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Every time a new version of a coveted device is announced, it can be tempting to go ahead and pre-order the shiny, new toy immediately — particularly when that shiny, new toy happens to be an iPhone. And hey, if that’s your jam, then go forth! But…

Another day, another Starbucks “secret menu” item — but this time, the item in question is deliciously spooky. Want to know how to order an IT Frappuccino at Starbucks in honor of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, the recent release of IT Chapter 2, and…

If you’ve been feeling like something’s been conspicuously missing from your life lately, it’s probably not just the memories the aliens stole from you when they abducted you last week; it might be the absence of an alien-themed, nostalgia-inducing…

You’ve no doubt heard of chicken and waffles, but, hey, fun fact: Chicken and donuts is a thing now, too. What’s more, the savory-sweet combo is apparently finally going mainstream, as evinced by the fact that KFC is testing a Chicken & Donuts menu…

While social media can absolutely be used as a tool for good there's a much darker side to it. Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson hit the headlines and trended around the world on Twitter last week after a documentary she produced with BBC Three revealed the…

Despite having never acted before, when Lauren "Lolo" Spencer's agent approached her with the opportunity to audition for a feature film playing a woman living with ALS, Spencer, who was diagnosed with ALS at age 14 and uses a wheelchair, saw an…

Well, it’s finally started happening: The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer (even if it’s still been 95 degrees where I live this week). That means the Fall Equinox is upon us — and in celebration of that fact, several…

When celebrities hang out with Bustle editors, we want to give them the chance to leave their mark. Literally. So we hand them a pen, a piece of paper, a few questions, and ask them to get creative. This time, makeup artist Ana Takahashi is leaving…

How do you measure your dating success? Many of us have certain dos and don'ts when it comes to finding love, especially if you’re using a dating app. Finding the perfect selection of pictures that show off your personality is crucial. Then you have…