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Kim Kardashian’s love-hate relationship with fast fashion, explainedKim Kardashian’s love-hate relationship with fast fashion, explained
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The Kardashians have long had a symbiotic relationship with companies like Fashion Nova, but lately there’s been some friction.

By Chavie Lieber
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The red carpet is just one big makeup adThe red carpet is just one big makeup ad
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Stars, makeup artists, and brands want to maintain the perception that red carpet makeup looks happen organically. They don’t.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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R. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuseR. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse
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The charges may involve a tape that appears to show Kelly engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl.

By Constance Grady
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Empire will cut Jussie Smollett’s scenes from the rest of the seasonEmpire will cut Jussie Smollett’s scenes from the rest of the season
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Empire producers on Jussie Smollett: His scenes will be cut to “avoid disruption on set.”

By Aja Romano
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Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”
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Karl Lagerfeld’s unusual dieting psychology, explained.

By Julia Belluz
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Karl Lagerfeld transformed what we think wealth looks likeKarl Lagerfeld transformed what we think wealth looks like
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The Chanel designer was one of fashion’s most influential talents.

By Eliza Brooke
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Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic Chanel designer, is dead at 85Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic Chanel designer, is dead at 85
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He’d worked at the legendary fashion house for more than 30 years.

By Chavie Lieber
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Multiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuseMultiple women, including Mandy Moore, have accused musician Ryan Adams of emotional abuse
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The Ryan Adams accusations are a reminder of how predators deny us their victims’ art.

By Constance Grady
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The charismatic hustle of Cardi BThe charismatic hustle of Cardi B
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Cardi B is working hard and telling everyone. It’s a sneakily radical move.

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the GrammysWatch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the Grammys
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It’s a moment that echoed the opening of Obama’s book tour.

By Constance Grady
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Netflix gives Gwyneth Paltrow’s health hogwash a bigger platform with new seriesNetflix gives Gwyneth Paltrow’s health hogwash a bigger platform with new series
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The streaming network is enabling a known woo peddler.

By Julia Belluz
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Watch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administrationWatch Ellen Page’s impassioned speech on climate change, racism, and the Trump administration
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The actress says she’s “really fired up.”

By Constance Grady
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Why everybody wears plaid in ScotlandWhy everybody wears plaid in Scotland
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The history of tartan is inherently political.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explainedLifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explained
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“People can’t say they haven’t heard”: how the docuseries changed the R. Kelly conversation.

By Constance Grady
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Terry Crews is calling out celebrities for mocking his alleged assaultTerry Crews is calling out celebrities for mocking his alleged assault
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It’s just the latest example of Crews’s efforts to challenge toxic masculinity.

By Amanda Sakuma
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Netflix’s Conversations With a Killer willfully participates in Ted Bundy’s 3-ring circusNetflix’s Conversations With a Killer willfully participates in Ted Bundy’s 3-ring circus
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The new true crime documentary series demonstrates that even after his death, Ted Bundy runs his own show.

By Aja Romano
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R. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped himR. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped him
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RCA Records and its parent company, Sony, appear to be distancing themselves from the singer in the wake of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly.

By Constance Grady
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Cardi B’s viral shutdown rant made some really good pointsCardi B’s viral shutdown rant made some really good points
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“Like, our country is a hellhole right now, all for a fucking wall.”

By Emily Stewart
The idea that successful people can teach their secrets isn’t new. Now MasterClass is selling it for $180.
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Can a video of Serena Williams teach you tennis? Probably not.

By David Rudin
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Marie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explainedMarie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explained
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Marie Kondo isn’t just selling tidying tips. She’s selling the fantasy of perfect control.

By Constance Grady
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How Proactiv became the go-to mega-money endorsement deal for celebritiesHow Proactiv became the go-to mega-money endorsement deal for celebrities
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Kendall Jenner is the latest in a long line of celebs getting multimillion-dollar deals to talk about their acne.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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Lady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunesLady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunes
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Gaga made a song with R. Kelly in 2013. Now, she says the choice was “twisted.”

By Constance Grady
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Kevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without oneKevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without one
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The Academy Awards will be host-less for the first time in three decades.

By Aja Romano
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R. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseriesR. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseries
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After 25 years of accusations, will R. Kelly finally face legal consequences?

By Constance Grady
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Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”
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In Surviving R. Kelly, Chance says engrained prejudice against black women protected Kelly from consequences.

By Constance Grady
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Sandra Oh made history 3 times at the Golden GlobesSandra Oh made history 3 times at the Golden Globes
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Sandra Oh is the first actress of Asian descent in 39 years to win the Globe for best leading TV actress.

By Constance Grady
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Golden Globes: Regina King pledges every project she produces will involve 50 percent womenGolden Globes: Regina King pledges every project she produces will involve 50 percent women
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“Time’s up times two,” says King.

By Constance Grady
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Ellen DeGeneres still wants Kevin Hart to host the Oscars. Her support has sparked new backlash.Ellen DeGeneres still wants Kevin Hart to host the Oscars. Her support has sparked new backlash.
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The comedians will discuss Hart’s Oscars controversy on Ellen. But their chat itself is already controversial.

By Aja Romano
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John Legend to R. Kelly: “Time’s up”John Legend to R. Kelly: “Time’s up”
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Legend is the only major music star to speak out against R. Kelly in a new doc.

By Constance Grady
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How Michelle Obama makes a speech in front of 20,000 people feel like an intimate conversationHow Michelle Obama makes a speech in front of 20,000 people feel like an intimate conversation
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Michelle Obama’s superpower is her ability to create intimacy at scale.

By Constance Grady
Gritty’s evolution from googly-eyed hockey mascot to meme to leftist avatar, explained
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On our burning hunger for moral clarity and the unexplainable heart of the universe.

By Emily St. James
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Offset stormed the stage at Cardi B’s concert. It was anything but romantic.Offset stormed the stage at Cardi B’s concert. It was anything but romantic.
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When will men stop stealing the spotlight during women’s professional achievements?

By Constance Grady
Why the cast of Vanderpump Rules will sell you anything
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The waitstaff of SUR have become business owners and influencers ... who still pretend to wait tables.

By Zan Romanoff
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How Jameela Jamil built a brand around body positivityHow Jameela Jamil built a brand around body positivity
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And why she’s facing backlash for it now.

By E.J. Dickson
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Michelle Obama on Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In philosophy: “That shit doesn’t work all the time!”Michelle Obama on Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In philosophy: “That shit doesn’t work all the time!”
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Michelle Obama “leans in” better than anyone. She just rejected the idea that it works.

By Aja Romano
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What Taylor Swift’s new record deal means for the music industry — and for her imageWhat Taylor Swift’s new record deal means for the music industry — and for her image
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Swift’s new record deal comes with stipulations.

By Constance Grady
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The best part of Michelle Obama’s new memoir is how much smack she talks about her husbandThe best part of Michelle Obama’s new memoir is how much smack she talks about her husband
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Becoming proves that the Obamas are soulmates brought together by a mutual love of shade.

By Constance Grady
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Ariana Grande’s greatest asset isn’t her amazing voice. It’s her resilience.Ariana Grande’s greatest asset isn’t her amazing voice. It’s her resilience.
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Part of the magic of “thank u, next” is how it embodies Grande’s message of gratefulness and empowerment.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How to succeed in business by being a Taylor Swift fanHow to succeed in business by being a Taylor Swift fan
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Fandom can be an expensive hobby, but there are also ways to get paid for your time and affection.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
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Taylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blueTaylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blue
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Swift’s anti-endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn failed to sway voters on Election Day.

By Aja Romano