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Pop Culture
Tom Hiddleston Does The Weather Now
Michael Hafford
Apr 1, 2016
TV Shows
There’s A New Rachel On
Friends
Michael Hafford
Apr 1, 2016
Celebrity Style
Check Out 4
Very
Fresh Celeb Takes On The Velvet Comeback
Ana Colon
Apr 1, 2016
Tech
Some Guy Built A Robot That Looks Like Scarlett Johansson
Ricky Ma, robot-maker and Hong Kong resident, realized that he would probably never meet Scarlett Johansson. That gives him something in common with the va
by
Michael Hafford
Tech
This Website Turns You Into A Powerpuff Girl
The Powerpuff Girls are coming back in three short days. And because it’s 2016, you can now turn yourself into one of them. Unfortunately, that doesn
by
Michael Hafford
Pop Culture
Kim Kardashian Insists That She & Kylie Are In No Way Competing
A little sibling rivalry is normal — especially when you're one of five sisters, each trying to break the internet in her own way. But Kim Karda
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
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Shopping
15 Pajama Sets Too Chic To Wear To Bed
by
Juliana Salazar
Wellness
5 Days Of Zero Coffee
R29er Lucie Fink wants coffee. Now! But she won't drink it for five days.
by
Laura Delarato
Pop Culture
This Co-Star From
The Hills
Makes Whitney Port “A ...
We first met Whitney Port when she interned at Teen Vogue with Lauren Conrad during the first season of The Hills. She was Conrad's wingwoman, especia
by
Morgan Baila
Pop Culture
Britney & Jamie Lynn Spears Have Some Sister Bonding Spa Time
If any sibling set has earned some quality time at the spa, it's the Spears sisters. Britney and Jamie Lynn — who recently united onstage at the
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Pop Culture
Update: Blake Shelton Defends Gwen Stefani’s Pregnancy Prank
Update: Gwen Stefani has been facing criticism for her April Fools' Day pregnancy prank, and her boyfriend Blake Shelton has come to her defense. Thou
by
Erin Donnelly
Tech
The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying A New Phone
When you're buying a new phone, you've got to choose between 16, 32, 64, and 128 gigabyte variations. But, what in the heck does that even mean?
by
Christina Bonnington
Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Adores Lena Dunham & We’re Into It
At first thought, it doesn't seem that Khloé Kardashian and Lena Dunham have too much in common. Dunham is Girls-squad while Kardashian is glam
by
Morgan Baila
Home
Does This Inflatable, Portable Couch Really Look Like A Vagina?
While I really wish I could be at home in a taco chair all day, sometimes, I have to wander out into the real world, where sitting becomes less easy. Enter
by
Marshall Bright
Travel
15 West Coast Destinations You NEED To Visit
by
Angela Tafoya
Shopping
Kenzo’s Signature Tiger Sweatshirt Has Gotten A Disney Make...
by
Ana Colon
TV Shows
Sarah Paulson Started Craving Cigarettes After Playing Marcia Clark
Sarah Paulson could eventually win an Emmy for playing Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson, but it doesn't seem the part has done her lungs any
by
Esther Zuckerman
Skin Care
Why We’ve All Stopped Getting Facials
When was the last time you got a facial? Was it around the same time you last went on a first date with someone you didn't meet through an app, or use
by
Megan Cahn
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Pop Culture
Kylie Jenner Forgives An Overly Touchy Fan
Superfans sometimes forget that celebs need their personal space just like anyone else. That seemed to be the case when a young fan eager to get a selfie w
by
Molly Horan
Fitness
This 30-Day Challenge Will Transform Your Posture
by
Amy Roberts
Mind
Did You Fall For An April Fools’ Prank? Read This
This article was originally published on April 1, 2015. Welp, it happened. You fell for one of the Internet's many wonderful April Fools' Day pra
by
Sarah Jacoby
Sex
This Tampon Alternative Wants To Make Period Sex Mess-Free
For those of us who menstruate, period sex is a common conundrum. On the one hand, there's no reason not to do it if you're feeling up for it; on
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Sara Coughlin
Celebrity Style
Cara Delevingne Opens Up About Depression (& Denies Quitting Mode...
On Wednesday, It model Cara Delevingne made her return to modeling with a new campaign for Hedi Slimane's au revoir collection for Saint Laurent. Need
by
Erin Cunningham
Movies
Who Is Rose Red & Why Is Disney Making A Movie About Her?
In 1937, Walt Disney Productions released its first animated feature-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The dark and twisted fairy tale from Jac
by
Morgan Baila
New York
How Not Fitting In Can Work To Your Advantage
Whether rooted in reality or a glamorized rom-com, job stereotypes make it easy to assume the voices behind most runway reviews, PR pitches, and cover stor
by
Gina Marinelli
TV Shows
The Four Last Words Of
Gilmore Girls
Have Already Been C...
By now, we've established that we're all going to go ape shit the day that the Gilmore Girls revival drops on Netflix. The highly anticipated ser
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Mind
This Is What It’s Like To Be “Depressed While Black...
This week, Refinery29 is exploring mental health topics as part of our partnership with Clinton Global Initiative University. This article was originally p
by
Sarah Jacoby
Tech
The Story Of How A NASA Engineer Invented The Super Soaker
One of your favorite childhood toys wasn't dreamed up by a team of kids or an inventive product marketer. The Super Soaker, a staple of the summers of
by
Christina Bonnington
Shopping
How To Pull Off This Tricky, Kardashian-Approved Trend
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
Celebrity Style
Check Out Kylie Jenner’s First Puma Ad, Starring A Brand Ne...
Update: Ready to slip into Puma's new Fierce sneaker — the style Kylie Jenner helped introduce? The wait's over: The shoes became available
by
Ana Colon
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US News
How I Lost My Love For SeaWorld
Alexandra Owens is a freelance writer and also volunteers with animal rescues. The views expressed here are her own. Animal-obsessed, a bit of a nerd, and
by
Alexandra Owens
Travel
14 Trips To Take With Your Tax Refund
by
Nikki Ekstein, Tr...
TV Shows
This
Scandal
Character’s Latest Arc Represents A L...
During Scandal's first four seasons, David Rosen (Joshua Malina) was nearly impossible not to like. He had everything going for him — he was an
by
Meghan De Maria
Movies
Pixar Just Revealed A Major, Adorable Easter Egg
The most ardent Pixar fans should be shaking their heads right now. Apparently, everyone's been missing a huge Easter egg. Today Pixar released a vide
by
Esther Zuckerman
World News
New Ebola Death Confirmed In Liberia
A new Ebola case has been confirmed in Liberia, several months after the outbreak of the deadly virus was believed to be contained, Reuters reported. The v
by
Lilli Petersen
Celebrity Beauty
Drew Barrymore Gets New Tattoo For Daughters, Melts Our Hearts
It's been a big week in the celebrity-tattoo world. Ariel Winter debuted a line of script on her thigh, and David Beckham's ankle tat is still fr
by
Jessica Chou
TV Shows
The Catch
Episode 2 Recap: “The Real Killer”
Much like Mireille Enos’ character Alice Vaughan, I feel duped. I was promised a twisty game of cat and mouse, but all I saw this week was the mouse
by
annie barrett
Music
Taylor Swift Eats Sh*t While Running & Rapping On The Treadmill
We want to make a “Shake It Off” joke. But frankly, this looks like it hurt. Taylor Swift debuted a collaborative video with Apple Music today
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Fashion
What Aerie Got Wrong (& Right) With Its April Fools Hoax
Update: Aerie has asked us to clarify that this is not an April Fools' joke but rather an awareness-raising hoax used to draw attention to their commi
by
Kelsey Miller
Tech
Our Favorite April Fools’ Day Gags
by
Madeline Buxton
Work & Money
Stop Doing THIS At Work Right Now
by
Jonathan Parks-Ra...
Food & Drinks
8 Snack Hacks EVERYONE Should Know
by
Zoe Bain
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Travel
10 Incredible Treehouses You Can Actually Sleep In
by
Hayden Field
Music
Ariana Grande Slams Derogatory Rap Lyrics
When Ariana Grande is not flawlessly impersonating celebrities on SNL, she is getting real about dealing with double standards in the music industry. Her l
by
Morgan Baila
TV Shows
Grey’s Anatomy
Season 12, Episode 16 Recap: Time T...
This week's episode is all about cleaning things up. As in Meredith's literal, slightly manic, spring cleaning, after she threw her new lover out
by
Molly Horan
Wellness
Thoughts Every Woman Has During Oral Sex
We asked a few female-bodied staff members to talk about what it feels like to have oral sex and what they're thinking about when they give oral to their p
by
Laura Delarato
Designers
Hedi Slimane Is Leaving Saint Laurent
After four years, Hedi Slimane is parting ways with Saint Laurent. Speculation has mounted about the major departure recently; today, the news was confirme
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Hair
Stop Everything & Check Out Selena Gomez With A Pixie Cut
Hollywood has the tendency to — how do we put this? — completely freak out when a celebrity cuts her hair into a pixie. Gossip columnists love to use w
by
Amber Katz
TV Shows
Will.i.am Wishes
Game Of Thrones
Had More Black Characters
We gotta feeling that George R.R. Martin may not appreciate Will.i.am's latest comments. The Black Eyed Peas frontman addressed his mixed feelings abo
by
Erin Donnelly
US News
Stunning Photos Of What It Was Actually Like To Be In An L.A. Par...
Growing up in the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights in the 1990s, Mexican-American Guadalupe Rosales joined the Aztec Nation party crew.
by
Leila Abu-saada
Pop Culture
Breaking: The Kardashians Have Announced Their Retirement From Pu...
In a truly surprising statement made via fax today, the Kardashians have announced that they are taking leave of all social media platforms, abandoning the
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Food & Drinks
Here’s What You Should Make With Your Trader Joe’s Gr...
When it comes to supermarket preferences, we're all about cheap, easy, and delicious, which is why we talk about Trader Joe's quite a bit. Betwee
by
Zoe Bain
TV Shows
American Idol
Season 15, Episode 21 Recap: Then There We...
If you’re just tuning in, American Idol is over forever next week and there are just three hopefuls left! Still in the ring to win the heart of J.Lo
by
annie barrett
Entertainment News
This
Parenthood
Star Is Pregnant
This Parenthood thing is about to get real. Having played a mom for six seasons on NBC's much-missed Parenthood, Erika Christensen is ready to try her
by
Erin Donnelly
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Books & Art
The Crazy Connection Between
The Little Mermaid
&
Fr...
by
Morgan Baila
Spirit
Your April Horoscope, Revealed
by
The AstroTwins
US News
Fans Can’t Stop Buzzing About Beyoncé’s New Line, Plu...
ICYMI: Beyoncé's new Ivy Park activewear brand will be available in mid-April — and probably slay millions. Buzz about Beyoncé
by
Us
Styling Tips
30 Perfect Outfits To Copy This April
by
Erin Cunningham
Food & Drinks
Fast Food Employees Divulge What You Should Never, Ever Eat
This story was originally published on March 29, 2016. We all know that you’re not supposed to eat fast food even though it's insanely delicious
by
Michael Hafford
Pop Culture
Tia Mowry Calls Out Body-Shamer Who Said She Was “Getting F...
Tia Mowry doesn't take too kindly to strangers criticizing her body. One woman learned that the hard way after commenting on an Instagram photo of Mow
by
Erin Donnelly
US News
“What This Campaign Is About Is Creating A Political Revolu...
To Lina Wu, the issues at stake in this year's election are clear: reproductive rights, racial equality, protections for LGBTQ communities. And, as a
by
Torey Van Oot
Food & Drinks
The BEST Use For An Empty PB Jar
This story was originally published on March 30, 2016. We’ve all been there: sadly scraping our spoons to the bottom of that (let’s face it) em
by
Elizabeth Buxton
Food & Drinks
This Video Of A Raindrop Cake Being Made Is MESMERIZING
This story was originally published on March 31, 2016. The next rainbow bagel is here, but it is looks nothing like its neon predecessor. In fact, it has n
by
Zoe Bain
foodiversity
Level I: We’ve Been Holding Knives Wrong Our Entire Lives
This story was originally published on June 9, 2015. The first thing to know when it comes to knives, cooking, and chopping is that you've probably be
by
Elettra Wiedemann
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