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Former child star Jennette McCurdy has been vocal about how early stardom — starting when she was only eight years old on shows like “Mad TV” and “Law and Order: SVU” — deeply impacted her upbringing. Growing up with a controlling mother determined to make her youngest child a star, McCurdy got her big break

Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, birth control has become top of mind for millions of Americans. Since the ruling, there’s been a surge in demand for contraception, and according to a new survey conducted by Harris Poll, about 21 percent of U.S. women reported changing their primary form of birth control

If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym, look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which just means you’ll be alternating between two different exercises that work separate muscle groups.

Last week, the internet took note of an ableist slur in a track on Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” and Twitter lit up with hot takes. The song “Heated,” co-written by Beyoncé, Drake, and others, included the words “spaz,” and “spazzin,” which are derived from “spastic.” Medically, “spastic” describes a condition in which nerves are damaged

With the exception of running shoes, I definitely don’t put as much thought as I should into my workout footwear. I know the basics — you typically want more support and bounce for running shoes and a flatter sole for weightlifting (all depending on your foot type and needs, of course) — but when it

Get ready to flow with yoga instructor, Christa Janine,500 E-RYT, who will be leading this 30-minute power yoga sequence joined by Phillip Anderson and Nikita Chaudhry. You’ll practice deep inhales and exhales and time your movement to your breath as you go from a revitalizing stretch series into some more challenging and strengthening poses, such

Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury Abigail Spencer is entering a new birth year with gratitude. In honor of her 41st birthday on Aug. 4, the actor, who’s appeared in numerous touchstone shows from “Grey’s Anatomy” to “Mad Men,” shared photos from her recent trip to Paris with her son. In the caption and subsequent

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It’s only been a few months since Kim Kardashian broadcasted her Met Gala weight loss and diet — and was subsequently reprimanded by the entire internet for her toxic-diet-culture-y comments — but she’s already back on the bandwagon. This time, she posted a series of Instagram Stories about a DEXA scan she did that revealed

Lady A has postponed their Request Line Tour as guitarist and vocalist Charles Kelley pursues sobriety, the band announced on social media today. The tour, set to kick off Aug. 13 with stops across the South and East Coast, has been pushed to next year. “Being on the road with our fans is our greatest

Titanium dioxide has bubbled up to the top of our feed again, but this time it’s not in Skittles, it’s in tampons. Some people on TikTok are alleging the ingredient can lead to all sorts of health issues, including heavy bleeding and cysts, while others say it’s nothing to worry about. One Twitter user even

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Jane Fonda is an icon for a reason, and we’ve always admired her commitment to standing up for what

Catch Natalie White and the other Class FitSugar trainers in new episodes dropping every Sunday and Wednesday on the POPSUGAR Fitness YouTube Channel. Natalie White grew up in a tiny village in Cornwall, England, and she trained her whole life to become a professional dancer. That dream became a reality: She attended dance school in

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If you’ve previously ignored pickleball because of its funny name or the fact that your parents were the ones begging you to play, it’s time to get properly acquainted. The sport — a mash-up of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis — is on a rocketship, rising in popularity thanks in large part to the pandemic. In

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As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. There are so many great reasons to get outside this August, but if you need help thinking of just

Image Source: Getty / Nick Cammett Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the National Football League’s (NFL) personal conduct policy. The suspension comes in response to the more than two dozen women who have come forth with allegations against Watson for sexual misconduct during massage treatments.

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. A quality pair of training shoes is a must-have no matter what kind of workout you have scheduled, be

Welcome to Class Fitsugar’s newest season! We’re back in the studio, and our new trainer Natalie White will be leading you through a 30-minute cardio HIIT workout, joined by Paulyn Baens and Maya Davis. In this routine, you’ll power through plyometric lunges, jump squats, speed skaters, plank jacks, and so much more! This high-energy session

When Marianne Martin won the first women’s Tour de France Féminin in 1984, it seemed that women’s cycling had a bright future. It was more than 80 years behind the 21-stage men’s race, which had been going strong since 1903, but what mattered was that it was happening at all. Then, just five years later,

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If the idea of hiking in sandals seems ludicrous to you, hear us out. We’re big fans of hiking

For most of my adolescence, I was under the impression that bleeding after sex only occurs when you “pop your cherry,” or break the hymen, a crescent- or ring-shaped piece of tissue at the opening of the vagina. As it turns out, the idea that the hymen tears when you lose your virginity is largely

The fight-flight-freeze response to stress feels almost intuitive. It’s easy to understand why, in the face of danger, your body might have the urge to protect itself (by fighting back or running away) or shut down entirely (freezing). The fawn response, on the other hand, seems less sensical, until you learn more about it. This

Hula hooping is no longer just a middle-school recess activity. In the age of video-sharing apps, hula hoopers have repeatedly gone viral, with the hashtag #hulahooping garnering more than 68 million views on TikTok alone. But while hula hooping can be mesmerizing to watch, it’s also an effective workout. Hula hooping is a form of

Despite monkeypox once being considered a rare disease, a recent outbreak has spread globally, making the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declare the virus as a global health crisis. And as of today, the US has reported more than 4,600 cases, putting it on track to become the country with the highest number of known

Image Source: Everett Collection Viola Davis is fit and committed. She made history in 2016 as the first Black actor to win the “Triple Crown of Acting,” having won an Academy Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe, but the 56-year-old hasn’t slowed down at all. In her latest role, Davis is taking on Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical

Image Source: Getty / Tommaso Boddi Jamie Campbell Bower is expressing gratitude. The actor, who most recently appeared as Henry Creel, Vecna, and One in “Stranger Things,” tweeted on July 27 about celebrating seven and a half years of sobriety. Bower also shared that, prior to getting sober, his struggle with addiction led to his