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.
mardi 2 mai 2017
Here’s How to Get a Full-Body Workout at the Gym Using Just a Rowing Machine
Regardless of where you live, the scene at the gym can be fairly predictable, (certainly in the evening): lines of athletes waiting to get on the treadmills and ellipticals, with a sprinkling of people using the upright and recumbent bikes. It can be frustrating to walk into the cardio room and see it overflowing, especially if you're looking to get your heart rate up and are strapped for time. By using one of the most underused machines at the gym, however, you can outsmart everyone and log a great sweat session.
Up ahead, we'll show you everything you need to get an A+ workout using the rowing machine. Consider this plan your new body coach.
The Real Met Gala Party Takes Place in the Bathroom
The Met Gala red carpet may see lots of action, but the real party takes place in the bathroom. Stars technically aren't supposed to take photos inside the event, but on Monday, the Kardashian-Jenner sisters gathered with a group for one giant mirror selfie in the bathroom. She wasn't the only one snapping pictures outside the stalls, though. Designer Prabal Gurung captured a few Instagram moments, including a video of the crowd mingling and smoking. Meanwhile, Paris Jackson sat on the floor alongside Bella Hadid and Ruby Rose, and Rita Ora shared pictures of Dakota Johnson and Rami Malek. Keep reading for a look at all the bathroom pictures from fashion's big night, then check out the must-see Instagram snaps plus pictures that will make you feel like you were there.
Shaun White Talks to Jimmy Kimmel About the Heart Condition He Shares With His Son
Jimmy Kimmel started his show on Monday night on a very serious and heartbreaking note when he revealed that his son William, who was born on April 21, suffers from a heart condition. The host got visibly upset as he choked back tears while talking about how Billy had to get his first of likely three open-heart surgeries shortly after he was born. While the entire thing has been terrifying for Jimmy and his wife, Molly, who are also parents to daughter Jane, he found comfort in professional snowboarder Shaun White. The athlete, who suffers from the same condition as little Billy, traveled all the way down to LA from Mammoth Mountain to talk to Jimmy about what living with the condition has been like for him, and that there is no reason to think Billy won't have a normal life. After Shaun revealed that he's been able to be so athletic because his parents didn't put too many limitations on him as a kid, Jimmy admitted that he's starting to look at his son's condition differently.
Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just Rami Malek at the Met Gala?
Rami Malek was red hot at this year's Met Gala. The Mr. Robot star showed up at fashion's biggest night out wearing a custom Dior Homme tuxedo with a black floral corsage to match his jet-black shoes. While red seemed to be a popular color on the red carpet, we think it's safe to say Rami Malek rocked it best for the fellas. Allow yourself to quench your Rami Malek thirst with more photos of his sharp Met Gala look ahead.
Jennifer Lopez Reveals the Top Secret to Her Always-Amazing Style
Jennifer Lopez can never do wrong with her fashion choices and know she's opening up about how she chooses all those looks we obsesses over. The star, who looked like a million bucks, spoke with Vogue's André Leon Talley on her way into the event about how she chooses her outfits.
"It always has to be interesting and sexy," she said in the video interview. Well, consider J Lo's goal accomplished, because we couldn't pick any two more perfect words to describe her 2017 style. Watch the video above to see what else she had to say - and get a glimpse at her date, Alex Rodriguez.
Jennifer Lopez Reveals the Top Secret to Her Always-Amazing Style
Jennifer Lopez can never do wrong with her fashion choices and know she's opening up about how she chooses all those looks we obsesses over. The star, who looked like a million bucks, spoke with Vogue's André Leon Talley on her way into the event about how she chooses her outfits.
"It always has to be interesting and sexy," she said in the video interview. Well, consider J Lo's goal accomplished, because we couldn't pick any two more perfect words to describe her 2017 style. Watch the video above to see what else she had to say - and get a glimpse at her date, Alex Rodriguez.
12 Cheap and Cool Airbnb Rentals in the US - All Under $100!
From big-city living to cabins tucked in the mountains, these unique Airbnb finds are some of the cheapest and coolest rentals in the US. Some are luxurious, a few are off the grid, but all are less than $100 per night, making them budget-friendly destinations for Summer travel. Click through to find a fun place to stay during your next vacation.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Lipoff
Here's What Happens When You Quit Drinking
Our friends at YourTango gave up drinking, and this is what they learned.
It changed everything.
Since a young age, my mother has warned me of the dangers of alcohol. But, not in the same way that other parents might've, but in the weary way that you do when you know your child has been genetically cursed with the drinking gene on both her paternal and maternal side.
I've recently watched my father struggle with alcohol after decades of not drinking due to his father.
I spent my childhood watching my aunt battle her addiction with alcohol and drugs, and yet I went away to college and decided I could handle it. Although looking back, that was a lie. I went from being a sleepy drunk to a sloppy one. First, it was throwing up and then it was making an ass of myself while blacked out.
But, it wasn't until my past birthday that I decided to step back from inside the bottle after putting myself in one too many bad situations.
I've passed out in CVSes and Colombian clubs, woken up in a drunken stupor to find a $100 Uber bill and ran around hotel rooms ass naked.
But, the bottom line was when I couldn't remember having sex because I was so f*cked up. Despite being positive I was a willing participant, the only actual telling sight of sex was my achy vagina the next morning. After that, I decided it was time to put the bottle down for now before I was forced to do it later.
(The decision was further confirmed by a friend reminding me how I'd slipped into bed with her and her boyfriend, while still in the buck).
Truthfully, after nearly 100 days of consistent sobriety, I'm still trying to figure out if alcohol is something I could be able to enjoy leisurely since my problem was binge drinking as opposed to needing and wanting it every second of the day.
I knew how to have a glass of wine or just one beer when I was at home but when I turned up, it wasn't for play - it could actually be really scary.
The point is I'm still working out some of the details of this no-booze thing, but here's what I have discovered has happened since I stopped drinking.
1. I socialize less.
During the past couple of months, I've cut back on going out and not for the fear of being around booze but because I can't stand the pressure coming from so many directions. And, when I try to give a half-ass explanation simply stating it's to get healthy, I almost always end up just having to give an uncomfortable explanation of the previous actions that led to this decision (not in detail, of course).
2. But I socialize more.
Before you judge me for the contradiction, hear me out! Often times I would drink in social settings to get comfortable with a certain group of people or in a certain atmosphere. For instance, I only like dancing when I drink. So, I drink. But, without a boozy buffer, I've been forced to be social, strike up conversations, and bring the party on my own introverted merits. And while it's sometimes awkward at least I can recall the conversations now.
3. I lost weight.
It's no secret that alcohol isn't the best for your diet. You start to put on weight if you drink too much - and that was me. Mimosas (and screwdrivers) on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - well - that's definitely not a recipe for weight loss. So, without it, I've fast-tracked the loss of my little pouch and said goodbye to my wine-induced FOPA.
4. I became more productive.
This one is really to the point. When you don't spend your days in bed mending your hangover just to prepare for another night of drinking, and thus another hangover you get sh*t done.
5. I saved money.
Drinks start to add up. I was drinking for brunch, joining monthly wine clubs, and still buying. I don't get paid enough for that madness.
6. I saved my life ... maybe.
With all the crazy stunts that I was pulling under the influence, it's really a lucky miracle that I wasn't kidnapped, assaulted, or worse.
My grandfather's life ended in a bottle and that's a fate I'm trying to spare myself from.
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Think Extroverts Win in the Workplace? Think Again
The following post was originally featured on Fairygodboss.
Imagine, for a moment, an introvert and an extrovert. Now, imagine that both the introvert and extrovert are salespeople for a living. Knowing nothing else about them, who would you guess is the better salesperson?
You're far from alone if you guessed that the extrovert is the more gifted salesperson. However, that's just flat-out wrong. According to research done by University of Pennsylvania Professor Adam Grant, there is no statistically significant relationship between sales income earned and extroverted personality types.
That said, the introverted salespeople Grant studied didn't fare much better. In fact, Grant concludes a third personality type - the ambivert - is best suited to being successful at sales.
What is an ambivert?
Ambiverts are a personality type that is neither very extroverted nor very introverted. If asked, "How do you feel when you're around other people? Drained, or energized?" an ambivert would answer, "It depends."
Ambiverts fall in the middle of a personality continuum. Most extroverts and introverts themselves are not at the far reaches of either side of the continuum. However, ambiverts fall very much in the middle and are defined as people who are "moderately comfortable with groups and social interaction, but also relish time alone, away from a crowd."
But why would an ambivert perform better in a sales environment? Professor Grant hypothesizes:
"Whereas extroverts may seek stimulation and social attention at the expense of listening carefully to customers' concerns, ambiverts are likely to be more flexible in the ways in which they engage with customers, drawing from a wider repertoire of behavioral options to find the appropriate balance between selling and serving."
Under this theory, being an ambivert means you can take a balanced approach to listening to people and conveying your own point of view - both of which may be important to closing a sale, despite the stereotype that salespeople must be aggressive and primarily only interested in accomplishing their agenda.
Do ambiverts do better in the workplace than introverts or extroverts?
Is Grant's research relevant to job roles beyond sales? It stands to reason that it may be.
In the work context, most of have to sell ourselves to someone else, at least some of the time. For example, most of us want a pay raise and promotion every couple of years (if not more frequently). In fact, the commonly dished career advice to "build a brand" is basically premised upon the idea that you are essentially selling yourself to other people all the time.
Whether you're a teacher, research scientist, lawyer or executive, we all have people we need to like us if we're going to get the best assignments at work - or just get paid more next year.
Not an ambivert? Don't despair! Now that you know ambiverts may have a natural advantage at accomplishing their goals, you can work to counteract your natural tendencies. Even if you're not 100 percent comfortable with everything you do, you still have the ability to behave as if you're not as introverted or extroverted as you naturally may be.
Kim Kardashian Looked Classic Vogue Chic at the Met Gala
One way to make a statement in a sea of avant-garde fashion and beauty looks: go with what you know. And for Kim Kardashian, that's classic sexy - sleek hair, center part, smoky eye, contoured cheek, and nude lip. You can likely picture it in your sleep.
For the 2017 Met Gala, Kim brought her best beauty self to the red carpet.
Her hairstylist Michael Silva for Toni & Guy confirmed our observation. "Kim's look was inspired by both her classic Kim K look and a combination of Rei Kawakubo and the Commes des Garcons aesthetic," he told POPSUGAR via email. "Rei was very well know for her hard and soft approach to design. With Kim's dress being so feminine and ethereal we decided to keep the hair strong and graphic. We liked that juxtaposition."
To DIY Kim's sleek strands, Silva advised applying a tiny dab of leave-in conditioner (he used this one from Toni & Guy) to wet hair. Use a flat brush and blow-dry hair downward, staying close to the scalp. Go over it with a flat iron in sections, and mist each part lightly with hair spray. Try Toni & Guy Classic Medium Hold Hairspray.
And what's it like to get ready with a beauty girl like Kim? "It is always so much fun," he enthused. "I've been fortunate enough to have worked with her for a long time. It's like being with a friend getting ready for a night out - only it's the Met Gala, the biggest night out!"
Her longtime makeup artist (of nine years!) Mario Dedivanovic confirmed she really is that fun to get glam with. "She's a dream to work with! Aside from being drop dead gorgeous she is incredibly sweet," he told POPSUGAR via email.
Dedivanovic described her makeup as polished, clean, and matte. "Kim has a very relaxed and clean vibe right now and that's exactly what we were feeling for tonight's Met Gala," he added. "Her gown was clean and all white so we wanted a look to compliment that.
That said, they did add in a nuanced nod to the Comme des Garcons theme. "Classic Kim is a bit more dewy with bronzed/shimmer eyes," he explained. "This look was matte and using white matte shadow on the eyes. Something she doesn't do very often."
The exact shade was Chanel Ombre Première Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in Sable, which Dedivanovic applied "not too close to the inner corner." Adding, "I kept it more on the outside, with very little on the lower lashline."
His key for copying the style at home is to look "very lashy," he confirmed. He used Chanel Le Volume Mascara on the top and bottom lashes.
Also, copy her signature nude lip by prepping your pout with what Kim used: Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25 in Untinted topped with Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in Libre.
See Every Sweet Piece of Too Faced's I Want Kandee Collection (With Swatches!)
Too Faced Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer Jerrod Blandino recently took to Instagram to share one of his enticing "sneaky peeks." The reveal, a 15-pan eye shadow palette, was a first look at the brand's new I Want Kandee collaboration in part with influencer Kandee Johnson. But the tantalizing tease was just a small slice of the upcoming collection - and we were one of the first people to get an exclusive look!
Together Too Faced and Kandee designed eight brand-new products that launch on Sept. 3 exclusively at Ulta. The delectable collection features the aforementioned Candy Eyes palette, but the sweetness doesn't stop there.
Fans of Kandee and Too Faced can also snag the new Candy Black Licorice Eyeliner, Candy Glow Highlighting Stick, Banana Pudding Brightening Face Powder, and not one but, four fresh Melted Matte Liquid Lipsticks - all curated by Kandee.
Hear that? That's the sound of our makeup bags having a full on sugar rush. And in true Too Faced fashion, each of the products smells good enough to eat (seriously, everything smells like vanilla ice cream).
We got to catch up with the duo at a press event for the launch. There, the pair shared that the collection stemmed from a routine phone call. "Kandee is one of my best friends, and she called me and said that she had wonderful ideas and recipes that could help women get their desired looks without intimidation" Jerrod shared.
As they brainstormed, Kandee revealed that she wanted to deliver a collection of her very own go-to products. "Everything I get asked the most about were the colors I wanted to create," she said. So the BFFs paired their unique expertise and passion for makeup to curate the new range.
Kandee also revealed that designing user-friendly products for women of all ages and complexions was a huge priority, and it's reflected in the fun, functional collection. "No matter your skin tone or age, these shouldn't be intimidating" she said.
Though you'll have to wait until September to get your Kandee fix, you can still get excited for the new products now. Ahead we've broken down the details of the fresh treats so you can get your taste buds makeup bag ready.
25 Times We Wanted The Rock to Babysit Our Kids
When we heard the news that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is expecting a baby, we were thrilled but not at all surprised. It's clear he's been prepping for his role as dad for awhile now. And his Instagram feed is proof. From too-cute videos of him secretly helping a little girl "pull an airplane" all by herself to sweet snaps of his pint-size fans, we'd long been wondering: what's his babysitting rate?
Seriously, this guy is a triple threat: he can wrestle and he can act, but he's a true natural when it comes to kids. From playing patty-cake between takes of an action scene to cleaning up after a lazy Santa Claus, he is the ultimate family man - one we hope won't mind us calling Papa Rock from here on out.
Although we've resigned ourselves to the fact that he won't likely start a career in babysitting (being a Hollywood heavyweight and a doting dad is a lot of work!), we hope he'll reconsider. Now, some adorably convincing reasons.
Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just Rami Malek at the Met Gala?
Rami Malek was red hot at this year's Met Gala. The Mr. Robot star showed up at fashion's biggest night out wearing a custom Dior Homme tuxedo with a black floral corsage to match his jet-black shoes. While red seemed to be a popular color on the red carpet, we think it's safe to say Rami Malek rocked it best for the fellas. Allow yourself to quench your Rami Malek thirst with more photos of his sharp Met Gala look ahead.
Here's What Happens When You Quit Drinking
Our friends at YourTango gave up drinking, and this is what they learned.
It changed everything.
Since a young age, my mother has warned me of the dangers of alcohol. But, not in the same way that other parents might've, but in the weary way that you do when you know your child has been genetically cursed with the drinking gene on both her paternal and maternal side.
I've recently watched my father struggle with alcohol after decades of not drinking due to his father.
I spent my childhood watching my aunt battle her addiction with alcohol and drugs, and yet I went away to college and decided I could handle it. Although looking back, that was a lie. I went from being a sleepy drunk to a sloppy one. First, it was throwing up and then it was making an ass of myself while blacked out.
But, it wasn't until my past birthday that I decided to step back from inside the bottle after putting myself in one too many bad situations.
I've passed out in CVSes and Colombian clubs, woken up in a drunken stupor to find a $100 Uber bill and ran around hotel rooms ass naked.
But, the bottom line was when I couldn't remember having sex because I was so f*cked up. Despite being positive I was a willing participant, the only actual telling sight of sex was my achy vagina the next morning. After that, I decided it was time to put the bottle down for now before I was forced to do it later.
(The decision was further confirmed by a friend reminding me how I'd slipped into bed with her and her boyfriend, while still in the buck).
Truthfully, after nearly 100 days of consistent sobriety, I'm still trying to figure out if alcohol is something I could be able to enjoy leisurely since my problem was binge drinking as opposed to needing and wanting it every second of the day.
I knew how to have a glass of wine or just one beer when I was at home but when I turned up, it wasn't for play - it could actually be really scary.
The point is I'm still working out some of the details of this no-booze thing, but here's what I have discovered has happened since I stopped drinking.
1. I socialize less.
During the past couple of months, I've cut back on going out and not for the fear of being around booze but because I can't stand the pressure coming from so many directions. And, when I try to give a half-ass explanation simply stating it's to get healthy, I almost always end up just having to give an uncomfortable explanation of the previous actions that led to this decision (not in detail, of course).
2. But I socialize more.
Before you judge me for the contradiction, hear me out! Often times I would drink in social settings to get comfortable with a certain group of people or in a certain atmosphere. For instance, I only like dancing when I drink. So, I drink. But, without a boozy buffer, I've been forced to be social, strike up conversations, and bring the party on my own introverted merits. And while it's sometimes awkward at least I can recall the conversations now.
3. I lost weight.
It's no secret that alcohol isn't the best for your diet. You start to put on weight if you drink too much - and that was me. Mimosas (and screwdrivers) on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - well - that's definitely not a recipe for weight loss. So, without it, I've fast-tracked the loss of my little pouch and said goodbye to my wine-induced FOPA.
4. I became more productive.
This one is really to the point. When you don't spend your days in bed mending your hangover just to prepare for another night of drinking, and thus another hangover you get sh*t done.
5. I saved money.
Drinks start to add up. I was drinking for brunch, joining monthly wine clubs, and still buying. I don't get paid enough for that madness.
6. I saved my life ... maybe.
With all the crazy stunts that I was pulling under the influence, it's really a lucky miracle that I wasn't kidnapped, assaulted, or worse.
My grandfather's life ended in a bottle and that's a fate I'm trying to spare myself from.
More from our friends at YourTango:
25 Times We Wanted The Rock to Babysit Our Kids
When we heard the news that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is expecting a baby, we were thrilled but not at all surprised. It's clear he's been prepping for his role as dad for awhile now. And his Instagram feed is proof. From too-cute videos of him secretly helping a little girl "pull an airplane" all by herself to sweet snaps of his pint-size fans, we'd long been wondering: what's his babysitting rate?
Seriously, this guy is a triple threat: he can wrestle and he can act, but he's a true natural when it comes to kids. From playing patty-cake between takes of an action scene to cleaning up after a lazy Santa Claus, he is the ultimate family man - one we hope won't mind us calling Papa Rock from here on out.
Although we've resigned ourselves to the fact that he won't likely start a career in babysitting (being a Hollywood heavyweight and a doting dad is a lot of work!), we hope he'll reconsider. Now, some adorably convincing reasons.
5 Reasons We're Freaking the Eff Out Over the Dragons Love Tacos Sequel
Hey, Mom! Did you know that dragons love tacos?
If you answered with an emphatic, "OBVIOUSLY," you are going to want to keep reading. (And if you don't know what on earth I'm talking about, YOU ARE MISSING OUT so keep reading, too.)
After five long years, the smoking-hot picture book Dragons Love Tacos is getting a sequel. That's right: there's more to the New York Times bestselling story about how to plan the ultimate taco party for dragon friends . . . while avoiding the spicy salsa, of course.
Here's what you need to know about Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel (penned by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri) in advance of its release on May 2:
1. The premise is even more disastrous than the original.
Breaking news, according to the publisher: "It has just been discovered that there are no more tacos left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos." Oh, we know.
2. There's time travel.
Apparently, these legendary beasts figure out a way to travel back in time to before tacos went extinct in the hopes of grabbing lots of tacos (pantloads of tacos, perhaps?) to bring back to present day.
3. Spicy salsa returns to give dragons the tummy troubles (and you know what happens when dragons get the tummy troubles).
We aren't sure as of yet how salsa made with spicy jalapeño peppers will affect our protagonists in this installment, but if it's anything like last time, when the party-hosting kid didn't read the fine print on his jar of "totally mild salsa," these dragons will puff smoke from their ears, snort sparks from their noses, and breathe fire on your house.
4. Dragons love . . . diapers?!
Advance readings of the book reveal a bit of a twist (spoiler alert) involving their time-machine device. Because it's difficult to calibrate, the do-gooding dragons venture to a host of alternate realities - including a universe in which dragons love diapers ("that's not right") and one in which tacos chow down on dragons ("weird, but closer!"). It even mistakenly sends them back to the scene of the fateful taco party we all know and love. Parents, keep your eyes peeled: on some of these journeys through space and time, some recognizable historical figures make appearances.
5. It'll read just like the comforting sound of a good friend's laughter.
The zany companion to Dragons Love Tacos promises to be as gut-bustlingly ridiculous and yes-I'll-gladly-read-it-again-and-again entertaining as the first. And full of tacos. Beef tacos and chicken tacos, and really big gigantic tacos and . . . you get the idea.
Taco drop.
Full House Star Lori Loughlin's $35M Home Will Take Your Breath Away
If Lori Loughlin's Holmby Hills, CA, home looks like it's straight out of the pages of a design magazine, that's because it is. Trulia reports that the Full House star just listed the breathtaking six-bedroom, nine-bath estate that was featured in Elle Decor last year for a whopping $35 million. But one look inside, and it's easy to see how the property can command such a high price.
Lori and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli (he founded and later sold the eponymous Target brand), have a penchant for flipping houses. They've been busy artfully renovating the mansion down to the last painstaking detail since purchasing it for a mere $14 million two years ago.
The sprawling, light-filled home is now equipped with every state-of-the-art update and luxury material imaginable. The master suite has dreamy his and her closets and bathrooms, while the outdoor space includes not just the usual pool and spa combo but also several patios for entertaining and an open-air bar with a massive, mirror-covered island - we've never seen anything like it! For staying in shape, there's a gym, and for staying pampered, there's a private staff room.
We love the Tanners' San Francisco Victorian, but it's hard to deny that this mansion is quite an upgrade. Check it out for yourself ahead.
Zoom In on All the Gorgeous Manicures From the Met Gala
Beaded gowns, rhinestone-encrusted minaudières, baubles and bling - in our eyes, they all pale in comparison to the glittering beauty of a freshly lacquered nail. Due to all the incredible manicures, the red carpets of 2017 award season have us mesmerized. Read on to see some of the most fabulous fingers so far.
Ed Sheeran's Musical Game of Thrones Cameo Is Already Our Most Anticipated Season 7 Moment
We have lots of information about Game of Thrones season seven, but perhaps the most exciting news of all came when we learned that Ed Sheeran would guest star on an upcoming episode. Yes, that Ed Sheeran; the Ed Sheeran who broke your heart with "Supermarket Flowers" and may or may not have hit Justin Bieber in the face. So . . . who will he play? That's complicated. Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss love tossing musicians into the show, but they usually only get bit parts. Members of Sigur Rós, Mastodon, and Coldplay have all popped up, but their appearances are less than memorable. This led us to believe that Sheeran will be little more than a background actor . . . until Sheeran mentioned during an interview that he sings to Arya in his scene. Seeing as Maisie Williams is a huge fan, we're already excited for her. He talks about his part in the video below.
Here's @edsheeran video 2/5... 👋
Lines from his @GameOfThrones part & the film he is working on 🎥🎸 http://pic.twitter.com/uBc4qL5CDc- Tom Green (@thisistomgreen) April 27, 2017
Ed Sheeran's Musical Game of Thrones Cameo Is Already Our Most Anticipated Season 7 Moment
We have lots of information about Game of Thrones season seven, but perhaps the most exciting news of all came when we learned that Ed Sheeran would guest star on an upcoming episode. Yes, that Ed Sheeran; the Ed Sheeran who broke your heart with "Supermarket Flowers" and may or may not have hit Justin Bieber in the face. So . . . who will he play? That's complicated. Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss love tossing musicians into the show, but they usually only get bit parts. Members of Sigur Rós, Mastodon, and Coldplay have all popped up, but their appearances are less than memorable. This led us to believe that Sheeran will be little more than a background actor . . . until Sheeran mentioned during an interview that he sings to Arya in his scene. Seeing as Maisie Williams is a huge fan, we're already excited for her. He talks about his part in the video below.
Here's @edsheeran video 2/5... 👋
Lines from his @GameOfThrones part & the film he is working on 🎥🎸 http://pic.twitter.com/uBc4qL5CDc- Tom Green (@thisistomgreen) April 27, 2017
Consider These Celebs Lucky Because They Actually Wore Comme des Garcons to the Met Gala
This year's Met Gala theme honored the fashion force behind Comme des Garcons, designer Rei Kawakubo. All of your favorite celebrities ranging from Kendall Jenner to Gisele Bündchen showed up for one of the most talked-about nights in fashion but only a select few were lucky enough to wear a Comme des Garcons design. Scroll on to see which A-listers stole the show in one of Rei's avant-garde creations.
Consider These Celebs Lucky Because They Actually Wore Comme des Garcons to the Met Gala
This year's Met Gala theme honored the fashion force behind Comme des Garcons, designer Rei Kawakubo. All of your favorite celebrities ranging from Kendall Jenner to Gisele Bündchen showed up for one of the most talked-about nights in fashion but only a select few were lucky enough to wear a Comme des Garcons design. Scroll on to see which A-listers stole the show in one of Rei's avant-garde creations.
Why Is Trump's Embrace of the Philippines President Problematic?
Trump's election was symptomatic of an international trend toward populism and antiestablishment leadership. Rodrigo Duterte, who was elected President of the Philippines a few months before Trump, is not exactly a benevolent dealmaker. When Trump invited Duterte to visit the White House on April 30, during a "very friendly conversation," both Republicans and Democrats expressed their concern - and for good reason.
Duterte ran his campaign promising to eradicate crime and target drug users as well as dealers. Since ascending to power, Duterte instigated what has come to be described as "death squads" or extrajudicial crime-fighters who have slaughtered more than 7,000 drug users and distributors across the country. Perhaps more troubling is Duterte's defense of the killings. In a September speech after he secured the presidency, Duterte expressed a troubling comparison between the Holocaust and his war on drugs.
"Hitler massacred 3 million Jews. Now there is 3 million, what is it, 3 million drug addicts (in the Philippines)," Duterte said. "I'd be happy to slaughter them. At least if Germany had Hitler, the Philippines would have (me)."
Duterte's praise of Hitler is sadly not the first time he has disturbed human rights activists. During his campaign, Duterte proudly admitted to killing addicts when he was mayor of Davao City. "(I'd) go around Davao with a motorcycle, with big bike around and I would just patrol the streets and looking for trouble also," said Duterte. "I was really looking for an encounter so I could kill."
If you haven't guessed it yet, Duterte is definitely not a leader the United States wants to align itself with. But that didn't seem to concern Trump who also, according to Duterte's spokesman, expressed understanding about the Philippines' drug problems.
Republicans, Democrats, and even members of Trump's own administration have criticized the president's embrace of Duterte. Though Trump's affinity for Duterte is unsurprising given their similar inflammatory dispositions, Trump's tacit approval of crimes against humanity is troubling.
John Sifton, who heads Human Rights Watch's East Asia division, told The New York Times that Trump should be ashamed. "By essentially endorsing Duterte's murderous war on drugs, Trump is now morally complicit in future killings," said Sifton.
It doesn't seem that Duterte will be visiting the White House anytime soon, however. The Philippines leader said he might be too busy to accept Trump's invitation. "I am tied up. I cannot make any definite promise," Duterte told reporters on May 1. "I am supposed to go to Russia, I am supposed to go to Israel."
5 Reasons We're Freaking the Eff Out Over the Dragons Love Tacos Sequel
Hey, Mom! Did you know that dragons love tacos?
If you answered with an emphatic, "OBVIOUSLY," you are going to want to keep reading. (And if you don't know what on earth I'm talking about, YOU ARE MISSING OUT so keep reading, too.)
After five long years, the smoking-hot picture book Dragons Love Tacos is getting a sequel. That's right: there's more to the New York Times bestselling story about how to plan the ultimate taco party for dragon friends . . . while avoiding the spicy salsa, of course.
Here's what you need to know about Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel (penned by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri) in advance of its release on May 2:
1. The premise is even more disastrous than the original.
Breaking news, according to the publisher: "It has just been discovered that there are no more tacos left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos." Oh, we know.
2. There's time travel.
Apparently, these legendary beasts figure out a way to travel back in time to before tacos went extinct in the hopes of grabbing lots of tacos (pantloads of tacos, perhaps?) to bring back to present day.
3. Spicy salsa returns to give dragons the tummy troubles (and you know what happens when dragons get the tummy troubles).
We aren't sure as of yet how salsa made with spicy jalapeño peppers will affect our protagonists in this installment, but if it's anything like last time, when the party-hosting kid didn't read the fine print on his jar of "totally mild salsa," these dragons will puff smoke from their ears, snort sparks from their noses, and breathe fire on your house.
4. Dragons love . . . diapers?!
Advance readings of the book reveal a bit of a twist (spoiler alert) involving their time-machine device. Because it's difficult to calibrate, the do-gooding dragons venture to a host of alternate realities - including a universe in which dragons love diapers ("that's not right") and one in which tacos chow down on dragons ("weird, but closer!"). It even mistakenly sends them back to the scene of the fateful taco party we all know and love. Parents, keep your eyes peeled: on some of these journeys through space and time, some recognizable historical figures make appearances.
5. It'll read just like the comforting sound of a good friend's laughter.
The zany companion to Dragons Love Tacos promises to be as gut-bustlingly ridiculous and yes-I'll-gladly-read-it-again-and-again entertaining as the first. And full of tacos. Beef tacos and chicken tacos, and really big gigantic tacos and . . . you get the idea.
Taco drop.
23 Beloved Shows That Are Ending in 2017
While it would be lovely if all our favorite shows lasted until the end of time (just kidding, remember the last season of Lost?), all good things must come to an end. In this case, some of our favorite TV shows are already scheduled to finish up in 2017. Not quite canceled but not quite renewed, these shows were given a gift from the network gods: a forewarning of their inevitable demise. So that you can plan out your emotions accordingly, here's a list of the shows that we know are airing their final episode in 2017. As you read, please hum the lyrics to Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." Thank you.
This 13 Reasons Why Theory About Tony Is Total BS
Warning: spoilers below.
There's a certain theory that's been making the rounds since 13 Reasons Why debuted at the end of March - no, not the one about Tyler and Alex. This one involves Tony, your favorite greaser. While he's positioned to be Clay's metaphorical guardian angel in the series, some people think that his angel status is literal, claiming that he could be a ghost.
I get it; he drives a cool, old car, dresses like he's from the '50s, and generally seems like a character out of My So-Called Life's Halloween flashback episode, but that doesn't mean that he's a ghost. In fact, this theory occurred to me early on but then was immediately disproved by the fact that Tony interacts with a number of people besides Clay. He talks to Clay's parents, as well as Hannah's parents. He takes the physical action to hand Hannah's parents a copy of the tapes in the final episode. He has a number of scenes with his boyfriend, who is maybe, probably, definitely, not a ghost.
Tony is not a guardian angel. He's not dead, and he's not a figment of Clay's imagination. Can we just agree to toss out this theory now?
This New $10,000 Train Ride in Japan Might Be the Fanciest Way to Travel . . . Ever
Train travel has been taken to new, luxurious heights. The Shiki-Shima luxury sleeper train in Japan just took its maiden journey from Tokyo to the northern island of Hokkaido. This might be the fanciest way you could possibly travel through the country. The most expensive suite on the train is about $10,000 USD. It includes a full bathroom with a shower and a bathtub made of Hinoki cypress trees.
Despite the big price tag, the train is fully booked all the way until next March. It carries 32 passengers for the four-day journey across Japan. The cars include massive glass windows so you can easily view your surroundings. You can enjoy a full bar, live piano performances, and elegant dinners. We honestly can't believe it's real life - would you hop aboard? Check out the video below to learn about all the incredible details.
23 Beloved Shows That Are Ending in 2017
While it would be lovely if all our favorite shows lasted until the end of time (just kidding, remember the last season of Lost?), all good things must come to an end. In this case, some of our favorite TV shows are already scheduled to finish up in 2017. Not quite canceled but not quite renewed, these shows were given a gift from the network gods: a forewarning of their inevitable demise. So that you can plan out your emotions accordingly, here's a list of the shows that we know are airing their final episode in 2017. As you read, please hum the lyrics to Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." Thank you.
This Mom Got Everything She'd Dreamed of When Her Boy With Autism Met His New Dog
For nearly two years, Shanna Niehaus has waited for the day that her little boy with autism could meet his new service dog, Tornado. Although her 5-year-old son struggles with social interactions and making friends, he and Tornado instantly connected the moment they were finally together for the first time.
Shanna shared a photo of the incredible moment on the Love What Matters Facebook page with an explanation for why she is seen crying on the floor watching her boy and his dog together.
This picture captures the face of a mother who saw her child, who she can't hug, wash, dress, snuggle and touch freely lay on his new service dog of his own free will, with a purposeful, unspoken attachment. This is the face of a mom who has seen her son experience countless failed social interactions on the playground in an attempt to have a friend. Any friend. Any kind of connection. She has sat with her son while he has cried at night for months because he has no consistent connections outside of the family no matter how hard he tries and no matter what he works hard on in his Autism therapies. It doesn't transfer to the natural occurring world for him. And now she is sitting behind her son silently watching this moment, with the air sucked from her lungs, and no words to say.
It's worth every fight for services for my son, every diagnosis, every new provider, every dollar spent, every paper filled out, every school meeting, every shed tear, every step forward, every step back, and every wonder of the unknown future. Somehow because of this - because of Tornado - I know everything will be okay. As a mother, I have seen countless challenging and painful moments my son has encountered and cried countless more. Yesterday however, I cried for a different reason. It is a feeling that is indescribable.
Don't Let Rihanna's Dress Distract You From Her Insanely Magical Highlight
Our first thought when Rihanna stepped out at the 2017 Met Gala: wow, that woman knows how to dress for a Comme des Garcons theme. But once we zoomed in a little closer, our thoughts escalated to: holy sh*t, forget about her dress, Rihanna's makeup absolutely won the red carpet. At one of the most famous fashion events of the year, Rihanna managed to turn us into the heart-eye emoji from the second we saw her glowing eye-shadow-turned-highlight look.
She proved that eye shadow absolutely does not have to stop at your eyes and that there's no such thing as too much highlighter. If you find us with metallic pink highlighter all over our faces tomorrow, just know that it was Rihanna-inspired and she's as magical as it gets. Keep reading to see photos of RiRi's glowing red carpet look.
This Mom Got Everything She'd Dreamed of When Her Boy With Autism Met His New Dog
For nearly two years, Shanna Niehaus has waited for the day that her little boy with autism could meet his new service dog, Tornado. Although her 5-year-old son struggles with social interactions and making friends, he and Tornado instantly connected the moment they were finally together for the first time.
Shanna shared a photo of the incredible moment on the Love What Matters Facebook page with an explanation for why she is seen crying on the floor watching her boy and his dog together.
This picture captures the face of a mother who saw her child, who she can't hug, wash, dress, snuggle and touch freely lay on his new service dog of his own free will, with a purposeful, unspoken attachment. This is the face of a mom who has seen her son experience countless failed social interactions on the playground in an attempt to have a friend. Any friend. Any kind of connection. She has sat with her son while he has cried at night for months because he has no consistent connections outside of the family no matter how hard he tries and no matter what he works hard on in his Autism therapies. It doesn't transfer to the natural occurring world for him. And now she is sitting behind her son silently watching this moment, with the air sucked from her lungs, and no words to say.
It's worth every fight for services for my son, every diagnosis, every new provider, every dollar spent, every paper filled out, every school meeting, every shed tear, every step forward, every step back, and every wonder of the unknown future. Somehow because of this - because of Tornado - I know everything will be okay. As a mother, I have seen countless challenging and painful moments my son has encountered and cried countless more. Yesterday however, I cried for a different reason. It is a feeling that is indescribable.
TV Scorecard: Which Shows Have Been Renewed or Cancelled in 2017?
Image Source: CBS
We are smack in the middle of the exciting, sometimes heartbreaking, time of the year when TV shows are either given the green light for a new season or axed forever - until the reboot eventually gets underway in 2036. Take a look to see what fates have been decided, and if the show you're looking for isn't on this list yet, check our 2016 scorecard.
What's Been Renewed
CBS
- The Big Bang Theory: The hugely popular series will be back for at least two more seasons.
- Blue Bloods: The family drama will return for season eight.
- Hawaii Five-0: Season eight is on the way.
- Life in Pieces: The 30-minute family comedy will be back for season three.
- Madam Secretary: Another season of Tea Leoni's drama is coming.
- Mom: Anna Faris and Allison Janney will return.
- NCIS: Los Angeles: The spinoff will be back for season nine.
- NCIS: New Orleans: Scott Bakula's spinoff is also returning.
- Scorpion: The tech drama has earned a fourth season.
- Bull: Season two is on the way!
- Kevin Can Wait: CBS wants another season of Kevin James's sitcom.
- MacGyver: The reboot lives to see another season.
- Man With a Plan: Matt LaBlanc is a man with a job for another year.
- Superior Donuts: The new series has gotten a second season.
- Survivor: Lucky season 35 is on the way.
- 60 Minutes: Of course, the veteran news series will return.
- 48 Hours: The investigative show will also be back.
- Criminal Minds: The procedural will get a 13th season.
NBC
- This Is Us: NBC has greenlit the show for seasons two and three.
- The Good Place: We will be getting season two of Bell's comedy.
- Superstore: The comedy will return for a third season.
ABC
- Grey's Anatomy: Season 14 is on the way.
- Scandal: Olivia Pope and company will return for season seven.
- How to Get Away With Murder: Shonda Rhimes's TGIT will stay intact another year!
- The Middle: The family comedy has been renewed for season nine.
Fox
- The Mick: Kaitlin Olson will be back with a second season of the comedy.
- Lethal Weapon: Fox has renewed the action-packed drama for round two.
- Empire: The hip-hop drama has been renewed for a fourth season.
- So You Think You Can Dance: Fox's competitive dance show is coming back for season 14.
- Lucifer: The drama is getting a third season.
The CW
- The 100: The CW has renewed the series for a fifth season.
- Riverdale: The Archie reboot was granted a second season.
- Supergirl: The DC show was handed an early season three renewal.
- The Flash: The speedster will return for a fourth season.
- Arrow: Oliver and his merry band of vigilantes will come back for season six.
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season three is on the way.
- Jane the Virgin: Jane will return for season four.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winner is coming back for season three.
- Supernatural: And finally, the Winchester brothers will be back for a 13th round.
Netflix
- Stranger Things: The megahit will return on Halloween.
- The OA: The sci-fi show will return for season two.
- Love: Judd Apatow's romantic comedy series has scored a third season.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events: The show will be back for a second season.
- Grace and Frankie: Season four is on the way, and Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast!
Showtime
- The Affair: The sexy series is coming back for a fourth season.
Freeform
- The Fosters: The show has been picked up for a fifth season.
FX
- Baskets: The comedy will be back with season three.
- American Horror Story: The popular show has been renewed through season nine.
- Taboo: FX and BBC have ordered a second season of Tom Hardy's dark drama.
HBO
- Westworld: HBO's breakout hit has been renewed for a second season.
- Divorce: Sarah Jessica Parker's NYC-set series will be back for season two.
- Insecure: HBO has also renewed Issa Rae's comedy for season two.
- Ballers: Dwayne Johnson's show will return for season three this Summer.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David has agreed to do a ninth season.
- Crashing: Season two of Pete Holmes's comedy series is on the way.
Hulu
- The Mindy Project: The show has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
- The Path: Hulu has renewed the cult drama for a third season.
Amazon
- Mozart in the Jungle: Amazon has renewed its critical hit for season four.
- Red Oaks: On the day day, Amazon announced that Red Oaks's third season will be its last.
AMC
- The Night Manager: A second season of the miniseries is in "early development."
- Fear the Walking Dead: AMC has greenlit a fourth season, with new showrunners.
SyFy
- 12 Monkeys: The time-travel series will return for a fourth and final season.
- The Magicians: Season three is incoming.
CMT
- Nashville: The resuscitated drama will come back for a sixth season on CMT.
IFC
- Brockmire: IFC has ordered season two of the half-hour comedy.
What's Been Cancelled
Image Source: Everett Collection
Fox
- Pitch: After one season, Fox is pulling the plug on this sports drama.
CBS
- Doubt: CBS has pulled Katherine Heigl's legal drama after just two episodes.
ABC
- Time After Time: After five episodes, ABC has pulled the low-rated drama.
NBC
- Powerless: The superhero comedy is officially done.
Disney Channel
- Girl Meets World: The reboot was the first show of 2017 to get a cancellation slip.
IFC
- Portlandia: IFC announced that the show will end in 2018 with season eight.
OWN
- Love Thy Neighbor: OWN has cancelled the Tyler Perry-produced show.
- For Better or Worse: This show, also from Perry, is ending with its current season.
FX
- Man Seeking Woman: The show has been canceled after three brilliant (but low-rated) seasons.
WGN
- Outsiders: After two seasons, the drama has been canceled.
From "Skinny-Fat to Fit," This Before-and-After Proves Weight Is Just a Number
Everyone's path to being "healthy" is different. Some choose to slash calories and hit the treadmill every day with the ultimate goal of losing weight, but one girl is sharing her definition of the term, and we couldn't agree more with it.
Now-viral Imgur user TheLaughingFool recently shared the above post on the platform to celebrate how far she's come on her fitness journey from "skinny-fat to fit." In the before-and-after photo's caption, she described how although "it's not a huge difference," she's still proud of her progress. "I went from simple calorie restriction to doing both cardio and strength-training. This body took a lot of purposeful work and it is so much stronger and more capable than my previous one," she wrote.
We love how her post has nothing to do with the numbers on a scale or extreme dieting and everything to do with being healthy and fit on her own terms. Keep it up, girl!
No Mom Would Be Mad About the Tattoo This Girl Gets in Touching New Ad
If you found out your daughter was at a tattoo parlor, there's a good chance you'd be upset. Well, leave it to card maker American Greetings to turn that idea on its head in a touching new commercial for Mother's Day.
In the minute-long ad, a girl gets her very first tattoo, smack dab on her wrist, and when we finally see what it is, it's "Keep Shining" written in handwriting. The girl pulls out a greeting card, signed by her mom, that includes that exact phrase in that exact style.
"I think she would have liked it," the girl says.
And in that moment, it's clear that this wasn't a stereotypical act of teenage rebellion but a touching tribute - proof that one everyday card from a mother to her daughter can leave an impression that lasts forever.
This 13 Reasons Why Theory About Tony Is Total BS
Warning: spoilers below.
There's a certain theory that's been making the rounds since 13 Reasons Why debuted at the end of March - no, not the one about Tyler and Alex. This one involves Tony, your favorite greaser. While he's positioned to be Clay's metaphorical guardian angel in the series, some people think that his angel status is literal, claiming that he could be a ghost.
I get it; he drives a cool, old car, dresses like he's from the '50s, and generally seems like a character out of My So-Called Life's Halloween flashback episode, but that doesn't mean that he's a ghost. In fact, this theory occurred to me early on but then was immediately disproved by the fact that Tony interacts with a number of people besides Clay. He talks to Clay's parents, as well as Hannah's parents. He takes the physical action to hand Hannah's parents a copy of the tapes in the final episode. He has a number of scenes with his boyfriend, who is maybe, probably, definitely, not a ghost.
Tony is not a guardian angel. He's not dead, and he's not a figment of Clay's imagination. Can we just agree to toss out this theory now?
From "Skinny-Fat to Fit," This Before-and-After Proves Weight Is Just a Number
Everyone's path to being "healthy" is different. Some choose to slash calories and hit the treadmill every day with the ultimate goal of losing weight, but one girl is sharing her definition of the term, and we couldn't agree more with it.
Now-viral Imgur user TheLaughingFool recently shared the above post on the platform to celebrate how far she's come on her fitness journey from "skinny-fat to fit." In the before-and-after photo's caption, she described how although "it's not a huge difference," she's still proud of her progress. "I went from simple calorie restriction to doing both cardio and strength-training. This body took a lot of purposeful work and it is so much stronger and more capable than my previous one," she wrote.
We love how her post has nothing to do with the numbers on a scale or extreme dieting and everything to do with being healthy and fit on her own terms. Keep it up, girl!
Lupita Nyong'o Proves the More Color the Better With Her Rainbow Eye Shadow
Lupita Nyong'o may have opted for an off-the-shoulder orange gown at the 2017 Met Gala, but no color was off limits for her eye shadow. The stunning actress got ready with Lancome and makeup artist Nick Barose, where he turned her eyes into an actual watercolor painting. Nick told POPSUGAR he used Lancome Color Design Eye Shadows in Miss Sweetheart D, A Touch of Coral, All That Shimmers, and Exhibition. He said that he "smudged a variety of shades and textures to create a dramatic look in touches of bold fuchsia, purple, blue, peach, and yellow."
With Lupita in such a bright, floral-colored gown, Nick said that he "wanted to play on the dress's embellishments without making the makeup too delicate or ladylike. There's a certain roughness and spontaneity to the bold color strokes, so I created smudges on the eyes using many different colors, while keeping the rest of the face polished to balance out the look."
Keep reading to see stunning photos of Lupita's magical rainbow eye shadow.
No Mom Would Be Mad About the Tattoo This Girl Gets in Touching New Ad
If you found out your daughter was at a tattoo parlor, there's a good chance you'd be upset. Well, leave it to card maker American Greetings to turn that idea on its head in a touching new commercial for Mother's Day.
In the minute-long ad, a girl gets her very first tattoo, smack dab on her wrist, and when we finally see what it is, it's "Keep Shining" written in handwriting. The girl pulls out a greeting card, signed by her mom, that includes that exact phrase in that exact style.
"I think she would have liked it," the girl says.
And in that moment, it's clear that this wasn't a stereotypical act of teenage rebellion but a touching tribute - proof that one everyday card from a mother to her daughter can leave an impression that lasts forever.
Jeffree Star on Too Faced Controversy: "Get Ready For a Blood Bath"
Beauty fans are feeling compelled to choose sides after Jeffree Star went on a major rant against Too Faced cofounder Jerrod Blandino earlier this Spring. Star called out Blandino for allegedly shading Tarte with a now-deleted Instagram post that was captioned #ThereArentUnicornsInTheAmazon, a supposed dig against the brand's Amazonian clay collection and unicorn-inspired range of products. (You can catch up on all that controversy here.)
However, that one Instagram has spawned a great deal of trouble, resurrecting drama from late 2016. Star had hinted at some shady business between his former friend and fellow influencer Nikkie Tutorials and Too Faced but had stopped himself before saying too much. Now, more details about the Nikkie Tutorials and Too Faced collab have surfaced.
Some may recall that many were disappointed by the quality of the shadow palette in her collection with Too Faced, but Nikkie never addressed this issue, which may have been due to nondisclosure agreements. YouTuber Sanders Kennedy revealed that Nikkie was allegedly paid $50,000 for the partnership - and restricted from teaming up with any other brands or sponsors during this time - but her products yielded almost $9 million in sales. Star pointed this out in tweets.
While @jerrodblandino drives a Bentley and lives in a mansion, Nikkie has been suffering in silence. http://pic.twitter.com/YP2oPM97iA
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
Another interesting layer of this controversy is that Nikkie and Star aren't friends anymore. In an exclusive comment to Here For the Tea, Star said, "Her and I are no longer friends. You can confirm that. But I still respect her hustle and I watched first hand how they abused her and know how much she got paid. It's embarrassing. I think anyone else BUT me would be afraid to mention the contract. I did it to make a statement and so the audience has a taste as to WHY the palette was so sh*tty. She approved something and what was produced was not the same quality."
It is not confirmed as to why the two no longer speak. But Star's decisions to stand up for her means he may be facing legal action for his remarks. He alludes to this in his tweets, below.
This week I've spilled so much tea and truth... The beauty world is shook. I just got some disturbing news...
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 26, 2017
I'm going to let you guys know everything soon, once I find out the entire truth but I'm in SHOCK at what a brand is trying to do to me.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 26, 2017
It's sad when huge corporations are scared because I'm exposing the truth. You can't silence me. You don't own me.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 26, 2017
When other companies and brands want to try and fuck with my money and business behind the scenes.. Get ready for a blood bath.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 26, 2017
It's hard to infer from these cryptic tweets, but remember: Too Faced was acquired by Estée Lauder in November 2016. Could Estée Lauder be the huge corporation Star is referring to? Star will not be stopped, though, as he went on to share that a Too Faced employee leaked the Nikkie Tutorials contract to him.
The truth always comes out.... A @toofaced employee leaked me the @nikkietutorials contract. I'll post it only if Nikkie says it's ok.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
The Too Faced/Jeffree Star drama got even more complicated when Blandino's sister Lisa got involved. Star exposed this in a series of tweets, sharing that she bashed his customers.
And now we have @jerrodblandino's own sister threatening me and spewing hate to paying customers... WOW 😰 #disgusted http://pic.twitter.com/FJmtkiHyqO
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
I'm speaking the truth and she's scared. So she's saying I have a "mental problems" like that's something to joke about.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
It's sad how she tries to say that sales matter and @toofaced is somehow "superior" - But they don't know my numbers so have a seat.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
The fact that she said no one buys my makeup is the lamest most immature comment a 45 yr old can say to me. I don't even need clap back.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
Thank you to everyone who's been by my side. These people are disgusting and I won't let them try and drag me down.
- Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) April 28, 2017
While Blandino has not remarked on his sister's actions, a quick visit to his Instagram reveals that comments have been disabled for many of his posts. Other posts are filled with commenters sharing their displeasure with the Too Faced cofounder, swearing off the brand and leaving snake emoji in their wake. POPSUGAR has reached out to Jeffree Star, Jerrod Blandino, and Nikkie Tutorials for comment. Stay tuned for more updates on this controversy as they become available.
TV Scorecard: Which Shows Have Been Renewed or Cancelled in 2017?
Image Source: CBS
We are smack in the middle of the exciting, sometimes heartbreaking, time of the year when TV shows are either given the green light for a new season or axed forever - until the reboot eventually gets underway in 2036. Take a look to see what fates have been decided, and if the show you're looking for isn't on this list yet, check our 2016 scorecard.
What's Been Renewed
CBS
- The Big Bang Theory: The hugely popular series will be back for at least two more seasons.
- Blue Bloods: The family drama will return for season eight.
- Hawaii Five-0: Season eight is on the way.
- Life in Pieces: The 30-minute family comedy will be back for season three.
- Madam Secretary: Another season of Tea Leoni's drama is coming.
- Mom: Anna Faris and Allison Janney will return.
- NCIS: Los Angeles: The spinoff will be back for season nine.
- NCIS: New Orleans: Scott Bakula's spinoff is also returning.
- Scorpion: The tech drama has earned a fourth season.
- Bull: Season two is on the way!
- Kevin Can Wait: CBS wants another season of Kevin James's sitcom.
- MacGyver: The reboot lives to see another season.
- Man With a Plan: Matt LaBlanc is a man with a job for another year.
- Superior Donuts: The new series has gotten a second season.
- Survivor: Lucky season 35 is on the way.
- 60 Minutes: Of course, the veteran news series will return.
- 48 Hours: The investigative show will also be back.
- Criminal Minds: The procedural will get a 13th season.
NBC
- This Is Us: NBC has greenlit the show for seasons two and three.
- The Good Place: We will be getting season two of Bell's comedy.
- Superstore: The comedy will return for a third season.
ABC
- Grey's Anatomy: Season 14 is on the way.
- Scandal: Olivia Pope and company will return for season seven.
- How to Get Away With Murder: Shonda Rhimes's TGIT will stay intact another year!
- The Middle: The family comedy has been renewed for season nine.
Fox
- The Mick: Kaitlin Olson will be back with a second season of the comedy.
- Lethal Weapon: Fox has renewed the action-packed drama for round two.
- Empire: The hip-hop drama has been renewed for a fourth season.
- So You Think You Can Dance: Fox's competitive dance show is coming back for season 14.
- Lucifer: The drama is getting a third season.
The CW
- The 100: The CW has renewed the series for a fifth season.
- Riverdale: The Archie reboot was granted a second season.
- Supergirl: The DC show was handed an early season three renewal.
- The Flash: The speedster will return for a fourth season.
- Arrow: Oliver and his merry band of vigilantes will come back for season six.
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season three is on the way.
- Jane the Virgin: Jane will return for season four.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winner is coming back for season three.
- Supernatural: And finally, the Winchester brothers will be back for a 13th round.
Netflix
- Stranger Things: The megahit will return on Halloween.
- The OA: The sci-fi show will return for season two.
- Love: Judd Apatow's romantic comedy series has scored a third season.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events: The show will be back for a second season.
- Grace and Frankie: Season four is on the way, and Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast!
Showtime
- The Affair: The sexy series is coming back for a fourth season.
Freeform
- The Fosters: The show has been picked up for a fifth season.
FX
- Baskets: The comedy will be back with season three.
- American Horror Story: The popular show has been renewed through season nine.
- Taboo: FX and BBC have ordered a second season of Tom Hardy's dark drama.
HBO
- Westworld: HBO's breakout hit has been renewed for a second season.
- Divorce: Sarah Jessica Parker's NYC-set series will be back for season two.
- Insecure: HBO has also renewed Issa Rae's comedy for season two.
- Ballers: Dwayne Johnson's show will return for season three this Summer.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David has agreed to do a ninth season.
- Crashing: Season two of Pete Holmes's comedy series is on the way.
Hulu
- The Mindy Project: The show has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
- The Path: Hulu has renewed the cult drama for a third season.
Amazon
- Mozart in the Jungle: Amazon has renewed its critical hit for season four.
- Red Oaks: On the day day, Amazon announced that Red Oaks's third season will be its last.
AMC
- The Night Manager: A second season of the miniseries is in "early development."
- Fear the Walking Dead: AMC has greenlit a fourth season, with new showrunners.
SyFy
- 12 Monkeys: The time-travel series will return for a fourth and final season.
- The Magicians: Season three is incoming.
CMT
- Nashville: The resuscitated drama will come back for a sixth season on CMT.
IFC
- Brockmire: IFC has ordered season two of the half-hour comedy.
What's Been Cancelled
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Fox
- Pitch: After one season, Fox is pulling the plug on this sports drama.
CBS
- Doubt: CBS has pulled Katherine Heigl's legal drama after just two episodes.
ABC
- Time After Time: After five episodes, ABC has pulled the low-rated drama.
NBC
- Powerless: The superhero comedy is officially done.
Disney Channel
- Girl Meets World: The reboot was the first show of 2017 to get a cancellation slip.
IFC
- Portlandia: IFC announced that the show will end in 2018 with season eight.
OWN
- Love Thy Neighbor: OWN has cancelled the Tyler Perry-produced show.
- For Better or Worse: This show, also from Perry, is ending with its current season.
FX
- Man Seeking Woman: The show has been canceled after three brilliant (but low-rated) seasons.
WGN
- Outsiders: After two seasons, the drama has been canceled.
Celebs Reveal Their Favorite Outfits Growing Up on the Met Gala Red Carpet
Proof that Mindy Kaling and Sofia Richie have always been stylish.
You Haven't Seen Sexy Until These Met Gala Stars Turn Around
The Met Gala red carpet didn't have a 360-degree mirror, but that didn't stop celebrities from showing off their outfits from all angles. In fact, stars such as Gisele Bündchen and Kendall Jenner turned their backs to the cameras to give a better view of their gowns. We're thankful photographers were on hand to capture these ephemeral moments, because nothing beats seeing the long train of a dress on the Met Gala steps or admiring the crisscross details on a Ralph Lauren gown. Ahead, we rounded up the best snaps from behind you might have missed.
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