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If you’ve ever found yourself endlessly scrolling on Instagram, seemingly getting sucked into your phone screen, you’re definitely not alone. Tom Holland has been there too, and the Spider-Man actor actually ended up removing the social media app from his phone entirely in order to take a much-needed break.

In a recent interview with E! News, Tom revealed that he wishes Instagram would disappear from the world of technology altogether, adding that he “had to get away from it and take a break.” (FYI, his account is still active, and he has posted recently — so no one panic!)

The actor further explained: “It was taking over my life, and I was becoming obsessed by it. Like, ‘How many likes did I get?’ and ‘What did people say about my picture?’ and who’s doing this and who’s doing that. I found myself focusing more on my Instagram life than I was on my real life.”

Tom’s conclusions are in line with research surrounding smartphone usage. One 2019 study found that Americans check their phones 96 times a day, or once every 10 minutes. And a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that 26% of adults report going online “almost constantly.”

Fortunately, it seems as though Tom’s IG break was just what the doctor ordered. “Now that I’ve taken a step back and I’ve started to focus on Tom and the future of what Tom is gonna be…I’m just working on myself, and I feel really great for it,” he told E! News, adding that social media can become a placeholder for things IRL that you might not want to deal with. “When you step up and face them, you can get over them and you become happier.”

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Christian Siriano has been a pioneer in dressing curve and plus women since the launch of his formidable career as a designer. His runway is a who’s who of curve model “it girls” like Precious Lee, Candace Huffine, Ashley Graham among others. It’s probably also why he’s a go-to red carpet favorite designer for celebrities such as Leslie Jones, Crissy Metz, and Whoopi Goldberg. Siriano proves that you can have an elevated, red carpet look irrespective of the size of your body. This year’s F/W collection at New York Fashion Week was no exception.

3. Universal Standard hosted size-inclusive brands Chromat, Henning, and Coyan for panel and 3-day pop-up shop.

On Thursday, February 6, Universal Standard opened up their downtown space to host a panel discussion about what it takes to launch a plus size fashion brand. Topics included barriers to funding, overcoming exclusion in the industry, and why and how they started their businesses. The event was followed by a 3-day pop-up shopping experience where you could shop from Chromat’s collection of fun swim and active-wear, Henning’s tailored basics and Coyan’s luxurious rich dresses.

4. Collina Strada’s “Garden Ho” F/W 2020 presentation.

Collina Strada skipped the traditional runway show this season for an immersive experience in the basement of a dive bar in the East Village. The audience crowded in for the show around a runway covered in actual grass and a full garden at the back of the stage. The show was diverse in all ways: race, gender, age, and size. There was someone expecting a child, another carrying their toddler. Collina Strada’s founder Hillary Taymour found a way to tie together many themes like nature, sustainability, inclusion, tie-dye, and fresh kicks into a cohesive experience that felt like it was redefining what fashion means. Clothes are not just something you wear, but part of a bigger ecosystem from how you source and make clothes to who has the right to wear them. In Taymour’s world, it should be everybody.

If someone asked you what you thought actor Robert Pattinson smelled like, would a fresh box of Crayolas come to mind? Probably not, but according to Robert himself, that’s a perfect descriptor for his personal aroma.

The actor, who has been the face of Dior Homme fragrances since 2013, chatted with Allure about his beauty journey, and casually dropped this colorful tidbit regarding his scent: “Lots of people tell me I smell like a crayon.” Hmm, OK! We’re just going to leave that there and let you take it how you will. Come to think of it, his Twilight character Edward did have pretty waxy-looking pale skin….

Robert also shared that he thinks “the scent of when you’re in love with someone” is the best smelling thing ever (aww!), and that he hates the scent of burning hair; he even goes so far as to call it “revolting.”

While Robert doesn’t often wear fragrance himself, Dior’s latest offering passes his test — and it doesn’t smell like a crayon. “If I wear a fragrance, I find it quite overbearing. But this one, for some reason, you don’t really notice you’re wearing it. I can never really describe it,” he explained. “People are like, ‘Is it woody smelling?’ But I don’t really know what wood smells like. It definitely makes me feel more awake. There’s something fresh about it.”

Crayons and fragrances aside, Robert has a full schedule this year, given that he was cast as Batman in the highly-anticipated 2021 movie The Batman. (Check out the first peek at Rob in the Batsuit here.) He’s also been spending time cracking jokes about the absurdity of Twilight, and while we’ll always have a soft spot for Edward and Bella, we have to admit some points were made. Though we can’t wait to see Robert make Bruce Wayne his own, what we really want to know is what Robert thinks his two iconic characters smell like. Sparkles? Spider monkeys? The rain of Forks, Washington? Robert, if you’re reading this, please let us know.

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Pretty Little Liars fans have had to say a lot of hard goodbyes over the years, from the series finale in 2017 to the show’s Netflix departure last year (and we’re still heartbroken over not getting another season of The Perfectionists — sob). Fortunately, the original series will be available to stream in full once again in just a few months, thanks to the upcoming platform HBO Max.

As noted by the show’s official Instagram account, PLL is coming to HBO Max in May (which is when the streaming service officially launches as well). Fans were understandably shook to see the series’ IG page active once again (there hasn’t been a post since The Perfectionists’ cancellation in September), and the announcement soon racked up over 100k likes. Showrunner I. Marlene King also shared the news on her Instagram, writing: “We’re back, b*tches. Stream @prettylittleliars on @hbomax starting in May.”

According to TVGuide, HBO Max will cost $14.99 per month with some exceptions (if you have AT&T with an HBO subscription, for example, you won’t have to pay extra for the new streaming service). There will be a bunch of new series titles, with episodes released weekly, and it will also include a pretty expansive library of TV shows and movies (such as all ten seasons of Friends, which also recently disappeared from Netflix).

PLL fans will have to carve out some serious time for an official series re-watch; with seven seasons, there’s a lot to get through — not to mention a zillion “A” mysteries to relive all over again. As Ali DiLaurentis would say, “that’s immortality, my darlings.” Happy watching, kisses!

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It looks like everyone can stop speculating about Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik; the on-again/off-again celebrity couple seems to be definitely on.

On Valentine’s Day, Gigi shared a snap of the singer-songwriter to her disposable film IG account (AKA @gisposable), and her post makes everything crystal clear. “HEY VALENTINE,” the model wrote in the caption, adding that the pic was taken in December 2019 “on the farm.” If you’ve been following the most recent installments of their back-and-forth relationship, you’ll know that fans speculated the pair was together that same month when Gigi mentioned that she was cooking a recipe that she learned from Zayn’s mom.

The model’s V-Day tribute wasn’t the only recent hint that the couple might be back together. Earlier this month, Gigi shared a photo of her bedside table on her IG story, which features a framed photo of her and Zayn together looking quite cuddly and happy. And last month, the two stars were seen strolling arm-in-arm in New York City during Zayn’s birthday weekend.

Gigi and Zayn’s history goes all the way back to 2015, and there’s definitely been a lot of ups and downs in the years that followed. E! News reports that their most recent reconciliation began around the holidays, as a result of Zayn allegedly reaching out to Gigi for another chance. “She has always loved him and the break between the two was needed,” a source told the outlet. “Zayn has been working on his past music and focusing on his health and is in a really good place currently.”

We’ll have to see if any more romantic clues pop up on their IG accounts, but one thing is for sure: it seems as though Gigi and Zayn had a sweet Valentine’s Day to remember.

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Ah, Valentine’s Day. Love it or hate it, the heart-filled holiday has certainly been all over our social media feeds this weekend, with people making IG tributes to their significant others, best friends, pets, and, of course, plenty of celebrations of self-love too.

Lots of celebs got in on the mushy action, taking part in the obligatory modern-day February 14th trend of honoring their own Valentines on IG. Couples like Justin and Hailey Bieber got sentimental about their love, while others (ahem Gigi and Zayn) used the Hallmark holiday to make things a little more IG official.

But Valentine’s Day isn’t always about romantic love, and several stars reminded us of the importance of loving yourself, too. Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys all kept it real with sentimental IG posts about self-love and appreciating the moment — a sentiment that’s worth carrying throughout every other day of the year, too.

Ahead, check out some of the sweetest celeb Valentine’s Day moments, from the Jonas Brothers to Halsey — and then some!

Justin and Hailey Bieber

Hailey shared some cute snaps of her and the Biebs getting silly at the arcade, while Justin opted for a chic ‘gram of his wife, writing: “My forever valentine.”

Kylie Jenner

In addition to an elaborate Valentine’s Day brunch (featuring Stormi’s favorite Trolls), Kylie’s house was legit covered in flowers. As one does!

Halsey and Evan Peters

Looks like Halsey’s petition to get Evan Peters to date her has definitely worked. According to the singer’s IG post, life is currently going “swimmingly.”

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik

After a whole lot of speculation as to whether or not Gigi and Zayn are officially back together, the model quipped “hey Valentine” on a pic of the singer-songwriter on her disposable film account. We think that might have cleared a few things up.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner

Joe didn’t need a whole lot of words to show how he feels about Sophie; he opted for a red heart emoji instead.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra

Nick and Priyanka never shy away from showing their love on social media, and Valentine’s Day was no exception. “My Valentine,” Nick wrote alongside a photo of the two stars embracing.

Kevin and Danielle Jonas

Rounding out the JoBros V-Day tributes are Kevin and Danielle, and they included their daughters as well. “I love two see how much love they have for [their] Daddy,” Danielle wrote. “They are so proud of you and need you. You are an amazing caring Dad and I couldn’t ask for more for our babies!”

Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo

Bella shared video footage of Benjamin surprising her with a ton of roses — and she was naturally dressed in all pink for the occasion. “So lucky to share my life with this amazing young woman.. there will never be enough flowers for me to show how much I care about you,” Benjamin wrote in a post of his own.

Miley Cyrus

Always one to get as festive as possible, Miley shared a video filled with Valentine’s Day themes like oversized stuffed bears, flowers, and hearts. “Happy V-Day! Love yourself!” she reminded her followers.

Barack and Michelle Obama

The former President and First Lady shared their love for one another (and their daughters) in two separate post son the ‘gram. “Happy Valentine’s Day to my forever dance partner,” Barack Obama wrote. Pretty sure I have something in my eye right now.

Brenda Song

Valentine’s Day is a good excuse as any to make a pun. “Hoppy Valentine’s day everyone!” Brenda wrote alongside her post for the holiday.

Lady Gaga

In one post, Mother Monster showed off a Bea Åkerlund x Klarna ring before writing an important message of self-love. “As we all celebrate love today, I put this ring on my own finger as a sign of my love for myself and for my fans — and a reminder that we are all born superstars,” she wrote. She also celebrated her BF Michael Polansky with a sweet selfie.

Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne

The two actors shared a kissing selfie while also shouting out Stand Up To Cancer’s #KissCancerGoodbye campaign.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

The always-stylish couple were perfectly coordinated in red and white for the romantic holiday.

Alicia Keys

Alicia shared a photo with a bouquet of flowers, while reminding her followers about what really matters on Valentine’s Day: “I look at today as a reminder / To smell the roses / To love while we’re here / To appreciate each other and ourselves / Our planet, our spirits / To give sweet, unexpected surprises / To be tender / To be thoughtful / To take care of you, your heart, your body, your mind / and take care of those u love.”

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle and Dwyane celebrated their love — and the love for their children — on V-Day this year.

Lili Reinhart

In a different kind of expression of self-love, Lili shared a snippet of her upcoming book in honor of the holiday.

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma

With busy schedules, it seems as though Hilary and Matthew had to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early this year, but it’s clear they had plenty of fun while doing so.

Storm Reid and Sayeed Shahidi

Last year, these two were total prom goals — and we think they’re shaping up to win Valentine’s Day, too. “Your kindness and intelligence are undeniable,” Storm wrote on Insta. “You match my drip, which is a plus. I get why you were born today of all days.”

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich

Lea and Zandy celebrated their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, and the Glee alum commemorated the moment with a sweet selfie.

Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid

A kiss can say a lot — and these adorable kissing selfies definitely convey a whole lotta love.

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By this point, we’ve gotten used to seeing Kylie Jenner with a variety of hair changes. The makeup mogul has sported pretty much every shade under the rainbow, and she’s been known to experiment with hair lengths as well, serving looks in a sleek bob or rocking waist-skimming extensions. Every once in a while, Kylie will give fans a rare glimpse at her real hair, which has apparently been completely chopped off. Wait, what?

In an Instagram Story earlier this week, Kylie revealed that celeb hairstylist Jesus Guerrero gave her a fresh cut…which was seemingly a lot shorter than she anticipated. “@jesushair said he was giving me a trim and cut off all my hair,” Kylie wrote over a black-and-white video that shows her with chin-length wet hair. And while it’s a little hard to make out the details of the cut (thanks to the IG filter), it seems as though the cute bob contains some choppy layers as well — which we definitely think would look great styled in messy, tousled waves.

The chic ‘do didn’t last for long though; pretty soon, Kylie was sporting a honey-brunette wig with thick, voluminous layers reaching all the way down to her hips. (Think: if Rapunzel had brown hair!)

“New vibe,” she captioned a mirror selfie showing off her long tresses, pairing the lighter wig with an all-black ‘fit.

We’re not surprised to see Kylie rocking yet another ‘gram-worthy wig, but we do hope she’ll give fans another look at her new (real) haircut in the near future. Choppy lobs are all the rage these days, and we have no doubt that Kylie will pull it off with the same flair that she brings to every hair color, length, and style she tries on.

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Billie Eilish proved that she’s a Belieber until the end. The “No Time to Die” singer recently re-established her status as a superfan after Justin Bieber got emotional talking about her in an interview — and the entire exchange is super-sweet.

As Billboard reports, Justin sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe for an interview on February 14 in support of his new album Changes and teared up while discussing Billie and her career — something Justin feels connected to, as he, like Billie, became incredibly famous at a very young age. The two stars have orbited each other for some time, meeting up at Coachella and even duetting on a remix of Billie’s song “bad guy.”

When asked about his friendship with Billie, Justin was very honest about his own experience as a celebrity, and got misty while talking about it. “If she ever needs me, I’m going to be here for her…just protecting those moments because people take for granted,” Justin shared in the interview as he wiped away tears. “I just want to protect her, you know? I don’t want her to lose it, I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t wish that upon anybody. So, if she ever needs me, I’m just a call away.” Is someone cutting onions in here?

Billie posted the clip to her Instagram, alongside the caption “Stream Changes,” and also shared a few pics of her childhood bedroom in all its Bieber’ed-up glory, plus a pic of her younger self in a Justin tank. The cutest part? Her bedroom door and its “Forever Belieber – Billie’s Room” sign. Both Justin and his wife Hailey commented on the post, with Justin saying “Love you!!!” and Hailey dropping a heart emoji. We’re feeling the love between Justin and Billie, and we’re happy that these two have become friends and are there for each other — because Beliebers really are forever.

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