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dimanche 3 février 2019
Emily Blunt's Facialist Reveals All the Secrets to Her Practically Perfect Skin
Emily Blunt and the word "perfect" seem to go hand-in-hand anytime she opens her mouth to sing or steps out onto the red carpet with husband John Krasinski, which is great and all . . . but can we take a second to talk about her skin? Smooth, clear, and exponentially brighter than the SAG Awards trophy she took home - it doesn't get more goals than that.
The secret, according to her facialist of 11 years Biba de Sousa, is regular skin resets. "Leading up to awards season, I saw Emily several times," de Sousa said. "She is flying literally all over the world and her skin needed some TLC. She complained about the effects of dry and humid Winter climate on the East Coast on her skin and about dehydration from multiple air flights."
By "TLC," de Sousa means a combination of a few techniques: light therapy, microcurrent facials, a gua sha board ("to stimulate meridian points of her face"), lymphatic drainage, and what she describes as "fascia release."
"[Fascia release] is also relaxing, which is what Emily needed after being crazy-busy with her double nominations this season."
"Fascia release is a manual facial manipulation technique gaining a momentum among US estheticians, but I have been practicing it for years," she said. "Basically, I move fascia in a certain manner and direction to release facial expression tension and to enhance blood circulation in the surface of the skin. It is also relaxing, which is what Emily needed after being crazy-busy with her double nominations this season. Dry skin tends to 'harden' fast once exposed to stress and elements, and fascia release erases the traces of fatigue."
But perhaps the biggest tip de Sousa can impart is not necessarily what she does for Blunt but rather what she doesn't do. "Emily's skin is in very good shape, so she doesn't need much intervention in terms of extractions or laborous exfoliation. She is very holistic - I don't recall ever putting acids on her face. Not searching for extreme treatments has preserved her skin so well, and she looks just like she did 10 years ago."
Bask in all her glowy glory, ahead.
A Star Is Born Might Miss Out on That Oscar After All, Because This Lip Art Already Won
We'll happily take any excuse to gab about A Star Is Born over and over again. Luckily for us, makeup artist Ryan Kelly just gave beauty enthusiasts an incredible reason to relive those turbulent emotions all over again.
Kelly has blown us away before with her painstakingly intricate designs. This year alone, she's treated us to Bird Box lip art that might make you question whether you're looking at the real Sandra Bullock, then delivered Golden Girls lips giving a new meaning to detail.
We're pretty certain she didn't listen to the soundtrack while doing this design, because, well, it would almost definitely have resulted in a teary mess. *plays "Shallow" on repeat for rest of the day*
This Year's Biggest Nail Trends Are SO Easy to Re-Create Yourself
Elevated, vibrant, and surprisingly easy to DIY, this year's biggest nail art trends give us everything we want. With the help of two of our favorite nail pros, we've put together 2019's biggest nail trends. Let celebrity nail artists Miss Pop and Gina Edwards take you through all of the nail art inspiration you'll need this year.
100 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.
- Additional reporting by Hilary White
29 Pictures of Beautiful Closets That Are Not a Want, but a Need
If your closet has loads of hangers you don't use, is totally disorganized, and smells a little dingy, then I hate to tell you, but it might be time for an upgrade. Luckily, the new year provides an opportunity for a fresh start! If you're looking for some wardrobe inspiration for a cluttered space, then you've come to the right place. Our friends at Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with contractors, have provided us with some awesome closet pictures that will have you renovating in no time! Let's make 2019 the year of organization, shall we?
50 Budget-Friendly Casseroles to Make Today
During the Winter, there's nothing like a warm, hearty casserole for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Prep is usually simple, and once you pop it in the oven, you can finish up other tasks around the house while enjoying the smell of baking. They're always great for feeding a big group - and if you're just feeding one or two, you'll have plenty of leftovers for the next few days. With the right ingredients, they can be the most cost-effective and budget-friendly meals.
Here's a versatile collection of sweet and savory casserole recipes for all types of eaters, whether you're a cheese-lover, have a sweet tooth, are a vegetarian, or eat Paleo . . .
We Might Have to Get Out of the Kitchen, Because These Designs Are Too Hot to Handle
You know how the saying goes: "If you can't stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen." I, for one, might have to do just that. These kitchen designs are literally too hot to handle. From the pops of color to the unique backsplashes, striking light fixtures, and quartz countertops, we've died and gone to that great, big, stylish kitchen in the sky. If you're thinking about redesigning your kitchen or just love drooling over home eye candy, then our friends at Sweeten (a free service that matches renovators with contractors) have hooked you up with the inspiring kitchens of your dreams - all featuring the hottest 2019 design trends. Let's get cookin'!
Chef Angela Davis on Switching Gears, Starting Small, and Finding Her Footing Through Food
Following Angela Davis on Twitter is such a joy. No, I'm not talking about iconic political activist Angela Davis (who, to my knowledge, does not have a social media account) but an equally courageous, self-assured black woman who happens to share the same name. This Angela is a self-taught cook, private chef, food blogger, and author who tweets from @TheKitchenista. She is a 35-year-old mom of two - her son, Jaden, is 14, and her daughter, Raven, is 3 - who has a specialty in comfort food and frequently communicates with her followers about everything from recipes and kitchen techniques to motherhood and the news of the day. She does so with a sense of humor and laid-back, cool-girl attitude; she's your best girlfriend who helps you stock a perfect pantry while you talk about Insecure, intersectional feminism, and the best way to cook ribs.
Angela Davis's story is one that many young women can likely relate to. Many young women work a 9-to-5 job that doesn't quite satisfy them and try to develop a way to fulfill their passions on the side. Some even end up quitting or getting let go from those dissatisfying jobs and are faced head-on with the decision to either find another one or finally figure out a way to turn their hobbies and obsessions into a real business. Davis knows this internal struggle quite well.
Before pursuing a culinary career, Davis was a full-time accountant in the construction industry, and her blog, The Kitchenista Diaries, was something she was doing in her spare time. The transition happened "out of necessity." "I was pregnant with my daughter and had to move back home and lost my job - kind of all at the same time," she told me over the phone from her home in Virginia. "I had a little bit of a network built up at that point; I had some opportunities to cook for a few people in person, and around that time I started selling recipes and e-books online." Davis did whatever she could to make a little bit of extra money and was also doing a lot of self-reflection. "I began realizing that I was actually happier standing in the kitchen all day than I was sitting at a desk," she told me.
Being out of work was difficult on its own, but Davis recognized that being pregnant was going to make it harder to find another desk job, even if she wanted one. "It was like I had nothing to lose," she said. "All of these [cooking] opportunities were within reach, and I went for it. Once you have one win, it encourages you to keep going." The baby steps made her feel even more confident, and she began seeing the potential for success. The best part was that it was happening publicly and other people were able to see her brand. "It just kind of grew organically," Davis said.
What started as a side hustle is now a full-fledged business: Davis has two online cookbooks - a holiday recipe collection and an appetizer handbook - for sale on her site, and when she's not testing recipes and photographing her dishes, she's catering events under the Kitchenista brand.
"When I first started doing this, it was more of a personal goal to learn how to cook better, and I didn't even know at that time that along this journey it would become a career," she said. "As I got into it, teaching other people how to cook and encouraging them to kind of adopt that lifestyle at home became more of my platform." Food is personal, and once you realize that you are actually having an impact on somebody's day-to-day life - teaching them how to cook for themselves and their loved ones - it can be intoxicating. What Davis loves most about connecting with her followers through social media is the immediate feedback. "I like Twitter the most because of the interaction. It's fast-paced; as soon as you post something, you can have a conversation about it. I tend to kind of gravitate toward those conversations vs. some of the other channels," she told me.
Davis gets the most social media interactions on weekends - "When everybody's sharing Sunday dinner" - and says she hears "the most heartfelt stories around the holidays." "I've had followers share with me that they hadn't cooked since a parent or grandparent died, and my [recipes] helped inspire them to get in the kitchen again and revive those traditions. There are women who have shared that they've used my recipes to work through depression or anxiety - something I can relate to personally," she said.
And apparently Davis's buttermilk biscuits have led to a full stomach in more ways than one. "Quite a few women [on Twitter] have joked that they got pregnant after making the buttermilk biscuits. It's a long-running urban legend at this point," she told me. "When I was the one who became pregnant [with my daughter], the Twitter timeline lovingly nicknamed her Biscuit before she was born. The name stuck! It's been cool sharing those connections over the years."
Seeing her mentions blow up with photos of her dishes on strangers' tables lets Davis know just how big of an impact she's making. "It's just amazing that so many people are cooking more at home, and they tell me that they weren't doing that before," she said. "It feels really good; it starts to feel like you're part of one big family and not just out here blogging to empty space."
Angela Davis's aformentioned pregnancy biscuits.
As someone whose recipe knowledge ranges from "stuff my mom taught growing up" to "stuff I see on Pinterest," I'm always fascinated by how chefs find their niche in the kitchen. In her own cooking, Davis gravitates toward Southern soul food but is "always looking for ways to amplify." She will often incorporate ingredients or seasonings from other ethnic cuisines (Haitian, Portuguese, and Indian fusions are popular on her site) and interpret the idea with a twist, like making tacos with Nigerian beef suya or wrapping curry-flavored chicken salad in collard greens.
"I start with one thing that I'm really familiar with, and then it's just [about] making a few small tweaks: maybe I switch up the spice blend or maybe instead of potatoes I'm going to use yuca or manioc," Davis said, adding that she tends to "make things traditionally the first time" and from there her recipes begin to shift in another direction. "My mind just starts getting creative [and thinking], 'How can I make this mine?'" she said. Sometimes she changes the ingredients; other times it's just the technique. "A lot of times you have something [your] family has always made, but they weren't necessarily the kind of cook that was really precise about technique," she noted. "It's usually about refining that process and getting results that still feel familiar but unique [to you]."
For instance, Davis recently began testing recipes with a sous vide calculator, a tool that allows you to cook food in vacuum-sealed bags placed in a temperature-controlled water bath. The technique promises juicy, perfectly cooked meat (and eggs) with no guessing games of how "done" it is. "I like to know what I'm talking about before I present any recipes because people start to rely on me and ask a lot of questions. And I don't want to feel like I have to look things up," she said with a laugh. "[Sous vide] is a fairly new technique for me, but I've gotten comfortable with things like steaks. I do a lot of pork tenderloin, and I've also done ribs."
As a black chef, does Davis feel a responsibility to make sure her work gives voice to and celebrates black traditions? "I feel strongly that the black experience isn't monolithic," she told me. "My mother's family is Cape Verdean, so I didn't grow up only eating traditional Southern soul food. When I started cooking, I felt self-conscious about that because feedback sometimes led me to believe that as a black American I was expected to be cooking a certain type of food. Stewed chicken and manioc, Portuguese kale soup, and jagacida [a Cape Verdean rice-and-beans dish] have an equal place in my heart to a plate of fried chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens."
Image Source: A few of Davis's delicious dishes.
Davis cites Mexican, German, West Indian, and Nigerian cuisines as those that have made a big mark on her. "The ingredients I choose, the techniques I use to prepare food, and the way I season my dishes are a reflection of my background," she said. "It's a unique perspective, and I'm OK with showcasing that. My approach to cooking is to allow all of these diverse influences to shape my ideas and point of view. I'm having fun, and my food is always going to be from the point of view of a black woman because that's who I am."
Davis makes a point of celebrating a variety of black cuisines across the diaspora and highlighting the many ways that our food traditions are connected. "[There are] so many ways that our food traditions are connected," she said, telling me that food has given her the motivation to not only re-create the dishes that her grandparents and great-grandparents used to cook in Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina, but to also find out what regions of Africa her family's history traces back to. "Eventually, I think I'll arrive at a place that feels authentic, that speaks to something even more personal," she said. "I've barely scratched the surface, and I'm really excited to continue sharing that process of self-discovery as a black cook."
"Cooking is so personal. There are so many different ways of going about it, and ultimately it has to feel right to you."
Davis says she relishes in learning new things - and as a self-taught chef, it's especially important to stay creatively open. "Cooking is so personal," she said. "There are so many different ways of going about it, and ultimately it has to feel right to you. I'm more of a hands-on cook." Davis told me she loves working with her Dutch oven because "it's really involved in the beginning, and then you put it away for three or four hours." Getting all the aromas and checking up on it every once in a while makes her feel more involved in the process. She "never got into" using a slow cooker - it just wasn't part of how she learned to cook while growing up. "I shied away from a lot of those recipes," she said, adding that sous vide has helped show her a modern way of doing things that she never thought she'd be interested in. "Learning to cook with the pressure cooker is the same way," she said. "I've been using Instant Pot and experimenting with sous vide . . . [but] it's so hands-off that it was really intimidating to not have those cues to know when things are done."
I was curious to know what Davis considers the best and worst parts about being an entrepreneur - and a creative one, at that. Most in her field would admit that it's not an easy road to take, but the pros have a way of outweighing the cons, and Davis acknowledges as much. "Living in my truth and being able to express myself every day is the best part," she told me. "Having that freedom to change course when something isn't working . . . I can wake up every day and decide what I want to create and how to shape this bigger picture that I'm working on." When it comes to a disadvantage, her answer comes equally as quickly: the lack of stability. "I'm still trying to figure out how to build income consistently. There's no comparison to my freelance income that I had as an accountant. I'm not there yet. So, yes, it's a little scary. But you just have to accept that those things will start to come together and keep doing the work."
In recent years, it seems like only a handful of prominent black female chefs have been highlighted in modern media.
You've likely heard of Tiffany Derry and Carla Hall, who rose to national fame after competing on Top Chef; Tanya Holland and Ayesha Curry, both Bay Area-based restaurant owners and cookbook authors; and Sunny Anderson, a longtime fixture on the Food Network. Perhaps most well-known is Barbara "B." Smith, a former model who, though not professionally trained, has over 30 years of experience in the lifestyle industry. I'm willing to bet that most people wouldn't be able to add to this list without heading to Google, so I was interested to know if Davis, as a black chef, is disappointed by the lack of representation in the media and in the culinary space as a whole. Spoiler alert: she is. And when I asked Davis what challenges she's faced as a black woman trying to start her own business, she told me that visibility can be particularly tricky.
"It can sometimes feel like my work isn't taken as seriously or given the same amount of credit as my nonblack peers'," she said. "It's hard when you see others being celebrated for lazy or unoriginal content; it starts to feel like, 'I've done 'X, Y, and Z,' but I'm still not being recognized, included, or paid as much. What gives?'" Davis is quick to point out that these feelings aren't unique to food media. "I experienced the same [things] in my former career and in school before that, as so many other black women have. It's difficult to prove outright, and it feels uncomfortable to address because nobody wants to come off like a victim," she told me.
"I have taught myself to cook, taught myself food photography, [and] I can pretty much research whatever I want to know about growing a business," Davis continued. "But none of that replaces networking, being welcomed into professional circles, getting offered lucrative contracts, or access to funding. If you're a person like me, trying to break into spaces that lack diversity - and let's be honest here: the food industry is still remarkably white - you're constantly stepping out on the faith that you will come across people willing to acknowledge your talent and genuinely wanting to open doors for new voices."
Davis asserts that black cooks and food writers have a unique perspective to offer in this industry, and she wants to see more of them getting the same chances to tell those stories - and, more importantly, getting paid fairly to do so. "All I can do is keep working and pushing for bigger opportunities and believe that it will eventually pay off, despite the deck being stacked against people who look like me," she said. Despite her frustration, Davis believes that it's possible to create a new wave of culinary personalities, to build platforms that are "big enough to share so we don't have to be so concerned with what the mainstream decides to pick up."
"It's opened my eyes to the importance of supporting and amplifying other black creatives - specifically black women - because who else will take care of us but us? If there's a way for me to bring somebody else to my team when I have an event and put a spotlight on what they're doing, that's where I sit. We all need each other," she told me.
Her open and honest approach to bringing others up the ladder with her is refreshing and inspiring, and it served as a natural lead-in to my next question. What guidance would Davis, a woman who has been able to turn her passion into her livelihood and (as we say at POPSUGAR) "find her happy," give to someone who is considering switching gears in their career, thinking about going to culinary school, or starting a food blog?
"Don't quit your day job!" Davis said, laughing. She went on to deliver one of the realest pieces of advice I've probably ever heard. "I mean, [I know] I did it. I know some people look at my story and want to go down that path . . . it sounds really inspiring to [begin a new] career and become a cook! But it wasn't that simple, and I'm still kind of struggling to kind of climb out of that [financial] hole."
She stresses the importance of maintaining your creative side in your free time as much as you can: take jobs on the weekends, stay consistent with blogging, take photos of your work, and generally fine-tune your craft. "I think that's a more realistic way to blossom and, more importantly, to figure out if it is really something that you want to do," Davis told me. "There are some realities about working as a chef that I wasn't prepared for. It's one thing to cook and blog from home, and it's quite another to be on your feet for 12 hours a day when you're cooking for another person or for an event. It's not for everybody. So I would say, just take your time: explore all of your options, save money if you can, and don't be afraid to start small."
Before we wrapped up, I couldn't help going back to our prior conversation about Dutch ovens, sous vides, and slow cookers. I told Davis that I grew up learning slow-cooker recipes but have only recently become obsessed with using one; I feel like it teaches me patience. "Slow cooking is a good exercise in that for anybody . . . just learning to leave it alone, let it do its thing, and knowing it's going to come out all right in the end," she said. I chuckled, recognizing the obvious metaphor for life in her cooking advice - and knowing that she did, too.
I Haven't Stopped Thinking About These "Naked" Skittles Since I Heard About Them
You ever see a new food on shelves and think, "Who the heck asked for this?" That's how I felt when I laid eyes on Skittles Chewies, aka "naked" Skittles without a shell. What even are Skittles without the crunchy, satisfyingly hard barrier that your teeth sink into before hitting the softer center? I'm not sure I want to find out, but I'm definitely intrigued. Skittles Chewies first became available last year in the UK, and there's no official word on whether or not they'll become available stateside. However, in-the-know grocery shopper Snack Betch recently shared a snap of the candies and wrote, "These are hopefully going to be coming to the US this year." We agree just so we can try them! (I think.) See photos of the polarizing junk food ahead.
How Indoor Plants Can Help You Avoid Getting Sick This Flu Season
Think that the role of household plants is to just brighten up living spaces and look nice on shelves? Think again. Many common household plants, such as ferns, palms, and ZZ plants, can actually lower the infectivity of airborne viruses by raising humidity levels indoors. Yes, you heard that right. One of the secret weapons to fending off or dealing with the common cold or flu may not just be in your medicine cabinet - but also on your windowsill.
According to research, when humidity hits above 40 percent, it is able to greatly reduce the virulence and infectivity of the flu virus. Higher humidity also means lower infectivity of airborne viruses. This is where plants come in: all plants, with the exception of succulents and cacti, have the ability to increase humidity levels through a process known as transpiration.
"Transpiration occurs when direct sunlight strikes the leaves and pulls water from them into the air," explains Christopher Satch, head of plant science and education at The Sill. "The plant, in turn, pulls water from the soil to replace the water that has evaporated into the air. The bigger the plant, the more transpiration that occurs, and the more water that gets moved into the air. Humidity increases with increased transpiration and having more plants and bigger plants raises humidity the most."
So don't be afraid to splurge on plants this year - not only do they purify the air we breathe, but they can also keep us healthy. Read ahead for 15 humidity-generating plants, and where to buy them, that can help us to feel our best.
Related: 15 Houseplants That Can (Literally) Clean Your House
Small Kitchen, Big Hacks - Transform Your Space With Little Effort
Although a tiny kitchen may be hard to work in, it is by no means hard to work with. Now's the time for some big changes to even the coziest kitchens, and these helpful hacks inspired by small kitchen transformations will guide you on your way.
With some help from our friends at Sweeten, a free service that matches renovators with general contractors, we're here to give you some game-changing examples of small kitchens that went big. And the best part? All these kitchens have been renovated with affordable pieces from Ikea.
Never let a tight space trap you again!
Olive Garden's Serving Never-Ending Stuffed Pasta, and Holy Sh*t, There's a Deep-Fried Option
Olive Garden's newest promotion will warm your carb-loving heart. After introducing customers to two equally enticing options for its Never-Ending Pasta Pass deal last Summer - guests could either pay $100 for an eight-week experience or $300 for an entire year of noodles - the restaurant just announced a separate Never-Ending promotion that includes "stuffed" pasta dishes.
The deal is a build-your-own-pasta type of experience. Guests have the option to create their perfect pasta combination by choosing from four stuffed pastas (one of which is a deep-fried ziti that my body is 100 percent ready to inhale), which are paired with one of four sauces (Alfredo, meat sauce, marinara, or five-cheese marinara) and any five toppings (meatballs, garden veggies, grilled chicken, garlic shrimp fritta, or sautéed shrimp and scallops). Customers will pay $12.99 for each Never-Ending Stuffed Pasta entrée, and each one comes with unlimited breadsticks and homemade soup or salad.
The promotion is being offered at Olive Garden locations nationwide from now until March 31. Take a peek at a few pasta combinations ahead if you're ready to drool.
Related: On the Keto Diet and Headed to Olive Garden? Here's What You Should Order
Cardi B Opens Up About Her Refusal to Perform at the Super Bowl: "I Stand on What I Stand"
Cardi B won't be drippin' anywhere near the Super Bowl this year. After it was confirmed that Maroon 5 will be performing during the halftime show, rumors swirled that Cardi - who collaborated with the band in "Girls Like You" - might join them on stage. But on Friday, the 26-year-old rapper tucked those rumors away and put them to rest.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she opened up about her decision not to perform, which was motivated by her aversion to the NFL's treatment of players - particularly Colin Kaepernick - amid social and political tensions. "It wouldn't be the perfect time," she said. "I stand on what I stand. I am doing other things, because, you know, they like to make money out of us. Why not make a little money out of them? I just can't push my limits. My soul wouldn't feel right." Still, she expressed excitement for performing with Maroon 5 in the future, adding, "I know me and Maroon 5 have a lot of performances coming. That song just means so much to me."
Although Cardi made a clear stance against making a Super Bowl appearance, she also told the Associated Press on Friday that it wasn't an easy decision and she had "mixed feelings" about the declination. "My husband, he loves football," she said, referring to rapper Offset. "His kids play football. It's really hard for him. He really wants to go to the Super Bowl, but he can't go to the Super Bowl, because he's got to stand for something." Cardi said she shares the same sentiment and feels as though she owes it to Kaepernick, adding, "I got to sacrifice a lot of money to perform. But there's a man who sacrificed his job for us, so we got to stand behind him."
Cardi isn't the only music artist to shun the Super Bowl. In October, news broke that Rihanna also rejected an offer to perform in support of Kaepernick.
Despite all the controversy surrounding the NFL and the Super Bowl halftime show, Adam Levine of Maroon 5 defended their decision to perform on Jan. 31, telling ET, "I am not in the right profession if I can't handle a bit of controversy. It is what it is. We expected it. We would like to move on from it and speak through the music." The band will also be joined by rapper Travis Scott and Outkast's Big Boi during the show.
Cardi will instead perform at the Bud Light Super Bowl Festival the day before the big game. She's also starring in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. So it seems like that's about all the NFL is getting out of her for now.
Will Jane End Up With Michael or Rafael? Jane the Virgin's Creator Says "Both are Worthy"
Fans of The CW's Jane the Virgin have many questions as we prepare for its upcoming final season, but the biggest one might be how this telenovela will end: will Jane (Gina Rodriguez) wind up with Rafael (Justin Baldoni), the handsome and sensitive reformed bad boy who was about to propose in the finale of last season? Or will she resuscitate her romance with Michael (Brett Dier), her recently returned husband who promised to love her the rest of his life? (And then, we thought, died.)
Part of this anticipation is that creator Jennie Snyder Urman and her writers are particularly good at not playing favorites. She said, while speaking at the show's Television Critics Association press day on Jan. 31, that they made a point to build up one suitor or another each season as a way to bring "the audience along with us."
"In constructing the love triangle, we knew that we had to make both men worthy of Jane," Urman said. "We couldn't vilify one or make one seem less-than, because that is immediately going to reflect back on your heroine [and make people ask,] 'Why is she choosing this one when this one is so obviously the choice?'" (Not that we don't do that anyway on social media. #TeamRafael.)
She added that Carolina Rivera, one of the series' writers, described telenovelas as the "pornography of emotion" because "you juice it to the max and you feel everything. And then you ground it after that . . . so we go through all of the feels this last season, certainly."
After the panel, Urman also confirmed that the ending of the series is the same one she planned when she first pitched it to The CW, albeit with some new twists and turns (we'll find out who the Latin Lover Narrator, voiced by Anthony Mendez, is, for example). And while she's tight-lipped about who exactly will win Jane's heart, she said that fans will feel "closure."
"You should hold out for a romantic ending in some way," she promised. "What that romance is is going to be TBD."
No, It's Not Dance! It's a High-Intensity, Full-Body Workout, STRONG by Zumba
Take your love of moving to the beat into your strength-training workouts with STRONG by Zumba. This is a total-body cardio class that is not dancing! To power your workout, all the exercises are synced to the beat. The music keeps you motivated to do more, pushing you to work harder to reach your ultimate fitness goals. In fact, the tracks are custom-crafted, produced by hit music makers like Timbaland and Steve Aoki, making the class so incredibly fun you might just forget you're working out. This 20-minute workout gives you a sneak peak of what to expect in a full 60-minute STRONG by Zumba class. Check out a live class in your area for the complete experience to keep training to the beat.
It's Tabata Time! This 10-Minute Workout Is All About Your Abs
Tone your abs with this highly effective super Tabata workout from Equinox trainer Raneir Pollard. He plays around with the length of the intervals to truly push your core. And be forewarned: he's also a comedian, so laughing is part of this workout, too.
Credits: On Raneir: Under Armour shirt, Rhone shorts, and Nike shoes. Manduka mats.
This 30-Minute Dance Cardio Workout Feels Like a Party
Ain't no party like a cardio dance party, especially when you're working out with Nicole Steen! A cardio dance expert at Equinox, she knows how to keep you moving. This workout is so fun, you'll likely forget you're working out. Press play and get ready to shake it!
Credits:Wardrobe Credit:
On Anna: Sweaty Betty top and bra, Terez tights and Under Armour shoes; On Nicole: Seafolly outfit and Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) shoes; On Kaycee:Knixwear bra, 7 'Til Midnight Tanks, Body Language Sportswear tights and Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) shoes; Corkcicle water bottle
Stop Your Stressin' With 30 Minutes of Chill Yoga
If you're stressing out, it's time to calm down and center yourself with this relaxing yoga series from Yoga With Adriene. Keep your chill attitude going with Yoga With Adriene's series TRUE: A 30-Day Yoga Journey.
Credits: On Anna: Under Armour top and Noli Yoga tights; On Adriene: Adidas outfit; Manduka mats
This 30-Minute Strength, Cardio, and Pilates Core Workout Is Here to Torch Calories
Get ready to sweat! This challenging workout from celeb trainer Kit Rich mixes circuit training, cardio, and Pilates core exercises and works every part of your body. You don't need equipment for this one, just a positive attitude! And Kit will definitely keep you motivated. Press play, and get ready to work!
Credits: On Anna: Spiritual Gangster top, Splendid tights, and Fabletics shoes; On Kit: Gym Shark top, Marmot tights, and ASICS shoes; On Cynthia: Alo Yoga top, Lululemon tights, and APL shoes; Manduka mats; Corkcicle bottles
The Guest List For Kid Cudi's Birthday Dinner Was So Unexpected, You Couldn't Make It Up
Kid Cudi's 35th birthday dinner on Thursday was a true celebrity hodgepodge. For starters, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were present, which isn't all that surprising considering Cudi's longtime friendship and working relationship with Kanye. But then there were Timothée Chalamet, who was actually a huge fan of the artist before he ever became an Oscar-nominated actor, and Pete Davidson, who in the past credited Cudi's music for saving his life. As one POPSUGAR editor noted, Cudi might, in fact, be the Kevin Bacon of millennials.
Onto the next question at hand: what could they have been talking about? In a series of photos Kim shared both on Twitter and Instagram Stories, the unexpected quartet of men can be seen huddled around Cudi's phone, laughing. What's on the screen, huh? While we'll probably (definitely) never know the many topics of discussion that evening, we sure can make some up!
- The polar vortex. (Do you think they know about the polar vortex?)
- A follow-up to Timothée's acclaimed statistics rap.
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- The single carrot Kylie Jenner ordered on Postmates.
- The 2019 Oscars host controversy.
- How Timothée deserves to be nominated for best supporting actor at said Oscars, because he does!
- The beginning stages of planning Fyre Festival 2.
- Kanye's 2020 cabinet picks - just kidding . . . ahaha haha ha.
- Harnesses.
- The ending of A Star Is Born, and how something really needs to be done about that no-socks-wearing manager Rez. And how frustrating it is that as viewers we'll never get that moment of vindication, even though it shouldn't be about that because Jackson and Ally's love for each other is really all that matters.
- Oh yeah, without question they f*cking talked about "Thank U, Next."
101 Affordable Valentine's Day Gifts For Any Type of Guy
The holidays basically JUST happened, so if you spent the bulk of your cash then but still want to get the guy in your life a gift he'll actually like, then look no further. These affordable gifts have got it all - there's something for every type of guy out there, and it's all $50 and under.
- Additional reporting by Hilary White and Macy Kate Williams
Jane the Virgin's Creator Reveals Why the Show Brought Michael Back From the Dead
The cliffhanger ending of Jane the Virgin's fourth season finale really was, just as the show's Latin Lover Narrator likes to say, straight out of a telenovela: Michael, the supposedly deceased husband of star Gina Rodriguez's titular Jane, seemed to be back from the dead - albeit in a more bearded and burly form.
All of this will most certainly be addressed when The CW show returns for its fifth and final season on March 27. But there is a question of whether this storyline is too extreme, even for a show whose very premise is about a virgin who gets pregnant through an accidental artificial insemination (by her Baby Daddy's sister, no less).
Jennie Snyder Urman, the series' creator, told journalists at the show's Television Critics Association press day on Jan. 31 that she was encouraged to go for the shocking twist by Carolina Rivera. An experienced telenovela writer who also works on the show, Rivera said that this was exactly the kind of thing that happens in this genre. Those who pay attention may have noticed that the writers have been building to this storyline for quite some time. Urman said she "knew it was a trope that we were going to save up till the end," but that it was crucial to do it "in a way that is both believable enough and also true to the tone and the spirit of the show."
Still, this isn't the first time the Jane writers have toyed with Michael's fate. In a 2017 episode, Michael "dies" suddenly when he collapses due to undetected side effects from a gunshot wound he sustains earlier in that season. How does all of this impact Brett Dier, who plays the character?
Snyder said after the panel that "he knew it was a telenovela and there was always a possibility, but I also knew that his death had to land and that the show had to exist without him for a certain amount of time."
Also in on the reveal? Rodriguez herself. She said at the panel that Urman told her the twist way before everyone else knew and then swore her to secrecy.
98 Retro Fandom Gifts Your Partner Needs This Valentine's Day
These Valentine's Day gifts are so good, your SO may even pause their game for them. Not all couples share the same taste, but if your significant other enjoys nostalgia, is into superheroes and other fandoms, and can play a round or two of Mario Kart, then - not to brag - we might have just nailed their V-Day present. Ahead, find the best unique gift ideas for the geek-obsessed, ranging from fun Nintendo products to old-school games and more!
Here’s How You Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness During the Polar Vortex
As a polar vortex sweeps across the Midwest, many people bundle up inside, hands over heaters, hidden away from subzero temperatures. But some citizens are left in the cold. Record-breaking temperatures lower than Siberia, the Arctic, and even Mars have already led to the deaths of eight people - and more than 80,000 people remain on the streets fighting to not just stay warm but to stay alive.
In Chicago, one anonymous donor went viral for picking up the hotel tab for 70 people experiencing homelessness after they were evacuated from a tent city at risk of exploding propane tanks, according to the Chicago Tribune. We may not all have the means to go to such incredible lengths, but there are plenty of ways you can help. Ahead are resources so you can aid those without adequate shelter.
If Stars Got Their Kids Together For a Playdate, It'd Look Like the Lego Movie 2 Premiere
Everything is awesome at The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part premiere! The blue carpet was swarming with celebrities on Feb 2, as stars Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and more celebrated the animated movie's release in Westwood. Many actors, like Jason Momoa and Josh Duhamel, even brought their kids along to enjoy the film. They posed alongside life-size characters from the film and a car made out of Legos - we see you, Tiffany Haddish! Read on to see more snaps from the fun-filled event, and catch The Lego Movie 2 in theaters on Feb. 8.
Whoa There, Walmart - When Did You Get All of This Cute Valentine's Day Decor?
Sometimes you just can't beat the low prices and seasonal decor from Walmart because it's just that good. With more Valentine's Day decorations than we know what to do with, Walmart is stocked up with some of the best V-Day products that we've ever seen.
So if you want to add some love to your day, these items will be sure to do that. Get ready to have some major heart-eyes!
Free Pizza Hut For a Year to the First Woman to Deliver During the Super Bowl - This Is Very Real
If you thought catching the Puppy Bowl during this weekend's Super Bowl LIII was where the real fun existed this weekend, we are about to blow. your. mind. Well, if you're pregnant, that is.
Pizza Hut is offering free pizza for a year AND Super Bowl LIIV tickets to the first baby born during #SBLIII. Go ahead and wipe your eyes and read it again - we'll wait. Parents of the newborn need to tweet a photo of their baby and the exact time of birth, then tag Pizza Hut using the hashtags #PizzaHutSpecialDelivery and #promotion. And even if you don't win, it's doing free delivery to local hospitals in Boston and LA, so you can get some pizza during recovery if you're craving it. Here's more about the rules.
We would definitely work this into our birth plan if we were still pregnant!
These Birth Flower Tattoos Might Make You Forget About Your Zodiac Sign
If you've been thinking about getting a tattoo of your zodiac sign, you may want to consider birth flower tattoos while you're at it. Like a birth stone, there are 12 different flowers that each represent a month in the year. They're such a pretty way to honor the month you were born, and so many unique variations are possible. Check out some inspiration ahead to get started!
– Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
And This Year's Super Bowl Champs Are . . . the Best Appetizers in the History of Sports Snacking!
Game day is nothing without the grub, right? With bold kicks of flavor and big punts of taste, these big-day appetizers will win the game, the tailgate get-together, and even the afterparty. Bring your appetizer game to the table with savory, rich, and game-winning snacks.
May the best team win, and may the best appetizer go down in the snacking Hall of Fame.
No Blushing Brides Here! These Bridal Beauties Are OWNING Their Sexy Wedding Gowns
Every woman deserves to wear a dress on her wedding day that she feels comfortable in, and sometimes those dresses feature thigh-high slits, sheer lace, and navel-grazing necklines. Showing a little leg or having a low back is not only sexy, it is also a way for the bride to truly show herself off on her special day.
Take a look at these dresses that show the perfect amount of skin in all the right places. Sometimes, less really is more.
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The Dating Mistakes to Avoid in 2019, According to Professional Matchmaker Patti Stanger
I've been called a dating expert a time or two, and as soon as someone gets categorized this way, it begs the question: if you're so good at dating, why are you still single? Because coaches don't play.
I wish it were that simple, because that'd be a great mic-drop answer. Really, it's because I'm not an expert; I just do the dating thing a lot and then write about it. I've made plenty of mistakes, including that time I scheduled back-to-back dates in one night and mixed up their names, so they both got very confusing text messages about timing and meetup locations. As one of my favorite writers, Matteson Perry, shared with me, "Though it's called 'casual dating,' to do it right, you have to be as organized and detail-oriented as an air-traffic controller. Regular communication, scheduling, and planning are key, especially if you're dating more than one person at a time."
Matteson is on the money, and his words got me thinking about the bigger, more classic mistakes that we all make when dating. As the new year kicks off and we resolve to fix our dating faux pas in 2019, we're going to need some words of wisdom from the queen of tough love herself. I sat down with the one and only "Millionaire Matchmaker," Patti Stanger, for some no-nonsense talk about what we're doing wrong and, more importantly, how to fix it in 2019.
Coolest Newlyweds EVER Skied Down the Slopes Right After Saying "I Do"
Most newlyweds share a first dance after exchanging vows, but Bec and Dan replaced the tradition with their first ski as husband and wife. The bride knew she wanted to ski in her wedding gown, so when Dan popped the question, they immediately began looking for the perfect ski resort to host their alpine wedding. They decided on Mayrhofen in Austria, which allowed them to have a mountaintop ceremony and ski down the slope straight from their venue. These two definitely take the coolest couple award.
See their awesome photos!
Grab a Suitcase and Your Sneakers - These Fit Vacations Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Vacation and indulgence don't necessarily have to go hand in hand (as much as you might want them to). It's completely possible to eat healthfully while traveling or even squeeze in a workout or some meditation, if that's your thing. In fact, wellness travel - in which you prioritize your physical, mental, and spiritual health - is among today's biggest trends.
There are places around the world that are ideal for wellness seekers, specifically, but this list includes options that are both relaxing and active, so you can find a healthy balance between the two. Keep reading to see your best options for the year ahead.
This New California T-Shirt Isn't Just Cute - It Also Contributes to Wildfire Relief Donations
Communities are still building themselves back up after the horrendous damage caused by the fires in Northern and Southern California that blazed throughout November. To continue supporting relief efforts, LA-based company With Seven launched the All For One t-shirt on Feb. 1, with all proceeds benefiting California Strong.
Not only is the shirt a direct donation to those affected by the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill Fires, but it's also cute as heck. Hannah Minardi, co-founder of With Seven, described the shirts as "a tribute to the families, victims, and first responders who were involved in the tragic events that our state of California experienced. We are excited to get as many people involved as possible."
All proceeds from the purchases specifically benefit the California Strong, which supports those impacted by the Camp Fire in Northern California and the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Southern California. As a San Francisco resident and California-lover, I love the "all for one" message and design of the shirt, which features a red and white take on the symbol of Highway 1 - the legendary road that connects Northern and Southern California in its several iterations.
The unisex shirt is available in sizes S-XXL for $45. Shop it ahead, and feel good about the next thing you add to your closet.
It's So Cold Out That Parts of Niagara Falls Are Freezing - See the Stunning Photos
Niagara Falls, while usually cold this time of year, is looking particularly frigid these days. Winter Storm Harper swept through the nation in mid-January, dumping several inches of snow in the Northwest, the Northeast, and many states in between. The storm brought snow showers to Niagara Falls on Jan. 18, which then continued throughout the weekend. Temperatures sank as low as -1 degree Fahrenheit on Jan. 20. While the weather might have made for a rather brutal experience for visitors of the famous park, the icy conditions allowed for some really spectacular photos. Check out a few brave tourists' photos ahead.
Related: This Spinning Ice Disk in Maine Looks Like Something You'd See in Space
9 Blue Light Glasses That Will Save Your Eyes From Hours of Screen Time
In 2019, most people are spending an enormous chunk of their days staring at screens. Whether you're always on your laptop or glued to your phone, all that light exposure can't be good for your eyes. Enter blue light glasses. They're the kind of thing you didn't know you needed, but once you have them, they're never coming off. I've been wearing my pair for about four months now; they're the first thing I put on when I get to my desk every morning, and they've made my 5 p.m. dry eye go away completely. If you're living in the 21st century, it may be time to look into some blue light glasses.
Here’s How You Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness During the Polar Vortex
As a polar vortex sweeps across the Midwest, many people bundle up inside, hands over heaters, hidden away from subzero temperatures. But some citizens are left in the cold. Record-breaking temperatures lower than Siberia, the Arctic, and even Mars have already led to the deaths of eight people - and more than 80,000 people remain on the streets fighting to not just stay warm but to stay alive.
In Chicago, one anonymous donor went viral for picking up the hotel tab for 70 people experiencing homelessness after they were evacuated from a tent city at risk of exploding propane tanks, according to the Chicago Tribune. We may not all have the means to go to such incredible lengths, but there are plenty of ways you can help. Ahead are resources so you can aid those without adequate shelter.
Here's What Your Friendships Will Look Like in 2019 Based on the Zodiac
It's 2019, and it's yet another year to evaluate the close connections in your life and be open to meeting new people. Friendships may change; you might discover bonds with people you've never met before, reconnect with those who have become distant, or even cut ties with those who have become toxic or less important in your life. There's bound to be some ups and downs, as with most relationships, but if you're looking for a cheat sheet for what your platonic relationships will look like this year, let the stars guide you. Here's your 2019 friendship horoscope based on your zodiac sign.
It's Lit: 49 Women on What They Love Most About Being Black
This Black History Month, POPSUGAR is disrupting some of the current narratives around women of color and putting more focus on how fantastic it is to be black, despite the daily challenges and struggles we face.
We're thrilled to present these quotes from a group of truly amazing women who represent our many facets: trailblazing activists and entrepreneurs like Black Lives Matter cofounder Patrisse Cullors and Miss Jessie's CEO Miko Branch; entertainment game changers like Pose star MJ Rodriguez, 2 Dope Queens royalty Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, and Power showrunner Courtney Kemp; political change-makers like San Francisco Mayor London Breed and US Senator Kamala Harris (the latter of whom is gearing up to bring her Black Girl Magic to the White House in 2020). Also featured are the badass black women at POPSUGAR - because if there's one thing we love here, it's being part of the conversation.
As you'll see in these quotes, we are all different - no two black women look the same, act the same, or have the same experiences - yet we are all bonded by the invisible thread of our history. We hope that these 49 declarations of pride will serve to uplift, inspire, and remind black women everywhere that no matter how utterly exhausting and downright taxing our lives can be, we are still queens, with the resilience and strength of our ancestors embedded in our bones.
50 Beautiful Book Quote Tattoos
If you consider yourself a hardcore consumer of books, you've come to the right place. Only the world's biggest bookworms would consider permanent ink to (literally) engrave their adoration. The tattoos here pull thoughtful quotes from a variety of famous reads. See them all ahead!
- Additional reporting by Tara Block
The Sad Truth - Sometimes Divorce Is the Best Option
There are lots of "D" words in this world that people don't want to say or hear, and divorce is one of them. But sometimes, no matter how you slice it, divorce is the absolute best option.
Don't get me wrong; I'm not an advocate for divorce. I am an advocate for trying your hardest to make your marriage work. But sometimes continually trying to force something together that clearly doesn't belong together ends up doing more harm than good. I know from personal experience.
I never thought I would find myself divorced young. I never thought I would find myself divorced, to be honest. I had been with my husband a total of 14 years, and we had been through so much together. However, we had some fundamental issues that didn't give us the strongest basis for our marriage. In our defense, we were high school sweethearts who stayed together before our identities were fully formed. Before we chose careers. Before we gained our total independence.
I'm on the other side now, and I'm here to tell you something: It's sad. It's hard. But sometimes it's the best option.
We dated, got engaged, moved in, got a dog, got married, and then found ourselves at a crossroads. Little problems had grown into big problems, and the resentment piled on. We were either fighting, not speaking, or being passive-aggressive with each other. We decided to go to therapy. Twice. Then we separated, planned date nights, and spent time together, but the resentment didn't subside. Then we tried one last time to get back together and make it work. Spoiler alert: it didn't.
I cried while we signed our divorce papers. Sobbed. Not because our marriage was over, not because we didn't try, but because the life I thought I was going to have was gone and I didn't know where to start or how to start.
I'm on the other side now and have been for a few years. And I'm here to tell you something: It's sad. It's hard. But sometimes it's the best option.
Here's some real talk. No matter how many people are involved - maybe you have six kids, maybe it's just you and your spouse - you deserve to be happy. Getting divorced is not a selfish act, by any means. Sometimes getting divorced allows you both to become the best versions of yourselves, and you both deserve that. You also both deserve to be fully, completely in love with someone, for better or worse, and to be fully and completely loved back. And sometimes what attracted you to someone changes over time. Maybe these reasons are shallow. Maybe they're deep. Maybe they're serious. Whatever they are, sometimes you need to let go of the baggage to be a better person or a better parent. Your children know you're not happy and may act out. Your parents know you're not happy. Your friends know you're not happy. And if you've exhausted all options, it's time to part ways - hopefully amicably.
I understand that there are lots of consequences with a divorce, too. You may lose friends. You may have to sell the house you made a home. A percentage of your pension - the money you worked so hard for - may be lost to an ex-spouse. These are all hard pills to swallow.
But I will say this: there is absolutely no price tag on happiness. You will make it. You will come out on the other side. And you'll look back and realize that letting go of your marriage was for the best.
The New Teaser For The Handmaid's Tale Gives Us a MAJOR Hint About June's Next Steps
We've been in agony ever since the gripping season two finale of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. That's due in large part to the fact that we have no idea what's in store for June in the wake of her decision to stay in Gilead. Desperate for information, we cobbled together some details about the season, whatever we could get our greedy hands on, but we wanted more. Luckily, a new teaser for the upcoming season has just given us a massive hint: it seems like our heroine will go undercover as a Martha to get her daughter back. The teaser is very short, just over 10 seconds, so we'll have to patiently wait until the Super Bowl to see the full-length trailer. Make no mistake, the stakes are higher than ever, especially with new threats emerging in the coming episodes.
Meghan Markle's $120 Gemstone Earrings Are Holding Me Spellbound
When Meghan Markle visited the Association of Commonwealth Universities in London, you might have first noticed her black Givenchy coat (a repeat from 2018's Remembrance Day ceremony) or the pleated chiffon dress underneath it. But I was instantly infatuated with her earrings. They were small, yes, but the glistening gemstones caught my eye right off the bat.
Meghan's known to wear delicate pieces when she's not displaying one of Princess Diana's immaculate treasures, and these Dean Davidson Mini Knockout Studs ($122) fit her aesthetic. The semiprecious white jewels are set in 22 karat gold and they come in Rainbow Moonstone and Labradorite colors, too.
Meghan's stylist, Jessica Mulroney, follows the Canadian brand on Instagram, so it was only a matter of time before she plucked special baubles for Meghan's wardrobe. Once you get a good look at these stunners, I have a feeling you'll be right where I am: holding your credit card in one hand and typing the expiration date with the other.
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