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Body
Instagram Comparing Amy Schumer To Aphrodite Reminds Us Beauty Standards Aren...
Suzannah Weiss
May 31, 2016
Pop Culture
Gina Rodriguez Gave Up Her Golden Globes Dress For The Best Reason
Michael Hafford
May 31, 2016
TV Shows
What Characters Are Coming Back To
Pretty Little Liars
?
Rebecca Smith
May 31, 2016
Tech
These Rings Keep You & Your Partner From Binge Cheating
We’ve all had this issue: You’re binge-watching a Netflix show with your partner and they leave to go to the movies with their friends. You&rsq
by
Michael Hafford
Mind
Kristen Bell Gets Real About Depression
Kristen Bell is rapidly becoming a very visible spokesperson for mental health awareness. First, she gave this extremely candid interview about her struggl
by
Michael Hafford
Celebrity Beauty
Justin Bieber Saving Shorn Dreadlocks For Charity
Justin vaguely addressed comments about his hair on Instagram today — although he avoided the whole appropriation aspect. "Some girl came up to me and sh
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
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Pop Culture
Sienna Miller Tells Us How She Feels About Jude Law
After Jude Law admitted to cheating on Sienna Miller with their nanny in 2005, you might think she'd hold a grudge against him forever. But she forgav
by
Suzannah Weiss
Fashion
Instagram Addresses Diversity In Fashion (& The Lack Of It) With ...
Instagram is getting in on the conversation about inclusivity in fashion, thanks to a new hashtag. Yesterday, the app rolled out a new initiative, #RunwayF
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
TV Shows
The Biggest Loser
Is Under Investigation For Drug Use
Last week, The New York Post published an article containing accounts from several former contestants on The Biggest Loser receiving weight-loss drugs on s
by
Suzannah Weiss
Culture
Texas Town Erects Selfie Statue
Though “selfie” was the Oxford English Dictionary’s Word of the Year way back in 2013, it had yet to be canonized in the form of a public
by
Michael Hafford
Beauty
Labeling Your Selfie “Chink Eyes” Is Not Cool, & Neve...
I'm cool with selfies. (I'm a twentysomething working in the digital beauty industry, after all.) If you're feeling good about yourself, how
by
Jessica Chou
Designers
Dior’s Latest Collection Reminds Us The House Still Needs A...
On Saturday, the fashion jet set arrived in Rio for the spectacular Louis Vuitton cruise presentation, held at the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Nit
by
Erin Cunningham
Pop Culture
Hillary Duff Has Befriended A Raccoon
Hilary Duff has long been an animal lover. She's got two dogs, Peaches and Dubois, and she was heartbroken over the death of her last dog Beau in Janu
by
Suzannah Weiss
Music
You Need To Hear Why This Rihanna Remix Is Going Viral
With Memorial Day celebrations behind us, it's solidly the season to pick a song of summer. But what about a remix of summer? That title might go to K
by
Molly Horan
Travel
Ugh, JetBlue Made A Woman Change Her Outfit Before Boarding A Flight
Last week, a Facebook status update alleging that JetBlue employees had forced a female passenger to change her outfit before she could board a flight went
by
Justine Goodman
Tech
Here’s When You Should Use A VPN
Welcome to What the Tech?!, Refinery29's weekly column explaining the basics behind a buzzword or concept you've heard tossed around in conversat
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Christina Bonnington
Movies
True Love Exists In These Illustrations Of Disney Princesses Fall...
Now that the #GiveElsaAGirlfriend campaign has been endorsed by Queen Elsa of Arendelle herself, singer Idina Menzel, it seems that now is a good a time to
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Morgan Baila
Shopping
15 Fresh Loafers To Wear This Season
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
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Sex
Watch How Far The Vibrator Has Come — In Less Than 3 Minutes
From Cleopatra's gourd of bees to the Magic Disk of the 1950s, history has seen some pretty strange attempts at getting women off. The video above, re
by
Sara Coughlin
Pop Culture
The Meaning Behind Jena Malone’s Unique Baby Name
Jena Malone, perhaps best known for her role as Johanna in the Hunger Games movies, just gave birth to a baby boy. The 31-year-old actress announced on Ins
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Suzannah Weiss
Home
Check Out Adele’s $9.5 Million Beverly Hills Mansion
by
Olivia Harrison
US News
Trump Calls Journalist A “Sleaze,” Spars With Press D...
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took a combative tone with the press on Tuesday, calling one ABC News reporter a “sleazeR
by
KAELYN FORDE
Body
Watch These Women Get Real About Swimsuit Shopping
This story was originally published on July 2, 2015. “When I hear the phrase, 'beach body,' I mean, I don't think of me,” explai
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Shannon Gibson
Pop Culture
How Much Would You Pay For Zac Efron’s Dirty Underwear? Not That ...
Though it might seem like Zac Efron has maintained his star power since his High School Musical days, it now looks like he just doesn't have the rabid
by
Molly Horan
Pop Culture
Update: Vine Star Rep Says He Wasn’t The One Requesting Nud...
Update: A rep for Jacob Sartorius has reached out to Refinery29 saying that Sartorius did not send the messages to his fan via Facebook. The account was ma
by
Morgan Baila
Music
See The Trailer For R29’s New Music Series
Sound Off
Your Spotify doesn't need another playlist recommendation, so we're giving you something better: Next month, we're debuting a new video seri
by
Hunter Harris
Tech
117 Million Hacked LinkedIn Accounts Are Being Sold On The Dark Web
Update: LinkedIn isn't the only social network that got hacked around 2012. If you used MySpace or Tumblr before 2013, there's a good chance your
by
Olivia Harrison
Sex
21 Stories About “Taking A Break” & How It Can Affect...
If Friends taught us anything, it's that “taking a break” isn't simple — and it doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. I
by
Sara Coughlin
TV Shows
Serial
‘s Adnan Syed Case Gets An Investigation Dis...
Serial podcast subject Adnan Syed is getting yet another chance…at renewing national obsession with his case, at least. While Syed is still waiting t
by
Sabrina Rojas Weiss
Homepage
You Can Take Lauren Conrad Out Of Laguna Beach, But You Can’...
by
Landon Peoples
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World News
Meet Palestine’s Youngest Reporter
Janna Jihad Ayyad is only 10 years old, but she's already carved out quite a career for herself. Ayyad, who lives in Nabi Saleh, a Palestinian village
by
Meghan De Maria
Pop Culture
Queen Elizabeth & Her Royal Pups Cover
V
anity Fair
Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 this year, and she's onVanity Fair's cover to celebrate. The royal nonagenarian sat for a series of portraits photog
by
Hunter Harris
Homepage
Our Editors’ Dream Jeans Don’t Include A Single Pair ...
Here's the thing most people don't realize about fashion editors: Most mornings, we wake up, drag our feet to our closets, and reach for a pair o
by
Connie Wang
Entertainment
Snoop Dogg On
Roots:
“I’m Sick Of This Shit&...
Snoop Dogg would like us to know that he will not be enjoying the highly anticipated Roots remake airing this week. The rapper went on a typically expletiv
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Beauty
The Pope Loves Contouring Tutorials — For This Reason
Pope Francis isn't, like, a regular pope, he's a cool pope. (Washing prisoners' feet, acknowledging climate change, and having an Instagram account are jus
by
Taylor Bryant
Travel
How To Island-Hop Like A Celeb On A Millennial’s Budget
by
Karen Gardiner
Sex
Are Your Social Media Habits Messing With Your Relationship?
Oh, social media, you double-edged sword. At your best, you draw us together, facilitating connections between strangers and closeness between connections.
by
Hayley MacMillen
Pop Culture
Penélope Cruz Or Anne Hathaway? The Internet Is Confused
The next big arguement you have with your relatives might not be about politics. It could be a showdown between which actress your Aunt Sarah sees in this
by
Molly Horan
Sex
How Zika Virus Could Affect Your Sex Life
If your summer vacay has taken you to any areas of the world in which Zika is present, the World Health Organization (WHO) has some news for you: In order
by
Sarah Jacoby
Fashion
You Can Soon Buy Shirts Designed By Kate Moss
Earlier this year, Equipment, known for its fancy shirting, unleashed a very meta model maelstrom of a campaign: Daria Werbowy stars in and shot the brand&
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Pop Culture
So Here’s What Katy Perry Was Busy Doing Yesterday
Who doesn't love long weekends? It gives you an extra day of laughs, leisure, and, for Katy Perry, Twitter hackers. But while mysterious trolls were c
by
Morgan Baila
Tech
This Will Help Make Social Media A Safer Place
Social media isn't always a fun place. Many women and minorities find themselves victims of misogyny, hate speech, and online attacks. Terrorist group
by
Christina Bonnington
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TV Shows
The Hills
Producers Finally Tell Us What Was Real & What...
“I want to forgive you, and I want to forget you.” “You know what you did.” “Truth and time tells all.” These three quo
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Lauren Le Vine
Wellness
The First Time I Was Called “Fat”
This article was originally published on June 16, 2015. The summer I was eight, my parents took my brother and me on vacation to an antiquated mobile home
by
Brittany Gibbons
Health Trends
How #TweetYourPeriod Is Shutting Down Period Shaming
Even though half of the world's population will menstruate at some point in their lives, it's still generally considered impolite to talk about y
by
Kimberly Truong
TV Shows
This Man Spent A Year Searching For The
Friends
Ugly Nak...
One of the best legacies Friends left in its wake was the endless opportunity for true fans to mine the long-running series for trivia. But one man took th
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Pop Culture
The One Question No One’s Asking About Niall Horan’s ...
Earlier this month, One Direction member and platinum-blond human Niall Horan shared some disturbing news about his fans. Some of them have been texting hi
by
Vanessa Golembewski
TV Shows
So, Who Is Benjen Stark Again? A Guide To
GOT
‘s La...
On Sunday night's Game of Thrones episode, we were reintroduced to a long-lost character by the name of Benjen Stark, who sweeps in on horseback to sa
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Shopping
10 Of The Best Dungarees For Grown-Ups
by
Nellie Eden
Sex
Depression Has Always Been The Third Wheel In My Relationship
“I really want us to be boyfriend and girlfriend.” “I have depression,” I blurted out. We were sitting next to each other, the whit
by
Eva Recinos
TV Shows
Everything You Need To Know About The Original
Roots
Min...
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Beauty
7 Beauty-Product Hacks You’ll Actually Use
by
Lexy Lebsack
Entertainment News
Amber Heard’s Official Statement To LAPD About Alleged Dome...
Amber Heard is trying to set the record straight regarding domestic abuse allegations against Johnny Depp in a new statement released to the Los Angeles Po
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Pop Culture
Bachelorette
JoJo Comes To Chad’s Defense
It hasn't taken long for The Bachelorette's Chad Johnson to takeover as this season's most infamous contender. He's the run-of-the-mill
by
Hunter Harris
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Celebrity Beauty
The Inspiring Reason Alicia Keys Is Going Makeup-Free
Celebrities, they're just like us — they eat bagels! They hit up Target! And, on a more profound note, they have insecurities about going makeup-free, as
by
Taylor Bryant
TV Shows
Update: We Finally Know What Lauren Conrad Has Been Filming
Update: The cat's out of the bag! Lauren Conrad announced this morning via Twitter that she would be featured in a special on MTV later this year, peg
by
Morgan Baila
Shopping
The Best Tops For YOUR Chest (Really!)
by
Alyssa Coscarelli
Work & Money
A Week As A Cam Girl On A $90,000 Salary
4:30 p.m. — I decide to go shopping for sex toys. I don't like anything that looks vulgar or plastic, so I buy things that are pretty and unique. I buy t
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You
TV Shows
The 10 Biggest Red Flags Surrounding Chad From
The Bacheloret...
The Bachelorette isn’t a franchise known for its subtlety. Just think of all the contestants who declared they were “falling” in love whi
by
Laura Stampler
TV Shows
Tupac Is The Unofficial Soundtrack To Daenerys Targaryen & Khal M...
Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage and behind the scenes of Game of Thrones? Well, we're finally getting a peek. It's already known th
by
Morgan Baila
Living
The Reality Of Being A 20-Something
by
Marshall Bright
Movies
Filmmakers Come Forward To Defend Keira Knightley Against
Beg...
Over the weekend, Keira Knightley was called out by her Begin Again director, John Carney, for basically being a bad actress. In an interview about his new
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
US News
Michelle Byrom Was Abused For Years & Then Almost Executed — But ...
Update: You can also listen to Michelle Byrom's story on the newest episode of Refinery29's podcast, Strong Opinions Loosely Held. We've emb
by
Vanessa Golembewski
Body
Your Eyes Turn Red At The Pool Because Of Pee — But Don’t P...
Update: Contrary to popular belief, if you're swimming in a pool that reeks of chlorine, that is not necessarily a good thing, experts say. According
by
Sara Coughlin
TV Shows
The Tragedies & Triumphs Of Heidi Montag
by
Anne T. Donahue
Movies
What Ever Happened To
The Hills
‘ Justin Bobby?
This story was originally published on March 6, 2015. It feels like just this week I was invoking the name of the prophet Justin Bobby and repeating one of
by
Lauren Le Vine
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Pop Culture
Kaley Cuoco Has Strong Feelings About That Gorilla Shooting
Kaley Cuoco has long identified herself as a passionate supporter of animal rights. It's no surprise, then, that she's very upset by this weekend
by
Erin Donnelly
TV Shows
Kit Harington Has A Funny Idea About What Sexism Is
Kit Harington doesn't want to be loved just for his looks. The Game of Thrones star works hard at his craft. He gets beat up a lot in those battle sce
by
Sabrina Rojas Weiss
Fashion
The
Clueless
-Inspired Styling Trick Celebrities Love
by
Ana Colon
Pop Culture
Demi Lovato Mourns The Death Of Her Great-Grandmother
Demi Lovato has some sad news. The singer has announced that her 93-year-old great-grandmother died on Sunday. Lovato paid tribute to her “Mimaw̶
by
Erin Donnelly
TV Shows
17 Important Life Lessons From
The Hills
by
Vanessa Golembewski
US News
Why Are So Many Abused Women Going To Jail?
Michelle Byrom was on death row for 15 years after. Hours before her execution, her conviction was overturned.
by
Laura Delarato
Pop Culture
New
Cursed Child
Photos Show How Harry Potter & Ginny We...
by
Erin Donnelly
TV Shows
The Bachelorette
Episode 2 Recap: Protein Power
It’s only Episode 2 and JoJo’s got her very own polarizing love monster. Meet luxury real estate agent Chad, a six foot-four-inch simmering pil
by
annie barrett
Pop Culture
Luna Legend Just Got Her Wings
Heaven must be missing an angel, because she's chilling with mama Chrissy Teigen on Instagram. The cherubic Luna Legend is continuing to win the baby
by
Erin Donnelly
US News
Katy Perry Was Hacked & The Internet Loved It, Plus More Stories
1. Major News: Verizon reached a deal with unions representing nearly 40,000 striking workers. The agreements reached on Sunday and Monday between Verizon
by
Us
Food & Drinks
Starbucks Is Doing Something MAJOR With Its Cold Brew
We love hearing about (and trying!) the latest Starbucks Frappuccino flavors. But summer mornings usually call for something a little less sweet, a.k.a. ic
by
Zoe Bain
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