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Self-Care Can't Save Black People, but Maybe "Hood Wellness" Can

Jun 14, 2024

Self-Care Can't Save Black People, but Maybe "Hood Wellness" Can

Tamela Gordon was practicing self-care hardcore in her early 30s — doing yoga regularly, treating herself to manis and pedis, staying "mad hydrated," and vacationing (when she could afford it).

When a Funeral Fills the Void of Loneliness

Nov 14, 2023

When a Funeral Fills the Void of Loneliness

You've likely seen Alix Strauss's name printed somewhere; she is a four-time published author and veteran journalist who has covered culture, trends, and lifestyle for outlets like The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and more.

Cody Rigsby on What He Eats For Breakfast and Why He'll Never Drink a Diet Coke

Sep 11, 2023

Cody Rigsby on What He Eats For Breakfast and Why He'll Never Drink a Diet Coke

In Cody Rigsby's "XOXO, Cody," the beloved Peloton instructor gets vulnerable about his journey to success, taking readers from his humble beginnings of North Carolina to New York City and to Peloton bike screens around the world.

Ava Glass's "The Traitor" Is a Thrilling Race to the Truth — Read an Exclusive Excerpt

Aug 23, 2023

Ava Glass's "The Traitor" Is a Thrilling Race to the Truth — Read an Exclusive Excerpt

In Ava Glass's "The Traitor," when an MI6 agent who was investigating Russian oligarchs turns up dead under unusual circumstances, fellow British spy Emma Makepeace must go undercover on one of the Russians' million-dollar yachts to investigate the murder.

American Apparel's Rise and Fall Was a Whirlwind. This Former Employee Is Telling All.

Jul 24, 2023

American Apparel's Rise and Fall Was a Whirlwind. This Former Employee Is Telling All.

In the early 2000s, American Apparel was taking off in Los Angeles and around the country, selling an irresistible image of sexiness to then-teenage millennials.

A Daughter Sets Out to Complete Her Late Father's Bucket List in Laura Carney's "My Father's List"

Jun 17, 2023

A Daughter Sets Out to Complete Her Late Father's Bucket List in Laura Carney's "My Father's List"

In Laura Carney's "My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free," the journalist stumbles upon a bucket list written by her late father, who'd passed away 13 years earlier.

Romantic Turmoil Leads to Fixation on an Old Friend in Excerpt of Andrea Bartz's "The Spare Room"

May 22, 2023

Romantic Turmoil Leads to Fixation on an Old Friend in Excerpt of Andrea Bartz's "The Spare Room"

In Andrea Bartz's "The Spare Room," pandemic boredom and upheaval sends Kelly fleeing from her cramped apartment in Philadelphia as her fiancé pumps the breaks on their planned nuptials, and right into the arms of her childhood friend — and that woman's husband.

The Moment This Former Nike Exec Realized Workplace Bullying Was Just Too Much

May 15, 2023

The Moment This Former Nike Exec Realized Workplace Bullying Was Just Too Much

In "Walk Away to Win," former Nike executive Megan Carle talks about the "undiscussable" at work: workplace bullying.

Emma Lovewell Reflects on Navigating Friendships as a Mixed-Race Kid: "I Felt Self-Conscious"

May 3, 2023

Emma Lovewell Reflects on Navigating Friendships as a Mixed-Race Kid: "I Felt Self-Conscious"

Emma Lovewell is best known for her work as a Peloton instructor whose mantra, "Live, learn, love well," is a mainstay of her classes.

A Fumbled First Meeting Doesn't Derail Attraction in an Excerpt of Carley Fortune's "Meet Me at the Lake"

Apr 18, 2023

A Fumbled First Meeting Doesn't Derail Attraction in an Excerpt of Carley Fortune's "Meet Me at the Lake"

Beach-read season is fast approaching, and while there's a slate of new books due out this summer, POPSUGAR is ready to bask in the sunshine and cool waters with Carley Fortune, once again.

Why "Blackfishing" Is So Common Among White Influencers — and Why It Needs to Stop

Apr 11, 2023

Why "Blackfishing" Is So Common Among White Influencers — and Why It Needs to Stop

You've likely seen Brianna Holt's name printed somewhere; she is a well-known journalist who has covered identity, race, and culture for outlets like The New York Times, The Cut, and others.

My First Sober Holiday Season Was Anything but Merry

Jan 3, 2023

My First Sober Holiday Season Was Anything but Merry

For better or for worse, January always carries with it the promise of a fresh start.