The sexiest movies aren't necessarily lurking in the adults-only section of HBO — or in the deleted archives of one's browser history. Often, the steamiest films are mainstream. Whether a flick actually features a crazy-hot love scene or a more innocent tryst between a forbidden couple, it's perfectly acceptable to find these movies tantalizing. Let's be real: That was totally the filmmaker's point.

As a celebration of the sexiest films to ever grace the big screen, we've rounded up a collection of movies that have a history of encouraging sexy thoughts. While turn-ons are as varied as people are, these movies certainly attempt to evoke certain feelings in all of us.

Is it hot in here? Nope, it's just these movies. Click through to read about the sexiest movies to inspire endless fantasizing.

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The judge who sentenced Brock Turner to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman will be up for a recall vote later this year.

The petition to remove Judge Aaron Persky from the Santa Clara County Superior Court has received enough valid signatures to get on the ballot in the state primaries, according to a statement by the court. In June, voters will decide whether to recall him on the statewide primary election ballot.

"The recall vote will be accompanied by a contest to decide who will replace Judge Persky if he is removed from office," according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

Many were shocked by the light sentencing — of which former Stanford University swimmer Turner only served three months — and advocates have been calling for Persky's removal ever since.

"Judge Persky did not just make a single bad decision," Michelle Dauber, chair of Recall Judge Aaron Persky, said in a statement back in July. "He made a slew of bad decisions involving sex crimes and violence against women." She continued: "The single biggest threat to judicial independence is a biased judge like Judge Persky, because his bias diminishes public confidence in the justice system."

Turner could have faced up to 14 years in prison, according to the Associated Press.

Turner was arrested for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a Dumpster in January 2015, at the time blaming his actions on "peer pressure" and the "party culture " at his school. The powerful letter the woman wrote still resonates with many survivors.

As we wrote back when he made those statements, "'Party culture' doesn't rape people," and neither do a woman's outfit choices or how much she had to drink. "Rapists rape people."

While Turner was indicted on charges of rape, he was only found guilty of sexual assault. Persky has been criticized for going easy on him, saying, "a prison sentence would have a severe impact on him." Nevertheless, the state of California expanded its definition of rape as a result of the case, paving the way for future cases to be tried more fairly.

Persky was a former lacrosse player at Stanford, and advocates have pointed out his leniency toward other college athletes. He has faced intense backlash ever since Turner's sentencing. In June 2016, he was removed from another sexual assault case at the request of the Santa Clara District Attorney's Office.

He has publicly defended himself. “California law requires every judge to consider rehabilitation and probation for first-time offenders,” Persky said in a statement. “It’s not always popular, but it’s the law, and I took an oath to follow it without regard to public opinion or any personal opinions I might have as a former prosecutor.”

Persky’s attorney, Elizabeth Pipkin, said in a statement to San Francisco's KGO, "Our firm has always been committed to protecting the law — the civil rights of all within our community and country. The recall effort does not comply with the California Constitution. It's unlawful, and in defending the Constitution and the independence of judges, we are protecting the rights of all citizens."

Regardless of the outcome, Turner's case helped start a national conversation about sexual violence. It is, you could even say, a textbook case: His photo appears in a criminal justice textbook next to the definition of rape.

Brock Turner: The New Textbook Definition of a Rapist - https://t.co/Ur7H8ylhcu pic.twitter.com/glrxfXVKOl

— Her Campus McGill (@HerCampusMcGill) October 4, 2017

The caption under his mug shot reads: "Brock Turner, a Stanford student who raped and assaulted an unconscious female college student behind a Dumpster at a fraternity party, was recently released from jail after serving only three months. Some are shocked at how short this sentence is. Others who are more familiar with the way sexual violence has been handled in the criminal justice system are shocked that he was found guilty at all."

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Ah, the Grammys. The one awards show where celebrities can get a bit loose with their fashion statements and show up in something besides the perfunctory designer gown (ladies) or penguin suit (gents). That’s because the Grammys celebrate musicians — nay, artists. We appreciate the creativity that goes into cultivating their looks and personas just as much as the music they put out into the world. I mean, Lady Gaga once rolled up to the Grammys in an egg. It doesn’t get more unique or anti-awards-show-establishment than that.

Since tonight’s the night (we’re gonna make it happen…) when some of music’s best and brightest stars will bring home golden gramophones for their work, we’re taking a moment to harken back to some of our favorite artists’ very first time at the Grammys.

Some of them have changed immensely since their first trip to music’s biggest night — here’s looking at you Miley Cyrus. Others don’t appear to have changed much at all, but that’s because the Grammys don’t appear to invite Justin Bieber to the ceremony all too often. Now that he’s said he’s sorry, though, the Biebs will be at the 2016 awards.

Ahead, see how much some of your favorite stars have changed since they first appeared at the Grammys.

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Jhené Aiko feat. Rae Sremmurd "Sativa"

Let's start here: I am a Jhené Aiko fan to the front, back, and around all the corners. I've loved her since the first EP. This track is from her album that came out in the fall, but the visuals here are what we want to take note of. To see her go beyond her earth mother of the water vibe in this video is a real trip; for it to be a Westworld -esque fantasy is beyond. It's no surprise that she'd keep a track named after her favorite strand of weed, but it is interesting to get on her flow and understand just how her head space, of wanting to get out of her head, felt through music. That is no simple feat.

Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton "Say Something"

If you had told me in 2008 that one day La Blogothèque would direct a Justin Timberlake video, I would have laughed in your face (or given you a sad eulogy with respect to the state of indie rock). Their work is a gorgeous black hole of live performances and video to fall down, if you aren't familiar. Not only is this the best track from Timberlake's forthcoming album so far, it is also all live. Which makes those vocals on the duet especially impressive. Everything about this track is not a direction I would have anticipated. Timberlake has an easy anthem here, the perfect arena song in the version this video gives us. Making it a duet is not what most artists would do. Neither is debuting it as a live performance track. It makes me curious about his album in a way the other two tracks haven't. Fine JT, I'm ready to hear more.

Kassi Ashton "California, Missouri"

Before you hit play, I am going to tell you this is country music. Sort of. Now hit play, and you're going to hear some psychedelic vibes with steel guitar under it and brutal honesty on top of it. This is not your mama's country music, it's barely even your music. It's like I never knew what the phrase brutal honesty really meant before I heard this song; there is love and there is pain all rolled into one. This must have been what Merle Haggard felt like the first time he heard the Flying Burrito Brothers play. It's not country enough for country folk, but it's going to push at their boundaries and make them better.

The Aces "Fake Nice"

Okay, let's clear the decks. There have been some heavy, bordering on mind-bending tracks in my column this week, but sometimes you just want to dance it out. The Aces deliver a track that is perfect for that. Catchy as hell, upbeat, simple pop: this little gem will get you through a traffic jam, through a walk in the park, through a study break while you dance around with your headphones on. There is truly nothing lovelier than a perfectly constructed pop song and this is damn close to being just that.

Mt. Si "911"

And let's close out this week's music picks by going back to where we started: a chill zone. Mt. Si is what some would call an indie rock supergroup and others might just call a side project of one of the dudes from Classixx. I call it music to cry to on the dance floor. Yes, fine, I like to sway while standing in place, maybe spin from time to time, and call it dancing. This track is deceptively tricky, though; there are elements in it (those wind chime sounds, the "ooh" sung like an exhale à la the sounds of Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer in so many amazing disco tracks) that would sound cheesy in less capable musical hands. It's not the groove that is saving this track, it's the brilliant minds who made it.

After my first job at MTV working as a music programmer, I can't stop trying to matchmake people with music they might like. So, I wrote a book calledRecord Collecting for Girls and started interviewing musicians. The Music Concierge is a column where I share music I'm listening to that you might enjoy, with a little context. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook, or leave me a comment below and tell me what you're listening to this week.

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The Grammys are only a few days away, and truthfully, I’m less than excited about them. A new study has confirmed that it only reflects how woefully male-dominated the music industry is, I hate having to sit through all the genres I don’t listen to, and Beyoncé still hasn’t won Album of the Year. The Recording Academy has actually become a foe of mine as I’ve struggled with its rich history of snubbing and pigeonholing marginalized groups. And I’m not the only one. The history of Black people in particular boycotting and protesting decisions made on the “biggest night in music” is lengthy, and worth an exploration.

When the Grammys finally decided to include a rap category in 1989, over a decade after hip-hop was created in New York and quickly swept the country as a phenomenon that would later have influence all over the world. The creation of a Best Rap category validated the genre as a staple of American music, but the Grammys undercut their acknowledgement when they decided not to televise the category. As a result, the first group of rap nominees, including Will Smith & DJ Jazzy, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy (the hip-hop group that introduced the world to Flava Flav) ended up boycotting when they should have been celebrating their success. These same artists, and many other '90s hip-hop staples like Salt-N-Pepa, would continue this trend over the next few years as it became increasingly apparent that the Grammys weren’t as invested or in touch with the rap categories.

Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg have all made public statements about their disdain and disgust for the Grammys and its continued disrespect of their genre. Snoop has been nominated 17 times and never won a single golden gramophone. Out of 15 nominations, 50 Cent has only won one, and he refused to attend that year to accept it. Despite their huge contributions to their genre and the culture at large, the Grammys just can’t seem to catch the wave. And it’s not just artists themselves that feel some type of way about it. There seemed to be a collective outrage from Black viewers when Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won Best New Artist and three other awards in rap categories, beating out Kendrick Lamar in 2014.

From what I’ve observed, the Grammys seem invested in only uplifting certain versions of hip-hop and Black music culture that fall within the realm of respectability and the white gaze. Writing about Beyoncé losing Album of the Year to Adele in 2017 for the New York Times, Myles E. Johnson said, “If you are a Black person who does not try to be palatable for a white audience, but instead focuses on your own culture and experience, this is seen as a transgressive act.” The politicized themes in Beyoncé’s Lemonade were very much so embedded in the Black experience, and the feeling that she was punished for it nags at many of her supporters. Macklemore’s corny rhymes won out because they was considered more socially conscious and digestible. Migos and Cardi B. are all nominated in rap categories this year, but I doubt they’ll win out over the likes of Kendrick Lamar, who is considered to have more substance. The Grammys have weirdly become the moral gatekeepers of Black art.

The Recording Academy doesn’t just suffer from cultural biases on the musical level. Only in 2016 did the Grammys begin to accept music that was available exclusively via streaming platforms for consideration. How music is shared and distributed is just as important as the kind of music that makes the nominee list. Independent artists and those without the capital investments or backing of record label often have to rely on streaming to get their music out to the masses.

Either way, the outcome of the Recording Academy biases is almost always unfavorable for Black artists, as evidenced in this Vulture list of the greatest snubs. And they have lashed out as a result. Kanye West interrupted Beck’s acceptance speech in 2014 when he won Album of the Year over Beyoncé’s self-titled album. Frank Ocean and Drake refused to even submit their music for consideration in the past two years. Solange tweeted the award show’s history of exclusion after witnessing her sister lose Album of the Year a third time.

The Grammys aren’t ever nearly as white as the Oscars. But they still have their own checkered past and a lot of work to do to get things right.

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"Winter skin" might sound like too vague a catch-all term for the numerous negative effects a season can have on your skin, but trust: You know winter skin when you see it.

Rough, dry, and painfully lackluster, the saddest state of skin-related affairs happens for a number of reasons — exposure to artificial heat, like the space heater you keep under your desk in your icy-cold office that's temperature-controlled to cater to men in suits, or the blistering wind that might not be so eye-watering if only you'd wear a hat even though it makes your hair look stupid.

But short of packing your bags and moving to Los Angeles (which really isn't so bad of an idea, if you can swing it), you can still keep your skin on the up-and-up all winter long with these illuminating products, which will help undo existing damage and keep the future looking bright. It's just like flipping on a light switch inside your skin — ideally the kind that supposedly fends off seasonal depression, but that's another story entirely.

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Update: Hillary Clinton has responded to the report that she kept an adviser accused of sexual harassment on her staff. Clinton tweeted about the incident on Friday night, saying, "A story appeared today about something that happened in 2008. I was dismayed when it occurred, but was heartened the young woman came forward, was heard, and had her concerns taken seriously and addressed. I called her today to tell her how proud I am of her and to make sure she knows what all women should: we deserve to be heard."

This story was originally published on January 26, 2018.

During her 2008 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton decided to not fire a top adviser who was accused of sexual harassment, The New York Times reported on Friday.

Burns Strider, Clinton's then-faith adviser and co-founder of American Values Network, was accused of harassing a young female aide who shared an office with him. The woman, then 30-years-old and who has remained anonymous, made a complaint about Stider to a campaign official. (The Times reports that the woman, like other staffers at Clinton's campaign, signed a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits them from publicly discussing internal matters.)

The woman alleged that Stider had rubbed her shoulders and kissed her on the forehead in an inappropriate manner, and that he also sent her suggestive messages via email.

Clinton's campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle, recommended that Strider should be fired in light of the accusations. But Clinton, who for a long time has been considered a champion for women, chose not to follow through with the advice. According to the Times, the only punishment Stider faced was getting his pay docked for several weeks and being required to attend counseling. His accuser was moved to another job.

This is not the first time that Clinton has come under scrutiny for her proximity to someone accused of sexual misconduct. After the allegations against Hollywood mogul and prolific Democratic donor Harvey Weinstein came to light last fall, Clinton released a statement: "I was shocked and appalled by the revelations about Harvey Weinstein. The behavior described by women coming forward cannot be tolerated. Their courage and the support of others is critical in helping to stop this kind of behavior."

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Reese Witherspoon has made herself one of the busiest people in Hollywood. Her new production company, Hello Sunshine, has multiple films and television shows in the works. In a recent New York Times feature, Witherspoon revealed several new projects we didn't know about and now can't wait to see.

She's working on two TV shows with Kristen Wiig and Octavia Spencer, both for Apple's streaming lineup. Fox 2000 signed on to make a thriller called Something in the Water based on the book by Catherine Steadman. Another novel-based film has been picked up by Sony's TriStar Pictures. Titled A White Lie, the film tells the story of the first black woman to attend Vassar College in the 1890s. Zendaya is slated to star as the ground-breaking graduate, Anita Hemmings, in the movie based on the book The Gilded Years, by Karin Tanabe. Additionally, Zendaya will produce the project alongside Witherspoon. There seems to be a theme throughout her projects: she makes a point of getting actresses in front of and behind the camera.

One of the series for Apple explores morning shows and the New York media scene with none other than Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston as hosts of a fictional morning news show. The former sisters on Friends will also serve as executive producers of the project. The series has already made its mark as one of the most expensive deals in TV history. Apple committed to two seasons, 20 episodes in total, at roughly $12 to $15 million per episode. As a reference point, the final season of Game of Thrones, one of the most expensive shows ever made, had an episode budget of $15 million.

The actress-turned-mogul is bringing on a strong team of women to build Hello Sunshine. Charlotte Koh joined the team as head of digital media and programming. According to Variety, she will be responsible for developing and producing social, editorial, and unscripted content for the production company's digital distribution channels. Could this become another Shondaland or Lenny Letter? If so, we're all for it.

Hello Sunshine centers its projects around creating strong and complex female characters. The actress was tired of hearing that the industry had reached its quota for female-driven projects. Big Little Lies, which Witherspoon executive produced alongside Nicole Kidman, won eight Emmy awards and four Golden Globes, further proof that when women are given characters with depth and dimension, the world will watch.

Witherspoon is not stopping there. Big Little Lies has been renewed for a second season on HBO. According to the New York Times, as executive producer, Witherspoon played a huge part in getting Meryl Streep to sign on for the second season as Alexander Skarsgård's mother.

Women wholeheartedly supporting other women is something we need to achieve gender parity. Witherspoon seems to know, it is not just about women get a seat at the table, because that still leaves women being pitted against each other for limited spaces. It is about women creating more seats at the table so that other women can join.

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Inclusion has always been important for makeup consumers who don't always see themselves represented on the shelves. Since the launch of Fenty Beauty, makeup brands have been falling over themselves to appeal to more customers. But inclusion is more than a marketing trend, and brands are starting to get the message.

According to WWD, the brand will outsell other longer-standing celebrity makeup lines such as Kylie Jenner's Kylie Beauty and Kim Kardashian's KKW in the upcoming months. Online research firm Slice Intelligence found that while Kylie Cosmetics had the highest yearly sales, Fenty Beauty sales in its first month of operation were five times Kylie Cosmetics and 34% higher the following month. Kylie Cosmetics is approaching its two-year anniversary while Fenty Beauty has only launched since September.

Fenty Beauty has also outperformed other successful makeup brands, such as Kat Von D Beauty (both are owned by Kendo and exclusively on sale in Sephora). Of course, many see that the success comes from the way that Fenty Beauty embraces inclusivity within the brand itself and not as simply an afterthought or marketing quirk. On its release, Fenty launched with a wide variety of shades for foundations and highlighters (that Rihanna spent over two years developing to get just right before they hit the market), since expanding to include eyeshadows and lip products. Unsurprisingly, Slice notes that amongst all of the makeup brands examined, Fenty Beauty had the highest amount of Black and Latinx customers.

When asked about the inclusivity of the line, Rihanna mentioned that it was important to her that the foundation shades were made with everyone in mind. "I wanted things that I love. Then I also wanted things that girls of all skin tones could fall in love with," she tells Refinery29. "That was really important for me. In every product I was like: ‘There needs to be something for a dark-skinned girl; there needs to be something for a really pale girl; there needs to be something in-between'."

Enthusiasm aside, this new research only gives us more proof that Fenty Beauty is changing the makeup game for the better.

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Michigan State University will be investigated by a special prosecutor "from the president's office down" following the Larry Nassar trial.

According to CNN, the investigation began last year; however, the scope of it was just announced Saturday. It will reportedly center around how now-convicted, former MSU sports physician Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young women and girls could have continued for almost two decades without the university taking action. The aim of the investigation is to not only determine how Nassar's abuse of patients was allowed to continue, but who knew and did what at MSU. The investigation will be led by William Forsyth, a retired Kent County prosecutor with the help of the director of the Michigan State Police, Colonel Kriste Etue.

"My department...will find out who knew what and when, who took action, who failed to take action, what did or did not happen, and what should have happened," said Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette at a news conference before adding, "No individual and no department at Michigan State University is off limits." Schuette's announcement comes just three days after Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for criminal sexual misconduct. This sentence is in addition to the 60 years he must serve in federal prison for the possession of thousands of images of child pornography, for which he was convicted in December of last year.

As part of Nassar's guilty plea, more than 150 young women came forward to confront him and to speak publicly about their abuse in court. Of the staggering number of women who spoke, a number of them have civil lawsuits listing Michigan State and USA Gymnastics in addition to Nassar. Both institutions are accused of improperly dismissing or concealing the allegations of abuse.

The Detroit News recently published a story which reports that at least 14 Michigan State University representatives were aware of allegations of misconduct against Nassar in the 20 years before he was arrested. This included athletic trainers, assistant coaches, university police, and faculty. The Detroit News found that at least eight women reported Nassar. Some young women were discouraged from reporting their experiences, as was the case with Larissa Boyce who was advised by MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages not to report the abuse.

MSU President Lou Anna Simon was among the MSU staff informed when a Title IX complaint and a police report were filed. Since Nassar was convicted, both Simon and Athletic Director Mark Hollis have announced their resignation from their positions at the university.

The Title IX complaint, a federal law set in place to protect people from sexual discrimination in education and other programs receiving federal aid, was received by the university in 2014, but Nassar was cleared when the investigation concluded his actions were not of a sexual nature.

According to the more than 150 civil lawsuits against the former sports physician, the earliest known assault occurred in 1992 during the time he was earning his osteopathic medical degree from MSU; however, it was not reported to the university at the time. The first person who reportedly told MSU about Nassar was Larissa Boyce in 1997, nearly 20 years before he was fired and prosecuted.

The question countless people are waiting to have answered is, did the university fail to see what was going on or were they complicit? Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette assured that no stone would be left unturned saying, "We're going to put a bright light...at every corner of the university. This will be done right, period."

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In an event at the Quai d'Orsay, an annual Night of Ideas held by Institut français, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made news when she was asked a seriously inappropriate question that has sparked a conversation on racism and imperialism. Adichie is no stranger to difficult conversations on racism and culture, but this latest incident highlights how much work we still have ahead of us.

As The Cut writes, this is how it all went down: Caroline Broué, the French journalist who lead the interview, asked Adichie initially if people in Nigeria read her work. After a response of "They do shockingly,” Broué proceeded to ask the author if there are bookstores in Nigeria.

It was here that the audience couldn't hide their visible shock, so Broué asked again. "You were talking about single stories, now when you talk about Nigeria, in France, unfortunately, there is not much said about Nigeria. But when people talk about Nigeria it’s about Boko Haram, it’s about violence, it’s about security,” Broué pressed. “I should like you to tell us something about Nigeria which is different, talk about it differently, and that’s why I am saying, ‘are there bookshops?’ Of course, I imagine there are."

The exchange has since been posted online, and it has illuminated important points about the kinds of interactions that people of color in the public eye have to navigate. The line of questions that Broué presented to Adichie was inappropriate, at best, and rooted in anti-Blackness at worst, because they hindered on assumptions that Nigerians would be less educated and less interested in literature than other people.

These comments, though they may seem innocent to someone unfamiliar with their harmful undertones, remind us of the necessity of diversity expanding further than representation. Physical representation of more diversity is getting better on-screen, but many people of color still have to navigate harmful microaggressions and daily struggles of violence rooted in racial oppression. That has to change.

Adichie's interview at the Night of Ideas has been a necessary reminder for many of us that the work is still not done. In the video below, watch how it all unfolds. The questions begin at the 37-minute mark.

Do Nigerians read your books?
Are there bookstores in Nigeria?
We only hear of Boko Haram.

I have to ask if @franceculture's "journalist" @cbroue; prepared for yesterday's #NigthOfIdeas at @francediplo @francediplo_EN with Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie?https://t.co/SWCGB3EGm1

— Dolapo Aina (@DolapoAina) January 26, 2018

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I think a lot about the biological clock — not the one that supposedly sounds an earsplitting alarm when it's about time to pop out a baby, but rather the grand-scheme circadian function of the body's internal "molecular timepiece." I think that maybe mine was set out of sync from the get-go, giving me a body that wants to stay up all night and sleep all day and a brain that often finds it's two hours later or two hours earlier than originally believed.

And it's not just my biological clock proper that's been glitching for a quarter of a century; my perception of time and how it affects me is also skewed. On a conscious level, I can look at the time and recognize that I'm late, of course, but my body says, "Hey, it's cool, don't worry. Time is a construct, and there's no such thing as 'late.'" (Yes, I am aware that this is not how the world works, and I do my best to satisfy those conventions in my day-to-day life.)

Maybe that's why the appeal of multitasking beauty products, and the time-saving five-minute makeup routine, has always gone over my head. Like, why? What am I saving time for? And really, how much time can a person realistically save by also putting their lipstick on their cheeks? I have my doubts. But I've found that it isn't necessarily time that I save when I use my favorite Onomie Boosting Lip + Cheek Stick — it's thought... and space in my already-overflowing tote, now that I no longer feel the need to carry a lip color for every possible mood.

When I get ready in the morning, I swipe Cruz, a lush berry shade, diagonally from the center of my cheeks up toward my temples and blend, blend, blend with the Cheeky Blending Brush to get a dewy, just-power-walked-a-mile flush, and use my finger to smudge it into my lips for the kind of rosy, fresh-faced glow you only see on actual children and Margot Robbie. Something about using the same color all over just makes it look — and feel — so easy and effortless, and it's perfect for every mood and every time of day. Or it would be... if time was real, that is.

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After actress Nicole Eggert alleged on Twitter on Saturday that Scott Baio molested her as a teenager, he responded by calling her claims "100% lies." Baio later said in a Facebook live video that Eggert was his "best friend in the world, then all of a sudden I'm the bogeyman."

Eggert first accused her former Charles in Charge co-star of inappropriate sexual behavior in 2012, but the allegations resurfaced over the weekend when she responded to an unrelated tweet about Baio. "Ask @scottbaio what happened in his garage at his house when I was a minor. Creep," she wrote. In a series of subsequent tweets, Eggert alleged Baio molested her starting when she was 14 years old, with some graphic detail.

Baio tweeted the same day that he would do a Facebook live "to prove her claims are 100% lies." In the 16-minute video, Baio said, "The problem with almost all he said-she said cases is they’re he said-she said. Now, go prove it or disprove it."

The actor claimed that Eggert's first accusations against him arose in 2012 and 2013 when she was promoting realities shows, insinuating that she was after more publicity. In Saturday's video, he said that at the time, "I kept my mouth shut because usually when false claims in the past have been made against, me they just go away." He added: "For some reason, she will not let this one go away."

Ask @scottbaio what happened in his garage at his house when I was a minor. Creep. https://t.co/YrQydBKd0a

— Nicole Eggert (@NicoleEggert) January 27, 2018

I'm about to do a Facebook live to prove her claims are 100% lies! #NicoleEggert https://t.co/WcAsTmjhvD

— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) January 27, 2018

Eggert appeared on Charles in Charge with Baio when she was a teenager. She previously claimed she had sex with Baio when was 17, which Baio denies.

Baio asserted on Facebook live that Eggert and Alexander Polinksy "decided to team up" against him on Twitter in 2017 when both Charles in Charge stars accused him online of inappropriate behavior. Baio said his attorneys sent them both letters in 2017 telling them to go to the police with their allegations, later posting photos of the letters online. "If you have a real claim, you go to the real people — not social media," he said.

Baio ended his Facebook live video by saying, "The real problem with this is people with legitimate claims aren’t taken seriously — and that’s too bad."

Refinery29 reached out to a representative for Eggert to see if she had a statement in response to Baio's accusations. We will update this story with any new information.

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The MTV show Catfish opened many people's eyes to the fact that not everyone online is exactly who they seem. In an attempt to combat the widespread use of fake social media accounts, the New York state attorney general is now investigating a company a New York Times report revealed makes millions selling Twitter followers and retweets.

Devumi creates fake social media accounts that "celebrities, businesses and anyone who wants to appear more popular or exert influence online" can buy to hike up their number of followers, The New York Times reports. Some of Devumi's customers include Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce, Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno, Scandal actress Katie Lowes, and Jacobin Magazine. Aside from the dishonesty of buying a Twitter following, a Times investigation found that Devumi creates social media accounts impersonating real people.

A few states, including New York and California, have officially outlawed online impersonation, which is why Devumi now finds itself in hot water. "Impersonation and deception are illegal under New York law," New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman tweeted Saturday, announcing an investigation into Devumi "and its apparent sale of bots using stolen identities."

The internet should be one of the greatest tools for democracy—but it’s increasingly being turned into an opaque, pay-to-play playground.

— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) January 27, 2018

New York state can investigate Devumi because of a technicality — the company lists a New York City address on its website. A spokesperson for the owner of the building told The New York Times neither Devumi nor its parent company, Bytion, ever rented in the Seventh Avenue space. It's unclear where Devumi is actually operated, though the owner is from Florida.

Regardless, Schneiderman wants to determine whether or not Devumi broke New York state's law prohibiting the impersonation of others online while touting a New York address. Criminal impersonation in New York is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of a $1,000 fine and one year in jail.

"The internet should be one of the greatest tools for democracy—but it’s increasingly being turned into an opaque, pay-to-play playground," Attorney General Schneiderman tweeted. "The growing prevalence of bots means that real voices are too often drowned out in our public conversation. Those who can pay the most for followers can buy their way to apparent influence."

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We're just a few weeks into 2018, but it's already been a big year for women filmmakers. At the Golden Globes, Natalie Portman called out the lack of female directing nominees. This week, Lady Bird 's Greta Gerwig became the fifth — that's five in 91 YEARS — woman to get a Best Director nomination at the Oscars. And as of this weekend, some up-and-coming talents have staked a claim for a place in Hollywood her-story.

For the second year in a row, a woman has taken home Sundance Film Festival's Directing Award in the Dramatic category. As Variety reports, Sara Colangelo won for helming The Kindergarten Teacher, which stars Maggie Gyllenhaal; Beach Rats ' Eliza Hittman won in 2017.

Gyllenhaal was quick to congratulate her director on Twitter, calling her work "exquisite."

Yesssss! Congratulations @saracolangelo for winning BEST DIRECTOR at #sundance2018 for #TheKindergartenTeacher You’re work is exquisite. I’m so proud to be a part of it. pic.twitter.com/0yfc9OigTT

— Maggie Gyllenhaal (@mgyllenhaal) January 28, 2018

Women dominated many of the top prizes, with The Miseducation of Cameron Post, directed and co-written by Desiree Akhavan, winning the Grand Jury Prize for its portrayal of gay conversion therapy. The film stars Sasha Lane and Chloë Grace Moretz.

Christina Choe was honored with the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for her script for Nancy, a psychological drama starring Andrea Riseborough as an imposter who fashions a web of lies. In the U.S. Documentary competition, the Directing Award went to Alexandria Bombach for On Her Shoulders, while Shirkers ' Sandi Tan won the Directing Award in the World Cinema Documentary category.

One can only hope that this translates to further recognition for women filmmakers, particularly concerning high-profile award shows like the Golden Globes and Oscars. Quite frankly, five women in 91 years simply isn't good enough.

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Will Ferrell hosted Saturday Night Live this week as he and the cast members addressed the nuances of the #MeToo Movement in multiple sketches.

With each sketch, they confront a different way that sexual harassment and abuse have manifested themselves in our culture and our history. We are still learning and evolving in our ability to discuss it fully, as evidenced by these sketches.

The first sketch tackling the issue may be the funniest because it focuses on the uneasy feelings men as more and more serial harassers are outed. It's enough to make you break a sweat. "I work hard and I play hard. Something's coming out about me real soon, because I'm next," Ferrell says as he holds up the product Next: For Men. It's for men "who are feeling the heat because their time's up." We see a comedian, an actor, a businessman whose careers are crumbling under the weight of their actions, but hey, at least they don't have pit stains.

It works in part because it is shown to us in a format that has been notoriously sexist; men's deodorant and fragrance commercials that objectify women and encourage men to persistently pursue women even if they are not initially interested (looking at you, Axe). They suggest that if men try just one more time using their product, that woman who has previously rejected your advances will change that no into a yes.

I found myself laughing because of the clever reference to the fragrance advertising tactics; however, I couldn't avoid hearing the echo of "Not all men..." while watching this sketch. You know, the retort for making a statement that deserves the attention of all men, whether or not it is about all men.

Next, Ferrell portrays a singer from days gone who wrote a lot of songs fetishizing young girls. Taking aim at the history of sexualizing and pursuing underage girls, Ferrell croons about his progressively younger and younger love interests. Making Ferrell's character a famous musician from '50s also points to the often overlooked history some of the most iconic men in rock and roll have with dating girls as young as their early teens. "So obviously this guy's a pervert and we need to stop the commercial," Kate McKinnon's character asserts. Her co-host played by Beck Bennett is quick to defend the singer, saying, "I just thought it was a different time back then."

Only in comedy can you say what you think that bluntly. As someone who loves the music of so many of the industry icons who have been accused of this behavior, it is hard to reconcile their music with their actions. The uncomfortable sketch also reminds us that this view of young women and girls is still held by some men. Roy Moore being accused of pursuing underage girls brought that discussion to the forefront once again.

Sexual harassment takes on many forms, some of which are difficult to notice right away. A nod to Top Gun, Will Ferrell plays a fighter pilot convening with a new team. They take a moment to introduce themselves. "I'm Wild Card," says one. "Sidewinder," says another. "Viper," introduces the third before we come to Ferrell who introduces himself as Clown Penis. As the sketch continues, he insists that everyone including Cecily Strong's character a part of ground control call him by his chosen call name.

The undertone of this sketch is more subtle than the others, I didn't pick up on it at first. Only after watching it a second time did I hear the message Cecily Strong was trying to get across. In fact, it almost makes you wonder if it was meant to be a message about sexual harassment or merely be a childish joke. Nevertheless, it is unacceptable to talk about penises at work, and asking your co-workers to refer to you as Clown Penis is sexual harassment in the workplace. This is the nonsense women in some fields still have to put up with under that old "boys will be boys" crap.

Finally, in a dinner table sketch, the host and cast members come up against their own limitations. It begins with someone bringing up the story about a woman who went on a date with Aziz Ansari and felt pressured into a sexual encounter she didn't want. Like everyone at the table, many struggled to place Ansari's story in a line up next to the likes of Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and countless others who have a history of predatory sexual misconduct. After the news broke, I had so many conversations like this. It took widening the scope of the discussion to understand where Ansari's actions fit.

I found this sketch too realistic to be able to laugh at it. The cast tried to take on a conversation that is murky and filled with questions with humor but ended up saying nothing much. Changing the way our society defines and respects consent, as well as how we view people who disrespect it, will involve a lot more complicated and potentially awkward conversations just like this one.

This series of sketches underscores a significant change that has happened over the last several months. Sexual harassment, assault, and what constitutes consent have been at the forefront of conversations both on a larger scale and around the dinner table. There is a problematic theme amongst all these sketches that could easily go unnoticed. The weight of being the moral compass falls solely on the women. Even in the sketch around the dinner table, while everyone struggled with how best to talk about it, it was the men at the table that wanted to stop the conversation before it started or go back to easier subjects. Maybe someday, we'll see a sketch about men initiating the conversation about harassment and assault.

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You never want something until you can't have it. So, each week in The Sell-Out, we're getting the scoop from your favorite retailers on what's selling like crazy. Watch this space to find out what everyone's buying, sign up for wait lists, and keep tabs on restocks.

Admit it: Even the times you've thought you finally found a heel you can last all day in, you still find yourself reaching for the band aids come four o'clock. But, if this particular shoe's waitlist is any indication, The Heel by Margaux, is actually comfortable. The brand's first non-flat shoe, which debuted in April of last year, has been a runaway hit ever since. It's pretty much always out of stock, and although it just got restocked, the fact that it was a waiting list several hundred people long, means it's going fast.

You see, Margaux made a name for itself with its super-comfy and professional flats, but a heel was always on the horizon. It took the brand two years to develop, and clearly it was worth the wait. This style features a classic almond-shape toe and a totally manageable 2.5-inch heel, which is enough height to maintain comfort while still feeling like you're getting that little boost that makes you feel your best.

The end result? Truly an all-day heel, so there's no question about if you'll be getting your wear out of these guys. You've got enough heels that just sit in the back of your closet, so it's time to finally justify one you'll actually put to use (plus, it comes in three widths: Narrow, medium, and wide). Click ahead to shop this timeless, best-selling style along with some similar options.

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In Refinery29's Sweet Digs , we take a look inside the sometimes small, sometimes spacious homes of millennial city dwellers. Today, 24-year-old Alyssa Coscarelli shows off her $2,000 a month East Village "junior one-bedroom."

Moving out of your parents' house might be the first big step towards adulthood — but a close second is moving into your own apartment, by yourself. This is an even bigger deal in New York City, where rent prices often make roommates a financial necessity.

Naturally, when fashion market editor Alyssa Coscarelli decided to get her own apartment, people had some concerns. "My mom, kept being like, 'Are you sure?'" Alyssa says. "Like, 'You should just stay in Brooklyn, just stay with your roommate. This is going to be so expensive. I don't know why you're doing this.'"

But to Alyssa, the upgrade was worth it. The fashion editor's previous apartment in Brooklyn happened to be a railroad apartment, and she ended up with the less-private bedroom. "Essentially my roommate had to walk through my room to get to her room," Alyssa says. "We were best friends so we thought it would be fine, but it just ended up being kind of close quarters."

After a year in the railroad apartment, Alyssa took the plunge and moved into a junior one-bedroom apartment in the East Village — essentially a studio with a bedroom behind French glass doors. She's since decked out some 350 square feet with her mix of vintage and mid-century modern sensibilities, reveling in the ability to do whatever she wants in her own space. "I feel like getting this first New York apartment by myself was a little bit of a milestone," she says. "I don’t regret it. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made as far as convenience, comfort, and mental health."

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Dylan Farrow has long accused Woody Allen of molesting her as a child — allegations that have received new attention as the #MeToo movement gains traction. As Farrow continuously calls on Hollywood to take her accusations seriously, Amazon is reportedly rethinking distributing Allen's upcoming film, A Rainy Day in New York.

A Rainy Day in New York is supposed to be distributed by Amazon after the company financed the film's production. However, two anonymous sources told The New York Times Amazon "is having serious conversations about ending its relationship with Mr. Allen." The company has not made a final decision, and would be breaking its contract with Allen if it chose not to distribute A Rainy Day in New York, one source told The Times.

The man who first brought Allen's films to Amazon, Roy Price, resigned as Amazon's top entertainment executive in October amid sexual harassment allegations. Price funded Allen's film Wonder Wheel for $25 million, though it made less than $1.5 million in North American theaters.

Allen has accused Farrow of "cynically using" the #MeToo movement and Time's Up campaign "to repeat this discredited allegation, and his sister and producer, Letty Aronson, claimed Farrow had “capitalized” on the #MeToo movement. Farrow responded to these claims in an email to The Times: "If Woody Allen and his surrogates’ response to this is that I’m capitalizing on a moment in which it is in vogue to carefully look at the facts, rather than rely on thin defenses from powerful men without question — a moment in which the truth is in fashion — I’d say they’re right."

Allen's adopted daughter first accused him of molestation in 1992. He has always denied any wrongdoing and was never charged with criminal conduct. In December, Farrow wrote an op-ed for The Los Angeles Times that asserts that the #MeToo "revolution has been selective. "It breaks my heart when women and men I admire work with Allen, then refuse to answer questions about it," she wrote.

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Never underestimate the power of Veronica Lodge. Two months ago — Riverdale season 2, episode 6, to be precise — Camila Mendes' haughty heroine said three words that would go on to inspire one of the biggest makeover memes of our time: "Karma's a bitch."

As Elle reports, the "Karma's a bitch" quote made a big impact in China, where it's been turned into a hashtag accompanying geek-to-glam makeover videos. Here's the drill: The meme involves a person first addressing the camera in their Sunday-vegging-on-the-couch best (think glasses, zit cream, PJs, and even fake wrinkles). Once the "Karma's a bitch" line is uttered, they whip up a blanket like they're David Copperfield, and voilà! Suddenly they're all dolled up and dressed to kill, with Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci" playing in the background. It's basically the plot of She's All That told in condensed 15-second videos.

What does it have to do with Riverdale, or karma, for that matter? We're still trying to work that one out, but honestly: Ours is not to question why. Ours is to blow an entire afternoon and two-thirds of our phone battery on one captivating makeover montage after another.

As you can see, the most extreme (not to mention extra) transformations make for the best viewing. To those who blacked out teeth, did a little method acting, dug out costumes, and enlisted your younger siblings: We salute you.

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— Kassy Cho (@kassyapple) January 26, 2018

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— Kassy Cho (@kassyapple) January 26, 2018

Hello it is Friday and I am here with the latest Chinese meme: “karma’s a bitch”

Here are some of the best ones: pic.twitter.com/tdjItEkzvL

— Kassy Cho (@kassyapple) January 26, 2018

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— Kassy Cho (@kassyapple) January 26, 2018

The makeover meme is no longer limited to China. Now that it's gained an international following, celebrities are eager to get involved. That includes actress Busy Philipps and writer Kelly Oxford, who spent hours perfecting their #karmasabitch close-up.

"This legitimately took us like 3 hours to figure out how to do but I feel like it was worth it if for no other reason than it was really fun?" Philipps joked on Instagram after sharing her contribution.

This legitimately took us like 3 hours to figure out how to do but I feel like it was worth it if for no other reason than it was really fun? @kellyoxford #karmasabitch

A post shared by Busy Philipps (@busyphilipps) on Jan 27, 2018 at 10:29pm PST

Not bad. Anyone else want to do this for their Grammy red carpet look? There's still time...

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