It's time to demystify those little packets and bottles of spice blends you've got languishing in the back of your cabinet. Set the boring poultry spice aside, and refuse to settle for yet another night of lemon-pepper tilapia — these are the spice blends you should give a try.

1. Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence is a spice blend that originated in the South of France. It usually contains savory, thyme, marjoram, rosemary and oregano, and in the U.S., culinary lavender is often included too.

You can use herbes de Provence as a rub on roast chicken, added to marinades for grilled meats or to boost the flavor of soups and stews. You can try making your own, or buy a premade mix.

2. Garam masala

You may have a jar of curry powder in your cupboard, but garam masala still remains a mystery to many home cooks.

This spice blend varies from region to region, but a typical version can include peppercorns, mace, black and green cardamom, bay leaf, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, chilies and nutmeg.

You can use garam masala as a spice rub on roasted chicken and slow-cooked meat or as the main spice component in curries and stews made with coconut milk. Mix it yourself, or buy online.

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3. Dukkah

Made from toasted nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, dukkah is a popular Egyptian spice blend.

Though the exact ingredients vary, a common combination is crushed hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander and cumin, along with dried herbs, pepper flakes, lemon zest and more.

Use dukkah to top flavorful flatbread, mix with oil to create a dipping sauce for bread, or use it to make a flavorful rub or crust for chicken and other meats. Create your own combo, or buy premade dukkah.

4. Ras el Hanout

Popular in Morocco and other North African countries, the exact makeup of ras el Hanout varies widely from region to region.

That said, common ingredients include cumin, clove, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and paprika, along with more exotic spices like chufa, galangal, dried rosebuds and long pepper.

Ras el Hanout is used to flavor grains like couscous and rice, as a rub for meat and seafood and to season stews.

You can try making your own, tweaking the flavor profile as you see fit, or pick up a premade mix here.

5. Shichimi togarashi

Sometimes called Japanese seven-spice, shichimi togarashi is a spicy blend of red chili, dried orange peel, Japanese pepper, black and white sesame seeds, ginger, dried seaweed and hemp seed.

Sprinkle on noodle soups and stir-fries, use to flavor rice, or include in marinades for chicken, beef or seafood.

Buy some shichimi togarashi here.

6. Chinese five-spice powder

Containing cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, Sichuan pepper and star anise, Chinese five-spice powder is a flavorful addition to any kitchen.

Use it to add some life to fatty meats like braised pork belly, roasted duck or goose. You can also use it to season the breading for fried tofu and chicken, or add to stir-fry sauce and noodles. Pick up some five-spice powder here.

7. Khmeli suneli

A popular Georgian spice blend (as in Georgia the country, not the state), khmeli suneli varies from region to region, but it often contains coriander, fenugreek, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, dill, basil, marjoram, marigold petals and more.

Khmeli suneli's unique blend of flavors makes it a great option for flavoring rich stews and braised meats, and it adds a depth of flavor to vegetable and bean dishes too.

You can make your own blend, or try a premade jar of khmeli suneli here.

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8. Panch phoron

Bengali five-spice powder is made up of seeds — usually black mustard seed, cumin, fennel seed, fenugreek and nigella seed.

Panch phoron is sold as whole seeds, not ground like most spice mixes. To use it, fry in a bit of oil until fragrant (you may hear the seeds pop), then add the rest of your ingredients. Try sautéing with chicken or beef, then adding coconut milk or diced tomatoes to make a curry, or use it as a way to make flavorful vegetarian lentils or beans. Make your own blend, or try some panch phoron here.

9. Jerk spice

Jamaican jerk spice is primarily made up of allspice and dried Scotch bonnet peppers. This spicy mixture is often enhanced by other spices, including cinnamon, cloves, garlic and ginger, and is sometimes sweetened with brown sugar.

Jerk spice was traditionally used to season pork or chicken, though now it's not uncommon to see jerk-spiced seafood and even sausages.

Make or buy a jerk spice blend, then use it as a dry rub or as the primary ingredient in a marinade. It works especially well when combined with citrus.

10. Za'atar

Za'atar is a popular Middle Eastern spice blend comprised mainly of dried herbs and sesame seeds.

The herbs in za'atar can include thyme, oregano, marjoram and sumac, which adds a lemony acidity.

Za'atar is used in many applications. It makes a delicious rub for poultry, pork and beef, can be used to make marinades and, when mixed with olive oil or plain Greek yogurt, makes for a tasty dip for flatbreads.

You can make your own za'atar rather easily, or try out a premade blend.

11. Advieh

Advieh is a Persian spice blend. Its exact makeup varies based on region, but it often includes cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, ginger, turmeric and rose petals, and sometimes saffron, nutmeg, black pepper and sesame.

It can be used in two applications — as a seasoning for rice (similar to Japanese furikake), or a version used in stews and as a rub for meats. Try making a simple advieh blend here, or stock your cupboard with a premade blend.

12. Baharat/Lebanese allspice

This Middle Eastern spice blend is finely ground. It's sometimes called Lebanese seven-spice, though different variations may contain more or fewer than seven different spices.

Typical ingredients include black pepper, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, red chilies, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin and nutmeg. Turkish baharat includes mint; Tunisian baharat is just a blend of rosebuds, cinnamon and pepper; and Persian baharat is additionally seasoned with black lime and saffron.

Baharat can be used as a rub for meats or included in a marinade, used to season soups and stews or used to make a dipping condiment for breads and meats.

Try mixing your own, or buy some baharat here.

With these spice blends in tow, you'll never have to sit through a boring meal of plain baked chicken or flavorless beef stew again.

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Most of us have had the difficult experience of walking away from a friendship that was supposed to last forever. It can be traumatizing and anxiety-inducing to end a relationship that was once so pivotal. Sometimes we convince ourselves that an unhealthy friendship will get better — even when history has proven it won’t.

SheKnows spoke with two experts, Amber L. Wright and Christine Gutierrez, to understand what causes us to linger in toxic friendships and how we can effectively end them.

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Amber L. Wright is a Los Angeles-based communication expert, public speaking coach and award-winning adjunct professor in Communication Studies whose mission is to teach clients how to speak with less fear and more finesse — on and off the stage. Christine Gutierrez is a mental health counselor and emotional empowerment™ coach, love and addiction expert, life coach and expert in trauma, abuse, and self-esteem, who currently resides in Brooklyn. Here's what they had to say:

SheKnows: Do you feel negative self-talk contributes to our willingness to stay in unhealthy friendships?

Amber L. Wright: I absolutely think that there’s a link. If we tell ourselves that we are not pretty or smart enough, or worse — that we’re not worthy of love — our friendships will reflect that. We’ll find ourselves connected to other women who don’t respect our opinions or value our presence. Oftentimes in this case, the relationship will fall out of balance and one will end up giving more to sustain the friendship than the other.

SK: Why are long-term friendships especially difficult to end, even when they are no longer healthy for us?

Christine Gutierrez: All relationships, including friendships, are created with emotional bonds and memories. This is what therapists like to call an “attachment” and sometimes even if the friendship is no longer working for us, we feel attached to the old idea of what it used to be and find it scary to let go.

Perhaps there is a desire to keep trying to work it out, or a fear of confrontation, which are normal feelings associated with letting go and stepping into new territories. Letting go is not easy. Even if our mind knows, sometimes it takes awhile for our actions to follow.

SK: What are the warning signs that we are in an unhealthy friendship?

CG: There will be a lack of healthy boundaries, a lack of respect, even a physically aching feeling when you’re around that person. Also, there may be abusive, belittling behavior that is verbal, emotional or even physical. The friend in question may be someone that is mean, disrespectful, jealous and/or unsupportive of you. If you find yourself scared to be yourself and don't feel emotionally safe, this is a big warning sign you are in an unhealthy friendship. It’s important that people understand that positive relationships and friendships are based on love, support, healthy and safe communication, respect, healthy boundaries and happiness.

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SK: When we finally realize that we are in a friendship that is toxic and needs to end, how can we do that without causing a blow out?

AW: Being clear on why the friendship needs to end is the first step toward making the transition. If you can identify what it is about the person or friendship that is giving you pause, it’ll make it easier to discuss it when the time for the “breakup talk” happens.

For example, if you’re ready to move on for reasons such as, “I’m the one that does all of the calling to make sure we keep in touch,” that can be said in conversation as, “I give (or have given) a lot to this friendship, but I don’t feel my efforts are being reciprocated.” That may be received a little better than, “I’m over this! You’re not a good friend because you never call me.” 

In some cases, a blow out may be inevitable. Always remember, however, that you can’t control how the other person will respond, but you can control what you say and how you say it.

CG: Also, a great place to start is by doing a "friend inventory.” Write down the names of friends you spend your time with, starting with those you spend the most time with, and honestly ask yourself, how they make you feel? Do you feel safe, supported, loved, honored, inspired and respected?

If not, then some difficult conversations need to happen to adjust the dynamic, or if that can't be done, you may want to minimize your time with them and slowly let the friendship go. Get honest with yourself first and slowly take steps to let go of the people that do not serve you. When you do this, you will also open the door to healthier friendships. Another tip is to get support from a therapist or trained life coach with experience in this area. It can really help.

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SK: How can we use communication to encourage healthier friendships going forward?

AW: Don’t be afraid to say how you feel, in both the good and bad times in your friendships right now. Tell the other person how much you appreciate them on a regular basis. Give specific examples of how they add value to your life.

If you make positive communication part of the culture of your friendships, when conflict arises, you’ll feel more comfortable confronting some of the difficult issues. A good rule of thumb to encourage healthier friendships is to speak from the heart, lead with honesty and always know your boundaries.

Lamar Odom has been claiming he wants to get back on the basketball court, and now he may have a chance to show off his skills. Fellow ex-NBA player Baron Davis has offered Odom a spot on the Drew League, says TMZ. Called "the most exclusive summer league in the world," Drew League brings together young men and women from South Central Los Angeles to "learn life lessons through basketball."

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All-stars from Kobe Bryant to Byron Scott and Metta World Peace have given their time to play in the league. As a clearly qualified basketball player, Baron Davis extended the offer to Odom to join those prestigious ranks. For Odom, who hasn't played professionally since 2014, it could be just the step to get him back in the NBA. Just last week, Odom shared with Entertainment Tonight that he's planning to get back to his professional basketball roots and "get back on the court.”

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Odom is returning to his roots in more ways than one this year. He'll also be appearing on Season 12 of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, despite his pending divorce from Khloé Kardashian. After his overdose and subsequent coma in October 2015, let's hope we get a chance to see Odom doing what he does best. Grab that jersey, LO!

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Susan Sarandon has been in Hollywood long enough to know when she needs makeup — and when she doesn't. In honor of People's "Most Beautiful People" issue, Sarandon posed without makeup, and the 69-year-old looks amazing.

"I wanted to see what it would feel like," she explains.

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She continues: "It makes me uncomfortable to see really large breast and butt implants; I don't quite understand what it's like to Iive with that. It would be like sitting on your purse all the time!" Susan Sarandon is an Oscar winner. Did she really just go out of her way to shade the Kardashian-Jenner clan? We love that she has the confidence to pose makeup-free, but that doesn't mean she gets to laugh at what others choose to do with their bodies.

Scot Pollard was an easy-to-hate villain on Survivor. His sabotage, negativity and bullying tactics made him the target of social media hatred. In our one-on-one conversation, Scot opened up about the harsh reaction from viewers, saying his actions didn't deserve the "over-the-top" hostility he and his family have encountered, including death threats. Meanwhile, he weighed in heavily on that intense Tribal Council, where his own ally, Tai, refused to spare him from elimination. Plus, he revealed what he's done with Jason's immunity idol since getting voted out with it in his possession.

SheKnows: Did you have any idea the votes were going to fall against you?

Scot Pollard: It wasn't a surprise. I was expecting they were going to go after either Tai or myself. Julia came over and said, "They're going after Tai." We knew not to trust everything Julia said because we knew she was a double agent lying to us or being fed misinformation because they were aware of what she was doing. I kind of figured they were going after me because Jason had the immunity necklace, so it was either me or Tai. I had suspected that I was gonna get a couple votes. I just didn't know I was gonna get all of them.

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SK: So, it's obvious you had a pact with Tai to use the super idol had something like this taken place.

SP: Oh, yeah. We had a chat about it, and we were basically going to try and re-rack what we did the week before, make a lot of noise and scare them into voting off another girl. We thought it was gonna work. It probably would've worked had Tai not voted for me. We keep all our idols, a girl is gone and we have the numbers. It would've, could've been good for all three of us, and Julia, but Tai decided what was best for him.

SK: Watching you sit there staring at Tai, pleading with your eyes for his half of the super idol seemed like minutes. What was going through your mind right at that moment?

SP: A lot of things, but it all revolved around, "Man, the only reason you still have an idol is because of me. We made a promise, I played things straight, I never lied to you and you're backstabbing me. Why? Really?" He shook his head no, and there's no reason to argue it. I'm not gonna sit here and embarrass myself by begging you. I already know what the answer is. It's not gonna change. I just decided to get up and get my torch snuffed out.

SK: After watching the episode, what's your take on Tai today?

SP: I really like Tai. We've met up a couple times post-show. We've had dinner together. I've met his boyfriend. He's a great guy. My critique of it is strategic. When I got blindsided, after I recovered the next day, I was sitting there thinking: What did he gain strategically by getting rid of me? I couldn't think of anything. I was hoping to watch the episode and see where he goes, "This is best for my game. I'm gonna get Scot out of the way." I didn't see that. What I saw was Aubry short-term brainwashing him into an emotional decision that helped her and her group. If it was anybody else, I would've felt the same way. I don't want to come across as bitter. He got me. I'm out. I would've liked to see a good, strategic reason why it was good to vote me out. I just didn't see it. Maybe I'm blind.

SK: Tai had expressed at one point that he felt you and Jason didn't take his suggestions for the alliance seriously. Did you actually value Tai's input, or was he just the third wheel you needed to keep around for numbers before cutting him loose?

SP: Not at all. Him and I had a talk, and it was one of many, where I made sure Tai was OK. I would flat out ask him, "Hey man, do you feel like you're getting a voice? I know we talk fast. I know we talk loud. We're getting a lot of attention, but I don't want you to feel left out." We lost Cydney [in the alliance], potentially because of the same thing; her perception of her feeling like she didn't have a voice. I don't necessarily agree with that because I felt like we always included everybody. I know I did. I tried to talk to everybody to make sure they felt like they were in control, because I didn't think I had a chance of winning the game unless somebody dragged me to the finals. I didn't ever want them to think I was dominating a conversation, especially given my stature and my volume. I had a lot of talks with Tai, and I felt very comfortable that he was comfortable in getting his voice out. I didn't shut down Aubry that quickly. That was the strategic thing we kind of came to although the edit made it look like an abrupt decision. That's the way it looked, but it was something that came about after discussion. Cydney was the obvious choice, and we wanted to throw them off and go after Aubry. We kept saying Cydney, but we knew it was gonna be Aubry that we were going after.

SK: You ended up leaving the game with the hidden idol that Jason had given you. Where is that idol today?

SP: Post-game, Jason and I have seen each other several times. It's in Jason's hands.

SK: So you didn't keep it around as a haunting souvenir?

SP: No. I wouldn't want that memory [laughs]. It's his.

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SK: Social media has been very vocal about their displeasure with you and Jason. Many have labeled you as bullies. Do you think the harsh reaction you're both getting from fans is deserved and fair?

SP: Uh, no. I've gotten death threats. My wife has been harassed. People have said bad things about my kids. People have said horrible things about my unborn child to my wife and me in the name of stopping bullying. So, it's ironic and sad that people don't get how ironic they're being by being so horrible toward somebody they view as a bully. I didn't intentionally, or unintentionally, attempt to harm, emotionally or physically. There was no malice or planning to make somebody feel horrible about themselves. To me, that's what bullying is. That's a big word. It's not a term to be thrown around lightly. Unfortunately, the term gets thrown around lightly as a reaction. It's a bad word to me just like racist or bigotry. Those are bad words, and to throw a term like that around so lightly, without really looking into it, and saying, "Did Scot maliciously try to make someone feel bad about themselves or hurt them physically?" No. It's not bullying. It's a game show. I got to the final eight, so I don't have any regrets about how I played the game. I got betrayed by everyone I tried to be in an alliance with. I still made it to the final eight, so I did something right. Being portrayed as a villain is part of being a character on the show. Some people get characterized a certain way, and it's a little easier to make the tattooed guys into the villains than it is to say put Julia and Michele in the role of villains [laughs].

SK: Could they be?

SP: Everyone has emotion. Everyone has reaction. Everyone has good days and bad days. It's all caught on film. The argument could be made that anybody on the cast could be made into any role. Don't ya think?

SK: A lot of time has passed since this season was actually filmed in Cambodia. Did you ever anticipate this is how you would be portrayed?

SP: Not to the harsh level that people have perceived it to be. I don't think CBS has done me wrong, but I think the perception, the reaction, has been a little bit over the top. Again, bully is a big word, and I don't think what Jason and I did qualifies as bullying. No one was really hurt. No one was really intimidated. It's a game show. Everybody signed up to be there. We treated everybody like adults. Were we cutthroat about certain things? Absolutely. That's what competitive people do. They get cutthroat. The game is about lying and backstabbing and screwing people over. I don't know where people all of a sudden try to make it seem like I should be chivalrous with somebody because of their gender, orientation or race. It's a cutthroat game, and I treated everybody the same. Isn't that what we're going for?

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SK: Are you and Jason now bonded for life based on the similarly nasty response you've had from viewers?

SP: Whether anyone on the cast admits it or not, we are all bonded for life. We are all part of a crazy, mixed-up Survivor family. We may not all like each other, we may not all want to keep in contact with each other, but we are all bonded now in this Survivor family. There's not many of us if you look at it; there's about 400-something of us ever. That's a unique family to be a part of. So, yes, Jason and I are bonded for life simply because of that fact, but also because we have so many things in common. We're both married with kids that we would die for. That sets us apart from the rest of the cast based on that right there.

SK: What has your family's reaction been, seeing some of the brutal comments being dished in your direction?

SP: My kids understand it's a TV show and I'm a character. I've been in movies where I've killed people, and they know I didn't actually kill people [laughs]. To them, it's just another thing Dad is on TV for. He played as a basketball player. That was real. The other stuff they see on TV, movies or social media, that's entertainment. And that's different.

SK: How does a guy like you going from being in the NBA to landing in Cambodia competing on Survivor?

SP: It's a long story. I was approached in 2010. I was in L.A. for a different project. I said no. My personal life wasn't in the right situation that I could've been away for seven weeks. It would've been bad. I said no, and I immediately regretted it. Little did I know that there were still people [in casting] talking about me behind my back in a good way. I was contacted again. I sent in my application. I said yes before I even knew what I was talking about and saying yes to. December of 2014 was when this came back together. I went to casting, got picked and it's been a great ride. It's a life-changing event. We're having a baby because I was gone for seven weeks. My wife and I hesitated on the decision, whether we were gonna do it or not, but the separation of being on Survivor is why we have a little Survivor baby that's due any day now.

SK: Congratulations!

SP: Thank you very much.

SK: With all that being said, coupled with the tough social media reaction, would you ever play again?

SP: Absolutely. I would be the first athlete ever invited back, so I'm not holding my breath. But if they asked me to do it again, I would absolutely do it again.

Do any of Scot's comments surprise you? Do you think his portrayal was unfair or do you still believe he's a bully? What's your reaction to reading about people sending him death threats? Would you ever want to watch Scot compete again? Join the conversation and leave a comment now!

Reality star Chyna was found dead yesterday, and the news was exactly what fans feared after a series of unsettling social media posts this week.

In the last video she shared with fans on her YouTube page, Chyna spent over 13 minutes mumbling and fumbling around her kitchen with bleary, puffy eyes.

One fan commenter even stated that the video was reminiscent of Anna Nicole Smith's infamous clown makeup video recorded shortly before her death of an accidental drug overdose.

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In the days leading up to her death, Chyna spent time reminiscing about her WWE days and posting photos of her wrestling pals to her Twitter account.

She also freaked out fans when she wrote that she was planning to reenact the Psycho shower stabbing scene.

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And again when she mentioned a certain scene from Pulp Fiction. Although she didn't get specific, the one that immediately came to mind is Uma Thurman's overdose.

Then she shared photos of herself with a black eye on Instagram, causing a whole new level of concern.

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Chyna was found dead in her Redondo Beach, California, apartment yesterday when a friend tried to check on her. While her cause of death has yet to be determined, police say foul play was not suspected — and her past is leading many to think she may have suffered from a drug overdose.

"From the preliminary investigation, it appears that the deceased passed away prior to being discovered by the friend," according to a Redondo Beach police statement, adding that Chyna was found in bed. According to Los Angeles County Coroner's investigators, police called the death a "possible overdose." Prescription pills were found at the residence but no illegal drugs.

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Time released its 2016 list of "The 100 Most Influential People" today, and included in the top 22 pioneers was Felix Kjellberg, or PewDiePie if you’re on YouTube. Kjellberg tops YouTube’s most subscribed list with 43 million people who voluntarily signed up to watch his videos. That’s more than double the number of people in New York City and Los Angeles combined.

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Not all YouTube content creators have the same level of influence or reach that Kjellberg does, but most of the top subscribed channels do match his talent. It’s time that we stop calling them “teenagers in their bedroom” and start respecting them as entrepreneurs and talented individuals.

I really can’t understand why people have such a hard time respecting the top talent on YouTube, but it’s the same people who won’t give Kris Jenner her necessary props for being an incredible business woman. She took her family from vague familiarity to a dynasty, all because of a reality show on E!. I love E! as much as the next girl, but the Kardashians are definitely the exception and not the rule on that network.

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The same goes for YouTube. These are people who created a career from nothing. The odds of finding any audience in the YouTube abyss is slim to none. Creators like Kjellberg used grit, determination and talent to carve out a space for themselves and connect with an audience. How is that not inspiring?

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Now that Time is taking the space and the people seriously, hopefully the rest of the world will follow. Because, when you think about it, it’s the perfect situation. There are no studios, no executives, no gatekeepers to keep you from consuming exactly the kinds of shows and videos you want to spend your time watching. In the YouTube world, there is no #Oscarssowhite controversy. Everyone gets a shot. This is what’s best for everyone.

Plus, YouTube is free. Say goodbye to your cable bill.

Jodie Sweetin may miss an episode of Dancing With the Stars after being rushed to the hospital with an ankle injury, reports People. She reportedly hurt herself in rehearsal, although the specifics of the injury and its severity aren't known. She's now being treated at a Los Angeles hospital.

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After last week's performance with switch-up partner Val Chmerkovskiy, Sweetin was likely back in rehearsals with her usual partner, Keo Motsepe, as they prepped for "Famous Dances Night."

"There are so many iconic dance moments that I would love the chance to pay homage to," Sweetin told People of her plan for the week. "This show is just allowing me so many opportunities to live out big dreams."

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After earning her highest score of the season last week with Chmerkovskiy, it will be a blow to see Sweetin forced to sit out of this week's competition. ET called her performance "a jawdropping improvement over any dance she's done thus far."

The worst part? The rules of DWTS state that if a cast member has to miss a show due to illness or injury, they have to withdraw from the competition. (Remember Kim Zolciak's sad fate?) If Sweetin doesn't get better in time, this could be it for her — so let's all send big Tanner smiles and good vibes her way.

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The Huntsman: Winter's War stars Chris Hemsworth as the familiar Eric the Huntsman, whom we met in 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman. Now, Eric is back for this gorgeous prequel that focuses on the romantic tale of forbidden love as Eric struggles to be with his one true love, Sara, played by Jessica Chastain. We sat down with the actors to discuss the idea of finding one's true love in real life and were surprised by the depth of Hemsworth's romantic side.

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While the last film centered on the plight of Snow White, the filmmakers wanted to create a new, parallel story within the Snow White universe, but instead of making The Huntsman a dark fairy tale, they wanted to focus more on the romantic aspects of the story.

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When we asked Hemsworth if he believed in the idea of each person having one true love, he said, "Yes... I'd like to think that's my wife."

Aww! That may actually be the sweetest thing Hemsworth has ever said, even if it does make us crazy-jealous!

So, who exactly is Hemsworth's wife? She's the beautiful Spanish actress, Elsa Pataky, best known for playing Elena in the Fast and Furious franchise.

Pataky is seven years Hemsworth's senior. The couple has a daughter named India Rose and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha. The family currently lives in Hemsworth's native Australia.

Check out our video to find out what Chastain thinks about having one true love. We're not sure if Chastain is simply more cautious or a bit cynical, but she certainly doesn't take the concept of true love lightly.

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The Huntsman: Winter's War opens in theaters April 22.

Admittedly, it was a rough week in the wonderful world of entertainment. But through all the lows, there were some sunny spots!

Here's what you might have missed if you weren't paying attention.

1. We lost Prince and Doris Roberts just days apart

The sad news that Doris Roberts had passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday night hit us like a brick on Monday, and we hardly had time to recover before the earth-shattering news that Prince had been found dead at his Minnesota estate in the early morning hours on Thursday. Both Roberts and Prince are icons who leave behind lasting legacies.

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We'd also be remiss to not mention WWE legend Chyna, who was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, California, on Wednesday night.

They say celebrities always die in threes, so fingers crossed this rough patch is over for a while.

Alrighty, now that we have that out of the way, let's move on to something a little more lighthearted...

2. Michael Bublé eats corn and I don't care

The world awoke on Friday morning to find that Bublé eating corn was trending, and promptly wondered why.

You kinda have to see the photo to understand why Bublé eating corn is actually funny. Bublé himself took to social media to defend his corn-eating habits. "This is vegetable harassment !!! What I do with my Cobb is nobody's business," Bublé wrote on Instagram.

3. Snapchat gets smoked for Bob Marley filter

In celebration of the stoner holiday 4/20, Snapchat released an ill-conceived Bob Marley filter. Not surprisingly, the filter was quickly met with horror and backlash.

Snapchat has yet to apologize for the filter, but an anonymous employee did say it was intended to honor the late Marley and the idea actually came from Marley's estate, according to USA Today.

Speaking of Snapchat...

4. MTV resurrects Cribs

Who could forget Cribs? The iconic show that was a hallmark of the early '00s is being brought back to life by MTV, but this time you can only watch it on Snapchat.

Those of us old enough to remember the first incarnation are super annoyed that Snapchat has finally found a way to trick us into actually considering downloading their app.

5. The Magnificent Seven trailer hits YouTube

If you don't think this movie looks awesome, then I don't think we can be friends.

6. The queen sits for portraits

In honor of her 90th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II posed for photos with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. While the photo of Her Majesty with her beloved dogs is totally adorable, we just can't get over the pic of her with her two youngest grandchildren and all of her great-grandchildren.

7. Woman gets cheeky with her pizza on the Kiss Cam

She might be my spirit animal.

8. Once Upon a Time introduces an LGBT story line

Once Upon a Time was trending on Monday morning because of the (spoiler alert!) kiss that happened between Dorothy and Ruby. Response, for the most part, was positive, though not everyone was satisfied with the way it was handled.

We're so happy OUAT chose to diversify the love stories on their show, but we're just over here wondering, "When the hell is it Mulan's turn?"

9. Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne hits bookshelves

If the photos of Queen Elizabeth and her family weren't enough to scratch your royal itch, biographer Christopher Andersen's look into the relationships of The Queen, Camilla Parker Bowles and Kate Middleton is now for sale!

Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne is available for purchase here.

10. Embedded hits No. 1 on the iTunes podcast charts

NPR's All Things Considered host Kelly McEvers launched a new podcast in March and, not surprisingly, it's a hit. McEvers takes news stories and humanizes them, digging deeper into the picture. Topics already covered include how the police interact with the homeless on Los Angeles' Skid Row, and bikers in Waco, Texas, who witnessed the shootout between two rival biker gangs last year that left nine dead and 20 injured.

You can listen to Embedded on NPR's website here and it's available for download here.

What was your favorite moment in pop culture this week?

Fans of CBS' Criminal Minds are grieving the departure of Shemar Moore, an original cast member who touched us in each episode as FBI Special Agent Derek Morgan. His tough-yet-sensitive character played a major role in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team, and it is difficult to imagine the show without him.

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I think, however, that Criminal Minds, though an aging drama in its 11th season, will stay around for at least another season; we have yet to hear confirmation on a 12th, though. Some characters carry a show to the point that it collapses without them, but the BAU is enough of an ensemble to continue even without a key character. Undoubtedly, though, the departure of Derek, who said a tearful goodbye to his comrades in a recent episode after becoming a father, leaves a void requiring a new actor to fill.

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And I, a Cold Case devotee who still laments the cancellation of this incredible show in 2010, have just the solution. Let's bring Danny Pino, who played Philadelphia Police Detective Scotty Valens in Cold Case, on board to play a new hunter of bad guys for the BAU.

Pino plays the tough-detective role perfectly. As Valens, he did it alongside Kathryn Morris (Detective Lilly Rush) for seven years of Cold Case, and then, as NYPD Detective Nick Amaro in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for four years. With Pino, producers of Criminal Minds could create a whole new lawman character in the same mold, and know that he will play it well and attract viewers with his intensity and good looks.

But I have an even better idea, far-fetched as it may sound. I say CBS resurrect the Valens character from Cold Case and move him to Criminal Minds, with Pino as the same character. Those who didn't watch Cold Case won't get the connection, but they don't need to; they would just know that this new agent is a former Philadelphia homicide detective. And we Cold Case fans, angry that CBS just cancelled the show without the proper finale and closure that Derek got, would get a new incarnation for a part of the thrilling and touching series we loved.

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After all, BAU agents sometimes deal with child predators. In one memorable Cold Case episode, The River, Valens kicked the !@#$ out of a pedophile trolling for kids in the park. Though the detective was stepping outside of legal bounds, we fans all were thinking, "Go Scotty!"

So, how about it CBS? You can save one popular show and (sort of) bring back another!

Before you leave, make sure you check out our slideshow below.

What do you guys think Criminal Minds should do when Shemar Moore is gone? Let us know in the comments below!

I've said it before and I'll say it again — I'm a huge fan of Grey's Anatomy this season. Not only because there is such a beautiful vein of empowerment and support among the women, but because the show isn't afraid to tackle the tough topics.

Shonda Rhimes doesn't shy away from the kind of social commentary that could lose her viewers, and I love her for it. As a writer, sometimes you use your words as a vehicle to move dialogue along. She does that while still delivering a top-notch medi-drama.

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But before we get into the sensitive subject of the night, this is your official spoiler alert. If you haven't yet watched "Trigger Happy," this article will reveal major plot points.

The episode started off intense, as two frantic women showed up at the hospital saying one of their sons had been shot. They didn't know how or which one, but they were both clearly distraught. Moments later, Owen and Alex get the call about an 8-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Naturally, everyone is on high alert and wants to help. As they stand in the bay waiting for the ambulance, the mothers rush out. When one child is wheeled out, the blanket slips off his bloodied foot. The mother of a little boy named Brandon dissolves into tears as the other mother thanks God — and then hugs her (physically) unharmed son, Peter, who arrived in a police cruiser.

When the babysitter shows up, the mothers ask if they caught whoever did this... and the tragic details emerge. The babysitter left the room for mere moments and the boys had found Brandon's mom's gun. As they were playing with it, it went off.

In the blink of an eye, Peter had shot his best friend. One little boy was clinging to life and the other will undoubtedly be scarred for life.

While in the operating room working on Brandon, talk turns to having guns in the home. Not even Owen, the military veteran, has one — "I repair bullet holes; I don't make them," he says. Alex is similarly disgusted by this all-too-familiar scenario.

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Then Jo chimes in that she has a gun. A gun that Alex didn't know about. "It makes me feel safer," she tells the room of more seasoned OR surgeons, all of whom have clearly patched up far too many bullet holes in small children or, worse, lost kids to them while still on the table.

Ultimately, Brandon survives. But he coded on the table during a delicate procedure to save his spine and the complications from resuscitating him left him paralyzed for life.

As Owen delivers the news to Peter's parents, Amelia kneels beside Peter and has him make her a promise: "Whenever you feel bad about this, I want you to say, 'This was an accident. I didn't mean to.'" As the little boy walks away with his parents, he turns to look back at Amelia one more time, tearfully mouthing the words.

It's a gutting moment. And, in my mind, just reinforces my own personal feelings about having guns in the home if you have children — it's not worth the risk.

I realize that isn't necessarily going to be a popular opinion. Trust me, I do. I live in the South, where having guns in the house is nearly as natural as having a raincoat. It's something people keep around in case they'll need it. A cursory scan of Twitter tonight reveals a lot of people feel that way.

And here's the kicker: There are guns in my house and I do have small children. It's not something I'm comfortable with, and it's a conversation my husband and I circle back around to often. He keeps his guns in a locked gun cabinet in our closet and he stores the bullets in another room. He feels confident our kids can't and won't ever get into either.

Of course, that's what all parents think, right? You always think a tragedy like this will never happen to you. You read about it. You see it on the news. You may even know someone it happened to. Yet it still seems far-fetched to you. Or me. Or anyone.

The horrible reality, though, is that it does happen to "anyone." To lots of "anyones," to be exact. According to the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, over 18,000 American children are injured or killed every year due to gun violence. Guns are the second leading cause of death among children and teens.

Here's the grim reality, regardless of how much we wish it weren't true: 80 percent of those unintentional firearm deaths of kids under 15 occur in a home. Even proper firearm storage can't entirely mitigate the risk of accidental death or even suicide by children and adolescents, but it is a crucial step if you do choose to have firearms in your home.

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In light of all of the evidence, though, I agree with Grey's — the safest policy is not having a gun in the house at all. This is a conversation my husband and I will revisit very soon.

The conversation with Maggie and Meredith near the episode's end captures my feelings well. Maggie, who was especially shaken by the tragedy, tells Meredith she loves Mer's kids so fiercely it scares her. "My heart is so wide open. I love them so much. Like, if something happened to them, I feel like I would die. I don't know how you do it. I don't know how you live like this."

To which Meredith hugs her and responds, "It's awful. Sometimes you just have to push the awful aside and get through the day."

Of course, anyone who has children knows the kind of beautiful-awful Meredith is talking about. To have kids is to love them to a degree that is terrifying. Every single day my children walk around and laugh and play and look at me is a day I worry about them. I love them so much it physically hurts.

So, yes, I would do anything to keep them safe, and that includes having a gun-free home.

I understand that for as many people that tonight's episode resonated with (like myself), there are likely just as many who don't agree with the sentiment. In which case, perhaps the episode can simply serve as a reminder. Maybe you'll double-check your gun safe before you go to bed. Maybe you'll move it to a more secure location.

Regardless, a little reminder that could potentially save a child's life isn't hurting anyone. It's doing quite the opposite.

Awkward fan encounters come with the celebrity territory, but the fan interaction Games of Thrones star Lena Headey experienced in the hospital after giving birth to her second child is pretty next level on the awkward scale.

Headey opened up on the The Late Late Show with James Corden about what just might be the strangest fan encounter ever involving breastfeeding, her nipples and that iconic shame walk scene on Game of Thrones.

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"I recently had my second child and I was in the hospital and there was a lovely nurse who would come and do night duty," Headey told Corden.

The nurse quickly admitted to Headey that she was a really big fan of Game of Thrones, which makes the next part of this story a little less surprising but still totally awkward and uncomfortable.

"I was trying to breastfeed [my daughter] to calm her down, and this is a lot of info, everyone," Headey told the audience. "So when you're in the early stages of breastfeeding, you have to kind of get them milking; it takes a bit of hand-milking of sorts."

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Headey said her man was trying to help her, but she compared his attempt in aiding the breastfeeding process to milking a goat, so the nurse stepped in.

"She came around and sat next to me and squeezed my nipple and went, 'Shame,'" Headey said, causing Corden and the audience to burst into hysterical laughter.

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"And then she said it again and then I saw her go, 'I'm sorry, I can't believe I said that,'" Headey revealed.

OMG. How awkward! The nurse apparently had Cersei's iconic shame walk on her mind. Even though the nurse admitted to being a fan, we still can't believe she let that one slip out.

Before you go, check out our slideshow below.

But this tutorial is not your normal instructional.

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Instead, her tutorial focuses on the "faces" people with depression put on when trying to make it in society. She models the video like every other tutorial, with step-by-step instructions as she applies everything from primer to lipstick.

"First, start by priming your face with a nice, thick coat of chemical imbalances," she says before adding layers. “Cover up all your blemishes using the shade denial and emotional repression."

She finishes by adding a line that everyone with depression has heard from "well-meaning" people. "Finally, apply liquid lipstick in the shade of Just Smile More," she says. "If you follow these steps, were born with a chemical imbalance and live in a society that deeply stigmatizes mental illness, you too can rock this cool, depressed look."

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Her dark humor aims to shed light on the struggles that people who have depression deal with every day. She told BuzzFeed that she grew up in a family that prioritized humor and it "really helps me to laugh at the darker parts of my life."

“Mental health is always talked about in an academic way. I think to be able to talk about it in a way that’s funny and relatable helps more people feel not alone,” she said.

“There are always people out there who know what you’re going through,” she said.

Even if they are wearing "masks."

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Scandal made me feel almost as crazy as Olivia (Kerry Washington) tonight, and I just can't handle the continuation of the love triangle.

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Not to mention, ever notice how Jake always seems to be munching on a sandwich or something during nearly every single scene he has in the show these days?

Aside from his smug chewing methods, I'm also not a fan of the fact that Eli and Jake are playing house together. And now Olivia has joined them?

It's the epitome of creepy.

Or, at least, I thought it was until Olivia decided — once again — to flip-flop her way back to Jake.

Um, who wants a man who loves your father more than he loves you? There is nothing sexy about that.

Trust me, I can go for a bad boy just like the best of us women, but Jake has become less of a bad boy and more of a teacher's pet in the dark side. And the badder he gets, the more he makes me cringe.

Of course, Olivia has her own set of issues right now. I get it. Like attracts like and all that nonsense. But after Olivia and Fitz had that flirty office rendezvous a few episodes back, I thought they were on their way back to Vermont dreams and love heaven.

This is not what I had in mind.

Olivia needs to get her act together. Not just because she has a political campaign to dominate but because she is way better than Jake at this point, if only she'd open her eyes, woman up and see it.

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I'm not saying Fitz is necessarily her man.

In fact, I'd be totally fine if she chose to live without either of them. A fresh start for Olivia sounds great at this point. But just not Jake. Not Jake in the end. He's become so smarmy, I just want to smack that pleased look off his face.

I know Olivia is struggling because she's a murderer now and all.

But she needs a therapist. Not Jake.

Basically she needs anyone but Jake.

After she killed Andrew, she could have gone to anyone within her inner circle for support and they would have understood. She could have gone to Huck. She could have gone to Abby. Quinn. Fitz. She could have even gone to Mellie!

The fact that she put on a brave face and ran to visit Huck and Quinn suggests that maybe Olivia is still Pope-ing her father despite everything that's happened to her.

I really, really hope that's the case.

Because it's just not OK for Olivia to end up with Jake. He's gone down a dark, dark path, and Olivia just isn't allowed to follow him there.

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I need an Olivia who redeems herself, one who stands up to the man that is Eli and rediscovers herself post this disaster.

And I have faith that Shonda Rhimes will deliver.

At this point in the show, do you think Olivia will pick Jake, Fitz or decide to be on her own?

Peter Krause should never be playing the least interesting character on a television show.

For example: You can't have Six Feet Under without Krause's Nate Fisher. It simply wouldn't work. And, look, I didn't always love Nate (I'm #TeamBrenda all the way, natch), but I needed him. I cared about his arc even when he was annoying and frustrating. I cared about the way he related to the rest of the Fishers, and I wouldn't have been as invested in that family structure without him. And when Nate died toward the end of the final season, his absence was palpable. Six Feet Under was an ensemble show, and I wouldn't say Nate was the reason to watch, but he kept you in it, even when he was impossible. And so much of that was due to the work Krause put into the character.

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I'm not going to blame my disinterest in Benjamin on Krause. I don't think he's the problem. He's as dreamy as ever, and his commitment to the character's dialogue and actions is admirable. But there's simply no avoiding the reality that the character of Benjamin is The Catch's weakest link. And that's going to prove to be a problem, given that he's one of the two leads.

I think the biggest issue is that Benjamin is as unlikable as Nate Fisher (probably more unlikable, truthfully) and he's also not totally necessary in advancing the story. Because, no matter how much screen time the show allows him, The Catch is Alice's story. She's the private investigator who goes into an emotional tailspin after being betrayed by her fiancé. She's the one who comes up with a revenge plan. She's the one who is managing said revenge plan while also continuing her badass PI work at her own firm co-run with her bestie, Val.

So, yeah, I guess it's nice to know what Benjamin's up to, and I understand that the interactions between him and Alice are supposed to fill me with all the feels, but none of that is really necessary. We could still grasp the complexity of Alice's situation without knowing which con Benjamin is up to now and how he plans to gaslight seduce his ex this week. Add the fact that there's nothing particularly likable or interesting about him, other than his creepy charismatic charm, and it becomes clear that the character is a waste of space on the screen.

Hell, at the end of this week's episode, he and Alice slept together for the first time since he left her. And I care about Alice and still I felt nothing. This is not a good sign.

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So, what's keeping me in The Catch? Pretty much everyone else, especially the woefully underused Val. This week, we really got a chance to see her friendship with Alice in action, when she discovered Alice's secret phone calls with Benjamin. (I am really glad they didn't drag that deception out any longer; it was getting tedious.) When Alice comes clean, Val is justifiably angry, because you don't just lie to your best friend about conning your manipulative, abusive ex — you let them help you take him down.

Part one of Alice and Val's team-up was a success tonight — Val distracted (and humiliated) the stalker-y Agent Dao while Alice went to meet up with Benjamin. Whether Val will find out about the sex remains to be seen, but it's also kind of irrelevant, because her loyalty and determination to take down the men who have harmed her friend are strong.

It was refreshing to see The Catch focus on Alice and Val for a change. So far, the show has been so focused on romantic relationships — Alice's grief over Benjamin, Val's divorce, Benjamin and Margot's business-like dynamic, Margot's secret lesbian affair, and so on. The female friendships that play such a large role in the Shondaland universe haven't been given much screen time on The Catch so far. I'm glad, then, that the show is taking Alice's relationship with Val seriously. It means that there may be hope for The Catch to evolve into a badass feminist PI procedural, rather than the on-again/off-again tango of Alice and Benjamin that we're currently seeing. I'm hopeful that Benjamin will become a stronger, more developed, more needed character by the end of this season — but, if he doesn't, at least there's a viable (even preferable?) way for the show to move forward without him.

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Don't forget to catch The Catch every Thursday on ABC at 10/9c!

Let's be honest — we're all a little obsessed with butts. How big they are, how well they move, whether they are au naturel or have had a little cosmetic boost (some women love butts so much, they're actually paying for new ones).

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Celebrities are obsessed with butts too. In fact, they can't stop talking about them. From Nicki Minaj ("Oh, my gosh, look at her butt/Look at her butt/Look at her butt") to Meghan Trainor ("I'm bringing booty back"), the mighty butt has never been so topical.

It's time we really got to know our butts, and a good place to start is by working out what shape it is.

According to New York plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman, who claims to be an expert in women's derrieres, every woman's butt falls into one of five categories: square, V-shape, A-shape, round and upside-down heart.

Schulman says four factors go into determining butt shape: the position of the pelvis in relation to the hip bones, fat distribution, the size and shapes of the gluteus muscles, and the way those muscles attach to the thigh bones.

Now, we're not in the habit of telling you what to wear, but we all know when it comes to underwear, certain guidelines will help you look, and (more importantly) feel, great. Just like a bra that fits you perfectly and lifts and supports in all the right places, the right underwear style will give your butt that extra oomph.

Round butt

A round butt a la Sofia Vergara needs underwear with plenty of fabric in the back for maximum comfort, and a four-way stretch, center back seam and ruching along the seams will be most flattering for your shape.

Upside-down heart butt

Upside-down heart butted women like Rihanna should go for briefs, boy shorts, hipsters or bikinis with a lower-cut leg opening that sits right below the butt crease for a super-flattering effect.

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A-shaped butt

An A-shaped butt like Shakira's widens below the hip bones and is common in women with fuller thighs. Tangas, bikinis and boy shorts in stretchy material or with seamless, laser-cut edges will be your butt's best friends.

Square butt

If you have a cute square butt like Miley Cyrus, take your pick from boy shorts, bikinis, tangas and thongs. Avoid any style that sits high on the thigh because nobody likes a wedgie.

V-shaped butt

When the line between the pelvis and hips angles inward, a butt has a V shape from behind, like Cindy Crawford's. When shopping for bottoms, opt for boy shorts, briefs, hipsters or bikinis. Stay away from high-cut leg holes to ensure there's enough coverage and extra definition.

Whatever your butt shape is, your love for it begins with the right underwear.

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When an animal makes it onto the endangered species list, it's a big deal. It doesn't just mean their numbers are starting to dwindle — it means that species is in serious trouble.

In fact, to be named as endangered, a species must have declined in numbers by 50-70 percent over the last decade, or have a current population of under 250. The conditions are even worse for animals listed as critically endangered, which means they have declined by 80-90 percent, or less than 50 are currently surviving.

Many of the animals on that list won't surprise you — we've been hearing about the plight of animals like the giant panda for years — but some of the animals currently endangered may shock you.

1. Giraffe

Pictures and magazines will have you believe giraffes are as common to the African landscape as trees, and for some species of giraffes, that's true. The tallest species, though, the Rothschild giraffe, is endangered from predators and poaching. Most of the remaining animals live in protected areas and in captivity.

2. Bluefin tuna

As often as you see tuna on menus, you would assume they are plentiful. While many species of tuna are thriving, the largest (and most endangered) of them all is the bluefin tuna. Its numbers are declining rapidly due to over-fishing, but that hasn't stopped many fishermen from going after it, because it brings such a high price. Don't feel guilty if you're a tuna lover, though — the tuna you find in salads and casseroles is a much more abundant type of tuna, and even the tuna served at high-end restaurants is probably not bluefin.

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3. Tiger

It's hard to imagine an animal as large and predatory as the tiger could be nearing extinction, but due to habitat loss and poaching, it is. Thankfully, its numbers are finally starting to rise after more than a century of decline, but tigers still have a ways to go before they're no longer considered endangered.

4. Chimpanzee

Despite the fact that they are our closest animal relatives, humans aren't doing chimpanzees any favors. They live in Central Africa, where they are hunted for their meat and taken from their mothers to live as pets to humans. Diseases like Ebola are also taking their toll on the chimpanzee population.

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5. African wild dog

These wild hunting dogs that roam the sub-Saharan area in Africa are dwindling in numbers due to loss of habitat and hunting from farmers that fear for the safety of their livestock. They're also very susceptible to diseases spread from domestic animals.

6. Asian elephant

The Asian elephant is much smaller than its African counterpart, but still displays the tusks that put it at risk for poaching. That's not its only danger, though — they are also frequently captured for use as tourist attractions, and rapidly losing their home in the rainforest.

7. Cockatoo

You may be surprised to see this animal on the endangered list, mostly because it's not unusual to find these birds living as pets. However, that's precisely the reason three species of cockatoos are now considered endangered. Not only are they frequently captured for trade, but they're also victims of poaching.

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8. Bats

If you live in a country setting, you might find it hard to believe bats are endangered, especially on a hot summer night when they're swooping overhead, but their numbers are dangerously low. In fact, there are 26 species of bats listed as critically endangered, 51 as endangered and a whopping 954 species considered threatened. Most of this is due to loss of habitat, as roosting forests are rapidly being cut down.

9. Zebras

The striped coat of the zebra makes it one of the most easily identifiable animals, but if things keep going the way they are, that gorgeous striped coat will be nothing more than a memory. The African animal has seen a decline of more than 80 percent of its numbers in the last three decades, mainly because of hunting for meat, loss of habitat and drought.

When news of Prince's death started trickling across the internet yesterday, a lot of friends on my Facebook page weren't sure if it was a hoax or not. Even I expressed a little doubt. He was only 57 — surely there must be some kind of mistake. As it became clearer and clearer that the inimitable icon had truly passed away, an avalanche of grief rolled in.

People spoke openly about what the musician and actor had meant to them. For some, his music laid the soundtrack for memories that were both good and bad. For others, the singular uniqueness of him felt like a granting of permission, particularly if you were an angsty kid of color when Prince reigned. A friend of mine confided that "he made it OK to be weird and black when I really needed that to be OK."

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I understand this grief. I can't say I've ever experienced it fully, but most psychologists agree that the feeling of loss when a celebrity dies is very real, even if you've never met the celebrity. When Aaliyah died in 2001, three years before Facebook was even founded, I almost found myself talking to a school counselor who was standing by in light of the news, a little perplexed at how awful it all felt.

But as the new mourning ritual that is memefying death and shrinking grief down to a filter you can place over your profile picture, I find myself taking a step backward. Mourning — the expression of grief — is not a thing you can do incorrectly. It is what it is. So you won't find me among the legions of mourning contrarians or counter-contrarians chastising one another in passive-aggressive Facebook screeds.

But I just can't participate.

For me, grief and the mourning that accompanies it is a personal, private thing. I've posted my share of acknowledgments; Alan Rickman's death earlier this year hit me straight in the feels, it's true. But the heavy lifting of grief is always a process I've been selfish about. I am wary of intruders.

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When my mentor passed away a few years ago, I was perplexed at the number of people who wanted in on all that sweet, sweet sympathy that I would have gladly traded to have my friend back. When an acquaintance on Facebook wrote a long emoji'ed tribute that ended with a footnote about how close she was to my mentor's daughters, I was furious — her struggle with infertility had been lifelong and painful. She had no daughters. She had no children at all and eventually funneled everything that would have made her a phenomenal mother into lost causes like me and her other mentees, though I'm sure it couldn't have been the same. If you really knew her, you at least knew that. In a way, apathy would have felt less insulting than outright fabrication.

Facebook lends itself well to this kind of artificial authenticity, because it tends to be reductive. Death and its trappings become little morsels of shareable content, and there's always going to be someone looking for a few imaginary badges for knowing a dead person longer and loving them more deeply than others. Even if that's not really true. It's the same with celebrities.

It's the people who, after the death of Dimebag Darrell in 2004, claimed to be lifelong fans of Pantera, or the ones who were suddenly eager to one-up one another on who was the biggest Bowie fan, even if they had never mentioned this deep fanaticism before, even in passing. It's the three separate people on my feed today who were gently or not-so-gently corrected by others when they posted pictures of Dave Chappelle as Prince with unironic, seemingly heartfelt proclamations of grief.

Part of that is just that the death of a celebrity inevitably makes them, well, more famous. But part of it is inventing some weirdly dark bona fides fueled by a desire to always be in on the conversation, even if you don't speak the language. Still, if artifice is troubling, out-and-out commodification is much worse.

More: I delayed my dreams for over a decade because I was just plain scared

Shareable content, as a rule, is a tidy little buzzword that marketers just love to throw around. They're always looking for the next good bit of it, and it's touted as a magic bullet that can sell even the most crap of goods and services. As soon as that little jagged arrow pops up next to Prince or any other celebrity's name on Facebook or elsewhere, it's considered a blessing from the metrics gods to do profoundly stupid and tasteless things.

Lots of companies went purple for Prince yesterday, and undoubtedly some of those accounts were manned by someone who was simply moved to acknowledge the grief all around them, or even their own. But some are just riding the wave that hopes to transform sympathy clicks into cold, hard cash. Take Cheerios, for instance, who posted and then deleted a tweet that dotted a word in an epitaph with a Cheerio.

Suffice it to say, people weren't thrilled about it. But if that felt like a slap in the face, the people getting Prince-themed emails from high-end, online consignment store Tradesy must have felt like a sucker punch:

But the thing is, for every not-subtle attempt to shill things by working a dead celebrity into email blast SEO strategies that fail because it pisses people off, there are even more that work.

What's always surprised me is how quickly the genuine, heartfelt displays of grief and mourning hit a critical mass and then start spiraling downward toward an embarrassing shit show of crocodile tears and shoehorned marketing campaigns. Sometimes it's only a few hours.

It's for that reason that I give Facebook a wide berth when a celebrity dies, or at least make liberal use of the hide button. Knowing someone you admired — even from far, far, far away — has passed away is undeniably sad, and I want to respect that. Watching people as they attempt to contort real grief into social capital or actual money just makes it sadder. So I stay away.