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samedi 5 janvier 2019
Bandersnatch Delayed the Premiere of Black Mirror Season 5, but It IS Coming Back
The latest Black Mirror installment, Bandersnatch, has properly taken Netflix subscribers (and the internet in general) by storm. The long-rumored interactive film is unlike anything ever seen before, and it's a treasure trove of Easter eggs for any true Black Mirror fanatic. There's no doubt that if you've watched - and attempted to figure out all the possible endings - you ready for more. Which brings us to the all-important question: when are we getting Black Mirror's season five? Unfortunately, the answer is a little vague.
The fifth season was originally announced on March 5, 2018 via Twitter. There wasn't much information provided, just a caption proclaiming that "The future will be brighter than ever" and the announcement that the show would "be right back." While there were rumors about filming beginning in April, nothing sparked much interest until October, when talk about an interactive episode began to surface. (Bandersnatch was initially an episode of the fifth season, not its own film.) Of course, then the film was released, and everyone got lost in the beautiful chaos - but it came with a cost.
Related: Reminder: All of Black Mirror's Episodes Take Place Within the Same Universe
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, producers Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker revealed that the time and effort put into Bandersnatch led to a delay in Black Mirror's fifth season production. As of now, the season is set for a 2019 arrival, but there's no confirmed launch date or episode count. However, we already know there's much to look forward to - including an episode starring Miley Cyrus! Brooker claims that, when Black Mirror does return, the stories will be "more optimistic" and stray a little away from the series' signature dystopian aesthetic. Considering how well the more optimistic episodes have done in the past, we have no doubt those will be well-received.
Since we may have a while until there's news on season five's premiere date, this is the perfect opportunity to check out those other Bandersnatch endings you didn't get around to yet. Who knows what other Easter eggs are just waiting to be discovered?
Netflix Is Casually Premiering 12 Original Movies in January Alone
It only makes sense that the first month of the year is marked by plenty of firsts, and Netflix certainly delivers with January's new original movie offerings. The next month includes Netflix's first original Nigerian film, two movie debuts from both a famous actress and her daughter, and what is almost certainly Netflix's first real-life story about a transgender teen ballerina struggling to succeed in the world of professional dance. Check out the gallery for a dozen flicks about famed assassins, hot-headed police officers, and dogged single mothers that you seriously can't miss this January.
Ellen Tells Kevin Hart She Begged the Oscars to Still Let Him Host During Lengthy Interview
Kevin Hart now has a major supporter in his corner after stepping down as Oscars host due to his slurs and insults against the LGBTQ+ community: Ellen DeGeneres.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' hunt for a host finally came to an end in early December when it was announced that the comedian and movie star had been given the gig. Hours after the Academy made the announcement, however, a number of Hart's old tweets, which included antigay slurs and homophobic insults, resurfaced online. Within a few days, Hart went from brushing off the controversy in an Instagram video - explaining that he's a different person now and that people need to "stop searching for reasons to be angry" - to deleting his old tweets and posting another video, claiming that the Academy gave him an ultimatum: apologize for the tweets or step down as Oscars host.
"I passed," he explained. "The reason I passed is because I've addressed this several times. This is not the first time this has come up. Regardless, to the Academy, I'm thankful for the opportunity; if it goes away, no harm, no foul." Minutes later, Hart issued an apology on Twitter and officially stepped down as host.
On Friday, DeGeneres gave Hart a full hour to promote his upcoming film, The Upside, as well as an opportunity to defend his decision to step down from hosting the Oscars. Hart spoke without interruption for almost six minutes, telling her that the opportunity to host initially felt "unreal," before complaining about how he was attacked for his old tweets.
"There's a lot of goals that I have on my vision board. There's so many things I want to do, I check off as they get done, and Oscars was up there. Oscars was one of the highest of highs, simply because there hasn't been a lot of African Americans that have been able to do it; I would have been the fourth. So, to get the moment, celebrate the moment - 'Oh, my God! I can't believe it's happening!' - and then the next morning after a day full of congratulations and celebrations, I'm hit with an onslaught on social media of my past coming back up again. Literally, the next morning! Not even a full 24 hours to glow in the glory of 'Kevin Hart Is Hosting This Year's Oscars.' When it happened, my first thought is, 'I'm going to ignore it. I'm going to ignore it because it's 10 years old. This is stuff I've addressed. I've talked about this. This isn't new. I've addressed it! I've apologized for it. I'm not going to pay it any mind.'"
Hart went on to call what happened to him "slander" and said he "doesn't have a homophobic bone in" his body. "I've yet to go back to that version of the immature version of the comedian that once was. I've moved on. I'm a grown man. I'm cultured. I'm manufactured. I'm a guy that understands now," he explained. "I looked at life through a different lens, and because of that, I live it a different way."
"I know you're not that guy, because I know you," DeGeneres said after he finished his lengthy explanation of his experience, before revealing that she actually called the Academy on his behalf in hopes that Hart could still host the ceremony and claimed that the Academy's reaction was positive.
"You called me right when it happened and said, 'I'm going to talk to you about it. I'm not going to say anything till I'm on your show.' I called the Academy today, because I really want you to host the Oscars. I was so excited when I heard that they asked you. I thought it was an amazing thing and how important it was and how it was a dream. So, I called them. I said, 'Kevin's on. I have no idea if he wants to come back and host, but what are your thoughts?' And they were like, 'Oh my, God! We want him to host. We feel like maybe he misunderstood or it was handled wrong or maybe we said the wrong thing, but we want him to host.' The Academy is saying, 'What can we do to make this happen?' And I'm saying to you, as one of the smartest people I know, one of the funniest people I know . . . what we're going to get to see onstage with you hosting the Oscars is sophistication, class, hilarity, and you growing as a person. Because most people would say, 'I'm walking away. I'm not going back. I'm going to go back and forth.'
But for you to be the bigger man, for you to say, 'I understand, and I'm not going to pay attention?' There are so many haters out there. Whatever is going on the internet, don't pay attention to them. That's a small group of people being very, very loud. We are a huge group of people who love you and want to see you host the Oscars."
Hart thanked her for her kind words, but didn't seem to believe the situation will be rectified. Instead, he continued to complain about people being upset about his tweets, claiming that by dredging them up, people were trying to end all of his "partnerships, brand relationships, all investment opportunities, and studio relationships" rather than attacking his thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community. "This was to destroy me!" he said. "This was to damage the lives that have been investing in me."
See his full conversation with DeGeneres, spread out over a series of four videos, ahead.
Shh! John Krasinski Has Officially Started Writing the Sequel to A Quiet Place
Believe the hype - A Quiet Place is a horror movie masterpiece. The film, directed by and starring John Krasinski, follows a couple (Krasinski and real-life wife Emily Blunt) trying to raise their two children in a dystopian future. There's a terrifying catch, however - while the family is still able to maintain a sliver of normalcy (eating dinner together, going into town, playing board games), they live with the constant threat that aliens could kill them at any moment if they make a single sound. While the aliens are blind, they're incredibly fast and have freakishly good hearing, meaning that the characters must live life in near-permanent silence.
It's a thrilling, inventive premise, resulting in a tense, brutally scary addition to the horror genre. Of course, given A Quiet Place's stellar reviews and its ending (which we won't spoil for you here), it was ripe for a sequel. There are still plenty of fascinating things screenwriters Bryan Woods and Scott Beck could explore in a second crack at the nightmarish universe they've created, from the origin of the monsters to the stories of other survivors. Luckily for all of us, a second film is officially on the way!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount is moving ahead with a sequel after the film earned well over $213 million at the box office, internationally, including $135 million in North America. Given the film's $17 million price tag, it ended up being a hugely profitable success for the studio. A sequel is clearly a no-brainer.
In January 2019, Emily Blunt confirmed to Variety that her husband has begun writing the sequel. "Well, John is sort of in his writing cave, right now. On the first of January, he went to the gym, he came back and he was like, 'I'm starting.' So he's kind of plotting it all out now."
Emily Blunt says John Krasinski has started writing the #AQuietPlace sequel https://t.co/MI38qH3ffm pic.twitter.com/2gTHxeKZxW
- Variety (@Variety) January 4, 2019
So, what would a second installment of A Quiet Place look like? When we attended a press conference with the writers ahead of the film's April release in 2018, both they and Krasinski teased what's to come. "It's such a fun world - there are so many things you could do," Woods responded when asked if we'd ever get another glimpse into the horrifically silent world. Beck also chimed in, noting that they have a ton of ideas just waiting to be brought to the big screen. "There are so many discarded set pieces, too, hiding in Word documents on our computer," he explained. "There are certainly so many different stories you could tell. It's just really, at the end of the day, who are the characters in this and what does this situation mean to that family?"
The writing duo also opened up to MovieWeb later about the film's sequel potential, joking that they'd have to title it A Quieter Place.
"I think at this point there's multiple universes that it could go in, to be completely honest," Beck said. "I think you could continue down one path, that's very obvious, or you could spin off into a completely unexpected direction, which is certainly always interesting for us. The uncharted territory of filmmaking is always where you find the best inspiration."
If any film out there is more deserving of becoming the next lauded horror movie franchise, A Quiet Place is it.
10 Shows Like The Big Bang Theory That Even Sheldon Cooper Would Appreciate
After 12 hilarious seasons, we know we're not the only ones who are devastated to finally say goodbye to The Big Bang Theory. Following four socially challenged nerds and their beautiful, street-smart neighbor, the show not only gives hope to science geeks everywhere, but the incredibly quotable sitcom also won a ton of awards along the way and gained a massive fan following. If you're already wondering what in the world you're going to watch next, check out the gallery for shows about zany roommates and lovable dweebs that you're sure to love almost - if not just! - as much as the Big Bang gang.
Everything You Need to Know About Idris Elba's New Netflix Comedy, Turn Up Charlie
After getting a taste of comedic success with his semiautobiographical Sky Atlantic show, In the Long Run, Idris Elba has clearly got the bug. The talented actor and all-around smooth operator has now teamed up with Netflix for eight episodes of Turn Up Charlie, a new 30-minute original comedy. People's Sexiest Man Alive portrays the titular character, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who becomes a "manny" to his best friend's problem-child. Check out all the glorious details ahead before the show premieres on Netflix on March 15!
All the Celebrities Bringing Home Babies in 2019
2019 is off to a great start for a handful of stars who are adding to their families. We've already begun bracing ourselves for the birth of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first child this Spring, but even more famous figures, like Jessica Simpson, Carrie Underwood, and Amy Schumer, will be expanding their broods as well. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their fourth child, as are former NBA player Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa. And get ready, because chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana are gearing up to welcome their fifth! Keep reading to see all the stars who will be bringing home cute little bundles of joy this year.
If This Avengers: Endgame Theory Is Right, We're in For a Very Wild Ride Through Time
Avengers: Endgame doesn't premiere until April 26, 2019, but Marvel fans have been creating theories about the movie since the climax of Infinity War traumatized us all. The most pressing concerns are not only how to get our Avengers back together but also how the Avengers will reverse the consequences of Thanos's fatal snap.
The recently released Endgame trailer implies that there's a plan in place, but it's up to fans to try to deduce what that plan is. Many believe the ultimate savior will come in the form of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and Scott Lang's Ant-Man teaming up by way of the Quantum Realm and doing a lot of time traveling. While that's a popular theory for good reason, there has to be more to it - there are a lot of rules to time traveling, and we're pretty sure multiple Steves and Natashas in one time would create some sort of paradox. A theory from Reddit user CaptainKyloStark provides some idea on how, exactly, the Avengers would solve their problems by hopping through time.
CaptainKyloStark begins their theory by stating it's a combination of the time travel and dimension-hopping theories that's popular among fans. "More specifically," they explain, "[it's about] traveling into alternative timelines." They go on to explain that they believe the Avengers will journey through different timelines using the Quantum Realm to get aid in defeating Thanos and reversing the snap. That would explain the moments from the Endgame trailer that don't make sense, such as Steve wearing his old suit. This, CaptainKyloStark theorizes, is a Steve from another timeline discussing the plan with Natasha. The Clint that we see costumed as Ronin? Also not our Clint! Instead, our Clint was dusted along with the others and Ronin is a version of him who is now an assassin. It would definitely explain the disturbed look on Natasha's face as she watched him.
Now, this theory doesn't just stop at the Avengers crossing timelines; CaptainKyloStark believes that all the messing around in timelines will introduce a "greater threat" that will push the Avengers into teaming up with Thanos to "prevent multi-dimensional annihilation." Infinity War watchers may find that one hard to swallow - after all, Thanos's whole shtick was pretty similar to multi-dimensional annihilation - but the Big Guy has been known to err on the side of good in the comics every now and again. Maybe he had a change of heart after sacrificing the only person he's ever loved. Or he just doesn't want that much destruction over timelines - who knows?!
Either way, CaptainKyloStark's theory has some definite weight to it. We already know there's going to be some time hijinks happening simply because of Ant-Man's and Captain Marvel's involvement. The Duffer Brothers have said that there are "no 'What If' scenarios" in the movies, but they also said it wouldn't be called Endgame, so we're taking what we get here. Maybe the Avengers won't jump around in different timelines, but they will definitely be going back in time somehow. We'll just have to wait until April to see how.
Let's Talk About Black Mirror: Bandersnatch's Saddest - and Happiest - Ending
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat - Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is bleak. Real bleak. The interactive Black Mirror film, which is the first project to be released from Netflix's sci-fi series since season four came out in 2017, has five true, concrete endings - as well as one secret ending that is pretty difficult to find - and none of them end well for our hero, Stefan (Fionn Whitehead).
Regardless of which path you take with the young computer-game programmer in the "choose your own adventure"-style movie, you'll end up with everything from anticlimactic disappointment to general malaise to full-on disgust at what Stefan is forced to do (by your own hand, I should note). But one of those endings is actually really beautiful, in a way.
Warning: spoilers for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch below!
If you've taken a peek at the detailed flowcharts that Black Mirror fans have mapped out in hopes of helping fellow fans reach all the different endings Bandersnatch has available, then you likely have noticed that Stefan eventually has the option to go back in time and alter his fate. The moment he travels back to involves his late mother, and the trauma he feels over losing her is part of one of Bandersnatch's biggest subplots.
During one of his earlier therapy sessions, we discover that Stefan had a rabbit stuffed animal growing up that he'd take with him everywhere. His toy prompted his maternal grandparents to make disapproving comments about it to Stefan's father, since they supposedly thought it was an immature toy for a boy Stefan's age (he's 5 years old in these flashbacks). On the evening before Stefan is due to accompany his mother on a trip to see her parents, Stefan's father takes the rabbit while he's sleeping and hides it away so his son can't bring it with him.
The next morning, Stefan's prolonged, desperate search for his favorite rabbit ends up making his mother late for the train, so she takes the 8:45 instead of the 8:30. Sadly, the later train ends up crashing, killing her and most of the people on board. That's why Stefan is so mentally unstable; he blames himself for her death, and he resents his father for his hand in making his mom late as well. The tragedy is hammered in by the film's decision to prompt us with the usual "choose an answer" segment, but only gives us one choice: no. This is the one point in Stefan's life that we have no chance at changing; no matter what happens, his mother will always die.
In a later session with his therapist, Dr. Haynes, she tells him that some things in life are simply out of our control. "The past is immutable," she says. "No matter how painful it is, we can't change things. We can't choose differently with hindsight. We all have to learn to accept that." So while we never get to keep Stefan's mother alive, we can go back and change something else about that day.
When you get the option to have Stefan pick up the framed family photo in his bedroom, rather than a book on his desk, he ends up going through a portal in his mirror that turns him back into the little boy he once was years earlier. He sees his father hide the rabbit in a locked room at the end of the hall, which comes in handy later on down the line in the movie when you have the choice to "Get Rabbit From Dad."
If you make Stefan get the rabbit, then you're brought back to when he can look at the photo or the book, and he takes the latter. He's then able to break into his father's safe (with the code T-O-Y), where the rabbit is stored, and once again becomes a little boy. Young Stefan puts the rabbit under his bed and goes to sleep, in preparation for his journey with his mother the next morning.
However, things don't exactly go according to plan. As his mother is trying to get them out the door to his grandparents', Stefan is able to find the stuffed animal where he put it. But in a crushing turn of events, it's revealed that still hasn't been enough to change things - he and his mother are still late for the 8:30 train and will have to take the 8:45.
Now both we (the audience) and Stefan are given the choice he originally doesn't have: to go with his mom despite knowing what their fates will be. While saying no to going with her lets Stefan live, what kind of life does he actually end up with? One full of trauma, anger, frustration, and deep, crushing depression? A path that leads to him killing his father, one way or another? Choosing to go with his mother, and accepting that he will die alongside her, is gutting, to say the least, but there's also a thread of peace woven into this ending's tragedy.
When young Stefan goes with his mother, the pair board the 8:45 train and settle into a seat, smiling at each other. Laurie Anderson's oddly moving "O Superman" plays in the background as you (and Stefan) accept what's going to happen to them. As the train crashes and young Stefan dies, so too does present-day Stefan, who is sitting in Dr. Haynes's office at the time.
As far as happy endings go in Black Mirror, this is less like "San Junipero" than it is "Be Right Back" and "Nosedive." The latter episodes, which both star women coming to terms with their very different forms of trauma, end on touching, bittersweet notes. That's how this ending feels, too; instead of forcing Stefan to do insane things for our entertainment - chopping up his father, killing Colin - having his younger self board the train with his mom is almost the humane thing to do, in a way.
An "M. Night Shyamalanathon" Will Screen the Entire Unbreakable Trilogy, and Um, It's Free
Cancel your plans on Saturday, Jan. 12, and make room for an epic M. Night Shyamalan marathon. To celebrate the third and final installment in the Unbreakable trilogy, Alamo Drafthouse is screening all three movies back to back in 25 theaters across the county - and it's free. Cleverly titled the M. Night Shyamalanathon (say that five times fast), the hours-long event will start in the afternoon with Unbreakable (2000), then show Split (2016), and will end with the first-ever American public screening of "explosive comic-book thriller" Glass, for which both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson returned.
Since tickets are free, all you have to do is reserve your spot at Alamo Drafthouse by purchasing a $5 food-and-drink voucher that you can redeem at the show. If your Drafthouse location is Brooklyn, you're in for an even more special treat: Shyamalan will actually be there for a live conversation that will be broadcast into all other theaters. If this sounds like your kind of Saturday night, snag your spot, dig in to a gigantic bowl of Alamo Drafthouse's truffle popcorn, and get ready for a wild ride.
In addition to the Drafthouse locations, the Egyptian Theatre in LA will host its own free marathon beginning at 4 p.m. If you don't get the chance to go to the marathon, you can see Glass in theaters starting on Jan. 18.
These Small Bathroom Before and Afters Will Make Your Jaw Drop
There's nothing worse than a small bathroom, but these bathroom before and afters have given us some major hope. With some help from our friends at Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with general contractors, we're here to give you showstopping examples of bathrooms that have gone from zero to 100.
Use these tips and make your small bathroom look and feel bigger and better than ever.
22 Kitchen Gadgets So Genius, You'll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without Them
If you've ever been cooking and thought, "I wish there was something to help me with this", it probably already exists. To make sure you start 2019 fresh in the kitchen, we curated a list of the hottest gadgets out there right now to make you're life easier. From popular air fryers to digital measuring cups and fun mini rice cookers, keep reading to shop our top picks.
Buttered Popcorn Oreos Are in the Works, and TBH, I Don't Know What to Feel
We're less than a week into the new year, and we already have a handful of new Oreo flavors to fuel us through 2019. As if the news of flavors like Carrot Cake and Dark Chocolate haven't been enough to pique your interest, perhaps the rumors of Oreo's latest out-of-the-box offering, Buttered Popcorn, will do the trick.
Food blogger The Junk Food Aisle took to Instagram to post the first look at the upcoming treat's packaging. "I got to try one of these last month without being told what flavor it was, and I would have put all my money on it being 'Pineapple' after just licking the creme," the caption reads. "Eating it in its natural sandwich cookie state though and it becomes everyone's least favorite Jelly Belly." The user also added that the cookies are apparently "coming soon," though Oreo hasn't officially confirmed the rumors.
Judging by the product packaging, Buttered Popcorn Oreos are made with golden Oreos and yellow creme filling that'll likely provide much of the butter flavor. To be honest, they don't exactly sound like they're the worst thing in the world, depending on what you're into. Then again, I can't even imagine what a buttered-popcorn-flavored cookie actually tastes like if a person initially mistook its flavor for pineapple . . . a fruit. Guess we'll all just have to judge for ourselves if and when these are eventually rolled out.
Peeps Coffee Creamer Is Here, and We Can Already Taste That Sweet, Marshmallowy Goodness
Plain ol' coffee creamer? We don't know her. It's 2019, y'all, and these days, java-lovers have the freedom to choose among a host of mouthwatering creamer flavors, from Reese's and Oreo to Snickers and Dove Dark Chocolate Almond. As if it isn't already difficult enough to decide between all those options, International Delight is shaking things up even more by releasing a Peeps coffee creamer. Yep, you read that correctly, folks: Peeps coffee creamer.
The limited-edition Peeps creamer is "sweet, marshmallow-y, and yellow" to mimic the color of the original chick-shaped candies, according to a description on International Delight's website. The sugary coffee addition is now available at major retailers, and each 32-ounce bottle costs $3.79. Easter may still be a few months away, but we're sprinting to the nearest grocery store ASAP to try this for ourselves and put our curiosity to rest.
13 Freezer Hacks That'll Make Your Life Much Easier
If you're only using your freezer to store microwave-ready meals, frozen pizza, ice cream, and popsicles, you're missing out. Thanks to its superchilly nature, your freezer can be used to preserve many mealtime staples, keeping everything from bananas to cooked whole grains fresh far longer than refrigerated or at room temperature. Aside from preparing freezer-friendly dinners, you can make your life easier by divvying up oatmeal, freezing chicken broth, and more unexpected foods. These tricks ensure that your fresh groceries last a whole lot longer than their "best by" dates, which will save you money. The more you know!
These Small Bathroom Before and Afters Will Make Your Jaw Drop
There's nothing worse than a small bathroom, but these bathroom before and afters have given us some major hope. With some help from our friends at Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with general contractors, we're here to give you showstopping examples of bathrooms that have gone from zero to 100.
Use these tips and make your small bathroom look and feel bigger and better than ever.
22 Kitchen Gadgets So Genius, You'll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without Them
If you've ever been cooking and thought, "I wish there was something to help me with this", it probably already exists. To make sure you start 2019 fresh in the kitchen, we curated a list of the hottest gadgets out there right now to make you're life easier. From popular air fryers to digital measuring cups and fun mini rice cookers, keep reading to shop our top picks.
Buttered Popcorn Oreos Are in the Works, and TBH, I Don't Know What to Feel
We're less than a week into the new year, and we already have a handful of new Oreo flavors to fuel us through 2019. As if the news of flavors like Carrot Cake and Dark Chocolate haven't been enough to pique your interest, perhaps the rumors of Oreo's latest out-of-the-box offering, Buttered Popcorn, will do the trick.
Food blogger The Junk Food Aisle took to Instagram to post the first look at the upcoming treat's packaging. "I got to try one of these last month without being told what flavor it was, and I would have put all my money on it being 'Pineapple' after just licking the creme," the caption reads. "Eating it in its natural sandwich cookie state though and it becomes everyone's least favorite Jelly Belly." The user also added that the cookies are apparently "coming soon," though Oreo hasn't officially confirmed the rumors.
Judging by the product packaging, Buttered Popcorn Oreos are made with golden Oreos and yellow creme filling that'll likely provide much of the butter flavor. To be honest, they don't exactly sound like they're the worst thing in the world, depending on what you're into. Then again, I can't even imagine what a buttered-popcorn-flavored cookie actually tastes like if a person initially mistook its flavor for pineapple . . . a fruit. Guess we'll all just have to judge for ourselves if and when these are eventually rolled out.
44 Quote Tattoos That Will Change Your Life
Words change your perspective and inspire you to do amazing things. Nothing is more moving than a perfect quote that encapsulates a sentiment that means something special to you. We've rounded up some of the most beautiful and motivational quote tattoos that will change your life for the better.
Peeps Coffee Creamer Is Here, and We Can Already Taste That Sweet, Marshmallowy Goodness
Plain ol' coffee creamer? We don't know her. It's 2019, y'all, and these days, java-lovers have the freedom to choose among a host of mouthwatering creamer flavors, from Reese's and Oreo to Snickers and Dove Dark Chocolate Almond. As if it isn't already difficult enough to decide between all those options, International Delight is shaking things up even more by releasing a Peeps coffee creamer. Yep, you read that correctly, folks: Peeps coffee creamer.
The limited-edition Peeps creamer is "sweet, marshmallow-y, and yellow" to mimic the color of the original chick-shaped candies, according to a description on International Delight's website. The sugary coffee addition is now available at major retailers, and each 32-ounce bottle costs $3.79. Easter may still be a few months away, but we're sprinting to the nearest grocery store ASAP to try this for ourselves and put our curiosity to rest.
Attention, Singles: Get Ready to Swipe Right on the Most Popular Dating Day of the Year
That's right, all you singles out there, Jan. 6 has been declared "Dating Sunday," so it's time to get out your OpenTable app, get some flowers (or chocolates, if you ask me), and show someone some love. Hinge is predicting that Jan. 6 will be the biggest day in dating history, according to various surveys it has conducted for the past two years.
The Numbers Are In
After looking over activity data from the past two years on the Sunday right after New Year's Day, Hinge found that there was a spike in conversations. Listen up. In 2017, 41 percent more people began conversations on the app on the first Sunday after New Year's than they did the week before. The pattern continued. In 2018, 59 percent more people started conversations on the first Sunday after New Year's than they did the week before.
It appears this surge in new conversations (recorded as being based on phone numbers exchanged) is steadily rising, so 2019 will likely follow suit. The same goes for planned activities and meetups. There was also an increase in dates being set up (based on phone numbers exchanged) for those two years. In 2017, 36 percent more people set up dates on the first Sunday after New Year's than they did the week before. In 2018, 62 percent more people set up dates on the first Sunday after New Year's than they did the week before.
Well, as the numbers don't lie, it appears that that Sunday is the busiest day of the week for dating. According to Hinge's data, there was a 36 percent higher response to messages and 20 percent more conversations among users. Additionally, Hinge found that on "Dating Sunday" in 2017, the app saw a 16 percent increase in daily user activity, and in 2018, that number shot up to 23 percent. The app expects to see an even greater increase in the number of new Hinge profiles, conversations, and planned dates on Jan. 6, as singles are looking to meet someone fun and special for 2019. And as for couples, take advantage of the day and do something new and exciting together!
If you need some dating ideas, try something wintry, like ice skating or skiing, if accessible. You can also check out a cool new bar or a cozy speakeasy that's a bit more intimate. If there's some bubbly and a fireplace, even better. If you live somewhere warmer, go for a walk, bike around the city, or grab drinks outside on a patio. You can even try a fitness date, as January is a great month to work on those fitness and wellness resolutions. Pick something fun and seize the day!
The 17 Coolest Gadgets of 2019 Are So Genius, They'll Change Your Daily Life Forever
When it comes to rising tech trends, we're seeing a big focus on products that will make your life easier. Whether that means giving you time back in your day or keeping things all in one place, products are being designed to make the wearer's day better. Instead of trying to keep up with the constant stream of new stuff coming to market, let us do the hard work for you. Ahead, we rounded up the most mesmerizing, useful items you'll want to get in 2019.
HIIT Is All the Rage, but Have You Heard of HVIT? Trainers Explain Why You Should Do It
If you had to pinpoint the biggest trend in fitness over the last few years, it would be high-intensity interval training, or HIIT. This super-efficient form of exercise is supposed to torch fat, help you build lean muscle, and spike your heart rate to achieve EPOC, or the afterburn effect. This all sounds great, except when you realize many classes and fitness studios that claim to be HIIT actually aren't.
NASM-certified trainer Corey Phelps said many fitness classes that claim they are HIIT are actually HVIT, or high-volume interval training. "A true HIIT workout means training at maximum capacity for 60 seconds and allows for a 180-second recovery," she told POPSUGAR. "This ratio is designed keeping in mind the way the human body's muscles perform at maximum effort and the duration it takes for them to adequately recover before placing a maximum demand upon them again." If you're working yourself at a true max capacity for these intervals, this also means you can get a more effective workout done in less time.
In reality, many classes that claim to be HIIT don't have that 1:3 ratio and don't have you work at your max capacity for a full 60 seconds. A HVIT class, on the other hand, works at about 60-75 percent maximum effort, and you can sustain it for much longer than you can an all-out exertion like in HIIT, explained personal trainer Hector Bones, ACE, owner of The PrivatGym in Philadelphia. This means you can work for longer periods of time and have shorter rests, unlike the 1:3 ratio of HIIT.
Many popular boutique fitness classes train this way, such as Rumble boxing. Certified personal trainer Kendall Toole, founding trainer at Rumble in LA, said the floor section of class that incorporates weights and bodyweight movements is done HVIT-style. "The three minutes of free-weight and bodyweight movements combined with periods of active recovery between rounds ensures you receive the maximum benefit of strength training, while preventing injury and muscle exhaustion," she told POPSUGAR. "Training with these longer intervals and active recoveries yields some significant results with consistency."
Incorporating HVIT into your fitness plan is a great way to challenge your body and mix up your workouts. Personal trainer Christi Marraccini, NASM, Director of Talent at NEOU, told POPSUGAR that you can do HVIT one to three days a week, depending on your goals. She added that you want to make sure you're not overtraining; high-intensity workouts where you put out max effort should only be done for 20-30 minutes at most.
Curious to test it out? Here's a bodyweight HVIT workout for you to try.
Brie Larson Shows Us How Strong Her Legs Are, Then Celebrates With a Cookie
Have you noticed lately that all of our favorite celebrities are total badasses in the gym? Case in point: Brie Larson. Over the past year, she's gotten insanely strong: we're talking push-ups with weighted chains and insane ab exercises strong.
The other day, Brie posted a video of her rock-climbing skills, and today, she showed off her leg strength with a video of her doing 275-pound barbell hip thrusts. After completing that part of her workout, she celebrated with a cookie from her trainer.
Check out her insane strength and subsequent cookie celebration in the video above. It's definitely the most relatable thing we've seen so far in 2019.
I Tried to Wake Up at 5 A.M. Every Day - Here's What It Taught Me About Healthier Mornings
If you clicked on this article hoping to read another piece about how waking up at 5 a.m. changed someone's life . . . you might be in the wrong place. But, I can tell you what my attempt at joining the early mornings club taught me.
Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama are among the many successful people who are known to wake up with the sun. To seize the day . . . even if outside it looks like the middle of the night. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, I might need to do the same someday when I have kids or finally own a business. And let's say at some season in your life you really do have to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to maintain a work-life balance, you have all of my respect.
For others, and for the sake of the usual 9-to-5 guy or gal, allow me to suggest an alternative. I didn't wake up at 5 a.m. every single day during this weeklong experiment. What I did do is manage to rise earlier than my usual wake-up call, and I think that's the entire point.
On a usual work week, I wake up at 8 a.m. (I work from home and can afford to skip the commute.) During my week of trying to get up earlier, I woke up around 6 a.m., which gave me just enough time to:
- Not rush out of bed.
- Get in a morning workout, which experts say is more effective.
- Make breakfast.
- Put on makeup and acceptable clothing.
- Boast about it.
On the days I did manage to wake up closer to 5 a.m., I found that I had time I wasn't quite sure how to fill. I recently learned that Oprah reads Bowl of Saki in the morning, so I subscribed to the email, but I never seemed to get to it until I opened my computer to work. She and others also meditate in the mornings, so I got my om on as well, which I've always found beneficial. Still, this wasn't my first rodeo trying morning routines - I've tried these things in the past and found them to be immensely helpful and enriching, but not activities I'm particularly inclined to embark on at 5 a.m.
I think the real lesson we can take from these successful people is to master your morning, whatever that looks like for you. Wake up early enough to do any small act, whether that's setting goals for the day, squeezing in a 20-minute workout, or simply wandering around your house doing nothing. Whatever your station in life, we could all benefit from feeling less frazzled and taking a little extra time for ourselves.
Halle Berry Shares 3 Self-Defense Moves That Double as a "Killer Ab" Workout
Halle Berry is kicking off her first "Fitness Friday" of 2019 with a new theme: finding the warrior within. For today's post, Halle and her trainer Peter Lee Thomas shared a badass video they made when their warriors "came out to play." Yes, this could easily be a trailer for a new action film, but the purpose of Halle's post is more important.
"Having a few combat skills and practicing a martial art can not only be life changing but life saving," Halle wrote in her caption. In her Instagram story, she highlighted three moves that will "help your warrior shine," provide you with a defensive strategy, and work your core. Check out the moves ahead:
In Fitness and in Health - Gear to Power Your Goals For 2019
January is the month of resets, do-overs, and fresh starts. And all those are better with new gear! Here are our picks to keep the start of your new year fresh and fun.
I Ate Vegan For a Week, and Here's Why Eating Plant-Based Is Not For Me
I love a good challenge! When it comes to improving my health, I love to try new things and see how my body responds. When I saw everybody raving about going vegan, I knew it was time to try eating a plant-based diet - at least for a week. Many people who go vegan or eat more plant-based diets say that they feel better than ever and lose some weight. Some also report their energy levels skyrocket. Why wouldn't I want to try it?
Just seven days - how difficult could that be? No dairy, no meat, no honey, no eggs. Even though I eat meat every single day, I felt confident I would be successful, and I was excited to try eating in a new way. Who knows? Maybe I'd go through some out-of-body experience that would transform my life. Or maybe I'd give up halfway through. Since I was so focused on food for seven days, I thought it best to show you how I fueled myself daily. Here what went down each day.
Chipotle Just Made Eating Healthy Easier With Its 4 New Lifestyle Bowls
It's the New Year and you know what that means: lots of people are dieting. Whether you're doing it to lose weight, eat healthier, or to try something new, you've got to be prepared if you want to be successful.
If you're tired of spending Sundays meal prepping and stressing about what to eat - or you're notorious for forgetting your lunch on your kitchen counter - Chipotle has got you covered.
On Jan. 2, Chipotle announced via Twitter the launch of four new lifestyle bowls for people who follow keto, paleo, Whole30, and high protein ways of eating. Currently, these bowls are only available to order online, but don't let that stop you. Take out your phone, screenshot or write down what's in the bowls, and head on over to the nearest Chipotle and order it in person.
Now, without further ado, here are the four new bowl options:
I Tried the Beloved Air Fryer, and My Cheat Days Will Never Be the Same
I pretty much love fried food: fries, chicken, fries, donuts, more fries. But let's be real, fried food isn't great for you. So, while I may indulge in some french fries on weekends, I try to stick to cleaner eating during the week. That's why when I heard about the air fryer - a magical appliance that promises to let you enjoy healthier versions of your favorite fried goodies - I was pretty damn excited. Now that I've tried the Dash Compact Electric Air Fryer ($70), I can assure you that this pretty little machine lives up to the hype.
I'll explain, but first, some background: air fryers are all the rage because they allow you to fry food using only a little bit of oil, which can slash calories and fat. In fact, a batch of air-fried fries will have at least half the calories and fat of regular fries. And that's without sacrificing crispiness, which makes each food feel like a treat. People use the air fryer for sweets, empanadas, fries, chicken wings, and more.
Personally, I'll keep coming back because everything I've made in this air fryer is delicious. My favorite item by far is the fries, but I've also loved making fried chicken and Brussels sprouts. Like the sprouts, the fries are perfectly crispy - never soggy, mushy, or greasy - resembling the same texture as a batch you'd find at a fast food restaurant. (And in this case, a whole lot healthier.) They're also flavorful. With some salt and herbs, they're a perfect side for your choice of protein. (Fish and chips, anyone?) I've even paired them with aioli sauce when I'm feeling fancy.
If you're like me and love to indulge in the occasional comfort food without wrecking your diet, I definitely recommend the air fryer. A tiny bit of oil really does go a long way. It's like eating out, with a major healthy makeover.
I Tried Beyoncé's Vegan Diet For a Week, and This Is What Happened
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that I will do pretty much anything Beyoncé does. I kind of live by the rule, if it's good enough for Bey, it's good enough for me. She is the undisputed queen of everything, so why not?! Naturally, Beyoncé is exactly what led me to going vegan for a week. Beyoncé is reportedly going vegan in preparation for her performance at Coachella. Bey and JAY-Z have gone vegan before, using a 22-day meal delivery service to stay on track and crediting their veganism for weight loss.
I was nervous about starting my week of veganism! I'm a meat-lover of the highest order. I love steak and would happily eat a cheeseburger for dinner each night. However, I don't live under a rock, and over the past couple of years I've learned about how detrimental to the environment the meat industry can be. I was excited to take on the challenge to learn about veganism, hopefully help the environment, and, most importantly, be like Beyoncé.
Monday
First day of veganism. I headed to Whole Foods to stock up on some delicious non-animal products. I bought tons of fresh produce, nuts, granola, lentils, and soups. (Naturally I acted like I was hibernating for a whole Winter when it was really just a week!) For my first lunch I had a roasted sweet potato with salad and lentils. It was delicious and I was actually stuffed after finishing. Some of my vegan friends told me that the biggest misconception about veganism is that you can't get "full" - I actually felt so stuffed after my lunch because of the fiber. For dinner I made a cauliflower soup that was pretty good. I spiced it up with a bit of hot sauce, though. Not my favorite thing ever, but satisfying. For dessert, I tried some of the vegan chocolate I had been recommended. The Hu one was so incredible - I ate the whole bar, whoops! I'm sure Beyoncé isn't tucking into loads of chocolate but hey, I'm adjusting veganism to my lifestyle and I have a major sweet tooth.
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Tuesday
Started Tuesday morning off with an enormous almond milk cappuccino from Jacks, and it was amazing. I prefer almond milk to regular milk anyway, so no big change here. For lunch I had a meeting at Fred's at Barneys and was delighted to find a vegan frittata on the menu - it was totally insane. Not only did it taste like eggs (maybe better), but it was so filling because it was packed with vegetables. I was stuffed. Our waiter told us that there has been a steady increase in demand for vegan options and that this was one of the most popular. I would definitely order this again. Despite being super full, I never felt gross or sluggish after eating a vegan meal, I think because everything is plant based it sits lighter in your body. Later that afternoon I headed to Van Leeuwen for some vegan ice cream. It was absolutely incredible and tasted better than real ice cream, and obviously didn't trigger my lactose intolerance. I left with a scoop and a pint for later.
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Wednesday
Hump day! Long, long day. After a quick Google double-check ("Is wine vegan??" YES, sometimes), I headed out to happy hour with a few colleagues. We went to our local dive bar. I'll be totally honest, my usual order here is wings and nachos, which obviously aren't vegan and my options were a little limited. I ended up just eating a bunch of french fries and heading home early to demolish a half pint of vegan ice cream.
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Thursday
Another lunch meeting - this time I conveniently made it at byChloe, the cult "vegan junk food" chain that always has an insane line out the door. I quickly understood why. The food was absolutely insane and I was blown away that it was all vegan. Think cashew mac and cheese and vegan spinach artichoke dip. I had the spicy seitan quinoa taco salad and I can honestly say I nearly ate the actual bowl, it was so good. The vegan baked goods were also absurd. I left with two cookies and a brownie that changed my life.
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Friday
Friday night I felt like going out and I had been dying to try the Impossible Burger - an entirely plant-based, meat-free burger that looks and tastes like the real thing, and let me tell you I was completely shook. The burger even bleeds like a real hamburger! I was so impressed with the texture and taste. As new companies like Impossible come out with new products, it will be easier for people to cut down on their meat intake. I would highly recommend the Impossible Burger to anyone - vegan or not!
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Saturday
Finally the weekend! After our weekly Pilates session, my girlfriends and I always head to our favorite spot, Cafe Cluny. This time I was looking at the menu with a different lens. My usual is scrambled eggs with a side of bacon, so that was obviously out of the question. I was happy to learn that the restaurant made its oatmeal with water not milk, so I chose that topped with berries and brown sugar. I have to say it was absolutely life changing. I'd never even thought about choosing it before but it was so filling, so flavorful, and so delicious. I used to think I could only be truly "full" from animal protein, but dishes like this proved me so wrong.
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Sunday
I felt the only natural way to end out my week being vegan was to share my newfound veganism with my friends so I decided to cook a vegan feast. Though risky, I took on making Thai mushroom and tofu wraps with a spicy peanut sauce. I prepped all the different materials and then had everyone assemble their own wraps. Luckily it was a total hit and people couldn't get enough of it. Even some of my massive guy friends who claim to never be full without eating half a chicken were completely satiated. The spicy peanut sauce was a particular favorite, made with vegan sriracha, soy sauce, and peanut butter.
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The first question everyone asks is did I lose weight and the answer is no! I stayed pretty much the same. This is not to say that I didn't notice some major changes after only a week of cutting out animal products. Firstly, I slept like a total log. I usually have quite a bit of trouble falling asleep and I noticed the whole week I slept like a baby. Secondly, my skin was super bright and glowy. I had no spots that week, probably down to the lack of dairy. I also felt like I had a ton of energy. I didn't feel groggy in the mornings and I never had a massive crash in the afternoons.
Though I'm not sure I will stick with an entirely vegan diet, I do plan to incorporate some aspects. For example, I really feel a major difference when I cut out dairy altogether, so I think I'll continue with that. Going vegan for a week also reinforced that fresh and local is best whenever possible. Unprocessed, natural food simply keeps you feeling fuller for longer and never gives you that food coma feeling you get after a big steak. I loved my week of veganism, and I'm excited to experiment with more recipes. Now I'm really counting down the days to seeing Beyoncé at Coachella - can't wait to compare vegan notes!
25 Fitness Products That Will Help You Get Healthy in 2019 - For Less Than $50
Whether you're planning on hitting the gym or doing at-home workouts in 2019, treating yourself to a few new fitness products can be all the motivation you need to keep going. From weight sets to water bottles and comfortable leggings, we shopped and uncovered the best workout gear of the year. The best part: it's all under $50. So what are you waiting for? Keep reading to shop our top picks so you can hit the gym ASAP.
Take Your Cardio to the Next Level With These Tips to Burn More Calories
Time is precious and no more so than in the gym. You want to get in, work it, and get out - well . . . and maybe hit the steam room for a quick five minutes. If cardio machines are your jam, we have rounded up tips (and workouts) to make the most of your time on the treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike, and increase your calorie burn.
If you're not into cardio, be sure to check out how to burn more calories while lifting weights.
How to Start Losing Weight, Straight From People Who Have Lost 35 or More Pounds
Losing any amount of weight can be overwhelming: you know you want to make a change in your life, but where do you even begin? For these 10 women, losing weight all started with an initial step. Some started out by simply walking, while others tracked everything they ate, no matter how healthy (or unhealthy) it was.
Looking to get started on your own weight-loss journey? Take advice from these women who prove that you have to start somewhere. After taking the initial step, you can go on to achieve your goals.
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Beyoncé and JAY-Z Challenge Fans to Go Vegan, but Not For the Reason You Think
We can all keep hot sauce in our bag in 2019! In honor of new year's resolutions, Beyoncé and JAY-Z have a request of their fans: to eat more plant-based foods. Beyoncé has been open about her vegan diet in the past, but now the Carters are challenging fans to do the same for the sake of the environment. Beyoncé's trainer and longtime friend Marco Borges recently released a new book, The Greenprint, with an intro from JAY-Z and Beyoncé where they open up about the importance of going vegan.
"Having children changed our lives more than anything else," the couple wrote. "We used to think of health as a diet - some worked for us, some didn't. Once we looked at health as the truth, instead of a diet, it became a mission for us to share that truth and lifestyle with as many people as possible . . . The facts about plant-based eating are hard to ignore. The benefits of a single plant-based meal per day can have a profound impact on our health and the environment. Chronic diseases seem more prevalent than ever before - especially among those with lower income levels and less access to real food. It's not a poverty issue. It's not a minority issue. It's an all-of-us issue."
Related: A Dietitian Gives Foolproof Tips For Going Vegan and Getting Healthy
While many people adopt a vegan diet for the heart health benefits and better fitness performance, the Carters are thinking bigger picture: the future of the planet.
They continued, "We want to challenge you, as we challenge ourselves, to move toward plant-based foods. We all have a responsibility to stand up for our health and the health of the planet. Let's take this stand together. Let's spread the truth. Let's make this mission a movement. Let's become 'the Greenprint.'"
18 Patterned Sneakers That Are ALMOST Too Cute to Sweat In
We're all about looking cute while working out. Who says you have to sacrifice style to get your sweat session in? Whip out your favorite sports bras and your staple workout leggings and match them with one of these fly-as-hell pairs of patterned workout sneakers. There are options in every color, and patterns range from florals to geometric shapes, so whatever your style, there's a shoe for you. We feel pretty confident that all your workout pals are going to be jealous of your new sneaks, so be prepared to share your shopping secrets and see them rocking a similar pair!
Farewell, Crunches - Do These 11 Standing Exercises For Tighter, Stronger Abs
Crunches are an ab exercise I wish people would retire. They aren't that effective and can actually do more harm than good, especially if you're dealing with lower-back pain.
The 11 exercises ahead are great options if getting down on the floor is a hassle, you'd just rather not deal with the germs on the mat, or you're in need of new moves for your core routine.
Don't do all these moves at once unless you want to be extremely sore the following day. Instead, choose four to six exercises and add them into your workout, or do them alone for a quick ab blast.
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