Refinery29 Archives - December 21, 2020

Unbothered
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Star Taylour Paige On That Chad...
Taylour Paige thought she blew her audition for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In the new Netflix film, the 30-year-old actress plays Dussie Mae, the young lo
by Kathleen Newman-B...

Style
Martin Shkreli’s “Life Partner” Wore A Dress By The Vampire...
On Monday, Elle published a profile of Christie Smythe, the former Bloomberg News journalist who uprooted her “perfect little Brooklyn life” to start a
by Eliza Huber

Sex School
Clit Pumps Are Sexy, Useful, & Very Underrated
by Refinery29 Team

Coronavirus
Is Kim Kardashian West Really Giving Away $500,000? Yes, But It&#...
When celebrities first made headlines during the pandemic, it was for being recklessly self-absorbed and out of touch. They were flaunting their wealth and
by Michelle Santiago...

Pop Culture
Wilmer Valderamma & Fiancé Amanda Pacheco Are Expecting First Child
Joining a long list of quarantine pregnancy announcements, NCIS star Wilmer Valderrama and his fiancée, model Amanda Pacheco, shared on December 21 that t
by Lydia Wang

Economic Inequality
Let Them Eat $600 Cake!
There’s finally going to be another COVID-19 relief package, which will distribute roughly $900 billion in aid to people across America. But it’s a lit
by Whizy Kim

TV Shows
Is The Wilds Coming Back For A Second Season?
We still have tons of questions about the last episode of The Wilds, but we just got one exciting, important answer. Less than a week after the show’s pr
by Lydia Wang

Celebrity Beauty
Chrissy Teigen Just Got Waist-Length Blonde Mermaid Hair
Just days after debuting a choppy variation of “The Rachel“, Chrissy Teigen has switched things up again with waist-length blonde extensions. O
by Sarah Midkiff

Coronavirus
COVID-Denying Politicians Are Getting Vaccinated First, & Yes, We...
Last week, we were completely charmed and emotionally moved by videos of frontline healthcare workers receiving the first round of COVID vaccines. This wee
by Danielle Campoamor

TV Shows
Shows Like The Witcher Since Season 2 Is Still So F...
by Ashley Chervinski

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Beauty
Sephora’s 2021 Free Birthday Gifts Are Better Than Ever
A new year is right around the corner, and if you’re a Sephora Beauty Insider member you know exactly what that means: New year, new Sephora birthday
by Sarah Midkiff

Acne Diaries
Keke Palmer Says Tyler Perry Paid For Her To See A Dermatologist
Update: In a recent People TV interview, Keke Palmer revealed that director Tyler Perry stepped in to help when she was struggling with acne as a teenage
by Sydney Clarke

Jewelry
The Story Behind Those Magic Mushrooms You’re Seeing Everyw...
When it comes to gems the hidden ones are often stories, not stones. Welcome to Demystified, where we look beyond the jewelry box, past our closets, a
by Amanda Randone

Celebrity Beauty
We Don’t Mean To Alarm You, But Zac Efron Now Has A Mullet
Zac Efron, our High School Musical crush Monday, has left his signature shaggy bangs in the past and since graduated to shorter styles and bold color choic
by Sydney Clarke

Work & Money
A Second Stimulus Check Is Finally Coming — But When Will You Get...
Well, well, well. Look who decided to finally pass a second COVID-19 stimulus payment. After months of bickering over a bi-partisan bill, Congress agreed o
by Olivia Harrison

Celebrity Beauty
Ariana Grande’s Engagement Manicure Is A Fresh Take On A Cl...
Over the weekend, Ariana Grande shared the big news that she and her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez, are engaged. The singer announced the news with a cute carous
by Sarah Midkiff

Coronavirus
Everything You Need To Know About The New, $900 Billion Stimulus ...
On Sunday, congressional leaders officially reached a long-sought agreement on a desperately needed pandemic relief bill for the United States. The House a
by Asia Ewart

TV Shows
Please Apologize To Your Mother After Watching This SNL ...
Last weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live might (and should) make you want to revisit your Christmas shopping list. Actually, maybe scrap it altogeth
by Lydia Wang

Coronavirus
What To Know About The Rapidly Spreading New Strain Of COVID
Now that the FDA has approved not one but two COVID-19 vaccines, and President-elect Joe Biden is just weeks away from being sworn in as the 46th President
by Danielle Campoamor

Music
Music Saved 2020: The 29 Best Songs Of The Year
Celebrating one of the year's only redeeming qualities: the music it gave us.
by Natalie Morin

Money Diaries
A Week In Northern Virginia On A $115,000 Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money
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Music
The Most “Soul-Shattering” Part In Ariana Grande̵...
Since it has been awhile since you last attended a concert, allow Ariana Grande (and Netflix) to remind you what it’s like to lose yourself in a sweaty,
by Lydia Wang

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Holiday
Your Guide To Festive Dressing For A Low Key NYE
by Emily Ruane

Movies
21 Movies Sure To Fire Up The “Is It Really A Christmas Mov...
by Gina Vaynshteyn

Style
Ariana Grande’s Engagement Ring Is Nontraditional — & One Of 2021...
On the eve of the release of her Netflix special, Excuse Me, I Love You, Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez. To share the news, the Pos
by Eliza Huber

Sex
Hear Me Out: Love Coupons Are The Perfect Last-Minute Gift
by Molly Longman

Movies
These Inspiring Movies Will Lift You Up
by Erin Donnelly

Single Files
I Dated Virtually For A Year — & Found Something Way Better Than ...
“Are you on the apps?” Traditionally, my answer to that question was a straightforward, “No.” Sometimes I’d add my reasoning: “I’d rather mee
by Serena Kerrigan

TV Shows
Cece & Schmidt Are New Girl’s Most Underrated Couple...
When things get bleak, I watch New Girl. When things get as bleak as they have this year, I share my findings with all of you in hopes of making the world
by Ariana Romero

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