kendralerts 8.26.16

1. there's a new suspect in the making a murderer case

2. now this is how you strike a pose for photos

3. interested to read this book, but thinking i might need to wrap the cover while out in public

4. actress helen mirren shuts down sexist interview during the 1970s, proving yet again her awesomeness

5. the first black transgender model who gained popularity in the 1970s is the new face of clairol

6. this is the largest cat living in nyc

7. the ny public library will send you an emoji-inspired image from its archives

8. if you have plans to visit australia, check out this video of margot robbie defining 50 aussie slang terms

9. watch this bartender makes his own campari from scratch

10. why making food for a man won't get you engaged

kendralerts 8.23.16

photo credit tawni bannister, new york times

1. women are wearing shower caps on the street to keep their hair from frizzing

2. this woman immortalized her love story on her wedding dress

3. how to make fried chicken - because everyone loves fried chicken!

4. ever wanna dj? now you can with this pizza box!

5. a new "bad lip reading" video parodies the democratic national convention

6. some of the best cleaning hacks you'll find on pinterest

7. the newest cat meme that'll make your day better

8. supercharge your iphone in 5 minutes

9. nine ways to make your apartment look more expensive

10. these two rival gang members teamed up to create a culinary movement in their neighborhood

kendralerts 8.17.16

photo credit: hollis johnson

1. healthy updates to your favorite childhood snacks

2. an easy-to-follow guide on edible flowers

3. the greenland shark can hit 300 years of age!

4. sports illustrated unveiled its olympics cover featuring ledecky, phelps and biles

5. take this test to find out the color of your energy

6. this washable and versatile makeup bag may change your primp routine

7. people claim that these grey wool sneakers are the most comfortable in the world

8. how long your food will last refrigerated, frozen and in your pantry

9. one of the most impressive dorm rooms you'll ever see

10. make your friends think you're out having the time of your life, even when you're just laying in bed

kendralerts 8.16.16

the stubby squid

1. can't wait to see this movie about African-American female mathematicians behind NASA's space race

2. interesting piece about how men claim fraud when they lose to women

3. comedy central just canceled this late night political talk show - 12 weeks before the election

4. add this one surprising ingredient to make the best scrambled eggs ever

5. watch this hilarious video of michael phelps swimming and winning gold, set to the super mario bros. soundtrack

6. adult summer camp is a real thing - and it's awesome

7. people are very excited about this newest burger king menu item

8. fashion blogger of kayture.com has finally released her first music video "out"

9. this googly-eyed sea creature is so cute it doesn't even look real

10. what to do when someone wants to pick your brain over coffee

kendralerts 8.15.16

photo credit: getty

1. these mini polenta pizzas would make for the perfect brunch addition

2. what olympic gold gymnast simone biles eats before and after competing

3. this household item will make your nails brighter

4. these chefs are using surplus food from the olympics to feed rio's impoverished

5. new york just signed a bill that will guarantee moms a private space to breastfeed or pump in public places

6. 15 ways to get rid of negative energy from your home

7. dishes all adults should know how to make

8. how the media would write about men the way they write about female athletes at the olympics

9. no make-up celeb selfies that will make you appreciate your freckles, dimples and more

10. this 100-year-old grandma gives her 5 tips on how to live your best life

kendralerts 8.13.16

photo credit: james ronson via food52

1. marvel released the official trailer for its next netflix series "luke cage" - looks like they another hit on their hands!

2. this dress is the most pinned dress on pinterest

3. oreo just unveiled a new and unexpected flavor

4. proof that the camera really does add 10 pounds to your photo

5. this sweet potato pizza crust that you can make at home is a game changer

6. this innovative baby kickstarter project was created to minimize risks associated with sids

7. research says that single people live rich, meaningful lives

8. it took 10 years for this r-rated cg animated movie about a lesbian taco, a Jewish bagel, and an evil literal douche to come to life

9. dreaming about making this delectable grilled cheese this weekend

10. even dogs love a hair makeover - look at these adorable before and afters

kendralerts 8.10.16

1. a bride was walked down the aisle by a man who received her father's organ donations - be sure to grab some tissues

2. marvel released the official trailer for its next netflix series "luke cage"- looks like they have another hit on their hands!

3. this dress is the most pinned dress on pinterest

4. michael phelp's mean mugging face expresses exactly how we feel when it's not the weekend

5. proof that the camera really does add 10 pounds to your photo

6. this sweet potato pizza crust that you can make at home is a game changer

7. how time flies! this popular boy band from the 2000s just reunited to celebrate one its member's 40th birthday

8. the american bar association just ruled that it's forbidden to say sexists remarks like "honey" and "darling" while in court - bye bye sexual harassment

kendralerts 8.9.16

1. a fascinating and in-depth video tour about slavery at the whitney plantation in louisiana. so much history here, adding to my list of places to visit.

2. fun video of a guy doing splits all around the world

3. check out this theme park ride that drops you 100 feet in a free fall

4. president barack obama listened to this eminem song to pump himself up for the dnc - curious to know what hillary listens to before her big speeches.

5. snoop dogg and martha stewart are joining forces for a new entertainment/cooking show - sounds like a partnership made in half-baked heaven

6. this job is being called the easiest one to have at the olympics swimming pool

7. women continue to be charged more for items than men, despite the continuing wage gap. in fact, it starts at birth as girls toys cost more than those for boys.

8. this guy spent $18k on a jet.com contest and is now a multimillionaire in less than 2 years' time

9. check out a week's worth of vegan lunches you can make just by spending $15 at trader joe's

10. the dirty truth millennials don't want anyone to know - they're poor

kendralerts 8.8.16

1. this 17-year-old chef has everyone vying for his $160 10-course meals

2. elon musk's brother is launching an organic, fast-food chain

3. people are venting their frustration after media outlets attribute an olympic swimmer's record-breaking win to her trainer husband

4. successful people are tweeting about the first seven jobs they had during their career journey

5. physical changes that happen to your body when you stop having sex

6. this man had two obituaries in the paper - one from his wife, and another from his girlfriend!

7. magician penn jillette (of penn and teller) explains how he lost 100 pounds eating only potatoes

8. a young boy builds a lego tribute of the los angeles hospital where he's staying

9. thinking ahead to halloween costumes? here's a great mermaid makeup look to try

10. actress and comedian leslie jones's enthusiasm on twitter for the olympics has caught the attention of nbc, and they might send her to rio!

kendralerts 8.7.16

1. a floating, moving art installation in los angeles made with silver streamers

2. a collection of olympic-inspired cocktails you can make at home

3. we're eager to make these salmon kabobs. they'd make a great addition to any summer bbq.

4. this one hack could make it possible for you to have a pain-free day in heels

5. why some people are deciding to start families after the age of 50

6. making this spinach-mushroom gnocchi casserole to dinner this week

7. this 4-year-old became upset once she realized barack obama's presidency is coming to an end

8. apparently napping can make your brain more creative

9. a look at 60 years of u.s. olympic uniforms

10. this gif on how women use a public restroom made us laugh

kendralerts 8.6.16

1. it's that time of year again - the olympic kittens are about to compete in the summer games. get ready for a cuteness overload.

2. during the rio olympics opening ceremony, supermodel gisele walked the longest runway. ever.

3. why you shouldn't have more than 2 drinks at a party

4. a prince tribute concert is set to take place oct. 13th. start saving for your tickets now!

5. traveling with small children? here's why you should consider giving your neighbors goody bags during the trip

6. people are trying to wrap their head around the news that flossing doesn't work

7. a woman raised money to send her uber driver to the rio olympics so he could watch his son compete

8. this self-help guru only owns 15 things

9. if you can't get enough lobster, here ares some great recipes to try

10. some great tips on how to elevate your photo for a richer, deeper image

kendralerts: 8.5.16

1. this guy known as the "fitness marshall" will be your new favorite dance workout instructor

2. a mentor tells a young boy "it's ok to cry. we cry as men." thinking he should add life coach to his resume.

3. hilarious tricks to appear smarter through email

4. this 79-year-old virgin is getting married for the first time

5. a netflix glitch caused aziz ansari subtitles to narrate an episode of bbc's planet earth. the results are hilarious!

6. in chicago, shelters are offering unadoptable feral cats to warehouses and neighborhoods in need of rat control, and it's turning into a win-win for everyone

7. someone combined donald trump photos with 30 rock quotes from jenna maloney. pure magic.

8. barack obama wrote a column for glamour magazine about what it means to be a feminist. this is a must read!

9. a stray dog joined a 155-mile race ... and is on her way to having a new home

10. with the upcoming release of "a wrinkle in time", director ava duvernay becomes the first woman of color to direct a live-action film with a $100 million plus budget. girl power!

kendralerts 8.4.16

1. a woman photographed 500 naked men to normalize the nude male body. we can consider that one more step toward equality

2. according to a recent report, reading can lead to a longer life. time to dust off that library card.

3. this cake made with white wine sounds (and looks) to die for!

4. a 17 year old in pennsylvania likes to videotape his hangouts with his best friend - a deer named money. they're giving us #bff goals.

5. kim kardashian had an unaired cameo on the reality show the hills, finally revealed last night during mtv's anniversary special

6. white house photographer pete souza has taken more than 2 million images of president barack obama - here's a collection of some of the highlights (#42 is good for laughs!)

7. if you work in massachusetts, employers can no longer ask about your salary history, a momentous move to close the wage gap

8. eggs: we've fried them, scrambled them, boiled them. and now it's time to steam them. here are a few quick and easy tips to add them to your dishes

9. it's always a good idea to have a refresher on table manners

10. check out these vintage photos of first class airplane food from a norway-based airline. lobster! caviar! piles and piles of fruit!

kendralerts: tuesday 8.2.16

1. video: vanessa carlton's popular song "a thousand miles" is proving to have lasting power. anyone remember the movie white chicks? well, the u.s. men's olympic basketball team decided to give it a go. these men sure do know how to serenade.

2. who exactly decides which new emojis to introduce to our lexicon? 63-year-old mark davis explains the process and his team's efforts to include more diversity for users.

3. oprah is back with a new book club pick, the underground railroad by colson whitehead. oprah herself said the book "kept me up at night, had my heart in my throat, afraid to turn the next page."

4. when sesame street, recently acquired by hbo, fired 3 longtime cast members, fans took to social media to share their heartbreak and frustration. well, it appears the powers-who-be have heard their plea and are reconsidering.

5. taylor swift and justin beiber have never really been on good terms, but his latest instagram post proves once and for all that he's team kimye

6. instagram launched "instagram stories" on Tuesday, letting you choose which photos and videos will disappear after 24 hours

7. video: in case you missed it in february, funny or die released an autobiographical parody movie about donald trump starring johnny depp (yes, for real!). well, you're in luck because the film is now streaming on netflix.

8. video: in an effort to build better relations with its community, a police department in virginia pulled over drivers and told them it was against the law to drive on a hot day - without an ice cream cone! one driver had a fantastic reaction.

9. video: who knew it was so easy to make avocado rose toast. bonus: makes a beautiful presentation as well.

10. video: i think we've all had one of those days when the gym equipment just doesn't want to cooperate

kendralerts: monday, 8.1.16

wondering what you may have missed on this monday? well first, it's officially august (not okay, why is summer escaping us so quickly). but there's plenty more to recap, check it out below:

1. when given the choice between who she'd like to hang out with (katy perry or taylor swift), britney spears said taylor - because she's never met her before. but actually, she's met her twice, in 2003 and 2008. no one's quite sure if britney is shading both ladies with the implicated "i don't know her" reference, but she can do what she wants. she's britney, bitch!

2. photos were released from the season 6 set of american horror story, and it's looking like part of the plot may revolve around a real colonial community in which more than 200 townspeople disappeared without a trace. spooky!

3. misty copeland, the first african-american prima ballerina, married her boyfriend (who also happens to be cousins with taye diggs - so you know he's got some good genes!). congrats to the happy couple!

4. video: people still can't get enough of the frosé trend (frozen rosé wine slushie). this video is a great and easy way to make your own at home.

5. today is mtv's 35th birthday - and the 10th anniversary of the hills premiere. the network is showing a special with the one and only lauren conrad tuesday night at 10pm ET.

6. video: this guy was driving his gran around in england when she suddenly heard an unexpected surprise announcement on the radio. check out her reaction, and then call someone you love.

7. they finally announced the remake of splash and it'll star channing tatum - as the mermaid. he can act. he can dance. but does he know how to use a fin? guess we'll find out!

8. the tradition of crowning miss teen america took place over the weekend, and people were not at all thrilled that all five finalists were white, blond with blue eyes (even chrissy tiegen chimed in on twitter about the lack of diversity). and to keep things interesting, the crowned winner from texas is under fire for having used the n-word on social media. she's claimed she's grown and learned, and the pageant board is resolute on letting her keep her crown.

9. video: warren buffet called out presidential republican candidate donald trump about his taxes. between these two men, we definitely know which one truly knows money. we'll be waiting on standby for trump's (aggressive, overly emotional) response.

10. and just in case you missed, harry potter and the cursed child went on sale sunday. and as expected, copies flew off the shelves. looks like j.k. rowling still has the magic touch. but enjoy this read while you can, because she just announced that harry's story is finally done.