Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
dimanche 26 février 2017
Get Out Is Leading the Pack of 2017's Best Horror Movies - Here Are the Others!
We may only be a little ways into the new year, but the force of the horror movie genre is already coming out strong. With a sizable slate of scary flicks on the horizon in the coming months, we're already starting to figure out what's worth your time and what's not. The most recent standout is Jordan Peele's brilliant, searing first film, Get Out. In its first few days alone, it dominated the box office and earned a rare 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. And that's not the only horror film that's blown us away in 2017! We're covering the year's best horror films so far, from the f*cked-up madness of Split to the chilling brilliance in The Autopsy of Jane Doe.
Is Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life Season 2 Happening? Here's What We Know
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life was supposed to be cut-and-dry. One season for Amy Sherman-Palladino to properly wrap up the series she started and for fans to get closure with their long-lost friends. Instead, those infamous Last Four Words opened new doors in a way that we didn't expect, leaving us with even more questions that we came in with.
Warning: major spoilers below!
Rory is pregnant, so what does that mean for the series? If this were a regular show, it would just be a cliffhanger until we find out who the father is next season - but it's not just a regular show anymore. Is it Logan's baby? A Wookiee child? At no point in the series did she seem to long for a child; did she enlist Paris's help to be a surrogate for Lorelai and Luke? Will this haunt us for the rest of our lives??
That certainly seems to be Sherman-Palladino's intention. Before the new episodes premiered on Netflix, she teased the ending to Entertainment Weekly. "We got the ending that weirdly was supposed to be the end of the series. They could've done something in season seven that would've changed our ending and that would've been OK, but they didn't . . . I knew it from the very beginning, I really did. And it was only because I knew where I wanted the show as a series to go."
Netflix currently has no plans for a second season of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. But hey, that doesn't mean that it definitively won't happen. We'll keep you posted!
No Celebrity Was Safe From Andy Samberg's Hilarious "In Memoriam" Tribute at the Spirit Awards
#SpiritAwards: Andy Samberg impersonates Eddie Vedder, performs 'I'm Still Alive' during non-memoriam segment https://t.co/trYJuZy6dc http://pic.twitter.com/XJTftfZXm4
- Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 25, 2017
Andy Samberg appeared at the 2017 Spirit Awards to deliver a hilarious "in memoriam" tribute to all the celebrities we didn't lose in 2016. Samberg, dressed up as Pearl Jam's leader singer, Eddie Vedder, performed the grunge band's 1991 song "I'm Still Alive" while images of celebrities who are "very much alive" flashed across the screens behind him. The camera also cut to Matt 'Mattie D-Bones' Damon, ("alive!") and a shot of an absent Casey Affleck, which also earned huge laughs from the A-list stars in audience. Watch his hilarious performance in full above.
Kelly Ripa Accidentally Let Her 13-Year-Old Son Bring a Book About a Stripper Pole to School
Kelly Ripa had a major bone to pick with Stephen Colbert when she stopped by The Late Show on Wednesday. During the show, the mother of three explained to the host that his book, I Am A Pole (And So Can You!), actually ended up getting her 13-year-old son, Joaquin, in trouble when he brought it to school to be read aloud by his teacher. The book, which is about a pole trying to find its purpose, actually features a scene at a strip club. Not only did the teacher quickly send it back with her son, but Kelly even got a personal note about how inappropriate it was. Watch her recount the hilarious moment above.
You'll Be Weirdly Into These Potential Lay's Potato Chip Flavors, Like Cotton Candy
For the past few years, Lay's has held the "Do Us a Flavor" competition where anyone can pitch their very own potato chip flavor for a chance to win $1 million. For the fourth year in a row, a panel of judges made up of chefs, foodies, and flavor experts will narrow down the flavors to three finalists that will be developed by Frito-Lay and sold over the Summer. Consumers can then vote for their favorite flavor, and the winner will win the grand prize of $1 million. Don't feel too bad for the losers, though; semifinalists will still win $10,000, and the two runners-up will each take home $50,000.
In the past, some pretty unique flavor combinations have won the contest. In 2013, the winner was Cheesy Garlic Bread, followed by Wasabi Ginger in 2014 and Southern Biscuits and Gravy in 2015. In 2016, the contest was Olympics themed and included four finalists: Chinese Szechuan Chicken, Greek Tzatziki, Brazilian Picanha, and Indian Tikka Masala. This year's flavors aren't short on originality. They include flavors like Summer Pad Thai, Pickle Juice, and even Balsamic Pomegranate Parmesan.
Potato chip enthusiasts can head to the Do Us a Flavor site to check out the insane combinations people have come up with and even create your own.
When you're done, vote below on which chip flavor you'd be most excited to try.
samedi 25 février 2017
24 Talented Women Who Swept Award Season
We're nearing the grand finale of award season: the Oscars. Last year, Brie Larson emerged as a triple threat after her stunning performance in Room; Larson got all three big awards under her belt (gown?). On the actor side, Leo had a similar story when it came to his role in The Revenant. It's an impressive accomplishment, but these two are hardly the first ones to take home the Oscar/Golden Globe/SAG Award triple crown - it's happened more times than you might think. Just check out these famous ladies who walked away triple winners.
- Additional reporting by Maggie Pehanick and Quinn Keaney
Moonlight Editor Joi McMillon Just Made History at the Spirit Awards
Moonlight swept the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday, but one of the early highlights of the evening was when film editors Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders accepted the award for best editing for their work in the film. Joi made history by becoming the first black woman to win for best editing at the ceremony, and to make matters even better, she's also nominated for an Oscar on Sunday. If Joi wins, she will make history again as the first black woman to win a best editing Oscar. We're rooting for you, Joi!
Standing o for @moonlightmov for #SpiritAwards win in editing category, marking first win for AfroAmerican woman Joi McMillon w/Nat Sanders http://pic.twitter.com/27uhFpCkhk
- Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 25, 2017
Moonlight Editor Joi McMillion Just Made History at the Spirit Awards
Moonlight swept the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday, but one of the early highlights of the evening was when film editors Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders accepted the award for best editing for their work in the film. Joi made history by becoming the first black woman to win for best editing at the ceremony, and to make matters even better, she's also nominated for an Oscar on Sunday. If Joi wins, she will make history again as the first black woman to win a best editing Oscar. We're rooting for you, Joi!
Standing o for @moonlightmov for #SpiritAwards win in editing category, marking first win for AfroAmerican woman Joi McMillon w/Nat Sanders http://pic.twitter.com/27uhFpCkhk
- Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 25, 2017
This Beauty Blogger Is Shattering Racial Stereotypes of Cosplay
If there's one beauty blogger you need to keep your eyes on, it's Kiera Please. The 21-year-old is known for flaunting colorful hair styles and her 300,000 followers love it. Her latest project involves breaking down racial stereotypes in cosplay by dressing as different popular TV and movie characters from Disney and Harry Potter.
Please is participating in #28DaysofBlackCosplay, a challenge started by Chaka Cumberbatch, in honor of Black History Month. The idea behind the challenge is to change what people think about cosplay and who can participate in it. For Please, she "wanted to show that not only can you be black and cosplay, but honor some bad*ss characters of color as well . . . ," she wrote in an Instagram post.
Ahead, see some of our favorite cosplays from Please. The cosplays are so incredible that they're going viral on Imgur.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar Acceptance Speech Never Gets Old
As we near this year's Oscars ceremony, we can't help but look back at one of last year's most memorable moments: Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar win. After decades of making movies, DiCaprio finally won an Oscar for his role in The Revenant. The actor had notoriously been always a nominee, never a winner, since his 1994 nomination for What's Eating Gilbert Grape, but as of 2016, he could check Academy Award off his bucket list. His speech was everything you could possibly want, plus some words about global climate change. DiCaprio also had a big night reuniting with Kate Winslet, his Titanic costar. Watch it again now, find out how we knew this would happen all along, and read DiCaprio's comments from the press room!
This Girl Turned Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech Into a Song, and It's Damn Near Perfect
When Isolde Fair received an assignment in her music theory class, she rose to the occasion in the most beautiful and inspiring way. The project was to write a song based on Hillary Clinton's moving concession speech, and the result was a beautiful tune titled "To All the Little Girls" as an ode to one of Clinton's most memorable quotes from the speech.
In the four-minute video above, Isolde is joined by students at the Sol La Music Academy in Santa Monica, CA, to present her creation. Halfway through the video, young girls are shown holding up signs with powerful messages like "I want to create the future."
It looks like Clinton fell in love with this song as much as we did, because the former secretary of state gave Isolde a well-deserved shout-out on Twitter.
Thanks to Isolde Fair & her classmates for this inspiring song. I'm with YOU. 👏👏👏✨
Watch: https://t.co/3Gt7IbcAMn- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 15, 2017
Everyone with a little girl needs to watch this girl's inspirational video. If you need us, you can find us listening to this song on repeat for the next four years.
Amal Clooney Just Made Her Most Glamorous Maternity Style Move Yet
While dinner with husband George Clooney used to call for glamorous Giambattista Valli minis, Amal's dressing a bump now. So when she stepped out for an evening in Paris, the lawyer and activist opted for a fur-and-lace striped vest from the fashion house's Pre-Fall 2017 collection. It was just a little more roomy, and surely more comfortable, but incredibly elegant-looking.
She wore a long sleeve tee underneath, toted a satin clutch that matched her gold earrings, and strapped eye-catching caged pumps around her opaque tights, yet another bold move that proved successful. Scroll to catch a glimpse, and if you're all about her versatile piece, shop some similar designs below.
20 Swimsuit Moments Guaranteed to Keep You Warm This Winter
There may still be a few weeks left of Winter, but that isn't keeping our favorite stars from slipping into sexy swimsuits. Fergie and Hilary Duff kicked off the year by hitting the beach, while the Kardashian-Jenner clan traded in the country's cold weather for Costa Rica's warmer temperatures. We're only a couple of months into the year, but we've already been blessed with so many hot bikini moments.
The Surprising Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Stop me if you've heard or experienced anything like this: Overweight person resolves to lose weight and takes steps to do so. Success is slow, and pounds are coming off with effort and will power, but the people around the person who is putting in the work begin to sound off on that weight loss and discourage them from continuing. Heard anything like this before? It seems like it's almost impossible to lose weight these days without hearing criticism or outright dismissal of your efforts as too little or too hard.
We've all had that friend or co-worker who can't seem to gain weight but still eats cake right in front of us, which makes it nearly impossible to swallow your plain yogurt, but a new reason has been discovered as to why you can't seem to reach or keep your goal weight, and you're not going to like it. According to recent research published by North Carolina State University, one of the biggest reasons you're not losing weight and keeping it off is directly related to the people you care about most and how they treat you on your fitness journey.
The study looked at 40 previously overweight or obese people. "All 40 of the study participants reported having people in their lives try to belittle or undermine their weight loss efforts," said Lynsey Romo, an assistant professor of communication at NC State and lead author of a paper describing the recent study.
"Many times, when someone loses weight, that person's efforts are undermined by friends, family, or co-workers," said Romo. "This study found that people experience a 'lean stigma' after losing weight, such as receiving snide remarks about healthy eating habits or having people tell them that they're going to gain all of the weight back."
How did the newly fit people in the study beat the negative voices that were ripping away at their progress? Communication was key. Some of those in the study found it helpful to tell everyone in their circle about their rationale and desire to lose weight so everyone was aware of the reasons for the changes. This ensured that nobody around them felt left out or like they were losing the person they cared about.
Another method was to not bring attention to the lengths of their efforts to get fit. At family functions, participants would eat smaller portions with healthier fare and even go so far as to take a plate of cake when offered, but quietly not eat it without anyone noticing. Some would say they were saving it for later in the day or for their cheat day to avoid any conflict.
"Study participants would go out of their way to make clear that they were not judging other people's choices," Romo said. "For example, participants would stress that they had changed their eating habits for health reasons or in order to have more energy."
"Overall, the study highlights how important relationships are to making sustainable lifestyle changes and the importance of communication in how we navigate those relationships," Romo concluded. The takeaway from the study leans toward being inclusive in your weight loss journey and communicating why you want to lose weight, but not letting it become something that those around you view as punishment or undue effort.
20 Swimsuit Moments Guaranteed to Keep You Warm This Winter
There may still be a few weeks left of Winter, but that isn't keeping our favorite stars from slipping into sexy swimsuits. Fergie and Hilary Duff kicked off the year by hitting the beach, while the Kardashian-Jenner clan traded in the country's cold weather for Costa Rica's warmer temperatures. We're only a couple of months into the year, but we've already been blessed with so many hot bikini moments.
The Surprising Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Stop me if you've heard or experienced anything like this: Overweight person resolves to lose weight and takes steps to do so. Success is slow, and pounds are coming off with effort and will power, but the people around the person who is putting in the work begin to sound off on that weight loss and discourage them from continuing. Heard anything like this before? It seems like it's almost impossible to lose weight these days without hearing criticism or outright dismissal of your efforts as too little or too hard.
We've all had that friend or co-worker who can't seem to gain weight but still eats cake right in front of us, which makes it nearly impossible to swallow your plain yogurt, but a new reason has been discovered as to why you can't seem to reach or keep your goal weight, and you're not going to like it. According to recent research published by North Carolina State University, one of the biggest reasons you're not losing weight and keeping it off is directly related to the people you care about most and how they treat you on your fitness journey.
The study looked at 40 previously overweight or obese people. "All 40 of the study participants reported having people in their lives try to belittle or undermine their weight loss efforts," said Lynsey Romo, an assistant professor of communication at NC State and lead author of a paper describing the recent study.
"Many times, when someone loses weight, that person's efforts are undermined by friends, family, or co-workers," said Romo. "This study found that people experience a 'lean stigma' after losing weight, such as receiving snide remarks about healthy eating habits or having people tell them that they're going to gain all of the weight back."
How did the newly fit people in the study beat the negative voices that were ripping away at their progress? Communication was key. Some of those in the study found it helpful to tell everyone in their circle about their rationale and desire to lose weight so everyone was aware of the reasons for the changes. This ensured that nobody around them felt left out or like they were losing the person they cared about.
Another method was to not bring attention to the lengths of their efforts to get fit. At family functions, participants would eat smaller portions with healthier fare and even go so far as to take a plate of cake when offered, but quietly not eat it without anyone noticing. Some would say they were saving it for later in the day or for their cheat day to avoid any conflict.
"Study participants would go out of their way to make clear that they were not judging other people's choices," Romo said. "For example, participants would stress that they had changed their eating habits for health reasons or in order to have more energy."
"Overall, the study highlights how important relationships are to making sustainable lifestyle changes and the importance of communication in how we navigate those relationships," Romo concluded. The takeaway from the study leans toward being inclusive in your weight loss journey and communicating why you want to lose weight, but not letting it become something that those around you view as punishment or undue effort.
Dancing With the Stars: Simone Biles and Mr. T Are Starring on Season 24!
It's that time again - time to survey the cast of the new Dancing With the Stars season! Deals are being put in place, foxtrots are being learned, and hopes and dreams are being put on the line. Entertainment Tonight exclusively reported the first major casting news, and we have our fingers crossed that more names will come down the pike soon enough. Season 24 kicks off on March 20, after all! Take a look at the first two contestants, and put together your mental wish list for the rest of the cast.
17 Books You Should Read This Black History Month
Throughout recent history, many people have tried to capture and relate the "black experience," whether through film, television, music, or the written word. Spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, from the regions in Africa to the states in America, the books listed ahead - both fiction and nonfiction - examine topics that have affected black people in the past (as well as today), such as race relations in the United States, slavery, systemic racism, religion, gender roles, identity and individuality, genealogy, crime and punishment, poverty, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Take a look.
All the Healthy Gear We're Loving This Month
Whether you're proudly sticking to your healthy New Year's resolutions or you could use a nudge in that direction, new gear works wonders when it comes to inspiration. Check out the gear, clothing, and snacks we're loving for February; maybe they'll motivate you, too.
All the Healthy Gear We're Loving This Month
Whether you're proudly sticking to your healthy New Year's resolutions or you could use a nudge in that direction, new gear works wonders when it comes to inspiration. Check out the gear, clothing, and snacks we're loving for February; maybe they'll motivate you, too.
Gucci’s Fall Collection Delivers a Wild, Diverse, Fantastical Future
It's not like Alessandro Michele really needs any help luring his customers in. But the Gucci creative director seems to have developed a new tactic. For the past few RTW seasons, he's collaborated with artists - Jayde Fish for Spring 2017 and GucciGhost aka Trevor Andrew for Fall 2016. Prepare to see graffiti artist Coco Capitán's scratchy scripture everywhere, starting with an accompaniment to the show's vinyl record invite: "What are we going to do with all this future?" The text was displayed on location at the Gucci hub in Milan as guests walked by to take their seats and later on the faces of umbrellas the models carried down the runway.
Michele's devoted stars were all in attendance, from Salma Hayek and Charlotte Casiraghi to Hari Nef, Jared Leto, and Florence Welch. But on the catwalk, we saw a whole handful of fresh faces, surely thanks to the fashion house's new relationship with Parks Liberi e Uguali, a nonprofit that assists companies in welcoming all ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Michele convinced us of his commitment to diversity when choosing his models, which ranged in age and skin color. His clothes sent out the same message.
Looks were debuted in a glass-encased hallway that Michele referred to as "The Alchemist's Garden: an Anti-Modern Laboratory." The presentation might have been situated a bit far from the audience, but it wasn't at all hard to see the colorful kimonos, dresses, and maxi skirts, which were all so decorated it was almost dizzying. Nevertheless, each outfit was more exciting than the one before: glitter tights, fanny packs, and snakeskin-lined suitcases, acting as accessories - along with the new three-bag connector, which swung vertically like those red hanging monkeys you used to string along.
By revealing his first unisex collection, Alessandro sent out the message that men's fashion should be just as exciting as women's. A lot of the pieces on the guys, like text-emblazoned or tiger-print sweaters, '70s bell-bottom trousers, beaded flannels, track suits, and voluminous capes (we're looking at you, Beyoncé) were appropriate for girls, too. The idea was driven home with a bedazzled face mask and a few full-body crystal suits, perhaps speaking to the fact that we are all humankind. At our core, we are very much alike.
Michele paid homage to the past too, planting a few vintage Gucci tees throughout the collection and wearing his own yellow version with a Yankee cap to take his bow. Of course, they all were signed with Coco Capitán's words, a mixing of the old and the new. Michele numbered the stage with Oscar-worthy gowns, including one black-and-white design with pouf sleeves, and a dreamy Gucci bridal look that was covered in flowers from head to toe. There was a fringed moto jacket that belongs on Dakota Johnson or really, any rock n' roll fan, proving that Gucci has come full circle - it is truly a brand for everyone.
This Imaginative Game of Thrones Theory Explains How Jon Snow Will Discover the Truth About His Parents
Spoilers for season six below!
Game of Thrones has a way of letting viewers get the tiniest bit comfortable before completely ripping the rug out from underneath them - and because we've grown so confident in our assumptions about Jon Snow's origins and how he'll find out about his parents (likely from Bran, who discovers the truth after warging back to the Tower of Joy in the season six finale), it would come as no surprise if the show decided to totally shatter our expectations.
An imaginative Redditor felt the same way, and came up with an interesting alternative to Bran filling Jon in on the secret. In a long, detailed explanation that provides 18 separate citations (including both proof within the series and iconic fantasy tropes that likely inspired the show's creators), Reddit user jamieandclaire theorizes that Jon will learn the truth when exploring the Stark family crypt after retaking Winterfell. We know now that it didn't happen this way in the finale, but as crazy as it sounds, there's still a chance that it might occur in season seven.
To start, the theory purports that Ned Stark, wanting to honor his sister Lyanna's memory without endangering her half-Targaryen son (Jon), had a tomb built for Jon within the Winterfell crypts. It is a Stark tradition to prepare these graves far in advance, and the crypt is huge - there are multiple levels, one of which was blocked off to regular visitors by rubble. Here's how the Redditor suggests the revelation would go down:
Jon, upon retaking Winterfell, decides to go down into the crypts to visit Eddard's grave, but finds that Ned's bones haven't come to Winterfell yet. He instead passes by the future resting places of his siblings . . .
He stops for a moment, sad with the new knowledge that there is no life everlasting for him or his siblings. Then, remembering his nightmares [about the crypt] (or perhaps finding some clue in Ned's empty grave), he continues down to the lower levels of the crypt in the growing darkness.
His finds his way is blocked by rocks and rubble from the collapse. He considers going back, but something catches his eye beyond the obstruction. He begins pulling at stones, and sees another tomb, prepared and empty.
Clambering over the debris, he walks to the tomb and holds out the torch in the darkness, wiping away the dust from the slab. And this is what he reads.
While much of this theory is sound, some of the most convincing points actually come from the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, not the HBO show. Here are some of our favorite indications that Jon might learn his own story among the dead of Winterfell.
- Jon Snow has dreams that bring him to the depths of Winterfell's crypt: "And then I find myself in front of the door to the crypts. It's black inside, and I can see the steps spiraling down. Somehow I know I have to go down there, but I don't want to. I'm afraid of what might be waiting for me," Jon describes in the first book. Additionally, the Redditor notes that "when Ned is killed, Bran and Rickon both dream of him in the crypts, sad, saying something about Jon."
- Parallels between Bael the Bard's tale and the R+L=J theory: The story of Bael the Bard comes up multiple times in the series. Bael, the king beyond the Wall far before Jon's time, infiltrated Winterfell disguised as a singer and wooed Lord Stark's daughter. He "stole her away" (much like Rhaegar Targaryen is accused of doing to Lyanna Stark) in the middle of the night, leaving a blue Winter rose (Lyanna's favorite flower) in her bed. Many months later, the daughter returned with a baby of her own - she had never left Winterfell, simply hidden in the crypt. That son, the bastard of Bael the Bard, went on to rule the North. Can you see the connection between this lore and the theory about Jon's parentage? And it all comes back to one place: the crypt of Winterfell.
- Foreshadowing from ancient Targaryen lore: Another story repeated in the series, points out the Redditor's theory, is that of Vermax the Targaryen dragon. Vermax supposedly laid eggs in the Winterfell crypt during a visit from Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, creating a theme of Targaryens/dragons being hidden in Winterfell's hall of the dead.
- Ned Stark could totally have prepared Jon's grave in secret: Because the lower level of the crypt is blocked off by rubble, none of the Stark children or visitors would stray into the closed-off parts . . . plus, Ned Stark could have commissioned a stonemason to design the tomb without anybody finding out. Tyrion mentions in season two that stonemasons typically can't read - "He was a well-read stonemason? Can't say I've ever met a literate stonemason!" - which means that the words inscribed on the tomb would reveal nothing to the tradesman who carved them.
- This theme would honor the fantasy tradition of Lancelot: The story of Lancelot (orphaned as a baby only to become one of Arthur's knights) is arguably one of the most famous in fantasy lore, time and again inspiring authors and filmmakers. "Sir Lancelot . . . conquers a keep called the Dolorous Gard where Queen Guinevere is being held. He renames it the Joyous Gard. In the graveyard is a tomb covered by a giant jeweled metal slab, engraved to indicate that only the man who conquers the keep will be able to lift it. He lifts the tomb's slab with ease, and beneath it is written 'Here will lie Lancelot of the Lake, the Son of King Ban.' He thus learns he is a prince inside a grave," the Redditor wrote. The similarities between Jon's storyline and Sir Lancelot's - including the variations of a "tower of joy" where a woman is being held hostage - could be a huge clue that this theory is accurate.
So, do you buy this insanely detailed theory? To be honest, we're fairly convinced. While only time will tell if Jon discovers his own truth in Winterfell's burial place next season, we'd be totally on board if it ended up happening this way in the show, the books, or both.
Laura Prepon Cradles Her Baby Bump at the Spirit Awards With Ben Foster
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster were all smiles when they arrived at the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday. The engaged couple - who is expecting their first child together - stayed close as they posed for photographers and Laura looked especially cute as she cradled her baby bump. Laura and Ben first sparked dating rumors in July 2016, and announced their engagement in October. It's safe to say that these two have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
Laura Prepon Cradles Her Baby Bump at the Spirit Awards With Ben Foster
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster were all smiles when they arrived at the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday. The engaged couple - who is expecting their first child together - stayed close as they posed for photographers and Laura looked especially cute as she cradled her baby bump. Laura and Ben first sparked dating rumors in July 2016, and announced their engagement in October. It's safe to say that these two have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
19 Things That Happened at 1997 Oscars That Would Probably Never Happen Today
The Academy Awards will go down at end of February, likely providing us with a gorgeous collection of red carpet gowns, plenty of PDA-friendly couples, and some truly spectacular moments. It will be the 89th iteration of the annual award show, and although they're sure to be great, we have a feeling it'll be hard to top what happened at the Oscars 20 years ago. That's right - the red carpet at the 1997 Oscars was, as the kids say, f*cking lit. The dress code included crop-tops, t-shirts, and velvet capes, and couples who seem bizarre to us now were getting cozy all over the place. 2017's show might have Ryan Gosling, but the one in 1997 had someone legitimately dressed as the Oscar statue. There's no coming back from that.
19 Things That Happened at 1997 Oscars That Would Probably Never Happen Today
The Academy Awards will go down at end of February, likely providing us with a gorgeous collection of red carpet gowns, plenty of PDA-friendly couples, and some truly spectacular moments. It will be the 89th iteration of the annual award show, and although they're sure to be great, we have a feeling it'll be hard to top what happened at the Oscars 20 years ago. That's right - the red carpet at the 1997 Oscars was, as the kids say, f*cking lit. The dress code included crop-tops, t-shirts, and velvet capes, and couples who seem bizarre to us now were getting cozy all over the place. 2017's show might have Ryan Gosling, but the one in 1997 had someone legitimately dressed as the Oscar statue. There's no coming back from that.
An Out-of-This-World Baby Shower!
You might think an outer-space theme would only work for a baby boy, but this awesome shower proves that space is equally girl-friendly! "The mama-to-be wanted a space-themed shower because she had been calling the little one 'Captain' all during the pregnancy," says Carlene Smith of Naturally Yours Events. "When we found out it was a little girl, I was excited for the challenge of putting together a typical boy-themed shower for a little girl. Everything about this party was tailored to the happy parents and their love of sci-fi.
"Since it was a challenge to buy decor for a shower with this theme without people thinking baby Lucy was a boy, we had to specially design everything from invites to banners to favor tags!" Carlene continues. "We turned blue astronaut suits and green spaceships to pink ones and added a mix of cool chevron prints with pops of polka-dots." Those details and so many more (check out the star map created with guests' fingerprints!) make this one creative, literally out-of-this-world shower! Keep clicking for all the details, photographed by Liesl Diesel.
How Supreme Leader Snoke Could Be the "Last Jedi" in Star Wars
Now that Star Wars: The Last Jedi is officially in a galaxy not so far away, we're revving up our engines and trying to figure out what will happen next. In January, the official title reveal for the film sent us into overdrive. Upon initial inspection, eagle-eyed fans have noted that the titles form a sentence. Then, of course, there's the larger and simpler looming question: who, exactly, is this last Jedi? Even though we've mostly been looking at the good guys as candidates, one internet theorist has turned to the dark side. Enter Reddit user AnakinKardashian (lol). According to the theory, Supreme Leader Snoke is the last Jedi.
The Strange and Recent Focus on Jedi History
Recent installments of the franchise have been drawing our attention to Jedi history. In Rogue One, we see the planet Jedha, which is where the nature of the Force was first explored and where the Jedi religion was essentially started. In The Force Awakens (this includes the movie and its novelization), we learn that Luke is in search of the original Jedi temple.
OK, So, What Does That Have to Do With Snoke?
It's no secret that Snoke is very, very ancient. In The Force Awakens, he says he witnessed the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire. This means he's been around since the Anakin Skywalker trilogy (Episode I - Episode 3), at the very least. But hey, there's nothing confirming or denying that he's older. It's aso worth noting that Kylo Ren's lightsaber is of a very ancient design. And guess where it came from? Snoke himself. If Snoke's aware of ancient lightsaber designs, his experience could stretch farther back than we think. Plus, his knowledge of lightsabers also would tie him, even if tangentially, to the ancient Jedi Order.
How This Could Tie Into The Last Jedi
AnakinKardashian posits that we could be venturing into Jedi history because the ancient order of the Jedi is much, much different from the Jedi as we know them in the present. "What if what we know as Jedi are not really Jedi after all?" the post asks. "What if Snoke is the last Jedi, in its original form?" If Snoke really is that last living member of the original Jedi order, it connects this new obsession with Jedi history, Snoke's age, Kylo Ren's ancient lightsaber design, and Luke's quest for the first Jedi temple. What's more, if the theory that Snoke appears in Rogue One holds up, it strengthens the argument even more. In the Star Wars universe, anything is possible, right?
The Ordinary Items You Throw Out Every Day Just Popped Up on the Moschino Runway
Our takeaway from the Moschino Fall 2017 show? One person's junk is another person's treasure. Jeremy Scott transformed ordinary items - bubble wrap, UPS boxes, magazine cutouts, trash lids - into wearable runway looks. The first set of models wore beige dresses, tops, and shirts inspired by the packages we use (and toss out) every day. Words like "fragile" and "caution" were splashed across the clothes, while small boxes doubled as hat fascinators to drive home the point.
"Yes, we totally see where this is going," we thought as Kendall Jenner and Gigi and Bella Hadid walked out in similar looks. The designer had appeared to use the post office as inspiration. But folks, that wasn't all.
Jeremy still had plenty of magical creations up his sleeves, including dry-cleaning bags turned into dresses, duct-taped gowns, and hip-hop-influenced outfits. Models went from having '60s-inspired haircuts to wearing oversize gold medallions and colorful snapbacks. More nontraditional items were turned into hats, and a dress covered in literal garbage was sent down the runway. The designer could have chosen to stop there, but this is Moschino we're talking about.
As a quick juxtaposition to all the "trashy" outfits, the designer created a set of eveningwear that spoke to glamour and opulence. Suits and long-sleeved appliqué gowns appeared on the runway, reminding us there are two ends of the spectrum to what is beautiful. And every person has their own version of what's cool. If anyone was left still confused about Jeremy's message, however, postshow the designer stepped out in a shirt that read, "Couture is an attitude." There you have it.
The Stars Put on Their Fanciest Daytime Dresses For the Spirit Awards
If we were actors who had the honor of attending award shows, we'd have just as much fun dressing for the Spirit Awards as we would the evening ceremonies. The daytime event gives stars the perfect chance to amp up their outfits with extra personality. Last year Cate Blanchett topped off her Gucci maxi with a pair of colorful Fendi sunglasses, and it seems like 2017's guests are following suit. Scroll to see every sophisticated-yet-playful look to hit the scene, building up excitement for all the glamour at tomorrow's Oscars.
54 Times Selena Gomez Was Super Sexy and She Knew It
Remember when Selena Gomez was the star of a Disney show? We don't either. The singer and actress has left behind (way, way behind) those days when sweet outfits and smiley photos were her thing and moved on to hot bikini pictures and revealing selfies.
Her Instagram feed - she's officially the most followed person on the social media platform - is full of photos where she demonstrates she has mastered the mysterious and sensual kissy face, the sultry eye look, and the "hair in front of face" sexy stare. Keep scrolling to see her hottest Instagram shots, and then take a look at her leggiest outfits.
Goldie Hawn's Instagram Feed Is Like Your Mom's, Only Funnier
Just a few scrolls through Goldie Hawn's Instagram feed will have you simultaneously laughing your ass off and wishing she was your mom. The 71-year-old actress has a penchant for posting relatable photos of herself, from passing out while getting her makeup done to hating herself for trying to build a new house. Check out some of her funny pictures and clever captions ahead.
The Smartest Sur La Table Shoppers Take Advantage of This Store Policy
I recently discovered the most incredible policy from Sur La Table: the kitchen supply store matches its prices. The company policy reads: "We never met a price we wouldn't match! At Sur La Table, we work hard to bring you the best products at the best price. But if you ever find a product we carry offered at a lower price someplace else, just call 800.243.0852 - and we'll meet the competitor's price."
"For any product? Even in stores?" you may be wondering. In my experience, yes! For Valentine's Day, my boyfriend wanted a Bonavita Electric Kettle, priced at $95. I remembered I bought mine on Amazon for $76. I felt hesitant to make the immediate purchase, but I also wanted to gift him the kettle on Valentine's Day. Instead of sucking it up and paying the extra dough (and instead of ordering via Amazon), I took the item up to the counter and asked the sales clerk if she could match the price I found online. The sales clerk obliged without any fuss and without belaboring the process. It couldn't have been breezier.
Consider it bargaining in the 21st century! I know I'm never going to forget this policy again, especially when I plan on buying big-ticket kitchen items like a Vitamix blender, stainless steel chef's knives, cookware sets, or even weird random KitchenAid attachments like the spiralizer (pictured).
When You See This Saudi Arabian Princess's Outfits, You'll Never Forget Her
Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia isn't just any royal. She is a mother of three, runs a fashion business called D'NA, nurtures emerging designers (past talents include Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Mary Katrantzou, and Erdem), and is editor in chief of Vogue Arabia.
To top off her boss résumé, the princess has also earned her stripes as a street style star to watch at Fashion Week, often wearing her trademark poufy skirts. Her style is refined, like that of any royal, but she's also one of the most fashion-forward of the ladies, often wearing bold prints and silhouettes you wouldn't see on Kate Middleton or even Queen Rania. With an eye for style - she is a fashion editor after all - and the wardrobe to match, it's time Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz lands on your radar.
Scroll on for her best outfit tricks and tips, because once you set eyes on these looks, you'll never forget them.
Goldie Hawn's Instagram Feed Is Like Your Mom's, Only Funnier
Just a few scrolls through Goldie Hawn's Instagram feed will have you simultaneously laughing your ass off and wishing she was your mom. The 71-year-old actress has a penchant for posting relatable photos of herself, from passing out while getting her makeup done to hating herself for trying to build a new house. Check out some of her funny pictures and clever captions ahead.
Triple Threat: 22 Actors Who Swept Award Season
With award season raging in Hollywood, we're starting to get a sense of the movies that are poised to win big (we're looking at you, La La Land). The biggest honor someone can pull off during these months is the Triple Crown: when one actor takes home the Globe, the SAG Award, and the Oscar. There are many men (and women!) who have succeeded to do this in the past, so if you're curious to see the talented people who took home all three for their work all in the same year, just take a look at this list of triple winners.
- Additional reporting by Maggie Pehanick and Quinn Keaney
A Chic Toddler Room Fit For a Sweet Little Princess
Looking for a fairy-tale room that's practical for your budget, and your toddler? Take a look at this pretty in pink butterfly princess toddler bedroom. It's fun, functional, and adorable! From a pint-sized chandelier to floating butterflies and beautiful books, this room is full of sweet dreams (and tips).
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Bring New Meaning to the Term "Relationship Goals"
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen tied the knot in September 2013, and throughout their relationship, the singer and model have given us lots of adorable displays of their affection and sexual chemistry - plus, they just look like they have a ton of fun together. Whether they're sharing sweet celebratory hugs, cute red carpet moments, or getting straight-up sexy in their Instagram snaps, Chrissy and John's romance is something that we can all aspire to, and their amazing genes and talents have clearly been passed on to baby Luna! Keep reading for photos of Chrissy and John that will make you want to find a significant other or hug the one you have really tight.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Bring New Meaning to the Term "Relationship Goals"
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen tied the knot in September 2013, and throughout their relationship, the singer and model have given us lots of adorable displays of their affection and sexual chemistry - plus, they just look like they have a ton of fun together. Whether they're sharing sweet celebratory hugs, cute red carpet moments, or getting straight-up sexy in their Instagram snaps, Chrissy and John's romance is something that we can all aspire to, and their amazing genes and talents have clearly been passed on to baby Luna! Keep reading for photos of Chrissy and John that will make you want to find a significant other or hug the one you have really tight.
Oscars Movie Challenge: Use Our Checklist as You See All the Movies!
It's not just award season, it's Oscar season! The nominations are out, the other major shows have already happened, and now we have our sights on the biggest movie event of the year: the Academy Awards. If you're anything like us, you're using this time to watch as many Oscar-nominated movies as you possibly can. To help with your obsession, we have a printable checklist and a clickable one (below) for you to methodically check off each one as you go. Every feature-length film nominated for something is represented here and divided into three parts: the best picture nominees (self-explanatory); the advanced section, which incorporates films with the acting and screenplay nominees not already up for best picture; and the perfectionist category, which has everything else - for the movie buff who really wants to see them all.
So check off the films you've seen below or print out your checklist, queue up the movies you can watch at home, make plans to go to the theater, and get your cinephile bragging rights on. And if you want to actually brag about it, that's encouraged: use #popsugarmoviechallenge and tell us what you're seeing!
Winter Reading List: 34 Books to Read Before They're Movies
There could not be a cozier Winter cliche than the idea of curling up with a book beside a fireplace, so let's just run with it. For the hands-down snuggliest indoor activity, we have a whole list of books - books that also happen to be next on Hollywood's list to adapt. Check out this list of books that will be movies soon, and you can decide for yourself if the book was better (it always is).
This Song From Get Out Will Haunt You For the Rest of Your Days
One of the many things from Get Out that will stay with you is the music. Donald Glover's "Redbone" is played, and there's a creepy sequence with "Run Rabbit Run" by Flanagan and Allen, but the song that I can't get out of my head is actually part of the film's original score. It plays during the main credits and at the end of the film, and it's called "Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga." Writer/director Jordan Peele talked about the song in a recent interview with GQ:
"It's Swahili, actually. It's such a cool track. I was into this idea of distinctly black voices and black musical references, so it's got some African influences, and some bluesy things going on, but in a scary way, which you never really hear. African-American music tends to have, at the very least, a glimmer of hope to it - sometimes full-fledged hope. I wanted Michael Abels, who did the score, to create something that felt like it lived in this absence of hope but still had [black roots]. And I said to him, 'You have to avoid voodoo sounds, too.'
The words are issuing a warning to Chris. The whole idea of the movie is 'Get out!' - it's what we're screaming at the character on-screen. They go, 'Brother, brother,' in English, and then something to the effect of, 'Watch your back. Something's coming, and it ain't good.'"
It's definitely not good, you guys.
Instagram Is Finally Letting You Share Multiple Photos in One Post
Instagram is finally bringing a long-awaited feature to the app: sharing multiple photos and videos in a single post. The feature begins rolling out today to both Android and iOS users.
Instead of picking the one photo that sums up your vacation, you can now choose up to 10 photos or videos to share in one post. Once you select the photos or videos you want, you can edit them at the same time or do it one by one. To be clear, the group of photos doesn't appear like a collage. It looks more like a gallery that your friends can swipe to see more of.
Ahead, see how to use this feature and what it'll look like in your Instagram feed.
12 Books That Will Help Your Kid Cope With the Death of a Pet
Pets grow old, just like people, but kids often are not prepared when their beloved animal passes. These books from our friends at Common Sense Media can help make it easier for kids to cope after the death of their pet.
Many kids experience serious loss for the first time when a pet dies. Books that deal with this sad event can help prepare them and make it easier for them to process their feelings. These compelling stories can even help kids cope with the death of a family member or friend. For more books that deal with death and animals, see our Books About Grief and Best Animal Books for Kids lists.
Yes, Justin Hartley Knows Exactly How Jack Dies on This Is Us
This Is Us has quickly become one of the hottest new shows on TV, and its stellar cast is just one of the many reasons why. With so much emotional depth and sad twists packed in each episode, the show makes us cry like no other, but we always seem to come back for more. While this week's episode certainly hit us right in feels, the most talk has to be surrounding how the Pearson's patriarch Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) died. Even though we can't help but theorize every little detail, the cast already knows the answer, and spoiler: it's crushingly painful. We recently had a chance to talk with the show's star Justin Hartley in NYC, and aside from being just as charming as his character Kevin, he filled us in on some of our burning questions about the rest of this season.
POPSUGAR: I know there is a lot of speculation surrounding Jack's death. Do you or any of the other cast members know how Jack dies?
Justin Hartley: I do, I do. I think we all do. We have this thing at work where Dan Fogelman, our creator, has this policy where he'll tell you whatever you want to know. There are certain artists or actors that don't like to know certain things, but I like to know everything. I do know, but I'm not going to tell you, because you don't want to know, but you won't be disappointed. It is crushingly painful.
PS: What's the most interesting theory you've heard so far?
JH: Gosh, I've heard everything. My mom told me one - see, I don't want to tell you what they've told me, because then by process of elimination, you'll be able to narrow it down - but I've heard people think that there was a crime, people think it had to do with alcohol, people think certain people are to blame. I've heard one person say he hid and dies missing. That's not the case, but I've heard all kinds of strange theories.
PS: I always see Milo Ventimiglia referring to you and Sterling K. Brown as son on social media.
JH: Yeah, he really thinks that we're his kids.
PS: How seriously do Mandy Moore and Milo take their parental roles off screen?
JH: Not too seriously, I think maybe Milo a little more seriously - I actually think I'm older than both of them - it's all done in fun, but Milo definitely does a deep dive into his character, as does Mandy. But they also get to work with the little kids though, right? So they see them and they read the script, and then they see us and they watch the show, so it's probably hard not to. I don't call him dad much, but I'm gonna start doing that.
PS: Miguel recently told Kevin that he is a lot like his dad Jack, but who do you think is most like Rebecca out the Big Three?
JH: Randall, I guess. I think they were the closest, especially in recent years. And I'm sure that story will be told maybe in season two and throughout season three. But you know, This Is Us is one of those shows where just when you think something is happening, they turn it around and you're like, "Aha! It wasn't. It was right there in front of me the whole time and I just didn't see it." So, who knows? Maybe it's me.
PS: Speaking of Miguel, he had kids before he married Rebecca. Do Kevin's stepbrothers and/or sisters ever come into the picture?
JH: They probably should, right? There's definitely a story to be told there. I'm sure they will. Maybe there was a riff or something? I don't know much about it - or anything about it actually - about why they haven't been on the show yet, but maybe there's something there.
PS: I feel like the breakthrough with Randall and Kevin was one the saddest scenes on the show yet. On a scale of one to 10, 10 being the saddest, how would you rate the finale?
JH: Ten. Tied at 10. There are a few moments on the show where I would put them all at 10.
PS: Would you say it's more than 10?
JH: Can you go more than 10? I don't know. I would say it's tied as one of the most emotional. It's different. That's one of the things I love about our show is that they all tie together, but they're all so different. They all have their own sort of legs and they're individual pillars if you will.
6 Oscar Winners You Can Watch on Netflix Right Now
The Oscars are practically here! As you get ready for the pinnacle award season by watching all the nominees, why not relive some of the greatest movies of all time? From Spotlight to Braveheart, some best picture winners are available on Netflix. Grab the popcorn and get ready for some award-worthy binge-watching.
The Internet Has a Lot of Hilarious Ideas on What to Name the 7 Planets NASA Discovered
When NASA announced its discovery of a new solar system with seven planets earlier this week, the internet collectively wanted to pack their bags and leave Earth immediately. With the exciting space news trending everywhere, Twitter users came up with the hashtag, #7NamesFor7NewPlanets, to help NASA name the new planets. NASA's official Twitter account also got in on the fun by using the hashtag to share a not-so-genius suggestion of their own. See some of the hilarious planet name ideas ahead.
The Oscar Performances Have Been Announced - and There's 1 Big Catch
Yes, the Oscars are all about the movies, but there's so much music to be celebrated too! The Academy has confirmed that, as usual, all of the nominated songs will be performed . . . but there's a catch. The songs that La La Land has been nominated for - "Audition" and "City of Stars" - won't be sung by Emma Stone or Ryan Gosling. They'll have a worthy replacement, but it's still a bit of a letdown. Before the big show on Feb. 26, listen to all the nominated songs and find out who will be singing them!
35 New Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in March
Before you get too sad about the shows and movies leaving Netflix in March, take a quick look at all the new, exciting titles headed to the streaming service! Old favorites like The Waterboy are coming, along with the most recent seasons of shows like The Vampire Diaries and How to Get Away With Murder. There are also several Netflix originals on the docket, like season one of 13 Reasons Why and Amy Schumer's brand-new comedy special. Check out our 35 picks and if you haven't already, find out what hit Netflix in February.
The Statement Piece You're Going to See Beyond Fashion Month
This season at Fashion Week, it wasn't a trendy bag or shoe (hello, Gucci fur loafers) that made a street style statement. It was messages of activism written across the t-shirts and jackets of street style stars.
Influencers like Aimee Song sported powerful phrases that read "We Will Not Be Silenced" and "Love Is Love" in response to political decisions made by President Donald Trump. The clothes, a literal statement themselves, touched on love, resistance, and inclusion - ideas that were also echoed by designers on the runway. The fashion community came together to voice their political thoughts in style.
Scroll on to read some of the slogans spotted on the streets, because we will continue to hear the messages well beyond Fashion Month.
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