Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 13 janvier 2020
Lucy Hale's Sorbet Eye Shadow Is Sweet, but Her Subtle Hair Accessory Is Even Sweeter
We'd be (pretty little) lying if we said our breath wasn't taken away as soon as Lucy Hale arrived at the Critics' Choice Awards Sunday night. The Katy Keene actress walked the blue carpet looking like a pastel-colored daydream in a mint dress that featured a black bow and jeweled embellishments around the waist. And yes, her hair and makeup was just as chic as her gown. But really, did you expect anything less?
Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used Iconic London products to give Hale a mint and coral eye shadow look, focusing the bright pops of light green on the inner corners of her lids. Deenihan kept the rest of her makeup subtle and fresh, simply opting for bronzed cheeks and a glossy, nude lip. The highlight of Hale's entire look, however, was definitely her understated hairstyle, which featured a hair accessory you may have missed. Kristin Ess gave the actress a middle-parted inverse ponytail and secured a shiny pearl clip in the center to match her gown's embellishments. So chic!
Ahead, get an all-angles look at Hale's gorgeous Critics' Choice Awards look - you'll definitely want to see her hairstyle from behind.
This Is Us Stars Have a Night Out at the Critics' Choice Ahead of the Midseason Premiere
The cast of This Is Us served a serious dose of glamour when they stepped out for the Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, CA, on Sunday. Mandy Moore looked chic in a black jumpsuit and matching cape, as did Chrissy Metz in a black dress. Milo Ventimiglia had us swooning in his teddy bear-colored suit jacket, and don't even get us started on Susan Kelechi Watson's sexy gown! Meanwhile, Sterling K. Brown looked sharp in a maroon suit, and Justin Hartley brought his 15-year-old daughter, Isabella, as his date. This Is Us is nominated for seven awards tonight, including best drama series.
The group's outing comes just two days before the midseason four premiere of the NBC series. It was recently revealed that John Legend will be making a special cameo, though his role still remains unclear. John also just released a new song titled "Conversations in the Dark," which is set to be featured on the show. See more of the cast ahead before This Is Us returns on Jan. 14.
Florence Pugh Effortlessly Shimmered and Shined at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Florence Pugh was dripping glamour at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday night. The 24-year-old actress attended the Los Angeles ceremony rocking a silver iridescent gown with drop earrings and an updo. She was there in support of her films Midsommar, which earned a nomination for best sci-fi or horror movie, and Little Women, which earned eight nominations, including best picture and best acting ensemble. Florence also received a nod in the best supporting actress for her portrayal of Little Women character Amy March. Look ahead to see more photos from her night!
Beanie Feldstein's Critics' Choice Dress Pretty Much Says, "Will You Be My Valentine?"
Beanie Feldstein's Lela Rose Critics' Choice Awards dress is straight-up adorable. I want to wear it to the next wedding I attend and for dinner on Valentine's Day with my SO. I want to slip it on with shimmering heart statement earrings for an impromptu photo shoot and post the pics on my Instagram on February 14. OK, so clearly I couldn't love this outfit more.
The Lady Bird and Neighbors 2 actress works with stylist Erin Walsh on her red carpet looks, and she definitely aimed for something wearable for this particular award show. The bodice on Beanie's satin midi came complete with distressed ribbon ties at the shoulders and an A-line fit. Beanie played up the pink-and-red color palette even more with her Jimmy Choo velvet platform sandals. She also accessorized with black-and-white pearl drop earrings from Eriness, keeping things as feminine and romantic as ever.
Bonus! She wasn't the only one at the show giving off Valentine's Day vibes. Keep reading to see actor Andrew Scott pull off the exact same tones. Love is in the air, at least according to what the stars chose to wear.
2020 May Have Just Started, but It's Already Seeing Some Mind-Blowing Skincare Launches
To refine a phrase from the late, great Benjamin Franklin, there are but three things in this life that are certain: death, taxes, and, like clockwork every year, New Year's resolutions. If yours have anything to do with skin care - be it to adopt a new routine, save money, or (for god's sake) stop falling asleep before washing your face at night - you'll be happy to know there's a bevy of new skincare products launching in 2020 that will make self-improvement that much easier.
Starting now, you'll be able to scoop up affordable micellar wipes to stash in your bedside table, a solid serum fit for royalty, a face cream that smells like, feels like, and will more than likely induce a craving for banana pudding, and so much more. The amount of options is overwhelming, so to help you narrow down your wish list - and because you only have one face to work with - we tried dozens of skincare formulas to find the ones worth trying this year.
Check out our favorite new launches in the slides ahead. That way you can spend your hard-earned Benjamins on other musts (like those taxes . . .).
3 Ways the British Royal Family Stays So Damn Rich
It might seem like we know the British royal family based on how public their lives are, but when you really think about it, how much do you really know about the lifestyles of the most famous family in England? While we do know what Prince William and Kate Middleton do when it comes to their jobs - like being a part of the Royal Air Force, in William's case - not many people know where the family's money and wealth actually comes from.
Spoiler alert: the bulk of the money that Queen Elizabeth II and her family have is inherited. What you might not know is how the family first received, and continue to receive, the bulk of that money. Essentially, there are three different ways in which the queen and her heirs make money every year and retain their wealthy status.
1. Private Income
For all intents and purposes, we're going to focus on how Queen Elizabeth II makes money, because technically it's the same formula for her descendants and her heirs. The queen has an undisclosed amount of earnings that come annually from "inherited private estates" including Balmoral Castle and other properties from her personal investment portfolio.
According to the royal family's website, this inheritance initially came from Her Majesty's father, King George VI, and also consists of a valuable artwork and stamp collection. Last year, her private income was estimated to be about £340 million ($490 million), according to a Sunday Times report in 2016.
When it comes to this area of her wealth, the queen does pay taxes on any income she privately makes from her different investments, but what she pays has always remained secret. These properties - unless she chooses to sell them - will most likely go to her descendants someday.
2. The Privy Purse
The Privy Purse isn't just a fancy British term for a handbag or money holder, although if you really think about it, that's sort of what it is - a holder of the set money that the queen receives during her time as monarch. The second form of royal income is all about The Duchy of Lancaster, which provides the Queen with a set income - so no work-related expenses like touring the country and making public appearances have to be paid with this, although some are - called the Privy Purse.
Simply put, The Duchy of Lancaster is a "portfolio of land and other assets that have been in the royal family for hundreds of years." As of early 2017, that compilation of land and property came to about 18,433 hectares. The Privy Purse is all of the income generated from those properties (about £17.8 million or $21.7 million for 2015-2016) and it has been around since 1399.
"Its main purpose is to provide an independent source of income, and is used mainly to pay for official expenditure not met by the Sovereign Grant (primarily to meet expenses incurred by other members of the Royal Family)," the official Royal Family website explains.
Side note: Prince Charles, who is currently next in line for the throne, runs his own estate (that again has properties that have been passed down and cannot be sold from back in 1337) called The Duchy of Cornwall. Charles currently resides over this money (like the queen does for The Duchy of Lancaster), and it is responsible for covering all of the personal, and most of the official expenses, for his family line, which would include Prince William and Harry. When Charles ascends the throne, Prince William will become the heir to The Duchy of Cornwall and it will continue to go down the line to the male heirs.
3. Sovereign Grant
Last but not least is the Sovereign Grant, which is handed out by the Treasury and is funded by taxpayer dollars (or pounds in the UK). This is where the majority of the British Royal Family's income hails from, and it's used to carry out the royal duties, cover royal travel, pay for the staff, and help maintain Buckingham Palace's upkeep.
In 1760, the Sovereign Grant was set up thanks to King George III, and it's basically an agreement that was made between Parliament and the Royal Family saying they would hand over all of the profits from the Crown Estate to the government in return for a percentage of the profits each year.
What is the Crown Estate, you ask? Well, according to BBC News, it's "an independent commercial property business and one of the largest property portfolios in the UK." It is made up of residential properties, businesses, shops, and more. Basically, it is everything that the Monarchy owns - for the duration of their reign - and the residents of the United Kingdom pay taxes on it, thanks to the government. How the Sovereign Grant works is this: The Crown (in this case the queen) owns the Crown Estate. That estate makes money, which in turn gets paid to the HM Treasury, who calculates what 15 percent of the surplus income is. That amount is then paid to the queen in the form of a Sovereign Grant and used for royal expenses. It's a mouthful, but it actually makes sense.
While living like a royal does sound great, knowing where the family's money comes from is much more complicated than we expected. But, at the end of the day, money is money, and the British royal family has a lot of it. Cheers!
Mandy Moore Made All My Worries *Poof* Disappear With Her Magical Critics' Choice Cape
For Mandy Moore's next trick, she will pull high fashion out of a hat! The This Is Us-nominated actress made a sophisticated and stylish appearance on the Critics' Choice red carpet on Sunday night, wearing a strapless jumpsuit and matching cape. The magician at my fifth birthday party could never.
The sleek Elie Saab number features delicate metallic detailing across her midsection, perfectly tying in the sparkling Anita Ko jewlery on her neck, ears, and fingers. Mandy's stylist Cristina Ehrlich finished the look off with a pair of classic black Louboutin, a failsafe at any award show. Keep reading to see more of Mandy's outfit before she *poof* disappears for the night.
Related: Billy Porter's Seafoam Dress Is Frankly Chicer Than Ariel's Mermaid Tail
Joey King's Metallic Critics' Choice Dress Is Just as Amazing as the Candy Stashed in Her Purse
Joey King walked the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet wearing a stunning metallic dress. We're not that shocked that the actress went for a head-turning look after seeing her hypnotizing Iris van Herpen gown (that came with a matching geometric manicure) during last week's Golden Globes. For the big night out, Joey opted for a crinkled silver gown that kind of reminded me of a chic version of tinfoil. The eye-catching number was paired with matching heels and a pair of dangling earrings. Her best accessory? The box of Good and Plenty's sticking out of her silver handbag. Read on to see all angles of her look.
dimanche 12 janvier 2020
Classic Blue Home Pieces to Buy to Channel Pantone's Color of the Year
Can't get enough of 2020's Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue? There are so many ways to incorporate the shade, which is the love child of Crayola 8-pack blue and navy, into your home decor concept.
Whether you opt for a ravishingly retro-chic refrigerator in the kitchen, fluffy towels and a soap dispenser for your bathroom, or an upholstered headboard and bench moment, Classic Blue feels fresh while maintaining its traditional tone. Read on to check out all of our best decor scores in Classic Blue to bring the prettiness of Pantone's latest and greatest to your own space.
Classic Blue Home Pieces to Buy to Channel Pantone's Color of the Year
Can't get enough of 2020's Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue? There are so many ways to incorporate the shade, which is the love child of Crayola 8-pack blue and navy, into your home decor concept.
Whether you opt for a ravishingly retro-chic refrigerator in the kitchen, fluffy towels and a soap dispenser for your bathroom, or an upholstered headboard and bench moment, Classic Blue feels fresh while maintaining its traditional tone. Read on to check out all of our best decor scores in Classic Blue to bring the prettiness of Pantone's latest and greatest to your own space.
Classic Blue Home Pieces to Buy to Channel Pantone's Color of the Year
Can't get enough of 2020's Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue? There are so many ways to incorporate the shade, which is the love child of Crayola 8-pack blue and navy, into your home decor concept.
Whether you opt for a ravishingly retro-chic refrigerator in the kitchen, fluffy towels and a soap dispenser for your bathroom, or an upholstered headboard and bench moment, Classic Blue feels fresh while maintaining its traditional tone. Read on to check out all of our best decor scores in Classic Blue to bring the prettiness of Pantone's latest and greatest to your own space.
Harry Styles's Guilty Pleasure, and 2 Other Things You Missed This Week
What a week, huh? Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were stepping down as senior members of the royal family, that's all I've been able to think about. I have so many questions, like will Meghan revive The Tig? And, where in North America will Meghan and Harry live? Considering details are still being ironed out in the palace, it'll probably be a while until my questions are answered, so in the meantime, catch up on everything else that happened this week, including Harry Styles revealing his guilty pleasure. Yep, I know you're curious.
Lord of the Rings, Free Willy, and 100+ Other Exciting Titles Hitting Netflix in the New Year
We know the new year is all about resolutions and a fresh start, but more important, it's about new titles hitting Netflix's digital shelves! While we'll have to leave some of our favorite movies and shows back in 2019, the streaming giant is adding a ton of fresh titles that we can't wait to watch. On top of the highly anticipated second season of Sex Education and the final season of Anne With an E, we'll be seeing the premiere of exciting new shows like AJ and the Queen and Next in Fashion. Oh, and there are also quite a bunch of movies on the way - Free Willy, A Cinderella Story, and the final two Lord of the Ring films, for starters - so hopefully you have plenty of time off at your disposal. Check out the full list of titles arriving next month ahead!
Hurry and Snag a Seat! You Won't Want to Miss These 50 Historical Netflix Films
These history-loaded Netflix movies bring all the drama, and their detailed story lines may even be worth a binge-worthy session. From Roman rivalry to royal romance, the past is packed with stories so good that moviemakers had to borrow them - and Netflix is currently rounding out its catalog with some of the best around. Whether it's a reimagined look at Ted Bundy's life in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile or the moving and ever-shocking stories of World War II that catch your imagination, some of the biggest films with an eye on the past can be found on Netflix. Here are the historical movies that will make the pool look dull in comparison.
Looking for even more Netflix recs? Check out more movies and TV shows that are available on Netflix in January here.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Corinne Sullivan
Related: There Are So Many Original Movies Hitting Netflix in 2020 - Here's What You Can Expect
Lord of the Rings, Free Willy, and 100+ Other Exciting Titles Hitting Netflix in the New Year
We know the new year is all about resolutions and a fresh start, but more important, it's about new titles hitting Netflix's digital shelves! While we'll have to leave some of our favorite movies and shows back in 2019, the streaming giant is adding a ton of fresh titles that we can't wait to watch. On top of the highly anticipated second season of Sex Education and the final season of Anne With an E, we'll be seeing the premiere of exciting new shows like AJ and the Queen and Next in Fashion. Oh, and there are also quite a bunch of movies on the way - Free Willy, A Cinderella Story, and the final two Lord of the Ring films, for starters - so hopefully you have plenty of time off at your disposal. Check out the full list of titles arriving next month ahead!
Hurry and Snag a Seat! You Won't Want to Miss These 50 Historical Netflix Films
These history-loaded Netflix movies bring all the drama, and their detailed story lines may even be worth a binge-worthy session. From Roman rivalry to royal romance, the past is packed with stories so good that moviemakers had to borrow them - and Netflix is currently rounding out its catalog with some of the best around. Whether it's a reimagined look at Ted Bundy's life in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile or the moving and ever-shocking stories of World War II that catch your imagination, some of the biggest films with an eye on the past can be found on Netflix. Here are the historical movies that will make the pool look dull in comparison.
Looking for even more Netflix recs? Check out more movies and TV shows that are available on Netflix in January here.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Corinne Sullivan
Related: There Are So Many Original Movies Hitting Netflix in 2020 - Here's What You Can Expect
Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" Remix to Billie Eilish’s "Bad Guy" Is Such a Bop
Image Source: Getty / Amanda Edwards
Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" has pretty much been stuck in my head for the last six months, and now Meghan Trainor's remix of "All About That Bass" set to Eilish's song just gave me a whole new earworm to listen to. While playing a game of "Your Lyrics Different Song" on BBC Radio 1 on Jan. 8, Trainor was asked to sing her 2014 hit to the tune of "Bad Guy." Even though this isn't a mashup I would have thought of, the result is kind of amazing. "I was like, 'This a f*ckin' bop.' Oh, sorry! This a bop!" Trainor said on air after her performance. See the singer's brief, yet super catchy remix of "All About That Bass" ahead.
"That messes with my mind" 🤯@Meghan_Trainor sang 'All About That Bass' to the tune of 'Bad Guy' by @billieeilish and she absolutely smashed it 🔥 pic.twitter.com/d7SXW6KuHq
- BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) January 8, 2020
The Force Was Strong Between This Couple on Their Star Wars-Themed Wedding Day
If you're a Star Wars fan, grab your popcorn and settle in: this epic Roaring-'20s-meets-Star-Wars wedding will knock your galactic socks off. Couple Tiffany and Kyle decided to wed surrounded by stormtroopers, Star Wars art (by the bride!), and lots of theatrical 1920s flair. There was even a special appearance by Darth Vader himself.
Designed by Misty Prewitt, the ceremony and reception both took place at a theater in Norfolk, VA, where each guest had a front-row seat to their own interstellar "show." With "May the Fourth be with you" signs at each table, a glam '20s-inspired Star Wars cake, and Rebel Alliance stamped treats, the force between Tiffany and Kyle was unbreakable. Find all of the photos from this fun and intimate day ahead!
One a Day: Throw These 116 Things Away
Cleaning out clutter can be a tough task, especially if you have been letting it build up for a while. Instead of setting aside a huge block of time to take care of months' or years' worth of clutter, take baby steps by throwing away only one type of item a day. And by throwing away, I mean recycling, selling, donating, or - as the last resort - trashing. Here's a list of 116 types of items that will take you about four months to dispose of.
- Additional reporting by Maya Berry
Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" Remix to Billie Eilish’s "Bad Guy" Is Such a Bop
Image Source: Getty / Amanda Edwards
Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" has pretty much been stuck in my head for the last six months, and now Meghan Trainor's remix of "All About That Bass" set to Eilish's song just gave me a whole new earworm to listen to. While playing a game of "Your Lyrics Different Song" on BBC Radio 1 on Jan. 8, Trainor was asked to sing her 2014 hit to the tune of "Bad Guy." Even though this isn't a mashup I would have thought of, the result is kind of amazing. "I was like, 'This a f*ckin' bop.' Oh, sorry! This a bop!" Trainor said on air after her performance. See the singer's brief, yet super catchy remix of "All About That Bass" ahead.
"That messes with my mind" 🤯@Meghan_Trainor sang 'All About That Bass' to the tune of 'Bad Guy' by @billieeilish and she absolutely smashed it 🔥 pic.twitter.com/d7SXW6KuHq
- BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) January 8, 2020
One a Day: Throw These 116 Things Away
Cleaning out clutter can be a tough task, especially if you have been letting it build up for a while. Instead of setting aside a huge block of time to take care of months' or years' worth of clutter, take baby steps by throwing away only one type of item a day. And by throwing away, I mean recycling, selling, donating, or - as the last resort - trashing. Here's a list of 116 types of items that will take you about four months to dispose of.
- Additional reporting by Maya Berry
One a Day: Throw These 116 Things Away
Cleaning out clutter can be a tough task, especially if you have been letting it build up for a while. Instead of setting aside a huge block of time to take care of months' or years' worth of clutter, take baby steps by throwing away only one type of item a day. And by throwing away, I mean recycling, selling, donating, or - as the last resort - trashing. Here's a list of 116 types of items that will take you about four months to dispose of.
- Additional reporting by Maya Berry
Pro Skater Leo Baker Pushes For Equality and Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices in an Inspiring Nike Ad
Leo Baker, a seven-time X Games medalist, a Tokyo 2020 Olympic hopeful, and the fifth-ranked street skateboarder in the world, is challenging the expectations of their sport by being exactly who they are. In a new Nike ad promoting their skate project for women, queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming people, Leo shares some of their journey, from experiences with foster care and homophobia to becoming a leader and activist in the skateboarding world. Their goal: to create an inclusive community and to show the power and joy that can come from being authentically yourself.
"I just want people to recognize how pure and sweet it really is, to be accepted for exactly who you are," Leo says in the video, while acknowledging how challenging that can be. In skateboarding alone, "there are a lot of people who are still pretty homophobic," says Leo, who identifies as queer and gender nonconforming. "Sometimes it's just because they're ignorant. They don't know any better." In an interview with Nike, Leo said that bucking those expectations led to their skate career almost evaporating. They struggled to find sponsorships because they "weren't feminine enough."
Leo's powerful voice and inclusive endeavors, like the new NYC Skate Project featured in the video, are pushing for the end of that prejudice. They're challenging skateboarding to become an inclusive and welcoming space for anyone who can pick up a board. "A majority of the time, women and queer people don't feel safe in skate spaces," Leo explains. "So we created our own."
Selena Gomez Opens Up About the Inspiration Behind Rare and Dating in the Public Eye
Since its release on Jan. 10, Selena Gomez's third studio album Rare has been a unique look into the singer's personal life and relationships. The title track "Rare" - which many speculate to be about her past relationship with Justin Bieber - is a song about finding self-love and independence, and Selena further opened up about the album in a recent interview with radio DJ Zane Lowe.
"People will ultimately know, yes, where the inspiration came from, but then it kind of ends there."
Without officially confirming who inspired the album, Selena candidly discussed the specific time period that moved her to write the vulnerable project and her struggles to speak up for herself. "[The inspiration] didn't even need to be said," Selena told Zane. "[The album wasn't written] in a vindictive way. It was simply like, 'Okay, I actually have my part to say,' and I waited. I wasn't just irrationally doing something to just be like coming from a place of like, 'Ugh, I'm over it.' That's not where I was. When it all came together, it just felt right, and I was okay with that . . . People will ultimately know, yes, where the inspiration came from, but then it kind of ends there."
As freeing as it's been to share her side of the story, Selena admitted that it was difficult to open up at first. "I used to feel so weak when I was open with people until I realized it's one of my greatest qualities," Selena said in a tweet. "I knew I wasn't the only one that felt the way that I did," she added. "Having had these experiences in my own life, I'm so glad I got to put them into music for people."
I knew I wasn’t the only one that felt the way that I did. Having had these experiences in my own life, I’m so glad I got to put them into music for people. 💜 https://t.co/mWN0oYHYof
- Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) January 10, 2020
Selena's personal relationships played a key role in the development of the album, but the "Lose You to Love Me" singer pointed out that there's a "problem" with dating in the celebrity world. "If I can be honest, it is so cliché. It's just, everyone dates everyone," Selena told Lowe. "It always seems to be within a little bubble, and it's because it's safe, right? You're wanting someone to understand what you're going through. You're almost wanting a counterpart of creativity, as well, and it's interesting and fun. But the problem with that is, whether you admit it or not, you end up having a relationship for people and not even for yourself. There's almost this point where it's like, 'Oh, we're making it known that we're together.' You just need to decide, within our world, if it's for you, or is it for show?"
Now, Selena hopes Rare will serve as inspiration for anyone who's ever been in her situation or can relate to the deep emotions present in the album. "[Rare] is actually a word that sums up what the purpose of my position is, which is letting people know that they are completely unique within who they are," Selena said. "I think it's a perfect description of how women are meant to feel. It's even acknowledging that I don't have it all, but I do know that I'm worth something. I'm not gonna settle and I'm gonna wait, because there is something out there that is going to give me that feeling that I deserve and that I want."
All in all, it seems like Selena is in a much sweeter place personally than she was before. "I would like to say that this is a fresh start," Selena said about the release of the album. "I started with this album, but I'm gonna continue to just do better and do everything I can to make it great." Watch her full interview above.
Selena Gomez Opens Up About the Inspiration Behind Rare and Dating in the Public Eye
Since its release on Jan. 10, Selena Gomez's third studio album Rare has been a unique look into the singer's personal life and relationships. The title track "Rare" - which many speculate to be about her past relationship with Justin Bieber - is a song about finding self-love and independence, and Selena further opened up about the album in a recent interview with radio DJ Zane Lowe.
"People will ultimately know, yes, where the inspiration came from, but then it kind of ends there."
Without officially confirming who inspired the album, Selena candidly discussed the specific time period that moved her to write the vulnerable project and her struggles to speak up for herself. "[The inspiration] didn't even need to be said," Selena told Zane. "[The album wasn't written] in a vindictive way. It was simply like, 'Okay, I actually have my part to say,' and I waited. I wasn't just irrationally doing something to just be like coming from a place of like, 'Ugh, I'm over it.' That's not where I was. When it all came together, it just felt right, and I was okay with that . . . People will ultimately know, yes, where the inspiration came from, but then it kind of ends there."
As freeing as it's been to share her side of the story, Selena admitted that it was difficult to open up at first. "I used to feel so weak when I was open with people until I realized it's one of my greatest qualities," Selena said in a tweet. "I knew I wasn't the only one that felt the way that I did," she added. "Having had these experiences in my own life, I'm so glad I got to put them into music for people."
I knew I wasn’t the only one that felt the way that I did. Having had these experiences in my own life, I’m so glad I got to put them into music for people. 💜 https://t.co/mWN0oYHYof
- Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) January 10, 2020
Selena's personal relationships played a key role in the development of the album, but the "Lose You to Love Me" singer pointed out that there's a "problem" with dating in the celebrity world. "If I can be honest, it is so cliché. It's just, everyone dates everyone," Selena told Lowe. "It always seems to be within a little bubble, and it's because it's safe, right? You're wanting someone to understand what you're going through. You're almost wanting a counterpart of creativity, as well, and it's interesting and fun. But the problem with that is, whether you admit it or not, you end up having a relationship for people and not even for yourself. There's almost this point where it's like, 'Oh, we're making it known that we're together.' You just need to decide, within our world, if it's for you, or is it for show?"
Now, Selena hopes Rare will serve as inspiration for anyone who's ever been in her situation or can relate to the deep emotions present in the album. "[Rare] is actually a word that sums up what the purpose of my position is, which is letting people know that they are completely unique within who they are," Selena said. "I think it's a perfect description of how women are meant to feel. It's even acknowledging that I don't have it all, but I do know that I'm worth something. I'm not gonna settle and I'm gonna wait, because there is something out there that is going to give me that feeling that I deserve and that I want."
All in all, it seems like Selena is in a much sweeter place personally than she was before. "I would like to say that this is a fresh start," Selena said about the release of the album. "I started with this album, but I'm gonna continue to just do better and do everything I can to make it great." Watch her full interview above.
The Office: A 19-Year-Old Is Going Viral on Tik Tok For His Spot-on Impression of Jim Halpert
@wavymcgrady i get told i look/act like jim every day please duet this #fyp #foryoupage #theoffice #jimfromtheoffice #ThatsWhatILike
Jim Halpert, er, I mean, John Krasinski, has a doppelgänger who's hanging out on Tik Tok. Nineteen-year-old Luke Lorraine recently shared a video of himself lip-synching to one of The Office's iconic scenes between Jim and Dwight Schrute, and now he's going viral. His clip (under the username @WavyMcGrady) amassed over 289K likes in two days. Just watch and you'll see why people are freaking out - and no, this is not one of Jim's pranks.
Lorraine mostly posts singing videos on his Tik Tok to raise awareness about his music, but he couldn't pass up the chance to share his Jim impression after so many people told him they have similar personalities and mannerisms. "It's funny, even the facial expressions I do naturally make my mom say, 'That's SO Jim,'" Lorraine told POPSUGAR. With a spot-on impression like his, it doesn't come as a surprise that Lorraine has watched The Office "a bunch of times." Watch his videos above and below. They might inspire a Netflix binge session before the show leaves the streaming service this year.
@wavymcgrady i bought this phone from goodwill cuz everyone asked me to do more here you go #foryoupage #fyp #theoffice #jimhalpert #ThatsWhatILike
Prepare to Fall in Love With John Legend's "Conversations in the Dark" Song From This Is Us
John Legend is set to make a special cameo in season four of This Is Us, but ahead of his appearance, the singer released a new song titled "Conversations in the Dark" on Friday. The heartfelt ballad is all about falling in love and will be featured in the NBC series. "I won't ever try to change you, change you / I will always want the same you, same you / Swear on everything I pray to / That I won't break your heart," Legend sings. Look, I may not even be engaged yet, but I want to walk down the aisle to this song. Along with the single, Legend released a lyric video featuring footage of elderly couples in love.
There are currently no details on Legend's role on This Is Us, however, in a promo for the midseason premiere, he's shown sitting at a piano, making it seem like he might be guest-starring as himself. Guess we'll find out when the show returns on Jan. 14.
The Office: A 19-Year-Old Is Going Viral on Tik Tok For His Spot-on Impression of Jim Halpert
@wavymcgrady i get told i look/act like jim every day please duet this #fyp #foryoupage #theoffice #jimfromtheoffice #ThatsWhatILike
Jim Halpert, er, I mean, John Krasinski, has a doppelgänger who's hanging out on Tik Tok. Nineteen-year-old Luke Lorraine recently shared a video of himself lip-synching to one of The Office's iconic scenes between Jim and Dwight Schrute, and now he's going viral. His clip (under the username @WavyMcGrady) amassed over 289K likes in two days. Just watch and you'll see why people are freaking out - and no, this is not one of Jim's pranks.
Lorraine mostly posts singing videos on his Tik Tok to raise awareness about his music, but he couldn't pass up the chance to share his Jim impression after so many people told him they have similar personalities and mannerisms. "It's funny, even the facial expressions I do naturally make my mom say, 'That's SO Jim,'" Lorraine told POPSUGAR. With a spot-on impression like his, it doesn't come as a surprise that Lorraine has watched The Office "a bunch of times." Watch his videos above and below. They might inspire a Netflix binge session before the show leaves the streaming service this year.
@wavymcgrady i bought this phone from goodwill cuz everyone asked me to do more here you go #foryoupage #fyp #theoffice #jimhalpert #ThatsWhatILike
Prepare to Fall in Love With John Legend's "Conversations in the Dark" Song From This Is Us
John Legend is set to make a special cameo in season four of This Is Us, but ahead of his appearance, the singer released a new song titled "Conversations in the Dark" on Friday. The heartfelt ballad is all about falling in love and will be featured in the NBC series. "I won't ever try to change you, change you / I will always want the same you, same you / Swear on everything I pray to / That I won't break your heart," Legend sings. Look, I may not even be engaged yet, but I want to walk down the aisle to this song. Along with the single, Legend released a lyric video featuring footage of elderly couples in love.
There are currently no details on Legend's role on This Is Us, however, in a promo for the midseason premiere, he's shown sitting at a piano, making it seem like he might be guest-starring as himself. Guess we'll find out when the show returns on Jan. 14.
3 Ways the British Royal Family Stays So Damn Rich
It might seem like we know the British royal family based on how public their lives are, but when you really think about it, how much do you really know about the lifestyles of the most famous family in England? While we do know what Prince William and Kate Middleton do when it comes to their jobs - like being a part of the Royal Air Force, in William's case - not many people know where the family's money and wealth actually comes from.
Spoiler alert: the bulk of the money that Queen Elizabeth II and her family have is inherited. What you might not know is how the family first received, and continue to receive, the bulk of that money. Essentially, there are three different ways in which the queen and her heirs make money every year and retain their wealthy status.
1. Private Income
For all intents and purposes, we're going to focus on how Queen Elizabeth II makes money, because technically it's the same formula for her descendants and her heirs. The queen has an undisclosed amount of earnings that come annually from "inherited private estates" including Balmoral Castle and other properties from her personal investment portfolio.
According to the royal family's website, this inheritance initially came from Her Majesty's father, King George VI, and also consists of a valuable artwork and stamp collection. Last year, her private income was estimated to be about £340 million ($490 million), according to a Sunday Times report in 2016.
When it comes to this area of her wealth, the queen does pay taxes on any income she privately makes from her different investments, but what she pays has always remained secret. These properties - unless she chooses to sell them - will most likely go to her descendants someday.
2. The Privy Purse
The Privy Purse isn't just a fancy British term for a handbag or money holder, although if you really think about it, that's sort of what it is - a holder of the set money that the queen receives during her time as monarch. The second form of royal income is all about The Duchy of Lancaster, which provides the Queen with a set income - so no work-related expenses like touring the country and making public appearances have to be paid with this, although some are - called the Privy Purse.
Simply put, The Duchy of Lancaster is a "portfolio of land and other assets that have been in the royal family for hundreds of years." As of early 2017, that compilation of land and property came to about 18,433 hectares. The Privy Purse is all of the income generated from those properties (about £17.8 million or $21.7 million for 2015-2016) and it has been around since 1399.
"Its main purpose is to provide an independent source of income, and is used mainly to pay for official expenditure not met by the Sovereign Grant (primarily to meet expenses incurred by other members of the Royal Family)," the official Royal Family website explains.
Side note: Prince Charles, who is currently next in line for the throne, runs his own estate (that again has properties that have been passed down and cannot be sold from back in 1337) called The Duchy of Cornwall. Charles currently resides over this money (like the queen does for The Duchy of Lancaster), and it is responsible for covering all of the personal, and most of the official expenses, for his family line, which would include Prince William and Harry. When Charles ascends the throne, Prince William will become the heir to The Duchy of Cornwall and it will continue to go down the line to the male heirs.
3. Sovereign Grant
Last but not least is the Sovereign Grant, which is handed out by the Treasury and is funded by taxpayer dollars (or pounds in the UK). This is where the majority of the British Royal Family's income hails from, and it's used to carry out the royal duties, cover royal travel, pay for the staff, and help maintain Buckingham Palace's upkeep.
In 1760, the Sovereign Grant was set up thanks to King George III, and it's basically an agreement that was made between Parliament and the Royal Family saying they would hand over all of the profits from the Crown Estate to the government in return for a percentage of the profits each year.
What is the Crown Estate, you ask? Well, according to BBC News, it's "an independent commercial property business and one of the largest property portfolios in the UK." It is made up of residential properties, businesses, shops, and more. Basically, it is everything that the Monarchy owns - for the duration of their reign - and the residents of the United Kingdom pay taxes on it, thanks to the government. How the Sovereign Grant works is this: The Crown (in this case the queen) owns the Crown Estate. That estate makes money, which in turn gets paid to the HM Treasury, who calculates what 15 percent of the surplus income is. That amount is then paid to the queen in the form of a Sovereign Grant and used for royal expenses. It's a mouthful, but it actually makes sense.
While living like a royal does sound great, knowing where the family's money comes from is much more complicated than we expected. But, at the end of the day, money is money, and the British royal family has a lot of it. Cheers!
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