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In Praise of the Unflinchingly Honest Approach to Teen Suicide on 13 Reasons Why
Trigger Warning: Discussions of suicide and depression below. There are also spoilers for 13 Reasons Why throughout.
There's a good chance Hannah Baker is just like you. At the very least, Hannah Baker is just like someone you know; she's smart, she has a bright future ahead of herself, she has loving parents, she just wants to be liked. Maybe that's what makes the fact that Hannah Baker slices her wrists open and bleeds to death in 13 Reasons Why so difficult to swallow.
Netflix's 13-episode drama, an adaptation of Jay Asher's best-selling 2007 YA novel, follows quiet high school student Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) after he receives a box of 13 cassette tapes from Hannah (Katherine Langford), his classmate and crush who killed herself a few weeks earlier. "Hi, this is Hannah," she announces on the first tape. "Settle in, because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended." Each cassette, and each episode, reveals a person (aka one of the titular "reasons") she deems responsible for her eventual decision to commit suicide. Hannah has another classmate, Tony, make sure everyone included on the tapes passes them on to the next person one by one, or else he'll release a copy of them to the public. Since the reasons range from cruel bullying to rape, it's obvious why the people on the tapes want their secrets to stay under wraps.
While listening to the first tape, Clay rides his bike to the park where everything started for Hannah, at her posthumous instruction. Distracted, he swerves out of the way of an oncoming car only to collide head first with one parked on the side of the street. From then on, the gash he gets on his forehead from the accident is featured prominently throughout each episode during close-ups, or whenever he looks in the mirror. As Clay sinks deeper and deeper into Hannah's world, gradually understanding why she did what she did, the cut begins to heal until it's nothing more than a green and yellow bruise; a physical manifestation of Clay's reckoning with the tragedy.
And tragedy it most definitely is. With the rate of suicide in the US climbing among adolescent girls, 13 Reasons Why could not have come at a better time. Make no mistake, though; this show is not a PSA. Instead, it's an unflinching portrayal of suicide and its aftermath. I can't recall ever having seen a TV show address mental health and suicide in such a brutally honest way. The Jason Foundation, a youth suicide prevention organization, reports that not only is suicide the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24, but there are an average of over 5,240 suicide attempts by young people in grades 7-12 each day. That's part of what makes show show feel like a thriller of sorts. What happened to Hannah Baker could happen to someone you know, and the worst part is you might not even realize it. Like some kind of invisible horror movie villain, depression sneaks up on you. "What does it really look like?" Hannah asks in the penultimate episode, referencing her mental state right before she chose to kill herself. "Here's the scary thing: it looks like nothing . . . It feels like a deep, always blank, endless nothing."
I've struggled with depression since I myself was Hannah's age, and never before has a piece of dialogue knocked the wind out of me harder than that line. Immediately tears filled my eyes, partly because I couldn't believe feelings I've dealt with my entire life were finally being portrayed accurately, and partly because I wish I'd had a show like this to watch when I was 16. I wish that I'd known I wasn't alone and that conversations about mental health are necessary parts of life, rather than things that should be swept under the rug.
This is why the scene of Hannah killing herself is so, so important for everyone to watch (although "endure" might be a better word). After a school counselor, Mr. Porter (Derek Luke), tells her that the only choice she has is to reveal the name of her rapist to him or "move on" with her life, she considers her fate sealed. She steals a pack of razors from her parents' drug store. She goes home. She turns on the bathtub. She gets inside of it in all of her clothes. She slices deep gashes into her arms and bleeds out, as water spills over the ceramic white wall of the tub in a waterfall of unsettling pink. The camera doesn't give you an out by zooming in on her face or panning away as she cuts herself, either. Hannah dies in a horrific, gut-wrenching way, and you're going to face it whether you want to or not.
This series is not a campaign quietly and politely asking people who feel down not to kill themselves; it's an unwavering account of a depressed, brutalized teenage girl who thinks she has no way out.There will be think pieces accusing the scene of being too graphic, too much like "torture porn," or done simply for shock value. I disagree. Showrunner Brian Yorkey doesn't hold back from depicting the horrors of being Hannah Baker (or a teenager in general) up until that episode, so why should they stop being truthful during the most important scene of the entire series? Anything less than showing Hannah's death in all of its brutal, bloody reality would be a disservice to the character, the show, and its audience. This series is not a campaign quietly and politely asking people who feel down not to kill themselves; it's an unwavering account of a depressed, brutalized teenage girl who thinks she has no way out. You might not like what you see, but this is a choice thousands of teenagers make a year. This is real life.
A lot of people may consider suicide a "selfish" act, but for many of those thinking of killing themselves, they see it as an end to their pain and a way to stop being a burden to those around them. Mental illness is a tricky, slippery thing. As you see with Hannah and her parents, played by Brian d'Arcy James and Kate Walsh (who has never been better), the voices of loved ones saying that they're there for you can be softer than the voices telling you that maybe, just maybe, life would be easier for everyone if you just disappeared. Hannah has those exact thoughts shortly before she makes her fateful choice. Try to imagine, just for a second, the depth of her pain: how could the show not try to make that as clear as possible?
"She let people intimidate her over and over and over until she disappeared," Clay says during a tense conversation with Mr. Porter after he finds out the role he played in Hannah's death. "You can't love someone back to life," Mr. Porter replies. Clay, a determined look in his eyes, hits back, "You can try." And that is what 13 Reasons Why does. It tries to tell an honest story about an epidemic that is all too real for a lot of families. Hannah isn't the only one dealing with demons, either. Clay has mental health issues of his own, another character turns to alcohol as a way to subconsciously deal with the fact she was raped, and another has an abusive home. The list goes on and on, shining as bright a light as possible on the things people experience everyday.
Whether it gets picked up for a second season or not, it's obvious that Netflix has achieved something special here. And this is exactly the kind of storytelling everyone (not just teenagers, and not just their parents) needs to see.
12 Coachella Styling Hacks to Steal From Celebrities
At Coachella, we've seen it all - barely there bikini tops, endless neon, and plenty of too-flowery flower crowns - but this year, festival season style is decidedly different. Instead of the brazen looks of yesteryear, we're drawn to the laid-back and bohemian pieces we've spotted on some of our favorite style stars.
Fashionable women like Kate Bosworth and Kendall Jenner offer proof that casual-cool style is easy to attain if you know what to shop for. From breezy scarves to flatform espadrilles, get inspired to plan your outfits right now, since there's no such thing as starting too early. Scroll through for some A-list inspiration plus a packing list to help you get started, because festivals are never just about the music.
- additional reporting by Aemilia Madden
Dad Finds Sweet Note Taped to Dumbo Toy in His Business Trip Suitcase
Joys of Parenting - Found in Suitcase on a Business Trip from pics
After arriving in NYC for a business trip, one dad found an unexpected item packed away in his suitcase: his 9-year-old daughter's Dumbo Tsum-Tsum toy attached to a darling note in kid writing.
The dad, who goes by "endustry1994" on Reddit, posted a photo of Tate's sweet gesture online so everyone could read her adorable note. "Dear Daddy," it says. "You can use Dumbo. I love you, good morning, goodnight, sweet dreams. I love you to the moon and back."
Although those few lines are enough to make our hearts burst, we have to admit, our two favorite parts of the note were her hilariously unsubtle request for a "suvaneir" and her signature, which reads, "Love, Tatertot" (aka the cutest nickname ever). What a loved dad!
Here's How The Walking Dead Brings Shiva to Life
When it comes to the season finale of The Walking Dead, there was one scene that almost certainly had every fan cheering wildly. At a pivotal point, Negan is just about to beat Carl to death with Lucille, when King Ezekiel's tiger companion Shiva shows up out of nowhere and mauls a Savior in broad daylight. It only gets more badass from there as she makes her way around Alexandria, dispatching enemies. With such a triumphant moment, we couldn't help but wonder what went into creating the big feline lifesaver. As luck would have it, AMC has shared a few behind-the-scenes glimpses at the magic. Needless to say, it's a little funny.
There's a stuntman in a blue morphsuit who the visual effects team turns into Shiva in postproduction. At least, that's exactly what happened for the finale. A person wore a blue suit and leaped around attacking actors. But what's the point of describing it to you when we could just show you these revelatory pictures?
At this point, you might be wondering how this gentleman got so much air for that initial lunge. After all, Shiva appears to soar into frame like some sort of tiger superhero that has decided to do away with the whole supersuit thing. Well, we have an answer for that too: a springboard. If you look to the right side of the GIF, you can even see the stand-in for Carl kneeling in the grass and the stand-in for Negan pretending to swing a bat.
So, there you have it. It's unclear if we're seeing a man in a morphsuit every single time we see Shiva, mostly because it seemed especially appropriate for this specific situation. It's possible the same effect is created with blue tennis balls and such in the tiger's more docile and stagnant scenes. We'll just go ahead and leave that up to your imagination.
50 Baby Names That You'll Want to Use For Your Spring Baby
Mamas who have Spring babies get to bring their new arrival into the world during a time of rebirth - how perfect is that?! Just like having a fresh bundle of joy, Spring brings light and color into the world in a refreshing way. If you're having a Spring baby, or just love springtime feelings, we rounded up 50 baby names that fit the season - ranging from colors and flower names to the word "Spring" in other languages - that you are going to want to name your baby.
Read through for 25 girls' names and 25 boys' names.
Girls
- April
- Aurora
- Aviva
- Brooke
- Chloe
- Daisy
- Dahlia
- Eden
- Fern
- Fleur
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jade
- Lavender
- Lily
- Mae
- Nova
- Olive
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Rayne
- Rose
- Skye
- Violet
- Willow
Boys
- Aries
- Ash
- Attwell
- Aviv
- Blaise
- Brooks
- Buzz
- Cedar
- Denver
- Heath
- Hunter
- Leif
- Lon
- Maxwell
- Neo
- Owen
- Pascal
- Phoenix
- Robin
- River
- Sonny
- Sterling
- Thorne
- Weldon
- Wells
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- You Haven't Heard These '80s Baby Names in Ages, but You're Going to Want to Use Them
Prepare Your Hearts: Chris Evans and Jenny Slate Reunite at Their Movie Premiere
Chris Evans and Jenny Slate ended their romance in February after almost a year of dating, but the two still have nothing but love for each other. The Gifted costars attended the premiere of their movie in LA on Tuesday night, where they looked more than happy to reunite. The pair posed for photos together on the red carpet at Pacific Theaters at The Grove before attending the afterparty with the cast and crew. The former couple's sweet demeanor should come as no surprise. After their split, both stars opened up about their mutual love for each other. Jenny called Chris "one of the kindest people I've ever met," while the Captain America: Civil War actor called Jenny his "favorite human." No matter what their relationship status is, these two will always be the sweetest.
Find Out the Reason This Baby Cries Every Time His Mom Reads to Him
Any bookworm knows that though it's a thrill to work your way through to the end of a book, there's always a hint of sadness as you turn the final page and close the back cover, leaving the story behind. For this little guy, it's taken less than a year for him to realize how truly sad the ending of a good book can be, and he's not afraid to cry about it - every time.
In the video, the tiny tot is being read to by his mama - in a very appropriate "The Struggle Is Real" onesie - and every time she concludes the book with a lighthearted "the end," he totally loses his composure. It's both adorable and heartbreaking, so the urge to watch the video over and over despite his traumatic fight against endings seems wrong but ultimately wins out. We promise you'll watch this one a few times.
Prepare Your Hearts: Chris Evans and Jenny Slate Reunite at Their Movie Premiere
Chris Evans and Jenny Slate ended their romance in February after almost a year of dating, but the two still have nothing but love for each other. The Gifted costars attended the premiere of their movie in LA on Tuesday night, where they looked more than happy to reunite. The pair posed for photos together on the red carpet at Pacific Theaters at The Grove before attending the afterparty with the cast and crew. The former couple's sweet demeanor should come as no surprise. After their split, both stars opened up about their mutual love for each other. Jenny called Chris "one of the kindest people I've ever met," while the Captain America: Civil War actor called Jenny his "favorite human." No matter what their relationship status is, these two will always be the sweetest.
50 Baby Names That You'll Want to Use For Your Spring Baby
Mamas who have Spring babies get to bring their new arrival into the world during a time of rebirth - how perfect is that?! Just like having a fresh bundle of joy, Spring brings light and color into the world in a refreshing way. If you're having a Spring baby, or just love springtime feelings, we rounded up 50 baby names that fit the season - ranging from colors and flower names to the word "Spring" in other languages - that you are going to want to name your baby.
Read through for 25 girls' names and 25 boys' names.
Girls
- April
- Aurora
- Aviva
- Brooke
- Chloe
- Daisy
- Dahlia
- Eden
- Fern
- Fleur
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jade
- Lavender
- Lily
- Mae
- Nova
- Olive
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Rayne
- Rose
- Skye
- Violet
- Willow
Boys
- Aries
- Ash
- Attwell
- Aviv
- Blaise
- Brooks
- Buzz
- Cedar
- Denver
- Heath
- Hunter
- Leif
- Lon
- Maxwell
- Neo
- Owen
- Pascal
- Phoenix
- Robin
- River
- Sonny
- Sterling
- Thorne
- Weldon
- Wells
Related:
- 100 Baby Names You've Never Heard of but Are Going to Want to Use
- You'll Love These 1-Syllable Baby Names No Matter What Type of Name You're Looking For
- 50 Common Baby Names With a Spelling Twist
- 200+ Unique Baby Name Ideas For Pop Culture Fanatics
- You Haven't Heard These '80s Baby Names in Ages, but You're Going to Want to Use Them
Find Out the Reason This Baby Cries Every Time His Mom Reads to Him
Any bookworm knows that though it's a thrill to work your way through to the end of a book, there's always a hint of sadness as you turn the final page and close the back cover, leaving the story behind. For this little guy, it's taken less than a year for him to realize how truly sad the ending of a good book can be, and he's not afraid to cry about it - every time.
In the video, the tiny tot is being read to by his mama - in a very appropriate "The Struggle Is Real" onesie - and every time she concludes the book with a lighthearted "the end," he totally loses his composure. It's both adorable and heartbreaking, so the urge to watch the video over and over despite his traumatic fight against endings seems wrong but ultimately wins out. We promise you'll watch this one a few times.
How to Stay Invisible When You're Browsing LinkedIn
If you're job hunting on LinkedIn, be aware that when you look at someone's profile on the network, they can find out if you're viewing them through the "Who's Viewed Your Profile?" feature. Although there are both perks and drawbacks of being visible, sometimes you just want your privacy. Here's how to make yourself invisible on LinkedIn:
- Log into LinkedIn with your user name and password.
- When you're logged in, hover over your mini photo icon in the top right-hand corner, and the Account & Settings menu will drop down. Click on the Privacy & Settings option.
- Once you're in the Privacy & Settings page, scroll to the bottom of the page to get to the Privacy Controls section. Click on the "Select what others see when you've viewed their profile" option to edit your settings. (You may need to click on "Go to previous version of Settings" to view this option.)
- You can choose from three options. The first one will allow your headline and name to be visible to everyone, the second is an anonymous profile but your industry and company can be viewed, and the third will let you be totally anonymous ("You will be in complete private mode."). Choose the last option and click on the "Save Changes" button to stay completely invisible.
Small Bust? Shop 16 Figure-Flattering Suits to Enhance What You've Got
Swimsuit shopping is a unique battle for anyone, especially if you're self-conscious about being smaller up top. Arm yourself with tricks and you'll be able to stroll seaside with confidence.
- Flaunt what you have, and fake what you don't. If you're looking to create more cleavage, opt for an underwire bra top (or padding). A structured top will shape what you have, while padded cups can actively fake more if that's the look you're after.
- Distract, distract, distract. Ruffles, bold prints, and splashes of color are all far busier than a simple, solid suit and can claim an onlooker's attention.
- Embrace what you can wear. Tiny tops and unique shapes are cute but often spell disaster for women with larger chests. Trendy styles are easy to conquer when support isn't mandatory, so go ahead and play around with fun cuts.
Now that you're up to speed, just read on to shop the cutest suits for small-busted beach babes.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Fry Eggs
One of the simplest yet most complicated cooking basics everyone learns is how to fry an egg. Simple because cracking an egg into a pan and waiting until it's cooked doesn't require much skill, but complicated because if you're not careful, you can easily end up with undercooked whites and an overcooked yolk. So how can you make sure your fried eggs are perfect every time? Taking a few tips from the experts is a great place to start. Here's how some of our favorite celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities fry their eggs.
Alton Brown: Cracked in a Ramekin
Alton Brown's number one tip for frying eggs is to not crack them directly into the pan. In his recipe for perfect eggs over-easy, he explains, "Never crack eggs directly into a pan - always crack them into a cup or ramekin. It's the only way to make sure they cook evenly, and you can pour them into the pan right where you want them." His other pro tip involves the proper way to flip the eggs without cracking the yolks. "Never flip the food up and bring the pan down. Try to meet the food with the pan as best as you can, thus preventing a hard - and potentially yolk-busting - landing."
Giada De Laurentiis: Fried in Olive Oil
Would you expect anything less from the queen of Italian food? To make Giada's Italian fried egg sandwich, you'll want to reach for the olive oil and forgo the butter. After adding the eggs to a pan with two teaspoons of olive oil heated over medium heat, Giada covers the pan in order to cook the whites quickly.
Ree Drummond: Basted in Canola Oil
Rather than covering the skillet with a lid or flipping the eggs over, The Pioneer Woman's tip is to carefully spoon the hot oil over the whites to help them cook evenly. Ree's final tip is important, too: she recommends removing the eggs and draining them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
Mario Batali: Don't Touch! Then Flip
Mario Batali's first rule for frying eggs is to crack the eggs into the skillet and avoid touching them at all for the first 30 seconds. Then, using a nonstick silicone spatula, gently loosen the edges of the eggs and make sure the bottoms aren't sticking. Flip the eggs, and cook for 30 more seconds.
Chrissy Teigen: Fried in Butter and Olive Oil
You get the best of both worlds when you follow Chrissy Teigen's recipe for fried eggs. You won't find it online, but when you open her Cravings cookbook to the Breakfast All Day section, you'll find her popular recipe for Cajun Catfish With Over-Easy Eggs ("I am aware of how gross this sounds," she promises in the intro). To get a perfectly cooked and flavorful egg, Chrissy cooks in both butter and olive oil.
Paula Deen: Fried in Bacon Fat
A woman after my own heart, Paula Deen knows it's a wise decision to cook eggs in bacon fat. Paula's fried egg and avocado sandwich calls for bacon, and her pro tip is to reserve one tablespoon of the fat before discarding the rest. Use that grease to cook your eggs in the same skillet, and you'll have a perfectly fried egg seasoned with the salty and smoky flavors of the bacon.
19 Reasons the New Spider-Man Movie Will Be Unlike Anything You've Seen Before
Like many other superhero movie fans out there, I suffer from a serious, life-altering condition known as Spider-Man Fatigue (SMF). I'm a fan of the early 2000s franchise starring Tobey Maguire, and I willingly sat through Andrew Garfield's take on Peter Parker in 2012 and 2014. But when I heard Marvel and Sony had combined forces to tell a new version of the young web-slinger's story for a third time, I audibly groaned. Another one? Seriously? Then, I saw Captain America: Civil War. This Spider-Man, played by 20-year-old British rising star Tom Holland, is only in the movie briefly, but seems immediately lighter and funnier; he meshes perfectly with Tony Stark and the rest of the gang. Could it be? Could Marvel have finally found a way to stop my skeptical eyes from rolling at each mention of a new installment to his story?
To figure out, once and for all, whether I'd be able to enjoy a sixth Spider-Man movie, I flew down to Marvel's Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, where the team behind Spider-Man: Homecoming filled me and a group of other journalists in on what's in store for Peter Parker this time around. We arrived on production day 46 of 74, and were treated to tours of a few sets - including a massive portion of the Washington Monument that Peter climbs, and a full-size (but still partial) replica of the Staten Island Ferry designed to split in two for a fight scene - and an enlightening conversation with Eric Carroll. The co-producer and director of development for Marvel explained to us the basic story of the film, and what Homecoming is trying to achieve with this iteration; chiefly, they want it to feel fresh and new, while still going back to basics in terms of Peter's story.
Later on that day we got a better idea of just how basic Carroll meant, when we watched Michael Keaton and Holland film a scene in an old, empty warehouse, where Peter Parker confronts the Vulture dressed in a very, very basic version of his suit (which you can see above). After chatting with Keaton, Holland, Carroll, director Jon Watts, and more members of the production team who've helped bring this movie to life, I can confirm that any fellow sufferer of SMF needs not fear: Homecoming is going to leave us all with our jaws on the floor.
- This will be the youngest Peter Parker yet. At just 15-years-old, Marvel has given us a glimpse at Peter in all of his awkward, nerdy, angsty glory. As we saw in Civil War, he's not only figuring out the limits of his powers, but also learning how to balance his life as a student and friend, as well as a superhero. "[It's] the whole aspect of keeping him grounded and making sure the audience sees a kid as a superhero," Holland explained. "Because we've seen the sort of Norse god, we've seen the billionaire, we've seen the soldier, now we get to see the kid. And one of the most important themes of the movie is, what would a 15-year-old boy do with superpowers? So, sort of opening act to the movie, you see Peter really trying to discover who he is, what he can do, which is something I feel like we haven't really explored massively in the previous movies - is seeing Peter make mistakes and try and rectify them and try and learn exactly what he can do."
- They're staying true to his Queens roots. If you hear "Spider-Man" and immediately conjure images of him slinging his way around Manhattan's tallest skyscrapers, think again. "If you think of New York, you always think of Manhattan, so it's a very conscious tonal choice to say he is not in Manhattan," production designer Oliver Scholl told us. "Manhattan is always across the river, it's where he aspires to be. That's where the Avengers' tower is - across the river looming in the sunset. But he's not there yet."
- So, no skyscrapers for Peter? This Spider-Man is still unsure of his powers, and therefore isn't keen on jumping off 40-story buildings. "Spider-Man starting out - he's not irrationally afraid of heights, but he has the fear of heights that all well-balanced people do," Carroll said. "So he's going to work up to becoming the Spider-Man we know he will someday. But we will not see him swing down Fifth Avenue in this movie. We will not see him 40 stories off the ground acting like that is not the most terrifying thing he will do that day." Luckily he'll be much more at home in the low-rises in Queens.
- Aunt May is getting a face lift. Following in the footsteps of Rosemary Harris and Sally Field, Marisa Tomei is the next Aunt May. She won't be wearing a white wig or sitting for hours in the makeup chair to make her look older, though; this Aunt May is "more of a big sister" figure to Peter, who encourages him to go out and be social.
- Uncle Ben will be basically nonexistent. Although Holland kept information about Uncle Ben's role in this Peter's story under wraps, Carroll confirmed that the character will be alluded to at best. Here's hoping we never have to see Uncle Ben bleed out on a sidewalk somewhere ever again, right?
- The Avengers are responsible for creating the Vulture. Remember all of that talk about how superheroes are never held accountable for all of the destruction their giant battles cause? Well, Keaton's Adrian Toomes (a.k.a. the Vulture) is a direct side-effect of The Battle of New York. Toomes owns a salvage company, which is hired to clean up the Avengers' damage around Stark Tower. He's elated over scoring such a big contract, only to be told another company - called "Damage Control" - is handling the job instead. As a blue collar family man just trying to get by, he's furious. This is what eventually sends him on a collision course with Peter.
- The Vulture salvages his gear from The Battle of New York. Although Toomes and his men are kicked off the project pretty soon, it's still enough time for them to steal some alien tech they find amid the detritus. This is how Toomes is able to build wings for himself, and how some of his men - who later become Marvel villains the Tinkerer and the Shocker - get their own powerful tools.
- The Vulture is a totally new kind of Marvel villain. Loki and Ultron might have been hell-bent on taking over the world, but the Vulture has smaller goals in mind. "He's somewhat of a victim," Keaton said Toomes's motivations. "He takes things in to feel like a victim. And some of it is justified actually, because he believes that there is an upper echelon of society and people who are getting away with a lot and have everything, and there was a whole lot of folks who are working hard and don't have much. Does that sound familiar to anybody, given the political climate?" In the same warehouse where we watched Keaton and Holland film, we got to take a stroll through Toomes's workshop, which is covered in crayon drawings from his children.
- Holland's performance is inspired by both of the previous Spider-Mans. Holland is definitely doing something new with his character, but he wasn't afraid to pick and choose elements from Maguire and Garfield. "It's difficult to not take any influence from Toby and Andrew because they both had such great versions of the character," he said. "I think from Toby, I'm taking the kind of less cool side of things, whereas Andrew is very cool and very sort of contained. I thought his Spider-Man was fantastic. When he was in that suit, I thought he really came to life, and so those are the two things I'm taking from both people. But for me, it's just making sure I feel like a kid on set and really, really be the kid that everyone wants to be, you know? To just have fun with it, and see a superhero really enjoy having his powers."
- A classic '80s comedy inspired a key fight scene. Bueller? Bueller? That's right, there will be a sequence of Peter chasing bad guys through a neighborhood worthy of Ferris Bueller. Hopefully he'll use his web to get around instead of stealing his best friend's father's Ferrari.
- The cast had to watch a John Hughes movie marathon to prepare. Spider-Man: Homecoming is first and foremost a coming of age tale, so Watts turned to the master of such stories: John Hughes. "He gave us a lot of movies to watch," Holland said. "God there's so many movies, and we basically just all sat down in my house in Atlanta, all the cast, and we just watched them all in one day and just had like a Dominos day. It was amazing . . . Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty in Pink, there were loads of them."
- Which is good, since the characters will be in high school for a while. High school will be "a big aspect" of these films, according to Carroll, which Watts echoed. "In the (Sam) Raimi one, he's only in high school for like 10 minutes," Watts said. "But I wanted to make a high school movie, so the opportunity to do it with Spider-Man was pretty exciting." Homecoming takes place in Peter's sophomore year, which means a trilogy might end with Peter graduating. Fingers crossed Spider-Man: Prom is next.
- Holland went undercover at a high school in the Bronx to get the full experience. "I sent him to the Bronx High School of Science, because that's the kind of school that Peter Parker would go to," Watts revealed. "He was so blown away by how hard the kids worked, how smart everyone was, and the thing he remarked on was just everyone was exhausted, and that's what I remember from high school." Holland went all-in on the experience, too, donning a fake name and accent to blend in. "I am in no way a science student, and some of the teachers would call me up in front of the class and try and get me to do equations and stuff. It was so embarrassing," he recalled. "But it was actually really, really informative, because schools in London are so different. I would go to school every day in a suit and tie, it was just boys, and to be in a school where you can be free and let loose and be with girls was so different." Holland swears that no one figured out his secret identity, but we have a feeling he's going to have a harder time being anonymous once Homecoming premieres.
- Tony Stark is an important part of Peter's growth. "Their relationship is so great in Civil War that you kind of feel you have to keep exploring that," Watts said of his choice to make Tony a big part of Peter's story. Holland says Tony is "more like a big brother than he is a father figure" to Peter because of their banter. "He picks on him," he explained. "And he kind of is down on him quite a lot, but then there is that level of him caring about him like his own. And Robert [Downey Jr.] has really brought something lovely to the character. A very different side to Stark than we've ever seen before."
- Tony is a little too overprotective of Peter, according to Peter. After seeing how clumsy Peter handled certain aspects of his team-up with Tony in Berlin, "He doesn't feel that [Peter is] ready yet to be an Avenger," Holland said. "I think he might have thought that what happened in Germany was too much for Spider-Man at that time, so he is very persuasive and he's constantly trying to get Peter to stay in Queens, and save cats out of trees, and stop the burglar, and blah blah blah, and nothing of this scale."
- Say goodbye to Harry Osborn. In an effort to make Homecoming feel fresh, Carroll said that "our goal was not to see what's already been seen." This means Peter's BFF-turned nemesis will be missing, along with Oscorp and the Daily Bugle. Fortunately Peter finds a friend and confidant in classmate Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon), who will no doubt ground the blossoming superhero.
- Say hello to a sick new suit. According to Carroll, Peter's suit (courtesy of Tony) will include features like "a heater, lights, surveillance data, airbags, taser-webs, and mutli-web shooters." Not too shabby for a 15-year-old from Queens, right?
- Holland does not share Peter Parker's reflexes. There's a scene in Homecoming which sees Peter handling liquid webbing, but it didn't take long for Holland to be barred from playing with it. "As soon as they gave it to me I dropped it and it smashed everywhere. It's literally Day 1," he laughed. "It was this clear liquid and then I poured this yellow liquid into it, then mixed it, and it would go fluorescent white. I was like 'Oh this is the coolest thing ever,' and just smashed it everywhere. So, they immediately took it off me and I wasn't allowed to play with it."
- Holland confirms that Zendaya is perfectly actress for the job. When news first broke that Zendaya might be playing iconic Spidey love interest Mary Jane Watson (although she's been referred to as "Michelle" so far), some despicable corners of the internet decided to throw a tantrum over the fact she isn't white. Fortunately Holland can attest that of anyone tasked with dealing with these particular haters, Zendaya probably does it best. "Z is so powerful and so strong-willed that it's not going to shake her at all," he said. "She has such a large following on Instagram, and the majority of those people all love her. I feel like our generation is moving past this whole [idea] that you can't cast someone who's not of the right race for a character, and I really think we're breaking through and changing that, and Z is perfect for it." We have to agree.
See Spider-Man: Homecoming when it hits theaters on July 6!
It's Not Selena Gomez's Outfit That'll Catch Your Eye - It's Her Alice in Wonderland Bag
When Selena Gomez took her family to Disneyland, she was casually dressed down in a navy Adidas pullover and matching sweats. The athleisure ensemble was cute and cozy, but it didn't exactly scream "I'm at Disneyland!" That is, until we saw a glimpse of the grooviest Alice in Wonderland bag. The '70s-style graphics, printed on the front of her shoulder bag, referenced several characters and important items (the potion bottle!) from the animated film, and it was this accessory that completely changed the direction of Selena's theme-park look.
She may not have worn Mickey Mouse ears like some other celebs who have gone to Disneyland, but the whimsical bag proved she's truly a Disney girl at heart. Not a bad choice as a carryall to one of the happiest places on Earth. Selena then topped off her comfy look with her trusted Converse x Jack Purcell low tops. Scroll on to have a closer look at the Alice in Wonderland piece yourself.
So THIS Is Why Sir Ian McKellen Didn't Play Dumbledore in Harry Potter
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In fan circles, it is often speculated why Sir Ian McKellen never took up the mantle - or, in this case, half-moon glasses - of Albus Dumbledore after the death of original actor Richard Harris. And while there have been answers to this age-old question circulating on Reddit and fan blogs for years, McKellen recently addressed the question in an interview with BBC.
In the interview, McKellen alluded to the fact that Harris once famously characterized several other British actors (including McKellen) as "technically brilliant, but passionless." So, when he was unofficially asked to take on the role of Dumbledore after Harris's passing, McKellen felt it would be inappropriate:
"When he died - he played Dumbledore of course, the wizard . . . But when they called me up and they said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potter films, they didn't say what part. I worked out what they were thinking and I couldn't. I couldn't take over the part from an actor who I'd known didn't approve of me."
While McKellen joked in the same interview that he played the "real wizard" as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, it certainly seems that this move was an act of artistic respect for Harris. Plus, it worked out for us all in the end; McKellen delivered a truly memorable role as Gandalf, and Michael Gambon won hearts as the replacement Dumbledore. No matter what he thought of McKellen in life, we're positive that Harris would approve of the actor's decision.
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Yes, Donald Trump Actually Just Blamed Obama For the Syrian Chemical Attack
Donald Trump exploited the latest human rights atrocity in Syria as an opportunity to take a jab at his predecessor, Barack Obama, in a statement that is likely to incense you.
On April 4, Syrian civilians were reportedly subjected to a brutal sarin chemical attack in the Idlib region of the country. According to reports from The Guardian, at least 60 people died after warplanes dropped the toxic chemical over the province; at least 100 more were injured. Though the Syrian government denied responsibility, human rights groups and politicians were quick to place blame with President Bashar al-Assad, who is reasonably suspected to be responsible. This would be a war crime of the most punishable degree, and it would not be the first time Assad has been accused of attacking his own people with chemical weapons.
After reports of the attack circulated in the international press and across the internet, the White House really had no choice but to respond - but the way in which it did is downright galling.
An incredible written statement from a sitting US president http://pic.twitter.com/lFDTANyDCT
- Jon Passantino (@passantino) April 4, 2017
Not only does Trump attempt to blame his predecessor, President Obama, for the chemical attack and the lives it cost, but he also demonstrates an utter lack of consciousness and responsibility for America's own role in civilian casualties in the Middle East.
"Today's chemical attack in Syria against innocent people, including women and children, is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world," Trump's statement reads. "These heinous actions by the Bashar al-Assad regime are a consequence of the past administration's weakness and irresolution. President Obama said in 2012 that he wold establish a 'red line' against the use of chemical weapons and then did nothing."
Since Trump took office - admittedly following Obama's blueprint for airstrikes in the region and recently heightening operations - America's military has reportedly been responsible for the killings of hundreds of people in Iraq, which borders Syria, in airstrikes. Just a few weeks ago, an American-led drone strike allegedly killed 200 civilians. Trump also authorized widely criticized raids in Yemen which resulted in civilian deaths. One assault of note killed 30 innocent Yemenis inside their homes and a Navy SEAL whose death has been described as "avoidable."
This all makes Trump's repudiation of Assad and blaming of Obama downright offensive. His statement on Assad's alleged attack appears less like a condemnation and more like an exploitation of innocent lives lost to attain the upper hand in a political feud.
19 Reasons the New Spider-Man Movie Will Be Unlike Anything You've Seen Before
Like many other superhero movie fans out there, I suffer from a serious, life-altering condition known as Spider-Man Fatigue (SMF). I'm a fan of the early 2000s franchise starring Tobey Maguire, and I willingly sat through Andrew Garfield's take on Peter Parker in 2012 and 2014. But when I heard Marvel and Sony had combined forces to tell a new version of the young web-slinger's story for a third time, I audibly groaned. Another one? Seriously? Then, I saw Captain America: Civil War. This Spider-Man, played by 20-year-old British rising star Tom Holland, is only in the movie briefly, but seems immediately lighter and funnier; he meshes perfectly with Tony Stark and the rest of the gang. Could it be? Could Marvel have finally found a way to stop my skeptical eyes from rolling at each mention of a new installment to his story?
To figure out, once and for all, whether I'd be able to enjoy a sixth Spider-Man movie, I flew down to Marvel's Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, where the team behind Spider-Man: Homecoming filled me and a group of other journalists in on what's in store for Peter Parker this time around. We arrived on production day 46 of 74, and were treated to tours of a few sets - including a massive portion of the Washington Monument that Peter climbs, and a full-size (but still partial) replica of the Staten Island Ferry designed to split in two for a fight scene - and an enlightening conversation with Eric Carroll. The co-producer and director of development for Marvel explained to us the basic story of the film, and what Homecoming is trying to achieve with this iteration; chiefly, they want it to feel fresh and new, while still going back to basics in terms of Peter's story.
Later on that day we got a better idea of just how basic Carroll meant, when we watched Michael Keaton and Holland film a scene in an old, empty warehouse, where Peter Parker confronts the Vulture dressed in a very, very basic version of his suit (which you can see above). After chatting with Keaton, Holland, Carroll, director Jon Watts, and more members of the production team who've helped bring this movie to life, I can confirm that any fellow sufferer of SMF needs not fear: Homecoming is going to leave us all with our jaws on the floor.
- This will be the youngest Peter Parker yet. At just 15-years-old, Marvel has given us a glimpse at Peter in all of his awkward, nerdy, angsty glory. As we saw in Civil War, he's not only figuring out the limits of his powers, but also learning how to balance his life as a student and friend, as well as a superhero. "[It's] the whole aspect of keeping him grounded and making sure the audience sees a kid as a superhero," Holland explained. "Because we've seen the sort of Norse god, we've seen the billionaire, we've seen the soldier, now we get to see the kid. And one of the most important themes of the movie is, what would a 15-year-old boy do with superpowers? So, sort of opening act to the movie, you see Peter really trying to discover who he is, what he can do, which is something I feel like we haven't really explored massively in the previous movies - is seeing Peter make mistakes and try and rectify them and try and learn exactly what he can do."
- They're staying true to his Queens roots. If you hear "Spider-Man" and immediately conjure images of him slinging his way around Manhattan's tallest skyscrapers, think again. "If you think of New York, you always think of Manhattan, so it's a very conscious tonal choice to say he is not in Manhattan," production designer Oliver Scholl told us. "Manhattan is always across the river, it's where he aspires to be. That's where the Avengers' tower is - across the river looming in the sunset. But he's not there yet."
- So, no skyscrapers for Peter? This Spider-Man is still unsure of his powers, and therefore isn't keen on jumping off 40-story buildings. "Spider-Man starting out - he's not irrationally afraid of heights, but he has the fear of heights that all well-balanced people do," Carroll said. "So he's going to work up to becoming the Spider-Man we know he will someday. But we will not see him swing down Fifth Avenue in this movie. We will not see him 40 stories off the ground acting like that is not the most terrifying thing he will do that day." Luckily he'll be much more at home in the low-rises in Queens.
- Aunt May is getting a face lift. Following in the footsteps of Rosemary Harris and Sally Field, Marisa Tomei is the next Aunt May. She won't be wearing a white wig or sitting for hours in the makeup chair to make her look older, though; this Aunt May is "more of a big sister" figure to Peter, who encourages him to go out and be social.
- Uncle Ben will be basically nonexistent. Although Holland kept information about Uncle Ben's role in this Peter's story under wraps, Carroll confirmed that the character will be alluded to at best. Here's hoping we never have to see Uncle Ben bleed out on a sidewalk somewhere ever again, right?
- The Avengers are responsible for creating the Vulture. Remember all of that talk about how superheroes are never held accountable for all of the destruction their giant battles cause? Well, Keaton's Adrian Toomes (a.k.a. the Vulture) is a direct side-effect of The Battle of New York. Toomes owns a salvage company, which is hired to clean up the Avengers' damage around Stark Tower. He's elated over scoring such a big contract, only to be told another company - called "Damage Control" - is handling the job instead. As a blue collar family man just trying to get by, he's furious. This is what eventually sends him on a collision course with Peter.
- The Vulture salvages his gear from The Battle of New York. Although Toomes and his men are kicked off the project pretty soon, it's still enough time for them to steal some alien tech they find amid the detritus. This is how Toomes is able to build wings for himself, and how some of his men - who later become Marvel villains the Tinkerer and the Shocker - get their own powerful tools.
- The Vulture is a totally new kind of Marvel villain. Loki and Ultron might have been hell-bent on taking over the world, but the Vulture has smaller goals in mind. "He's somewhat of a victim," Keaton said Toomes's motivations. "He takes things in to feel like a victim. And some of it is justified actually, because he believes that there is an upper echelon of society and people who are getting away with a lot and have everything, and there was a whole lot of folks who are working hard and don't have much. Does that sound familiar to anybody, given the political climate?" In the same warehouse where we watched Keaton and Holland film, we got to take a stroll through Toomes's workshop, which is covered in crayon drawings from his children.
- Holland's performance is inspired by both of the previous Spider-Mans. Holland is definitely doing something new with his character, but he wasn't afraid to pick and choose elements from Maguire and Garfield. "It's difficult to not take any influence from Toby and Andrew because they both had such great versions of the character," he said. "I think from Toby, I'm taking the kind of less cool side of things, whereas Andrew is very cool and very sort of contained. I thought his Spider-Man was fantastic. When he was in that suit, I thought he really came to life, and so those are the two things I'm taking from both people. But for me, it's just making sure I feel like a kid on set and really, really be the kid that everyone wants to be, you know? To just have fun with it, and see a superhero really enjoy having his powers."
- A classic '80s comedy inspired a key fight scene. Bueller? Bueller? That's right, there will be a sequence of Peter chasing bad guys through a neighborhood worthy of Ferris Bueller. Hopefully he'll use his web to get around instead of stealing his best friend's father's Ferrari.
- The cast had to watch a John Hughes movie marathon to prepare. Spider-Man: Homecoming is first and foremost a coming of age tale, so Watts turned to the master of such stories: John Hughes. "He gave us a lot of movies to watch," Holland said. "God there's so many movies, and we basically just all sat down in my house in Atlanta, all the cast, and we just watched them all in one day and just had like a Dominos day. It was amazing . . . Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty in Pink, there were loads of them."
- Which is good, since the characters will be in high school for a while. High school will be "a big aspect" of these films, according to Carroll, which Watts echoed. "In the (Sam) Raimi one, he's only in high school for like 10 minutes," Watts said. "But I wanted to make a high school movie, so the opportunity to do it with Spider-Man was pretty exciting." Homecoming takes place in Peter's sophomore year, which means a trilogy might end with Peter graduating. Fingers crossed Spider-Man: Prom is next.
- Holland went undercover at a high school in the Bronx to get the full experience. "I sent him to the Bronx High School of Science, because that's the kind of school that Peter Parker would go to," Watts revealed. "He was so blown away by how hard the kids worked, how smart everyone was, and the thing he remarked on was just everyone was exhausted, and that's what I remember from high school." Holland went all-in on the experience, too, donning a fake name and accent to blend in. "I am in no way a science student, and some of the teachers would call me up in front of the class and try and get me to do equations and stuff. It was so embarrassing," he recalled. "But it was actually really, really informative, because schools in London are so different. I would go to school every day in a suit and tie, it was just boys, and to be in a school where you can be free and let loose and be with girls was so different." Holland swears that no one figured out his secret identity, but we have a feeling he's going to have a harder time being anonymous once Homecoming premieres.
- Tony Stark is an important part of Peter's growth. "Their relationship is so great in Civil War that you kind of feel you have to keep exploring that," Watts said of his choice to make Tony a big part of Peter's story. Holland says Tony is "more like a big brother than he is a father figure" to Peter because of their banter. "He picks on him," he explained. "And he kind of is down on him quite a lot, but then there is that level of him caring about him like his own. And Robert [Downey Jr.] has really brought something lovely to the character. A very different side to Stark than we've ever seen before."
- Tony is a little too overprotective of Peter, according to Peter. After seeing how clumsy Peter handled certain aspects of his team-up with Tony in Berlin, "He doesn't feel that [Peter is] ready yet to be an Avenger," Holland said. "I think he might have thought that what happened in Germany was too much for Spider-Man at that time, so he is very persuasive and he's constantly trying to get Peter to stay in Queens, and save cats out of trees, and stop the burglar, and blah blah blah, and nothing of this scale."
- Say goodbye to Harry Osborn. In an effort to make Homecoming feel fresh, Carroll said that "our goal was not to see what's already been seen." This means Peter's BFF-turned nemesis will be missing, along with Oscorp and the Daily Bugle. Fortunately Peter finds a friend and confidant in classmate Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon), who will no doubt ground the blossoming superhero.
- Say hello to a sick new suit. According to Carroll, Peter's suit (courtesy of Tony) will include features like "a heater, lights, surveillance data, airbags, taser-webs, and mutli-web shooters." Not too shabby for a 15-year-old from Queens, right?
- Holland does not share Peter Parker's reflexes. There's a scene in Homecoming which sees Peter handling liquid webbing, but it didn't take long for Holland to be barred from playing with it. "As soon as they gave it to me I dropped it and it smashed everywhere. It's literally Day 1," he laughed. "It was this clear liquid and then I poured this yellow liquid into it, then mixed it, and it would go fluorescent white. I was like 'Oh this is the coolest thing ever,' and just smashed it everywhere. So, they immediately took it off me and I wasn't allowed to play with it."
- Holland confirms that Zendaya is perfectly actress for the job. When news first broke that Zendaya might be playing iconic Spidey love interest Mary Jane Watson (although she's been referred to as "Michelle" so far), some despicable corners of the internet decided to throw a tantrum over the fact she isn't white. Fortunately Holland can attest that of anyone tasked with dealing with these particular haters, Zendaya probably does it best. "Z is so powerful and so strong-willed that it's not going to shake her at all," he said. "She has such a large following on Instagram, and the majority of those people all love her. I feel like our generation is moving past this whole [idea] that you can't cast someone who's not of the right race for a character, and I really think we're breaking through and changing that, and Z is perfect for it." We have to agree.
See Spider-Man: Homecoming when it hits theaters on July 6!
9 Little-Known Facts About Beyoncé and Jay Z's Wedding
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Beyoncé and Jay Z are celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary! Before Blue Ivy, Tidal, and Lemonade came along, the music power couple tied the knot in an intimate surprise ceremony on April 4, 2008. While details were initially scarce, both Bey and Jay have since shared bits and pieces about their big day in interviews and on social media. Here are nine things you probably didn't know about their nuptials.
- They kept things close to home. The couple were married at Jay Z's 13,500-square-foot penthouse in the NYC neighborhood of Tribeca. Before the big day, they picked up their marriage licenses in Scarsdale, NY.
- It was a supersmall affair. Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including family members and close friends.
- There was no wedding party. Both stars ditched a maid of honor and best man in favor of saying their vows at the altar alone.
- Beyoncé didn't like her dress. Even though it was designed by her mom, Tina Lawson, Beyoncé wasn't crazy in love with her strapless ivory wedding gown. During an interview on the Today show in 2016, Tina called her daughter "so sweet" for letting her spearhead the design and revealed that Beyoncé "came back later one day and she said, 'You know, when my daughter gets married, I'm going to let her pick out her own dress.' Maybe she wasn't so excited about it at the time, but she's a sweetheart."
- There were no phones allowed. Long before celebrity couples instituted a "no social media" rule at their weddings, Beyoncé and Jay Z told their guests to leave their BlackBerrys at home.
- It was a tearjerker. A guest told People that it was "a very emotional wedding - lots of crying - and really very spiritual."
- They spared no expense on the floral arrangements. Beyoncé had 70,000 white dendrobium orchids, her favorite flower, flown in from Thailand.
- They didn't perform. Instead of singing any of their joint hits, Beyoncé and Jay Z got their guests grooving on the dance floor to upbeat songs from Jackson 5 and Whitney Houston.
- "We be all night!" The newlyweds' reception reportedly lasted until 5 a.m. the following day.
You Already Own the 1 Simple Product You Need to Clean Your Burnt Pan
Have you ever cooked something on the stove and totally scorched the pan? Sometimes the burnt remnants are impossible to clean. Luckily somebody found a solution for getting rid of those pesky scorched leftovers. BabyFirstTV posted a video with a trick that's so simple.
Fill the pan with dish soap and water, and add one more magic ingredient: a dryer sheet. Let the pan soak for one hour, then dump out the water and wipe the surface clean. The annoying scorched residue that wouldn't go away will be completely gone! We know it seems too good to be true, but it really works! Check out the video above for yourself.
This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Fry Eggs
One of the simplest yet most complicated cooking basics everyone learns is how to fry an egg. Simple because cracking an egg into a pan and waiting until it's cooked doesn't require much skill, but complicated because if you're not careful, you can easily end up with undercooked whites and an overcooked yolk. So how can you make sure your fried eggs are perfect every time? Taking a few tips from the experts is a great place to start. Here's how some of our favorite celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities fry their eggs.
Alton Brown: Cracked in a Ramekin
Alton Brown's number one tip for frying eggs is to not crack them directly into the pan. In his recipe for perfect eggs over-easy, he explains, "Never crack eggs directly into a pan - always crack them into a cup or ramekin. It's the only way to make sure they cook evenly, and you can pour them into the pan right where you want them." His other pro tip involves the proper way to flip the eggs without cracking the yolks. "Never flip the food up and bring the pan down. Try to meet the food with the pan as best as you can, thus preventing a hard - and potentially yolk-busting - landing."
Giada De Laurentiis: Fried in Olive Oil
Would you expect anything less from the queen of Italian food? To make Giada's Italian fried egg sandwich, you'll want to reach for the olive oil and forgo the butter. After adding the eggs to a pan with two teaspoons of olive oil heated over medium heat, Giada covers the pan in order to cook the whites quickly.
Ree Drummond: Basted in Canola Oil
Rather than covering the skillet with a lid or flipping the eggs over, The Pioneer Woman's tip is to carefully spoon the hot oil over the whites to help them cook evenly. Ree's final tip is important, too: she recommends removing the eggs and draining them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
Mario Batali: Don't Touch! Then Flip
Mario Batali's first rule for frying eggs is to crack the eggs into the skillet and avoid touching them at all for the first 30 seconds. Then, using a nonstick silicone spatula, gently loosen the edges of the eggs and make sure the bottoms aren't sticking. Flip the eggs, and cook for 30 more seconds.
Chrissy Teigen: Fried in Butter and Olive Oil
You get the best of both worlds when you follow Chrissy Teigen's recipe for fried eggs. You won't find it online, but when you open her Cravings cookbook to the Breakfast All Day section, you'll find her popular recipe for Cajun Catfish With Over-Easy Eggs ("I am aware of how gross this sounds," she promises in the intro). To get a perfectly cooked and flavorful egg, Chrissy cooks in both butter and olive oil.
Paula Deen: Fried in Bacon Fat
A woman after my own heart, Paula Deen knows it's a wise decision to cook eggs in bacon fat. Paula's fried egg and avocado sandwich calls for bacon, and her pro tip is to reserve one tablespoon of the fat before discarding the rest. Use that grease to cook your eggs in the same skillet, and you'll have a perfectly fried egg seasoned with the salty and smoky flavors of the bacon.
All the Inspiration You Need This Wedding Season to Be the Best Dressed Guest
Let this wedding season mean one thing to you: the chance to wear a fun party dress or two! If you're stuck in a rut and have been wearing the same classic (and, let's face it, boring) dress you've had in your closet labeled your "wedding guest dress" for years, you'll be out of it by the end of this slideshow. Inspired by our favorite Latina bloggers, we've compiled nine unexpected dress ideas that'll make the reception so much fun. Look ahead and get ready to shop.
36 Little Ways to Know Your Significant Other Really Loves You
Grand gestures are great, but sometimes elaborate expressions of affection can seem a little over the top. With my boyfriend, it's the little things that really mean the most - the stuff that shows me that I'm on his mind or the things he does that I know he wouldn't do for anyone else (like wipe up my cat's vomit). That's love!
There's nothing like coming home from a long day of work to a glass of wine and a pair of comfy pants laid out for you, and you know you've snagged a keeper when they do sweet things without even thinking twice about it. If your significant other does any of these gestures below, then hang on to them!
You know your significant other really loves you when . . .
- They make the bed (when you didn't even ask them to!).
- They give you foot massages while you watch TV.
- You get coffee or breakfast delivery in bed - and your drink is in your favorite mug.
- They can tell in one look, and without a word exchanged, what you need in that moment.
- A glass of wine is waiting for you when you walk in the house after a hard day.
- They take your nail polish off your toes so you don't ruin your manicure.
- They bring you your contact lenses case so you don't trip and fall on the way to find it.
- They know that what you really want when you get off a plane is food, not flowers.
- You don't need audiobooks because they read your favorite series out loud to you when you're driving on a long road trip.
- They actually take an interest in your fashion choices.
- They let you kiss them with bright lipstick on.
- They unzip your pants when you have to pee and you just painted your nails.
- They make little compromises, like keeping the house stocked with almond milk when they are a half-and-half type of person.
- You find your phone plugged in and fully charged after leaving it unattended.
- They prepare a bubble bath for you (and then let you enjoy it in peace).
- They separate your clean clothes between the ones to hang dry and the ones that go in the dryer . . . or they do your laundry at all!
- You find little love notes left around the house for you.
- They call your family members just to say hello and catch up.
- They cook for you.
- They take care of your cat or dog and clean up their poop - even though it's not their responsibility (or their pet!).
- They go to the corner store when you forgot something but are already settled on the couch in your comfy pants.
- They make an effort to get along with your friends, even the ones they aren't big fans of.
- Your toothbrush already has toothpaste on it when you go to brush your teeth before bed.
- They let you know when something is stuck in your teeth.
- The toilet seat is left down.
- They take the hint and get you a gift after you mention something you saw and liked at a store or online.
- They understand when you need alone time, and they give it to you - no questions asked.
- They tell you that you look perfect - even when you've just rolled out of bed.
- They read a book you recommended and then discuss it enthusiastically with you (or let you talk about it at length even if they didn't like it much).
- They let you listen to your favorite song. On repeat. For hours.
- You get the last (and best) bite.
- They do little favors for your family members.
- They stay home to let the cable guy in so that you don't have to miss work.
- They bring you Tylenol and water when you're sick (or had a little too much fun the night before).
- They hold your bags, sweaters, shoes, or anything else you can load them down with.
- They send a text just to let you know they are thinking of you.
It's Not Selena Gomez's Outfit That'll Catch Your Eye - It's Her Alice in Wonderland Bag
When Selena Gomez took her family to Disneyland, she was casually dressed down in a navy Adidas pullover and matching sweats. The athleisure ensemble was cute and cozy, but it didn't exactly scream "I'm at Disneyland!" That is, until we saw a glimpse of the grooviest Alice in Wonderland bag. The '70s-style graphics, printed on the front of her shoulder bag, referenced several characters and important items (the potion bottle!) from the animated film, and it was this accessory that completely changed the direction of Selena's theme-park look.
She may not have worn Mickey Mouse ears like some other celebs who have gone to Disneyland, but the whimsical bag proved she's truly a Disney girl at heart. Not a bad choice as a carryall to one of the happiest places on Earth. Selena then topped off her comfy look with her trusted Converse x Jack Purcell low tops. Scroll on to have a closer look at the Alice in Wonderland piece yourself.
All the Inspiration You Need This Wedding Season to Be the Best Dressed Guest
Let this wedding season mean one thing to you: the chance to wear a fun party dress or two! If you're stuck in a rut and have been wearing the same classic (and, let's face it, boring) dress you've had in your closet labeled your "wedding guest dress" for years, you'll be out of it by the end of this slideshow. Inspired by our favorite Latina bloggers, we've compiled nine unexpected dress ideas that'll make the reception so much fun. Look ahead and get ready to shop.
Hold Someone Close and Listen to Florida Georgia Line and BSB's ACMs Performance
The ACM Awards featured a pretty amazing lineup of performers on Sunday night, but they saved the best for last. A duet between Florida Georgia Line and the Backstreet Boys of their hit "God, Your Mama, and Me" had everyone in the audience feeling emotional, but it was the next song that ensured the country music show went out with a huge bang. The country duo helped BSB perform their iconic song "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," and it brought the house down. Their upcoming tour together better get to our city ASAP.
The 1 Snapchat Feature You're Not Using Enough
Some things are just facts. Chocolate is amazing, leggings can be worn as pants, and selfies always come out better on Snapchat than on a regular smartphone camera. And with Snapchat Memories, it's super easy to save those killer selfies without screenshotting them.
Snapchat Memories lets you save pictures to the app as well as to your personal camera roll. The best part? You can always resend these old photos in a new snap! Read more ahead to learn the basics of this Snapchat Memories. Now, if only we could find perfect lighting to go with all our selfies!
100 Unusual Boy Names
Are you on the hunt for an unusual baby boy name? We've looked at the United States Social Security Administration's list of the most popular names and rounded up an A-to-Z of 100 rare boy names. Using a ranking system where 1 is the most common name, these unique boy names all have a rank of 901 or greater! But before we reveal the names, here are a few interesting trends we noted among them.
Unusual and Trendy Boy Names
Although they're less commonly used, some of the names on this list still follow recent trends. Agustin and Thaddeus fit into the Roman and Greek trend, while Houston is part of the place-name trend. Biblical names are here as well (Jeremiah and Enoch), as are creative spellings in the form of Brice, Donte, Trystan, and Zackery.
Unusual Celebrity Boy Names
Just as famous figures may drive a name up the charts, they may also keep a name relatively uncommon. Looking at some of the names in the list, not many parents are giving their boys the names Clinton, Nixon, Elvis, Hendrix, Franco, Hugh, Quinten, and Coen, all of which are associated with famous figures in the political and entertainment realms.
Unusual Boy Names Starting With S?
As you look at the A to Z, you'll notice that a few letters are missing. We looked at the names ranked 901 to 1,000 by the Social Security Administration (they don't publish name rankings beyond 1,000), and surprisingly, there wasn't an S name to be found! Other letters that escaped the bunch are U, W, and X.
Unusual Boy Names Starting With . . .
A
Agustin, Alfred, Arlo, Arian, Anders
B
Brysen, Braylin, Blaise, Brice, Benton, Bodhi, Bridger, Brecken, Broderick
C
Coleman, Clinton, Crew, Coen, Cristiano, Corban, Cayson, Camilo, Cortez
D
Demarcus, Darryl, Donte, Devan, Damari, Davon, Deon, Dimitri, Dangelo
E
Elvis, Enoch, Elian, Eliseo, Ethen
F
Freddy, Flynn, Franco
G
Gaige, Gibson, Graysen
H
Houston, Hugh, Howard, Haiden, Hendrix
I
Ignacio
J
Jaylon, Jabari, Jakobe, Johann, Jaycob, Jean, Jaydan, Joziah, Jaron, Jaydin, Jeramiah
K
Keon, Kael, Kyan, Kingsley, Kamren, Kohen, Keyon
L
Leighton, Legend, Lathan
M
Miller, Mustafa, Maxton, Mariano, Maxx, Maksim, Major, Malaki
N
Nixon
O
Otto
P
Princeton, Pierre
Q
Quinten
R
Roderick, Ross, Rey, Reuben, Ralph
T
Tyrell, Thaddeus, Turner, Trystan, Tyree, Tyrese
V
Vaughn, Vihaan, Valentin
Y
Yehuda
Z
Zaire, Zackery, Zeke
100 Unusual Boy Names
Are you on the hunt for an unusual baby boy name? We've looked at the United States Social Security Administration's list of the most popular names and rounded up an A-to-Z of 100 rare boy names. Using a ranking system where 1 is the most common name, these unique boy names all have a rank of 901 or greater! But before we reveal the names, here are a few interesting trends we noted among them.
Unusual and Trendy Boy Names
Although they're less commonly used, some of the names on this list still follow recent trends. Agustin and Thaddeus fit into the Roman and Greek trend, while Houston is part of the place-name trend. Biblical names are here as well (Jeremiah and Enoch), as are creative spellings in the form of Brice, Donte, Trystan, and Zackery.
Unusual Celebrity Boy Names
Just as famous figures may drive a name up the charts, they may also keep a name relatively uncommon. Looking at some of the names in the list, not many parents are giving their boys the names Clinton, Nixon, Elvis, Hendrix, Franco, Hugh, Quinten, and Coen, all of which are associated with famous figures in the political and entertainment realms.
Unusual Boy Names Starting With S?
As you look at the A to Z, you'll notice that a few letters are missing. We looked at the names ranked 901 to 1,000 by the Social Security Administration (they don't publish name rankings beyond 1,000), and surprisingly, there wasn't an S name to be found! Other letters that escaped the bunch are U, W, and X.
Unusual Boy Names Starting With . . .
A
Agustin, Alfred, Arlo, Arian, Anders
B
Brysen, Braylin, Blaise, Brice, Benton, Bodhi, Bridger, Brecken, Broderick
C
Coleman, Clinton, Crew, Coen, Cristiano, Corban, Cayson, Camilo, Cortez
D
Demarcus, Darryl, Donte, Devan, Damari, Davon, Deon, Dimitri, Dangelo
E
Elvis, Enoch, Elian, Eliseo, Ethen
F
Freddy, Flynn, Franco
G
Gaige, Gibson, Graysen
H
Houston, Hugh, Howard, Haiden, Hendrix
I
Ignacio
J
Jaylon, Jabari, Jakobe, Johann, Jaycob, Jean, Jaydan, Joziah, Jaron, Jaydin, Jeramiah
K
Keon, Kael, Kyan, Kingsley, Kamren, Kohen, Keyon
L
Leighton, Legend, Lathan
M
Miller, Mustafa, Maxton, Mariano, Maxx, Maksim, Major, Malaki
N
Nixon
O
Otto
P
Princeton, Pierre
Q
Quinten
R
Roderick, Ross, Rey, Reuben, Ralph
T
Tyrell, Thaddeus, Turner, Trystan, Tyree, Tyrese
V
Vaughn, Vihaan, Valentin
Y
Yehuda
Z
Zaire, Zackery, Zeke
The Dress That Made Kate Middleton Look More Princessy Than Ever
Modern-day princesses like Kate Middleton don't always walk around in ball gowns - she likes jeans just like the rest of us - unless it's a special event. For the East Anglia Children's Hospice fundraiser, of which Kate is a patron, the duchess of Cambridge arrived on scene in a flared Marchesa Notte dress. The designer piece featured sheer red panels and floral netting details covered the entire dress. Per usual, Kate went for matching accessories, carrying a clutch and sporting Kate Spade New York earrings in similar burgundy shades.
The royal smiled widely as she stepped onto the red carpet, and in this moment, she looked more princess-like than ever. Even without a tiara on her head, Kate's dress coupled with her poise reminded us why we all fell in love with the royal in the first place. And if you're absolutely head over heels for her entire outfit, you can shop her exact earrings and dress ahead, plus some similar gown options, too.
How These Women Are Redefining What It Means to Be #RealMoms
Even if you don't ask for advice, it seems like everyone thinks they're a parenting expert and tries to tell you how to be a mom. But it's 2017, and Dove wants celebrate the strong women who are confident enough to believe in themselves and know that they are the experts when it comes to their own kids, not everyone else.
Dove's new line, Baby Dove, is hoping to put an end to the "perfect parent" stereotype. Through research on millennial moms, they found that we drastically need to expand our view on what parenting looks like. Their #RealMoms campaign in honor of their new launch not only celebrates the diverse women raising our next generation but sheds light on the pressure and anxiety they're currently facing.
After surveying 1,022 new moms, they found that:
- 72 percent of moms question if what they are doing is good enough and nine out of 10 mothers feel pressure to be a perfect parent.
- 84 percent of moms believe that the stereotype of the "perfect mom" is unrealistic and outdated.
- 44 percent of new moms don't feel that they fit the "perfect mom" role.
- 26 percent of new moms think that it is achievable to be the "perfect mom."
- 94 percent of moms say that while they love their babies, they love themselves and many other things as well.
- 83 percent of moms are happy to be identified as moms, but they don't want that to be the only thing that defines them.
- 84 percent of new moms trust themselves when making decisions about their children and over half say that they know what is right for their families.
11 Ways William and Kate Have Changed Since They Got Married
We can't believe it's been six years since Prince William and Kate Middleton walked down the aisle! It seems like just yesterday that we were glued to our screens as the shy groom and his blushing bride said their vows in front of millions of people around the world before walking out into the Spring sunshine as the freshly-minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The couple's lives could not be more different than they were on April 29, 2011, and not just thanks to the addition of the adorable Prince George and Princess Charlotte. We're taking a look at how the royal couple has changed since they tied the knot.
Lauren Conrad Reveals Her Secret For Mastering a Stylish Instagram Feed
When we talked to Lauren Conrad about her popular clothing line for Kohl's, we had to take a quick pause to grill her about her gorgeous Instagram feed. If you didn't already know that it looks like a dreamy, pink mood board, perhaps you picked up on Lauren's social media prowess when she announced her pregnancy, offering a first glimpse at her maternity style.
Lauren's baby bump fit right in with the rest of her style snaps, which are usually fashion focused, but also provide a taste of adventure, with plenty of BTS shots, food 'grams, and manicures included. So, what's the secret sauce?
"I think as far as taking photos that have a softer appearance, it's really important to have good lighting honestly. I take photos all day long, but I only post once or twice a week because I do like consistency throughout a feed. I think it's about not sharing everything. For me, if you go back a little further, I had some photos that I would take in the evening. But in the last year or two I kind of stopped doing that. Almost my entire feed is taken during the day in natural light," she revealed.
Scroll for a look at some of Lauren's best work, and find a few more tips we gleaned ourselves while studying her pictures.
Lauren Conrad Reveals Her Secret For Mastering a Stylish Instagram Feed
When we talked to Lauren Conrad about her popular clothing line for Kohl's, we had to take a quick pause to grill her about her gorgeous Instagram feed. If you didn't already know that it looks like a dreamy, pink mood board, perhaps you picked up on Lauren's social media prowess when she announced her pregnancy, offering a first glimpse at her maternity style.
Lauren's baby bump fit right in with the rest of her style snaps, which are usually fashion focused, but also provide a taste of adventure, with plenty of BTS shots, food 'grams, and manicures included. So, what's the secret sauce?
"I think as far as taking photos that have a softer appearance, it's really important to have good lighting honestly. I take photos all day long, but I only post once or twice a week because I do like consistency throughout a feed. I think it's about not sharing everything. For me, if you go back a little further, I had some photos that I would take in the evening. But in the last year or two I kind of stopped doing that. Almost my entire feed is taken during the day in natural light," she revealed.
Scroll for a look at some of Lauren's best work, and find a few more tips we gleaned ourselves while studying her pictures.
Thylane Blondeau Will Be the Next Big It Model by the Time You're Done Reading This
We wouldn't be surprised if you've already heard French model Thylane Blondeau's name. The 16-year-old covered Vogue Enfants when she was just 6, and two years before that, she was walking down the Jean Paul Gaultier runway. If you're assuming this caused a stir in the fashion industry, you'd be right - many people felt she was being objectified in the 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. But fast forward a few years, and Thylane scored a major spot on Jalouse and contracts with IMG Models and L'Oréal.
After she made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, mastering a look that was both playful and sophisticated, we were sure of it: Thylane is following in the footsteps of your favorite It girls. Read on to get to know her killer sense of style, then follow her feed so you don't miss a beat. We promise that when it comes to Thylane's career, things are about to move very fast.
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