insta files friday: 10 innovative makeup artists
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it's also in the hands of a select few über-talented makeup artists. With a swipe of mascara or a dramatic contour, we can use makeup to tell a...
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By the time the Academy Awards roll around, filmmakers and musicians are most likely pretty worn out—they already got wasted at the Golden Globes, received criticism from their peers at the SAG Awards,...
View ArticleKristen Stewart won a french oscar
Kristen Stewart has a message for Hollywood: Take your Oscars and shove 'em. As Tinseltown gets set for its biggest night, the actress took home her own hardware Saturday, when she won the César for...
View ArticleWatch Kristen Bell + Fred Armisen spoof 'Birdman'
The Independent Spirit Awards unfolded by the glittering sea Saturday, with Oscar frontrunners Birdman, Julianne Moore, and Michael Keaton taking home the day's top prizes. But the awards were...
View Articlereese witherspoon is trying to change red carpet culture
The Oscars may be known as Hollywood's biggest night for red carpet fashion, but with the #AskHerMore campaign, many actors are trying to move the focus away from couture gowns and beauty regimes...
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Though she may not be at the Oscars, Emma Watson is always prepared to make her voice heard for a good cause—especially when that cause is feminism. While Watson's influence spreads far and wide, her...
View Article10 oscar beauty looks that took our breath away
An event that will be referenced for decades to come isn't the place to try out a crazy-cool trend like, say, blue lipstick–but that doesn't mean that you can't roll up to the Academy Awards with a...
View Articlej.lo and meryl streep are together at the oscars
For its shocking lack of female nominations, this year's Oscars have had a surprising number of feminist moments, from Reese Witherspoon's call to #AskHerMore to Steve Carell's support of #HeForShe....
View Articlewhat is john travolta doing to scarlett johansson?
The real joy of watching the Oscars is clocking those absurd, inexplicable moments that can only happen when a bunch of famous people and even more cameras converge. Last year, John Travolta was...
View Articlethe oscar's 13 most stunning dresses
The fashion statements at tonight's Academy Awards proved one major thing: For our favorite celebs, red-carpet fashion is officially no longer about looking classic. Sure, the looks we loved were...
View Articlelady gaga took on 'the sound of music'
Lady Gaga has kept a relatively low profile for the past two years, with no major performances or appearances since the release of her 2013 album Artpop. Yet with a ring on her finger and a refreshing...
View Articlevideo premiere: the young professionals "all of it but me"
At this point in pop music, we feel like a music video replete with studded leather, bowl cuts, and a little bit of butt crack could come from anyone. But it’s the delivery that separates the artists,...
View Articlealt-j released a mysterious new music video
If you're looking to start your week off on a somber note, alt-J has you covered. The British four-piece, known for creating arty videos as atypical as their music itself, released the video for their...
View Articleeverything you need to know about serums
I remember my first trip to a beauty supply store like it was yesterday. Upon entering, I wasn't sure whether to take a scientific approach ("I have a zit, how do I fix it?") or simply cosmetic ("Is it...
View Articlethe 10 cutest couples at the oscars
In the high-stress environment of the Academy Awards, we wouldn't blame our favorite celebrities for committing various faux pas. We'd forgive them if they decided to, say, grope a fellow celebrity, or...
View Articleselena gomez and zedd seal the deal with new single
While everyone was sleeping on last night's Oscar happenings, Selena Gomez and Zedd were up late dropping their new single "I Want You To Know." If you're still in snooze mode, this electro-heavy song...
View Articlewatch jimmy kimmel's hilarious, star-studded acting school spoof
If there's one thing Jimmy Kimmel is great at, it's getting a bunch of famous people together to make fun of themselves. It's become an annual tradition for the late night host to follow up the Oscars...
View Articleband crush: hot sugar
When talking about Nick Koenig, where does one start? The NYC-based musician, who performs under the name Hot Sugar, has a lot going on. You could start by talking about "Associative Music," a movement...
View Article15 bold accessories for badass brides
The wedding industry is a powerful force. Aside from manifesting phenomena like monogrammed cocktail napkins and maid-of-honor-themed iPhone cases, it has also decreed that, on the day of your wedding,...
View Articlethere are now emojis for all ethnicities
Last week, the web developer gods gave us introverted emojis. Now, after years of waiting, we finally have emojis that represent ALL ethnicities. Earlier today, Apple released screenshots of the iOS...
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