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mercredi 3 mai 2017
Once Upon a Time's Musical Episode Will Double as Hook and Emma's Wedding
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Once Upon a Time fans: Captain Hook and Emma Swan are finally getting married. After so many ups and downs over the past few seasons, the two have finally found their way back to each other and are set to tie the knot. And that's not even the best part! It will also be the show's big musical episode, appropriately titled "The Song in Your Heart." What better way to bring together two of our favorite Storybrooke characters than through song? Here's what you need to know about the anticipated episode.
Who Is Singing
Jennifer Morrison, Colin O'Donoghue, Lana Parrilla, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, and Rebecca Mader will lend their voices to the seven original songs penned by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.
There Will Be Eight Tracks
We've already gotten a sneak peek of Hook's musical number, but all the songs will be released on iTunes ahead of the episode on Friday, March 5. The official tracklist is as follows:
1. "Powerful Magic" - Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas
2. "The Queen Sings" - Lana Parrilla, Lee Arenberg, Tony Amendola, Beverley Elliott, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas
3. "Love Doesn't Stand a Chance" - Lana Parrilla
4. "Revenge Is Gonna Be Mine" - Colin O'Donoghue, pirates
5. "Wicked Always Wins" - Rebecca Mader
6. "Charmings vs. Evil Queen" - Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla
7. "Emma's Theme" - Jennifer Morrison
8. "A Happy Beginning" - Jennifer Morrison, Colin O'Donoghue, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla, Rebecca Mader, Jared Gilmore, Once Upon a Time: The Musical Episode Chorus
It Will Include Flashbacks
Looks like we'll be heading back to the Enchanted Forest for this episode. Before Emma is born, Snow White wishes upon a star, resulting in the entire kingdom singing their feelings.
Emma and Hook Will Have a Wedding Duet
The couple will share a special song together during their wedding ceremony, complete with a grand dance number.
It Will Make You Cry
Not only is the episode supposed to be all about Captain Hook and Emma's big day, but it will also show just how far the town's Savior has come. "For us," the show's creator Eddy Kitsis told TVLine, "the most important thing [about the wedding] is that it was intimate and that you really understood that this was a real milestone in Emma's growth." Yep, there will definitely be waterworks.
Emma's Solo Will Be Extra Sentimental
The series really paid close attention to detail for this musical episode. The song, "Emma's Theme," is actually adapted from the character's musical score throughout the past six seasons.
There Could Be a Few Bumps Along the Road
Even though true love usually overcomes all obstacles, the Black Fairy is still in town to cause trouble. "Weddings on the TV series Once Upon a Time traditionally are fraught with unexpected circumstances," the show's creator Adam Horowitz teased. "And this is no different."
When It Airs
Captain Hook and Emma's ceremony will take place when the musical episode airs on May 7.
10 Big Details We Have About the Stranger Things Season 2
This post has been updated with new information.
If you watched and loved Netflix's new sci-fi megahit Stranger Things, we've got good news and bad news. The good news is that Netflix has confirmed that there will be a second season and released two short teasers that give a few clues about what's next. The bad news is that the Duffer Brothers, who created the show, also pretty much confirmed the tragic fate of Barb, the darling outcast whom countless viewers fell in love with despite her not-so-ample screen time. This latest information comes from a new interview with IGN, in which the Duffer brothers drop the first hints about the second season and explain the situation with Barb. If anything, it might make the wait for the next season a bit more bearable . . . but if you need more ideas for passing the time, you could always plan your Stranger Things Halloween costume or listen to that '80s-tastic soundtrack hundreds of times. Check out what we know so far below.
- Eleven will be back: Though her fate was questionable at the end of the first season, Millie Bobby Brown is returning as Eleven. Whether she'll still foster an obsession with waffles is questionable.
- There will be new faces: Producer Shawn Levy spoke to SlashFilm about the fate of season two, and what they hope to accomplish. "We definitely are hopeful to go several more seasons. And the plan is to continue with this set of characters while introducing a few critical key new ones next season," he said. "So I'll just say that a lot of the big mysteries get answered at the end of season one, but we are very much kind of unearthing new problems and questions that merit future stories and future investigation in the most enjoyable way. So we are in love with our cast and our characters."
- Brenner will likely be back: Matt Duffer said, "I would say that if we were going to kill Brenner . . . as an audience member watching the show, if that was his death, that would be very unsatisfying to me, when the monster jumps on him and we cut away. He would deserve much more than that as an ending. So yes, there's a possibility of seeing him again."
Image Source: Getty / John Sciulli
- A few new characters have been announced! According to THR, three new characters have joined the fold. There's Max, a "tough and confident 13-year-old female whose appearance, behavior and pursuits are more typical of boys than of girls in the era." She's great with a skateboard. There's Billy, a "supermuscular, overconfident 17-year-old. He's so captivating and edgy that there are rumors flying around that he killed someone at a school he attended in the past." And finally, there's Roman, a "male or a female of any ethnicity between the ages of 30 and 38." In October, two new casting additions were announced. Dacre Montgomery, pictured here, will play Billy, and Sadie Sink will play Max. Both of the characters have been listed above as newcomers in Hawkins.
- Matt Duffer on whether Barb will be in season two: "I can't see it happening . . . but Barb will not be forgotten. We'll make sure there's some justice for Barb. People get very frustrated, understandably, that the town doesn't seem to be really dealing with Barb. That stuff is all happening. We're just not spending any screen time on it."
- On what else season two would tackle: "Part of what we want to do with hypothetical season two is to explore the repercussions of everything that happened," said Duffer. Gaten Matarazzo opened up to Emmy Magazine about his role next season, as well: "You're going to see a lot more into the lives of how the characters are coping with what's been going on ... They're all very emotionally scarred. They feel alone because their best friend is back and he's not acting like their best friend anymore. He's changed."
- More nitty-gritty details: It will be set in 1984 (picking up sometime in the Fall, which is about a year after the events in season one) and consist of nine episodes.
- The premiere date: According to a teaser that ran during the Super Bowl, season two will premiere on Halloween!
- The first season two teaser: Clocking in at just under a minute long, the short video doesn't give us much. What it does do, though, is reveal the names of each episode in the new season: "Mad Max," "The Boy Who Came Back to Life," "The Pumpkin Patch," "The Palace," "The Storm," "The Pollywog," "The Secret Cabin," "The Brain," and "The Lost Brother."
- The second season two teaser: Check it out here!
Twin Sisters Give Birth to Boys on the Same Day With 4 in 100,000 Odds
A pair of 32-year-old twin sisters from New Jersey have upped the twinning game by giving birth to sons on the same exact day, just hours apart, one room over from the other. Danielle Grant and Kim Abraham didn't plan on getting pregnant at the same time, but ended up with identical April 22 due dates anyway. When they both went over that date, they decided to be induced on the same day and delivered their boys, Aaron and Roman, less than three hours apart.
The odds of twin sisters giving birth on the same day are reported by an associate mathematics professor at Brookdale Community College to be about 8 in 100,000, but the fact that Grant and Abraham both had boys means they beat the approximate 4 in 100,000 odds of that particular occurrence as well. "Every single person has been like, 'no way!'" Abraham told the Asbury Park Press. "Even the nurses coming in for their shifts were like, 'We've got to meet the twins.'"
The sisters, who were born a minute apart themselves said that every coincidence during the process (aside from choosing the same induction date) one-upped itself. "It's the best thing in the world," said Abraham. "We're real close and our husbands are real close. The boys will be like brothers." She added, referring to the boys being hours apart rather than minutes, "Listen, if I could have gone four hours earlier, I definitely would have done that."
10 Big Details We Have About the Stranger Things Season 2
This post has been updated with new information.
If you watched and loved Netflix's new sci-fi megahit Stranger Things, we've got good news and bad news. The good news is that Netflix has confirmed that there will be a second season and released two short teasers that give a few clues about what's next. The bad news is that the Duffer Brothers, who created the show, also pretty much confirmed the tragic fate of Barb, the darling outcast whom countless viewers fell in love with despite her not-so-ample screen time. This latest information comes from a new interview with IGN, in which the Duffer brothers drop the first hints about the second season and explain the situation with Barb. If anything, it might make the wait for the next season a bit more bearable . . . but if you need more ideas for passing the time, you could always plan your Stranger Things Halloween costume or listen to that '80s-tastic soundtrack hundreds of times. Check out what we know so far below.
- Eleven will be back: Though her fate was questionable at the end of the first season, Millie Bobby Brown is returning as Eleven. Whether she'll still foster an obsession with waffles is questionable.
- There will be new faces: Producer Shawn Levy spoke to SlashFilm about the fate of season two, and what they hope to accomplish. "We definitely are hopeful to go several more seasons. And the plan is to continue with this set of characters while introducing a few critical key new ones next season," he said. "So I'll just say that a lot of the big mysteries get answered at the end of season one, but we are very much kind of unearthing new problems and questions that merit future stories and future investigation in the most enjoyable way. So we are in love with our cast and our characters."
- Brenner will likely be back: Matt Duffer said, "I would say that if we were going to kill Brenner . . . as an audience member watching the show, if that was his death, that would be very unsatisfying to me, when the monster jumps on him and we cut away. He would deserve much more than that as an ending. So yes, there's a possibility of seeing him again."
Image Source: Getty / John Sciulli
- A few new characters have been announced! According to THR, three new characters have joined the fold. There's Max, a "tough and confident 13-year-old female whose appearance, behavior and pursuits are more typical of boys than of girls in the era." She's great with a skateboard. There's Billy, a "supermuscular, overconfident 17-year-old. He's so captivating and edgy that there are rumors flying around that he killed someone at a school he attended in the past." And finally, there's Roman, a "male or a female of any ethnicity between the ages of 30 and 38." In October, two new casting additions were announced. Dacre Montgomery, pictured here, will play Billy, and Sadie Sink will play Max. Both of the characters have been listed above as newcomers in Hawkins.
- Matt Duffer on whether Barb will be in season two: "I can't see it happening . . . but Barb will not be forgotten. We'll make sure there's some justice for Barb. People get very frustrated, understandably, that the town doesn't seem to be really dealing with Barb. That stuff is all happening. We're just not spending any screen time on it."
- On what else season two would tackle: "Part of what we want to do with hypothetical season two is to explore the repercussions of everything that happened," said Duffer. Gaten Matarazzo opened up to Emmy Magazine about his role next season, as well: "You're going to see a lot more into the lives of how the characters are coping with what's been going on ... They're all very emotionally scarred. They feel alone because their best friend is back and he's not acting like their best friend anymore. He's changed."
- More nitty-gritty details: It will be set in 1984 (picking up sometime in the Fall, which is about a year after the events in season one) and consist of nine episodes.
- The premiere date: According to a teaser that ran during the Super Bowl, season two will premiere on Halloween!
- The first season two teaser: Clocking in at just under a minute long, the short video doesn't give us much. What it does do, though, is reveal the names of each episode in the new season: "Mad Max," "The Boy Who Came Back to Life," "The Pumpkin Patch," "The Palace," "The Storm," "The Pollywog," "The Secret Cabin," "The Brain," and "The Lost Brother."
- The second season two teaser: Check it out here!
How I'm Getting Through Mother's Day After Losing My Mom and Grandma
On Easter Sunday, I had a hard time making it through the day. At 3 p.m., you could find me sitting on a bus on my way to get a milkshake because life got that hard, that quickly.
I walked down New York City streets in my Easter best - a crop top and high-rise joggers, trust me it worked - and my only thought was, "I see how she's missing in every part of today."
That feeling reminded me of what I would be up against come Mother's Day. It's an empty kind of feeling that somehow is heavy enough to weigh on you. It's the reminder that they would've, could've, should've done this, if only they were here. It's the kind of all-encompassing feeling that leads me to quiet moments and a bartering conversation with God that I know I'm not going to win.
"Just give me five more minutes to say 'Feliz Día de las Madres,' and tell them that I love them and that I'm doing all right."
There's a good chance that in this moment my mind cues up Kanye West's "Hey Mama" as background music as I proceed to sit there, head down, looking for acceptance because I'm out of moments when someone I call Mami will say gracias back because of a card I picked up at the store.
For a decade of my life, my grandma was on the receiving end of those cards and flowers. In one of her favorite batas, she would sit there, year after year, as a little girl who'd just lost her mom figured out how to not feel awkward on the one day that highlighted how different she felt.
I'm going on the third year of having to visit both of my moms at the cemetery if I want to give them flowers, and each year reminds me of moments I'll never get back.
So instead, I try to be brave in ways that both my mom and my grandma taught me. On Easter Sunday, I was brave and let a friend into my sad day, I'd decided I could take the bus alone or I could let someone sit next to me, if even metaphorically.
On Mother's Day, I publish essays on my website, Too Damn Young, that others who have lost their mom have written. It reminds me of my grandma's ability to bring people together around any one feeling or on any single day.
As a Latina, my grandma was as much of a mami to me as my own mom was, so, yeah, Mother's Day is definitely not the easiest day. I miss her singing old Ecuadorian classics in our living room, as she was surrounded by flowers, cards, and flan. I feel cheated out of the opportunity to see my nephews and baby cousins squirm uncomfortably as she hugged them a bit tighter.
A family changes after losing a matriarch, but for her I'm brave. For them, I at least give it my best try.
Kate Middleton Puts Her Farming Skills to Work by Feeding a Little Lamb
Kate Middleton doesn't need to be with Prince George and Princess Charlotte to show off her maternal side. The Duchess of Cambridge was all kinds of cute during a trip to a Gloucestershire farm on Wednesday. Dressed casually in olive pants, a navy sweater, and a khaki jacket, Kate appeared to have a blast while visiting the Farms for City Children charity, which provides inner-city kids with the opportunity to live and work on a farm for a week. Aside from touring the grounds, the mother of two had a particularly adorable encounter with one of the farm's furry animals as she casually fed a lamb with a bottle. The recent appearance is particularly special for Kate, as she revealed in September that she'd secretly like to be "a young farmer" and is teaching Prince George and Princess Charlotte about the farm at the family's country home in Norfolk.
Twin Sisters Give Birth to Boys on the Same Day With 4 in 100,000 Odds
A pair of 32-year-old twin sisters from New Jersey have upped the twinning game by giving birth to sons on the same exact day, just hours apart, one room over from the other. Danielle Grant and Kim Abraham didn't plan on getting pregnant at the same time, but ended up with identical April 22 due dates anyway. When they both went over that date, they decided to be induced on the same day and delivered their boys, Aaron and Roman, less than three hours apart.
The odds of twin sisters giving birth on the same day are reported by an associate mathematics professor at Brookdale Community College to be about 8 in 100,000, but the fact that Grant and Abraham both had boys means they beat the approximate 4 in 100,000 odds of that particular occurrence as well. "Every single person has been like, 'no way!'" Abraham told the Asbury Park Press. "Even the nurses coming in for their shifts were like, 'We've got to meet the twins.'"
The sisters, who were born a minute apart themselves said that every coincidence during the process (aside from choosing the same induction date) one-upped itself. "It's the best thing in the world," said Abraham. "We're real close and our husbands are real close. The boys will be like brothers." She added, referring to the boys being hours apart rather than minutes, "Listen, if I could have gone four hours earlier, I definitely would have done that."
Kate Middleton Puts Her Farming Skills to Work by Feeding a Little Lamb
Kate Middleton doesn't need to be with Prince George and Princess Charlotte to show off her maternal side. The Duchess of Cambridge was all kinds of cute during a trip to a Gloucestershire farm on Wednesday. Dressed casually in olive pants, a navy sweater, and a khaki jacket, Kate appeared to have a blast while visiting the Farms for City Children charity, which provides inner-city kids with the opportunity to live and work on a farm for a week. Aside from touring the grounds, the mother of two had a particularly adorable encounter with one of the farm's furry animals as she casually fed a lamb with a bottle. The recent appearance is particularly special for Kate, as she revealed in September that she'd secretly like to be "a young farmer" and is teaching Prince George and Princess Charlotte about the farm at the family's country home in Norfolk.
Hillary Clinton's Officially Trading Her Long Coats For Fancy Blazers
We've already established that Hillary Clinton has a striking new style. The former Democratic presidential nominee continued her fashion streak at the 2017 Women For Women International Luncheon. For the event, Hillary wore a beige leather blazer with a bright orange scarf featuring a floral pattern.
But that's not all. Later that night, at the Planned Parenthood 100th Anniversary Gala, Hillary upstaged herself in yet another ensemble. For the gala, Hillary wore a shimmering purple and red patterned blazer that sort of felt like the grand finale to two very standout looks. Catch a glimpse of Hillary's latest fashion statements ahead.
11 Stars Who Attended the Met Gala For the Very First Time This Year
The Met Gala is known for bringing the glitz and glamour, and this year was no different. On Monday night, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC was swarming with gorgeous couples, delicious eye candy, and some of Hollywood's rising stars. Even though veterans like Sarah Jessica Parker decided to sit this year out, there were plenty of fresh faces in the crowd. Can you believe this was Celine Dion's first Met Gala ever? Neither can we. See what other celebs scored their surprising first invite to the elite party this year.
40 New Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May
April showers bring May flowers - and tons of new Netflix content. The streaming service is already stacked with great movies and original shows, but even more are about to drop in May. Long-gestating seasons of shows like Master of None and House of Cards are coming, along with popular movies like Forrest Gump and Inglourious Basterds. If you're already excited, wait until you see what else is in store! Take a look.
A Better Way to Freeze Bananas For Smoothies, Banana Bread, and More
Don't toss out those overripe bananas! With a couple minutes of prep work, they can be transformed into frozen nuggets of gold, perfect for smoothies. Here's the best way to do it:
- Start with overripe, spotty bananas (they have much more flavor).
- Peel all of the bananas.
- Slice them into 1- to 2-inch chunks. (Smaller pieces are much easier on your blender; even a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, will have trouble breaking down a whole banana.)
- Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment- (or wax-paper-) lined rimmed sheet pan. Don't just toss the unfrozen chunks into a freezer-safe bag; if you do this, they'll freeze into a brick of banana chunks that'll need to be chipped apart before using.
- Once frozen, transfer to freezer-safe bags. We like to separate them into individual bags that hold just enough banana chunks for a smoothie, so there's no guesswork (or measuring needed) when you're tired and looking to blitz your way to breakfast. For our go-to smoothie recipe, that means 1 1/2 bananas, but many other recipes use less.
Armed with a freezer full of banana bags, you'll always be ready for rich, creamy smoothies, vegan banana "ice cream," banana bread, or oatmeal (heat the chunks in a microwave until thawed before using).
40 New Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May
April showers bring May flowers - and tons of new Netflix content. The streaming service is already stacked with great movies and original shows, but even more are about to drop in May. Long-gestating seasons of shows like Master of None and House of Cards are coming, along with popular movies like Forrest Gump and Inglourious Basterds. If you're already excited, wait until you see what else is in store! Take a look.
Mark Hamill Surprising Star Wars Megafans Will Delight Your Inner Child
One thing you have to love about Mark Hamill: He's never stopped embracing Star Wars. Forty years after he first played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the actor teamed up with Omaze to surprise fans. The video is part of Star Wars: Force for Change, and it's promoting some "epic" Star Wars experiences. All entries benefit Starlight Children's Foundation and UNICEF, so it's a win-win. Watch the clip, and try not to break out in tears as these people meet their hero.
11 Stars Who Attended the Met Gala For the Very First Time This Year
The Met Gala is known for bringing the glitz and glamour, and this year was no different. On Monday night, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC was swarming with gorgeous couples, delicious eye candy, and some of Hollywood's rising stars. Even though veterans like Sarah Jessica Parker decided to sit this year out, there were plenty of fresh faces in the crowd. Can you believe this was Celine Dion's first Met Gala ever? Neither can we. See what other celebs scored their surprising first invite to the elite party this year.
Hillary Clinton's Officially Trading Her Long Coats For Fancy Blazers
We've already established that Hillary Clinton has a striking new style. The former Democratic presidential nominee continued her fashion streak at the 2017 Women For Women International Luncheon. For the event, Hillary wore a beige leather blazer with a bright orange scarf featuring a floral pattern.
But that's not all. Later that night, at the Planned Parenthood 100th Anniversary Gala, Hillary upstaged herself in yet another ensemble. For the gala, Hillary wore a shimmering purple and red patterned blazer that sort of felt like the grand finale to two very standout looks. Catch a glimpse of Hillary's latest fashion statements ahead.
A Better Way to Freeze Bananas For Smoothies, Banana Bread, and More
Don't toss out those overripe bananas! With a couple minutes of prep work, they can be transformed into frozen nuggets of gold, perfect for smoothies. Here's the best way to do it:
- Start with overripe, spotty bananas (they have much more flavor).
- Peel all of the bananas.
- Slice them into 1- to 2-inch chunks. (Smaller pieces are much easier on your blender; even a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, will have trouble breaking down a whole banana.)
- Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment- (or wax-paper-) lined rimmed sheet pan. Don't just toss the unfrozen chunks into a freezer-safe bag; if you do this, they'll freeze into a brick of banana chunks that'll need to be chipped apart before using.
- Once frozen, transfer to freezer-safe bags. We like to separate them into individual bags that hold just enough banana chunks for a smoothie, so there's no guesswork (or measuring needed) when you're tired and looking to blitz your way to breakfast. For our go-to smoothie recipe, that means 1 1/2 bananas, but many other recipes use less.
Armed with a freezer full of banana bags, you'll always be ready for rich, creamy smoothies, vegan banana "ice cream," banana bread, or oatmeal (heat the chunks in a microwave until thawed before using).
Alec Baldwin's Daughter Carmen Dances Her Little Tush Off on The Ellen Show
Alec Baldwin is an established actor, the best Donald Trump impersonator SNL has ever seen, and, as it turns out, a hilarious dancer. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, the Boss Baby star made quite the entrance when he and his 3-year-old daughter, Carmen, danced their way onto Ellen's stage. The adorable little girl had no qualms about strutting her stuff in front of Ellen's large audience, and she even inspired her famous dad to jump around like a big kid. After Carmen went backstage, Alec sat down with the host and chatted about his family with wife Hilaria. In addition to revealing that Carmen is definitely ready for Hollywood, he also talked about how his son Rafael already knows how to smolder for the cameras.
Kate Middleton Wore Her Most Casual Staples to Create a Brand-New Outfit
A farm isn't the best place to wear brand-new clothes, which is likely why Kate Middleton dug up her old favorites for a visit to the Farms For City Children in Gloucestershire. The Duchess of Cambridge wore her trusty gray parka by Troy London, a pair of moto-style Zara jeans, and, of course, her Penelope Chilvers boots - perfect for running around on the farm grounds. Kate even managed to work in another wearable basic: a printed gingham shirt from Gap.
Only fans obsessed with her style will know she's worn these pieces before, just never all at once. It was Kate's keen sense of mixing and matching that allowed her to create a brand-new outfit. Leave it to Kate to teach us yet another standout styling lesson in her most casual pieces. Scroll on to see the familiar separates, then shop similar selections below.
Mark Hamill Surprising Star Wars Megafans Will Delight Your Inner Child
One thing you have to love about Mark Hamill: He's never stopped embracing Star Wars. Forty years after he first played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the actor teamed up with Omaze to surprise fans. The video is part of Star Wars: Force for Change, and it's promoting some "epic" Star Wars experiences. All entries benefit Starlight Children's Foundation and UNICEF, so it's a win-win. Watch the clip, and try not to break out in tears as these people meet their hero.
Kate Middleton Wore Her Most Casual Staples to Create a Brand-New Outfit
A farm isn't the best place to wear brand-new clothes, which is likely why Kate Middleton dug up her old favorites for a visit to the Farms For City Children in Gloucestershire. The Duchess of Cambridge wore her trusty gray parka by Troy London, a pair of moto-style Zara jeans, and, of course, her Penelope Chilvers boots - perfect for running around on the farm grounds. Kate even managed to work in another wearable basic: a printed gingham shirt from Gap.
Only fans obsessed with her style will know she's worn these pieces before, just never all at once. It was Kate's keen sense of mixing and matching that allowed her to create a brand-new outfit. Leave it to Kate to teach us yet another standout styling lesson in her most casual pieces. Scroll on to see the familiar separates, then shop similar selections below.
Alec Baldwin's Daughter Carmen Dances Her Little Tush Off on The Ellen Show
Alec Baldwin is an established actor, the best Donald Trump impersonator SNL has ever seen, and, as it turns out, a hilarious dancer. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, the Boss Baby star made quite the entrance when he and his 3-year-old daughter, Carmen, danced their way onto Ellen's stage. The adorable little girl had no qualms about strutting her stuff in front of Ellen's large audience, and she even inspired her famous dad to jump around like a big kid. After Carmen went backstage, Alec sat down with the host and chatted about his family with wife Hilaria. In addition to revealing that Carmen is definitely ready for Hollywood, he also talked about how his son Rafael already knows how to smolder for the cameras.
Military Dad's Surprise Homecoming Leaves Not 1 Dry Eye at the Ball Game
After a six-month deployment in Asia with the US Air Force, Lance Daigle was ready to come home to his family, but he didn't return without a bit of American flare. Using the country's pastime as a muse, Daigle set up a surprise for his two kids, Cameron and Karley, with help from the Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club. His kids were under the impression that they'd won VIP tickets to the ball game with the added perk of throwing out the first pitches, however, they got the ultimate surprise of their lives when it was Lance who removed the catcher's mask at home plate following their pitches.
The heartwarming surprise is guaranteed to choke you up, and we're sure there couldn't have been a dry eye in that stadium.
John Stamos Pens a Heartfelt Letter to His Late Mom: "I Felt I Could Not Go On"
It's been nearly three years since John Stamos lost his mother, Loretta Phillips, and he still misses her dearly. In a heartfelt essay for GoodHousekeeping.com as part of its special "Thank You, Mom" series ahead of Mother's Day, the Fuller House actor opened up about a note Loretta left for him to find shortly before her death. "I was sitting at your famous kitchen table, the same table where all the family therapy sessions would happen, and I was wondering how I could possibly get through one single day without you. I honestly felt I could not go on," he recalled. "You meant for me to find that note when I did, and now I'm ready to write you back." Loretta's message read: "Life is an occasion . . . rise to it. Don't be sad because I died . . . be happy because I lived. I had a wonderful life."
"Your whole life was completely unselfish," he continued. "You poured a lifetime of love into me, and that's what I'll remember best too. Two and a half years later, that love still gets me through every single day." Aside from talking about how her life inspired him, he also opened up about how hard it was to say goodbye. "Things got rougher after you passed away. How could it not? You were the most important thing in my life. I allowed outside things to come in and cloud my spirit, but it was your strength that got me through it. Your voice, your beautiful face, your over-abundance of love is always running in the back of my mind and certainly in my heart."
Most of all, he hopes that one day he can be as good of a parent as she was to him. "Maybe someday I'll have a kid or two, and maybe they'll have red hair like yours (although like you used to say, yours came from a bottle)," he said. "Maybe they'll say, 'I love you more' like you always said. But mostly I hope they have your humility and unselfishness and your ability to bring sunshine to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting you. I miss you madly, mother - until we meet again. And we will!"
Military Dad's Surprise Homecoming Leaves Not 1 Dry Eye at the Ball Game
After a six-month deployment in Asia with the US Air Force, Lance Daigle was ready to come home to his family, but he didn't return without a bit of American flare. Using the country's pastime as a muse, Daigle set up a surprise for his two kids, Cameron and Karley, with help from the Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club. His kids were under the impression that they'd won VIP tickets to the ball game with the added perk of throwing out the first pitches, however, they got the ultimate surprise of their lives when it was Lance who removed the catcher's mask at home plate following their pitches.
The heartwarming surprise is guaranteed to choke you up, and we're sure there couldn't have been a dry eye in that stadium.
Salma Hayek on Her Surprising Biggest Fear: "I Suffer From Stage Fright"
This is Salma Hayek like you've never seen her before. The Mexican actress is on the May 2017 cover of Hola! USA, posing with her mom, Diana Jiménez Medina, for the first time. In the interview, hitting newsstands just in time for Mother's Day, the Mexican actress opens up about her surprising stage fright ("I get it really, really bad"), how she fell in love with acting, and motherhood.
"You learn a lot about yourself when you do something for someone else," Salma said about raising her 9-year-old daughter, Valentina. Diana also opened up about raising Salma and how she knew she was going to do "something big in her life." Scroll ahead to read more quotes from their joint interview and see more photos of the adorable mother-daughter duo.
Salma Hayek on Her Surprising Biggest Fear: "I Suffer From Stage Fright"
This is Salma Hayek like you've never seen her before. The Mexican actress is on the May 2017 cover of Hola! USA, posing with her mom, Diana Jiménez Medina, for the first time. In the interview, hitting newsstands just in time for Mother's Day, the Mexican actress opens up about her surprising stage fright ("I get it really, really bad"), how she fell in love with acting, and motherhood.
"You learn a lot about yourself when you do something for someone else," Salma said about raising her 9-year-old daughter, Valentina. Diana also opened up about raising Salma and how she knew she was going to do "something big in her life." Scroll ahead to read more quotes from their joint interview and see more photos of the adorable mother-daughter duo.
John Stamos Pens a Heartfelt Letter to His Late Mom: "I Felt I Could Not Go On"
It's been nearly three years since John Stamos lost his mother, Loretta Phillips, and he still misses her dearly. In a heartfelt essay for GoodHousekeeping.com as part of its special "Thank You, Mom" series ahead of Mother's Day, the Fuller House actor opened up about a note Loretta left for him to find shortly before her death. "I was sitting at your famous kitchen table, the same table where all the family therapy sessions would happen, and I was wondering how I could possibly get through one single day without you. I honestly felt I could not go on," he recalled. "You meant for me to find that note when I did, and now I'm ready to write you back." Loretta's message read: "Life is an occasion . . . rise to it. Don't be sad because I died . . . be happy because I lived. I had a wonderful life."
"Your whole life was completely unselfish," he continued. "You poured a lifetime of love into me, and that's what I'll remember best too. Two and a half years later, that love still gets me through every single day." Aside from talking about how her life inspired him, he also opened up about how hard it was to say goodbye. "Things got rougher after you passed away. How could it not? You were the most important thing in my life. I allowed outside things to come in and cloud my spirit, but it was your strength that got me through it. Your voice, your beautiful face, your over-abundance of love is always running in the back of my mind and certainly in my heart."
Most of all, he hopes that one day he can be as good of a parent as she was to him. "Maybe someday I'll have a kid or two, and maybe they'll have red hair like yours (although like you used to say, yours came from a bottle)," he said. "Maybe they'll say, 'I love you more' like you always said. But mostly I hope they have your humility and unselfishness and your ability to bring sunshine to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting you. I miss you madly, mother - until we meet again. And we will!"
Girls Who Code Founder Tells Ivanka Trump "Don't Use My Story"
Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, an empowering nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching woman how to code, and she's making it clear that she does not want Ivanka Trump using her story. Trump is currently promoting her new book, Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success, which is essentially a self-care book directed at helping women lead their most fulfilling lives, professionally and socially.
In her book, Trump has a section dedicated to Saujani, explaining how she switched from a career in politics to provide more opportunities for women. "It was during a run for Congress that Saujani became inspired to create the organization," Trump wrote. "In visiting local schools, she personally witnessed the gender gap in computing classes and set out to do something about it."
But Saujani does not want to be a part of Trump's narrative, and she's not holding back. On the day the book was released, Saujani wrote to Trump on Twitter, "@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka," seen below.
.@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka
- Reshma Saujani (@reshmasaujani) May 2, 2017
Since Donald Trump became president, the first daughter has been largely criticized for being "complicit" on her father's policies and remaining silent, and Saujani is definitely not the first person to bring this up. In an interview with Gayle King of CBS This Morning last month, Trump confronted the notion of being silent on social media regarding political issues, explaining that just because she does not publicly speak out does not mean she doesn't have an opinion.
"I would say not to conflate lack of public denouncement with silence," Trump said. "In some case it's through protest and it's through going on the nightly news and talking about or denouncing every issue in which you disagree with. Other times it is quietly, and directly, and candidly."
Read on to see some of the responses Saujani has received on social media after speaking out against Trump's new book.
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Thank you for standing up for all women she has been silent on her father draconian policies.
- Alexis 🇺🇸 (@linksteroh) May 3, 2017
Don't belittle girls who code #IvankaTrump. We actually do code for a living and we have a job description like real working women. https://t.co/6uMTYxS3ZX
- Resist (@ImagineBeingOne) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump http://pic.twitter.com/2c2cduYS7s
- LindyMomma (@lindymomma) May 3, 2017
Oof. That has got to hurt. You tell it,@reshmasaujani .You tell it! #WomenWhoWork https://t.co/c8Oan5WNtS
- MB Caschetta (@Caschetta) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Also ended let girl learn program yesterday. 😡she only speaks for Trump not woman or children.
- Denise Wu (@denisewu) May 2, 2017
A Leaked Executive Order Might Enact a Rollback of LGBTQ Rights
A proposed "religious freedom" executive order has been circulating since the beginning of February, but until May 2 it remained ominous conjecture. On Tuesday morning Politico reported that the leaked draft, which The Nation originally obtained through senior administration officials in February, would be signed on Thursday.
BREAKING: Trump expected to sign religious liberty executive order Thursday. A triumph for Pence. With @TimAlberta https://t.co/dCzy4n9uUI
- Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) May 2, 2017
Under the guise of promoting religious freedom, the so-called Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to Respect Religious Freedom would permit both individuals and organizations the right to discriminate based on "sincerely held religious beliefs." In Sarah Posner's February analysis of the drafted order for The Nation, she cited critics as describing it as "sweeping" and "staggering."
According to Politico's report, the executive order's original draft was allegedly prevented from being signed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Since then, Vice President Mike Pence has worked to rewrite the order, but officials who have seen the most recent draft told Poltico that it had largely remained unchanged.
Here's a brief rundown on what February's version of the proposal mandated.
- It would allow individuals and organizations the right to disengage from activities that "violate their conscience."
- It would allow employers to refuse contraceptive coverage if it violates their religious beliefs.
- It would protect the tax-exempt status of religious organizations or private company that "believes, speaks, or acts (or declines to act) in accordance with the belief that marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman," and that an "individual's immutable biological sex as objectively determined by anatomy" and "that human life begins at conception and merits protection at all stages of life."
- It would allow federally funded adoption agencies the right to discriminate against same-sex couples.
- It might allow federal employees the right "to refuse on religious grounds to process applications" of same-sex couples based on the proposal's broad language.
- It would establish a new bureau in the Justice Department that would protect "religious freedom."
The executive order's decrees echo a bill passed in Mississippi that was eventually ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge; however, advocates for the law have appealed the decision. It's also an order that many have attributed to Pence's influence and beliefs. The ultraconservative former governor of Indiana endeavored to pass a similar bill during his tenure. Following widespread backlash to the original law he signed back in 2015, Pence signed a revised version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Indiana), which kept a majority of the first's discriminatory tenants but prohibited businesses from objecting to serve people based on sexual orientation.
Ahead of the Film, Here’s How the Murder on the Orient Express Book Ends
Warning: major book spoilers ahead.
Gone Girl who? The Girl on the Train what? Before Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins topped the bestseller list with their modern mysteries, there was Agatha Christie. Having sold billions of books in more than 100 different languages, only Shakespeare and the Bible have generated more revenue in sales. Among the plethora of titles written by Christie, the Murder on the Orient Express is perhaps one of her most recognizable titles. The story itself is so revered and unique, it's been adapted multiple times: in addition to a radio show, there was a 1974 film, a 2001 made-for-TV movie, and even a 2006 computer game. Now, with yet another adaptation set for a release in November 2017, the 1934 novel is in our sights again, more than 80 years later. But what exactly happens in the pages of the original book? We'll lay it all out just for you.
The Setup
On a cold Winter's night in December, the Simplon-Orient-Express is unusually crowded. In a time of year when the train would mostly be empty, every single compartment has been spoken for. Among the guests is Detective Hercule Poirot, a character who appears in nearly 50 Agatha Christie novels. The train goes along its usual route as planned, but sometime after midnight on its second night, it hits an unexpected snowdrift. The group of strangers is stranded until further notice . . . and one of them is dead.
The Crime
A passenger named Samuel Edward Ratchett has been murdered sometime between the hours of midnight and 2 a.m. He has been stabbed 12 times. Strangely, the wounds are remarkably inconsistent, making it appear as though there are two different murderers. There are clues on the scene: a burnt letter (almost entirely destroyed), a pipe cleaner, and handkerchief embroidered with the letter "H." Ratchett's watch has been smashed, and the time is stopped at 1:15 a.m., seeming to suggest the time of the murder.
The Suspects
There are 12 possible passengers who could have done the deed, 13 if you count the conductor:
- Colonel Arbuthnot: A British man who formerly served in the military.
- Hector MacQueen: Secretary to Ratchett, American.
- Edward Masterson: The valet of Mr. Ratchett, also a Brit.
- Mrs. Hubbard: An American woman traveling by herself.
- Greta Ohlsson: A Swedish woman with a nervous disposition.
- Princess Dragomiroff: A rich, cosmopolitan royal of Russian descent.
- Count Andrenyi: A diplomat traveling from Hungary.
- Countess Andrenyi: The wife of Count Andrenyi.
- Cyrus Hardman: An undercover American detective.
- Antonio Foscarelli: An Italian business owner who lives in America.
- Mary Debenham: A British governess.
- Hildegarde Schmidt: A German mistress who serves Princess Dragomiroff.
- Pierre Michel: The French conductor of the Orient Express.
The Conclusion
Obviously, we omitted a lot of the evidence and circumstances of the crime. So, really, you couldn't hope to figure out the mystery just from these facts alone. But even if you did have all the information, the final twist is still shocking.
First of all, it's crucial to note why Ratchett gets murdered. The deceased had actually assumed a false identity; his real name was Cassetti. This man, we learn, was previously involved in a high-profile kidnapping case: he was the leader of a gang that had abducted a 3-year-old girl by the name of Daisy Armstrong. Although he demanded a hefty ransom, and although the ransom was paid, the little girl was found dead. In the wake of her death, more tragedy struck. Mrs. Armstrong was pregnant again, but gave birth to a stillborn baby and also died herself. Mr. Armstrong, overcome with grief, shot himself. Even the family's nursemaid, fearing that she would be the prime suspect, threw herself out the window. Cassetti was arrested months later, but due to corruption in the legal system and his amassed amounts of wealth, he was acquitted of the crime.
Detective Poirot learns early on that the murderer must somehow be connected to the case. The shocking revelation, though, is that all 12 passengers are somehow entangled, in one way or another, with the Armstrong family. All of them conspired together to plan the crime on this night, during this train ride. Each of the 12 delivered one of the fatal stab wounds that caused Cassetti's death. In the end, Poirot decides (with the help of a colleague) that justice has been served. He offers another explanation that will exonerate all the passengers and put the case to rest.
5 Innovative Korean Sheet Masks That Solve Different Skin Concerns
Charlotte Cho is the editor in chief of K-beauty content site The Klog, which is dedicated to covering the innovative and fascinating world - and products - of South Korea. We are delighted to share her insights as a contributing editor on POPSUGAR Beauty.
Let's face it: while sheet masking is often a part of the nightly regimen in Korea to add extra moisture to skin, not everyone is looking for intensely hydrated skin. But there are more sheet mask options than just moisture-building ones!
From oily skin to large pores and sensitized skin, there are so many innovative sheet mask options emerging from Seoul that will satisfy your specific skin goals. Let me break down the five different sheet masks that you never knew existed and when you should use them!
Girls Who Code Founder Tells Ivanka Trump "Don't Use My Story"
Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, an empowering nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching woman how to code, and she's making it clear that she does not want Ivanka Trump using her story. Trump is currently promoting her new book, Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success, which is essentially a self-care book directed at helping women lead their most fulfilling lives, professionally and socially.
In her book, Trump has a section dedicated to Saujani, explaining how she switched from a career in politics to provide more opportunities for women. "It was during a run for Congress that Saujani became inspired to create the organization," Trump wrote. "In visiting local schools, she personally witnessed the gender gap in computing classes and set out to do something about it."
But Saujani does not want to be a part of Trump's narrative, and she's not holding back. On the day the book was released, Saujani wrote to Trump on Twitter, "@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka," seen below.
.@ivankatrump don't use my story in #WomenWhoWork unless you are going to stop being #complicit #askivanka
- Reshma Saujani (@reshmasaujani) May 2, 2017
Since Donald Trump became president, the first daughter has been largely criticized for being "complicit" on her father's policies and remaining silent, and Saujani is definitely not the first person to bring this up. In an interview with Gayle King of CBS This Morning last month, Trump confronted the notion of being silent on social media regarding political issues, explaining that just because she does not publicly speak out does not mean she doesn't have an opinion.
"I would say not to conflate lack of public denouncement with silence," Trump said. "In some case it's through protest and it's through going on the nightly news and talking about or denouncing every issue in which you disagree with. Other times it is quietly, and directly, and candidly."
Read on to see some of the responses Saujani has received on social media after speaking out against Trump's new book.
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Thank you for standing up for all women she has been silent on her father draconian policies.
- Alexis 🇺🇸 (@linksteroh) May 3, 2017
Don't belittle girls who code #IvankaTrump. We actually do code for a living and we have a job description like real working women. https://t.co/6uMTYxS3ZX
- Resist (@ImagineBeingOne) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump http://pic.twitter.com/2c2cduYS7s
- LindyMomma (@lindymomma) May 3, 2017
Oof. That has got to hurt. You tell it,@reshmasaujani .You tell it! #WomenWhoWork https://t.co/c8Oan5WNtS
- MB Caschetta (@Caschetta) May 3, 2017
@reshmasaujani @IvankaTrump Also ended let girl learn program yesterday. 😡she only speaks for Trump not woman or children.
- Denise Wu (@denisewu) May 2, 2017
A 3-Year-Old Did a Reddit AMA With His Dad and His Answers Are So Pure
A 3-year-old boy just tackled some of life's biggest questions (OK, maybe not) in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with his dad, and his answers are so pure. Caleb's dad, Matthew Clark, noticed that AMAs were becoming more and more popular on the social platform, and because he says his son is a "bit of a know-it-all," he decided it would be hilarious to do one with Caleb.
However, the 27-year-old dad wasn't expecting things to escalate quite as quickly as they did. "Wow . . . I didn't expect this to be this popular. I expected maybe 20 or so questions," Clark wrote in an edited note to his original thread (aptly titled "I'm 3. I know everything. AMA"). "He should be able to get to them all but it may take a little time. Just got home from work and he's in time-out. He gets mad if ask too many questions during his cartoons but he'll answer some more tonight."
See a few of the questions and his incredible responses below, and read the entire gem of a thread here.
Protect Your Assets: A Buyer's Guide to Ring Insurance
Your commitment is what matters, but you'd still be pretty upset if you lost your engagement ring, right? Before you get too caught up in showing off your bling like Kim Kardashian, make sure to protect your prized possession with jewelry insurance.
A good personal-article insurance policy will cover your engagement ring, wedding ring, or other jewelry - up to whatever amount you choose - in the case of theft, loss, fire, or something crazy, like the diamond falling out during a water-ski excursion. Policies vary depending on your coverage and the value of your ring, but there are some general rules. Now that you've found the perfect ring, here's what you need to know about ring insurance.
Check Your Policy
Just because you have renter's or homeowner's insurance doesn't mean your ring is fully covered. Generally, these policies only cover personal articles up to a certain value, such as $1,000, so check to see what your policy covers. Even then, this only covers jewelry lost in the case of theft or fire in your home.
Get an Extension
You can add jewelry insurance as a "rider" (or extension) to your homeowner's or renter's policy, or you can purchase a separate personal-article policy to cover jewelry and other valuable items. Either way, this will cover the ring even when it's outside your home.
Know Your Options
Talk to your insurer about options. Prices vary depending on the value of your ring, the value of the stones, and what disasters your insurance covers, such as theft, loss, damage, or other unexpected issues. Some policies will reimburse you with a check - the best option for one-of-a-kind or heirloom pieces - while other coverages might require that you actually purchase a replacement ring via an approved jeweler.
Evaluate Your Bling
Even if you have a receipt, you should get your ring appraised before insuring it. State Farm's personal-article insurance, for instance, requires an appraisal from within the last two years that describes the ring and rates the four Cs; you'll also want to bring the ring into the agent's office so the insurer can snap a photo and verify that you own it. One exception is if your ring is available through a jeweler's catalog, in which case a receipt plus the catalog should be sufficient.
What You'll Pay
Depending on the size of your deductible, expect to pay an annual rate of at least $1 to $2 for every $100 your ring is worth. So if your ring is worth $5,000, then it might cost $50 to $100 per year to insure. When I called my agent at State Farm, he quoted me $87 per year for up to $5,000 in value but no deductible or $52 per year for up to $5,000 with a $1,000 deductible.
Do you have jewelry insurance?
Healthy hearts: Gluten-free diets don't help people without celiac disease, study finds
Gluten-free diets shouldn’t be promoted to prevent heart disease among people without celiac disease, gastroenterologists say following a large U.S. study.
A 3-Year-Old Did a Reddit AMA With His Dad and His Answers Are So Pure
A 3-year-old boy just tackled some of life's biggest questions (OK, maybe not) in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with his dad, and his answers are so pure. Caleb's dad, Matthew Clark, noticed that AMAs were becoming more and more popular on the social platform, and because he says his son is a "bit of a know-it-all," he decided it would be hilarious to do one with Caleb.
However, the 27-year-old dad wasn't expecting things to escalate quite as quickly as they did. "Wow . . . I didn't expect this to be this popular. I expected maybe 20 or so questions," Clark wrote in an edited note to his original thread (aptly titled "I'm 3. I know everything. AMA"). "He should be able to get to them all but it may take a little time. Just got home from work and he's in time-out. He gets mad if ask too many questions during his cartoons but he'll answer some more tonight."
See a few of the questions and his incredible responses below, and read the entire gem of a thread here.
The Handmaid's Tale Is So Good, Hulu Already Renewed It For a Second Season
Fans of The Handmaid's Tale can breathe a sigh of relief. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hulu has already renewed the adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel for a second season, so there is plenty more Offred in our future. The streaming network announced the good news at its NewFronts presentation on Wednesday, noting that the premiere of the show was watched by more viewers than any other original or acquired series debut in its history.
"The response we've seen to The Handmaid's Tale in just one week since its premiere has been absolutely incredible. It has been an honor to work with this talented team of cast and creators to develop a series that has struck such a chord with audiences across the country," said Hulu head of content Craig Erwich. "As we continue to expand our strong slate of original programming, The Handmaid's Tale is exactly the type of gripping and thought-provoking storytelling we want to bring to viewers. We can't wait to explore the world of Gilead and continue Margaret's vision with another season on Hulu."
Since it premiered last week, the thriller has not only earned rave reviews (it currently holds a Metacritic score of 92) but also raised timely and important questions about feminism and reproductive rights. Season two is set to air sometime in 2018.
The Handmaid's Tale Is So Good, Hulu Already Renewed It For a Second Season
Fans of The Handmaid's Tale can breathe a sigh of relief. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hulu has already renewed the adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel for a second season, so there is plenty more Offred in our future. The streaming network announced the good news at its NewFronts presentation on Wednesday, noting that the premiere of the show was watched by more viewers than any other original or acquired series debut in its history.
"The response we've seen to The Handmaid's Tale in just one week since its premiere has been absolutely incredible. It has been an honor to work with this talented team of cast and creators to develop a series that has struck such a chord with audiences across the country," said Hulu head of content Craig Erwich. "As we continue to expand our strong slate of original programming, The Handmaid's Tale is exactly the type of gripping and thought-provoking storytelling we want to bring to viewers. We can't wait to explore the world of Gilead and continue Margaret's vision with another season on Hulu."
Since it premiered last week, the thriller has not only earned rave reviews (it currently holds a Metacritic score of 92) but also raised timely and important questions about feminism and reproductive rights. Season two is set to air sometime in 2018.
What 1 Flight Attendant Did When She Learned It Was a Boy With Autism's Birthday
With stories of moms being forced to dump their breast milk at security checkpoints swirling around to reports of parents having a difficult time flying with their kids, one family wanted to speak out about their recent experience on a recent Delta flight with their 7-year-old son.
Henry's family tries to always preboard flights when they travel because he is on the autism spectrum and the boarding process can be very overwhelming for him with the crowded lines and noises. But this experience was different because as soon as the child boarded Delta Flight 1596 in Minneapolis, a flight attendant named Natalie approached. The woman simply wanted to introduce herself to Henry and see if he needed anything.
"The kiddo immediately took a shine to her and started asking all sorts of questions about the plane. Natalie went out of her way to bring over demo oxygen masks and life jackets for Henry to look at," Henry's mom, Christine Bush, shared on Facebook. "She surprised him with a chocolate bar and extra cookies. She listened as he talked about being on the spectrum and about how loud noises bothered him."
Later in the flight, Natalie learned that Henry's birthday had just passed so she worked with other flight attendants to make a special crown from cookie packages and arranged for the pilot to come over the intercom and give him a special welcome. "She was a friend to a little boy who doesn't always feel like he has too many of those," she wrote.
When the flight landed in New York, the pilot presented Henry with "special golden wings," let him try on his hat, and the crew posed for pictures. "Natalie and the rest of team on Delta Flight 1596 went above and beyond the call of duty to help him feel special," she wrote. "Henry later said that he 'felt like a FIRST CLASS passenger' and said that he would 'never forget my best friend Natalie.' You can't get much better than that."
Neon Lips Are Here to Make You Look Like an Intergalactic Space Diva
The latest out-of-this-world makeup trend that's about to take over Instagram? Neon lip art! We've already seen (and swooned over) the edgy 3D effects of neon eyeliner, but now the blinding, '80s-esque trend is making its way to our pouts. We hate to indulge the overused term, but it's pretty darn lit, if we do say so ourselves.
We first came across the neon lip look via talented makeup artist Genevieve Jauquet, who regularly stuns us with her impressively artistic beauty skills. To achieve the one-of-a-kind pout above, Genevieve dabbed on a black lip cream in the center of her lips, followed by a matte pink one to fill in the outer edges. Then, to get that glowing effect, she followed up by using a thin brush to swipe on white lip cream near (but not touching) the edges of her top and bottom lips. Her personal finishing touch? Glitter! The results are a lightsaber-like look that both Jedis and space divas would approve of.
Ahead, see how Genevieve and other committed beauty mavens put their lips in the spotlight with this luminous, hypnotizing trend.
Neon Lips Are Here to Make You Look Like an Intergalactic Space Diva
The latest out-of-this-world makeup trend that's about to take over Instagram? Neon lip art! We've already seen (and swooned over) the edgy 3D effects of neon eyeliner, but now the blinding, '80s-esque trend is making its way to our pouts. We hate to indulge the overused term, but it's pretty darn lit, if we do say so ourselves.
We first came across the neon lip look via talented makeup artist Genevieve Jauquet, who regularly stuns us with her impressively artistic beauty skills. To achieve the one-of-a-kind pout above, Genevieve dabbed on a black lip cream in the center of her lips, followed by a matte pink one to fill in the outer edges. Then, to get that glowing effect, she followed up by using a thin brush to swipe on white lip cream near (but not touching) the edges of her top and bottom lips. Her personal finishing touch? Glitter! The results are a lightsaber-like look that both Jedis and space divas would approve of.
Ahead, see how Genevieve and other committed beauty mavens put their lips in the spotlight with this luminous, hypnotizing trend.
This Tiny Detail on Nicki Minaj's Outfit Automatically Made Her Queen of the Met Gala
Nicki Minaj knows how to make a statement on any red carpet, and her appearance at the 2017 Met Gala was no different. When Nicki arrived, photographers snapped and heads turned to see the rapper in a custom H&M ensemble, which honored Rei Kawakubo and the Comme des Garcons theme in such an incredibly distinct way. Aside from the obvious red and black color scheme that recognized Kawakubo's influence on the fashion world, we looked closer and saw Kawakubo's face featured on her leather obi belt.
Pernilla Wohlfahrt, H&M's head of design and creative director, said in a press release, "Each H&M look has been entirely custom-made, with both Kawakubo's creative world and the style of our guests in mind," and Nicki's ensemble did that perfectly - staying true to her personal style while flashing as much skin as possible.
Her sheer custom gown was held by an off-the-shoulder duchesse satin kimono top designed with red Swarovski crystals. The lengthy train featured "extravagant raw-edged silk taffeta and black vinyl roses trapped at the hem and beneath the train." But the most exceptional detail of Nicki's entire custom look was the belt. Keep reading to see photos of Nicki's captivating ensemble.
What 1 Flight Attendant Did When She Learned It Was a Boy With Autism's Birthday
With stories of moms being forced to dump their breast milk at security checkpoints swirling around to reports of parents having a difficult time flying with their kids, one family wanted to speak out about their recent experience on a recent Delta flight with their 7-year-old son.
Henry's family tries to always preboard flights when they travel because he is on the autism spectrum and the boarding process can be very overwhelming for him with the crowded lines and noises. But this experience was different because as soon as the child boarded Delta Flight 1596 in Minneapolis, a flight attendant named Natalie approached. The woman simply wanted to introduce herself to Henry and see if he needed anything.
"The kiddo immediately took a shine to her and started asking all sorts of questions about the plane. Natalie went out of her way to bring over demo oxygen masks and life jackets for Henry to look at," Henry's mom, Christine Bush, shared on Facebook. "She surprised him with a chocolate bar and extra cookies. She listened as he talked about being on the spectrum and about how loud noises bothered him."
Later in the flight, Natalie learned that Henry's birthday had just passed so she worked with other flight attendants to make a special crown from cookie packages and arranged for the pilot to come over the intercom and give him a special welcome. "She was a friend to a little boy who doesn't always feel like he has too many of those," she wrote.
When the flight landed in New York, the pilot presented Henry with "special golden wings," let him try on his hat, and the crew posed for pictures. "Natalie and the rest of team on Delta Flight 1596 went above and beyond the call of duty to help him feel special," she wrote. "Henry later said that he 'felt like a FIRST CLASS passenger' and said that he would 'never forget my best friend Natalie.' You can't get much better than that."
The Defenders: Marvel's Unlikely Heroes Band Together in the First Trailer
At this point, waiting for new episodes of Jessica Jones and Daredevil is nearly unbearable. What's a superhero binge-watcher (who has already raced through Iron Fist) to do? Well, in hopes of giving you an exciting distraction, we have some news. The Defenders has finally released its first trailer, and it's full of action. Even though details are sparse, we're breaking down all the information we've gotten about the show so far.
Netflix's Dear White People Has the Best Scandal Parody of All Time
You don't have to look too hard to find a reason to love Netflix's Dear White People. It's sharp, incisive, hilarious, and, above all, necessary storytelling. If reading my previous sentence made you think, "Hmm, no, that still doesn't sound like something I'd like to watch," then might I suggest you reassess your life? Once you've finished doing that, you'll be ready to enjoy Defamation, Dear White People's show within a show and spot-on parody of Scandal. I don't want to sound too crazy here, but it might even be better than Dear White People itself (OK it's not, but it comes close).
We're first introduced to faux-Olivia Pope when Winchester University student Sam (Logan Browning) brings her boyfriend, Gabe (John Patrick Amedori), to her dorm's weekly viewing party for the show. It's immediately clear Defamation has all the classic signs of an episode of Scandal: a confident black woman dressed in a trench coat dressing down a president, who happens to be white and also her secret lover (sound familiar?). It includes classic lines like, "You're the leader of the free world; you don't get to fall in love," and "I'm in love with my job, which is to get little b*tch babies like you to act like grown-ass men when the world needs them to do their job." Oh, and there's also a scene featuring a blow job in the Oval Office, along with this piece of dialogue that might be the best or worst thing of all time: "Mr. President, I pledge allegiance to your c*ck."
Dear White People creator Justin Simien recently assured BuzzFeed that the parody was done with the utmost respect for Scandal and showrunner Shonda Rhimes. "I don't know how Shonda is going to take that, but it's done with so much love," he said. "All of us are obsessed with this show about an interracial relationship, but no one comments on that aspect of the show because she's such a badass. It's a very weird and interesting part of us."
From over-the-top storylines (faux-Olivia's father is a clone who works undercover for the CIA because her real father suffered an untimely death, which is something I can honestly see happening on Scandal) to the credits (see below), it nails everything. A second season of Dear White People has yet to be announced, but for the sake of Defamation (and Simien's downright brilliant first season), please make it happen, Netflix.
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