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This Week's Cheap Celeb Finds Prove Taylor Swift Loves A Bargain

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If you're anything like us, you've probably gone through your summer wardrobe from last year and noticed that there are a few holes that desperately need to be filled it. But don't worry -- we've got you. Or should we say, Hollywood has got you.

This week, many stars stepped out in easy, breezy looks that are not only stylish, but also very affordable. Taylor Swift showed us that you don't need to spend a lot of money to look like a million bucks, Emmy Rossum rocked an $88 dress and Demi Lovato wore the most adorable matching set that won't break the bank.

Check out the best cheap celebrity finds of the week and let us know which ones you're coveting.

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Breast-Milk Facials Are Now a Thing

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Human breast milk from a stranger, on your face? Sounds gross. Or at the very least, gimmicky.

But hey, we reasoned: We're progressive. Plus, the number one tip for clearing up baby acne is to dab on a little "liquid gold," as new mothers call it.

At Mud Facial Bar, we ordered the "Breathe" facial ($40) with a breast-milk add-on ($10) and lay back in the aesthetician's chair with an open mind.

Here's what happened next.

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Jaden Smith Goes To Prom With 'Hunger Games' Star Amandla Stenberg

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These two totally have our vote for prom king and queen.

Jaden Smith escorted "Hunger Games" actress Amandla Stenberg to prom on Friday night, and judging from their Instagram pictures, they were easily the most interesting couple there.

Stenberg, who played Rue in the "Hunger Games," looked super chic in a metallic lamé gown, while Will Smith's 16-year-old son, ever the eclectic dresser, wore what appears to be a black-and-white dress, topped with a black blazer. The 16-year-old actress shared snapshots from the night on her Instagram account:

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to all my loves: thanks for a great night

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It's been a busy prom season for Jaden Smith, who dressed as a superhero for another prom earlier this month.

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Kim Kardashian Reveals She's Pregnant With Second Child

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Soon there will be one more Kardashian we'll need to keep up with.

Kim Kardashian is pregnant with her second child. The reality star announced the good news in a teaser at the end of the mid-season finale for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" on Sunday night.

"I just got the blood test back, and I am pregnant!" Kim tells her sister Khloe in the clip.






Kardashian also confirmed the good news to Glamour in an interview, telling the magazine, “We are so beyond excited.”

Kardashian, 34, and Kanye West, 37, welcomed their first daughter, North West, in June 2013. Since tying the knot in Italy in May 2014, they've made it no secret of their plans to expand the family.

"I'm hoping so. You know I kind of wish I was pregnant at the same time Kourtney is. She's like more than half way in, so you know, we're trying," Kardashian told "Entertainment Tonight" in August, when asked if she sees another baby in the near future. "It would be fun. There's a lot of craziness in the house, so why not add pregnancy hormones to the craziness? It would be like a partner in crime. Someone to know those cravings that you're really going through."

A month later, Kardashian again spoke of her desire to get pregnant, telling Australia's "Today" show, "We’re trying. I guess, it’s all in God’s hands."

Getting pregnant the second time around was no easy task for the couple.

"I've been having sex 500 times a day," Kardashian told Khloe on a preview for the reality show's tenth season. "I was like, 'I'm ovulating today!' So I made [Kanye] come to my photo shoot. You know what, I don't feel bad about that for one second. You gotta get it in where you can get it in."

Kongratulations to Kim and Kanye!

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Taraji P. Henson's Critics' Choice Television Awards 2015 Dress Was Anything But Basic

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Taraji P. Henson is a star on the small screen in "Empire," but the beauty shone on the red carpet at the Critic's Choice Television Awards 2015 in a black midi-length dress by Alexander Wang. The actress, who nabbed the award for Best Actress In A Drama Series for her role as Cookie, wore a black high-neck dress with pearl detail. Her swept-back locks showed off her minimal makeup and gorgeous toned arms.

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Charlize Theron's Dress At The Critics' Choice Television Awards 2015 Bared Just The Right Amount Of Skin

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Charlize Theron stunned at the Critics' Choice Television Awards 2015 when she presented her co-star in "A Million Ways to Die in the West" Seth MacFarlane with the Critics’ Choice Louis XIII Genius Award. Theron chose a black gown with windowpane cutouts and a thigh-high slit that showed off just enough skin without going overboard.

The look, complete with a sleek 'do and smoky eye makeup, was nothing short of sizzling.

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Robin Williams' Family Remain Divided Over Late Actor's Estate

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The family of the late Robin Williams is at odds over how to split the actor's estate after meeting with a mediator.


Court records show that the actor's widow, Susan Williams, and his three children remain divided over how much cash the widow should receive. The two sides have settled most of their differences over dividing the actor's personal effects.


A hearing has been scheduled for Monday in San Francisco Superior Court. The judge scheduled the hearing two months ago hoping the two sides would reach a complete settlement by Monday.


But after meeting with a mediator in April and dividing the "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor's personal effects, the two sides said they are still undecided over how much Susan Williams should receive over her lifetime.


Robin Williams hanged himself in August in the Tiburon home he shared with Susan Williams. Williams left most of his estate to his three children, including the proceeds from the sale of a Napa County home and property.


But Robin Williams did leave the Tiburon home to Susan Williams with instructions that she receive enough money to maintain it through her lifetime. Lawyers are still trying to determine how much money she should receive.

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13 Dresses You'll Buy For Weddings But Wear Again And Again

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It may officially be spring, but it's unofficially wedding season.

The invitations have probably already started piling up, and while you may have requested the vacation days and picked out the perfect gifts, chances are you're still struggling with what to wear.

We're here to tell you not to stress. There are tons of versatile dresses you can buy that you'll wind up wearing again and again. In fact, we've rounded up 13 dresses that are perfect for all your summer weddings, but will also work at the office, for brunch or even for a picnic. You're welcome.




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Marilyn Monroe's Legacy Is Way More Than Curves And A Blonde Bob

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It's no secret that Marilyn Monroe was an invention.

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, the actress grew up poor and mostly in foster care, only to change her name and hair color and achieve a level of stardom arguably unmatched by any celebrity since.

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Fascination with the private versus public facets of the icon has inspired countless books, films and songs both during her lifetime and since her death at the age of 36. But the basic features of Monroe's Hollywood persona -- flirty, blonde, curvaceous -- still define the public's most popular recollections of her.

In honor of what would have been the star's 89th birthday on June 1, The Huffington Post compiled some aspects of Monroe's life that differ from her blonde bombshell image.

1. Marilyn Monroe was anything but a "dumb blonde."

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While Monroe garnered fame playing characters who matched the ditzy blonde stereotype, the actress was actually quite intellectual. She was an avid reader and maintained a personal library that included work by Ernest Hemingway, D.H. Lawrence, and James Joyce.

"She played ditzy blondes and, for some reason, people believed that was the person she was, but that couldn't have been further from the truth," Michelle Morgan, author of Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed told The Telegraph.

The novelist Truman Capote, a close friend of Monroe's, also spoke of her intelligence in a 1975 interview with Richard Zoerink for Playgirl magazine.

"Well, you know ... funny thing about Marilyn," Capote said, "she was really very, very shy, very insecure. But she was also very, very bright. People would humor her, thinking she was a dumb blonde; but Marilyn was very perceptive. She wasn't fooled by many people, and they thought they were fooling her all the time."

2. Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller weren't Monroe's only husbands.

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Much has been made of Monroe's very public marriages and divorces from famous husbands Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, but Monroe had another marriage that happened out of the spotlight. In 1942, when Monroe was still 16-year-old Norma Jeane, she married a man named James "Jim" Dougherty.

According to Monroe's autobiography My Story, written with Ben Hecht, the marriage was mainly one of circumstance. The family with whom Monroe was living at the time was moving, meaning she would have to go back and live in an orphanage if the two didn't wed. From the autobiography:

"My marriage brought me neither happiness nor pain. My husband and I hardly spoke to each other. This wasn't because we were angry. We had nothing to say."

3. Monroe wanted to be taken seriously as an actress.

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Monroe gained a lot of attention for her roles in light films and musicals, as well as for her sex appeal. But the star strived to elevate her craft to the next level. Beginning in 1955, Monroe worked closely with Lee Strasberg of the Actor's Studio to fulfill her goal of becoming a well-respected actress. According to Strasberg's son John, who spoke about Monroe and his father to HuffPost in 2012, the acting coach believed she had the ability to rise to such heights.

"My father, who adored her and thought she was potentially one of the great actresses of her generation, thought that she could play all the great parts -- Blanche in '[A] Streetcar [Named Desire],' for example," he said.

Around the same time, Monroe started a production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, with friend and photographer Milton Greene in order to give herself the opportunity to play more interesting roles. The actress told Edward R. Murrow as much in an interview on "Person to Person" in 1955.

"It's not that I object to doing musicals or comedies," she said. "In fact, I rather enjoy it. But I would like to do dramatic parts too."

4. Monroe underwent psychoanalysis.

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Monroe visited with a psychoanalyst, which was common practice for those studying at the Actor's Studio, according to Vanity Fair. Notebooks with writings that are thought to be explorations from her time in therapy reveal some of the star's internal struggles. One excerpt about the process of undergoing psychoanlaysis reads:

For someone like me its wrong to go through self analisis -- I do it enough in thought generalities enough.

Its not to much fun to know yourself to well or think you do -- everyone needs a little conciet to carry them through & past the falls. [sic; Vanity Fair]


5. Monroe considered herself a Hollywood misfit.

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To the outside world, Monroe was Hollywood personified. However, a chapter in My Story called "Why I Am a Hollywood Misfit" suggested Monroe herself thought otherwise. After describing her infamous chronic lateness and tying it back to her challenging childhood, the chapter details her inability to perform the kind of social rituals necessary to succeed in Hollywood party culture:

"My social faults such as this one, and also not being able to laugh all the time at parties as if I were swooning with joy, or not being able to keep chattering like a parrot to other parrots-seem less important to me than some social faults I notice in others," her autobiography reads.

"When people are being 'social' they don't dare be human or intelligent," it continues. "They don't dare to think anything different than the other people at the party. The men and women are not only dressed alike but their minds become all alike. And they expect everybody at the party to say only 'party things.'"

Marilyn Monroe remains a cultural icon long after her death. She deserves to be remembered for her complexities just as much as her bubbly blonde-bombshell persona.

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Kim Kardashian Talks Pregnancy And Fertility Issues With Glamour

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Two weeks before announcing that she's expecting her second child, Kim Kardashian spoke about pregnancy, fertility issues and the joys of motherhood during an interview with Glamour magazine.

"When I found out I was pregnant [with North], I was going through an awful divorce, Kanye and I had just been dating for seven months -- granted, we knew each other for a decade -- and I was like, 'I can’t do this. It’s not the right time,'" Kardashian told Glamour in the July 2015 issue. "But then I figured, If I’m in my thirties and I’m not ready, I’ll never be ready. So it’s been the biggest lesson, and the biggest joy of my life."

"North has taught me patience," she added. "There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her. And nothing I wouldn’t do for my husband. She’s empowered us to want to be the best parents and the best spouses ... Today North put on these Manolo heels of mine and was walking perfectly around my closet. I sent Kanye a video of her; he was like, 'Tell her to stop! She cannot grow up, she cannot wear your heels.'"

On Sunday's episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," Kardashian announced she is pregnant with baby No. 2. The show has documented the 34-year-old's fertility struggles, something she's willing to share for those dealing with similar issues.

"It’s really rare. I didn’t know that I was going to be so open with [my fertility challenges]," she told Glamour. "But meeting people at my fertility doctor’s office who are going through the same things I’m going through, I thought, Why not share my story? It’s been really emotional. One doctor told me I would need my uterus removed after I had another baby -- I could only have one more. One was like, 'You should get a surrogate.' The other one was like, 'Oh, no, you’ll be fine.' Then I called my doctor, and he’s like, 'You know what? I believe -- we’ll get through it.' There are definitely times when I walked out [of the doctor’s office] hysterically crying, and other times when I was like, 'OK, everything’s looking good -- it’s going to be this month!' The waiting and waiting has been a roller coaster."

Read more from Kardashian's interview in the July 2015 issue of Glamour, on newsstands June 16.

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Head-Turning Hair Accessories That Were Created By Jewelry Designers

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It’s high time to elevate your hair accessory game beyond hair ties, bobby pins and banana clips.

Though jewelry usually bedecks our ears, necks, fingers and wrists, there are a few bauble designers who are now making creations for your hair -- and they’re not your run-of-the-mill barrettes. In fact, the result is a magical mix of fashion and functionality. These awesome pieces of hair jewelry can serve as quick fixes for a bad hair day, or to upgrade your look for all those weddings you'll be attending this summer. And these stunning accessories are far too beautiful to be put in the same box as a scrunchie or a headband.

We’ve combed the market (pun intended) to find the most stunning hair accessories for a range of hairstyles and textures. Whether you're rocking an Afro, a bone-straight bob or tousled curls, you'll want to crown yourself with these jewels. Here are seven designers you need to check out.

1. Sophie Buhai

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Brancusi Barrette, $300




2. Deepa Gurnani


Whimsical Crystal Headband, $225




3. Seaworthy


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4. Tuleste

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Fern Headband, $135




5. Wsake

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Tulip Comb, $104




6. Ben Amun

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Pearl And Crystal Hair Necklace, $420




7. Chloe & Isabel


Crystal + Chain Strands Stretch Headband, $58




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'Fifty Shades Of Grey' To Be Re-Told From Christian Grey's Perspective

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E.L. James really knows how to stretch out a story, doesn't she?

On Monday, the Fifty Shades of Grey author announced via Instagram that she'll be releasing a new version of the S&M-thriller, told from the point of view of billionaire, Christian Grey.




Until now, the books in the Fifty Shades series were told from the perspective of Anastasia Steele, and were, in part, believed to be such a success with women for the way they embraced the importance of female pleasure.

"A lot of women have said that they've learned the most about what sex could be for them from erotica novels," Jaclyn Friedman, author of What You Really Really Want: The Smart Girl's Shame-Free Guide to Sex & Safety told CNN when trying to explain the series' popularity in 2012. "These stories focus on female desire and what's in it for the woman, and there's not a lot of that in mainstream culture."

Re-telling the story from Grey's perspective is sure to bring out many critics --- it will be a very different tale coming from the point of view of a character who "likes to whip little brown-haired girls" and is rather difficult to distinguish from a serial killer.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Abercrombie & Fitch In Discrimination Case

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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Monday that retailer Abercrombie & Fitch may have violated workplace discrimination law when it turned down a Muslim job applicant because she wore a hijab, even though her religious beliefs never came up in the interview.

Samantha Elauf, the job seeker at the center of the case, applied for a sales position at an Abercrombie children's store in Oklahoma in 2008. Despite her high marks in the interview, Elauf didn't land the job because her headscarf ran afoul of Abercrombie's employee "look policy," which bars hats and promotes the retailer's preppy brand. Elauf sued with the help of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Civil rights law requires that employers accommodate workers' religious beliefs in the workplace, and forbids them from firing or not hiring someone because of those beliefs. But Abercrombie argued that it couldn't have known to make such an accommodation because Elauf, who was 17 at the time, never requested one.

The majority of justices didn't buy that argument, reversing an earlier appeals ruling in Abercrombie's favor. They said that whether or not Abercrombie had firm knowledge of Elauf's need for an accommodation was not relevant -- only whether her headscarf was a "motivating factor" in their decision not to hire her. (In Elauf's case, an Abercrombie manager had correctly assumed that Elauf was Muslim, and that she would regularly wear the hijab on the job.)

"Motive and knowledge are separate concepts," Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority. "[A]n employer who acts with the motive of avoiding accommodation may violate [the law] even if he has no more than an unsubstantiated suspicion that accommodation would be needed."

The ruling sends Elauf's case back to the lower court for further consideration. Justice Clarence Thomas was the lone dissent, penning an opinion that partially concurred with the majority.

In a statement, Abercrombie noted that the Supreme Court ruling did not find that the company discriminated against Elauf, only that Elauf can pursue her claim in court. The company said it is considering its next steps in the case, and that it is committed to "an open-minded and tolerant workplace environment."

"We have made significant enhancements to our store associate policies, including the replacement of the 'look policy' with a new dress code that allows associates to be more individualistic; changed our hiring practices to not consider attractiveness; and changed store associates' titles from 'Model' to 'Brand Representative' to align with their new customer focus," the company said.

Abercrombie's lawyers argued that a ruling in favor of Elauf would pressure companies to ask or make assumptions about job seekers' religious beliefs -- a dicey proposition, they said, since employers aren't supposed to inquire about a worker's religion. But the EEOC said that a job applicant like Elauf shouldn't have to bear the full burden of raising the possibility of a religious accommodation, especially since the employer would know best whether there may be a conflict with company policy.

David Lopez, general counsel for the EEOC, praised the ruling in a statement Monday.

"At its root, this case is about defending the quintessentially American principles of religious freedom and tolerance,” Lopez said. "This decision is a victory for our increasingly diverse society and we applaud Samantha Elauf’s courage and tenacity in pursuing this matter."

Justice Samuel Alito, a member of the court's conservative wing, signaled his leaning on the case during oral arguments in February, when he raised a hypothetical situation that, by his own admission, sounded "like a joke."

"So the first is a Sikh man wearing a turban. The second is a Hasidic man wearing a hat. The third is a Muslim woman wearing a niqab. The fourth is a Catholic nun in a habit," Alito said. "Now, do you think ... that those people have to say, 'We just want to tell you, we're dressed this way for a religious reason. We're not just trying to make a fashion statement'?"

Alito said there were ways for an employer to address the issue without directly asking a job applicant about his or her religion. In the hypothetical case of someone who appears to be Middle Eastern and who wears a long beard, he asked, "Why can't the employers just simply say, 'We have a "look policy" that doesn't permit beards. Can you comply with that policy?'"

Abercrombie has been sued at least two other times over headscarves -- once by an applicant who, like Elauf, said she was denied a job because of hers, and once by an employee who lost her job after being ordered to remove hers. Abercrombie settled both of those cases and then changed its policy to allow for headscarves, though it continued to defend its actions in the Elauf case.

In briefs filed with the court, Abercrombie had the backing of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, while Elauf drew support from civil, religious and gay rights groups.

This story has been updated with comment from Abercrombie and the EEOC.

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This Is Not a Music Festival; It's an Experience

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There's so much more to music festivals than the music. And we're not talking about the over-priced beer or countless ounces of Purell. We're talking about the bigger picture, the greater experience, what you take with you long after the bands have left and your sunburn has faded.

We took a look at 20 million social media conversations to find the top six festivals getting the most online buzz. See what people are talking about, what they're looking forward to, and why you might want to shake up your festival lineup this year.


Electric Daisy Carnival isn't an EDM Festival, it's a Mental Escape

Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, is an interactive freak-fest hosted in multiple locations across the globe. This year, carnival-goers will head to Vegas, New York and the U.K. to get weird with EDM DJ sets, trance-offs, out-of-the-box art installations, over-the-top rides, and thousands of costumed characters. Dubbed "the American Ibiza," EDC is the largest EDM music and dance fest in the states, and the experience is out of this world. So it's no surprise that out of all the festivals we looked at in our 2014 Festival Trends Study, EDC has the most social media chatter around excitement for "the experience."

Think Mad Max, but replace the motorcycle gangs with troves of pasty-clad performers with pacifiers. Or imagine taking a trip to Mars, but instead of wearing a spacesuit, throw on some glow-in-the-dark face paint and an animal costume -- and never actually leave Earth. Look, we could go on and on making metaphors to try and explain it, but the truth is, EDC is so wild that words can't do it justice. If you can't make it to one of this year's blowout events to see for yourself, you can satisfy your eye-candy craving with Sundance documentary Under the Electric Sky. It might not as big of a trip as the real thing, but we can guarantee less of a hangover afterwards.


Bonnaroo isn't a Folk Rock Festival, it's an Interactive Movie Theater

Calling all film fanatics! Each year Manchester, Tennessee, welcomes tens of thousands of happy campers to Bonnaroo's Tent City to revel in four days of music, art and ... movies? Even if you're a seasoned Bonnaroovian, you may be surprised to find out the scope of the fest's cinematic offerings. Beat the Tennessee heat in an air-conditioned theater while you enjoy an impressive array of advance screenings, live readings, and quote-alongs.

This year you can check out a live reading of cult classic Super Troopers by the Broken Lizard crew, watch Oscar-winning film Birdman accompanied by a live drum score, sing along to R Kelly's narrative masterpiece Trapped in the Closet, and more. So don't forget to pack your popcorn.


Coachella isn't a Back-to-Back Music Fest, it's a Fashion Show

That outfit is so last weekend. Coachella may be one of the most famous festivals around, but it's not the music that has people talking. Since it's inception in '99, the desert oasis has become more and more focused on the who, what, and wear -- it's proximity to Hollywood amplifying the celebrity see-and-be-seen culture.

Come April, it seems like everyone with a keyboard is talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly being paraded down the Polo Field runway. Not surprisingly, Coachella blew past all the other fests we studied in fashion-focused chatter, making up 27 percent of overall online conversation. And with festival-goers consistently pushing the limits of boho costumery, from the ubiquitous floral crown to the more creative flower beard, you fashion critics out there can always expect a good show.


Hangout isn't a Music Fest, it's a Music Paradise

As one of the most popular festivals this side of the Mississippi, Hangout is what we like to call a destination fest. Known as "the ultimate beach vacation," people from all around the country fly to the Gulf Shores of Alabama to kick off their shoes, feel the sand between their toes, and enjoy live music against the backdrop of blue waters, palm trees, and South Beach-style cabanas. Festival-goers chill in style in lounge areas complete with ping pong, beach volleyball, art installations, margarita bars, and even an ice cream truck for anyone who needs to cool off with something sweet.

But this musical oasis doesn't only attract fans. Musical talent from around the world loves a good beach party, too. Maybe that's why the majority of Hangout's online chatter is about the amazing lineup the festival has.

If you're thinking about swaying to the rhythms of Hangout Music Fest this May 15-17, check out who's playing this year, grab your tickets, and get your out-of-office email ready.


Governors Ball isn't a three-day Art and Music Fest, it's NYC's Bangin' Backyard BBQ

Chock-full of art, music, and molly-eating monsters, Governors Ball is a three-day festival in Randall's Island Park that has cemented itself into NYC's DNA. Attracting the biggest names in rock, rap, blues, and EDM, Gov Ball also attracts 45,0000 attendees daily, including heaps of high school and college kids on summer break, and tons of artsy yuppies taking a staycation, or just a really long lunch. Spittin' distance from the concrete jungle, Gov Ball takes place along the East River, between Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx, which means fans can walk, bike, shuttle, subway, drive, or even ferry to the festival gates.

While Gov Ball always brings an impressive lineup to the main stage, the festival also brings experimental art installations to the mainstream. Pair art with tunes, drinks, and lawn games, and you've got yourself a backyard BBQ with a cool cultural spin -- right in the heart of the Big Apple.


SXSW isn't a Music Festival, it's an Interactive Tech Titan

When it comes to putting on a music fest with a twist, we've got to give South by Southwest the original gangsta award. But while old-school SXSW fans came for the tunes, BBQ and a flick or two, the new crew is less connected to the music scene, and more connected to their smartPhone, tablet, and laptop screens.

Though music still takes center stage, SXSW has recently evolved into one of the biggest interactive tech conferences in the country, with tons of corporate guests sent to represent their brand, schmooze with the best in the biz, and learn about the latest tech trends. The most fascinating part of this tech revolution? In-person attendance is no longer required. That's why 29 percent of the online chatter revolved around tuning into the music online or streaming the tech talks in real time.

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The 13 Phases Of Growing Out Your Bangs

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So you made the cut. You saw a photo of Alexa Chung, were inspired by Zooey Deschanel, and finally went to the salon to get yourself some fresh bangs.

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And then, sometime down the road, it hits you. Whether it's due to bad styling or your need for a change, growing your bangs out is one of the most dreaded and tedious beauty decisions you can make. Here are 13 struggles anyone who has attempted to grow out their fringe can relate to, all too well.

1. Headbands -- actually any hair accessory, for that matter -- become your new best friends, regardless of how in or out of style they are.

2. There aren't enough bobby pins in the world to keep those babies down -- you can't go anywhere without at least two.

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3. You attempt to do any new hairstyle that Pinterest users claim is the best way to hide your mid-length bangs.

4. Getting all your hair into a ponytail is your Everest. There is never an easy way to slick all your hairs back and out of your face.

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5. Wind is the enemy. Strays will always appear.

6. Any attempted braids wind up with spikes of hair emerging from the twists.

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7. You wind up trying to pull off hairstyles that were cool in middle school (like the poof and heavy side bangs).

8. You come to the realization that bangs seem to grow too quickly when you want to keep them, then too slowly when you're trying to grow them out.

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9. You begin to anticipate the awkward ponytail nub that appears every. single. time.

10. Don't even bother trying to prep your hair for exercise. Those strands will be everywhere.

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11. You struggle to figure out which side to part your hair on due to unsightly cowlicks.

12. You want to avoid all cameras and photos for the next few months until your hair is no longer in the "in between" phase.

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13. Once they've grown out and reach a normal length, you want to cut your bangs all over again.

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Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce Jenner, Makes Her Debut On The Cover Of Vanity Fair

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In April, Bruce Jenner came out as transgender during a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC's "20/20." In May, the 65-year-old shared the intimate and often difficult conversations she had with her family surrounding her transition with TV audiences on a "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" special. Now, Jenner is ready to introduce herself as Caitlyn to the world.

In a photo shoot shot by Annie Leibovitz, the former Olympian appears on the July cover of Vanity Fair and inside the magazine pages, Jenner opens up about her female identity.




And fans eager to see Jenner's new life, can tune in to an eight-part docuseries, which premieres July 26, at 9 p.m. on E! and pick up the July issue of Vanity Fair on sale June 9.

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Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce Jenner, Wears A Silk Bodysuit For First Public Appearance As A Woman

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Now that's what we call breaking the Internet.

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, has debuted "her" on the June cover of Vanity Fair.

In her first public appearance as a woman since coming out as transgender, the cover, shot by Annie Leibowitz, features a smiling Caitlyn in a white silk strapless bodysuit. In an accompanying behind-the-scenes video, she poses in even more looks, including a black, off-the-shoulder gown, a floor-length sequined dress and a red minidress by Donna Karan.







The family has shown their support in interviews, on their television show and on social media, with Kim even providing her with fashion advice. In a new interview with Glamour, she explains:

“I was like, 'If you are going to do this, you cannot look a mess.' I went shopping. I’m helping him pick glam teams. He has to look good—or she has to look good. When he becomes she, which will be in the near future and remain that way full-time, I’m prepping her to have the best wardrobe and hair and to feel really good about herself. I know she would want that.”

If this cover is any indication of what's to come, however, we can expect some epic fashion moments from Jenner all on her own.

Jenner looks beautiful and most importantly, happy.

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Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce Jenner, Is Now On Twitter

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Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, debuted her true self on the cover of Vanity Fair on Monday, and now, she's on Twitter.

Her first tweet was of her Vanity Fair cover, followed by a message to her increasingly growing number of followers -- she had over 60 thousand just 30 minutes after her first tweet. In her second tweet, Caitlyn Jenner wrote that she can't wait for the world to get to know her.





In April, Jenner came out as transgender during ABC's "20/20" sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer. During a two-part special of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in May, Jenner opened up about the emotional and often difficult journey she's shared with her family during her transition.

On Monday, Jenner's daughter Kendall commented on the Vanity Fair cover on her Instagram and on Twitter.

now that's a cover.

A video posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on









Now, the former Olympian has debuted her authentic self to the world in Annie Leibovitz's photo shoot for Vanity Fair. More of her journey can be seen on the eight-part docuseries about her new life, premiering on July 26, at 9 p.m. on E!.

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The Fat Jew Tried To Wear Assless Chaps To A Black Tie Event

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Forget Kim Kardashian West. The real star of the CFDA Awards on Monday night was Josh Ostrovsky, aka "The Fat Jew." The social media sensation arrived at fashion's biggest night in arguably the best outfit of the evening: a mesh top under a seersucker shorts suit and of course, a full bottle of White Girl Rosé.

We chatted with the Instagram star about fashion, and let's just say, we LOLed through the entire interview.

Tell us about your outfit?

I was going for extra slutty male Lena Dunham. That's the look that I'm trying to cultivate. We were going back and forth because I think [the event organizers] know that I like to wear wild outfits, so they wanted to pre-approve my outfit and they were like, well it's black tie. I wanted to wear just a bow tie and assless leather chaps -- black chaps -- and they were like, "Maybe not." I guess assless chaps are not considered black tie, even if they are black.

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What is one piece of style advice you would like to disseminate to everyone at the CFDAs?

You have to give zero fucks. Honestly, looking not great is the new looking great. I guess my body is kind of Shrek-like -- you know how dad bod is hot right now and stuff like that? Like dick lines, like the deep lines, they're out. Like I want to have sex with someone who eats a lot of calzones very early in the day. People need to stop caring, like, chug a bottle of rosé and whatever. That being said, everyone here is better looking than me. I would literally have sex with every person here.

Who is your favorite fashion designer?

I obviously have a lot of love for '90s jean designer Karl Kani, although I think he is out of business, so I will go with the cutest, most delicate designer I can think of, who is Alexander Wang. Like, I want to wear him in a Baby Bjorn. I would bring him as my carry-on, on a plane -- I would put him in an overhead. All his stuff is beautiful and how cute is that dude? It's crazy. Cheekbones for miles.

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Kim Kardashian's Dress Caught On Fire After The CFDA Awards

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Kim Kardashian had a pretty good Monday, as far as Mondays go.

She got to bask in the glow of sharing the good news that she's pregnant with baby No. 2, and supporting her stepparent, Caitlyn Jenner, as she introduced herself to the world with a Vanity Fair cover story.

Kardashian also went shopping for baby clothes before getting her glam on in a sheer black dress for the 2015 CFDA Awards, where she presented Instagram founder Kevin Systrom with the CFDA Media Award. Later, she dined with Pharrell Williams, Helen Lasichanh and Kanye West.

That's when her Monday took a turn for the unexpected. In an Instagram photo, the 34-year-old shared on Tuesday morning, she revealed that her dress caught fire while at dinner.

"Shout out to Pharrell & Helen who saved my life last night!," she wrote. "LOL After the awards at dinner the feathers of my dress caught on fire from a candle & they jumped on me to get it out! #WereOn"




Yikes!

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