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mercredi 31 octobre 2018
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Skincare Gifts You Can Give This Year
Everyone has that one friend who's so particular about skin care, they may as well be Kevin McCallister picking out dental products - only their version of the "Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?" question tends to happen at Sephora.
Rather than leaving them to fend for themselves this holiday season, though, like poor Kev's parents did in Home Alone, why not give them a beauty gift that lives up to the highest of skincare standards . . . without any of the guesswork? From fancy face mask sets to jade rollers galore, ahead we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every skincare product an obsessive would want.
Happy shopping, ya filthy animal.
This Is Literally the Easiest Halloween Costume Ever
I was not prepared for the idea that would pop into my brain on Saturday evening of Halloweekend. I was leaving an overcrowded Disneyland with my partner, and during the 45-minute drive back to Los Angeles, "Paradise City" by Guns N' Roses came on. We both sang in our best Axl Rose impressions, and that's when it hit me: the costume I'd throw together for the party I was attending that evening would be none other than Bret Michaels.
I know what you're thinking - Bret Michaels was not in Guns N' Roses, and honestly, who do you think you are comparing the two? Every rose has its thorn, and mine I suppose is seeing all hair bands the same. (Go ahead and @ me, I deserve it.) The point of this post, however, is not to drag me for associating Bret with GNR, it's to tell you how ridiculously it easy it is to put together a Bret Michaels costume.
First and foremost, Bret Michaels in the '80s was too glam to give a damn. If I wasn't an infant during that decade, I'd have surely wanted to look like him. He is a stunner present day. He has lips I could only dream of having; his piercing blue eyes are accentuated by a smoky liner. This is a gorgeous human being. He's always tan, which is right up my alley as a spray tan fiend. Arriving back home, I set up shop in my bathroom and got rolling. Turns out I had everything I needed to transform into the Rock of Love star, which thrilled me - if you love makeup, you're all set.
First things first: bronze up, baby. You should look like you've either bathed in self-tanner or spend most of your days drinking on the beach. Michaels is known for being tan (and shirtless, but you don't have to go that far). For the eyes, all I did was remove the eye shadow I had on with a Q-tip and then applied a heavy dose of black eyeliner - Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero was my poison (I've got jokes!) - to my upper and lower waterline, smudging it out. Great news: this look is hella smoky, so don't be afraid to go overboard.
Like I mentioned, Michaels has great lips; I genuinely cannot tell if he's had a little help or if he was born this way, but it's not important. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk, a rosy pink lip pencil, gave my lip line a flushed look while creating the illusion that my lips were poutier. For the facial hair, Fenty Flyliner has never failed me and in this case was the pièce de résistance. I took it in downward strokes, alternating the pressure each time, to create a goatee.
For the hair, take some creative liberties here. Mine is long and blond, which really made things simple. If you have a long blond wig, throw it on - or don't. Just sporting a red bandana regardless of your hair type or color will do the trick. Bonus points if you wear a cowboy hat on top. My ear piercings were a nice touch.
This took me all of 15 minutes to pull together, with the exception of the Poison tattoo I drew on my arm. I should also add I have never been more comfortable in a costume before - is it because I wore black jeans with a black t-shirt and leather jacket? Or that the truest form of myself is actually the lead singer in a hair band? One can't be sure, but I felt like a sexy blond Jack Sparrow, sans the 18 overcoats. I felt it was important and, frankly, necessary to share this costume with you all, as it was a huge hit at the party and one of the easiest looks I've ever created in my life.
Wigs, Bronzer, and Fake Teeth: How Rami Malek Transformed Into Freddie Mercury
Fake teeth. Mustache wigs. A prosthetic nose.
These are all things that "went 100 miles" in transforming Rami Malek into the ever-exuberant Freddie Mercury for Bohemian Rhapsody, the film's hair and makeup department lead Jan Sewell told POPSUGAR. "You don't necessarily want them to look exactly alike, but you do want to catch the essence of the person," she said, adding that it took watching hundreds of hours' worth of footage to get his look just right.
Hence, the minutiae tweaks. "Rami's strong jawline is very similar to Freddie's, so that's fantastic, but not much else was the same," Sewell explained. It's why she made "so many pairs" of artificial teeth to recreate the Queen frontman's pronounced overbite - "because it was a big piece of Freddie, so we kept changing them even by just a millimeter shorter or longer," she said - and ordered countless different mustaches.
"You don't necessarily want them to look exactly alike, but you do want to catch the essence of the person."
The stakes were high, after all: this is one of the most legendary rock stars in history. "In one of my first conversations with Rami, I knew he was was keen to try anything I wanted to do," she said. "Whatever it took." The rest of the details (which you can read ahead), as they say, will rock you.
13 Wacky White Elephant Gifts That Will Make Any Beauty Enthusiast Smile
Are you familiar with the "white elephant" gift exchange? It's a veritable tchotchke swap. The premise is that you show up with one totally useless wacky gift, draw numbers to see who goes first, and then let the opening begin. As subsequent participants unwrap their gifts, they can steal away the other's newly acquired goods. (I once obtained one of those sad-looking Charlie Brown Christmas trees this way. Score.) Do you have a white elephant party coming up, or perhaps you merely have friends with goofy senses of humor? Then let the gag gifting begin.
If You're Obsessed With Foiled Eye Shadow, This Palette Will Blow Your Mind
My jaw nearly dropped to the floor the first time I saw the stunning metallic hues in Jouer's Making Magic Ulta Foil Eye Shadow Palette Gift Set ($52). It contains 12 richly pigmented foiled shadows that shine like tinsel and go on full of pigment in just one swipe.
Each color is as eye-catching as the next, and the high-shine finish makes them ideal for every party you go to this holiday season. You can apply them with an eye shadow brush, but I've found that it's easiest to apply the product with my fingers.
See swatches and photos of the palette (available Nov. 1) ahead.
Ulta Dropped Tons of New Holiday Gift Sets, but These Are Our 11 Favorites
Ulta is our go-to for a variety of makeup, skin care, and hair products, but we're particularly impressed by one thing these days. The retailer has an incredible selection of beauty gift sets for the holidays. The wide variety of choices means you can easily find a gift perfect for everyone in your life. Take a look at our favorite gift sets from the retailer, and treat yourself to one . . . or two or three.
Attention, Glitter Lovers: This New Palette Is Shimmery Inside and Out
When I first unwrapped the Ciaté London Glitter Storm Palette ($42), I was totally mesmerized . . . and that was before even opening the compact to see the eye shadows inside. The cover of the palette is filled with pink glitter and stars that move around as you carry the product, creating an avalanche of shimmer. After about 10 minutes of playing with the palette, I opened it up to reveal nine gorgeous maroon, pink, and purple hues that applied smoothly to my lids and are packed with pigment.
While the collection of shadows includes a selection of matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes, you'll fall head over heels for the top row of glitter shadows. Each one is so metallic and attention-grabbing, you'll want to add them to your look on a near-daily basis. I love that these colors are on trend, easy to blend out, and include a selection of finishes and dark and light shades, so it's easy to create a full eye look.
The whimsical packaging alone is enough of a reason to gift this palette this year, but the shadows seal the deal. Ahead, see more photos of Ciate London's Glitter Storm Palette.
Lip Smacker Dropped an Advent Calendar That's Totally Taking Us Back to the '90s
Relive that childhood memory of opening up a birthday party goodie bag to find your favorite fruity lip balm with Lip Smacker's latest holiday treat. The iconic '90s brand is bringing us a gingerbread-house-shaped Advent calendar this year, packed with the season's most beloved scents.
Within the 12 days of gifts, you'll receive five tubes of balm decorated in Christmas-sweater-inspired packaging. You'll also find seven tubs of Lip Shine; the small jars of shimmery gloss will take you back to your first experiences playing with makeup. Check out the photos of the calendar ahead, and be sure to shop the Lip Smacker 12 Days of Kiss-mas Advent Calendar exclusively at Target.
Travel-Friendly Beauty Gifts the Jet-Setter in Your Life Will Appreciate
Whether your loved one travels a lot for work or is constantly feeding an insatiable wanderlust, they likely need their beauty products in easy-to-transport sizes and carrying cases to put them in. Flying can also wreak havoc on their skin, and it's important they have the proper tools to keep their complexion hydrated.
From mini blow dryers that will fit in their carry-on luggage to sheet masks that will keep their skin in check, we've rounded up the best products to gift your friends who are always on the go.
The Internet's 8 Hottest New Highlighters For Fall 2018
Here at POPSUGAR, we have a serious appreciation for highlighter. We want to shine so bright, you can see us from Mars. For Fall, we curated a list of our favorite highlighter releases for you to consider, so get ready to fill up that virtual shopping cart. These choices just hit the shelves, so get them before everyone else does.
Related: The 11 Best Drugstore Lipsticks For Fall 2018 - All Under $12
19 Bizarre-Looking Beauty Gifts Your Friends Will Actually Love
There's a plethora of beauty gadgets and products on the market that, upon first look, might have you scratching your head. But some are also surprisingly worth a try.
From glowing face masks that make you look like you've emerged from a science-fiction novel to silly-looking manicure gloves that protect your hands from UV lamps, these inventions are actually useful gifts your friends will adore.
Read about the unique beauty finds ahead.
New KKW Body Fragrances Are Coming, and the Campaign Is Beautiful
Last week, the Instagram for KKW Fragrance posted its first photo since May. It was of a body leaned to its side, posed in a way where you could see its folds, lines, and spots. This is how Kim Kardashian chose to unveil the launch of two fragrances: KKW Body Two and Three. She followed the initial post with eight more similar to it, of bodies of different shapes, sizes, and skin tones.
KKW Body Two and Three are launching this Friday. In Two, you'll find a blend of bergamot, mandarin, neroli, and coconut milk, while Three is expected to be woodier with notes of sandalwood and cedarwood. They are available in bottles that are light beige and gray in the same shape as the original.
With a campaign this beautiful, one can only imagine what they will actually smell like.
A Quick Last-Minute Halloween Costume That Only Requires Eyeliner
If you're Halloween'd-out, you might be avoiding dressing up like the plague but still want to feel festive on the day itself. We got you. Given we're all about makeup here at POPSUGAR Beauty, we have plenty of options to choose from. Our tried-and-true look happens to be Webby Woman, which we stumbled upon some eight years ago and has been the gift that continues to give.
Webby Woman is essentially spiderwebs on your eyes, which in real life sounds like a personal hell but with makeup is actually very cute. The reason we love this look is it's really simple to do, you have everything in your makeup kit to create it, and you can jazz it up however you like. Feel free to play with different eyeliner shades, add a spider (or two), or bedazzle the entire web - it's really up to you how intricate you want to be (or not).
Do your complexion and brows normally, then pull out a black liner pencil to start stenciling the web. We like five lines above and five lines below the eye, with one line that extends from the outer corner. The middle line on both the top and bottom should be the longest; the outer-corner line should also be extended. Connect each of the lines with little half circle shapes, kind of like little smiles. You can bring these all the way to your lash line.
Then, to set the lines, go over them with a liquid liner. You don't have to do this step because I know some of you are getting shaky hands just thinking of applying liquid liner, but it is a great step to keep the lines put all night long without smudging. After the lines are done, apply black liner to the upper and lower waterline, and add mascara (and lashes if you wish).
This next part is totally optional, but we love applying small rhinestones to the web. We use lash glue and tweezers to adhere the stones to different parts of the web. To finish the look, apply whatever lip strikes your fancy, and set everything with translucent powder. Fin!
Spiderweb gloves and spiderweb decor from Spirit Halloween.
You Won't Be Able to Sleep After Seeing These Horror Movie Makeup Looks
One of the best parts of Halloween is that every channel on TV is playing horror movie after horror movie. These films wouldn't be the same without the terrifying monsters and killers that make us scream in terror. Freddy Kruger, Pinhead, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown never fail to send a chill down our spines regardless of how many times we've seen their iconic faces.
It takes a lot of makeup and time to transform ordinary people into these petrifying creatures, but we think it's worth the effort. These Instagram photos of makeup artists changing themselves into horror movie villains are so convincing they will give you chills.
This Halloween, let these makeup artists inspire you to go above and beyond with your costume and use makeup to turn yourself into a blood-curdling demon. You might even scare your friends into giving you all of their candy.
How Netflix Reinvented Your Favorite Witches' Looks in the New Sabrina Series
Maybe you're an Archie Comics fan (and are excited by anything having to do with Riverdale). Maybe you're a '90s baby. Either way, Netflix released the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the new take on the Archie storyline about the teenager who is half-witch and half-mortal.
Full disclosure: the only thing that the '90s Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Netflix's adaptation have in common are your key characters - Sabrina, her aunts Zelda and Hilda, her cat Salem, and boyfriend Harvey Kinkle - but everything in 2018's version is darker, particularly the makeup on the show. For Sabrina, this was intentional. "Sabrina's natural beauty look sets the stage for her transformation over the first season," the show's head of makeup Candice Stafford told Glamour. "Over the course of the show, her makeup - whether light and feathery or, eventually, vamped up with the other witches - is a barometer for her allegiance to the witch's coven."
Below is a glimpse of the beauty evolution of your favorite Spellmans.
This New '90s-Inspired Razor Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Razor brand Billie wants to bring back the fun of getting ready with the new colorblock razor DreamPop, which will instantly transport you to the '90s. The razor features four neon hues that look like every jacket Will Smith wore on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and were chosen because they were some of the brand's most-requested handle colors.
Even more exciting, the brand is also launching a '90s accessory kit that includes scrunchies, butterfly clips, a compact mirror, and a glitter pouch that will make you so happy, you'll be doing the Carlton when it arrives on your doorstep.
Like all Billie razors, this variety has a lightweight resin handle and is ergonomically designed to make it easy to use. The DreamPop Starter Kit ($9) and the Accessories Kit ($15 with purchase of Starter Kit) are available for purchase on the brand's website and are so cute, even cousin Hillary would approve.
The 5 Top-Rated Mascaras From Sephora Will Give You Long, Thick Lashes
As beauty editors, we take our mascara choices seriously. There are so many options out there, but only a few are volumizing, lengthening, and smudge-proof all in one formula. Sephora is a great resource for choosing the best mascara for you since thousands of customers write reviews. We curated a selection of the top-rated picks for you to consider. Take a look and test one out for yourself.
Neil Patrick Harris's Family Owns Halloween (Once Again!) as Disney's Hitchhiking Ghosts
Every year we look forward to Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's epic family Halloween costumes, and they definitely upped the ante this season. Instead of opting for something cute and fun, Neil and David decided they'd scare the crap out of us and dress up as the hitchhiking ghosts from Disney's The Haunted Mansion ride. "Welcome, foolish mortals. We hope your Halloween is happily haunted, but heed this warning: beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts!" David captioned his spooky Instagram snap. We hardly even recognized their 8-year-old twins, Harper and Gideon! Seriously, how do they manage to win Halloween every single year?
Ballerina Misty Copeland Continues to Break Barriers in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms might just be the movie of the holiday season. Not only does it give us a modern twist on a classic story with a heroine who isn't afraid to create her own destiny, but it also adds an important element of diversity to the tale by author E. T. A. Hoffmann. In a recent interview with POPSUGAR, Misty Copeland expressed her excitement for portraying The Ballerina - a role that typically isn't played by a woman of color on screen.
Copeland, who started learning ballet at 13, is no stranger to breaking barriers in the world of ballet. In 2014, she was the first black woman to perform the lead role of Odette/Odile in the American Ballet Theatre's performance of Swan Lake in Australia. The following year, she became the first black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history.
She's also familiar with The Nutcracker as it was the first ballet she danced in as a teenager. Over a decade later, she starred as Clara in the American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Now, she gets to take her involvement in the story to new heights with Disney.
Still, Copeland believes that there's more work to be done when it comes to diversifying the portrayal of ballerinas. "When people think of a ballerina, they don't think of me," she said. "This is going to be something that lives on in this film - that people will look at this brown ballerina, and it won't be a brown ballerina. It'll just be, 'That's a ballerina. That's what a ballerina looks like.'"
The added element of representation and a more independent heroine are just two of the differences Copeland said will make the film more complex than the traditional narrative. "It's not as light and surface as the ballet story," she said. "It's kind of digging deeper into these characters. It's like another dimension."
Personally, I can't wait for this aspect of the movie. I vividly remember wanting to be a ballerina when I was little, spinning and jumping in the foyer of my house. But I never really thought it was possible because as a young black girl, every ballerina I saw on TV or in movies looked nothing like me. The fact that other young women of color will be able to see Copeland gracefully twirl and caper on the big screen is meaningful because it shows that being a ballerina is limited to those with one specific look. Inclusivity matters, and somewhere, there's going to be a little girl who sees herself represented on screen. And maybe, just maybe, her dreams will feel attainable, too.
Watch Copeland dance her heart out on the big screen as The Ballerina in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms when it comes to theaters Nov. 2.
17 Revelations About Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Straight From the Set
When the onscreen Harry Potter franchise ended its illustrious run in 2011, many fans of J.K. Rowling's story went into immediate mourning; sure we all still have the books to keep us company, but seeing that marvelous, magical world up on the big screen every few years brought with it a special kind of joy. That's what made the hype around the 2016 film adaptation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them simultaneously so strong and also a little hesitant - could it live up to its predecessors? As you hopefully know by now, it does . . . and then some.
Now we find ourselves just a few short weeks away from the premiere of its sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. So far, the second film has been mired in a bit of controversy, courtesy of star Johnny Depp, who plays titular villain Gellert Grindelwald. But when I visited the sequel's set outside of London late last year, spirits were high, for good reason: the cast and crew were in the midst of creating some serious magic. The second movie in the five-part series aims to be even more dazzling than the first, which was confirmed to me repeatedly by stars like Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller, and Callum Turner, as well as director David Yates.
Miranda Lambert Pokes Fun at Divorce in Glitzy Music Video For "Got My Name Changed Back"
It's safe to say divorce court has never looked this good.
In the music video for the recently reunited Pistol Annies' "Got My Name Changed Back," Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley dress to the nines for their appearance in front of a judge. As the song's title suggests, Lambert sings about reclaiming her old name and isn't afraid to drag her cheating ex through the mud.
"It takes a judge to get married, it takes a judge to get divorced / Well the last couple of years, spent a lotta time in court," she sings on the stand in front of a packed room, before repeating "Got my name changed back."
Although she doesn't name anyone specifically, it's not hard to guess that the tune was inspired by Lambert's rocky few years in love. She divorced from country singer Blake Shelton in 2015, dated Anderson East shortly afterwards, and then found herself caught up in a love triangle when she broke up with East and started dating Turnpike Troubadours musician Evan Felker despite the fact he was married at the time.
Lambert has since broken it off with Felker, since she told The Tennessean in August that she was "happily single" and focusing on music to empower women.
"Love is a hard road sometimes and it's been a roller-coaster ride for me, but I'm definitely thankful for all the ups and downs because I've had some really good songs come out of it," she said. "You've got to take the bad parts and put them on paper and then move on to the happy parts."
If the ridiculously fun video for "Got My Name Changed Back" is any indication, Lambert is doing just fine.
The Promo For Rick Grimes's Last Episode of The Walking Dead Promises Lots of Tears
If you somehow missed the fact that Rick Grimes's journey on The Walking Dead was about to end, this will definitely clear that up for you. AMC dropped the trailer for the fifth episode of season nine, which will only ever be referred to as "Rick Grimes's Last Episode." The previous episode set the death of our favorite cowboy in motion, ending with him impaled by a rebar with two hordes of walkers closing in. So it's not looking good for ol' Rick.
The trailer for episode five promises an intense and emotional trip, with what looks like Rick attempting to herd the walker hordes back to Georgia, away from the currently established communities. While we can only speculate about what this episode will bring, we do know that it will feature the return of Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal). From the looks of it, Shane will be back as one of a few hallucinatory visits Rick has as he bleeds out. I imagine the former friends have a lot to talk about since Shane's death in season two, so it'll definitely be interesting to see how the two interact. There's also a brief clip of Michonne telling Rick, "It's not over. We don't die." Unless she knows something we don't, he's probably going to prove her wrong.
It looks like the episode will mainly focus on Rick looking back on his journey as it ends and holding on just long enough to save his family from the giant walker horde. This episode will finally give us an answer to what happens to Rick Grimes and we'll probably never recover from it, to be quite honest. Check out the trailer above!
Let's Give a Crazy Rich Round of Applause For Olivia Munn's Peik Lin Halloween Costume
This year has treated us to a plethora of on-point celebrity Halloween costumes, but Olivia Munn took the cake when she stepped out dressed as Goh Peik Lin from the record-smashing movie Crazy Rich Asians. The 38-year-old star paid tribute to the comedic movie character by suiting up in an outfit that mimicked the one Peik Lin (Awkwafina) wears while helping Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) pick out a dress for Colin and Araminta Khoo's wedding. Olivia wore a white collared shirt under a red Hello Kitty-themed peplum top and styled them with striped pants and a black decorative necklace, just like Peik Lin's. Oh, and she wore a pixie-style blond wig, too. She really went for it, y'all.
In fact, Olivia's costume was so spot-on that Awkwafina virtually gave it her seal of approval when she retweeted the actress's photos on Twitter. Ahead, admire Olivia's Peik Lin costume in all its crazy glory.
Jenna Dewan Is Moving On With Actor Steve Kazee After Filing For Divorce From Channing Tatum
Jenna Dewan was reportedly seen with a handsome date after officially filing for divorce from Channing Tatum last week, and now we finally know who the mystery man is: Tony Award-winning actor Steve Kazee. According to ET, the 37-year-old actress's romance with Steve is new and they've only been dating for a few weeks. On Tuesday, actress Ginifer King posted Instagram photos of Steve and Jenna looking rather cozy at his 43rd birthday celebration at LA's Haunted Hayride. The couple has yet to publicly confirm the news.
Jenna was married to Channing for almost nine years before they called it quits in April. Both Jenna and Channing officially filed for divorce last week, requesting joint custody of their 5-year-old daughter Everly. Channing has also moved on with singer Jessie J, and Jenna is apparently "just fine" with it.
These Hereditary Costumes Are So Scary, I Almost Couldn't Finish Writing This
It's been several months since the release of Hereditary, and yet it still seems as terrifying as ever. It should come as no surprise, then, that people are culling their Halloween costumes from the horror film about a grieving mother and her family's dark history. While the majority of fans are dressing up as siblings Peter (or should we say, King Paimon?) and Charlie Graham - often specifically referencing that horrifying car scene - there are also a few pretty impressive costumes in honor of unhinged matriarch Annie Graham. For the most part, all of the costumes are fairly scary, but we'd recommend avoiding the final costume if you're a little squeamish. (Seriously, enter at your own risk.)
6 Creepy-as-Hell Things That Happened to People While Watching Scary Movies
Scary movies are fun to watch any time of year, but there is really nothing like hunkering down to test your fear capacity around Halloween. Some people can only handle Freeform's kid-friendly lineup of scary movies, while others go all out for AMC's FearFest schedule. Whatever your taste may be (for blood, or otherwise), you're bound to be a little tense. But what if something else happens in addition to the expected jump scares? Keep reading for six creepy-as-hell things that have happened to people while watching scary movies, and prepare to never sleep again.
Hold Up - We Actually Might See Coven's Voodoo Queen on American Horror Story: Apocalypse
American Horror Story: Apocalypse has been taking viewers on a wild ride - one that inspires a lot of questions, while only answering a few. But on the bright side, the most recent episodes of the eighth season featured the highly anticipated return of the witches from Coven! We've been waiting to see how the witches would fit into this dystopian chaos, and each episode reveals more connections among the seasons. But there's one Coven character missing from the Apocalypse lineup that we couldn't help but wonder about: Marie Laveau.
Although Angela Bassett's voodoo priestess does technically die at the end of Coven, we all know a little death never stops a character from popping back up in one of Ryan Murphy's stories. After all, there are witches, warlocks, and the Antichrist; a resurrection is child's play. Due to Bassett being hard at work on Murphy's 9-1-1 series on Fox, it was assumed we won't be seeing Marie serve up her special brand of magic in Apocalypse anytime soon. Bassett herself admitted that she was disappointed as much as anyone else by Marie's absence in the current season.
"I have [Apocalypse] on my DVR, but I haven't seen any of it just yet," Bassett told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday. "But I mean, come on. Where's Marie Laveau? I'm even a little bit in my feelings that Marie didn't come back."
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that the Voodoo Queen may make an Apocalypse appearance after all. Reddit user Ozymandiyaass pointed out a startling clue that suggests we may be seeing not one, but two more familiar faces this season. In a photo posted by an AHS crew member, several people hang around a cage with the caption "Wrap!" For those wondering what the big deal is, that particular cage is one we've seen from Marie and Madame Delphine LaLaurie's (played by Kathy Bates) personal hell. There are a lot of ways and reasons we could be seeing the two again - maybe Papa Legba gets another soul for Marie to torture, or someone manages to bring the two back from hell - but that's only if we're adding up the clues correctly and they do make a reappearance.
We can't lie, while we appreciate that Bassett is kicking ass in a more realistic way as 9-1-1's Athena Grant (a firm but fair LAPD patrol sergeant), we would love seeing Marie tell Michael Langdon where he can stick his satanic mess.
This Woman's Lara Jean Croft Halloween Costume Deserves a Freakin' Nobel Prize
When reflecting on the heroine at the center of the cinematic masterpiece that is To All the Boys I've Loved Before, aka Lara Jean Covey, excavating ancient tombs and shooting arrows through bad guys isn't what comes to mind. Lara Jean is all about romance novels, Peter Kavinsky, and Yakult. Nevertheless, one woman figured out the perfect way to combine Lara Jean with one of pop culture's other great Laras just in time for Halloween.
Nicole He shared a photo of her epic, original costume on Twitter on Saturday, with the perfect caption - "Lara Jean Croft: To All The Tombs I've Raided Before." Yes, she combined Lara Jean Covey with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Pretty genius, no?
Nicole's take on the costume features Lara Jean's signature pink bomber jacket, floral top, and ponytail, while also mixing in Lara Croft's backpack, slew of weapons, and combat boots. Of all the TATBILB costumes out there this October, this is by far the most original. Take a peek at her incredible costume ahead, as well as all the wholesome reactions to it from fans of both movies!
Unbreak Our Hearts: Beyoncé Heats Up Halloween With Her Spot-On Toni Braxton Costume
Crown Queen Bey the new Queen of Halloween. On Oct. 30, the Lemonade singer revealed her Halloween costume, posting a series of photos of her dressed as none other than fellow iconic singer Toni Braxton. "Sending love and adoration to one of our talented legends," she captioned one of the photos. "Thank you for the countless bops. Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens."
Rocking a short pixie cut with a white tank top, black jacket, and gold earrings, Bey was the spitting image of Toni. She also posted the original photos of Toni's 1993 "Another Sad Love Song" single cover, and the resemblance has our jaws on the ground.
This isn't the first time Beyoncé has honored other music mavens. In 2016, she recreated the classic '80s ensemble from Salt-N-Pepa's seminal music video for "Push It." The following year, she celebrated the legacy of Lil' Kim with five different looks from the rapper's music videos and red carpet looks.
We can now add Toni Braxton to the list of music icons that Bey has honored on Halloween. Look ahead to see her stun as Toni.
Yikes! Jimmy Kimmel Roasts "Obnoxious Jerk" Matt Damon After Their World Series Outing
Jimmy Kimmel had the misfortune of being seated next to longtime "frenemy" Matt Damon at the World Series over the weekend, and the late-night host is not letting it go. While hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, Jimmy continued ragging on Matt, calling him "an obnoxious jerk" and comparing him to a "rodent" for eating "people's unfinished food off the floor." He also called out Ben Affleck for being a "big loser" and sitting in between Matt and Jimmy who wore "I'm With Stupid" shirts. Of course, Jimmy was only kidding. Even though Jimmy and Matt love playing up their fake beef (which we love), they are actually good friends in real life.
Nina Dobrev and Her Dog Wore Matching Costumes, and You Bet It Was "UniCORNY"
Last year, I ordered my dog a lion's mane for what I thought would be a quick and easy Halloween costume for my 2-year-old Shetland Sheepdog until he attacked it like Simba's prey. This year, I went with a slick button-up Hawaiian shirt and a lei, that he then enjoyed as dessert. You get where I'm going here - Halloween costumes and my dog just don't get along very well, which is why I was insanely impressed when I saw Nina Dobrev's recent matching costume with her adorable dog Maverick.
After wowing us with her creative A Star Is Born costume days prior, and taking the holiday by storm last year, we had high expectations, but the fact that she got Maverick to happily transform into a colorful unicorn deserves serious praise. Well, "happily" might be an overstatement. Nina documented their entire costume reveal on both her and Maverick's Instagram Stories, and by the look of Maverick's face, she's thiiiiiis close to handling it the way my dog did.
Regardless, they make a really cute unicorn duo, and I'm officially unimpressed by my costume-eating dog. Read on to see their sweet photos together and all the colorful footage Nina documented on social media.
How Many of These Haunting of Hill House Costumes Can You Look at Before Freaking Out?
At this point you've probably made your way through the entirety of The Haunting of Hill House, but that doesn't mean the heartbreaking, absolutely terrifying story has left your consciousness. I, for one, will be thinking about THAT jump scare for the rest of my days. But for those among us with nerves of steel, the Crain siblings and all the ghosts who haunt them provided an exciting opportunity for some seriously scary Halloween costumes.
From grisly Bent Neck Ladies to spot-on interpretations of characters like Olivia, Hugh, and Theo, keep reading to see how people channeled the Netflix series this October. Fair warning, though: some of these costumes are genuinely freaky, so scroll through them with caution if you've 1.) recently eaten, or 2.) plan on sleeping ever again.
The Cast of Sabrina the Teenage Witch Had the BEST Reaction to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
It's been 15 years since Sabrina the Teenage Witch went off the air, but now fans are getting to see a whole new side of the character thanks to the release of Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The new series is remarkably different from the classic '90s sitcom - and we're not just talking about the fact that Salem doesn't talk. After reuniting the original Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart), Harvey (Nate Richert), Hilda (Caroline Rhea), and Zelda (Beth Broderick) to give the Chilling Adventures cast a message sending them "best witches," Netflix had the actors watch a bit of the new series to gauge their reactions.
The cast seems very into how empowered "Little Sabrina" is, though they do point out it's a lot spookier and has less glitter (though they said it with a lot more screaming). It's definitely a lot more sexed-up than they were used to. Most notably, Rhea points out that the new Salem is an upgrade from "the alcoholic rabbit wearing a hairpiece" he was on the original show. Watch their hilarious reactions above!
Will Smith Gets Honest About the Time He Broke Up With Jada During Their Marriage
Jada Pinkett and Will Smith have been married for almost 21 years, but as many know, marriage is hard work, and things aren't always smooth sailing. Such was the case for Will and Jada back in 2011. During Monday's episode of Jada's Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk, the couple opened up about the time they broke up during their marriage. The split stemmed from Jada's 40th birthday party after Will hired Mary J. Blige to perform and made a video of never-before-seen moments of Jada's late grandmother.
"She's like, it's my birthday and she told me that the party was the most ridiculous display of my ego," Will said. "Crushed, right? And to this day I know I was crushed because it was true. It wasn't a party for her. When she called me on that, that's when I snapped and that's the only time you ever heard me snap. I snapped in front of Willow, and Willow starts crying and she's like, 'Just figure it out.'"
Will admitted that he "saw for the first time what Jada had been saying the whole time about hiding behind my ego" and realized Jada "wanted none of the stuff I had built." Still, Will and Jada never considered divorce an option and ended up getting back together. "We had to rebuild with new rules and something way, completely different," Will added. Watch Jada and Will's full interview ahead, and check out what they had to say about those Scientology rumors.
Naomi Watts Has Been Tapped For a Lead Role in the Game of Thrones Prequel
The as-yet-untitled Game of Thrones prequel series just announced the first of its cast! According to Variety, Naomi Watts has officially been tapped to star in the pilot. There isn't much known about Watts's character, though it is known that she is playing "a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret." Sounds deliciously mysterious.
The pilot for the prequel is set thousands of years before the events featured in author George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series. According to HBO's description of the project, "The series chronicles the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour, and only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros's history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend . . . it's not the story we think we know."
HBO ordered the pilot over the Summer and filming began this October in Belfast through Paint Hall studios in the city's Titanic Quarter. Though the prequel has no official title as of yet, Martin revealed it has the working title The Long Night. Though the show likely won't be available until 2020 if it's ordered to series, this is exciting news for Game of Thrones fans as we wait for the premiere of season eight!
The Walking Dead: These Heartbreaking New Photos Have Us Already Grieving Rick Grimes
The closer and closer we get to Rick Grimes's final episode on The Walking Dead, the more it seems like we won't be getting a happy ending for the apocalyptic sheriff.
After episode four set Rick's death in motion by having his horse spook and rear up, dropping him into a pile of rubble and leaving Rick with his stomach impaled by steel rebar as walkers close in around him, it seems pretty obvious that he's looking at a rough ending. Even if Rick does manage to get away from the walkers, he's still bleeding out a long way away from any community, and everyone is too preoccupied with other matters to even think of searching for him anytime soon. So, it looks like Rick has just about run out of luck at this point.
For those who are still hopeful, there are a lot of ways this could play out where Rick doesn't have to die. He could be randomly found while still attempting to herd the walker hordes away from the bridge. Or Jadis could grab him to join her on that copter and fly him somewhere safe. Or maybe he'll wake up and all of this has just been of dream! (JK, that would never fly.) However this particular cookie crumbles, it's still going to be Rick Grimes's last episode. AMC was gracious enough to share these first-look photos, so we've rounded them up for you to scour for clues. Check them out ahead, and get ready for the end of an era on Sunday, Nov. 4.
15 British Royal Family Halloween Costume Ideas That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty
Halloween is the one time of the year when you can transform into anyone you want to be, so why not kick things up a notch and dress up like the British royal family this year? From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's over-the-top wedding to the family's royal tours over the years, there are so many ways you can channel the brood. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, decide which royal you're going to be, and put on your best British accent. Check out even more iconic moments ahead.
Halsey's Fans Are Freaking the F*ck Out Over Her New Music Video, and It's Not Hard to See Why
Upon first glance, Halsey's new music video might not seem like anything out of the ordinary: "Without Me" sees her stuck in an abusive, toxic relationship with a man who she enjoys going out and partying a little too hard with, but is also forced to pick up the pieces when he gets out of hand. It's a storyline common in plenty of videos, but one thing in particular has caught the eye of her fans: her video's leading man.
In a move straight out of Justin Timberlake's playbook, Halsey seems to have cast a love interest who looks pretty damn close to her ex, G-Eazy. She split from the rapper earlier in October, with a source saying that the couple "just can't seem to get past their previous issues." While the pair have yet to publicly comment on their breakup, they did unfollow each other on Instagram . . . and now Halsey has presumably fired a shot in the form of the "Without Me" video.
Do you think the casting was done on purpose? Let's take a closer look, ahead.
What Does Miss Wardwell Want on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina? Her Motives Are Pretty Twisted
Warning: big ol' spoilers for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina below!
I have to hand it to Miss Wardwell - she makes being pure evil look damn good. I have no doubt that stock in red lipstick and floral dresses will soar after the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina premiere, all thanks to her.
But I digress!
What we're really here to talk about is how f*cking evil Miss Wardwell is, right? The character, played by Michelle Gomez, starts off the season as a mousy teacher at Sabrina's mortal high school who makes the mistake of picking up a stranded "woman" on the side of the road. After inviting her inside her home, the stranger makes quick work of Miss Wardwell, taking over her body and morphing into a chic but twisted villainess dead set on turning Sabrina into Satan's personal plaything.
If you caught yourself wavering on whether or not Miss Wardwell is really a villain at certain points throughout the series, you're not the only one - she's pricking the voodoo doll she made of Sabrina one minute and then saving her from the nightmarish wrath of the Batibat the next. But make no mistake: even when Miss Wardwell is saving Sabrina and the rest of the Spellmans from certain doom, it's all with the goal of steering the young witch permanently down the Path of Night.
During a conversation with Sabrina, Miss Wardwell paints a picture of how she arrived in Greendale. She claims she was once engaged to a mortal in New Hampshire, which got her excommunicated by her own coven, so she joined Sabrina's father's coven instead. She says she became Edward's acolyte and explains he tasked her with watching over Sabrina before his death in the plane crash. None of this is true, however, since it later becomes clear that Miss Wardwell will do anything to get closer to Sabrina.
We see her treachery come out when she kills Susie's uncle with a voodoo doll and persuades Sabrina to perform an exorcism on a mortal and later to attempt to bring Harvey's dead brother back to life. All of this is done to apparently push Sabrina further away from her human side, in hopes of fulfilling "the Dark Lord's prophecy." By the end of season one, Miss Wardwell succeeds in her goal of driving a wedge between Sabrina and Harvey and convinces her to sign over her free will to Satan in order to be imbued with enough power to save Greendale from an evil, vengeful coven of undead witches (it's . . . a long story). Sabrina suddenly gets platinum blond hair and a darker edge to her personality, but we'll have to wait to see how the change truly effects her in season two.
As for Miss Wardwell, she finally reveals who she actually is in the final few minutes of the season finale. While chatting with Principal George Hawthorne, who she has gagged and tied up in her home, she tells him she's "the mother of demons, the dawn of doom, Satan's concubine." She goes on:
"I'm Lilith, first wife to Adam, saved from despair by a fallen angel. I call myself Madame Satan in his honor. But soon, very soon, I'll have a new title. You see, once I finish grooming Sabrina to take my place . . . I'll earn a crown and a throne by his side. Who am I? I'm the future queen of Hell."
Then, she proceeds to rip off her human face and eat the principal (as one does). When her familiar, a crow, warns her that the Dark Lord might be using her to groom Sabrina into being his bride, instead of Miss Wardwell, she crushes the animal in her hands. We can only hope that foreshadowing will be explored in the upcoming second season.
Go Ahead and Give KJ Apa All the Awards For His Josie and the Pussycats Costume
It looks like Riverdale's Josie and the Pussycats just became KJ Apa and the Pussycats. On Oct. 27, KJ, who plays Archie Andrews, took a walk on the wild side by dressing up as one of the pussycats from the show's fictitious girl group. His costar Charles Melton, who plays Reggie Mantle, also got in on the action with a leopard-print costume of his own. KJ posted a photo of his hilarious costume, simply commenting it, "Shieeett!" That's pretty much what we thought when we saw KJ in that getup because if we're being honest, he looks sort of . . . fierce.
Archie already sang with the Pussycats in season two, so what are the odds that he'll just fully commit to becoming a part of the group once he's out of the slammer? Out of all the absurd things that have already happened in season three, watching Archie work it in a skintight cat suit wouldn't be the absolute worst. We think both he and Reggie would fit into the group perfectly.
See how KJ and Charles compare to the show's actual Josie and the Pussycats in the photos ahead.
Cardi B Opens Up About Not Going On Tour For Her Daughter: "I Don't Want Her to Forget Me"
Despite a whirlwind year filled with accolades and exciting opportunities, Cardi B described motherhood as her "proudest" and "happiest" accomplishment. The charismatic 26-year-old rapper recently spoke about being a new mom in the December/January 2018 issue of People en Español, and though she admitted her high-profile lifestyle provides certain obstacles, Cardi said parenting her 3-month-old daughter Kulture keeps her grounded. "It cracks a smile on the most stressful days," she said.
While she's famously candid, Cardi has been fairly private about her daughter, and even declined a million-dollar offer to share pictures of her with the press. Cardi also dropped out of a tour with Bruno Mars so that she could spend more time with her newborn. "I don't want to miss nothing from my baby," Cardi said of the decision. "I read that babies forget people so quick; I don't want her to forget me. I don't want her thinking that somebody else is her mom; I want her to love me as her mom. I want to be the one that when she cries, I'm the one that stops her from crying."
What's more, Cardi is adamant about ensuring Kulture isn't spoiled. "She's gonna be raised in a big mansion. She's most likely gonna get whatever she wants from me and her dad, but I also want her to be humble," Cardi said. Adding, "I would like her to see how the people in my community live. I would like for her to be humble, for her to want to share, for her not to be snobby."
This Swear Word Christmas Packaging Is the Wrapping Paper Version of a Lump of Coal
There's something about being able to be both aggressive and lazy with your holiday gift-giving that's particularly appealing - it just has a nice ring to it. If you feel like you're the type who needs someone to know that, yes, you bought them a gift but you're not about to go watch a YouTube video about how to optimize tape and make cutesy bows, then you need to send a message. And we can't think of a better message to send than slipping a present inside of an aggressive Personalised Merry F*cking Christmas Sack ($16). Yes, you can be as extra as you want and even print one with their name on it. That way there's absolutely no mistaking who you want to have a Merry F*cking Christmas.
This Little Girl's Spot-On "Beychella" Costume Will School You in Pop Culture
You may think you're Beyoncé's biggest fan, but do you literally have a complementary "Beyoncé fan"? If not, you'll probably want to defer to 2-year-old Kali Brown, who has that and more. What she lacks in years she makes up for with pure Queen Bey passion - so much so that she dressed up in her "Beyoncé Alpha Knowles" best for Halloween.
Kali's mom, Shenika Paris shared a video and a few snaps of Kali (er, I mean "Kalchella") in action on Instagram, all decked out in a tiny replica of the singer's memorable college-themed Coachella outfit. They got every detail of Bey's original look in place, which makes sense, since Shenika told POPSUGAR she and Kali watch Bey's historic performance together once a week. That must be where she learned her moves, too.
In the photo's caption, Shenika said it's "only right" that her little girl chose this costume, since Kali "constantly says, 'I look like Beyoncé.'" No argument here! From her fierce pop star attitude to her picture-perfect outfit, we're a little starstruck just looking at Kali's spot-on costume.
A Lunch Lady Brightened Her Students' Day by Doing This 1 Simple Thing
❤️words of inspiration from our cafeteria manager for our students... #relationshipsmatter #heartwork pic.twitter.com/dj9MyKgI4q
- Sharon Shewbridge (@DrShewbridge) October 25, 2018
For the past nine years, Stacey Truman, the cafeteria manager at Kingston Elementary School in Virginia, has been writing inspirational messages on bananas as a of making her students' day a little brighter. Recently, Dr. Sharon Shewbridge, the school's principal, captured a photo of the uplifting words and shared it on Twitter, and the concept is delightfully simple.
"I do it for my kids at home, so why not bring it here and do it for them because they are like my kids," Stacey told WTKR. She went on to explain how each student receives their inspirational fruit. "They're reading it as they come through the line," added Truman. "It may not be what they choose, you know, that just wasn't the fruit that they wanted for the day, but they were still like, 'Oh that's pretty cool.'"
As for how Stacey comes up with what to write? She just goes with whatever is top of mind. "Most of [the messages] I came up with myself because I would just think about what you would tell a kid or what you would want to hear yourself," she said.
Although we hope this idea catches on, Stacey never intended to be in the spotlight. "[Stacey]'s almost embarrassed about all the attention," said Dr. Shewbridge. "She just wanted it to be anonymous. But I said this is so simple and amazing - and it has such an impact on kids. It's simple, but these words can help them be more courageous and realize that they are good enough. I hope that other schools see it's an easy way to get a kind message to kids."
The Best Gifts For 6-Year-Olds in 2018
The 6-year-old on your list is in an unusual place. They're a full-time student now where independence and responsibility are key components of their day. At home, your tot's still your little kid who isn't quite ready for big-kid toys. We've rounded up some of our favorite finds for the 6-year-old in your life, from an adorable Moana doll to old school games like Battleship.
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