Aly Semigran
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Tattoo artists explain what getting inked feels like
If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo (and, welcome to the club, because 46 percent of the population already has) you’re probably wondering — and, perhaps, worrying — about what it feels like. After all, this involves needles repeatedly… → Read More
What does getting a tattoo feel like?
If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo (and, welcome to the club, because 46 percent of the population already has) you’re probably wondering — and, perhaps, worrying — about what it feels like. After all, this involves needles repeatedly… → Read More
How to break up with your therapist once you realize it's time to move on
Let’s say you’ve let someone important into your life for a few weeks, months, or even years. They know all of your deepest, darkest secrets. They’ve seen you cry and laugh and they’ve helped you get through some seriously rough patches. But,… → Read More
Being depressed but taking small steps is a major deal, even if you don't realize it at the time
In the wake of a particularly messy breakup and the stinging pain of the loss of my father, I went through a life-altering bout of depression in 2016. It wasn’t just the many days and weeks where I couldn’t get out of bed, but suicidal ideation and… → Read More
Depression can make tasks as easy as showering feel impossible — here's how I dealt
In the wake of a particularly messy breakup and the stinging pain of the loss of my father, I went through a life-altering bout of depression in 2016. It wasn’t just the many days and weeks where I couldn’t get out of bed, but suicidal ideation and… → Read More
Are tattoos really addictive? There's a reason you keep coming back for more
When I first told people back in 2016 that I was getting my first tattoo, the most common response I got from those who were already inked themselves was, “You’re going to get addicted to getting tattoos.” I found this notion a little ridiculous — I… → Read More
The science behind your "addiction" to tattoos
When I first told people back in 2016 that I was getting my first tattoo, the most common response I got from those who were already inked themselves was, “You’re going to get addicted to getting tattoos.” I found this notion a little ridiculous — I… → Read More
How to maintain sobriety at parties when alcohol is everywhere around you
The arrival of summer not only brings higher temperatures, but the onslaught of invites to seasonal outings like graduation parties, wedding receptions, backyard BBQs, and office happy hours. While these oft-boozy events may not be an issue for… → Read More
8 phone interview tips from experts that'll help you nail your next conversation
If you’re one of the millions of people currently on the job hunt, you know that it can be a complicated process. Not too long ago, finding a job was as simple as filling out an application or sending in a resume before going in for an interview.… → Read More
Gwen Stefani Explains That Blake Shelton Wasn't Staring At Her Butt In "Super-Embarrassing" Picture
Gwen Stefani and her beau, Blake Shelton, make for one undoubtedly hot couple, but it's not all sexy glances going back and forth. (Though, who could blame them?) No, sometimes it just looks like they're checking each other out when really, it's just watching an embarrassing moment unfold. At → Read More
Justin Bieber Says He & Selena Gomez Rarely Speak, But They're "There For" Each Other
Justin Bieber's first-ever GQ cover features a tagline that reads, "Let Us Now Forgive Justin Bieber." While some folks out there may not be so keen to let the controversial pop star off the hook for everything he's done (including climbing on historic ruins), according to the "Sorry" singer, → Read More
Watch: This Video Imagines If Two Iconic Animated Princes Fell In Love
Since we haven't been treated to a same-sex romance as the main story arc of a Disney cartoon (yet), a Swedish-Finnish film student — who goes by the monicker TheNamelessDoll — has taken care of that for us. The artist — who explains on her YouTube page that she "created this channel so I → Read More
"What's Good?" Nicki Minaj Raps About Her Famous Feud With Miley Cyrus
Those two little words are coming back around to haunt Miley Cyrus: "What's good?" It's that infamous question that Nicki Minaj had for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards host after Cyrus made controversial comments about the rapper in the press. Minaj's acceptance speech, which called out Cyrus's → Read More
Your Loss, Oscars: Idris Elba Wins SAG Award For Beasts Of No Nation
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Kaley Cuoco Is So Obsessed With Bachelor Ben Higgins She Said She'd "Kanye" Him Onstage
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Anna Kendrick & Justin Timberlake's Latest Flick Looks Kind Of Disturbing, TBH
The first trailer for the upcoming animated feature "Trolls" (featuring the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, among others) has been released. → Read More
Reese Witherspoon Is The Latest Celeb To Have A Cat Doppelgänger
It seems like cat doppelgängers are all the rage in Hollywood these days. First there was the kitty whose strong resemblance to Adam Driver gained the fur ball internet fame (and a loving new home). Now there's a feline who looks like none other than Reese Witherspoon. A few weeks ago, a kitty → Read More
Daisy Ridley's Rey Is Already Advancing Feminism For Future Generations & This Tweet Proves It
"Where's Rey?" It's been a question that outraged Star Wars fans have been asking since the film's leading heroine, Rey, was noticeably left out of the new line of toys. (Even director J.J. Abrams was baffled.) The character, played by breakout star Daisy Ridley, is not only one of the main → Read More
Is Khloé Kardashian's Latest Instagram Post About Lamar Odom?
The internet is ripe with inspirational quotes and mantras, and when you come across one that so perfectly fits your life, it's hard not to share it with the world. On Monday night, Khloé Kardashian found one that spoke to her, and thus posted it on Instagram. Since the reality star recently → Read More
Why Did Leonardo DiCaprio Flinch When Lady Gaga Walked By At The Globes?
The possible shade seen 'round the world: Leonardo DiCaprio flinched when he realized Lady Gaga was on her way to the podium to accept her award, only to shoot her a look that took Twitter by storm. The Revenant star had his arm draped on a chair as Lady Gaga walked by to get her trophy for her → Read More