In the latest installment of her three-part documentary Making Space, filmmaker Petra Collins explores what it means to be a young woman in a time when gender roles are eroding, and feminism is trading ivory towers for the mainstream. Made in partnership with her sister Anna Collins, BB Dakota, and Me and You designers Julia Baylis and Mayan Toledano, Making Space explores the ways in which feminist ideals and dance affect self-expression and female body image.

Through the eyes of four Texas dancers, the empowering freedom of hip-hop has proved a perfect platform. As explained by one of the girls, “I’ll see all kinds of people all doing, you know, the same movements: boys dancing in a very feminine way, girls dancing in a very masculine way, I hope that it becomes the norm for the dance world.”

"Dance commands space and physicality and those two are rarely things girls are allowed to explore/own," Collins told us last month. "I experienced a lot of self-hate/self-esteem issues as a teen and dance was one of the things that freed me from that. I could channel all my angry, nervousness, and excitement into dance and create a space of my own." 

Juxtaposing sweeping shots of suburban parks and streets with the young women’s popping, gliding, sliding and breaking, the third and final installment shows that these changes are happening at the seemingly unshakeable core of American identity. Frankly, it’s about time. 

You know the premiere of the fifth season of Game of Thrones is just on the side of The Wall when Entertainment Weekly releases multiple covers of your favorite GoT characters looking their sharpest. Arya Stark, as you've never seen her before, has a Princess Leia thing going on with her hair is finally out of her pauper duds and into something more fit for a lady of Bravos. And is that makeup? (Yes, yes it is.) As for the new look, which you can see in full here, actress Maisie Williams had this told EW that no one recognized her when she came to set. “It’s very neutral, very plain, but clean! I have clean hair that actually moves,” she said. 

On the other covers, which you can see below, Tyrion has a beard, which means he's on the run. Daenerys looks pretty chill considering the whole quest-for-world-domination thing, and Jon Snow looks like Kit Harrington when he had long hair, which is awesome. Watch Game of Thrones on HBO Now when it premieres April 15. 

(Source: Entertainment Weekly)

photo by Marc Hom for Entertainment Weekly

photo by Marc Hom for Entertainment Weekly

photo by Marc Hom for Entertainment Weekly

photo by Marc Hom for Entertainment Weekly

You probably won't be hearing it in your house of worship anytime soon, but Ellie Goulding's cover of Hozier's "Take Me to Church" is proof that there might be a higher power after all. Posted to her SoundCloud earlier today, Goulding's rendition reminds us why we love her so much. In just over four minutes, she transforms the slow, indie hit you've been hearing for the last ever into a hypnotic, electric slow jam. While we deliberate whether a remake can truly upstage an original, you should probably count your blessings and listen. Hail Ellie, full of grace!

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There hasn't been a definitive documentary on the life and times of Kurt Cobain even though it's been more than 20 years (!!!) since the Nirvana frontman's suicide. But filmmaker Brett Morgen has changed all that with the documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, an all-encompassing portrait that tracks Cobain's brief life from a troubled childhood, to his rise to fame, to fatherhood, all while exploring the darkness that eventually swallowed him whole. As you'll see in the film's first trailer, Morgen uses a combination of animation, home video, archival footage, and testimonials from those who were closest to him, to show Cobain as he was: a troubled genius who just wanted to be normal. Given that this was produced by Courtney Love and their daughter Frances Bean Cobain, you can probably consider this film definitive. Check out the trailer below.  

After seasons of dreary, redundant fashion, it's time to find some fresh style inspiration. This spring, we're infusing our wardrobe with some vegetable-inspired textures and hues—mossy greens, rich lavenders, rose pale pinks, and sandy beiges. This exclusive fashion editorial by photographer BriAnne Wills dictates spring's rules for layering, embellishing, and injecting new energy into '70s-inspired silhouettes. With a strong, feminine beauty look by Dana Rae Ashburn, every look is completely swoon-worthy. Click through the gallery to see the entire spread, with bonus styling and beauty lessons.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS
Photographer: BriAnne Wills // @brianne_wills
Stylist: Sam Bates //@sambatesstyle
Model: June Downs at New York Models // @junedowns
Hair Stylist: Tiffani Patchett // @tiffanipatchett
Makeup Artist: Dana Rae Ashburn // @danaraemua
Photo Assistant and Set Design: Tafv Sampson // @tafvsampson

It’s hard enough to put together a killer spring wardrobe, so we’re going to help you out. NYLON Guys is partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue for A Night of Contemporary French Clothing on Thursday, March 12 at the Saks’ flagship store. Featuring a DJ set by Body Language, a fashion presentation featuring top menswear brands, cocktails, and some light bites, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Here’s a rundown of all the awesome brands that will be featured and what you can expect to see from them this Thursday night. 

Ami
The Brand: Established by Dior, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy veteran, Alexandre Mattiussi, Ami is something of an anomaly in the world of high fashion: stylish and affordable. A "brand for friends," Ami has had wild success in creating jeans, shoes, tuxedo jackets for just about everyone, and has held some pretty amazing shows for their display.  

This Season: Paying homage to high school days gone by at his Paris showing in June, Matussi made clear that his SS ’15 collection has something for everyone: checkered shirts and suspenders for the rebel, streamlined, sporty chic for the jock, and a heart and arrow print for the class clown. In its entirety, the collection is a muted masterpiece interspersed with '90s norm. 

KENZO: 
The Brand: Started as Parisian boutique, Jungle Jap, in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, the house of Kenzo has certainly come a long way in the past forty-five years. Though it began as a women’s line, Kenzo debuted its first ready-to-wear collection for men in 1987. Six years after the brand joined the luxury titan LVMH Group in 1993, Takada stepped down as the Artistic Director. In 2011, Opening Ceremony founders Carol Lim and Humberto Leon were appointed Creative Directors of KENZO, and have since worked towards redfining the revolutionary spirit with which the brand was founded. Roar!

This Season: KENZO has never shied away from the bold, and the SS ’15 season is no exception.  With a range of colors set to make any Crayola colorist jealous—think powder blue, mint green, burnt orange, and peach—the collection also boasts eye-catching prints, polka dots, and homages to both Lady Liberty Les Misérables’ Cosette. Also, sheer sweaters and racing-inspired get-ups. 

Maison Kitsuné
The Brand: Described as a “unique concept of trendy and modern luxury intermingling [with] fashion and music,” Maison Kitsune was born in 2002 following the meeting beween then-manager and artistic director of Daft Punk, Gildas Loaëc, and former architect, Masaya Kuroki. Part music label, part fashion house, Kitsuné does not shy away from collaborations, and has worked with both classic and contemporary designers like Petit Bateau, Michel Vivien, Oliver Peoples, Pernod Absinthe, or Yasmine Eslami. 

This Season: For the dapper dons of the city streets, Maiso Kitsune’s  SS’15 collection redefines cool. With crisp cuts, striking solids and playful prints, the collection is as classic as it versatile—a must for the modern man. 

Melindagloss
The Designer: Founded in 2009 by Rémi de Laquintane & Mathieu de Menonville. 

This Season: Retro, but definitely not tired, Melindagloss’ spring collection makes for the perfect Throwback Thursday. Accentuated by ascots, high waists, and vintage cuts, this collection will certainly lend you your much-needed seventies swagger for this season. With their clean, simple shorts, you will be looking and feeling cool all summer.  

The Kooples
The Designer:  Known for their couples campaigns and “boyfriend”/ “girlfriend” apparel, this Paris-via-London label was founded by brothers Alexandre, Lauren, and Raphael Elicha, whose parents created a borrowing-friendly women’s line, Comptoir des Cotonniers. Amazingly androgynous, and made for sharing, this up-and-coming label is now making quite the name for itself on this side of the pond. 

This Season: Giving their typically rock-inspired look a sporty twist, The Kooples have truly also made advances in texture this season with their array of knitwear and leather goods. Ideal for the high street and the skate park, The Kooples SS ’15 is casual yet chic. 

Last week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stunned many, especially cable companies and Republicans, by approving net neutrality. Confused as to what this issue is really about and what it means for some of your favorite content providers, like fashion and lifestyle blogs? We’ve got you covered on net neutrality basics and how it will affect your internet-surfing routine. 

NPR’s Elise Hu writes, “Net neutrality is the concept that your Internet provider should be a neutral gateway to everything on the internet, not a gatekeeper deciding to load some sites slower than others or impose feeds for faster service.” Net neutrality bans a process called “paid prioritization.” This happens when content providers, like Netflix pay internet providers (Comcast, Verizon or AT&T) for a faster Internet connection. Though you’ll be able to quickly stream House of Cards Season 3, the FCC says paid prioritization gives Internet providers the authority to decide how quickly viewers can connect to certain websites, based on the company’s ability to pay. It creates internet “fast and slow lanes” and discrimination.  

Supporters of net neutrality, including President Obama, say paid prioritization is unfair to startups or smaller companies, who may not be able to thrive in the “fast lane” alongside huge companies. As result, they are unable to compete, grow, or innovate. Additionally, access to certain sites may be restricted or halted due to connection speed. “I think net neutrality allows smaller scale businesses, like Womanista, to grow and expand in a way that may have been more difficult than before,” says Cassie Kelley, the voice behind Nashville fashion blog Womanista. “The less time you have to spend thinking about the ‘business’ side allows the creative side to flow—you can expand and flourish in new ways.” Womanista currently reaches online audiences between 5,000 and 25,000 readers. 

But Internet providers claim the ban will require them to stop investing in new and advanced technologies (streaming functionality, display improvement, etc.). For example, allowing a hospital to more quickly stream a video explaining a complicated surgical procedure to another hospital across the globe. 

Last week’s vote banning paid prioritization categorizes Internet as a public utility—like water or electricity. Big content providers and small content providers, like Kelley’s blog, are on an equal playing field. According to the FCC, you should be able to visit any website you want, whether its Hulu or your best friend’s website, and will not have to view one over the other because of varying connection speeds. Kelley says, “Any opportunity a small business has to share their digital content more rapidly and accessibly is a good thing!” 

We don't know about you, but we're tired of fighting with apparel resale store associates. (Especially when it comes to the true value of our old designer jeans. I mean, come on, they were like, $200 at retail!) Sure, there are always online auction sites, but you need a lot of patience to upload photos and fill in all the size and weight information. We'd rather spend our time watching all the amazing shows and movies on Netflix this month.

From now on, our NYLON closet cleanouts are making their way to Depop. For those who aren't already dedicated users, Depop is a mobile app that makes buying and selling stupidly easy—think Instagram for getting rid of your stuff. It girls from Aimee Song to Chiara Ferragni and cult illustrators like Kyle Platts are frequent sellers. Our new shop will feature covetable swag including rare back issues (for some vintage NYLON inspo), samples from magazine photoshoots, concert tickets, and exclusive access to our editor’s closets—yeah, we said it.

Head on over and check it out NYLON's Depop shop here.

Cue the James Franco-as-Alien voice: “Spring breaaaaak. Sprang braayke.” The eternal struggle for anyone wanting to take advantage of the yearly de-thaw is finding something affordable and non-cheesy. Those all-inclusive packages feel sloppy, but by the time something cool is cobbled together, it's already May, prices are up, and the window of opportunity has closed. Womp womp. 

Which is why we have come up with a seriously badass spring break itinerary. It involves history, partying, sun, tuna, and getting tattooed in Sailor Jerry’s legendary space. It also is kind of weird, fairly inexpensive, and a time to remember. Basically, it is everything you want in a spring break destination, minus the tacky plastic novelty drink glasses. 

How To Do Oahu:

First off, Hawaii is comprised of eight islands, six of which are easy to visit. However, in terms of an easy, diverse, and vibrant experience—one that samples authentic Hawaii without taking the uninitiated off of the beaten path—having Honolulu as your home base is a great bet. There’s the city itself, the upscale area of Waikiki, and the surf-soaked North Shore. So, let’s start there:

The number one way to get to the island is to fly Hawaiian Air. Of course, plenty of airlines will take you to the islands, but this one is particularly cost effective, especially when you book in advance. Flights from the mainland will set you back between $350-$600, which is pretty good for heading to Polynesia. It is possible to find a couple of cheaper flights on larger airlines if you dig—which may be worth it to you because Hawaiian Air does not have Wi-Fi. 

Look, going to Hawaii requires a couple of very serious things: Drinking a mai tai, checking out Sailor Jerry’s old shop (which is basically where tattooing—in its modern/Western inception, at least—was invented), eating Poke, and chilling on the beach. Of course, visiting Pearl Harbor is also an option, but the city itself feels so deeply ingrained in naval culture that some may find it redundant.

Old Ironside Tattoo, 1033 Smith Street, Chinatown

Photo courtesy of Tracy Chan.

Old Ironside Tattoo is tiny. Based in Chinatown, the shop was at the center of sailor activity in the early part of the twentieth century, a central point for “getting stewed, screwed, and tattooed.” Sailor Jerry ran the location, helping give birth to modern flash, and the sense of history in the location is particularly profound. Now, the famous brothels and drunken sailors may be gone, but it is still possible to get some of SJ’s flash—because what else would you want? (Just checking out all of the old school tattoo paraphenelia is worth the trip alone.) When you are done, go and enjoy a Sailor Jerry Mai Tai at Downbeat Diner, a locally run bar and lounge which is a block away and very, very tasty. Now you've gotten the "stewed" and "tattooed" part down—but you are on your own for the "screwed" bit.

Waimanalo Beach, 30 minutes outside of Honolulu

Photo courtesy of Tracy Chan.

Sure, you can beach basically anywhere in Hawaii, but there are a couple of things to consider: firstly, waves can actually be so big they are dangerous and secondly, beaches be crowded! Waimanalo actually is a bit more low-key than the usual tourist traps, and still has that amazing blue-green beach vibe. After you veg out, head to Ono Steak & Shrimp Shack and get the ahi-encrusted in seaweed. Seriously. Get it. This is not a drill. 

Alley Cat, 2266 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki

Photo courtesy of Tracy Chan.

Okay, this place has a $10 cover, so it isn't exactly totally cheap. But—and this is a promise—it is worth every penny, as long as you understand exactly what type of journey you are about to undertake. The Alley Cat seems to be straight out of some sort of John Waters hallucination, where strippers are uncanny, and eerie and fun seem to go hand-in-hand. The strippers might actually be supernatural beings—they can do things with cigarettes that certainly cannot be good for your body. A classic joint, and surely there is nothing quite like this back in the mainland. Not for the faint of heart. 

Punchbowl Cemetery, 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu

Photo courtesy of Tracy Chan. 

Here's a great piece of advice: If you want to embrace both the nuance, beauty, and history of a place, visit its most famous cemetery. The reason this particular place is dubbed the  Punchbowl Cemetery is because it is located in the Punchbowl Crater, which is nestled inside of the top of an extinct volcano. The drive is idyllic, and the scenery is as lovely as Hawaii gets, but it is the sense of history that is worth the trek. Military markers, men who perished on the USS Arizona, and unknown soldiers are all buried in its location. Plus Sailor Jerry, too, because—hey, it is Hawaii. 

In The Cobbler, a magical-realist dramedy starring Adam Sandler, Melonie Diaz plays a neighborhood activist who crosses paths with a shoe cobbler (Sandler) who stumbles on the power to literally walk in other people's footsteps. When he puts on his customers' shoes, he inhabits their bodies and sees life from their perspective. Diaz herself has been inhabiting other lives since she broke out at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival with Raising Victor Vargas. Since then, the Lower East Side native has steadily built a career appearing in critically acclaimed projects, including a tour de force performance in 2013's Fruitvale Station, which earned her an Independent Spirit nomination. With a fresh perspective on Hollywood, Diaz is up to taking Hollywood to task, talking about the need for more visible minorities in film and how to avoid typecasting. Also, she has some good advice for any gals who are dating in their thirties—thank goodness.

What was it like working with Adam Sandler? 
There’s a reason why Adam’s where he is. Some people don’t get it. They’re like, Why is this guy such a big movie star? And then it's like, Oh my god, I can totally understand the magnitude of his celebrity. He’s really kind, so normal, a good actor, quite giving, and he’s just a normal guy. He doesn’t have a joke every five seconds but has a really good sense of humor and is really laid back. 

You ask him on a date at the end. Do you like older men?
I’m 30 years old and men get much more interesting as they get older, I can tell you that. I don’t see why not. A date wouldn’t hurt. 

Your character is organizing a stand against gentrification in the movie. Have you dealt with gentrification in real life? 
I’m from the Lower East Side, born and raised, and that was a huge part of the conversation, that I love the neighborhood that I grew up in. I feel very connected to it. I see the way it changes so drastically. I’m seeing it transform before my eyes. 

The neighborhoods get better in some ways and worse in others.
I do feel like it sucks because part of gentrification is the streets get cleaned up and it looks nicer and there’s much less crime, but at the same time you lose the soul and the character, you lose the mom and pop shops. So that’s a kind of double-edged sword. 

All the streets wind up looking the same with all the same chain stores.
Yeah, there are all these wonderful stores that I grew up going to that are no longer there. And the people who have chosen to make small business as a living can no longer afford rent. That’s a shame. That’s what really upsets me. Yeah, uprooting these families and homes because somebody, I don’t know who, decides these neighborhoods are really cool and great real estate—I’m not really sure how to fix that. There should be some regulation on that.

What about typecasting? Are you at a level where you’re able to avoid it now?
I was attached to do an HBO show, and I was really excited about that because I auditioned and it was like a main character deal, essentially. But I can’t see a key role or bigger roles in terms of what they offer to people like me. It’s frustrating. It’s the same for a black actor. If they’re a better actor they deserve success. Yeah, I’m frustrated, yes.

Are you optimistic that things are beginning to change?
I think the success of Empire helps. I was talking to an executive friend and he says most of the studios are like, What’s happening there? And hats off to the creator, Lee Daniels. What I would like to see happen is we need more writers and we need more creators and we need more original content, that’s what I’m feeling right now. We need people who green light stuff to be open to that. Shonda Rhimes has been an incredible success story. She has a voice and she hires people of color in her cast and has been successful.

For most of her career, Madonna has stayed on the forward-thinking path, setting endless trends in the ’80s and ’90s, and spending the past decade and a half humbly hitching a ride with those hipper than thou. But even if the rest of the world weren’t busy lolling about on a nostalgia cloud of her prime era, you couldn’t blame the woman for indulging in a little self-reflection. 

Rebel Heart, her 13^th album, does just that, updating classic Madonna motifs with current reference points, like the Vogue-y “Illuminati,” which name-checks Jay Z, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Oprah, Barack Obama, the Pope, Rihanna, Queen Elizabeth, and Kanye West in the first 15 seconds.

This idea of balance envelops the entire album, which alternates in segments between romantic-melancholic dance ballads like the opening trio of “Living for Love,” “Devil Pray,” and “Ghosttown,” followed directly by three club jams: “Unapologetic Bitch,” which bounces with a genius mash-up of dub, trap, and EDM elements; the aforementioned “Illuminati”; and easily the most exhilarating track on the entire album, “Bitch I’m Madonna,” featuring a verse from Nicki Minaj and production help from Diplo and Sophie. The track is 100-percent swagger and a gajillion times less forced than the pep rally chants (also provided by Minaj, plus M.I.A.) of 2012’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’.”

“Joan of Arc,” a soaring guitar ballad, provides the album’s humility hangover with lines like, “I can’t be a super woman right now/ Even hearts made out of steel can break down.” It gives “Ghosttown” a run for its money in serving as Rebel Heart’s actual heart. Both have an undeniable “Wrecking Ball” feel, which itself recalled “Summertime Sadness”, which I always thought had “Like a Prayer” vibes. See? It always comes back to Madonna.

So yes, bitch, she’s Madonna. But she’s also a human being. The more cynical among us might even question whether her fall at the Brits was just her latest stunt, since it aligns so clearly with the themes of Rebel Heart, and everyone knows that nothing proves the fallibility of a queen like, well, a fall (close second: un-retouched images). (Of course, please let it be known that I’m not one of those conspiracy theorists! That fall was scary, and I’m so happy she’s OK. Sure, it got her trending—and also spurred a wave of ageism.) But, as Rebel Heart so stunningly proves, sometimes the maturation process goes out of order, with hell-raising spurts of roof parties and insurrection in between sober contemplation, confession, and long stretches of just living your fucking life. 

Today is... 
Girl Scout Day. Best celebrated with an entire box of Thin Mints. 

News of the Day:
+ Aussie rock trio Tame Impala breaks their three year silence with their latest single, "Let it Happen." It's really good.
+ In other music news, Azealia Banks has partnered with Google to create an interactive video for Broke With Expensive Taste's "Wallace."
+ Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are reportedly asking for significant raises for the 50 Shades sequel, showing that there can't be more Grey without more green. 
+ Because we were secretly rooting for Neville all along, we had to let you know Harry Potter alum Matthew Lewis dramedy is killing it on the BBC dramedy Bluestone 42. If you haven't seen him since his Hogwarts days, prepare yourself for his rather spellbinding transformation. 
+ You've been warned: Korean beauty start-up Memebox is looking to change your makeup regimen for good. 

Deal of the Day: 
30% off J.Crew final sale styles (in-store and online) with code "SALELOVE" through March 17. 

Advice of the Day: 

"To be truly visionary, we have to root our imagination in our concrete reality." -Bell Hooks

GIF of the Day:

Patricia Arquette pretty much won all the Oscars when she gave an impassioned, feminist speech about wage inequality upon accepting her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress last month. But because we live in a world where backlash is a national pastime, Arquette soon faced heavy criticism and calls that her speech was actually regressive. This was mostly thanks to her interview backstage, where she used some dicey words to further explain herself that she has since admitted were a mistake. “It’s time for all the women in America and all the men that love women, and all the gay people, and all the people of color that we’ve all fought for to fight for us now,” she said at the time, implicitly implying that feminism belonged to white women.

So yesterday, as U.N. Women launched its Planet 50-50 by 2030 initiative, which is fighting to make gender equality a real thing in the next 15 years, Arquette was in attendance and used the opportunity to explain that she wasn't always a rich movie star, and that she stands by what she said at the Academy Awards: 

People have asked me why I’m doing this, and it’s true, today I’m blessed, having some material success, for which I’m extremely grateful. But I have other truths, too. If I were to tell you as a child, there were times where I lived below the poverty line, literally not having shoes to wear that fit me, that would also be true. If I told you that I was a single mother at 20, and lived with my baby in a converted garage, and that I would worry about my baby’s nutrition while nursing, because I could only afford to eat macaroni and cheese mixed with water for a week so I could afford diapers, that would also be true.

So let’s be honest: We have in place fair-pay laws that are not ensuring fair pay to women. The effect of the gender gap is most oppressive for women of color. In the United States, Latina women working full-time are taking home 56 cents to every dollar earned by her male, white co-workers. In California, which is the seventh-largest economy in the whole world, that number dropped last year to 44 cents on the dollar. African-American women earn just 64 cents. White American women may now average 78 cents on the dollar.

Countless lesbian women and women in the transgender community also suffer wage penalties that hurt them and their families. And the women in our transgender community are suffering even more; most are not even able to get a job.

“This is about supporting families, and getting women what they have already earned for their own hard work. Hold your lawmakers accountable … We are a movement, and we are making changes for our daughters. We matter.”

(Source: The Cut)

Susan Miller has been on our minds (and in our hearts) since last September when she came down with intestinal ulcers and an autoimmune disorder. Sure, we were wondering what was going on in the heavens during her absence, and what it meant for “our lives” as much as the next mortal; but that, in no time, evolved into a major concern about Miller’s well-being—especially witnessing the level of worry that came from some of her readers. Throughout last fall and winter, I would walk into the office and tell anyone who would listen about the most recent Susan Miller news: “She’s feeling better, she can eat soup now!” I’d exclaim. So much so that the working title for this interview eventually became, “What is Susan Miller Eating Today?”

Miller, who looks like she could be anywhere in her 50s, is the Queen of Astrology and has no replacement. But few people know that she also went to NYU at the tender age of 16 to study business, and worked in the magazine industry before she started Astrologyzone, her 20-year-old site that remains central to her work. In person, she is motherly, whip smart, and enthusiastic. One can’t help but understand how her most recent endeavors, like the beauty collaboration with Fresh, jewelry collection with Sequin, and Astrologyzone TV show (currently available on Vimeo) come from a place of perseverance and work ethic alone (and not continued health.)

Now, without further ado, here is our interview with the famed astrologer about the last couple of months, her new projects, and the year ahead.

You’ve been dealing with health problems since September and you’ve spent the last couple of weeks in the hospital. How have you been?
"At the beginning, I was writing under the worst circumstances. I didn’t want my readers to feel sorry for me, many people have it worse. People say to me, 'Oh you’ve had this bug for so long, when are you getting rid of it?' They don’t understand I’m not getting rid of it. This is with me forever. The upside, I’ll probably be a size four for the rest of my life (laughs). You know there’s always a good side, I’ll probably live to be 112 because of this diet I have to be on."

On Twitter, no matter how unkind your readers get, you’ve never stopped being nice.
"The people I write for are just like me. They work hard, they work nobly, they’re trying to make a living, they’re trying to do the right thing."

It seems like people feel comfortable talking to you about very private things, publicly. 
"And I hold their hearts in my hands with great respect. Experts say that everybody lies on the Internet. That the Internet is terrible, it’s the worst place to make a friend. That hasn’t been the case for me. I’ve made beautiful friends on the internet. People are so honest, and in order to ask me a question, they have to expose it to all of their friends. Everybody will find out that their boyfriend dumped them or that they lost their job. And I respect their honesty and their need for an answer."

Back in 2012, you talked about the Cardinal Crosses (ed. note: when four planets stand in a square position, and pull in different directions), and that we were entering into a difficult three-year period. I can say that it has been true, with all the conflicts, civil wars, and protests, much so for 2014 as well. Are we finally coming out of the rut?
"We knew there were going to be seven. But each one would get more violent. It started with the Aurora movie theater shooting in Colorado. When you factor the planets inching across the sky, Charlie Hebdo was one of them. There is one last one—March 16^th–which is going to be the hardest one. Then we’re done for ages and ages. But these planets are not here to torture us, they are here to teach us to have a public discussion, talk about things."

We love your soap collaboration with Fresh! And your page on their website, with all your baby pictures. Why did you choose to work with them?
"I’m a Fresh Moments ambassador now. They put so much emphasis on exquisite natural ingredients. You just look at your own bottle, evening primrose, and apricot kernel…I could read on and on. See, I’m so into masks lately, so I’ve been obsessed with their Black Tea Mask."

You have a really strong work ethic. What would you advise to young women who are just starting out their career?
"You know, my father ran a specialty grocery store with my uncle. Towards his retirement, he had pneumonia, and I once saw him sleeping in the truck, with his arms were over the steering wheel. I slipped in next to him and said “Daddy you can go upstairs there’s a bed waiting for you only two flights up.” And he said, 'Your uncle needs me, if I go upstairs I’m not going to come down again. I just need to sleep in the truck for a couple of hours.' That inspired me so much, to this day I sleep in the truck, too. Don’t get too comfortable; fulfill your obligations, especially if other people are waiting. Hopefully, you will help them. Always, always say yes to someone who asks you for help. That is such an important rule I have."

We’re three months into 2015, but what will the rest of the year be like?
"In the first half of 2015, Aries has Jupiter in their house of true love, so they should be open to meet different types of people. They could be meeting their true love this year. Taurus has the best aspects in real estate. Gemini will be rewarded for their expertise that they’ve built up over a very long time. Cancers will see money, money, money, and even more money. Love will blossom for Leos. Virgos start off slowly, but it’s going to become the best year of their lives beginning mid-August. Libras will see a lot of new people entering into their lives. Scorpios will see real career progress starting August. Sags, like Virgo, also have a landmark year coming up, and will get so much in return if they can make small sacrifices. Capricorns will travel a lot and see a lot of money coming in, but this isn’t earned money, it’s money from other sources. For Aquarius, it’s all about partnerships, business or marriage wise. Pisces have a big push to look into their health, diet, and exercising habits, they should look into it."

Additional research by Anna Walton

Author John Green has revealed the poster to the latest adaptation of one of his books—and whoa, it's Cara Delevingne in another movie. This one's called Paper Towns, and it costars Nat Wolff as outcast Quentin Jacobsen, who becomes entranced by his mysterious neighbor Margo (played by Delevingne, because duh). The two form an unlikely friendship after making a horrific discovery, but when she suddenly disappears, he sets out to find out what happened to her.

After The Fault in Our Stars scorched the box office, Fox moved quickly to get another John Green adaptation off the ground and this poster definitely follows a similar aesthetic. It also plays up the mystery surrounding Delevingne's character, with her windswept hair covering her mouth, hiding something. Green also announced that the trailer will debut on the Today show on March 19, but if you refuse to wait to see Delevingne flex her acting chops, this is for you. 

If you think about it, the days of female lead singers in co-ed bands are kind of gone. Sure, we've got headliners like Florence and The Machine and Paramore, but it's been a while since the heyday of Fleetwood Mac. Thankfully, the double-female-fronted rock band Dead Sara is here with a new track that takes us right back to the glorious days of Janis Joplin. "Something Good," the second single off of their second full-length album Pleasure To Meet You, is multi-dimensional and hits just hard enough.

Lead singer Emily Armstrong refuses to be influenced by one particular sound. "We seemed to be more focused on songs as a whole instead of just a general vibe like we seemed to have done on the previous record," she says. "We really were inspired by 'the groove' in many of tracks. Keeping it interesting throughout and letting the melody breathe."

You can pre-order Pleasure To Meet You on iTunes now ahead of its physical release on March 31st, and catch them at various upcoming shows, including a two-day stand at SXSW.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
3/15/15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar  (*All ages)
3/16/15 – Dallas, TX – Trees | (*All ages)
3/18/15 - Austin, TX - Maggie Mae's @ 5pm (SXSW)
3/18/15 - Austin, TX - The Des Moines Embassy @ 9:45pm (SXSW)
3/21/15 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall (*All ages)
3/22/15 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar  (*All ages)
3/24/15 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar  (*21+)
3/25/15 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge (*18+)
3/27/15 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl (*All ages)
3/28/15 – Charlotte, NC – The Chop Shop (*All ages)
3/31/15 – New York, NY – The Studio @ Webster Hall (*16+)

When we last saw Tris (Shailene Woodley), things weren't exactly peachy: Her new faction was manipulated into killing her old faction, she lost both of her parents, she's wanted as a Divergent, and it appears she has nowhere to turn. But Divergent ended with her in a soothing, strong embrace with Four (Theo James), with the two of them together—marked but determined.

It is with this strong but tortured spirit that Zella Day presents her song for Divergent's sequel, Insurgent. The slowly building anthem is a perfect showcase for Zella's passionate, smoky voice—which sounds like it could actually be a song written about Tris, with lyrics like, "I will find you in a burning sky/Where the ashes rain in your eye/sacrifice." A perfect post-apocalyptic battlecry, "Sacrifice" just gets better and better, with the evocative drums culminating in a promise that, no matter what it is we are fighting, we will be doing it together. Tris would approve. 

The Diverent Series: Insurgent's soundtrack will be released March 17.Pre-order it here. 

Nashville trio Colony House scored a hit when their debut album, When I Was Younger, came out last fall. It made several appearances on Billboard charts and the band made their television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers shortly after. If you can imagine Coldplay meets Imagine Dragons meets Young The Giant, then you'll have Colony House. Their new video for "Second Guessing Games" continues that hot streak. The clip falls directly in the band-on-tour genre, switching between images of the boys playing concerts, huffing it through cities like New York and Philadelphia in their van, and lead singer Caleb Chapman singing the soaring ballad in his hotel room. "With the video, we just wanted to let everyone in on what it's like out on the road with Colony House... on and off the stage," Chapman explained. Mission accomplished. 

Remind us again why we were ever afraid of Korean beauty? That’s right—it must have been the rejuvenating skincare products or the totally doable makeup trends. (Is our sarcasm translating here?) On a serious note: Memebox has a new product that gives an amped significance to the word “smise.” The affordable K-beauty brand teamed up with YouTube guru SoothingSista (née Stephanie Villa) to create an eyeshadow palette that packs a serious punch. And, of course, we’re hooked.

You might have caught Stephanie circulating the blogosphere, gaining some notable praise for her not-so-basic makeup looks, but it was the success of her first Memebox skincare collab that called for a makeup mission sequel. The SoothingSista x Memebox Eyeshadow Quad features four dusty rose shades cleverly named after Stephanie’s fave spots in San Francisco. So what is it about this palette that has us wanting to bat our eyes until our eyeshadow falls off (eek!)? The #eyeloveSF shades differ from your average daytime neutrals and make it easy to transition to an after-dark look.

When Mayer Hawthorne met Jake One at a hip-hop concert in 2005, a musical bond was born. "We traded mixtapes and realized that they had some of the same songs on them," says One, a Grammy-nominated producer who's worked with some of the biggest names in underground hip-hop. Hawthorne, of course, is a star in his own right, and through three solo albums has been largely known as a soul-revivalist who wears his hip-hop influences on his sleeve. Together, Hawthorne and Jake One form Tuxedo, a group whose sound can be described with one, simple word: funk. Their self-titled debut album came out on March 3 on Stones Throw Records and is a testament to that, using sounds from the past to create an album that sounds very much like right now. Let's find out more about them.

How did Tuxedo get started?
Jake: "Mayer and I met at a rap show in 2005. We traded mixtapes and realized that they had some of the same songs on them. These were pretty obscure boogie funk records so that was crazy. We stayed in touch and then one day I sent him a boogie track that I made. I didn't even ask him to, but he wrote a whole song to it and sent it back the same day."

Where do you hope to be professionally in five years?
Mayer: "Hopefully I'm not listening to smooth jazz. I'm terrified that one day I'll actually like it. I've instructed my manager and all my friends to forcefully end my career if it ever happens."

What’s your next project?
Mayer: "I've been working on my line of super-limited art t-shirts calledFBC. I design them all myself and hand-number them. I use the proceeds to fund after-school music programs for students in Detroit."

What famous person dead or living do most wish you could have as a roommate?
Mayer: "Brigitte Bardot."
Jake: "Marshawn Lynch."

What is your favorite driving music?
Mayer: "White Zombie is the best driving music ever."
Jake: "The Above the Rim Soundtrack."

Whose career would you most like to emulate?
Mayer: "I'd say Barry White but his career ended pretty badly. While he was alive though, he brought so many people together and made them feel so good. And he never compromised his music."

What activities do most enjoy doing alone?
Mayer: "Cooking. Lately, I've been a savage in the kitchen. Chef Hawthorne."

How do you wind down before bed?
Mayer: "I have the uncanny ability to fall asleep anywhere, any time. Not like narcolepsy, that shit is bizarre, but I can drink a cup of coffee and fall asleep. It's so warm and soothing and it smells so good."

What kind of person were you in high school?
Mayer: "I was so fucking cool. I totally peaked in high school. It's all been downhill since then."

Do you have any phobias?
Mayer: "Styrofoam gives me the creepin' Willy's."

What are some of your favorite Internet “memes” of all time?
Mayer: "I don't even know what qualifies as a "meme" any more, but Drake is clearly the undisputed meme king. When the internets went wild with the 'No New Friends' pic. That was highly entertaining."

How do you hope to grow as a creative person?
Mayer: "Man, I'm more worried about just maintaining. I think everyone naturally gets jaded and lazy as they get older. Especially if they're successful."

If there was a phrase that you think best sums up your approach to life what might it be?
Mayer: "Don't fake the funk on the nasty dunk."