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TV Shows
Britney Spears Says James Corden Has A Dirty Mind
Michael Hafford
Aug 23, 2016
Entertainment News
Bella Thorne Came Out As Bisexual & Expressed Support For The LGBTQ Community
Suzannah Weiss
Aug 23, 2016
Women's Shorts
Australian Student Speaks Out About Her School’s Slut-Shaming Dress Code
Suzannah Weiss
Aug 23, 2016
Pop Culture
How Michelle Obama Used
Carpool Karaoke
To Make A Differ...
Michelle Obama is far from the first First Lady to use pop culture to make a difference, but she is the best at it. Unlike Nancy Reagan on Diff’rent
by
Michael Hafford
Food & Drinks
Could Beet Juice Provide A Healthy, Alcohol-Free Wine Alternative?
There's a lot to be said for beets. They're packed with antioxidants. They might help you run faster, Some have even called them a superfood. And
by
Suzannah Weiss
Food & Drinks
Here’s When Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Spice Drinks Are C...
It may still be summer, but food and drink chains are already looking toward fall. Starbucks has plans in the works for a new and improved Pumpkin Spice La
by
Suzannah Weiss
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Fashion
Burkini Ban Outrage Builds As Businessman Offers To Pay Fines
Those wearing burkinis now face fines after 11 French cities, beginning with Cannes, banned the garment. Cannes fined three women for wearing burkinis who
by
Michael Hafford
TV Shows
Pretty Little Liars
Season 7, Episode 9 Recap: We Finall...
After last week's fairly slow episode of Pretty Little Liars, tonight's penultimate episode of season 7A started giving us the answers to questio
by
Rebecca Smith
Food & Drinks
Ice Cream Melting In Macro Is Fascinating
Watching things happen in slow or fast motion is a profoundly alienating experience. We, obviously, experience time in only one way. So seeing our reality
by
Michael Hafford
Movies
Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan Are Together Again, Answering Our ’90s...
Remember the good old days when Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks played leading roles opposite each other? Well, at long last, the combo we saw in Sleepless in Seatt
by
Suzannah Weiss
Celebrity Style
Is Beyoncé On Her Way To Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion?
Surprise, surprise: Beyoncé has slayed us yet again. (That's unsurprising, of course, seeing as Queen Bey is the living, breathing example of t
by
Landon Peoples
Entertainment News
We Love Amy Schumer’s Approach To Her Sex Life
Amy Schumer jokes about sex with refreshing candor, and we love her for it. But on The Howard Stern Show, we got to learn a few details that are more perso
by
Suzannah Weiss
Trends
Here’s What A Vyshyvanka Actually Is
If you've been on Instagram at any point this summer (and we suspect you have), you've probably noticed many, many members of the fashion set &md
by
Erin Cunningham
Entertainment News
Justin Timberlake Posts Amazing Photobooth Photo With Hillary Cli...
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are eleventh-hour heroes after filling in as hosts for a high-profile luncheon for a Refinery29 contributor we hear is r
by
Michael Hafford
Pop Culture
Ben Affleck Takes His Daughter To
Cursed Child
& Wins Ma...
Ben Affleck did something very good for his 10-year-old daughter Violet last weekend. While they were in London, he took her to see the musical Harry Potte
by
Suzannah Weiss
Living
Are You Ready To Be A 29Rooms VIP?
Refinery29 is kicking off another year of creativity and self-expression at our second-annual
#29Rooms event
by
R29 Team
Tech
Meet The Latest Addition To Ashton & Mila’s Household
In addition to being an actor, Ashton Kutcher has become, somewhat strangely, a prominent tech investor. He's put stake in everything from Uber and Ai
by
Madeline Buxton
TV Shows
Stephen Colbert Hilariously “Interviews” Ryan Lochte
Ryan Lochte has found himself in hotter water than he can profitably swim through after his blatant misstatement about being robbed in Rio cost him huge sp
by
Michael Hafford
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Tech
Here’s How To Find Out How Liberal (Or Conservative) Facebo...
It's no secret that Facebook tracks what you do on the social network. It knows the Pages you've Liked, the posts you've Loved or been Angry
by
Christina Bonnington
Pop Culture
This Is What Ali Lohan Is Up To Now
The last time Ali Lohan was really in the public spotlight, she was a teenager. Lindsay's little sis is 22 now, and ready to re-enter the limelight to
by
Hunter Harris
Pop Culture
Chrissy Teigen Did NOT Call Amber Heard A Gold-Digger
Chrissy Teigen churns out Twitter gems like it's her job. But the social-media maven's biting sarcasm can sometimes go right over people's h
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Movies
An Introduction To Your Next Celebrity Feud Obsession
In 1962, one of the most epic Hollywood rivalries began on the set of the psychological thriller, What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? The feud involved two fa
by
Morgan Baila
US News
Where Does Donald Trump Stand On Access To Abortion?
With issues of terrorism, economic policy, and even gun rights dominating the 2016 presidential election, one of the most notable issues for women voters s
by
Lilli Petersen
TV Shows
Courteney Cox Opened Up About Her Divorce While Trekking Through ...
What better setting to talk about your past relationships than in the Irish Highlands? That's where Courteney Cox made some revealing confessions on M
by
Suzannah Weiss
US News
Where Does Hillary Clinton Stand On Access To Abortion?
Hillary Clinton is no stranger to talking about reproductive rights. As the first female candidate from a major political party, one of the biggest pieces
by
Lilli Petersen
Makeup
This Mesmerizing Henna Video Is The Best Thing You’ll See T...
Anyone who has sat in on a mehndi session knows how long the beautiful, delicate art form can take. So when BuzzFeed created a hyperlapse video of celebrit
by
Erika Stalder
Home
Inside Ashley Tisdale’s Gorgeous $2.7M Home (But She’...
by
Olivia Harrison
Pop Culture
Thanks To Leonardo DiCaprio, John Krasinski Does This For Emily B...
The Blunt-Krasinski household has a new Sunday ritual — and it's all thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio. Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Krasinsk
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Food & Drinks
If You’ve Ever Wondered What Vegans Actually Eat, This Is F...
YouTube is like a rabbit hole: You log on to watch the latest episode of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke,” and end up hypnotized by a vid
by
Alyssa Girdwain
Entertainment
Behind The Scenes Of Refinery29’s
Shatterbox Anthology<...
Here are the behind-the-scenes exclusive photos of the films from
Shatterbox
.
by
Laura Delarato
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Celebrity Beauty
We Can’t Remember The Last Time We Were THIS Excited For A ...
by
Erika Stalder
Entertainment News
This Is How Much The Highest-Paid Actress In Hollywood Makes
Jennifer Lawrence, your fantasy BFF, could afford to buy you a very, very expensive friendship bracelet. The Hunger Games star has been named Forbes'
by
Molly Horan
Work & Money
A Week In Paris On $678 A Month
2:30 p.m. — I spend an hour in the Tuileries playing Pokémon Go. Don’t judge.
by
You
Work & Money
Should You Wear An Engagement Ring To Job Interviews?
In an article published on his LinkedIn profile in mid-August, Bruce Hurwitz, an executive recruiter, offers some unsolicited advice to women on the job hu
by
Marshall Bright
Celebrity Style
Rihanna Is Really,
Really
Ready For Fall Fashion
You know that moment in the dead of summer when you're suddenly so sick of the same shorts and T-shirts you've been sweating in for months? Sure,
by
Ana Colon
Food & Drinks
Starbucks Has A Top-Secret Plan For This Year’s PSL Launch
Year after year, Starbucks brings us Pumpkin Spice Latte-themed surprises. Since the drink's creation in 2003, we’ve gone from the OG PSL only a
by
Olivia Harrison
Pop Culture
Simone Biles On A Plane Is All Of Us
We want in on Simone Biles and Aly Raisman's friendship. From grabbing ice cream at McDonald's to making jabs at each other, the gymnasts looked
by
Suzannah Weiss
US News
Obama Visits Flood-Damaged Louisiana — Here’s How To Help
Update: President Obama is touring Baton Rouge, LA, after a historic flood left 13 dead and more than 60,000 homes damaged a little over a week ago. “
by
Andrea González-R...
Pop Culture
Ariel Winter Wishes Her TV Dad A Happy Birthday
Ariel Winter has practically spent half her life on the set of Modern Family. The actress started playing bookish middle child Alex Dunphy on the family co
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Tech
Next Year’s iPhone Could Look A LOT Different
This year's iPhone hasn't even been announced yet, but already we're hearing rumors about next year's new phone. Is it too early to be
by
Christina Bonnington
Food & Drinks
I Was A Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru For A Day & Here’s ...
Our Ben & Jerry's obsession runs deep. We keep track of everything on store shelves, not to mention get misty-eyed over the memory of flavors past
by
Zoe Bain
TV Shows
Amber Rose Just Made It Cool To Watch Your Mom’s Favorite T...
Amber Rose debuted her first reality show earlier this summer, and it seems she is really enjoying her time on the small screen. So much so that she is ven
by
Morgan Baila
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US News
Why People Are So Mad About Stanford’s New Alcohol Policy
Stanford University has updated its alcohol policy to ban hard liquor at on-campus parties, in a move that some critics are saying is an inadequate respons
by
Lilli Petersen
Fashion
Priced Out Of Justin Bieber’s Barneys Purpose Merch? Try Ur...
Update: Thought Justin Bieber's “Purpose” all-under-$100 merch for Urban Outfitters was good? The performer has added yet another retailer
by
Ana Colon
Tech
12 Major Texting Don’ts (& One Big DO)
by
Madeline Buxton
TV Shows
Barb’s Death On
Stranger Things
Could Have Been A ...
If you were disappointed in how Barb's storyline wrapped up on Stranger Things, you're not alone. Lots of viewers felt left hanging after she die
by
Suzannah Weiss
Health Trends
This Viral Tweet Shuts Down Online Slut-Shaming
We've all heard variations of that misguided, victim-blaming adage: “If you didn't do X, boys wouldn't do Y.” See also: “Y
by
Kimberly Truong
Music
How Beyoncé Collaborator Diana Gordon Made Her Own
Lemonade
Diana Gordon just got a fat check from Beyoncé. This is factually true: Gordon co-wrote three tracks on Lemonade and earned that money. But it'
by
Shannon Carlin
Makeup
Another Lip Kit Is Coming, But It’s Not From Kylie Jenner
With the much-hyped lip kits popping up all over the beauty world (thanks, Kylie Jenner and Pat McGrath), it's unsurprising that Benefit is creating i
by
Samantha Sasso
Celebrity Style
All The Justin Bieber Merch You Can Buy For Under $35
by
Ana Colon
Celebrity Beauty
Another Too Faced X Kat Von D Collab Might Be In Our Future
If you freaked out about Too Faced x Kat Von D's first collaboration, well, you better hold on to your magnetic, heart-shaped palettes. The lovefest betwee
by
Erika Stalder
Movies
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone Continue To Be Adorable
La La Land, this fall's most anticipated film just dropped its second trailer, which showcases a sweet song sung by Emma Stone. Like the first sneak p
by
Molly Horan
Home
8 Things Everyone Experiences When Moving In
If you live in a big city, you've probably got several moves under your belt. Whether you're changing neighborhoods or living with different room
by
Meghan De Maria
Wellness
Mother Posts Heartbreaking Open Letter To Her Late Daughter’...
Earlier this month, on what would have been her daughter Ashley's birthday, Tina Wells Louden posted a poignant message to the Facebook page Heroin KI
by
Sara Coughlin
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Pop Culture
Courtney Stodden Transformed Herself Into Justin Bieber & The Res...
Courtney Stodden has a dramatic new look. The 21-year-old took to Instagram to document herself made over to look like none other than Justin Bieber. The r
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Celebrity Beauty
Kylie Jenner Is Dropping Something Major TONIGHT
Update: Today is the day Kylie Jenner launches her two hotly anticipated Kyliners. After seeing the star and her bestie Jordyn Woods model the black and br
by
Samantha Sasso
Food & Drinks
Ben & Jerry’s Explains Why Grape Ice Cream Isn’t A Thing
Chances are you’ve never tasted grape ice cream. It’s just not something you see on the shelves of the freezer section or behind the counter at
by
Olivia Harrison
Mind
Why We Need To Get Over The Idea That Gender Is Binary
We live in a world of dichotomies. Good or evil, pink or blue, clean or dirty. Then there is man or woman — what if you don't identify as either?
by
Laura Delarato
Sex
Gina Rodriguez On Losing Her Virginity &
Jane The Virgin̵...
Starring as the titular Jane the Virgin on the CW's hit show means that Gina Rodriguez knows a thing or two about that special “first time.̶
by
Kimberly Truong
Music
It’s About Time For A New Paris Hilton Album
When it comes to mid-aughties pop culture, Paris Hilton is iconic. From the trucker hat to the staged paparazzi shots, she changed what it meant to be famo
by
Morgan Baila
Trends
This Fall, Give Clogs A Chance
by
Nellie Eden
Work & Money
This Disney Employee Still Comes To Work 16 Years After Being Fired
In 1956, Floyd Norman was hired as an animator at Walt Disney Productions, making him the first African-American artist to be employed by the studio on a l
by
Olivia Harrison
Pop Culture
What These Tweets Teach Us About 2009 Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is taking a walk down her virtual memory lane. In a post on her site, she's examining her own old tweets from 2009, when she started he
by
Hunter Harris
Hair
These 5 Intensive Treatments Can Save Your Hair — If You Use Them...
by
Maria Del Russo
Tech
This Email Hack Will Save You So Much Time
There are many moments in the day when a personal assistant could come in handy, from having lunch ready on your desk at 12:30 sharp to making sure you get
by
Madeline Buxton
Movies
Taylor Swift’s Most Important Movie Role
These days, the world of Taylor Swift is complicated and filled with controversy. Though in 2009, Swift was just a girl with a guitar — performing in
by
Molly Horan
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TV Shows
The Most Nonsense
VMA
Categories Of All Time
by
Courtney E. Smith
US News
These Young Somalis Are Creating Their Own Traditions In The Midwest
Since the start of the civil war in Somalia, thousands of refugees have been settled into bordering and western nations, becoming part of the ever-growing
by
Alex Potter
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling’s Own
Harry Potter
Sketches Are Magical
J.K. Rowling has a certain kind of magic just pumping through her veins. Everything she touches becomes a bit more wonderful for it. It turns out this hold
by
Morgan Baila
TV Shows
Anne Of Green Gables Fans, Rejoice: A New Show Is Hitting Netflix
Literature's most well-known orphan is heading to the small screen — again. There have been several TV adaptations of Lucy Maud Montgomery'
by
Arianna Davis
Skin Care
Makeup Wipes Are The Devil
When I was growing up, I was constantly being reminded that you must earn what you have. (And, if something bad happens, that you probably earned that, too
by
Phillip Picardi
Sex
I Got Married Young — & People Won’t Stop Marriage-Shaming Me
I got married when I was just 22. Contrary to what cynical New Yorkers might think, there are still some small towns in Kentucky where crazy kids in love d
by
Ashley Edwards Wa...
Food & Drinks
14 Drinks That Are Going To Be All Over Your Instagram Feed
Want a sneak peak at what you’ll soon be drinking at your favorite bars?
by
Gina Pace
Pop Culture
14 Times Rihanna Proved She Was The Baddest In The Game
by
Morgan Baila
Entertainment News
Serial
Witness Asia McClain Accused Of Lying To Save Adn...
A new development may jeopardize the case of Serial's Adnan Syed. Syed was granted a new trial earlier this summer after new evidence cast doubts on h
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
Jessa Duggar Seewald Is Expecting Her Second Child
Jessa Seewald, of the Duggar family, just shared some big news. The 23-year-old announced that she and her 21-year-old husband, Ben, are expecting their se
by
Morgan Baila
Fashion
This Lingerie & Loungewear Line Has A
Really
Meaningful ...
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Wellness
We Learned What It Takes To Be A Firefighter
There is zero room for error when it comes to being a firefighter, so this workout is definitely one of the more mentally and physically demanding challeng
by
Laura Delarato
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Pop Culture
Ariana Grande & Mac Miller Kissed — But Everyone Thinks It’...
Is it young love or a publicity stunt? That's the question on fans' minds after seeing photos of Ariana Grande locking lips with Mac Miller. TMZ
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Skin Care
We Tried The KFC Chicken-Scented Sunscreen — & This Is What Happened
KFC sent us a bottle of its sold-out Extra Crispy sunscreen to sample for ourselves — and it definitely smells like chicken, just maybe not the fried var
by
Erika Stalder
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