Don’t ignore your School House Rock nostalgia a second longer. We’re reimagining the '80s classic “I’m Just a Bill” to explore 2010’s Citizens United Supreme Court decision — a landmark ruling that categorized political spending as free speech and galvanized the invention of massive, and often anonymous, political fundraising organizations known as Super PACs. If that sounds crooked to you, you’re not alone; elected officials and voters alike have cried foul at Super PACs’ growing influence, arguing that the wealthy shouldn’t have more sway because of their fatter wallets. Watch the video for a crash course in these shady fundraising initiatives — and the tactics their opponents are using to fight the conflation of money with speech.
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It’s called the city that never sleeps for a reason. On any night of the week, New Yorkers are enjoying a cocktail, a dance party, a special meal, a karaoke session, and so much more. In fact, there are so many ways to cut loose, it can be a little overwhelming to choose just where you'll do it. Fear not, though: Here's a whole list of places where you can get down for any occasion, whether it's your 21st birthday party, your wedding, a holiday party, or a get-together "just because."
Tijuana Picnic
Tijuana Picnic is just the retro-chic Mexican eatery, turned downstairs speakeasy, event space that all of your parties have been missing. Stop by this LES haunt for an inventive meal with many margaritas ( the SassySeñorita, anyone?) — or follow the glowing sign straight down to the basement bar where a DJ spins and a disco ball sparkles.
Large dinner parties and private events are bookable — so what're you waiting for? We'll see you on the floor.
Tijuana Picnic, 151 Essex Street (at Stanton Street); 212-219-2000.
Behind an unmarked red door lies this underground speakeasy — the perfect spot for twenty-somethings looking to get in touch with their inner Sinatra. The Little Italy hideaway, known for its bespoke cocktails and eclectic NYC street art, is able to host seated dinners for groups of 40 and can hold 20 more for standing cocktail receptions.
Want to take your party outside? An outdoor garden and patio, that can hold a group of 65 to 100, invites visitors to relax in the night air as they are transported back to prohibition era. Note: flapper dresses are not required.
The Mulberry Project, 149 Mulberry Street (between Hester and Grand Street); 646-448-4536.
Set inside a two story Tribeca townhouse dating all the way back to 1810. Tiny's is not only a bar but also a delicious dining destination and charming event space to boot. Rent out the whole joint or just the top floor. The historical interior, kept fresh with playful decor updates, makes for a cozy and buzzy atmosphere.
Tucked away in the industrial Brooklyn Navy Yard, Kings County is way more than just a whiskey distillery. Set up a private group tasting and touring event within the historic former bank building — or just celebrate a special occasion over creative cocktails in their gatehouse turned back garden bar. This place has some serious hidden charm.
Located just next door to the beloved Park Slope cafe, Stone Park, this inviting space offers all the seasonal dining and ambiance of the restaurant in a private space. A backyard garden could be the ideal spot for an intimate wedding, with seating for up to 50 people. Looking to throw a more low-key, cocktail-heavy affair? Up to 75 guests can enjoy the space.
Yes, it’s for grown-ups, too. You can eat in the dining room or reserve the private dining room (accessed through the candy store) at this mecca for all things sugar. With drinks made of literally liquified lollipops, and a milkshake named after Barbie, this would be a great spot for the girliest bachelorette party ever.
As one of the beloved hubs of the New York rock scene, this club is so iconic that Saturday Night Live has filmed cast members hanging out there in their opening montage. Bands are booked every night of the week, but you might not know that you can also host events in the private room. You’ll have a bar all to yourselves and even have the option of charging cover.
Arlene’s Grocery, 95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow and Orchard Streets); 212-358-1633.
Photo: Courtesy of Arlene's Grocery.
Bushwick Country Club
You might want to judge your friend group based on how they handle this place, with its layers and layers of hipster irony. It’s a dive bar named like the typical enclave of the wealthy, with a mini golf course in the back comprised of ripped pieces of turf. The broken furniture inside doesn’t fare much better, but there is a frozen-drink machine serving whiskey slushies. So just try not to think about it all too hard.
Bushwick Country Club, 618 Grand Street (between Lorimer and Leonard Streets); 718-388-2114.
Photo: Courtesy of Bushwick Country Club.
The Wooly
A place to party in the Financial District—yes, it’s possible! This speakeasy is hiding inside the landmark Woolworth Building (the old skyscraper with the pointy, aged-copper roof to you), and the feel is adorably funky. With two rooms, you can relax at the bar or tear up the little dance floor.
The Wooly, 11 Barclay Street (between Church Street and Broadway); no phone.
Photographed by Daniel Cavazos.
Up and Down
It’s your party and you’ll make everyone get dressed up and hit a nightclub if you want to. You’ve got a serious scene on your hands at this place, but the two glossy levels have slightly different vibes. We prefer the one with the circa 2000 rap music.
Up and Down, 244 W 14th Street (between Sixth and Seventh avenues); 212-242-4411.
Photo: Courtesy of Up and Down.
Franny’s
It’s very farm friendly at Franny’s, where the food is local, sustainable, and organic. They even convert the kitchen grease to biodiesel fuel! The restaurant is a great place to dine on veggie-tastic pastas and pizzas, or you can use the cellar for private meals, from birthday dinners to weddings.
Franny’s, 348 Flatbush Avenue (between Sterling Place and 8th Avenue), Park Slope; 718-230-0221.
Photo: Courtesy of Franny's.
Cienfuegos
Named after the Cuban resort city, this restaurant feels like an old Caribbean manse, with bold green walls and bright white furniture. The decor is enough to transport you, but the food is incredible. There’s an emphasis on rum drinks, naturally, and did we mention the guacamole with pork belly? Consider moving up your birthday drinks, so you can have the dinner here, too.
Cienfuegos, 95 Avenue A (at 6th Street); (212) 614-6818.
Photo: Courtesy of Cienfuegos.
NoMad Hotel Rooftop
Holy moly, is the NoMad Hotel beautiful. It’s decorated in rich velvets and warm leather, with jewel-tone colors and quirky art, and that special touch extends to the rooftop. You can sit with friends at tables divided by little grassy knolls, or rent the special event space — the latter makes for one epic dinner party.
Planning a party doesn’t have to be a whole fuss. No matter what feel you’re going for, you can achieve it at Lavender Lake, a strikingly low-key gastropub with a fun backyard. Hang out, sip some beers, try the unreal brussels sprouts, feel that sunshine, and you’ll have such a great time you’ll forget you’re the hostess.
Lavender Lake, 383 Carroll Street (at Bond Street), Brooklyn; 347-799-2154.
Photo: Courtesy of Lavender Lake.
Rainbow Room
Old New York is getting harder and harder to come by, but it’s alive and well at the top of 30 Rock. The iconic restaurant opened in the 1930s, and not much has changed. You can still get white linen tablecloths, a revolving dance floor, a glittering chandelier, and lovely views. You can stop in for brunch on Sundays and dinner on Mondays, but every other night is reserved for special events — maybe yours should be one of them?
Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (between West 49th and 50th streets); 212-632-5000.
Photo: Courtesy of Rainbow Room.
Crown Victoria
If the best present you can imagine for your birthday this year is all of your best friends day drinking under the sunshine, then Crown Victoria is your place. There is a bar, yes, but it’s really all about the outdoor space: a whopping 10,000-feet of it! There are picnic tables, colorful umbrellas, bocce courts, and more, which makes it really easy to meet people (or take over tables and only talk to your friends, if that’s more your speed).
Crown Victoria, 60 South 2nd Street (between Kent and Wythe avenues), Brooklyn; 917-719-6072.
Photo: Courtesy of Crown Victoria.
The Penthouse at Hotel on Rivington
There are rooftops, and then there's this Lower East Side hotel's penthouse: three stories of glass, all for you, if you want it enough. While the views are amazing during the day, surrounding yourself with 360 degrees of twinkling NYC lights is even better.
Hotel on Rivington, 107 Rivington Street (between Ludlow and Essex streets); 212-475-2600.
Photo: Courtesy of Hotel on Rivington.
Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel
By now you’ve probably heard of (or experienced) the theater experience Sleep No More, housed in the gothically gorgeous McKittrick Hotel. But what about its rooftop? Gallow Green is similarly theatrical, with draping vines creating a roof garden look, and you can hang out or host an event there.
The expansive space of this pub, with its high ceilings, brick walls, and dangling bulbs, is unlike most NYC watering holes in that it allows you to hang out and actually breathe. Its beer-garden-esque feel, however, translates surprisingly well to private events, where the warm wood and quiet surroundings will make your party feel especially intimate.
61 Local, 61 Bergen Street (between Boerum Place and Smith Street), Brooklyn; 718-875-1150.
Photo: Courtesy of 61 Local.
Barcade
Here’s the natural upgrade from your dream birthday party in the third grade. There are tons of vintage arcade games, scores of beer options, and, most important, lots of space to run around — a rare and beautiful thing in this city. Why didn’t anyone think of this bar-and-arcade concept sooner? It’s the perfect setting for a fun, low-key night.
Ask your boss if your next client presentation (or deal-sealing meal) can be held at Bouley Botanical, a bright, airy space that accommodates 8 to 100 people for dinner and 150 for receptions. You can customize the space with LED lights, music, projectors, and more, though all those technical possibilities contrast with the look of the place. Plus, there are 400 species of plants in "vertical gardens" lining the windows, so take a nice, deep breath.
Bouley Botanical, 281 Church Street (at White Street); 917-237-3205.
Photo: Courtesy of Bouley Botanical.
Mondrian Soho Penthouse and Terrace
The trademark Secret Garden –like entrance to the Mondrian Soho is mirrored on its leafy terrace, which offers spectacular views of the city. The minimalist penthouse, which opens onto the patio, lends itself to customized decor and can be booked for a private party, fancy meal, or even an intimate wedding.
There are many reasons to love Tutu’s — its proud hangover-fighting brunch menu and its beer-and-burger happy-hour deal are just a few. The name of this spot comes from the Hawaiian word for grandmother, and this place indeed hugs you like a granny. It makes party-planning just as comforting, too, with a team that’ll help you personalize the space for any event, price point, or menu.
Tutu’s, 25 Bogart Street (at Varet Street), Brooklyn; 718-456-7898.
Photo: Courtesy of Tutu's.
Wallflower
The fact that there’s a cocktail named after Betty Draper on the menu tells you everything you need to know about this place. It’s elegant, old-fashioned (with decor like a speakeasy), and feminine in a completely charming way. The bar is the perfect place for girls’ night, with fancy seafood bites and creative drinks with unexpected touches like corn purée or lemon sorbet.
Wallflower, 235 West 12th Street (between West 4th Street and Greenwich Avenue); No phone.
Photo: Courtesy of Wallflower.
Sheltering Sky at McCarren Hotel and Pool
You might know that the best views of New York City come from outside Manhattan, and one place where you can catch such a glimpse is Sheltering Sky in Williamsburg. Watch the island, sparkling away, from the comfy couches at this rooftop bar, which overlooks McCarren Park. It shares a creative director with the Gramercy Hotel’s Rose Bar, so you can expect similarly chichi opulence.
This spot is one of those places that made the Meatpacking District a "thing" not so long ago. And, as you would expect, the space is dark, slick, and chic, with a French-South American fusion reflected in the drinks and food. The bar is now open only for private events, so you don’t have to feel too bad about not getting in these days.
Bar Naná, 63 Gansevoort Street (between Washington and Greenwich streets); No phone.
Photo: Courtesy of Bar Naná.
Charlie Bird
You can rent out the entirety of this slim little restaurant or, if your pockets aren’t incredibly well lined, take over the private dining room with 14 people or fewer. The neon lights and jazz theme will make you feel like the hippest host of all time. There are small and large plates, which are great for sharing, with an emphasis on seafood and Italian fare.
Charlie Bird, 5 King Street (at Sixth Avenue); 212-235-7133.
Photo: Courtesy of Charlie Bird.
Brooklyn Winery
You don’t have to get on a plane to tour a winery. Just hop on the L train. Visit the premises of this small-batch winery in Williamsburg to learn how the vino is made, and then chill out at the attached wine bar. You could make an afternoon of it or host an event here. If you pour the wine, they will come.
Brooklyn Winery, 213 North 8th Street (between Driggs Avenue and Roebling Street); 347-763-1506.
Photo: Courtesy of Brooklyn Winery.
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Donald Trump's comments about grabbing women by their genitals have prompted countless women to share their own experiences with sexual assault. Minnie Driver is one of them.
The British actress spoke out about her attack yesterday during an interview on the Sirius XM show Stand Up with Pete Dominick, as People reports. Driver was just 17 at the time of the incident.
"When I was on vacation in Greece, this guy came and kinda elbow-grabbed me and he said, 'You're going to dance with me,'" the Speechless star revealed. "And I said 'no' and I pulled my arm away from him and he grabbed me by the back of my hair. I tried to kick him, and then he punched me.”
The man was arrested, but Driver says the police discouraged her from pressing charges.
“The way [the police] presented it was, ‘This guy was just having a good time and if you’d gone along with it, it would’ve been fine,’” she said. "'If you’d just danced with him, you wouldn’t be in this position that you’re in now.’”
You can listen to Driver's story, below.
If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of crisis support, please call the RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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If the surreal twists of Election 2016 have you ready to disengage from our beleaguered democratic process, look no further than Juana Matias for a burst of much-needed inspiration. The daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic who moved to the United States in the late 1980s, Matias embodies the promise of the American Dream — and the work we still have to do to expand its reach to everyone. After earning her JD at Suffolk University, she's now running for Massachusetts state representative, and, if elected, she'd be the first Latina to serve the Bay State in that capacity. We're pretty sure that she'll be breaking those boundaries in November — on September 8, 2016, Matias won the Democratic primary (her first-ever election), and now enters the general without a Republican challenger.
Matias' hometown of Lawrence, MA, gave her a unique platform to launch her political career — its cultural landscape is heavily influenced by Dominican immigrants, and the median age of residents is just 31. Since state legislatures shape the policy and legislation that directly affects their local constituents, she has taken her campaign to the street, knocking on doors and speaking to voters about the issues that matter most to them. We can't get enough of Matias' dedication to improving the lives of young people — and once you watch the video, we're sure you'll be into her, too.
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Voting hasn't always been a guaranteed right. In fact, it hasn't even been accessible to huge swaths of Americans for very long. Meet civil-rights activist and Alabama native Theresa Burroughs, who as a young woman was routinely turned away from polling stations by officials asking arcane (and illegal) questions about the constitution to discriminate against Black citizens. Thankfully, with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African Americans were finally able to enjoy the freedoms promised by the Fifth Amendment, which extends the right to participate in our democracy to all races. In the 1970's, President Richard Nixon used the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to expand suffrage even further by reducing the voting age from 21 to 18. This change was instrumental in the 2008 and 2012 elections: Without millennial and minority voters, Barack Obama might not have been president — and where would we be without Michelle?
Despite these expansions of voting rights, the proliferation of voter-ID laws is threatening access to the ballot box for a staggering 21 million voters (that is not a typo). Requiring voters to present government-issued photo identification could disenfranchise a full 11% of the American electorate. The bottom line? Never take your right to vote for granted. Register here and make sure your voice is heard in 2016.
This video is part of We the Voters, a social-impact campaign incorporating high-profile celebrities, real political players, and dynamic storylines into a series of groundbreaking short films and apps. We the Voters seeks to demystify how the government and elections work, inspiring millions of young Americans to seize the power of their votes in the 2016 elections. Presenting 21 interconnected viral films and a variety of ancillary digital extensions across multiple platforms, We the Voters presents democracy and elections in a new, accessible format. As entertaining as it is informative, We the Voters promotes a clear call to action, encouraging young voters to make informed choices. It will be the ultimate resource for understanding what is at stake in this election — and in those to come.
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So far, the designer turnover has seemed to follow a rule of threes: Both Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane exited their roles at Dior and Saint Laurent, respectively, after three years at the helm. On Wednesday, Peter Dundas announced he is leaving his position as creative director of Roberto Cavalli, WWD reports — despite having been at the Italian fashion house just three seasons.
Gian Giacomo Ferraris, CEO of Roberto Cavalli, thanked Dundas for his contribution to the brand in a statement, adding that the design team will continue work as usual until a new creative director is appointed "in due course."
Despite some lingering rumors of impending departures surrounding Fashion Month — such as Nicolas Ghesquière bouncing from Louis Vuitton and Jonathan Anderson taking his place — Dundas's name never really came up as part of this specific conversation. If anything, the Norwegian designer was at the top of his game: He found a loyal following in Kim Kardashian, who wore a custom Cavalli number to the 2015 Met Gala, and in Ciara, who wed Russell Wilson in a Dundas-designed gown that was too big for the venue. And let's not forget Beyoncé: Not only was the yellow-hued Cavalli dress one of the most striking getups from "Lemonade," but Queen Bey gave Dundas the distinct honor of dreaming up a handful of her Formation tour costumes.
Upon his announcement, Dundas wished the house of Cavalli the best and shouted out the people of the atelier whom he worked closely with during his time there, according to WWD. He didn't, however, divulge what's next. Given the bullet points on his résumé, though — stints at Emilio Pucci and Emanuel Ungaro, as well as consulting for Dolce & Gabbana before landing at Cavalli — maybe we'll see him take over another yet-to-be-announced Italian brand. (He has some surprising competition this time around.)
Designers — they sure love to keep us on our toes.
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Scream Queens just gave us its most violent episode yet. In the sophomore season's third episode, titled "Handidates," we saw not one, not two, but three characters die.
Twitter was all worked up over one death in particular: Chad Radwell's. On the day he's set to marry Chanel, Chad is stabbed to death and falls into the chapel and on top of her.
We're not exactly sure how summer flew by so quickly. But, all of a sudden it's about to be Halloween, and we're left scratching our heads. While some have been planning costumes since last year, others... Well, let's just say some people work best under pressure.
Of course, brainstorming and executing a costume at the last minute means it's not going to be as involved. But, that doesn't mean it has to be any less clever. So, with the help of makeup artist James Vincent and hairstylist Gianluca Mandelli, we came up with easy how-tos that indulge our laziest inclinations without compromising on quality. Think: Everything you need is probably already in your apartment right now!
Ahead, four Halloween DIYs so simple, you could practically do them in a cab on the way to the party.
#WokeUpLikeThis
We think you wake up flawless every day, regardless of the state of your hair or undereye circles. This costume pays homage to all those #WokeUpLikeThis selfies that don't feature model skin and shiny hair. You know, the ones that look like us on Saturday mornings.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Scrunch a mousse into your hair to give it grip, and then gently tease it with a comb until you reach the desired level of messiness. As for your makeup, we're assuming you're creating the costume at night. Don't take your daytime makeup off: We're going to build on it for a less-than-fresh effect.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Apply a glossy balm to your lips and lids to recreate the shine of a just-woke-up face. "This will also reflect light to give you a disheveled look," says Vincent.
Lucas, $10.38, available at AmazonPhotographed by Erin Yamagata.
Throw on some black eyeliner. Then, brush down and outward with a fan brush.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Don't forget to take off all this makeup before you go to bed. Just because you #WokeUpLikeThis doesn't mean you should go to bed like this.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
French-Girl Beauty Secrets
French girls have the effortless-chic market cornered — at least, according to anyone in beauty or fashion. Ask a Parisienne what her beauty routine is and she’ll probably say that she doesn’t wash her hair, doesn’t like makeup except red lipstick and maybe the occasional cat-eye, and focuses on enjoying life rather than worrying about her appearance. It’s as infuriating as it is charming — and it's the inspiration for this minimal-effort costume.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
The most authentic way to score this look would be to skip base makeup altogether, but we know that’s not for everyone. If you don’t want to have totally bare skin, Vincent says to prep your face with a beauty oil and follow with a sheer foundation "for that Parisian glow."
RMS Beauty, $74.00, available at RMS BeautyNARS, $45.00, available at NARSPhotographed by Erin Yamagata.
Rather than doing a full-blown cat-eye, the French girl may only have time for a kitten-eye. Make small flicks in the outer corners with black eyeliner.
Ardency Inn, $19.00, available at SephoraPhotographed by Erin Yamagata.
"French women love a red lip because it's an easy way to make an impact, and it brings out a natural flush in the skin," says Vincent. "It's both classic and very right now — timely and timeless."
Illamasqua, $30.02, available at IllamasquaPhotographed by Erin Yamagata.
Now, for that perfectly messy Parisian hair. Mandelli says to twist small sections away from your head, add hairspray, and blowdry. Then, separate the twists and mess them up with your fingers. "There should be a dirty feel to it," he says.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
"Bangs are so French," our hairstylist says. So, we got this clip-in fringe. If the ones you get don't match your natural shade exactly, Mandelli recommends adjusting the color with mascara or brow gel. Create a middle part before clipping your new bangs into place.
Throw on a striped shirt, and put on your best French-girl air. You'll have bloggers asking you for skin-care secrets in no time.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Kardashian Contour, Mid-Process
Sure, you could just be Kim Kardashian for Halloween, but a partially finished look is much more creative (and easier). Besides, the Queen of Contour loves to post selfies of the magic moments before she's blended her makeup — so, we think she'd support this.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Start by putting your hair into a sleek, middle-parted ponytail.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Using a dark-brown pencil, line around your lips and the creases of your eyes. Fill in and exaggerate your brows with the same pencil.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, $16.00, available at SephoraPhotographed by Erin Yamagata.
With a foundation that's a few shades darker than your skin tone, brush vertical lines onto your nose, diagonally along your cheekbones, and across your forehead.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
Use some Banana Powder (a Kardashian favorite) to highlight the middle of your forehead, your nose, and your cheeks.
Now, stop and take a selfie. The best part of this costume: If you get sick of it, you can just blend in the contour.
Photographed by Erin Yamagata.
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In the best-case scenario, you go on a first date with someone, and you hit it off. The chemistry is off the charts, and you're never at a loss for what to talk about.
Sometimes (okay, most of the time), though, first dates aren't smooth sailing. That doesn't always mean you're incompatible — just that we are humans, and dating can be awkward. It can be hard to figure out what to ask without making it seem like you're interrogating your date. After all, the key to a good date is relaxed conversation, and the last thing you want is to recreate the beginning of this scene from The Holiday, in which Cameron Diaz essentially makes Jude Law's palms sweat from her interview-like first-date demeanor.
But whether you're trying to fill an awkward silence or just trying to get to know your date better, we have you covered. We sent out an anonymous survey to get people's best, most creative first-date questions. Ahead are the ones that stood out to us most. Check them out, and if you want, leave a comment with some of your own go-to conversation-starters.
"Friends of friends are often hit-or-miss, and unfortunately, friends-of-significant-others can be even more hit-or-miss. That being said, it's good to try to feel out a potential S.O's friends early on!"
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What's your favorite food?
"I spend a good chunk of my waking hours either eating or thinking about food, so I like knowing what other people are eating!"
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What books have you been into lately?
"It's like John Waters said: 'If you go home with somebody and they don't have books, don't fuck them.'"
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Are you more of a cat or dog person?
"I am vehemently a cat person and I need a potential S.O. to be cool with that."
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What do you like to do when you're not working?
"I feel like living in NYC, everyone is pretty much married to their jobs, but even if you really love what you do, you've gotta have a life outside of that."
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What kind of music do you listen to?
"Ask anyone who knows me: Music is the biggest part of my life. I love being able to share that with someone. If we don't [already] have any favorite artists in common, [introducing them to new stuff] can be a really great way to get to know each other."
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Describe yourself in one word.
"It sounds really interview-y, so I only pull this one out when the conversation is dying and I'm trying to revive it."
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How did your parents meet?
"Everyone loves a great story! Asking how someone's parents met opens the conversation to their relationship with their parents."
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Where do you work?
"Maybe it's a little boring, but I always like to ask where someone works, or what they do for a living. I feel like it opens the conversation and then you can find out if they're passionate about what they do, and if not, what they would rather be doing instead."
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If you could visit any time period in all of history, what would it be?
"I'm a huge history buff, so I like knowing what everyone else's favorite historical period is! Plus, I like to think it's a thought-provoking question that'll spark some good conversation."
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What movies have you been interested in recently?
"Okay, someone's taste in movies isn't the be-all, end-all, but it does tell you a little more about them. Are they a Pulp Fiction fan, or are they more Animal House? Or both?!"
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What's your relationship with your family like?
"This isn't so much a question as a socialization philosophy. I like to be as real as possible with people on a first date. Recently, it was 'What's your relationship with your family like? Oh, it's bad? Mine too. Tell me more.'"
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What's your favorite TV show?
"First things first: Find out if you're binge-compatible."
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Where did you grow up?
"If you're on a first date and you want to get to know the person, start by asking about who they are and where they grew up."
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Who would play you in the movie of your life?
"You can tell a lot about someone by how they answer this question."
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Do you like reality TV?
"I ask because I love it, and anyone who knows about the Kardashians or Real Housewives gets brownie points."
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Where have you traveled?
"I love to travel myself, so I want to know if the person I'm dating has been to interesting places, or is open to jet-setting with me!"
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Roughly 100 people die every day of breast cancer in the U.S. — and virtually all of these deaths are from metastatic breast cancer. That's individual people — moms, daughters, sisters, friends — multifaceted women for whom cancer is just one thing, not everything. Over the first 11 days of October, we are telling the stories of these women who have found strength in their sense of self, power in their beauty, and who refuse to let an incurable, deadly disease tell their story for them.
Meet Justine, a woman living with stage IV breast cancer. Since her diagnosis in 2004, she has made it her priority to live her life to the fullest — and with a lot of laughter. "Now that my time is running out, I enjoy things that I didn't enjoy before," Justine says. "Being terminal means grasping every moment that life gives you. I'm taking life by the balls, and I'm gonna have fun."
In this special edition of Short Cuts, we're celebrating the beauty and resilience of women fighting cancer. Watch the video below to cop Justine's bold and badass eyeshadow look. (A look she shares with Solange, btw.)
Orange Eyeshadow Always
Step 1: Sweep a nude eyeshadow primer on your lid and just past your crease. (Don't skip this step. Not only will it make the pigment color pop, but it also provides a useful guide for application.)
Step 2: Using a small eyeshadow brush, start dabbing neon eyeshadow on the center of your lid, blending it out to the edges.
Step 3: Paint on two more layers until the pigment is fully opaque.
Step 4: Carefully clean up any messy edges with a Q-tip.
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Oh, deo. It’s inspired '90s garage-band tunes and a vast variety of olfactory experiences. Who can forget Sex and the City 's Aidan insisting on hoarding five separate Speed Sticks? Much like foundation and SPF, the deodorant is a mysterious creature.
Let’s start by breaking down the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant. “Antiperspirants are over-the-counter deodorants that contain FDA-monograph-approved ingredients that interact with the sweat glands to help stop perspiration,” explains cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson of Beautystat.com. “Deodorants are products that work to mask underarm odor. They often contain a fragrance or perfume, along with an active ingredient called triclosan that is commonly used and works to prevent bacteria from growing, which in turn helps prevent odor.”
He notes that deodorants do not prevent wetness, but antiperspirants do. The various application vehicles often come down to a texture preference, says Robinson. To find out which application type is best for you — and our picks for keeping your pits nice and fresh this summer — read on.
Stick
The most commonly used type of deodorant goes on dry and is typically solid white. The downside is that some formulas can mess with your all-black outfit. Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant leaves no destruction in its wake on your LBD. If you’re afflicted with hyperhidrosis and/or seduced by words like “clinical,” then this formula is for you.
For a deo-only stick (read: no antiperspirant), try Lavanila's popular option, which helps stop odor sans aluminum.
Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant, $14, available at Sephora.
Spray
Thankfully, these are a vast improvement over the aerosol sprays you probably got to know too well if you ever studied abroad in Europe. However, Robinson notes: “The spray form is limited in terms of the level of active ingredients that [it] can support.” I tested out Degree’s new MotionSense Dry Spray in Fresh Energy, despite my irrational fear of it desiccating the ends of my hair as I sprayed it onto my underarms. But, simply looking away and keeping your mouth closed during application makes the entire process easy-peasy. It feels dry to the touch, doesn't transfer to my clothes, and yields a fresh, shower-inspired scent, even after a particularly grueling workout.
Dove's spray-on antiperspirant is quick-drying, so you don't have to worry about it getting on your clothes. Plus, it comes in a range of scents you won't mind catching a whiff of throughout the day — like this crisp, clean cucumber melon.
Dove Cool Essentials Dry Spray Antiperspirant, $5.49, available at Dove.
Cream
I had my doubts about this formula’s sweat-wicking capabilities. I also had yet to find a natural deodorant that wasn’t utterly abysmal — until I gave Soapwalla Deodorant Cream a go. It’s sodium laurel-sulfate and aluminum zirconium-free, which makes it a good choice for pregnant women and anyone looking to go more natural without, you know, going au naturel. Using a cream means you need some kind of apparatus to get it onto your skin, which is a challenge in and of itself. However, I improvised with a tissue, swiping it on to avoid fingertip dry-out, and it worked pretty well. While I wouldn’t use this formula pre-Bikram, it’ll do the job for day-to-day sweat and even a moderate workout.
Roll-on deodorants feature a ball at the top of the bottle that rolls and applies the product in liquid form to the skin in a thin layer. Ban Roll-on Antiperspirant and Deodorant comes in an unscented iteration, if you’d prefer not to compete with your fragrance. Roll-ons typically boast smaller packaging, making them good travel candidates.
Formerly the only option for New Yorkers with dark wardrobes, twist-up gel formulas are fantastic for the cooling effect they impart in warm summer months. My longtime love when the mercury tops 75 is Lady Mitchum Clear Gel Antiperspirant and Deodorant in Shower Fresh.
Fancy
Many perfume franchises charitably refer to one of their stick-form offerings as a deodorant, but few of these tackle sweat well enough to earn my respect. Two I’ve found in my extensive research that impart perfume-quality scent and simultaneously keep stench-wetness at bay are Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant and Kai Deodorant. I'd switch to harder stuff come 80-plus degrees, but these are good options for moderate climates or a day when you’re skipping CrossFit.
One of the latest fancy formulas to launch is from Tom Ford, who packed his fresh, summer-ready scent into this vanity-worthy stick.
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Deodorant Stick, $52, available at Sephora.
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When Ariana Grande announced that she'd portray the protagonist's quirky best friend Penny Pingleton in Hairspray Live, she called it her "dream role." And she wasn't kidding.
NBC producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a press conference Thursday that she tracked them down to ask for the role, according to Entertainment Tonight. Fortunately for her, they were not just receptive but glad to hear from her manager.
"We did not contact Ariana or her representatives, she contacted us, and we were overwhelmed and thrilled and pinching ourselves," Zadan said. He was afraid she'd ask them to rewrite the songs or the character, since Penny is too shy to sing until the end. But to their relief, she wanted to take the part just as it was.
It just goes to show, asking for what you want really can pay off.
Other cast members are less well-known. Protagonist Tracy Turnblad will be played by Maddie Baillio, who was found in a casting call and doesn't have any other credits in her IMDb. The part of her love interest Link, played by Zac Efron in the movie Hairspray, went to Garrett Clayton.
The musical will also contain some familiar faces, including Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, and Jennifer Hudson. We'll be able to catch it December 7 on NBC.
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The Obamas will finish their time in the White House with a flourish. When President Obama and First Lady Michelle host Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on October 18, they'll do so with some celebrity help. Chef Mario Batali will cook for the assembled, and he'll be joined by Super Bowl halftime performer Lady Gaga.
The First Lady confirmed the guest list via Snapchat.
Batali tweeted his own excitement to be involved. We don't yet know what he'll serve. However, Michelle Obama may have some input as she recently dined at Batali's Greenwich Village outpost Babbo, Eater writes.
Gaga, for her part, will probably deliver a more subdued show than we'll see at the Super Bowl. Remember, she's also a singer of standards. (By that we mean classic songs; we're not making a commentary on her overall taste.)
For those of us that haven't earned an invitation, the whole affair will be streamed here.
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Apple fired four of its Australian store employees after they were caught secretly photographing and rating women, according to Courier-Mail via the Daily Dot.
The four male employees were dismissed from their Queensland Apple Store location when their game, in which they would take pictures of customers and even some employees, was discovered.
"One person would take a photo and add it to the chat and others would give the person or their butt or their boobs a rating out of 10 and they would add their own side commentary," one Apple Store staff member told the Courier-Mail.
Apple bought in an HR rep to evaluate the situation. Here's their statement.
“We are investigating a violation of Apple's business conduct policy at our store in Carindale, where several employees have already been terminated as a result of our findings. Based on our investigation thus far, we have seen no evidence that customer data or photos were inappropriately transferred or that anyone was photographed by these former employees. We have met with our store team to let them know about the investigation and inform them about the steps Apple is taking to protect their privacy. Apple believes in treating everyone equally and with respect, and we do not tolerate behavior that goes against our values.”
Telling that their first concern is for overall iPhone security. Not, you know, the women who were photographed secretly. Definitely one of the strangest statements, though maybe the company feels that its response of firing the employees was enough.
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We're a little more than a week away from Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show, which drops October 21. That means we're just a week away from seeing Laverne Cox take over from Tim Curry as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
And today, we get to hear that her rendition of "Sweet Transvestite" is near-perfect. The original is updated to include some really nice jazzy horns while Cox's delivery is dead-on.
Causing a bit of a stir, however, is the inclusion of the word "transvestite" in the song title. The word is now regarded by many queer people as a slur. Cox, who is certainly no stranger to activism, says that she and director Kenny Ortega made a joint decision to use the term out of faith to the original movie and show. Cox tells Vanity Fair that she doesn't condone the use of the word today, but that its use was a nod to the history of sexuality.
"Historically, the terms have changed [and] it doesn’t mean the same thing today that it meant in the '70s,” she says. “It’s not appropriate to refer to trans people as a transvestite [today], but it is [used here as] the character in that specific moment in history.”
We can't wait to see her in action. Listen below.
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Update: Kim Kardashian has reportedly started professional counseling following the robbery in Paris. Continue to our original story below to learn more about the emotional and psychological effects of trauma.
This story was originally published on October 4, 2016.
Earlier this week (if you haven't already heard) Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris. As if that weren't disturbing enough, reports say she was also gagged and bound by the perpetrators, and that she feared for her life. Following this turn of events, Kardashian promptly left Paris for New York, understandably shaken. But unfortunately, many internet commenters chose this as an opportunity to victim-blame Kim.
Whether you love keeping up with the Kardashians (as we do) or not, criticizing Kardashian right now is cruel and unhelpful. Instead, we could (and should) use this opportunity to talk about how a truly scary event can affect your mental health. After all, Kim Kardashian is certainly not the only one to go through a traumatic event, whether that's a violent robbery or something else — and we could all use a few reminders about self-care and what to expect after you or someone you know experiences something like this.
In fact, a "traumatic event" can be anything from a car accident to a robbery to spending time in a war zone to a sexual assault to a medical emergency to something that happened way back in your childhood. Even if you simply witnessed an event like that, you might have some overwhelming feelings. Basically, if it's out of your norm and feels very threatening, it can be trauma.
It is also totally normal to have an ongoing response to trauma. In fact, most people experience stress reactions such as heightened anxiety, numbness, trouble concentrating, exaggerated startle response, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea following an event when they feared for their lives.
The first thing to do is just recognize what you're feeling — and accept it. Everyone reacts to trauma differently, and your response might also include more unexpected emotions, such as irritability or guilt.
This means there's no one "right" way to react to trauma, so whatever you're feeling is normal. The first step is to give yourself the okay to lean into those feeling and do what you need to do to feel better, including reaching out to those close to you (or a support group), giving yourself time to process the event, and engaging in healthy stress-relieving behaviors (e.g. eating well, exercising, relaxation techniques).
For most people, intense feelings following trauma will subside. The American Psychological Association recommends "build[ing] in some positive routines to have something to look forward to during these distressing times, like pursuing a hobby, walking through an attractive park or neighborhood, or reading a good book" to help aid your recovery. This can give you a healthy, distracting break. It's also good to re-establish your routine from before the event, or build in a new routine that helps you feel safe.
If you feel like your trauma-related feelings aren't getting better after about a month, or you're unable to get through your normal day, it might be time to seek professional help. About 20% of those who experience trauma may go on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So you won't necessarily develop PTSD just because you have trauma in your life, but it may happen. The classic symptoms are reliving the event (for example, through flashbacks or dreams), and having anxiety around or avoiding situations related to the event. Others may develop symptoms of more general depression or anxiety after trauma.
But even if you don't think you're in danger of developing a mental health issue after your traumatic event, it might be a good idea to check in with a therapist for guidance and support.
It is not a stretch to believe that Kardashian could currently be in the throes of all of these symptoms. Of course, Kardashian has a lot of resources at her disposal that the rest of us might not have. But she also has her own set of challenges us plebes can't begin to imagine (lookin' at you, paparazzi). So let's give her the same level of empathy we'd give to any other human dealing with the aftermath of a terrifying, distressing circumstance.
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Jaden Smith used to literally think he was a vampire, or consider himself a vampire, or told people that he was a vampire. Somehow, vampirism and Jaden Smith were, like, related. More literally than one might think. Or less literally? What is, like, reality, man?
Rapper and boxed water maven Smith broke down his brush with the vampiric in the cover story of French fashion magazine Numéro.
“During a period of my life, I was Gothic,” Smith said. “I was only wearing black and I was hiding from the sun because I was a vampire.”
Ok, like metaphorically? Like, you were really into body glitter and my most colorful college English professor wrote a book about you?
“I was a vampire, for real,” he told the magazine. “I could not expose myself to the sun and I was only wearing black trench coats.”
Yeah but like...that's not what a vampire is. A vampire is...
“I open myself up to wear more colorful things, to go out in daylight,” he told the magazine of his subsequent evolution.
Fashion vampires are pretty cool. Bret Easton Ellis wrote an underrated short story collection about Los Angeles in which the shadow plot is that there's a cabal of pedophile vampires draining people of blood.
But Jaden is a child, so more likely he's a vampire like Eli from Let the Right One In. Remember: Eli had a manservant that would go out and hunt for her. That's basically Will Smith, hunting for roles and opportunities for his son. Also like Jaden, Eli was genderfluid. So basically, Jaden Smith and Eli, a vampire that looks like a pre-teen girl, were at one point the same person. Maybe he'll remake the American remake starring Chloë Grace Moretz.
Anything is possible.
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"Damn" is Nate's (Billy Brown) reaction to Annalise (Viola Davis) showing him the video of her slapping a client, which we saw in last week's episode of How to Get Away with Murder. It's also an appropriate reaction to all of the twists that happened this week.
First things first: Let's examine everything that happened to Annalise this episode. She lost her license because of the slap, and she also lost Nate (Billy Brown). Fans of the show have long wondered how long he'd stick around to clean up Annalise's messes — after she literally framed him for murder — and it looks like we finally have an answer.
At first, Nate tries to comfort Annalise about the slap video; hence, the "Damn" comment, in which he compliments her skills. As always, though, Annalise isn't completely honest with him. After spending a night out dancing and drinking with Eve (Famke Janssen), Annalise tells him she was with Bonnie (Liza Weil). Nate eventually catches Annalise in the lie, though, when he comes home to Annalise's and Eve is there.
Nate and Annalise's parting scene is explosive, emotional, and exactly what we'd expect from each of their characters. (Brown and Davis both deliver exceptional performances.) When Nate asks Annalise if she's sleeping with Eve, she counters with snide remarks that aren't as clever as she thinks, since she's been drinking. Nate tells Annalise that she's an alcoholic — damn — and she calls him a "little bitch." She doesn't have the last word, though — he tells her that she's going to die alone, and no one will care, not even her mother. Those are pretty harsh words from someone who's spent most of the show being a pretty big pushover.
But fans of Annalise and Eve's dancing scenes shouldn't hold out hope for an Evalise reunion if Nate's out of the picture. Eve tells Annalise that she's in love with someone else, and she's moving to San Francisco to be with her. Annalise puts her feelings aside and tells her she's on board — she advises Eve to "let yourself be loved." And while Annalise might be alone, Nate isn't — at the end of the episode, we see him hooking up with the new assistant district attorney, who he apparently knew already.
Of course, Annalise still has the last laugh in the end. Nate's accusation inspires Annalise to create a video confession declaring that she's an alcoholic — and she's willing to enter a treatment program if she can get her license reinstated. In the video, Annalise cites her "personal struggles" — the death of her husband, the fliers around campus.
If Annalise really is an alcoholic, it's great that she's seeking help, even if only to help her career. But if she's faking the condition to gain sympathy, that's definitely going to backfire.
As for this week's case at the legal clinic, it's just as fucked up as Annalise's personal life. Bonnie takes the lead in Annalise's stead, with Asher (Matt McGorry) as the first chair. It's a welcome change to see Asher lose the cockiness for once — he's sweating through his suit and stumbling through his speech in the courtroom.
The client is a teenage boy, Tristan, who racked up $41,000 in stolen credit card debt. Tristan ends up walking free after Bonnie and Asher, with Oliver's (Conrad Ricamora) help, discover that he stole the money to buy baby items for his teacher, who's pregnant with his baby. His teacher pleads the fifth on the stand, and it's implied that she'll go to jail for raping him, but Tristan isn't happy, fearing that his child will grow up without a family, like he did in the foster care system. It's a heart-wrenching case — Bonnie and Asher secure justice for a rape survivor, but he can't protect his child.
It's significant that Asher and Bonnie are the ones on the case — it reminds Asher of his failure to help a woman who was gang raped by a group of his friends, and it's significant for Bonnie because of the abuse her father put her through as a child. "Tristan has a history of abuse, and Susan took advantage of that. It's not okay," Asher says to Bonnie. Even if it's a baby-step process, Asher is finally becoming more empathetic for other people, and it's not a coincidence that his character development follows his father's death.
The tie back to Bonnie's father is even more significant this episode, though. We finally know what Frank (Charlie Weber) is doing in Coalport, where Laurel (Karla Souza) discovered he was. Frank buys a tank of what's apparently hydrogen sulfide, brings it into a prison in Coalport while pretending to be a janitor, and uses it to kill Bonnie's father. As he kills him, Frank tells the prisoner that the pain of his death won't make up for what he did to Bonnie.
Bonnie quickly learns of her father's fate after getting a call from the prison. Laurel just happens to overhear her tell Annalise the news — and when she hears that Bonnie's father was in Coalport, she quickly deduces that Frank is to blame for his death. Bonnie exhorts Laurel not to tell Annalise that fact. It's not entirely clear why, though we did learn in this episode that the man Annalise sent to find Frank was actually a hit man. (Annalise tries to tell Eve she never wanted him to actually kill Frank, but it's not clear that she's totally convinced, and we aren't, either.)
And as if that weren't enough twists, we also learned who the second body pulled out of Annalise's house in the flash-forwards is. It's Laurel — and the flash-forwards from the hospital reveal she's pregnant, too. The episode doesn't rule out the possibility of Wes (Alfred Enoch) being the father — even though he's dating someone new, there's definitely still sexual tension between these two. So much so, in fact, that Wes' new girlfriend enlists Laurel's help in planning a surprise party for his birthday. With lines in this episode that include "I just want to be there for you," there's hope yet for Wes-Laurel shippers.
All in, this episode perfectly represented the Shondaland we all know and love. There's so much drama packed into so little time — every character is dealing with their own major issues, and there's a compelling case, too. Let's hope next week's episode is just as exciting.
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Kristin Cavallari has opened up about mourning the death of her brother Michael last December. Michael Cavallari's body was found in Utah, with officials ruling that he died of hypothermia.
In an interview with Us Weekly, the former Laguna Beach star said she and her family marked Michael's birthday earlier this summer with a trip to Utah.
"My brother’s birthday was June 11, and so my family — my mom, my stepdad, my dad, Jay [Cutler, her husband] and I — all went out to Utah where he was found,” she shared. “And we put a little plaque in the rock where he was found and had our own sort of service for him… It was more of a celebration.”
She added that her three children have helped her through the grieving process. Daughter Saylor James, in fact, was born just weeks before Michael's death.
“I did at the time, and I still do find a lot of strength in my children, because of the timing of everything,” Cavallari explained. “You can’t just stay in bed and feel sorry for yourself. You gotta get up. You have other lives you have to take care of. You have to put food on the table and get them dressed and off to school and everything. So yeah, you can’t just feel sorry for yourself.”
Watch the interview, below.
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People confirms that while Brad Pitt did in fact meet with his children earlier this month, not all of the six Jolie-Pitt kids were present. It's unclear if Maddox, whom Pitt reportedly fought with on a private plane last month, was in attendance. Pitt is currently being investigated for allegedly being verbally abusive and getting physical with his eldest son.
A therapist oversaw the reunion, in accordance with Pitt and Angelina Jolie's agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services.
This story was originally published on October 7, 2016.
It's been almost a month since the Brangelina divorce, and though nothing has been finalized, the family seems to be coping as best as they can. The most recent development in this convoluted case is that Brad Pitt allegedly got to see his kids.
People reports that the actor recently spent some time with his six children. A source told the magazine, “Brad loves his children more than anything in this world, and they matter more than anything else to him. He will do whatever it takes to be with them, now and always.”
Last week, a temporary agreement granted Jolie full physical custody of the kids — Pitt could only see them if a therapist were present. The temporary agreement also allegedly requires Pitt to submit to random drug and alcohol testing. All of the Jolie-Pitts — parents and children alike — are also expected to attend family counseling.
The L.A. County Department of Child and Family Services is still investigating allegations against Pitt and until the investigation is closed, it's not likely the actor will spend regular time with his brood. The temporary situation will last until October 20. Hopefully, at that point, the couple will come to a more permanent agreement that allows the Jolie-Pitts to enjoy some sort of normalcy.
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