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mercredi 3 mai 2017
1 of Obama's Top Aides Reveals a POTUS Story She's Never Told Before
As President Obama's former deputy chief of staff for operations, you better believe Alyssa Mastromonaco has some stories to tell. In her new memoir, Who Thought This Was a Good Idea: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House, she shares a moving, funny, and sometimes heart-wrenching look back at the years she spent in politics and by POTUS's side. (Click here to read an excerpt.) We caught up with Mastromonaco to find out what it was really like to be one of the youngest people - and one of the few women - to ever hold her position in the White House, discuss sexism's impact on politics, and get her to share her personal hopes for what's next for Barack and Michelle Obama. She even told us a pretty charming story about President Obama's meddling in her romantic life she's never told anyone - and that includes her husband.
POPSUGAR: It's pretty clear from your book that you have a deep admiration and respect for Obama. Is it fair to say working for him made you a better person? Better at your job?
Alyssa Mastromonaco: I would say that Barack Obama not only made me a better person but made me better at my job. He's one of the most intellectually curious people you'll ever meet and really brings that out in other people. When I first got to the White House, I was super anxious all the time about not knowing the answer to every question. And Obama was actually the person who let me be me. He was like, "Alyssa's not the person who wears the Ann Taylor suit. She's not the kind of person who always says the exact right thing." And I'm a bit of a wild animal. I brought a different perspective and I was a little bit more irreverent and casual.
PS: I teared up when I got to the end of the book and read the passage about him calling you after your beloved cat died. It was well after you'd resigned from your White House post.
AM: Just so you know, I had to reread that portion of my audiobook three or four times, because I cried every time. I, more than anybody, saw all the things that were on his plate every day. I felt other people maybe didn't realize how much a note meant that he wrote them or a phone call. But I saw his thought process behind the few moments of free time he had and how he used them. So, I knew that him taking the time to call me meant he really cared and really deeply understood how upset I was. That's what made it so meaningful.
PS: I love the anecdotes about Barack trying to set you up. It happened more than once, if I recall!
AM: There's a story I tell [in the book] about leaving Iowa, when he's telling me to email a guy that he said was into me. There was a thunderstorm, and we ended up having to drive from Ames, IA, all the way back to Chicago. So Gibbs [then Obama's senior adviser] and I were in the backseat of the PT Cruiser, and Obama kept turning around like, "Email him. Email him right now. He was not a bad-looking guy."
PS: So wait, you were driving Senator Barack Obama around in a PT cruiser?
AM: He was in a PT Cruiser. It was gray.
PS: What's the biggest way you saw the presidency and everything that comes with it - the responsibility, the celebrity - change Barack and Michelle?
AM: I think the external perception made them much more aware of making sure they stayed themselves. We win and it's super heady, and then a couple months later you are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, but the one thing that we all believed - and that the president believed - is that you can never really buy into your own hype. Because as much as the world loves you one minute, they can be way down on you the next. I think that you would say if you looked at both of them, they kept it pretty even-keeled throughout the eight years, and he expected the same of us.
Someone on the campaign came to me and said, "You better get in line, because the people in South Carolina are just going to think you're a real bitch."
PS: Do you keep in touch?
AM: Oh, yeah. I saw them both in Chicago [on Jan. 7], and I saw the president at Marvin Nicholson's wedding down in Florida [on Jan. 10].
PS: I know a lot of people are very excited to see what he and Michelle do next. What do you hope to see them do?
AM:There are so many kids in the world who have only grown up knowing that an African-American first family is a part of life. I think the next couple of years are going to be pretty hard to get through, so I hope that they're super visible and that FLOTUS keeps up all of her work with young women.
PS: You explicitly say part of your motivation in writing this book was to get more women interested in pursuing political careers. What in your own experience proved the need for that?
AM: I didn't have a ton of role models back in 1998. So, when I was looking to get in, it was really just looking up at all the men who were out there. When you're not seeing women - when you're breaking into anything - it's like, "Well, this is what the men do and how they act, so we're going to just emulate that behavior." I wanted young women to know that I was very lucky that I worked for people who literally let me be me. If I had ever been anyone other than me, I would have come off as a fake, a phony, a fraud, and never would have gotten where I ultimately ended up. You can be yourself and be in politics, and they should know that. That was kind of why I wanted to do it - because I didn't see any freaks in politics like me.
PS: Was there a particular moment you remember facing blatant sexism in the political world? How'd you handle it?
AM: There was a moment. It was the very beginning of the Obama campaign in January or February of 2007. I was asserting myself and someone on the campaign - who wasn't David Plouffe or Axelrod or anyone like that - but someone came to me and said, "You better get in line, because the people in South Carolina are just going to think you're a real b*tch." It was a man. I was just like, "Wow." I didn't say it, because I was so stunned, but in my head I was like, "Wow, and you're a real d*ck." That's the one moment I can really think of where I was like, "I don't think anybody would have said that to one of the guys." I wasn't even being aggressive. They were just wrong and I told them they were wrong.
I think that what you saw during those eight years, and in those last few weeks, was that the Obamas love people and they are going to miss them.
PS: I'm sure you have a fascinating perspective on how sexism impacted the 2016 election and Hillary Clinton- who you worked alongside when she was Secretary of State.
AM: I don't think that Donald Trump treated Hillary any differently than he treated Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio. He is a deeply disrespectful person who didn't have enough reverence for the office he was running for to act humane. I never like to oversubscribe to sexism. I'd love to say "Donald Trump is just sexist." And I do believe he's sexist, but I also believe that he also treats anyone who is his opponent in a very insane and disrespectful way. Saying "lock her up!" - which is insane - and calling him Lyin' Ted and him Little Marco . . . it's all really bad.
PS: What was it like from your perspective to witness the entire election cycle, this time from the outside in? Did you have FOMO?
AM: It was really hard. But the whole time, I think that we all thought that she was really going to win. So, you didn't feel that kind of FOMO like, "Oh my god, I should be there because I could make such a difference." I think we all kind of thought it was handled and then, when she didn't win, I did feel like, "Oh, god, now I really need to be an activist." I want to be out marching all the time. I want to wear "Feminist AF" t-shirts.
PS: How did the Obamas seem in January when you saw them? I know Michelle Obama has been pretty open about feeling a sense of relief about being able to step away from the White House.
AM: The times I saw them, they were pretty nostalgic. I'll tell you two things: if you look at the video of the farewell speech the president gave on Jan. 10 in Chicago, and you look at the very end, you can tell he's taking in the moment. The thing that I think is so depressing, fundamentally, about Donald Trump, is that he doesn't appreciate what's happening right now. He doesn't seem to think it's an honor. He doesn't seem to understand why we're actually super blessed to have the government we have. I also don't ever get the sense that he loves Americans. If you look at POTUS [Obama] - and I will always call him POTUS - I think that what you saw during those eight years, and in those last few weeks, was that they really love people and they are going to miss them. And that they deeply appreciate the opportunity they were given.
Most women will want to only give their opinion only when it's almost fact in their mind - whereas dudes will pontificate a lot more. And I will tell you, I've started pontificating a lot more.
PS:What's your advice for young women who might be interested in getting into politics, but are feeling deterred - whether it's because it's still a male-dominated field, or they just don't know where to start?
AM: Find someone who you really believe in - that can be at a state level. The one thing I can encourage women to do the most is to start at the state level. It is the biggest reason that the Democratic party is behind. Women generally have to start building the bench, and right now our bench is a little thin. If I were to ask you who you think will run in 2020, we're like, "I don't know. Maybe Elizabeth Warren? Maybe?" Because there aren't five or 10 people. I would encourage young women to find that person, give it your all, and leave it all on the field. The one thing I have found is that, if you are sitting at a table, most women will want to only give their opinion only when it's almost fact in their mind - whereas dudes will pontificate a lot more. And I will tell you, I've started pontificating a lot more, which is very satisfying. They should not be afraid to speak.
PS: What's a piece of advice, or something Obama said to you over the years, that really stuck with you
AM: Here's something nobody knows. When I had been dating my husband for a while, the president said to me, "When is he going to put a ring on it?" And I was like, "Oh, come on. We are so busy. We don't need to think about that." He said, "He needs to put a ring on it because you're worth it." And the thing is, I'm not even kidding you, it was about a week or two later that we got engaged. I've never told that story to my husband, either. It would be news to him. Also, what, are you going to go back to your boyfriend and say, "The president told you to put a ring on it"? The lamest thing ever.
I'm Hopelessly Addicted to Magnetic False Lashes (and Never Turning Back)
Guys, we need to have a talk about magnetic lash extensions. And by "a talk," I mean that I need to tell you how they're a f*cking godsend. I use them most times I wear makeup; basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies. I keep a pack of the lashes at my desk at work, I care for mine religiously at home, and I estimate that I've convinced at least 15 friends to buy their own pair. Considering the fact that many salons charge between $100 and $200 for lash extension treatments that only last a month, I feel obligated to share my experience with these reusable, easy-to-wear lash boosters. I've become something of a magnetic lash disciple.
Basically, if you see me post a selfie anywhere, I'm probably wearing a pair of my magnetic falsies.
When the producer of my weekly POPSUGAR Snapchat series, First Impression Friday, told me that I'd be trying magnetic eyelash extensions, I was nervous; I'd never even heard of magnetic lashes, let alone whether they were safe to use! But to make a long story short, the magnetic lash extensions from One Two Cosmetics ended up being my favorite product ever tested on First Impression Friday in over a year of shooting the Snap series - and I refused to part with them after we wrapped. I brought home the package of magnetic lashes and proceeded to wear them every single day for two weeks.
Like any self-respecting millennial, I took to social media to spread the word about the magnetic lashes, posting a blurb about them on my Instagram story. I received TONS of questions from friends and followers about the lashes, so I figured this review might be a good place to answer them! Read on for images of the lashes in action and answers to all the questions I've been asked since I began wearing the magnetic lash extensions.
Jason Momoa Shows Off His Muscles With an Equally Large Friend
We have been over this before: Jason Momoa is a very large, very sexy man. But we also could talk about that fact every single day for the rest of our lives. You too? Good. The Aquaman actor showed off his famous muscles when he stepped out with his personal trainer in Australia on Wednesday. Jason, who has been married to Lisa Bonet since 2007, proved that he could probably knock you over just by breathing when he flexed his muscles for photographers with the equally large Mada Abdelhamid. The two men then grabbed a bite to eat, where Jason, who made the table and chairs he was sitting at look like children's toys, appeared to joke around with a waitress. BRB, draining our bank accounts for a trip Down Under.
The Most Flattering Swimsuits For Every Body Type
We've resolved to put an end to the fear and frustration that come with swimsuit shopping. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options and narrowing them down to the picks that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Read on to get the experts' dos and don'ts, find your perfect suit, and never hate swimsuit shopping again!
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Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Dish on Relationships and Winning Instagram
Not a lot of people can say they had the chance to interview Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Even fewer can say they got to do that alongside their own mother. I was joined by these three incredible women when POPSUGAR caught up with Goldie and Amy about their new movie, Snatched.
Amy joked about replacing Kate Hudson (they're "neck and neck"), while Goldie revealed her tips to putting together a "cool mom" Instagram presence (which she has clearly mastered). Goldie also opened up about how she and Kurt Russell keep things fresh: "Don't give up, and go have a date, and go have a blast and laugh together."
When Amy chimed in, relationships became a hilarious analogy for churning butter. Watch the full interview above to see how hysterical these two are whenever they get together. You can see more of Amy and Goldie's antics when Snatched hits theaters on May 12 (just in time for Mother's Day weekend)!
How a Deployed Dad Ensured His Girl's Father-Daughter Dance Was Still Magical
Before Gracee Nelson's father-daughter dance approached, her dedicated dad came up with a way to make this occasion as special as possible for his 5-year-old - even though he couldn't be there.
Christopher Nelson is a contractor for the Army and has been in Afghanistan since March. However, he still wanted his girl to feel like the "Belle of the ball" and refused to let his absence jeopardize her experience.
"We found out about the dance the very beginning of April," Gracee's mom, Lanya Nelson, told ABC News. "We live about 10 hours away from all family members, and I told her daddy wasn't going to be able to come. He wouldn't be home in time. This was her first time being away from my husband for such a long period of time. She was so devastated. She bawled her eyes out. She's such a daddy's girl."
Desperate to come up with a solution, Lanya came close to purchasing a $400 plane ticket so Gracee's uncle could escort her but the parents continued to brainstorm until they came up with a magical plan. "It was one of those moments you knew she was going to remember. I wanted it to be happy memory, not a sad memory," Lanya said. "The theme of the dance was 'Beauty and the Beast.' And I'm like, 'What if I contact the school and ask them if we can hire a character to take her?' They thought it was such a wonderful idea."
With this idea in mind, Gracee's parents arranged for a Beast character to surprise her for the event. "The Beast blew us away. He twirled her, he dipped her. He lifted her and was dancing with her," Lanya said. "She was literally the Belle of the ball. She was just beside herself - The fact that the Beast took her."
However, this Disney hero didn't completely replace the magical man in Gracee's life. For the next dance, Gracee noted that there's no one she'd rather have as her date than her daddy!
Karlie Kloss Recalls Exactly What She Was Wearing When She Was Cast in Her First Show
Karlie Kloss's cover shoot for InStyle's June issue is nothing short of fierce. It's no surprise she's depicted this way - wearing sparkling armor outfits and sky-high heels - Karlie Kloss is a badass, with a very important agenda. In the editorial, Karlie talks to Laura Brown about being a feminist and how she got her start on the runway. That's when she revealed a tiny little tidbit we couldn't help but acknowledge: Karlie literally bought heels at Target in order to launch her career.
"Honestly, I never owned a pair of heels until I became a model. I remember buying a pair of black high heels from Target in St. Louis because I had to practice learning how to walk in them . . . I had just turned 15 - now 18 is the minimum age to model - and started high school on a Monday, and by Friday I was on a plane to New York for a casting call. I thought, 'There's no way anyone is going to book me for New York Fashion Week, but it's good to go and see people.' I had my high heels from Target and a little black dress from Macy's that my mom bought me. It became my lucky little black dress that I continued to wear again and again. That was the outfit I was wearing when I walked into Calvin Klein in 2008 and got cast in the show that launched my career. I look back at photos, and I'm like, 'How and why did anybody book me?' I was a child! But I was a very tall child. I've always been kind of an old soul, I guess."
While Karlie obviously knows how to get around in very tall stilettos (just check out the below shoot for reference), it's no wonder she was never particularly inclined to ditch her flats - Karlie also happens to wear sneakers like a total boss on her off-duty days. Scroll to check out her feature in full, then pick up the June 2017 issue on Friday May 10.
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer Dish on Relationships and Winning Instagram
Not a lot of people can say they had the chance to interview Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Even fewer can say they got to do that alongside their own mother. I was joined by these three incredible women when POPSUGAR caught up with Goldie and Amy about their new movie, Snatched.
Amy joked about replacing Kate Hudson (they're "neck and neck"), while Goldie revealed her tips to putting together a "cool mom" Instagram presence (which she has clearly mastered). Goldie also opened up about how she and Kurt Russell keep things fresh: "Don't give up, and go have a date, and go have a blast and laugh together."
When Amy chimed in, relationships became a hilarious analogy for churning butter. Watch the full interview above to see how hysterical these two are whenever they get together. You can see more of Amy and Goldie's antics when Snatched hits theaters on May 12 (just in time for Mother's Day weekend)!
One of the French Presidential Candidates Plagiarized Part of Her Speech
It looks like politics is starting to care less about plagiarizing and is instead fully embracing it. French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is being accused of plagiarizing a part of her speech from a former opponent.
Le Pen's speech, given at a rally on May 1, includes several similarities to a speech given by former candidate Francois Fillon on April 15. Both speeches include the use of two phrases - "three maritime borders" and "Italy, our sister" - and use a quote from former French prime minister Georges Clemenceau, reports CNN. You can watch a clip of the two speeches side by side ahead.
You don't have to speak French to get this. Marine Le Pen plagiarizes word for word (mot pour mot) her former opponent. via @tobiaschneider http://pic.twitter.com/52IXTCxp4B
- Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) May 1, 2017
However, supporters of Le Pen aren't outraged, and her staff jumped to her defense. Le Pen's campaign manager, David Rachline, said it was a way for her to reach Fillon supporters. "I do think this shout-out was much appreciated, even by Mr. Fillon's supporters," said Rachline to France's TV2.
It's unclear whether this will be any type of setback for Le Pen, who is currently trailing behind her opponent, Emmanuel Macron, by 20 points, according to a recent poll.
How a Deployed Dad Ensured His Girl's Father-Daughter Dance Was Still Magical
Before Gracee Nelson's father-daughter dance approached, her dedicated dad came up with a way to make this occasion as special as possible for his 5-year-old - even though he couldn't be there.
Christopher Nelson is a contractor for the Army and has been in Afghanistan since March. However, he still wanted his girl to feel like the "Belle of the ball" and refused to let his absence jeopardize her experience.
"We found out about the dance the very beginning of April," Gracee's mom, Lanya Nelson, told ABC News. "We live about 10 hours away from all family members, and I told her daddy wasn't going to be able to come. He wouldn't be home in time. This was her first time being away from my husband for such a long period of time. She was so devastated. She bawled her eyes out. She's such a daddy's girl."
Desperate to come up with a solution, Lanya came close to purchasing a $400 plane ticket so Gracee's uncle could escort her but the parents continued to brainstorm until they came up with a magical plan. "It was one of those moments you knew she was going to remember. I wanted it to be happy memory, not a sad memory," Lanya said. "The theme of the dance was 'Beauty and the Beast.' And I'm like, 'What if I contact the school and ask them if we can hire a character to take her?' They thought it was such a wonderful idea."
With this idea in mind, Gracee's parents arranged for a Beast character to surprise her for the event. "The Beast blew us away. He twirled her, he dipped her. He lifted her and was dancing with her," Lanya said. "She was literally the Belle of the ball. She was just beside herself - The fact that the Beast took her."
However, this Disney hero didn't completely replace the magical man in Gracee's life. For the next dance, Gracee noted that there's no one she'd rather have as her date than her daddy!
Loved The Fault in Our Stars? You're About to Be Obsessed With Everything, Everything
If you have a soft spot for movies like The Fault in Our Stars or Me Before You, Everything, Everything is going to be right up your alley. A new trailer for the adaptation of Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel gives us a glimpse of the Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as Maddy, a teenager with a rare and severe case of allergies that prevents her from ever leaving the hermetically sealed rooms of her home. Maddy's immune system is no match for her heart, however, after she falls for the cute boy next door (Nick Robinson) and resolves to go outside and live her life like a normal girl, even if it means losing everything.
Vanessa Hudgens Is Already Wearing the Swimsuit Color of the Summer
As a self-described individualist and sartorial free spirit, Vanessa Hudgens doesn't blindly follow trends. With her latest beach shot, Vanessa reaffirmed her style knowledge, opting for a gathered one-piece in copper - the burnt orange shade that's gradually come to replace rose gold following its ubiquity. What's more, the texture also has an unmissable eye-catching sheen.
Vanessa's one-piece features a plunging neckline, side cutouts, and flattering ruching at the waist. She captioned her confident shot with, "I call it Malibooya." Ahead, shop similar copper selections before the swimwear trend really takes off.
Loved The Fault in Our Stars? You're About to Be Obsessed With Everything, Everything
If you have a soft spot for movies like The Fault in Our Stars or Me Before You, Everything, Everything is going to be right up your alley. A new trailer for the adaptation of Nicola Yoon's bestselling novel gives us a glimpse of the Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg as Maddy, a teenager with a rare and severe case of allergies that prevents her from ever leaving the hermetically sealed rooms of her home. Maddy's immune system is no match for her heart, however, after she falls for the cute boy next door (Nick Robinson) and resolves to go outside and live her life like a normal girl, even if it means losing everything.
Vanessa Hudgens Is Already Wearing the Swimsuit Color of the Summer
As a self-described individualist and sartorial free spirit, Vanessa Hudgens doesn't blindly follow trends. With her latest beach shot, Vanessa reaffirmed her style knowledge, opting for a gathered one-piece in copper - the burnt orange shade that's gradually come to replace rose gold following its ubiquity. What's more, the texture also has an unmissable eye-catching sheen.
Vanessa's one-piece features a plunging neckline, side cutouts, and flattering ruching at the waist. She captioned her confident shot with, "I call it Malibooya." Ahead, shop similar copper selections before the swimwear trend really takes off.
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.
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
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