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Kylie Jenner is sick of her wig collection: 'I’m over keeping up with this lifestyle'

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kylie jennerThe INSIDER Summary:

  • Kylie Jenner reveals that she has had it with her wig collection and wants to stick to her long, black hair.
  • Jenner admits she gained a bigger following when she began sporting different color hairstyles.
  • While fans now expect her to switch up her look often, Kylie admits she's over it and wants to stick to a more natural look.

Kylie Jenner is known for changing up her tresses on a whim. From her highlighter yellow hair at Coachella to the cherry red wig she took for a test drive last month, when it comes to the 20-year-old’s famous locks, it’s pretty much anything goes. If she’s being totally honest, however, it’s all a bit much, and frankly? She’s sick of it.

In a new teaser clip for her E! series, "Life of Kylie," the hair chameleon reveals that she’s just about had it with her wig collection. “I don’t want to disappoint anybody, but I just want my hair long and black and pretty,” she says.

Though the beauty mogul was open to negotiations, telling her crew that she could make Friday a “weird hair” day and take tons of photos to keep a backlog, she isn’t feeling the ever-changing looks that have come to be expected of her. “I always try to be different. I always try to do new things,” she explained. “I think my following started to get a little bigger when I really was just finding out my style and who I was and dyeing my hair. Not everyone was dyeing their hair blue and green, ya know?” Fair. “People know I kind of just do what I want; they just don’t know what to expect.”

What she REALLY wants, however, is to just be her. “I don’t want to be a weirdo. I don’t want to fill up with purple hair, I’m over it.”

As it turns out, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" may be too much for even one of their own. “I’m over keeping up with this lifestyle,” she griped. “Of crazy hair and wigs and sh--. Cool earrings, makeup, my t*ts out.”

Bestie Jordyn Woods quickly came to her pal’s defense, reasoning that by now, a more natural look might be just what Jenner’s image needs. “I actually think people expect the wigs, so if you do classic, they’re gonna really like it,” she mused.

Based on the more real moments we’ve seen from the youngest Jenner, like that time she gave us a glimpse of her real hair or let her freckles be free, we must say: We don’t disagree!

Check out the clip in full below.

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Lena Dunham dyed her hair fire engine red and looks completely different

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Lena Dunham's hair colorist just debuted pics of the actress with fiery-red hair. 
  • Dunham said she wanted a change after seeing a "tired, fearful person" in the mirror. 
  • She shaved the majority of it off just 10 days later.

Lena Dunham has been changing things up left and right in the beauty department lately! After making the case for long ombré locks that had her looking completely unrecognizable back in February, the former HBO star followed it up with a jaw-dropping color change that had us doing a double take. Yes, ladies and gents, the RL Hannah Horvath went red!

It wasn’t a decision she made lightly: In fact, she wrote an entire essay on the experience for "Vogue," explaining the reasoning behind her major makeover.

As the "American Horror Story: Cult" actress shares in the piece, it was a change she desperately needed in her life after wrapping up a seven year run on "Girls." “I looked in the mirror and saw a tired, fearful person; I was not the self-starting, sparks-flying dynamo I had expected to be at 31.”

She goes on to explain that unlike the stereotypes she’d grown up with of blonde (“innocent and desirable”) and brunettes (“shrewd” and “polished”), redheads symbolized something “a little dangerous — eternal interlopers” — all descriptors that appealed to the struggling star. “While hair color can’t solve problems we need to solve ourselves, it can be a catalyst,” she says.

Perhaps because of their rarity (less than 2 percent of their population is said to have natural red hair), the 31-year-old was drawn to the allure of figures such as Shirley Manson and model Karen Elson, who once said, “It was the very thing that made me beguiling to the fashion world,” developing an obsessive desire to don the color.

And boy, did she ever! Editorial colorist, Lena Ott, gave us a peek at her handiwork with a series of Instagram shots, writing, “I’ve been sitting on these photos of the beautiful and vivacious Lena Dunham for months! Lena did the transformation to RED and writes about the fire she found within.

It’s a totally different look than we’ve ever seen from Dunham, and TBH, we kind of love it! It didn’t last for long, however — as she explains in the piece, just 10 days later, perhaps emboldened by her new fiery hair-color, she made the drastic decision to shave it all off.

Well… not all of it. “I needed enough hair to remain a redhead,” she wrote. “But close to the scalp, with a spiked peak, Annie Lennox style.”

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Still, it was enough to give her the personal kickstart she felt she needed. “I did feel brave,” she pens. “I felt an ownership over my body that had been given a jump start. It’s just like Manson says, ‘Red hair trickles into each crevice of your existence, coloring everything.”

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Lauren Conrad just wore a gorgeous bridesmaid gown from her own clothing line

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Lauren Conrad was recently a bridesmaid in her close friend's wedding.
  • She and the 12 other bridesmaids wore dresses from Conrad's co-founded brand, Paper Crown.
  • The dresses featured differing necklines for each of the bridesmaids.


Lauren Conrad may be a busy new mom, having just
given birth to little Liam James Tell just over six weeks ago (and minutes after her Fourth of July bash ended!), but she’s still making plenty of time for her friends. In fact, just this weekend, the reality celebrated the union of her pals Cassie Herschenfeld and Ben Katz by standing up in their wedding. What’s more, the dress she wore, along with Herschenfeld’s 12 (!) other bridesmaids, were designed by Paper Crown — LC’s own co-founded brand.

Event planner Mindy Weiss gave us a glimpse at the gorgeous frocks worn for the occasion, saying, “A beautiful wedding party wearing @papercrown all the different styles were perfect for each girl.”

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The dresses featured differing necklines for each of the girls (whose ranks also included Conrad’s fellow former Laguna Beach castmates Lo Bosworth and Christina Sinclair), with the designer choosing a flattering deep V for herself.

It’s certainly not her first rodeo when it comes to serving up serious ‘maid style: The 31-year-old was also on hand back in 2014 to help her pal Maura McManus celebrate her California nuptials.

We also got a peek at the girls’ relaxing in matching colorful robes thanks to Sinclair, who posted a series of shots captioned, “Doesn’t get any better than this couple and this wedding,” she wrote. “So much love in one place. #twokatzarebetterthanone.”

Looking, lovely ladies!

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A man tweeted that he put mayo in his coffee and the internet is not having it

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coffee creamerThe INSIDER Summary:

  • When one Twitter user asked for cooking advice, Jim Salisbury responded that he once put mayo in his coffee.
  • Salisbury revealed that he chose to use mayo when he realized he was out of creamer for his coffee.
  • His Twitter followers were thrown off by his comment and took the chance to roast the sports writer for his actions.

Yesterday, a Twitter user known online as @_SonOfADeitch looked to his over 1500 followers for some cooking advice. He tweeted, "I'm out of milk & I'm making boxed Mac & cheese. Can I substitute cottage cheese for the milk?" While you might expect most of his followers to comment and say, yes or no — most likely, just no — the tweet got one totally unexpected response that greatly offended many folks reading the thread. A man named Jim Salisbury commented on the tweet and wrote, "I once used mayo in coffee when out of half and half. not half bad."

According to GrubStreet, the user who left the mayo-milk replacement hack under @_SonOFADeitch's tweet is actually a well-known Philadelphia sport writer, but Salisbury's celebrity did not prevent him from being totally roasted by his fellow Twitter users for his mayonnaise soaked confession. The first comment came from the original tweeter, who simply wrote, "Jesus Christ that sounds insane." From there, the indignant reactions kept on coming.

You may remember that earlier this year, someone else on Twitter got eviscerated for eating mayonnaise on pizza, and we stood up for them saying, "As strongly as these people feel about this weird pizza, I would say I feel even more strongly that mayonnaise tastes good on literally everything." Well, the tweet from Jim Salisbury has forced this writer to eat her words. While I feel bad that he's getting flack for his desperate creamer substitute, I will never defend putting mayonnaise in your coffee. By doing that, you ruin two amazing things, coffee and mayonnaise. However, I do support @_SonOfADeitch slapping some mayo on his boxed macaroni and cheese. Seriously, y'all should try it.

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The secret to Zendaya's dewy glow is a $5 drugstore product

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Zendaya recently uploaded a makeup tutorial to YouTube revealing some of her simple beauty hacks.
  • Her "magic step" involves putting some Aquaphor on her cheekbones and the bridge of her nose.
  • She warns not to do this step if you tend to get a shiny nose.

One of our favorite things about Zendaya (other than the fact that she’s an outspoken badass) is that she does her own makeup. Sure, one of the perks of being a celebrity is having a glam squad on-hand at all times, but Zendaya is a low-key makeup wizard (did you see the girl at the Teen Choice Awards?!), and she prefers to take things into her own hands when getting ready for red-carpet events or just a day out. So, when the 20-year-old uploaded a YouTube tutorial revealing her 4-minute, easy-as-hell routine, we obviously sat down and took notes.

Our major takeaway? Other than the fact that Zendaya swears by cream-based blushes rather than powder, the actress is obsessed with a $5 drugstore product that you’ve probably had lying around your house since birth: Aquaphor.

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In the video, which is chock full of her endearing-as-hell personality, Zendaya opts for minimalist, multi-use products. Starting with a clean, moisturized face, Zendaya layers concealer, setting powder, bronzer, and a creamy blush with a light, effortless hand. After a few coats of mascara and a little brow powder, Zendaya whips out a tube of Aquaphor and dabs it onto her cheekbones and the bridge of her nose, calling it “the magic step.”

“It’s like sweat, but it’s not,” she laughs as she pats the Aquaphor across her nose. She does warn, though, “If you tend to get a shiny nose, don’t do this.”

There you have it: Instead of walking down a red carpet wearing a fancy, luxe highlighter like most would assume, Zendaya uses an incredibly wallet-friendly, no-frills product. We’ll be all ears for more of Zendaya’s beauty hacks, since there’s no doubt the girl’s got a true gift.

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Fast food employees reveal the 10 things customers do that annoy them the most

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Fast food workers don't appreciate being yelled at, rushed, or complained to.
  • Asking for fresh fries or a complicated order also gets on their nerves.
  • Get your order straight before you call.


You might not think much of the short interaction between you and the McDonald’s server, b
ut he or she who served you your burger and fries definitely does. While some customers’ unexpected kindness can totally put a lasting smile on a server’s face, one rude comment can cause the employee to call it quits—and then take the tantrum to Reddit.

To get an inside look into what the guy punching buttons on the cash register really thinks of you (and your request to hold the cheese), we scoured Reddit and found the most hilariously shocking thoughts à la fast food workers. To prevent getting on the server’s last nerve... and then possibly finding a hair in your milkshake... avoid doing any of the things below just as you would steer clear of The #1 Worst Menu Option at 41 Popular Restaurants.

They hate it when you ask for fresh fries

When McDonald’s overnight employees were asked if it bothers them when customers request a fresh batch of fries, Reddit user gunnry admitted:

“It bothers [me] when customers demand fresh fries when a fresh batch came up a minute ago, so I'll say it's really not necessary and that they just came out a moment ago and they're piping hot. Lots of people say they want no salt because then you HAVE to make fresh ones.”



They hate it when you order this

Reddit user Stalking_Panda shared which menu items are too much of a hassle for McDonald’s overnight workers to concoct:

“Grilled/crispy chicken takes about 8 minutes to make fresh, not complex but the artisan chicken sandwiches take. . .forever if we're out. Breakfast seems most involved, with having to break eggs and their yolk AND make meats AND pancakes. The southwest salad also has a surprising amount of things to remember as well... tortilla strips, veggie blend, cheese, chicken, a lime wedge. Drinks are pretty easy, but lemonades are the most annoying because we have to add strawberries and a lemon wedge to some, and if we forget people get very [pissed off] :/ as an add on, special requests come in a lot... ‘I want an egg muffin but sub the ham with steak and egg whites instead’ or an (insert sandwich here) but with weird ingredients from other sandwiches. Those ones seem to annoy people in grill the most.”



They hate it when you complain

Reddit user mountchichi and Chipotle employee spilled the beans on one customer:

“The biggest complaint I had was this woman was complaining that the steak ‘looked bad,’ meaning she wanted it cooked well instead of medium (the standard). We tried to explain to her that the steak comes pre-cooked and that we caramelize it and temp it properly, but she was still like ‘I don't care, it looks disgusting. No wonder you guys had E.Coli!’ Give us a break.”



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Bill Cosby is teaming up with the lawyer who helped get Michael Jackson acquitted

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FILE PHOTO: Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives at his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S., on June 16, 2017.  REUTERS/Tom Mihalek/File Photo

The lawyer who helped Michael Jackson get acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005 will be leading Bill Cosby’s attempt to escape a decade behind bars if found guilty in his criminal case retrial for the alleged 2004 rape of Andrea Constand.

Frequent cable news pundit Tom Mesereau was named today to the much accused Cosby’s new defense team that also includes ex-federal prosecutor Kathleen Bliss and Philadelphia’s Sam Silver.

Taking to social media, Cosby himself heralded the team on Monday morning:

The announcement by Cosby and his reps comes a day before a pretrial hearing in Norristown, PA that will formally see now ex-Cosby lawyers Brian McMonagle and Angela Agrusa exit the defense team in the only criminal case that the once beloved actor faces. The lead lawyer for much of the first trial, the  often acerbic McMonagle formally filed paperwork early this month to leave the revolving-door defense team. Deadline reported news of McMonage intent to exit back in early July. Surviving various purges, the Philly lawyer had been with Cosby since charges were first laid in late 2015.

The Los Angeles-based Agrusa, who filed her motion to withdraw last week, will continue to serve as Cosby’s leading civil attorney as The Cosby Show co-creator faces several cases nationwide. Making a total cleaning of the house, Deliah Vinzon and Ryan Austin also said they will be leaving Cosby’s side before the retrial starts this fall.

With a mistrial declared June 17 on the three felony charges of second-degree aggravated indecent assault that could see Cosby in jail for up to 10 years if found guilty, the new team named today will have some time before the retrial. which is set to start November 6 in Norristown.

McMonagle Agrusa and the others now join the likes of Marty Singer, who left his longtime client in October 2015 plus former Assistant U. S. Attorney Christopher Tayback and Washington D.C-based Monique Pressley as former members of Cosby’s legal team

Over 60 women have claimed in recent years that Cosby sexually assaulted or drugged them, with some incidents occurring as far back the late 1960s. He is standing trial on criminal charges in Pennsylvania because the Keystone State has a much longer statute of limitations on sex crimes than most jurisdictions, but several other civil cases around the nation.  Cosby was arraigned December 30, 2015 in the criminal case and released on $1 million bail.

Despite admitting in depositions more than a decade ago to giving Constand Benadryl pills on the night of the alleged assault in his Philadelphia-area mansion nearly 13-years ago Cosby always has insisted that the encounter with the ex-Temple University employee was consensual.

As the first trial earlier this summer made clear, Constand and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office see that differently.

SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial is scheduled to begin November 6

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Meet the new royal fans are calling the next Prince Harry

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arthur chattoThe INSIDER Summary:

  • Queen Elizabeth's grandnephew Arthur Chatto may be taking over Prince Harry's role as eligible royal.
  • Only 18-years-old, Chatto has developed quite the Instagram presence. 
  • For the most part, Chatto and his family have managed to stay out of the spotlight.
  • He currently attends boarding school at Eton College.

If you’re tired of devoting your time to Prince Harry now that he’s in a serious committed relationship with rumors of an engagement, and you’re done waiting for Prince George to grow up because there’s a long road ahead of you, there’s a new royal to put on your radar. Queen Elizabeth’s grandnephew, Arthur Chatto, has developed quite the Instagram presence—and he’s only 18.

He might not officially be a prince, but he’s certainly topping the list of eligible royals. Chatto, who is 23rd in line to the throne, is quite the thirst trapper. His mother is Lady Sarah Chatto, the Queen’s niece, who she is apparently quite fond of. Their entire family has managed to stay out of the spotlight, including 21-year-old brother Samuel Chatto.

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The teen is currently at boarding school at Eton College, where he’s part of the Combined Cadet Force. Prince William and Prince Harry both attended Eton, even though it looks like Prince George is heading in a different direction.

While the younger Chatto brother has only posted 17 photos on his Instagram account so far, they have all the marks of an 18-year-old’s basic social media presence, from shirtless selfies to tagged photos with friends. The only difference is that he happens to jet around the world far more than an average high schooler.

Prince Harry better watch the throne.

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Kate Middleton uses this clever trick to repeat her outfits

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  • Kate Middleton always manages to make clothing she's worn before look like an entirely new ensemble.
  • While changing up hair and accessories can make a difference, it's the hats that give her outfits a new look.
  • The Duchess frequently wears identical outfits with altered wide-brim hats.

Queen Elizabeth may be the Queen of the United Kingdom, but Kate Middleton is definitely the unofficial queen of style. And for good reason; somehow, she always manages to make old looks come off as entirely new ensembles.

The Duchess of Cambridge exudes no shame in the outfit-repeating game. She has consistently proven that a simple switch in hairstyle and accessories can make a huge difference—and Kate has a go-to trick for duplicating her outfits without appearing outdated or redundant.

Although exchanging for different shoes or adding more jewelry can create a new look, the key lies in switching out (or adding) a big, fancy hat. (Queen Elizabeth frequently tops off her looks with this, too). Case in point: Kate has shown up at various memorial services, christenings, and weddings, repeating identical outfits (sometimes up to three times!) with slightly altered accessories and a wide-brim hat.

We all love Kate’s fashion recycling; it’s an indication of her practicality and pragmatic character. This isn’t the only sartorial symbol the royals utilize; this is the reason why Queen Elizabeth wears neon colors all the time.

Fashion writer Simon Glazin tells the Daily Mail that there could there be more to the Duchess’ high-low wardrobe than her love of a bargain. According to him, a desire to please a public fed up with viewing high-spending politicians “splash out” could also be a factor.

By frequently reusing outfits she’s already worn at high profile events, it shows the public that she’s not squandering the public purse away on excessively opulent designer clothes. She might be taking a cue from Princess Anne—the notoriously thrifty Princess Royal also regularly sports a dress she first wore 40 years ago.

“There has been lots written about the Duchess and Prince William’s spending,” Glazin explains. “It’s likely to be the reason why she is thrifty with her wardrobe and often recycles dresses and coats. Even a Princess has to dress on a budget.”

Indeed, a woman after our own hearts. Even the royals seem to appreciate getting their money’s worth, particularly when it comes to timeless wardrobe favorites. So don’t stop yourself from donning your favorite dress to your next party—take a cue from Kate and just add a hat. (And find out how to find the perfect hat for your face shape).

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12 tricks celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner use to get the perfect selfie

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have mastered the art of the perfect selfie.
  • Almost all of them agree that good lighting is the key to a flattering selfie.
  • They also suggest practicing until you find your perfect angle.  

When it comes to taking the perfect selfie, there’s a few ground rules to get started. First, you have to be honest. Don’t be afraid to get a little candid with your selfies. Whether it’s a telling caption or a you’re even rocking a blemish with confidence, just be you! Second, food selfies are a thing. When you’re posing with your favorite dish, it’s double the pleasure for the viewer; a gorgeous snap and a tasty treat, OK! Third, don’t be afraid to let it all hang out, if that’s your style, of course. Hence, Bella Hadid, 20. The model isn’t shy about baring it all for the camera. So, if that’s how you like to roll, be our guest. Maybe start with a small dose of cleavage and see how your followers react. However, be conscious of appropriateness. And, lastly, expert selfie-takers never react to their environment. What does this mean? Well, for example, if you’re in the midst of snapping the perfect selfie and someone in the room screams or slams a door, just keep on snapping and don’t react. It’s all about the concentration. So, let’s let the celebs speak!

 

1. Kim Kardashian

There’s three rules Kim has said she lives by when it comes to selfies: 1. Lighting, 2. angles, and 3. cropping. “If you don’t have a mirror in front of you to really figure out your pose and your angle, make sure that the lighting is amazing because you want to blow out everything that you don’t want to see and highlight the good things that you do,” she once explained in a T-Mobile commercial. Kim has also credited her light-up Lumeee phone case for providing some of the best light! As for her pose? — Kim has also confessed that her “perfect angle” is her chin pointed down, and the camera held slightly above her face. And, then she just poses and takes “300 photos.” While we wouldn’t take that seriously coming from anyone else; when it comes from Kim, it’s a completely accurate statistic. “A lot has to do with how your crop it,” she once told Jimmy Kimmel [as seen above]. “If you don’t like something on your body, you just crop it.” During her masterclass with makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, Kim revealed that she uses a digital camera to snap some of her best selfies. “This is how it makes all of [my] pictures so flawless,” she explained. And, lastly, Kim wrote in her selfie book, "Selfish," that she loves lighting in airplane bathrooms!



2. Miranda Kerr

The model takes selfies where she looks up at the camera as it “softens your features and is the best angle for the light,” she once said.



3. Kendall Jenner

The young star believes that lighting is a big thing. “If you’re not in the right light it just won’t work,” she confessed to Estee Lauder. “I’m not into using too many filters, either. I like to keep it pretty natural — or black and white is always cool. But above all, you have to know your face: everybody has their good side. And practice! Practice makes perfect.”



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This student got a dress code violation for her Zendaya-inspired outfit — and the actress responded

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • A senior named Hannah Whitley received a dress code violation for her Zendaya-inspired outfit.
  • Zendaya responded to Whitley's Twitter post with a message of support. 
  • Whitley said she received the violation because her principal thought she wanted "to get attention from boys."

Senior Hannah Whitley started her last year of high school with a bang. Looking for a little style inspiration, she decided to go to school channeling 20-year-old Zendaya. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to do just that? The "Spiderman" actress is one of the most influential young stars, and it's not just because of how woke she is, or how easily she can switch up her hair— it's because she knows how to put together a look.

Whitley arrived at school dressed in a striped sleeveless shirt, pants with a paperbag waist, and flats. Sounds chic, right? It was. But, Whitley shared a side-by-side on Twitter, writing “When you just wanna look like @Zendaya but you get a dress code violation for being too provocative🤔,” adding the hashtag #senioryearblues.

Understandably, Twitter couldn’t believe she got in trouble for her outfit, and users were quick to offer up support. Even Zendaya saw the tweet and replied, “Provocative....where??? You look amazing.”

 

 

Comedian Kym Whitley (who happens to be Hannah's aunt) wrote: “Your principal was hating because she wanted your shoes! But you do look like Zendaya!! Well done Niece”

When asked what the actual problem was, Whitley replied: “No, I actually broke no official rules. My principle was insinuating I wore that outfit to get attention from boys, when I only wanted to look sophisticated and cute.” Sigh.

Whitley seems like Zendaya in more ways than one: Like the actress said in her "Vogue" cover story: “A lot of people don't realize their power. I have so many friends who say yes to everything or feel like they can't stand up for themselves in a situation... No: You have the power.

She then thanked Zendaya for, what she described as, “helping me to turn lemons into lemonade.” And while we appreciate her optimism, isn't it about time we call it quits with the ridiculous (and frankly, sexist) school dress codes? 

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Here's what people say 21 celebrities were really like in high school

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Ever wonder what celebrities were like when they were just normal, awkward teenagers? 

A recent Reddit thread asked members of the social network one question: "Redditors who went to high school with someone famous, who was it and what were they like before their fame?"

The thread was quickly flooded with hundreds of replies about stars in their pre-stardom days — and INSIDER picked out some of the most memorable.

Disclaimer: Since this is Reddit, INSIDER was unable to independently verify any of the claims made below, but they sure are fun to read. 

Blake Lively seemed "down to earth."

"[I] went to high school with Blake Lively," Redditor Seraphus wrote. "[I] had a few classes with her throughout 3 years [...] She was pretty cool. I always ended up seated next to her so it became kind of a running joke through the years. She seemed down to earth and not stuck up." 



Ariana Grande was reportedly very mean.

"[I] had a family friend who went to high school with Ariana Grande," wrote Redditor AshleyScared. "[She said Ariana] would always pick on kids she thought were inferior to her."

Redditor herdana had a similar tale: "[I] currently go to the same school Ariana Grande graduated from. I know a lot of people who were in classes with her, and my sister was in the grade above her. One of my friends said she was a real obnoxious b----, and apparently bullied some other kid on the bus."

Grande has previously said she was the one who was bullied in school: "I was in every group. I suppose I was a bit of a nerd, but I also had a group of friends, too. I knew what it was like to be popular, but I also knew what it was like to have my heart broken by bullies."



Ashton Kutcher was a "sweetheart."

According to one Redditor: "My cousins lived near Ashton Kutcher and went to school with him for a bit. He also worked at a restaurant with my aunt. They all say he was a super chill guy and a sweetheart. My aunt has run in to him a few times when he's been back home and he's always been really nice. So that's cool." 



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This boyfriend went to extreme measures to get the perfect Instagram photo for his girlfriend

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instagram husband hangs off boat The INSIDER Summary:

  • Gabriel Martinez Rivera specializes in being an "Instagram husband."
  • He will literally do anything to get the perfect photo for his girlfriend, and that includes hanging off a boat.
  • A viral photo shows Rivera doing just that and Twitter praised his dedication. 


Significant others, among other things, are excellent Instagram photographers. Who else will voluntarily (albeit sometimes grudgingly) take dozens of Boomerangs of you cheering your glass of rosé during brunch? Honestly, it’s one of the purest, possibly most overlooked, forms of love out there.

However, no one owns the term “Instagram boyfriend” quite like Gabriel Martinez Rivera does. According to BuzzFeed News, Martínez will do just about anything to get the perfect photo of his girlfriend, Paola Pentón González. "He’s always doing everything he can to get a good shot," Pentón told BuzzFeed News.

When we say just about anything, we mean it. On a recent trip to the British Virgin Islands, Martinez literally hung off a boat to snap a picture of Pentón floating in the water. Martínez wrapped his legs around the boat’s railing, hung on for dear life, and extended his arm to take the photo. While he was doing so, one of his friends captured his rather unique pose.

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It seems like Martínez’s unusual photography tactics paid off. Pentón’s Instagram photo is honestly gorgeous. "If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have all these great Instagram pictures," Pentón told BuzzFeed News.

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But the photo of Pentón wasn’t the only thing that caught some people’s eyes. After Martínez posted the photo of himself hanging off the boat, Twitter user @_KingNeek posted Martínez and Pentón’s photos side-by-side just to show how dedicated he was.

Other people on Twitter were quick to point out how #goals this whole situation is.

 

 

Pentón isn’t jealous of her boyfriend’s internet fame at all. On the contrary, she’s actually glad Martínez, whom she affectionately calls Gabito, is getting his moment in the sun. "All of our friends are like, 'It was time Gabito's fame came,"' Pentón told BuzzFeed News.

Plus, when Martínez isn’t risking his life for his girlfriend’s Instagram, the two take some pretty adorable photos together. We’re not sure what crazy lengths Martínez will take for the next photoshoot, but we’re pretty sure the Instagram post will be stunning!

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The Crown Prince of Denmark couldn't get into an Australian bar because he didn't have ID

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Prince Frederik of Denmark tried to get into Jade Buddha Bar in Brisbane, Australia.
  • He didn't have an ID, so the bar didn't let him in.
  • The prince returned 15 minutes later with proof of his identity.


Members of a royal family don't usually have to worry about getting into exclusive parties or bars, but Prince Frederik of Denmark learned the hard way that even royals aren't above the law.

The 49-year-old prince and heir to the Danish throne tried to enter Jade Buddha Bar in Brisbane, Australia, on Friday night, but didn't have ID. According to the bar's co-owner Phil Hogan, the prince's undercover security detail told bouncers that that they couldn't disclose his identity when asked who he was.

"They said 'Don't you recognize him?' And the three security guards said 'To be honest, no, not really," Hogan told Sunrise.

It put Hogan in a difficult situation — if he let the Prince in without ID, he would be breaking the law in front of the police officers who were accompanying him.

The prince, for his part, tried not to make a fuss.

"He seemed like a very nice bloke," said Hogan.

The Prince and his escorts left, then returned 15 minutes later with acceptable proof of his identity. When the bouncers finally let him and his entourage in, Prince Frederik continued to play it cool.

"The Prince just walks up to the bar and the guy that served him said 'Hey dude, what can I get for you?' and he bought a dark and stormy," said Hogan. "So to give him credit, he seemed like a very nice fella."

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Prince William is breaking a royal rule when he flies on the same plane as his family

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  • There's an unofficial rule that says two heirs to the royal throne should never be on the same plane together.
  • The purpose of this is to protect the royal lineage should anything happen.
  • Considering Prince William is second in line to the throne, followed by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, none of them should actually fly together.
  • The Queen has the final say if the rule can be broken and she's been pretty lenient thus far.

You know how much we all love watching the royal family — Prince William, the former Kate Middleton and little George and Charlotte — get off planes together when they go on royal tours to countries outside the U.K.?

It turns out, they're not really supposed to do that, and the reason is pretty bleak, TBH.

There's an unofficial rule that says two heirs to the royal throne should never be on the same plane together so they can protect the royal lineage should anything happen to the plane. According to their family tree, Prince William is the second heir, right after his father Prince Charles. Meanwhile, George is the third heir and Charlotte is the fourth. That means that, in theory, all three of them should always be in separate planes, even if they're going to the same place.

Of course, with tots as young as George and Charlotte, that's not exactly practical. And the rule is an unofficial one, which means there's some wiggle room. The first exception for Prince William's family was granted by the queen back in 2013 soon after George was born when the family traveled to Australia and New Zealand. The queen has the final say in when the rule can be broken, and she's been lax about it for Prince William's family — they've since traveled together to Canada, Poland, Germany and other countries.

Even though the reason for the rule is pretty bleak, we have to commend the prince for saying, "Screw it," and keeping his family together. After all, air travel is still a fairly safe way to travel, and with such busy schedules of royal engagements, squeezing in family time wherever possible (even if it's en route to a royal engagement) is a big deal for this happy family.

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Beyoncé flaunts her incredible post-baby figure in a curve-hugging mini dress

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Beyoncé posted some new photos of her totally owning her post-baby body.
  • The slideshow of photos feature the singer in a gorgeous red off-the-shoulder dress.
  • The photos racked up nearly five and a half million likes just six hours after she posted them.

It’s official, Beyoncé is the hottest new mom EVER! She just delivered twins two months ago and is rocking such amazing curves that she simply had to show them off in a cleavage baring dress for her fans.

Beyoncé, 35, is crazy in love with her new post-baby body and the dangerous curves she’s now sporting. She welcomed twins Sir and Rumi into the world back on June 14 and still has such huge mom boobs that she’s totally reveling in. Since she’s rocking the biggest bustline of her life, she’s flaunted it for fans in a red off-the-shoulder cleavage baring dress for an Instagram video on Aug. 21. It featured plenty of ruching so the fabric was able to hug all of her new mama curves yet made sure every inch of her figure looked completely flattering.

She set the video to Prince’s “Kiss” which featured a slide show series of still photos of Queen Bey posing in various photos wearing the sexy red number. She made sure to show off plenty of pics of her backside, as her booty is to die for. She knows the extra baby pounds have given her a butt even curvier than usual and she is totally owning it. Beyonce flaunted it in close-ups that also showed her grabbing her own ass with her hands, displaying perfectly manicured red nails and blingy emerald rings.

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Her Instagram fans absolutely lost their minds over the super sexy slide show, as it racked up nearly five and a half million likes in just six hours after she posted it. She got comments like “Please keep the extra weight,” from one fan while others begged her to keep her “thick” body, loving this new super curvaceous Bey. Another put it perfectly, saying F--- me, pregnancy did some good things good things for Bey!” Oh yes it did!

HollywoodLifers, what do you think of Beyonce’s post-baby curves? Should she try to keep on a little extra baby weight and stay “thick?” 

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Chrissy Teigen opens up about her struggles with alcohol: 'I have to fix myself'

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  • Chrissy Teigen revealed that she's going sober after realizing that she was drinking "way too much."
  • Teigen is trying to be her best self as her and husband John Legend try for another child.
  • She opened up about her family's history of alcohol addiction and how she wants to be proactive about her well-being.
  • Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are preparing for the IVF process.

Chrissy Teigen always keeps it real, living up to her reputation in a new interview on Aug. 20. While discussing her past alcohol-related mistakes, she confessed that she’s going sober since she was drinking ‘way too much.’

Chrissy Teigen, 31, is striving to become the best version of herself. The supermodel opened up about her struggles with alcohol during a candid new interview, revealing her past mistakes while sharing her hopes for the future. “I used to think it was kind of nutty to have to go totally sober,” Chrissy told Cosmopolitan on Aug. 20. “But now I get it. I don’t want to be that person… I have to fix myself,” she added. “I was, point-blank, just drinking too much.” Luckily, she’s got her hubby John Legend, 38, to support her along the way. The two ventured to Bali earlier this year for a restorative health-reset trip and it’s inspired her to keep up her good habits as they try for another child!

Chrissy opened up about how her life style allowed her the opportunity to have a drink here and there, but she claimed to get a bit carried away. “I got used to being in hair and makeup and having a glass of wine. Then that glass of wine would carry over into me having one before the awards show,” she explained. “And then a bunch at the awards show. And then I felt bad for making kind of an ass of myself to people who I really respected. And that feeling, there’s just nothing like that. You feel horrible. It’s not a good look for me, for John, for anybody.” The "Lip Sync Battle" host is known for keeping it 100 with her adoring fans at all times and we totally respect her for it!

John’s loving wife even opened up about how her family has a history of alcohol addiction, so she wants to be proactive when it comes to her own well-being. On top of that, Chrissy revealed that she’s taking prescribed medication for postpartum depression and anxiety, so that’s another reason to cut out drinking. She and John are already proud parents of 16-month-old Luna, but they’d love to expand their family. “We’re going to try to have a child,” she said. “This is for us to try to get in the zone of ‘let’s travel, let’s be away together, let’s see our closest friends,’ and then we’re going to have to do something super hard, which is the IVF process, all over again.”

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Inside Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's adorable Disneyland date

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  • Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were spotted on a date at Disneyland.
  • The pair have been extra romantic lately, flaunting their relationship to the public.
  • A video shows the couple walking around the park hand-in-hand.

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd might just be the happiest couple in the happiest place on Earth! The adorable duo brought their cuteness to Disneyland on Aug. 20, and they were sooo sweet together. 

Selena Gomez, 25, and The Weeknd, 27, have been EXTRA lovey-dovey lately! The pair was spotted wandering around Disneyland on Aug. 20, and they were giving off major romantic vibes. Selena literally couldn’t stop herself from smiling while talking to her man! They walked around hand-in-hand, and even enjoyed a display face-to-face while Abel held Selena in his arms and she pointed to something magical. 

The couple definitely looks comfortable together, and they had the wardrobe to match. Selena was prepped for a long day of walking in black leggings, a black tank and a slouchy sweatshirt and sneakers. She was definitely enticing her man a little, showing off plenty of cleavage! She wore her hair back in two french braids (very Kylie Jenner), and appeared to be totally makeup-free. The Weeknd had a chill athletic vibe going with sweatpants, a track jacket, and a baseball cap.

Clearly the pair was feeling a little sappy over the weekend. On Aug. 19, The Weeknd posted an Instagram story holding Selly while playing video games. He captioned the pic “home,” proving that she’s where his heart is. Plus, the smile on her face says it all: she’s head over heels for the singer! It had been a while since we’ve seen Selena and The Weeknd together, so it’s nice to see them flaunt their relationship a little bit and quell any worries in fans’ minds that there might be trouble in paradise. This duo is clearly here to stay!

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Meet the 25-year-old Dutch pilot and jetsetter who's taking over Instagram with her cockpit selfies and fabulous travels

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Michelle Gooris is a 25-year-old pilot from the Netherlands.
  • She has over 54,000 followers on Instagram, where she's known as @dutchpilotgirl.
  • She wants to show that anyone can become a pilot if they work hard enough.


Michelle Gooris' selfie game is strong.

The 25-year-old RyanAir pilot shares her view from the cockpit — and her jetsetting adventures on her days off — on Instagram, where she's known by over 54,000 followers as @dutchpilotgirl. She also writes a travel blog of the same name.

Gooris hopes to show people what a pilot's life is really like, and to combat misconceptions about who can be one. Here's how she does it.

Michelle Gooris is a 25-year-old pilot from the Netherlands.

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She started training at CAE Aviation Academy Amsterdam when she was 19.

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This couple's powerful family portrait will move you to tears — and it's going viral

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  • A couple's photo with their newborn daughter has gone viral for a powerful reason. 
  • The photo, shared by the mother's sister on Twitter, features their bundle of joy nestled between her parents.
  • The angel wing tattoos represent their son, who died two years ago from a terminal disease. 
  • For mom Gloria Kimmel, the picture is "the product of all the love, hope, and prayers over two years.”


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There’s a reason angel wing tattoos hold so much meaning. The classic symbol can represent freedom, guidance, protection, and spirituality. And for some, it can honor lives that were lost — as is the case for Steven and Gloria Kimmel.

According to "Yahoo Beauty," a photo of the couple and their newborn daughter, Claire went viral this month when Gloria's sister Grace Arend shared it on Twitter. “My sister & her husband got tattoos of angel wings after their son died 2 yrs ago,” Arend wrote in the caption. “They had a baby girl in June. This moves me to tears.”

In the picture, their newborn baby Claire is snuggled between her two parents, along with the matching angel wing tattoos that honor her late brother. In the span of only two weeks, the tweet has over 68k likes and 19k retweets. “This is just beautiful! RIP baby boy. You are a blessing sweet girl. Your story is a gift to the world,” one user wrote.

In an interview with "Yahoo Beauty," Gloria Kimmel said the couple lost their firstborn, Isaac, to SMA Type 1 in 2015. “Isaac was diagnosed when he was 6 months old,” Kimmel told the publication. “We were told to take him home and love him as much as we could, as the disease, at that time, was terminal.”

Shortly after Isaac’s passing, the couple wanted to honor his life. “The tattoo was meant to be his angel wings. He was half of each of us, so we each had one of his wings to hold us. He was the angel that was holding us together when we were so lost without him. The tattoos are a reminder that he is always with us in spirit,” Kimmel said.
Now, this pair of angel wings has even more meaning. In Arend’s picture, the couple welcomes new life and, what Kimmel calls “the product of all the love, hope, and prayers over two years.”

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