I love it when trashy TV also proves educational! Tonight’s hometown episode of The Bachelorette didn’t disappoint in that regard. It provided a couple of handy tips on what to avoid when looking for a life partner on a reality TV show. From moms who threaten to kill you to guys who purr, here are
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If someone had told me three years ago that I’d never eat another slice of real cheese pizza, an ice cream cone, or a creamy bowl of mac ‘n’ cheese ever again, I would have slapped them in the face for speaking such blasphemy. But here I am, three years off dairy; after watching the
Game of Thrones‘ Season 7 premiere was full of feminist moments, as the women (and girls) of the series took center stage. But you probably missed one huge clue during Sansa’s screen time. The premiere was a big episode for Sansa: She publicly defied her “half-brother” Jon Snow and asserted herself as a force to
While there’s nothing quite like running outdoors, unruly weather sometimes makes it impossible. For those rainy or blustery days, there’s the trusty treadmill. Whether you’re a beginner runner or have a few marathons under your belt, we’ve got a running workout for you. From a run that mimics going up and down San Francisco hills
America’s first Smashbox flagship isn’t just somewhere to visit when you run out of mascara. The new Los Angeles store is equal parts retail space and photo studio; a blinking neon playground designed to be Instagrammed. There’s a sparkly lip-shaped swing, a 3D lipstick printer, and a build-your-own gloss bar (Smashbox’s answer to free gift
Intent on making 2017 your Best Year Ever? We can help with that, thanks to our 2017 Coach of the Month series. For July, we have Samantha Irby, author of We Are Never Meeting In Real Life. This week, Irby demonstrates how to put a positive spin on everything the ex you refuse to unfriend
Jon Snow’s hair might need to step up its game. And watch your wig, Khaleesi. On the Game of Thrones season premiere, someone else’s locks took the spotlight, thanks to a quip that had social media in knots. The Hound (Rory McCann), who is currently travelling with the resurrected Beric Dondarrion’s crew, was typically short-tempered
Karwai Tang / WireImage Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Kate Middleton made her second visit to tennis tournament Wimbledon this year, specifically to watch countryman Roger Federer (and guest at sister Pippa’s wedding) win his eighth record-breaking title. But while the players racked up points on the court, the Duchess of Cambridge was the real
Welcome to ELLE.com’s Game of Thrones coverage for season 7! Let’s get into it. “[Everyone] was dead, to begin with.” —Charles Dickens, about the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere First, a BANGER of a cold open, which we knew was going to be aces the minute we saw Walder Frey addressing a huge gathering
Show your abs some love and take our crunch challenge! Perfect for those new to strength training, the plan is short and sweet — it takes just a few minutes each day for the next two weeks. At the end, you’re sure to notice stronger, more defined abs. Instead of doing basic crunches, this challenge
Game of Thrones returns tonight for its seventh season, and while we’re all definitely excited to see what happens when Daenerys and Cersei battle it out for the Iron Throne and how Jon Snow (or should we say Targaryen?) saves the North from the White Walkers, there are some other lingering plot questions that we
If you’re determined to lose weight, choosing healthier foods and counting calories is essential, but you might be surprised that slashing calories to the bare minimum isn’t the ticket to weight-loss success. Here’s some information and advice on the issue from a board-certified physician who practices in Southern California. Dear Doctor, I decided this is
Not only is an at-home workout excuse-proof, since it’s free, it will only cost you calories! Check out this full-body circuit workout that fits in your living room. It takes about 20 minutes to do, and other than a chair, it requires no props. Instructions: After warming up with light cardio for five minutes, repeat
Having exhausted my canon of Sex and the City quotes but still thirsty for a script to follow on Tinder, I texted 10 randos using only lines from Game of Thrones, and this is what happened: 1. This Raving Professor Tinder Advertisement – Continue Reading Below How much fun is Berlin if you’re still talking
But my father-in-law had just been disqualified from the bone–marrow transplant because he was too sick to survive the procedure. So with few options remaining, the bubble was disassembled. The gloves and masks were gone; there was no longer a need to keep the home sterile to make sure he would last until the transplant.
There has been major buzz lately over everyone’s favorite obsession: coconut oil. The fitness community raves about its fat-burning benefits, while beauty gurus preach about its hair- and skin-nourishing properties. But its health benefits? Those are being put into question with a new statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). The claims are raising some
The contestants on The Biggest Loser spend hours a day in the gym with one goal in mind — to lose the most weight. But how frequently should you exercise to drop pounds in the real world? For Michelle Bridges, a trainer on the Australian version of the show and author of Total Body Transformation
Just a few days ago, reports (that came from outside Disney itself) alleged that the studio was having some trouble casting the main actors for its new live action Aladdin. But the studio appears to just have been waiting for its annual D23 Expo to share the news: Canadian actor Mena Massoud will take on
Warning: graphic content ahead If you’ve been obsessively watching the trailer for Game of Thrones‘s seventh season, which premieres on July 16 on HBO, you know the show is prepared to bring it, and bring it big. But the series will have to work hard to top some of the earth-shaking, game-changing, and cringe-inducing moments
This weekend, Disney is hosting its D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The fan-centric event involves tons of merchandise, costumes, and panels (think Comic-Con, but strictly for Disney-owned properties), but the real buzz surrounding the Expo is always centered on the big reveals the studio announces during it. Here’s everything you need to know about the
1 Allison Williams, ‘Girls’ The scene: Marnie masturbates in a public bathroom while leaning against the door. Her comments on it: “A scene like [that] just gets added to the pile and gets smushed in. It’s been really interesting being interviewed and being asked about it so much, because I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah, well there have been seven
I’m sorry, but I ate these all. Every last one. So I had to make a whole new batch (poor me!) just so I could snap a few pics. And I’ll eat this entire batch too, because let me just tell you — these are unbelievably good. I mean can’t-stop-eating-these good. You might need to
I had always thought about doing a half, but honestly, running for over two hours straight didn’t sound appealing whatsoever. That was until a dear friend came to me in desperation after her partner for a two-person marathon relay got injured and couldn’t run. My immediate reaction when she asked me to fill in was,
I hopped on the smoothie train and rode that obsession hard. I was all about green smoothies, protein smoothies, and thick and creamy overnight oats smoothies. There really were no ingredients I wouldn’t add, and I loved creating new smoothie concoctions in the search of the ultimate perfect smoothie. And aside from loving that they