According to a recent study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s new series, our female movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for a rewrite. “Can I keep […]
The Top-Ranked Glossier Products, According To Extreme Beauty Superfans
Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star & up only club, with entry granted by our devoted-to-the-goods shop editors. It’s no secret that Glossier ‘s products are among the internet’s most beloved, inspiring a dewy-skinned tribe […]
Goodbye Crispy Chicken Sandwich, We Hardly Knew Ye
The Popeyes Crispy Chicken Sandwich shone bright and fast this month. What started as a Twitter spat between fried chicken chains over a new menu addition turned into a meme and then evolved into a full-blown frenzy. Lines formed around blocks, employees were pushed beyond their limits, and our FOMO was all too real. It […]
Ulta Just Announced Its 21 Days Of Beauty Sale — & It Starts This Weekend
Whether you’re going back to school or just back to life without Summer Fridays, there’s nothing that gets us excited for fall like shopping. If you’re on the hunt for beauty products — to replace that crusty tube of waterproof mascara and nearly-empty bottle of face wash — you can find everything you need at […]
Permanent Supportive Housing Proposed in Echo Park
The project would replace two commercial buildings on Alvarado Street. Non-profit developer SRO Housing Corp. is planning a permanent supportive housing complex in Echo Park, according to an application submitted yesterday to the City of Los Angeles. Source: Urbanize LA – Steven Sharp
FBI agents raid home of United Auto Workers union President Gary Jones, Dow Jones reports
The raid comes as the union and Big Three Detroit automakers are negotiating new contracts for 158,000 UAW workers. Source: Business News –