5 Meditations To Do While You’re Running To Help You De-Stress
Starting a meditation practice for the first time can be challenging. Most people think of meditation as having to take place while you're seated, with your eyes closed, which has the potential to be really boring even if you're trying your…By Carolyn de Lorenzo
This Potato Chip Pool Float Is Selling On Amazon For $10 Right Now
The trend of unique pool floats in all different shapes, sizes, and colors doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon, and now there is another pool float that enthusiasts might want to get their hands on. A potato chip bag pool float exists, which…By Lia Beck
Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Matters So Much To Non-American Asians Like Myself
I was first introduced to Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians by a former editor of mine. Being Asian writers and gossips, we reveled in the novel's playful nod to the region’s rich and powerful, as well as its take on relationship drama, identity,…By Natasha Ishak
Here's Exactly How To Book One Of Disney World's New Adult Princess Makeovers
Maybe you never dreamed of being a Disney Princess growing up, and there's nothing wrong with that. Just like there's nothing wrong with dreaming of being one. Now, though, you can turn into a princess IRL thanks to adult Disney Princess makeovers…By Shea Simmons
5 Self-Care Rituals That Will Help You Survive Mercury Retrograde
While Mercury's retrograde this summer might have the power to complicate things for us, it's much more manageable than some doomsday tales suggest. From Jul. 26 to Aug. 18, Mercury will appear to move in a backward motion, creating a consistent…By Kaitlyn Wylde
These Witchy Highlights Are Infused With Actual Healing Crystals
If you subscribe to the healing powers of crystals, then you're going to love this newest beauty launch. Kora Organics' Luminizing Balms are made of literal crystals, so now your makeup drawer can channel the cosmic power of crystals, too. A…By Marlen Komar
11 Statistics About The Pay Gap For Black Women That Everyone Needs To Know
Black women in America had to work until August 7 — eight months into 2018 — to earn the same income as their white male counterparts made in 2017. Statistics about the pay gay for black women highlight just how detrimental that wage gap is for…By Lauren Holter
Genius Organizing Hacks That Your Favorite Beauty Bloggers Actually Use
When it comes to makeup storage, sometimes you have to get creative. Whether it's finding space in a tiny apartment with a tiny bathroom or just hating the way some of those acrylic drawers look, creativity is key. These 7 makeup organizing hacks…By Shea Simmons
5 Short Beach Reads You Can Finish In An Afternoon
Every summer, there are dozens and dozens of new books released, each one claiming to be "the perfect beach read," but with so many choices out there, how is a reader supposed to keep up with them all? If you're looking for a juicy story you can…By Sadie Trombetta
I Left Planned Parenthood After 12 Years — And Now I’m Defying What I "Should" Do Next
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Cecile Richards
Rule Breakers
I Snuck Into A Celebrity Wedding On Palm Beach & I Would 100% Do It Again
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Alexandra Antonopoulos
Hollywood Told Me Dark, Female Characters Wouldn't Sell. I'm Here To Prove Them Wrong.
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Anna Klassen
The Reason It Took Me Years To Go By "Doctor" After I Earned My PhD
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By JR ThorpeI Left Planned Parenthood After 12 Years — And Now I’m Defying What I "Should" Do Next
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Cecile Richards
I Wrote An Autistic Heroine Because I Wanted To See People Like Me In Romance Novels
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Helen Hoang
Film Criticism Is Lacking Diversity — I’m Trying To Find A Fix Within Myself
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Ashley Lee
I Was Told To Stop Racially Identifying As "Other" On Applications — Here’s Why I Won’t Listen
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Iman Hariri-Kia
I Was Old Enough To Watch My Friends Die, So Don’t Say I’m Too Young To Talk About Guns
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Lauren Hogg
I Felt Pressure To Change My "Unpronounceable" Name. Here's Why I Didn't Do It
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Akanksha Singh
I Took On Victim-Blamers Way Before Rush Limbaugh Called Me A Birth Control “Slut”
This year, Bustle is celebrating Rule Breakers — the women and non-binary individuals among us who dare to be themselves no matter what. In the lead-up to our list of Bustle's Rule Breakers of 2018 going live in late August, we are featuring stories…By Sandra Fluke
11 'Friends' Series Finale Moments That Still Hold Up 14 Years Later
It's hard to believe, but it's been over 14 years since Friends aired its final episode. 14 years! Back then, George W. Bush was still in the first term of his presidency, there was no such thing as an iPhone, and the year's highest grossing film…
By Johnny Brayson
This Teensy, Small Batch Ice Cream Maker Is An Apartment Must-Have
Have you ever tried to make DIY ice cream at home without an ice cream maker? I have. It involved a giant freezer bag, ice cubes, milk, and vanilla extract. The result was a bowl of watered down vanilla-tasting milk with ice chips floating in it…
By Isami McCowan
Karamo From 'Queer Eye' Is Making Bomber Jackets Because Things Just Keep Getting Better
Tan France may be the Queer Eye cast members who helps the fashion challenged learn to do a french tuck, but it's Karamo Brown's bomber jackets that are about to be your new must-have. Why Brown, though? Well, if you're a fan of the show, you'll…
By Shea Simmons
17 Cheap Dorm Buys At Target That Will *Also* Look Great In Your Apartment
One of the best parts of graduating college and being an adult is finally getting the chance to decorate your own space. Whether it's a thumb-sized studio apartment or your first house, that space is yours to make your own. And surprisingly,…
By Mika Doyle
Bethenny Broke Her Silence On Dennis’ Passing With A Truly Heartbreaking Tribute
On Friday, Aug. 10, the sad news broke that Bethenny Frankel's on-again-off-again boyfriend Dennis Shields passed away, according to Us Weekly. Three days later, Bethenny spoke out about Dennis' death for the first time on Instagram. It goes without…
By Marenah Dobin
Tarte's Famous Shape Tape Concealer Now Comes In 30 Shades
Some items come into your makeup bag and become instant classics. Unfortunately, not everyone gets a chance to try them out. To help with that, Tarte expanded its Shape Tape Concealer line to include 30 shades.
Update: This post has been updated to…
By Kali Borovic
These New 'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' Photos Have SO MANY Spooky Clues About The Show
Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina series will be here before you know it, and the show already looks so mysterious. But even though Sabrina will hit the streaming service in less than three months, there's still a lot fans don't know about…
By Meghan DeMaria
The 8 Most Shocking 'ER' Moments Ever, From Prison Breaks To Ambulance Explosions
It's hard to cherry-pick just a few surprise moments from a show centered entirely around not knowing what emergency will barrel through the door next, but ER managed to keep things lively for over 20 seasons. There were breakups, hookups,…
By Danielle Burgos
Kylie Jenner Just Addressed Kim & Kourtney Kardashian's 'KUWTK' Feud On Instagram
From family fight to sassy Instagram caption: Kylie Jenner poked fun at big sisters Kim and Kourtney's Keeping Up With The Kardashians feud on Instagram when she wrote a playful comment on Kourtney's photo that she finds her eldest sister "SO…
By Julia Emmanuele
Attention 'RHOBH' Fans: Here’s Where You Can See Erika Jayne In Concert
Powder up your latex turtleneck, because The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and gift to pop music Erika Girardi is hitting the road, and she and may be stopping in a city near you. As E! News reported earlier this week, Erika Jayne is going…
By Kristie Rohwedder
Nicki Minaj & Eminem Released A New Song That Has Fans Officially Ready To Ship Them
After multiple release date changes, Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen is finally here. The 19-track LP arrived Friday, Aug. 10, and is filled with a mix of diverse sounds and features from some of the industry's biggest names to date.…
By Ashley Rey
Bustle Exclusives
Rachel Bloom Is Living Proof That Fangirling Is A Subversive Act
If being a fan means passionately obsessing over something, devoting one's life to that thing, and making friends and family suffer through niche references thrown into casual conversation as if everyone should just know that Nicholas Flamel is the…By Kelsea Stahler
Everything Sarah Paulson Says Is Fascinating — Even When She's Talking About Nasal Spray
Sarah Paulson is killing me. I’ve asked to read the text chain she has going with her Ocean’s 8 co-stars (weeks before it was reportedly deleted), and though she’s given me a firm “nope” because she doesn't "want to get kicked off the chain,” she’s…By Patti Greco
'Deadpool 2' Will Make Zazie Beetz Super Famous. Here's Why That Makes Her So Uncomfortable.
When Deadpool 2 and Atlanta star Zazie Beetz travels on her own dime, you won't find her in first class. She wants you to know the truth about her airline status, because she's noticed that — among other false assumptions — people tend to presume…By Sage Young
Samira Wiley On Doing Right By Her Character, Her Wife, The Queer Black Community — And Herself
This is how you’re supposed to begin: You’re supposed to say that Samira Wiley is down for whatever. Need her to hang upside down, jump on a box, or lie on the cold concrete floor in sequined Marc Jacobs to get the perfect shot? No problem. The…By Britni Danielle
The Best Swimsuits For Plus Sizes, Because We've Got More Options Than Ever
If you've ever had a difficult time shopping for a plus size swimsuit, you're certainly not alone. It's a soul-sucking voyage that I am intimately familiar with. I've been plus size my entire life, all the way back to childhood. Shopping for a…By Amanda Richards
Huda Kattan Almost Never Started A Makeup Line At All
Huda Kattan's Instagram account boasts 25.7 million followers and over 13,000+ posts. All of the photos and videos on @HudaBeauty highlight beauty — everything from hair to makeup to skin care. And although Kattan's makeup line shares the same name…By Olivia Muenter
Sophia Bush Is The Internet’s Dream Best Friend — But She's Still Only Human
You probably feel like you know Sophia Bush. For nine years, she starred as quintessential cool girl, Brooke Davis, on One Tree Hill. She plays a superhero in the recently released Incredibles 2. And, as we all see on Instagram, she’s using social…By Jamie Primeau
These Are The Best Swimsuits For Small Boobs — And No, They're Not All Push Up
For many women, the search for a swimsuits for small busts can feel like it's about one thing and one thing only: Making that small bust look bigger. In the past, brands marketed swimsuits as "creating the illusion" of a large bust, or "accentuating…By Amanda Richards
'Dietland' Star Joy Nash Wants You To Know “Interesting Things Happen To Fat People” Too
Joy Nash is heated. We've only been speaking for a few moments when things get real. It's a Spring afternoon at Bustle HQ, and she's just finished throwing women's magazines in the air for our photographer, ripping and crinkling the pages as she…By Kelsea Stahler
Natalie Dormer Is Moving On From 'Game Of Thrones' & She's Happier About It Than You Are
Natalie Dormer knows you want to ask her about Game Of Thrones. Sure, she’s working on other projects, and she’s played a part in many a franchise (The Tudors and The Hunger Games among them), but the Game Of Thrones obsessives always want more (and…By Lindsay Denninger
Coca-Cola Converse Exist, So Stanning Your Fave Soda Is Now SO Easy
There is now a new sneaker collection for those who appreciate a more branded approach to their wardrobe. The new Coco-Cola x Converse x KITH collaboration brings together the classic branding of the 126 year old soft drink with the effortless…
By Marlen Komar
Oreo Made A Box Specifically For Lefties — Here's Where To Get One
Left handers, unite. Since we only make up 10 percent of the world's population, the deck is kind of stacked against us sometimes. Right-handed scissors and kitchen appliances, those right-handed desks where everyone else's arm rests comfortably as…
By Isami McCowan
Here's The Sitch: Christy Carlson Romano Is Joining The 'Kim Possible' Live Action Movie
Beep all of your friends, Christy Carlson Romano will be in the Kim Possible movie, Variety confirms. The original voice of the animated teen super spy will have a cameo appearance in Disney's upcoming live action movie. Romano isn't the only…
By Sabienna Bowman
If You Love True Crime Podcasts, You Won't Be Able To Put Down This New Thriller
Let’s face it, there is no shortage of domestic thrillers these day, which isn’t to say the genre is tired. In fact, quite the opposite. Domestic thrillers are experiencing a kind of renaissance, each new one to hit the shelves offering readers a…
By Sadie Trombetta
Why Lisa Vanderpump ONLY Wanted To Work With Tom Sandoval & Tom Schwartz On Tom Tom
The Tom Tom Era has officially begun, and the Queen of Villa Rosa is, well, pumped. When Bustle spoke with Lisa Vanderpump at the Tom Tom preview on Monday, Aug. 6, she said she is “really proud” of the West Hollywood bar she created with Ken Todd,…
By Kristie Rohwedder
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Bustle's FANGIRLS Issue Is About Celebrating Your "Thing," Whatever It Is
Everyone has that thing that's just their thing. You know what I'm talking about: the activity or interest you're mildly (or not-so-mildly) obsessed with. People automatically associate it with you, or frequently go to you about it for your…By Amanda Chan
Fandom Made Me A Happier Person — And There's A Very Real Reason For That
A staple of my childhood, like so many folks of the nerdy persuasion, was a tattered, well-worn VHS copy of The Empire Strikes Back. And thanks to my brother and me watching the tape of the second installment of the Star Wars saga at least once a…By Kelsea Stahler
Am I The Only Person In The World Who Doesn't Have A Hobby?
Earlier this year, my husband and I were sitting next to each other on an airplane, traveling home from a never-long-enough vacation, when out of the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of what he was looking at on his phone. I figured he was doing…By Caitlin Abber
For Stephanie Beatriz, The Miraculous Un-Canceling Of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Isn't A Miracle — It's An Opportunity
Cancellation was inevitable for Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The little Fox sitcom-that-could — a quippy, subtle yet unsubtle series about a ragtag bunch of Brooklyn detectives and their captain — aired its third-to-last episode of Season 5 to dismal…By Kelsea Stahler
These Fandom-Inspired Nail Art Ideas Are Too Incredible Not To Bring To Your Next Mani
Since nail art first exploded into the mainstream in the early 2010s, it has continued to persist as what appears to be a never-dying beauty trend, though it has gone through plenty of iterations. Around 2014, nail artists at Fashion Week started…By Kara McGrath
Comedies Are Getting Serious As Hell — And Alison Brie Is Here For It
Imagine you sit down to watch a half-hour series. It's billed as a comedy, it stars the very funny and talented actor Alison Brie, and its four-letter acronym of a name stands for something goofy, like The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. The flashy,…By Kelsea Stahler
Fan Culture Can Be Wildly Empowering — And At Times, Wildly Problematic
These days, with a quick Google search, you can find superfans of almost anything and anyone. Whether you love Beyoncé, the New York Yankees, Game of Thrones, or Guy Fieri (yes, he has a very enthusiastic fanbase), you’re bound to find a place to…By Danielle Colin-Thome
'One Day At A Time' Star Justina Machado On Why You Can't Actually Find "Real America" On A Sitcom
In February, fans of the Netflix sitcom One Day At A Time were downright desperate. The series had not been renewed for a second season and even the series' showrunner, Gloria Calderón Kellett, tweeted a plea for people to watch the series en masse…By Kelsea Stahler
Rachel Bloom Is Living Proof That Fangirling Is A Subversive Act
If being a fan means passionately obsessing over something, devoting one's life to that thing, and making friends and family suffer through niche references thrown into casual conversation as if everyone should just know that Nicholas Flamel is the…By Kelsea Stahler
Everything You Love About TV Is Buffy Summers' Fault
You're a Vampire Diaries fan, and you love Damon. You've seen every episode of Veronica Mars, and you always admired her zingers. Or maybe you're a fan of the Doctor Who revival and how each season builds up a memorable villain. What do all of those…By Kadeen Griffiths
Arie Asked 'Bachelor' Fans For Wedding Hashtag Ideas & It's Stirring Up Old Feelings
If you become a so-called villain in Bachelor history, asking Twitter for its opinion on anything can be like opening up a can of worms. Still, the star of the 22nd season of ABC's The Bachelor wants people's opinions. Arie Luyendyk is asking…
By Angela Chen
‘Better Call Saul’ Brought Nacho One Step Closer To His ‘Breaking Bad’ Fate
Major spoilers ahead for the "Breathe" episode of Better Call Saul. Gus Fring is the type of man who doesn't miss a thing. So when he confirms Nacho had tampered with Hector Salamanca's medication, he uses this to his advantage. Nacho works for Gus…
By Caitlin Gallagher
Dan Stevens May Have Just Revealed That Matthew Could Return For The 'Downton Abbey' Movie
When it comes to heart-wrenching character deaths, Matthew Crawley's ranks pretty highly on the list. His time on Downton Abbey came to an abrupt halt at the end of Season 3 after he was killed in a car crash right after Mary gave birth to their…
By Kelly Schremph
Ann Dowd's Thoughts On Aunt Lydia's Motivation In 'The Handmaid's Tale' Will Surprise You
This Gilead ringleader is haunting for viewers to watch. She's brutal, evil, and flat-out horrifying. But is she really the villain? In a new interview with Vulture, Ann Dowd suggests that The Handmaid's Tale's Aunt Lydia may not be as villainous as…
By Taylor Ferber
Becca's Appearance On 'BiP' Stirred Up SO MUCH Drama
Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette may be over, but that doesn't mean she's done with the franchise. On Monday night's episode, Becca appeared on Bachelor in Paradise, and her surprise visit definitely shook things up. Of course, the women…
By Nicole Pomarico
Adele's Supportive Message To Her Best Friend Is Such An Important Read
Becoming a parent can be thrilling in plenty of ways. But that doesn't mean every parenthood moment is a positive one. Adele's friend was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, and it sounds like the singer is doing everything she can to support her…
By Meghan DeMaria
You Have To See This Mind-Boggling Video Of Reese Witherspoon & Her Body Double
There are celebrity lookalikes, and then there is Reese Witherspoon's body double. As People pointed out, Witherspoon posted a video she took on the Big Little Lies set with her longtime double, and whoa, does Marilee Lessley ever fit the bill. "Hey…
By Kristie Rohwedder
Fans Are Comparing Colton To This 'BiP' Bad Boy & They're Not TOTALLY Wrong
If you thought that the Colton and Tia drama was going to be any better after their date last week, think again. On Monday night, fans were sharing tweets about Colton being "the new Dean" on Bachelor in Paradise, so it's probably safe to say that…
By Nicole Pomarico
Joshua Jackson Is Coming For James Van Der Beek's 'Dawson's Creek' Crying Meme Throne
If you're a living, breathing person who uses the internet, you've probably engaged with some form of the infamous James Van Der Beek meme from Dawson's Creek. The image of Van Der Beek's character, Dawson, sobbing in despair has been reincarnated…
By Taylor Ferber
Everyone's In Love With This New 'BiP' Bartender
Every season of Bachelor In Paradise and The Bachelor has its fan favorites, but who would have thought that The Bachelor Winter Games — for all intents and purposes, a throwaway program to correspond with a droll Olympics — would spawn one of the…
By Lindsay Denninger
Lauren Graham Has Some Thoughts About This 'Mamma Mia' & 'Gilmore Girls' Crossover Idea
Do you ever sit around and wonder what it would be like to see two of your favorite fictional worlds collide? Well, then get ready to hear an ABBA-solutely amazing idea involving a Mamma Mia and Gilmore Girls crossover that would actually make a…
By Kelly Schremph
Jordan & Annaliese Had A Sneaky 'BIP' Date & Twitter Was Loving It
Bachelor In Paradise is a time for rebirth and redemption. After all, it's the show that made Nick Viall the Bachelor. This year's do-over is definitely going to Jordan, who was the "villain" on Becca's season of The Bachelorette. Jordan and…
By Lindsay Denninger
Millie Bobby Brown Went To Taylor Swift's Concert & Their Fanbases Are Freaking Out
Two massive fanbases have united in quite an unexpected way, and now, they may just be taking over the internet... and the world. On Saturday, Millie Bobby Brown rocked out at Taylor Swift's Reputation Tour and Swifties and Brown's fanbase Millions…
By Taylor Ferber
11 Playlists To Psych Yourself Up Before A First Date
Psyching yourself up for a first date can be difficult if you don't have the right resources. The fear, the anxiety, the uncertainty, the anticipation; it can all get in the way of what you should be focusing on, the excitement of something new. So,…
By Kaitlyn Wylde
The EXACT Time To Take Melatonin To Help You Sleep, According To A Doctor
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that the pineal gland in our brains release to regulate sleep. However, you probably hear more about the over-the-counter supplement version of melatonin, which people purchase in an effort to treat…
By Kaitlyn Wylde
If You Keep Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night, Here's What Your Body's Trying To Tell You
Consistently waking up in the middle of the night for seemingly no reason is unfortunately very common — and exactly as frustrating as it sounds. If it just happens once in a while, it's not that bad. But when it starts happening every night for…
By Jessica Booth
Attention 'RHONY' Fans, Tinsley Mortimer Spent Her Birthday Weekend With Someone Unexpected
Tinsley Mortimer rang in her 43rd trip around the sun in one of the sunniest cities in the country with her on-again, off-again boyfriend and everlasting vacation companion. A little over a month after she confirmed their breakup, Tinsley spent her…
By Kristie Rohwedder
Adina Porter's 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' Character Sounds SO Intriguing
The eighth season of American Horror Story is already shaping up to be the most exciting installment yet. AHS: Apocalypse will be a crossover season between the worlds of Murder House and Coven, and plenty of familiar faces are returning to the Ryan…
By Meghan DeMaria
8 Things You Should NEVER Say To Someone Who Just Lost A Pet
Domesticated animals are not — simply — "just" pets. They're family members. Our best friends. The loss of a dog, cat, bird or other beloved creature can be devastating. There's a grieving period and the support of human friends can be critical…
By Brittany Bennett
ColourPop Is Launching Eyeshadows That Basically Look Like Jiggly Pudding
Sometimes, the beauty industry just feels saturated. Whether it's pressed highlighters or a plethora of brow products, there's a lot of overlap. One brand, though, is changing up the eyeshadow game. ColourPop's new jelly eyeshadows are the ultra…
By Shea Simmons
