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Rihanna Steps Out in New York, Masked and Unbothered After Home Attack

Weeks after a terrifying shooting at her Beverly Hills estate, the pop icon resurfaces in the city, quietly commanding attention Rihanna has never needed much to make a statement. A…

Entertainment

Chris Brown and Usher Are Hitting the Road — and History Is Watching

Two icons. One tour. Three years after a night in Las Vegas no one wants to forget. The Announcement No One Saw Coming Chris Brown and Usher are going on…

Mind

Vitamin D might matter far more to your brain than anyone thought

A landmark study tracking nearly 800 adults over 16 years finds a striking link between midlife vitamin D levels and the toxic protein tangles at the heart of Alzheimer's disease.…

Skincare

Random kitchen ingredients on skin: The harsh truth about DIY beauty

Your pantry may be doing more damage than good — here's what dermatologists wish you knew before you spread that lemon juice. Random Kitchen Ingredients and Your Skin It's…

Hair

I hate my gray hairs so here is my full routine

Salon root touch-ups every two to three months used to feel manageable. Ideally, they would happen every three weeks given how fast gray comes in, but frequent visits are expensive,…

Skincare

I’m plus-size and nobody talks about these beauty needs

More than 74% of American adults are classified as overweight according to the CDC, yet the beauty conversation around plus-size bodies remains thin. Search for plus-size beauty products online and…

Makeup

Makeup artists say brown mascara works better with age

Black mascara has held its ground as the default for decades, but the no-makeup makeup movement is shifting that. Makeup artists are pointing to brown mascara as a more flattering…

Hair

6 tips for healthy hair in your 40s and beyond

Quick picks Gentle shampoo: CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo Nourishing conditioner: Hask Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner Volumizing spray: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Hydrating mask: Better…

Skincare

Anti-aging products that dermatologists say deliver real results

The most effective anti-aging routine starts well before the first wrinkle appears. Consistent sunscreen use is the foundation, and most dermatologists will say it plainly: nothing else comes close in…