Month: August 2021

Dear TV Writers, Please Stop Using Selena Gomez’s Health As A Punchline

Dear TV Writers, Please Stop Using Selena Gomez’s Health As A Punchline

When Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant to save her life almost four years ago, she had no idea that the potentially life-threatening surgery would unfortunately end up becoming the punchline of several scripts down the line. The most recent discussion of her health has the pop star speaking out […]

These Are The UK’s Most (& Least) Affordable Cities For Students

Sheffield has been named the most affordable city for students, while in news that will shock no one, London has been named the least. That’s according to the NatWest Student Living Index 2021, which compared the cost of living in 21 of the UK’s university cities. In fact, the report […]

Shari Silver Has No Regrets About The “Last Time”

Shari Silver Has No Regrets About The “Last Time”

Welcome to The Drop, Refinery29’s home for music video premieres. We want to shine the spotlight on women artists whose music inspires, excites, and (literally) moves us. This is where we’ll champion their voices. Destiny is a hard thing to fight — when something is meant to be, it’ll be, no […]

Here’s Why The Lion’s Gate Portal Is Making This New Moon “Super Intense”

Here’s Why The Lion’s Gate Portal Is Making This New Moon “Super Intense”

Depending on how you look at them, new moons — which are all about new beginnings and starting fresh — can either be wonderfully refreshing or kind of daunting. And however you think of them, this week’s astrological event may be a bit more chaotic than we’re expecting. On August 8, […]

Why So Many Women Are Turning Their Backs On The Bra

Why So Many Women Are Turning Their Backs On The Bra

Before the start of the pandemic, Rosy Alvarez was already sick of wearing bras. They were too tight on her rib cage and incredibly uncomfortable, sometimes painful after a long day of work. Although she had gotten her bust measured for the appropriate bra size, she could never quite find […]

What To Manifest During The Lion’s Gate Portal To Make Your Dreams Come True

What To Manifest During The Lion’s Gate Portal To Make Your Dreams Come True

August 8 is the best day of 2021 to manifest your dreams. Not only will the Leo new moon bring us closer to attaining our innermost visions, but an ancient, mystical portal will be unlocked in the universe that will help our intentions take flight: the Lion’s Gate portal, a […]

How I Shop: Carla Rockmore

We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, […]