Serena Williams has always been the type of athlete you run out of superlatives for, but her current run in the US Open is truly challenging my vocabulary. Spectacular? Improbable? Maybe not otherworldly, just yet, but heading in that direction. Two matches into the US Open, Williams — 40 years old, retirement in her sights,
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Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo / MTV / ViacomCBS Madonna has released 14 studio albums, won seven Grammy awards, starred in critically-acclaimed movies, and made a name for herself as a fashion idol. Over the course of her five-decade career, the singer has cemented herself as a global pop culture icon, and she attributes
On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that had protected the right to an abortion in the US since 1973. Growing up in a southern state with a heavily religious background, I was taught that abortion was immoral. Abortion was often described as “the ending of an innocent life”
Image Source: Greg Travers Zac Clark is looking back on his sober journey. On Aug. 30, the winner of season 16 of “The Bachelorette” celebrated 11 years sober, and he used the occasion to share an important message on social media for anyone who might be struggling. Clark had previously opened up about his relationship
Among the many different birth-control options out there, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the more common methods people choose. Though it’s not as common as taking the pill — 10 percent of women ages 15-49 currently use an IUD, compared to 14 percent of women who use oral contraceptive, according to
Kim Kardashian isn’t new to diet culture, and has frequently been called out for promoting harmful and toxic standards — from problematic weight-loss comments to posting her body-fat percentage. But recently she’s pivoted to talking about a diet more focused on health benefits rather than aesthetics. In effort to manage symptoms of her psoriasis and
Serena Williams beat Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in her first match of the 2022 US Open, 6-3, 6-3, in what may be her final professional tournament. In front of a packed stadium and wearing a shimmering, crystal-studded Nike dress (matching with her daughter Olympia, of course), Williams put on her best show of the season
If you’re tuning in to the US Open to catch the action but feeling a little confused by what’s happening on the court, don’t fret. Tennis scoring can seem complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a seasoned fan. Here’s a primer on scoring before the finals at
Roe v. Wade was overturned more than two months ago, and while the aftermath has already been devastating to many, the truth is we have only just begun to see the repercussions of that decision play out. Case in point: on Thursday, Aug. 25, trigger laws banning abortion officially went into effect in Texas and
Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Nikki Nie, who will be leading this 30-minute cardio barre fusion workout joined by Paris Nicole and Ellie Aviles. This routine fuses traditional barre movements with a cardio boost. You’ll start with a quick warmup and drill some ballet basics, such as first position, second position, grand
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Fitness-related gifts don’t have to cost a fortune — we have examples to prove it. If you’re on the
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off infections. It also impacts many, as experts estimate that nearly 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, with 13 percent not even knowing they have it. Though anyone can
In recent years, conservative politicians have made extreme efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. In one example, they directed state health agencies to treat gender-affirming care for trans minors as “child abuse.” In another case, they required middle school and high school athletes to show proof of their assigned sex at birth. Most recently,
Image Source: Getty / Elsa Serena Williams recently announced her retirement — or as she calls it, her “evolution” — from tennis. But until now, it hasn’t been clear when her last professional match would take place. On Thursday, Aug. 25, POPSUGAR got to catch up with Williams in conversation with a few other notable
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Leggings and workout equipment aren’t the only kinds of gifts you can give to people who love to work
Chris Hemsworth and his legendary muscles are back with another workout challenge, and this might actually be the one that makes us collapse. The Thor: Love and Thunder star and founder of the Centr fitness app shared the 50-rep, full-body strength workout on Instagram today, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Requiring only
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Naturally, fall has some tell-tale trademarks: changing leaves, sweater weather, a move from iced-to-hot coffee (for some), and pumpkin
Pro tip: if you’re dreading a workout, spontaneously going live on Instagram can help motivate you. Lizzo did just that on Aug. 23, admitting to her followers, “B*tch, I need to work out, and I don’t feel like working out. . . . I’m getting on this Live so I can get my f*cking ass
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When we want workout clothes that are not only cute and cozy, but also functional, we turn to Alo
[embedded content] Even pro athletes have workouts they dread doing, and tennis star Coco Gauff is no different. Gauff told POPSUGAR back in September 2021 that she hates planks (absolutely, same) even though she recognizes they’re a great workout for the whole body. Now, thanks to Vogue’s new “24 Hours with Coco Gauff” video, we
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