Most stars just ignore the tabloids, as they probably should. Everyone knows those mags are full of exaggerated stories, questionable sources and, as the current buzz word goes, #fakenews.
But we're actually super glad Sofia Vergara didn't ignore the obviously untrue story about herself in Star magazine this week, because her response made us literally LOL.
The cover story for this week's Star claimed that Vergara was "caught cheating" on her husband, Joe Manganiello, saying she was spotted with another man and without her wedding ring in Rome.
Vergara clapped right back on Instagram.
Sofia Vergara fires back at Star mag for false cheating
Sofia Vergara fires back at Star mag for false cheating
"The editor of this magazine is an idiot... if he is going to have my ring removed to created a "fake" "news" he should have made sure that he removed from social media all the other pictures of that award night in Rome where Im wearing it," she wrote. "By the way...thats my friend the producer of the movie Bent that I was shooting in Rome and who came to spend Easter at my home the week later.#Starmagazinebullies #goinventsh*itaboutyourmother."
Before we continue, can we take a moment to appreciate to appreciate Vergara's invention of the greatest hashtag ever to hit the 'net? "#goinventsh*taboutyourmother." I'm going to throw that one out at every troll who tweets at me ever again.
Also, Vergara is totally right. If you Google image search for photos of her at the AMBI GALA, which is the event she was attending in Rome, she's definitely wearing her ring.
Before you give United all the credit for keeping the skies unfriendly, there’s another bully in town. The latest horror-inducing airline episode took place on a Delta flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles, where a California couple was traveling with their two small children and were asked to give up a seat on which their 2-year-old son was sitting in a car seat.
“You’re saying you’re gonna give that away to someone else when I paid for that seat? That’s not right,” says Brian Schear, while his wife films on what looks like a phone camera.
“You and your wife will be in jail,” the flight attendant responded after Schear refused to comply, saying that they would both be put in prison and implying their children would be taken away from them. The staff also explained that it was FAA regulations to have a child under 2 sit in a parent's lap, not in their own seat (more on that in a minute).
Intense much? You'd think these parents of two young kids were acting like full-on criminals — for trying to sit in the seats they paid for.
Eventually, Schear agreed to give up the seat and have his baby son sleep in his lap, but the whole family was ejected from the flight.
Interestingly, the FAA issued a statement to People, saying that the safest place for a small child is not in a parents’ lap, but in a child restraint, meaning this move by the flight staff was not only unfair to people who had paid for a seat, but also potentially dangerous.
Making babies cry and ruining a family's vacation. Great job, Delta!
Now, where did I put my IUD? Oh, there it is, wedged in my placenta.Here, baby, hold it while Mommy takes a picture.
It may sound absurd, but the above conversation isn't that far off for one new mom named Lucy Hellein.
Hellein's recent birth announcement is possibly the funniest one we've seen to date. It all began when she realized her IUD must have failed because — whoops! — she was pregnant.
Hellein, who describes herself as a "crochet goddess & artist" on her Instagram page, delivered a strapping 9-pound baby boy on April 27. No big deal, just heavier than the average bowling ball.
After the birth, she and the doctor found that pesky IUD chilling in the hot mess of her placenta. Most women would have been happy to wave goodbye to the traitorous intrauterine device, but Hellein decided to fetch it out of the muck and use it — to great effect — in her birth announcement on Instagram.
mirena fail
mirena fail
The announcement photo? Her newborn, Dexter, clutching the IUD. Hellein hashtagged the picture, "#mirenafail."
Now, if you're panicking and wondering if your own IUD could go missing inside your body, relax. Those suckers are 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. Hellein just happened to fall into that pesky 1 percent. As for her baby, well, the force is strong in that one. Hellein noted just how strong in another hashtag: "#littlejedi."
With a sense of humor like that, she's got motherhood locked up, y'all.
By now we've learned that most large dogs' barks are bigger than their bite, and it's safe to say that even most 100 pound canines are lap dogs at heart — but that doesn't mean your big dog doesn't deserve a majestic name that's worthy of its size.
Finding a name that really works for your dog can be tough — you want to pick one that perfectly showcases their unique personality, after all. However, one of these names is bound be a perfect fit for your best friend's goofy demeanor or shy nature.
Hi, spooky bitches! How ya holding up on this last 16 days until the Twin Peaks reboot premiers? I hope you’re spending it pilling Audrey Horne cardigans and eating cherry pie. Having inappropriate relationships with older men and going on accidental vision quests. (Actually probably don’t do those last two).
Thankfully Showtime knows how anxiously anyone with a black and lusty soul is awaiting this return of epic proportions. So they’re teasing the hell out of us, of course. Today left us with another Easter egg of sorts, a short, cryptic clip called “Some familiar faces 25 years later.”
Some Familiar Faces 25 Years Later
Some Familiar Faces 25 Years Later
In the clip we just see flashes of faces: Sarah Palmer, Big Ed Hurly, Carl Rodd, Deputy Andy Brennan, Deputy Tommy “Hawk” Hill, and the indisputably ideal boyfriend, Agent Dale Cooper. Each face flashes with a sonic thud, and then fades back to black, until we see the iconic misty falls and neon logo at the end.
Some takeaways: Fuck, I’m getting old. Damn, they all got old. Ageism is stupid. I’m okay getting older, and they’re all holding it together really well and living their best lives. Why did Shelly never get her own spin off, because Madchen Amick is the absolute best.
Where the rebooted series will pick up over two decades later has been held very close to the chest by creator, and most likely the DL grand creator of all things, David Lynch, as well as the rest of the cast and crew. What we do know is that it will be perfect, but also absolutely not be enough to satisfy the 25 years of waiting we’ve already done.
Which character are you most excited to see again? Tell us in the comments!
Well the collective consciousness ether must have opened, because my inner dialogue is being made into a movie. That is to say, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Jane Fonda are making a movie about reading 50 Shades.
Literally, the only thing I might be almost as excited for is my monthly re-viewing of The First Wives Club. Which this movie, appropriately titled Book Club, will almost be a sequel to. TFWC memorably featured Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and Bette Midler as an ensemble cast of women all scorned by their hyper privileged husbands and out for dignified revenge.
“Set in and around California, Book Club is a heartfelt comedy about four lifelong friends in their 60s who read 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club and have their lives changed forever. For these successful and intelligent women, this is not the type of book that they typically read, but as they soon find out, inspiration can come in the most unlikely of places. The pic is currently in pre-production.”
Honestly that’s a more sexual description of a film to me than 50 Shades was itself. Thank goddess for feminism, and the resurgence of smart films about women of all ages.
Do you think Book Club will be as good asFirst Wives Club? Tell us in the comments!
Ed Sheeran is a sentient bean bag that stole the soul of a puppy. But like a puppy with a bad attitude. Sheeran is widely discussed for having issues with misogynistic song lyrics and toxic masculinity, but he surprisingly holds the #1 slot on American radio right now with his sexist song “Shape Of You,” and is about to launch a superstar-level North American tour for his new record Divide. According to Sheeran though, he’s untouchable because Eric Clapton and Elton John think he’s the future of music, he told Rolling Stone in a recent interview. (Which honestly, despite Clapton and John being legends, I don’t think that they are necessarily the best barometer for the direction millennial pop is going.) He also grossly bragged about being drunk all of the time, puffed up a story about being drunk with Justin Bieber and led a group of friends on a night of binge drinking during which he made them listen to him give a multi-house acoustic concert – which is literally my nightmare.
Despite all of that, people continue to drink his Cool Aide. Including now, Rita Ora. Yes, Rita Ora the impossibly cool British actress and singer who the prettiest person you and I have ever seen and does things like casually waltz out of the Met ball after party lazily dragging Diplo along like she doesn’t even care about him.
Sheeran and Ora posted a video to Ora’s Instagram today though, where the two cryptically stare as an admittedly catchy backing track plays for a hot sec.
Rita Ora Ed Sheeran Instagram
Rita Ora Ed Sheeran Instagram
I’m going to go out on a limb here though and posit that Ora actually fell into an alternate dimension where cruel things like this happen, and she found the password to the alien Wi-Fi and is sending out a signal for help.
But I also know that it probably is real, and in a few months time I will potentially listen to an Ed Sheeran song in full, and maybe actually like it, because the universe is perverse.
What do you think of the collab? Tell us in the comments!
Finally! It only took basically all season long for Mary to see what Dean and Sam (well, for a little while) have been saying since the beginning — the British Men of Letters can't be trusted.
During Thursday's episode, Mary slowly started to see the lines Mr. Ketch and his colleagues cross when it comes to torturing and hunting supernatural beings. She also turned Ketch down, who desperately wanted to have sex with her yet again. No, Ketch, that was a one time thing, so get that through your thick head. That didn't sit well with him, because how dare a woman not be attracted to him, right?
Eventually, Mary also discovered that Mick is dead. Poor, Mick. He really did have a lot of potential and was turning over a new leaf. He would've made another great Winchester ally.
After finding Mick's body, Mary also learned that the Brits have been following her boys, Garth, Claire and everyone else near and dear to the Winchesters. As Ketch told Mary after catching her snooping around, it's time for American hunters to become extinct.
Obviously, Mary isn't going to just go along with that ridiculous plan. What did she do? She opened a can of whoopass on Ketch. She even put on brass knuckles and showed him a thing or two. You don't mess with Mama Winchester. We've been waiting for Mary to pull more of her badass moves on Ketch and she did just that. Thank you!
Sadly, Mary's fighting skills didn't last, because Ketch tasered her. At the end of the episode, Mary was tied to a chair and awaiting torture from Ketch. However, she found a surprise waiting for her. None other than Lady Toni Bevell showed up and settled in to pick Mary's brain.
Remember when Toni shot Sam and then tortured the crap out of him at the beginning of the season? Here's hoping Mary breaks free and gets back at Toni for hurting her baby boy. Better yet, let's hope Sam shows up and gets his revenge on Toni. She really needs to be put in her place.
Before Mary was taken hostage, she was able to leave a not-so-descriptive voicemail on Dean's phone saying there was a problem. Sam and Dean better get to British Men of Letters headquarters, stat. Or, you know, it just may be too little, too late for Mary.
Oh, and is anyone else worried about Sam? He looked alive and well in the promo for next week's episode, but Dean struggling to wake up Sammy from his nap is a bit disconcerting. Maybe he was just in a deep sleep? Yeah, we're going to go with that.
OK, we're not going to dance around it — going low-carb sucks at first, mostly because it's so hard to end a lifelong love affair with bread. There is one little vegetable, however, that will rock your low-carb world in the best way possible. We're talking cauliflower, and cauliflower hamburger buns can totally save your summer barbecue game this year.
We've seen cauliflower pizza crusts and rice take over Pinterest as of late, so I decided to give buns a whirl — and they're actually really delicious. I highly recommend you eat them right away with no reheating involved. Like bread, these cauliflower buns can get soggy, and they're a bit more delicate than a bun, so get the fork and knife ready just in case.
Boil the cauliflower in the water until tender, and then drain. Place it into a food processor along with the egg, breadcrumbs, salt and cheese. Blend to a fine consistency.
To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Make a ball with the cauliflower about 1/4 cup in size, and place it into the hot oil. Gently smash it down to flatten it. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Repeat until all cauliflower crusts are made.
While you are making the crusts, heat another skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until brown or until internal temperatures reach 170 degrees F.
To assemble the burgers, take 1 cauliflower crust, top it with meat, lettuce and tomato, and then top with another cauliflower crust.
Spring has sprung, and with that comes killer allergies. But sometimes, these symptoms can get very confusing, and you’re left wondering whether it’ll pass in a few months or if you should go to the doctor because you’re sick. Allergies and colds, which oftentimes get confused during the spring months, share many similar symptoms, but it seems almost impossible to tell the difference. But, fear not, because we’ve got you covered. Next time you’re sniffling and sneezing, consider these things to help you really figure out what’s going on.
1. Duration
According to allergist and immunologist Dr. Bob Geng, “colds don’t usually last longer than two weeks, while allergy symptoms can be felt for months.” So something to look out for when figuring out if you’re dealing with a nasty cold or some pesky allergies is how long you’ve been suffering with symptoms. The shorter they are, the more likely it is that you were experiencing a cold of some sort.
2. Repetition
Allergies are cyclical and almost predictable if you’ve had them before. Normally, symptoms begin showing up around the same time every year, so if you experience those symptoms like clockwork each spring, then allergies are your best bet as opposed to a cold.
While colds and allergies share a lot of the same symptoms, like a runny nose, congestion, sore throat, sneezing, coughing and just general discomfort, there are some simple ways to tell them apart. Normally, allergy symptoms are not accompanied by bodily pains — allergist Dr. Janna Tuck tells SheKnows that severe allergies “may cause fatigue, but generally body aches or chills are viral and not allergic in nature.”
Normally, mucus color can tell you a lot. Dr. Arthur Wu, an endoscopic sinus and skull-base surgeon from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, clarifies that patients with fevers or other cold symptoms will have “more thick, discolored mucus (yellow, green, brown),” while patients with allergies usually have clear, thin mucus. So, if your symptoms seem a little more severe, it would be safe to say that a cold is a much more realistic possibility.
4. Unrelated pain
Similar to the addition of bodily symptoms, colds are not often associated with seemingly unrelated pains elsewhere on the body. Even though people are generally more averse to colds, allergies prove to have many more annoying features than many colds.
Everyone knows what allergy eyes are like: red, itchy, watery and overall irritating. The frequency with which eye irritation occurs is a telltale sign of allergies vs. colds. Eye irritation during allergies is a given, while those types of symptoms don’t normally occur alongside colds. For instance, eye symptoms for colds are minimal unless it causes pink eye. If it’s recurrent, it may actually be the notorious allergy eyes rather than something as severe as pink eye.
As someone who loves swearing but hates exercise, it’s rare that I’m in a situation of physical exertion where an F-bomb (or seven) doesn’t slip out, but at least now I can say that it’s only making me a better athlete.
And yes, there’s research to back this up. In two separate studies, scientists found that lacing your workout routine with profanity increased physical performance by up to 8 percent and made participants more tolerant of the pain.
In previous research, Richard Stephens from Keele University in the U.K. found that swearing helps people cope with pain, raising heart rates as part of a fight or flight response, he told Newsweek.
After this, Stephens and his colleagues decided to see if, in addition to triggering a fight or flight response, cursing could also increase physical performance. To test this, they had 29 people bicycle for a short but intense period and repeat either a swear word or neutral word of their choosing. Turns out, the potty-mouthed cyclists were stronger than their polite counterparts.
So why does swearing make us better physical performers?
Stephens told Newsweek it has to do with what psychologists call “general inhibition” — basically, “when you swear, you just don’t care as much. You’re just not as self-conscious. It could be that. That would be interesting because that would suggest swearing might help beyond physical tasks.”
The study is currently under peer review, and Stephens and his team plan to revisit a previous study on swearing and pain to gather more data.
Welcome back to Parental Advisory, where I answer all of your social media and IRL parenting etiquette questions. This week, let's talk about mom guilt as it relates to pursuing one's dreams while simultaneously being a parent to young kids.
QUESTION:
I have been struggling with the question of going on to get a Ph.D. (and just read your recent column about the woman who completed her Ph.D.). I had my son during my master's degree (he's 2-1/2 now), and I was able to carry on and complete on time. I'm considering a Ph.D., but I'm also thinking about having a second child. I'm almost 37 and my clock is ticking. I've always believed that having kids is something that is: 1) a choice; 2) no one's problem but mine (and my husband's); and 3) a job that you should eventually work your way out of — meaning that my job is to create a functional adult who doesn't require constant parenting. I worry that if I choose the baby over the degree that I've somehow sold out my feminist beliefs and I'm some sort of woman traitor. I know I can be a parent and get a Ph.D. later, but I don't want to put my own education in front of my kid's. I want to be available for help with homework and school projects, etc. Help? — S.
ANSWER:
I'll elaborate on this further, S., but if you want my advice in three words, here it is: Get your Ph.D.! As I mentioned in my previous column on the subject of Ph.D.s, there are only 2.5 million people in the U.S. who hold a Ph.D., which amounts to just 1.68 percent of Americans. (I compared this number to the number of mothers in the U.S., which is over 40 million.) That means there's already an incredibly small pool of people who even strive to be candidates, and if you're considering being one of them, you've achieved something most people haven't by believing in yourself and this academic goal.
You already know how hard it will be because you completed your master's while becoming a parent, but then you also must know that there's no fixed timetable to completing the degree. But here's something else: What if working on your Ph.D. while becoming a parent of two becomes the most surprisingly fulfilling thing you've ever done? What if it makes you feel like the multitasking badass you already are times 20? And what if it inspires your kids to one day strive to the same level of excellence that you've achieved, never giving up on something even in the face of sleeplessness and aggravation? If you ask me, that seems just as important as being there to help with homework, and those things don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Being a role model can mean many things, and I've always admired women who worked on advancing their careers while raising small kids. It's not easy, but then again, neither is getting a Ph.D. or a master's degree, for that matter. That expression about "nothing worth doing is easy" comes to mind.
If it's feminism you're worried about, think of it this way: You can always pursue a Ph.D., now or in several years if you'd like, and making the best choice for you and your family is an exercise in feminism. But before you make that call, consider that part of the reason you're considering putting aside the Ph.D. is likely because of societally ingrained bullshit like this:
Image: STFU Parents
Why must these memes exist? I get it that sometimes they make mothers feel good and they (sort of) encourage commiseration, but this isn't a full picture of who women and mothers are. Possibly the saddest and weirdest part of this illustration are the words "Still Smiling." Mothers are often heralded as the ultimate multitaskers, but only through the lens of what mothers can do for others and not through a lens that includes what mothers want to do (and can achieve) for themselves.
Image: STFU Parents
Where are the memes that define a mother as an entrepreneur (and not because she ran a bake sale at the PTA)? Or an educator (because she's got three academic degrees she worked her ass off for)? Or a marathon runner (because she trained for months and ran 26.2 miles, not because she runs all over the playground after her children)? Or an executive (and not because she's the CEO of her household)? There are so many amazing moms who are all of these things and more, but the picture we're often presented with is, "Moms are awesome because moms can cook, clean and chauffeur for others! And if they're lucky and get to carve out a little me time, they friggin' love wine, 'cause boy do they need it!"
Image: STFU Parents
Sure, all moms are tired, but some of them are studying for the bar. Some are working three jobs and are going at it alone. If you have a supportive spouse, S., surely he can assist with the laundry for a few years while you're working on being the most awesome version of yourself that you can imagine, right? Why must things always be framed as "what mothers give up for their children," like their bodies, autonomy and jobs? Why don't we ever talk about what fathers give up — or rather, what fathers could give up to help take the load off the mothers? When people become parents, of course there will be sacrifices, but that doesn't have to translate to "give up your identity as you know it and set your dreams of working toward a Ph.D. free."
Image: STFU Parents
The mistaken fallacy women have been sold for years is that children benefit the most from having unlimited access to their mothers. There's nothing wrong with being a full-time mom and homemaker, but women are told, whether directly by their peers and authority figures or indirectly via an onslaught of advertising and media, that they should feel guilty for putting themselves ahead of their children in any way, even if it could ultimately result in a happier home.
Your instincts about feminism are right in that "the patriarchy" conceived of this structure to keep more women at home and put more men in positions of power and career prestige. If there's a voice inside your head saying, "You don't have to be everything to everyone; getting a Ph.D. and having another baby will be too overwhelming and might emotionally break you," then hold off on it. But if the voice is saying, "You can do this thing and that thing and a million other things... but maybe you shouldn't, because... y'know, kids and homework," well, I say, "fuck that."
It's one thing to sacrifice for your kids, and another thing to sacrifice your own dreams/hobbies/lifestyle before you've really tried to balance it all. Remember that mothers don't just exist to serve. They also exist to inspire. Don't fall into thought trappings designed to make you second-guess yourself. Your kids can always get homework help from their dad when Mom is busy at her job or at the library. The notion that mothers should all be saints who are always there to kiss their kids' boo-boos or help them conjugate a word is outdated and unrealistic, and it shouldn't extinguish that spark of an idea or cripple your plans.
Image: STFU Parents
We should stop deifying mothers as angels just because they're nurturers. Mothers are more than that — they're smart, capable, hardworking and high-earning, and pursuing exciting challenges should grant mothers angel status just as much as any folded basket of laundry or homemade pan of lasagna. If you believe in yourself and let go of any preconceived notions, S., you can be a great example to your kids and to other women too. Good luck! I'm rooting for you.
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When Julian Rios Cantu, now 18, nearly lost his mother to breast cancer five years ago when her cancer was not detected early, he knew he wanted to do something to help others in her situation.
Although a doctor found lumps on her breast, Cantu’s mother was told they were not malignant, but six months later, they were confirmed cancerous and both breasts had to be removed. After that, Cantu researched the disease and how it’s diagnosed, invented the cancer-detecting bra, filed a patent for it and then started his own business with some friends. He hopes to have it on sale by the end of 2018.
The concept involves the idea that cancerous tumors may alter skin temperature because of increased blood flow to the area. This bra — called the Eva — would measure temperatures, keep track of them in an app and let the user know if there have been any significant changes. In order for it to work, the user would have to wear it for 60 to 90 minutes each week.
After I graduated from college in New York, a friend and I packed up our cars and moved out west. We both had new internships and were ready to get out of New York. We rented a small three-bedroom home in Phoenix, Arizona, and were feeling adult AF. Anyone who has ever lived in New York knows what the housing situation is like. Let me sum it up for all you non-NYers in one word: small. So you can imagine our excitement at a 1,500-square-foot house. It felt like a mansion. We were ready to celebrate our new lives (and new mansion), so we threw a housewarming party. What could go wrong? It can't be that different than all those parties we threw in our college apartment, right?
I'll spare you the gory details, but there is indeed a huge difference between a college apartment party and a sophisticated housewarming party. It was a disaster. We didn't have enough food, had too many drinks, not enough seating... the list goes on. Luckily, my party-hosting game has done a complete 180 since then and I've learned a few handy tricks along the way.
1. Don't go crazy with the appetizers
Trust me — I know the temptation to try all those fancy-looking appetizers you see on Pinterest is real. But it is so not worth your time. Sure, those Pinterest recipes look easy, but have you ever tried some of them? No? Well, I have and I can tell you that what those tutorials don't tell you is that they require a culinary degree and the artistic abilities of Georgia O'Keeffe to pull off. Save the time (and disappointment) by picking up some appetizers that are ready-to-serve. One of my personal favorites is the HORMEL GATHERINGS® party tray because there is no one on Earth who does not like cheese, crackers and pepperoni. No one. Plus it’s already pre-cut and pre-assembled, so less work for me.
Image: Nick Ferrari/SheKnows
2. Elevate your ice cubes
We all know throwing some fruit in your ice cubes makes them look all kinds of fancy, but I'm going to let you in on a new ice cube secret: crystal-clear ice cubes. Simply boil your water and pour it into your ice molds while it's still piping hot. Voila! Sparkly ice cubes.
While we're talking about ice molds, make sure to swap out those old rectangular ice cube trays for some spherical ice molds, and your drinks will be looking like something served at a swanky uptown bar.
Image: Nick Ferrari/SheKnows
3. Serve one cocktail
I actually learned this tip from my brother, who has worked in the wine and liquor business for years — only serve one signature cocktail. Not only does a fully stocked liquor bar get really pricey really quickly, guests aren't going to have any memorable takeaway from your party. But if you serve one original cocktail, guests are sure to be gabbing about it for months to come. Just make sure to also have a variety of wine in case some guests don't want to taste your signature drink.
Image: Nick Ferrari/SheKnows
Do you have any party-hosting tips of your own? Let us know in the comments below.
This post was sponsored by the makers of HORMEL GATHERINGS® party trays.
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are expecting their first child, and oh, the love. The couple is so crazy in love with each other and their baby-to-be that we're blushing and awkwardly shuffling our feet after seeing their Instagram announcements. Seriously. We don't even know where to look, people.
ian somerhalder belly
ian somerhalder belly
Somerhalder captioned an image of himself kissing Reed's burgeoning belly, "To our friends, family, and rest of the world. In my 38 years on this earth I've never experienced anything more powerful and beautiful than this. I can't think of anything more exciting than this next chapter and we wanted you to hear this from us first. This has been the most special time of our lives and we wanted to keep it between the three of us for as long as possible so we could enjoy this time with each other and our little one who is growing so fast...because that's what they do, they grow so fast. Thank you for your kind energy."
No, thank you, Ian Somerhalder, you soulful demigod, you.
We had barely recovered from that when we saw that Reed had posted the same photo with a different message. "Hi Little One, I know you, but only because I feel you. How is it possible to love someone so much already? All I know for sure is it's the strongest feeling I've ever felt. We've been sharing this body for quite some time, and we've already experienced so much together. We can't wait to meet you...Love, Your parents."
What even. This is the baby announcement version of "get a room." Not that we're complaining. We love all the mushy sentiment, especially this close to Mother's Day. Keep it up, you two — er, you three.
The first week of May is a very special one in the world of celebrity birthdays. If you, like me, are a massive fan of Adele's, then you know May 5 is her birthday. If you are also, like me, someone who loves any chance to listen to the music of Adele while simultaneously thanking the cosmos that Adele even exists, then it seems only right that we pay homage to her on this most special of days.
But how exactly can one pay tribute and send their love to one of the (in my humble opinion) greatest singers of the 21st century? Well, the only thing I can see fit to do is speak Adele's language. That is, the language of music.
So, on that note (yes, pun intended), I compiled a playlist of songs that Adele most likely knows and loves. I've also made sure to include some current jams to keep things fresh. No party is complete without a good playlist. Here's mine on the occasion of Adele's 29th birthday.
1. Kygo & John Legend, "Happy Birthday"
Kygo John Legend Youtube
Kygo John Legend Youtube
What could be better than having John Legend sing "Happy Birthday" to Adele?
2. Terence Trent d'Arby, "Wishing Well"
Terence Trent d'Arby Youtube
Terence Trent d'Arby Youtube
According to Billboard, this song was the #1 pop hit the week of May 7, 1988 which means this was probably one of the first songs Adele ever heard. Talk about nostalgia.
3. Etta James, "Something's Got A Hold On Me"
Etta James Youtube
Etta James Youtube
Adele has name-dropped Etta James as one of her musical icons in the past. Listening to this song, it's not hard to connect the dots between these two amazing singers.
OMG, this song is perfect for any occasion. Can you even imagine Adele singing the hell out of this at her party as she grooves along?
5. George Michael, "Fastlove"
George Michael Youtube
George Michael Youtube
Adele sang a slower version of this song in tribute to the recently deceased George Michael at the 2017 Grammys. This original, quicker tempo version feels appropriate and party-ready.
6. The Weeknd & Daft Punk, "I Feel It Coming"
The Weeknd Youtube
The Weeknd Youtube
The perfect song to chill to while getting into the party groove.
7. Beyoncé, "Hold Up"
Beyonce Youtube
Beyonce Youtube
Because nothing saying "Do you thing, girl. It's your birthday," like Beyoncé.
Just like Adele, Lady Gaga is a consistent chart-topper who knows how to craft the perfect tune. This song is everywhere right now, so why not put it on Adele's birthday playlist?
12. Michael Jackson, "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough"
Michael Jackson Youtube
Michael Jackson Youtube
It's not a birthday party without some Michael Jackson to listen to while you dance with your friends.
13. ODESZA, "Late Night"
ODESZA Youtube
ODESZA Youtube
This recent chart-topper is a total jam.
14. Ed Sheeran, "Shape Of You"
Ed Sheeran Youtube
Ed Sheeran Youtube
This Ed Sheeran song is dominating the charts right now but it's an actually amazing song, regardless of its chart status. Something tells me Adele would love it.
15. Beyoncé, "7/11"
Beyonce 7/11 Youtube
Beyonce 7/11 Youtube
Who's going to say "No" to more Beyoncé?
16. Mr. C The Slide Man, "Cha-Cha Slide"
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Cha Cha Slide Youtube
The Birthday Party Gods told me this was an evergreen party hit and so, I must obey them. But for real, don't tell me Adele wouldn't love to hear this song at her party.
17. The Beatles, "Happy Birthday"
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The Beatles Youtube
Because you always have to go out on a high note, here's a final "Happy Birthday" message for you, Adele.
Here's to a year full of nothing but good times and memories, created by and for you.
And hey you, the reader! You can celebrate Adele's birthday too – get down with your bad self with our Adele Birthday Spotify playlist.
Bad news for all of you guacamole addicts out there — avocados are about to get a whole lot more expensive. Yes, more expensive than they already are, which is really saying something.
Avocados, those creamy, dreamy green fruits we love so much in everything from ceviche to smoothies, are understandably in high demand. But according to new reports, bad weather in Mexico and California means that we're looking at a 20 to 50 percent drop in output this year. But... what will I put in my vegan chocolate mousse?!?
On top of that, avocado trees in general have good crop years and low output years. This year was a low output year to begin with, but paired with the terrible weather and avocados' ever-increasing popularity, there just aren't enough to go around.
There is hope on the horizon. Peru is probably going to step in, sending more of their avocado crop to the U.S. this year than usual. But long-term, things get a little dicier.
Climate change, deforestation and cartel involvement in the Mexican avocado industry all threaten the fruit's sustainability and availability — not to mention Trump's tax plan, which contributes to soaring prices. Kinda makes you think twice about your dip choice at the store or restaurant.
Guess it makes sense why we pay extra for our guac — but hey, it's worth it, right? Either way, enjoy your easy-to-find avocados while you can. And happy Cinco!
For many, Mother's Day is a tricky holiday to navigate. So Modern Loss — a website and chat community for those who are grieving — is hosting a Mother's Day gift swap for its members who are struggling with maternal-related losses.
If you're missing your mom or a mother figure, a child you lost or the mother of your children, Modern Loss wants you to know you're not alone. Not by a long shot.
"We hear you, we know how much it sucks, and we want you to be able to give and get something special from someone else who is, too. It’s as easy as downing a Mother’s Day mimosa to participate. Sign up here by Friday, May 5 and we’ll match you with a swapee who could also use a little Hallmark holiday TLC."
We just plain love this idea. No, of course a gift swap isn't going to ease the pain entirely when Mother's Day ads are blaring on every TV screen — but sometimes, it really does help to know you're not alone in your sadness. (Also: Modern Loss says if their first Mother's Day gift swap goes well, they'll be doing a Father's Day swap as well.)
So if you're struggling this May and missing someone keenly, consider signing up at Modern Loss and swapping a sweet gift with someone who truly understands. You might make a new friend while you're at it. Sign-ups are open through May 5 — which is today, so hurry.
She's been linked to stars like Justin Bieber and Quincy Brown in the past. That said, since December, Kardashian has only had eyes for model Younes Bendjima. But just because they've been hooking up for a while now doesn't mean they're planning to settle down together.
"Kourtney and Younes are not serious," a source told Us Weekly. "They are hooking up."
The 23-year-old model did attend Kardashian's birthday party last month, which seems like a pretty big deal. So just in case something does come of this relationship, let's get to know Bendjima a little better.
It sounds like Scott Disick is not Bendjima's biggest fan. "Scott doesn't like Kourtney dating Younes at all," a source told E! News. "He doesn't want to see photos of them or know about it. Kourtney has tried to give Scott a heads up that he might be seeing photos, but Scott can't stand seeing her with someone else, especially Younes."
2. He met Kourtney during a tumultuous time
E! also reports that Bendjima and Kardashian met during Paris Fashion Week, right around the same time Kourt's sister Kim was robbed at gunpoint.
"He was really helpful and supportive during that time," an insider said, and they've been reportedly seeing each other ever since.
3. Kourtney may have been his rebound
Bendjima was dating British model Jourdan Dunn after they met at the 2015 Met Gala. They jetted off to Bali for New Year's Eve, but split close to the end of 2016. Bendjima reportedly started dating Kardashian just a week later.
4. He was a pro boxer before becoming a model
Bendjima was born in Algeria and grew up working in his father's restaurant, training as a boxer in his spare time. He went pro, but was discovered in 2011 in New York City by Next Model Management. He debuted on the catwalk in 2013 for Givenchy, and has since done modelling work for Hermes, Calvin Klein, Burberry and Ralph Lauren.
So, Kim Zolciak's 4-year-old son really likes John Legend. And when I say he really likes Legend, I mean he really likes Legend. Like, you may like John Legend, but Kash Biermann likes John Legend so much, his mom is willing to go to some pretty extreme measures for tickets to a show.
As Us magazine tells it, Legend is playing a show in Zolciak's hometown of Atlanta later this month. Being as extra as she is, Zolciak had a plan to score Kash a meet-and-greet. But first, she had to get Legend's wife, Chrissy Teigen, on board. Not only that, she wanted to rope her 20-year-old daughter, Brielle Biermann, into helping out. Zolciak made a sexual joke about concert tickets that might have gone too far.
She decided to get Teigen's attention by tweeting her this bananas statement: "[S]ooo ur hubby is comin' to ATL may19 [sic] & Kash is beyond OBSESSED w/ him!" Zolciak wrote to Teigen on Twitter. She then added: "Who does Brielle have to blow in order to meet him?? LOL."
Kim Zolciak pimps out her daughter for John Legend 1
Kim Zolciak pimps out her daughter for John Legend 1
Naturally, the internet had some things to say about Zolciak pimping out one kid to benefit another.
"Just a suggestion, but you know you can just go on Ticketmaster and not pimp out your daughter?" one person tweeted at her. Another chimed in, "Why wouldn't anyone talking about their daughter 'blowing' someone. Where did class go???"
Listen, internet. Sure, that joke was a little cringey. But also, as someone who has a great, low-key, jokey relationship with her mom, I can see the humor in this. It sounds like something my mom would say out of the blue, and everyone would stare at her with their jaws on the floor because we don't expect our sweet, innocent moms to be so vulgar. It's just like the time my mom hit her knee on the table at a Thai restaurant and yelled, "Fuck!" Some people there were offended. I still laugh when I think about it.
That said, Zolciak has been a celeb for long enough to know that if she doesn't want hate, she can't write something like that on the internet. So this kind of goes two directions. Internet, control your rage. Zolciak, tone down the NSFW jokes online.
And in case anyone is wondering, Brielle doesn't have to do anything for those tickets, because Teigen is just gonna give set some aside for the Biermann family, no sex acts required.
Kim Zolciak pimps out her daughter for John Legend 2
Kim Zolciak pimps out her daughter for John Legend 2
