bit of everything for any time of day!
There's a lot to love about The Umbrella Academy's second installment: the incredible cast, the amazing soundtrack, the plot twists, the time traveling. But one of the best parts of the season is, undoubtedly, Klaus (Robert Sheehan) and his cult - or, as he puts it, his "alternative spiritual community." The counterculture coterie, named Destiny's Children, is certainly alternative, considering the ideologies that Klaus preaches are just song lyrics. And since Klaus founded his sect in 1963 after arriving from the future, his followers have no idea that his words of wisdom - and the cult's name - are plagiarized from '70s and '90s music artists. Although there are only a few nods to the subsequent singers, Klaus's "teachings" add a fresh, comedic twist that deserves a shout-out. Keep reading to see every song that Klaus quotes to his devotees!
Since it first aired in 2005, the mockumentary sitcom The Office has earned itself a loyal following. Whether this popularity is a result of its unique and at times cringe-worthy humor, its heartwarming narratives (such as Jim and Pam's story), its lovable cast, or a combination of all three, The Office has rightfully earned its reputation as a feel-good, reliable source of entertainment. While the show's nine seasons are packed to the brim with funny moments, you may already be able to recite most of them. But it turns out there are even more laughs in its bloopers and deleted scenes, which we've compiled for your viewing pleasure ahead. We were able to find hours' worth of original content, so grab a snack, relax, and get ready to laugh!
K-pop star Somi is stepping into a new career phase and transforming into a multifaceted artist. The 19-year-old singer - born Ennik Somi Douma - dropped her new song "What You Waiting For" on July 22 accompanied by a dynamic music video. The unveiling is her first project with Interscope Records and marks her official comeback since taking a year-long hiatus after releasing 2019's "Birthday" and "Outta My Head."
It's been a rather productive 12 months for Somi, who took some time to reflect on the trajectory of her career. Although she doesn't mind people's perception of her as a bright and bubbly pop star, she's ready to show fans a different of her - a side they didn't see last year and certainly a side they didn't see when she was a member of the girl group I.O.I. (Ideal of Idol) from 2016 to 2017. In an interview with POPSUGAR, Somi opened up about her newfound confidence, her evolution as an artist, and her plans for more new music.
POPSUGAR: Congrats on the release of "What You Waiting For." The music video is super fun! What was your favorite part about filming it?
Somi: There were a lot of new elements that we used. We used a robot arm camera, drones, and one of my favorite things was the rotating camera that was used to create the multiple Somis falling and getting up on the bed. That was exciting for me because I've never seen all of those things happen at once. And then there were a lot of outfits and locations. It was kind of crazy.
PS: What did you learn about the process of creating music by cowriting and composing the song?
"With this new song, I hope to show how I'm growing as an artist. You can see a more serious side and that I have many layers as a musician."
Somi: I'm learning a lot these days about writing and composing because I started out in a K-pop girl group, so we usually just get songs from writers, and we sing the songs and practice the choreography. But now, I write and compose, so it's all new to me, and I'm trying to get better at it. It's like a new job - learning every day and working with my producer, Teddy [Park]. It's a lot of trial and error and recording on my phone - taking an idea in my head and trying to find the words and melodies to express it properly. It's amazing when it finally does come together.
PS: In what ways have you evolved as an artist within the past year?
Somi: Composing and cowriting have taught me a lot. And I think being in every meeting before a music video or song release has helped me as an artist. We had been preparing ["What You Waiting For"] for a long time. We finished recording it in February, so we had all this time to think and be creative, and I learned a lot from that.
PS: Do you feel like this is a new chapter in you career?
Somi: I think so, especially in Korea, a lot of people know me as the very bright and "vitamin" Somi. I came out with "Birthday" first because a lot of people knew that bright Somi, and I didn't want to give them a big change. With this new song, I hope to show how I'm growing as an artist. You can see a more serious side and that I have many layers as a musician.
PS: What excites you the most about signing with Interscope Records?
Somi: K-pop - and music in general - is very global now. So I'm excited to join the Interscope family tree that has so many great artists. I've always looked at people all around the world as my audience, and I feel blessed to have a label like Interscope that will help me share my music. That's always been my dream.
PS: That must be an awesome feeling - having this dream of reaching a broader audience, then signing with a major label like Interscope Records.
Somi: [Whispers] And I'm only 19!
PS: I was just thinking, "She's so much cooler than I was at 19." Now, I know that Blackpink is also a part of Interscope Records. Have you chatted much with them about joining the label?
Somi: When Blackpink found out, they were very excited and supportive. They welcomed me with open arms, and they always give me great advice on my music and choreography. I'm pretty close with them. They were so happy for me, and I'm thankful for that.
PS: Now that you're at the start of your 20s, what do you hope to get out of this stage in your life?
"I just want to make something that's stylish, music-wise and fashion-wise. When you listen to it, you get groovy by yourself. "
Somi: I think there are a lot of things that are going to happen in my 20s. I'm 19 in American age, but I just turned 20 in Korean age, so I think the biggest thing that's changed in my life so far is that I got a driver's license, and in Korea, I can go to the convenience store and buy beer. But I don't want to put beer and driving together - don't get me wrong! [Laughs] The other thing is, I feel like I can be more expressive now because I'm in my 20s, which is better for me and my music.
PS: You have such an amazing and supportive fan base. What message do you hope to send to them through your music?
I just want to make something that's stylish, music-wise and fashion-wise. When you listen to it, you get groovy by yourself. I want to make that kind of music because I do that a lot. I turn on some hip-hop music and put my swag on by myself in my room and just dance to it. I want people to do that with my songs.
My fans have waited a long time for this new single, and hopefully, the next one won't take as long. I just want to tell them, "Thank you and I love you!" I've been working very hard, and I have a lot more that I want to share with you guys soon. This is a new chapter, so stay tuned because it's going to be cool.
PS: "Get groovy by yourself" and "Put my swag on" are going to be my quotes of the day. What hip-hop songs do you listen to?
Somi: I like Da Baby's "Rockstar" and "Bop" and Cardi B's "Press." I also like older artists like Notorious B.I.G. - "Put your hands in the air if you's a true player!" And I like "Gangsta's Paradise."
PS: "Gangsta's Paradise" is one of my favorite rap songs ever.
Somi: I love that song. My dad influences me a lot in music, and he loves that song, too. He's not that good at singing, but he raps his lungs out. That beat in the intro - and then "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death . . . "
PS: ". . . I take a look at my life and realize there's nothing left!" Wow, I didn't expect to be fangirling over "Gangsta's Paradise," but here we are. Who are some of your other musical inspirations?
"This is a new chapter, so stay tuned because it's going to be cool."
Somi: The first video that I had ever seen was Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music." I was in kindergarten, I think, and that's when I went, "Oh, I want to be a singer. That looks super cool." So, she was my starting point. I used to go to these Korean entertainment companies and audition with that song.
PS: You mentioned how you're coming into your own as an adult and how you want to play with style more in your music. Do you have any more hopes for the future of your career?
Somi: We have to wait until after things get better with the coronavirus, but when it does get better, I'd love to go to the States and other countries and perform more global shows.
PS: You already have extensive experience in reality TV and appearing on shows as yourself, but I feel like you'd be a great actress who plays different characters. Do you see yourself getting involved in those types of projects?
Somi: I do! I really want to act one day, but the opportunity has to be given first. I love action. I did Taekwondo for about eight years, so I can do that, and I can jump around and roll around. So I want to do action if I get the chance. I'm ready!
There's a lot to love about The Umbrella Academy's second installment: the incredible cast, the amazing soundtrack, the plot twists, the time traveling. But one of the best parts of the season is, undoubtedly, Klaus (Robert Sheehan) and his cult - or, as he puts it, his "alternative spiritual community." The counterculture coterie, named Destiny's Children, is certainly alternative, considering the ideologies that Klaus preaches are just song lyrics. And since Klaus founded his sect in 1963 after arriving from the future, his followers have no idea that his words of wisdom - and the cult's name - are plagiarized from '70s and '90s music artists. Although there are only a few nods to the subsequent singers, Klaus's "teachings" add a fresh, comedic twist that deserves a shout-out. Keep reading to see every song that Klaus quotes to his devotees!
Since it first aired in 2005, the mockumentary sitcom The Office has earned itself a loyal following. Whether this popularity is a result of its unique and at times cringe-worthy humor, its heartwarming narratives (such as Jim and Pam's story), its lovable cast, or a combination of all three, The Office has rightfully earned its reputation as a feel-good, reliable source of entertainment. While the show's nine seasons are packed to the brim with funny moments, you may already be able to recite most of them. But it turns out there are even more laughs in its bloopers and deleted scenes, which we've compiled for your viewing pleasure ahead. We were able to find hours' worth of original content, so grab a snack, relax, and get ready to laugh!
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