Chrissy Metz Talks Putting Plus Front & Centre On This Is Us
For all of mainstream media’s demonstrable embrace of body diversity, there’s been little visible change at this point. But look around the landscape of this year's TV debuts, and you’ll see a...
View ArticleHow I #MadeIt: Erin Fridja
Shopping for jeans can be a torturous experience. Considering denim is something many of us wear most of the time, finding the perfect pair shouldn't be as painful as it is. Harsh changing room...
View ArticleComing Out As Gay In Your 20s, 30s & 40s
No two gay people follow the same “coming out” trajectory; some are forced out of the proverbial “closet”, others are only ready when they’re ready, and of course, for plenty of gay people, the big...
View ArticleMariah, I'm Spending Christmas Alone
Photo: Igor OvsyannykovDear Father, Mother and Mariah Christmas,I am reporting that this year I will be spending the day – the big C day, the one before and the one after – alone. I am an independent,...
View ArticleWhy Being Pregnant At Christmas Absolutely Blows
Photo: courtesy of aimee phillips.Being heavily pregnant at Christmas (32 + 5 in pregnant lingo, eight months if you use the more reasonable time-measurement system) has so far elicited two distinct...
View ArticleWe Might Soon Be Able To 'Unsend' WhatsApp Messages
We've all been there. After sending an all-too-abrupt or drunken WhatsApp message, the regret sets in as quickly as we sent the misguided message. If only there were a way to retract our words and undo...
View ArticleJOY's Disastrous Christmas Ad Campaign Just Got Worse
British clothing shop JOY has been widely criticised for their Christmas advertising encouraging women to dress like "marriage material", and cover their breasts to stop their father in law from having...
View ArticleLena Dunham Regrets Not Having Had An Abortion & I Actually Get It
Lena Dunham has long been an outspoken advocate for women's reproduction rights, not to mention a guilty-as-charged (over)sharer about her own lady stuff struggles, including endometriosis and...
View ArticleEmma Stone Admits Directors Gave Away Her Jokes To Her Male Co-Stars
Photo: Broadimage/REX/ShutterstockEmma Stone is receiving rave reviews for her performance in La La Land, which is no surprise: the actress has been one of America's most cherished young stars since...
View ArticleCould This Anti-Ageing Breakthrough Mean The End Of Botox Injections?
Gaming the ageing process is a billion-dollar industry built on plastic surgery, injectables, face creams, lasers, and a heck of a lot of societal pressures. Plastics and fillers aside, most roads of...
View ArticleJ.K. Rowling Has A Page On Her Site Just For Debunking Fan Theories
If you've ever wondered whether Aunt Petunia was really a witch or if Ginny gave Harry love potion, J.K. Rowling herself may soon address fan theories like these. She just launched a new website, and...
View ArticleRepeal Of North Carolina LGBT Law Fails In Bitter Divide
A deal to undo the North Carolina law known as the "bathroom bill" fell apart Wednesday night when legislators couldn't agree on a plan to the repeal the measure, a sign of the bitter political divide...
View ArticleThe Object That Gave Me Strength While Suffering Domestic Abuse
At this time of year, our minds are full of objects. What object will mum want? What object will our best friend want? What object will mean something to someone and give them a feeling that endures...
View ArticleThis Is How Kate Moss Spends Christmas Day
Kate Moss is renowned for being shy around journalists and she has openly admitted that she "hates being interviewed".But the elusive supermodel has made an exception for her favourite radio show. Moss...
View ArticleWhat Christmas Is Like When You've Just Won The Lottery
Illustrated by Annu Kilpeläinen.In February 2016, 31-year-old Natalie and her partner Andrew won £1 million on a scratchcard. The couple have a 3-year-old daughter and live in Blackpool."Andrew went...
View ArticleFrom Cakes To Pasta: 9 Red Wine Recipes
Plonk, vino, medicinal juice... call it what you will, we’ve got a whole lot of love for wine. And at this time of year, it’s all about the red stuff, there to warm our cockles and make us feel all...
View ArticleThe Best Street Style From 2016
What were your standout fashion items from 2016? Was it something from the Kenzo x H&M collection? Or maybe that Mango coat that everyone on Instagram seemed to be wearing? Was it a pair of Gucci...
View ArticleYour 2017 Horoscope, Revealed!
What do the stars have in store for 2017? Our resident astrologers the AstroTwins have mapped out the highlights of your New Year, so you can set yourself up for success. Be sure to check out a copy of...
View Article30 Times Celebs Taught Us To Love Our Bodies This Year
This year saw many female celebrities using their platforms to speak out about an issue very near and dear to our hearts: body image. Women like Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, and Kourtney Kardashian...
View ArticleThese Celebrities Look So Different After Dyeing Their Hair
For most people considering a major hair colour change, the “should I or shouldn’t I?” internal struggle is very real. For celebrities, on the other hand, the decision is pretty much a no-brainer.With...
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