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dimanche 10 mars 2019
Bring the Great Outdoors Indoors With These Big and Beautiful Houseplants
Plants are always a nice addition to a home, but it's time they take center stage in your home decor! Give your house a Spring revamp with big, stylish houseplants that will not only brighten up your living space with bold color but will also improve the air quality. With a variety of plants that range from pet-friendly shrubs to groundbreaking greenery, the houseplants on this list will become your new favorite home decor showstoppers.
Going green is cool in more ways than one.
Before You Travel in 2019, Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines, According to Experts and Fliers
When planning a trip in the US, it's hard to decide which airline is actually best-suited for you and your travel style. We've all heard horror stories of airlines having poor customer service, hidden baggage fees, or uncomfortable seats, so when it's time to book your flight and you have to choose between a few different airlines, you should compare the pros and cons. Whether you're in coach or first class, the airline can make or break your travel experience.
That's why I've asked travel and airline experts, researched each airline, and read through the most recent 2019 customer reviews to bring you the 11 major US-based airlines ranked from worst to best for this year.
Urban Outfitters Has the Cutest Furniture, but Are You Surprised?
Have you ever seen furniture that was so gorgeous, you immediately had an urge to redecorate? Well, that's how we feel about all of the pieces at Urban Outfitters. They're just the right mix of modern and retro, so they're easy to incorporate into so many different design styles. We don't love playing favorites, but if we had to choose, we'd find room in our homes for these 14 pieces.
7 Creative Ways to Cut Back on Waste on a Daily Basis
I enjoy setting goals for myself. I want to lift more weights, eat fewer French fries and more vegetables, and stop spending money on frivolous things. I strive to make them achievable (I'm aware I'm never fully giving up fries), but they always tend to be self-focused and involve ways to become more personally fit, skilled, or successful. But this year, I've decided to shake things up. I want to make changes that will benefit someone other than myself and actually do some good in the world. So, I made a pact to take steps to reduce my personal waste on a daily basis, and it turns out, it's a lot easier to do than you might think (and it makes me feel pretty great, too). Keep reading for seven small, creative ways you can cut back on unnecessary wastefulness to do your part in protecting this awesome planet we call home.
Open the Windows and Make Spring Happen With These 100 Fresh Decor Ideas
It's approaching Spring o'clock, which means it's time to clean up our homes and decorate for the warm months ahead. However, if you're lacking the spring in your step to transition your dark and cozy space into a light and airy one, then we have the inspiration photos you need to get there (and let's just say, we hope you like plants). Your furry blankets and dark furnishings are about to get a bright and airy upgrade that will definitely capture the essence of Spring. Let's have a look ahead!
6 Insider Secrets For Living Life to the Fullest on Your Spring Getaway
OK travelers, real talk. Have you ever gotten home from a big trip only to think about all the little things you would've done differently? Or maybe it took a few days to shut off your brain and fully get into relaxation mode? Either way, sometimes it takes a little doing to find your vacation groove. (Been there!)
We call it Spring break because that's exactly what it's supposed to be - a break. It's a chance to escape any stresses of daily life and treat yourself to some much needed (and deserved) R & R. In fact, a recent study shows that taking a vacation helps to eliminate stress and can even prolong your life. So when you embark on this season's big getaway, remember the goal is to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment from your seaside escape, West Coast road trip, excursion to a new country, or whatever your plans might hold. It's for the sake of science, after all. To help you fully unwind, we linked up with travel experts to share their foolproof secrets for making the most out of the big Spring getaway.
Blooms For Beginners! These Flowering Houseplants Basically Take Care of Themselves
Give your home a taste of the outdoors with beautiful, easy-to-care-for flowers. Keeping plants alive doesn't have to be hard, and these flowering houseplants will add a breath of fresh air to any room in the house. Nothing says Spring like budding and blossoming plants, so get your green (or black) thumb ready to take things indoors!
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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Oh My Gouda! Aldi Is Celebrating St. Patrick's Day With 5 New Cheeses
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. That's really green gouda on your screen right now. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Aldi has released a line of limited-edition (on sale Feb. 27) cheeses to get customers in the Irish spirit - and a few of them are green and infused with alcohol! Aldi's new assortment of cheeses includes green pesto gouda, green sage derby, aged Irish cheddar, Irish cheddar with Irish beer, and Irish cheddar with Irish whiskey. Each mouth-watering flavor costs $3.99 and is designed to be paired with a pint of beer or glass of whiskey - green or otherwise. Keep reading to see more photos of the cheesy holiday treats, and be sure to pop into your nearest Aldi store for a close-up look at that tempting green gouda.
Related: A Breakdown of the Carbs in the Most Popular Cheeses, Because You Deserve Nice Things
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat's Chef Samin Nosrat's 7 Favorite Books About Food Will Feed Your Soul
If you've happily binged your way through Samin Nosrat's truly delightful (and informative) Netflix cooking docuseries Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, then we come bearing excellent news: the celebrity chef and bestselling author has shared a list of her seven favorite books about food writing with us exclusively, and each pick is bound to inspire you both in and out of the kitchen.
In a reading list curated in partnership with digital library, e-book, and audiobook subscription service Scribd, titled "Food Writing to Feed The Soul," Nosrat serves book-hungry fans a diverse menu of classics that any cooking enthusiast should add to their bookshelf ASAP. From poetic meditations on meals to books that recognize the forgotten legacies of some of America's greatest chefs, Nosrat has selected seven total gems.
Check out her exclusive list ahead, which includes commentary from Nosrat herself about why she chose each book, and then pick up Nosrat's James-Beard-award-winning Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat for yourself on Scribd!
Prepare to Redecorate: 22 Mid-Century Furniture Pieces Customers Are Loving on Amazon
If your home feels outdated, or the decor items you bought years ago no longer reflect your style, consider a revamp. Without a lot of money, you can freshen up your digs quickly and stylishly. Shoppers have been loving Mid-century modern pieces that give spaces a sleek yet vintage vibe. Amazon has all sorts of cool items in the popular style that can completely transform a room. We were pleasantly surprised in discovering just how amazing an Amazon item can look when incorporated into the right environment. Check out these mid-century must haves and consider a room overhaul.
This Is Exactly Who You Should Invite to a Bridal Shower
I'm the matron of honor in my sister's upcoming wedding, which means I'm responsible for planning her bridal shower. I've been a guest at many other showers, but never did I put too much thought into how potentially tricky the invite list can be. And since I began planning, friends have shared horror stories about offending people who either were or weren't invited to a bridal shower. For instance, a bride's mom included a bunch of guests who ultimately weren't invited to the wedding. That's a "no no," according to, well, common sense, but also rules of etiquette. In another bridal shower gone wrong tale, the groom's mom held a shower and forgot to invite the bride's mom. Oops.
Certain dos and don'ts of putting together a bridal shower invite list are black and white, but there are some gray areas, too. Like, should you invite out-of-town friends and family? If you know they won't be able to make the trip, due to either budget constraints or work or family commitments, they may end up feeling pressured to send a gift. While there are no hard and fast rules here, what I've found is that simply asking my aunt or a friend of my sister's who lives across the country if they think they could make it is the best way to avoid hurting anyone's feelings or bank accounts.
Here are the people you should be sure to invite to a bridal shower:
- Close family members of the bride. This one is pretty obvious. Invite the mother of the bride, sisters, aunts, and female cousins, as long as they live fairly close. Otherwise, as suggested above, you may just want to confirm they are up for making the trip.
- The mother-in-law. Invite the mother of the bride's partner, whether the bride loves her or, um, doesn't.
- Close family members on the bride's partner's side. Their partner's sisters, aunts, and female cousins should be on your invite list.
- The mother of the bride's friends. If the mother of the bride has a few friends she wants to include, that's pretty standard. Plus, they'll probably be great gift givers!
- Close friends of the mother-in-law. If she wants to include certain people, definitely be open to that, too. Just make sure both her and the mother of the bride's lists aren't too out of control.
- The bridal party. This one's a given. Also, ask the bride if she wants any kids who are in her wedding party to attend, like a junior bridesmaid or flower girl. It should be up to her if the shower will include children.
- Friends and coworkers of the bride. When it comes to coworkers and friends who aren't super close to the bride, it's always best to check with her to see who she's comfortable with inviting.
- The bride's partner - maybe. Ask the bride if she wants her partner to attend the shower. Many brides like for their main squeeze to show up at the end of the shower for a kiss and introductions.
- Is it a coed shower? If the bride has any close friends of the opposite sex, ask if they should be included on the special day. Having a couple's shower is a big trend, too, so perhaps you want to go that route.
In the end, how many people you can afford to host for the shower may play a role as well in formulating the invite list. Just make sure you and the bride are on the same page.
Use the KonMari Method on Your Email Inbox With These 4 Easy and Joyful Steps
Has the little red bubble in the corner of your phone's mail app reached an embarrassingly high number? (Mine's 2,864 and counting.) If it's more than just the new batch of emails you woke up to this morning, it's time you KonMari your inbox.
When you finally tackle the pile of papers on your desk with "the life-changing magic of tidying up," it's time to get your electric affairs - word documents, Google Drive, photo albums, that "miscellaneous" folder on your desktop - in order, too. The emails that have been racking up in your inbox since you started your job, the ones you said you'd read later but never do, and the ones that come from a subscription list you only signed up for to save on your first (and only) order are a good place to start.
The KonMari method has two parts: first, discarding; then, deciding where to store things. And with these tips to tidy up your mailbox, it's as easy as it sounds. Keep reading to see them all now, and prepare to have your virtual life clean and organized!
It's Official! Lea Michele and Zandy Reich Are Married
Congrats are in order for actress Lea Michele and her now-husband, Zandy Reich! The two tied the knot in Napa on March 9, during an intimate Napa ceremony surrounded by family and friends, including Lea's former Glee cast mates Darren Criss and Becca Tobin, and Scream Queens's Emma Roberts. Lea also reportedly got her wish and had Ryan Murphy officiate the wedding.
Lea and Zandy are old friends and started dating publicly in July 2017. He popped the question last year on April 28, and Lea announced the news by showing off her ginormous rock. They've celebrated over the past year with elegant engagement parties and bridal showers, and Lea brought her bridesmaids to Hawaii last month for a bachelorette getaway. We wish Zandy and Lea all the best in their future together!
You Won't Be Able to Get Through Louis Tomlinson's "Two of Us" Without Sobbing
It's been two years since Louis Tomlinson's mom, Johannah Deakin, passed away, but the 27-year-old singer is keeping her memory alive. On Thursday, Tomlinson dropped a new single titled "Two of Us," which is a beautiful tribute to his late mom that he said he "absolutely needed to write." "I just feel like musically, I almost needed to get this song off my chest," Tomlinson said in a statement. "People say writing is a part of therapy and in a way, I feel like I'd been avoiding writing this song because I knew I only had one chance to get it right. I don't mean to be too soppy about it, but if 'Two of Us' can help just one other person who's going through the tough time that I went through, then that would make me really happy." Tomlinson's mom may have passed away in December 2016 after a year-long battle with leukemia, but something tells us she would be very proud.
The Bachelor: Here Are the Women Who Colton Has Eliminated So Far
Are you ready for a whole lot of Colton? Because the 23rd season of The Bachelor is reaching its last few episodes, and the former NFL player has already taken some serious steps toward finding true love. The man of the hour, who was dumped by Becca Kufrin on the last season of The Bachelorette and also linked up with on-again, off-again flame Tia Booth on Bachelor in Paradise, is searching for his soulmate, and he certainly has some interesting women trying to woo him.
But sadly - for the ladies, anyway - not everyone has made it through with a rose. In fact, most of the contestants have already been sent packing, and a few decided to leave of their own accord. (Actually, a LOT of them did that.) Now, only two contestants remain. Check out the status of all the women on the show ahead, and keep checking back each week to see who is still in the running for Colton's heart!
The Love Triangle Heats Up in This First Look at Part 2 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
We're finally getting our first look at part two of Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and it looks like things are getting even spicier! When we last leave Greendale, Sabrina and company are going through a rough Winter's Solstice, and it looks like part two is only bringing more chaos. As we already know, Sabrina will be diving into the curious nature of her witch-hood and spending less time in the mortal world than she did previously. This means we'll be seeing a lot more of the Church of Night and, of course, Miss Wardwell and the Dark Lord (who may go by the suitably dramatic name Lucius Morningstar).
Like the blessed dark one it is, Netflix dropped the first few photos from part two, and they're enough to get our theory wheels turning! Check out the photos ahead, and get ready to renew your membership to the Church of Night when Chilling Adventures of Sabrina returns on April 5.
Monica Rambeau Doesn't Have a Huge Role in Captain Marvel, but She's Pretty Damn Important
One thing we can't help but love about Marvel films is how often they drop Easter eggs for us to enjoy. While Captain Marvel is sure to have more than we can count (just kidding, there will be plenty of Easter egg roundups in your future), one especially delicious aspect of the movie is the presence of the first woman to hold the Captain Marvel mantle: Monica Rambeau.
Before you wonder if I'm getting my Marvels and Mar-Vells confused, let me explain a few things. Yes, in the comics, the original Captain Marvel was a man, but after Marvel trademarked the name, it wanted to give it to another character. That character was Monica Rambeau, a lieutenant in the New Orleans harbor patrol who gained the ability to convert her body to energy after exposure to extra-dimensional energies. Monica went on to become the first black member of the Avengers and eventually replaced the Wasp as their leader. She also gave up the Captain Marvel name to Genis-Vell, the son of the original Captain Marvel, out of respect for her predecessor.
Monica would go on to use several other names, most recently Spectrum, but she'll always be the first woman in the comics to wear the Captain Marvel mantle. Now, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, things have gone a little differently. Carol Danvers - who was originally Ms. Marvel in the comics - adopts the moniker for the film, and Monica makes her first-ever cinematic appearance as the 11-year-old daughter of fighter pilot Maria Rambeau.
Maria is not only the very best friend of the MCU's Captain Marvel, but she's also the key to the Kree-human hybrid remembering her past. When Carol returns to Earth after six years of fighting in the Skrull-Kree war and wants to find answers to the missing pieces in her memory, she finds Maria and Monica (portrayed by Akira Akbar), two women who represent her past and future, respectively. Maria helps Carol regain the memories of her life, and Monica represents what Carol could have in the future: a protégé. As we see in the film, Monica is unsurprisingly fascinated with her "Aunt Carol" and her amazing abilities. Considering their relationship, it isn't far-fetched to believe that Marvel could find a way to bring Monica further into the Avengers fold, especially under the tutelage of such a close family friend. Particularly since Avengers: Endgame is on the horizon, and with it comes the dawn of Marvel's mysterious Phase Four.
Not much is known about Phase Four at the moment, but we do know that it will feature films like Spiderman: Far From Home, Black Panther 2, and the Black Widow solo movie. We also know we'll be saying goodbye to some OG Avengers, so there's definitely room for Marvel to introduce new heroes.
Considering the timeline, Monica would be right around the perfect age to don a suit and start kicking ass, whether with the Avengers themselves or with the Young Avengers. It would be awesome to see her join a crew after being inspired by her Aunt Carol; and since her old name is taken, she can use her other alias, Photon (which just so happens to be Maria's pilot nickname in Captain Marvel).
Honestly, the possibilities are endless! Here's hoping we get to see more of the legendary Monica Rambeau, especially in the (inevitable) Captain Marvel sequel.
If You're Already Hoping For a Captain Marvel Sequel, You're (Probably) in Luck
Carol Danvers has only just made her entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we're already wondering when we're getting more.
We've been waiting for the hero to make her debut since Nick Fury made that urgent call in the postcredits scene of Avengers: Infinity War and Captain Marvel's insignia flashed across our screens. With the release of Captain Marvel on March 8, we finally get to learn her story. Now we want to know what comes next!
While there have been no official plans for a sequel announced by Marvel Studios, we already know this isn't the last we'll be seeing of Captain Marvel. The human-Kree hybrid will be making her next appearance in Avengers: Endgame, where she'll hopefully be helping to kick some Thanos ass. Her appearance in Endgame also means that she will be an essential part of paving the way to the MCU's Phase Four, which will feature films like Spiderman: Far From Home, Black Panther 2, and the Black Widow solo movie. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, actress Brie Larson has signed a seven-picture deal that "locks her into multiple franchises," which means she's bound to appear in Avengers movies that aren't just her own standalone films.
But when it does come to her standalone films, the chances of there being a Captain Marvel 2 are pretty high. As much as Captain Marvel strays from the standard origin formula, it's still an introduction to a new Marvel hero. Carol's entire journey in Captain Marvel deals with her remembering who she truly is and discovering the full extent of her powers, which means there is still so much territory to cover in future films. While the movie doesn't exactly have an open ending, it does end on a note that could segue into a follow-up.
Warning: SERIOUSLY HUGE spoilers for Captain Marvel ahead!
After Carol gets her memory back, she realizes that Yon-Rogg (Jude Law) and the Kree are actually the villains of the whole situation. Back in 1989, Yon-Rogg killed Mar-Vell (whose face Supreme Intelligence has been wearing) to stop her from helping the shapeshifting Skrulls develop light-speed tech that would aid them in finding a new home. The device just happens to use the Tesseract (seriously, does Asgard ever keep ahold of that thing?), which gives Carol her powers when she tries to destroy it. It also happens to take away her memories, so Yon-Rogg is able to steal her away and make her think the Skrulls are in the wrong for six years.
Carol later realizes that Yon-Rogg and Supreme Intelligence have been suppressing her full powers and unleashes them, defeating the two, as well as Ronan the Accuser, the Kree extremist that Yon-Rogg calls upon to destroy Earth. But Carol's work is far from over. She tells Nick Fury to watch over Goose (the Flerken who looks like a cat and also managed to swallow the Tesseract) and gives him that special pager to call her in case of emergencies. Carol explains that she's going back into space to end the Kree war against the Skrulls and to help find a new planet for the latter. Which, hello, plot for the sequel!
Obviously, the next time we'll see Carol will be in Endgame. The first postcredits scene in Captain Marvel has her showing up at the Avengers compound, much to the shock of Captain America, Black Widow, and the Hulk. But since Endgame takes place almost 30 years into her future, the Captain Marvel sequel could focus on any of Carol's adventures before then. Does she ever actually end the Kree-Skrull war? We known Ronan manages to escape her clutches long enough to get tangled up with Thanos and is eventually killed by the Guardians of the Galaxy, but what about Yon-Rogg?
Also, does she ever head back to Earth to hang with Maria, Goose, and Fury, making fun of all Fury's outdated (but actually current for the time) tech? There are so many questions we need answers to! Luckily, we're pretty sure Marvel already knows that it'll need to give us more of Captain Marvel in the future. The only question, really, is how much more can we get of Goose?!
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Got Engaged in the Bahamas - How Romantic!
She said yes! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are making plans to walk down the aisle after the retired baseball player proposed on March 9 during their beach getaway in the Bahamas. Both Jennifer and Alex shared a photo of her massive rock on Instagram.
The two have been together since 2017 and frequently show their love and support on the red carpet, through social media posts, and with sweet PDA.
This will be Jennifer's fourth marriage and Alex's second. Jennifer shares two children with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, 11-year-old twins Max and Emme. Alex is father to 10-year-old Ella and 14-year-old Natasha from his marriage to Cynthia Scurtis. The couple often share photos of their blended family, and say their kids are "best friends." Congrats are in order for the happy couple!
Captain Marvel Reveals the Surprising Origins of How the Avengers Got Their Name
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Yes, there are spoilers for Captain Marvel below. You've been warned.
Although Captain Marvel has been billed as Carol Danvers's big debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film also functions as an important stepping stone between Avengers: Infinity War and the MCU's final team-up film, Avengers: Endgame. Yes, it takes place decades earlier in 1995, but as we come to discover over the course of the lengthy film, Carol (Brie Larson) will be key to Steve, Nat, and Bruce's plan to bring back the dearly departed friends who turned to dust after Thanos's snap. But as it just so happens, Carol is also the reason why the Avengers are called the Avengers at all. (At least as far as the MCU is concerned.)
At the very end of the film, young S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson, who has been smoothed down and given hair with the help of CGI) sits down in his office to reflect on the wild few days he's spent with Carol Danvers. In addition to blowing his mind with her nearly unbeatable powers, the human-alien hybrid's past as an Air Force pilot is what inspires Fury to dub his new project "The Avenger Initiative."
He's sifting through photos of Carol's life on earth before she had her DNA fused with a highly advanced piece of Kree technology, and comes across an old photo of her standing with her fighter jet. Along the side of the plane reads her call sign, which is: Carol "Avenger" Danvers. Ta-da!
What's interesting is that her call sign was most definitely not "Avenger" in the comics - it was . . . wait for it . . . "Cheeseburger."
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In a 2007 issue of the Ms. Marvel comic, Carol goes on a date and tells the man she's with that her call sign used to be "Cheeseburger." Apparently she earned the (hilarious) nickname after chowing down on a burger right before she endured a particularly stomach-churning session of pilot training, and . . . well, hopefully you can visualize the rest!
Although we kind of wish the MCU was full of superheroes called the Cheeseburgers rather than the Avengers, we can see why Marvel decided to go with the latter.
Oh, You Want Another Cardi B and Bruno Mars Dance Video? Let Me Hear You Say "Please"
I'm no dancer, but there's something about Cardi B and Bruno Mars's "Please Me" that makes me want to get up and move. When I feel that urge, instead of subjecting embarrassed onlookers to my own rhythmic challenges, I watch Matt Steffanina's choreography in the comfort of my own home. Inspired by the steamy original music video, Matt's moves with Tori Caro mimicked the chemistry between Cardi and Bruno. It even got a shout-out on Twitter from the queen herself!
Add this routine to the list of our favorite dances choreographed by Matt, which also includes his "Girls Like You," "Taki Taki," and "Mi Gente," and "Finesse" videos.
The Surprisingly Simple Reason Why Captain Marvel Wears That Nine Inch Nails T-Shirt
Outfitting the lead hero in a Marvel movie sounds like both the most interesting job, and the most challenging one, which we confirmed when we hopped on the phone with costume designer Sanja Milkovic Hays to discuss all the ins and outs of dressing Brie Larson's Captain Marvel. Spoiler alert: it's far more complex than you might realize.
Although deciding what kind of suit the character would wear while kicking intergalactic ass was relatively simple - Hays worked with Marvel to craft one that paid homage to the comics without looking "like a bathing suit" - choosing the low-key street clothes Carol would have to navigate Los Angeles in while chasing after the Skrulls proved to be a bit trickier. (Especially when it came to picking the band logo that would be displayed on her t-shirt.)
As we see in the film, shortly after Carol crash-lands on earth in her black and green Kree supersuit, she realizes that she's in need of 1) transportation, and 2) an undercover outfit, so that clever young S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury has a more difficult time tracking her down. Rather serendipitously, she finds both in a strip mall parking lot: she steals a motorcycle from a sexist biker who asked her to "smile" for him, and then expertly steals a full outfit off a fashion store mannequin. Rather than putting her in "neon spandex or something equally silly," Hays said they settled on grunge being Carol's preferred aesthetic.
Thus, Carol's now-iconic outfit of a Nine Inch Nails t-shirt, loose-fitting jeans, a black leather jacket, and a flannel tied around her waist was born. Does it mean Carol is humming "Hurt" just offscreen? According to Hays, not exactly:
"There was a lot of back and forth [about which band would go on her shirt], because we thought about the music, but we also had to look at the logos. We looked at some logos of bands, and some of them are very busy and colorful and stuff like that, so even though their music could be appropriate for the character, it would be too distracting from her face. But Nine Inch Nails was kind of sweet and subtle. It's there, but your eyes don't keep going down, dragging your attention from her face."
So, there you have it! If you want to pick up a replica of the hero's signature t-shirt for yourself, they retail for $25. A small price to pay to look like Carol Danvers, eh? If not, feel free to keep scrolling to see Carol's best scenes in the NIN tee, ahead.
Exactly How Captain Marvel Ties Into Guardians of the Galaxy
Because it's set in the '90s, Captain Marvel is a prequel to most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But there's one film in particular that it most directly preludes: The Guardians of the Galaxy. Watching the new movie, you'll encounter Ronan the Accuser and Korath, two familiar faces from the 2014 Marvel installation. While we learn about Carol Danvers's past, we're also getting the backstory about the Kree-Skrull War. Need help connecting the dots between these two movies? Here's how the Kree baddies fit into both Star-Lord and Captain Marvel's narratives.
Warning: major spoilers ahead for Captain Marvel!
Going by a chronological timeline, let's take a look at Ronan as we see him in Captain Marvel. What you need to know is that in the '90s, the Kree (an alien race) have been fighting the Xandarians and Skrulls (other alien races) for a long time. Because the Kree haven't agreed to a peace treaty yet, Ronan hasn't become a radical as of Captain Marvel. But he's not exactly on the good side either. It turns out that the Skrulls are actually refugees trying to find a place to live as the Kree brutally propel the war onward. In the movie, Ronan's in cahoots with Mar-Vell's nemesis Yon-Rogg, who calls upon him to destroy Earth with missiles. Luckily, Danvers taps into her full powers and defeats Ronan, causing him to retreat after she destroys his bombers. Captain Marvel promises to return to space, vowing to end the Kree-Skrull War and help the Skrulls establish a new home.
By the time we get to Guardians of the Galaxy, it's 20-something years later, after the Kree have put in place a peace treaty. With Korath as his loyal subordinate, Ronan teams up with Thanos, promising the Dark Lord to find the Power Stone. In exchange, Thanos would help with fighting the Nova Corps from the former Kree enemy planet Xandar. Things don't go as planned for Ronan and Korath, who end up as intergalactic toast thanks to the Guardians.
Guardians introduces the Kree after their intergalactic war, and Captain Marvel shows them while they were still fighting. Now the only thing that's missing is what happened between these two periods. Was it actually Danvers who stopped the war? How did Ronan become radicalized? These sound like questions that Captain Marvel 2 can properly answer. Or, if we're lucky, we might find out sooner, since Captain Marvel is definitely going to be in Endgame.
Seth Rogen and Zazie Beetz Join Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone Reboot - See Who Else Is in the Cast!
Ever since CBS announced that Jordan Peele would be involved in The Twilight Zone reboot, we've been eager to see who else would be joining him. While Rod Sterling will forever remain a Twilight Zone staple, there's no denying that Peele has proven he has a way with that eerie feel the show made its trademark. We've already witnessed his skill with horror in Get Out, and his upcoming social thriller Us will probably convince us even more that he's the right man for the job.
Of course we've been itching to see who he'll add to the roster of guest stars for this precious remake of a fan-favorite. Several well-known faces have signed on to appear on the show in the past few months, including Nappily Ever After's Sanaa Lathan and Ghosted's Adam Scott. Keep reading to check out the rest of the star-studded guest list for season one of CBS All Access's remake.
Captain Marvel's Costume Designer Decodes the Hidden Messages in the Film's 90s-Era Wardrobe
When I first found out that Captain Marvel would predominantly take place in the '90s, I had a few questions. First, if Carol Danvers would be bopping around Los Angeles in 1995, how would she ever travel forward in time to save the Avengers in 2018 following Thanos's infamous snap? How would a young Nick Fury fit into the equation? And - fingers crossed - would there be any recreations of Cher Horowitz's many outfits in Clueless?
While I've since found out the answers to all three questions - apparently Carol can time travel, is best friends with Fury, and prefers grunge to yellow plaid - I still had a few things on my mind about how Captain Marvel's costume designer, Sanja Milkovic Hays, made Brie Larson's superpowered alien look not only like a relatable, passable human, but also one whose wardrobe I would happily raid today in 2019.
I hopped on the phone with Hays just in time for the film's release, where she filled me in on everything from why she decided Carol would be a Nine Inch Nails fan to the touching history behind her signature bomber jacket.
POPSUGAR: I know that you've worked on a lot of male-dominated action films, like the Fast and Furious franchise and the Maze Runner films, so what was it like outfitting a female hero this time around?
Sanja Milkovic Hays: It was very different, of course. It's fun, but there are different issues, you know. We had to fit things to make sure she looked like a serious superhero, a serious warrior, and yet keep her looking feminine and like a woman. The whole balance was kind of an interesting exercise. But I was very lucky that Brie looks like a goddess. [Laughs.] That was not that difficult. It was much more involving, because of the demands of her role; we tried to really put a lot of time and effort into making her feel as comfortable as possible. We knew that she'd have to shoot for such a long time, doing everything from jumping to running. It was also interesting because she'd come to a fitting, and [I'd be like] 'OK now, her body has changed from her exercises,' and we would do things to accommodate that.
PS: The suit looks really true to the comics, but I imagine there were still a few updates made to it to modernize the look - was that something you worked on yourself, or was it a bigger, more collaborative effort?
SMH: The first sort of translation from the comics to the costume was done in Marvel's digital development department, they did the concept drawings of the suit. And then when I came on board, we continued tweaking the details and the shapes. We worked with her actual body, and [the way she moved] . . . her body changed drastically while filming, so it was a lot of tweaking. But the conscious decision was made at the beginning that the version of her suit - because there are many versions in the comics of her costumes - that we not make it like a bathing suit-type, as they say.
PS: How did you go about choosing the street clothes Carol wears, since it's a decade as iconic as the '90s? It has everything from grunge and plaid to bright colors and neon.
SMH: There was a lot of talk about that, because the '90s, as you know, were quite fashionable. We were trying to figure out something that looks '90s, but that's still attractive to the audience, and still fashionable. We looked through a lot of research of the '90s, and decided a character like her, that grunge is the way to go. We see her at a rock 'n' roll concert, and wearing '80s band t-shirts, so to keep it to that almost tomboyish image and attitude that she has, we decided that rather than going for neon spandex or something equally silly, that grunge was the best way to go. She ended up looking really cute in that [t-shirt and leather jacket]. In the end I think it was the right decision. There was also a lot of talk, of course, of choosing the band [that would be on her t-shirt].
PS: Yeah, was there a particular reason you chose Nine Inch Nails?
SMH: There was a lot of back and forth, because we thought about the music, but we also had to look at the logos. We looked at some logos of bands, and some of them are very busy and colorful and stuff like that, so even though their music could be appropriate for the character, it would be too distracting from her face. But Nine Inch Nails was kind of sweet and subtle. It's there, but your eyes don't keep going down, dragging your attention from her face.
PS: I also really loved the nameplate necklace that Lashana Lynch's character, Maria Rambeau, wears, which is a nice nod to the era - was that something you had custom-made for the film?
SMH: We actually found that! We were looking for it, obviously, and would've probably made it if we didn't find it. But yes, we got that, which was great because it's a special touch to a mother whose daughter is the center of her life. We knew that would be something that she definitely would have had. Of course, we did a lot of talking to Lashana about that.
PS: She looked great. By the end of watching the movie, I was convinced that I needed a flight-suit like hers.
SMH: I know, she just looks great, right? That's all her. Her acting, her attitude . . . she looks like a real pilot. She looked great, but looked like a real pilot, not like a character. Both girls are amazing, and it was so great to work with them.
PS: Since costumes can play a key part in communicating messages about a character that a casual viewer might not pick up on at first - was there any instance of that in this film? Or explicitly, any special details on Carol's suit that we might have missed?
SMH: That's an interesting question. Wow, that's very interesting. Yes, there actually was. Her jacket doesn't show up as much in the movie as I was hoping for, but her jacket. There was a lot of talk about her brown bomber jacket, that at the end of the movie you see her put back on. [Editor's note: Carol has a brown bomber jacket that is returned to her by Maria Rambeau's daughter, Monica, when she comes back to earth.] That jacket has a history, actually. We took this brown '40s jacket . . . you know the way in the '40s, how pilots had their plane's insignia or artwork on their backs, a lot of times, in the second World War. The artwork that was on their backs would be something cartoony, but in her case it was a fighter plane. The idea was that possibly that jacket had been from her grandfather, or something like that. Like she has something that's in the family, like a vintage '40s jacket that had been passed down from her grandfather. Obviously that never ended up in the story, and ultimately wasn't necessary, but it was one of those things that made it a little bit more interesting. It gives her history.
Watch Out, 2019: Meghan Markle Is Just Getting Started
To say that Meghan Markle has had a whirlwind couple of years is a pretty big understatement. She's hit a handful of major milestones since getting engaged to Prince Harry and experienced some pretty huge life events in 2018 alone - all while inspiring her fans, charming humans and animals, and breaking a few rules along the way. Wedding? Check. Pregnancy? In progress. Changing the face of the British royal family forever? Girl, it's been handled.
Meghan has already kicked off 2019 by announcing her royal patronages, hiring a new deputy communications secretary, and making official appearances both solo and with Harry. The couple are also expected to make their widely publicized move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor soon - before welcoming their first child together in late April - and will be embarking on a royal tour of the US in the Fall. Last year may have been Meghan's introduction to the royal family (as well as the world), but 2019 is when we'll see the Duchess of Sussex rolling up her sleeves and getting down to business. Scroll through to see Meghan's best photos from 2019.
Chloë Grace Moretz on "Twisted Fairy Tale" Greta and Its Unconventional Horror Film Ending
If any universities out there are looking for someone to teach a class on how to properly scare the sh*t out of audiences with a horror film, I highly recommend giving Chloë Grace Moretz a call.
The 22-year-old star has been sending chills down audiences' spines ever since her very first role at just 5 years old, when she played young Chelsea Lutz in The Amityville Horror. She's followed it up with hair-raising appearances in everything from Matt Reeves's 2010 vampire chiller Let Me In to her blood-soaked outing as the titular telekinetic in the 2013 Carrie reboot. Now, she leads Greta, the Neil Jordan-directed psychological thriller that's terrifying enough to make you never want to speak to a stranger again.
As Frances, Moretz comes across as wholesome, sweet, and just a bit naive, which is what makes her easy prey for Greta Hideg (Isabelle Huppert). When Frances finds a green handbag on the subway while coming home from her job waiting tables in New York City, she does what any well-adjusted, kind human would do, against the advice of her cynical roommate (Maika Monroe): Frances digs out the license inside, goes about returning the bag and its contents to its rightful owner, and strikes up a deep mother-daughter friendship with the lonely Greta (OK, maybe not everyone would do that last bit).
But when Frances discovers Greta has multiple versions of the same (chic, not gonna lie) handbag in her home, which she plants around the city in hopes of luring young women to her Brooklyn home, Frances realizes the sweet, older French woman she's been having dinner with might want to, at worst, wear her skin as a coat and, at best, lock her away in a secret room forever. So, you know, not exactly great choices for poor Frances.
In a playing field filled with recycled revivals of old horror films, Greta stands out for a number of reasons, chief being Moretz's excellent, nightmare-inducing performance. I recently hopped on the phone with the actress to get the lowdown on everything from both of the film's wild twists (yes, both) to THAT finger scene.
Warning: Spoilers for Greta are discussed below, so tread carefully.
POPSUGAR: The first thing that really struck me about Greta was how all the main characters are women - Greta, Frances, and Erica - which isn't something that you necessarily see much in the horror genre. I was wondering if that was something that specifically appealed to you when you first read the script?
Chloë Grace Moretz: Most definitely. I think it was, for me, a really wonderful opportunity to subvert the horror genre. So casting the Anthony Hopkins character as Isabelle Huppert, casting the boyfriend character as Maika Monroe, and being able to depict that onscreen was I think a lot more interesting. It was a massive thing that drew me to the project.
PS: I love how the villain is this unassuming, petite older woman who you wouldn't suspect to be a terrifying, twisted killer, and the same can even be said of Erica (Monroe's character), getting to be the hero at the end. But can you talk a little bit about the dynamic between Frances and Greta, and how you see it evolving throughout the film?
"When you get sucker punched with the reality of her obsession, it is as heartbreaking as it is terrifying."
CGM: Sure. That was something that we really wanted to get right from the beginning of the film in creating the relationship between Isabelle and I and knowing [director] Neil [Jordan]'s history, looking at Interview with a Vampire and In Dreams and his other films, you can really see that he loves this macabre fantasy, this twisted fairy tale he creates. But at the heart of his stories, in the through-line of his stories, is always the real, important, realistic personal relationships between his characters. That's why you hold true, that's why you stick through. With this one we really wanted to create this relationship between Isabelle and I that felt authentic and beautiful, so when you get sucker punched with the reality of her obsession, it is as heartbreaking as it is terrifying.
PS: It's funny you describe it as a fairy tale, because Frances is so much like a fairy tale character. She's so innocent and kindhearted, and it's easy to watch her and be like, "I would never do that. I'm not naive enough to do that kind of thing." But the film does such a good job of showing how trusting the wrong person can end up the way Frances does, in a box.
CGM: Very much so, completely. You never know really who you're letting into your life, and especially if you are someone like Frances, who I think continues to try and live her life in a fairly positive way. She's fairly naive but I think she is trying to see the good in people around her and those that she lets in her life. That is a double-edged sword, that when you are that open, you're also opening yourself up to potential disparity in the darkness you're bringing in.
PS: So, I want to talk a little bit about the twist at the end. Or at least, the second twist, with Erica coming to Frances's rescue, because, again, it felt pretty fresh to see the two of you victorious at the end, rather than the male PI bursting in and saving you. Was that the ending that was always going to happen in the script?
CGM: Yeah, that was always one of the big twists in the script. That, and the double dream were the big twists in the script. And those were things that I know Neil really loved from the beginning, but we really wanted to show that in the story, really confuse the audience, I think. So, it was important to be able to do a movie like this with three women at the helm. Usually you wouldn't see this depicted that way, and that was exciting for all of us. All of us were lucky to have the chance to play really fully-fleshed out characters, which is a massive step forward in a genre that is very male-dominated.
PS: Exactly. You're also coming off of Suspiria, which, again, features so many women in all the main roles. Do you enjoy this genre personally? Are you a big scary movie fan?
CGM: Definitely. Well, my first film I ever did was The Amityville Horror when I was 5-and-a-half years-old. And moving forward, doing Let Me In and then doing Carrie and then Suspiria and this . . . I've always loved, I think, the darkness. Especially in cinema, I think, the genre's a really wonderful way to depict interpersonal relationships, but to also fill seats with a breadth of audience members that are going to buy a ticket no matter what because they're massive fans of horror. But then taking in really intricate and intense storytelling, which I think the genre really lends itself well to if done correctly.
PS: There are so many scenes in Greta that freaked me out, but the claustrophobia I felt watching Frances get locked in that box was the worst. What was filming that like?
CGM: I'm genuinely claustrophobic in real life, so for me to film that scene, it was incredibly brutal. But Isabelle was an awesome partner to do that with, and she was so sweet and so kind. And Neil was so wonderful. He shut down the set and he kept it nice and quiet and really took his time with me so as to not freak me out too much.
PS: And the cookie cutter scene!
CGM: [Laughs.] Yeahhh.
PS: Was it as gross as it looked?
CGM: It's so spooky. We had a fun time playing with that appendage, though. I remember we had several different prosthetics hanging around and we would hide them in catering, in different random candy bowls and coffee cups. We had that pop up in quite a few places. [Laughs.]
PS: So you and Isabelle had a fun time on set, when you weren't trying to kill each other onscreen?
CGM: It was incredible! I mean, she's such a wonderful woman and we became close friends after making the film. We had a great time playing around [on set] and then jumping into these crazy moments. And I really try to not take things very seriously when we're doing movies like this to try and keep as much levity as possible in the moments of depravity. So we found it important to remind ourselves to keep laughing.
Greta is now in theaters.
Goose the Cat Is Paw-sibly Our Favorite Character in Captain Marvel, For Good Reason
Marvel's newest hero makes her debut in the exciting new film, Captain Marvel, but it turns out Carol Danvers isn't the only superstar in the film. Goose, the adorable tabby that follows Carol around on her adventures on Earth, has stolen the hearts of many Captain Marvel viewers with just a swish of his tail.
Technically, Goose is what's known as a "Flerken," which is a race of aliens that just happen to look like the average house cat. We can't decide if the fact that Goose can swallow a whole Skrull-sized alien by snagging them with the tentacles from his mouth is terrifying or just plain badass. But either way, it's just one of the reasons we love him so! He also happens to be one of the few beings who can keep track of the Tesseract for more than five minutes, even if it's because he swallows it.
Keep reading to see just how popular Goose already is with Captain Marvel fans!
23 Songs by Black Women That Will Have You Feeling Good as Hell
Black women have long been the queens of the music industry, breaking boundaries and belting their way to the top of the charts. They use music to pull people in, rev people up, and call people out. From Nina Simone to Beyoncé, black women have been trailblazers across many genres and generations.
This month, we honor the women who gave us a voice and kept us on the beat with a playlist that highlights black women who are currently killing the music game. These tracks are as diverse as black women themselves, so be ready to get both on your feet and in your head with these amazing tracks. Read on to see our picks, then scroll to the bottom for a Spotify playlist.
T-Pain Uses Auto-Tune as a Choice Because, Let's Face It, the Man Can Actually Sing
T-Pain recently shocked viewers when he revealed himself as the Monster - and crowned winner - on Fox's competition show The Masked Singer. Over the course of 10 episodes, the 33-year-old singer, rapper, and producer belted a number of tunes under his furry costume, including Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now," Sam Smith's "Stay With Me," and Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It."
Although T-Pain's musical career is heavily characterized by his use of Auto-Tune, longtime fans (and new ones) know that he doesn't really need any mechanized help when it comes to his vocals because he can actually sing. In fact, in a 2014 interview with NPR's program All Things Considered, he said that he didn't use Auto-Tune to sound good. "I was just using it to sound different," he explained.
From his popular set on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series to his beautiful rendition of the national anthem at a Dodgers game, watch some of his best vocal performances as himself and the Monster ahead!
These Emotional American Idol Auditions Will Have You Swimming in a Stream of Tears
Although we're only a few episodes into the new season of American Idol, we've already cried ourselves into a puddle, thanks to all the passionate and sentimental auditions thus far. The premiere immediately set the tone by featuring an incredibly emotional performance from 19-year-old contestant Kai the Singer. As soon as she belted The Temptations' 1965 classic "My Girl," the judges - Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan - were brought to tears. Another participant named Shayla "Shayy" Winn - who revealed that she's legally blind - had a similar effect as she sang Andra Day's 2015 anthem "Rise Up." And that's only the beginning. Look ahead to see even more touching moments from this season!
All Aboard! These Are the Best Train Trips of 2019
When you embark on a vacation, the fastest way to reach your destination is usually to fly. But when it comes to train travel, sometimes the journey itself is the destination. Traveling via train is both romantic and adventurous. You can curl up and watch the landscape change as it passes you by. Imagine a front-row seat to the towering fjords of Norway, the jagged shoreline of the West Coast, or the lush tea plantations of India. If you're looking to slow things down and take in the sights on wheels, then get ready for the best train trips of 2019. All aboard!
I Went on 30 Dates in 30 Days, and Here's What Happened
"Who has time to find that many guys to go out with?" Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine mused as we sipped coffees in the West Village last Fall. The duo hosts the hilarious podcast, Girls Gotta Eat, which is full of raw and relevant humor that hits on exactly what it's like to be a single millennial lady in New York City. At the time I was interviewing them for an article on dating trends in 2019 and simultaneously contemplating a move from San Francisco to New York. I asked them about dating experiments and they shared an idea they had to challenge themselves to 30 dates in 30 days, that they ultimately decided was more trouble than it was worth.
Challenge accepted, I thought to myself.
This comedy duo's throwaway idea piqued my interest. I imagined this was a great way to get to know a new city, hit the ground running on my romantic life in the New Year, and test my dating prowess. I knew I could do it on my home turf, but could I possibly find 30 eligible bachelors to date in my first month in a new city?
With only one way to find out, I decided to make the move official. I landed in Manhattan and started the clock immediately. It wasn't easy, it was only sometimes fun, and it turns out, Rayna and Ashley were right to scrap this idea. By the end, I was exhausted, disillusioned, and considered swearing off dating altogether, but the important thing is, I made it. Here's what happened.
Here's How a Pair of Globetrotters Added Some Wanderlust Into Their Outdoor Wedding
When Mike and Kim decided to tie the knot, they wanted the ceremony to be centered around something they both enjoy: traveling! Since the beginning of their relationship, they have been exploring new places all over the globe by making sure to visit a new country every year. It started with their wedding invitations, which resembled passports, complete with stamps from the seven countries they had visited together. There were many more charming touches to the wedding that incorporated the travel theme, from seat assignments that looked like plane tickets to globes used in the decor. They even displayed some souvenirs from their trips and treated their guests to a trunk of their favorite things from all over the world.
The wedding took place at Vineland Estates Winery in Canada, which is fitting for a couple that likes the outdoors. "Since we wanted our wedding to be intimate and romantic, with only close friends and families, we decided to go with a rustic wedding style in a winery setting (it is simple but elegant)," Mike said. "We like the outdoors a lot, and we really appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature, so we wanted our decor to be as natural as possible."
What are you waiting for? Check out the amazing pictures from this wedding now!
How to Bachelorette at Disney World Like a Pro
If you're not into wild Vegas parties but get bored just sitting on a beach, Walt Disney World is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend. Even if you're not a big Disney fan, there's so much to do for the 21-and-over crowd, from fun nightlife to spas to an emerging craft beer scene. I recently celebrated my own bachelorette party at Disney World, and it was the perfect balance of go-go-go and relaxation.
If you're planning a bachelorette trip, check out my itinerary for an unforgettable bridal bash, from must-dos and must-eats to the perfect Instagrammable accessories. Click through for the ultimate party-planning guide for a long weekend at Disney.
47 Things That Define True Love
Along with the new wrinkle on my forehead and the increasing severity of hangovers, getting older has also brought me something a lot more welcome - it's brought me a little bit of wisdom. With each passing year, we understand more about ourselves and our relationships. My significant other and I have been together for over five years, and I've had some of the best experiences of my life with him. We've also had some pretty difficult ones. While I'm not sure there's one true secret to making things work, I do know that it's possible if you're both really in it together.
We've changed over the years and so has the nature of our love. We've experienced the excitement of falling hard for each other, we've challenged our resilience with a move across the country with each other (and a very grumpy cat), and we've started over in a new city with no money and few friends. We've celebrated births of family members together and mourned the loss of them, too. We've experienced the novelty of the honeymoon phase wearing off and a deeper, more peaceful kind of love settling in. Falling in love is easy; staying in love is something you have to work at daily. Over the years I've seen little signs (often at the time not realizing what they were) that helped me decipher what true love really is and what that means. Here's what I've learned.
- Additional reporting by Maya Berry
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